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Press Release: May 30, 2025 By MeritTV - DALLAS (May 30, 2025) — Dr. Phil’s MeritTV, the multiplatform TV network founded by Dr. Phil McGraw, is set to air a double-header of live matches for the TCL Team Boxing League this Friday, May 30, at 9 PM ET and Sunday, June 1 at 6 PM ET across broadcast, cable, streaming, FAST platforms, and the network’s free app, MeritTV. The TCL Team Boxing League’s third season continues with high-energy matchups as teams composed of rising stars and veteran athletes go head-to-head in 12 different weight classes. With a team-based ownership model, every punch counts towards the team’s total performance, adding an exciting new dynamic to the world of professional boxing. Live Matches on MeritTV: Friday, May 30th, at The Pinnacle, Nashville: 9 PM ET –San Antonio Snipers vs. Atlanta Attack Immediately following – Nashville Smash vs. NYC Attitude Sunday, June 1st at Arizona Athletic Grounds, Mesa: 7 PM ET – Los Angeles Elite vs. Las Vegas Hustle Immediately...

Credit: Mike O'Hara/Dragon Fire Boxing  Press Release: May 29, 2025 By Dragon Fire Boxing - This Friday, Dragon Fire Boxing Promotions hits the Metro City Night Club for Thunderdome 50. One of the features is, Irish standout Owen “Bomber” Corrigan looks to keep his undefeated record intact when he fights Alex Muster in his third professional fight. Back in March, Corrigan defeated China’s Liang Wang in a lopsided unanimous decision. Although the scorecards made the fight look one sided, Wang did make a great account of himself with his durability. Corrigan revealed that he reflects on that fight as a “welcome package” for the professional ranks. “Yeah, it wasn't my ideal performance, I trained harder than what I showed.” Corrigan said. “In terms of professional boxing, I think every good pro will always have that one fight that is like a welcome package. Here we go, here's the pros.   “I think for me, [Liang] Wang was my welcome package. I was telling everyone d...

The month of May 2025 began with Saul “Canelo" Alvarez reclaiming the IBF Super-Middleweight crown and in doing so, also reclaimed his status as the undisputed king of the Super-Middleweight division by scoring a twelve round unanimous decision over previously unbeaten IBF world champion William Scull in Saudi Arabia. While that fight ultimately proved to be formulaic for Alvarez and serve as a set up for a highly anticipated encounter between the champion and the undefeated multi-division world champion Terence Crawford in September, an obvious question that will be asked is what will be in store for the winner of that fight down the line?  On May 31st a doubleheader will take place at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, NV featuring two former world champions, who are being positioned to potentially face off later this year, with that winner then potentially in line to possibly face the winner of Alvarez-Crawford. The two bouts, which will co-headline a Boxing card pro...

In the sport of Boxing it seems like every few years there is a prospect in a given division that stands out amongst the rest and emerges as someone that might be viewed as the division’s future central figure. More often than not, what gets that type of buzz started is when a fighter produces a string of knockouts on their rise that naturally generates interest. This is especially true when the division in question is the Heavyweight division. From the days of Joe Louis, to the rise of a young Mike Tyson, and so on, there is nothing quite like a Heavyweight that is on the rise who demonstrates an ability to score quick and often devastating knockouts as they climb through the ranks. While Louis and Tyson are two fighters this observer named off the top of his head, the reality is one can pick just about any era in Boxing history where one will be able to point out at least a few fighters regardless of division that fit the label of “Knockout Artist."  In regard to the Heavyweight...

The fight between thred-division world champion Teri Harper and undefeated former Women's IBF Jr. Welterweight world champion Natalie Zimmermann on May 23rd in Doncaster,England at Keepmoat Stadium, it signaled what could be a beginning. Not only was Harper having a homecoming in front of an enthusiastic hometown crowd, but she was also making the first defense of the WBO Lightweight crown she had won in September of last year.  What would follow would arguably be one of the champion’s best performances in her career thus far. For ten rounds, Harper used her Boxing prowess, timing, hand speed, and ability to approach Zimmermann at varying angles as well as mixing levels of her attack to the head and body to put on a Boxing lesson for a very “Game," but on this occasion overmatched opponent in Zimmermann. Despite it becoming evident from early in the bout that Zimmermann was a few steps behind Harper, and did not have an answer to combat the hand speed or timing of the champion...

Credit: BKB Press Release: May 23, 2025 By BKB: Bare Knuckle Boxing - MIAMI, FLORIDA – Mike Vazquez, owner of Lights Out Productions, parent company of BKB Bare Knuckle Boxing and its developmental league Trigon Combat, announced today the hiring of David Tetreault, a 30-veteran of the media, sports and entertainment industry, as company President. Previously, Tetreault held executive positions at Sony Pictures, Warner Brothers, FOX, Clear TV, Golden Boy Productions and Triller.  At FOX, he served as Senior Vice President of Marketing and developed award-winning campaigns for The Simpson’s, American Idol, 24, The X Files and many others. At Golden Boy, serving as the Chief Business Officer, he struck multimillion dollar network deals with Facebook Watch, ESPN and HBO. Tetreault led and negotiated the $600 million deal with DAZN as it became the exclusive home of Canelo Alverez. Tetreault most recently served as President of Triller Fight Club and Chief Business Officer ...

On Friday, May 23rd, a world championship bout will occur in the Women's Lightweight division featuring three-division world champion and current holder of the WBO crown against unbeaten former IBF Women's World Jr. Welterweight champion Natalie Zimmermann at Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, England. A world title bout that can be seen globally on digital subscription sports streaming network DAZN . This will be the first defense of the WBO World Lightweight championship for Harper that she won in September of last year with a ten round unanimous decision over Rhiannon Dixon in Sheffield, England. Harper, who has won world titles from the 130lb. Jr. Lightweight division to the 154lb. Jr. Middleweight division has rightfully earned her place as one of the biggest stars in Women's Boxing. Like many female fighters in the sport, Harper has moved up and down the weight scale depending on the fight and opportunity. While that is an indication of a sport that is still very much i...

Press Release: May 21, 2025 By Most Valuable Promotions- MVP bolsters its roster with the signing of Griffin, a rising star with a 17-0 record and 94% knockout rate, further solidifying its commitment to showcasing boxing’s most compelling rising stars LAS VEGAS, NV – May 20, 2025 – Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) today announced the signing of Avious “Tha Underdog” Griffin (17-0, 16 KOs), one of boxing’s most electrifying rising stars in the 147lb division. Hailing from Chattanooga, Tennessee, and now based in Las Vegas, Nevada, the 31-year-old welterweight sensation joins MVP’s elite roster, bringing his devastating 94% knockout rate, ten-fight knockout streak, and an inspiring story of resilience that has captivated the boxing world. Griffin’s addition underscores MVP’s mission to identify and elevate young prospects and contenders with star potential. Avious Griffin has quickly emerged as a force in the 147-pound division, boasting an unblemished 17-0 record with 16 knockouts. With...

The premise leading into the rematch between undefeated Heavyweight contender Johnny Fisher and longtime veteran of the Heavyweight division Dave Allen was whether the unbeaten Fisher could validate his victory in the first encounter between the two men in December of last year in Saudi Arabia. In that fight, Fisher started out well, but it was Allen who was able to gradually rally as the fight progressed, forcing a fight in close quarters and seemed to wind up on the wrong end of a decision that some felt he had done enough to win. What became a close fight set up the ideal scenario for a rematch, which took place on May 17th at the Copper Box Arena in London, England. For a period of time, this return bout seemed as though it would follow a similar pattern to that of the first fight. Allen gradually trying to walk Fisher down and get on the inside where the terms of combat would be more favorable for him, Fisher trying to keep him at distance with his longer arms where it was more to...

Credit: Dragon Fire Boxing  Press Release: May 15, 2025 By Dragon Fire Boxing - On the 30th of May, Dragon Fire Boxing hits the Metro City Arena for the second time this year for Thunderdome 50.   The main event features the return of Francis “The Removalist” Chua who takes on China’s 4th ranked lightweight Xiaotao Su    This fight is Chua’s first in three years and it will be for the WBC Australasia Silver Lightweight title. A victory for the Aussie could possibly lead to bigger opportunities over east, more specifically in the form of Harry Garside.   When speaking to the 39-year-old, Chua said that he was excited to fight for a WBC title in his first outing after his hiatus.   “This is what gives me drive to go to training” Chua told, “This will boost me right back into the rankings and this guy is [ranked] number four in China.   “It’s going to be a hard fight coming back but it's what I want, I don't want to just come back for easy fi...

In December of last year undefeated rising Heavyweight contender Johnny Fisher was given an opportunity that represented a step up in his career. Not only was the unbeaten “Knockout Artist" given a position on a major card headlined by the World Heavyweight championship rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, but the fight represented what was seen as a step up in competition for him in the form of longtime veteran Dave Allen. For most of the early rounds, it appeared as though Fisher would pass this test with flying colors in picking up the World Boxing Association’s Intercontinental Heavyweight title, which while not a major milestone, carries with it the chance to move into the top ten rankings in a given division. As Fisher set a high pace and kept Allen mostly on the defensive, it had the appearance of a fight that was heading towards either a wide decision victory on the scorecards or potentially a late stoppage for a fighter in Fisher, who had...

Press Release: May 13, 2025  By Most Valuable Promotions - NEW YORK, NY – May 12, 2025 – In a groundbreaking move that cements Most Valuable Promotions’ (MVP) position as a powerhouse in global women’s boxing, the company welcomes two of the sport’s most accomplished champions, IBF and Ring Magazine super middleweight world champion at 168lbs Savannah “The Silent Assassin” Marshall (13-1, 10 KOs) and WBC interim world super lightweight champion at 140lbs Chantelle “Il Capo” Cameron (20-1, 8 KOs). Marshall and Cameron join MVP’s unified super bantamweight champion Ellie Scotney as the company continues to build the most dominant UK roster of female athletes. Both former undisputed champions, Marshall and Cameron join MVP at a pivotal moment for the sport, as MVP now boasts four of BoxRec and ESPN’s current top 10 pound-for-pound women’s fighters. IBF and Ring Magazine super middleweight world champion Savannah “The Silent Assassin” Marshall (13-1, 10 KOs) is a two-weight world champ...

Credit: Harry Aaron/Most Valuable Promotions  Press Release: May 12, 2025  By Most Valuable Promotions - ORLANDO, FL – Friday, May 9, 2025 – Undefeated Cuban Olympian Dainier “The Fear” Pero (11-0, 8 KOs) retained his WBA Continental USA heavyweight title with a hard-earned unanimous decision win (96-92 x3) over Mexico’s Cesar “Chaka” Navarro (13-3, 11 KOs) in the main event of MVP’s Most Valuable Prospects 12 at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida. The 10-round bout aired live and free globally on DAZN.com and the DAZN app. Navarro started fast, setting the tone early with sharp uppercuts and relentless pressure. In a dramatic third round, Navarro knocked Pero down twice—first with a clean overhand right and then again with a right uppercut. Pero, showing incredible heart and composure under pressure, rose both times and managed to survive the round. From that point forward, the 25-year-old Cuban took control of the fight, using his size, conditioning, an...

Press Release: May 9, 2025  By MeritTV -  DALLAS (May 9, 2025) — Dr. Phil’s MeritTV, the multiplatform TV network founded by Dr. Phil McGraw, is set to air a double-header of live matches for the TCL Team Boxing League this Friday, May 9, at 9 PM ET and Saturday, May 10 at 8 PM ET across broadcast, cable, streaming, FAST platforms, and the network’s free app, MeritTV. The TCL Team Boxing League’s third season continues with high-energy matchups as teams composed of rising stars and veteran athletes go head-to-head in 12 different weight classes. With a team-based ownership model, every punch counts towards the team’s total performance, adding an exciting new dynamic to the world of professional boxing. Live Matches on MeritTV: Friday, May 9th, at Worldwide Stages, Nashville: 9 PM ET – Nashville Smash vs. Miami Assassins Immediately following – Atlanta Attack vs. Dallas Enforcers Saturday, May 10th at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium, South Carolina: 8 PM ET – Houston Hitmen vs....