By Matthew Brown 02/20/2026 Follow Brunch Boxing on Twitter/X The World Boxing Organization has suspended its middleweight champion Janibek Alimkhanuly for one year, retroactive to December 2, 2025, according to WBO President Gustavo Olivieri. Despite the suspension, Alimkhanuly will retain his status as champion. In a formal notice issued by Olivieri, the WBO World Championship Committee confirmed that it unanimously resolved to suspend Alimkhanuly from participation in all

By Matthew Brown 02/20/2026 Follow Brunch Boxing on Twitter/X The war and the wait continues. Today’s court proceedings between Oscar De La Hoya and his company Golden Boy Promotions and its unbeaten star Vergil Ortiz Jr. ended without resolution. After hours of arguments inside a Las Vegas federal courtroom, U.S. District Judge Cristina D. Silva took the matter under advisement and indicated that a written order will follow in the coming days. At the center of the dispute is

By Matthew Brown 02/20/2026 Follow Brunch Boxing on Twitter/X Imane Khelif is pushing back against critics and political figures who have questioned her identity and eligibility, making it clear she is prepared to undergo genetic testing in order to compete at the 2028 Olympic Games. The Algerian gold medalist found herself at the center of controversy after a viral social media video cast doubt over the women’s boxing tournament at the Paris Games. The clip showed two fighte

By Matthew Brown 02/16/2026 Follow Brunch Boxing on Twitter/X Joseph Saddler, known to the boxing world as Sandy Saddler, was one of the most feared featherweights to ever lace up gloves. Born June 23, 1926 in Boston and raised in New York by West Indian immigrants, Saddler turned professional in 1944 at age 17. Over a twelve year career that lasted until 1956, he built a staggering record of 145 wins, 16 losses, and 2 draws with 104 knockouts. He was stopped only once in 162