Chambers: "Andrade was terrible, and suddenly everyone is interested in Makabu"
Andrew Karlov
Nov. 18, 2021, 10:12 a.m.

Former World Heavyweight Title Challenger Eddie Chambers does not share the enthusiasm of many boxing fans for the information that Saul Alvarez (57-1-2, 39 KOs) may meet Ilunga Makabu (28-2, 25 KOs) in his next professional appearance.

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Arum: "The dream opponent for Fury is Usyk, not Whyte"
Andrew Karlov
Nov. 18, 2021, 6:44 a.m.

Despite the fact that the WBC leadership during its congress in Mexico for formal and legal reasons did not decide to hold a fight for the WBC heavyweight belt between Tyson Fury (31-0-1, 22 KOs) and Dillian Whyte (28-2, 19 KO), King of the Gypsies promoter Bob Arum ...

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Makabu ready to fight Alvarez
Andrew Karlov
Nov. 17, 2021, 3:49 p.m.

Today there was information that Saul Alvarez (57-1-2, 39 KOs) wants to face the WBC cruiserweight champion Ilunga Makabu (28-2, 25 KOs) and that this meeting could take place next May. Canelo's team received WBC approval for this fight. Mexican coach Eddie Reinoso said that Canelo had already ...

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Tszyu defeats Inoue on points
Andrew Karlov
Nov. 17, 2021, 11:58 a.m.

One of the best prospects in the light middleweight division Australian Tim Tszyu (20-0, 15 KOs) proved his potential with a unanimous decision victory over the Japanese Takeshi Inoue (17-2-1, 10 KOs) in the main event in Sydney.

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WBC Appoints Munguia-Derevyanchenko Middleweight Eliminator Again
Andrew Karlov
Nov. 17, 2021, 5:10 a.m.

Jaime Munguia (37-0, 30 KOs) and Sergiy Derevyanchenko (13-3, 10 KOs) qualified for the qualifying bout for the WBC World Middleweight Championship. At the moment, the golden-green belt in the weight category up to 72.5 kg belongs to Jermall Charlo.

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Fury gets time for voluntary defense
Andrew Karlov
Nov. 17, 2021, 4:04 a.m.

Tyson Fury (31-0-1, 22 KOs) got permission from the WBC for voluntary defense of his world heavyweight title. The Briton is expected to return to the ring in the spring, likely in the UK.

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Alvarez wants to fight Makabu, WBC says okay
Andrew Karlov
Nov. 17, 2021, 3:59 a.m.

During the WBC Congress in Mexico, Eddie Reinoso, the coach and manager of the WBC Super Middleweight Champion Saul Alvarez (57-1-2, 39 KOs), announced that his protégé wants to fight the cruiserweight champion Ilunga Makabu (28-2, 25 KOs).

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Mayweather Jr - Chavez Sr next year in Mexico or USA
Andrew Karlov
Nov. 16, 2021, 3:13 p.m.

Mexico is hosting the WBC Congress, during which a duel between two legends was announced - Floyd Mayweather Jr. against Julio Cesar Chavez Sr.... This meeting is to take place next year in Mexico or Texas.

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Tszyu and Inoue make weight
Andrew Karlov
Nov. 16, 2021, 9:50 a.m.

Tim Tszyu (19-0, 15 KOs) and Takeshi Inoue (17-1-1, 10 KOs) made the light middleweight limit at the official weigh-in in Sydney, Australia. The son of the legendary Kostya Tszyu may meet Tony Harrison (28-3-1, 21 KOs) in case of victory.

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Reinoso to join Joshua's coaching team?
Andrew Karlov
Nov. 16, 2021, 8:52 a.m.

Eddy Reinoso announced that negotiations are underway to join the coaching team of Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs) and help him to prepare for rematch against Oleksandr Usyk (19-0, 13 KOs) next year. The Briton recently visited several coaches in the United States and held preliminary negotiations on ...

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