Askren losses the wrestling match to the Olympic champion
Andrew Karlov
May 7, 2019, 8:58 a.m.

MMA fighter, former One promotion champion Ben Askren failed to cope with Olympic wrestling champion Jordan Burroughs. The fight by the rules of wrestling took place in New York (USA) at the Beat the Streets tournament, reports ESPN.

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Tony Ferguson negotiates with UFC for the next fight
Andrew Karlov
May 7, 2019, 3:53 a.m.

Former UFC Interim Lightweight Champion Tony Ferguson announced that he is returning to octagon. According to Ferguson, he is ready to fight again. Previously, he was suspended from fighting in connection with family problems. Tony’s wife said that he had serious mental problems. After that, UFC President Dana White said ...

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Spence does not rule out meeting with Alvarez
Andrew Karlov
May 6, 2019, 5:46 p.m.

IBF welterweight champion Errol Spence said he did not rule out meeting with unified middleweight champion Saul Alvarez. The American also stressed that he did not consider the Mexican a winner in the fight with Daniel Jacobs.

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Local B.C. talent tops undercard on May 11 in Vancouver
Andrew Karlov
May 6, 2019, 4:33 p.m.

With boxing returning to Vancouver for the first time in over seven years on May 11, it’s only fitting that the card be a celebration of B.C.’s flourishing fighting talent.

In addition to the main event featuring Victoria’s heavyweight contender Adam Braidwood, three of the Vancouver region’s top prospects will ...

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Kremlev: In the rematch against Gassiev in heavyweights, Usyk will have no chance
Andrew Karlov
May 6, 2019, 2:18 p.m.

The Secretary General of the Russian Boxing Federation Umar Kremlev expressed the dubious thought that Oleksander Usyk (16-0, 12 KOs) would have no chance in a fight against Murat Gassiev (26-1, 19 KOs) if the rematch is in heavyweights:

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Kovalev vs Yarde on June 29 in Russia
Andrew Karlov
May 6, 2019, 6:04 a.m.

On June 29 in Yekaterinburg, Russia, WBO light heavyweight champion Sergei Kovalev (33-3-1, 28 KOs) will face Anthony Yarde (18-0, 17 KOs). The Englishman will perform in this fight as an official contender for the WBO belt. For Kovalev, this will be the first defense of the title, he won ...

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The Last Round Podcast: Special Guest - Pro Boxer Chris Glover
Andrew Karlov
May 6, 2019, 4:18 a.m.

This time Danny Z and Michael "Shep" Shepherd spoke with pro boxer Chris Glover, who’s training under guidance of the coach Andre Rozier and Black Jesus in the gym alongside with Daniel Jacobs. They review Canelo v Jacobs, Vergil Ortiz v Herrera, Jo Jo Diaz v Fonseca. They preview Hurd ...

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Fury is ready to finish career at the end of the year
Andrew Karlov
May 5, 2019, 6:12 p.m.

Linear world champion Tyson Fury (27-0-1, 19 KOs) said that he could finish his career at the end of 2019: “I decided to fight this year as often as possible. I plan to fight three times, and that’s it.”

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Bivol does not plan a fight Beterbiev in the nearest future
Andrew Karlov
May 5, 2019, 2:25 p.m.

WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol has no plans to fight his compatriot Arthur Beterbiev in the nearest future. Earlier IBF light heavyweight champion Beterbiev knocked out Radivoje Kalajdzic in the fifth round.

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Bellator debutantes’ fight ends with the spectacular knockout
Andrew Karlov
May 5, 2019, 12:03 p.m.

Bellator fighter Raymond Daniels knocked out his rival Wilker Barros at the tournament in Birmingham, which took place on the night of May 4.

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