WBC introduces compulsory vaccination for its judges
Andrew Karlov
Aug. 3, 2021, 7:02 a.m.

The WBC has announced that all judges serving the bouts under the supervision of the Mexican sanctioning organization will need to be vaccinated. In the absence of vaccination, the decision for each judge will be made individually.

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Tony Yoka to debut in the USA on December 11
Andrew Karlov
Aug. 2, 2021, 7 a.m.

On December 11 in New York, Tony Yoka (10-0, 8 KOs) will have his first professional fight in front of the American public. The main event of this evening will be a duel with the participation of the former world champion in three weight categories Vasyl Lomachenko.

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The clause in the contract that thwarted Canelo-Plant negotiations
Andrew Karlov
Aug. 1, 2021, 7:11 a.m.

American journalist Mike Coppinger named the allegedly known reason for the breakdown of negotiations between Saul Alvarez (56-1-2, 38 KOs) and Caleb Plant (21-0, 12 KOs). The bout for four super middleweight championship belts was scheduled for September 18.

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Kovalev calls out Alvarez for rematch
Andrew Karlov
July 29, 2021, 8:31 p.m.

Former WBO light heavyweight champion Sergei Kovalev of Russia announced his readiness for a rematch with Mexican superstar Saul Alvarez for free.

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Bivol is waiting for an offer from Canelo
Andrew Karlov
July 29, 2021, 5:35 p.m.

Dmitry Bivol (18-0, 11 KOs) assures that he is training and will be ready for the fight against Saul Alvarez (56-1-2, 38 KOs) on September 18. The fight can take place in the super middleweight division.

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Fury's assistant coach: Wilder will benefit from postponement
Andrew Karlov
July 29, 2021, 1:55 p.m.

Andy Lee shares the opinion of many boxers, including Shannon Briggs, that Deontay Wilder (42-1-1, 41 KOs) will benefit from postponing of his fight against Tyson Fury (30-0-1, 21 KOs) from July 24 to October 9.

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Joyce to return on October 9
Andrew Karlov
July 29, 2021, 6:57 a.m.

On October 9 Joe Joyce (13-0, 12 KOs) will have his next professional bout at an event organized in Manchester. The name of the rival of the 35-year-old athlete is not yet known.

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Benn tests positive for Covid-19, the fight with Granados is canceled
Andrew Karlov
July 28, 2021, 8:59 p.m.

Conor Benn (18-0, 12 KOs) tested positive for Covid-19, and his scheduled WBA continental welterweight title fight on Saturday against Adrian Granados (21-8-3, 15 KOs) has been canceled.

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Hearn names possible opponents for Canelo for the fall
Andrew Karlov
July 28, 2021, 7:01 p.m.

Eddie Hearn named three boxers who could be considered potential rivals for Saul Alvarez (56-1-2, 38 KOs) if he still wants to return to the ring on September 18 at an evening in Las Vegas. Canelo was supposed to meet Caleb Plant that day, but negotiations with the ...

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Hearn is not afraid of a heavy Usyk: Joshua is a monster
Andrew Karlov
July 28, 2021, 6:32 a.m.

Another photo and video posted on social networks of the heavier Alexander Usyk (18-0, 13 KOs) did not make any impression on Eddie Hearn. The promoter of Anthony Joshua (24-1, 21 KOs) is confident that his protégé will cope with the undefeated Ukrainian on September 25.

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