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Teofimo Lopez vs. Pedro
Campa
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It has been nearly two
years since Teofimo Lopez has fought on ESPN, and the
former lightweight king is primed to return in
devastating fashion. Lopez will make his junior
welterweight debut Saturday evening in the 10-round main
event against Pedro "Roca" Campa at the Resorts World
Event Center at Resorts World Las Vegas.
In the eight-round junior middleweight co-feature,
Puerto Rican sensation Xander Zayas will face Mexican
veteran Elias Espadas. Lopez-Campa and Zayas-Espadas
will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+
at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
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Undefeated Rising Star
Brandun Lee Takes On Will Madera On Broner vs. Figueroa
Undercard Aug. 20 |
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Brandun Lee, one of the
sport’s most exciting prospects and biggest punchers,
will take on Will Madera in a 10-round super lightweight
bout Saturday, August 20 live on SHOWTIME from Hard Rock
Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood,
Fla. in a Premier Boxing Champions event. The newly
added bout will serve as the opener to a loaded
four-fight SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast that
now begins live on SHOWTIME at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
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On This Day: Aug 12 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Victoria, Australia:
Sam Soliman won a 12 round UD over Ramon Britez to
retain the IBF Pan-Pacific Middleweight Title.
2000, London, England:
Joe Calzaghe TKO'd Omar Sheika in the 5th round to
retain the WBO Super Middleweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Evander Holyfield won a 12 round UD over John Ruiz to
win the Vacant WBA Heavyweight Title.
1995, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Oba Carr won a 12 round SD over Derrell Coley to win the
NABF Welterweight Title.
Freddy Pendleton TKO'd Tony Lopez in the 8th round to
retain the USBA Light Welterweight Title.
Paul Vaden TKO'd Vincent Petway in the 12th round to win
the IBF Light Middleweight Title.
1994, Tucuman, Argentina:
Jorge Castro won a 12 round SD over Reggie Johnson to
win the WBA Middleweight Title.
1988, Melbourne, Australia:
Jeff Fenech TKO’d Tyrone Downes in the 5th to retain the
WBC Featherweight Title.
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Super Lightweight Terror
Shohjahon Ergashev Dominates Furioso Martinez Hernandez |
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Detroit via Uzbekistan’s
Shohjahon Ergashev (23-0, 20 KOs) showed why he’s the
IBF #6-, WBA #12-, WBO #8- and RING #8-ranked super
lightweight in the world with an impressive fifth-round
stoppage of Baja California, Mexico’s Angel “El Furioso”
Martinez Hernandez (14-2-2, 14 KOs).
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Golden Boy Keeps Promise
To Gilberto Ramirez And Secures Lucrative Dmitry Bivol
Championship Match |
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Statement from Chairman
and CEO of Golden Boy Oscar De La Hoya on the WBA
ratifying a mandatory fight between Dmitry Bivol and his
mandatory challenger Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez:
"We find the ruling fair and honest considering Zurdo
Ramirez has fought two elimination bouts and has been
the number one contender for this fight since his
victory against Sullivan Barrera in 2021. We will
continue to work hard to support Ramirez as he campaigns
to one day become a two-division world champion."
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Super Lightweight Joseph
Adorno To Face Hugo Roldan In Updated ShoBox Main Event
Sept. 9 |
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Joseph “Blessed Hands”
Adorno, a former amateur standout with one-punch
knockout power, will face Hugo Alberto Roldan in a new
10-round super lightweight main event on SHOBOX: The New
Generation on Friday, September 9, live on SHOWTIME at 9
p.m. ET/PT from Bally’s Atlantic City Hotel & Casino’s
Grand Ballroom.
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Ruben Torres Will Face
Cristian Baez
On Thompson Card Aug. 20 In Corona, CA |
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A stellar card for what
should be a hot summer night is being set by Thompson
Boxing this coming Saturday, August 20 in Corona, CA.
The main event will feature rising lightweight star,
Ruben “Ace” Torres (18-0, 15 KOs), from South Central
Los Angeles, who will put it all on the line against
equally heavy-handed and knockout artist, Cristian
“Guarico” Baez (18-1, 17 KOs) from San Juan de Los
Morros, Venezuela. Torres vs. Baez is a 10-round bout
that will headline the properly dubbed “Path To Glory”
event.
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On This Day: Aug 11 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Mendoza, Argentina:
Julio Pablo Chacon KO'd Edward Barrios in the 5th round
to retain the WBO Featherweight Title.
Little Rock, Arkansas:
Jermain Taylor TKO'd Efrain Garcia in the 5th round.
2000, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Tim Austin won a 12 round UD over Arthur Johnson to
retain the IBF Bantamweight Title.
1998, Miami, Florida:
Vitali Klitschko TKO'd Ricardo Kennedy in the 1st
round.
1990, Stateline, Nevada:
Hector Camacho won a 12 round UD over Tony Baltazar to
retain the WBO Light Welterweight Title.
Pernell Whitaker KO'd Juan Nazrio in the 1st round to
retain the WBC, WBA and IBF Lightweight Titles.
1941, Bronx, New York:
Jake LaMotta won a 6 round decision over Cliff Koerkle.
1931, Los Angeles, California:
Hall of Fame Lightweight Chalky Wright KO'd Baby Jack
Dempsey in the 2nd round.
1930, Emeryville, California:
Max Baer KO'd Meyer Christner in the 2nd round.
Boston, Massachusetts:
"Cinderella Man" Jim Braddock lost a 10 round decision
to Babe Hunt.
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Weights From Detroit, MI |
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Shohjahon Ergashev 140.4
vs. Angel Martinez Hernandez 142.6
Ali Izmailov 174.2 vs Eric Murguia 173
Prince Dzanie 118.8 vs. Juan Gabriel Medina 116.6
Joseph Hicks Jr. 166.6 vs. Jonathan Batista 174.2
Joshua Pagan 141.8 vs. Maycon Oller Da Silva 143.6
Da’Velle Smith 160.4 vs. Devontae McDonald 158.8
Darius Fulghum 174.4 vs. David Murray 176
Venue: The Garden Theater, Detroit, Michigan
Promoter: Salita Promotions
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Omar Figueroa Jr. San
Antonio
Media Workout Quotes |
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Former World Champion Omar
Figueroa Jr. held a San Antonio media workout on Tuesday
as he nears his super lightweight battle against
four-division world champion Adrien “The Problem” Broner
Saturday, August 20 live on SHOWTIME from Hard Rock Live
at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla.,
in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
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Emanuel Navarrete, Nico
Ali Walsh &
Giovani Santillan Prepare For Aug. 20 |
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One of Mexico's great
champions, a hometown hero, and the grandson of a legend
will take center stage in San Diego next Saturday, Aug.
20, at Pechanga Arena San Diego.
Emanuel "Vaquero" Navarrete (35-1, 29 KOs) makes the
third defense of his WBO featherweight world title
against Mexican countryman Eduardo Baez (21-2-2, 7 KOs),
San Diego's undefeated welterweight contender Giovani
Santillan (29-0, 16 KOs) looks to improve to 30-0
against Julio Luna (19-0-2, 10 KOs) in the 10-round
co-feature, and Nico Ali Walsh (5-0, 4 KOs) grandson of
Muhammad Ali, will see action in a four-round rematch
versus Reyes Sanchez (7-2, 3 KOs).
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Eubank Jr. & Benn Clash
In Mega Fight
At The O2 In London On Oct. 8 |
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An unmissable event for
fight fans around the world, Eubank Jr vs. Benn promises
to be one of the most electrifying British boxing
contests in decades as the sons of two of the sport’s
most famous names battle it out in an incredible
second-generation showdown.
Eubank Snr and Benn Snr captured the nation’s
imagination with their bitter rivalry during a boom era
for British boxing in the early nineties. The pair laid
it all on the line in front of millions on terrestrial
TV, sharing two legendary battles in 1990 and 1993.
Eubank Snr stopped his foe in the ninth round of their
first bruising battle at the National Exhibition Centre
in Birmingham.
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Andres Cortes Training
Camp Quotes |
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Top Rank's undefeated super
featherweight rising star, Andres “Savage” Cortes (17-0,
10 KOs), squares off against Abraham Montoya (20-3, 14
KOs), this Saturday, August 13, 2022, at the Resorts
World Las Vegas. Cortes vs. Montoya, an 8-round bout,
will stream live and exclusively on ESPN+.
Teofimo Lopez (16-1, 12 KOs), the former unified and
lineal lightweight champion, will face Mexican veteran
Pedro “Roca” Campa (34-1-1, 23 KOs), in the 10-round
main event. Promoted by Top Rank, tickets starting at
$40 are on sale now and can be purchased at Etix.com.
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On This Day: Aug 10 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Newark, New Jersey:
Omar Sheika won a 10 round SD over James Butler.
2002, Marseille, France:
Jean-Marc Mormeck TKO'd Dale Brown in the 8th round to
retain the WBA Cruiserweight Title.
2001, Mashantucket, Connecticut:
Ben Tackie won a 12 round MD over Ray Oliveira to win
the NABF Light Welterweight Title.
1996, Hamburg, Germany:
Darius Michalczewski retained his WBO Light Heavyweight
Title when Graciano Rocchigiani was DQ'd in the 7th
round.
Phitssanlok, Thailand:
Saman Sorjaturong TKO'd Shiro Yahiro in the 9th round to
retain the WBC Light Flyweight Title.
Sirimongkol Singwangcha TKO'd Jose Luis Bueno in the 5th
round to win the WBC Bantamweight (Interim) Title.
1991, Santiago, Chile:
Isidro Perez won a 12 round SD over Alli Galvez to
retain the WBO Flyweight Title.
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Joseph Diaz Jr. &
William Zepeda Set For Nov. 5 |
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Out to prove they are
worthy of fighting for a world championship fight in the
near future, South El Monte’s Joseph “JoJo” Diaz, Jr.
(32-2-1) will face Mexico’s undefeated rising star,
William “Camarón” Zepeda (26-0, 23 KOs) of San Mateo
Atenco, Mexico in a dangerous, 12-round lightweight main
event that will be broadcast live worldwide exclusively
on DAZN on Saturday, November 5.
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Falcao & Coyle To Return
Sept. 17 |
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Fire Fist Boxing
Promotions’ Yamaguchi Falcao and Connor “The Kid” Coyle
will appear in separate eight round contests Saturday,
September 17 at the Alessi Fitness Center in Tampa, FL.
Born and raised in Brazil but currently residing in
Florida, Falcao is 21-1-1 with 9 knockouts. In his last
bout, Falcao became the NABA super middleweight champion
by defeating Damian Bonelli via ten round unanimous
decision. Ranked #16 in the world by the WBC, Falcao’s
known as one of boxing’s most avoided fighters and
repeatedly expressed his eagerness to face the world’s
best super middleweights.
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On This Day: Aug 9 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Miami, Florida:
Acelino Freitas TKO'd Jorge Barrios in the 12th round to
retain the WBO and WBA Super Featherweight Title.
2001, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic:
Joan Guzman KO'd Hector Avila to win the Vacant WBO NABO
Super Bantamweight Title.
1997, Boston, Massachusetts:
Vince Phillips TKO'd Micky Ward in the 3rd round to
retain the IBF Light Welterweight Title.
1996, Austin, Texas:
Jesus Chavez won a 12 round UD over Javier Jauregui to
win the Vacant NABF Featherweight Title.
1991, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Bobby Czyz won a 12 round UD over Bash Ali to retain the
WBA Cruiserweight Title.
Riddick Bowe KO'd Bruce Seldon in the 1st round.
Charles Brewer TKO'd Joaquin Velasquez in the 2nd round.
1987, Windsor, Berkshire, England:
Rocky Lockridge TKO'd Barry Michael in the 8th round to
win the IBF Super Featherweight Title.
Nigel Benn KO'd Eddie Smith in the 3rd round.
Jakarta, Indonesia:
Jum Hwan Choi TKO'd Azadin Anhar in the 3rd round to
retain the IBF Light Flyweight Title.
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On This Day: Aug 8 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Little Rock, Arkansas:
Jermain Taylor won a 12 round UD over Alfredo
Cuevas-non-title bout.
1998, Scarborough, England:
Paul Ingle KO'd Rakhim Mingaleev in the 4th round to win
the IBF Inter-Continental Featherweight Title.
1997, Bangkok, Thailand:
Yokthai Sithoar won a 12 round UD over Jesus Rojas to
retain the WBA Super Flyweight Title.
Kansas City, Missouri:
Freddy Norwood won a 12 round UD over Agapito Sanchez
to retain the IBA Continental Americas Featherweight
Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Paulie Ayala TKO'd Roberto Lopez in the 5th round to
retain the NABF Bantamweight Title.
Lamon Brewster TKO'd Aaron Conway in the 1st round.
1987, Miami, Florida:
Sugar Baby Rojas won a 12 round UD over Santos Laciar to
win the WBC Super Flyweight Title.
1964, Buenos Aires, Argentina:
Nicolino Locche won a 10 round decision over Abel
Laudonio in a non-title bout.
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Conlan Dominates
Marriaga In Belfast Main Event |
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Photos: Mikey Williams -
Top Rank
Michael "Mick" Conlan returned home to Belfast and got
back on the winning track. Conlan, who lost a
featherweight title bid in March, defeated Miguel
Marriaga by unanimous decision in the 10-round
featherweight main event Saturday at The SSE Arena.
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Vergil Ortiz Jr. Defeats
Michael Mckinson
Via Technical Knockout |
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Solidifying his spot as one
of the top contenders in the welterweight division,
Vergil Ortiz, Jr. (19-0, 19 KOs) defeated Michael “The
Problem” McKinson (22-1, 2 KOs) via technical knockout
at 0:27 in the ninth round of their scheduled 12-round
fight. The bout was an eliminator fight for the WBA
Welterweight World Championship and for Ortiz’s WBO
International Welterweight Title.
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Castaneda & Moran
Victorious In 140 Lb.
Last Chance Tournament Semi-Finals;
Championship Set For Nov. 4, The Winner Will Take Home
$50,000 |
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ProBox TV’s “Last Chance
Tournament” 140 lb. semi-finals from at the ProBox
Events Center in Plant City, Florida (suburb of Tampa)
are complete.
The victors - Antonio “Toño” Moran from Mexico City,
Mexico and Kendo “Tremendo” Castaneda from San Antonio,
Texas - will battle in ProBox TV's Last Chance
Tournament Championship on Friday, November 4.
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On This Day: Aug 7 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Mashantucket,
Connecticut:
Diego Corrales TKO'd Acelino Freitas in the 10th round
to win the WBO Lightweight Title.
2003, Temecula, California:
Robbie Peden TKO'd Lamont Pearson in the 7th round to
win the vacant USBA Super Featherweight Title.
1999, Dagenham, Essex, England:
Johnny Nelson TKO'd Willard Lewis in the 4th round to
retain the WBO Cruiserweight Title.
Le Cannet, France:
Acelino Freitas KO'd Anatoly Alexandrov in the 1st round
to win the WBO Super Featherweight Title.
Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Marco Antonio Barrera won a 12 round UD over Pastor
Maurin to retain the WBO Super Bantamweight Title.
1997, Mashantucket, Connecticut:
Roy Jones Jr. TKO'd Montell Griffin in the 1st round to
regain the WBC Light Heavyweight Title.
1994, Tokyo, Japan:
Hiroshi Kawashima won a 12 round UD over Carlos Salazar
to retain the WBC Super Flyweight Title.
1983, San Juan, Puerto Rico:
Hector Camacho TKO'd Rafael Limon in the 5th round to
win the Vacant WBC Super Featherweight Title.
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Weights From Belfast -
ESPN+ |
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Michael Conlan 127.9 vs.
Miguel Marriaga 126.4
Tyrone McKenna 147.4 vs. Chris Jenkins 146.6
Kieran Molloy 151.6 vs. Evgenii Vazem 155.6
Padraig McCrory 167.9 vs. Marco Antonio Periban 165
Kurt Walker 127.6 vs. Marcos Gabriel Martinez 126.2
Paddy Donovan 146.8 vs. Tom Hill 147
Venue: SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Promoter: Top Rank
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Weights From Texas - DAZN |
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Vergil Ortiz Jr. 146.6 vs.
Michael McKinson 146.8
Marlen Esparza 109 vs. Eva Guzman 111.8
(WBA, WBC Female Flyweight Title)
Maurice Hooker 150 vs. Blair Cobbs 146
Bektemir Melikuziev 171 vs. Sladan Janjanin 168
Floyd Schofield 133.8 vs. Rodrigo Guerrero 134.6
Alex Martin 140 vs. Henry Lundy 138.4
Carlos Nava 138.8 vs. Rodolfo Hernandez 135
Rohan Polanco 147 vs. Dedrick Bell 146.8
Figo Ramirez 117.4 vs. Francisco Bonilla 117
Venue: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Texas
Promoter: Golden Boy
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Weights From Sheffield,
England - DAZN |
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Dalton Smith 139.25 vs. Sam
O’maison 139.1
(British Super Lightweight Title)
Sandy Ryan 139.25 vs. Erica Farias 138.5
Johnny Fisher 241.5 vs. Michal Reissinger 249.5
Jordan Thompson 198.1 vs. Vasil Ducar 197.4
Campbell Hatton 137.4 vs. Michal Dufek 136.1
Hopey Price 125.25 vs. Alexandra Mejia 124.25
Aqib Fiaz 137.25 vs. Jordan Ellison 137.5
Nico Leivars 123.25 vs. Angel Gabriel Chavez 121.25
Junaid Bostan 155.5 vs. Jose Manuel Lopez Clavero 156.25
Kieron Conway 167.4 vs. Gregory Trenol 166.6
Venue: Utilita Arena, Sheffield, England
Promoter: Matchroom
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On This Day: Aug 6 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1995, Bangkok, Thailand:
Chana Porpaoin KO'd Ernesto Rubillar in the 6th round to
retain the WBA Minimumweight Title.
1994, Juarez, Mexico:
Miguel Angel Gonzalez TKO'd Leavander Johnson in the 8th
round to retain the WBC Lightweight Title.
1993, Bayamon, Puerto Rico:
Felix Trinidad TKO'd Luis Garcia in the 1st round to
retain the IBF Welterweight Title.
Gerald McClellan KO'd Jay Bell in the 1st round to
retain the WBC Middleweight Title.
1989, Sanchongpo, Korea:
Bong Jun Kim won a 12 round MD over Sam-Joong Lee to
retain the WBA Minimumweight Title.
El Paso, Texas:
Jorge Paez won a 12 round UD over Steve Cruz to retain
the IBF Featherweight Title.
1977, Berlin, Germany:
Rocky Mattioli KO'd Eckhard Dagge in the 5th round to
win the WBC Light Middleweight Title.
Los Angeles, California:
Pipino Cuevas KO'd Clyde Gray in the 2nd round to retain
the WBA Welterweight Title.
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Weights From Belfast -
ESPN+ |
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Michael Conlan 127.9 vs.
Miguel Marriaga 126.4
Tyrone McKenna 147.4 vs. Chris Jenkins 146.6
Kieran Molloy 151.6 vs. Evgenii Vazem 155.6
Padraig McCrory 167.9 vs. Marco Antonio Periban 165
Kurt Walker 127.6 vs. Marcos Gabriel Martinez 126.2
Paddy Donovan 146.8 vs. Tom Hill 147
Venue: SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Promoter: Top Rank
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Weights From Plant City,
Florida |
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ProBox "Last Chance" super
lightweight tournament semi-finals:
Michael Dutchover 139.6 vs. Antonio Moran 139.8
Kendo Castaneda 139.8 vs. Joseph Fernandez 139.8
Other Bouts:
Jusiyah Shirley,139.8 vs. Eric Womack 140
Daniel Blancas 167 vs. Jolando Taala 171.2
Darelle Valsaint 163 vs. Leemont Johnson 168.6
Jaycob Gomez 131.2 vs. Angel Luna 132.4
Venue: ProBox Events Center in Plant City, Florida
Promoter: ProBox
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David Lemieux Grieves
Death Of Father |
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By Daniel Cloutier
MONTRÉAL - The Montrealer super middleweight David
Lemieux's father, Andre Lemieux, 64 years old, was
killed in Montréal Wednesday evening. The Montréal
police is trying to find the killer. The police are
looking for a witness who saw the killing. Apparently,
the killer committed two murders in 65 minutes in
Montréal.
The fighter, now33 years old, Lemieux has a pro record
of 43-5-0. He is a former IBF champion of the world.
“It’s a very sad day for me,” said Lemieux. “I don’t
know who killed my father, but I hope that the police
will find him and arrest him.”
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Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs.
Michael Mckinson
Final Press Conference Quotes |
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Golden Boy's knockout
sensation and the pride of Grand Prairie, Texas, Vergil
Ortiz, Jr. (18-0, 18 KOs), and top 10 ranked, undefeated
welterweight contender Michael “The Problem” McKinson
(22-0, 2 KOs) of Portsmouth, Great Britain hosted a
press conference to discuss their upcoming fight on
Saturday, August 6 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas
that will stream live worldwide, exclusively on DAZN.
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Michael Conlan vs.
Miguel Marriaga
Final Press Conference Quotes |
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You can always come home.
Michael "Mick" Conlan, a two-time Irish Olympian and the
fighting pride of Belfast, returns to the ring Saturday
in the 10-round featherweight main event against
three-time title challenger Miguel Marriaga at The SSE
Arena.
Conlan (16-1, 8 KOs) is back following his Fight of the
Year in March against WBA featherweight world champion
Leigh Wood. Wood, who was behind on all three
scorecards, knocked out Conlan in a dramatic 12th round
to retain his belt. Conlan hopes to rebound in his
hometown, where he has headlined in front of sold-out
crowds three times before.
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Super Lightweight
Prospect Shinard Bunch Takes On Undefeated Hugo Alberto
Roldan On ShoBox Sept. 9 |
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Shinard Bunch, a super
lightweight prospect with over 400 amateur fights,
returns to SHOBOX: The New Generation in his toughest
challenge to date against undefeated Argentine Hugo
Alberto Roldan on Friday, September 9 in the main event
of a stacked tripleheader live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m.
ET/PT. The developmental series features six prospects
with a combined record of 110-3-3 and returns to Bally’s
Atlantic City Hotel & Casino, site of the first SHOBOX®
21 years ago.
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On This Day: Aug 5 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2000, Uncasville, Connecticut:
Zab Judah TKO'd Terron Millett in the 4th round to
retain his Light Welterweight Title.
Madison, Wisconsin:
Eric Morel won a 12 round UD over Sornpichai
Kratingdaengym to retain his Flyweight Title.
Bones Adams TKO'd Andres Fernandez in the 6th round to
retain his Super Bantamweight Title.
1996, Inglewood, California:
Mark Johnson TKO'd Raul Juarez in the 8th round to
retain his Flyweight Title.
1961, St Vincent d'Aoste:
Duilio Loi won a 15 round decision over Chris
Christensen to retain the World Light Welterweight
Title.
Ogden, Utah:
Gene Fullmer won a 15 round SD over Florentino Fernandez
to retain the World Middleweight Title.
1931, Brooklyn, New York:
Maxie Rosenbloom won a 15 round decision over Jimmy
Slattery to retain the World Light Heavyweight Title.
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Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs.
Michael Mckinson
Fighter Workout Quotes |
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The pride of Grand Prairie,
Texas, Vergil Ortiz, Jr. (18-0, 18 KOs), and top 10
ranked, undefeated welterweight contender Michael “The
Problem” McKinson (22-0, 2 KOs) of Portsmouth, Great
Britain hosted a media workout to promote their upcoming
fight on Saturday, August 6 at Dickies Arena in Fort
Worth, Texas that will stream live worldwide,
exclusively on DAZN. Their 12-round fight will be for
Ortiz's WBO International Welterweight Title.
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Weights From Montebello,
Ca. - UFC Fight Pass |
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Callum Walsh 154 vs.
Benjamin Whitaker 154
Omar Cande Trinidad 126 vs. Javier Padilla 123.6
Cem Kilic 163.8 vs. Marco Delgado 165
Chelsey Anderson 134.8 vs. Aida Satybaldinova 135
Eric Priest 161.4 vs. Cory Conner 162.8
Jesus Gonzalez 152.4 vs. Eduardo Diaz 152.4
Jordan Panthen 167.4 vs. Arturo Perez 167.2
Jose Rodriguez 142.2 vs. Armando Vasquez 144.8
Jessica Juarez TBA vs. Elvina White TBA
Venue: Quiet Cannon, Montebello, California
Promoter: 360 Promotions
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Top Super
Bantamweight Contender Ra’eese Aleem Takes On Mike
Plania From Crypto.Com Arena Sept. 4 |
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Rising unbeaten super
welterweight Joey Spencer will battle Mexican contender
Kevin Salgado in a 10-round showdown highlighting PBC
action live on FOX and FOX Deportes beginning at 8 p.m.
ET/5 p.m. PT on September 4 during Labor Day Weekend
from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Prior to the FOX broadcast, undefeated top super
bantamweight contender Ra’eese Aleem takes on Mike
Plania in a 10-round attraction live on FS1 and FOX
Deportes beginning at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
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Blair Cobbs Training
Camp Notes |
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Welterweight, Blair “The
Flair” Cobbs (15-1-1, 10 KOs), who battles Maurice
"Mighty Mo" Hooker (27-2-3, 18 KOs), this Saturday,
August 6th on the undercard of Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs.
Michael McKinson, has a new team in place. Cobbs is now
training in Oxnard, CA with Roger Romo and his core
team. Hooker vs. Cobbs, a 10-round bout, will take place
at The Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas promoted by
Golden Boy Promotions, broadcasted worldwide on DAZN.
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Teofimo
Lopez Ready To Conquer 140-Pound Division |
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The Takeover 2.0 is 10 days
away. Teofimo Lopez (16-1, 12 KOs), the former unified
and lineal lightweight champion, will make his junior
welterweight debut against Mexican veteran Pedro Campa
(34-1-1, 23 KOs) on Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Resorts
World Event Center at Resorts World Las Vegas.
Lopez is back following last November's split decision
shocker to George Kambosos Jr., which knocked him from
the top of the lightweight heap. The Brooklyn native is
training in New Jersey for Campa, a 30-year-old puncher
who is unbeaten in eight fights dating back to 2017.
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On This Day: Aug 4 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Marseille, France:
Lou Del Valle and Bruno Girard fought to a 12 round Draw
for the Vacant WBA Light Heavyweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Wlad Klitschko TKO'd Charles Shufford in the 6th round
to retain the WBO Heavyweight Title.
Paulie Ayala won a 12 round SD over Bones Adams to win
the Vacant IBO Super Bantamweight Title.
1988, Mexicali, Mexico:
Jorge Paez won a 15 round MD over Calvin Grove to win
the IBF Featherweight Title.
1985, Seoul, Korea:
Jung Koo Chang won a 12 round UD over Francisco Montiel
to retain the WBC Light Flyweight Title.
1984, Okinawa, Japan:
Satoshi Shingaki won a 15 round SD over Joves De La Puz
to win the IBF Bantamweight Title.
1980, Caracas, Venezuela:
Hilario Zapata won a 15 round UD over Hector Melendez to
retain the WBC Light Flyweight Title.
1979, Chicago, Illinois:
Ernesto Espana TKO'd Johnny Lira in the 9th round to
Retain the WBA Lightweight Title.
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Two Clashes, One
Power-Packed Event
On Sept. 16 At The Casino De Montreal |
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Montreal’s Eye of the Tiger
delivers another one-two punch at its September 16
event, when heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov (14-0, 14
KOs) defends his NABF title against veteran Carlos Takam
(39-6-1, 28 KOs). The NABF middleweight title will also
be on the line when Steven Butler (30-3-1, 25 KOs)
confronts American Mark DeLuca (28-3, 16 KOs) in the
event semi-final at the Cabaret du Casino de Montréal,
simulcast on the Punching Grace Network starting at 7:00
pm.
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Ergashev Feeling Reborn
In Boxing Ahead Of Main Event Battle Against Angel
Martinez At Detroit Brawl |
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Closing in on a world-title
shot, Detroit via Rakhmon, Uzbekistan’s IBF #6-, WBA
#12-, WBO #8- and RING #8-ranked Shohjahon Ergashev
(22-0, 19 KOs) says he’s aware of the danger and knows
what’s on the line when he takes on his next foe, fellow
knockout artist Angel “El Furioso” Martinez Hernandez
(14-1-2, 14 KOs) from Baja California, Mexico.
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On This Day: Aug 3 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2002, Phoenix, Arizona:
Acelino Freitas won a 12 round UD over Daniel Attah to
retain the WBA and WBO Super Featherweight Titles.
Antwun Echols TKO'd Richard Grant in the 3rd round to
retain the NABF Super Middleweight Title.
2001, Toppenish, Washington:
Antonio Tarver KO'd Chris Johnson in the 10th round.
Angel Manfredy won a 10 round UD over Lamar Murphy.
1993, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Bernard Hopkins TKO'd Roy Ritchie in the 7th round to
retain the USBA Middleweight Title.
Otis Grant TKO'd Brett Lally in the 4th round to win the
NABF Middleweight Title.
1992, Pensacola, Florida:
Roy Jones Jr. TKO'd Kevin Daigle in the 2nd round.
1986, Monte Carlo, Monaco:
Julio Cesar Chavez won a 12 round MD over Rocky
Lockridge to retain the WBC Super Featherweight Title.
Bangkok, Thailand:
Khaokor Galaxy KO'd Nakarat Kiatsonthaya in the 5th
round.
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Vergil Ortiz Jr. &
Michael Mckinson
Teleconference Quotes |
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The pride of Grand Prairie,
Texas, Vergil Ortiz Jr. (18-0, 18 KOs), and top 10
ranked, undefeated welterweight contender Michael “The
Problem” McKinson (22-0, 2 KOs) of Portsmouth, Great
Britain hosted a media conference call to promote their
upcoming fight on Saturday, August 6. Their 12-round
fight will be for Ortiz's WBO International Welterweight
Title at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, and will
stream live worldwide, exclusively on DAZN.
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Regis Prograis: "I've
Climbed
Out Of A Pit For Title Shot" |
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Regis Prograis says he has
‘clawed his way out of a pit’ to secure another shot at
the world super lightweight title.
The WBC have ordered for Prograis to face Jose Zepeda in
a clash for the vacant crown at 140lbs after Jose
Ramirez pulled out of the fight.
Prograis was the WBA champion in 2019 but says losing
his crown to Josh Taylor, and the subsequent near
three-year wait to secure another world title tilt, has
made him realise he did not “cherish” what he had.
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On This Day: Aug 2 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1997, Uncasville,
Connecticut:
Shane Mosley won a 12 round UD over Philip Holiday to
win the IBF Lightweight Title.
Angel Manfredy TKO'd Jorge Paez to win the WBU
Super Featherweight Title.
1986, Inchon, Korea:
Hi Sup Shin TKO'd Bi Won Chung in the 15th round to win
the IBF Flyweight Title.
1980, Detroit, Michigan:
Thomas Hearns TKO'd Pipino Cuevas in the 2nd round to
win the WBA Welterweight Title.
Yasutsune Uehara KO'd Sam Serrano in the 6th round to
win the WBA Super Featherweight Title. Ring Magazine
Upset of the Year!
Hilmer Kenty TKO'd Young Ho Oh in the 9th round to
retain the WBA Lightweight Title.
Tex Cobb TKO'd Ernie Shavers in the 8th round.
Cincinnati, Ohio:
Aaron Pryor KO'd Antonio Cervantes in the 4th round to
win the WBA Light Welterweight Title.
1975, Managua, Nicaragua:
Roberto Duran KO'd Pedro Mendoza in the 1st round.
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First Round KO’s For
Lizzaraga & Manuelian |
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By Albert Castillo
Photos: William Trillo
The Battle of the Rising Stars by Ed Holmes All Star
Boxing Promotions provided boxing fans with an eight
fight card from the Commerce Casino in Commerce, CA last
Saturday night.
Fan favorite and hot prospect Raul Lizzaraga (9-0, 9
KO’s) destroyed Luis Alberto Vera (11-21-2, 1 KO)
knocking him down four times in the process. Referee
Raul Caiz Jr could not take any more of this spectacle.
He stopped the fight at 1:45 of the first round. It was
surprising that Vera’s glass jaw did not shatter.
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On This Day: Aug 1 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1994, Tokyo, Japan:
Yuri Arbachakov KO'd Hugo Soto in the 8th round to
retain the WBC Flyweight Title.
1992, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Julian Jackson won a 12 round UD over Thomas Tate to
retain the WBC Middleweight Title.
Julio Cesar Chavez TKO'd Frankie Mitchell in the 4th
round to retain the WBC Light Welterweight Title.
1988, Inglewood, California:
Miguel Lora won a 12 round UD over Alberto Davila to
retain the WBC Bantamweight Title.
Julio Cesar Chavez TKO'd Vernon Buchanan in the 3rd
round in non title action.
1987, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Mike Tyson won a 12 round UD over Tony Tucker to unify
the WBC, WBA, and IBF Heavyweight Titles.
1981, Caracas, Venezuela:
Eusebio Pedroza KO'd Carlos Pinango in the 7th round to
retain the WBA Featherweight Title.
1976, Pusan, Korea:
Rigoberto Riasco won a 15 round SD over Dong Kyun Yum to
retain the WBC Super Bantamweight Title.
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Danny Garcia Shines In
Super Welterweight Debut Earning Decision Victory Over
Jose Benavidez Jr. |
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Photos: Amanda Westcott
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Two-division world champion Danny “Swift Garcia
dominated in his super welterweight debut Saturday
night, cruising to a majority decision victory over
exciting contender Jose Benavidez Jr. in the SHOWTIME
main event from Barclays Center in Brooklyn headlining a
Premier Boxing Champions event. He saved perhaps his
most expressive moment post-fight when he broke down in
the ring discussing his struggles with mental health
with SHOWTIME reporter Jim Gray, showing the
authenticity that has made him such a fan-favorite in
Brooklyn.
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Kelly Grinds Down
Bastida To Be
Crowned WBO International Champion |
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Josh Kelly overcame a tough
Lucas Bastida to enter the world rankings and claim the
WBO International Super Welterweight Championship. It
was a fiery encounter before the bell had even sounded,
and after yesterdays weigh-in antics that saw the two
main event fighters exchanging words, Bastida walked to
the ring in a Newcastle United football shirt to
antagonise Sunderland's Kelly even further.
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On This Day: July 31 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Erik Morales won a 15 round UD over Carlos Hernandez to
retain the WBC and win the IBF Super Featherweight
Titles.
Ivan Calderon won a 12 round UD over Roberto Leyva to
retain the WBO Minimumweight Title.
Rafael Marquez KO'd Heriberto Ruiz in the 3rd round to
retain the IBF Bantamweight Title.
2002, Osaka, Japan:
Alexander Munoz KO'd Eiji Kojima in the 2nd round to
retain the WBA Super Flyweight Title.
1999, Nagoya, Japan:
Hideki Todaka won a 12 round UD over Jesus Rojas to win
the WBA Super Flyweight Title.
Tijuana, Mexico:
Diego Morales TKO'd Ysaias Zamudio in the 9th round to
retain the WBO Super Flyweight Title.
Michael Carbajal TKO'd Jorge Arce in the 11th round to
win the WBO Light Flyweight Title.
Erik Morales TKO'd Reynante Jamili in the 6th round to
retain the WBC Super Bantamweight Title.
1988, New York, New York:
Buddy McGirt KO'd Howard Davis in the 1st round to
retain the IBF Light Welterweight Title.
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Weights From Brooklyn -
SHOWTIME |
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Danny Garcia 152.75 vs.
Jose Benavidez Jr 153.75
Adam Kownacki 251.25 vs. Ali Eren Demirezen 262.75
Gary Antuanne Russell 137.75 vs. Rances Barthelemy 139.5
Sergiy Derevyanchenko 159.5, vs. Joshua Conley 160
Vito Mielnicki Jr 153.75 vs. Jimmy Williams 153
Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Promoter: TGB Promotions
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On This Day: July 30 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Louisville, Kentucky:
Nelson Dieppa won a 12 round MD over Ulises Solis to
retain the WBO Light Flyweight Title.
Danny Williams KO'd Mike Tyson in the 4th round.
1999, Mashantucket, Connecticut:
James Toney TKO'd Adopho Washington in the 10th round.
Ray Oliviera won a 10 round UD over Cihat Salman
1995, Nagoya, Japan:
Wayne McCullough won a 12 round SD over Yasuei Yakushiji
to retain the WBC Bantamweight Title.
1989, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Julian Jackson TKO'd Terry Norris in the 2nd roundto
retain the WBA Light Middleweight Title.
1979, Chicago, Illinois:
Pipino Cuevas won a 15 round UD over Randy Shields to
retain the WBA Welterweight Title.
1977, Monte Carlo, Monaco:
Carlos Monzon won a 15 round UD over Rodrigo Valdez to
retain the WBC and WBA Middleweight titles.
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Jousce Gonzalez & Manuel
Flores
Deliver Knockout Victories |
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Fantasy Springs Resort
Casino brought the heat on Thursday night when SoCal
fan-favorite and undefeated fighter Jousce “Tito”
Gonzalez (13-0-1, 13 KOs) of Glendora, CA, headlined the
fight card in an 8-round super lightweight fight against
Jose Angulo (14-3, 7 KOs) of Miami, FL. Gonzalez,
performed to a sold-out crowd ending the fight early at
the 2:29 marker of the third round.
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