Yuri Tarantin

Magomed Kurbanov Will Face Stapulionis on May 5, Then Mosley

On May 5 in Yekaterinburg, RCC Boxing Promotions (Titov Boxing Promotions), with the support of the Sverdlovsk Region Governor, held a press conference to announce that they were moving forward with a planned event. The original main event was schedu...

Shane Mosley vs. Magomed Kurbanov - Media Tour is Set

As krikya360.com previously reported, a deal was finalized for fast rising Russian junior middleweight prospect Magomed Kurbanov (10-0, 8 KOs) to take on former three division world champion Shane Mosley (49-10-1, 41 KOs).

Avanesyan Says He Jumped on The Offer To Face Lamont Peterson

WBA "regular" welterweight champion, 28-year-old Russian boxer David Avanesyan (22-1-1, 11KO) is very excited about his next fight on February 18th in Cincinnati, Ohio. His opponent will be a former world junior welterweight champion, 33-year-old La...

Denis Lebedev Will Continue To Train With Freddie Roach

WBA cruiserweight world champion Denis Lebedev (29-3, 22KOs) has no plans to change his existing team around, according to his manager Vadim Kornilov. For his last few camps, Lebedev travels to the United States to work with Hall of Fame trainer Fred...

Murat Gassiev: I Want Unifications, To Fight The Other Champions

IBF cruiserweight world champion Murat Gassiev (24-0, 17 KOs), 23-years-old, is coming into 2017 as one of the news rising stars of the sport. Two weeks ago in Russia, Gassiev dropped and won a twelve round unanimous decision over his countryman Deni...

WBC Prez: Kovalev Deserves His Rank, Can Fight For Our Title

World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman has commented on the recent inclusion of former world champion Sergey Kovalev (30-1, 26KOs) as the number two ranked fighter in the WBC's ratings at 175-pounds.

Murat Gassiev vs. Krzysztof Glowacki Clash in Play For 2017?

According to Polish promoter Andrzej Wasilewski, we could very well see a 2017 showdown between IBF cruiserweight world champion Murat Gassiev (24-0, 17 KOs) and former WBO champion Krzysztof Glowacki (26-1, 16 KOs).

Povetkin Tested Five Times By VADA Heading Into Stiverne Bout

Ekaterinburg, Russia - If there was any question about the testing protocol for Saturday's WBC heavyweight eliminator, Alexander Povetkin (30-1-0, 22 KO’s) revealed that he was tested at least five times by VADA ahead of his upcoming fight with Berma...

Stiverne: Don't Compare My Failed Drug Test To Povetkin's Failure

Ekaterinburg, Russia - Former World Boxing Council (‘WBC’) heavyweight champion Bermane Stiverne (25-2-1, 21 KO’s) says there is no comparison between his failed drug test and the testing failure by upcoming opponent Alexander Povetkin (30-1-0, 22 KO...

IBF Has No Issue With Gassiev-Lebedev II, Indongo-Troyanosvky II

Two weeks ago in Moscow, Russia - World of Boxing staged a major event that had plenty of twists and turns. Two of the biggest outcomes involved world titles under the International Boxing Federation (IBF).

Freddie Roach Very Confident of Lebedev Defeating Gassiev

Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, who handles IBF/WBA cruiserweight champion Denis Lebedev, is confident his boxer will overcome his mandatory defense against dangerous unbeaten challenger Murat Gassiev. The fight takes place this coming Saturday n...

Denis Lebedev Wanted To Subdue Crazy Passenger on His Flight

WBA/IBF cruiserweight champion Denis Lebedev (29-2, 22KOs) got more than he bargained for on a flight from Los Angeles to Moscow. The plane was forced to land at the Iqaluit airport due to an unruly passenger. Local authorities arrested Sisak Khudave...

Shafikov: I Will Do Everything in My Power To Beat Commey

On December 2 in Moscow, an IBF mandatory final eliminator will take place between 31-year-old Russian contender Denis Shafikov (37-2, 20KO) and 29-year-old Richard Commey (24-1, 22KO) from Ghana.

Denis Lebedev Would Have Preferred NOT To Face Murat Gassiev

On December 3 in Moscow at the Sports Palace "Megasport" Khodynka, World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) cruiserweight champion Denis Lebedev will defend his titles in a fight with undefeated compatriot Murat Gassie...

Sergey Lipinets To Face Lenny Z on Charlo vs. Williams PBC Card

27-year-old Russian junior welterweight Sergey Lipinets (10-0, 8KOs) will return on December 10th, when he takes one of his most experienced opponents to date, 28-year-old Australian puncher Leonardo 'Lenny Z' Zappavigna (35-2-1, 25KOs).