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Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury: Filip Hrgovic mandatory ‘will not influence’ the undisputed heavyweight title fight, says Usyk promoter | Boxing News

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Oleksandr Usyk’s team do not expect any mandatory commitments to derail the Ukrainian’s undisputed heavyweight title clash with Tyson Fury. Filip Hrgovic’s promoter declared the Croatian would become the mandatory for the IBF belt, one of the three titles that Usyk holds. But Usyk means to pursue a showdown with Tyson Fury, the WBC champion, … Read more

Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith and Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall – promoter Ben Shalom on the latest developments | Boxing News

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Listen to an exclusive interview with BOXXER founder and CEO Ben Shalom as he covers the latest news from the boxing world, including updates on developments with potential fights between Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith and the Josh Taylor-Jack Catterall rematch Source link

Natasha Jonas proclaimed ‘fighter of the year’ by promoter Ben Shalom | Katie Taylor rematch up next? | Boxing News

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Ben Shalom believes Natasha Jones should be acknowledged as fighter of the year after a unanimous decision win in her light-middleweight unification clash with Marie-Eve Dicaire. Jonas added Dicaire’s IBF belt to the WBO and WBC straps she already held after the judges scored Saturday’s headline bout in Manchester 97-93, 98-92 and 100-90 in favour … Read more

Adam Azim is ‘the brightest talent in British boxing’ says promoter Ben Shalom as he signs long-term deal with BOXXER and Sky Sports | Boxing News

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Adam Azim has signed a new long-term, multi-year fight deal with BOXXER and Sky Sports. Azim has been on a blistering run of knockout wins this year already and on Sunday November 27 will have only the seventh fight of his professional career when he steps up another level to take on experienced campaigner Rylan … Read more

Savannah Marshall knows she could do better in a Claressa Shields rematch, says promoter Ben Shalom | Boxing News

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Defeat can improve a fighter. Savannah Marshall will have learned from her loss to undisputed champion Claressa Shields and will be back, better for a potential rematch, says her promoter Ben Shalom. Marshall lost a unanimous decision in her middleweight with Shields on October 15. But their epic showdown was an event that took place … Read more

Anthony Joshua’s route back? ‘I’ll start throwing Joe Joyce and Daniel Dubois at AJ,’ says promoter Frank Warren | Boxing News

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Anthony Joshua is now not expected to return to the ring until 2023, with rising British heavyweights Joe Joyce and Daniel Dubois being offered as exciting opponents for the former champion. Joshua has suffered two consecutive defeats to Oleksandr Usyk and will now be looking to work his way back into the world title picture. … Read more

Anthony Joshua’s next opponent: Otto Wallin ‘in the mix’ and ‘ready’, says promoter Dmitriy Salita | Boxing News

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Otto Wallin is in talks and “in the mix” for a heavyweight clash against Anthony Joshua, according to promoter Dmitriy Salita. Joshua’s proposed all-British showdown with Tyson Fury fell through earlier this month, following weeks of negotiations, with talks breaking down between the rival camps. The 32-year-old is searching for a new opponent ahead of … Read more

Vasiliy Lomachenko on course for undisputed world championship blockbuster at start of 2023, says promoter Bob Arum | Boxing News

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Vasiliy Lomachenko is on course to challenge Devin Haney for the undisputed lightweight championship at the start of 2023 should both come through their upcoming fights, says Top Rank boss Bob Arum. Haney currently reigns supreme at the top of the division after out-boxing George Kambosos Jr in June to clinch the belts in Australia, … Read more

Oleksandr Usyk’s promoter says Tyson Fury clash ‘in the making’ after win over Anthony Joshua | Boxing News

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Oleksandr Usyk’s huge undisputed fight against Tyson Fury is “in the making”, according to the Ukrainian star’s promoter. The seismic showdown between the two unbeaten heavyweight champions has been made possible by Usyk’s split decision victory over Anthony Joshua in Jeddah on Saturday. Usyk would be placing his WBA, IBF and WBO titles on the … Read more

Tyson Fury’s promoter Bob Arum would love to see him return from retirement to fight Usyk vs Joshua 2 winner | Boxing News

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Tyson Fury’s promoter is “confident” that the British heavyweight will “answer the bell” and return to fight the winner of Oleksandr Usyk’s rematch with Anthony Joshua. Usyk defends the WBA, IBF and WBO titles in his second fight against Joshua on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Box Office. Fury reaffirmed his intention to retire this … Read more