Fight-size Boxing Update: Eddie Hearn On Ruiz-Joshua 2 Venue, GGG Responds To Oscar De La Hoya, PBC
Your fight-size boxing update:
– In an interview with iFL TV, Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn listed three venues in the United Kingdom that he’s been in contact with that could host the rematch between Andy Ruiz Jr. and Anthony Joshua for the unified heavyweight titles: Wembley Stadium, Tottenham Stadium and Principality Stadium. The full interview can be seen at the top of the page.
– During a press conference immediately after knocking out Steve Rolls, Gennadiy Golovkin responded to a tweet from Oscar De La Hoya in reaction to his win. Below is the video of Golovkin’s response.
—- Gennady Golovkin gave an amusing response to Oscar De La Hoya‘s tweet about the Canelo trilogy following his win over Steve Rolls last night. pic.twitter.com/kQJKCvGqNR
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) June 9, 2019
– A number of fighters have been announced for the untelevised undercard for the June 23 PBC card in Las Vegas. Welterweight Ryan Karl and unbeaten prospect Leduan Barthelemy have been announced in separate bouts. Karl’s opponent was not announced while Barthelemy will take on 32-year-old Mexican fighter Jose Cayetano in an eight-round lightweight matchup. The main card, headlined by Jermell Charlo vs. Jorge Cota, will be televised on Fox.
– Former WBA International junior welterweight titleholder Tom Farrell has been confirmed to fight on the Ultimate Boxxer card taking place on July 19 at the Planet Ice Arena in Altrincham, England. The card will also feature John Telford vs. Jack Kligannon for the vacant Central Area middleweight title.
