One of the biggest fights that can be made in boxing right now was announced this week. George Kambosos Jr and Devin Haney will attend the undisputed lightweight world championships in Australia on June 4.
Oleksandr Usyk leaves Ukraine, extensive training, speculation Eubank Jr-Brook and Dillian Whyte’s many dogs on Instagram seem to have taken over the rest of the past few days. But more than ever, at Hooks and Jabs, we seek to bring you news that doesn’t tend to dominate clicks and views.
Welcome to this week’s edition.
Danny Dignum of England (14-0-1, 8 KOs) will soon have a chance to make a name for himself in the US. An agreement was made for the WBO’s number three candidate to face the undefeated Kazakhstan Zhanibek Alimkhanuly (11-0.7 KO). Up to grab will be the governing body’s interim average title. The date is rumored to be May 21 and the location will still be announced.
James Tennyson believes he can still campaign at world title level despite his disastrous loss last time out. The Belfast fighter was intercepted in the first round by Jovanni Straffon 11 months ago and has used the time to recharge the battery. “That one ate me because I knew I lost the war
to my own stupidity,” he told The Irish News. “Returning to world title level is the plan. I think you’ll see a better fighter overall. I still have high hopes about winning a world title. “
Stay in Northern Ireland and Caoimhin Agyarko looks set to drop from 160lbs to 154lbs.
The undefeated 25-year-old has enjoyed an impressive 11-match unbeaten streak in his career. His management team STN Sports simply tweeted “Intrusion 154lbs” in response to Agyarko’s own suggestion of a move to super heavyweight. And there will be no shortage of special opponents
under the matchmaking box where Agyarko is currently trading.
Keyshawn Davis (4-0, 3 KOs) will face Esteban Sánchez (18-1, 8 KOs) in the final with a featherweight unification clash between Shakur Stevenson and Oscar Valdez in the promotion match on May 30. 4 in Las Vegas. The lightweight prospect, who won an Olympic silver medal in Tokyo, is widely seen as a future world champion. “I have little doubt that Keyshawn is well on his way to becoming a top-notch shooter,” said Bob Arum, Top Rank chairman.
Tim Tszyu wants Jermell Charlo to beat Brian Castaño in their undisputed superweight title rematch on May 14. Aussie returns home from a successful US debut against Terrell Gausha and has this to want. told Code Sports. “I hope it’s Charlo just because I want to silence him. It will be a big fight. But at the same time, I think Castaño will win. I don’t rate Charlo as a martial artist. I think he’s a harasser.”
