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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 […]
Anthony Joshua and Kristian Prenga announce July 25 fight at opening press conference
As Anthony Joshua prepares to make his ring return on July 25 in what is set up to be a tune-up bout before he takes on Tyson Fury later this year, Joshua appears for his kickoff press conference for the opponent at hand in Krisitian Prenga. While most aren’t expect much of any resistance from […]
‘Being a world champion’: Tommy Fury on what ‘keeps him driving on’ ahead of Eddie Hall fight
Tommy Fury will face Eddie Hall in a super-charged novelty boxing bout on June 13 in the main event of a Misfits Boxing card from Manchester, England, and says that he keeps driving forward because he wants to be a world champion. How we’re supposed to think that spending the last three years fighting Jake […]
Ryan Rozicki looks to bring violence to Chris Billam-Smith fight, June 6
Cruiserweight Ryan Rozicki is cleared to take on Chris Billam-Smith this weekend Bournemouth, and while looking forward to the fight Rozicki actually takes a look back in time, drawing inspiration from Jack Dempsey. Rozicki tells Sky Sports he specifically marvels at the brutality on display in an old fight against Jess Willard, which is said […]
‘It was one-sided’: O’Shaquie Foster says he’s bested Shakur Stevenson in the gym more than once
O’Shaquie Foster spent some time talking to the media after his successful title defense against Raymond Ford over the weekend in Houston. Here Foster talks a bit about the fight and what transpired, and looks towards a showdown with rival Shakur Stevenson after breaking down the bad blood between them. Here’s some of what he […]
Boxing rankings: Usyk after Rico, Benavidez, Bivol, Foster, Inoue, and more for June 2026
We’re back! Things got muddled for a couple months there so this is our first update since March, and we’re taking into account three full months of boxing’s results and also reshuffling here and there, because I think it’s important to do that, as I’ve said before. Things can change fast, performance matters as much […]
‘We want revenge’: Queensberry and Matchroom tease 5v5 rematch two years later
Two years ago today, Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn put forth opposing teams of fighters for a “5v5” event in Riyadh. Warren’s Queensberry side swept the day, 5-0, and Queensberry sent a cheeky reminder to Matchroom today on social media. “Happy anniversary, Matchroom Boxing and Eddie Hearn,” the Queensberry account posted, along with photos from […]
Boxing schedule and previews for June 2-6, 2026: Zuffa Boxing, Ramirez-Richards, Padley-Fiaz, more
Tuesday, June 2 CountryBox247.com, 7:00 pm ET, CountryBox: Where Music Meets Boxing From the Plaza Mariachi in Nashville, Tennessee. We got a real fight here! A two-star (per BoxRec) fight for a lesser WBC belt! Undefeated, heavy hitting Argentine Alejandro Silva faces respectable pro Daniel Valdivia, who you may recall from old Top Rank shows […]
Stephanie Han vs Holly Holm 2 result: Controversy in main event, Serrano ties record
Stephanie Han retained her WBA lightweight title with a win over Holly Holm tonight in Han’s hometown of El Paso, Texas, but the rematch victory will come with quite a bit of controversy. Han (13-0, 3 KO) retained on majority decision scores, with two judges scoring the fight for her, both at 96-94. The third […]
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