HBO to Air Luis Ortiz vs. Malik Scott on November 12
On Saturday, November 12, Luis "The Real King Kong" Ortiz makes his triumphant return to the ring with a new promotional company in Matchroom Boxing.
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Heavyweights LaRon Mitchell & Scott Alexander Fight for the NABF Jr. Title
It's official. LaRon Mitchell and Scott Alexander will fight for the vacant NABF Jr. Heavyweight Championship on Friday, Oct. 21, Thompson Boxing Promotions announced today.
Tyson Fury Voluntarily Vacates WBO, WBA and IBO World Heavyweight Titles
Tyson Fury has this evening announced that he has voluntarily vacated his WBO, WBA and IBO World Heavyweight titles with immediate effect to fully focus on his medical treatment and recovery.
Luis “King Kong” Ortiz vs. Malik Scott Tops Monte Carlo Card
Matchroom Boxing and the Casino de Monte-Carlo are delighted to announce a blockbuster night of World championship boxing on November 12 at Salle des Etoiles, Sporting Monte-Carlo in ‘Monte-Carlo Boxing Bonanza’ live on Sky Sports.
Luis Ortiz Crosses the Pond to Team up With Matchroom Boxing
Exciting heavyweight star Luis ‘King Kong’ Ortiz has joined forces with Matchroom Boxing as he plans an assault on the Heavyweight World titles.
Joseph Parker Stops Alexander Dimitrenko in Round 3
On Saturday, October 1, 2016, Joshua Parker scored a third-round KO victory against Alexander Dimitrenko at the Vodafone Events Centre in New Zealand.
Salita And “Big Baby” Miller Spar Over Promotional Contract
It looks as if American heavyweight Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller (18-0-1, 16 Knockouts) will get a tougher fight outside of the ring then he last encountered in his most recent bout against Fred Kassi last month in upstate New York where the 28-year old brash heavyweight stopped the grizzled veteran in three rounds when Kassi claimed he could not continue due to a hand injury.
Salita Warns the Wolves: “Jarrell Miller Is My Fighter”
Responding to recent statements made to the media by Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller that he is a free agent, Dmitriy Salita (Salita Promotions) has responded by confirming that his company's promotional agreement with Miller is valid and subsisting.
Deontay Wilder Gives Washington Redskins Motivation
On Friday, September 16, 2016, the Washington Redskins--who were knocked around by the Pittsburgh Steelers in their first game of the season on Monday night--were given a Heavyweight motivational speech by none other than former Olympic bronze medalist and WBC champion, Deontay Wilder.
Hughie Fury to Face Andy Ruiz on Fury-Klitschko 2 Undercard
Undefeated heavyweight sensation Hughie Fury will make the first defence of his WBO Intercontinental Championship against Mexico’s Andy Ruiz Jr.
Fury vs. Klitschko 2 Set for October 29
Tyson Fury’s Heavyweight World Title rematch with the legendary Wladimir Klitschko will be made available via BoxNation Box Office to Sky customers for the first time.
Flashback Friday | “Iron” Mike Tyson vs. “Hurricane” Peter McNeeley
It was date fight fans had waited a long time to circle on their calendars. Tony Calcara goes back to Mike Tyson's comeback fight against Peter McNeeley.
“Big Baby” Makes Short Work of Kassi, Menard Scores Another ShoBox KO
Heavyweight Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller (18-0-1, 16 KOs) took one step closer to graduating from prospect to contender by defeating Fred Kassi (18-6-1, 10 KOs) by technical knockout on ShoBox.
Jarrell Miller Talks Growing up Fast in the Heavyweight Division
Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller is brash, outspoken and powerful. In the last year alone, he’s called out the entire heavyweight division, most notably world champions Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua.
Flashback Friday | Lennox Lewis vs. Michael Grant
On April 29, Larry Merchant, seated alongside Jim Lampley and George Foreman, was preparing to call the opening moments of a Heavyweight championship battle between the 6’7”, 250 pound Michael Grant and the 6’5”, 247 pound Lennox Lewis.