Boxing News
Pros react to Artem Lobov defeating Paulie Malignaggi at BKFC 6
Chris Taylor - June 22, 2019
A highly anticipated grudge match between bitter rivals Paulie Malignaggi and Artem Lobov headlined tonight’s BKFC 6 event in Tampa Bay. Malignaggi (36-8 boxing) was making his Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship debut at tonight’s event.
BKFC 6 Results: Artem Lobov defeats Paulie Malignaggi (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - June 22, 2019
A fight between bitter rivals Paulie Malignaggi and Artem Lobov headlined tonight’s BKFC 6 event in Tampa Bay, Florida. The former boxing champion, Malignaggi (36-8 boxing), returns to action for the first time since March of 2017, where he suffered a TKO loss to Sam Eggington in his bid to capture the WBC International Welterweight Title.
BKFC 6: Artem Lobov vs. Paulie Malignaggi Live Results & Highlights
Chris Taylor - June 22, 2019
Bitter rivals Paulie Malignaggi and Artem Lobov will finally settle their beef tonight in the headliner of BKFC 6 in Tampa Bay. The ten-bout fight card will be available on pay-per-view on all major cable and satellite providers, as well as on all streaming devices and FITE.tv, at a price of $39.99USD.
VIDEO | Paulie Malignaggi team members scuffle with Artem Lobov at BKFC 6 weigh ins
Chris Taylor - June 22, 2019
The wait is finally over, as tonight bitter rivals Paulie Malignaggi and Artem Lobov will square off in the headliner of BKFC 6. The ten-bout fight card will be available on pay-per-view on all major cable and satellite providers, as well as on all streaming devices and FITE.tv, at a price of $39.99USD.
Artem Lobov on Paulie Malignaggi: 'No one respects this guy'
Tom Taylor - June 21, 2019
We’re now just a little over 24 hours out from Artem Lobov and Paulie Malignaggi’s anticipated bare knuckle grudge match, which will headline BKFC 6 in Tampa, Florida, this Saturday night. In this eleventh hour, both men have found chances to squeeze in final bits of pre-fight trash talk. “No one respects this guy,” Lobov said at Thursday’s BKFC 6 press conference (via MMA Junkie). “How could you respect this guy? I guarantee you his own parents are watching him at home going, ‘Where did it all go wrong? How did we not bring this guy up the right way? What is wrong with our son?’ I guarantee it happens like this. And they’re asking the same question: ‘Son, what is wrong with you? Seriously, look at what you’re doing.’
BKFC 6 | Pro fighters make their picks for Artem Lobov vs. Paulie Malignaggi
Cole Shelton - June 20, 2019
Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship returns this Saturday for their biggest card to date. In the card’s main event, Artem Lobov welcomes Paulie Malignaggi into BKFC. Ahead of this fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. And, the majority believe the boxer will get it done, but some think Lobov will be too much for Malignaggi.
Artem Lobov says Paulie Malignaggi doesn't have 'a clue what he is in for'
Cole Shelton - June 19, 2019
In the main event of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 6 this Saturday, Artem Lobov is taking on Paulie Malignaggi. The two have gone back-and-forth with trash talk, and it even got to the point where the former boxing champion spit on “The Russian Hammer” at a press conference. Now, they will finally settle their differences inside the cage. There it will be Lobov’s second fight in BKFC, while it will be Malignaggi’s debut. With the experience in hand, Artem Lobov believes it won’t be a challenge for him to defeat Paulie Malignaggi.
Paulie Malignaggi credits 'f**king stupid' MMA fans for setting up 'easy' Artem Lobov payday
Tom Taylor - June 17, 2019
This weekend, in the main event of BKFC 6 in Tampa, Florida, former boxing champ Paulie Malignaggi will meet UFC veteran Artem Lobov in bare knuckle fight. Given his accolades in the boxing arena, Malignaggi is expecting an easy night of work against his foe. And he’s thanking the “f**king stupid” MMA fans that support Lobov for helping to set this easy night of work up for him.
Tyson Fury shares plans for 2020 rematch with Deontay Wilder
Tom Taylor - June 16, 2019
Last night, heavyweight boxing star Tyson Fury put on a show, pummeling the out-matched Tom Schwarz to a second-round knockout. Shortly after this victory, the Brit called for a rematch with WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, who he battled to a controversial draw in December. Fury plans to fight once more on October 5, possibly in New York, then rematch Wilder in 2020. He vowed to give an even better performance when he meets the American knockout artist for a second time.
Pros react to Tyson Fury defeating Tom Schwarz by TKO
Chris Taylor - June 15, 2019
A heavyweight boxing match between undefeated fighters Tyson Fury (27-0-1) and Tom Schwarz (24-0) took place this evening at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The bout marked Fury’s first appearance since fighting reigning WBC title holder Deontay Wilder to a draw this past December in Los Angeles.
Tyson Fury vs. Tom Schwarz Result: Fury stops Schwarz in Round 2 (Video)
Chris Taylor - June 15, 2019
Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury (27-0-1) returns to the ring this evening for a showdown with fellow undefeated boxer Tom Schwarz (24-0). ’The Gypsy King’ was last seen in action against current title holder Deontay Wilder this past December, with the fight ending in a controversial draw.
Boxing champion challenges Conor McGregor after calling out his manager Mark Wahlberg
Christopher Taylor - June 15, 2019
Boxing champion Regis Prograis has issued a challenge to Conor McGregor, this after ‘Notorious’ called out his manager Mark Wahlberg. Regis Prograis, who holds the WBA light welterweight title and sports a perfect professional record of 24-0 (20 KO’s), took offense to McGregor’s call out of the actor, who just so happens to be his co-manager.
Tyson Fury receives high praise from UFC's Conor McGregor, Khabib Nurmagomedov
Tom Taylor - June 14, 2019
This weekend, heavyweight boxing star Tyson Fury will return to the ring to take on Germany’s Tom Schwarz. The Brit will do so with the full confidence of two of the UFC’s biggest stars: Khabib Nurmagomedov and Conor McGregor. Conor McGregor praised Tyson Fury first, calling him the No. 1 heavyweight boxer in a recent Twitter post.
Dana White ranks the top heavyweight boxers
Cole Shelton - June 13, 2019
Heavyweight boxing is the best it’s been in years. At the top, there are the likes of Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua, and now Andy Ruiz Jr. who is coming off of a shocking knockout win over Joshua. Although they all haven’t all fought each other, many rank them as the top-four. And, UFC president, Dana White agrees. In an interview with BT Sport, he decided to rank the four of them. There, he says Tyson Fury is the best heavyweight boxer right now.
Gennady Golovkin KO’s Steve Rolls in Round 4
Christopher Taylor - June 8, 2019
Gennady Golovkin returned to the ring Saturday night at Madison Square Garden against Canadian standout Steve Rolls. ‘GGG’ was able to make quick work of Rolls, dropping the young fighter in round four for the devastating knockout win.
Joe Rogan claims Anthony Joshua was dropped in sparring the week of Ruiz loss
Thomas Taylor - June 6, 2019
Joe Rogan is very well connected in the combat sports world. The UFC commentator is well acquainted with many movers and shakers of the MMA and boxing worlds, and apparently, somebody he considers “a good source” told him that Anthony Joshua was knocked out in sparring the week of his shocking upset loss to Andy Ruiz Jr. Rogan made this startling claim, which has also been rumored in boxing circles, on the latest episode of the Joe Rogan Experience MMA Show.
Joe Rogan breaks down Andy Ruiz vs. Francis Ngannou fight
Tom Taylor - June 5, 2019
UFC commentator Joe Rogan loves to discuss potential fights between boxers and mixed martial artists. He did it mere weeks ago, when he drooled over a matchup between WBC heavyweight champ Deontay Wilder and UFC heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou. And now, he’s done it again, this time riffing on a fight between Ngannou and new unified heavyweight champ Andy Ruiz Jr.
Deontay Wilder sends message to Andy Ruiz Jr. following victory over Anthony Joshua
Christopher Taylor - June 4, 2019
Current WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has sent a message to Andy Ruiz Jr. following the Mexicans massive upset win over Anthony Joshua. Ruiz handed Joshua his first career loss by seventh round TKO to claim the IBF, WBO and WBA heavyweight titles.