All the latest news from the IBO – March 2022
All the latest news from the independent International Boxing Organization right here
The International Boxing Organization have released their monthly newsletter for March 2022, consisting of all the latest stories surrounding the respected independent governing body in boxing.
Russia-Ukraine War
The IBO continues to support the Ukranian people and will continue to suspend operations in Russia indefinitely while the war continues. The Klitschko brothers joined the war efforts from the very start, as did Vasiliy Lomachenko and IBO heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.
The Big Drama
The Big Drama is back April 9th when IBO World Middleweight champion Gennadiy Golovkin (41-1-1, 36KOs) heads to Japan to meet Ryota Murata (16-2, 13KOs) on DAZN Boxing. Golovkin is once again working with former IBO champion and trainer Johnathon Banks for his 43rd contest.
'GGG' possesses a fearsome 83% Ko ratio and Murata has knocked out 13 from 16 victims, so this unification bout is expected to blow the roof off the Saitama Super Arena.
How to watch Gennadiy Golovkin vs Ryota Murata in the UK
History
IBO World Lightweight champion Estelle Mossely made history last weekend when she earned a split decision victory over IBO #2 ranked Yanina Lescano on Richard Schaefer's Probellum card in Dubai.
Mossely and Lescano were making history by clashing in the first ever female world title fight to be held in the Middle East – and the fight lived up to expectations. At the end of 10 close and highly competitive rounds, the judges were split but two of the officials gave the nod to France’s Mossely, with scores of 96-94 and 97-93, while the other gave it to Lescano with a score of 96-94. Full fight report HERE
Olympic gold medalist Mossely turns her attention to the winner of Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano next month.
Maximus
Matchroom Boxing returns to action this weekend in Leeds when IBO World Lightweight champion Maxi Hughes (24-5-2, 5KOs) makes his maiden defense against Ryan Walsh (27-3-2, 12KOs) on the Josh Warrington-Kiko Martinez undercard, only on DAZN Boxing.
Norfolk's Walsh has campaigned at featherweight for the majority of his career but now plans to finish his career at lightweight. He has already tested the waters in a six-round contest with Ronnie 'The Shark' Clark in December last year.
Southpaw Hughes, from rossington in Yorkshire, is currently riding on a five-fight winning streak, which includes fine victories over Jono Carroll, unbeaten Kazakh Viktor Kotochigov, Paul Hyland Jr and most recently Jovanni Straffon to win the IBO belt.
This pair consider each other as close friends who have shared dozens of rounds sparring together, so there is a maximum respect between them… until the first bell rings.
Great Scot
Hannah Rankin’s first defence of her WBA and IBO world titles will now take place on May 13 at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro Arena after demand for tickets meant a bigger venue needed to be found.
Scotland’s first ever women’s world champ was due to face Mexico’s Alejandra Ayala on April 23 at the nearby Braehead Arena but the pair will now go toe-to-toe at the Hydro on the new date of Friday, May 13 to allow more fans to attend – with all the action, including an all-Scottish undercard, broadcast LIVE on Fightzone read more…
The Lone Wolf
IBO World Super Featherweight champion Michael Magnesi is back in action April 9th when he defends his title against Dennis Contreras in Civitavecchia, Italy, with Christian Gasparri facing off against Santiago Garces on the undercard.
Eliminator
Dennis Hogan took a unanimous decision victory over Wade Ryan in Australia earlier this month to setup an opportunity to fight for the IBO World Super Welterweight title later this year.
Schedule
2022 Upcoming IBO World Title Fights
March 26th: IBO World Lightweight
Maxi Hughes vs. Ryan Walsh
March 26th: IBO Super Middleweight Intercontinental & Final Eliminator
Istvan Szili vs. Felix Sturm
April 9th: IBO World Middleweight
Gennadiy Golovkin vs. Ryota Murata
April 9th: IBO World Super Featherweight
Michael Magnesi vs. Dennis Contreras
April 30th: IBO World Cruiserweight
Jack Massey vs. TBA
May 13th: IBO World Super Welterweight
Hannah Rankin vs. Alejandra Ayala
TBA: IBO World Super Lightweight
Kali Reis vs. Chantelle Cameron
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