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 […]
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 […]
Top Rank has signed undefeated heavyweight prospect Brandon Moore to a multi-year promotional agreement. The 6’6 boxer-puncher, who hails from Lakeland, Florida, will make his Top Rank debut later this year. The 29-year-old former U.S. amateur standout turned pro in February 2020 and has knocked out four of his last five opponents. “Brandon Moore has […]
Boxing industry veteran Sarah Fina has joined Split-T Management as an associate manager. In her role, Fina will sign and bring talent to boxing’s top management firm. “I am really excited to be part of a team like Split-T Management. David McWater has given me the opportunity to thrive in a position that is fulfilling […]
Undefeated Junior Middleweight prospect Dwyke Flemmings Jr. has signed with manager Nirobi Al Pasha. Flemmings, 19 years-old of Paterson, New Jersey is 4-0 with four knockouts. “I really like Nirobi. He is a very down to earth guy, and I feel my career will skyrocket with him. He has a plan, and he reminds me […]
IFL TV sat down for an interview with the experienced boxing trainer, commentator, and Usyk cutman Russ Anber and the mood was far from standard. So, what’s the real deal here? Did Dubois land an illegal low blow, or did he KO Usyk? Russ Anber: “Why would you say it’s a controversy? Why are you […]