UFC Star Molly McCann Switches to Boxing with Matchroom
Former UFC star Molly McCann has signed with Matchroom Boxing, transitioning from MMA to pursue a career in boxing, marking a new chapter in her combat sports journey.
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Conor Benn Triumphs Over Peter Dobson in Las Vegas
Conor Benn will face Keith Dobson in a welterweight showdown at the Cosmopolitan Resort and Casino, topping a 6-fight Matchroom Boxing card streaming live on DAZN. George Liddard dominated in his U.S. debut with a shutout victory over Andrew Buchanan, while Jimmy Sains secured a 1st round knockout victory over Alejandro Avalos in their middleweight bout.
Boxing Champion Alycia Baumgardner Fails Drug Test, Reign in Jeopardy
Undisputed junior lightweight champion Alycia Baumgardner tested positive for two banned substances in a voluntary anti-doping test before her July 15 fight against Christina Linardatou. Baumgardner denies ever using the substances and claims the positive result was contrary to her training ethics. Matchroom Boxing will assist in the investigation, and the WBC will launch its own investigation. Linardatou's promoter hopes for a no-contest and another opportunity for Linardatou to regain a title she lost due to pregnancy. This is the second Matchroom fighter to test positive this month, following Dillian Whyte.
Whyte's Failed Drug Test Forces Cancellation of Joshua Fight
The upcoming fight between Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte has been cancelled after Whyte failed a pre-fight drug test, according to promoter Matchroom Boxing. The bout was scheduled to take place on August 12 and would have been a rematch between the two heavyweights. Matchroom Boxing has announced that a full investigation will be conducted.
Berlanga dominates Quigley with four knockdowns in return to the ring.
Edgar Berlanga defeats Jason Quigley in a unanimous decision in his return to the ring after a yearlong layoff. Berlanga, who was a reliable draw for Top Rank with his initial 16 fights ending in first-round stoppages, recorded his first knockdowns since his stoppage streak ended. Berlanga is hoping for a big fight before the end of the year and wants to prove that he belongs in the same conversation as the best super middleweights in the world.
Berlanga Dominates Quigley with Four Knockdowns in Unanimous Decision Win.
Edgar Berlanga defeated Jason Quigley in a unanimous decision victory in their super middleweight bout at Madison Square Garden's Hulu Theater in New York City. Berlanga dropped Quigley four times but was unable to secure a knockout. This was Berlanga's first fight in over a year, and he outperformed Quigley in every statistical punch category. Berlanga signed with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing after parting ways with Top Rank earlier this year. A step up in class is expected for Berlanga's next outing.
Cuban Boxer Andy Cruz Goes Pro in the US
Cuban boxer Andy Cruz, who won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, has arrived in Philadelphia to learn how to box like a pro. He will make his professional debut in Detroit on July 15, in a 10-round bout against Juan Carlos Burgos. Cruz is one of the most accomplished fighters ever to emerge from Cuba’s celebrated boxing program, with three amateur world titles and twice winning at the Pan American Games. He signed a three-year deal with Matchroom Boxing that will guarantee him payment in the seven figures, and his backers think he will dominate the talent-rich lightweight division by next summer.