February 2019 — Page 4 Of 30

55 Years Ago Today: Muhammad Ali – The Sport Would Never Be The Same Again

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 by James Slater

Muhammad Ali - 55 years ago, the sporting world, indeed the world in general, was getting over the enormous shock 8/1 underdog Cassius Clay had caused by beating “invincible” heavyweight champion Sonny Liston. But an even bigger shock was soon to come. With things seeming to move in blurring speed, Clay, a passionate member of The Nation of Islam, announced after his massive win how he was no longer a “slave,” and that he should no longer be referred to by his slave name: Cassius Clay was no more and Muhammad Ali was born.

55 years ago, the sporting world, indeed the world in general, was getting over the enormous shock 8/1 underdog Cassius Clay had caused by beating … Read more

Ghana’s Delali Miledzi eyes West Africa title on Independence Day

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 by Prince Dornu-Leiku

- Undefeated Ghanaian boxer, Delali Miledzi (8-0, 6 KOs) has many dreams, chief of which is to become a world champion and he is promising to take a first step towards fulfilling that ambition by annexing the West Africa Boxing Union (WABU) super middleweight title on Ghana's Independence Day, 6 March.

Undefeated Ghanaian boxer, Delali Miledzi (8-0, 6 KOs) has many dreams, chief of which is to become a world champion and he is promising to … Read more

Liam Williams Reckons Mullender Is An Average Joe

February 26, 2019 by Queensberry Promotions

LIAM WILLIAMS has ripped into big fight rival Joe Mullender telling him: “You can’t punch and you’ve got no skills.”

Williams makes the first defence … Read more

LIVE STREAM: Claressa Shields vs Christina Hammer – Showtime Kickoff Press Conference

February 27, 2019February 26, 2019 by Showtime Boxing

Undefeated middleweight world champions Claressa Shields and Christina Hammer will meet on Saturday, April 13 live on SHOWTIME to crown the women’s undisputed 160-pound world … Read more

Cojanu: This Won’t End Well For Daniel Dubois

February 26, 2019February 26, 2019 by Queensberry Promotions

Daniel Dubois - RAZVAN COJANU RECKONS the decision-makers behind the burgeoning career of explosive young heavyweight Daniel Dubois have made an error of judgement in their matchmaking for March 8.

RAZVAN COJANU RECKONS the decision-makers behind the burgeoning career of explosive young heavyweight Daniel Dubois have made an error of judgement in their matchmaking for … Read more

Vasiliy Lomachenko vs Anthony Crolla on 4/12 – Live on ESPN+

April 13, 2019February 25, 2019 by Top Rank

Anthony Crolla, Vasyl Lomachenko - After thrilling Big Apple audiences in his last three bouts, Vasiliy “Loma” Lomachenko is ready to bring his lightweight world titles to the City of Angels.

After thrilling Big Apple audiences in his last three bouts, Vasiliy “Loma” Lomachenko is ready to bring his lightweight world titles to the City of … Read more

Bryan De Gracia battles Eduardo Ramirez on Lara-Cano card this Saturday, 3/2

February 26, 2019February 25, 2019 by Premier Boxing

Brian Castano, Eduardo Ramirez, Erislandy Lara - Hard-hitting Bryan De Gracia will face once-beaten contender Eduardo Ramirez in a 12-round featherweight match live on SHOWTIME Saturday, March 2 from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.

Hard-hitting Bryan De Gracia will face once-beaten contender Eduardo Ramirez in a 12-round featherweight match live on SHOWTIME Saturday, March 2 from Barclays Center, the … Read more

Marco Antonio Barrera To Participate In HOF’s 30th Anniversary

February 25, 2019 by Boxing Hall of Fame

Marco Antonio Barrera - The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced today three-division world champion and 2017 Hall of Fame Inductee Marco Antonio Barrera will be in Canastota to participate in the Hall of Fame’s 30th Anniversary celebration during the 2019 Hall of Fame Weekend, June 6-9th.

The International Boxing Hall of Fame announced today three-division world champion and 2017 Hall of Fame Inductee Marco Antonio Barrera will be in Canastota to … Read more

PHOTOS: Joshua / Miller UK Press Conference Quotes, Video

February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 by DAZN

Anthony Joshua, Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller - In a press conference on Monday afternoon, DAZN and Matchroom USA gathered across the pond in London to formally announce the United States debut of Anthony Joshua who will defend his WBA Super, IBF, WBO and IBO World Heavyweight titles against Brooklyn’s Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller at Madison Square Garden on Saturday June 1, live on DAZN.

In a press conference on Monday afternoon, DAZN and Matchroom USA gathered across the pond in London to formally announce the United States debut of … Read more

Johnny Garton Gets Jenkins Defence At Royal Albert Hall

February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 by Queensberry Promotions

JOHNNY GARTON INSISTS that putting on the gloves for the first time had nothing to do with improving his prospects in the pecking order of … Read more