Avni Yildirim

Umut Camkiran Replaces Tony Yoka as Co-Challenger For EBU Title

French heavyweight Tony Yoka didn't just lose to Martin Bakole this past weekend, he also lost his position as official challenger for the vacant EBU heavyweight title with German boxer Agit Kabayel in the opposite corner.

Euro News: Krasniqi-Boesel Protest, Cullen vs. Ivanov, Yildirim Return, More

Former IBO light heavyweight champ Robin Krasniqi (51-7) and his team have filed an official protest to the IBO in regards to the outcome of his fight against Dominic Boesel (32-2) October 9 in Magdeburg. Boesel won a close, split decision after a cl...

Jack Cullen Aims For Bigger Things After Handling Avni Yildirim

Fight Camp, Brentwood - Jack Cullen claimed the biggest win of his career by outpointing former world title challenger Avni Yildirim over ten rounds to earn the IBF International super middleweight title.

Photos: Jack Cullen Turns Back Avni Yildirin With Dominant Decision

Cullen, Yildirim Fight Photos Gallery - Brentwood, UK - In a crossroads fight, which was held at a catch-weight of 164-pounds, Jack Cullen (20-2-1, 9 KOs) picked up the biggest victory his career with a ten round unanimous decision over world title c...

Jack Cullen Wins Big, Boxes Past Avni Yildirim For Unanimous Decision

Avni Yildirim failed in his attempt to bounce back from his one-sided defeat to Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in February as he lost a wide ten-round decision to Jack Cullen (20-2-1, 9 KOs) at Fight Camp in Essex.

Photos: Avni Yildirim, Jack Cullen - Set For Crossroads Clash

Avni Yildirim, Jack Cullen Weights Photos Gallery - Kicking off three consecutive weekends of fights from Matchroom HQ, Brentwood, champion featherweight XU CAN looks to defend his WBA strap for the third time, facing off against British challenger L...

Photos: Avni Yildirim, Jack Cullen - Face To Face at Final Press Conference

Yildirim, Cullen Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - Kicking off three consecutive weekends of fights from Matchroom HQ, Brentwood, champion featherweight XU CAN looks to defend his WBA strap for the third time, facing off against British challen...

Yildirim: Canelo Fight is Old News, This is a New Chapter at Middleweight

Avni Yildirim has brushed off his defeat at the hands of pound-for-pound king Canelo Alvarez and is ready to launch his quest at a new weight when he takes on Jack Cullen on the first week of Matchroom Fight Camp in Brentwood, Essex on Saturday July...

Jack Cullen Vows To Prove His Worth Against Avni Yildirim

Jack Cullen says he will take full advantage of a golden opportunity when he clashes with former World Title challenger Avni Yildirim for the IBF International Super-Middleweight Title on the first week of Matchroom Fight Camp in Brentwood, Essex on...

Conor Benn-Adrian Granados Set For July 31, Kicks off Matchroom Fight Camp Series

In the moments following his latest win, Conor Benn demanded stronger competition. The message has been received, as the unbeaten welterweight will endure arguably his stiffest test to date. The 24-year-old second generation boxer will face veteran t...

Hearn: It Makes Me A Little Bit Sick To Have Paid Yildirim More Than Estrada

Eddie Hearn felt a bit guilty after watching greatness unfold before his very eyes Saturday night. Having paid Avni Yildirim more money than Juan Francisco Estrada for their disparate efforts in recent weeks didn’t sit quite right with the British pr...

Frank Sanchez Eyes Ring Return on Canelo-Saunders Card

Heavyweight contender Frank Sanchez would have given anything to fight in Miami last month, when Saul "Canelo'' Alvarez beat Avni Yildirim at Hard Rock Stadium. Sanchez and Canelo are both guided by head trainer Eddy Reynoso.

Saunders: Canelo-Yildirim Was Embarrassing; No Injuries Against A Bum

Billy Joe Saunders admits that performing the way he did during a mostly easy points win over Martin Murray won’t be nearly enough to beat Canelo Alvarez on May 8.

Avni Yildirim Vows To Bounce Back After Canelo Loss, Eyes May Return

Avni Yildirim has promised to bounce back after last month's disappointing performance against WBC, WBA super middleweight champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez. Yildirim was the WBC's mandatory challenger when he stepped in the ring with Canelo on February...

Joel Diaz Receiving Death Threats Over Yildirim's Loss To Canelo

Joel Diaz, trainer for Turkish star Avni Yildirim, is getting bombarded with threats over his boxer's crushing defeat at the hands of WBC, WBA super middleweight champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, which took place on February 27th at the Hard Rock Stadi...