Just a year after its official launch, the Ring of Brotherhood foundation is pleased to announce its most significant alliance to date, as it is working on an alliance with the World Boxing Council (WBC) to continue its mission to aid athletes during and after their careers. “The WBC has been closely monitoring the formation […]
DiBella Entertainment has announced the signing of 6’5 Australian heavyweight “Big Bad” Joe Goodall (10-1-1, 9 KOs). Goodall caught the attention of boxing fans worldwide in July, when he upset Stephan “Big Shot” Shaw (18-2, 13 KOs) in by sixth round stoppage. Recently, Joe joined Coorparoo Boxing Gym, enlisting head coach Harry Costi as his […]
Recently, I wrote an article on world champions who retired unbeaten. This article will mention today’s unbeaten world champions, minor champions, and unbeaten contenders with at least 24 wins. In the heavyweights, there is former WBA, WBO, IBF, and WBC Cruiserweight champion and current WBA, WBO, and IBF champion southpaw Oleksandr Usyk, 21-0 with 14 […]
Middleweight talent Leli Buttigieg has signed a long-term promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and is set to make his eagerly anticipated professional debut later this year. The 18-year-old from Bow in East London trains out of the renowned iBox Gym in Bromley under the tutelage of head trainer Alan Smith and Eddie Lam […]
THE Second World War was a defining moment in British history. For very many years afterwards, the phrases ‘pre-war’ and ‘post-war’ resonated strongly with the general population. The war ended nearly 80 years ago and so, with the passage of time, these terms seem a little old-fashioned. A good number of quality fighters died in […]
BOB FITZSIMMONS W KO 14 James J Corbett March 17, 1897 Carson City, Nevada CORBETT laughed off the idea of fighting Fitzsimmons after it was put to him. ‘Gentleman Jim’ had little regard for his boxing or manners and thought there would no interest in a match against the middleweight champion. Fitzsimmons, who left Cornwall […]
Split-T Management has signed undefeated featherweight contender Tiara Brown to a management contract. Brown of Lehigh Acres, Florida has an undefeated mark of 15-0 with 10 knockouts. Brown will be managed by Vrian Cohen. “I am very excited to sign with Split-T Management. I think Brian Cohen has done a great job with the many […]
At Paris 2024, a total of 248 boxers will compete, including 124 women and 124 men. Find out everything you need to know about how to qualify for boxing at Paris 2024 below. Boxing is one of the oldest sports on the Olympic programme, with its roots having been traced back to Ancient Egypt in […]
Golden Boy Promotions announced today the signing of super featherweight prospect Daniel “Ikaika” Luna (2-0, 2 KOs) of Victorville, California. Luna has been boxing since he was 5-years-old, and steadily climbed the ranks of amateur boxing under the tutelage of his father, Daniel Luna Sr. With an extensive amateur career, he has over 100 fights […]
Boxing fans in Zanzibar are set to enjoy the first fight in almost six decades on Sunday after a long-standing ban was lifted. The 1960s ban followed the revolution by the island’s first President Abedi Amani Karume, citing cultural reasons. The event aligns with current President Hussein Mwinyi’s strategic push to promote tourism and sports […]