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Fuzile Defeats Ward in IBF Junior Lightweight Eliminator
Azinga Fuzile defeated Martin Ward in an International Boxing Federation junior lightweight
eliminator on the undercard of the Devin Haney-Jorge Linares event from the Michelob Ultra
Arena at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas Nevada on May 29, 2021.

 

Fuzile, (15-1, 9KO) who hails from South Africa and was fighting for the first time in the United
States, started slow yet found his timing midway through the fight.
After a solid first few rounds from Ward, a straight left hand from Fuzile began to find its mark,
which led to a knockdown for Azinga in the fourth round of a scheduled twelve.

 

The United Kingdom’s Ward, (24-2-2, 11KO) also fighting for the first time in the US, recovered
well from the canvas trip and at times had his own success, backing Fuzile to the ropes with
combination punches.

 

Fighting from a southpaw stance, South Africa’s ‘Golden Boy’ took charge towards the late
rounds and again dropped Ward in round seven. Ward beat the count yet Team Ward then
decided to stop the fight. Official time of the stoppage was 2:47 of the seventh round.
With the win, Azinga is now in line for a shot at the IBF junior lightweight title.
 
By Raymundo Dioses
McCASKILL NEW FEMALE IBF 147 CHAMPION WITH WIN OVER BRAEKHUS

The International Boxing Federation has a new female welterweight champion, as Jessica McCaskill dethroned longtime IBF champion Cecilia Braekhus on August 15, 2020. 

McCaskill, (9-2, 3KO) was the underdog coming into the DAZN televised bout.  The Chicago native out-threw Braekhus in punches, landing 84-499 to Braekhus’s 85-269 in what was scored a majority decision at 97-94, 97-93 and 95-95.  The title fight took place in downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma.

IBF BOARD MEMBER EDDIE COTTON PASSES AWAY

Sadly, we share the news that Eddie Cotton, IBF Board Member and former professional boxing referee, passed away this morning April 17, 2020. According to his wife Ruby, Eddie was hospitalized 2 weeks ago with pneumonia. He was diagnosed with COVID-19 at the hospital.

IBF DONATES TO COMMUNITY FOOD BANK OF NJ

In an effort to help our neighbors in need during these unprecedented times, the IBF has chosen to raise awareness and funds for The Community Food Bank of New Jersey. The Food Bank is a primary disaster relief responder in the State of New Jersey, and they are in the midst of a major relief effort to address the COVID-19 crisis. They are experiencing at least a 35 percent increase in need throughout the state as of today -- and this number will likely increase, with low-income households being hit the hardest. The staggering economic impact of the pandemic will likely cause a dramatic increase in the need for food in the days, weeks, and months ahead.

IBF CONVENTION RESCHEDULED FOR 2021

As we navigate through these challenging times brought on by the novel coronavirus globally, be assured that the health and well-being of all the members of the boxing community are our priorities. We have been closely monitoring the situation with COVID-19. At this time, we have decided to reschedule our 37th Annual Convention to May 4 – 8, 2021 at The Westin in Long Beach, California. We know that many made all the necessary arrangements to attend the convention and were looking forward to it, as we were. Unfortunately, with the rapid spread of the pandemic globally we felt the best decision was to reschedule. We hope that our members and friends in the boxing community can join us next year.

UPCOMING BOUTS

Sat June 12th
Jeremias Ponce
vs
Lewis Ritson

Wed June 16th
Justis Huni
vs
Paul Gallen

Sat June 19th
Teofimo Lopez
vs
George Kambosos Jr

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