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    Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev LIVE: AJ knocks opponent to CANVAS in third but challenger survives – UPDATES

    ANTHONY JOSHUA is defending his world heavyweight titles against Kubrat Pulev.
    TV/Live stream: Sky Sports Box Office (£24.95)
    Live results: Lawrence Okolie BEATS Nikodem Jezewski (2nd round TKO)
    Hughie Fury BEATS Mariusz Wach (points 100-90)
    Martin Bakole BEATS Sergey Kuzmin (points 96-94)
    Kieron Conway BEATS Macaulay McGowan (points 100-89)
    Florian Marku DRAWS Jamie Stewart (points 76-76)
    Qais Ashfaq BEATS Ashley Lane (4th round stoppage)
    Follow ALL the action from the big fight and undercard with our round-by-round live blog below…

    ROUND 5
    Joshua trying to get back on his jab but Pulev is still in this fight. It’s important AJ looks to set his shots up again, rather than rush in.
    The Brit barely looks like he’s broken a sweat in there, Pulev much the opposite.
    The longer this goes the more Pulev should feel the heat, but Joshua has slowed himself since that third round.
    Joshua lands a nice right hand and tried to follow up with an uppercut that just grazes past him. AJ looks desperate to make a statement here tonight.
    Pulev lands a nice right hand in the final 30 seconds of the fight.

    ROUND 4
    Joshua begins the round with a smile on his face. He knows Pulev is there for the taking.
    Pulev looks like he has recovered in there, somewhat, however.
    Joshua still looks very assured in there but he didn’t land the massive blows he did during the third round of the fight.
    No dramatics like the third there…

    ROUND 3
    More feinting to begin the third round, Joshua looks very assured in there and more confident than he did in the Ruiz Jr rematch.
    Pulev tries a clubbing right hand around the back but AJ dismisses it and comes forward with more jabs, before planting a nice right hand in the Bulgarian’s face.
    Pulev attempts a left hook but misses and AJ goes to town with a huge attack!AJ lands a beautiful right hand and Pulev goes down before Joshua starts his attack again and floors the Bulgarian again!
    WOW!

    ROUND 3
    PULEV GOES DOWN!!!!!

    ROUND 2
    Pulev pushing the pace, he’s the man coming forward while Joshua continues to pick his shots from the back foot.
    He does land a nice combo but Pulev looks at AJ and smiles – he liked that one apparently.
    AJ will grow in confidence as the rounds wear on, he continues to throw his jab out and gets into the body.
    Pulev trying to pressure AJ with his presence but Joshua controlling the fight well from the outside.
    Nice pair of jabs from AJ to close the round. 2-0 to the champ in London.

    ROUND 1
    Both guys pretty tentative to kick things off as Joshua seeks some range in the middle of the ring.
    Pulev throws his jab out there first but Joshua’s jab is an excellent one as well.
    Both men switched on in the ring you can see, pair of them trying to find a way in on each other. Fans are in raucous voice at Wembley Arena for this one.
    Joshua lands a nice jab in the last minute of the round but a very cagey opening from AJ and his opponent Pulev.
    Round 1 to AJ… just? Pulev does land a nice left hook to close the round, however.

    JOSHUA VS PULEV
    The action has begun!

    FANS!
    What a sight – fans are back in a boxing arena!

    JOSHUA VS PULEV UP NEXT!
    Anthony Joshua and Kubrat Pulev are in the ring and being announced by David Diamante.
    Here we go.

    HERE WE GO!
    AJ vs Pulev about to get underway! What a ring walk from Joshua.

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    Floyd Mayweather travels to watch Anthony Joshua ringside at Wembley Arena for Pulev fight ahead of Logan Paul clash

    FLOYD MAYWEATHER travelled to watch Anthony Joshua fight Kubrat Pulev at Wembley Arena.
    The boxing legend took the trip to London for AJ’s mandatory title defence and gave the Brit star a rave review.

    Floyd Mayweather travelled to watch Anthony Joshua fight Kubrat Pulev at Wembley ArenaCredit: Sky Sports

    Mayweather took the trip to London for AJ’s mandatory title defence and gave the Brit star a rave review.Credit: Sky Sports

    Mayweather pictured ringside at Wembley Arena Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

    Mayweather told Sky Sports: “It’s always good to see some great boxing.
    “The UK is a great place, great fighters, I’m proud of Anthony Joshua but it’s lights camera, actions.
    “He’s one of the best heavyweights, got a gold medal before, his careers going great, two-time word heavyweight champion, he’s helluva’ fighter.
    “Anything can happen in this world of boxing. One shot can end your career.

    “He’s a great fighter, hell of a guy, gentleman and I respect his craft.”
    The surprise appearance comes as Mayweather recently announced a ‘special exhibition fight’ with YouTuber Logan Paul.
    Social media star Paul, who lost his pro debut to internet rival KSI by split-decision last year, will face the 43-year-old in February.

    Mayweather retired as a pro in 2017, beating ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor in ten rounds.

    But he did come out of retirement a year later in Japan to beat featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in one round.
    Mayweather confirmed he will return to Tokyo next year, but first fights Paul – who will come into the farcical mismatch with a FOUR STONE advantage. More

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    Lawrence Okolie opponent Nikodem Jezewski forced to have oxygen in corner after brutal two round KO win

    LAWRENCE OKOLIE took his world title heartbreak out on late replacement Nikodem Jezewski – who was left needing oxygen.
    Okolie was due to challenge Krzysztof Glowacki for the vacant WBO cruiserweight world title.

    Lawrence Okolie took his world title heartbreak out on late replacement Nikodem JezewskiCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

    Okolie was due to challenge Krzysztof Glowacki for the vacant WBO cruiserweight world titleCredit: ©Dave Thompson/Route One Ltd

    The 2016 Olympian moved to 15-0

    But after the Pole tested positive for coronavirus, he saw his dream shot at the world title fall by the wayside.
    Okolie insisted he would not be disheartened by the setback and vowed to deal with the job at hand.
    And the 27-year-old lived up to his promise as he dropped Jezewski three times inside two one-sided rounds.
    Okolie said: “It was amazing, obviously I knew I had to put on a good performance, to secure the world title next year.

    “Eddie had a word with me yesterday and said he wants a knockout and I’m happy to deliver.
    “That’s another undefeated fighter on my record.”
    Okolie came out of the blocks as soon as the first bell sounded, immediately using his superior range to utilise the straight right hand down the middle.
    Midway into the round, Jezewski was backed up against the ropes, and forced on to his knees after a devastating body shot.

    The teak, tough substitute opponent beat the count but found himself on the floor soon after.

    A double jab followed by a right hand had Jezewski’s legs wobbled before Okolie landed a perfect shot through the guard.
    Again Jezewski got to his feet only to ship more punishment, but survived the round.
    In the second it proved a similar story, as Okolie had his man shaken before a devastating right hand closed the show.
    The 2016 Olympian moved to 15-0, with 11 knockouts, and put himself in perfect stead to face Glowacki for the crusierweight crown next year. More

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    Hughie Fury suffers horrific gash with eyebrow hanging off after head clash leaving fans grimacing in Mariusz Wach fight

    HUGHIE FURY suffered a horrific gash with his eyebrow hanging off after clashing heads against Mariusz Wach.
    The cousin of WBC champion Tyson set out to make a statement on Anthony Joshua’s undercard.

    Hughie Fury suffered a horrific gash with his eyebrow hanging off after clashing heads against Mariusz WachCredit: Getty – Pool

    Fury’s corner team get to work on his gash Credit: ©Dave Thompson/Route One Ltd

    The two heavyweight giants clashed heads during the fourth round Credit: PA:Press Association

    After three rounds of ditching his usually cautious, back foot boxing approach, Fury had raked up an early lead.
    But by the fourth, he suffered sudden adversity as he was left with his eyebrow gruesomely hanging on by a thread.
    As the bell for the round sounded, the 6ft 6in Brit rushed across the ring and landed a massive right hand which forced Wach to cover up.
    But the drama in the session played out towards final stages as the two had an accidental clash of heads when they came to blows in the corner.

    The ringside doctor took a look at the cut but deemed Fury fit to continue, to avoid the fight ending there and then and going to the scorecards.
    As the pair came out for the fifth they did so swinging, with Fury looking to get on the inside as protect his seeping wound.
    The pace of the fight slowed down heading into the second half of the bout, but Wach was on the end of a convincing beating.
    Fury was scoring frequently with right hands and one-two combinations down the middle as he began to take his time, having been to eager to impress earlier on.

    By the seventh, Fury got into a better rhythm, switching stances and scoring with constant jabs with the odd straight shot piercing through the guard.

    Fury raced to an early lead in the fight Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

    Fury’s eyebrow was left cut open Credit: ©Dave Thompson/Route One Ltd

    Wach – who took Dillian Whyte all 12 rounds last year – proved value for money as he withstood the onslaught coming at him.
    The final two rounds were further domination for Fury, who battered his Polish opponent’s head and body, while flicking out the jab.
    Wach, 40, survived the round to take the fight to the scorecards, where Fury, 26, was a comfortable winner.
    He sealed his second win since defeat to Alexander Povetkin last year.
    The heavyweight contender – trained by his dad Peter – has lost only to Povetkin, Kubrat Pulev and Joseph Parker, for the WBO belt in 2017. More

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    Watch Macaulay McGowan ask Man Utd vs City score DURING fight with Kieron Conway on Anthony Joshua undercard

    MACAULAY McGOWAN asked his corner what the score was in the Manchester derby DURING his fight with Kieron Conway.
    The super-middleweight – who stepped into fight on Anthony Joshua’s undercard on a week’s notice – is an avid City fan.

    And despite facing an uphill battle in the ring – his thoughts were still on the result of the derby.
    He twice asked: “What’s the score with City.”
    Someone out of shot then informs him the score was goalless.
    Fans online were left in hysterics with McGowan’s ‘priorities’ but reckon he will be let down with the match.

    Former pro boxer and footballer Curtis Woodhouse said: “This guy.”
    One said: “Most entertaining part of the derby took place outside the derby.”
    Another said: “Love to see it.”
    One added: “Not missing much mate.”

    And it ended in a stalemate at Old Trafford, with the rivals sharing the points.
    But in the ring it was a much more convincing tale of events as McGowan was dominated over ten rounds.
    Conway put on a masterclass as he outboxed his rival, who filled in for Souleymane Cissokho on short notice.
    McGowan is not the only boxer to be distracted while getting instructions from his trainer in the corner.
    Heavyweight Fabio Wardley last year interrupted his corner to ask if he could get a Five Guys burger after his fight.

    Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev get heated at weigh-in ahead of the big fight More

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    Who is Anna Woolhouse? Presenter and face of Sky Sports boxing coverage – profile

    STUNNING Sky Sports presenter Anna Woolhouse continues to wow fans as their lead boxing presenter.
    Host Anna has become a main fixture of Sky Sport’s boxing coverage and will be part of the team for Anthony Joshua’s fight with Kubrat Pulev.

    Anna will be hosting Sky’s boxing coverage

    Here Anna Woolhouse stands with one of Eddie Hearn’s (right) next big prospects Lawrence Okolie (left)Credit: Instagram @woolyanna1

    Credit: Instagram @woolyanna1
    Who is Anna Woolhouse?

    Born in Market Deeping in 1984, Anna graduated from Leeds University where she achieved a BA Honours degree in music.
    As a result, music and dance are among her hobbies.
    Anna later gained a post-graduate degree in broadcast journalism and pursued a career in the media.
    Anna began her career in radio, before she joined Sky Sports.

    She has also presented Netball, Ice Hockey and F1 shows – where she gained experience on the ‘Midweek Report’.
    Anna is a fitness fanatic and regularly posts workout pictures and videos online.

    Anna Woolhouse covered Kell Brook vs Errol Spence Jnr in Sheffield, with Tony Bellew and Anthony Joshua in attendanceCredit: Instagram @woolyanna1

    When boxing returned to our screens, so did Anna

    Anna pictured at Matchroom’s ‘Fight Camp’ in the summer

    Anna pictured with promoters Eddie and Barry Hearn

    She is frequently ringside as she presents Sky’s pay-per-view and regular boxing coverage.
    During lockdown, Anna was involved in the ‘Doing the Round’ series, conducting interviews from home.

    When boxing returned to our screens, so did Anna, working alongside Joshua, Tony Bellew and Johnny Nelson.

    Credit: Instagram @woolyanna1
    Anna Woolhouse has become a huge asset to Sky Sport’s boxing coverage at home and abroad

    Following the Haye vs Bellew fight, Woolhouse fronted Sky Sports’ coverage of Anthony Joshua vs Wladimir KlitschkoCredit: Instagram @woolyanna1

    The former Sky Sports News presenter has become a big fan with boxing TV viewersCredit: Instagram @woolyanna1

    Anthony Joshua and Kubat Pulev workout for the press ahead of their big fight More

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    Is Hughie Fury related to Tyson Fury, what skin condition did he suffer from and what’s his boxing record?

    HUGHIE FURY is back in the ring tonight.
    The 25-year-old faces Mariusz Wach on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev.

    Brit hero Hughie Fury faces Pavel SourCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
    How old is Hughie Fury?

    HAILING from a boxing family, Hughie has been trained by his dad Peter since his teens.
    He was born 18 September 1994 in Stockport.
    Hughie is the cousin of ex-heavyweight world champ Tyson Fury.
    Father Peter also previously trained Tyson, including for his world title win over Wladimir Klitschko in 2015.

    Did he have a skin problem which nearly wrecked his career?
    FURY suffered with acne conglobate.
    The illness that would leave his scar-riddled body ravaged, his energy levels depleted and his spirit at rock-bottom – with the side-effects of the prescribed medicine hindering him further.
    He told ESPN before the Parker fight last year: “That’s all behind me now. I’ve got a clean sheet, I feel a different person and a lot stronger. My body wasn’t allowing me to do a lot before.
    “It would put me out for two weeks at a time before the fight which was three or four weeks away.

    “I just had to stop because I was worse off for training. I had a skin condition which was poisoning my blood and over the years it has got worse and worse.”
    “I’ve had it for years, before my professional and amateur careers and it was difficult to live with.
    “It put my immune system down. I saw people going forward and I was just going backwards because of it.
    “It was horrific. I would try a shirt on and it would be covered in blood and every time I sparred my T-shirt would be soaked with blood.
    “I’ve had it sorted for a year now. I took medication [Roacutane] for six months and it’s just gone now.”
    What is Hughie Fury’s boxing record?
    FURY’s only defeats in the pro ranks have been to Joseph Parker, Kubrat Pulev and Alexander Povetkin.
    His record stands at 24-3.
    In 2012, he competed in the Youth World Championships, representing England, and took the Gold medal in the super-heavyweight class.
    Of his 23 pro wins, 13 have come by way of knockout.

    Credit: Reuters
    Fury Snr also trained Hughie’s cousin Tyson to success

    Eddie Hearn confirms that Matchroom Boxing USA will have the BIGGEST budget in the sport after $1 billion streaming deal with Perform
    Who is Peter Fury?
    A NOTORIOUS name in the North West, Peter Fury has a murky past in Manchester’s underworld.
    He was jailed for ten years in 1995 for possession and intent to supply before being slapped with another charge in 2008 for money laundering.
    But he now claims to be on the straight and narrow – putting that down to training nephew Tyson and his son Hughie.
    He said: “I’ve just finished paying nearly a million quid to the Government.
    “Now I have to show people that I don’t get into anything. I’m a recluse, really. The police have a lot of informants and intelligence, so they know I’m not active in anything. I’m happy with that.” More

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    Boxing schedule: Fight dates, results, undercards as Joshua faces Pulev with Canelo, Smith and Golovkin all in action

    BOXING has taken its fair share of punishment this year – but the sport is set to finish 2020 with a bang as a raft of massive bouts are yet to come.
    Anthony Joshua takes on Kubrat Pulev in December, defending his WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight world titles, Canelo Alvarez is back in action against Callum Smith just six days before Christmas.

    Boxing ends 2020 and begins 2021 with a bang

    And if that wasn’t enough, 2021 gets off to a cracker as Ryan Garcia faces Brit Luke Campbell.
    Check out SunSport’s boxing schedule for the rest of 2020 below…
    Major fight dates
    December 12 – London, England
    Anthony Joshua (C) vs Kubrat Pulev (12 rounds – heavyweight, WBA, WBO & IBF world titles)
    December 18 – Hollywood, Florida

    Gennadiy Golovkin (C) vs Kamil Szeremeta (12 rounds – middleweight IBF, IBO world titles)
    December 19 – San Antonio, Texas
    Canelo Alvarez vs Callum Smith (C) (12 rounds – super-middleweight, WBA & Ring Magazine titles)
    January 2 – Venue: TBC
    Ryan Garcia vs Luke Campbell (12 rounds – lightweight)

    Anthony Joshua was supposed to face Kubrat Pulev back in October 2017Credit: Reuters
    Full boxing schedule 2020
    November 28 – London, England (BT Sport)
    Joe Joyce (C) def. Daniel Dubois (C) KO10 (12 rounds – heavyweight, British, Commonwealth, European titles)
    Hamzah Sheeraz def. Guido Nicolas Pitto TKO10 (10 rounds – super-welterweight)
    Jack Catterall def. Abderrazak Houya UD10 (10 rounds – super-lightweight)
    David Adeleye def. Danny Whittaker TKO2 (6 rounds – heavyweight)
    Jack Massey def. Mohammad Ali Bayat Farid UD8 (8 rounds – cruiserweight)
    Joshua Frankham def. MJ Hall (4 rounds – super-welterweight)
    Louie Lynn def. Paul Holt (8 rounds – featherweight)
    Mitchell Barton def. Matt Gordon (4 rounds – heavyweight)
    November 28 – Los Angeles, California (BT Sport Box Office)

    Mike Tyson DREW w/ Roy Jones Jr (Exhibition, 8 rounds – heavyweight)
    Jake Paul def. Nate Robinson KO2 (6 rounds – cruiserweight)
    Badou Jake def. Blake McKernon (8 rounds – light-heavyweight)

    Mike Tyson returns to the ring on November 28 vs Roy Jones Jr Credit: Getty Images – Getty
    December 4 – London, England (Sky Sports)
    Billy Joe Saunders (C) def. Martin Murray UD 12 (12 rounds, super-middleweight, WBO world title)
    James Tennyson def. Josh O’Reilly KO1 (12 rounds – lightweight)
    Donte Dixon def. Angelo Dragone UD6 (6 rounds – super-featherweight)
    Shannon Courtenay def. Dorota Norek TKO7 (10 rounds – super-bantamweight)
    Lerrone Richards def. Timo Laine UD8 (8 rounds – super-middleweight)
    Lewis Edmondson def. John Telford TKO3 (8 rounds – light-heavyweight)

    NINTCHDBPICT000623871020-1Credit: ©Dave Thompson/Route One Ltd
    December 5 – Arlington, Texas (Premier Sports)
    Errol Spence Jr (C) def. Danny Garcia UD 12 (12 rounds – welterweight, WBC & IBF world titles)
    Sebastian Fundora def. Habib Ahmed TKO2 (12 rounds, super-welterweight)
    Josesito Lopez def. Francisco Santana KO10 (10 rounds – welterweight)
    December 5 – London, England (BT Sport)
    Lyndon Arthur (C) def, Anthony Yarde SD12 (12 rounds – light-heavyweight, Commonwealth title)

    Errol Spence Jr beat Danny Garcia on points in TexasCredit: AP:Associated Press
    December 11 – Redditch, England (Channel 5)
    Sam Eggington def. Ashley Theophane, 10 or 12 rounds, junior middleweights TKO6
    Kaisee Benjamin def. Ben Fields (10 rounds – welterweight) UD10
    Stephen McKenna def. MJ Hall (6 – rounds super-lightweight) RET4
    Aaron McKenna def. Jordan Grannum (6 – rounds super-welterweight) RET2
    Michael Hennessy Jr def. Dale Arrowsmith (6 round – super-welterweight) UD 6
    Idris Virgo def. Kevin McCauley ( 4 rounds – middleweight) UD4
    December 12 – London (Sky Sports Box Office)
    Anthony Joshua (C) vs Kubrat Pulev (12 rounds – heavyweight, WBA, WBO & IBF world titles)
    Krzysztof Glowacki vs Lawrence Okolie (12 rounds – cruiserweight, vacant WBO world title)
    Hughie Fury vs Mariusz Wach (10 rounds – heavyweight)
    Martin Bakole vs Sergey Kuzmin (10 rounds – heavyweight)
    Souleymane Cissokho vs Kieron Conway (10 rounds – super-welterweight)

    Anthony Joshua defends his titles against Kubrat Pulev on December 12Credit: Getty Images – Getty
    December 12 – Uncasville, Connecticut (Premier Sports)
    Chris Colbert (C) vs Jaime Arboleda (12 rounds – super-featherweight, WBA interim title)
    Matt Korobov vs Ronald Ellis (10 rounds – middleweight)
    Richardson Hitchins vs Argenis Mendez (10 rounds – super-lightweight)
    December 12 – Las Vegas, Nevada (Fite TV)
    Shakur Stevenson vs Toka Kahn Clary (10 rounds – super-featherweight)
    Felix Verdejo vs Masayoshi Nakatani (10 rounds – lightweight)
    Edgar Berlanga vs. TBA (8 rounds – super middleweight)
    December 16 – Sydney, Australia
    Tim Tszyu vs Bowyn Morgan (10 rounds – super-welterweight)
    Paul Gallen vs Mark Hunt (6 rounds – heavyweight)
    December 18 – Redditch, England
    Shakan Pitters (C) vs Craig Richards (12 rounds – light-heavyweight, British title)
    River Bent vs. Troy Coleman (8 rounds – middleweight)
    Sammy Cantwell vs. TBA (8 rounds – super-flyweight)
    Stephen McKenna vs. TBA (6 rounds – super-lightweight)
    Michael Hennessy Jr. vs. TBA (6 rounds – super-welterweight)
    Idris Virgo vs. TBA (4 rounds – middleweight)
    Brett McGinty vs. TBA (4 rounds – middleweight)
    December 18 – Hollywood, Florida (DAZN UK)
    Gennadiy Golovkin (C) vs Kamil Szeremeta (12 rounds – middleweight IBF, IBO world titles)
    December 19 – San Antonio, Texas (DAZN UK)
    Canelo Alvarez vs Callum Smith (C) (12 rounds – super-middleweight, WBA & Ring Magazine world titles)

    Canelo Alvarez hasn’t been in the ring since a KO win over Sergey Kovalev last yearCredit: Getty Images – Getty
    December 19 – Uncasville, Connecticut (Premier Sports)
    Nonito Donaire vs. Emmanuel Rodriguez (12 rounds – bantamweight, vacant WBC title)
    Jaron Ennis vs. Thomas Dulorme (10 rounds – welterweight)

    Nonito Donaire will look to win the WBC bantamweight world title on December 19Credit: PA:Press Association

    December 19 – Torrelavega, Spain
    Sergio Martinez vs Jussi Koivula (10 rounds – middleweight)
    Sergio Garcia (C) vs Andranik Hakobyan (12 rounds – super-welterweight, European title)
    Angel Moreno vs Mohammed Obbadi (12 rounds – flyweight, vacant European title)
    Kiko Martinez vs Pedro Gomes (8 rounds – featherweight)
    Jon Fernandez vs Abdessamad Nechchad (8 rounds – lightweight)
    Bernard Angelo Torres vs Costin Ion (8 rounds – featherweight)
    Kent Erik Baadstad vs David Trallero (4 rounds – heavyweight)
    December 26 – Los Angeles, California
    Julian “J Rock” Williams vs TBA (12 rounds, super-welterweight)
    James Kirkland vs Mark Anthony Hernande (10 rounds, middleweight)
    Darmani Rock vs TBA (10 rounds, heavyweight)
    Omar Juarez vs TBA (6 or 8 rounds, super-lightwight)
    Chavez Barrientes vs TBA (6 rounds, featherweight)
    Angel Barrientes vs TBA (6 rounds, super-bantamweight)
    December 31 – Tokyo, Japan
    Kazuto Ioka (C) vs Kosei Tanaka (12 rounds, super-flyweight, WBO world title)
    January 2 – Venue: TBC
    Ryan Garcia vs Luke Campbell (12 rounds – lightweight) More