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BUATSI IS BOXXER: JOSHUA BUATSI SIGNS EXCLUSIVE PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH BOXXER AND SKY SPORTS

BUATSI IS BOXXER: JOSHUA BUATSI SIGNS EXCLUSIVE PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH BOXXER AND SKY SPORTS

  • Undefeated light-heavyweight contender joins BOXXER stable as he goes in search of major world titles live on Sky Sports
  • BOXXER CEO & Founder Ben Shalom hails Buatsi as a ‘major signing’

London, UK(March 15, 2023) – The incredible, Great British world title prospect Joshua Buatsi (16-0, 13 KOs) has a new home: BOXXER.

The undefeated light-heavyweight contender was today unveiled as the latest star-name addition to the BOXXER and Sky Sports stable at a press conference in his hometown of Croydon, London. 

The former British light-heavyweight champion, who celebrated his 30th birthday yesterday, has signed an exclusive multi-fight, multi-year agreement with BOXXER which will see his forthcoming world title quest air live and exclusively in the UK on the nation’s biggest sports broadcast platform. 

With sixteen professional wins and a two-year stint as WBA International light-heavyweight champion to his credit, Buatsi is now set on winning major world titles in one of boxing’s most competitive weight divisions.

Prior to commencing his professional career, Buatsi graduated with a 2:1 degree in Management with Sports Science from St Mary’s University, Twickenham, studying alongside an amateur boxing career which saw him net two English national championships in addition to his Olympic bronze.

 
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BAKOLE AND TKV HEAD TO POLAND FOR BLOCKBUSTER FIGHT NIGHT ON SATURDAY, APRIL 22

BAKOLE AND TKV HEAD TO POLAND FOR BLOCKBUSTER FIGHT NIGHT ON SATURDAY, APRIL 22

BOXXER is heading to Poland for a hard-hitting night of elite championship boxing on Saturday, April 22 in association with Knockout Promotions.

Martin Bakole and fellow heavyweight Jeamie TKV – with Alen Babic headlining, live and exclusively in the UK & Republic of Ireland on Sky Sports, when he faces Lukasz Rozanski for the vacant WBC World Bridgerweight title. 

The ‘Next King of Scotland’ Martin Bakole (18-1-0, 13 KOs) will make his highly-anticipated BOXXER debut when he takes on unbeaten Ukrainian, Ihor Shevadzutskyi (10-0, 8 KOs) in a battle of the behemoths. 

Another impressive heavyweight on the fight card in Rzeszów is Jeamie TKV (4-0, 2 KOs).

Completing the line-up will be a hotly-contested main event which sees the popular Croatian knockout artist, Alen ‘The Savage’ Babic (11-0, 10 KOs) battle Poland’s own Lukasz Rozanski (14-0, 13 KOS) for the vacant WBC World Bridgerweight Championship.

BOXXER IS HEADING TO PARIS: DAN AZEEZ AND LAUREN PRICE SET FOR BLOCKBUSTER FIGHT NIGHT ON MARCH 11

BOXXER IS HEADING TO PARIS: DAN AZEEZ VS THOMAS FAURE SET FOR BLOCKBUSTER FIGHT NIGHT ON MARCH 11

  • Dan Azeez vs Thomas Faure for vacant European light-heavyweight championship
  • More bouts to be announced this week for show at Zenith Paris – La Villette
  • Joe Gallagher protege Macauley McGowan faces undefeated French prospect Farrhad ‘The Professor’ Saad
  • Saturday, March 11 event – in association with All Star Promotions – is headlined by Tony Yoka vs Carlos Takam and airs live and exclusively in the UK & Republic of Ireland on Sky and on Canal+ in France 

Paris, France – (Tuesday, February 21) – BOXXER has today announced a blockbuster co-promotion with French promotion All Star Promotions in Paris next month.

‘Super’ Dan Azeez will take part in huge international contests at the Zenith Paris – La Villette on Saturday, March 11, with the event being broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK and Republic of Ireland and on Canal+ in France – with a third, bonus BOXXER bout to be announced later this week.

Azeez (18-0, 12 KO’s), the only light-heavyweight fighter in history to win the English, British and Commonwealth titles, takes the next step on his own mission to become a world title contender as he challenges for the vacant EBU European Light-Heavyweight Championship.

Standing opposite him in the 12-round contest will be former European light-heavyweight champion and former French national champion Thomas Faure (21-4-1, 2 KO’s), who rides an eight-fight undefeated streak heading into the bout.

Lauren Price MBE (2-0, 1 KO) kickstarts her 2023 campaign in Paris against Germany’s Naomi Mannes (6-1, 4 KO’s),

 Joe Gallagher protege Macaulay McGowan (17-3-1, 3 KO’s) will face the undefeated Farrhad ‘The Professor’ Saad (8-0-1).

The event is headlined by two Olympians as reigning European heavyweight champion Tony Yoka (11-1, 9 KO’s) faces the heavy-handed Cameroonian Carlos Takam (39-7-1, 28 KO’s).

BOXXER SIGNS UNDEFEATED SUPER-MIDDLEWEIGHT SENSATION CALLUM SIMPSON TO EXCLUSIVE, LONG-TERM PROMOTIONAL AGREEMENT

BOXXER SIGNS UNDEFEATED SUPER-MIDDLEWEIGHT SENSATION CALLUM SIMPSON TO EXCLUSIVE, LONG-TERM PROMOTIONAL AGREEMENT

Central Area champion Simpson will debut Saturday, March 25 as part of BOXXER Fight Night Manchester card

LONDON, ENGLAND – (February 16, 2022) – BOXXER has signed undefeated Central Area Super Middleweight champion Callum Simpson (10-0, 8 KO’s) to an exclusive promotional agreement, it was announced today.

The Yorkshire powerhouse will make his debut at the upcoming BOXXER event taking place Saturday, March 25th at the AO Arena Manchester in a bout which will air live in the UK on Sky Sports.

Fighting out of Barnsley, Simpson, 26, has scored eight of his ten wins inside the distance and secured the Central Area title in October last year with a stunning second-round stoppage which started with a lightning-fast flurry and ended with a fight-finishing right uppercut.

Simpson started training in amateur boxing at the age of 10 and turned professional in 2019, training for some time alongside former world champion Josh Warrington at Dicky’s Gym in Batley, Yorkshire.

“I’m incredibly excited to join the BOXXER stable. I was blown away when I visited the Simpson vs Eubank event with my manager and ever since that night I’ve thought of nothing but walking out into an arena like that. It was incredible,” said Simpson.

“I think the fans are really going to like my style. I’ve knocked out my last eight opponents and the last five haven’t gone past the second round – I like to get the job done quickly.

“I’m the current Central Area champion and I’m looking to collect more belts this year. So everyone in the super-middleweight division, I’m putting you all on notice!”

BOXXER CEO and Founder Ben Shalom said Simpson was an obvious signing for the brand. “There’s been a lot of talk in British boxing about Callum Simpson. He’s a crowd-pleasing fighter with potential to go far. He has a big fanbase in his hometown of Barnsley and we think he’ll be a huge hit with fans across the UK and beyond. We’re looking forward to seeing what he can achieve, starting on March 25 at the AO Arena in Manchester.”

Tickets for BOXXER Fight Night on Saturday, March 25 go on sale at midday on Friday, February 17 here.

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OKOLIE VS LIGHT – Saturday 25 March 2023, AO Arena Manchester

LAWRENCE OKOLIE VS DAVID LIGHT WORLD TITLE FIGHT CONFIRMED FOR MARCH 25 IN MANCHESTER AS CLARKE AND ARTINGSTALL RETURN

ABOUT

Lawrence ‘The Sauce’ Okolie has delivered a confident prediction ahead of his WBO world cruiserweight title defence against David Light on March 25th at the AO Arena in Manchester.

The date and venue has officially been confirmed as part of a blockbuster BOXXER fight night which will see Frazer Clarke and Karriss Artingstall all in action.

Undefeated Team GB Olympics hero Clarke (5-0, 4 KOs), who memorably won a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Games, will now bid to take another scalp on his burgeoning resume when he faces off against his 6ft 5in Romanian rival. 

Dinu (20-4-0, 16 KOs) was beaten by Daniel Dubois the last time he fought in England when he was stopped for the vacant WBA interim heavyweight title in June 2021.

English title fights have a deserved reputation for producing some of the most exciting contests in boxing and that tradition looks set to continue in the evening’s chief support bout when Michael Gomez Jr (18-1, 5 KO’s) and Levi Giles (13-0, 3 KO’s) enter the ring to contest the vacant English Super-Featherweight Championship.

Hotly-tipped super-middleweight prospect Callum Simpson (10-0, 8 KO’s) – the reigning Central Area champion – recently signed an exclusive promotional agreement with BOXXER. Yorkshireman Simpson trained alongside former world champion Josh Warrington when he entered the professional ranks and has stopped 80% of his opponents thus far. 

Other names confirmed for the March 25th card today include Welsh featherweight Rhys Edwards (2-2), who faces Liverpool’s Brian Phillips (12-3, 3 KO’s), and the return to the BOXXER ring of welterweight Samuel ‘True Sensation’ Antwi (14-2, 6 KO’s), middleweight Aaron McKenna (15-0, 8 KO’s) and former Team GB member and Tri-Nations amateur champion Harvey Lambert (1-0), with opponents for the trio to be confirmed in the coming weeks. 

RESULTS

Order and fight card subject to change

LAWRENCE OKOLIE – W

WBO World Cruiserweight Championship

DAVID LIGHT

FRAZER CLARKE – W

Heavyweight Contest

BOGDAN DINU

KARRISS ARTINGSTALL – W

Featherweight Contest

LINZI BUCZYNSKI

MICHAEL GOMEZ JR – W

ENGLISH SUPER-FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE

LEVI GILES

CALLUM SIMPSON – W

Super-Middleweight Contest

CELSO NEVES

SHAKIEL THOMPSON – W

Middleweight Contest

Robert Talarek

FRANKIE STRINGER

Middleweight Contest

JACOB LASKOWSKI

AARON MCKENNA – W

Middleweight Contest

Jordan Grant – W

SAMUEL ANTWI

Welterweight Contest

Omir Rodriguez

RHYS EDWARDS – W

Featherweight Contest

BRIAN PHILLIPS

HARVEY LAMBERT – W

Super Welterweight Contest

CASEY BROWN

View the latest bet365 odds here

VENUE, TIMES & TRAVEL

AO Arena Manchester
Victoria Station,
Manchester
M3 1AR

DOORS: 16:45PM
FIRST BOUT: 17:00PM
MAIN CARD: 19:00PM

EVENT PARTNERS

UK&I BROADCAST PARTNER

OFFICIAL BETTING PARTNER

OFFICIAL HYDRATION PARTNER

OFFICIAL PARTNER

OFFICIAL HOTEL PARTNER

MARTIN ‘THE NEXT KING OF SCOTLAND’ BAKOLE SIGNS NEW LONG-TERM DEAL WITH BOXXER

MARTIN ‘THE NEXT KING OF SCOTLAND’ BAKOLE SIGNS NEW LONG-TERM DEAL WITH BOXXER

  • Ranked at the top by the WBA, the heavyweight sets sight on world title
  • BOXXER CEO & Founder Ben Shalom ‘delighted’ to sign him
  • Bakole, who resides in Scotland, to fight exclusively on Sky Sports

New BOXXER signing Martin Bakole has his sights set on huge heavyweight nights after he put pen to paper on a new long-term fight deal.

Ranked at the top by the WBA, the 29-year-old heavyweight, who resides in Scotland, will fight exclusively for BOXXER on Sky Sports.

His next fight will be announced in due course but Bakole – who now hails as “The Next King of Scotland” – believes he is destined for huge success.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to join BOXXER and perform on the biggest platform in Sky Sports,” he said, speaking to BOXXER.com.

“I will build on my last performance in Paris against Tony Yoka and soon become the new world heavyweight champion.”

BOXXER CEO & Founder, Ben Shalom, added: “This is a huge heavyweight signing. Martin is at the top of the WBA rankings and he is destined to deliver great things.

“We’re delighted to add him to our world class roster. He loves his life in Scotland and is training hard alongside Billy Nelson, whom we are very grateful for all his support.

“Martin comfortably defeated Olympic champion Tony Yoka away from home in his last outing. He is arguably the most avoided fighter in the entire division.

“They can all run but they can’t hide for too long, especially now he has the backing of BOXXER and Sky.”

Bakole stands at a menacing 6ft 6in and hails from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where he was born a Prince to the son of the ruler of the Kananga province. Bakole is also the younger brother of the reigning and defending WBC world cruiserweight champion, Ilunga Makabu.

His record is as impressive as his stature, having won 18 professional fights including his last in May 2022 when he celebrated a majority decision victory over Tony Yoka in the Rio 2016 Olympic champion’s homeland in Paris, France.

Bakole’s only defeat was in 2018 to American heavyweight Michael Hunter. But he has responded with seven successive wins since – five of which were knockouts, including triumphs against Kevin Johnson and Mariusz Wach.

Bakole, who is now based in Airdrie, Scotland, will discover news of his next opponent very soon.

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BOXXER x CREED III COMPETITION T&CS

The promoter of CREED III X BOXXER GIVEAWAY (“Prize Draw”) is BOXXER LIMITED, 105 Grove Lane, Hale, Cheshire, WA15 8JQ

1.1. This Prize Draw is open to UK Entrants Only. Entrants must be over the age of 18.

1.2. Employees of the Promoter or any associated company and their immediate family as well as sponsors of the Prize Draw and their employees and judges of the Prize Draw and their immediate family, or anyone else involved in the organisation of the Prize Draw, may not enter the Prize Draw.

1.3. Entrants will require access to the internet to enter the Prize Draw.

1.4. Entrants must have their own active and public personal Instagram, Twitter or Facebook Accounts; plus email address. 

1.5. Entrants remain subject to the Instagram, Twitter or Facebook terms and conditions.

  1. How to enter

2.1. To enter the Prize Draw all entrants must register by completing the designated giveaway form at Boxxer.com. 

2.2. 1 winner will be chosen from all entries.

2.3. Entries must be made between 12pm GMT on 04.02.23 and 11:59am GMT on 09.02.23 (“Competition or Competition Period”) to be valid. Winners will be announced 10.02.23.

2.4. Entries received after the end of the Prize Draw Period will not be valid.

2.5. No third party or automated entries are permitted.

2.6. All entrants (including the winner(s)) must comply with any reasonable directions given to him or her by the Promoter in connection with the Prize Draw. Failure to comply with such directions may result in an invalid Entry and/or withdrawal of the Prize.

  1. Winner selection and contact

3.1. The Promoter will select at random at the end of the Competition Period. The decision of the Promoter shall be final. The Promoter will announce the winner by naming the winner on @boxxer social channels.

3.2. No correspondence will be entered into respect of any decision made in connection with the Prize Draw.

3.3. At the end of the Competition Period, the Promoter will announce the winners on social channels and will also contact the winners via direct message or email. Once the Details have been provided in the manner stipulated herein, the Promoter will provide further details regarding the Prize.

If any winner fails to provide their Details to the Promoter within 24 hours, asking them to provide the Details in accordance with clause 3.2 then the Promoter acting in its absolute discretion may:

3.3.1. Make further attempts to contact that winner; and/or

3.3.2. Withdraw the Prize from that Winner.

3.3.3 If the Prize is declined by a Winner or is withdrawn from a Winner by the Promoter under clause 3:

3.3.4.the declining or forfeiting Winner will continue to be subject to the provisions of these Terms and Conditions; and the Promoter may offer the Prize to a new Winner selected by the Judges in accordance with this clause.

  1. Prize

2 x standard-tier tickets to an upcoming BOXXER Show in 2023, of the winner’s choosing. 

2 x tickets to the CREED III European Premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square in London, on February 15 2023. Please note the following provisions: 

  • Tickets have no cash alternative, are non-transferable and non-refundable.
  • Guest must agree to all security checks and security surveillance occurring during the event. Cameras and filming will be present and take place at this event.
  • Doors open at 6pm and guests must be seated by 7pm. No one will be admitted without a ticket or after the screening begins
  • At least one guest must be aged 18 or over. If the winner is under 18, then their guest must be their parent or guardian.
  • Winner and guest must meet movie certification criteria – 12A rating expected.
  • Winner and guest are solely responsible for all travel and expenses to attend the event.
  • The promoter reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the promotion or suspend, substitute or modify the prize subject to any written directions from a relevant regulatory authority.
  • Except for the one guest permitted, you are not allowed to bring any additional family members or guests to the event.

BOXXER AND VILLAGE HOTELS INK PARTNERSHIP RENEWAL

BOXXER AND VILLAGE HOTELS INK PARTNERSHIP RENEWAL

London, England (January 11, 2023) – BOXXER, the next-generation boxing promoter, is delighted to announce the extension of its partnership with Village Hotels, who will continue as the Official Hotel Partner of BOXXER on Sky Sports until 2024. 

Village Hotels is a leading hotel brand with a portfolio of 33 properties around the UK. With stylish and comfy bedrooms equipped with the latest technology, guests can enjoy everything under one roof, from state-of-the-art Village Gym, pool and classes to a Pub & Grill serving high-quality food and drink with big screens for all the sporting action, plus free WiFi and extensive parking.

BOXXER kicks off its 2023 schedule in scintillating fashion, as Chris Eubank Jr takes on Liam Smith at the AO Arena in Manchester on 21st January, airing live and exclusively on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK & Ireland. A stacked undercard will include former WBO world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker, and unbeaten cruiserweight contender Richard Riakporhe, who takes on former two-time world champion Krzysztof Glowacki. 

The partnership between Village and BOXXER will comprise 360-degree branding across all pre-promotional activity in the lead-up to BOXXER’s events, including press conferences, open workouts and weigh-ins – with the brand’s hotels playing host to fight week events and serving as a base for talent and staff accommodation. 

Extensive in-arena exposure on fight night will include Village branding on the ring canvas, rope straps and toblerones; the venue’s screens and barriers; and brand mentions by the MC during the live broadcast. 

The partnership was secured in collaboration with sport-specialist agency LDN Sport Social and will be further bolstered by additional unique activations outside of BOXXER events. 

Digital inventory includes display adverts on BOXXER’s website, and dedicated space for Village in BOXXER’s pre-event email newsletters. 

A co-branded gym class known as BOXXER Blast – endorsed by BOXXER athletes and for use by Village’s extensive network of gym instructors and members around the UK – is launching in the coming weeks and stands as the first-ever such collaboration between a UK boxing promotion and a hotel brand. Designed by boxing trainers and expert fitness instructors, BOXXER Blast offers an immersive experience for all kinds of fitness enthusiasts over 12×3-minute rounds, and includes boxing training, weight-lifting and cardio, using Village’s state-of-the-art equipment.

BOXXER’s founder and CEO Ben Shalom said: “We’ve been working with Village since the start of our tenure with Sky Sports, and it’s been a hugely exciting last eighteen months or so. 2023 will see us break now ground together and bring boxing to all corners of the UK, and we look forward to a massive year ahead. There’s no better way to kick this off than with our all-British blockbuster on 21st January, between Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith.” 

Gary Davis, CEO of Village Hotel Club, said: “We’re delighted to be a part of this incredible event series for another year. It’s such a great fit for us – sport is a huge part of our offering, with live sporting events available to watch on Sky Sports in the Pub and Grill every weekend at all Village Hotels. At Village Hotels you’ll find everything you need for a great stay and more. A cool Pub & Grill; a fully kitted-out Health and Wellness Club with the latest equipment, fitness classes and pool; VWorks coworking space and even a Starbucks – all under one roof.”

“Our BOXXER-endorsed fitness class has taken the partnership to the next level and packs a real punch! BOXXER Blast is exclusive to Village Health and Wellness members and offers a new type of fitness.” 

Village offers hotels in all major UK cities. To explore the full range and find out more, visit www.village-hotels.com.

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BOXXER: UNLEASHED TO BE SCREENED LIVE ON DAZN AS FULL CARD IS CONFIRMED FOR BLOCKBUSTER NIGHT OF BOXING ON JANUARY 21 IN MANCHESTER

BOXXER: UNLEASHED TO BE SCREENED LIVE ON DAZN AS FULL CARD IS CONFIRMED FOR BLOCKBUSTER NIGHT OF BOXING ON JANUARY 21 IN MANCHESTER

  • DAZN subscribers in US, Canada, DACH and Japan can witness the epic fight night
  • Sky Sports Box Office to broadcast exclusively in UK & Republic of Ireland
  • Full card confirmed for January 21st – including Frazer Clarke vs Kevin Espindola

Fight fans in the US, Canada, DACH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) and Japan can watch the epic all-British showdown between Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith on January 21 at the AO Arena in Manchester, live and exclusively on DAZN.

The main event, in association with Wasserman Boxing, will lead the presentation from the global sports entertainment platform and will be available to DAZN subscribers in those countries.

Fans in the UK and Republic of Ireland can watch BOXXER: Unleashed live and exclusively on Sky Sports Box Office

Liam Smith (32-3-1, 19 KOs) heads into this mouth-watering clash in the form of his life following big wins over Jesse Vargas, Anthony Fowler and Roberto Garcia. The Liverpool man is determined to become a world champion for a second time and a statement win over Eubank Jr will kick off 2023 with a bang.

Chris Eubank Jr (32-2-0, 23 KOs) needs no introduction, son of legendary former world champion Chris Eubank, the 33-year-old has successfully carved out his own reputation in the sport and is seen as one of the leading middleweights in the world.

His latest fight in February 2022 saw an impressive shutout points win over Liam Williams at the Motorpoint Arena Cardiff in which he showed his class by knocking down the Welshman four times.

BOXXER CEO & Founder, Ben Shalom said: “This is fantastic news. I am delighted that fight fans in the US, Canada, DACH and Japan will be able to watch this blockbuster event live and exclusively on DAZN. The card is stacked with massive fights from top to bottom. And the brewing animosity between bitter rivals, Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith will reach boiling point in what promises to be an unmissable main event in front of a sold-out AO Arena in Manchester, with the entire world watching.”

“DAZN are always looking to deliver the best boxing schedule to our subscribers and we are proud to be showing this huge fight between two of Britain’s finest,” said Joe Markowski, CEO DAZN North America.

“We are no strangers to Liam and Chris and know we have a potential blockbuster on our hands. In 2023, we are determined to work with as many promoters as we can in order to deliver the best fights for fight fans and with actions speaking louder than words we are excited to be working for the first time with BOXXER on this special event. Tune in live January 21st for a memorable night of British boxing.”

 The show features a stacked undercard with Richard Riakporhe launching his quest for a world title shot in 2023 when he battles former two-time WBO cruiserweight world champion Krzysztof Głowacki and local lad Jack Massey stepping up to face former WBO world heavyweight champion, Joseph Parker.

Joining them on this blockbuster night of boxing will be Ekow Essuman vs Chris Kongo for the British & Commonwealth, IBF European and WBC International Silver Championships.

Team GB Tokyo 2020 hero Frazer Clarke is back where he faces hard-hitting Argentine heavyweight,  Kevin Espindola. The South American fighter has never been stopped in 13 previous professional bouts and Olympic bronze medallist Clarke will be determined to extend his flawless record in the professional ranks with a big victory.

Plus, Matty Harris vs Jiri Surmaj, Scott Forrest vs Amine ‘The Beast’ Boucetta, and Frankie Stringer will be on show in what promises to be an unforgettable start to 2023.

This event is presented in association with official partners bet365, WOW HYDRATE and Village Hotels.

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