Felix Sturm is acquitted by the doping case
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 21, 2019, 7:49 a.m.

German boxer Felix Sturm was acquitted by the criminal department in the case of the use of illegal drugs. The Criminal Department rejected the clerical work due to insufficient evidence regarding the former world champion.

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Ellerbe: Floyd is not going to return
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 20, 2019, 3:29 a.m.

Leonard Ellerbe, longtime adviser of Floyd Mayweather, Jr., at a press conference after Manny Pacquiao vs. Adrien Broner fight stated that he did not believe that Floyd was interested in a rematch with Pacquiao. “He lives his life. I am very happy for him. He has things to do, he has a lot of money to spend. He has a business to do. Manny is already 40, Floyd will soon be 42. I do not think that this rematch will take place,” said Ellerbe.

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Pacquiao beats Broner on points
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 20, 2019, 1:46 a.m.

In the main event of the evening in Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao (61-7-2, 39 KOs) scored a unanimous decision win over Adrien Broner (33-3-1, 24 KOs, 1 NC). In the seventh round Broner was on the verge of knockout defeat, but was able to hang on to the bell. The scores were: 117-111 and 116-112 twice. Thus, the 40-year-old Filipino defended his title of "regular" WBA welterweight champion.

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Brown defeats Jack, wins first major title
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 20, 2019, 12:07 a.m.

2012 US Olympian Markus Browne (23-0, 16 KOs) gained his first major title, the “interim” WBA light heavyweight belt, scoring a unanimous decision win over Budou Jack (22-2-3, 13 KOs), which, despite a serious cut, was able to fight until the final bell, in one of the main events of the evening at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The scores were: 116-111, 117-110, and 119-108.

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Pacquiao vs Broner. Where to watch live
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 19, 2019, 7:55 a.m.

A live broadcast of boxing evening from Las Vegas, in the main event of which the world's only world champion in eight weight categories legendary Filipino Manny Pacquiao (60-7-2, 39 KOs) will meet the world champion in four weight categories Adrien Broner (33- 3-1, 24 KOs). Regular WBA welterweight belt will be at stake in the bout and perhaps a chance to cross gloves with Floyd Mayweather Jr.

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Andrade stops Akavov
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 19, 2019, 5:04 a.m.

Demetrius Andrade (27-0, 17 KOs) successfully defended his WBO middleweight title by stopping Artur Akavov (19-3, 8 KOs) in the twelfth round at the main event of the evening in New York. The American dominated the entire fight, but stopping the fight 24 seconds before the final bell, after just one champion’s punch looked very controversial.

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Cano knocks Linares out in the 1st (video)
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 19, 2019, 3:33 a.m.

In one of the main events of the boxing evening in New York, Pablo Cesar Cano (32-7-1, 22 KOs) scored a sensational first-round knockout over the former world champion in three weight categories Jorge Linares (45-5, 28 KOs). In less than three minutes, Linares visited the floor three times.

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Rivas stops Jennings (video)
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 19, 2019, 1:49 a.m.

In the main event of the boxing night in Verona in the battle for the regional IBF, NABF and NABO titles undefeated Oscar Rivas (26-0, 18 KOs) knocked out in the twelfth round former world title contender Bryant Jennings (24-3, 14 KOs).

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Duva: The case against Kovalev will not prevent his fight with Alvarez
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 18, 2019, 4:14 p.m.

An investigation in the United States against Russian boxer Sergey Kovalev will not prevent him from fighting against Eleider Alvarez of Colombia. The athlete will clear his name in court. This was said by Kathy Duva, the head of the promotional company Main Events, representing the interests of the 35-year-old Kovalev.

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Pulev - Helenius on the Crawford - Khan undercard?
Andrew Karlov
Jan. 18, 2019, 2:19 p.m.

On April 20 in the US, WBO welterweight champion, Terence Crawford (34-0, 25 KOs) will fight against Amir Khan (33-4, 20 KOs). According to Dan Rafael, Kubrat Pulev (26-1, 13 KOs) will make his April debut at the Top Rank event. The rival of 37-year-old Bulgar will probably be Robert Helenius (28-2, 17 KO).

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