WBC king says Venezuelan will bring the best out of him next Saturday Devin Haney believes his WBC World Lightweight title defense against Jorge Linares will be a firefight – and he’s relishing that prospect as they clash at the Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday May 29, live worldwide on DAZN. TICKETS … More HANEY: I EXPECT A FIREFIGHT WITH LINARES
WBC king returns to Las Vegas for Linares title defense Devin Haney says his fight against Jorge Linares is the biggest of his career to date as prepares to defend his WBC World Lightweight title at the Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday May 29, live worldwide on DAZN. TICKETS ARE ON … More HANEY: THIS IS THE BIGGEST FIGHT OF MY CAREER
INDIO, CALIFORNIA — Jorge Linares rediscovers his victory form with multiple knockdowns and a final stoppage over Abner Cotto in his first bout at 140 pounds from the Fantasy Springs Casino. … More Jorge Linares still wants Mikey Garcia at 140 after win against Cotto
Vasiliy Lomachenko underwent arthroscopic surgery Wednesday morning at Cedars-Sinai Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder suffered during the second round of his May 12 bout against Jorge Linares. The surgery, performed by world-renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neal S. ElAttrache, will preclude Lomachenko from fighting Aug. 25 as … More Vasiliy Lomachencko shoulder surgery successful
NEW YORK — In a a bout that had him taste the canvas for the first time in his professional career, Vasyl Lomachenko came back to make history in his stoppage win over WBA lightweight world champion Jorge Linares from the world’s most famous arena in Madison Square Garden. … More Vasyl Lomachenko overcomes knockdown to win world title in third weight class
NEW YORK — In just a few hours, arguably the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world will be fighting for a world title in his third weight class, as he faces off against WBA lightweight world champion Jorge Linares on ESPN. … More VIDEO: Teddy Atlas breaks down on how to beat Lomachenko [ESPN]
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”
Los Angeles, The Forum. In front of 6,143 fans Lucas Matthysse 38-4 35KO’s returned with a bang that saved him some criticism. Tewa Kiram 37-1 27KO’s, the unheralded and unheard of contender from Thailand boxed well in the early going using his jab and movement to frustrate an aging Matthysse. Holding and moving Kiram failed … More MATTHYSSE KO’s KIRAM IN LOS ANGELES, LINARES WINS
Albert Baker Los Angeles January 26, 2018 Lucas Matthysse weighed in at the 147lb limit ahead of his matchup against unheralded and unknown former Muay Thai fighter Tewan Kiram from Thailand. Kiram came in at 146.4lbs in his first major opportunity to make a name for himself in a crowded division. An 8-1 underdog Kiram … More Matthysse, Linares Make Weight for Separate Bouts