Nieky Holzken: I can get the victory against Callum Smith

02/23/201802/22/2018 World Boxing Super Series

WBC Diamond Champion Callum Smith (23-0, 17 KOs) and Nieky Holzken (13-0, 10 KOs) exchanged … read more

Luis Ortiz has been tested seven times in run-up to Wilder fight, his manager says; Wilder hoping his challenger “does the right thing”

02/22/2018 James Slater

The rescheduled Deontay Wilder-Luis Ortiz fight is just days away – nine in fact – and everyone who was excited to see the fight back in November is hoping Cuban southpaw Ortiz comes out clean in any and all drug tests preceding the bout. And, according to Ortiz’ manager Jay Jimenez, his man has indeed been a good guy; being tested some seven times, by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association, and coming out clean as a whistle.

Devon Alexander is back; Eubank Jr needs a change

02/22/2018 DeMarkus Jones

We were treated to a very interesting and entertaining week in the boxing word. Exciting fights, surprise upsets and questionable judging. We had it all. Here are a few quick points I took away from the past few days.

Devon Alexander is back.

Bivol: I’m glad Sullivan Barrera accepted the challenge

02/23/201802/21/2018 Main Events

WBA Light Heavyweight World Champion Dmitry Bivol (12-0, 10 KOs) met with news media at the Legendz Gym, owned and run by Roger Ruiz yesterday to discuss his upcoming mandatory title defense against #1 ranked challenger Sullivan Barrera (21-1-0, 14 KOs).

Rungvisai-Estrada, Cuadras-Arroyo & Nietes-Reveco this Saturday on HBO

02/22/201802/21/2018 HBO Boxing

HBO Sports returns to the vibrant flyweight ranks with an action-packed tripleheader when HBO BOXING AFTER DARK: SRISAKET SOR RUNGVISAI VS. JUAN FRANCISCO ESTRADA AND CARLOS CUADRAS VS. MCWILLIAMS ARROYO AND DONNIE NIETES VS. JUAN CARLOS REVECO is seen SATURDAY, FEB. 24 at 9:30 p.m. (ET/PT) from the Forum in Inglewood, Calif. The HBO Sports team will call all the action, which will be available in HDTV, closed-captioned for the hearing-impaired and presented in Spanish on HBO Latino.

Nieky Holzken ready to upset Callum Smith in WBSS semifinals

02/22/201802/21/2018 World Boxing Super Series

Nieky Holzken plans to gatecrash the World Boxing Super Series and secure his spot in the final when he faces the tournament’s number two seed Callum Smith on Saturday at the Arena Nürnberger Versicherung in Nuremberg, Germany.

Hearn planning Anthony Joshua’s US debut for next fight after Parker unification; Jarrell Miller the target for August/September

02/21/2018 James Slater

US fight fans who want to see Anthony Joshua fight in America will likely get their wish this summer; while unbeaten heavyweight contender Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller may well get what he has been calling for: a shot at the WBA/IBF ruler. Eddie Hearn was in New York yesterday to announce the upcoming April doubleheader at The Barclays Centre in New York – Danny Jacobs-Maciej Sulecki and Miller-Johan Duhaupas – and he said the plan is for AJ to box in New York in either August or September.

Mike Tyson – Video Career Recap

02/22/201802/21/2018 Rummys Corner

Iron Mike Tyson is arguably the most exciting boxer in the rich history of professional boxing. Tyson electrified audiences with his crowd-pleasing style that often resulted in magnificent highlight reel knockouts. Tyson’s unique blend of blazing speed and devastating power made him an absolute force to be reckoned with.

50 years ago: The finest heavyweight boxer in history is banned from working his unique magic, is “pretty much broke”

02/22/201802/21/2018 James Slater

Go back 50 years, to 1968, and the greatest heavyweight champion boxer in the sport’s long history Muhammad Ali, was barred from boxing; unable to even earn a living. “I am not allowed to work to earn a living in America, and I’m not allowed to leave the country,” Ali said in explaining his hopelessly unjust plight.

Mikey Garcia and Sergey Lipinets LA media quotes

02/21/201802/20/2018 Showtime Boxing

Three-division world champion Mikey Garcia and IBF Junior Welterweight World Champion Sergey Lipinets participated in an open media workout in Los Angeles Tuesday as they prepare for their world title showdown Saturday, March 10 live on SHOWTIME from Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.