WBO orders Usyk to fight Parker in mandatory title defence
LONDON : The World Boxing Organisation ordered Ukraine's world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk to open talks with Joseph Parker on Thursday for a mandatory title defence.
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Saudi General Entertainment Authority launches partnership to promote world-class boxing
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority has formed a partnership with media company TKO Group Holdings and recreational events business Sela to promote boxing and establish a platform for leading fighters.
TKO, Saudi's Alalshikh and Sela join forces in new promotion
TKO Group Holdings, owners of mixed martial arts' UFC and wrestling's WWE, announced on Wednesday a new boxing promotion with the backing of Saudi Arabia's Turki Alalshikh and entertainment conglomerate Sela.
Bivol takes Beterbiev’s light-heavyweight crown in Riyadh classic
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Dmitry Bivol dethroned Artur Beterbiev as undisputed light-heavyweight champion in a thrilling contest in Riyadh in the early hours of Sunday. Four months after their first classic encounter, 34-year-old Bivol won a majority points decision against his Russian compatriot, six years his senior. It was Beterbiev’s first defeat in 22 pro fights but Bivol was a worthy winner after two judges gave him the decision by 116-112 and 115-113 with the third seeing it as a 114-114 draw. “I didn’t have as much pressure like last time. I just wanted to work from the first round until the end of the 12th.
Joseph Parker stops Bakole with decisive second-round knockout to retain interim WBO heavyweight title
Joseph Parker stopped Martin Bakole in round two of their Riyadh bout to retain his interim WBO heavyweight title.
Beterbiev-Bivol 2: Key stats, numbers ahead of the boxing rematch - ESPN
Artur Beterbiev will make the first defense of the undisputed light heavyweight championship in a rematch against Dmitry Bivol on Saturday at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (DAZN PPV, 11 a.m. ET).
Martin Bakole to put Scottish trainer's prophecy to the test as Joseph Parker mega Saudi fight closes in
Buzzing Glasgow trainer Billy Nelson believes Martin Bakole's mission for greatness is nearing its end as he prepares to face Joseph Parker.
Martin Bakole to fulfil seven-year Anthony Joshua promise as Eddie Hearn ranks Airdrie boxer in fight plans
Martin Bakole will have the chance of a lifetime to show Anthony Joshua up-close exactly what he's made of.