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Becky Lynch posts backstage images from Taylor vs Serrano

WWE Superstar Becky Lynch was on hand for the biggest Women’s boxing fight in the world this weekend between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. The company collaborated with Matchroom to promote the illustrious event, and Lynch was “leading” Team Taylor on the night. Big Time Becks posted a ton of images from backstage at the … Read more

Matchroom Boxing: Demetrius Andrade eyes fight with Canelo Alvarez

Matchroom Boxing recently sent the following quotes from Demetrius Andrade ahead of his contest on Novemer 19th against Jason Quigley. ‘November 19, it’s me again,’ said Andrade. ‘Jason Quigley, world rated, good amateur pedigree, decent skills, comes to fight, and hats off to him, he’s actually willing to step in the ring with me, which you … Read more

Matchroom Boxing: Andrade vs Quigley taking place November 19th

Andrade vs Quigley Matchroom Boxing

Matchroom Boxing recently issued the following press release: Demetrius Andrade will top a World title quadruple-header as he defends his WBO World Middleweight against Jason Quigley at the SNHU Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire on Friday November 19, live worldwide on DAZN. TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE THIS WEEK ’“ FULL DETAILS TO BE RELEASED Andrade (30-0 18 … Read more

Matchroom Boxing: Erika Cruz talks signing with the company

Matchroom Boxing

Matchroom Boxing recently issued the following press release: WBA World Featherweight champion Erika Cruz Hernandez has signed a promotional deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom. I am extremely happy to sign a multi-fight deal with Matchroom, it has been a dream of mine to win a World title and showcase my fights on the biggest stage globally,’ said Hernandez. ‘I believe I … Read more

Matchroom Boxing: Eddie Hearn on new signing at WBA Featherweight

Eddie Hearn

Matchroom Boxing head Eddie Hearn recently discussed the signing of Erika Hernandez to the promotion. Hernandez has signed a deal with the company and the 31-year-old will be hunting unification bouts with fellow titlists Amanda Serrano and Sarah Mahfoud as she becomes the latest female star to ply her trade on DAZN. ‘I am delighted … Read more

Matchroom Boxing: Ted Cheeseman says this is his last fight at domestic level

Matchroom Boxing

Matchroom Boxing recently issued the following press release: Cheeseman (17-2-1, 10 KOs) recaptured the 154lbs Lord Lonsdale Challenge Belt with a brilliant eleventh round knockout of the previously unbeaten Liverpudlian James Metcalf on the blockbuster Alexander Povetkin vs. Dillian Whyte II show in Gibraltar earlier this year. ‘The Big Cheese’ suffered his first career loss … Read more

Matchroom Boxing: Kieron Conway on his opponent James Metcalf

Matchroom Boxing

Matchroom Boxing issued the following press release: Kieron Conway says he will be too big and too strong for James Metcalf when they clash in a must-win Super-Welterweight showdown this Saturday October 9 at the sold-out M&S Bank Arena Liverpool, live worldwide on DAZN. Both men will be hoping to return to winning ways after suffering losses in their … Read more

James Tennyson vs Jovanni Straffon Set for IBO Lightweight World Title

James Tennyson

James Tennyson will be facing Jovanni Straffon for the vacant IBO Lightweight World Title. The contest will be taking place on the undercard of Derek Chisora vs. Joseph Parker in Manchester on Saturday May 1.  The event is being shown live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK and on DAZN in all markets excluding the UK, Ireland, China, New Zealand … Read more

Demetrius Andrade ROASTS Billy Joe Saunders During Rant

Demetrius Andrade Billy Joe Saunders

World Middleweight Champion Demetrius Andrade recently appeared on Brian Custer’s Last Stand Podcast. The fighter discussed a number of topics, including an impassioned rant against Billy Joe Saunders. Andrade and Saunders were originally scheduled to compete, however Billy Joe will now be challenging Canelo Alvarez on May 8th. ‘Smoke and mirrors on Billy Joe’s side,’ … Read more

Dillian Whyte – “Imagine Me Winning The UFC Heavyweight Title”

Heavyweight boxing great Dillian Whyte has stated his want to enter the world of Mixed Martial Arts. The UK fighter specifically mentioned that he wanted to head to UFC and take on the Heavyweight Champion, Francis Ngannou. ‘Imagine me going and winning the UFC heavyweight championship” Dillian Whyte recently said in an interview with talkSPORT. “I’d … Read more

Ebanie Bridges Suffers HORRIFIC Eye Injury During Courtenay Fight

Ebanie Bridges

Australian Ebanie Bridges faced Shannon Courtenay in one of the premiere fights on the main broadcast of tonight’s Benn vs Vargas card for Matchroom. The fight went the full 10 rounds, with arguably the fight at 4-4 as they headed into the 9th round. Courtenay dug deep in the final two rounds to take the … Read more

Shannon Courtenay vs Ebanie Bridges Goes The Distance

Shannon Courtenay vs Ebanie Bridges

Australian Ebanie Bridges faced Shannon Courtenay in one of the premiere fights on the main broadcast of tonight’s Benn vs Vargas card for Matchroom. The fight went the full 10 rounds, with arguably the fight at 4-4 as they headed into the 9th round. Courtenay dug deep in the final two rounds to take the … Read more

Eddie Hearn Says Venues Get Presented To Joshua and Fury ‘Tomorrow’

Eddie Hearn

Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn recently talked about the upcoming Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury megabout. It has been going back and forth, however Hearn says that with the logistics it is “very, very close” to being decided. “It’s nice to hear from Tyson and the team because they know we’re very close” Eddie Hearn began, … Read more

Ebanie Bridges Defends Her ‘Unique’ Approach To Fight Promotion

Ebanie Bridges

Ebanie Bridges will be taking to the ring this Saturday. Her fight will be part of the Benn vs Vargas card via Matchroom. Bridges will be facing Shannon Courtenay in one of the premiere fights on the main broadcast. The clash for the vacant WBA Bantamweight World Title will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK;; … Read more

Ebanie Bridges – “I’m Stereotyped Because of My Looks”

Ebanie Bridges

Ebanie Bridges will be taking to the ring this Saturday as part of the card for Benn vs Vargas via Matchroom. Bridges will be facing Shannon Courtenay in one of the premiere fights on the main card. The clash for the vacant WBA Bantamweight World Title will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK and on DAZN in … Read more

Shannon Courtenay Talks Ebanie Bridges Fight This Saturday

Shannon Courtenay vs Ebanie Bridges

Shannon Courtenay will be taking on Ebanie Bridges this Saturday night as part of the Benn vs Vargas card from Matchroom Boxing. The clash for the vacant WBA Bantamweight World Title will be shown live on Sky Sports in the UK and on DAZN in the U.S. and more than 200 countries and territories. Speaking to Matchroom ahead of the fight, … Read more

Tyson Fury’s Father Throws Doubt on Anthony Joshua Fights

It was reported recently that the two biggest names in British Heavyweight boxing, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, will collide TWICE in 2021. ESPN Ringside recently reported the news on Twitter. ‘The contract is signed’ ESPN wrote. ‘Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn tells @MarkKriegel. A deal has been signed for Joshua to face @Tyson_Fury in a two-fight series.’ Now … Read more

Povetkin vs Whyte II Full Card and Running Order 27/03/21

Alexander Povetkin and Dillian Whyte will be colliding for the second time tonight (Povetkin vs Whyte II). The Europa Point Sports Complex in Gibraltar will be hosting a card topped by the huge rematch between Povetkin and Whyte. The bout will be for the Interim WBC Heavyweight World Title, shown live on Sky Sports Box Office in the … Read more

Francis Ngannou Being Touted for Anthony Joshua/Tyson Fury Fight

UFC Heavyweight Francis Ngannou will be heading to the octagon once again this Saturday. Ngannou is challenging for the UFC Heavyweight Championship in a rematch against Stipe Miocic. The 15-3 fighter is known for his incredible knockout power, with a number of his finishes coming via his fists. Sky Sports recently spoke to Gareth A … Read more

Dillian Whyte – “It’s The Biggest Fight of My Career”

Dillian Whyte

Dillian Whyte is just a few days away from his huge rematch with Alexander Povetkin for the Interim WBC Heavyweight World Title. The fight will be taking place at the Europa Point Sports Complex in Gibraltar on Saturday March 27. Speaking to Matchroom Boxing, Dillian Whyte said that he knows the magnitude of this match. “This … Read more

Ellie Scotney Talks Win on Okolie vs Glowacki Undercard

Ellie Scotney

Ellie Scotney faced Mailys Gangloff on the undercard for Okolie vs Glowacki last night. Catford Featherweight prospect Ellie Scotney added her second professional victory with a composed points win over France’s Mailys Gangloff. Scotney spoke to Matchroom Boxing following the bout. ‘It was definitely a learning fight for me for sure,’ said Scotney. ‘Normally in your second … Read more

Lawrence Okolie on WBO Title Win – “I Don’t Think It’s Sunk in Yet”

Lawrence Okolie stopped Krzysztof Glowacki in six rounds to win the vacant WBO Cruiserweight World Title at The SSE Arena, Wembley last night. Okolie spoke to Matchroom Boxing following the fight about the win. “I don’t think it has sunk in yet,’ said Lawrence Okolie. ‘It’s nice hearing you say it. I’m happy. For me, it’s more of … Read more

Lawrence Okolie Reveals Why He Can’t Fight Anthony Joshua

Lawrence Okolie and Krzysztof Glowacki will be colliding tonight over the vacant WBO Cruiserweight World Title. The fight main events at The SSE Arena, Wembley live on Sky Sports in the UK and on DAZN in the U.S. and more than 200 countries and territories. There have been talks of Okolie potentially moving on to Heavyweight, … Read more

Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury Is Signed For 2021

It has been confirmed that the two biggest names in British Heavyweight boxing will collide TWICE in 2021. ESPN Ringside recently confirmed the news on Twitter. “The contract is signed” ESPN wrote. “Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn tells @MarkKriegel a deal has been signed for Joshua to face @Tyson_Fury in a two-fight series.” ESPN also … Read more