Heavyweight contender Joe Joyce, who is on track for a super fight against fellow undefeated British heavyweight Daniel “Dynamite” Dubois, will take on the battle-hardened Michael Wallisch in the 10-round main event Saturday from BT Sport Studio in London.This closed-door card, promoted by Queensberry Promotions, marks Joyce’s first ring appearance since last … [Read more...] about Heavyweight Destroyer Joe Joyce to Headline Against Michael Wallisch LIVE on ESPN+ July 25
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Action Continues on UFC Fight Island July 15 as Top Featherweight Contenders (#6) Calvin Kattar and (#10) Dan Ige Look to Make a Statement
UFC action continues on UFC FIGHT ISLAND with an exciting featherweight contenders’ bout that will see No. 6 Calvin Kattar and No. 10 Dan Ige battle to prove they belong in the title conversation. In the co-main event, thrilling flyweights clash as No. 12 ranked contender Tim Elliott takes on Ryan Benoit. All events on UFC FIGHT ISLAND are the result of a partnership with the … [Read more...] about Action Continues on UFC Fight Island July 15 as Top Featherweight Contenders (#6) Calvin Kattar and (#10) Dan Ige Look to Make a Statement
UFC Kicks off Events on UFC Fight Island With Three Thrilling World Championship Fights
UFC holds its first in a series of events on UFC FIGHT ISLAND, headlined by a trio of world championship bouts. Welterweight champion Kamaru Usman will go for his second successful title defense when he takes on teammate and No. 1 contender Gilbert Burns. In a featherweight championship rematch, Alexander Volkanovski defends against former champion and No. 1 contender Max … [Read more...] about UFC Kicks off Events on UFC Fight Island With Three Thrilling World Championship Fights
Golden Boy, DZAN and Fantasy Springs Resort Casino to Host California’s Big Boxing Return
Golden Boy, DAZN and Fantasy Springs Resort Casino are proud to announce the return of world-class professional boxing in Southern California! In the main event of this long-awaited comeback, Vergil Ortiz Jr. (15-0, 15 KOs) will defend his WBA Gold Welterweight Title against Samuel Vargas (31-5-2, 14 KOs) in a 12-round bout. The … [Read more...] about Golden Boy, DZAN and Fantasy Springs Resort Casino to Host California’s Big Boxing Return
Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier Trilogy Headlines Special Encore Boxing Presentation on ESPN
This Saturday, April 18, will be a day of classic boxing on ESPN when the network airs 11 consecutive hours of the sweet science starting at 12 noon ET. This special presentation will showcase some of the greatest bouts of all time, including the epic trilogy between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Ali-Frazier I has never been aired before on ESPN platforms and has not aired on … [Read more...] about Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier Trilogy Headlines Special Encore Boxing Presentation on ESPN
Golden Boy Unveils Digital Content Initiative
Golden Boy, the leading media and entertainment brand, announced today the launch of a digital content initiative to provide boxing fans with some much-needed diversion during this difficult time. This initiative will consist of videos from its vast library of historic fights and original programming, along with new short-form content on social media featuring its immense … [Read more...] about Golden Boy Unveils Digital Content Initiative
Tyson Fury Stops Deontay Wilder in Round Seven to Capture WBC Heavyweight Title Saturday Night From the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas
Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury defeated Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder by seventh-round stoppage to capture the WBC Heavyweight Championship Saturday night headlining a historic mega PPV event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. “A big shout out to Deontay Wilder,” said Fury. “He came here tonight and he manned up and he really did show the heart of a … [Read more...] about Tyson Fury Stops Deontay Wilder in Round Seven to Capture WBC Heavyweight Title Saturday Night From the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas
Top Rank Opens Video Vault for Black History Month: Ali-Spinks II, Holyfield-Foreman Among the Fights That Will Be Made Available via Top Rank’s YouTube Channel
Top Rank has opened up the video vault in honor of Black History Month. Throughout the month, Top Rank's YouTube channel will highlight some of boxing's most memorable nights featuring pugilistic household names such as Ali, Foreman and Hagler. So, grab your favorite snack and hop into a boxing time machine.Muhammad Ali vs. Leon Spinks 2 (Available … [Read more...] about Top Rank Opens Video Vault for Black History Month: Ali-Spinks II, Holyfield-Foreman Among the Fights That Will Be Made Available via Top Rank’s YouTube Channel
Breakfast and Boxing: Ryota Murata-Steven Butler Headlines World Championship Tripleheader LIVE Dec. 23 from Japan on ESPN+
Two days before Christmas, American fight fans will be treated to a special fistic stocking stuffer, a world championship tripleheader plus the return of the former pound-for-pound king and future Hall of Famer, Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez.In the main event, from Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan, 2012 Japanese Olympic gold medalist Ryota Murata will defend his … [Read more...] about Breakfast and Boxing: Ryota Murata-Steven Butler Headlines World Championship Tripleheader LIVE Dec. 23 from Japan on ESPN+
January 11: Steven Nelson-Cem Kilic Set for Hart-Smith Jr. Co-Feature Live on ESPN
Steven “So Cold” Nelson and Cem “Champ” Kilic were set to tangle Saturday evening in a battle of unbeaten super middleweights on Terence Crawford’s undercard, but an unexpected injury changed their plans.Nelson and Kilic will now fight in a 10-rounder for the vacant NABO title Saturday, Jan. 11 as the co-feature to the Jesse Hart-Joe Smith Jr. main event at Hard … [Read more...] about January 11: Steven Nelson-Cem Kilic Set for Hart-Smith Jr. Co-Feature Live on ESPN