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Ben Whittaker stopped Braian Suarez in 2:24 of the first round to headline a Liverpool card, improving to 11-0-1 with 8 KOs. The event also featured Molly McCann winning by decision and undefeated performances from Joe McGrail and Leo Atang on the undercard.
Eddie Hearn says he’s devastated after Conor Benn left Matchroom for Zuffa Boxing, blaming himself for not keeping Benn loyal; Benn’s deal is reportedly eight-figures for a single fight, though numbers aren’t confirmed. Benn emphasized a long relationship with Matchroom and hopes Hearn stays involved, while Hearn says he could have matched the offer but Benn wasn’t interested. The move intensifies tensions with Dana White and signals a protracted rivalry between the promoters.
Eddie Hearn blasts Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing, calling its shows 'absolute complete dogshit,' questioning the promotion’s vision while White says Zuffa Boxing is just getting started. Hearn also notes White’s shift under Saudi ownership and cheekily references Dana’s 'new daddy' Turki Alalshikh, as the rival promoters trade barbs and the feud shows no sign of cooling.
Former UFC star Molly McCann has signed with Matchroom Boxing, transitioning from MMA to pursue a career in boxing, marking a new chapter in her combat sports journey.
Conor Benn will face Keith Dobson in a welterweight showdown at the Cosmopolitan Resort and Casino, topping a 6-fight Matchroom Boxing card streaming live on DAZN. George Liddard dominated in his U.S. debut with a shutout victory over Andrew Buchanan, while Jimmy Sains secured a 1st round knockout victory over Alejandro Avalos in their middleweight bout.
Undisputed junior lightweight champion Alycia Baumgardner tested positive for two banned substances in a voluntary anti-doping test before her July 15 fight against Christina Linardatou. Baumgardner denies ever using the substances and claims the positive result was contrary to her training ethics. Matchroom Boxing will assist in the investigation, and the WBC will launch its own investigation. Linardatou's promoter hopes for a no-contest and another opportunity for Linardatou to regain a title she lost due to pregnancy. This is the second Matchroom fighter to test positive this month, following Dillian Whyte.
The upcoming fight between Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte has been cancelled after Whyte failed a pre-fight drug test, according to promoter Matchroom Boxing. The bout was scheduled to take place on August 12 and would have been a rematch between the two heavyweights. Matchroom Boxing has announced that a full investigation will be conducted.
Edgar Berlanga defeats Jason Quigley in a unanimous decision in his return to the ring after a yearlong layoff. Berlanga, who was a reliable draw for Top Rank with his initial 16 fights ending in first-round stoppages, recorded his first knockdowns since his stoppage streak ended. Berlanga is hoping for a big fight before the end of the year and wants to prove that he belongs in the same conversation as the best super middleweights in the world.
Edgar Berlanga defeated Jason Quigley in a unanimous decision victory in their super middleweight bout at Madison Square Garden's Hulu Theater in New York City. Berlanga dropped Quigley four times but was unable to secure a knockout. This was Berlanga's first fight in over a year, and he outperformed Quigley in every statistical punch category. Berlanga signed with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing after parting ways with Top Rank earlier this year. A step up in class is expected for Berlanga's next outing.
Cuban boxer Andy Cruz, who won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, has arrived in Philadelphia to learn how to box like a pro. He will make his professional debut in Detroit on July 15, in a 10-round bout against Juan Carlos Burgos. Cruz is one of the most accomplished fighters ever to emerge from Cuba’s celebrated boxing program, with three amateur world titles and twice winning at the Pan American Games. He signed a three-year deal with Matchroom Boxing that will guarantee him payment in the seven figures, and his backers think he will dominate the talent-rich lightweight division by next summer.