Black History Month: Celebrating Black Fighters
In celebration of Black History Month, Round By Round Boxing will be highlighting some of our staffs favorite black fighters.
UK Boxing
Canelo Alvarez to Take on Amir Khan May 7
Golden Boy Promotions announced today 25-year-old Mexican superstar and WBC/lineal Middleweight champion, Canelo Alvarez (46-1-1, 32 KOs) will face 29-year-old former unified WBA and IBF Light Welterweight champion, Amir "King" Khan (31-3, 19 KOs).
Brook: “I’ll Land Summer Blockbuster After Bizier Blitz”
Kell Brook has told Kevin Bizier he’s in for a rough night when he defends his IBF World Welterweight title at the Sheffield Arena on March 26, live on Sky Sports – before setting up a blockbuster fight in the summer.
What’s Next for Deontay Wilder?
Deontay “Bronze Bomber” Wilder left no doubt about his goals as he spoke to the media after his devastating knockout victory of Artur Szpilka on Saturday, January 16, 2016. Wilder has now improved to 36-0 with an astonishing 35 KOs.
Despite Request, Golovkin Will Face Saunders in United States
Gennady Golovkin wants to fight Billy Joe Saunders this spring as a tune up for a mandatory fight against Canelo Alvarez for his WBC middleweight championship, but so far Saunders’ camp is throwing up roadblocks as Sky Sports reports.
Flanagan vs. Mathews In All-British Title Showdown
Manchester star Flanagan will make the second defence of the title against Liverpool ace Mathews with plenty of pride and honour at stake plus a bit of revenge thrown in the mix in the potential thriller.
What’s Next for Billy Joe Saunders?
Billy Joe Saunders (23-0-0, 12 KOs) waltzed his way to a pretty dull win over Andy Lee (34-3-1, 24 KOs), but he won't care, as he's now the WBO middleweight champion, and has put himself in line for some pretty big fights in the near future! Let's look at what's next for Saunders.
Andy Lee vs. Billy Joe Saunders | 3 Keys to Victory for Andy Lee
In a much anticipated Middleweight clash, Irishman Andy Lee (34-2-1, 24 KOs) makes his first WBO World Middleweight title defense against England’s undefeated challenger Billy Joe Saunders (22-0, 12 KOs) this Saturday at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England.
Staff Predictions | Anthony Joshua vs. Dillian Whyte
On Saturday, December 12, 2015, Olympic champion Anthony Joshua (14-0-KO14) will square off against fellow unbeaten Londoner, Dillian Whyte in highly-anticipated grudge match.
Ross “The Boss” Burkinshaw: Injury & Triumph
Kai Piercy talks with Ross "The Boss" Burkinshaw who has been fighting through injury his entire career in hopes of the ultimate triumph, a world title shot.
By the Dozen: Ranking the United Kingdom’s 12 World Champion Boxers
RBRBoxing's Robert Contreras breaks down how each of the UK’s champions rank against each other. With, of course, an emphasis on defeating quality opposition and their most recent success.
What’s Next for Tyson Fury?
The madness has set in. The lunatics are running the asylum. Tyson Fury (25-0, 18 KOs) is the WBA, IBF, WBO, IBO and The Ring unified heavyweight world champion.
James DeGale vs. Lucian Bute: Time for Chunky to Dominate the Division?
There’s been a considerable upturn in excitement in the boxing schedule in recent weeks. Big fights drive the interest in the sport, and last weekend’s Canelo Alvarez vs. Miguel Cotto fight drew eyes back to the fight game.
Eubank Jr. on His Bout With Jeter: “I’m Like a Lion on a Leash”
After nearly a year in the wilderness following his loss by split decision at the hands of Billy Joe Saunders at London’s Excel Arena, Chris Eubank, Jr., 26, is set to fight again on Saturday, October 24 at the Sheffield Arena.
Flanagan Steamrolls Magdaleno, Smith Blasts Thompson in World War III
In a mesmeric night of boxing, Britain gained a new world champion and retained one as “World War III” lived up to its billing at the Manchester Arena, England.