Vadim Kornilov, the manager of Alexander Povetkin, noted that they did not consider the fight with the Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk. “There is no news on the Povetkin battle. Maybe they will appear next week. Negotiations on a fight with Usyk? They are no go. They were in the initial stages, ...
Former world champion in eight weight categories, Manny Pacquiao (61-7-2, 39 KOs), said that active negotiations are currently underway on his rematch against former world champion in weight categories Floyd Mayweather (50-0, 27 KOs). The Filipino said that the official announcement of the fight could be made already at the ...
In the UK, they published entertaining calculations - analysts have figured out how much boxers earn by dividing their fees on exact punches.
British promoter Eddie Hearn in his last interview said that for the heavyweight debut of the undisputed cruiserweight champion the Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk (16-0, 12 KO) two opponents are being discussed: the Russian Alexander Povetkin (34-2, 24 KOs) and Cameroonian Carlos Takam (36-5-1, 28 KOs). Also, the promoter said that ...
Tickets are now on sale for the Ukrainian-Canadian themed March 29 Lee Baxter Promotions boxing event at Mattamy Athletic Centre.
In addition, after a week of anticipation, the full card has been announced.
In the main event, Stanyslav Skorohod will take on Mexican Super Welterweight ...
Oleksandr Usyk continues training for his heavyweight debut. A video from a recent training session of a Ukrainian who got involved in “developing explosive power and coordination,” hit the net, namely, working out a right hand with a medicine ball.
Former cruiserweight champion Murat Gassiev recalled the defeat in the WBSS finals to Oleksandr Usyk and spoke about a possible rematch with the Ukrainian.
According to Oscar De La Hoya, promoter of the WBA and WBC middleweight champion Saul Alvarez, his client is serious about his rematch with Floyd Mayweather. De la Hoya believes that Floyd has over a billion reasons for this to happen.
In the main event of the evening in Brooklyn, the fight of Erislandy Lara (25-3-3, 14 KOs) and Brian Castano (15-0-1, 11 KOs) was declared a draw. After twelve rounds, the judges scored it 114-114, 115-113 in favor of the Argentine and 115-113 for the Cuban.
Cuban heavyweight Louis Ortiz (31-1, 26 KOs) scored a unanimous decision over Christian Hammer (24-5, 14 KOs) at the boxing evening in Brooklyn, New York. After ten rounds, the judges gave it in favor of the former title contender: 100-90 and 99-91 twice.
