March 28, 2024 World Boxing, the new International Federation set-up to ensure boxing remains at the heart of the Olympic Movement, has published its Strategic Plan 2024-28. The plan was formally approved by World Boxing’s members at its inaugural Congress and details how the organisation will: keep boxing at the heart of the Olympic movement; […]
The International Boxing Association (IBA) said Wednesday it is analyzing a decision by global sport’s top court to dismiss its appeal against the withdrawal of its Olympic recognition and it may take the case to the Swiss Federal Tribunal. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided in June to strip the IBA of recognition over its […]
“World Boxing welcomes the clear position provided by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) at its press conference (19 March 2024) on the status of boxing at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. “The comments made by the IOC send a clear message to Boxing National Federations that they must join and support a new International […]
BY KIERAN MULVANEY On Friday evening, Callum Walsh (9-0, 7 KOs) aims to continue his progression up the junior middleweight ranks when he steps into the ring at The Theater at Madison Square Garden to take to Dauren Yeleussinov (11-3-1, 10 KOs) and kick off St. Patrick’s Day weekend in the Big Apple. Walsh, a solid amateur who won […]
In a world where gender stereotypes and prejudices often dictate the roles and opportunities available to individuals, women boxers have emerged as powerful symbols of resilience, determination, and empowerment. Their presence in the male-dominated sport of boxing has not only challenged conventional norms but has also inspired a new generation of girls and women to […]
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed talks he had with Sampson Lewkowicz, the handler for David Benavidez, about putting together a possible clash against Canelo Alvarez for May 4th. While Hearn initiated the negotiations to show the Canelo-Benavidez fight on DAZN potentially, Lewkowciz reportedly wanted the Canelo-Benavidez USA TV rights on Amazon Prime Video. Clash […]
When it comes to boxing, one thing is certain, a win is a win is a win, even when it isn’t. Sometimes the judges just get it wrong and call it what you will, it’s a fact of the game. Most of those wrongs go unanswered, but thanks to the Mauricio Sulaimán and Jill Diamond […]
On Friday, March 1, Telford will witness the resurgence of top heavyweight prospect Matty Harris as he embarks on his comeback journey as part of a thrilling night of European title action. The event promises an electrifying atmosphere as Harris steps back into the ring following his shocking defeat to Kostiantyn Dovbyshchenko last July in […]
Fighting Irish Promotions, in collaboration with DMS Trade Shows, is set to deliver an electrifying fight card titled “The Homecoming” on February 2, 2024, at the Scotiabank Centre Halifax in Nova Scotia, Canada. The 10-round main event will feature Custio Clayton (19-1-1, 12 KOs) as he steps into the ring against Courtney Pennington (17-7-3, 7 […]
ELLE BROOKE has bravely revealed how a party lifestyle drove her to drugs and depression – but now she is fighting fit through sobriety. The OnlyFans star is 3-1 as a boxer since making her debut in July 2022 against Love Islander AJ Bunker. And the two prepare to rematch at Misfits 12 in Leeds […]