Nurmagomedov paid a fine according to the decision of NSAC
Andrew Karlov
Feb. 15, 2019, 12:50 p.m.

The UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov paid the full amount of the fine according to the decision of the Nevada State Athletic Commission. “The entire amount of the fine was received by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Also, as Khabib promised, he paid fines for his comrades ($50 thousand) and paid ...

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Brant vs Baysangurov. Where to watch live
Andrew Karlov
Feb. 15, 2019, 10:59 a.m.

A live broadcast of the boxing evening from Hinckley, Minn., in the main event of which Rob Brant (24-1, 16 KOs) will hold the first defense of his “regular” WBA middleweight title in a fight against unbeaten 21-year-old Khasan Baysangurov (17-0, 7 KOs).

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Lomachenko on possible fight with Teofimo Lopez: I won’t be surprised if he quits in the middle rounds
Andrew Karlov
Feb. 15, 2019, 8:40 a.m.

The WBA and WBO lightweight champion Vasyl Lomachenko commented on the behavior of Teofimo Lopez and his father: “I think they are just doing PR on my name. They chat and do so as Conor McGregor did before the fight with Floyd Mayweather. But every time Conor meets a top ...

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Wladimir Klitschko: In big sports it is impossible to achieve success without partners and members of your team
Andrew Karlov
Feb. 15, 2019, 6:47 a.m.

Former world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko said that sometimes even a rival helps him achieve his goals: "There is an English proverb, which I always adhere to: "If you are the smartest person in the room, then you are in the wrong room." This means that I always try to ...

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Brant and Baysangurov make weight
Andrew Karlov
Feb. 14, 2019, 4:03 p.m.

Rob Brant (24-1, 16 KOs) and Hassan Baysangurov (17-0, 7 KOs) easily met the weight limit at the official weigh-in ceremony before the evening of boxing from the Top Rank promotional company in Hinckley, Minnesota. Brant's weight was 71.9 kg, Baysangurov was 72 kg. "Regular" WBA middleweight title will be ...

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Lomachenko on Crolla fight: Never think that the fight will be easy
Andrew Karlov
Feb. 14, 2019, 2:18 p.m.

The WBA, WBO lightweight champion Vasyl Lomachenko (12-1, 9 KOs) believes that the fight against Anthony Crolla (34-6-3, 13 KOs) will not be a walk in the park.

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Lobov on transition to Bare Knuckle FC: Wrestlers lay on top of me
Andrew Karlov
Feb. 14, 2019, 12:26 p.m.

Russian-Irish MMA fighter Artem Lobov explained the reason for the transition to the Bare Knuckle FC organization.

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Kharitonov: I am ready to fight Fedor, if he wins his next fight
Andrew Karlov
Feb. 14, 2019, 10:30 a.m.

MMA heavyweight Sergey Kharitonov of Russia does not exclude the possibility of a fight with his compatriot Fedor Emelianenko.

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Chisora hires a new coach
Andrew Karlov
Feb. 14, 2019, 7:08 a.m.

Dave Caldwell replaced Don Charles as a nead coach of the former heavyweight title challenger Derek Chisora (29-9, 21 KOs). The British coach is known for his work, among others, with Tony Bellew and former WBA and IBF bantamweight champion Jamie McDonnell.

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Welterweight contender Custio Clayton signs with Lee Baxter Promotions
Andrew Karlov
Feb. 13, 2019, 12:20 p.m.

Lee Baxter Promotions is excited to announce the signing of one of Canada’s top boxing stars, welterweight contender Custio Clayton.

Clayton (15-0, 10 knockouts), a 2012 Olympian and six-time national champion, has been knocking on the door of world title contention, fast-tracking through the 147-pound ranks in just over ...

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