Zachariah Rehman

Sports Journalist · 5 articles

Itauma vs Hrgovic: Is Moses Itauma world level?
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Itauma vs Hrgovic: Is Moses Itauma world level?

Just over two months removed from 21-year-old Moses Itauma’s (14-0, 12 KOs) sensational fifth-round knockout of Jermaine Franklin, the boxing world is waiting for the announcement of the UK’s biggest prodigy’s toughest test to date against Filip ‘El Animal’ Hrgovic (20-1, 15 KOs). Hrgovic is coming off an impressive third-round stoppage of ‘The White Rhino’ […]

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80,000 at Wembley: The Night Froch and Groves Changed British Boxing

Twelve years ago today, after the controversial stoppage by Howard Foster in the ninth round of their first iconic fight, Carl ‘The Cobra’ Froch and George ‘The Saint’ Groves gave us their eagerly awaited rematch. And boy, did it deliver. British boxing back on top Froch vs Groves 1 was monumental in turning British boxing […]

David Benavidez ordered to challenge for WBC cruiserweight championship
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David Benavidez ordered to challenge for WBC cruiserweight championship

The Mexican Monster is back, and he is hoping to add another title to his already astonishing collection. The WBC has ordered current WBA and WBO champion David Benavidez (32-0, 26 KOs) to challenge for the WBC cruiserweight championship against current title holder Noel Mikaelian (28-3, 12 KOs). Benavidez enters the fight on the back […]

Harlem Eubank targets IBF top ten as David Papot fight confirmed
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Harlem Eubank targets IBF top ten as David Papot fight confirmed

Harlem Eubank (22–1, 9 KOs) is scheduled to take on David Papot (30–1, 5 KOs) on 18 July at the Copper Box Arena under the Misfits Pro banner. The contest will take place in the welterweight division (147 lbs). Last time out Harlem Eubank is coming off a dominant unanimous decision victory over Josh Wagner […]

Rico Verhoeven to be awarded “top” heavyweight ranking by the WBC
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Rico Verhoeven to be awarded “top” heavyweight ranking by the WBC

Rico Verhoeven and the WBC picture Kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven delivered a stunning boxing display this past weekend against heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk in only his second professional bout. It was nearly the biggest upset boxing has ever seen. It was agreed beforehand by the WBC and reigning champion Oleksandr Usyk that he would be […]