Bill Tibbs
178 articles · MaxBoxing.com
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MaxBoxing / News Bud and King at MSG in New York City
By Bill Tibbs
On April 20, live from the most famous arena in the world, Madison Square Garden, Amir ?King? Khan (33-4, 20 KO?s) will go up against WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford (39-0, 25…
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Teofimo Lopez looks to take over Madison Square Garden April 20
By Bill Tibbs
Who: Teofimo Lopez (12-0, 10 KO?s) vs. Ed Tatli (31-2, 10 KO?s), When: Saturday April 20. What: Top Rank Boxing - Live on ESPN Where: Madison Square Garden - New York City…
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Gilberto Ramirez in a weight and see situation after 175-pound debut
By Bill Tibbs
Gilberto ?Zurdo? Ramirez (40-0, 26 KO?s) the longtime WBO 168-pound titlist made a successful 175-pound debut on Friday night at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California stopping light heavyweight gate-keeper Tommy…
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Vasly Lomachenko defends titles at Staples
By Bill Tibbs
The champion is from the Ukraine, the challenger is from England and they will meet up in California. Vasiliy ?Hi-Tech? Lomachenko will defend his WBO and WBA world lightweight titles against former…
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Steve McKenna – California dreaming
By Bill Tibbs
Most people head out to California dreaming of the sun, sand and surf. But for Monahan, Ireland?s Stevie McKenna, beach life is on hold for the time being. He is there for…
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Oleksandr Gvozdyk makes first WBC, 175-pound title defense against Ngumbu Doudou
By Bill Tibbs
Top Rank Promotions, and ESPN, present WBC light heavyweight champion Oleksandr ?The Nail? Gvozdyk (16-0, 13 KO?s) on March 30, in the first defense of his title against contender Doudou Ngumbu (38-8,…
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Welterweight prospect Aaron McKenna kicks of 2019, March 30, on DAZN
By Bill Tibbs
He hails from Ireland, trains in California and is starting to turn heads every time he fights. On March 30, live on the DAZN Network, from the Fantasy Springs Resort, in Indio,…
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Top Rank and ESPN hit The Hanger
By Bill Tibbs
On March 23, Top Rank Boxing, and ESPN, will hit The Hangar in Costa Mesa, California for a stacked card that sees some interesting match-ups showcasing hot prospects and contenders along with…
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Jessie Magdaleno heads down featherweight title trail
By Bill Tibbs
The big boys are gonna hit the Hangar! On Saturday, March 23, # 1 ranked heavyweight contender Kubrat Pulev will go up against Bogdan Dinu in a 10-round clash at The Hangar…
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Carl Frampton comes alive with Top Rank and ESPN
By Bill Tibbs
Former world champion Carl ?The Jackal? Frampton, (26-2, 15 KO?s), certainly one of the most exciting little-big men in boxing over the last decade, has signed a promotional agreement with Las Vegas…
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The bigger the better? Errol Spence Jr. vs. Mikey Garcia
By Bill Tibbs
The old axiom in boxing, well in most sports for that matter, is that a good big man will beat a good little man almost every time out. That is exactly what…
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Shawn Porter defends 147-pound title against Yordenis Ugas
By Bill Tibbs
WBC welterweight champion Shawn ?Showtime? Porter is hoping to get his WBC mandatory title defense out of the way so he can focus on lining up one of the many elite, welterweight…
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An early preview: Terence Crawford vs. Amir Khan
By Bill Tibbs
One of the most anticipated bouts of the year, Terence Crawford vs. former world champion Amir Khan, was recently confirmed for April 20 in New York City at Madison Square Garden. While…
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Former world champion Erislandy Lara looks to regain super welterweight crown from undefeated Brian Castana
By Bill Tibbs
WBA super welterweight titlist Brian Castano (15-0, 11 KO?s) will meet former world champion Erislandy Lara on March 2nd on Showtime from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. After a successful amateur…
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Former champions Humberto Soto and Brandon Rios fight for one more title shot
By Bill Tibbs
Matchroom Boxing USA will promote its first show in Mexico as former world champions Brandon Rios and Humberto Soto will meet at the Municipal Auditorium in Tijuana on Saturday, February 23. Rios…
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Mikaela Mayer fights in Minnesota February 15
By Bill Tibbs
Born in California, living in Colorado and heading to Minnesota for her first bout of the year, undefeated, fast-rising, title-bound female star, Mikaela Mayer, is excited to kick off 2019. There are…
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Title fight roundup and this week in boxing
By Bill Tibbs
-Sunday afternoon action from the SaveMart Centre?the house that Jose built? in Fresno, California. On a rare Sunday afternoon fight card on ESPN, massively popular Avanel, California champion Jose Ramirez was defending…
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Jose Ramirez defends his WBC 140-pound title against Jose Zepeda
By Bill Tibbs
On Sunday, February 10, wildly popular Central Valley, California WBC junior welterweight champion Jose Ramirez will make the 2nd defense of his world title against Jose Zepeda at the SaveMart Centre in…
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Pacquiao vs. Broner: Who ya got?
By Bill Tibbs
With 2019 up and running, one of the most anticipated fights of the year kicks off in the first month with world champion Manny ?PacMan? Pacquiao going up against Adrien ?The Problem?…
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Mark Anthony Barriga looks to become latest champion in Joven Jiminez camp
By Bill Tibbs
On December 1st, live from Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California, two of boxing?s big men, in its biggest division, will tangle when Tuscaloosa, Alabama?s Deontay Wilder (40-0, 39 KO?s) defends his…