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• Queensberry-DAZN April 5 Card Hit by Another WithdrawalIt was announced towards the end of 2024 that, starting in April 2025, Queensberry Promotions would embark on a new broadcast deal with DAZN. The first event under this agreement was set for April 5, featuring a heavyweight tripleheader: Dillian Whyte vs. Joe Joyce, Lawrence Okolie vs. Richard Riakporhe, and David Adeleye vs. Jeamie “TKV” Tshikeva. However, the card has suffered multiple setback...2025Continue with Queensberry Promotions breaking news today -
• Okolie’s Injury Forces Withdrawal, Riakporhe Seeks Replacement
Lawrence Okolie has pulled out of his heavyweight fight against Richard Riakporhe with an injury for the → read article Okolie’s Injury Forces Withdrawal, Riakporhe Seeks Replacement @ Boxing News 24...2025See more articles Richard Riakporhe news and rumors
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• Lawrence Okolie Reportedly Out Of Richard Riakporhe Fight Due To Injury
Just days after he was, quite shockingly, elevated to the number one spot in the new WBC heavyweight rankings, Lawrence ... continue Lawrence Okolie Reportedly Out Of Richard Riakporhe Fight Due To Injury @ Boxing News 24/7...2025
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• Fans Puzzled And Angry After Lawrence Okolie Is Ranked As The WBC NO1 Contender At Heavyweight
In a move that has both puzzled and angered boxing fans, Lawrence Okolie has been moved up to the number ... continue Fans Puzzled And Angry After Lawrence Okolie Is Ranked As The WBC NO1 Contender At Heavyweight @ Boxing News 24/7...2025
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• Rankings: Bivol takes light heavy crown from Beterbiev, moreDmitry Bivol has reclaimed the No. 1 spot at light heavyweight | Photo by Mark Robinson/Getty Images Dmitry Bivol has reclaimed the No. 1 spot at light heavyweight, plus much more in a big rankings update! Titles: WBC - Oleksandr Usyk, WBA - Oleksandr Usyk, IBF - Daniel Dubois, WBO - Oleksandr Usyk Upcoming Notable Fights: Dillian Whyte vs Joe Joyce, 4/5 ... Lawrence Okoli...2025See also Dillian Whyte latest news -
• Joe Parker Hailed as World’s Best Heavyweight – Trainer Calls for Title ShotOn February 22, at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Joseph Parker (36-3, 24 KOs) impressed once again, stopping late replacement Martin Bakole (21-2, 16 KOs) in the second round of their heavyweight clash to retain the WBO interim title. Following this impressive win, Parker made it clear he was prepared to face anyone, and his trainer Andy Lee spoke to The Stomping Ground, praising his figh...2025Read about Joseph Parker breaking news today
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• Queensberry-DAZN April 5 Card Hit by Another Withdrawal
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• Okolie’s Injury Forces Withdrawal, Riakporhe Seeks Replacement
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• Jack reinstated as WBC cruiserweight championPhoto by Francois Nel/Getty Images Badou Jack has been reinstated as WBC cruiserweight champion while Noel Mikaelian deals with legal issues With the fall of Mahmoud Charr this past weekend, I lost my purpose as a sportswriter. Never did I think I would find a similarly moronic saga to latch onto in lieu of developing a personality or any skills that meaningfully improve the world. Luckily...2024Click for news about Badou Jack availability report -
• Billam-Smith and Riakporhe agree to title rematchPhoto by Dan Istitene/Getty Images Richard Riakporhe beat Chris Billam-Smith by split decision in 2019 Boxxer’s Ben Shalom tells Sky Sports that WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith and longtime rival Richard Riakporhe have agreed to and signed off on a rematch. The date and location remain up in the air, with Shalom “looking at dates at both Selhurst Park and the Vitality [S]tadi...2024See more Billam Smith injury -
• Glowacki suspended four years for failed drug testPhoto by Gareth Copley/Getty Images Krzysztof Glowacki tested positive for boldenone after last January’s knockout loss to Richard Riakporhe Former cruiserweight champion Krzysztof Glowacki authored one of my 2023 Knockouts of the Year in his mixed martial arts debut, but the prognosis for his boxing career is much grimmer, as this morning saw UKAD announce a four-year suspension for faili...2024Click for news about Richard Riakporhe injury status -
• Chris Billam-Smith stops Mateusz Masternak to retain WBO titleChris Billam-Smith did enough damage to stop Mateusz Masternak | Photo by Andrew Matthews/PA Images via Getty Images Chris Billam-Smith did enough damage to stop Mateusz Masternak Chris Billam-Smith successfully defended his WBO cruiserweight title, stopping Mateusz Masternak at the start of the eighth round today in Bournemouth. Billam-Smith and Masternak had put on a good, physical fight...2023Visit the page Chris Billam Smith -
• Rankings (May 8): Is Canelo declining? Tank Davis’ resume, more
Canelo Alvarez won again, but is he in decline? | Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images Canelo Alvarez won again, but is he on the downswing? (Yes!) Plus more! Rankings go up on Mondays. No update next week, so the next update will come on May 22. Ranked fights the next two weeks: Middleweight: (2) Janibek Alimkhanuly vs Steven Butler, May 13 Lightweight: (1) Devin Haney vs (3) Vasiliy Lo...2023Click for news about Tank Davis injury
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• Rankings (April 10): Shakur hits 135, Mendoza crashes 154, Bam Rodriguez, Tapales, more
Shakur Stevenson has hit the lightweight division running | Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images Shakur Stevenson has hit the lightweight division running, plus some big upsets and more notable changes in many divisions. Rankings go up on Mondays. No update next week, so the next update will come on April 24. Ranked fights the next two weeks: Heavyweight: (5) Joe Joyce v...2023Continue with Bam Rodriguez injury report
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• Eddie Hearn And Derek Chisora Clash: “Here’s What I Don’t Like About You”Eddie Hearn and Derek Chisora aired out some differences this week as the pair came face-to-face at a media event. Hearn was being interviewed on the red carpet of the Anthony Joshua versus Jermaine Franklin launch party by Boxing UK when Chisora gatecrashed the interview. The conversation started about Lawrence Okolie and Hearn’s recent split […] The post Eddie Hearn And Derek Chisora...2023Click for news about Derek Chisora injuries -
• Rankings (March 27): Benavidez, Ramirez, Plant, much more
David Benavidez firmly established himself as No. 2 at 168 with his win over Caleb Plant | Esther Lin/SHOWTIME David Benavidez firmly established himself as No. 2 at 168 with his win over Caleb Plant, plus more in this week’s update! Rankings go up on Mondays. Ranked fights this week: Heavyweight: (4) Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin, Apr. 1 Light Heavyweight: (8) Craig Richards vs R...2023Visit the page David Benavidez injury status
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• Okolie reportedly in talks to face Ortiz in UKLawrence Okolie has had a pair of lower level heavyweight fights last year and looks to step up the competition. | Photo by James Chance/Getty Images Lawrence Okolie is negotiating a bout with Luis Ortiz as he looks to make his heavyweight run. After two brief stoppage win stoppage wins in his move to heavyweight, Lawrence Okolie is said to be in negotiations to make a fight against form...2025Continue with Lukasz Rozanski contract -
• Jack reinstated as WBC cruiserweight champion
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Dec. 3-7The rematch between Emanuel Navarrete and Oscar Valdez headlines a very busy week of boxing action! | Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc The rematch between Emanuel Navarrete and Oscar Valdez headlines a very busy week of boxing action! Tuesday, Dec. 3 TrillerTV+, 8:00 pm ET, CountryBox: Where Music Meets Boxing. Kish Moody is the music. And, if you’re looking for a justifiable reason to shout WA...2024Check it out Emanuel Navarrete salary rumors -
• Billam-Smith and Riakporhe agree to title rematch
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• Rankings (May 22,): Haney’s undisputed is a little disputed, Loma, Cameron, more
Devin Haney’s undisputed championship is a little disputed after his fight with Vasiliy Lomachenko | Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Devin Haney’s undisputed championship is a little disputed after his fight with Vasiliy Lomachenko, plus a rocket for Chantelle Cameron and more! Rankings go up on Mondays. Ranked fights this week: Cruiserweight: (2) Lawrence Okolie vs (9) Chris Billam-Sm...2023See more Devin Haney salary rumors
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• Rankings (April 24): Tank Davis, Garcia, Zhang, Cordina, more
Gervonta Davis’ star reached new heights with his win over Ryan Garcia | Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Gervonta Davis’ star reached new heights with his win over Ryan Garcia, but his immediate future remains a bit murky. Rankings go up on Mondays. No update next week, so the next update will come on May 8. But we’ve got a big update this week! Ranked fights the next two weeks: Light Hea...2023Visit the page Tank Davis contract rumors
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• Rankings (April 10): Shakur hits 135, Mendoza crashes 154, Bam Rodriguez, Tapales, more
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• Rankings (March 27): Benavidez, Ramirez, Plant, much more
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Lawrence Okolie stats and results
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• Queensberry-DAZN April 5 Card Hit by Another Withdrawal
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• Rankings: Bivol takes light heavy crown from Beterbiev, more
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• Joseph Parker vs Martin Bakole: Tony Bellew Weighs InFollowing the drama of February 20 in Riyadh which saw Daniel Dubois unable to move forward with his scheduled IBF world title defence against Joseph Parker (35-3, 23 KOs). Chaos ensued, but a replacement was promptly found and we will now see Joseph Parker vs Martin Bakole (21-1, 16 KOs). Ahead of this intriguing heavyweight fight, many questions are being asked about Parker and Bakole, and Tony ...2025Check it out Joseph Parker scores -
• Beterbiev vs Bivol 2: Undercard Illness Sparks Chaos in Riyadh – Replacement NamedOn February 22, the loaded Riyadh Season card headlined by Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2 will take place with all eyes in the boxing world firmly placed on this super card. Fight week has seen its fair share of drama with the cancellation of Shakur Stevenson vs Floyd Schofield and as reported first by The Ring Magazine, Daniel Dubois was taken ill and has subsequently been removed from the car...2025Continue with Artur Beterbiev scores -
• Daniel Dubois vs. Joseph Parker: Lawrence Okolie Weighs InOn February 22, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Daniel Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) will defend his IBF heavyweight title against Kiwi fighter Joseph Parker (35-3, 23 KOs). Their fight is part of the loaded card, headed by Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2. Ahead of this heavyweight fight, Lawrence Okolie, who has spared both fighters has weighed in on the upcoming IBF clash when speaking to Seconds Out. Dani...2025See also Joseph Parker statistics -
• Jack reinstated as WBC cruiserweight champion
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Dec. 3-7
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• Rozanski vs Okolie set for May 24 in PolandLawrence Okolie has not fought since losing his cruiserweight title to Chris Billam-Smith last May Nearly a year to the day after the ignominious end of his cruiserweight title reign, Lawrence Okolie will challenge Lukasz Rozanski for the bridgerweight “title” on May 24th in the latter’s hometown of Rzeszow, Poland. Okolie (19-1, 14 KO) looked like the 200-lb. heir apparent following Oleksandr Usy...2024Read about Chris Billam Smith stats -
• Chris Billam-Smith stops Mateusz Masternak to retain WBO title
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• Highlights: Billam-Smith upsets Okolie to win WBO title in wild, weird fight
Chris Billam-Smith is a world champion after one of the strangest fights you’ll ever see with Lawrence Okolie | Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images Chris Billam-Smith is a world champion after one of the strangest fights you’ll ever see with Lawrence Okolie. Chris Billam-Smith took the WBO cruiserweight title from Lawrence Okolie today, achieving a dream at home in Bournemouth’s Vitality Sta...2023Visit the page Billam Smith
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• Rankings: Bivol takes light heavy crown from Beterbiev, more
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• Boxing trainer Joe Gallagher reveals stage four cancer diagnosis
Boxing coach Joe Gallagher has revealed he’s battling liver and bowel cancer after undergoing chemotherapy since diagnosis in November. The former Ring Magazine Trainer of the Year, who once went on the UK’s most revered undefeated run of 62 bouts, is currently mentoring Natasha Jonas and Lawrence Okolie. Gallagher announced his battle in a statement… The post Boxing traine...2025Continue with Joe Gallagher
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• Whyte vs Joyce headline heavyweight card in Manchester, Apr. 5Queensberry has announced its big spring show. | Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images Dillian Whyte is formally scheduled to face hard-charging Joe Joyce on April 5th. Queensberry promotions has their next big card scheduled for April 5 in Manchester, England, bolstered by some heavyweight action. The main attraction, as reported by ESPN, will be a fight between Dillian Whyte taking o...2025See also Dillian Whyte -
• Frank Warren Predicts Major Steps for Fighters in 2025Queensberry Promotions enjoyed a memorable 2024, signing off by agreeing new deals with some of the best talent in boxing. They also recorded a dominant victory over Matchroom in the 5v5 event. It was also announced that from April 2025, Queensberry will have their fight cards shown on DAZN. Frank Warren has reflected on 2024 in his Queensberry Promotions column, revealing several names he has hig...2025Read about Frank Warren -
• Denzel Bentley Proves 2 Sharp for Brad PaulsOn Saturday, December 7, at the OVO Arena, Wembley Stadium, Denzel Bentley (21-3-1, 17 KOs) proved “2 Sharp” as he defeated Brad Pauls (19-2-1, 11 KOs) in the main event of the Queensberry Promotions Magnificent 7 event. The entire card was shown live on TNT Sports 2. Denzel Bentley Shines Against Brad Pauls in London Denzel Bentley vs. Brad Pauls Recap The opening round saw Bentley st...2024Read about Denzel Bentley -
• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Dec. 3-7
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• Rozanski vs Okolie set for May 24 in Poland
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• Tyson Fury Told To ‘Let Go’ Of Trainer SugarHill Steward: “Look What He Did With Okolie”Tyson Fury should sack his trainer, SugarHill Steward – that’s according to his father, John, after witnessing the recent performance of Lawrence Okolie, who is also trained by the American. Okolie lost his undefeated record and his world title in what was just his second fight under Stewards’ guidance, in a defeat to Chris Billam-Smith […] The post Tyson Fury Told To ‘Let ...2023See more Tyson Fury -
• Shane McGuigan Says Fighters Have Left Him And “Achieved F**k All”Shane McGuigan enjoyed one of his stand out moments as a trainer towards the end of last month, when Chris Billam-Smith defeated Lawrence Okolie at the Vitality Stadium to become WBO cruiserweight champion of the world. Okolie himself had been under McGuigan’s tutelage up until the start of this year, but left to link up […] The post Shane McGuigan Says Fighters Have Left Him And ̶...2023Continue with Shane McGuigan -
• Highlights: Billam-Smith upsets Okolie to win WBO title in wild, weird fight
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• Chris Billam-Smith drops Lawrence Okolie three times, wins WBO cruiserweight title by majority decisionNew WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith lived out his dream, winning a world title in front of his hometown fans in the football stadium of his hometown team that he has supported since he was a child. A crowd of more than 15,000 roared him to an upset win on Saturday over his former gymmate […] The post Chris Billam-Smith drops Lawrence Okolie three times, wins WBO cruiserweight t...2023Continue with Chris Billam Smith -
• Highlights: Billam-Smith upsets Okolie to win WBO title in wild, weird fight
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• Ring Ratings Update: The complex case of Conor Benn and a seven-week round upMuch has happened since the last Ring Ratings Update was posted, a span from the week of February 18 to April 1. Badou Jack and Brandon Figueroa re-entered the rankings. Jack at cruiserweight; Figueroa at featherweight. Tim Tszyu advanced to the No. 1 spot at junior middleweight. David Benavidez and Lawrence Okolie defended their No. […] The post Ring Ratings Update: The complex case of Con...2023Read about Conor Benn -
• Lawrence Okolie Decisions David Light in Ugly Fight, Retains WBO Title
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• Chris Billam-Smith Drops Lawrence Okolie Three Times, Wins Stunning Decision For WBO Title
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• Eddie Hearn And Derek Chisora Clash: “Here’s What I Don’t Like About You”
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• Highlights and results: Okolie wins dull decision over Light to retain WBO title
Lawrence Okolie beat David Light to retain his WBO cruiserweight title in Manchester | Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Images via Getty Images Lawrence Okolie beat David Light to retain his WBO cruiserweight title in Manchester, but it wasn’t pretty. Lawrence Okolie did it again, both in terms of retaining his WBO cruiserweight title and doing so in a fashion that left the live crowd half-asleep a...2023See also David Light
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• Okolie vs Billam-Smith Scorecard Draws Outrage And Branded ‘One Of The Worst Ever’Chris Billam-Smith put in the performance of his career so far to dethrone undefeated cruiserweight world champion, Lawrence Okolie, in Bournemouth. The fight had many intriguing threads to it. Billam-Smith would fight at the stadium of his beloved AFC Bournemouth as the challenger, and the man in the other corner was a former stablemate and […] The post Okolie vs Billam-Smith Scorecard Draw...2023Continue with Billam Smith
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• Queensberry-DAZN April 5 Card Hit by Another Withdrawal
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• Rankings: Bivol takes light heavy crown from Beterbiev, more
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• Joe Parker Hailed as World’s Best Heavyweight – Trainer Calls for Title Shot
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• Joseph Parker vs Martin Bakole: Tony Bellew Weighs In
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• Beterbiev vs Bivol 2: Undercard Illness Sparks Chaos in Riyadh – Replacement Named
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• ‘Every fight I have is personal’: Okolie speaks on Riakphore matchupLawrence Okolie sees himself breaking down Richard Riakphore in their April 5 fight. | Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images Lawrence Okolie says his upcoming fight against Richard Riakphore is more than just business. With Lawrence Okolie set to take on Richard Riakphore at heavyweight on April 5, Okolie talks a bit about his feelings about the fight and his opponent. Okolie says he ta...2025 -
• Queensberry Promotions Unveil Former Undisputed Champion as Latest SigningJosh Taylor (19-2, 13 KOs) excelled in the super lightweight division, becoming Britain’s first undisputed world champion in the four-belt era, defeating Jose Carlos Ramirez by unanimous decision (114-112 x3). Following that win, the Scot has struggled, losing two out of his last three fights. Since his defeat in the Jack Catterall rematch, it has been unclear what “The Tartan Tornado&...2025Visit the page Queensberry Promotions -
• Joseph Parker Talks Dubois Fight, Improving, and Title Hopes with Dan RafaelOn February 22, Joseph Parker (35-3, 23 KOs) will challenge Daniel Dubois (22-2, 21 KOs) for the Brits IBF world heavyweight title at the Kingdom Arena, Riyadh. The entire loaded card will be available on a plethora of PPV platforms. Ahead of Parker-Dubois, the Kiwi fighter has spoken to Dan Rafael on the latest Fight Freaks Unite/Big Fight Weekend podcast about the upcoming IBF clash, the importa...2025Click for news about Joseph Parker -
• Whyte vs Joyce headline heavyweight card in Manchester, Apr. 5
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• Frank Warren Set to Unveil Blockbuster DAZN Deal with Exciting MatchupsQueensberry Promotions has enjoyed a sustained period of success over recent years, with their heavyweight stable impressing, including Tyson Fury, Fabio Wardley, and Derek Chisora, to name just three. It was previously announced that from April 2025, Queensberry was embarking on a new blockbuster broadcast deal with DAZN. Queensberry has called a press conference for February 10 at Co-op Live in ...2025Click for news about Frank Warren
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• Lawrence Okolie Reportedly Out Of Richard Riakporhe Fight Due To Injury
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• Glowacki suspended four years for failed drug test
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• Rankings (April 10): Shakur hits 135, Mendoza crashes 154, Bam Rodriguez, Tapales, more
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