Oct

Who’s next in line for a title shot? WBC sorts out challengers at convention

The WBC provided clarity in all 17 weight classes at its annual convention in Baku, and continues to sort out the Deontay Wilder-Luis Ortiz situation.

Dec

Bermane Stiverne-Deontay Wilder announced, Leo Santa Cruz featured

by Lem Satterfield

Bermane Stiverne will defend his WBC heavyweight title against knockout artist Deontay Wilder on Jan. 17 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, with Leo Santa Cruz defending his 122-poud title on the undercard.

Oct

Orlando Salido made WBO 130-pound titleholder, Garcia moves up

by Lem Satterfield

Orlando Salido has been declared the WBO’s junior lightweight beltholder in the wake former titleholder Mikey Garcia’s rise to junior welterweight, according to WBO General Secretary Jose Izquierdo.

May

Donnie Nietes knocks out Moises Fuentes, wins RING 108-pound title

by The Ring

Donnie Nietes cemented his position as the top 108-pound fighter in the world on Saturday, defending his WBO belt and capturing the vacant RING championship with a convincing ninth-round technical knockout over former titleholder Moises Fuentes.