“In chaos, there is fertility.” ― Anaïs Nin Ask any boxing “purist” about the biggest problem facing the sport in this modern era and most will tell you, without hesitation, that it’s the proliferation of world titles. “There are four world champs in each division, sometimes more…sometimes two or more world champs in just one sanctioning body, alone. Throw in interim … [Read more...]
Sergey Kovalev vs. Jean Pascal: The Boxing Tribune Preview
by Tim Harrison Russian knockout enthusiast Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (26-0-1, 23 KOs) puts his WBO, IBF, and WBA light heavyweight belts on the line against Jean Pascal (29-2-1, 17 KOs) this Saturday night at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, the adopted hometown of Jean Pascal. Kovalev can stake his claim to being the “man to beat” in the 175-pound division … [Read more...]
Ormond DQ’d, Flanagan Earns World Title Shot
It wasn’t the definitive ending everyone was expecting, but it got Terry Flanagan (27-0, 10 KO’s) where he wanted to be. Earlier tonight at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall, defending WBO European lightweight champion Stephen Ormond (17-2, 8 KO’s) fouled out in the 10th frame of a world title eliminator, giving Flanagan the win and the opportunity to face off for the WBO … [Read more...]
Salido and Martinez Going to “War” April 11th
PR Best Boxing announced today that WBO super feather champion Orlando “Siri” Salido (42-12-2, 29 KO’s) will defend the title against former title holder Roman “Rocky” Martinez (28-2-2, 17 KO’s) on April 11th in an event being called “The War”. The bout, to be held at Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico, will be Salido’s first defense of the WBO strap he won … [Read more...]
Terence Crawford-Chris Algieri Title Bout Targeted
WBO President Francisco Valcarcel is already making provisions should lightweight world titlist Terence Crawford (25-0, 17 KOs) decide to follow through with his word to vacate the 135 lb. title for a crack at the WBO junior welterweight strap. According to Valcarcel, Crawford would be put in line to immediately challenge for his organization's 140 lb. strap, which is … [Read more...]