The pandemic and an injury kept Artur Beterbiev out of the ring in 2020, but boxing’s most devastating knockout artist has a blank canvas as he prepares to kick off Top Rank on ESPN’s 2021 championship schedule in grand fashion. Beterbiev, the unified WBC and IBF light heavyweight world champion, will defend his titles Saturday, Jan. 30 against Adam Deines at VTB Arena in … [Read more...] about January 30: Unified Light Heavyweight World Champion Artur Beterbiev Defends Belts Against Adam Deines in Moscow LIVE and Exclusively on ESPN+
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Title Twofer: MTK Global Golden Contract Championship Matches to Stream Live and Exclusively Wednesday on ESPN+ Dec. 2
Two MTK Global Golden Contract winners will be crowned this Wednesday, Dec. 2, when the 10-round light heavyweight and featherweight finals are contested at Production Park Studios in Wakefield, England. In the main event, WBO European featherweight champion and former world title challenger Jazza Dickens will fight longtime British featherweight champion Ryan Walsh. The … [Read more...] about Title Twofer: MTK Global Golden Contract Championship Matches to Stream Live and Exclusively Wednesday on ESPN+ Dec. 2
Terence Crawford-Kell Brook Welterweight World Title Showdown to Air Live and Exclusively on Premier Sports 1 in the UK
November’s most anticipated fight now has an exclusive UK broadcast home. Premier Sports and Top Rank have announced that pound-for-pound king Terence “Bud” Crawford’s WBO welterweight world title defense against Sheffield’s Kell Brook — Saturday, November 14 in the United States — will air live on Premier Sports 1, with coverage starting at 12.30 a.m. Sunday morning. The … [Read more...] about Terence Crawford-Kell Brook Welterweight World Title Showdown to Air Live and Exclusively on Premier Sports 1 in the UK
Unbeaten Welterweights Michael McKinson and Martin Harkin Face off LIVE and Exclusively on ESPN+ Oct. 18
Unbeaten welterweights Michael McKinson and Martin Harkin will face off in a special edition of #MTKFightNight on Sunday, Oct. 18 from Production Park Studios in Wakefield, England.The McKinson-Harkin card streams live and exclusively on ESPN+ starting at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, and it will close out a historic week of fight action on the ESPN family of networks, highlighted by … [Read more...] about Unbeaten Welterweights Michael McKinson and Martin Harkin Face off LIVE and Exclusively on ESPN+ Oct. 18
MTK Global Golden Contract Featherweight & Super Lightweight Championships to Stream LIVE and Exclusively on ESPN+ Sept. 30
Two MTK Global Golden Contract champions will be crowned Wednesday at Production Park Studios in Yorkshire, England. The 10-round super lightweight and featherweight championship matches will stream live and exclusively on ESPN+ beginning at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT. Here’s what's in store when the championship combatants fight behind closed doors. Ryan … [Read more...] about MTK Global Golden Contract Featherweight & Super Lightweight Championships to Stream LIVE and Exclusively on ESPN+ Sept. 30
Heavyweight Destroyer Joe Joyce to Headline Against Michael Wallisch LIVE on ESPN+ July 25
Heavyweight contender Joe Joyce, who is on track for a super fight against fellow undefeated British heavyweight Daniel “Dynamite” Dubois, will take on the battle-hardened Michael Wallisch in the 10-round main event Saturday from BT Sport Studio in London.This closed-door card, promoted by Queensberry Promotions, marks Joyce’s first ring appearance since last … [Read more...] about Heavyweight Destroyer Joe Joyce to Headline Against Michael Wallisch LIVE on ESPN+ July 25
Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier Trilogy Headlines Special Encore Boxing Presentation on ESPN
This Saturday, April 18, will be a day of classic boxing on ESPN when the network airs 11 consecutive hours of the sweet science starting at 12 noon ET. This special presentation will showcase some of the greatest bouts of all time, including the epic trilogy between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier. Ali-Frazier I has never been aired before on ESPN platforms and has not aired on … [Read more...] about Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier Trilogy Headlines Special Encore Boxing Presentation on ESPN
Tyson Fury Stops Deontay Wilder in Round Seven to Capture WBC Heavyweight Title Saturday Night From the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas
Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury defeated Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder by seventh-round stoppage to capture the WBC Heavyweight Championship Saturday night headlining a historic mega PPV event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. “A big shout out to Deontay Wilder,” said Fury. “He came here tonight and he manned up and he really did show the heart of a … [Read more...] about Tyson Fury Stops Deontay Wilder in Round Seven to Capture WBC Heavyweight Title Saturday Night From the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas
Top Rank Opens Video Vault for Black History Month: Ali-Spinks II, Holyfield-Foreman Among the Fights That Will Be Made Available via Top Rank’s YouTube Channel
Top Rank has opened up the video vault in honor of Black History Month. Throughout the month, Top Rank's YouTube channel will highlight some of boxing's most memorable nights featuring pugilistic household names such as Ali, Foreman and Hagler. So, grab your favorite snack and hop into a boxing time machine.Muhammad Ali vs. Leon Spinks 2 (Available … [Read more...] about Top Rank Opens Video Vault for Black History Month: Ali-Spinks II, Holyfield-Foreman Among the Fights That Will Be Made Available via Top Rank’s YouTube Channel
Joe Smith Jr. Dominates Jesse Hart; Steven Nelson KOs Cem Kilic in Super Middleweight Showdown
Philadelphia's Jesse Hart wanted revenge. Joe Smith Jr. didn't let that happen. Smith, who knocked out Hart's mentor and fellow Philly pugilist Bernard Hopkins in 2016, was dominant but had to settle for a split decision in the Top Rank on ESPN main event in front of 3,415 fans at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Live. While it appeared to be a clear decision for Smith, … [Read more...] about Joe Smith Jr. Dominates Jesse Hart; Steven Nelson KOs Cem Kilic in Super Middleweight Showdown