IOC no longer recognizes IBA
Andrew Karlov
June 7, 2023, 2:33 p.m.

The International Olympic Committee has officially terminated cooperation with the International Boxing Association (IBA), formerly known as AIBA. For a long time, the IOC demanded reforms from the organization, but they were never carried out. The main reason for this decision was the identity of the Russian Umar Kremlev, the ...

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Derevyanchenko: "Munguia is a strong boxer, but I will go for a knockout"
Andrew Karlov
June 7, 2023, 2:01 p.m.

Jacobs, Golovkin, Charlo, Adames struck Sergey Derevyanchenko (14-4, 10 KOs) four defeats, but each time by decision of the judges, and in the next fight the Ukrainian promises to take matters into his own hands. Derevyanchenko is still among the top middleweights and will face new Mexican star next ...

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Hearn: Joshua asked for White fight
Andrew Karlov
June 7, 2023, 1:01 p.m.

According to Eddie Hearn, the duel Anthony Joshua (25-3, 22 KOs) with Dillian Whyte (29-3, 19 KOs) not only the British want it, but most importantly, the fighters themselves want it. So, if the parties come to a financial agreement, on August 12, boxing fans will see their ...

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Fury will receive an offer to fight Usyk
Andrew Karlov
June 7, 2023, 12:35 p.m.

After signing a contract with Skill Challenge Promotions Oleksandr Usyk (20-0, 13 KOs) deprived Tyson Fury (33-0-1, 24 KOs) of financial and marketing arguments in possible negotiations for a fight for four heavyweight belts. The new Saudi promoters of the Ukrainian are able to offer the "Gypsy King" ...

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Usyk's promoter: "We will soon make an official statement"
Andrew Karlov
June 7, 2023, 3:07 a.m.

“It remains to agree on the last, and then we will announce everything officially,” Alexander Krasyuk said in an interview with IFL TV, answering a question about the fight between Oleksandr Usyk (20-0, 13 KOs) and Daniel Dubois (19-1, 18 KOs) for the IBF, WBA and WBO world ...

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Badu Jack Invites Saul Alvarez to Cruiserweight
Andrew Karlov
June 6, 2023, 3:01 p.m.

Saul Alvarez (59-2-2, 39 KOs) plans to return for September, but still has no opponent. Some time ago, the team of the world champion in four weight categories made plans for winning the title in the fifth division and meeting with the then WBC champion Igunga Makabu and conducted ...

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Crawford vs. Spence will also have a Ring magazine title on the line
Andrew Karlov
June 6, 2023, 11:57 a.m.

At stake is the fight for the title of absolute welterweight champion between Terence Crawford (38-0, 29 KOs) and Errol Spence Jr. (28-0, 22 KOs) will also have a championship belt according to The Ring magazine. Two unbeaten Americans will unify all IBF, WBA, WBO and WBC titles ...

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Suleiman offers Okoli to switch to bridger weight
Andrew Karlov
June 6, 2023, 10:49 a.m.

Mauricio Suleiman calls Lawrence Okoli (19-1, 15 KOs) consider switching to bridger weight. WBC President Suggests Former Cruiserweight Champion May Face Winner Of World Champion Bout Lukash Ruzhansky (15-0, 14 KOs) and Kevin Lerena (29-2, 14 KOs).

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Wilder showed how he works on his paws (video)
Andrew Karlov
June 6, 2023, 9:45 a.m.

Deontay Wilder (43-4-1, 42 KOs) under the close attention of Malik Scott is preparing for his next fight. It is possible that this will be a December duel with Anthony Joshua (25-3, 22 KOs) in Saudi Arabia.

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Joyce admits he underestimated Zhilei
Andrew Karlov
June 5, 2023, 1:25 p.m.

“Zhilei surprised me with how fast his hands were and how accurate his shots were,” admitted Joe Joyce (15-1, 14 KOs), who will get a chance to rematch with Zhang Zhilei (25-1-1, 20 KOs) in September in the UK.

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