David Greisman

Washington, D.C.

Writer for @boxingscene, one-time Jeopardy champ, eater of ice cream, visitor of national parks (44 and counting). Likes and retweets aren't endorsements.

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Articles

Gurgen Hovhannisyan, Angel Barrientes performing July 18 in Orlando

1 week ago | boxingscene.com | David Greisman

Heavyweight prospect Gurgen Hovhannisyan will have his second fight of 2025 — and his fourth straight outing at the Caribe Royale Orlando in Florida — when he headlines a July 18 show. No opponent was named in the press release announcing the event, which will stream on DAZN. Hovhannisyan, 8-0 (7 KOs), is a 27-year-old from Armenia who trains out of California with Joe Goossen. He is not yet ranked by any of the four major sanctioning bodies.
How to Watch: Galal Yafai vs. Francisco Rodriguez Jnr

1 week ago | boxingscene.com | David Greisman

When is Galal Yafai vs. Francisco Rodriguez Jnr? Galal Yafai vs. Francisco Rodriguez Jnr is on Saturday, June 21. The main broadcast begins at 2 p.m. Eastern Time (7 p.m. BST). A preliminary stream begins at 11:15 a.m. ET (4:15 p.m. BST). What channel is Galal Yafai vs. Francisco Rodriguez Jnr? Galal Yafai vs. Francisco Rodriguez Jnr will stream on DAZN. Where is Galal Yafai vs. Francisco Rodriguez Jnr? The fight is taking place at Resorts World Birmingham in Birmingham, England.
TV Picks for June 19-21: Brian Norman Jnr, Galal Yafai and more

1 week ago | boxingscene.com | David Greisman

Pick it: Brian Norman Jnr vs. Jin SasakiWhen to Watch: Thursday, June 19. The stream will begin at 4 a.m. Eastern Time (9 a.m. BST), with the main event expected to begin around 7:15 a.m. ET (12:15 p.m. BST). Why to Watch: This should be an action fight. And it has bearings on the future of 147lbs.
How to Watch: Brian Norman Jnr vs. Jin Sasaki

1 week ago | boxingscene.com | David Greisman

When is Brian Norman Jnr vs. Jin Sasaki? Brian Norman Jnr vs. Jin Sasaki is on Thursday, June 19. The stream will begin at 4 a.m. Eastern Time (9 a.m. BST), with the main event expected to begin around 7:15 a.m. ET (12:15 p.m. BST). Brian Norman Jnr vs. Jin Sasaki will stream on ESPN+. Where is Brian Norman Jnr vs. Jin Sasaki? The fight is taking place at the Ota-City General Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan.
Rashidi Ellis comes full circle with June 21 bout against Josec Ruiz

1 week ago | boxingscene.com | David Greisman

When Rashidi Ellis steps into the Lowell Memorial Auditorium for his bout on June 21, it will be the first time the welterweight has fought there as a professional boxer. In addition to housing his next bout, the historic Massachusetts venue, constructed in 1922, also played a role in Ellis’ past. He competed there as an amateur for a Golden Gloves tournament. “I was 16 the first time I fought there,” said Ellis, now 32 years old, in a press release.
How to Watch: Vito Mielnicki vs. Kamil Gardzielik

1 week ago | boxingscene.com | David Greisman

One of the greatest fight atmospheres this writer ever experienced was an August 2010 fight at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, which was full of Polish flags and chants as Tomasz Adamek outpointed Michael Grant. Why do I mention that? Because this bout is at the very same venue and is bound to also have an enjoyable atmosphere. The main event is between Vito Mielnicki, an American of Polish background who hails from nearby Roseland, and Kamil Gardzielik, who is from Poland.
WBC’s new No. 1 contenders: Carlos Cuadras, Andrew Tabiti

2 weeks ago | boxingscene.com | David Greisman

The WBC’s latest ratings update – released June 12 – includes the installation of two new No. 1 contenders. At bridgerweight: Last month, Krzysztof Wlodarczyk (ranked No. 5 at the time) stopped Adam Balski (ranked No. 1 at the time) to win the WBC’s vacant interim title at 224lbs. With Balski dropping down to No. 6, that left a vacancy for Andrew Tabiti, who moved up from No. 2 to No. 1. Tabiti has a fight on June 13 against Jacob Dickson (unranked).
How to Watch: Richardson Hitchins vs. George Kambosos Jnr

2 weeks ago | boxingscene.com | David Greisman

When is Richardson Hitchins vs. George Kambosos? Richardson Hitchins vs. George Kambosos is on Saturday, June 14. The broadcast will begin at 7 p.m. Eastern Time (midnight BST). What channel is Richardson Hitchins vs. George Kambosos on? Richardson Hitchins vs. George Kambosos will stream on DAZN. Where is Richardson Hitchins vs. George Kambosos? The fight is taking place at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Who is Richardson Hitchins?
How to Watch: Andrew Tabiti vs. Jacob Dickson

2 weeks ago | boxingscene.com | David Greisman

When is Andrew Tabiti vs. Jacob Dickson? Andrew Tabiti vs. Jacob Dickson is on Friday, June 13. The broadcast will begin at 2 p.m. ET (7 p.m. BST). What channel is Andrew Tabiti vs. Jacob Dickson on? Andrew Tabiti vs. Jacob Dickson will stream on DAZN. Where is Andrew Tabiti vs. Jacob Dickson? The fight is taking place at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra, Ghana. Tabiti, 21-2 (17 KOs), is a former cruiserweight contender who moved up to heavyweight three years ago.
Teremoana Jnr off June 8 show in Australia and moved to June 14 in NYC

2 weeks ago | boxingscene.com | David Greisman

Heavyweight prospect Teremoana Jnr was supposed to be fighting on Sunday in Australia. Instead, he will have a different fight date, opponent and continent. Teremoana, 7-0 (7 KOs), was originally scheduled to fight Jaipal Singh, 6-0 (4 KOs), on the June 8 undercard of Jai Opetaia-Claudio Squeo in Broadbeach, Australia. But Singh has withdrawn from the bout, according to Matchroom Boxing, which co-promotes Teremoana.