By Allan Fox: In a predictable move, Mikey Garcia (38-0, 30 KOs) has informed the International Boxing Federation that he’ll keep his IBF light welterweight title that he won earlier this month in beating champion Sergey Lipinets by a 12 round unanimous decision on March 3 in San Antonio, Texas.
By Jim Dower: Vasyl ‘Hi Tech’ Lomachenko (10-1, 8 KOs) says he believes his next fight will be against WBA World lightweight champion Jorge Linares (44-3, 27 KOs) when he returns to the ring on May 12 on ESPN at Madison Square Garden in New York.
By Marcus Richardson: A fight between former WBA lightweight champion Anthony Crolla (32-6-3, 14 KOs) and Luke Campbell (17-2, 14 KOs) is being negotiated by promoter Eddie Hearn for April 14. Hearn revealed the news to IBF TV that he’s looking to make the Crolla-Campbell fight.
By Juan Flores: Matchroom Sport boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has made WBA World lightweight champion Jorge Linares a huge offer to fight Luke Campbell in a rematch in the UK in January, according to Golden Boy Promotions president Eric Gomez.
By Anthony Montero: An excellent back and forth battle for the WBA and Ring Lightweight titles took place Saturday night at the Forum in Inglewood California between defending champion Jorge Linares and gutsy challenger Luke Campbell.
By Scott Gilfoid: WBA World lightweight champion Jorge Linares (43-3, 27 KOs) defeated #1 WBA Luke Campbell (17-2, 14 KOs) by a 12-round split decision on Saturday night on HBO World Championship Boxing from The Forum in Inglewood, California.
By Scott Gilfoid: WB World lightweight champion Jorge Linares (42-3, 27 KOs) weighed in at 134.2 pounds on Friday for his title defense on Saturday night against his #1 WBA mandatory Luke Campbell (17-1, 14 KOs) at The Forum in Inglewood, California. Campbell weighed in at 134.8 lbs.
Jorge “El Niño de Oro” Linares (42-3, 27 KOs), WBA, WBC Diamond, and Ring Magazine World Lightweight Champion, will defend all three of his titles on Sept. 23 when he takes on Luke Campbell (17-1, 14 KOs), No. 1 contender and Olympic Gold Medalist in a battle for the ages. Linares will make his triumphant return stateside after three years away to defend his titles against a formidable opponent. The event takes place Saturday, Sep. 23 at the ‘Fabulous’ Forum in Inglewood, California and will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing® beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.
By Ajuan Isaac-George: At first glance, while it appears to be a mismatch, for all intents purposes, the September 23rd clash between Jorge Linares and Luke Campbell for the WBA and The Ring lightweight titles at The Forum in California has all the makings of a highly entertaining fight. While Campbell of course does have a much coveted Olympic gold medal to his name from the 2012 games in London, many feel his elite level talents in the amateur game have not translated as hoped, or as planned, into the pro game.
By Scott Gilfoid: #1 WBA Luke Campbell (17-1, 14 KOs) is okay with being the underdog for his title shot this Saturday night against WBA World lightweight champion (42-3, 27 KOs) on HBO Championship Boxing at The Forum in Inglewood, California.