BOXING
IBA Knocks Out Apparel Giants With Heavyweight Champ Murat Gassiev signing
In a fierce disruption of the combat sports market, the IBA clothing brand has signed WBA Heavyweight Champion Murat Gassiev as its global brand ambassador, freezing legacy rivals out of the champion's corner. Securing exclusive rights to equip Gassiev and his team with high-tech performance gear, IBA is leveraging the champion's knockout reputation to aggressively capture market share. To maximize impact, the brand is weaponizing a high-octane product launch strategy featuring a limited-edition capsule collection. This premium drop targets both boxing purists and the lucrative sport-chic streetwear market, proving IBA is ready to dominate inside and outside the ring....
'Rolly' Romero has a message for boxing: Stop paying fighters so much
Rolando "Rolly" Romero (above) returns to the ring in Las Vegas this Saturday to defend his WBA welterweight title against Teofimo Lopez at T-Mobile Arena.Making his first appearance in 15 months since his upset victory over Ryan Garcia, the 30-year-old two-division champion enters the bout with heavy criticisms regarding the current state of boxing. Romero slammed the trend of overpaying fighters for less-than-stellar matchups, pointing to massive "cash grabs" by other superstars as a primary reason the sport is suffering. He credits Lopez for stepping up to the challenge, promising fans a legitimate, high-stakes battle....
‘Best Fight on the Card’: Mironchikov Promises Unforgettable IBA.PRO 20 Showdown
Unbeaten Serbian contender Vladimir Mironchikov predicts an unforgettable night of high-calibre action at IBA.PRO 20 on 14 August in Naberezhnye Chelny. The landmark event features world champions and global stars, headlined by a blockbuster 10-round clash between reigning world champion Djambulat Bizhamov (RUS) and the undefeated Mironchikov for the vacant IBF European super-middleweight title. Additionally, local fans will rally behind hometown hero and BRICS Games gold medallist Sergeev Sergey, who steps into the ring for the first time in front of his home crowd to face Tajikistan’s Nekruz Salimov for the prestigious Mayor’s Cup....
IBA and NOMAD Unveil 8-Bout Card for International Boxing Day Celebrations
The International Boxing Association (IBA) and NOMAD have finalized an action-packed, eight-bout card for International Boxing Day in Astana, Kazakhstan, capping off a dynamic three-day festival. Headlining the August 28 event at the Zh. Ushkempirov Palace of Martial Arts, two-time IBA world champion Sanzhar Tashkenbay makes his highly anticipated professional debut against Neel Jacamos for the vacant IBF Asia flyweight title. The star-studded lineup also features an intense IBA NOMAD bantamweight championship rematch in MMA gloves between local rivals Aidos Japparbergenov and Almaz Nurgali, alongside Olympic medallist Saken Bibossinov and several undefeated global contenders....
Undefeated Grigoryan Targets Vacant IBF Youth Lightweight Title at IBA.Pro 20
Undefeated Russian prospect Mikhail Grigoryan (9-0) will hunt his tenth consecutive professional victory when he battles Ugandan challenger Henry Oteba for the vacant IBF Youth Lightweight title at IBA.PRO 20 in Naberezhnye Chelny this Friday, August 14. The 22-year-old former European youth amateur champion faces his toughest professional test yet following a dominant unanimous decision over Jeo Santisima in April. This high-octane 10-round championship bout joins a stellar international card headlined by Djambulat Bizhamov taking on Vladimir Mironchikov for the vacant IBF European Super Middleweight belt in a night of elite global boxing....
Gold, Cash, and Country: Umar Kremlev’s Financial Reforms Meet National Pride
Why Wiping Out Bankruptcy and Funding Direct Athlete Rewards Formed the Self-Sustaining Fortress for Global Neutrality...
Day 4: Aussie Rose Davies Shatters Kenyan 10,000m Script as Serem’s Steeplechase Sweep, Okaka’s Ring Masterclass Ignite Team Kenya in Glasgow
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games deliver an unforgettable night of high-octane sporting drama as Australia’s Rose Davies and a resilient Team Kenya share centre-stage in a thrilling battle for global supremacy on Monday night...
