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World Boxing membership grows to 72 National Federations as Executive Board approves four new applications from Egypt, Gambia, Kiribati and Grenada
RENES, Switzerland (February 4, 2025) -- The Executive Board of World Boxing has approved membership applications from the National Federations for boxing in Egypt, Gambia, Kiribati and Grenada, to take its membership…
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Deonte Brown signs with prominent manager Trifon Petrov
NEW YORK (February 4th, 2025)- Trifon Petrov has announced the signing of Deonte Brown, an undefeated lightweight from Atlanta, Georgia to a long term management agreement. Brown, who made his professional debut…
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Jerusalem turns up heat in Nagoya
Melvin Jerusalem backed off when asked if a knockout is on the agenda when he defends the World Boxing Council (WBC) minimumweight crown against Yudai Shigeoka in a rematch on 30 March…
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Memphis Grizzlies Repeat Over SA Spurs, Overtake Houston Rockets for 2nd in West
The resurgent Memphis Grizzlies repeat over the San Antonio Spurs, 128-109 at home to take over second place in the Western Conference behind Oklahoma as Houston Rockets dropped its game against the…
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WEIGHTS FROM NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
February 4, 2025--Weights for Tuesday Night's Country Box 27 show at The Troubadour Nashville. Maidel Sando 171 - Vaughn Alexander 166.4 Oliver McCall 250 - Gary Cobia 253.2 Djibril Diakte 166.4 -…
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IM Michael Concio and Chester Neil Reyes banner IIEE Quezon to win the quarterfinals of the PTC World Engineering Day online Chess Tournament
International Master Michael Concio Jr. and Chester Neil Reyes were unbeaten in their games as they led IIEE Quezon to a twin playoff victories in the 3rd D’ Engineers Cup which is…
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THURSDAY: Arthur Biyarslanov-Mohamed Mimoune & Heavyweight KO Artist Bakhodir Jalolov’s Return to Stream LIVE and Exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+
Streaming action from Montreal begins at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT (Feb. 3, 2025) —After conquering the amateur ranks again, Uzbekistan’s heavyweight knockout artist, Bakhodir Jalolov, resumes his professional career north of…
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Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford: The Super Fight of 2025 Officially Set for Las Vegas
The boxing world is buzzing with excitement as two of the sport's biggest stars, Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, have officially agreed to face off in a historic megafight this September. The…
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Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Claressa Shields Makes History and Captures the Undisputed Heavyweight Title at Super Brawl Sunday in Flint, Mich.
FLINT, MICH. – Feb. 3, 2025. – Flint, Michigan’s undefeated, reigning WBC Champion Claressa Shields (16-0, 3 KOs) became the first boxer in history to earn the coveted title of Undisputed World…
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Granite Chin Promotions bringing pro boxing back to Bridgewater “Fight Night at the Vets Club III”
February 15 in Bridgewater, Mass. QUINCY, Mass. (February 3, 2025) – Granite Chin Promotions (GCP) is bringing professional boxing back to Bridgewater (MA) on February 15th, partnering again with the Fire For…
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ATLANTIC CITY BOXING HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES CLASS OF 2025
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (February 3, 2025) — Today the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF) unveiled the twenty (20) honorees chosen for induction into its Hall of Fame. The prestigious 9th…
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‘Llover Boy’ shoots for OPBF bantamweight crown
Kenneth Llover, who was sensational in his last fight in Japan, faces defending champion Keita Kurihara for the Orient-Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) bantamweight title on 24 March at the fabled Korakuen Hall…
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Chester Neil Reyes rules 2025 Santa Maria Town Fiesta Chess Challenge
Santa Maria, Bulacan---Chester Neil Reyes emerged as the champion in the 2025 Sta. Maria Town Fiesta Chess Challenge Open Division last Sunday, February 2, 2025 at the ICI College, Santa Maria, Bulacan.…
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Taduran defense may be rematch
IBF minimumweight champion Pedro Taduran walked into the Grand Ballroom of the Manila Hotel to attend the San Miguel Corp. Philippine Sportswriters Association Annual Awards Night with the title belt draped on…
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PFF turns over balls to DavNor
THE Philippine Football Federation turned over 2,000 footballs to Davao del Norte last February 1 at the Davao del Norte Sports Complex in Tagum City. Represented by Albert Ryan Lim of Davao…
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David Benavidez Overcomes Knockdown to Unify Light Heavyweight Titles in Thrilling Bout Against David Morrell Jr.
In a night of high drama and relentless action, David Benavidez solidified his status as one of boxing's elite by overcoming a late knockdown to defeat David Morrell Jr. and unify the…
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Benavidez survives late drama to unify light heavyweight belts
David Benavidez put on a clinic on his way to handing David Morrell the first loss of his career and unifying the WBA and WBC light heavyweight titles in the main event…
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David Benavidez fights through knockdown to overpower David Morrell Jr
Heavy pressure and a nonstop body attack carried David Benavidez to a decision victory over David Morrell Jr in tonight’s PBC on Prime PPV main event. The back-and-forth opening rounds saw Benavidez…
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Clash of Titans: Drama Builds for Canelo vs. Crawford Superfight as Critics, Cash, and Concerns Collide
The boxing world is counting down to the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford superfight on September 13 in Las Vegas, but the road to the megabout has been anything but smooth. From…
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WBC Greenlights Noel Mikaelyan’s Cruiserweight Title Shot; Don King Vows to “Make Boxing Great Again”
Don King (L) and Noel Mikaelyan. The World Boxing Council (WBC) has officially positioned Noel Mikaelyan (27-2, 12 KOs) as the next mandatory challenger for its cruiserweight title, setting the stage for…
