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Photos: Takam annoys Yoka, Azeez wins the euro title in Paris!

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1 year ago

February 18, 2025

Photos: Takam Upsets Yoka, Azeez wins Euro title in Paris!

Tony Yoka (11-2, 9 KO) entered the ring as a hefty favorite against Carlos Takam (40-7-1, 28 KO): younger, higher, rangier and fighting in front of his home crowd. But this crowd also arrived in the price – the pressure on Yoka, which needed a lot of win after the dominance of Martin Bakole in his previous fight.

Despite this, the prospect of losing Yoki with a 42-year-old veteran opponent seemed unlikely on paper.

The dominant presentation of Yok was expected, so the surprise of the Parisian crowd was actual, because the fight turned into the total opposite of what they came.

The valid stab of the Olympic medalist Yoka turned out to be completely ineffective against Takam, who was constantly next to him and got into work on the body and intake of close range power.

Amazingly, the pace of the fight was dictated by the warrior 12 years older than his opponent. With the trust of Yoki, which he apparently shot, Takam was able to bring all his experience to make him a bad night for a home warrior.

With Takam, who received free work to work in the scope he wanted, Yoka was bloody and on the back foot in the last round. He needed a knockout, but it was almost no longer, and Takam was not uncertain on the way to victory in the decision.

The only sour note for Takam was his restless expectation when the results cards were read: two judges had it for him, but others fought for Yoka in some way, which caused a fractional decision to win, not unanimous.

This is a catastrophic result for Yoka, which falls to 0-2 in its last two trips with bad performances in both.

“Super” Dan Azeez (19-0, 13 KO) is the up-to-date champion of the European hefty delicate weight after winning in the final round over the former European champion Thomas Faure (21-5-1, 2 KO) in Paris.

Azeez is now the only warrior with delicate water who won subsequent English, British, communities and European titles. Enduring progress was an open part of Azeez’s plan to take part in the world championships.

“I climb the ladder step by step. British, communities of nations, European, and now it’s the world [title next,]Azeez said, who celebrated the addition of the European heavyweight European championships to his collection.

Faure entered the eight undefeated series in battle and put on a thrilling performance, but he was unable to stop Azeez gradually collecting him and take control of the meeting.

The last round occurred when the Faure-who was stuck in the previous round and more and more often on the defensive since bleeding in seventh place-she came to Azeez, which made him overwhelmed.

Returning to the fight, Faure stepped forward to enter another fleshy right hand that he couldn’t see, as he couldn’t answer.

The judge, who was already looking close, jumped to wave the fight and save the faure from the inevitable finish by Azeez.

Price vs mannes

Lauren Price MBE (3-0, 1 KO) maintained its excellent professional record when it increased to 3-0 with the dominant victorious decision over the German rival Naomi Mannes (6-2, 4 KO), and all three judges gave all eight rounds to Prices for unanimous winning.

For the first time, the price went on eight rounds and did a good training for her during the third professional trip.

“I felt good there for eight rounds. I thought that I used a stab very well – Price said, adding that she traveled abroad in her professional career because “she wanted to get out … The first one is outdoor for 2023.”

“Of course, there are still things to work, but she is a tough girl, and I caught her with good shots. I felt more comfortable when the rounds lasted. I felt really good in the sixth and seventh place. I liked it. “

The combination of Southpaw speed and attitudes makes it a arduous proposition for every orthodox opponent.

Mannes could not get closer to Welsh lightning, and her only successes come on the way from time to landing, usually after a few shots from the price in return.

Saad vs McGowan

The television card opened with a disappointing result for Manchester Man Macaulay McGowan (17-3-2, 3 KO).

Apparently, he went to the house of warrior Farrhad “Professor” SAAD (8-0-2) in eight rounds, only so that two judges announce a draw of the fight, and the remaining judge with a results card in favor of Saad.

After the announcement of most of the drawing drawing, he remained shrugging with his arms such as the assessment, which is too often for fighters who distance from the city’s family’s favorite.

“To get most of the draw? I thought I won it. I think everyone at home thought I won it. I think the crowd thought I won it. It is as it is. What can you do? ” He said.

“He didn’t really land tidy – and if so, I landed tidy. I turned his head!

The only really dominant ruin Saada was the last round of the fight, in which he shot harmful shots, which had a clear effect.

Most of the previous rounds seemed clearly in favor of McGowans, and Saad – who also had to stay twice to talk to the judge to employ the head and elbow – apparently on the right track to the loss of their undefeated album, before the judges provided their controversial decision.

Today’s four-person television-transparency TV Card with the French promotion of the All Star Promotions-imitated only live and only in Great Britain and Ireland in Sky Sports, with the broadcaster of Continental Canal+ transporting it to European households.

Boxxer Fight Night: Paris – official results

Dan azeez def. Thomas Faure, TKO (Judge Stoppage), 0:50 R12
European Title of European Bulky (12R)

Carlos Tambam def. Tony Yoka, Split Decoision, R10 (96-94, 94-96, 96-94)
Heavyweight (10R)

Lauren Price Def. Naomi Mannes, unanimous decision, R9 (80-72 x 3)
Internal weight (8R)

Farrhad Saad draws with Macaulay McGowan (most of the draw, R8)
Medium fight (8R)

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Pierce OLeary vs. Mark Chamberlain Live Results: Updates and Highlights

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19 hours ago

August 1, 2026

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Pierce O'Leary vs. Mark Chamberlain Live Results: Updates and Highlights

LIVE COVERAGE

World Boxing News provides live results and updates from Dublin as Pierce O’Leary faces Mark Chamberlain at super lightweight.

Queensberry Promotions returns to the 3Arena with an action-packed card headed by the unbeaten Irish star O’Leary, who meets former British champion Chamberlain in the main event.

The undercard also features Gary Cully, Reece Bellotti, Sean McComb, Steven Cairns, Ben Fail and several unbeaten Irish prospects.

Pierce O’Leary vs Mark Chamberlain Results

Times are Local – IST

17:46

Gary Cully stopped Lee Reeves in the tenth round to improve to 20-2.

Cully overcame a fifth-round point deduction for repeatedly losing his gumshield before dropping Reeves twice in the final round to force the stoppage.

The victory marked Cully’s 11th knockout win as a professional.

17:01

Sean McComb returned with a comfortable six-round points victory over Miguel Antin.

McComb won every round on the referee’s scorecard, claiming a 60-54 decision to improve his record to 22-2.

16:31

Machlan Arthur improved to 2-0 with his second straight knockout by stopping Ryan Frost in the fourth round.

Arthur dropped Frost twice in the final session before the referee waved the contest off at 1:05 of round four.

Remaining Bouts

• Pierce O’Leary vs Mark Chamberlain – IBO World Super Lightweight Title (12)

• Royston Barney-Smith vs Reece Bellotti – Vacant IBO Inter-Continental Super Featherweight Title (10)

• Gary Cully vs Lee Reeves – Super Lightweight (10)

• Steven Cairns vs Senan Kelly – Super Lightweight (10)

• Ben Fail vs Craig O’Brien – Super Welterweight (10)

• Bobbi Flood vs Tariq Davis – Super Welterweight (6)

• Adam Olaniyan vs Jonathan Claudio Sauco – Heavyweight (4)

• John Joe Carrigan vs Sean Murray – Super Welterweight (4)

• Sami Hamed vs Bela Istvan Orban – Super Welterweight (4)

Preview

Pierce O’Leary tops a major night of boxing in Dublin as the unbeaten Irishman takes on Mark Chamberlain for the IBO World super lightweight title.

O’Leary enters the contest looking to continue his rise through the rankings against the experienced Chamberlain, who aims to return to winning ways after a draw in his third outing since suffering the lone defeat of his professional career.

The chief support sees Royston Barney-Smith meet Reece Bellotti for the vacant IBO Inter-Continental super featherweight title.

Gary Cully also returns in an intriguing domestic clash with fellow unbeaten Irishman Lee Reeves, while Steven Cairns faces Senan Kelly in another all-Irish encounter.

Sean McComb, Ben Fail, Bobbi Flood, Adam Olaniyan, Machlan Arthur, John Joe Carrigan and Sami Hamed also feature on the Queensberry Promotions card.

Updates will be added below as the action unfolds in Dublin, with more live coverage on World Boxing News.

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Barry McGuigan: Ryan Garcia Faces a Dangerman in Conor Benn at 147 lbs

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20 hours ago

August 1, 2026

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Barry McGuigan: Ryan Garcia Faces a "Dangerman" in Conor Benn at 147 lbs

Hall of Famer Barry McGuigan has named one half of the main event between Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn as the “dangerman” at 147lbs.

The two welterweights will collide at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena on September 12, with Garcia making a first defence of his WBC world title.

He claimed the belt by dethroning Mario Barrios with a unanimous decision victory in February, which followed his surprising points loss to Rolando Romero in May 2025.

Interestingly enough, this defeat came shortly after his year-long doping ban, which he served on account of testing positive for ostarine ahead of his majority decision victory over Devin Haney.

The result of their showdown was then ruled a no-contest, with Garcia subsequently moving up to welterweight after failing to keep below the 140lb limit.

It now seems the 27-year-old is competing at a more natural weight while Benn, who tested positive for clomifene in 2022, has not made 147lbs since his second-round finish over Chris van Heerden that same year.

Speaking with talkSPORTIrish boxing icon McGuigan suggested that this – as well as the 29-year-old’s technical flaws – could prove a major factor against Garcia.

“[Benn’s] got that genetic code from his dad, and he’s got that explosiveness and everything else. But he is predictable – you can see when he’s going to throw.

“You ask yourself: is Garcia just a little bit too sharp for him? A little bit too cute. I think Garcia’s finally found the weight he’s most suitable [for]. I think he’s a dangerman at 147[lbs].

“Maybe Conor Benn has left it a little too late to make 147[lbs] again. I think that could be his Achilles’ heel. I make Garcia a slight favourite but would never write off Conor Benn – he’s got that fighting heart.”

Benn comes off a unanimous decision victory over Regis Prograis in April, which followed his two middleweight encounters with Chris Eubank Jr last year.

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Devin Haney Updates Fight Strategy After Keyshawn Davis Withdraws from Title Shot

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20 hours ago

August 1, 2026

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"Devin Haney Updates Fight Strategy After Keyshawn Davis Withdraws from Title Shot"

Devin Haney’s immediate future has been thrown into uncertainty after Keyshawn Davis pulled out of their mandated contest on Friday.

The pair had been ordered to collide for Haney’s WBO world title, with Davis having been named as the sanctioning body’s mandatory challenger at 147lbs.

Multiple reports then suggested that the 27-year-old was offered $3m by Top Rank, his promoter, only for ‘The Businessman’ to reject what would have been a career-high payday.

Subsequently, their bout went to a purse bit hearing, where Top Rank trumped Teofimo Lopez’s Takeover Promotions with a sum of $8,550,000.

This therefore gave Bob Arum’s outfit the promotional rights and, as per the usual 75/25 split in favour of the defending champion, Davis would have been entitled to a share of $2,137,500.

Since Thursday’s auction, though, Davis has excluded himself from the fight and left Haney without an obvious opponent for his first welterweight title defence.

Taking to social mediaWBO president Gustavo Olivieri explained that his organisation must now provide their champion with a solution.

“The WBO hereby confirms receipt of written notice from counsel on behalf of Keyshawn Davis advising that he will NOT accept the 25% purse split adjudicated pursuant to the official WBO purse bid proceedings and, accordingly, will NOT participate in the WBO welterweight mandatory championship contest against Devin Haney.

“In light of the foregoing, the WBO Championship Committee and Ratings Committee will convene to proceed in accordance with the WBO world championship rules and regulations. The applicable ruling will be rendered and published in due course.”

Re: WBO Welterweight Participant Keyshawn Davis

The World Boxing Organization (WBO) hereby confirms receipt of written notice from counsel on behalf of Mr. Keyshawn Davis advising that he will NOT accept the 25% purse split adjudicated pursuant to the official WBO purse bid…

— Gustavo Olivieri, Esq. (@OlivieriLaw) July 31, 2026

At this stage, it remains to be seen whether Haney will be immediately ordered to face a new mandatory challenger or, given the situation, have the opportunity to make a voluntary defence.

Either way, the 27-year-old has not fought since dethroning Brian Norman Jr in November and is surely eager to return to action.