The Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) has announced its 2021 award winners. Unified Super Middleweight Champion named Boxer of the Year Saul Alvarez.
Ryan Garcia (21-0, 18 KOs) will have his next bout in the pro ring on April 9 in San Antonio. The rising 23-year-old lightweight star will face Emmanuel Tagoe (32-1, 15 KOs). Before this event, the American took part in an open training session.
Negotiations are underway to conclude a contract for a fight between the ex-world welterweight champion Jaime Munguia (39-0, 31 KOs) and Daniel Jacobs (37-4, 30 KOs). The fight may take place on June 11 in the United States.
On June 7 in Saitama, Japan, a bantamweight unification bout between Naoya Inoue (22-0, 19 KOs) and Nonito Donaire (42-6, 28 KOs). WBA, IBF and WBC championship titles will be at stake.
To training camp Tyson Fury (31-0-1, 22 KOs) arrived Jarrell Miller (23-0-1, 20 KOs), who, as a sparring partner, should help the "King of the Gypsies" prepare for the fight for the WBC heavyweight belt with Dillian Whyte (28-2, 19 KOs), which is scheduled for April 23.
Undefeated Bellator welterweight champion Ukrainian Yaroslav Amosov took part in the liberation of his native Irpen from Russian invaders. This was announced by the mayor of the city of Irpin Alexander Markushin.
Bob Arum claims that he can be accused of many unpleasant things, but one accusation with which he does not agree is the accusation of racism.
Eddie Hearn says Saudi Arabia is not the only place he is considering hosting the fight Oleksandr Usyk (19-0, 13 KOs) against Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs) for the WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight belts. Earlier it was reported that Saudi Arabia is ready to offer $120 million ...
According to the Boxing Federation of Ukraine, a well-known amateur and current coach Oleksiy Dzhunkivsky died in Irpin. According to the FBU, he was shot by Russian occupiers in a boxing gym during "communication" with them.
In August, in the USA, his next professional fight can be held by Jake Paul (5-0, 4 KOs). The popular blogger announced a new date for his return to the ring through social networks.