Eddie Hearn says that after numerous unanswered calls and emails, he is beginning to doubt Deontay Wilder’s claim that he wants to unify the four main world heavyweight titles in a blockbuster bout with Anthony Joshua. Both Joshua and Wilder’s camps have talked up the potential of a unification bout this year, though it appears […]
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Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather 2: Promoter makes statement on UFC rematch
In late January, Mayweather hinted that he wanted to try his hand at mixed martial arts. The Michigan native’s revelation, which came in the form of videos on his Instagram page, inevitably led to talk of a rematch with McGregor, who he beat in a boxing match last August. A fight with McGregor in the […]
The Era of the Boxing Promoter Is Over
Fourteen undefeated boxers had gathered inside the Cipriani ballroom in Manhattan in January, as Showtime — in partnership with Premier Boxing Champions — announced plans for 10 main events running through June. But among the fighters, one stood out. IBF welterweight world champion Errol Spence is boxing’s fastest-rising star; with his next fight, slated for […]
Kellie Maloney: Could former promoter return to boxing? Big career decision hints at move
The former promoter, who helped Lennox Lewis become world heavyweight champion, has quit her job as landlady of a pub in Kent. Kellie, known as Frank before a sex change, was one of the most high-profile promoters in the sport alongside the likes of Don King and Frank Warren in an era of big-name heavyweights. […]
Carl Frampton promoter Frank Warren reveals world title fight plan after Garcia win
Frampton, who changed promoters after splitting up with Barry McGuigan in September, came through a bruising battle against Mexican Horacio Garcia on Saturday. The 10-round bout went to the judges’ scorecards and Frampton won by a unanimous points decision – 98-93, 97-93 and 96-93. The 30-year-old who only has one career defeat to his name […]
‘This is Russia’s Mayweather-McGregor fight’ – MMA promoter on Lebedev v Maldonado crossover bout
When Russian boxing world champion Denis Lebedev recently agreed to fight MMA fighter Fabio Maldonado for the right price, RT Sport spoke to Fight Night Global boss Kamil Gadzhiev to discuss the potential matchup. WBA cruiserweight champion Lebedev said he would accept Maldonado’s callout upon receiving an offer ‘he won’t be able to deny’ last […]
