May

Q&A: WBC cruiserweight titleholder Grigory Drozd

After toiling in the trenches for 13 years, Russian cruiserweight Grigory Drozd finally strapped a world title around his waist by beating Krzysztof Wlodarczyk last September. Now he’ll defend the belt for the first time on Friday.

08

Apr

New Faces: Dmitry Kudryashov

by Anson Wainwright

Undefeated (all 16 wins by KO) cruiserweight Dmitry Kudryashov will be featured on the undercard of the WBA title fight between Denis Lebedev and Youri Kalenga on Friday in Moscow.

Oleksandr Usyk to face Danie Venter on Dec. 13

04

Dec

Oleksandr Usyk to face Danie Venter on Dec. 13

by Lem Satterfield

Ukrainian cruiserweight Oleksandr Usyk, a 2012 Olympic gold medalist, will face South African Danie Venter on Dec. 13 in Kiev, Ukraine, K2 Promotions has announced.

Beibut Shumenov to fight as cruiserweight on Alexander-Khan card

14

Nov

Beibut Shumenov to fight as cruiserweight on Alexander-Khan card

by Lem Satterfield

Former WBA light heavyweight titleholder Beibut Shumenov will make his cruiserweight debut against Bobby Thomas on the Dec. 13 Devon Alexander-Amir Khan undercard.

Tony Bellew eyes Nathan Cleverly, title shots

06

Nov

Tony Bellew eyes Nathan Cleverly, title shots

by Lem Satterfield

Now fighting at cruiserweight, Tony Bellew isn’t just looking to gain revenge against Nathan Cleverly; he wants to use a win as a steppingstone toward the future.

Nathan Cleverly-Tony Bellew II on AWE in the U.S.

05

Nov

Nathan Cleverly-Tony Bellew II on AWE in the U.S.

by Lem Satterfield

The Nov. 22 rematch between former light heavyweights Nathan Cleverly and Tony Bellew will be broadcast on the AWE network in the United States.

Don King found liable for breach of contract

03

Oct

Don King found liable for breach of contract

by Lem Satterfield

Since the rematch between WBA cruiserweight titlist Denis Lebedev and Guillermo Jones was scuttled due to yet another failed drug test by the Panamanian, Jones’ promoter Don King has been found liable for breach of contract.