Day: February 11, 2021

Joe Smith Jr. and Maxim Vlasov postponed – Vlasov Tests Positive for Covid

February 11, 2020 (New York, New York) Saturday's Top Rank on ESPN main event between Joe Smith Jr. and Maxim Vlasov - for the vacant WBO light heavyweight world title - has been postponed after Vlasov tested positive for COVID-19. Vlasov said, "I am devastated with the postponement of my world title fight against Joe Smith Jr. I have been following strict protocols, I have done regular testing with negative results, and I have no symptoms. I am well prepared and had an excellent training camp. I look forward to the rescheduling of the fight and the opportunity to display my world class skills." The Richard Commey-Jackson Marinez lightweight bout has been elevated to the main event and  will headline the ESPN-televised tripleheader Read more [...]

WBC celebrates Jimmy Burchfield’s ‘relentless will’ for boxing with honorary championship belt

'He is an inspiration to many by living a meaningful, successful life.'   Photo by Emily Harney PROVIDENCE, RI (February 11, 2021) - The "hardest working promoter in combat sports," an eclectic personality in and out the ring, father figure to fighters young and old, and a spirited ambassador for women's boxing - Jimmy Burchfield Sr.'s list of accolades has grown exponentially over the course of his marvelous, five-decade career. As he closes in on 30 years as a licensed promoter, the World Boxing Council is paying Burchfield the ultimate honor, awarding the CES Boxing and CES MMA president with its Green and Gold WBC World Champion Belt as part of a Lifetime Achievement Award to recognize his vast contributions to the sport. "We are honored to present the Read more [...]