Warren never offered Shumenov Feb. 25 Unification fight vs. Cleverly
LAS VEGAS (January 3, 2012) – Hall of Fame promoter Don Chargin, advisor for World Boxing Association (“WBA”) and International Boxing Association (“IBA”) light heavyweight World champion Beibut Shumenov, has responded to a press release issued by Frank Warren Promotions that claimed Shumenov turned down a unification offer to fight World Boxing Organization (“WBO”) titlist Nathan Cleverly. […]
World Champion Beibut Shumenov Presented High Kazakhstan Award from President Nazarbayev
LAS VEGAS (December 15, 2011) – World Boxing Association (“WBA”) and International Boxing Association (“IBA”) light heavyweight World champion Beibut Shumenov returned home this week to receive one of the highest awards presented by the Republic of Kazakhstan, the “Barys (Snow Leopard) Award III.” Normally given to political and military dignitaries, the “Barys Award” recipients are personally […]
Beibut Shumenov & Promoter part ways
LAS VEGAS (November 1, 2011) – World Boxing Association (“WBA”) and International Boxing Association (“IBA”) light heavyweight World champion Beibut Shumenov andGoossen Tutor Promotions have settled their lawsuit and the disputes between them. They have agreed that their Promotional Contract is terminated and have amicably parted ways. Shumenov (12-1, 8 KOs), a 2004 Kazakhstan Olympian, […]
Boxing Links (8-10-11)
Manager: Gatti didn’t take own life Boston Globe A private probe into the 2009 death of former boxing champion Arturo Gatti will disprove the official conclusion that it was a suicide, Gatti’s former manager Pat Lynch said yesterday. Gatti, a popular junior welterweight champion who retired in 2007 … See all stories on this topic » […]
WBA & IBA World Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov ready to take on any champions or top contenders
LAS VEGAS (August 10, 2011) – Unification remains the goal for World Boxing Association (“WBA”) and International Boxing Association (“IBA”) light heavyweight king, Beibut Shumenov. If, however, none of the other 175-pound world champions – Bernard Hopkins, Tavoris Cloud and Nathan Cleverly – are willing or available to put their title belts on the line against […]
Boxing Links (7-30-11)
Dib eyeing unification bout with John Sydney Morning Herald Newly crowned IBF featherweight world champion Billy Dib is eyeing a massive unification fight with superstar Chris John and looks set to lead a new Australian boxing boom, spearheaded by the little guys. Dib’s unanimous points win over Mexican Jorge … See all stories on this topic » […]
World Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov explodes for 9thround TKO of Danny Santiago
LAS VEGAS (July 29, 2011) – World Boxing Association (“WBA”) and International Boxing Association (“IBA”) World Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov unloaded a 23-punch explosion on three-time world title challenger Danny “The Bronx Bomber” Santiago in the ninth round, when the fight was stopped by referee Tony Weeks, in tonight’s mainevent that aired live on TeleFutura’s “Sólo Boxeo Tecate” from South Point […]
Boxing Links (7-29-11)
Boxer Timothy Bradley stripped of WBC title The Desert Sun World boxing titles have to be won in the ring, but apparently in the WBC, they don’t have to be lost in the ring. And in the case of Cathedral City champion Timothy Bradley, titles also don’t have to be stripped for a legitimate reason. … See all stories […]
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