The one could prove exciting. RingTV.com reports how a WBC cruiserweight elimination bout between former light heavyweight champ Sergey Kovalev and former WBC cruiserweight title challenger Thabiso Mchunu is in the works.… read more “Sergey Kovalev – Thabiso Mchunu WBC Cruiserweight Eliminator In The Works”
Ilunga Junior Makabu went through the wringer to hold onto his WBC world cruiserweight crown in a hotly contested victory in his rematch against bitter rival Thabiso ‘The Rock’ Mchunu.… read more “Ilunga Junior Makabu retains WBC world cruiserweight title with hard fought split decision win over Thabiso Mchunu”
Ilunga Makabu is still the WBC cruiserweight champion, this courtesy of a tough, close decision win over Thabiso Mchunu in their rematch. The fight of course took place on Don King’s card last night – King emerging from exile for the first time in some months – and Makabu was fighting for more than just his title.… read more “Ilunga Makabu Has To Make Do With Tough Split Decision Win Over Mchunu But Vows To “Knock Out Canelo Next””
Proving that you can go home again, Hall of Fame boxing promoter Don King returned to his native Buckeye state on Saturday night to host an outstanding slate of championship boxing at the sold-out W.D.… read more “Photos: Makabu & Bryan Retain World Titles”
WBC cruiserweight champion Ilunga Makabu (29-2, 25 KOs) used his power advantage to pound out a 12 round split decision over mandatory challenger Thabiso Mchunu (23-6, 13 KOs) on Saturday night in their long-awaited rematch at the W.D.Packard… read more “Ilunga Makabu beats Thabiso Mchunu – Boxing Results”
This Saturday night in Warren, Ohio, we may or may not get a good night of cruiserweight and heavyweight boxing. Legendary, love him or loathe him promoter Don King, in his “homecoming” show (maybe King’s very last show, who knows?)… read more “LIVE on FITE TV this Saturday: Makabu-Mchunu II and Bryan-Guidry – What Can We Expect?”
Will Canelo Alvarez fight reigning WBC cruiserweight champ Ilunga Makabu next? Not if WBC #1 ranked cruiserweight Thabiso McHunu and his team have anything to do with it, he won’t.… read more “WBC #1 Cruiserweight Thabiso Mchunu Will NOT Take Step-Aside Money To Allow Makabu-Canelo, Says Trainer Smith”