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  Press Release: August 31, 2020 By Dragon Fire Boxing –  Jamshid Nazari the undefeated Norwegian Jr. Credit: Dragon Fire Boxing  Welterweight has signed a management deal with Tony Tolj’s Dragon Fire Boxing.    The Afghanistan born, Norwegian based fighter is 7-0 and is looking forward to jump back in the ring and resume his boxing career.   Nazari trains with Henning Lillejord and Nils Kapstad at the Aik-Lund boxing club   “It means a lot to me and my career. I trust Tony and have seen his great work with his other boxers over these many years. He takes care of his boxers and improve them in world ranks and really cares for his boxers, that means a lot to me and us fighter.   I want to get to the top in world rankings and be a good role model for the new generation.   I know I have joined a great team and training harder than ever. I looking forward to get back in the ring and do what I love to do.”   Nazari a top amateur, with o...

  The sport of Boxing, much like the rest of the world continues to deal with the impacts and uncertainty of the global COVID-19 epidemic. While much of the content penned by yours truly throughout 2020 here on The Boxing Truth®️ has obviously centered upon the circumstances and frankly negative aspects of the ongoing crisis, there has been good that has emerged out of a bad situation for all. Even though it has been an adjustment for some to get used to watching not only Boxing, but all sports currently active in an atmosphere without spectators, we have also been treated to great competition. For Boxing, the women of the sport have been able to take advantage of horrible circumstances and use the atmosphere of closed-door Boxing events to elevate themselves and Women’s Boxing as a whole.   Readers may be curious as to what I mean in making that statement. It is important to keep in mind as this observer has said numerous times in several writings over recent months that Boxi...

  Prior to March of this year, as is usually the case, the Boxing schedule was full of highly anticipated bouts that were scheduled to take place around the world. Of course, the global COVID-19 crisis that was becoming more and more a serious issue going back to late last year eventually became something that could not be dismissed and ultimately caused a halt to not only sports including Boxing, but also everyday life. In terms of Boxing, one of the anticipated encounters that was unfortunately put on hold was the bout between former WBO Welterweight champion Jeff Horn and undefeated rising contender Tim Tszyu, which was originally scheduled to take place during the month of April in Australia.   A grudge match between two of the top stars on the Australian/New Zealand Boxing scene. As is the case with most bouts between rivals, there has been a war of words between the fighters and their camps. In some ways, this would be a bout of youth versus experience. For former world ...

  Former Heavyweight world title challenger and longtime contender Alexander Povetkin scored a devastating one punch fifth round knockout over longtime WBC number one Heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte on Saturday night at the home of Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn dubbed Matchroom Headquarters in Brentwood, England. After a tactical start to the fight over the first three rounds where both fighters had periods of effectiveness in landing punches to the body and head, the turning point appeared to come in round four when Whyte would score a knockdown of Povetkin with a short left hook to the head early in the round. Povetkin would be knocked down in the latter stages of round four with a short counter left uppercut to the head. Although these were what are known as “Flash Knockdowns” where Povetkin did not appear hurt and was knocked down by punches he did not see, it did appear that the momentum was in Whyte’s favor going into round five.   It would be in round five h...

  Undefeated Super-Middleweight prospect  Vladimir Shishkin took another step towards world title contention by scoring a ninth round stoppage of veteran contender Oscar Riojas on Thursday night at the legendary Kronk Gym in Detroit, MI. Shishkin’s approach in this fight was systematic in that he applied pressure on Riojas, but used effective foot work to control distance and was gradually able to pick his shots. As the fight progressed, Shishkin was able to gradually put more pop on his punches to the head and body of Riojas. Although Riojas was very “Game “, did his best to hang in against the unbeaten prospect, and did occasionally land offense throughout, he was unable to turn the momentum in his favor and could not land anything to discourage Shishkin from coming forward or from being able to dictate the combat. In round nine a flush right hand to the head dropped Riojas. Riojas was able to beat the count, but Shishkin sensing his opponent was compromised pressed forward ...

Press Release:  NEW YORK --- August 19, 2020---- FITE , the premiere global digital platform for sports and entertainment announced the global pay per view carriage (outside the UK) of  the ULTIMATE BOXXER 6-PART SERIES . The series, which aired originally on British TV, will begin on FITE on six consecutive Wednesdays at 7pm ET from August 19, 2020 to the September 23rd finale. Customers will witness some of the best up and coming pugilists in 6 different weight classes compete each week to determine who will be the Ultimate Boxxer.   Credit: FITE    FITE customers have the option of buying individual shows for  $4.99 each , or get all six shows for just  $19.99 . Go here to purchase either option:   https://www.fite.tv/vl/p/ultimate-boxxer/     6 week Ultimate Boxxer schedule:        Aug.19 - Welterweight                ...

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  Undefeated Middleweight Felix Cash successfully made the second defense of his Commonwealth Middleweight championship by scoring a fifth round stoppage of veteran Jason Welborn on Friday night at the residence of Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, dubbed Matchroom headquarters in Brentwood, England. In what was the main event of the third installment of Matchroom’s “Fight Camp” series, Cash used his longer reach and punching power to dictate the combat from the opening bell. Although the story of this fight became Cash’s ability to apply pressure on Welborn and back him up against the ropes, Welborn was able to have periodic success in landing counter hooks to the head of the champion. In round five, Cash was penalized a point for a low blow, however, that point deduction would prove to be academic as a barrage of punches seconds later highlighted by an overhand right to the head sent Welborn down. Welborn was able to get up, but could not withstand Cash’s follow-up attack an...

  Press Release By DAZN –  TULSA (August 14, 2020)  –  This Saturday , live on DAZN,  Cecilia Brækhus  (36-0, 9 KOs) will look to cement her legacy as undisputed welterweight champion with an opportunity to break Joe Louis’s 72-year-old record for most consecutive world title defenses. In the way of making history is the former super lightweight champion  Jessica McCaskill  (8-2, 3 KOs) who will enter the ring  on Saturday night  looking to transform her ring story with a victory over Brækhus.  Both main event fighters successfully made weight  on Friday afternoon  in Tulsa ahead of their highly-anticipated bout  tomorrow night  on DAZN ( 8 p.m. ET ).   The  undercard fighters  also tipped the scales successfully ahead of Saturday’s event on DAZN . Super Welterweight  Israil  Madrimov  (5-0 5 KOs) will meet   former  Contender  finalist  Eric ...