The boxing world is mourning the untimely death of Israel “The Magnificent” Vazquez, a beloved Mexican fighter who left us far too soon at the tender age of 46. The tumor news was shared by WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman, casting…
Rob McCracken sees Hall of Fame potential in Yafai
By Rob Tebbutt ROB McCracken has praised Galal Yafai following his dominant sixth-round TKO win over Sunny Edwards in Birmingham and earmarked the flyweight star as a potential Hall of Fame fighter. Jafai (9-0, 7 KOs) produced the best performance…
Turki Alalshikh confirms mega card prices for February 22
by Keith Idec TURKI ALALSIK promised American boxing fans early Tuesday morning that the stacked card he’s putting together for Feb. 22 won’t cost them nearly as much as a regular pay-per-view. The head of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority…
Espinoza Vs. Robeisi 2: WBO title on the line
Rafael Espinoza says he’s improved from his previous fight against former WBO welterweight champion Robeisi Ramirez last year on December 9, and will be ready to beat him a second time this Saturday, December 7 at the Footprint Center in…
Riyadh Season Delivers: Stacked Ticket for just $25.99
His Excellency Turki Alalshikh reports that the pay-per-view card for the Feb. 22 season in Riyadh is priced at $19.99 in the UK and $25.99 in the US and “rest of the world.” That’s a remarkable price for the six…
Madrimov’s trial by fire: Bohachuk, THEN Ortiz Jr. in 63 days!
Israil Madrimov will face Serhii Bohachuk this month in a 12-round fight on December 21st, then make a quick comeback 63 days later to challenge Virgil Ortiz Jr. on February 22nd. for his interim WBC junior middleweight title. Both fights…
Beterbiev-Bivol rematch at the top of the all-star list on February 22
December 2, 2024
AFTER much speculation, the first card of the 2025 Riyadh season is now official and promises to be a very special night of boxing. The announcement was made tonight by Turki Alalshik on social media platform X with promoters Frank…
Virgil Ortiz Jr.’s manager is closing the door on Jaron Ennis’ future fight
Virgil Ortiz Jr.’s manager, Rick Mirigian, says there will be no second chance for Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis to ever get the chance to fight Virgo after deciding not to face him on the February 22 card. There is no other…
Beterbiev vs Bivol 2! Ortiz vs. Madrimov! Riyadh season ticket announced
Would Dan Ambrose – 12/02/2024 – Comments The Riyadh season ticket has now been officially announced for February 22, with a few surprises. In the headliner, undisputed light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev will defend against Dmitri Bivol in a rematch,…
Virgil Ortiz Jr. watches Lara at 160, bypasses Zayas
Virgil Ortiz Jr. is interested in moving up to 160 to challenge Erislandi Lara for his WBA middleweight title instead of defending his interim WBC 154 lb belt against Xander Zayas on February 22nd. Boxing insider Fernando Sabatini reports that…