Ukrainian boxing

Russian cruiserweight contender Alexei Papin shared his expectations from the final fight in World Boxing Super Series between Oleksandr Usyk and Murat Gassiev.

On February 24 Mishiko Beselia (18-0, 12 KOs) got a unanimous decision over the previously undefeated Vladislav Melnik (5-1, 3 KOs) at the Freedom Concert Hall in Kiev and became the owner of the vacant Ukrainian Super Lightweight title. The scores were 96-94 on all cards.

On the undercard at the boxing event in Inglewood, California, Artem Dalakian (16-0, 11 KOs) won a convincing unanimous decision over the former four-times world champion in two different weight categories Brian Viloria (38-6, 22 KOs) and got the vacant WBA flyweight title. The scores were 118-109 on ...

According to California Athletic Commission, the fees for the upcoming Superfly 2 tournament, which will be held today, February 24, at the Inglewood The Forum arena, and will be broadcasted on HBO channel as follows:

As reported by ESPN, former super lightweight champion Viktor Postol broke his thumb and will not be able to fight on March 9 against Regis Prograis. Instead, the unbeaten American will square off for the vacant interim WBC title with also former world champion Julius Indongo.

WBO/WBC cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk went on vacation from snowy Ukraine to a warmer climate, but he does not forget about May 11 and tries to keep himself fit shadow boxing on the beach. In Saudi Arabia Usyk will face the owner of IBF and WBA titles Murat ...

Ukrainian undefeated heavyweight Alexander Teslenko (12-0, 10 KOs), who recently signed a contract with American promoter Lou DiBella, recorded another KO victory on his resume in New York on February 7, knocking out American Keenan Hickman (6-3-1, 2 KOs) in the second round.