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Zelfa Barrett stops Jordan Gill in 10th round as Ellie Scotney and Rhiannon Dixon pick up world championship belts | Boxing News
Zelfa Barrett stopped Jordan Gill in the 10th round to win a thrilling all-British super-featherweight world title eliminator at the Manchester Arena. The pair went toe-to-toe throughout an absorbing contest before local fighter Barrett found another gear with two rounds to go, twice sending Gill to the canvas. WBA International belt holder Gill was floored…
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Fundora beats Tszyu for WBO, WBC super welterweight belts
Sebastian Fundora poses his title belts after defeating WBO junior middleweight champion Tim Tszyu at T-Mobile Arena on March 30, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fundora won Tszyu’s title and a vacant WBC title by split decision. Steve Marcus/Getty Images/AFP Tall American southpaw Sebastian Fundora stunned previously unbeaten Australian Tim Tszyu on Saturday to unify…
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From Hand Wraps to Championship Belts: The Symbolism of Boxing Gear
Boxing is a sport rich in tradition and symbolism, with each piece of gear playing a significant role in the fighter’s journey from training to competition. From the humble hand wraps to the gleaming championship belt, each item carries its own unique meaning and importance in the world of boxing. Hand wraps are one of…
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Beterbiev keeps KO rate perfect and 3 belts, stops Callum Smith
The referee sends Artur Beterbiev, left, to a corner as Callum Smith tries to get up during a boxing bout Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, in Quebec City. (Patrice Laroche/The Canadian Press via AP) Undefeated Artur Beterbiev defended three world light-heavyweight boxing titles by stopping Britain’s Callum Smith in the seventh round on Saturday, winning by…
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Callum Smith confident in his power to knock out Artur Beterbiev | Goal is to “take his three belts”
Callum Smith believes he has the power to knock out unified light-heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev. The Liverpudlian will travel to Beterbiev’s adopted hometown of Quebec City to challenge him for his IBF, WBO and WBC light-heavyweight titles on August 19, live on Sky Sports. Beterbiev has won all of his 19 fights by knockout but…
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Joshua Buatsi wants to fight the winner of Artur Beterbiev vs Callum Smith: ‘It gives me a shot at three belts’
Joshua Buatsi would welcome a fight with the winner of Artur Beterbiev’s upcoming clash with Callum Smith. A date has not yet been set for unified champion Beterbiev’s bout with Smith for the WBC, WBO and IBF light-heavyweight titles but it is expected to take place in the coming months. Buatsi meanwhile boxes highly ranked…
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