May 2019 — Boxing News

Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury rematch a done deal for early 2020

June 1, 2019May 31, 2019 by Brad Thompson

Deontay Wilder, Luis Ortiz, Tyson Fury - The rematch between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury is officially a done deal as of Friday, as Wilder revealed the news on Friday to his many social media followers. Wilder (41-0-1, 40 KOs) will be defending his World Boxing Council heavyweight title against Fury (27-0-1, 20 KOs) in a fight that will be taking place in the first quarter of 2020. First, Wilder needs to get Luis Ortiz out of the way in their rematch in September. Once Ortiz is dealt with, Wilder will turn his attention to Fury to face him in early 2020.

The rematch between Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury is officially a done deal as of Friday, as Wilder revealed the news on Friday to his … Read more

Chris Algieri and Tommy Coyle weights for Saturday on DAZN

May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 by Star Boxing

Chris Algieri, Tommy Coyle - WBO International champion, CHRIS ALGIERI (23-3 8KO's) and challenger, TOMMY COYLE,(25-4 12KO's), faced off one last time this morning at Madison Square Garden, at the official weigh-in ahead of tomorrow night's highly anticipated fight card at the mecca of boxing. Algieri and Coyle will do battle on Saturday night, with world title implications on the line. This will be Algieri's first defense of his WBO International title that he won at The Garden back in January. As both promoters, JOE DEGUARDIA of STAR BOXING, and EDDIE HEARN of MATCHROOM BOXING stated at Wednesday's presser, the winner of this fight will likely be fighting for a super lightweight championship of the world, next.

WBO International champion, CHRIS ALGIERI (23-3 8KO’s) and challenger, TOMMY COYLE,(25-4 12KO’s), faced off one last time this morning at Madison Square Garden, at the … Read more

Anthony Joshua vs. Andy Ruiz – Weigh-in results

June 1, 2019May 31, 2019 by Brad Thompson

Andy Ruiz Jr, Anthony Joshua, Callum Smith, Hassan N'Dam, Josh Kelly, Joshua Buatsi, Ray Robinson - IBF/WBA/WBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (22-0, 21 KOs) looked in superb shape in weighing in at a 247.8 pounds for his title defense against the less the svelte 268 pound Andy Ruiz Jr. (32-1, 21 KOs) for their important fight this Saturday night on June 1 at Madison Square Garden in New York. Their fight will be streamed on DAZN in the United States, and televised on Sky Box Office in the UK.

IBF/WBA/WBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua (22-0, 21 KOs) looked in superb shape in weighing in at a 247.8 pounds for his title defense against the … Read more

Class of 2019’s Day In The Sun Nearing

May 31, 2019 by Boxing Hall of Fame

For boxers Donald “Lone Star Cobra” Curry, Julian “The Hawk” Jackson, James “Buddy” McGirt and Tony DeMarco; matchmaker / promoter Don Elbaum, referee / judge … Read more

Seniesa Estrada vs. Gretchen Abaniel on June 13 on DAZN

May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 by Golden Boy Promotions

Seniesa Estrada - Seniesa "Superbad" Estrada (16-0, 6 KOs) will face her toughest challenge yet as she defends her WBC Silver Light Flyweight Championship against former world title challenger Gretchen "Chen Chen" Abaniel (18-10, 6 KOs) in the 10-round main event of Golden Boy DAZN Thursday Night Fights. The event will take place on Thursday, June 13 at Avalon Hollywood. The fights will be streamed live on RingTV.com and on Facebook Watch via the Golden Boy Fight Night Page beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT. The series will also be available on regional sports networks around the nation.

Seniesa “Superbad” Estrada (16-0, 6 KOs) will face her toughest challenge yet as she defends her WBC Silver Light Flyweight Championship against former world title … Read more