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Jorge Linares looking to prove that Lomachenko is not “invincible”

2018-05-10

NEW YORK — In only his 12th professional fight, Vasyl Lomachenko will step into the ring for a world title shot in his third consecutive weight division. His opponent, WBA super lightweight world champion Jorge Linares, will attempt to be the spoiler of this achievement and show the boxing world that Lomachenko can be defeated when both square off this Saturday on ESPN.  … More Jorge Linares looking to prove that Lomachenko is not “invincible”

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The First Lady Breaks Barrier in Boxing, Wins US Debut

2018-05-06

Cecilia Braekhus Beats Kali Reis   Carson (May 5, 2018)- The hype surrounding undisputed women’s welterweight champion Cecilia “The First Lady” Braekhus (33-0 9KO’s) or Norway was validated on HBO last night. In the most significant (for political reasons) fight on the network Breakhus brought her undefeated record and slew of titles to the US for … More The First Lady Breaks Barrier in Boxing, Wins US Debut

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Golovkin Saves May 5th

2018-04-18

Golovkin Still Fighting on May 5th Los Angeles (April 18, 2018)- Unified Middleweight Champion Gennady “GGG” Golovkin (37-0-1 33KO’s) will still fight on May 5th at the StubHub Center in Carson, CA despite original opponent Saul “Canelo” Alvarez‘s withdrawal from the originally proposed mega-event rematch due to a positive test for banned substances. Former Junior Middleweight … More Golovkin Saves May 5th

VIDEO: Highlights from Sergey Kovalev vs. Igor Mikhalkin

2018-03-04

NEW YORK — In his second bout since suffering back-to-back defeats against the now retired Andre Ward, WBO light heavyweight world champion Sergey Kovalev was able to take care of business as he stopped fellow countrymen Igor Mikhalkin on the latest broadcast of HBO Boxing from The Theater at Madison Square Garden.  … More VIDEO: Highlights from Sergey Kovalev vs. Igor Mikhalkin

VIDEO: Superfly 2 Preview: Sor Rungvisai vs. Estrada [HBO]

2018-02-10

LOS ANGELES — HBO Boxing After Dark returns with a Superfly showdown headlined by Srisaket Sor Rungvisai versus Juan Francisco Estrada. Before the main event, Carlos Cuadras battles McWilliams Arroyo and Donnie Nietes takes on Juan Carlos Reveco. The Superfly 2 tripleheader takes place Saturday, Feb. 24 at 9:30 pm ET/PT on HBO. … More VIDEO: Superfly 2 Preview: Sor Rungvisai vs. Estrada [HBO]