Virgil Ortiz - David Avanesyan on August 6 in the USA
Andrew Karlov
May 26, 2022, 2:49 p.m.

On August 6, in Fort Worth, Texas, an interesting welterweight fight will take place between Virgil Ortiz (18-0, 18 KOs) and European champion David Avanesyan (29-3-1, 17 KOs).

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Eliminator Fury-Hunter July 2 in Manchester
Andrew Karlov
May 26, 2022, 1:44 p.m.

On July 2, in Manchester, finally, a fight should take place between Hughie Fury (26-3, 15 KOs) and Michael Hunter (20-1-2, 14 KOs). This was announced by the British promoter Ben Shalom.

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Wilder: "I can't stop now"
Andrew Karlov
May 26, 2022, 3:37 a.m.

Deontay Wilder (42-2-1, 41 KOs) attended a presentation of his statue in his native Tuscaloosa, Alabama, which will remain on permanent display downtown.

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Davis and Romero held open training
Andrew Karlov
May 26, 2022, 2:21 a.m.

Five times world champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis and undefeated mandatory challenger Rolando Romero hosted an open press workout on Wednesday before taking on the main event at Showtime on May 28 from Premier Boxing Champions in Brooklyn on Saturday. Photo by Matthew Heasley and Amanda Westcott.

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Joshua talked to students who shouted insults at him
Andrew Karlov
May 25, 2022, 3:38 p.m.

Former World Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs), who recently trained on the grounds of Loughborough University, was insulted by a group of drunken students who accused him of avoiding a fight with Tyson Fury from a dorm window. After that, AJ burst into the student room and ...

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Taylor-Cepeda Promotion Bid Postponed
Andrew Karlov
May 25, 2022, 1:38 p.m.

The date of the tender for the choice of the organizer of the fight for the title of WBC world champion in super lightweight between Josh Taylor (19-0, 13 KOs) and Jose Cepedoy (35-2, 27 KOs) rescheduled for June 10. Teams of boxers that are close to an ...

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Haney: I'll prove all my critics wrong
Andrew Karlov
May 25, 2022, 4:36 a.m.

WBC Lightweight Champion Devin Haney is trying to prove that he will not succumb to any mental games from his upcoming rival George Kambosos, holder of IBF, WBO, WBA titles. Haney and Kambosos will face off in a full divisional unification on June 5 in Australia. A 50,000-strong ...

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Shields-Marshall September 3 in England
Andrew Karlov
May 25, 2022, 3:28 a.m.

Middleweight unification bout between Claressa Shields (12-0, 2 KOs) and Savannah Marshall (12-0, 10 KOs) is scheduled for September 3 in England. This was announced by Ben Shalom, who is currently the promoter of both athletes. At stake in the meeting will be IBF, WBA, WBO and WBC ...

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Parker-Joyce not until autumn
Andrew Karlov
May 25, 2022, 2:23 a.m.

Former World Heavyweight Champion Joseph Parker (30-2, 21 KOs) will face Joe Joyce (13-0, 12 KOs) not earlier than September. The fight was originally scheduled for July 2 in London, but it had to be postponed due to the absence of New Zealander Andy Lee in the team.

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Bivol-Buatsi in autumn in London?
Andrew Karlov
May 24, 2022, 2:28 p.m.

Eddie Hearn is planning a fight between the WBA light heavyweight champion this fall Dmitry Bivol (20-0, 11 KOs) and Joshua Buatsy (16-0, 13 KOs). The fight may take place at Matchroom Boxing in London.

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