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May 3, 2024

Matchroom Boxing

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Savannah Marshall, After Stopping Hannah Rankin for the WBO Middleweight Title: “…she (Claressa Shields) isn’t better than me and doesn’t want anything of me”

October 31, 2020 Press Release - MTK Global

SAVANNAH MARSHALL WINS WORLD TITLE Savannah Marshall produced a superb performance as she stopped Hannah Rankin in the seventh round to win the WBO middleweight title. Marshall (9-0, 7 KOs) was dominant throughout the fight, [… read more]

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Second Time Around, Savannah Marshall and Hannah Rankin Finally Meet for the Vacant WBO Middleweight Title on Saturday

October 29, 2020 Jay Kemp, #NextGenChamp

Following a positive Covid-19 test to a team member, Savannah Marshall (8-0, 6 KOs) and Hannah Rankin (9-4, 2 KOs) will finally contend for the vacant WBO Middleweight Championship on the undercard of Oleksandr Usyk [… read more]

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WBO Junior Lightweight Champion Ewa Brodnicka Puts Belt and Record on the Line with Young and Hungry Mikaela Mayer on October 31

October 28, 2020 Jay Kemp, #NextGenChamp

Inside “the Bubble” at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday, WBO Junior Lightweight Champion Ewa Brodnicka (19-0, 2 KOs) makes her US debut with her belt and unbeaten record on the line [… read more]

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Undisputed Lightweight War: Katie Taylor Prevails in Rematch With Delfine Persoon

August 23, 2020 Press Release - Matchroom Boxing

Taylor retains Undisputed crown by UD Katie Taylor retained her Undisputed Lightweight World Title with a unanimous decision win over Delfine Persoon as their highly anticipated rematch produced another brutal battle. The Irish star (16-0, [… read more]

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Jessica McCaskill Takes Cecilia Brækhus to the Streets to Make History in Dethroning the Undisputed Welterweight Champion

August 16, 2020 Jay Kemp, #NextGenChamp

In what was billed as Cecilia Brækhus’ historic bid for her 26th title defense to break Joe Louis’ consecutive championship defense record, WBC and WBA Super Lightweight Champion Jessica McCaskill (9-2, 3 KOs) was motivated [… read more]

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WBO Super Featherweight Champion Ewa Brodnicka Inks Pact with Matchroom Boxing with Eyes on the Rest of the Belts

August 8, 2020 Press Release - Matchroom Boxing

From Matchroom Boxing: Ewa Brodnicka signs with Matchroom Boxing Undefeated WBO Super-Featherweight World Champion Ewa Brodnicka has signed a multi-fight promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and has targeted a unification clash with the [… read more]

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Welterweight Championship Clash of Cecilia Brækhus and Jessica McCaskill Moved Up to Main Event on August 15

July 22, 2020 Press Release - Matchroom Boxing

From Matchroom Boxing: MADRIMOV MEETS WALKER IN TULSA Jessica Uzbek star continues pro rise in Oklahoma – Martinez out through illness – Brækhus-McCaskill undisputed clash now main event on Aug. 15 Israil Madrimov will face [… read more]

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Rachel Ball Prepared to Stop the Streak of Prospect Shannon Courtenay on August 14

July 17, 2020 Press Release - Matchroom Boxing

From Matchroom Boxing: BALL – HOW WILL COURTENAY COPE WITH PRESSURE? Rachel Ball is preparing to give fight fans the “shock of their lives” when she takes on popular Watford prospect Shannon Courtenay over eight [… read more]

WBN NEWS

Matchroom Boxing adds Chantelle Cameron to Their Heavy 135/140 Pound Stable

July 17, 2020 Press Release - Matchroom Boxing

Matchroom Boxing: CHANTELLE CAMERON SIGNS WITH MATCHROOM BOXING Undefeated Northampton star Chantelle Cameron has signed a multi-fight promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing. Cameron (12-0, 7 KOs) finds herself on the cusp of World [… read more]

WBN NEWS

Unified Welterweight Champion Cecilia Brækhus to Dance with Super Lightweight Champion Jessica McCaskill on the Streets of Tulsa on August 15

July 15, 2020 Press Release - Matchroom Boxing

From Matchroom Boxing: MATCHROOM TAKE BOXING TO THE STREETS IN TULSA Eddie Hearn takes over downtown for August 15 Stateside return Matchroom Boxing USA will return in style on August 15 – taking World championship [… read more]

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August 7: WBC Super Featherweight Champion Terri Harper Makes her First Defense Against Natasha Jonas

July 14, 2020 Press Release - WBC

From WBC: Harper poised to harpoon! World Boxing Council super featherweight champion British Terri Harper will defend her title against compatriot Natasha Jonas at the Matchroom Fight Camp in Brentwood, Essex, UK, next Friday 7th [… read more]

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WBC Welterweight Champion Cecilia Brækhus Poised to Break Title Defense Record on August 15 Against Jessica McCaskill

July 14, 2020 Press Release - WBC

From WBC: A rest is as good as a Braekhus seeking to overtake Joe Louis` defenses record When Matchroom Boxing returns to the United States, the promotion will feature undisputed welterweight champion, Norwegian Cecilia Braekhus, [… read more]

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Natasha Jonas: “There’s nothing she (Terri Harper) does better than me, and I’ll prove it on August 7th”

July 14, 2020 Press Release - Matchroom Boxing

From Matchroom Boxing: JONAS – HARPER CAN’T DEAL WITH THE BEST VERSION OF ME Natasha Jonas is confident that Terri Harper won’t be able to deal with ‘the best version’ of her as the Super-Featherweights [… read more]

WBN NEWS

WBA Lightweight Champion Katie Taylor Set with Rematch with Delfine Persoon on August 22

July 9, 2020 Press Release - WBA

From WBA: Katie Taylor will defend against Delfine Persoon on August 22 World Boxing Association (WBA) Lightweight Champion Katie Taylor will defend her black and gold belt in a second fight against Delfine Persoon on [… read more]

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Lightweight Rematch Scheduled for August 22 between Champion Katie Taylor and Delfine Persoon

July 9, 2020 Press Release - WBO

From WBO: Undisputed WBO World Championship: EPIC TAYLOR VS. PERSOON REMATCH CONFIRMED FOR MATCHROOM FIGHT CAMP Rivals collide on August 22 following New York WAR The biggest rematch in the history of women’s boxing has [… read more]

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Rounds
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