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Ryan Rozicki 'can't wait' for Sept. 28 to challenge Noel Mikaelian

Ryan Rozicki is scheduled to finally challenge cruiserweight titleholder Noel Mikaelian on Sept. 28 at Casino Miami.

Ryan Rozicki Promises War as WBC Title Fight With Noel Mikaelian is Being Negotiated

Ryan Rozicki (20-1, 19 KOs) from Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, is fresh off of his first round knockout of Olanrewaju Durodola from last month.

Ryan Rozicki Focused on WBC Title Showdown After Blasting Out Durodola

WBC #1 rated cruiserweight Ryan “The Bruiser” Rozicki (20-1, 19 KOs) took down #8 Olanrewaju “God’s Power” Durodola (43-10, 40 KOs) in a WBC eliminator on Saturday night at the Emera Centre Stadium in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Bring on Estrada-Valle: Weekend Afterthoughts

Costa Rica’s Yokasta Valle hasn’t tasted defeat in a long time. It’s been over five years to be exact. A ten-round decision loss to Tina Rupprecht in 2018, on the road in Germany, was her second consecutive loss. Seventeen wins in a row says a lot ha...

Noel Mikaelyan Crushes Ilunga Makabu In Three Rounds, Wins WBC Cruiserweight Title

Noel Mikaelyan made the most of his first world title opportunity in empathic fashion, stopping former world champion Ilunga Makabu with a third-round technical knockout victory to claim the vacant WBC cruiserweight crown.

Mikaelyan: Just Watch, Yesterday's Nobody Will Become Tomorrow's Somebody

Noel Mikaelyan couldn’t help but borrow a phrase from his Hall of Fame promoter to describe his plans to become a major titleholder this weekend.

Makabu, Mikaelyan Well Under Cruiserweight Limit For Vacant WBC Title Fight In Miami

Ilunga Junior Makabu and Noel Mikaelyan had the chance to meet face-to-face for the first time this week. It came one day ahead of their vacant WBC cruiserweight title fight, for which both boxers were well under the divisional limit. Makabu—a Congol...

Makabu Arrives In U.S., WBC Title Fight Versus Mikaelyan To Move Forward As Planned

Ilunga Junior Makabu is ready to reclaim his old title. Any concerns of having to scramble for a replacement opponent were alleviated when the Congolese southpaw touched down in the U.S. from South Africa on Thursday. Visa issues delayed his trip by...

Mikaelyan: Makabu Was Champ For Like Three Years, He Was Avoiding Me For A Long Time

Noel Mikaelyan didn’t seem bothered by his opponent’s absence from the final pre-fight press conference. After all, it’s not the first time that Ilunga Junior Makabu has failed to meet the long-waiting cruiserweight contender.

Makabu Absent From Press Conference Due to Visa Issues; Mikaelyan Fight Still Moving Forward, Insists Don King

Nobody involved in the event yet saw the need to panic. Hall of Fame promoter Don King made light of the fact that Ilunga Junior Makabu was unavailable for the final pre-fight press conference ahead of his WBC cruiserweight title fight versus Noel Mi...

Adrien Broner vs. Chris Howard Pushed Back To December 2

Hall of Fame promoter Don King has decided to split his upcoming show into two separate dates - Saturday, Nov. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 2 - both taking place at the Casino Miami Jai Alai.

Euro News: Badou Jack, Wallin vs. Gassiev, Prat vs. Spomer, Zeuge, More

As first reported by Dan Rafael, Dubai-based cruiserweight Badou Jack (28-3-3) has now been named "champion in recess" by the WBC. This paves the way for a fight for the now vacant WBC cruiserweight title between Noel Mikaelian (26-2) and ex-champ Il...

Adrien Broner vs. Chris Howard on November 4 at Casino Miami Jai Alai

In the main event, four division champion Adrien “The Problem” Broner meets another Cincinnati, OH fighter in Chris Howard (18-2-1, 8 KOs).

Guidry vs. Stiverne Now Tops Don King Card on Jan. 21, Makabu-Mikaelian is Off

Hall of Fame promoter Don King is making some changes to his upcoming card at Casino Miami Jai Alai, which takes place on Saturday, January 21.

Ilunga Makabu vs. Noel Mikaelian Set For January 21 in Miami, Florida

WBC World Cruiserweight Champion Ilunga Junior Makabu will defend his title against the WBC Silver Champion Noel Mikaelian on Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Casino Miami Jai-Alai.