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Dave Allen packed out the Utilita Arena in Sheffield with more than 8,000 fans on a great night of boxing in Sheffield on Saturday night, but “The White Rhino” wasn’t able to send the fans home happy as he lost a lop-sided decision to Arslanbek Makhmudov in the main event.
Canada-based Russian heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov played spoiler in Sheffield as he defeated local hero Dave Allen to put himself in the mix for a big-time bout, potentially against Anthony Joshua.
Matchroom Sports Chairman Eddie Hearn hasn’t shied away from the news of TKO moving into boxing with the Dana White-led Zuffa Boxing promotion. Instead, he’s welcoming the battle ahead, and is ready to take the sport to new levels of popularity as a result.
One of British boxing’s most talented rising stars has signed with Matchroom Boxing, as undefeated light heavyweight Ben Whittaker put pen to paper on a deal with the world-leading promotional stable.
Hot on the heels of the announcement that Paramount/CBS will be the new home of the UFC from next year, the media giants have also secured the media rights for Zuffa Boxing.
Women’s world champion Alycia Baumgardner has drawn a line in the sand as she continues to push for more equality in the world of women’s boxing.
Jake Paul batted away critics of the huge weight discrepancy in his upcoming bout with Gervonta “Tank” Davis, then appeared to mock his opponent’s shorter stature during the faceoffs ahead of their November 14 matchup.
The news of Ricky Hatton’s passing united boxing, and British sport, in a way few have seen before. He was just 46 years of age, but in that time he packed a lot into his way-too-short life, and he leaves a legacy as arguably the most beloved fighter the UK has ever known.