Ovill McKenzie - Boxing News

Ovill McKenzie retires

BoxNation - November 4, 2016

Former British, Commonwealth and WBA Continental Cruiserweight Champion Ovill McKenzie has pulled the curtain on a glittering career after being diagnosed with a heart condition. Derby-based McKenzie won 25 of his 38 professional bouts, with 13 coming by knockout. Trained […]

Ovill McKenzie withdraws from Marco Huck fight on 9/24

BoxNation - September 20, 2016

Ovill Mckenzie has been forced to withdraw from his challenge for the IBO World Cruiserweight Championship against Marco Huck on medical grounds. Mckenzie, 36, was due to face Germany’s Huck this Saturday 24th September at the Festhalle Arena in Frankfurt. […]

Mckenzie vs Kucher For European Cruiserweight Title At York Hall On June 10th

Queensberry Promotions - May 10, 2016

Ovill McKenzie will challenge Dmytro Kucher for the Vacant European Cruiserweight title at the home of boxing York Hall on June 10th.

Ovill McKenzie vs Dmytro Kucher for the Vacant European Cruiserweight title

Queensberry Promotions - February 10, 2016

Ovill McKenzie will challenge Dmytro Kucher for the Vacant European Cruiserweight title after Queensberry Promotions today won the purse bid to stage the fight.

Frank Warren to Petition IBF for Immediate Ramirez/McKenzie Rematch

Olly Campbell - October 5, 2015

Queensbury Promotions’ Frank Warren has gone on record to air his dissatisfaction at Friday night’s scoring in Argentina, that saw his fighter, Ovill McKenzie (25-12-1, 13ko), battle to a disappointing draw with hometown IBF cruiserweight champion, Victor Ramirez, despite appearing […]

Warren wants IBF to give Ovill McKenzie rematch against Victor Ramirez

Queensberry Promotions - October 4, 2015

Promoter Frank Warren will make a request to the International Boxing Federation to order an immediate rematch between Ovill McKenzie and the organizations World Cruiserweight Champion Victor Emilio Ramirez.

Ramirez & McKenzie Battle to Draw in IBF Cruiserweight Title Fight

Olly Campbell - October 3, 2015

Friday night in Buenos Aires, Argentina, late notice challenger Ovill McKenzie was desperately unlucky in being held to a draw by IBF 200 lb champion and home-town favourite, Victor Emilio Ramirez, with consensus opinion on social media appearing to be […]

McKenzie battles Ramirez for cruiserweight title

BoxNation - October 2, 2015

(LONDON, 2 October) – BoxNation will air a stunning tripleheader exclusively live starting tonight with cruiserweight star Ovill McKenzie who makes the trip to Buenos Aires to take on Victor Ramirez for the IBF title in his own backyard.

“The Upsetter” Seeking to Live Up to His Name Tonight in Buenos Aires

Olly Campbell - October 2, 2015

Tonight in Argentina, British Cruiserweight contender Ovill McKenzie (25-12, 13ko) will be looking to make his own personal piece of history when he walks into the metaphorical “Lion’s Den” against hometown favourite and new IBF champion Victor Emilio Ramirez (22-2, […]

Ovill McKenzie aims to serve up an upset tonight in Argentina

Queensberry Promotions - October 2, 2015

Underdog Ovill McKenzie aims to serve up an upset tonight in Argentina when he takes on IBF World Cruiserweight Champion Victor Emilio Ramirez for his title, live and exclusive on BoxNation.