Ioka defeated Franco
Andrew Karlov
June 24, 2023, 9:01 a.m.

World champion in four weight categories Kazuto Ioka (30-2-1, 15 KOs) won the WBA super flyweight belt by defeating the former champion Joshua Franco (18-2-3, 8 KOs) by unanimous decision in the main event on Saturday evening in Tokyo, Japan. Judges score: twice 116-112 and 115-113.

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Wilder coach: We made a great offer to Ruiz
Andrew Karlov
June 24, 2023, 6:27 a.m.

Trainer Deontay Wilder Malik Scott stated that they sent an official proposal Andy Ruiz about the next fight: "The ball is now on your side, let's all sign and agree on everything."

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Franco lost the title at the weigh-ins
Andrew Karlov
June 24, 2023, 5:01 a.m.

Joshua Franco lost his WBA super flyweight belt at the Tokyo weigh-ins when he failed to meet the 115 lb (52.1 kg) limit. First, Franco showed 55.2 kg on the scales, which is 3.1 kg more than the norm. Franco was given two hours to cut the weight, and ...

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Spence-Crawford: Victor Vyhryst on the undercard
Andrew Karlov
June 24, 2023, 4:01 a.m.

The organizers of the Premier Boxing Champions boxing evening on July 29 in Las Vegas officially announced the fights that will be included in the paid broadcast. The main event of this tournament will feature a unification bout for four welterweight belts between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr.

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Whyte agrees to fight Joshua
Andrew Karlov
June 24, 2023, 3:16 a.m.

Dillian Whyte (29-3, 19 KOs) changed his mind and announced his readiness to accept the recently presented financial terms for a rematch with the two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (25-3, 22 KOs). The fight is scheduled for August 12 at Wembley Stadium.

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Benavides unhappy with Alvarez choice
Andrew Karlov
June 23, 2023, 2:51 p.m.

David Benavidez (27-0, 23 KOs) continues to challenge Saul Alvarez (59-2-2, 39 KOs) and expresses dissatisfaction with the fact that he is going to fight Jermall Charlo (32-0, 22 KOs).

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Hearn replied to White: "Today we will send you a contract"
Andrew Karlov
June 23, 2023, 11:21 a.m.

Today there is information that Dillian Whyte (29-3, 19 KOs) expressed his desire to finally accept the conditions of Eddie Hearn and fight with Anthony Joshua (25-3, 22 KOs) in August. Initially, White was not interested in the amount of 3 million pounds, and he asked for more, ...

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White is ready to make concessions to Joshua
Andrew Karlov
June 23, 2023, 10:10 a.m.

A few days ago there was information that Dillian Whyte (29-3, 19 KOs) demanded £10 million to fight Anthony Joshua (25-3, 22 KOs). These rumors were not confirmed by A.J.'s promoter Eddie Hearn, but admitted that the requests for "The Body Snatcher" were indeed high.

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Alvarez signed with PBC
Andrew Karlov
June 23, 2023, 9:04 a.m.

Saul Alvarez (59-2-2, 39 KOs) announced the signing of a three-fight contract with Premier Boxing Champions. The first fight under this deal will take place on September 16, when Canelo will face Jermall Charlo (32-0, 22 KOs).

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Redkach turned to Berinchyk: "You're not Katya Usyk"
Alexandr Ormanji
June 23, 2023, 8:14 a.m.

Ivan Redkach wrote a post on his social networks addressed to Denis Berinchik.

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