Latest IBO updates from May 2023
The newest updates from the independent International Boxing Organisation
The International Boxing Organization released their monthly newsletter for May 2023, consisting of all the latest stories surrounding the respected independent governing body in boxing, featuring recent results, the list of current world champions – of which there are five UK and Irish fighters.
IBO News
Usyk and Zelenskyy: IBO World Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk was pictured with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Over $325m has been raised over the last year by United 24 to help Ukraine and save thousands of lives.
IBO Results
Cameron conquers: It was another historic night for Women's Boxing in Dublin when undefeated IBO World Super Lightweight champion Chantelle "Il Capo" Cameron defeated undefeated Katie Taylor by majority decision read more…
"Kid Shamrock": "And the New!" JJ "Kid Shamrock" Metcalf put in the most impressive win of his career when he took a unanimous decision victory over IBO World Super Welterweight champion Dennis Hogan in Dublin.
The Amazing Mea Motu: It was a long journey for "The Nightmare" Mea Motu but New Zealand finally has a Women's World boxing champion when she took a unanimous decision victory over Tania Walters for the IBO World Super Bantamweight title.
IBO Fight News
The Apache in action: IBO World Super Featherweight champion Anthony Cacace meets IBO Continental champion Damian Wrzesinski of Poland this weekend in Belfast.
Serrano vs Hardy 2: Undisputed IBO World Featherweight champion Amanda Serrano heads to Dallas for a rematch with Heather Hardy this Summer on August 5th after her thrilling fight with Erika Cruz earlier this year.
Baumgardner vs Linardatou 2: In looking to avenge the only loss in her professional career, Undisputed IBO World Super Featherweight champion Alycia Baumgardner makes her hometown debut July 15th when she defends all the belts at 130 vs. Christina Linardatou, live on DAZN read more…
Hermans vs Lindberg: Femke Hermans makes her maiden defense of her IBO World Super Welterweight title next month in Belgium against Maria Lindberg of Sweden.
2023 Upcoming IBO World Title Fights
May 27th: IBO World Super Featherweight- Ireland
Anthony Cacace (IR) vs. Damian Wrzesinski (PL)
June 17th: IBO World Super Welterweight- Belgium
Femke Hermans (BE) vs. Maria Lindberg (SE)
July 15th: IBO World Super Featherweight- USA
Alycia Baumgardner vs. Christina Linardatou
August 5th: IBO World Featherweight- USA
Amanda Serrano vs. Heather Hardy
August 19th: IBO World Super Flyweight- South Africa
Ricardo Malajika (SA) vs. Kevin Munoz (AR)
IBO World Champions
Heavyweight: Oleksandr Usyk
Cruiserweight: Floyd Masson
Light-Heavyweight: Vacant
Super-Middleweight: Osleys Iglesias
Middleweight: Gennadiy Golovkin
Super-Welterweight: James Metcalf
Super-Lightweight: Zhankosh Turarov
Lightweight: Maxi Hughes
Super-Featherweight: Anthony Cacace
Featherweight: Jazza Dickens
Flyweight: Dave Apolinario
Minimumweight: Ayanda Ndulani
Female IBO World Champions
Super-Welterweight: Femke Hermans
Welterweight: Jessica McCaskill
Super-Lightweight: Chantelle Cameron
Lightweight: Estelle Yoka Mossely
Super-Featherweight: Alycia Baumgardner
Featherweight: Amanda Serrano
Super-Bantamweight: Mea Motu
Bantamweight: Melissa Oddessa Parker
Super-Flyweight: Daniela Asenjo
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