Following his unanimous decision defeat to Terence Crawford (23-0, 16 KO’s) this past Saturday, a loss that cost him the WBO lightweight crown, former champion Ricky Burns (36-3-1, 11 KO’s) says he’s more than willing to take a rematch with the new champion, even in the United States or look for a shot at one of the other world titles should a rematch with Crawford not pan … [Read more...]
Undefeated Ivan Redkach headlines ShoBox this Friday
Los Angeles based Ukranian Ivan Redkach (15-0, 13 KO’s) will put his undefeated record on the line against Tony Luis (17-1, 7 KO’s) this Friday, headlining the return of Showtime’s ShoBox program from the Cook Convention Center in Memphis, Tennessee. The heavy-handed southpaw has been featured in Lou DiBella’s Broadway boxing cards, and is considered by many to be one of the … [Read more...]
Lightweights Gavin Rees and Anthony Mezaache Take to the Ring on Friday, March 23rd
by R. McCarson Welshman Gavin “The Rock” Rees (35-1-1, 16 KOs) will go to the hometown of Frenchman Anthony Mezaache (21-6-3, 6 KOs) to defend a regional title. The bout will take place at the Clichy la Garenne in Hauts-de-Seine, France on Friday, March 23rd and will air live on Sky Sports. Both fighters are in their early thirties, but Rees comes into this bout with a … [Read more...]
Anthony Peterson vs. Daniel Attah, Saturday December 10th
Anthony Peterson (30-1, 20KOs) will face Daniel Attah (26-8-1, 9KOs) this Saturday, December 10th in a lightweight matchup at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C. Peterson, the younger brother of Lamont Peterson, is coming off a DQ loss to Brandon Rios, a fight that was called due to excessive low blows. Since that loss in September 2010, Peterson … [Read more...]