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Gassiev To Continue With Abel Sanchez, Hopes For Usyk Rematch

Former world champion Murat Gassiev will continue to train under the guidance of veteran coach Abel Sanchez. “Everything suits me, so I will continue to train with Abel. If necessary, Vitaly Konstantinovich will always help me,” said 26-year-old Gass...

Adonis Stevenson on Legal Battle With Ex-Wife: She is a Good Manipulator

As BoxingScene.com reported last week, the mother of former WBC light heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson had filed a lawsuit against the boxer's former partner, Simone God, with allegations that she took $891,000 from Stevenson's bank account. Ste...

Vitaly Dunaytsev, Olympic Bronze Medal Winner, Ends Career

Olympic bronze medalist Vitaly Dunaytsev of Russia announced on Sunday that he's decided to finish his sports career. (photo by Valery Sharufulin). Dunaytsev, 27-years-old, won bronze in the 64kg division at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in 20...

Adonis Stevenson's Mother Sues His Ex Over Money Taken From Bank

Former WBC light heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson has not made any public statements on the matter, but it's been revealed that his mother filed a lawsuit on his behalf, against the boxer's former fiancé/wife Simone God.

AIBA Pays Off Massive Debt, Implementing Changes Demanded By IOC

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has paid off all of their debts and is implementing the recommendations of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This information was indicated to TASS by the General Secretary of the Boxing Federation...

Coach of Russia's National Boxing Team Tests Positive For COVID-19

It's being reported that Anton Kadushin, the head coach of Russia's national boxing team, has tested positive for the coronavirus. The Russian Boxing Federation (RBF) confirmed the information to news outlets.

Povetkin's Promoter: I Agree With Delay, Whyte is Dangerous Fight

Andrey Ryabinsky, the promoter for former WBA world champion Alexander Povetkin, is firmly in the corner of his British partner, Eddie Hearn, in pushing back the planned fight with Dillian Whyte. The fight, which was scheduled to take place on May 2n...

David Lemieux: There Are Still Many Good Years Ahead of Me

Former middleweight world champion David Lemieux was scheduled to face Polish boxer Robert Talarek (24-13-3, 16 KOs) last month, but fate decided otherwise. Lemieux (41-4-0, 34 KOs) suffered a back injury in training and had to withdraw from the Eye...

Fedor Chudinov vs. Isaac Chilemba Will Receive a New Date

A new date for the fight between Russian super middleweight Fedor Chudinov and battle tested Isaac Chilemba will be determined after the improvement of the ongoing pandemic with the coronavirus. This was reported to TASS from the Russian boxer's team...

Jean Pascal on Breaking Camp, Dealing With Coronavirus Pandemic

WBA "regular" light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal was forced to cancel his training camp, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Pascal (36-6-1, 20 KOs) was in Miami when the pandemic escalated in Quebec. He was preparing for the second defense...

Beterbiev, Rivas, Ramsay Will Remain Patient, Wait For New Dates

Veteran trainer Marc Ramsay saw several of his fighters lose their upcoming dates, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Both IBF, WBC light heavyweight champion Artur Beteriev and heavyweight contender Oscar Rivas were scheduled to fight on March...

David Avanesyan Staying Ready Despite Josh Kelly Fight Being Off

Russian boxer David Avanesyan said that he regrets the cancellation of his upcoming defense due to the threat of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Avanesyan was scheduled to make a defense of his European (EBU) welterweight title against undefeated B...

Besputin: Opening of B-Sample is Delayed Due to Coronavirus

According to WBA (World Boxing Association) "regular" welterweight world champion Alexander Besputin, the opening of the B-sample of his doping test - scheduled for March 17 at an anti-doping laboratory in Paris - was cancelled due to the coronavirus...

Povetkin's Promoter: No Intention To Delay Whyte Fight, But....

According to Andrey Ryabinsky, promoter for former world champion Alexander Povetkin, there is no intention to postpone the upcoming fight with Dillian Whyte, but the ongoing situation with the spread of the coronavirus can change those plans at any...

Claressa Shields vs. Marie Eve Dicaire Unification in Play, May 9

According to numerous sources in Canada, an agreement has been reached for Claressa Shields to stake her titles against another undefeated world champion, Canadian star Marie Eve Dicaire. The contest is slated to take place on May 9 in Shields' backy...