Latest IBO updates from April 2021
The newest updates from the independent International Boxing Organisation
The International Boxing Organisation released their monthly newsletter for March 2021, consisting of all the latest stories surrounding the respected independent governing body in boxing, featuring the highly-anticipated rematch between Usyk and AJ; recent world title results featuring Golovkin, Hughes and Baumgardner, and more.
Usyk vs Joshua 2
IBO World Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and former World Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua hope to finalize a deal to setup their much anticipated rematch in June or July in the next few weeks.
GGG reigns supreme
IBO World Middleweight champion Gennadiy Golovkin took his Big Drama show to Japan earlier this month and stopped Ryota Murata in the 9th round. Golovkin wants to meet Canelo Alvarez at the end of the year for a trilogy.
'The Bomb' bested Matthysse in Manchester
IBO World Super Featherweight champion Alycia Baumgardner had no issues with Edith Soledad Matthysse over the weekend in Manchester when she scored a unanimous decision victory on DAZN Boxing. Baumgardner would like to meet Mikaela Mayer before the end of the year.
Maxi maintains his mantel
IBO World Lightweight champion Maxi Hughes made a successful title defense earlier this month in Leeds when he took a unanimous decision against Ryan Walsh. Eddie Hearn said he would like to see Maxi Hughes face Ryan Garcia before the end of the year in America.
Saturday Night Five!
Eighth straight stoppage for undefeated IBO World Super Featherweight champion Michael Magnesi (18-0) as he ended Dennis Contreras's night in the 5th round Saturday, April 9 in Italy.
Maxwell meets Meneses in Merseyside
IBO World Super Lightweight title on the line tomorrow in Liverpool when Sam Maxwell meets Alejandro Meneses.
Great Scot!
The Classical Warrior, IBO World Super Welterweight champion Hannah Rankin is back in action next month when she makes her homecoming to take on Alejandra Ayala of Mexico.
Rise of "The Hitman"
The Fighting Pride of Stoke City, undefeated Nathan "The Hitman" Heaney got up off the canvas in the first round to score a unanimous decision victory over Diego Ramirez at the Telford Centre, part of Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotion. Heaney defended his IBO International Middleweight title in front of a sold out crowd.
Szili deals with Sturm sternly
'The Prince' Istvan Szili scored a majority decision victory when he took on his toughtest opponent to date, former champion Felix Sturm in an IBO Super Middleweight Eliminator in Germany last month. Szili has his eyes set on IBO World Super Middleweight champion Lerrone Richards.
Schedule
2022 Upcoming IBO World Title Fights:
April 22nd: IBO World Super Lightweight (UK)
Sam Maxwell (UK) vs. Alejandro Meneses (MX)
May 13th: IBO World Super Welterweight (UK)
Hannah Rankin (UK) vs. Alejandra Ayala (MX)
June 29th: IBO World Super Flyweight (FR)
Georges Ory (FR) vs. Hugo Guaneros (MX)
TBA: IBO World Super Lightweight
Kali Reis (USA) vs. Chantelle Cameron (UK)
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