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Sunday, February 23, 2025

Davis-Roach Pay-Per-View Card Now Available For Preorder On Prime Video

The March 1st Premier Boxing Champions pay-per-view card headlined by undefeated WBA World Lightweight champion Gervonta Davis defending his title against current WBA Jr. Lightweight world champion Lamont Roach is now available for preorder on Prime Video for $79.95. The fight, which will headline a night of Boxing from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY can be purchased by visiting the Prime Video app on your streaming device of choice or by the following link Davis vs. Roach.

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Saturday, February 22, 2025

Bellew And Groves Predict Beterbiev-Bivol II

Press Release: February 22, 2025 By CasinoBeats.com - Recently, former world champions and Boxing legends Tony Bellew and George Groves sat down with CasinoBeats.com to predict today's Undisputed Light-Heavyweight world championship rematch between undefeated champion Artur Beterbiev and former unified world championship Dmitry Bivol. Bellew and Groves shared their thoughts on the highly anticipated showdown below.

Tony Bellew on Beterbiev v Bivol:

“I do (think it will be a different outcome) with Bivol winning on points. Once again, I thought the first could have gone either way. I thought Bivol was the better boxer on the night, but I thought Beterbiev pressed the whole night and he outpunched him. He just outworked him. And I think them championship rounds in that fight were big. I did like Bivol’s boxing, so Bivol has shown us he has the ability. I think he'll learn his lesson from the first fight. But if Beterbiev is successful again, then I think he could take on Jai Opetaia.”

George Groves on Beterbiev v Bivol:

“It's only four months since the first match, isn't it? So it's a quick turnaround. I think Bivol wins though. I think it will be close again, but I think Bivol wins and then we see the trilogy. Both guys were cautious of each other's ability and each other's punch power in the first fight. Both guys showed each other a lot of respect and therefore we didn't get the best version of that fight. This one should be more lively.”

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Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Barboza-Catterall Thoughts

On February 15th a world title elimination bout took place in the 140lb. Jr. Welterweight division to determine a number one contender in the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Jr. Welterweight world championship currently held by Teofimo Lopez. The bout, which took place in Manchester, England, pitted Arnold Barboza and Jack Catterall the WBO’s number one and two contenders respectively.

What was refreshing about this particular encounter beyond it being one between the legitimate top two contenders meeting to determine who will be next to challenge for a world title, but it was simply a bout between two of the top fighters in the Jr. Welterweight division, which did not see any grandstanding or pre-fight hype tactics that all too often crosses the line from simply trying to draw interest in a fight to legitimately personal attacks. This was simply two of the best fighters meeting to test their skills against each other.

What resulted was a tactical battle where both fighters seemed to struggle to establish the ebb and flow for several rounds. Perhaps this was due to a healthy respect between the two fighters and each fighter’s skillset in that neither was eager to take the initiative in being clearly aggressive. This presented a scenario where the two fighters, though willing to engage, did so with some distance between the two of them, likely trying to bait the other into making a mistake where the opposing fighter would have the opportunity to counter punch.

While not the most exciting contest if one is looking for an all-action type of fight, seeing two world-class boxers demonstrating their skill level and trading rounds where each seemed to have their moments throughout was interesting to watch for those who enjoy Boxing in its purest, technical form. Although entertaining for those of us who appreciate tacticians plying their trade, it was no surprise at the conclusion of twelve rounds to see a split decision rendered with Barboza gett the nod of two of three official judges by a margin of seven rounds to five or 115-113 in points, while the third judge had the same score, but for Catterall.

Simply put, this was two world-class boxers putting forth their best. Although there was not much in the way of highlights, no controversial calls that would require more analysis from this observer, it was still two of the best Jr. Welterweights in the world showing why they are regarded as two of the best. For Barbosa, he has now earned his shot at Teofimo Lopez’ world championship, which according to the WBO, must take place within 180 days.

While this performance for Barboza was not the highlight reel type that one would expect in order to drum up interest in a potential world title challenge, he simply did what he had to do against a highly skilled opponent in Jack Catterall in a fight that could have gone either way. Sometimes two fighters' respective styles will not mesh in such a way that it will produce a knock down, drag out, Fight of the Year candidate. Given how close this fight was, however, it would not surprise me if Barboza and Catterall were to meet again down the line. This may also happen if Lopez, who recently signed a three-fight agreement with Riyadh Season, the Saudi Arabian entertainment group who has staged several major Boxing events both in Saudi Arabia as well as around the world, along with Lopez’ longtime promoter Bob Arum, chooses to go in a different direction and potentially vacate his title, which would make Barboza per winning this elimination bout, the new world champion per his now being the number one mandatory challenger. Were such a scenario to play itself out, it would make all the sense in the world for Barboza to face Catterall again. If that indeed happens, the question will be whether chapter two between Barboza and Catterall would be different in terms of how the fight is fought or if stylistically, it will always be a closely fought contest where it is not easy to determine a winner.

“And That's The Boxing Truth."

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Saturday, February 15, 2025

Gloves Off: Davis-Roach Now Streaming On Prime Video

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Press Release: February 15, 2025 By NEW YORK—February 14, 2025— Today, Prime Video announced the release of Gloves Off: Gervonta “Tank” Davis vs Lamont Roach Jr., the sixth installment of the compelling docuseries. This two-part series delves into the preparation for the anticipated 12-round lightweight world championship bout set for Saturday, March 1 at Barclays Center.

Boxing superstar and reigning WBA Lightweight World Champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis (30-0, 28 KOs) will defend his title against WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Lamont Roach (25-1-1, 10 KOs) in the main event of a stacked PBC Pay-Per-View on Prime Video card. The 30-year-old Davis from Baltimore and 29-year-old Roach from Washington, D.C., previously met as amateurs and now face off for Tank's World Lightweight belt.

Narrated by Barry Pepper, the program takes fans beyond the ring, blending footage of the fighters' lives, families, and training camp activities as excitement builds for this prime-time encounter in Brooklyn.

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Thursday, February 13, 2025

BYB Extreme Fighting Series And Vice TV Sign Multi-Year Broadcast Deal

Press Release: February 12, 2025 By BYB Extreme Fighting Series-

VICE SPORTS AND BYB BARE KNUCKLE BOXING REACH LANDMARK MULTI-YEAR MEDIA RIGHTS AGREEMENT

Surging Combat Sport to be VICE TV’s First-Ever Live Event Series

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NEW YORK (Feb. 13, 2025) - VICE TV today announced it has reached a landmark multi-year media rights agreement with BYB Bare Knuckle Boxing, the world's oldest and largest bare knuckle fighting company. VICE Sports will televise 13 live events in prime time this year, with most airing on Saturday nights, kicking off with BYB 37 Denver Brawl IV on Feb. 22. BYB will have the distinction of being VICE TV's first live sports event series as the 40M plus subscriber cable television network continues its programming shift to a sports-first model.

Since its inception, BYB has continuously given fight fans what they truly want: the best fighters in the world, taking the gloves off and facing one another in the oldest and purest form of combat sports, bare knuckle boxing. BYB's patented, 3-sided Trigon ring is the smallest fighting surface in combat sports, which pushes the action to the middle of the ring, forcing fighters to fight and resulting in a ninety percent knockout rate.

"We look forward to adding live BYB Bare Knuckle Boxing, our first live event series, as a mainstay of the VICE TV schedule as VICE Sports continues to fill its programming slate with compelling sports-themed docuseries, programs, live events, and podcasts," said Pete Gaffney, President of VICE TV. "BYB is a combat sport surging in popularity, and having it on VICE TV helps us fulfill our mission of featuring provocative sports programming that our audience now expects."

"Bare Knuckle Boxing is growing faster than any other sport, with a trajectory that mirrors MMA twenty-five years ago, and that growth and popularity will only accelerate as VICE TV builds out VICE Sports," said BYB CEO Greg Bloom. "BYB, like VICE TV, prides itself on being an industry innovator and disruptor, and we look forward to being a tentpole partner as VICE Sports continues to elevate exciting original and live programming."

Over the past year, BYB has become the international leader in this new and exciting combat sport, making significant strides in reshaping the landscape. With BYB's acquisition of Europe's BKB, the oldest bare knuckle company in the modern era, BYB has doubled its international roster and historic bare knuckle fight library, while significantly increasing the interest in BYB's global distribution.

BYB 37 will take place on Saturday, Feb. 22 (9:00 PM -12:00 AM ET) at the Stockyards Event Center in Denver, Colorado. The main event will pit two of BYB's most explosive (and undefeated) fighters against one another when men's Super Lightweight champion Harry "The Hitman" Gigliotti defends his Police Gazette Diamond Belt against Jon "Untameable" Barnard. In the co-main event, BYB Women's Featherweight champion Helen Peralta looks to become a 2-division champion when she faces Brazil's Lailane Mota for the vacant BYB Super Featherweight Police Gazette Diamond belt.

As global demand for sports programming continues to grow, VICE Media recently launched the VICE Sports brand, coupled with a significantly expanded original sports programming strategy. VICE TV, the cable television network in partnership with A+E, has shifted its programming to a sports-first model (find VICE TV viewing and streaming options here). Recent VICE Sports premieres include debate series Brady vs Belichick: The Verdict, with host Christopher "Mad Dog" Russo; Calipari: Razor's Edge, a docuseries following the legendary coach in his first season with the Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team; and Pitino: Red Storm Rising, a backstage pass as Pitino and St. John's University's Red Storm strive to capture the school's first BIG EAST Conference title since the turn of the century. Overall, the company will produce more than 50 hours of sports-themed docuseries, programs, events, and podcasts for global distributors across television and digital.

ABOUT BYB BARE KNUCKLE BOXING

Originating in South Florida with backyard legend Dada 5000, whose backyard fights gained worldwide popularity online, BYB was founded to harness the excitement of bare knuckle into a more structured product for a broader, more mainstream audience. Since 2015, BYB has hosted events in Wyoming, Mississippi, Florida, New Mexico, Louisiana, South Carolina, Colorado, England, Wales, and Dubai, and is continuing to work with athletic commissions throughout the United States and globally to expand the fanbase and grow the sport of bare knuckle. For more information, visit bybextreme.com and follow us on social media @bybextreme.

ABOUT VICE MEDIA

VICE Media is a global media and entertainment company, focused on producing authentic, high-quality content across television, digital, film, news, and branded advertising. The company has four main businesses in its portfolio: VICE Studios (award winning television, documentary, and film production company); VICE TV (40M plus subscriber sports and entertainment cable network in partnership with A+E); VIRTUE Worldwide (a global, full-service strategic, creative, and branded entertainment agency that excels in increasing brands’ cultural capital in today’s ever-changing, digital-first world) and Pulse (leading commercial and music video production company). Recent Vice Studios content includes hit UK series Gangs of London (now available on Netflix in the U.S), MAX documentary Bama Rush and the newly launched video podcast Shane Smith Has Questions which has attracted millions of views on YouTube.

2025 BYB BARE KNUCKLE BOXING ON VICE TELECAST SCHEDULE*

All Times Eastern

*Subject to change

DAY DATE TIME EVENT

Saturday Feb. 22 9:00 PM -12:00 AM BYB 37 Denver Brawl IV

Saturday March 22 8:00 - 11:00 PM BYB 38 Wolverhampton, England, UK

Friday April 4 8:00 - 11:00 PM BYB 39 Myrtle Beach, SC, USA

Saturday April 19 8:00 - 11:00 PM BYB 40 Cardiff Wales, UK

Saturday May 31 8:00 - 11:00 PM BYB 41 Jacksonville, FL, USA

Saturday June 14 8:00 - 11:00 PM BYB 42 Albuquerque, NM, USA

Saturday July 5 8:00 - 11:00 PM BYB 43 Bolton, England, UK

Saturday Aug. 16 8:00 - 11:00 PM BYB 44 Denver, CO, USA

Saturday Sept. 6 8:00 - 11:00 PM BYB 45 Bristol, England, UK

Saturday Sept. 27 8:00 - 11:00 PM TBD

Saturday Oct. 18 8:00 - 11:00 PM TBD

Sunday Nov. 9 8:00 - 11:00 PM TBD

Saturday Dec. 6 8:00 - 11:00 PM TBD

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Wednesday, February 12, 2025

BOXING LEGEND FLOYD MAYWEATHER LAUNCHES 101 (ONE OF ONE) A GAME-CHANGING SUPPLEMENTS LINE BUILT FOR CHAMPIONS

Press Release: February 12, 2025 By 101 (One of One)-

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February 12, 2025 (Los Angeles, CA): The undefeated, undisputed champion of boxing is entering a new arena - performance nutrition. Floyd Mayweather, global sports icon and visionary entrepreneur, has expanded his empire with the launch of a line of premium nutritional supplements, called 101 (ONE OF ONE). The brand recognizes that we are all one of one, with unique goals for our fitness journeys. Developed in partnership with long-standing and seasoned veteran Magnum Nutraceuticals and with the strategic advisement of global entertainment powerhouse WME, 101 is not just another supplements brand, it’s the embodiment of Mayweather’s relentless drive for self-improvement that has defined his legendary career.

The launch of 101 marks the first time Mayweather has used his passion and commitment to excellence as a world champion athlete to build his own supplements brand, making it a milestone in his growing wellness empire. The 101 brand embodies his unwavering commitment to personal growth with his unyielding determination to push past limits and the status quo —both of which have been pivotal to his success in the ring and in business. Mayweather’s wide-ranging portfolio includes real estate, the Mayweather Boxing + Fitness gyms and Mayweather Promotions, all of which cement his commitment to empowering individuals.

“For years, I was asked what supplements I take to stay on top of my game,” said Floyd Mayweather, Co-Founder of 101. “I don’t cut corners in the gym and I won’t cut corners with my nutrition. 101 is designed to deliver results - period. We developed this brand to cut through clutter in the marketplace and to give a trusted option to everyone.”

101 launches with seven premium products, with science-based formulations, for both men and women, each one crafted to help support and enhance their fitness journey:

Whey Protein Powder $44.99 - Packed with 25 grams of high-quality protein to fuel lean muscle growth and speed up recovery. With added prebiotic fiber and digestive enzymes, the powder is formulated for smooth digestion, no gas or bloating and maximum absorption.

Sport Pre-Workout $35.99 - This fast-acting formulation is a custom blend of performance-driven ingredients—including NeuroRush and electrolytes that help increase stamina, focus, and results.

Loaded Pre-Workout $49.99 - Formulated with 8g of Citrulline and a powerful blend of heavy-hitting ingredients, this powerhouse improves energy, performance, endurance, and focus.

Creatine Monohydrate $29.99/$49.99 - Made with pure, clean ingredients to increase muscle mass, strength, and power for short, high-intensity training sessions. It also delivers long-term benefits like enhanced cognitive function and healthier muscles and bones.

Greens + Gut Health $44.99 - Supercharges daily nutrient intake, packing over four servings of fruits and vegetables, plus essential vitamins and antioxidants. Loaded with prebiotic fiber, this formulation is the foundation for a healthy gut.

Hydration $39.99 - Pure, essential electrolytes, in convenient on-the-go stick packs. Loaded with the core four electrolytes and a 1G shot of Taurine per serving, it powers hydration, fights cramps, and keeps fatigue at bay.

Peptide Builder $64.99 - These capsules are on the cutting edge of muscle-building and recovery. Powered by PeptiStrong® and DL185TM to drive more gains in the gym and on the field, it fights lean muscle loss 54% better than milk protein and reduces muscle-atrophy inflammation by 60%.

"Floyd Mayweather’s unmatched work ethic and drive for perfection made this partnership a natural fit. We have spent over 20 years formulating trusted, high-quality supplements for athletes at every level, and Floyd’s unwavering dedication to delivering only the best mirrors our mission," said Bill Russell, CEO of Magnum Nutraceuticals. "Together, we’ve created 101—a brand that stands for excellence, authenticity, and results. This is more than a supplement line; it’s a testament to Floyd’s championship mindset and our shared passion for performance."

Built by champions. Backed by science. Trusted by athletes. Starting today, 101 is available in bold, great tasting flavors at youare101.com, and thousands of supplement and sports nutrition retailers nationwide serviced by Sportlife Distribution, Europa Sports Partners and Muscle Foods USA.

About 101 (One of One)

101 is dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve peak performance for every sport at every level with high-quality, scientifically formulated supplements developed to fuel their fitness journeys. Developed by boxing great Floyd Mayweather and seasoned industry leader Magnum Nutraceuticals, 101 was built on the shared belief that everyone deserves a trusted, results-driven supplement brand. With over 20 years of experience in developing science-backed performance nutrition, Magnum Nutraceuticals ensures 101 is crafted with premium, effective ingredients, a vision that aligns with Mayweather’s dedication to excellence both inside and outside the ring—bringing consumers a brand they can rely on for superior quality, and performance. For more information, please visit www.youare101.com.

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Monday, February 10, 2025

QUEENSBERRY AND DAZN ANNOUNCE HUGE OPENING SCHEDULE

Press Release: February 10, 2025 By DAZN-

Dillian Whyte takes on Joe Joyce, while Lawrence Okolie and Richard Riakporhe look to settle their rivalry, in a huge British Heavyweight fight night at the Co-op Live in Manchester on Saturday, April 5.

Anthony Cacace will square off against former Featherweight world champion Leigh Wood at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham on Saturday, May 10.

New Queensberry signing and former undisputed Super Lightweight world champion Josh Taylor faces Ekow Essuman in Glasgow in May.

From 1 April 2025, DAZN will be the exclusive global broadcast partner of Queensberry Promotions, bringing its elite boxing events to fans worldwide for the first time.

LONDON, 10 FEBRUARY 2025 – Queensberry Promotions (“Queensberry”), a leading boxing promotion company founded by Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren, can proudly reveal its bumper opening schedule with DAZN, the world’s leading sports entertainment platform, with the action starting with a heavyweight spectacular at the Co-op Live in Manchester on Saturday, April 5.

The new Co-op Live will rock to the beat of the heavyweights when the popular former world title challenger Dillian Whyte (31-3, 28KOs) goes up against the “Juggernaut”, former interim WBO world title holder, Joe Joyce (16-3, 15KOs).

In the co-main event, two-weight world champion and now WBC Silver heavyweight champion Lawrence Okolie (21-1, 16KOs) will take on his big London rival and world cruiserweight title challenger Richard Riakporhe (17-1, 13KOs).

The heavyweight headline matchups are completed by English champion David Adeleye (13-1, 12KOs) facing Jeamie “TKV” Tshikeva (8-1, 5KOs) and Olympian Delicious Orie, who will be making his professional debut.

From Manchester, the Queensberry fight train will head to the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham on Saturday, May 10 and then Glasgow later in May.

A month later in Nottingham, Anthony Cacace (23-1, 8KOs) will defend his IBO super featherweight world championship against local hero and former featherweight world champion Leigh Wood (28-3, 17KOs). Another Nottingham favourite, WBC International light heavyweight champion Ezra Taylor (10-0, 7 KOs), will be on the card.

Then later in May in Glasgow, new Queensberry signing and former undisputed super lightweight world champion Josh Taylor (19-2, 13KOs) makes a move up to welterweight, as he takes on former British champion and current WBO European title holder Ekow Essuman (21-1, 8KOs). Also on the card, Edinburgh’s WBC International champion Lee McGregor (15-1-1, 11KOs) will face fellow Scot Nathaniel Collins (15-0).

This trio of boxing events will be broadcast exclusively on DAZN, available to fans globally, as part of DAZN’s multi-year media rights deal with Queensberry.

“We’ve assembled a bumper lineup of cracking fights to celebrate the start of our relationship with DAZN,” said Queensberry Promotions Founder and Chairman, Frank Warren.

“We are starting as we mean to go on and, as you might expect, the heavyweights will play a big, big part in 2025 and beyond. Then Nottingham is the place to be the following month for a real banger of a fight between Anto Cacace and Leigh Wood. It is the sort of domestic blockbuster we will be seeing plenty of across the partnership between Queensberry and DAZN.

I am also so much looking forward to returning to Scotland with the nation’s biggest star and our latest signing, Josh Taylor, headlining and rebooting his career at welterweight, where I believe he can again do big things, but he will be up against it with Ekow Essuman in the opposite corner.”

Michael Ridout, EVP New Business at DAZN, said: “This schedule of fights will showcase the best of boxing talent across weight classes. As the global home of boxing, DAZN is committed to bringing the most exciting and nail-biting fights like these to fans around the world who love the sport. This is only the start of DAZN’s landmark partnership with Queensberry, and we look for forward to delivering more high-calibre bouts, while providing an unparalleled viewing experience.”

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