Joseph Parker (18-0, 16 KOs) will fight Carlos Takam (33-2-1, 25 KOs) on May 21 in an IBF heavyweight title eliminator at the Vodafone Events Centre in Auckland, New Zealand.
The winner will become the mandatory challenger against the winner of the April 9 fight between British contender Anthony Joshua and IBF champion Charles Martin.
“Parker versus Takam on May 21 will be undoubtedly the most significant boxing event ever staged in New Zealand,” said promoter Dean Lonergan.
The fight will be…
James DeGale to fight Rogelio Medina on April 30
IBF super middleweight champion James DeGale (22-1, 14 KOs) will defend his title against Mexico’s Rogelio Medina (36-6, 30 KOs) on April 30 at the DC Armory in Washington.
The Londoner had been expected to face mandatory challenger Jose Uzcategui, but the undefeated Venezuelan is now out of action with an illness and Medina become the new mandatory challenger.
Degale will be making his second world title defence against Medina, who has knocked out all of his last four opponents.
On the…
James DeGale to fight Rogelio Medina on April 30
IBF super middleweight champion James DeGale (22-1, 14 KOs) will defend his title against Mexico’s Rogelio Medina (36-6, 30 KOs) on April 30 at the DC Armory in Washington.
The Londoner had been expected to face mandatory challenger Jose Uzcategui, but the undefeated Venezuelan is now out of action with an illness and Medina become the new mandatory challenger.
Degale will be making his second world title defence against Medina, who has knocked out all of his last four opponents.
On the…
Deontay Wilder-Alexander Povetkin set for May 21 in Moscow
WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (36-0, 35 KOs) will defend his title against mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin (30-1, 22 KOs) on May 21 at the Megasport Arena in Moscow, Russia.
Wilder is coming off a devastating 9th round knockout win over Artur Szpilka in January.
The 6’7″ American dethroned Bermane Stiverne on points in January 2015 and has defended the belt three times, scoring knockouts each time.
However, they have come against lesser opposition and Povetkin represents his…
Deontay Wilder-Alexander Povetkin set for May 21 in Moscow
WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (36-0, 35 KOs) will defend his title against mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin (30-1, 22 KOs) on May 21 at the Megasport Arena in Moscow, Russia.
Wilder is coming off a devastating 9th round knockout win over Artur Szpilka in January.
The 6’7″ American dethroned Bermane Stiverne on points in January 2015 and has defended the belt three times, scoring knockouts each time.
However, they have come against lesser opposition and Povetkin represents his…
Nick Blackwell in induced coma after defeat to Chris Eubank Jr
Nick Blackwell has been placed in a medically induced coma following his loss to Chris Eubank Jr on Saturday night at Wembley Arena.
Blackwell lost his British middleweight title when referee Victor Loughlin halted the bout at in the 10th round on the advice of the ringside doctor due to swelling over his left eye. He left the ring on a stretcher and was taken to hospital.
“It is our understanding that Nick has a bleed on the brain and is under observation by hospital staff,” said British…
Ward beats Barrera by one-sided decision
Former world super middleweight champion Andre Ward (29-0, 15 KOs) scored a one-sided unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Sullivan Barrera (17-1, 12 KOs) on Saturday night at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California.
Ward won his light heavyweight debut by scores of 117-109, 119-109, 117-108.
After a close first couple of rounds with little to choose between them, Ward landed a hard left hook to Barrera’s temple and sent him to the canvas. He got back up and recovered but from…
Brook blasts out Bizier to retain IBF title
IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook (36-0, 25 KOs) easily halted mandatory challenger Kevin Bizier (25-3, 17 KOs) in two rounds on Saturday night in front of his home fans at the Sheffield Arena.
Brook was making the third defence of the IBF title he won when outpointing American Shawn Porter in August 2014.
The unbeaten champion took charge with his jab in the first round and Bizier’s nose was bloodied in the second before a series of hard shots sent the Canadian challenger to the…
Eubank Jr captures British belt, Blackwell taken to hospital
Chris Eubank Jr (22-1, 17 KOs) dethroned British champion Nick Blackwell (19-4-1, 8 KOs) in the 10th round on Saturday night at Wembley Arena in London.
It was a good action fight that was overshadowed by concern for Blackwell, who was taken from the ring on a stretcher to hospital.
The challenger was landing hard shots to head and body from the start as Blackwell marched forward showing his toughness throughout.
A flurry of jabs and uppercuts left the defending champion’s nose bloodied…
Adrien Broner facing assault and robbery charges
Four-weight world champion Adrien Broner (31-2, 23 KOs) faces assault and robbery charges in his hometown of Cincinnati.
American Broner, 26, who is scheduled to defend his WBA light welterweight title against Britain’s Ashley Theophane on April 1, allegedly assaulted and robbed a man outside a bowling alley in January, according to a report in the Cincinnati Enquirer.
They say police have issued a warrant for his arrest.
The alleged assault is reported to have taken place after a gambling…