May

David Lemieux-Hassan N’Dam officially announced for June 20

The June 20 fight for the vacant IBF middleweight title between David Lemieux and Hassan N’Dam was formally announced by Golden Boy Promotions and Eye of the Tiger Management on Thursday. The bout will take place at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada and will be broadcast live on Canadian Pay-Per-View.

Mar

N’Dam-Lemieux for the vacant IBF middleweight title?

by Coyote Duran

It’s possible that a bout between middleweights Hassan N’Dam and David Lemieux for the vacant IBF crown could see the light of day with a tentative purse bid around the corner.

Feb

Lemieux gears up for N’Dam and the future

by Coyote Duran

Although the date and location are yet to be determined, middleweight David Lemieux has the vacant IBF title on his mind and has to defeat Hassan N’Dam to get it.

Feb

Billy Joe Saunders declines IBF title shot, focuses on WBO

by The Ring

Unbeaten British middleweight Billy Joe Saunders has declined an opportunity to fight Hassan N’Dam for the IBF championship in favor of taking on the winner of Andy Lee’s WBO title defense against Peter Quillin.

Feb

Hassan N’Dam could face Sam Soliman after Sturm rejects title shot

by Ryan Songalia

The IBF has given Englishman Billy Joe Saunders until Feb. 12 to agree to face Hassan N’Dam in the wake of Felix Sturm’s decision to campaign at 168 pounds, but the more likely opponent for the vacant middleweight title appears to be Sam Soliman.

Feb

IBF strips Jermain Taylor; Hassan N’Dam, Felix Sturm to fight for belt

by Lem Satterfield

The IBF has stripped jailed Jermain Taylor of his middleweight belt and ordered its Nos. 1- and 2-ranked contenders, Hassan N’Dam and Felix Sturm, to fight for the vacant title before Feb. 9, according to a press release from President Daryl Peoples.

Oct

Francisco Rodriguez Jr. to vacate IBF strawweight belt, rise in weight

by Lem Satterfield

THE RING’s No. 2-rated strawweight Francisco Rodriguez will vacate his IBF belt and rise into the junior flyweight division, according to Sean Gibbons of Zanfer Promotions.

Oct

Jermain Taylor outpoints Sam Soliman, wins IBF middleweight title

by Doug Fischer

Former middleweight champ Jermain Taylor scored a unanimous decision over Sam Soliman, who suffered four knockdowns and an injured right knee during their IBF title bout on Wednesday in Biloxi, Mississippi. Taylor won by scores of 116-111, 115-109, and 116-109.

Oct

Ring Ratings Update: Chad Dawson drops, Hassan N’Dam climbs

by Doug Fischer

A number of RING-ranked contenders saw action last week, resulting in changes in the light heavyweight, middleweight and strawweight divisions. Former light heavyweight champ Chad Dawson’s upset loss to Tommy Karpency caused him to drop from the rankings.