IOC EB urges all International Federations to relocate or cancel their sports events currently planned in Russia or Belarus Source:  Press Release February 26, 2022

(FEB 26) IOC EB urges all International Federations to relocate or cancel their sports events currently planned in Russia or Belarus
The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) reiterated today the IOC’s strong condemnation of the breach of the Olympic Truce by the Russian government and the government of Belarus through its support in this. The respective UN resolution was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 2 December 2021 by consensus of all 193 UN Member States. The Olympic Truce began seven days before the start of the Olympic Games, on 4 February 2022, and ends seven days after the closing of the Paralympic Games. Full Story

Ukraine’s Boxers Hope for Peace, Are Ready To Fight by Lucas Carroll February 26, 2022

(FEB 26) 18 year old Matvii Razhba has spent months training for a major national boxing tournament scheduled for two weeks from now and was hoping for a win, the next step toward his dream of boxing for Ukraine in the 2024 Olympics. “At the age of 10 I went into boxing,” he said. “I realized that I could defend the honor of my country in the ring and glorify our beloved Ukraine.” Full Story

Japan: Mika Iwakawa to fight Nanae Suzuki for WBO World Title February  24, 2022

(FEB 24) Tomorrow night at the Korakuen Hall in Japan, in a rematch between these two, Miki Iwakawa, 10-5-1 (3KO), of Himeji, Hyogo, Japan, will be facing Nanae Suzuki, 10-4-1 (1KO), of Ichikawa, Chiba, Japan. The two will be fighting ten rounds for the WBO Atom World title. Iwakawa had previous win the title in Sept. of 2020.

The International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame Inducts first-ever former Boxing Commissioner by Bernie McCoy February  22, 2022

(FEB 22) The International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame (IWBHF) inductees skew heavily, in number, toward the retired boxers upon whom the sport has made it’s often arduous climb to it’s rightful place in the spectrum of professional sports. That circumstance is entirely as it should be, for without these athletes, their finely developed skill in the ring and their indomitable struggle for rightful recognition outside the ropes, Women’s boxing might still be a second rate attraction, drawing sideshow attention for many of the wrong reasons. Full Story

Natasha Jonas Fulfills her dream of becoming a World Champion by Sue TL Fox Photos:  Facebook February 20, 2022

(FEB 20) Last night on the Amir Khan-Kell Brook boxing card, held in Manchester, 37-year-old Natasha Jonas finally fulfilled her dream to become a world champion. In order to have this challenge she needed to move up three weight classes to fight Uruguay’s Chris Namus. The two were fighting for the vacant WBO Super-welterweight title. Namus was a late replacement for Jonas previous opponent, due to Covid. Full Story

Clampitt, Wabik set for  showdown at Crowne Plaza Hotel Tonight Source:  PR February 19, 2022

(FEB 19) WARWICK, RI  – Listed below are official weights for all participants in "Rhode Wars," CES Boxing’s 2022 season opener scheduled for tonight at 7 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.  Jaime "Hurricane" Clampitt, a Warwick, RI, resident, faces Kim Wabik (4-1-2) of Concord, NH, in the six-round main event. In addition to the Clampitt-Wabik main event, "Rhode Wars" features several other intriguing all-New England matchups...Full Story

Clampitt continues her journey to the top as women's boxing reaches historic new heights Source: PR February 15, 2022

(FEB 15) WARWICK, RI  – There’s "life-changing" money on the table in women’s boxing these days, something that seemed farfetched not too long ago, and it’s a small part of the reason why 45-year-old Jaime "Hurricane" Clampitt continues to chase championship glory despite genuinely having...Full Story

UK’s Laura Pain set to Challenge Nigeria’s Mary Abbey for International Title Source:  PR February 15, 2022

(FEB 15) Former Team GB star Laura Pain is set to challenge for her first International Championship honours, when she faces Nigeria’s Mary Abbey for the World Boxing Foundation (WBF) International Super Flyweight Crown, on the Cestus Events promoted event at City Coast Centre in Portslade, East Sussex this coming Friday, the 18th February 2022.  Full Story

Mea Motu makes New Zealand Boxing history in quick fashion by Benjamin Watt February 12, 2022

(FEB 12) Mea Motu has made New Zealand boxing history by beating the 14-year record for most held New Zealand titles in women's boxing. Mea Motu won her third New Zealand national title in the third weight division for the PBCNZ Featherweight title against Ayisha Abied.  It was a special night for boxing with this being the first boxing event for New Zealand in 2022. We saw Commonwealth games competitor Magan Maka make her return, Wendall Stanley fighting in style...Full Story

Italy’s Nadia Flalhi Challenges UK’s Hollie Towl For European Honours Exclusively Live on FITE this Sunday Feb 13th Source: PR February 11, 2022

(FEB 11) This Sunday, the 13th February, Westfield, Sheffield’s Hollie Towl will step up a division and challenge Marche, Italy’s unbeaten Nadia Flalhi for the Professional Boxing Council (PBC) Super Featherweight European title, in association with KC Sofas and broadcast globally exclusively live on FITE. Full Story

Jamie Mitchell Retains WBA Bantamweight Title Source/Press Release February 7, 2022

(FEB 7) NEW YORK - This past Saturday night, Jamie Mitchell defended the WBA Bantamweight title with a four round destruction over Carly Skelly at The Footprint Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.  The fight was Live on DAZN.  Mitchell is managed by Split-T Management under the guidance of Brian Cohen's Empire Boxing. Full Story

Jaime "Hurricane" Clampitt to Fight on February 19th Source:  PR February 5, 2022

(FEB 5) PROVIDENCE, RI  – Hurricane season is arriving early in New England this year as four-time world champion and living legend Jaime "Hurricane" Clampitt continues her comeback Saturday, February 19 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, RI, in the main event of CES Boxing’s 2022 season opener. Full Story

Tonight on DAZN:  Jamie Mitchell to fight Carly Skelly Source:  PR February 5, 2022

(FEB 5) NEW YORK - Jamie Mitchell makes her maiden defense of the WBA Bantamweight title when she takes on Carly Skelly tonight at The Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.  The fight will be streamed Live on DAZN at 8 PM ET.  Full Story

Mea Motu goes for New Zealand record by Benjamin Watt February 5, 2022

(FEB 5) Two division New Zealand national champion “The NightMea” Motu will be fighting on the 12th of February with the aim to break the 14-year record for holding the most New Zealand national titles in the women's division.  In New Zealand, there are four national commissioning bodies in the professional boxing industry. Professional boxing commission of New Zealand (PBCNZ or NZPBC est 2016), Pro Box New Zealand (est 2012), New Zealand National Boxing Federation (NZNBF est 1980s) and New Zealand Professional Boxing ..Full Story

CES Boxing launches all-new 2022 fight series at Warwick’s Crowne Plaza Hotel beginning February 19 Source:  CES PR February 3, 2022

(FEB 3) PROVIDENCE, RI  – CES Boxing, the region’s leader in combat sports, will host a press conference open to the public and media Wednesday, February 9 to announce the official launch of its new 2022 Crowne Plaza Hotel Fight Series. Full Story

Elijah Lugo and Sa'Rai Brown-El dominating The Amateur Circuit Source:  PR February 2, 2022

(FEB 2) New York --Amateur stars Elijah Lugo and Sa'Rai Brown-El finished 2021 on a high note and are looking forward to major impacts in 2022.  Lugo made Team USA at 165 lb. junior's. In the tournament he stopped both of his opponents with body shots. In his last 10 fights, all wins, Elijah has seven stoppage victories, and was named the Georgia Male Boxer of the Year.  Full Story

Three Venues:  This past Saturday night, seven fighters under the Split-T Management banner all had their hand raised in victories Source:  Press Release February 1, 2022

(FEB 1) This past Saturday night, seven fighters under the Split-T Management banner all had their hand raised in victories in three locales over two countries. Five of those fights took place at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  2021 U.S. Olympian Tiger Johnson won a four-round unanimous decision over Xavier Madrid in a battle of undefeated welterweights. Johnson landed 83 of 263 punches; Madrid was 45 of 235.  Full Story

(JAN. 5, 2022) Good news to hear that Matchroom Boxing has signed WBAN's 2021 "Best Kept Secret" yearly awarded' Alycia Baumgardner to a multi-fight promotional deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom.  The following press release said the following:  Baumgardner (11-1 7 KOs) burst onto the World scene with a stunning KO win over Terri Harper in Sheffield, England in November, ripping the WBC and IBO World Super-Featherweight titles from the Doncaster star in the fourth round of her first World title fight.  Full Story