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Compiled By Scott Shaffer | September 16, 2025

Alalshikh says he owes Alvarez two more fights
Turki Alalshikh, who bankrolled last weekend's Terence Crawford vs, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez world super middleweight championship fight, paid a visit to the now ex-champion, Alvarez, and tweeted the followjng: "I just visited the champ in his place. He will soon start his vacation with his family. He has two fights left with Riyadh Season in 2026. We offered him to work with us until he quits and retires. I want go give a special thank you to Canelo for the special gift. He gave me the gloves [from] the fight, and I appreciate it very much." PRIOR BOXINGTALK COVERAGE SEPT. 15, 2025: Saul "Canelo" Alvarez issued this social media comment after his loss to Terence Crawford: "I feel very proud of everything I've achieved so far; we always want to win, but I accept this defeat with humility and learning. I am very grateful to my team for all the sacrifices we've made together over all these years. I already won because I have my family with me and millions of fans who have never stopped supporting me ¡Viva México, Cabrones!" IBF junior middleweight champion Bakhram Murtazaliev commented on the fight: "My congratulations to Crawford — he showed very smart boxing, but Canelo allowed him to do it! You can’t rely on landing a single punch for the whole fight at this level!"
	Alalshikh says he owes Alvarez two more fights Turki Alalshikh, who bankrolled last weekend's Terence Crawford vs, Saul "Canelo" Alvarez world super middleweight championship fight, paid a visit to the now ex-champion, Alvarez, and tweeted the followjng: "I just visited the champ in his place. He will soon start his vacation with his family. He has two fights left with Riyadh Season in 2026. We offered him to work with us until he quits and retires. I want go give a special thank you to Canelo for the special gift. He gave me the gloves [from] the fight, and I appreciate it very much." PRIOR BOXINGTALK COVERAGE SEPT. 15, 2025: Saul "Canelo" Alvarez issued this social media comment after his loss to Terence Crawford: "I feel very proud of everything I've achieved so far; we always want to win, but I accept this defeat with humility and learning. I am very grateful to my team for all the sacrifices we've made together over all these years. I already won because I have my family with me and millions of fans who have never stopped supporting me ¡Viva México, Cabrones!" IBF junior middleweight champion Bakhram Murtazaliev commented on the fight: "My congratulations to Crawford — he showed very smart boxing, but Canelo allowed him to do it! You can’t rely on landing a single punch for the whole fight at this level!"

Press Release | September 16, 2025

Fights return to NYC's Times Square on Friday
Boxing Insider Promotions returns to Sony Hall in Times Square on Friday, September 19th with lightweight Kurt Scoby headlining and heavyweight Josh Popper making his New York City debut in the revived "Broadway Boxing" series. Scoby (17-1) returns in the main event against Alex Martin (19-8), who is coming off a big win on Boxing Insider’s July show against Daiyaan Butt. Popper (4-0) will battle Braxton Smith, a bare knuckle and MMA veteran making his traditional boxing debut. TIckets for the live event can be purchased here and at the Sony Hall box office. The matches will air on tape delay on SNY, the home of Broadway Boxing for eighteen years, available in 14 million homes in the NY Metropolitan region and beyond. Streaming to be announced soon. This marks Boxing Insider's twelftth event at Sony Hall, which is located at 235 W 46th Street, just off Times Square. UNDERCARD Also on the card, George Arias (18-1-1) faces Earl Newman (10-4-1) in an all-New York heavyweight clash pitting Bronx against Brooklyn... Super middleweight Nadim Salloum, perhaps the first professional boxer from Lebanon, faces Andres Martinez in his return to New York... Junior middleweights Armando Barbier and Ricardo Jimenez will duke out another New York rivalry, between natives of Yonkers and Harlem and ... In another super middleweight contest, Donte Layne makes his third appearance on a Boxing Insider card against the rugged Mirady Zola.
	Fights return to NYC's Times Square on Friday Boxing Insider Promotions returns to Sony Hall in Times Square on Friday, September 19th with lightweight Kurt Scoby headlining and heavyweight Josh Popper making his New York City debut in the revived "Broadway Boxing" series. Scoby (17-1) returns in the main event against Alex Martin (19-8), who is coming off a big win on Boxing Insider’s July show against Daiyaan Butt. Popper (4-0) will battle Braxton Smith, a bare knuckle and MMA veteran making his traditional boxing debut. TIckets for the live event can be purchased here and at the Sony Hall box office. The matches will air on tape delay on SNY, the home of Broadway Boxing for eighteen years, available in 14 million homes in the NY Metropolitan region and beyond. Streaming to be announced soon. This marks Boxing Insider's twelftth event at Sony Hall, which is located at 235 W 46th Street, just off Times Square. UNDERCARD Also on the card, George Arias (18-1-1) faces Earl Newman (10-4-1) in an all-New York heavyweight clash pitting Bronx against Brooklyn... Super middleweight Nadim Salloum, perhaps the first professional boxer from Lebanon, faces Andres Martinez in his return to New York... Junior middleweights Armando Barbier and Ricardo Jimenez will duke out another New York rivalry, between natives of Yonkers and Harlem and ... In another super middleweight contest, Donte Layne makes his third appearance on a Boxing Insider card against the rugged Mirady Zola.

Source: WBC | September 16, 2025

Tiara Brown to defend her title this week
Tiara “Dark Menace” Brown will defend her WBC featherweight championship on September 20th. Her opponent will be Emma “Valkyria” Gongora of France in a bout to be held at the Bayou Music Center in Houston as the co-feature of the OTX 16 event. Brown won the title earlier this year after defeating Skye Nicholson by split decision and enters the fight with a perfect record of 19 wins, 11 by knockout. This will be her first title defense. Gongoranlost her first two pro bouts, but has has success after moving down in weight. She sports a record of 10-3-1 with 1 KO.
	Tiara Brown to defend her title this week Tiara “Dark Menace” Brown will defend her WBC featherweight championship on September 20th. Her opponent will be Emma “Valkyria” Gongora of France in a bout to be held at the Bayou Music Center in Houston as the co-feature of the OTX 16 event. Brown won the title earlier this year after defeating Skye Nicholson by split decision and enters the fight with a perfect record of 19 wins, 11 by knockout. This will be her first title defense. Gongoranlost her first two pro bouts, but has has success after moving down in weight. She sports a record of 10-3-1 with 1 KO.

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Kingsley Ibeh to face Gerald Washington in El Salvador

Press Release | September 16, 2025

Kingsley Ibeh to face Gerald Washington in El Salvador
Heavyweight Kingsley “The Black Lion” Ibeh (15-2-1, 13 KOs) will ride a ten-fight win streak into this Saturday night’s (Sept. 20th) show presented by Toro Promotions at Gimnasio Nacional Adolfo Pineda in San Salvador, the capital and largest city in El Salvador. te and organize the first international pro boxing event in El Salvador. Matchmaker Whit Haydon has put together Toro’s premier overall card, highlighted by five scheduled ten-round fights.” The 31-year-old Ibeh, the cousin of infamous heavyweight Ike Ibeabuchi, hasn’t lost since 2021. The former Canadian pro football player, a native of Nigeria who lives in Phoenix, takes on former world heavyweight title challenger Gerald “El Gallo Negro” Washington (21-6-1, 14 KOs) in the ten-round main event. During his 13-year professional career, Washington has defeated Robert Helenius, Eddie Chambers, and Sherman Williams, in addition to squaring off against champions Deontay Wilder and Charles Martin, as well as top contenders such as Jarell Miller, Amir Mansour, Adam Kownacki and Derek Chisora. This show will be the first chapter in El Salvador president Nayib Bukele’s vision to make his country a center for major boxing events. The El Salvador Boxing Federation appointed International Boxing & MMA Consultants, Inc. (“IBMC”) as the national athletic commission overseeing professional boxing and other combat sports in El Salvador. “With El Salvador attracting huge interest and investment to serve as a regional and global hub for boxing, Toro Promotions is honored to spearhead this endeavor,” Toro’s promoter Azat Torosyan said. “We are proud to promo UNDERCARD Junior lightweight Austin Brooks (13-0-1, 6 KOs) faces Maxwell Montez in the ten-round co-feature. Brooks, fighting out of San Diego. Brooks, 29, is a slick southpaw, while his Nicaraguan opponent has won 5 of his last 7 fights with one draw. Undefeated Nicaraguan junior lightweight Nilo Guerrero (10-0, 7 KOs), who now lives in Coachella (CA), meets countryman William “El Chatel” Vargas (9-5, 3 KOs) in a ten-round bout. Twenty-year-old twin brothers, El Paso (TX) prospects Ari Bonilla (4-0, 2 KOs) and Andrey Bonilla (4-0, 3 KOs), will be showcased in a pair of ten rounders. 2022 World Youth Amateur Champion, Ari Bonilla faces Asbel “Chocolatito” Bolaina (6-3, 0 KOs) at 130 pounds, while Andrey, a 2024 Mexican Elite National Champion as an amateur, meets Isaac Martinez Barragan (6-0, 2 KOs) in the bantamweight division. An eight-round fight on “Legacy Nights” undercard features California heavyweights Alexander “The Great” Flores (19-5-1, 7 KOs) and Juan Torres (17-7-2, 9 KOs) in a battle of big men. The 6’ 4”, 280-pound Flores will have a decisive physical advantage over the 6’ 1”, 252-pound Torres. Also fighting on the undercard in six-round bouts are heavyweight Jack May (10-1, 9 KOs) and junior welterweight Samuel Contreras (2-0, 1 KO), respectively, against Abraham Pascual (15-11, 3 KOs) and Cristopher Ramirez Moreno (4-4, 3 KOs). Card subject to change.
	Kingsley Ibeh to face Gerald Washington in El Salvador Heavyweight Kingsley “The Black Lion” Ibeh (15-2-1, 13 KOs) will ride a ten-fight win streak into this Saturday night’s (Sept. 20th) show presented by Toro Promotions at Gimnasio Nacional Adolfo Pineda in San Salvador, the capital and largest city in El Salvador. te and organize the first international pro boxing event in El Salvador. Matchmaker Whit Haydon has put together Toro’s premier overall card, highlighted by five scheduled ten-round fights.” The 31-year-old Ibeh, the cousin of infamous heavyweight Ike Ibeabuchi, hasn’t lost since 2021. The former Canadian pro football player, a native of Nigeria who lives in Phoenix, takes on former world heavyweight title challenger Gerald “El Gallo Negro” Washington (21-6-1, 14 KOs) in the ten-round main event. During his 13-year professional career, Washington has defeated Robert Helenius, Eddie Chambers, and Sherman Williams, in addition to squaring off against champions Deontay Wilder and Charles Martin, as well as top contenders such as Jarell Miller, Amir Mansour, Adam Kownacki and Derek Chisora. This show will be the first chapter in El Salvador president Nayib Bukele’s vision to make his country a center for major boxing events. The El Salvador Boxing Federation appointed International Boxing & MMA Consultants, Inc. (“IBMC”) as the national athletic commission overseeing professional boxing and other combat sports in El Salvador. “With El Salvador attracting huge interest and investment to serve as a regional and global hub for boxing, Toro Promotions is honored to spearhead this endeavor,” Toro’s promoter Azat Torosyan said. “We are proud to promo UNDERCARD Junior lightweight Austin Brooks (13-0-1, 6 KOs) faces Maxwell Montez in the ten-round co-feature. Brooks, fighting out of San Diego. Brooks, 29, is a slick southpaw, while his Nicaraguan opponent has won 5 of his last 7 fights with one draw. Undefeated Nicaraguan junior lightweight Nilo Guerrero (10-0, 7 KOs), who now lives in Coachella (CA), meets countryman William “El Chatel” Vargas (9-5, 3 KOs) in a ten-round bout. Twenty-year-old twin brothers, El Paso (TX) prospects Ari Bonilla (4-0, 2 KOs) and Andrey Bonilla (4-0, 3 KOs), will be showcased in a pair of ten rounders. 2022 World Youth Amateur Champion, Ari Bonilla faces Asbel “Chocolatito” Bolaina (6-3, 0 KOs) at 130 pounds, while Andrey, a 2024 Mexican Elite National Champion as an amateur, meets Isaac Martinez Barragan (6-0, 2 KOs) in the bantamweight division. An eight-round fight on “Legacy Nights” undercard features California heavyweights Alexander “The Great” Flores (19-5-1, 7 KOs) and Juan Torres (17-7-2, 9 KOs) in a battle of big men. The 6’ 4”, 280-pound Flores will have a decisive physical advantage over the 6’ 1”, 252-pound Torres. Also fighting on the undercard in six-round bouts are heavyweight Jack May (10-1, 9 KOs) and junior welterweight Samuel Contreras (2-0, 1 KO), respectively, against Abraham Pascual (15-11, 3 KOs) and Cristopher Ramirez Moreno (4-4, 3 KOs). Card subject to change.

Press Release | September 16, 2025

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan dominate World Boxing Championships
Sunday was the final day of action at the World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool, England. Kazakhstan’s Aibek Oralbay defeat Jahhongir Zokirov of Uzbekistan in the 520th and final bout of the competition to win the super-heavyweight gold medal and ensure his country topped the final medal table with seven golds, one silver and two bronze. Although Uzbekistan secured a higher medal count with eleven, it won fewer golds and had to settle for second place in the medal table, with six golds, two silver and three bronze. After ten days of competition at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, the final day evolved into a shoot-out between the two Asian superpowers which, remarkably, won every one of the men’s categories between them. It proved to be a superb closing day for Kazakhstan which won seven of the eight finals its boxers contested, the only reverse coming in the first bout of the day when Nazym Kyzaibay lost to India’s Minakshi Minakshi at light-flyweight (W48kg). The final outcome at the top of the medal table hinged on two direct matchups between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, with the latter coming out on top in both. The women’s welterweight (W65kg) final between Navbakhor Khamidova of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan’s Aida Abikeyeva was one of the best bouts of the day and after two hard fought rounds between, the Uzbek seemed to have the upper hand. However, the combination of a point off from the referee and terrific onslaught by Abikeyeva saw the Kazak fight back to win 3-0 on the judges’ scorecards. It was a similar story in the last bout of the night where Oralbay won the final round on four judges’ cards to secure the narrowest of 3-2 victories. Speaking via an interpreter in the mixed zone after her welterweight victory, Abikeyev said: "Today is the final. I set a personal goal before Liverpool to become a two-time world champion. Thank God, I reached it. This is the first one. This is for my grandfather. Thanks for the support, Kazakhstan." Other countries which won gold medals on the day included India, Chinese Taipei, Brazil and Ireland – all of them coming in the women’s categories. The day began with nine bouts in the afternoon session which saw victories for Kazakhstan’s Sanzhar Tashkenbay at flyweight (M50kg) and Makhmud Sabrykhan at bantamweight (M55kg), while Uzbekistan enjoyed success with wins for welterweight (65kg) Asadkhuja Muydinkhjaev, light-heavyweight Javokhir Ummataliev and heavyweight (W90kg) Turabek Khabibullaev. The pick of the bouts was the women’s lightweight final between Brazil’s Rebecca De Lima Santos and Aneta Rygielska of Poland. The contest could have gone either way and hinged on a strong second round from the Brazilian, which managed to give her a big enough lead to weather a final round onslaught from the Pole and edge the result 3-2. Another boxer to impress was Ireland’s Aoife O’Rourke, who took control of her middleweight final from the first bell and was rarely troubled on route to a 5-0 win over Busra Isildar of Turkey. O’Rourke said: “I feel incredible, it hasn’t even sunk in yet. Just the whole buzz and the atmosphere here is just, I’m overwhelmed with excitement, enjoyment, everything. It’s an amazing feeling and long may it last." The evening session featured nine more finals which were dominated by Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The men’s lightweight final had all the makings of a classic as Brazil’s Luis De Oliveira clashed with Paris 2024 gold medalist Abdumalik Khalokov of Uzbekistan, however it was cut short when an accidental clash of heads led the ringside Doctor to halt the contest. It went to the judges who had Khalokov leading on every card and meant he has now won gold at both the Olympic Games and the World Boxing Championships, without dropping a round. For the home nation, it proved to be a frustrating final session as cruiserweight Teagn Stott and light heavyweight, Emily Asquith, both lost their finals, however the overall competition has been a major success for the hosts that delivered a fantastic Championships in Liverpool and saw English boxers win five medals, including two for hometown boxers, Callum Makin and Odel Kamara, who lit up the tournament. The President of World Boxing, Boris van der Vorst, said: “We could not have wished for a better place to host out inaugural World Boxing Championships and I would like to thank the Local Organizing Committee and all of the event partners, GB Boxing, England Boxing, Liverpool City Council, UK Sport and the National Lottery for delivering a fantastic event. All of the feedback I have heard from boxers, coaches and officials this week has been very positive, and everyone has been very happy with the organization, staging and delivery of the event. It has been a festival of world class boxing and has set a very high standard for all future World Boxing events and championships.”
	Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan dominate World Boxing Championships Sunday was the final day of action at the World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool, England. Kazakhstan’s Aibek Oralbay defeat Jahhongir Zokirov of Uzbekistan in the 520th and final bout of the competition to win the super-heavyweight gold medal and ensure his country topped the final medal table with seven golds, one silver and two bronze. Although Uzbekistan secured a higher medal count with eleven, it won fewer golds and had to settle for second place in the medal table, with six golds, two silver and three bronze. After ten days of competition at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, the final day evolved into a shoot-out between the two Asian superpowers which, remarkably, won every one of the men’s categories between them. It proved to be a superb closing day for Kazakhstan which won seven of the eight finals its boxers contested, the only reverse coming in the first bout of the day when Nazym Kyzaibay lost to India’s Minakshi Minakshi at light-flyweight (W48kg). The final outcome at the top of the medal table hinged on two direct matchups between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, with the latter coming out on top in both. The women’s welterweight (W65kg) final between Navbakhor Khamidova of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan’s Aida Abikeyeva was one of the best bouts of the day and after two hard fought rounds between, the Uzbek seemed to have the upper hand. However, the combination of a point off from the referee and terrific onslaught by Abikeyeva saw the Kazak fight back to win 3-0 on the judges’ scorecards. It was a similar story in the last bout of the night where Oralbay won the final round on four judges’ cards to secure the narrowest of 3-2 victories. Speaking via an interpreter in the mixed zone after her welterweight victory, Abikeyev said: "Today is the final. I set a personal goal before Liverpool to become a two-time world champion. Thank God, I reached it. This is the first one. This is for my grandfather. Thanks for the support, Kazakhstan." Other countries which won gold medals on the day included India, Chinese Taipei, Brazil and Ireland – all of them coming in the women’s categories. The day began with nine bouts in the afternoon session which saw victories for Kazakhstan’s Sanzhar Tashkenbay at flyweight (M50kg) and Makhmud Sabrykhan at bantamweight (M55kg), while Uzbekistan enjoyed success with wins for welterweight (65kg) Asadkhuja Muydinkhjaev, light-heavyweight Javokhir Ummataliev and heavyweight (W90kg) Turabek Khabibullaev. The pick of the bouts was the women’s lightweight final between Brazil’s Rebecca De Lima Santos and Aneta Rygielska of Poland. The contest could have gone either way and hinged on a strong second round from the Brazilian, which managed to give her a big enough lead to weather a final round onslaught from the Pole and edge the result 3-2. Another boxer to impress was Ireland’s Aoife O’Rourke, who took control of her middleweight final from the first bell and was rarely troubled on route to a 5-0 win over Busra Isildar of Turkey. O’Rourke said: “I feel incredible, it hasn’t even sunk in yet. Just the whole buzz and the atmosphere here is just, I’m overwhelmed with excitement, enjoyment, everything. It’s an amazing feeling and long may it last." The evening session featured nine more finals which were dominated by Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The men’s lightweight final had all the makings of a classic as Brazil’s Luis De Oliveira clashed with Paris 2024 gold medalist Abdumalik Khalokov of Uzbekistan, however it was cut short when an accidental clash of heads led the ringside Doctor to halt the contest. It went to the judges who had Khalokov leading on every card and meant he has now won gold at both the Olympic Games and the World Boxing Championships, without dropping a round. For the home nation, it proved to be a frustrating final session as cruiserweight Teagn Stott and light heavyweight, Emily Asquith, both lost their finals, however the overall competition has been a major success for the hosts that delivered a fantastic Championships in Liverpool and saw English boxers win five medals, including two for hometown boxers, Callum Makin and Odel Kamara, who lit up the tournament. The President of World Boxing, Boris van der Vorst, said: “We could not have wished for a better place to host out inaugural World Boxing Championships and I would like to thank the Local Organizing Committee and all of the event partners, GB Boxing, England Boxing, Liverpool City Council, UK Sport and the National Lottery for delivering a fantastic event. All of the feedback I have heard from boxers, coaches and officials this week has been very positive, and everyone has been very happy with the organization, staging and delivery of the event. It has been a festival of world class boxing and has set a very high standard for all future World Boxing events and championships.”

September 15, 2025

Canelo Alvarez classy in defeat
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez issued this social media comment after his loss to Terence Crawford: "I feel very proud of everything I've achieved so far; we always want to win, but I accept this defeat with humility and learning. I am very grateful to my team for all the sacrifices we've made together over all these years. I already won because I have my family with me and millions of fans who have never stopped supporting me ¡Viva México, Cabrones!" IBF junior middleweight champion Bakhram Murtazaliev commented on the fight: "My congratulations to Crawford — he showed very smart boxing, but Canelo allowed him to do it! You can’t rely on landing a single punch for the whole fight at this level!"
	Canelo Alvarez classy in defeat Saul "Canelo" Alvarez issued this social media comment after his loss to Terence Crawford: "I feel very proud of everything I've achieved so far; we always want to win, but I accept this defeat with humility and learning. I am very grateful to my team for all the sacrifices we've made together over all these years. I already won because I have my family with me and millions of fans who have never stopped supporting me ¡Viva México, Cabrones!" IBF junior middleweight champion Bakhram Murtazaliev commented on the fight: "My congratulations to Crawford — he showed very smart boxing, but Canelo allowed him to do it! You can’t rely on landing a single punch for the whole fight at this level!"

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Perez brings home silver, only U.S medal

Source: USA Boxing | September 15, 2025

Perez brings home silver, only U.S medal
Yoseline Perez concluded her run at the 2025 World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, England, with a silver medal. Perez earned the honor after narrowly falling 3-2 to Chinese Taipei’s Hsiao-Wen Huang in the woen's bantamweight title match on Sunday inside M&S Bank Arena. The Houston native concluded the event as the lone medalist from the United States and did so by winning three of her four bouts in the tournament. In the championship match, Perez faced an opponent that was seven years her senior. Huang is a two-time Olympian from Chinese Taipei. Despite Huang’s more extensive international boxing career, including a bronze medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games, two world championships, and multiple medals at the Asian Games, Perez refused to back down throughout the three-round battle. Huang narrowly took the opening round by a 3-2 margin by utilizing her length over Perez to consistently land her jab. During the first intermission, Perez listened to her corner and made the necessary adjustments for round two. Throughout the second round, Perez pressed her Chinese Taipei opponent and routinely slipped Huang’s jab to land critical hooks to the body and uppercuts to the chin. Not only were Perez’s adjustments apparent to the crowd, but the ringside judges also took notice and scored the second round 3-2 in the American’s favor. Heading into the final round, the scorecards were tied at 1-1, setting the stage for a crucial third round for both parties. Throughout the final three minutes of competition, Huang was able to sway the judges, 3-2, earning the right to raise her hand with a final score of 4-1. “I feel good, happy with the performances that I’ve put out this entire year, not just this tournament,” Perez noted following Sunday’s title bout. “It’s been a really good year for me.” Never one to lose a lesson from an experience, Perez remained optimistic when recounting her past year of international competition. She competed in four international tournaments for the United States in 2025, earning three silver medals and one gold medal along the way. Second place is just a reminder that there’s always room for improvement and work that needs to be made in adjustments, so I thank God for that. I’m excited for the next couple of years, until LA 2028!”
	Perez brings home silver, only U.S medal Yoseline Perez concluded her run at the 2025 World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, England, with a silver medal. Perez earned the honor after narrowly falling 3-2 to Chinese Taipei’s Hsiao-Wen Huang in the woen's bantamweight title match on Sunday inside M&S Bank Arena. The Houston native concluded the event as the lone medalist from the United States and did so by winning three of her four bouts in the tournament. In the championship match, Perez faced an opponent that was seven years her senior. Huang is a two-time Olympian from Chinese Taipei. Despite Huang’s more extensive international boxing career, including a bronze medal at the 2021 Tokyo Olympic Games, two world championships, and multiple medals at the Asian Games, Perez refused to back down throughout the three-round battle. Huang narrowly took the opening round by a 3-2 margin by utilizing her length over Perez to consistently land her jab. During the first intermission, Perez listened to her corner and made the necessary adjustments for round two. Throughout the second round, Perez pressed her Chinese Taipei opponent and routinely slipped Huang’s jab to land critical hooks to the body and uppercuts to the chin. Not only were Perez’s adjustments apparent to the crowd, but the ringside judges also took notice and scored the second round 3-2 in the American’s favor. Heading into the final round, the scorecards were tied at 1-1, setting the stage for a crucial third round for both parties. Throughout the final three minutes of competition, Huang was able to sway the judges, 3-2, earning the right to raise her hand with a final score of 4-1. “I feel good, happy with the performances that I’ve put out this entire year, not just this tournament,” Perez noted following Sunday’s title bout. “It’s been a really good year for me.” Never one to lose a lesson from an experience, Perez remained optimistic when recounting her past year of international competition. She competed in four international tournaments for the United States in 2025, earning three silver medals and one gold medal along the way. Second place is just a reminder that there’s always room for improvement and work that needs to be made in adjustments, so I thank God for that. I’m excited for the next couple of years, until LA 2028!”

Source: WBC | September 15, 2025

Introducing Umi Ishikawa, interim title holder
Japanese boxer Umi Ishikawa is the WBC female interim minimumweight champion. She achieved this feat on May 3, 2024, in Pathum Thani, Thailand, by defeating Thailand’s Sothita Sitthichai with a second-round knockout. Born on March 21, 1984, in Tokyo, Ishikawa is currently 41 years old, an uncommon age to shine in the lighter divisions, where youth typically dominates. Standing about 5'2" with an orthodox stance, her professional record shows power and determination: 12 wins, 10 of them by knockout, and 3 losses. Her professional career began in 2016, and since then, she has been known for her offensive style, which allowed her to quickly climb the ranks in the Asian scene. In May 2023, she got a quality win in the atomweight (102-pound) division, knocking out Nitinart Plabplerng. In August of the same year, she moved up a weight class and in her second fight at 105 pounds, she defeated Sitthichai with a third-round KO. She has not fought since then. She is hoping for a fight against the current WBC full champion, Costa Rica's Yokasta Valle.
	Introducing Umi Ishikawa, interim title holder Japanese boxer Umi Ishikawa is the WBC female interim minimumweight champion. She achieved this feat on May 3, 2024, in Pathum Thani, Thailand, by defeating Thailand’s Sothita Sitthichai with a second-round knockout. Born on March 21, 1984, in Tokyo, Ishikawa is currently 41 years old, an uncommon age to shine in the lighter divisions, where youth typically dominates. Standing about 5'2" with an orthodox stance, her professional record shows power and determination: 12 wins, 10 of them by knockout, and 3 losses. Her professional career began in 2016, and since then, she has been known for her offensive style, which allowed her to quickly climb the ranks in the Asian scene. In May 2023, she got a quality win in the atomweight (102-pound) division, knocking out Nitinart Plabplerng. In August of the same year, she moved up a weight class and in her second fight at 105 pounds, she defeated Sitthichai with a third-round KO. She has not fought since then. She is hoping for a fight against the current WBC full champion, Costa Rica's Yokasta Valle.

Source: Sky Sports | September 14, 2025

Ricky Hatton dead at age 46
SEPT. 14, 2024: A weekend that was a celebration for boxing ended in tragedy with the announcement of the death of Ricky Hatton at age 46. Hatton was a two-division champion and an iconic and beloved figure in British sport. He was a working class hero in the city of Manchester, England and his 2005 victory over Kostya Tszyu to win the world junior welterweight championship was one of the greatest nights in British boxing history. Hatton was found dead at his home in Hyde on Sunday morning. Greater Manchester Police said they are not treating the death as suspicious. A police spokesperson said: "Officers were called by a member of the public to attend Bowlacre Road, Hyde, Tameside, at 6.45am today where they found the body of a 46-year-old man. There are not currently believed to be any suspicious circumstances." Hatton held multiple world championships at super-lightweight and one at welterweight during a 15-year professional career. The British boxing great had been due to make a comeback to the ring in December. Hatton's stellar career included epic fights against Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao (both losses), a legendary triumph over Kostya Tszyu. Sky Sports' Craig Slater said British sport has lost someone who truly captured the imagination of the boxing public. "He was a remarkable human being," he said. "I had the great pleasure of knowing him as a friend. I got to know him before he turned professional and this is devastating news for all of us that knew him. His was without question one of the great careers in British boxing. He had some nights which were without compare in British boxing history which took the sport to new heights and reached new audiences. He was a one-off. We can talk about the record and the number of fans that followed him around the world but this was a beloved son, father and friend to so many people who did so much good. What was great about him was that he was so unassuming, modest, quiet and there was a shy side to him as well. He wasn't someone who revelled in the spotlight. In box office terms and in terms of capturing the public's imagination, Ricky Hatton did that more than anyone else in the last half century in British boxing." FOR ADDITIONAL SKY SPORTS COVERAGE, CLICK HERE Marco Antonio Barrera: "Ricky was a once in a lifetime man. I am eternally grateful I got to share the ring with him [in a 2022 exhibition]. May he rest in peace, he will be missed deeply. Ricky was my closest friend in boxing. I’ll miss you, my friend. There will only be one Ricky Hatton."
	Ricky Hatton dead at age 46 SEPT. 14, 2024: A weekend that was a celebration for boxing ended in tragedy with the announcement of the death of Ricky Hatton at age 46. Hatton was a two-division champion and an iconic and beloved figure in British sport. He was a working class hero in the city of Manchester, England and his 2005 victory over Kostya Tszyu to win the world junior welterweight championship was one of the greatest nights in British boxing history. Hatton was found dead at his home in Hyde on Sunday morning. Greater Manchester Police said they are not treating the death as suspicious. A police spokesperson said: "Officers were called by a member of the public to attend Bowlacre Road, Hyde, Tameside, at 6.45am today where they found the body of a 46-year-old man. There are not currently believed to be any suspicious circumstances." Hatton held multiple world championships at super-lightweight and one at welterweight during a 15-year professional career. The British boxing great had been due to make a comeback to the ring in December. Hatton's stellar career included epic fights against Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao (both losses), a legendary triumph over Kostya Tszyu. Sky Sports' Craig Slater said British sport has lost someone who truly captured the imagination of the boxing public. "He was a remarkable human being," he said. "I had the great pleasure of knowing him as a friend. I got to know him before he turned professional and this is devastating news for all of us that knew him. His was without question one of the great careers in British boxing. He had some nights which were without compare in British boxing history which took the sport to new heights and reached new audiences. He was a one-off. We can talk about the record and the number of fans that followed him around the world but this was a beloved son, father and friend to so many people who did so much good. What was great about him was that he was so unassuming, modest, quiet and there was a shy side to him as well. He wasn't someone who revelled in the spotlight. In box office terms and in terms of capturing the public's imagination, Ricky Hatton did that more than anyone else in the last half century in British boxing." FOR ADDITIONAL SKY SPORTS COVERAGE, CLICK HERE Marco Antonio Barrera: "Ricky was a once in a lifetime man. I am eternally grateful I got to share the ring with him [in a 2022 exhibition]. May he rest in peace, he will be missed deeply. Ricky was my closest friend in boxing. I’ll miss you, my friend. There will only be one Ricky Hatton."

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Crawford makes history by defeating Alvarez

Source: Netflix | September 14, 2025

Crawford makes history by defeating Alvarez
Terence Crawford W12 Canelo Álvarez ... On Saturday night in Las Vegas, Terence Crawford made boxing history, becoming an undefeated five-division champion by defeating Saul "Canelo" Álvarez in a battle of future Hall of Famers. Moving up two weight divisionssincehis last fight, Crawford won by unanimous decision in front of a roaring crowd at Allegiant Stadium. The official scores were 115-113 (twice) and 116-112. Alvarez did not dispute the outcome. The performance marked not just another win, but the kind of career-defining moment that puts Crawford firmly in the conversation as one of the greatest fighters of his era. Crawford’s strategy was clear from the opening bell. “The first three rounds … I felt like I was in control. I think he was trying to figure me out,” he told reporters afterward. Throughout the fight, he used his speed, movement, and defensive instincts to frustrate Álvarez, preventing the longtime champion from landing his signature power shots.
	Crawford makes history by defeating Alvarez Terence Crawford W12 Canelo Álvarez ... On Saturday night in Las Vegas, Terence Crawford made boxing history, becoming an undefeated five-division champion by defeating Saul "Canelo" Álvarez in a battle of future Hall of Famers. Moving up two weight divisionssincehis last fight, Crawford won by unanimous decision in front of a roaring crowd at Allegiant Stadium. The official scores were 115-113 (twice) and 116-112. Alvarez did not dispute the outcome. The performance marked not just another win, but the kind of career-defining moment that puts Crawford firmly in the conversation as one of the greatest fighters of his era. Crawford’s strategy was clear from the opening bell. “The first three rounds … I felt like I was in control. I think he was trying to figure me out,” he told reporters afterward. Throughout the fight, he used his speed, movement, and defensive instincts to frustrate Álvarez, preventing the longtime champion from landing his signature power shots.

Source: Top Rank | September 14, 2025

Inoue remains world champ by defeating Akhmadaliev
Naoya Inoue W12 Murodjon Akhmadaliev... World 122-pound champion Naoya Inoue was supposed to be given the toughest test of his super bantamweight reign. In the end, it was just another dominant night at the office. Inoue defended his undisputed crown Sunday with a one-sided unanimous decision over former unified champion Murodjon Akhmadaliev at IG Arena in Nagoya, Japan. Official scores were 118-110 (twice) and 117-111. Inoue (31-0, 27 KOs), a four-division world champion, now has five defenses of the undisputed crown he won in December 2023. He continued that dominance over Akhmadaliev (17-4, 11 KOs including the World Series of Boxing), controlling the first half of the fight with his jab and straight right hands to the head and body. Inoue took charge of the center of the ring, dipping side to side and landing counter left hooks. The consistent, accurate punching left Akhmadaliev's face marked up and swollen. In the ninth round, Inoue landed a three-punch combo and beckoned his fatigued foe to come forward. Akhmadaliev had a brief moment in the final seconds of the twelfth round, landing a sweeping right hook that got Inoue's attention. Inoue shrugged off the momentary defensive lapse and coasted to victory, increasing his record in world title fights to 26-0. "I wanted to finish him in the middle rounds, but I didn’t and stuck to my game plan," Inoue said. Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum said, "We saw what a complete fighter Inoue has become. Not only a great puncher, but great strategy and footwork. That’s what the real all-time greats have, and this young man demonstrated it tonight."
	Inoue remains world champ by defeating Akhmadaliev Naoya Inoue W12 Murodjon Akhmadaliev... World 122-pound champion Naoya Inoue was supposed to be given the toughest test of his super bantamweight reign. In the end, it was just another dominant night at the office. Inoue defended his undisputed crown Sunday with a one-sided unanimous decision over former unified champion Murodjon Akhmadaliev at IG Arena in Nagoya, Japan. Official scores were 118-110 (twice) and 117-111. Inoue (31-0, 27 KOs), a four-division world champion, now has five defenses of the undisputed crown he won in December 2023. He continued that dominance over Akhmadaliev (17-4, 11 KOs including the World Series of Boxing), controlling the first half of the fight with his jab and straight right hands to the head and body. Inoue took charge of the center of the ring, dipping side to side and landing counter left hooks. The consistent, accurate punching left Akhmadaliev's face marked up and swollen. In the ninth round, Inoue landed a three-punch combo and beckoned his fatigued foe to come forward. Akhmadaliev had a brief moment in the final seconds of the twelfth round, landing a sweeping right hook that got Inoue's attention. Inoue shrugged off the momentary defensive lapse and coasted to victory, increasing his record in world title fights to 26-0. "I wanted to finish him in the middle rounds, but I didn’t and stuck to my game plan," Inoue said. Top Rank Chairman Bob Arum said, "We saw what a complete fighter Inoue has become. Not only a great puncher, but great strategy and footwork. That’s what the real all-time greats have, and this young man demonstrated it tonight."

Source: Top Rank | September 14, 2025

New champion alert: Christian Medina wins WBO 118-pound title
Christian Medina TKO4 Yoshiki Takei ... In Nagoya Japan, Mexico's Christian Medina (26-4, 19 KOs) dethroned Yoshiki Takei (11-1, 9 KOs) by fourth-round TKO to win the WBO bantamweight title. Medina dropped Takei in the opening round, then finished him off with a flurry of uppercuts in the fourth to pull off the major upset. Medina has won five in a row since a 2023 loss to Ryosuke Nishida (who would go on to win and then lose the IBF bantamweight title). Ryusei Matsumoto W5 Yuni Takada... In the 105-pound division Ryusei Matsumoto (7-0, 4 KOs) tallied a fifth-round technical decision over Yuni Takada (16-9-3, 6 KOs) to win a WBA regular title by scores 50-45 (twice) and 50-46. The fight was stopped at 1:26 after an accidental headbutt dropped Takada to the canvas and left him unable to continue.
	New champion alert: Christian Medina wins WBO 118-pound title Christian Medina TKO4 Yoshiki Takei ... In Nagoya Japan, Mexico's Christian Medina (26-4, 19 KOs) dethroned Yoshiki Takei (11-1, 9 KOs) by fourth-round TKO to win the WBO bantamweight title. Medina dropped Takei in the opening round, then finished him off with a flurry of uppercuts in the fourth to pull off the major upset. Medina has won five in a row since a 2023 loss to Ryosuke Nishida (who would go on to win and then lose the IBF bantamweight title). Ryusei Matsumoto W5 Yuni Takada... In the 105-pound division Ryusei Matsumoto (7-0, 4 KOs) tallied a fifth-round technical decision over Yuni Takada (16-9-3, 6 KOs) to win a WBA regular title by scores 50-45 (twice) and 50-46. The fight was stopped at 1:26 after an accidental headbutt dropped Takada to the canvas and left him unable to continue.

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Mbilli held to a draw by Martinez in a war

By Scott Shaffer | September 14, 2025

Mbilli held to a draw by Martinez in a war
Christian Mbilli D10 Lester Martinez... In an absolute thriller of a fight between undefeated super middleweights, Christian Mbilli (pictured) and Lester Martinez (19-0-1, 16 KOs) battled to a split draw after ten action-packed rounds. Although he does not get the hype he deserves, Mbilli, a former French Olympian now fighting out of Quebec, was, and still is considered a future champion by boxing's hardcore fans. Mbilli and Martinez took turns punishing each other with both men showing incredible chins and energy over the fast-paced fight. The stalemate verdict allows Mbilli (29-0-1, 24 KOs) to retain his WBC interim super middleweight title.
	Mbilli held to a draw by Martinez in a war Christian Mbilli D10 Lester Martinez... In an absolute thriller of a fight between undefeated super middleweights, Christian Mbilli (pictured) and Lester Martinez (19-0-1, 16 KOs) battled to a split draw after ten action-packed rounds. Although he does not get the hype he deserves, Mbilli, a former French Olympian now fighting out of Quebec, was, and still is considered a future champion by boxing's hardcore fans. Mbilli and Martinez took turns punishing each other with both men showing incredible chins and energy over the fast-paced fight. The stalemate verdict allows Mbilli (29-0-1, 24 KOs) to retain his WBC interim super middleweight title.

By Scott Shaffer | September 14, 2025

Adams beats Bohachuk again
Callum Walsh W10 Fernando Vargas Jr. ... Irish junior middleweight Callum Walsh (15-0, 11 KOs) remained unbeaten with a unanimous decision victory over Fernando Vargas Jr. (17-1, 15 KOs). After ten rounds, Walsh prevailed on the scorecards by tallies of 99-91 (twice) and 100-90. However, the fight was more competitive than those scores indicate, as several rounds were close. Vargas Jr. is the older son of former world junior middleweight champion Fernando Vargas. Fernando Jr. got a late start in the sport but performed admirably against Walsh. His brother Emiliano is an undefeated up-and-coming boxer. Brandon Adams W10 Serhii Bohachuk... In a stellar performance at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, California's Brandon Adams (26-4, 16 KOs) showed his 2021 win over Serhii Bohachuk (26-3, 24 KOs) was no fluke. In 2021, Adams was trailing on the scorecards when he knocked out the Ukrainian Bohachuk in the eighth round. Adams was unable to capitalize on what should have been a life-changing win because he was saddled with a difficult promoter. Bohachuk has gone on to the cusp of world-title contention... until tonight. In this, their second encounter, Adams fought at a fast pace with an intelligent game plan and a potent body attack to win the ten-round middleweight bout by scores of 99-91 and 98-92 (twice). Hopefully, Adams can reap the benefits he richly deserves from his efforts in boxing.
	Adams beats Bohachuk again Callum Walsh W10 Fernando Vargas Jr. ... Irish junior middleweight Callum Walsh (15-0, 11 KOs) remained unbeaten with a unanimous decision victory over Fernando Vargas Jr. (17-1, 15 KOs). After ten rounds, Walsh prevailed on the scorecards by tallies of 99-91 (twice) and 100-90. However, the fight was more competitive than those scores indicate, as several rounds were close. Vargas Jr. is the older son of former world junior middleweight champion Fernando Vargas. Fernando Jr. got a late start in the sport but performed admirably against Walsh. His brother Emiliano is an undefeated up-and-coming boxer. Brandon Adams W10 Serhii Bohachuk... In a stellar performance at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, California's Brandon Adams (26-4, 16 KOs) showed his 2021 win over Serhii Bohachuk (26-3, 24 KOs) was no fluke. In 2021, Adams was trailing on the scorecards when he knocked out the Ukrainian Bohachuk in the eighth round. Adams was unable to capitalize on what should have been a life-changing win because he was saddled with a difficult promoter. Bohachuk has gone on to the cusp of world-title contention... until tonight. In this, their second encounter, Adams fought at a fast pace with an intelligent game plan and a potent body attack to win the ten-round middleweight bout by scores of 99-91 and 98-92 (twice). Hopefully, Adams can reap the benefits he richly deserves from his efforts in boxing.

By Scott Shaffer | September 14, 2025

Franklin gets controversial win over Dychko
Jermaine Franklin W10 Ivan Dychko... In a heavyweight fight where neither man was conditioned to fight ten hard rounds, Michigan's Jermaine Franklin defeated ex-Olympic medal winner Ivan Dychko by unanimous decision at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium. Dychko did well early, but tired over the second half of the fight. Dychko was penalized a point for excessive holding when he was hurt by Franklin, but overall the judges thought Franklin did enough to win anyway, credting him with a win by scores of 96-93, 95-94 and 97-92. The Netflix announcers, including the highly respected ex-cham Andre Ward and Max Kellerman thought Dychko deserved the win, and even Franklin's corner told Franklin he needed a knockout to win going into the final round. Dychko had an excellent amateur career, winning Olympic bronze twice, including a razor-thin loss to future gold medalist and pro champion Anthony Joshua in 2012.
	Franklin gets controversial win over Dychko Jermaine Franklin W10 Ivan Dychko... In a heavyweight fight where neither man was conditioned to fight ten hard rounds, Michigan's Jermaine Franklin defeated ex-Olympic medal winner Ivan Dychko by unanimous decision at Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium. Dychko did well early, but tired over the second half of the fight. Dychko was penalized a point for excessive holding when he was hurt by Franklin, but overall the judges thought Franklin did enough to win anyway, credting him with a win by scores of 96-93, 95-94 and 97-92. The Netflix announcers, including the highly respected ex-cham Andre Ward and Max Kellerman thought Dychko deserved the win, and even Franklin's corner told Franklin he needed a knockout to win going into the final round. Dychko had an excellent amateur career, winning Olympic bronze twice, including a razor-thin loss to future gold medalist and pro champion Anthony Joshua in 2012.

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The Boxingtalk Scoreboard: preliminary results from Vegas

By Scott Shaffer | September 14, 2025

The Boxingtalk Scoreboard: preliminary results from Vegas
In a bit of a surprise, Cuban born Raiko Santana (13-4, 7 KOs) stopped Steven Nelson in the first round of a light heavyweight bout. Nelson is from Nebraska and a gym-mate of Terence Crawford, but he falls to 20-2 with 16 KOs... Saudia Arabia's Mohammed Alakel (5-0), a protege of Turki Alalshikh, made a successful U.S. debut, winning his first ten rounder. Alakel defeated Travis Crawford of Texas via unanimous decision in the lightweight category. The scores were 99-91 (twice) and 98-92. Crawford (7-5) may be through with boxing, as he reports for military duty in a couple of weeks. Boxingtalk salutes him and thanks him for his future service... Mexico's Marco Verde (3-0, 3 KOs) got the better of Minnesota's Sona Akale (9-4), stopping him in round six. It was a premature stoppage and Akale had every right to complain bitterly about it, which he did. Verde won a silver medal at the 2024 Olympics. This was a 162-pound catchweight bout... Japanese junior lightweight hopeful Reito Tsutsumi stopped Javier Martinez in the first round. Tsutsumi is now 3-0 with 2 KOs, while Martinez fighting out of Dallas, drops to 7-3... Both men's "O" had to go as Saudi Arabian junior welterweight Sultan Almohamed (1-0) defeated Martin Caraballo (0-0-1, fighting out of Hollywood, Florida) by unanimous decision. All three judges scored the four rounder 40-36 in favor of the visitor.
	The Boxingtalk Scoreboard: preliminary results from Vegas In a bit of a surprise, Cuban born Raiko Santana (13-4, 7 KOs) stopped Steven Nelson in the first round of a light heavyweight bout. Nelson is from Nebraska and a gym-mate of Terence Crawford, but he falls to 20-2 with 16 KOs... Saudia Arabia's Mohammed Alakel (5-0), a protege of Turki Alalshikh, made a successful U.S. debut, winning his first ten rounder. Alakel defeated Travis Crawford of Texas via unanimous decision in the lightweight category. The scores were 99-91 (twice) and 98-92. Crawford (7-5) may be through with boxing, as he reports for military duty in a couple of weeks. Boxingtalk salutes him and thanks him for his future service... Mexico's Marco Verde (3-0, 3 KOs) got the better of Minnesota's Sona Akale (9-4), stopping him in round six. It was a premature stoppage and Akale had every right to complain bitterly about it, which he did. Verde won a silver medal at the 2024 Olympics. This was a 162-pound catchweight bout... Japanese junior lightweight hopeful Reito Tsutsumi stopped Javier Martinez in the first round. Tsutsumi is now 3-0 with 2 KOs, while Martinez fighting out of Dallas, drops to 7-3... Both men's "O" had to go as Saudi Arabian junior welterweight Sultan Almohamed (1-0) defeated Martin Caraballo (0-0-1, fighting out of Hollywood, Florida) by unanimous decision. All three judges scored the four rounder 40-36 in favor of the visitor.

Source: USA Boxing | September 14, 2025

Yoseline Perez reaches finals at the 2025 World Boxing Championships
Yoseline Perez continued her run at the 2025 World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, England, earning a unanimous decision over Italy’s Sirine Charaabi on Saturday. With this win, Perez advances to the bantamweight final against Chinese Taipei’s Hsiao-Wen Huang on Sunday, the last day of competition. Perez outmaneuvered her Italian rival for a 5-0 victory. She landed jabs and straight rights as Charaabi routinely charged forward, and used her elite footwork to evade every attack, frustrating her opponent. “It makes me feel really good,” Perez stated about her semifinal victory. “I’m glad that I’ve gotten this far, and I’ve seen the improvement throughout the years. It’s a really great feeling being able to do this. I think that I still haven’t processed it enough. I’m pretty sure after, I’ll know how to describe what it means. Right now, I’m just focused on tomorrow and being able to close this out, God willing, with a gold medal.” Perez closed the opening round with a 4-1 advantage before capturing another 4-1 scorecard in the second round. Up 3-0 heading into the final three minutes of action, the United States’ 54-kilogram representative appeared confident and closed out the match with another 4-1 score card to secure the unanimous decision. “This year was a really great year for me. Today, I was reading Proverbs, and one of the verses that stuck out to me was ‘I’m the horse that’s prepared for the battle, and the victory belongs to the Lord.’ So, I was just thinking to myself that I’m that horse that prepares every day, and as soon as I get in there [the ring], I do what I need to do. Then, the outcome and the victory belong to Him.” Following Perez’s semifinal victory, Chinese Taipei’s Hsiao-Wen Huang also earned a unanimous decision in the second semifinal of the day in that weight class. Huang has competed in each round of the World Boxing Championships, earning unanimous decisions in all four of her bouts. A two-time Olympian in Tokyo and Paris, Huang’s extensive resumé consists of a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games in the flyweight division, two world championships in 2019 and 2023, a bronze medal at the Asian Games, and two bronze medals and a silver medal at the Asian Championships. Perez will square off against Huang in bout three on Sunday, beginning at approximately 7:30 a.m. ET inside M&S Bank Arena. The bout will be broadcast live and free by Eurovision Sport on worldboxing.org.
	Yoseline Perez reaches finals at the 2025 World Boxing Championships Yoseline Perez continued her run at the 2025 World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, England, earning a unanimous decision over Italy’s Sirine Charaabi on Saturday. With this win, Perez advances to the bantamweight final against Chinese Taipei’s Hsiao-Wen Huang on Sunday, the last day of competition. Perez outmaneuvered her Italian rival for a 5-0 victory. She landed jabs and straight rights as Charaabi routinely charged forward, and used her elite footwork to evade every attack, frustrating her opponent. “It makes me feel really good,” Perez stated about her semifinal victory. “I’m glad that I’ve gotten this far, and I’ve seen the improvement throughout the years. It’s a really great feeling being able to do this. I think that I still haven’t processed it enough. I’m pretty sure after, I’ll know how to describe what it means. Right now, I’m just focused on tomorrow and being able to close this out, God willing, with a gold medal.” Perez closed the opening round with a 4-1 advantage before capturing another 4-1 scorecard in the second round. Up 3-0 heading into the final three minutes of action, the United States’ 54-kilogram representative appeared confident and closed out the match with another 4-1 score card to secure the unanimous decision. “This year was a really great year for me. Today, I was reading Proverbs, and one of the verses that stuck out to me was ‘I’m the horse that’s prepared for the battle, and the victory belongs to the Lord.’ So, I was just thinking to myself that I’m that horse that prepares every day, and as soon as I get in there [the ring], I do what I need to do. Then, the outcome and the victory belong to Him.” Following Perez’s semifinal victory, Chinese Taipei’s Hsiao-Wen Huang also earned a unanimous decision in the second semifinal of the day in that weight class. Huang has competed in each round of the World Boxing Championships, earning unanimous decisions in all four of her bouts. A two-time Olympian in Tokyo and Paris, Huang’s extensive resumé consists of a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games in the flyweight division, two world championships in 2019 and 2023, a bronze medal at the Asian Games, and two bronze medals and a silver medal at the Asian Championships. Perez will square off against Huang in bout three on Sunday, beginning at approximately 7:30 a.m. ET inside M&S Bank Arena. The bout will be broadcast live and free by Eurovision Sport on worldboxing.org.

Source: Top Rank | September 13, 2025

Weigh-In Results from Japan
Here are the weigh-in results for the big show in Nagoya, Japan featuring world 122-poud champion Naoya Inoue vs. former two-belt champion Murodjon Akhmadaliev. The action can be viewed at 4 a.m. ET/1 a.m. PT live on Top Rank's Facebook Channel in the U.S., UK & The Philippines. Undisputed world super bantamweight championship — 12 rounds Naoya Inoue 121.7 pounds vs. Murodjon Akhmadaliev 121.3; WBO bantamweight title — 12 rounds Yoshiki Takei 118 vs. Christian Medina 117 ¾; and WBA regular minimumweight title — 12 rounds Yuni Takada 104 ¾ vs. Ryusei Matsumoto 104 ¾.
	Weigh-In Results from Japan Here are the weigh-in results for the big show in Nagoya, Japan featuring world 122-poud champion Naoya Inoue vs. former two-belt champion Murodjon Akhmadaliev. The action can be viewed at 4 a.m. ET/1 a.m. PT live on Top Rank's Facebook Channel in the U.S., UK & The Philippines. Undisputed world super bantamweight championship — 12 rounds Naoya Inoue 121.7 pounds vs. Murodjon Akhmadaliev 121.3; WBO bantamweight title — 12 rounds Yoshiki Takei 118 vs. Christian Medina 117 ¾; and WBA regular minimumweight title — 12 rounds Yuni Takada 104 ¾ vs. Ryusei Matsumoto 104 ¾.

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Source: Netflix | September 13, 2025

Fight day is finally here!
When two pound-for-pound kings step into the ring, history doesn’t wait — it swings. On one side: the undisputed face of Mexican boxing. On the other: an undefeated American technician with something to prove. Tonight, Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford meet in a once-in-a-generation showdown, streaming live only on Netflix across the globe — no pay-per-view required. A star-studded collection of veteran voices in combat sports will come together to call the fight this evening Jon Anik leads play-by-play with analysts Max Kellerman and Andre Ward, while legendary ring announcer Michael Buffer handles the main card and Joe Martinez covers the prelims streaming on Tudum — keep scrolling to learn more about the full card. At the desk, Mario Lopez is joined by Antonio Tarver, Mark Kriegel, and Mike Coppinger. Rounding out coverage are reporters Jim Gray and Heidi Androl, and coaching analyst Skipper Kelp. MAIN CARD / CANELO vs. CRAWFORD Canelo vs. Crawford Main Card: Álvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs, fighting out of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico) defends his unified super middleweight championship against undefeated four-division superstar Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs, fighting out of Omaha, Nebraska). Final Weights: Canelo, 167.5 pounds \| Crawford, 167.5 pounds Callum Walsh (14-0, 11 KOs, fighting out of Cork, Ireland) faces Fernando Vargas Jr. (17-0, 15 KOs, fighting out of Las Vegas) who has gone the distance just once in 17 fights in a junior middleweight contest. Final Weights: Walsh, 153.5 pounds \| Vargas Jr., 154 pounds WBC Interim super middleweight title holder Christian Mbilli (29-0, 24 KOs, fighting out of Quebec by the way of France) squares off with Lester Martinez (19-0, 16 KOs, fighting out of San Benito Peten, Guatemala) in a super middleweight bout. Final Weights: Mbilli, 167 pounds \| Martinez, 167 pounds Mohammed Alakel (4-0, 0 KOs, fighting out of Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) takes on Travis Kent Crawford in a lightweight bout at 134 pounds. Final Weights: Alakel, 132 pounds \| Crawford, 132.5 pounds
	Fight day is finally here! When two pound-for-pound kings step into the ring, history doesn’t wait — it swings. On one side: the undisputed face of Mexican boxing. On the other: an undefeated American technician with something to prove. Tonight, Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford meet in a once-in-a-generation showdown, streaming live only on Netflix across the globe — no pay-per-view required. A star-studded collection of veteran voices in combat sports will come together to call the fight this evening Jon Anik leads play-by-play with analysts Max Kellerman and Andre Ward, while legendary ring announcer Michael Buffer handles the main card and Joe Martinez covers the prelims streaming on Tudum — keep scrolling to learn more about the full card. At the desk, Mario Lopez is joined by Antonio Tarver, Mark Kriegel, and Mike Coppinger. Rounding out coverage are reporters Jim Gray and Heidi Androl, and coaching analyst Skipper Kelp. MAIN CARD / CANELO vs. CRAWFORD Canelo vs. Crawford Main Card: Álvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs, fighting out of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico) defends his unified super middleweight championship against undefeated four-division superstar Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs, fighting out of Omaha, Nebraska). Final Weights: Canelo, 167.5 pounds \| Crawford, 167.5 pounds Callum Walsh (14-0, 11 KOs, fighting out of Cork, Ireland) faces Fernando Vargas Jr. (17-0, 15 KOs, fighting out of Las Vegas) who has gone the distance just once in 17 fights in a junior middleweight contest. Final Weights: Walsh, 153.5 pounds \| Vargas Jr., 154 pounds WBC Interim super middleweight title holder Christian Mbilli (29-0, 24 KOs, fighting out of Quebec by the way of France) squares off with Lester Martinez (19-0, 16 KOs, fighting out of San Benito Peten, Guatemala) in a super middleweight bout. Final Weights: Mbilli, 167 pounds \| Martinez, 167 pounds Mohammed Alakel (4-0, 0 KOs, fighting out of Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) takes on Travis Kent Crawford in a lightweight bout at 134 pounds. Final Weights: Alakel, 132 pounds \| Crawford, 132.5 pounds

Press Release | September 13, 2025

Alvarez and Crawford are the same weight
This wasn’t just another weigh-in — it’s the moment that sets the stage for one of boxing’s biggest events in decades. Saul "Canelo" Álvarez is a four-division world champion and the first fighter in history to unify all four major titles at super middleweight. At 35, he remains one of the sport’s most dominant stars, with signature wins over Shane Mosley, Miguel Cotto, Gennady Golovkin, and more. He reclaimed his undisputed status at 168 pounds in May 2025, and has never been knocked down in his professional career. Terence “Bud” Crawford is widely considered one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world. At 37, Crawford is undefeated in 41 professional fights, with 19 world title victories and 15 stoppages in championship bouts. He is the first male boxer ever to become undisputed champion in two weight classes during the four-belt era (super lightweight and welterweight) — and now he’s moving up two full weight classes from 154 pounds to challenge Canelo. Like Canelo, Crawford has never been knocked down in his career. For the undisputed world super middleweight title fight in Las Vegas, both Canelo and Crawford weighed in at exactly 167.5 pounds, shutting down skepticism that Crawford could fight at the same size as Canelo. For Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs), 167.5 pounds marks the heaviest weight of his career. The Omaha, Nebraska native is jumping from junior middleweight to the 168-pound limit in pursuit of history: Until last year he’d never fought above 147 pounds, and at his most recent fight in August he weighed 153.4 pounds. A victory against Canelo would make him the first male boxer ever to become an undisputed champion in three different divisions. Álvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs) has long been a fixture at super middleweight, fighting at 168 pounds in 10 of his last 11 bouts. His career high came in May 2022, when he weighed 174.4 pounds for his failed challenge of light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol.
	Alvarez and Crawford are the same weight This wasn’t just another weigh-in — it’s the moment that sets the stage for one of boxing’s biggest events in decades. Saul "Canelo" Álvarez is a four-division world champion and the first fighter in history to unify all four major titles at super middleweight. At 35, he remains one of the sport’s most dominant stars, with signature wins over Shane Mosley, Miguel Cotto, Gennady Golovkin, and more. He reclaimed his undisputed status at 168 pounds in May 2025, and has never been knocked down in his professional career. Terence “Bud” Crawford is widely considered one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the world. At 37, Crawford is undefeated in 41 professional fights, with 19 world title victories and 15 stoppages in championship bouts. He is the first male boxer ever to become undisputed champion in two weight classes during the four-belt era (super lightweight and welterweight) — and now he’s moving up two full weight classes from 154 pounds to challenge Canelo. Like Canelo, Crawford has never been knocked down in his career. For the undisputed world super middleweight title fight in Las Vegas, both Canelo and Crawford weighed in at exactly 167.5 pounds, shutting down skepticism that Crawford could fight at the same size as Canelo. For Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs), 167.5 pounds marks the heaviest weight of his career. The Omaha, Nebraska native is jumping from junior middleweight to the 168-pound limit in pursuit of history: Until last year he’d never fought above 147 pounds, and at his most recent fight in August he weighed 153.4 pounds. A victory against Canelo would make him the first male boxer ever to become an undisputed champion in three different divisions. Álvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs) has long been a fixture at super middleweight, fighting at 168 pounds in 10 of his last 11 bouts. His career high came in May 2022, when he weighed 174.4 pounds for his failed challenge of light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol.

By Scott Shaffer | September 12, 2025

Watch: Olascuaga retains title yet again
Anthony Olascuaga TKO2 Juan Carlos Camacho... Anthony Olascuaga retained his WBO flyweight title with a second-round stoppage over Juan Carlos Camacho in Las Vegas. Olascuaga punished Martinez against the ropes until the referee intervened. The fight was the headline attraction in The Ring’s new series, The Underdog. Olascuaga (10-1, 6 KOs) has been a busy champion. He won his title in July of last year and this was already the third defense for the Los Angeles native. Camacho returns to Puerto Rico with a record of 19-2.
	Watch: Olascuaga retains title yet again Anthony Olascuaga TKO2 Juan Carlos Camacho... Anthony Olascuaga retained his WBO flyweight title with a second-round stoppage over Juan Carlos Camacho in Las Vegas. Olascuaga punished Martinez against the ropes until the referee intervened. The fight was the headline attraction in The Ring’s new series, The Underdog. Olascuaga (10-1, 6 KOs) has been a busy champion. He won his title in July of last year and this was already the third defense for the Los Angeles native. Camacho returns to Puerto Rico with a record of 19-2.

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Top Rank to free-stream Inoue vs. Akhmadaliev on its Facebook page

Source: Top Rank | September 12, 2025

Top Rank to free-stream Inoue vs. Akhmadaliev on its Facebook page
The highly anticipated undisputed world super bantamweight championship showdown between reigning king Naoya Inoue and former two-belt champion Murodjon “MJ” Akhmadaliev, taking place Sunday morning (US time), Sept. 14th at IG Arena in Nagoya, Japan will stream live and exclusively in the U.S. and UK on the Top Rank Facebook channel. The three-fight streaming broadcast begins at 4 a.m. ET/1 a.m. PT/9 a.m. BST, with Inoue and Akhmadaliev expected to make their ring walks at approximately 6:40 a.m. ET/3:40 a.m. PT/11:40 a.m. BST. Inoue (30-0, 27 KOs) will make the fifth defense of the undisputed title since December 2023, when he knocked out fellow unified champion Marlon Tapales to unify all the belts. This marks the 26th consecutive world title appearance for Inoue, who returns to Japan following May’s stirring eighth-round TKO of Ramon Cardenas at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Akhmadaliev (17-3 including the World Series of Boxing), the WBA interim belt holder, has won three consecutive bouts by stoppage since a split decision defeat to Tapales. In other streaming action, WBO bantamweight world champion Yoshiki Takei (11-0, 9 KOs) aims to defend his title for a third time when he battles Mexico’s Christian “Chispa” Medina (25-4, 18 KOs) and the vacant WBA regular minimumweight belt will be on the line when Yuni Takada (16-8-3, 6 KOs) fights southpaw standout Ryusei Matsumoto (6-0, 4 KOs).
	Top Rank to free-stream Inoue vs. Akhmadaliev on its Facebook page The highly anticipated undisputed world super bantamweight championship showdown between reigning king Naoya Inoue and former two-belt champion Murodjon “MJ” Akhmadaliev, taking place Sunday morning (US time), Sept. 14th at IG Arena in Nagoya, Japan will stream live and exclusively in the U.S. and UK on the Top Rank Facebook channel. The three-fight streaming broadcast begins at 4 a.m. ET/1 a.m. PT/9 a.m. BST, with Inoue and Akhmadaliev expected to make their ring walks at approximately 6:40 a.m. ET/3:40 a.m. PT/11:40 a.m. BST. Inoue (30-0, 27 KOs) will make the fifth defense of the undisputed title since December 2023, when he knocked out fellow unified champion Marlon Tapales to unify all the belts. This marks the 26th consecutive world title appearance for Inoue, who returns to Japan following May’s stirring eighth-round TKO of Ramon Cardenas at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Akhmadaliev (17-3 including the World Series of Boxing), the WBA interim belt holder, has won three consecutive bouts by stoppage since a split decision defeat to Tapales. In other streaming action, WBO bantamweight world champion Yoshiki Takei (11-0, 9 KOs) aims to defend his title for a third time when he battles Mexico’s Christian “Chispa” Medina (25-4, 18 KOs) and the vacant WBA regular minimumweight belt will be on the line when Yuni Takada (16-8-3, 6 KOs) fights southpaw standout Ryusei Matsumoto (6-0, 4 KOs).

Source: Queensberry Promotions | September 12, 2025

Parker: "I love the fire"
The opening press conference took place to promote next month's the heavyweight showdown between WBO interim champion Joseph Parker and his WBA counterpart, Fabio Wardley. The fight is set to happen at the 02 London on Saturday October 25th. A shot at world champion Oleksandr Usyk is the prize for the winner, with both fighters holding Interim versions of world titles, Below is a selection of key quotes from this media event. Promoter Frank Warren “Why is this fight so significant? Because you’ve got two guys who don’t need to fight each other. Both are Interim champions. Usyk is out for 90 days and the WBO have said that at the end of those 90 days he has to defend that belt or he will be stripped or vacate it. “So this fight is made because the winner of it will be the man who will be the next challenger to Usyk. It is as simple as that. If he doesn’t fight them, the winner could be declared champion. “You’ve got to take your hat off to both of them. They are not waiting their turn. The WBO is next and Joe wants to fight and not wait until next year. With Fabio, he sees this as a shortcut or you could be waiting for two years until you get your chance, if the champion fights two times a year. “Fabio is seizing his chance and, as he says, it could be a defining moment for him. He has the desire, he is a KO specialist and he is putting it all on the line, as is Joe Parker. “For the winner it will be all and for the loser it will be nothing because he will go back down the queue. “That is what this fight is all about, two fighting men putting it all on the line, to go out there and fight for the right to fight for the four belts.” Joseph Parker “Walking towards the fire? I love the fire. I’ve fought a lot of fighters out there who are big punchers and they haven’t been able to get me out of there, so credit to Fabio Wardley for taking this fight. “We could have sat and waited for Usyk, when he is ready or not injured, but we as fighters are showing that we will fight anyone at any time. I think this is going to be a great fight. I know Wardley is determined and says he has ticked all the boxes and got the rounds in that he needs to have a big fight like this. But fighting someone like myself is very different from fighting everyone else he has fought. “I bring a lot of experience, belief and determination and I will win come 25th October. “There are levels. They do say there are levels in boxing and I believe with the experience that I have and what I have been working on in New Zealand, I have got a good base and I am excited to see what I can do in the ring.” Fabio Wardley “This will be a huge moment in my career, a defining moment, probably. I am committed to that saying of ‘big fights only’ because I have not come here to play around. I have not made it this far in my career to just hang about and wait for things to be handed to me. “I am very much a go-getter. I have made my way through the WBA rankings and have got myself into a fantastic position there but, if that doesn’t go how we planned, I am not going to sit in the wings and wait, I am going to be in Frank’s ear and say ‘what is the next best opportunity here, what is the next best thing?’ “With Oleksandr Usyk tied up at the moment, there isn’t a better competitor in the division right now than the No.2 man Joseph Parker. “I think at this stage of my career I have ticked off the right amount of milestones. The right amount of ups, downs, roller coaster moments that I have enough experience now to take me through into a top-level fight. I have been saying for a while now that I think I deserve to be mentioned alongside those names. “People maybe still have reservations and question marks, so October 25th is where I get to wipe that all clean by beating Joseph Parker and announcing really and truly that I am shoulder to shoulder with those kind of guys.”
	Parker: "I love the fire" The opening press conference took place to promote next month's the heavyweight showdown between WBO interim champion Joseph Parker and his WBA counterpart, Fabio Wardley. The fight is set to happen at the 02 London on Saturday October 25th. A shot at world champion Oleksandr Usyk is the prize for the winner, with both fighters holding Interim versions of world titles, Below is a selection of key quotes from this media event. Promoter Frank Warren “Why is this fight so significant? Because you’ve got two guys who don’t need to fight each other. Both are Interim champions. Usyk is out for 90 days and the WBO have said that at the end of those 90 days he has to defend that belt or he will be stripped or vacate it. “So this fight is made because the winner of it will be the man who will be the next challenger to Usyk. It is as simple as that. If he doesn’t fight them, the winner could be declared champion. “You’ve got to take your hat off to both of them. They are not waiting their turn. The WBO is next and Joe wants to fight and not wait until next year. With Fabio, he sees this as a shortcut or you could be waiting for two years until you get your chance, if the champion fights two times a year. “Fabio is seizing his chance and, as he says, it could be a defining moment for him. He has the desire, he is a KO specialist and he is putting it all on the line, as is Joe Parker. “For the winner it will be all and for the loser it will be nothing because he will go back down the queue. “That is what this fight is all about, two fighting men putting it all on the line, to go out there and fight for the right to fight for the four belts.” Joseph Parker “Walking towards the fire? I love the fire. I’ve fought a lot of fighters out there who are big punchers and they haven’t been able to get me out of there, so credit to Fabio Wardley for taking this fight. “We could have sat and waited for Usyk, when he is ready or not injured, but we as fighters are showing that we will fight anyone at any time. I think this is going to be a great fight. I know Wardley is determined and says he has ticked all the boxes and got the rounds in that he needs to have a big fight like this. But fighting someone like myself is very different from fighting everyone else he has fought. “I bring a lot of experience, belief and determination and I will win come 25th October. “There are levels. They do say there are levels in boxing and I believe with the experience that I have and what I have been working on in New Zealand, I have got a good base and I am excited to see what I can do in the ring.” Fabio Wardley “This will be a huge moment in my career, a defining moment, probably. I am committed to that saying of ‘big fights only’ because I have not come here to play around. I have not made it this far in my career to just hang about and wait for things to be handed to me. “I am very much a go-getter. I have made my way through the WBA rankings and have got myself into a fantastic position there but, if that doesn’t go how we planned, I am not going to sit in the wings and wait, I am going to be in Frank’s ear and say ‘what is the next best opportunity here, what is the next best thing?’ “With Oleksandr Usyk tied up at the moment, there isn’t a better competitor in the division right now than the No.2 man Joseph Parker. “I think at this stage of my career I have ticked off the right amount of milestones. The right amount of ups, downs, roller coaster moments that I have enough experience now to take me through into a top-level fight. I have been saying for a while now that I think I deserve to be mentioned alongside those names. “People maybe still have reservations and question marks, so October 25th is where I get to wipe that all clean by beating Joseph Parker and announcing really and truly that I am shoulder to shoulder with those kind of guys.”

Source: WBA | September 12, 2025

Agyarko has big hometown opportunity in Belfast
On September 13th, the Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland will host a pivotal showdown on the European circuit, as undefeated Irishman Caoimhin “Black Thunder” Agyarko (17-0, 7 KOs) takes on Britain’s Ishmael “The Black Panther” Davis (13-2, 6 KOs) in a junior middleweight contest. For Agyarko, age 28, this is a big opportunity to show off his explosive style and sharp movement. He’s already turned back the likes of Troy Williamson and Grant Dennis. Now, he’s eager to cement himself as a legitimate world contender. “Fighting for a belt in Belfast is a dream come true,” Agyarko said in the build-up. “I’m ready to show I belong at the top level.” Davis, age 30, from Leeds, comes in with redemption on his mind after back-to-back defeats, the most recent a stoppage loss to Serhii Bohachuk last December. A pressure fighter who thrives on breaking opponents down, Davis believes he can flip the script as the underdog. “I didn’t come here just to make up the numbers—I came here to win. Agyarko’s never been in with someone like me,” he declared. Both men weighed in around 153.5 pounds in their most recent outings and share a similar stance, though their approaches differ. Agyarko prefers controlling range and counterpunching, while Davis thrives in the trenches, pushing a high pace and exchanging on the inside.
	Agyarko has big hometown opportunity in Belfast On September 13th, the Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland will host a pivotal showdown on the European circuit, as undefeated Irishman Caoimhin “Black Thunder” Agyarko (17-0, 7 KOs) takes on Britain’s Ishmael “The Black Panther” Davis (13-2, 6 KOs) in a junior middleweight contest. For Agyarko, age 28, this is a big opportunity to show off his explosive style and sharp movement. He’s already turned back the likes of Troy Williamson and Grant Dennis. Now, he’s eager to cement himself as a legitimate world contender. “Fighting for a belt in Belfast is a dream come true,” Agyarko said in the build-up. “I’m ready to show I belong at the top level.” Davis, age 30, from Leeds, comes in with redemption on his mind after back-to-back defeats, the most recent a stoppage loss to Serhii Bohachuk last December. A pressure fighter who thrives on breaking opponents down, Davis believes he can flip the script as the underdog. “I didn’t come here just to make up the numbers—I came here to win. Agyarko’s never been in with someone like me,” he declared. Both men weighed in around 153.5 pounds in their most recent outings and share a similar stance, though their approaches differ. Agyarko prefers controlling range and counterpunching, while Davis thrives in the trenches, pushing a high pace and exchanging on the inside.

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Source: WBC | September 12, 2025

Ishii wins minimumweight bout
Takeshi Ishii W10 Jake Amparo ... Takeshi Ishii successfully defended his OPBF 105-pound title at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, defeating Jake Amparo of the Philippines by unanimous decision. The official scorecards read 98-91 (twice) and 99-90. From the opening bell, Ishii (11-1) set the pace, puncturing with hard left hooks to the body, although Amparo (16-8-1) responded with a right cross and left hook. In the third round, the Filipino showed initiative with his jab and a solid right to the body. After four rounds, the scorecards read 38-38 and 39-37 (twice) in favor of Ishii. From the sixth round onward, Ishii resumed targeting the body with his left hand, and in the seventh and eighth rounds, he maintained a constant offensive with one-two combinations and left hooks. At the end of the eighth round, the scorecards showed 78-74 twice and 79-73 once for Ishii. In the tenth and final round, the Japanese fighter dropped Amparo with a crunching left hook to the body and pressured him in an attempt to finish the fight. However, the challenger made it to the final bell. So, Ishii retained his title with a wide margin on the scorecards.
	Ishii wins minimumweight bout Takeshi Ishii W10 Jake Amparo ... Takeshi Ishii successfully defended his OPBF 105-pound title at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, defeating Jake Amparo of the Philippines by unanimous decision. The official scorecards read 98-91 (twice) and 99-90. From the opening bell, Ishii (11-1) set the pace, puncturing with hard left hooks to the body, although Amparo (16-8-1) responded with a right cross and left hook. In the third round, the Filipino showed initiative with his jab and a solid right to the body. After four rounds, the scorecards read 38-38 and 39-37 (twice) in favor of Ishii. From the sixth round onward, Ishii resumed targeting the body with his left hand, and in the seventh and eighth rounds, he maintained a constant offensive with one-two combinations and left hooks. At the end of the eighth round, the scorecards showed 78-74 twice and 79-73 once for Ishii. In the tenth and final round, the Japanese fighter dropped Amparo with a crunching left hook to the body and pressured him in an attempt to finish the fight. However, the challenger made it to the final bell. So, Ishii retained his title with a wide margin on the scorecards.

Press Release | September 12, 2025

Adam Azim extends his contract with Boxxer
IBO junior welterweight champion Adam Azim has signed a new contract with Boxxer, committing his future to the next-generation boxing promotion. The British Azim first signed with Boxxer in 2021, just one fight into his professional career. Since then, the electrifying 23-year old has established himself as one of the sport’s exciting young hopefuls. Azim has made history, winning and defending the European title in record time, before announcing himself on the world stage with the ninth-round stoppage of former champion Sergey Lipinets to capture the IBO 140-pound championship. Having signed a new promotional pact with Boxxer, the undefeated Azim is ready to take his next steps towards global domination. Azim said: “I am very happy to sign this new deal. Boxxer has been with me from the start, and together we have already achieved so much. I know I have the right team around me to take me to the top and continue to build a massive fanbase on the biggest platforms. I’m excited for this next chapter. I want to fight for world titles and test myself against the best fighters out there. I’m ready to show the world what I’m truly capable of.” Ben Shalom, Boxxer's founder and CEO, said: “Adam Azim is a generational talent and one of the most exciting fighters in world boxing. We’re thrilled he has chosen to commit his future to BOXXER. He has all the attributes to become a global superstar, and we will provide him with the biggest platforms and the biggest fights to enable him to fulfil his potential.’’
	Adam Azim extends his contract with Boxxer IBO junior welterweight champion Adam Azim has signed a new contract with Boxxer, committing his future to the next-generation boxing promotion. The British Azim first signed with Boxxer in 2021, just one fight into his professional career. Since then, the electrifying 23-year old has established himself as one of the sport’s exciting young hopefuls. Azim has made history, winning and defending the European title in record time, before announcing himself on the world stage with the ninth-round stoppage of former champion Sergey Lipinets to capture the IBO 140-pound championship. Having signed a new promotional pact with Boxxer, the undefeated Azim is ready to take his next steps towards global domination. Azim said: “I am very happy to sign this new deal. Boxxer has been with me from the start, and together we have already achieved so much. I know I have the right team around me to take me to the top and continue to build a massive fanbase on the biggest platforms. I’m excited for this next chapter. I want to fight for world titles and test myself against the best fighters out there. I’m ready to show the world what I’m truly capable of.” Ben Shalom, Boxxer's founder and CEO, said: “Adam Azim is a generational talent and one of the most exciting fighters in world boxing. We’re thrilled he has chosen to commit his future to BOXXER. He has all the attributes to become a global superstar, and we will provide him with the biggest platforms and the biggest fights to enable him to fulfil his potential.’’

Source: WBA | September 11, 2025

WBA adds garbage title to minimumweight division
On September 14th, at the IG Arena in Nagoya, Japan, veteran Yuni Takada (16-8-3, 6 KOs) meets 27 year-old Ryusie Matsumoto (6-0, 4 KOs) for the WBA regular title at minimumweight. [Neither one is worthy of a world title fight]. Takada brings the grit and experience, but Matsumoto, representing the new wave of Japanese boxing, carries knockout power. The WBA already has a champion in this division, Oscar Collazo of Puerto Rico who also holds the WBO championship. The main event in Nagoya is a super fight, as Naoya Inoue (30-0, 27 KOs) puts his undisputed junior featherweight crown on the line against former unified champion Murodjon “MJ” Akhmadaliev (14-1, 11 KOs). Inoue, making his third defense as undisputed king at 122 pounds, will look to neutralize the crafty southpaw style of the hungry Uzbek, who is determined to reclaim his place among the elite.
	WBA adds garbage title to minimumweight division On September 14th, at the IG Arena in Nagoya, Japan, veteran Yuni Takada (16-8-3, 6 KOs) meets 27 year-old Ryusie Matsumoto (6-0, 4 KOs) for the WBA regular title at minimumweight. [Neither one is worthy of a world title fight]. Takada brings the grit and experience, but Matsumoto, representing the new wave of Japanese boxing, carries knockout power. The WBA already has a champion in this division, Oscar Collazo of Puerto Rico who also holds the WBO championship. The main event in Nagoya is a super fight, as Naoya Inoue (30-0, 27 KOs) puts his undisputed junior featherweight crown on the line against former unified champion Murodjon “MJ” Akhmadaliev (14-1, 11 KOs). Inoue, making his third defense as undisputed king at 122 pounds, will look to neutralize the crafty southpaw style of the hungry Uzbek, who is determined to reclaim his place among the elite.

Source: Matchroom | September 11, 2025

Crocker and Donovan stare down before Saturday's title fight
Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan stood toe-to-toe this week in the very spot they will collide this Saturday aspart of their fight week. Belfast’s own Crocker – headlining at the Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park where he grew up just yards away – kept a cool counsel as rival Donovan, from Limerick, arrived in a confident fashion and attempted to tease the hometown man ahead of their rematch this weekend – live worldwide on DAZN. “He’s done,” smiled Donovan, as he exited the exchange with his entourage. Crocker refused to rise to the bait, however. Responding to Donovan’s goading, he retorted with a quip about his rival’s new, plaited hairstyle and insisted he was ready for the biggest bout of his career with the IBF welterweight championship on the line “My camp has been good,” a calm, and composed, Crocker said. Donovan responded by tickling Crocker’s ribs, saying: “That’s not what I heard, kid. It’s all over for you. Once and for all, I will put it to bed. It’s a big night for you, Lewis, in Belfast, A big, big night kid.”
	Crocker and Donovan stare down before Saturday's title fight Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan stood toe-to-toe this week in the very spot they will collide this Saturday aspart of their fight week. Belfast’s own Crocker – headlining at the Clearer Twist National Stadium at Windsor Park where he grew up just yards away – kept a cool counsel as rival Donovan, from Limerick, arrived in a confident fashion and attempted to tease the hometown man ahead of their rematch this weekend – live worldwide on DAZN. “He’s done,” smiled Donovan, as he exited the exchange with his entourage. Crocker refused to rise to the bait, however. Responding to Donovan’s goading, he retorted with a quip about his rival’s new, plaited hairstyle and insisted he was ready for the biggest bout of his career with the IBF welterweight championship on the line “My camp has been good,” a calm, and composed, Crocker said. Donovan responded by tickling Crocker’s ribs, saying: “That’s not what I heard, kid. It’s all over for you. Once and for all, I will put it to bed. It’s a big night for you, Lewis, in Belfast, A big, big night kid.”

Modern Boxing Journal | September 11, 2025

Modern Boxing Journal publishes in-depth interview with ex-champ Frank Bruno
Thirty years after immortalizing his name in boxing folklore, British treasure Frank Bruno has opened up on his historic WBC heavyweight title and his extraordinary life and times since in a world exclusive with Modern Boxing Journal. Captured candidly by renowned photographer Tom Cockram with his collection of belts, Bruno unravels the inside story from the night he memorably defeated Oliver McCall in front of 30,000 at Wembley in a tell-all interview for the third issue of Matchroom Boxing’s premium annual publication. From the highs of that special night in London – which he regards as his crowning glory, “followed by the birth of my kids” – Bruno shares his precious insight in a remarkable journey down memory lane, before revealing all on his storied rivalry with British rival Lennox Lewis, his reaction to Eubank Jr-Benn, and offering sage advice to the stars of today who dream of following in his fabled footsteps. “I knew it was my last chance to win the title,” Bruno tells Modern Boxing Journal. Bruno continued, “I had problems with my eye – I was told I really shouldn’t fight again, but that crown of World Champion was all I ever wanted. So I just had to get in the ring and give it my all. I knew he [Oliver McCall] wouldn’t be a pushover. We used to mess around sometimes after a heavy training session, shouting, ‘And the new World Champion is Fraaaaank Bruuuuuuno!’ So when it finally happened, it was the greatest feeling ever. All those hours pounding the streets, running in all weather, on Christmas Day, not wanting to get out of bed because I was hurting all over. It made it all worthwhile, and it’s something I will never forget.” You can read the interview in full, with copies of the Modern Boxing Journal on sale today at matchroomboxing.com Now 63, legend Bruno also reflects on the highlights of his astonishing career that continues to bring him adulation from millions of fans from across the world today – and he talks about the testing times he has encountered outside of the ring since, including his current health following a hospital dash following a trip to Thailand earlier this year. “I feel really good now, a lot better than I was,” Bruno adds. “I was travelling to Thailand to do four shows and fell ill on the way. The journey started off good, but a couple of hours into the flight I started to feel unwell. By the time the flight landed in Qatar I didn’t know what was going on. All I remember was waking up in a hospital with drips and tubes in my arms. I had to stay in hospital in Doha for two weeks, before they let me come back to England. I was taken to a hospital in London for another two weeks, and they said I had caught some kind of virus. It was very scary. I don’t really remember a lot about it. “I was told by the doctors to take some time off, so we had to cancel quite a few (personal appearance) shows. But I have been in the gym every day; I have a new trainer who’s been pushing hard. She’s really good.” In a 230-page special publication, Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez speaks on his desire to one day face fellow pound-for-pound superstar of the sport in Naoya Inoue, alongside his ambition to become a barista and open his own coffee store in his native Texas. Plus, comeback queen Molly McCann shares her account of retiring as a cult figure in the women’s MMA game to prepare for her re-entrance into the world of Boxing as she gets set for her professional bow in Belfast this week. Team USA Olympic hero Omari Jones explains how just one phone call from Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn convinced him to turn pro – and maps out his ambitious plans to eventually headline marquee fight nights and challenge for gold. And Paddy Donovan, just days out from his historic all-Irish IBF welterweight title stadium clash with Lewis Crocker, unlocks behind-the-scenes access into his kindred community in Dublin where he hopes to return as a champion after September 13. All this – and much more, including a stunning series of portrait pieces and engaging features from within the world of Boxing – is showcased in this unmissable issue, on sale now.
	Modern Boxing Journal publishes in-depth interview with ex-champ Frank Bruno Thirty years after immortalizing his name in boxing folklore, British treasure Frank Bruno has opened up on his historic WBC heavyweight title and his extraordinary life and times since in a world exclusive with Modern Boxing Journal. Captured candidly by renowned photographer Tom Cockram with his collection of belts, Bruno unravels the inside story from the night he memorably defeated Oliver McCall in front of 30,000 at Wembley in a tell-all interview for the third issue of Matchroom Boxing’s premium annual publication. From the highs of that special night in London – which he regards as his crowning glory, “followed by the birth of my kids” – Bruno shares his precious insight in a remarkable journey down memory lane, before revealing all on his storied rivalry with British rival Lennox Lewis, his reaction to Eubank Jr-Benn, and offering sage advice to the stars of today who dream of following in his fabled footsteps. “I knew it was my last chance to win the title,” Bruno tells Modern Boxing Journal. Bruno continued, “I had problems with my eye – I was told I really shouldn’t fight again, but that crown of World Champion was all I ever wanted. So I just had to get in the ring and give it my all. I knew he [Oliver McCall] wouldn’t be a pushover. We used to mess around sometimes after a heavy training session, shouting, ‘And the new World Champion is Fraaaaank Bruuuuuuno!’ So when it finally happened, it was the greatest feeling ever. All those hours pounding the streets, running in all weather, on Christmas Day, not wanting to get out of bed because I was hurting all over. It made it all worthwhile, and it’s something I will never forget.” You can read the interview in full, with copies of the Modern Boxing Journal on sale today at matchroomboxing.com Now 63, legend Bruno also reflects on the highlights of his astonishing career that continues to bring him adulation from millions of fans from across the world today – and he talks about the testing times he has encountered outside of the ring since, including his current health following a hospital dash following a trip to Thailand earlier this year. “I feel really good now, a lot better than I was,” Bruno adds. “I was travelling to Thailand to do four shows and fell ill on the way. The journey started off good, but a couple of hours into the flight I started to feel unwell. By the time the flight landed in Qatar I didn’t know what was going on. All I remember was waking up in a hospital with drips and tubes in my arms. I had to stay in hospital in Doha for two weeks, before they let me come back to England. I was taken to a hospital in London for another two weeks, and they said I had caught some kind of virus. It was very scary. I don’t really remember a lot about it. “I was told by the doctors to take some time off, so we had to cancel quite a few (personal appearance) shows. But I have been in the gym every day; I have a new trainer who’s been pushing hard. She’s really good.” In a 230-page special publication, Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez speaks on his desire to one day face fellow pound-for-pound superstar of the sport in Naoya Inoue, alongside his ambition to become a barista and open his own coffee store in his native Texas. Plus, comeback queen Molly McCann shares her account of retiring as a cult figure in the women’s MMA game to prepare for her re-entrance into the world of Boxing as she gets set for her professional bow in Belfast this week. Team USA Olympic hero Omari Jones explains how just one phone call from Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn convinced him to turn pro – and maps out his ambitious plans to eventually headline marquee fight nights and challenge for gold. And Paddy Donovan, just days out from his historic all-Irish IBF welterweight title stadium clash with Lewis Crocker, unlocks behind-the-scenes access into his kindred community in Dublin where he hopes to return as a champion after September 13. All this – and much more, including a stunning series of portrait pieces and engaging features from within the world of Boxing – is showcased in this unmissable issue, on sale now.

Source: Boxlab Promotions | September 11, 2025

Luis Ortiz returns next week
Boxing returns to Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida, as Boxlab Promotions presents a show on Friday, September 19th featuring a ten-round junior welterweight bout between Cuba's Kevin Brown (7-0, 3 KOs) and Mexico's Juan Meza Angulo (9-2, 6 KOs). The event will stream live on BXNGTV, and tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com. In the eight-round co-feature, former heavyweight world title challenger Luis “King Kong” Ortiz (34-3, 29 KOs) will make his return to the ring against local man Phillip Penson (8-4-3, 2 KOs), from Orlando, FL. Ortiz lost a very close fight to Andy Ruiz in 2022 and has fought only one low-level opponent since then. “This is one of the most stacked cards we’ve ever put together,” said Amaury Piedra, President of Boxlab Promotions. “From the top of the main card to the young guns on the undercard, fans are going to get a full night of action. Kevin Brown is one of the most technically gifted young fighters in boxing today, and we’re thrilled to have him in a real step-up fight against a dangerous opponent like Angulo. This is what championship boxing is all about.” “We’re also very excited about our young lightweight prospect, Kaipo Gallegos, who we co-promote with Shuan Boxing.” Piedra added. “Gallegos is must watch TV with his aggressive fighting style. He’s a powerful, fan-friendly fighter who’s developing quickly. Both he and Kevin represent the future of the sport—and that future is bright.” UNDERCARD Roberto Rivera Gomez (7-0, 3 KOs) vs. Sharone Carter (14-13-1, 3 KOs) – six rounds, featherweights; Kaipo Gallegos (9-0-1, 7 KOs) vs. Alberto Mercado (17-8-1, 4 KOs) – eight rounds, lightweights; Antraveous Ingram (11-0, 5 KOs) vs. Jeremiah Robinson (8-6, 8 KOs) – six rounds, lightweights; Jobed Collazo (1-0) vs. Shelvin Fairman (Pro Debut) – four rounds, lightweights; Joshua Lebron (6-0-1, 5 KOs) vs. Rashad Hicks (2-4-1, 1 KO) - four rounds, super bantamweights; Jusiyah Shirley (7-1, 6 KOs) vs. Rondale Hubbert (16-37-3, 10 KOs) – six rounds, junior weterweights; Miguel Brenes Diaz (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Keegan Young (1-1, 1 KO) – four rounds, super middleweights; Pan American Gold and AIBA Gold Winner Ronny Alvarez (3-0, 3 KOs) vs. TBA - six rounds, super middleweights; Bronze Medalist AIBA Pedro Veitia (5-0, 5 KOs) vs. Noah Kidd (10-15-3, 5 KOs) – six rounds, junior middleweights; Edward Griffitts (3-1, 1 KO) vs. Deonta Williamson (1-3, 1 KO) - four rounds, lightweights; and Reina Tellez (12-0-1) vs. TBD – eight rounds, junior lightweights.
	Luis Ortiz returns next week Boxing returns to Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida, as Boxlab Promotions presents a show on Friday, September 19th featuring a ten-round junior welterweight bout between Cuba's Kevin Brown (7-0, 3 KOs) and Mexico's Juan Meza Angulo (9-2, 6 KOs). The event will stream live on BXNGTV, and tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com. In the eight-round co-feature, former heavyweight world title challenger Luis “King Kong” Ortiz (34-3, 29 KOs) will make his return to the ring against local man Phillip Penson (8-4-3, 2 KOs), from Orlando, FL. Ortiz lost a very close fight to Andy Ruiz in 2022 and has fought only one low-level opponent since then. “This is one of the most stacked cards we’ve ever put together,” said Amaury Piedra, President of Boxlab Promotions. “From the top of the main card to the young guns on the undercard, fans are going to get a full night of action. Kevin Brown is one of the most technically gifted young fighters in boxing today, and we’re thrilled to have him in a real step-up fight against a dangerous opponent like Angulo. This is what championship boxing is all about.” “We’re also very excited about our young lightweight prospect, Kaipo Gallegos, who we co-promote with Shuan Boxing.” Piedra added. “Gallegos is must watch TV with his aggressive fighting style. He’s a powerful, fan-friendly fighter who’s developing quickly. Both he and Kevin represent the future of the sport—and that future is bright.” UNDERCARD Roberto Rivera Gomez (7-0, 3 KOs) vs. Sharone Carter (14-13-1, 3 KOs) – six rounds, featherweights; Kaipo Gallegos (9-0-1, 7 KOs) vs. Alberto Mercado (17-8-1, 4 KOs) – eight rounds, lightweights; Antraveous Ingram (11-0, 5 KOs) vs. Jeremiah Robinson (8-6, 8 KOs) – six rounds, lightweights; Jobed Collazo (1-0) vs. Shelvin Fairman (Pro Debut) – four rounds, lightweights; Joshua Lebron (6-0-1, 5 KOs) vs. Rashad Hicks (2-4-1, 1 KO) - four rounds, super bantamweights; Jusiyah Shirley (7-1, 6 KOs) vs. Rondale Hubbert (16-37-3, 10 KOs) – six rounds, junior weterweights; Miguel Brenes Diaz (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Keegan Young (1-1, 1 KO) – four rounds, super middleweights; Pan American Gold and AIBA Gold Winner Ronny Alvarez (3-0, 3 KOs) vs. TBA - six rounds, super middleweights; Bronze Medalist AIBA Pedro Veitia (5-0, 5 KOs) vs. Noah Kidd (10-15-3, 5 KOs) – six rounds, junior middleweights; Edward Griffitts (3-1, 1 KO) vs. Deonta Williamson (1-3, 1 KO) - four rounds, lightweights; and Reina Tellez (12-0-1) vs. TBD – eight rounds, junior lightweights.

Source: WBC | September 11, 2025

Juarez plans next defense vs. ex-champ Nery Plata
Mexican women’s boxing will take center stage on October 18th when Lourdes "Little Lulu” Juárez defends her WBC light flyweight world title against former unified champion Yesica Nery Plata at Most Valuable Prospects 16, staged by MVP at the South Padre Island Convention Center in Texas. Juárez, the reigning champion and sister of Mexican legend Mariana Juárez, expressed her determination: “I am the world champion, and no one is going to take that away from me. I am ready to go to total war, a true Mexican war." On the opposite side of the ring, Nery Plata makes her long-awaited return to the ring after nearly two years of inactivity, in what will be her promotional debut under the Jake Paul / Nakisa Bidarian’s MVP banner. The Mexico City fighter, who in 2022 unified the WBA and WBC titles, stated: “I’m excited to announce my upcoming fight for the WBC 108-pound championship, a title I proudly held before.” The event will also feature two notable matchups: Desley Robinson will defend her IBF/WBO middleweight world titles against American challenger Logan Holler... Former IBF bantamweight champion Shurretta Metcalf returns to action against undefeated Krystal Rosado in an eight-round bout. Like all MVP women’s fights, this contest will be contested over three-minute rounds.
	Juarez plans next defense vs. ex-champ Nery Plata Mexican women’s boxing will take center stage on October 18th when Lourdes "Little Lulu” Juárez defends her WBC light flyweight world title against former unified champion Yesica Nery Plata at Most Valuable Prospects 16, staged by MVP at the South Padre Island Convention Center in Texas. Juárez, the reigning champion and sister of Mexican legend Mariana Juárez, expressed her determination: “I am the world champion, and no one is going to take that away from me. I am ready to go to total war, a true Mexican war." On the opposite side of the ring, Nery Plata makes her long-awaited return to the ring after nearly two years of inactivity, in what will be her promotional debut under the Jake Paul / Nakisa Bidarian’s MVP banner. The Mexico City fighter, who in 2022 unified the WBA and WBC titles, stated: “I’m excited to announce my upcoming fight for the WBC 108-pound championship, a title I proudly held before.” The event will also feature two notable matchups: Desley Robinson will defend her IBF/WBO middleweight world titles against American challenger Logan Holler... Former IBF bantamweight champion Shurretta Metcalf returns to action against undefeated Krystal Rosado in an eight-round bout. Like all MVP women’s fights, this contest will be contested over three-minute rounds.

Source: Team USA | September 11, 2025

Yoseline Perez reaches the medal rounds at World Boxing Championships
Yoseline Perez was the first, and so far only, American to make it through to the medal rounds at the 2025 World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, England. The Team USA competitor from Houston claimed a split decision victory on Wednesday over Uzbekistan’s Nigina Uktamova, a Paris 2024 Olympian, in bout two of the opening session. Perez was excellent from the opening bell against her Uzbekistan foe and consistently used her length to land scoring shots. While shorter than Perez, Uktamova utilized her aggressive style to force combinations from the United States’ representative. Perez was prepared for Uktamova’s game plan and adjusted with steady uppercuts and hooks, which kept the Uzbekistan boxer off balance throughout the bout. After closing the opening round with a 4-1 score, Perez narrowly captured a 3-2 score in the second round, placing the bout at 2-0 overall with three minutes left in the competition. While some athletes would have been shaken by a narrow second round, Perez rose to the occasion and stamped another 3-2 scorecard in the final round, securing the final 3-2 decision and a spot in the semifinals. The win marks her second consecutive victory over a Paris 2024 Olympian. After guaranteeing herself yet another medal for the year, Perez will now shift her focus to Italy’s Sirine Charaabi in the semifinals. That matchup is scheduled for Saturday. Naomi Graham (women’s 165 pounds) and Malachi Georges (men’s cruiserweight) also competed for the United States on Wednesday but were defeated in their respective quarterfinal matchups.
	Yoseline Perez reaches the medal rounds at World Boxing Championships Yoseline Perez was the first, and so far only, American to make it through to the medal rounds at the 2025 World Boxing Championships in Liverpool, England. The Team USA competitor from Houston claimed a split decision victory on Wednesday over Uzbekistan’s Nigina Uktamova, a Paris 2024 Olympian, in bout two of the opening session. Perez was excellent from the opening bell against her Uzbekistan foe and consistently used her length to land scoring shots. While shorter than Perez, Uktamova utilized her aggressive style to force combinations from the United States’ representative. Perez was prepared for Uktamova’s game plan and adjusted with steady uppercuts and hooks, which kept the Uzbekistan boxer off balance throughout the bout. After closing the opening round with a 4-1 score, Perez narrowly captured a 3-2 score in the second round, placing the bout at 2-0 overall with three minutes left in the competition. While some athletes would have been shaken by a narrow second round, Perez rose to the occasion and stamped another 3-2 scorecard in the final round, securing the final 3-2 decision and a spot in the semifinals. The win marks her second consecutive victory over a Paris 2024 Olympian. After guaranteeing herself yet another medal for the year, Perez will now shift her focus to Italy’s Sirine Charaabi in the semifinals. That matchup is scheduled for Saturday. Naomi Graham (women’s 165 pounds) and Malachi Georges (men’s cruiserweight) also competed for the United States on Wednesday but were defeated in their respective quarterfinal matchups.

By Christian Schmidt | September 11, 2025

Gerald McLellan Jr. fights in Texas this weekend
Reed Shelger's Paradigm Combat Sports is set to bring a combined boxing and mixed martial arts show on Saturday to the Paradigm Combat Sports Training Center in Sugarland, Texas, which is located in the Houston metropolitan area. The show will feature five professional boxing matches and two MMA bouts. Gerald McClellan Jr. (6-2), the son of the former middleweight champion, is set to take on Frankie Solomon (3-4-1) in a six-round clash in the light heavyweight division. The main event will pit Imaud Louis (7-3) against Houston police sergeant Jonathan Morales (10-0) a six-round middleweight bout. Boxingtalk.com writer Christian Schmidt set to be the ring announcer. Doors will open at 6 PM. The venue's address is 13444 Southwest Fwy unit 1B, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Tickets can be purchased at this page.
	Gerald McLellan Jr. fights in Texas this weekend Reed Shelger's Paradigm Combat Sports is set to bring a combined boxing and mixed martial arts show on Saturday to the Paradigm Combat Sports Training Center in Sugarland, Texas, which is located in the Houston metropolitan area. The show will feature five professional boxing matches and two MMA bouts. Gerald McClellan Jr. (6-2), the son of the former middleweight champion, is set to take on Frankie Solomon (3-4-1) in a six-round clash in the light heavyweight division. The main event will pit Imaud Louis (7-3) against Houston police sergeant Jonathan Morales (10-0) a six-round middleweight bout. Boxingtalk.com writer Christian Schmidt set to be the ring announcer. Doors will open at 6 PM. The venue's address is 13444 Southwest Fwy unit 1B, Sugar Land, TX 77478. Tickets can be purchased at this page.

Press Release | September 11, 2025

Rising Star Promotions plans show in Waterloo, New York
The Vine Theater at del Lago Resort & Casino in Waterloo, New York will host an evening of boxing on Thursday evening, October 30th. The card will feature five professional and six amateur fights, with tickets going on sale this Friday. Fans must be 21 years or older to attend. The show will be presented by Rising Star Promotions, with junior welterweight Bryce Mills, riding a thirteen-fight win streak scheduled to headline against an opponent to be named later. Mills, of nearby Liverpool, New York will have his large loyal fanbase on hand as he puts his record of 19-1, 7 K0s, on the line. The 24-year old will be making his maiden headline appearance and his first time scheduled for 10 rounds. He is coming off a first-round knockout over former amateur standout Aaron Aponte, of Hialeah, FL, last June 6th in Verona, New York. Included in his win streak are victories over Daiyaan Butt, of Philadelphia; Jonathan de Pina, of Boston; Gerffred Ngayot, of Buffalo; Mike Ohan Jr., of Holbrook, MA, and Alex Martin, of Chicago. Including Aponte, the combined record of those six men was 77-14-1. Mills has boxed in Rock Hill, SC; Philadelphia, PA; Bensalem, PA; Wroclaw, Poland, and Atlantic City, NJ, but never in the main event. "I'm very excited to headline my first card so close to home," Mills said. "This is something I used to dream about as a kid and now it's a reality. With the Vine Theater only seating 1,500 people, you better not wait as this surely will sell out."
	Rising Star Promotions plans show in Waterloo, New York The Vine Theater at del Lago Resort & Casino in Waterloo, New York will host an evening of boxing on Thursday evening, October 30th. The card will feature five professional and six amateur fights, with tickets going on sale this Friday. Fans must be 21 years or older to attend. The show will be presented by Rising Star Promotions, with junior welterweight Bryce Mills, riding a thirteen-fight win streak scheduled to headline against an opponent to be named later. Mills, of nearby Liverpool, New York will have his large loyal fanbase on hand as he puts his record of 19-1, 7 K0s, on the line. The 24-year old will be making his maiden headline appearance and his first time scheduled for 10 rounds. He is coming off a first-round knockout over former amateur standout Aaron Aponte, of Hialeah, FL, last June 6th in Verona, New York. Included in his win streak are victories over Daiyaan Butt, of Philadelphia; Jonathan de Pina, of Boston; Gerffred Ngayot, of Buffalo; Mike Ohan Jr., of Holbrook, MA, and Alex Martin, of Chicago. Including Aponte, the combined record of those six men was 77-14-1. Mills has boxed in Rock Hill, SC; Philadelphia, PA; Bensalem, PA; Wroclaw, Poland, and Atlantic City, NJ, but never in the main event. "I'm very excited to headline my first card so close to home," Mills said. "This is something I used to dream about as a kid and now it's a reality. With the Vine Theater only seating 1,500 people, you better not wait as this surely will sell out."

Source: Netflix | September 10, 2025

Netflix to stream Saturday's preliminary bouts on Tudum
Netflix announced the following preliminary bouts will stream on its Tudum platform (Tudum is Netflix's official companion website) at 5:30 PM Eastern Time ahead of the main event on Saturday, Sept. 13th: Serhii Bohachuk (26-2, 24 KOs, fighting out of Los Angeles by way of Vinnytsya, Ukraine) faces off against Brandon Adams (25-4, 16 KOs, Whittier, California) in a middleweight bout... Ivan Dychko (15-0, 14 KOs, fighting out of Pittsburgh by way of Kazakhstan) locks horns with Jermaine Franklin (23-2, 15 KOs, fighting out of Saginaw, Michigan) in a heavyweight bout... Reito Tsutsumi (2-0, 1 KO, fighting out of Japan) goes toe-to-toe with Javier Martinez (7-2, 4 KOs, fighting out of Dallas, Texas) in a junior lightweight bout... Sultan Almohamed (0-0, out of Saudi Arabia) battles Martin Caraballo (0-0-1, fighting out of Hollywood, Florida) in a junior welterweight bout... Steven Nelson (20-1, 16 KOs, fighting out of Nebraska) meets Raiko Santana (12-4, 6 KOs, fighting out of El Paso, Texas by way of Cuba) in a light heavyweight bout and... Marco Verde (2-0, 2 KOs, fighting out of Mexico) kicks off the night against Sona Akale (9-3, from Minnesota), fighting in a catchweight bout at 162 pounds.
	Netflix to stream Saturday's preliminary bouts on Tudum Netflix announced the following preliminary bouts will stream on its Tudum platform (Tudum is Netflix's official companion website) at 5:30 PM Eastern Time ahead of the main event on Saturday, Sept. 13th: Serhii Bohachuk (26-2, 24 KOs, fighting out of Los Angeles by way of Vinnytsya, Ukraine) faces off against Brandon Adams (25-4, 16 KOs, Whittier, California) in a middleweight bout... Ivan Dychko (15-0, 14 KOs, fighting out of Pittsburgh by way of Kazakhstan) locks horns with Jermaine Franklin (23-2, 15 KOs, fighting out of Saginaw, Michigan) in a heavyweight bout... Reito Tsutsumi (2-0, 1 KO, fighting out of Japan) goes toe-to-toe with Javier Martinez (7-2, 4 KOs, fighting out of Dallas, Texas) in a junior lightweight bout... Sultan Almohamed (0-0, out of Saudi Arabia) battles Martin Caraballo (0-0-1, fighting out of Hollywood, Florida) in a junior welterweight bout... Steven Nelson (20-1, 16 KOs, fighting out of Nebraska) meets Raiko Santana (12-4, 6 KOs, fighting out of El Paso, Texas by way of Cuba) in a light heavyweight bout and... Marco Verde (2-0, 2 KOs, fighting out of Mexico) kicks off the night against Sona Akale (9-3, from Minnesota), fighting in a catchweight bout at 162 pounds.

Source: WBC | September 10, 2025

The big stage awaits Mbilli
WBC interim super middleweight title holder Christian Mbilli (pictured) was born in Yaoundé, Cameroon and is now based in Montreal. He made his professional debut on February 9, 2017. A French Olympian in 2016, he has built an impeccable pro career and currently holds a record of 29 wins with no losses, including 24 knockouts. In September 2021, he defeated Ronny Landaeta, and followed that up with victories over Demond Nicholson, Rohan Murdock, Mark Heffron and Sergiy Derevyanchenko. His most recent and significant milestone came on June 27, 2025, when he captured the WBC interim super middleweight title. He faced Polish contender Maciej Sulecki in Quebec City, scoring a first-round technical knockout after landing a pinpoint powerful uppercut followed by a body shot that dropped Sulecki. The referee stopped the fight at 2 minutes and 28 seconds of the opening round. This Saturday, Mbilli will chief support on the card headlined by Canelo Álvarez vs Terence Crawford, where he will defend his belt against Lester Martinez (19-0). This fight represents a huge opportunity to solidify his status in the division, even though the world champion (the winner of Alvarez vs. Crawford) will likely never fight him.
	The big stage awaits Mbilli WBC interim super middleweight title holder Christian Mbilli (pictured) was born in Yaoundé, Cameroon and is now based in Montreal. He made his professional debut on February 9, 2017. A French Olympian in 2016, he has built an impeccable pro career and currently holds a record of 29 wins with no losses, including 24 knockouts. In September 2021, he defeated Ronny Landaeta, and followed that up with victories over Demond Nicholson, Rohan Murdock, Mark Heffron and Sergiy Derevyanchenko. His most recent and significant milestone came on June 27, 2025, when he captured the WBC interim super middleweight title. He faced Polish contender Maciej Sulecki in Quebec City, scoring a first-round technical knockout after landing a pinpoint powerful uppercut followed by a body shot that dropped Sulecki. The referee stopped the fight at 2 minutes and 28 seconds of the opening round. This Saturday, Mbilli will chief support on the card headlined by Canelo Álvarez vs Terence Crawford, where he will defend his belt against Lester Martinez (19-0). This fight represents a huge opportunity to solidify his status in the division, even though the world champion (the winner of Alvarez vs. Crawford) will likely never fight him.

Source: Queensberry Promotions | September 10, 2025

Tickets on sale now for Parker vs. Wardley
UPDATE: Tickets for 'All or Nothing' - Joseph Parker vs Fabio Wardley at The O2, London on Saturday, October 25th - are now on general sale, available from axs.com A classic heavyweight showdown will take place at The O2 Arena in London when BO interim champion Joseph Parker (pictured) will take on the challenge of Fabio Wardley in ‘All or Nothing’ on Saturday, October 25th, live worldwide on DAZN PPV. ‘All or Nothing’, promoted by Queensberry and co-promoted with Platform Sport, is a battle of two of the best heavyweights on the planet. New Zealander Parker (36-3, 24 KOs) was supposed to fight Daniel Dubois for the IBF title in February before ultimately facing and demolishing Martin Bakole in two rounds in a first defense of his interim title, which he took from Zhilei Zhang in 2024, having previously defeated Deontay Wilder. The notable victories capped a career resurgence for the former WBO world champion, who lost an interim title encounter against Joe Joyce in 2022, which followed a pair of wins over Derek Chisora. Now 33, Parker lost his WBO title to Anthony Joshua in March 2018 and was subsequently outpointed by Dillian Whyte four months later. Wardley (19-0-1, 18 KOs) comes into this fight off the back of a sensational stoppage of Justis Huni in June at the home of his local football club, Ipswich Town. Wardley became British champion at the end of 2022 with a defeat of Nathan Gorman before making a successful defence against David Adeleye in Riyadh just under a year later. Wardley and Frazer Clarke then fought a Fight of the Year in March 2024, which resulted in a draw, before the 30-year-old emphatically downed his challenger in the Riyadh rematch, brutally felling the Olympian in the opening round. Promoter Frank Warren added: “This will be a corker of a heavyweight clash and one which will shine a huge light on the division. Fights like this one are as good as it can get outside of the champion defending his belts and the sort we want to see happen. “Neither Joe or Fabio wanted to wait about and protect their positions and credit to them both for this. I believe this is a genuine even-money fight with a mesh of styles that I am sure will be eye-catching and highly crowd-pleasing. “We promised to keep firing up this heavyweight division and we intend to keep all the contenders jockeying for position until the time come to fight for the ultimate prize. “It is wonderful to be back at The O2 Arena with ‘All or Nothing’. It will be a great show with some extremely competitive and meaningful fights on the undercard. This event will be the hottest ticket in town.” “DAZN is the broadcast home of the heavyweights,” said Michael Ridout, DAZN EVP, Combat Sports & New Business. “On October 25th we’ll be delivering another world class clash between two of the top names in the division. Joe is coming off 3 brilliant wins and is looking to cement his position at the top of the rankings whilst Fabio continues to prove all his doubters wrong and will want to leave the O2 with his unblemished record intact. All the drama will unfold on another special night live and exclusive, worldwide on DAZN.”
	Tickets on sale now for Parker vs. Wardley UPDATE: Tickets for 'All or Nothing' - Joseph Parker vs Fabio Wardley at The O2, London on Saturday, October 25th - are now on general sale, available from axs.com A classic heavyweight showdown will take place at The O2 Arena in London when BO interim champion Joseph Parker (pictured) will take on the challenge of Fabio Wardley in ‘All or Nothing’ on Saturday, October 25th, live worldwide on DAZN PPV. ‘All or Nothing’, promoted by Queensberry and co-promoted with Platform Sport, is a battle of two of the best heavyweights on the planet. New Zealander Parker (36-3, 24 KOs) was supposed to fight Daniel Dubois for the IBF title in February before ultimately facing and demolishing Martin Bakole in two rounds in a first defense of his interim title, which he took from Zhilei Zhang in 2024, having previously defeated Deontay Wilder. The notable victories capped a career resurgence for the former WBO world champion, who lost an interim title encounter against Joe Joyce in 2022, which followed a pair of wins over Derek Chisora. Now 33, Parker lost his WBO title to Anthony Joshua in March 2018 and was subsequently outpointed by Dillian Whyte four months later. Wardley (19-0-1, 18 KOs) comes into this fight off the back of a sensational stoppage of Justis Huni in June at the home of his local football club, Ipswich Town. Wardley became British champion at the end of 2022 with a defeat of Nathan Gorman before making a successful defence against David Adeleye in Riyadh just under a year later. Wardley and Frazer Clarke then fought a Fight of the Year in March 2024, which resulted in a draw, before the 30-year-old emphatically downed his challenger in the Riyadh rematch, brutally felling the Olympian in the opening round. Promoter Frank Warren added: “This will be a corker of a heavyweight clash and one which will shine a huge light on the division. Fights like this one are as good as it can get outside of the champion defending his belts and the sort we want to see happen. “Neither Joe or Fabio wanted to wait about and protect their positions and credit to them both for this. I believe this is a genuine even-money fight with a mesh of styles that I am sure will be eye-catching and highly crowd-pleasing. “We promised to keep firing up this heavyweight division and we intend to keep all the contenders jockeying for position until the time come to fight for the ultimate prize. “It is wonderful to be back at The O2 Arena with ‘All or Nothing’. It will be a great show with some extremely competitive and meaningful fights on the undercard. This event will be the hottest ticket in town.” “DAZN is the broadcast home of the heavyweights,” said Michael Ridout, DAZN EVP, Combat Sports & New Business. “On October 25th we’ll be delivering another world class clash between two of the top names in the division. Joe is coming off 3 brilliant wins and is looking to cement his position at the top of the rankings whilst Fabio continues to prove all his doubters wrong and will want to leave the O2 with his unblemished record intact. All the drama will unfold on another special night live and exclusive, worldwide on DAZN.”

Press Release | September 10, 2025

Al Bernstein previews Alvarez vs. Crawford on GBN
The Global Boxing Network (GBN) is proud to announce the launch of its very first show across all of its platforms, debuting with a preview of one of the biggest events in the history of the sport: the world super middleweight championship bout between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, set for Saturday, September 13th, live from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. This historic clash, airing on Netflix for subscribers around the globe, has captured worldwide attention, and GBN’s debut program will deliver the ultimate fight preview with none other than Legendary International Boxing Hall of Fame broadcaster Al Bernstein leading the coverage. Known for his decades of iconic fight calls and unmatched expertise, Bernstein will provide his in-depth analysis on the fight’s key storylines—breaking down the styles, strengths, and vulnerabilities of both fighters, while also reflecting on their legacies and the monumental significance of this bout. “Launching our first show around a fight of this magnitude is exactly what GBN is about—delivering world-class coverage to boxing fans everywhere,” said GBN spokesperson, Space Jones. “To have Al Bernstein guiding the conversation makes this debut even more special. He’s a voice synonymous with boxing history, and now he’ll be part of making history once again.” With Canelo Alvarez, the face of boxing for over a decade, taking on Terence Crawford, widely regarded as one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters of his generation, the stage is set for a once-in-a-lifetime matchup. GBN’s inaugural show will provide fans with the ultimate preview as the world counts down to fight night.
	Al Bernstein previews Alvarez vs. Crawford on GBN The Global Boxing Network (GBN) is proud to announce the launch of its very first show across all of its platforms, debuting with a preview of one of the biggest events in the history of the sport: the world super middleweight championship bout between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, set for Saturday, September 13th, live from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. This historic clash, airing on Netflix for subscribers around the globe, has captured worldwide attention, and GBN’s debut program will deliver the ultimate fight preview with none other than Legendary International Boxing Hall of Fame broadcaster Al Bernstein leading the coverage. Known for his decades of iconic fight calls and unmatched expertise, Bernstein will provide his in-depth analysis on the fight’s key storylines—breaking down the styles, strengths, and vulnerabilities of both fighters, while also reflecting on their legacies and the monumental significance of this bout. “Launching our first show around a fight of this magnitude is exactly what GBN is about—delivering world-class coverage to boxing fans everywhere,” said GBN spokesperson, Space Jones. “To have Al Bernstein guiding the conversation makes this debut even more special. He’s a voice synonymous with boxing history, and now he’ll be part of making history once again.” With Canelo Alvarez, the face of boxing for over a decade, taking on Terence Crawford, widely regarded as one of the greatest pound-for-pound fighters of his generation, the stage is set for a once-in-a-lifetime matchup. GBN’s inaugural show will provide fans with the ultimate preview as the world counts down to fight night.

Press Release | September 10, 2025

Dante Kirkman notches another win
Dante Kirkman W4 Dylan Carlson... From the opening bell, Stanford graduate Dante “The Inferno” Kirkman (5-0, 2 KOs) showcased complete command, scoring a dominant unanimous decision victory over Dylan Carlson (2-11-3, 1 KO) in a four-round bout this past Saturday at Thunder Valley Casino Resort. Promoted by Nasser Niavaroni of Uppercut Boxing Promotions, the middleweight bout saw Kirkman bring the heat early and often, walking Carlson down and unleashing combinations throughout. Judges saw it the same way, scoring the bout 40-36 across the board in favor of Kirkman. “I felt sharp in there,” Kirkman said after the fight. “From the first round on, I wanted to make a statement by setting the pace and showing what I’ve been working on in camp. I respect Carlson for coming to fight, but I knew I had the tools to control every round—and I think I did that.” With a growing fan base and momentum on his side, Kirkman is hungry for more before the year ends. “I’d love to get back in there one more time before the end of 2025,” he shared. “I’m healthy, I’m motivated, and I feel like I’m just scratching the surface of what I can do. Every fight, I’m leveling up.” Balancing brains and brawn, Kirkman brings an unusual pedigree to the sport, having completed a rigorous academic journey at Stanford University before launching his professional boxing career. “Four years at Stanford taught me discipline and mental toughness,” Kirkman reflected. “Now, I’m learning how to channel that same drive into my boxing career. Every fight is another step forward, and I’m starting to see the picture come together.”
	Dante Kirkman notches another win Dante Kirkman W4 Dylan Carlson... From the opening bell, Stanford graduate Dante “The Inferno” Kirkman (5-0, 2 KOs) showcased complete command, scoring a dominant unanimous decision victory over Dylan Carlson (2-11-3, 1 KO) in a four-round bout this past Saturday at Thunder Valley Casino Resort. Promoted by Nasser Niavaroni of Uppercut Boxing Promotions, the middleweight bout saw Kirkman bring the heat early and often, walking Carlson down and unleashing combinations throughout. Judges saw it the same way, scoring the bout 40-36 across the board in favor of Kirkman. “I felt sharp in there,” Kirkman said after the fight. “From the first round on, I wanted to make a statement by setting the pace and showing what I’ve been working on in camp. I respect Carlson for coming to fight, but I knew I had the tools to control every round—and I think I did that.” With a growing fan base and momentum on his side, Kirkman is hungry for more before the year ends. “I’d love to get back in there one more time before the end of 2025,” he shared. “I’m healthy, I’m motivated, and I feel like I’m just scratching the surface of what I can do. Every fight, I’m leveling up.” Balancing brains and brawn, Kirkman brings an unusual pedigree to the sport, having completed a rigorous academic journey at Stanford University before launching his professional boxing career. “Four years at Stanford taught me discipline and mental toughness,” Kirkman reflected. “Now, I’m learning how to channel that same drive into my boxing career. Every fight is another step forward, and I’m starting to see the picture come together.”

Source: WBF | September 10, 2025

Undefeated cruiserweights to meet in Turkiye
Two undefeated cruiserweights will face off on September 27th in Fethiye, Turkiye. Local man Hasan Kubilay Alcu, (18-0 with 14 KOs) will take on Brazil's Luciano Falcao (11-0 with 8 KOs), on a card promoted by TJ Boxing Promotions. Kubilay Alcu turned professional in 2020 at light heavyweight. Falcao started punching for pay in 2019, won the Brazilian national title in 2023 and successfully retained it in 2024.
	Undefeated cruiserweights to meet in Turkiye Two undefeated cruiserweights will face off on September 27th in Fethiye, Turkiye. Local man Hasan Kubilay Alcu, (18-0 with 14 KOs) will take on Brazil's Luciano Falcao (11-0 with 8 KOs), on a card promoted by TJ Boxing Promotions. Kubilay Alcu turned professional in 2020 at light heavyweight. Falcao started punching for pay in 2019, won the Brazilian national title in 2023 and successfully retained it in 2024.

Alalshikh says he owes Alvarez two more fights

Alalshikh says he owes Alvarez two more fights

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Fights return to NYC's Times Square on Friday

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Tiara Brown to defend her title this week

Kingsley Ibeh to face Gerald Washington in El Salvador

Kingsley Ibeh to face Gerald Washington in El Salvador

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan dominate World Boxing Championships

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan dominate World Boxing Championships

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Canelo Alvarez classy in defeat

Perez brings home silver, only U.S medal

Perez brings home silver, only U.S medal

Introducing Umi Ishikawa, interim title holder

Introducing Umi Ishikawa, interim title holder

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Ricky Hatton dead at age 46

Crawford makes history by defeating Alvarez

Crawford makes history by defeating Alvarez

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Inoue remains world champ by defeating Akhmadaliev

New champion alert: Christian Medina wins WBO 118-pound title

New champion alert: Christian Medina wins WBO 118-pound title

Mbilli held to a draw by Martinez in a war

Mbilli held to a draw by Martinez in a war

Adams beats Bohachuk again

Adams beats Bohachuk again

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Franklin gets controversial win over Dychko

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The Boxingtalk Scoreboard: preliminary results from Vegas

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Yoseline Perez reaches finals at the 2025 World Boxing Championships

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Fight day is finally here!

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Alvarez and Crawford are the same weight

Watch: Olascuaga retains title yet again

Watch: Olascuaga retains title yet again

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Top Rank to free-stream Inoue vs. Akhmadaliev on its Facebook page

Parker: "I love the fire"

Parker: "I love the fire"

Agyarko has big hometown opportunity in Belfast

Agyarko has big hometown opportunity in Belfast

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Ishii wins minimumweight bout

Adam Azim extends his contract with Boxxer

Adam Azim extends his contract with Boxxer

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WBA adds garbage title to minimumweight division

Crocker and Donovan stare down before Saturday's title fight

Crocker and Donovan stare down before Saturday's title fight

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Modern Boxing Journal publishes in-depth interview with ex-champ Frank Bruno

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Luis Ortiz returns next week

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Juarez plans next defense vs. ex-champ Nery Plata

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Yoseline Perez reaches the medal rounds at World Boxing Championships

Gerald McLellan Jr. fights in Texas this weekend

Gerald McLellan Jr. fights in Texas this weekend

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Rising Star Promotions plans show in Waterloo, New York

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Netflix to stream Saturday's preliminary bouts on Tudum

The big stage awaits Mbilli

The big stage awaits Mbilli

Tickets on sale now for Parker vs. Wardley

Tickets on sale now for Parker vs. Wardley

Al Bernstein previews Alvarez vs. Crawford on GBN

Al Bernstein previews Alvarez vs. Crawford on GBN

Dante Kirkman notches another win

Dante Kirkman notches another win

Undefeated cruiserweights to meet in Turkiye

Undefeated cruiserweights to meet in Turkiye