Spoke too soon. Niall Kennedy's last minute opponent was (who else?) Michael Marrone. ...who (what else?) was stopped in the 1st round by Kennedy.
It was revealed on Monday that Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) and undefeated Artur Beterbiev, the IBF world light heavyweight champion, have reached an agreement confirming the end of their promotional contract. The agreement puts an end to all of legal proceedings between GYM and Beterbiev. "In recent months it has become clear to us and Artur that a negotiated solution in good faith would be preferable to the consequences of a prolonged judicial debate. We are proud of the work we have done with Artur during our association and we wish him the best success in the pursuit of his career," said Yvon Michel. "I am relieved and happy to now be able to focus 100% on my training and my performances in the ring," said Beterbiev. "I want to thank Yvon and all members of the GYM team for their efforts and support in developing my career since arriving in Canada in 2013". Beterbiev had entered into a co-promotional agreement with Eddie Hearn of Matchroom and streaming service DAZN.
Larence Okolie seems vunerable and his power isn't as good as thought to be. I don't believe that he will be able to become unified hampion or even holder of two belts. He is too predictable and doesn't throw enough to win big fights. He relies on his power too much and slows down when his oppenent can take punch and throw back, besides he fears power too much to be the best cruiser in the future.
Ricardo Snijders beat the German Denis Sterl-Guedes by KO in round 6 and is now 17-0. The German was out of action for a long time and was no match for Snijders. He will fight Joel Tambwe Djeko on the 4th of May.
Boban and his people tried to make out the fight was an exhibition bout. Danny is to send the contract to boxrec hence the delay.
Former world heavyweight champion Murat Gasijew (26-1, 19 KO) reached an agreement with DAZN and signed a contract with the American platform - said Eddie Hearn, owner of the Matchroom group and head of the boxing project DAZN. The 25-year-old will fight next in the heavy category. The Russian last boxed in July last year. Gasijew lost to points with Oleksander Usyek in the final of the World Boxing Super Series tournament. Recently, a Russian boxer was treating an injury to his right hand. For now, it is not known when the boxer of coach Abel Sanchez would return to the ring.
