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1 week ago | 
boxingnewsonline.net | Steve Wellings
THANONGSAK Simsri is the new IBF light-flyweight champion after defeating Cristian Araneta via split decision in Tokyo on the undercard of Brian Norman-Jin Sasaki. The Thai fighter picked up the 108-pound strap, which was left vacant by Japan’s Masamichi Yabuki, who ventured up to flyweight in March. Simsri had to battle through a knockdown here to prevail by divided verdict. Two score totals of 116-111 and 115-112, respectively, secured his win.
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1 week ago | 
boxingnewsonline.net | Steve Wellings
GALAL Yafai steps out for the first time since his breakthrough win over Sunny Edwards at the tail end of 2024 when he meets Francisco Rodriguez Jr over 12 rounds. Yafai makes the first defence of the WBC Interim crown that he claimed that night and is hoping it will lead him to even bigger nights against the cream of the flyweight crop. Let’s see who joins him in the Resorts World Arena, Birmingham.
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1 week ago | 
buff.ly | Steve Wellings
MANNY Pacquiao’s return to the ring on July 19 is gathering pace as the Filipino veteran limbers up under the watchful eye of Freddie Roach. One of Manny’s key assets during his terrific title run was his blazing handspeed. While the hands still fly at warp speed, the pads don’t hit back and concerns around Mario Barrios’ youthful prowess remain in some quarters. Pacquiao has looked less than impressive in exhibition contests and this is back to the real thing.
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1 week ago | 
boxingnewsonline.net | Steve Wellings
UNBEATEN Cuban star Andy Cruz put himself in pole position for a crack at the IBF lightweight title, but will likely have to hold fire on that actual shot. After posting the biggest win of his pro career, delivering the best performance on the way, Cruz made short work of Japan’s overmatched warrior Hironori Mishiro in New York.
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1 week ago | 
boxingnewsonline.net | Steve Wellings
A quiet weekend of boxing saw a standout Stateside showing from a maturing world champion, which signalled the end of an Aussie warrior’s runway. British fighters received career-boosting opportunities. There was a legendary retirement and a blow to boxing fans in the Emerald Isle. Here are the winners and losers in all their glory and abasement. A punch-perfect display from Hitchins, who elevated his status as a world champion by adding George Kambosos’ fast-fading name to his record.
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1 week ago | 
boxingnewsonline.net | Steve Wellings
FORMER 126-pound champion Raymond Ford is heading back to Saudi Arabia on August 16, but is already looking ahead to the fight after that. Ford will challenge ex-IBF super-featherweight king Anthony Cacace of Belfast next. However, it’s the man who now owns that same 130-pound strap, Eduardo ‘Sugar’ Nunez, who seems to be first and foremost on his mind. “I think it’s going to be easy. I think I’m gonna knock him out,” Ford asserted when asked how the Cacace fight will go.
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1 week ago | 
boxingnewsonline.net | Steve Wellings
AUSTRALIAN heavyweight prospect Teremoana Jr produced a destructive first-round knockout in New York’s Madison Square Garden Theater last night. Opponent Aleem Whitfield was caught with a double left hook and slumped in the corner as his giant foe danced to victory. Referee David Fields waved it off immediately at 2-28 of the opener as the ‘Hammer’ turned nail, being thumped into the canvas.
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2 weeks ago | 
boxingnewsonline.net | Steve Wellings
STOKE favourite Nathan Heaney boxes in his home city for the first time in five years when he takes on Grant Dennis next month. Last seen entering the ring in the Potteries as a local hero full of hope, ‘Hitman’ returns with a career on life support. “Five years ago when I last fought at the King’s Hall when it was sold out, the videos went viral and that’s what got me signed by Frank Warren,” Heaney told BBC Stoke. “It’s a reminder of what the city is and the demand for it is.
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2 weeks ago | 
boxingnewsonline.net | Steve Wellings
Richardson Hitchins To Win By KO/TKO @ 21/10 & Richardson Hitchins To Win By KO/TKO in Rounds 7-12 @ 7/2RICHARDSON Hitchins and George Kambosos go at it later this evening as Hitchins makes the first defence of his IBF super-lightweight title. The Madison Square Garden Theater in New York hosts what could potentially become a one-sided affair. Hitchins (1/12) was last seen posting a decision victory over Liam Paro in Puerto Rico.
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2 weeks ago | 
boxingnewsonline.net | Steve Wellings
RICHARDSON Hitchins defends his IBF super-lightweight title against George Kambosos in Madison Square Garden tomorrow evening. It’s Hitchins’ first defence of the title he took from Liam Paro in Puerto Rico last December. Now he faces another Australian. Kambosos is surely slinging at the last chance saloon after failing to replicate the success of his win over Teofimo Lopez. Hitchins will look to add another known name to his growing record.
