August 13, 2019 Saudi rights no concern for Anthony Joshua's fight promoter Putting profits ahead of politics, the promoter of heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua is dismissing concerns over the decision to contest a championship fight in Saudi Arabia.
August 12, 2019 Former boxing star Clifford Etienne says he's cutting hair and painting in prison Former boxing star Clifford Etienne went from fighting between the ropes to being behind bars in 2006 after a crime spree that included robbery, carjacking and the attempted murder of a police officer.
August 2, 2019 Canelo Alvarez stripped of IBF title, Oscar de la Hoya outraged Middleweight world champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez was stripped of his 160-proud title on Thursday by the International Boxing Federation (IBF) after his promoters failed to agree to a deal for a bout against mandatory challenger Sergiy Derevyanchenko.
August 1, 2019 Ex-boxing champ sentenced 18 years for sexually abusing daughter: reports An Argentine former welterweight world boxing champion, who lost his title to Floyd Mayweather, was sentenced Thursday to 18 years in prison for the repeated sexual abuse of his daughter, reports said Thursday.
July 29, 2019 WBC's Ramirez gets TKO in super lightweight unification bout WBC champion Jose Ramirez saw an opening and quickly ended the world super lightweight unification bout against WBO champ Maurice Hooker.
July 25, 2019 Argentine boxer becomes second to die in last week from injuries suffered in ring An Argentine boxer has died from injuries suffered in the ring, becoming the second pugilist to die in recent days. Hugo Santillan, 23, died after being injured Saturday in Buenos Aires in a super-lightweight bout with Eduardo Abreu that ended in a draw. He was awaiting the decision when he collapsed, according to La Nacion.
July 25, 2019 Maxim Dadashev's 'devastated' opponent speaks out for first time since boxer's death The opponent of Russian boxer Maxim Dadashev, who died Tuesday after suffering a brain injury during a match on Friday, has spoken out for the first time since the pair faced off.
July 25, 2019 British heavyweight Dillian Whyte tests positive for banned substance after earning title shot Heavyweight boxing contender Dillian Whyte reportedly tested positive for a banned substance just three days before besting Oscar Rivas to earn a possible title shot.
July 23, 2019 Russian boxer Maxim Dadashev, 28, dead after suffering brain injuries in first loss, reports say Russian Boxer Maxim Dadashev, who sustained serious brain trauma during a match Friday night that also marked his first professional defeat, later died as a result of the injuries, multiple outlets reported Tuesday. He was 28.
July 23, 2019 Russian boxer Maxim Dadashev undergoes brain surgery after devastating loss: reports Russian boxer Maksim Dadashev had part of his skull removed during a 2-hour long brain surgery following a devastating loss Friday night to Puerto Rico's Subriel Matias, reports say.