Latest IBO updates from March 2021
The newest updates from the independent International Boxing Organisation
The International Boxing Organization 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 Jessica McCaskill and Cecilia Braekhus, the elected champions of the month, and more.
IBO Champion of the Month
Brandun Lee
There was a sensational knockout by California's Brandun Lee (22-0, 20KOs) over Liberian-born Philadelphian Samuel 'Tsunami' Teah (17-3-1, 7KOs) in round three at the Mohegan Sun last week, March 10, to claim the IBO Inter-Continental Super Lightweight title on Showtime Boxing.
That's five winning fighters all knocked out in a row by the 21-year-old super-lightweight sensation, who has officially announced himself to the 140lb division.
Closing in on the top 10 in the US rankings, the undefeated fighter is looking to get back in the ring in the next few months.
As an amateur, Lee ran his record to 196-5, winning the 2015 National Junior Championships, which preceded three US National Silver Gloves Championships in 2011; 2013; 2014. He holds wins over Nikita Ababiy (10-0, 6KOs), but lost to Ryan Garcia in 2008 on points.
As a pro, he has only been asked to do 41 rounds from 22 bouts, meaning the odds of his opponents making it to round three are scarce.
He has become the ninth champion of the IBO Inter-Continental Super Lightweight title, since 1997. Previous champions include Scott DePompe; Paul Nave; Chris Barnett; Colin Lynes; Samuel Malinga; Denis Shafikov; Chad Bennett; Jason Easton. Two of those champions went on to be world title contenders and one became a world champion (Colin Lynes).
IBO Champion of the Month
Jessica McCaskill is the IBO Female Champion of the month after successfully defending her titles in a rematch with Cecilia Braekhus.
Undisputed IBO World Welterweight champion Jessica McCaskill pushed the pace early in Texas and won a unanimous decision victory over Cecilia Braekhus in their much anticipated rematch, making it 2-0 to the 'CasKILLA'.
Harper vs Choi
Unified IBO World Super Featherweight champion Terri Harper is back in the gym full time with trainer Stefy Bull awaiting a fight date with Hyun Choi.
The Lone Wolf ready to take a bit out of Man Dee
One month out until IBO World Super Featherweight champion 'Lone Wolf' Michael Magnesi (18-0, 10KOs) takes on South African Khanyile 'Man Dee' Bulana (12-0, 8KOs) in Italy.
Lazio's Magnesi won the IBO strap via fifth-round knockout over Rwanda's Patrick Kinigamazi (32-3, 4KOs) in November last year, in his home city.
Yoka (Numero) Uno
It was a dominating performance from start to finish for IBO World Lightweight champion Estelle Yoka Mossely as she defeated Verena Kaiser by unanimous decision.
Undisputed
The Road to Undisputed has been agreed upon with two massive fights between IBO World Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and former IBO World Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury scheduled for 2021. Site still to be determined as lockdown restrictions ease up.
IBO WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPS
Dec 12 2020: Anthony Joshua vs. Kubrat Pulev UK
Dec 7 2019: Anthony Joshua vs. Andy Ruiz Jr Saudi Arabia
Jun 1 2019: Andy Ruiz Jr vs. Anthony Joshua New York
Sep 22 2018: Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin UK
Mar 31 2018: Anthony Joshua vs. Joseph Parker UK
Oct 28 2017: Anthony Joshua vs. Carlos Takam UK
Apr 29 2017: Anthony Joshua vs. Wladimir Klitschko UK
Nov 28 2015: Tyson Fury vs. Wladimir Klitschko Germany
Apr 25 2015: Wladimir Klitschko vs. Bryant Jennings New York
Nov 15 2014: Wladimir Klitschko vs. Kubrat Pulev Germany
Apr 26 2014: Wladimir Klitschko vs. Alex Leapai Germany
Oct 5 2013: Wladimir Klitschko vs. Alexander Povetkin Russia
May 4 2013: Wladimir Klitschko vs. Francesco Pianeta Germany
Nov 10 2012: Wladimir Klitschko vs. Mariusz Wach Germany
Jul 7 2012: Wladimir Klitschko vs. Tony Thompson Switzerland
Mar 3 2012: Wladimir Klitschko vs. Jean Marc Mormeck Germany
Jul 2 2011: Wladimir Klitschko vs. David Haye Germany
Sep 11 2010: Wladimir Klitschko vs. Samuel Peter Germany
Mar 20 2010: Wladimir Klitschko vs. Eddie Chambers Germany
Jun 20 2009: Wladimir Klitschko vs. Ruslan Chagaev Germany
Dec 13 2008: Wladimir Klitschko vs. Hasim Rahman Germany
Jul 12 2008: Wladimir Klitschko vs. Tony Thompson Germany
Feb 23 2008: Wladimir Klitschko vs. Sultan Ibragimov New York
Jul 7 2007: Wladimir Klitschko vs. Lamon Brewster Germany
Mar 10 2007: Wladimir Klitschko vs. Ray Austin Germany
Nov 11 2006: Wladimir Klitschko vs. Calvin Brock New York
Apr 22 2006: Wladimir Klitschko vs. Chris Byrd Germany
Jun 21 2003: Lennox Lewis vs. Vitali Klitschko California
Jun 8 2002: Lennox Lewis vs. Mike Tyson Tennessee
Nov 17 2001: Lennox Lewis vs. Hasim Rahman Nevada
Apr 22 2001: Hasim Rahman vs. Lennox Lewis South Africa
Nov 11 2000: Lennox Lewis vs. David Tua Nevada
Jul 15 2000: Lennox Lewis vs. Frans Botha UK
Apr 29 2000: Lennox Lewis vs. Michael Grant New York
Nov 13 1999: Lennox Lewis vs. Evander Holyfield Nevada
IBO Schedule
April 17th 2021: World Super Featherweight (Italy)
Michael Magnesi (Italy) vs. Khanyile Bulana (South Africa)
April 30th 2021: World Minimumweight (South Africa)
Nkosinathi Joyi (South Africa) vs. Ayanda Ndulani (South Africa)
May 15th 2021: World Minimumweight (Germany)
Tina Rupprecht (Germany) vs. Katia Gutierrez (Mexico)
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