Rumors of Canelo Alvarez and Jermall Charlo negotiating a May 5 bout are gaining traction
With a slower-than-usual January schedule fueled by COVID-related cancellations and other uncertainties, the boxing rumor mill is abuzz with talks...
read moreIlunga Makabu-Thabiso Mchunu official for January 29, Trevor Bryan added to card
The January 29 cruiserweight rematch between WBC titleholder Ilunga Makabu and Thabiso Mchunu was officially announced Saturday afternoon. The 12-round bout,...
read moreFighting Words — Crawford-Porter: The Crossroads and The End of The Road
It took a crossroads fight for Terence Crawford and Shawn Porter to cross the street. “Two sides of the street lead...
read moreThe WBC announces mandatory challengers at convention
A meeting comprised of the head of the top four sanctioning bodies was recently held, in which the WBC announced its latest list of mandatory challengers.
read moreIlunga Makabu is looking forward to a fruitful 2021 in and out of the ring
While many boxers weren’t able to fight in 2020, Ilunga Makabu enjoyed a productive year. Makabu, who is rated No. 2...
read moreThe Ring Magazine Ratings Reviewed: Cruiserweight
The Ring Magazine first introduced its divisional ratings in 1925 and 95 years later they’re still going strong. It is...
read moreTony Bellew: The Greatest Hits
The last time former WBC cruiserweight world champion Tony Bellew left the ring he was battered, his mind a fog...
read moreIlunga Makabu outpoints Michal Cieslak, captures vacant WBC 200-pound title
It was second time lucky for Ilunga “Junior” Makabu who picked up the vacant WBC cruiserweight title by scoring a...
read moreIlunga Makabu ready to fulfill his destiny in Kinshasa homecoming against Michal Cieslak
World championship boxing returns to the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Friday night when local hero, Ilunga “Junior” Makabu,...
read moreIlunga Makabu stops Dmitry Kudryashov in five, world title shot beckons
Ilunga Makabu’s stoppage victory over Dmitry Kudryashov could set up a second world title shot for the hard-hitting southpaw.
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