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Rankings BoxeRingWeb

Thirteen Italians in the IBF Rankings for October. Analysis and Monthly Changes

Guido Vianello ranked 13th at heavyweight, Luca D'Ortenzi ranked 12th at light heavyweight, Etinosa Oliha ranked 11th at middleweight, and newly crowned European champion Francesco De Rosa ranked 14th at super bantamweight are the men in the IBF rankings updated to October 31st. Among women, Pamela Sawa and Martina Righi maintain their number 1 position in the lightweight and super featherweight rankings.

Heavyweight Interview Boxing News · celebratory

Frank Bruno names the best heavyweight he faced

Fan-favourite heavyweight Frank Bruno, who captured the hearts of the British public, has named the 'most complete' opponent of his 45-fight professional career.

Flyweight Result BoxeRingWeb

In Thailand WBC flyweight number 2 Charunphak wins on points over Filipino Trazo

The 26-year-old number two in the WBC world rankings at flyweight, Thai Thananchai Charunphak (33-2, 16 KO) successfully defended his WBC Asia title with a unanimous victory over Filipino Joperson Trazo (9-3-1, 2 KO) at Nakornloung Stadium in Nonthaburi, Thailand. This was Charunphak's "King Cobra" second defense of the WBC title.

Super lightweight Before the fight Boxeo Mundial · celebratory

'Güerito de Tepito' showed excellent physical condition in public training

Undefeated boxer Juan 'Güerito de Tepito' Pérez (3-0) held a public training session at Mom Rose gym ahead of his fight this Saturday at Unidad Deportiva Cuauhtémoc in Naucalpan, State of Mexico. His opponent will be David Jiménez in the 130-pound division, six rounds.

Rankings WBC · promotional

WBC weekly schedule

The World Boxing Council presents its weekly television schedule, your essential guide to not miss a single second of the best boxing.

Light heavyweight Result BoxeRingWeb · celebratory

Emerging prospects Paulo Aukuso and Callum Peters shine in Sydney

On November 6 at the Tik Tok Entertainment Center in Sydney, Paulo Aokuso (13-0), Olympic light heavyweight, defended his IBF intercontinental belt with a KO in the second round against Mobin Khahrazeh (16-1).

Light heavyweight Announcement TAF · The Art of Fighting (YouTube) · promotional

Will they steal the show? | Face to Face Acosta vs Leonetti

TAF 14 opens with a light heavyweight clash between Leonetti and Acosta with different motivations. Leonetti seeks to recover after recent defeats, while Acosta has only 5 professional fights.

WBC · celebratory

A day like today in boxing... November 6

In 1976, in a historic battle held at the Accra Sports Stadium in Ghana before more than 100,000 fans, American boxer Danny "Little Red" López...

Super lightweight Announcement BoxeRingWeb · promotional

Armando Casamonica protagonist on 21 November in Rome

Armando "The ring's fury" Casamonica (16-2) will be the star of the event on 21 November at Palatorrino in Rome where he will face Pasquale Barile (14-6) for the IBO continental super-lightweight title.

Announcement Boxen1 · promotional

Saturday in Korneuburg: Bernardin Jakaj vs. Andrei Dascalu

In Korneuburg, a high-level event from Simba Sports Boxing with two international title fights is scheduled – broadcast live on ORF Sport+. At the Franz-Guggenberger-Sporthalle, a major Austrian boxing event will take place with international title fights.

Super middleweight Interview The Shield of Sports

Interview with Luca D'Ortenzi ahead of Road to Glory

Luca D'Ortenzi will return to the ring on November 14 in Guidonia against Eros Seghetti in the main event Road to Glory on DAZN, his first defense of the super middleweight European title.

Super middleweight Announcement Bad Left Hook

IBF orders Osleys Iglesias to face Malik Zinad

After a two-fight 2026 campaign in which he won and defended the IBF super middleweight title in merciless fashion, Osleys Iglesias is ordered to face Malik Zinad in his first mandatory defense. Artur Subkhankulov fights Andy Cruz for the vacant lightweight title.

World Boxing News

60 Boxing Tragedies That Can Never Be Forgotten – Part 3

World Boxing News continues its 60 Tragedies Boxing Can Never Forget series with ten more stories, including two Japanese fighters who died after competing on the same card and world champions who suffered fatal injuries in the ring. Part 3 also remembers an Irish Olympic medalist and a former British boxer.

Super middleweight Interview vRINGe · celebratory

"There are no fights big enough for him". Benavídez about Canelo

WBA and WBO world champion in light heavyweight David Benavídez is convinced that there is no boxer in the super middleweight who can beat Canelo Alvarez. He gave this assessment in an interview with Fight Hub TV.

Cruiserweight Result World Boxing News

23-0 Knockout Artist Pulled From Oliver McCall Card After Weigh-In

Unbeaten cruiserweight Craig Parker was forced to withdraw from the Oliver McCall card in Nashville after suffering an unexpected health issue following the weigh-in. Parker, 36, with a perfect 23-0 record with 22 knockouts, was scheduled to compete Tuesday night.

Heavyweight Announcement BoxeRingWeb

German Opponent for Diego Lenzi on November 28 in Carugate

Heavyweight Diego "El Toro" Lenzi (6-0), quarterfinalist at Paris 2024 Olympics, will be the main attraction at the OPI Since 82 event on November 28 at Palasport in Carugate (MI). His opponent is German Robin Och (9-1-1). Lenzi is the 2022 Italian senior champion.

Announcement The Shield of Sports

Clemente Russo vs Mohamed Elmaghraby live on Italia 1

Clemente Russo will face Mohamed Elmaghraby in the main event of TAF 14 on November 21, which will be broadcast live on Italia 1. The announcement was made by The Art Of Fighting promoter Edoardo Germani.

Featherweight Announcement BoxeRingWeb

Simone Rao, Paolo Bologna and Joel Santos on November 28th in Scandicci

On November 28th at the Palazzetto dello Sport in Scandicci, the XXV episode of the WASB format will take place. Simone Rao (13-2), former Italian featherweight champion, will face Nicolò Setaro (10-3) for a comeback after losing last March.

Interview Seconds Out

Shane Mosley Has No Doubt Who Was The Best Fighter He Ever Faced

Shane Mosley has had a fantastic career in the squared circle and fought many great names, but one of them stands out as the best he ever faced. Mosley fought from 1993 to 2016 and picked up several world titles in three weight classes – lightweight, welterweight and light middleweight – as well as being lineal champion.

Super lightweight Announcement Boxeo Mundial · promotional

"Güerito de Tepito", in another strong fight

Juan "Güerito de Tepito" Pérez will fight on Saturday in Naucalpan and will seek his fourth consecutive win when he faces David Jiménez on Saturday, six rounds at 130 pounds, in what will be the main event at the Cuauhtémoc Sports Unit of the IMSS, in Naucalpan, State of Mexico.

Lightweight Boxing News · celebratory

Ezra Taylor: Willy Hutchinson loss was a blessing in disguise

As he approaches the end of an arduous camp in Los Angeles, where he trains with Malik Scott, Ezra Taylor begins to feel a trickle of excitement. The 32-year-old looks forward to finalising his preparations in Nottingham.

Lightweight WBC · celebratory

A day like today in boxing... November 3

1979 - The legendary Kelvin Hall in Glasgow shook when Scottish hero Jim Watt successfully defended his WBC lightweight world title.

Super flyweight Result WBA · celebratory

Eveling Ortega captures WBA Interim Light Flyweight World Title

At the Olof Palme Convention Center in Managua, Eveling "La Colocha" Ortega reaches the pinnacle of her career, earning a majority decision victory over Mexican Alma "La Leona" Meraz to capture the WBA Interim Light Flyweight World Title.

Boxing News · celebratory

Tony Bellew names 'the greatest puncher' in boxing history

A host of names are often floated when debating the 'greatest puncher' to have ever laced up the gloves, but former WBC cruiserweight champion is certain in his assessment, believing that there is only one man who can claim that mantle. Many heavyweights of the division's golden era have named Earnie Shavers as the biggest puncher.

Heavyweight BBC Sport · promotional

Watch trailer for Rivals: Fury v Joshua

Discover how Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua's contrasting styles, personalities and careers helped shape a rivalry that has captivated boxing fans for more than a decade.

Heavyweight Announcement World Boxing News

Oliver McCall, 61, Faces Heavyweight Who Lost First 8 Fights

Former world heavyweight champion Oliver McCall, at 61 years old, will return to fight on November 3 against Jeremiah Williams at Plaza Mariachi in Nashville, Tennessee, continuing a remarkable career.

Super flyweight Interview World Boxing News

Scrappy Ramirez Admits He Wasn't Ready for Loss, Wants Revenge

John 'Scrappy' Ramirez admitted he was not ready when David Jimenez handed him his only professional defeat, as the top contender faces another delay to his WBA super flyweight world title opportunity.

Super lightweight Interview Allboxing

From Chelyabinsk to Texas: Albina Moldazhanovan - about dreams, team and sixth professional fight

Finalist of the European Championship and medalist of the World Amateur Championships, current professional boxer in the female superleggeri category Albina Moldazhanovan gave an interview to AllBoxing.ru on the eve of her November 8 fight in Texas (USA), where she will face English Kirsty Bovington at a boxing night from Jake Paul's promotion company - MVP.

Result Boxen1 · celebratory

The favorites won: KO festival in Hamburg

In the HABV hall in Hamburg, ten quality fights took place in front of approximately 400 fans. Manager and trainer Christian Morales prepared the card according to the criteria of his successful Talents & Kings series.

Heavyweight Business BoxeRingWeb

Heavyweight Davide Brito enters Promoboxe team

Promoboxe Italia announces the signing of heavyweight Davide "The Brick" Brito (7-2) from Arezzo with Dominican heritage. Brito has represented the Italian national team in both senior and under-22 categories. Inactive for over a year following a loss to Ahmed Krnjic.

Super middleweight World Boxing News · critical

DAZN Turns Canelo Fight Into a Podcast as Fans Demand Overhaul

DAZN's coverage of Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli left paying fans complaining about lengthy delays and excessive studio discussions, highlighting the need for a complete overhaul of the broadcaster.

Super middleweight Rankings BoxeRingWeb

Four Italian women in the WBA October ranking. Analysis and variations of the month

Pier Giulio Ruhe, Italian mother and German father who works in Germany, holder of the "Gold" belt, remains at no. 4 in the super-middleweight junior category in the WBA ranking. Veronica "The Butcher" Tosi changes position... Ahead of the December 5 fight in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, against Ashleyann Lozada, valid as an official eliminator.

Super middleweight Result BoxeRingWeb · critical

Canelo, declining but still better than Mbilli, brings home the world title

Time takes its toll, talent can slow down its action. Canelo doesn't impress, starts cautiously economizing. Throws isolated shots, moves little on his feet, doesn't seek confrontation. Mbilli is definitely more active, throws more punches, has greater hand speed but seems disorganized in his action.

Heavyweight Interview Seconds Out · celebratory

George Foreman Names The Fighter He Faced With The Best Defence

In the eyes of so many, the late-great George Foreman is one of the greatest heavyweights in the history of boxing. 'Big George' had an outstanding amateur boxing career which culminated in him capturing the Heavyweight Gold Medal at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City.

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