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Boxxer sign deal with DAZN, Williamson vs Simpson rematch on August 8
Boxxer have announced the signing of a deal with DAZN, and an August 8 card headlined by a rematch between Troy Williamson and Callum Simpson to kick off that deal. Further details about the “multi-fight” deal with the streaming outlet are to be announced on Wednesday. For the time being, it does seem as though […]
Dylan Eagleson signs with Zuffa Boxing, will debut on Aug. 8
Irish prospect and Commonwealth Games gold medalist Dylan Eagleson, 23, has officially aligned himself with Zuffa Boxing, as Sky Sports reports that he has penned a long-term deal with the new company while he’s anticipating making his professional debut on August 8, which will on Sky’s network. “I’m buzzing to have signed with Zuffa, the […]
‘I won’t let him do it’: Eddie Hearn advises Tom Aspinall against taking another fight under current UFC contract
Eddie Hearn continues to sound off on Dana White and UFC’s treatment of his fighters, now going so far as to tell the world he’ll be discouraging Tom Aspinall from fighting under his current contract as he acts in an advisory role to the MMA star. Hearn says he’s not witnessed firsthand the UFC’s mistreatment […]
‘I feel better with every fight’: Jack Catterall believes he’s hitting his career stride
Jack Catterall spends some time catching up with the crew at Ring Magazine and talks about his most recent win over Shakhram Giyasov, hoping to get a fight with Rolly Romero, his interest in a fight with Devin Haney, while also reflecting a bit on his career and how he’s overcome so much to get […]
‘I know there’s a lot more I can still do’: Bam Rodriguez focused on taking WBA title this weekend
Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez returns to action this weekend in Glendale, Arizona when he takes on Antonio Vargas for a WBA bantamweight title in a DAZN main event, and looking ahead to the card Matchroom Boxing releases a video feature of behind the scenes footage of Bam in training camp. “Just the environment, the energy that’s […]
Bam Rodriguez vs Antonio Vargas: WBA title on the line, Vargas again recognized as champion
Any confusion over the WBA’s bantamweight title situation has been clarified by the sanctioning body, and Antonio Vargas is recognized as the organization’s bantamweight champion heading into next Saturday’s fight with Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez. The WBA had previously, until a few days ago, listed Seiya Tsutsumi as bantamweight champion, and not Vargas. But their latest […]
Bam vs Vargas, Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall, more: Boxing schedule and previews for June 11-13, 2026
Thursday June 11th Wilkens Mathieu vs Esquiva Falcao (DAZN, 8:00 pm ET) BLH will have live coverage results and updates From Quebec, Canada. An Eye of the Tiger show headlined by Mathieu, a 21 year old riser fighting just his 2nd 10-rounder. He’ll face Falcao, a 2012 Olympic silver medalist and former world title contender. […]
‘It’s disgusting, how they treat fighters’: Eddie Hearn rips Zuffa Boxing, UFC’s treatment of Tom Aspinall
Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn tore into Dana White, Zuffa Boxing, and UFC in a discussion with The Stomping Ground on Saturday, following Zuffa’s card in Bournemouth and Matchroom’s show in Sheffield. Hearn said that in the boxing world, Zuffa still “don’t get it,” though most would agree that Saturday’s show was a good one, […]
Moloney takes IBF title from Garcia, Yabuki retains, Casimero destroys Nery
Andrew Moloney finally won his first world title on Saturday in Japan, beating Willibaldo Garcia by majority decision to take the IBF super flyweight title. Moloney won the fight 115-113 on two score cards, with the third even at 114-114. The 35-year-old Moloney took short money to chase the title fight, reportedly $47,000, with Matchroom’s […]
Zuffa Boxing 7 result: Chris Billam-Smith outlasts Ryan Rozicki in war of attrition
Chris Billam-Smith and Ryan Rozicki pretty much promised a great fight at Zuffa Boxing 7 today in Bournemouth, England, and they delivered. Billam-Smith managed to out-last Rozicki in a war of attrition, with Rozicki’s corner pulling their fighter after seven rounds. Rozicki (21-2-1, 20 KO) did what he said he would do, coming in with […]
Chris Billam-Smith vs Ryan Rozicki – Zuffa Boxing 7: Live streaming results, round by round, reactions, how to watch
Chris Billam-Smith and Ryan Rozicki will clash in a cruiserweight main event to headline Zuffa Boxing 7, which is also Zuffa’s debut in the United Kingdom. If you weren’t already planning to tune in today but love a good fight, you might want to set aside some time today, because Billam-Smith vs Rozicki has strong […]
Gary Russell Jr vs Pitbull Cruz likely for late summer
Gary Antuanne Russell and Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz are likely to fight in August or September, according to ESPN Knockout’s Salvador Rodriguez. Rodriguez says that August 22 and September 5 are possible dates. The fight is targeted for Las Vegas. Russell (19-1, 17 KO) would be defending the WBA super lightweight title against Cruz (28-3-2, 18 […]
‘People here will never forget’: Eddie Hearn says massive show planned for Katie Taylor’s final fight
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn spoke to Ring Magazine today after the announcement of Katie Taylor’s farewell fight at Croke Park in Ireland. Here Hearn reflects on the difficulty in making this homecoming fight for Taylor and how grateful he is for Taylor and all fans to get what he promises to be a night to […]
‘Most iconic moment of my whole career’: Katie Taylor looks forward to final fight at Croke Park
With official word breaking that Katie Taylor will have her final fight at home in Ireland, at Croke Park stadium on Sept. 5, Matchroom Boxing held an official press conference this morning to present the event to the world. Taylor could barely contain the smile on her face while it was all sinking in. “We […]
Katie Taylor set for sendoff fight at Croke Park, September 5
Katie Taylor’s illustrious career will come to a close this fall as it’s been confirmed by Matchroom Boxing that she’ll have her farewell fight at home in Dublin, Ireland at Croke Park stadium on September 5. Taylor will be taking on Flora Pili in what will be her final title defense. It’s long been reported […]
Albert Ramirez vs Lerrone Richards result: Controversial split decision in WBA title fight
Albert Ramirez retained his interim WBA light heavyweight title with a win over Lerrone Richards, but just barely, and in the minds of many, maybe not even deservingly. Ramirez was frustrated and annoyed all night fighting Richards, who has been largely out of the spotlight since 2021, with just one fight of real note in […]
Albert Ramirez vs Lerrone Richards: Live streaming results, round by round, reactions, how to watch
Albert Ramirez and Lerrone Richards square off in the main event tonight from Montreal, meeting in a light heavyweight main event for Ramirez’s interim WBA title Also on the card: Imam Khataev returns against Mickael Diallo, plus Jhon Orobio, Dzmitry Asanau, Jhon Orobio, and more in action. Bad Left Hook will be here with live […]
‘It’s going to be operational’: Cheavon Clarke looks to build momentum in fight against Jack Massey
British cruiserweight Cheavon Clarke is back in action this weekend, serving as chief support on the undercard of Chris Billam-Smith vs Ryan Rozicki. In the co-featured bout Clarke will be taking on Jack Massey and he tells Sky Sports that he’s proven his own ability against this level of opponent, and that gives him great […]
Lamont Roach vs William Zepeda set for vacant WBC title fight, August 1
It’s official. Lamont Roach and William Zepeda have officially been scheduled for a vacant WBC lightweight title fight to take place on August 1 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, streaming live on DAZN (the main event will also be available on TNT & truTV). Roach (25-1-3, 10 KOs) is coming off of […]
‘It would be good’: Ben Whittaker open to fighting Anthony Yarde
Ben Whittaker is currently slated for his next fight against Popeye Rivera on June 27, and looking ahead to the fight Whittaker talks about fighting Stateside, training in Ireland, and shares some thoughts on upcoming fights and opponents he’d like, including Anthony Yarde. Check out some excerpts below. Whittaker on training with Andy Lee in […]
‘It’s not going to go 10 rounds’: Kristian Prenga says he has what it takes to stop Anthony Joshua
With Kristian Prenga set for the biggest opportunity of his career when he takes on Anthony Joshua on July 26 in Riyadh, he talks to the media after his opening press conference to continue asserting his belief that he’s not coming to just roll over for a payday. So, naturally, Prenga was asked what makes […]
‘We can go in with momentum’: Eddie Hearn on Anthony Joshua’s Tyson Fury tune-up fight with Prenga
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are on the collision course for late 2026, but Joshua has business to take care of first in what is expected to be, frankly, an easy tune-up fight against Kristian Prenga on July 25. Promoter Eddie Hearn sees the tune-up as necessary, and also remembered Fury saying Joshua didn’t need […]
‘Fully focused’: Anthony Joshua dialed in as prelude to Tyson Fury fight looms
While news has circulated that Anthony Joshua will finally square off with Tyson Fury later on this year, the fight is dependent on both fighters coming through in interim bouts soon to take place. Joshua will be taking on little-known Kristian Prenga on July 25 while Fury is expected to formally announce his summer opponent […]
‘Nothing changes’: Watch Xander Zayas go through camp as he prepares for Boots Ennis showdown
With a big super welterweight clash on the schedule for later this month when Xander Zayas defends his world titles against Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis on June 27, Matchroom Boxing takes fans behind the scenes of Zayas in training camp as he physically and mentally prepares himself for the impending battle. “Same focus, same hunger, same […]
‘It’s not going to last very long’: Eddie Hearn doesn’t think Zuffa Boxing will be sustainable
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn talked with boxing media members about all kinds of topics around the boxing world, with some things of particular interest with respects to his ongoing feud with Dana White, news that Shakur Stevenson has signed with Zuffa, and a fight between Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn which is expected to be […]
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