Lebedev-Kayode

Denis Lebedev Drops, Stops Lateef Kayode in Eight

WBA cruiserweight champion Denis Lebedev dominated the action and stopped previously undefeated Lateef Kayode in eight rounds in Kazan, Russia. After a failed stint at heavyweight, where Kayode was stopped in one round by Luis Ortiz last Septembe...

Weights From Russia: Cuenca 139.2, Troyanovsky 139.3

Cesar Cuenca and Eduard Troyanovsky are set to collide in a battle of unbeaten super lightweight boxers. Both fighters made weight for their title fight Wednesday evening in Kazan, Russia. Cuenca (47-0-0-2NC, 2KOs) weighed in at 139.2 lbs. for th...

Alexander Povetkin, Mariusz Wach, Lebedev - Quotes

A year ago, Russian prizefighting celebrated the 25th anniversary of its second birth. It was a formal date rather than a single memorable event. However, ever since his grand arrival onto the Russian fight scene - boxing/business tycoon Andrey Ryabi...

Lebedev Wants Unification Fight After Kayode Defense

On November 4th, WBA cruiserweight champion Denis Lebedev (27-2) will face Lateef Kayode (21-0) at the Basket-Hall Arena in Kazan, Russia. BoxingScene.com recently spoke to the champion to get his thoughts on the fight and his future plans.

Kayode's Promoter: He'll KO Lebedev, Bring Belt Back

Promoter Greg Cohen has confirmed that his cruiserweight client, Lateef Kayode, is going to the division that brought him the most success. As BoxingScene.com previously reported, Kayode will challenge Denis Lebedev for the WBA championship on Novemb...

Povetkin vs. Wach Tops Loaded 11/4 Bill In Kazan

Opponents were announced for the stellar ledger of the World of Boxing fight card on November 4 in Kazan, Russia. WBC/TBRB #1 rated heavyweight Alexander Povetkin (29-1, 21 KOs), a mandatory challenger for the WBC heavyweight title, will look to s...