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‘Show the world who I am’: Antonio Vargas prepares for biggest fight of his career against Bam Rodriguez
As WBA bantamweight titleholder Antonio Vargas prepares for his weekend fight against Bam Rodriguez, Matchroom takes fans behind the scenes of his training camp as he physically readies himself to go against one of the very best pound-for-pound fighters in the sport. Vargas knows a win here can dramatically change his life, so is taking […]
Mikaela Mayer vs Chantelle Cameron unification set for Aug. 29
Most Valuable Promotions officially announced today that they’ve set a women’s super welterweight title unification between Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron, which will headline a MVPW-06 card on August 29 in Birmingham, England. The card will stream live on both Sky Sports and ESPN+. Mayer (22-2, 5 KOs) holds the WBC and WBA world titles […]
‘It’s a great fight’: Oscar De La Hoya talks potential for Tank Davis vs Floyd Schofield
During today’s official announcement of an August 1 fight between Lamont Roach vs William Zepeda, Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya spoke about the matchup while also touching on some other fights he’s got in the works, including a potential fight between Tank Davis vs Floyd Schofield, and more. Here are some highlights of […]
Lamont Roach open to taking on all top fighters after dealing with William Zepeda
Lamont Roach talks to Fight Hub TV about his upcoming fight against William Zepeda on Aug. 1, which comes on the heels of a draw with Pitbull Cruz. Here, Roach talks about why he’s fighting Zepeda and how he compares him to his last opponent, wanting to fight Shakur Stevenson, Keyshawn Davis and more. Check […]
Edgar Berlanga, Richardson Hitchins have first Zuffa Boxing opponents
Edgar Berlanga and Richardson Hitchins will both be in action at Zuffa 9 on July 26 in New York, and they now officially have their opponents. Berlanga (23-2, 18 KO) will not have to move up to light heavyweight, as Zuffa do apparently plan to do a super middleweight division. That sort of thing — […]
Bam Rodriguez may face Takuma Inoue before Naoya: ‘The perfect storyline’
Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez will look to become a three-division world champion this Saturday against Antonio Vargas, who holds the WBA bantamweight title. But much of the talk around Bam is not about that fight, it’s about what could come next, and that’s Naoya Inoue, the undisputed champion and a man some believe to be the […]
How to watch Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall: Start time, PPV price, streaming, full fight lineup
Tommy Fury and Eddie Hall will meet in a Misfits Boxing main event on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in one of the more visually intriguing spectacles you’re likely to see in the boxing-adjacent world this year. Fury and Hall have gone back-and-forth in a rivalry that seems more based on Eddie Hall and Tommy’s dad […]
How to watch Bam Rodriguez vs Antonio Vargas: Start time, streaming, full fight lineup
Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez will go for a world title in a third division on Saturday, June 13, 2026, when he faces WBA bantamweight titleholder Antonio Vargas. Rodriguez (23-0, 16 KO) has already won belts at super flyweight and flyweight, as the 26-year-old Texan has made his pound-for-pound case over the last four years in pretty […]
Raymond Muratalla vs Robson Conceicao added to Roach vs Zepeda show
Raymond Muratalla will defend his IBF lightweight title against Robson Conceicao on August 1, joining the already-announced Lamont Roach Jr vs William Zepeda main event in Las Vegas, which will be for the vacant WBC lightweight title. The 29-year-old Muratalla (24-0, 17 KO) surprised a fair few when he beat ex-Olympic king Andy Cruz to […]
Boxxer sign deal with DAZN, Williamson vs Simpson rematch on August 8
Boxxer have announced the signing of a deal with DAZN, and an August 8 card headlined by a rematch between Troy Williamson and Callum Simpson to kick off that deal. Further details about the “multi-fight” deal with the streaming outlet are to be announced on Wednesday. For the time being, it does seem as though […]
Dylan Eagleson signs with Zuffa Boxing, will debut on Aug. 8
Irish prospect and Commonwealth Games gold medalist Dylan Eagleson, 23, has officially aligned himself with Zuffa Boxing, as Sky Sports reports that he has penned a long-term deal with the new company while he’s anticipating making his professional debut on August 8, which will on Sky’s network. “I’m buzzing to have signed with Zuffa, the […]
‘I won’t let him do it’: Eddie Hearn advises Tom Aspinall against taking another fight under current UFC contract
Eddie Hearn continues to sound off on Dana White and UFC’s treatment of his fighters, now going so far as to tell the world he’ll be discouraging Tom Aspinall from fighting under his current contract as he acts in an advisory role to the MMA star. Hearn says he’s not witnessed firsthand the UFC’s mistreatment […]
‘I feel better with every fight’: Jack Catterall believes he’s hitting his career stride
Jack Catterall spends some time catching up with the crew at Ring Magazine and talks about his most recent win over Shakhram Giyasov, hoping to get a fight with Rolly Romero, his interest in a fight with Devin Haney, while also reflecting a bit on his career and how he’s overcome so much to get […]
‘I know there’s a lot more I can still do’: Bam Rodriguez focused on taking WBA title this weekend
Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez returns to action this weekend in Glendale, Arizona when he takes on Antonio Vargas for a WBA bantamweight title in a DAZN main event, and looking ahead to the card Matchroom Boxing releases a video feature of behind the scenes footage of Bam in training camp. “Just the environment, the energy that’s […]
Bam Rodriguez vs Antonio Vargas: WBA title on the line, Vargas again recognized as champion
Any confusion over the WBA’s bantamweight title situation has been clarified by the sanctioning body, and Antonio Vargas is recognized as the organization’s bantamweight champion heading into next Saturday’s fight with Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez. The WBA had previously, until a few days ago, listed Seiya Tsutsumi as bantamweight champion, and not Vargas. But their latest […]
Bam vs Vargas, Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall, more: Boxing schedule and previews for June 11-13, 2026
Thursday June 11th Wilkens Mathieu vs Esquiva Falcao (DAZN, 8:00 pm ET) BLH will have live coverage results and updates From Quebec, Canada. An Eye of the Tiger show headlined by Mathieu, a 21 year old riser fighting just his 2nd 10-rounder. He’ll face Falcao, a 2012 Olympic silver medalist and former world title contender. […]
‘It’s disgusting, how they treat fighters’: Eddie Hearn rips Zuffa Boxing, UFC’s treatment of Tom Aspinall
Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn tore into Dana White, Zuffa Boxing, and UFC in a discussion with The Stomping Ground on Saturday, following Zuffa’s card in Bournemouth and Matchroom’s show in Sheffield. Hearn said that in the boxing world, Zuffa still “don’t get it,” though most would agree that Saturday’s show was a good one, […]
Moloney takes IBF title from Garcia, Yabuki retains, Casimero destroys Nery
Andrew Moloney finally won his first world title on Saturday in Japan, beating Willibaldo Garcia by majority decision to take the IBF super flyweight title. Moloney won the fight 115-113 on two score cards, with the third even at 114-114. The 35-year-old Moloney took short money to chase the title fight, reportedly $47,000, with Matchroom’s […]
Zuffa Boxing 7 result: Chris Billam-Smith outlasts Ryan Rozicki in war of attrition
Chris Billam-Smith and Ryan Rozicki pretty much promised a great fight at Zuffa Boxing 7 today in Bournemouth, England, and they delivered. Billam-Smith managed to out-last Rozicki in a war of attrition, with Rozicki’s corner pulling their fighter after seven rounds. Rozicki (21-2-1, 20 KO) did what he said he would do, coming in with […]
Chris Billam-Smith vs Ryan Rozicki – Zuffa Boxing 7: Live streaming results, round by round, reactions, how to watch
Chris Billam-Smith and Ryan Rozicki will clash in a cruiserweight main event to headline Zuffa Boxing 7, which is also Zuffa’s debut in the United Kingdom. If you weren’t already planning to tune in today but love a good fight, you might want to set aside some time today, because Billam-Smith vs Rozicki has strong […]
Gary Russell Jr vs Pitbull Cruz likely for late summer
Gary Antuanne Russell and Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz are likely to fight in August or September, according to ESPN Knockout’s Salvador Rodriguez. Rodriguez says that August 22 and September 5 are possible dates. The fight is targeted for Las Vegas. Russell (19-1, 17 KO) would be defending the WBA super lightweight title against Cruz (28-3-2, 18 […]
‘People here will never forget’: Eddie Hearn says massive show planned for Katie Taylor’s final fight
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn spoke to Ring Magazine today after the announcement of Katie Taylor’s farewell fight at Croke Park in Ireland. Here Hearn reflects on the difficulty in making this homecoming fight for Taylor and how grateful he is for Taylor and all fans to get what he promises to be a night to […]
‘Most iconic moment of my whole career’: Katie Taylor looks forward to final fight at Croke Park
With official word breaking that Katie Taylor will have her final fight at home in Ireland, at Croke Park stadium on Sept. 5, Matchroom Boxing held an official press conference this morning to present the event to the world. Taylor could barely contain the smile on her face while it was all sinking in. “We […]
Katie Taylor set for sendoff fight at Croke Park, September 5
Katie Taylor’s illustrious career will come to a close this fall as it’s been confirmed by Matchroom Boxing that she’ll have her farewell fight at home in Dublin, Ireland at Croke Park stadium on September 5. Taylor will be taking on Flora Pili in what will be her final title defense. It’s long been reported […]
Albert Ramirez vs Lerrone Richards result: Controversial split decision in WBA title fight
Albert Ramirez retained his interim WBA light heavyweight title with a win over Lerrone Richards, but just barely, and in the minds of many, maybe not even deservingly. Ramirez was frustrated and annoyed all night fighting Richards, who has been largely out of the spotlight since 2021, with just one fight of real note in […]
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