https://www.boxingscene.com/andy-ruiz-anthony-joshua-ii-confirmed-decemb...

"Matchroom Sport has officially confirmed that the anticipated rematch between Andy Ruiz and Anthony Joshua will take place on December 7th in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.

Eddie Hearn of Matchroom will hold a press conference this coming Monday in London, to discuss the details of the event.

The card is being called "Clash on The Dunes."

Ryan Garcia, according to sources around his team, has turned down a fight with Hector Tanajara Jr, a Robert Garcia trained fighter also under GB banner. Allegedly due to the fight not being a main event fight, but some speculation that it is due to his team not believing he’s ready for the fight.

Man, that Wilder KO of Breazeale was a doozy. Casually stepping up, and sending Breazeale to la la land. For me, this is KO of the year so far. Any other nominations for KO of the year?

Per Mike Coppinger on Twitter

“SOURCES: Zolani Tete suffered a shoulder injury and withdrew from @WBSuperSeries semifinal vs. Nonito Donaire set for Saturday. Donaire could still fight, possibly vs. Stephon Young, who is slated to face Nikolai Potapov on the undercard. Also possible Donaire-Tete rescheduled”

Video and reports out, via Boxing Scene, of a violent assault perpetrated by Stevenson and another fighter, on a man and 2 woman in the Summer of 2018. Facing court in June, and potentially a jail term.

Per Mike Coppinger

“Breaking: The WBC has been notified that Tyson Fury will take an interim fight in May or June before pursuing the rematch with Deontay Wilder in fall, per sources. Fury wants to build his profile in the U.S. on ESPN to make PPV fight a bigger event”

Very few quality HWs on the roster of Top Rank or Frank Warren's roster of fighters. Possible names available: Gorman, Parker, Jennings, Rivas.

Current lineup for the undercard.

Teofimo Lopez vs. TBA
Shakur Stevenson vs. Christopher Diaz
Felix Verdejo vs. Bryan Vasquez
Carlos Adames vs. Frank Galarza
Vikas Krishan vs. Noah Kidd
Lawrence Newton vs. TBA

Talks are ongoing for WBA Regular Middleweight champion Rob Brant to face Australia’s Jeff Horn, who recently moved up to the 160lb class, in a fight for Brant’s title in either the Summertime in Australia, or potentially a Winter showdown. Australia seems the likely destination, both in terms of drawing power and money for the bout. With the 160lb class at the top end, tied up with unifications, or lining up for such fights, the middle and lower end of the top 20 are searching for a path, and for Brant, this may his best option as he waits for a shot at a true World title.

Per Michael Benson on Twitter. Boxing Scene had previously reported on Lopez’s desire to pursue the WBC title, assuming its vacancy.

“Teofimo Lopez travelled to Mexico to directly ask WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman for a world title fight today. He's making a strong play to secure a shot at the WBC lightweight belt, assuming Mikey Garcia vacates. Luke Campbell is the current mandatory.“

https://twitter.com/teofimolopez/status/1096205381016211456?s=21

BCC news just posted a short article.

Rest in peace.