Former unified Heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua scored a brutal second round stoppage over former UFC champion Francis Ngannou in a scheduled 10-round bout in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

In round one, Joshua landed a perfect right to the jaw that put Ngannou on the deck. In round two, Joshua landed a perfect counter right that put Ngannou in the canvas aagain. Ngannou was clearly clearly hurt with a bloody lip and then ate a humongous right hand that bent him over his right leg and out cold at 2:31.

Joshua, 252.4 lbs of London is 28-3 with 25 knockouts. Ngannou, 272.6 lbs of Cameroon is 0-2.

Parker Decisions Zhang; Captures WBO Interim Heavyweight Title

Joseph Parker survived two knockdowns and won the WBO Interim Heavyweight totle with a 12-round majority decision ovr Zhilei Zhang.

In round three, Zhang landed a little left hand that put Parker on the seat of his pants.

In round eight, Zhang landed a little right hook on the inside that put Parker down for a second time.

Zhang did not capitalize on the knockdowns and Parker did a little more to win by scores of 115-111, 114-112 and 113-113.

Parker, 247.6 lbs of South Auckland, NZ is 35-3. Zhang, 291.6 lbs of China is 26-2-1.

Vargas and Ball Battle to Draw in Featherweight Title Bout

Rey Vargas built up a nice lead, and he needed it as Nick Ball scored two knockdowns in the second half of their fight and battle to a split draw. Vargas keeps his WBC Featherweight title.

Vargas dominated the first half of the fight as he landed hard body shots. The fight started turning in the second half of fight.

In round seven, Ball rocked and buckled Vargas on two occasions. In round eight, Ball was able to register a knockdown when he was off balance and Ball landed a left hook. Ball continued to sure forward in the ensuing rounds. In round 11, Vargas was dropped again as Ball landed a hard right on the chin.

Vargas landed 118 of 536 punches. Ball was 111 of 472.

Scores were 114-112 for Vargas, 116-112 for Ball and 113-113.

Vragas, 125 lbs of Mexico is 36-1-1. Ball, 125 lbs of Liverpool is 19-0-1.

Madrimov Stops Kurbanov in 5 to win Super Welterweight Title

Israil Madrimov won the WBA Super Welterweight title with a fifth round stoppage over Magomed Kurbanov.

Madrimov dominated the action by landing some hard right hands over the first four frames. Kurbanov showed some life but that was short lived as in round five, Madrimov landed a hard right that rocked Kurbanov to the ropes. Madrimov followed up and landed two more hard overhand rights that forced a stoppage at 2:20

Madrimov, 153.6 lbs of Uzbekistan is 10-0-1 with seven knockouts. Kurbanov, 153.6 lbs of Ekatinberg, RUS is 25-1.

Mark Chamberlain stops Gavin Gwynne in 4

Mark Chamberlain stopped Gavin Gwynne in round four of their 10-round lightweight bout.

In round one, Gwynne started to swell around his right eye. In round three, Gwynne’s eye was shutting rapidly. Chamberlain continued to pour on the offense and in round four, landed a hard right hook that drove Gwynne to the ropes. Chamberlain followed up with a flurry and the fight was stopped at 2:46.

Chamberlain, 134.6 lbs of Portsmouth, ENG is 15-0 with 11 knockouts. Gwynne, 134 lbs or Treharris, WAL is 17-3-1.

Huni Hangs on and Decisions Lerena

Justis Huni was hurt bad in the 10th and final round but was able to hang on and defeat Kevin Lerena via 10-round unanimous decision in a heavyweight bout.

The bout was close throughout. In round 10, Lerena landed a huge left that rocked Huni across the ring on bad legs. Lerena followed up but was not able to put him down.

Huni, 243.2 lbs of Brisbane, AUS won by scores of 98-92 and 96-94 twice and is now 9-0. Lerena, 232.4 lbs of Johannesburg, SA is 30-3.

Louis Greene scored an emphatic first-round stoppage over Jack McGann in a 10-round super welterweight bout.

Greene landed a booming right hand that put McGann hard on his back. McGann got to his feet, but the fight was waved off at 1:29.

Greene, 153.2 lbs of Kent, ENG is 17-4 with 11 knockouts. McGann, 153.4 lbs of Liverpool, ENG is 9-1-1.

In a battle of undefeated heavyweights, Roman Fury won a four-round decision over Martin Svarc.

Fury, 224 lbs of Manchester, ENG won by a 39-37 score and is 4-0. Svarc, 225 lbs of CZE is 2-1.

Fury is the brother of WBC Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, who was ringside.

Ziyad Almaayouf remained undefeated with a six-round decision over Christian Lopes Flores in a super lightweight contest.

Almaayouf, 144.4 lbs of Riyadh, SA won by a 60-54 score and is now 6-0. Flores, 142 lbs is 14-36-2.

Andrii Novytskiy scored a third-round stoppage over Juan Torres in a eight-round heavyweight bout.

Novytskiy, 239.4 lbs is now 10-0 with nine knockouts. Torres, 255.6 is 11-6-1.

Andrii Novytskyi vs. Bobo O’Bannon

(Odessa, Ukraine)  (Mobile, AL)

8 Rounds – Heavyweights

Josniel Castro vs. Rodrigo Lopes Rodrigues

(Boca Raton, FL)    (São Paulo, Brazil)

8 Rounds – Welterweights

Brandon Higgins  vs. Pablo Oliveto

(Chelmsford, MA) (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

6 Rounds – Welterweights

Serhii Sheludko vs. Victor Costa

(Zaporozhye, Ukraine) (Nahant, MA)

4 Rounds – Heavyweights

Mario “Christoper” Ramirez vs. Alfred Raymond

(Simi Valley, CA)      (Warwick, RI)

4 Rounds – Middleweights

Jordan Yantin vs. Duncan McNeil

(Methuen, MA)      (Groveland, MA)

4 Rounds – Super Featherweights

Jarrid Digangi vs. Max Da Silva

(Reading, MA)      (Somerville, MA)

4 Rounds – Cruiserweights

Alexis Bolduc vs. Chelsea LaGrasse

(Hudson, NH)      (Lancaster, OH)

4×2 Rounds – Bantamweights

Jonathan Delgado vs. Julio Buitrago

(Reading, MA)      (Miami, FL)

4 Rounds – Super Welterweights

Super Brawl takes place tonight Friday, February 16 at Memorial Hall in Melrose, Massachusetts. Limited tickets will be available at the door and fans can watch online at www.CombatSportsNow.com

ABOUT BOSTON BOXING PROMOTIONS

Boston Boxing Promotions was founded in 2013 and is dedicated to the resurgence of professional boxing at the regional level, particularly in the New England area. Since that time, it has presented professional boxing events throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. In 2020, Boston Boxing Promotions was the first independent boxing promoter on the east coast to hold an event during the pandemic. The event led to a popular series of empty venue shows broadcast live and for free on YouTube watched by thousands of fans around the world. BBP’s annual Thanksgiving Eve Boxing Spectacular has become a tradition for hardcore boxing fans with 6 consecutive sellouts including the most recent 2023 edition which received national news coverage.

Boston Boxing Promotions kicks off the new year with Super Brawl 2024 this Friday, February 16th live on www.CombatSportsNow.com.

The main event features an intriguing heavyweight showdown between buzzed about heavyweight prospect, Andrii Novytskyi (8-0, 7 KOs) and bareknuckle boxing cult hero, Bobo O’Bannon (10-6, 10 KOs).

Novytskyi, who originally hails from Ukraine but now lives and trains out of Hollywood, California was one of the most active fighters in the world last year, turning pro and entering the ring an unbelievable 8 times in 2024. In his last appearance this past November at Boston Boxing Promotion’s Thanksgiving Eve Spectacular he dispatched former world title challenger, Santander Silgado Gelez in just one round.

Now Novytskyi takes on his most unique challenge in Mobile, Alabama’s Bobby “Bobo” O’Bannon aka the Bible Belt Brawler. The rugged bareknuckle boxer boasts a winning record in both professional boxing and bareknuckle boxing as well as a 100% KO ratio in all his wins. O’Bannon has developed a cult following in the bareknuckle world with his highlight reel knockouts and dynamic personality.

It promises to be a bombs aways, no scorecards needed type affair between the two big punchers since in their combined 42 professional fights, each man has only heard the final bell once.

In the co-main event, local fan favorite, Brandon Higgins (10-4, 5 KOs) takes on veteran Pablo Ernesto Oliveto (13-13-1, 4 KOs) in a 6 round welterweight contest. Higgins, who has taken on all comers, last fought against the then undefeated Kenny Larson in what was a New England Fight of the Year candidate resulting in a highly controversial split decision loss for Higgins. He looks to rebound in front of his hometown fans against Oliveto, a battled tested Argentinian fighter.

In other action on the card…

6’9 undefeated heavyweight slugger, Serhii Sheludko (3-0, 2 KOs) will return to New England against debuting Victor Hugo Costa.

Undefeated California middleweight, Mario “Christopher” Ramirez (4-0, 1 KO) who trains out of the KnuckleHeadz Gym with world champion trainer Joe “Hoss” Janik, will face the toughest challenge in his young career against veteran spoiler, Alfred Raymond.

Rounding out the night will be multiple amateur stand outs making their pro debuts including Alexis Bolduc, Chelsea LaGrasse, Duncan McNeil and Jarrid Digangi.

Last but not least on the call will be the voices of Boston Boxing, BoxRec’s Grey Johnson and musician/fighter Chris Jay whose combination is second to none when it comes to boxing knowledge and honest, often hilarious, commentary.

“We’re set to kick off Boston Boxing Promotions’ biggest year and what better way to do it then with our 2024 Fighter of the Year, Andrii Novytski.” explains, Boston Boxing President, Peter Czymbor.

“The Ukrainian big man has become a fan favorite here in the Boston area and putting him against a hard hitting brawler should provide for an explosive main event. We invite both boxing and bareknuckle fans from around the world to tune into www.CombatSportsNow.com this Friday for another fun filled night of fights.”

Super Brawl 2024 takes place this Friday, February 16 at Memorial Hall in Melrose, Massachusetts. Limited tickets are available now at www.bostonboxingpromotions.com and the entire event will stream live on www.CombatSportsNow.com

ABOUT BOSTON BOXING PROMOTIONS

Boston Boxing Promotions was founded in 2013 and is dedicated to the resurgence of professional boxing at the regional level, particularly in the New England area. Since that time, it has presented professional boxing events throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. In 2020, Boston Boxing Promotions was the first independent boxing promoter on the east coast to hold an event during the pandemic. The event led to a popular series of empty venue shows broadcast live and for free on YouTube watched by thousands of fans around the world. Their annual Thanksgiving Eve Boxing Spectacular has become a tradition for hardcore boxing fans with 6 consecutive sellouts including the most recent 2023 edition which received national news coverage.

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oston Boxing Promotions returns this Wednesday, November 22nd for the 6th Annual Thanksgiving Eve Boxing Spectacular live on www.CombatSportsNow.com.

The annual event, which will be sold out for the 6th straight year, has become one of the most anticipated nights of club boxing in the entire country, a bonafide holiday tradition for hardcore fight fans who watch the action online from around the world.

This year’s main event features one of the most beloved fighters in New England, Greg Vendetti (23-5-1) who will be taking on veteran spoiler, Geronimo Sacco (10-7-1). ‘The Villain’ will be making his first hometown area appearance since he went the distance in a Rocky worthy performance against WBA Super Welterweight Champion, Erislandy Lara in 2020.

Vendetti who took a year off from his professional career to join the National Guard as an infantryman in addition to creating and running a free after school boxing program for Boston area youth, returns to Boston Boxing Promotions, the same company he made his professional debut with a decade ago.

“I’m excited to be fighting locally. It’s been too long. This is a good opportunity for my supporters to see me live. It’s going to be a lot of fun for me to fight in front of my friends and family again.”, said Vendetti.

“I’ve attended Boston Boxing Promotions’ Thanksgiving Eve event in the past and the atmosphere is incredible. I look forward to putting on a show in front of a sold out hometown crowd and then go for a major opportunity early next year.”

In the co-main event, two of Boston Boxing Promotions’ most popular young fighters will go toe to toe when Haverhill, Massachusetts’ Nicky Tejada (6-0) puts his perfect record on the line against Tygnsboro, Massachusett’s Nate Balakin (6-3) in a 6 round welterweight contest. With their mutually rabid fanbases, Tejada vs. Balakin has created a massive local buzz.

In a special attraction, undefeated Ukrainian sensation, Andrii Novytskyi (6-0) will have the toughest test of his young career when he takes on former world title challenger, Santander Gelez (32-16) in a 6 round heavyweight bout.

The supporting card has all the unique hallmarks, from rematches to international heavyweights to retirement bouts, that boxing fans have come to love about the Thanksgiving Boxing Spectacular including:

Massachusetts’ Leesh Pike will take on Rhode Island’s Karen Dulin in a 6 round women’s bout that is a rematch of their back and forth battle last year.

Two young undefeated heavyweight sluggers Serhii Sheludko (1-0) and Steven Dunn (2-0), who both train out of Hollywood, California will see action separate fights.

Undefeated fighters Austin Keller (1-0) from Massachusetts and Mario Christopher Ramirez (3-0) from Simi Valley, California will be representing their 3,000 miles apart hometowns of Middletown, Massachusetts and Simi Valley, California in separate bouts.

Last but not least, Chris Jay (1-0) best known as the frontman of the band, Army of Freshmen, actor/writer of the indie comedy film, The Bet and frequent member of Boston Boxing Promotion’s commentating team will be returning to the ring for his second and final professional fight.

In keeping with the event’s popularity with boxing fans who watch the annual broadcast as well as discuss it in real time online, this year fans are encouraged to follow BoxRec’s Grey Johnson @boxrecgrey and club boxing icon, Tim Boxeo @timoboxeo on Twitter. The two outspoken and very funny experts will be live tweeting and running an online commentary throughout the night which fans can participate in.

“What started out as an ode to the days of professional wrestling promoters running on major holidays has turned into our biggest and most anticipated night of the year. We’re looking at our 6th straight sell out and the interest from press, both local and national, has been phenomenal for a regional promotion.” says, Boston Boxing President, Peter Czymbor.

‘We’re honored that it’s become a tradition for many boxing fans. We invite everyone to join us online and be part of the energy and excitement that comes with the Thanksgiving Eve Boxing Spectacular. We truly believe it’s the most entertaining club boxing show of the year.”

The Thanksgiving Eve Boxing Spectacular takes place this Wednesday, November 22 at The Castleton in Windham, New Hampshire. Limited tickets are available and the entire event will stream live on www.CombatSportsNow.com

ABOUT BOSTON BOXING PROMOTIONS

Boston Boxing Promotions was founded in 2013 and is dedicated to the resurgence of professional boxing at the regional level, particularly in the New England area. Since that time, it has presented professional boxing events throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. In 2020, Boston Boxing Promotions was the first independent boxing promoter on the east coast to hold an event during the pandemic. The event led to a popular series of empty venue shows broadcast live and for free on YouTube watched by thousands of fans around the world. Their annual Thanksgiving Eve Boxing Spectacular has become a tradition for hardcore boxing fans with 6 consecutive sellouts including this year’s 2023 edition which is receiving extensive news coverage on television and in print.

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Boston, MA (July 14, 2023) Boston Boxing Promotions presents the 2nd annual Great American Boxing Bash tonight at the Castleton in Windham, New Hampshire. Headlining what’s become New England’s must see boxing event of the summer will be a high stakes welterweight showdown between the massively popular, Brandon Higgins (10-3, 5 KOs) and undefeated power puncher, Kenny Larson (6-0, 5 KOs).

Higgins who hails from near by Chelmsford, Massachusetts is coming off the biggest win of his career this past April when he dominated 30 fight veteran Brandon Berry in a 10 round fight scoring a shutout victory on all three cards.

Meanwhile Larson, who fights out of Salem, Massachusetts has created a buzz on the regional scene with 5 out of his first 6 fights coming by way of devastating knockout.

It’s a classic Boston Boxing Promotions main event with two streaking local prospects going toe to toe with the winner in line for an opportunity on the national stage.

The night will also feature a who’s who of undefeated and popular prospects from the area including Nick Molina, Hegley Mosquedo, Michael Bulger and women’s bantamweight prospect, Leesh Pike.

Handling the night’s PPV commentating duties will be the voice of Boston Boxing, BoxRec’s Grey Johnson and musician/fighter, Chris Jay as well as two of New England’s most popular trainers Sean Farley and Aaron Bernardo.

Full Line Up

Brandon Higgins vs. Kenny Larson

(Chelmsford, MA) (Salem, MA)

8 Rounds – Welterweights

Hegly Mosqueda vs. Ernesto Guerrero

(Londonderry, NH) (Sonora, Mexico)

8 Rounds – Welterweights

Andrii Novytskyi vs. Mariano Jose Riva

(Los Angeles/Ukraine) (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

6 Rounds – Heavyweights

Nick Molina vs. Aldimar Silva

(Lowell, MA) (Sao Paulo, Brazil)

6 Rounds – Lightweights

Dennis Ventura vs. Jon Gruber

(Lynn, MA) (Fall River, MA)

4 Rounds – Heavyweights

Steven Dunn vs. Aquila Prote

(Hollywood, CA) (Boston, MA)

4 Rounds – Heavyweights

Leesh Pike vs. Shawna Ornsby

(Salisbury Beach, MA) (Orlando, FL)

4 Rounds – Bantamweights

Michael Bulger vs. Johnny Kim

(Medford, MA) (Johnston, RI)

4 Rounds – Middleweights

Mario Ramirez vs. Igor Pessoa

(Simi Valley, CA ) (Boston, MA)

4 Rounds – Super Middleweights

Higgins vs. Larson takes place tonight Friday, July 14 at The Castleton in Windham, New Hampshire. Limited tickets will be available at the door and fans can watch at www.CombatSportsNow.com

ABOUT BOSTON BOXING PROMOTIONS

Boston Boxing Promotions was founded in 2013 and is dedicated to the resurgence of professional boxing at the regional level, particularly in the New England area. Since that time, it has presented professional boxing events in places like Boston, Cape Cod, New Bedford and New Hampshire. In 2020, Boston Boxing Promotions was the first independent boxing promoter on the east coast to hold an event during the pandemic. The event led to a popular series of empty venue shows broadcast live and for free on YouTube watched by tens of thousands of fans around the world. Boston Boxing Promotions returned to live audiences with The Great American Boxing Bash in the summer of 2021 which featured 3 consecutive sold out weekends at the The Castleton

?in Windham, New Hampshire. Their annual Thanksgiving Eve Boxing Spectacular has become a tradition for hardcore boxing fans with 5 consecutive sellouts including the 2022 edition which received extensive news coverage on television and in print. 2023 marks Boston Boxing Promotions’ 10th Anniversary and the company, run by Peter Czymbor and Nick DiSalvo has become one of the most popular and well respected club boxing promoters in the country.

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