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Press Release: March 31, 2025 By Merit TV  - DALLAS (Mar. 31, 2025) — Dr. Phil’s MeritTV™, the multiplatform TV network founded by Dr. Phil McGraw, will exclusively air the season’s first live matches of “TCL Team Boxing League” on April 4 at 9 PM ET and Sunday, April 6 at 3 PM ET across broadcast, cable, streaming, FAST platforms, and the network’s free app, MeritTV. TCL’s 2025 season—its third—will launch with the Boston vs. New York battle (from Foxwoods Casino), featuring teams composed of rising male and female talent alongside seasoned veterans. Competitors in the first and only professional boxing league with a team-based ownership model will face off across 12 different weight classes in 24 action-packed, three-minute rounds, with team performance determining the overall winner. “TCL Team Boxing League” live matches on MeritTV: Friday, April 4 at 9 PM ET – Boston Butchers Vs. NYC Attitude live from Foxwoods Casino, CT Sunday, April 6 at 3 PM ET – Atlanta Attack Vs. Nashvill...

We would like to let our readers know that we are currently between rounds and will update readers on when our normal schedule will resume during the second week of April. In the interim, any content that is sent in from promoters, networks, and other entities in the sport of Boxing will be made available to readers as normal as they come in. Stay Tuned. “And That's The Boxing Truth."  The Boxing Truth® is a registered trademark of Beau Denison All Rights Reserved.  Follow Beau Denison on the following Social Media Platforms: X: (Formerly Twitter) www.twitter.com/Beau_Denison    Facebook: www.facebook.com/BeauDenison1   Threads: www.threads.net/@BeauDenison1   Instagram: www.Instagram.com/BeauDenison1   BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/beaudenison1.bsky.social  

There are points where those of us who cover the sport, who follow their passion and love for Boxing, often referred to as “The Fight Game," where one reflects on those who helped build that love for the sport. Unfortunately, such reflections often come upon sad news that as time goes on, one knows the time will come where it will be time to pay tribute to legends as they unfortunately leave us. Although this observer does not look forward to penning such pieces, if one is a true Boxing lifer, which I am proud to be one, and takes the vocation of covering the sport seriously, it unfortunately comes with the territory. The Boxing world was hit with a massive blow on March 21, 2025 when news emerged that former Olympic Gold Medalist, two-time World Heavyweight champion, ordained minister, preacher, entrepreneur, pitchman, one-time actor, author, Boxing commentator, and Hall of Famer “Big" George Foreman passed away in his native Houston, TX at the age of 76. Frankly, even thoug...

Press Release: March 28, 2025 By BKB: Bare Knuckle Boxing  - On the heels of announcing its groundbreaking multi-fight deal with Vice and last year's acquisition of the oldest bare knuckle fighting company in the UK, BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing (formerly BYB Extreme) announced today the launch of a hybrid boxing amateur development series, Trigon Combat.  MIAMI, FLORIDA – BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing (BKB), the modern-day originators of bare knuckle fighting and largest bare knuckle fighting organization in the world, announced today the launch of “Trigon Combat,” a hybrid boxing series intended to help amateur fighters interested in competing in bare knuckle develop their skillset and transition successfully into professional ranks.   Overseeing the venture will be Nelson Lopez Jr., a well-respected and accomplished figure in combat sports who has served as a promoter, talent manager, and media personality who has spearheaded similar ventures in the bare knuckle boxin...

Press Release: March 26, 2025 By DAZN - Blockbuster, back-to-back nights of boxing exclusively on DAZN during Cinco de Mayo Weekend with superstars Canelo Alvarez and Ryan Garcia headlining separate cards brought to you by Riyad Season and Ring Magazine respectively From April 2025, content featuring Queensberry Promotions’ star-studded stable of fighters will be broadcast exclusively on DAZN to fans worldwide  For the very first time Frank Warren’s Queensberry and Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing will be united on the same broadcaster UK fight fans can sign up now to access DAZN’s unrivalled boxing coverage and save 30% on annual subscriptions before April 7 at DAZN.com/boxing LONDON, 25 March 2025 – DAZN Group, the global sports entertainment company and leading destination for boxing fans worldwide, today unveiled a blockbuster run of 15 major events across nine weeks cementing its place as the global home of boxing. The schedule includes back-to-back fight nights over Cinco de Ma...

One of the themes that this observer has become known for over the many years I have covered Boxing has been my long-standing criticism regarding the pay-per-view model, both here on The Boxing Truth® ️ as well as numerous outlets both online and in print through the years. The primary reason behind the criticism is in two aspects, the overuse of the model in that cards that in years gone by that would have been featured on a sports centric network or as a Friday or Saturday night attraction on a premium cable network like HBO or Showtime, have instead been reserved for pay-per-view, rather than bouts of significant public interest that were heavily promoted and treated and viewed amongst Boxing fans as special events or occasions, which leads to the second aspect. The price points, which regardless of the perceived quality of a card or the main events have only gone up as time has gone on, which has led to declining buy numbers for most pay-per-view attractions.  This in addition ...

MVP continues to elevate women's boxing with the signing of one of the sport's biggest stars ahead of its historic all-women's mega card at Madison Square Garden on Friday, July 11 Press Release: March 18, 2025 By Most Valuable Promotions -  NEW YORK, NY – March 18, 2025 – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today announced the signing of reigning undisputed super featherweight champion Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner (15-1, 7 KOs), one of the most electrifying superstars in boxing today. Baumgardner’s signing marks another major milestone for MVP, during Women’s History Month, as it continues to build the strongest roster of elite female fighters in boxing, reinforcing co-founders Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian’s mission to elevate and expand the platform for women’s boxing. MVP’s signing of Baumgardner continues the company’s groundbreaking investments in women’s boxing, including the recent signing of boxing legend and seven-division champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano to a...

Credit: Mike O'Hara Dragon Fire Boxing  Press Release: March 7, 2025 By Dragon Fire Boxing  -  Last Friday (March 14th,) Thunderdome 49 had an exciting night of fights to kick off 2025 for Dragon Fire Promotions.   The main event saw Josh Byrne pick up his first state title after defeating Habib Kheriakah in an action-packed war.   The card also saw undefeated fighters Ryan Daye and Owen Corrigan pick up wins, as they prepare for bigger opportunities    Josh Byrne claims state title glory with victory over Habib Kheriakah   In the main event, Josh Byrne scored a victory over Habib Kheriakah by unanimous decision to claim his first state championship.   After winning his first two professional fights last year, Josh Byrne had set his sights on a state title, making it his key goal for 2025. However, it came as a shock to many when the Aussie was given the title shot in the first event of the year .   With some alterations to ...

We would like to let our readers know that we are between rounds and will resume our regular schedule on Monday, March 17th. From there, we will conclude the remainder of March before taking another pause during the first week of April. In the interim, any content that is sent in to us from promoters, networks, and others within the sport of Boxing will be made available to readers here on the website as they come in. Stay tuned. “And That's The Boxing Truth."  The Boxing Truth®️ is a registered trademark of Beau Denison All Rights Reserved. Follow Beau Denison on the following Social Media Platforms: X: (Formerly Twitter) www.twitter.com/Beau_Denison       Facebook: www.facebook.com/BeauDenison1        Threads: www.threads.net/@BeauDenison1      Instagram: www.Instagram.com/BeauDenison1     BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/beaudenison1.bsky.social  

Press Release: March 6, 2025 By Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix - Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) and Netflix today announced Taylor vs. Serrano 3, the highly anticipated trilogy bout between Ireland’s pound-for-pound great, undisputed super lightweight champion Katie Taylor (24-1, 6 KOs), and Brooklyn’s Puerto Rican boxing trailblazer, unified featherweight world champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (47-3-1, 31 KOs). This historic fight, an MVP event, will stream live globally, exclusively on Netflix at no additional cost to its 300+ million subscribers on Friday, July 11 from Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York City. Taylor vs. Serrano 3 headlines the first-ever all women’s professional boxing card at the iconic venue, airing live on Netflix as the MVP continues its commitment to elevating women in the sport. Taylor vs. Serrano 3 marks the third chapter in one of boxing’s fiercest rivalries, pitting the sport’s two biggest female stars against each other once m...

Credit: Most Valuable Promotions  Press Release: March 5, 2025 By Most Valuable Promotions - NEW YORK, NY – March 4, 2025 –  In a first-of-its-kind landmark deal, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today signed boxing legend and record-breaking seven-division world champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (47-3-1, 31 KOs) to a lifetime agreement. The agreement will see Serrano compete under the MVP banner for the rest of her boxing career until she retires. Post her in-ring retirement, Serrano will become the Chairwoman of MVP’s women's boxing initiatives and lead the company’s efforts in identifying, signing, developing and marketing the promotion’s growing roster of female athletes. As someone who has broken barriers throughout her career and fought for equality, Serrano will continue that mission by empowering future generations, serving as both a role model and mentor for rising female fighters. Serrano is the first-ever Puerto Rican undisputed world champion and t...