Ward agrees to give Kovalev rematch in June
[ad_1] Unified light heavyweight world titleholder Andre Ward and rival Sergey Kovalev will meet again. Ward will defend the belts he won from Kovalev in a rematch on June 17 (HBO PPV) at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, promoters Roc Nation Sports and Main Events announced on Tuesday. After an extremely contentious contract negotiation and […]
Adams behind Warren's women's boxing u-turn
[ad_1] 6:42 AM ET Nick Parkinson Close •Reports on boxing for ESPN.co.uk, as well as several national newspapers•Has been reporting on British boxing for over 15 years•Appears on BoxNation’s Boxing Matters show British promoter Frank Warren used to be a vehement opponent of women’s boxing — until Nicola Adams came along. Warren’s stance has altered […]
Adams out to become boxing's Rousey
[ad_1] Apr 2, 2017 Nick Parkinson Close •Reports on boxing for ESPN.co.uk, as well as several national newspapers•Has been reporting on British boxing for over 15 years•Appears on BoxNation’s Boxing Matters show Nicola Adams has outlined a grand ambition as she prepares to make her professional debut on Saturday — the Briton wants to become […]
Fury over frustrations as world title bid nears
[ad_1] World heavyweight title challenger Hughie Fury will be his heaviest ever when he takes on WBO champion Joseph Parker on May 6 — but he’ll also be his leanest, says his trainer and father Peter Fury. Fury (20-0-KO10) is hoping to follow his cousin Tyson Fury into the big-time with victory in New Zealand […]
D. De La Hoya to main event May card vs. Ruiz
[ad_1] Junior featherweight prospect Diego De La Hoya will take on Erik Ruiz in the 10-round main event of the Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN card on May 18 at the Casino Del Sol Resort in Tucson, Arizona, Golden Boy Promotions announced Monday at a news conference at the casino. The card will air live […]