IBO Monthly Newsletter - June 2024
IBO release their monthly newsletter for June 2024
The International Boxing Organization are an independent, transparent and respected sanctioning body, without any controlling business agreements with any other sanctioning organization.
The IBO's esteemed list of past and present champions includes the likes of Lennox Lewis, Wladimir Klitschko, Roy Jones Jr, Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, Gennadiy Golovkin, Anthony Joshua, Oleksandr Usyk, and so many others have recognized the IBO and been proud to wear their green and gold belt.
The IBO’s computerized rankings remain the most objective rankings in the sport.
Their latest monthly newsletter shows just how busy the innovative organization currently is...
Usyk vs Fury 2
IBO World Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has a date set for December 21st with Tyson Fury in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The fans want to see it again and both fighters are ready to go, so the contractual rematch has been agreed upon.
The incredible Ukrainian won the first battle on May 18 via a split decision, with a 10-8 round in the ninth making all the difference on the final scorecards. The smaller, former undisputed cruiserweight champion, Usyk, was able to catch and stagger 'The Gypsy King' who ended up propped up by the ropes to be ruled a knockdown.
Both boxers are back in the gym preparing for their festive fight date.
Bivol back to business!
IBO World Light Heavyweight champion and supreme master boxer, Dmitrii Bivol, got back to his destructive ways when he stopped Malik Zinad in the sixth round of his title defence in Riyadh.
Next stop is the big one against Artur Beterbiev on October 12th.
Osleys Iglesias KOs Evgeny Shvedenko
The best kept secret at 168lbs didn't disappoint in Montreal as IBO World Super Middleweight champion Osleys Iglesias knocked out Evgeny Shvedenko in the first round.
Unbeaten Iglesias now looks ahead to the biggest fights, including the likes of Saul Canelo Alvarez.
Jorge "El Chino" Garcia Perez stops Roarke Knapp
It was an explosive three rounds of action at the Emperor's Palace when undefeated Jorge "El Chino" Garcia Perez stopped Roarke Knapp for the IBO World Super Welterweight title.
There was a questionable decision by the referee during the fight and accordingly we will likely see a rematch.
Domestic dust-up: Liam Davies vs Shabaz Masoud
It's a high stakes showdown at the Resorts World Arena next month when IBO Super Bantamweight champion Liam Davies makes the first defence of his title against undefeated Shabaz Masoud in Birmingham, UK.
Yves Ngabu vs Kevin Martinez
There's a huge event next weekend in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo as Yves "Smiling Assasin" Ngabu makes the first defence of his IBO World Cruiserweight title against undefeated Mexican Kevin Martinez.
Amanda Serrano vs Katie Taylor 2 delayed
A new date has been set for the biggest rematch in Women's Boxing history when Amanda Serrano takes on IBO Super Lightweight champion Katie Taylor on November 15th in Arlington, Texas.
Ricky "The Hitman" Hatton enters the Hall of Fame
The IBO would like to congratulate former five-time IBO World champion Ricky Hatton on his induction to the International Boxing Hall of Fame last weekend in upstate NY.
Keenan Carbajal vs Hector Andres Sosa
One week out until Keenan Carbajal meets "La Maquinita" Hector Andres Sosa for IBO World Featherweight title in Phoenix.
2024 Upcoming IBO World Title Fights
June 29th: IBO World Cruiserweight- DRC
Yves Ngabu vs. Kevin Martinez
June 30th: IBO World Featherweight- Phoenix
Andres Sosa vs. Keenan Carbajal
July 20th: IBO World Super Bantamweight- UK
Liam Davies vs. Shabaz Masoud
October 12th: IBO World Light Heavyweight- Saudi Arabia
Dmitrii Bivol vs. Artur Beterbiev
November 15th: IBO World Super Lightweight- Texas
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano
December 21st: IBO World Heavyweight- Saudi Arabia
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury
