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WBC October Rankings: Ukrainian Boxers Maintain Their Standing Among the World’s Elite
Ukrainian boxers once again proved their consistency and international class. The October update of the World Boxing Council (WBC) rankings confirmed that most Ukrainian fighters remain among the world’s elite, while several continue to move closer to title contention. Despite injuries, cancelled bouts and fierce competition, Ukraine’s representatives remain a notable force in nearly every division. HEAVYWEIGHT […]
Exciting Semifinals of the WBC Boxing Grand Prix in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
The WBC Boxing Grand Prix held a successful semi-final with exciting bouts at the Global Theater in Boulevard City, Riyadh. SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT Mujibillo Tursunov (Uzbekistan) 9-0 (2 KOs) vs Danylo Lozan (Ukraine) 15-1 (9 KOs) Judges: Omar Mintun, Adrian Aguillon, Guido Cavalleri, Rey Danseco, and Craig Metcalfe Referee: Joel Scobie In one of the most […]
Danylo Lozan falls short against Mujibillo Tursunov in the WBC Grand Prix Semi-Final
The semi-final stage of the prestigious international tournament WBC Grand Prix took place in the capital of Saudi Arabia, bringing together some of the world’s most promising boxers competing for the coveted cup and global recognition. Ukraine’s sole representative at this stage was Danylo Lozan (15–1, 9 KOs), who competes in the Super Lightweightdivision. In the semi-final bout, Lozan […]
Danylo Lozan Passes the Weigh-In Ahead of the WBC Grand Prix Semifinals
The official weigh-in for the next stage of the prestigious WBC Grand Prix tournament took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ukraine’s sole representative at this stage, Danylo Lozan (15–0, 9 KOs), will compete in the Super Lightweightdivision. At the scales, Lozan weighed in at 64.4 kg, while his opponent from Uzbekistan, Mujibillo Tursunov (8–0, 2 KOs), registered 64.0 kg. Both fighters successfully […]
Welcome Zuffa to boxing
Yesterday, Dana White announced his plans for boxing in a podcast. Zuffa, LLC is a well-known company that in 2001 acquired the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) and turned it into the world’s largest MMA organization. Today, under the brand Zuffa Boxing, Dana White plans to enter professional boxing. Welcome to boxing…. A sport like no […]
Ukrainian boxers in the September WBC rankings: ups and downs
The September update of the World Boxing Council rankings confirmed that Ukrainian boxers remain among the elite and continue to shape the picture across several divisions. This time there were both positive moves upward and slight drops. Heavyweight Bridgerweight Light Heavyweight Super Middleweight Middleweight Super Welterweight Welterweight Super Lightweight Посмотреть эту публикацию в Instagram Публикация от World […]
Mykola Kovalchuk met Terence Crawford after a historic fight
On September 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, the highly anticipated and historic showdown between Saul “Canelo” Álvarez and Terence Crawford took place. The fight drew a record-breaking 70,482 spectators and ended with Crawford’s victory, making him the first boxer in history — a three-time undisputed champion in three different weight divisions. Following the bout, the […]
Terence Crawford – the first undisputed champion in three weight divisions
Last weekend in Las Vegas proved to be decisive for world boxing. At Allegiant Stadium, a historic showdown took place: the undefeated Terence “Bud” Crawford defeated Saul “Canelo” Álvarez and captured all the titles at Super Middleweight. According to official figures, the fight drew 70,482 spectators — a record for boxing in the state of Nevada […]
Usyk – Itauma, fight with Parker or show with Jake Paul? Mykola Kovalchuk’s opinion
In a blitz interview for “Champion”, WBC Ukraine President Mykola Kovalchuk shared his vision of the further prospects for the Ukrainian champion. Among the most discussed options are a possible fight with 20-year-old British talent Moses Itauma and even a hypothetical MMA bout with YouTuber Jake Paul. – Mr. Kovalchuk, should Usyk agree to a fight with […]
Boxing Night in Sheptytskyi: Molodan and Hrytsiv Claim Spectacular Wins
On September 6, 2025, in the town of Sheptytskyi, Lviv region, a thrilling evening of professional boxing took place where two Ukrainian fighters — Maksym Molodan and Oleksandr Hrytsiv — scored convincing early victories, once again proving the high level of the Ukrainian boxing school. Maksym Molodan — victory in the third round Maksym Molodan (now 10–1, 6 KOs) faced Hungarian […]
ІIlunga Makabu triumphantly defends WBC Africa title in Kinshasa
On September 5, 2025, at the Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa (DR Congo), one of the key events of the “Year of Africa” celebration took place, proclaimed earlier this year by the World Boxing Council. The highlight of the night was the WBC Africa cruiserweight title defense by local hero Ilunga Junior Makabu. Originally, Makabu was scheduled to face Zimbabwean veteran Charles […]
Round 12: Call to Action 12 items for Boxers Safety
Boxing, being a contact sport, carries its risks, however countless changes have been made to the rules, while protocols and procedures have been implemented that have changed its brutal nature. It is the responsibility of all of us who belong to the boxing industry to do our part in securing our performance to maximize the safety of […]
