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Angelo Leo Becomes New
WBO Jr. Featherweight World Champion In Unanimous
Decision Over Tramaine Williams Saturday On SHOWTIME |
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Photos: Amanda
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Angelo Leo is the new WBO Jr. Featherweight World
Champion. The 26-year-old Mayweather Promotions fighter
dominated Tramaine Williams en route to a unanimous
decision live on SHOWTIME Saturday night from Mohegan
Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. in the network’s first
live boxing event since March 13. Leo won by scores of
117-111 and 118-110 twice.
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Cloutier’s Canada Corner
Alvarez-Smith Rescheduled For August 22nd |
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By Daniel Cloutier
MONTRÉAL — The promoter of the GYM Group in Montréal,
Yvon Michel, confirmed that the light heavyweight
Eleider Alvarez, a Colombian living in Montréal, will
have his next fight August 22nd at the MGM Grand
Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas.
Alvarez is ranked third contender by the WBO and fifth
by the WBC in the 175 pounds division. Smith, a New
Yorker, is ranked fourth contender by the WBO and
seventh by the WBC and the IBF. This fight was
originally scheduled for June, but Alvarez injured his
right shoulder in a training session in Montréal.
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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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Weights From Uncasville, CT - SHOWTIME |
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Angelo Leo 121 vs. Tramaine
Williams 121.5
(WBO Junior Featherweight Title)
Ra’eese Aleem 121.25 vs. Marcus Bates 121.25
Joe George 174.25 vs. Marcos Escudero 173.5
Venue: Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT
Promoter: TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions
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Weights From London -
DAZN |
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Sam Eggington 153.75 vs.
Ted Cheeseman 153.25
James Tennyson 134.5 vs. Gavin Gwynne 134.25
Fabio Wardley 224 vs. Simon Vallily 224
Dalton Smith 140.5 vs. Nathan Bennett 140
Jordan Gill 125.75 vs. Reece Bellotti 125.25
Venue: Fight Camp, London
Promoter: Matchroom
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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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Premier Boxing Champions
On Fox Returns |
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Top welterweight Jamal “Shango’’
James will square off against former title challenger
Thomas Dulorme in a 12-round battle for the Interim WBA
Welterweight Title, headlining the return of FOX PBC
Fight Night on FOX, FS1 and FOX Deportes, Saturday,
August 8 from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
FOX PBC Fight Night begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and
features Cuban sensation David Morrell Jr. stepping up
in just his third professional fight to face unbeaten
Lennox Allen in a 12-round WBA Super Middleweight
Interim Title match in the co-main event. Exciting,
undefeated super lightweight prospect Omar Juárez will
battle Willie Shaw in a special attraction on the
broadcast. All programming can be live streamed in
English and Spanish on the new FOX Sports app. FOX
Deportes offers delayed coverage of all FOX and FS1
programming beginning at 10:00 PM ET.
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Eleider Alvarez & Joe
Smith Jr. Face Off In
World Title Eliminator Aug. 22 Live On ESPN+ |
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Leave the judges at home
because Eleider “Storm” Alvarez and Joe “The Beast”
Smith Jr. are coming for the knockout.
Alvarez and Smith will face off in a WBO light
heavyweight world title eliminator in Top Rank’s return
to the MGM Grand Conference Center Saturday, Aug. 22.
Promoted by Top Rank, in association with Joe
DeGuardia’s Star Boxing and Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM),
Alvarez vs. Smith and a co-feature will stream live on
ESPN+ starting at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT.
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New York State Boxing
HOF Class Of 2020
Induction Ceremony Canceled |
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The New York State Boxing
Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) announced today that its ninth
annual induction dinner at Russo's On The Bay in Howard
Beach, New York, has been cancelled due to the
coronavirus pandemic.
Originally slated for from April 19,it had been
postponed until to September 20, but the next NYSBHOF
induction dinner will now be held April 25, 2021 at the
same venue. Tickets and journal ads may be reimbursed at
point of purchase.
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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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Angelo Leo, Tramaine
Williams, Ra’eese Aleem, Joe George & Marcos Escudero
Media Availability Quotes |
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Boxing is back on SHOWTIME
and five fighters taking part in Saturday’s SHOWTIME
CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® tripleheader participated in a
media availability on Wednesday to discuss the bouts
Presented by Premier Boxing Champions and taking place
at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.
Philadelphia’s 122-pound rising star Stephen Fulton Jr.
will headline Saturday’s tripleheader (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m.
PT) against talented, fellow undefeated contender Angelo
Leo of the Mayweather stable in a marquee 12-round
matchup for the vacant WBO junior featherweight world
title.
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Angelo Leo vs. Tramaine
Williams For Vacant WBO Jr. Featherweight World Title
Headlines Saturday’s Showtime Championship Boxing
Tripleheader |
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Undefeated contender
Tramaine Williams will step in to face fellow unbeaten
Angelo Leo for the vacant WBO Jr. Featherweight World
Championship in the main event of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP
BOXING this Saturday, August 1, (live on SHOWTIME at 9
p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) in an event presented by Premier
Boxing Champions from Mohegan Sun in Uncasville,
Connecticut.
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Lyndon Arthur vs. Dec
Spelman Light Heavyweight Clash Headlines This Friday On
ESPN+ |
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Lyndon “King” Arthur will
make the first defense of Commonwealth light heavyweight
crown Friday, July 31, against Dec “Kid Nytro” Spelman
at BT Sport Studio in London. The scheduled 12-round
battle will headline a closed-door card beginning at 3
p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT live on ESPN+.
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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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Inoue Discusses His WBSS
Fights & Looks To The Future |
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In an exclusive video,
Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue breaks down his
incredible WBSS journey which saw him winning til
Muhammad Ali Trophy, The Ring belt, and unifying the IBF
& WBA titles after wins over Juan Carlos Payano,
Emmanuel Rodriguez & Nonito Donaire.
The Quarter- and Semi-Final were over in a total of just
5 minutes and 29 seconds after two mind-boggling
performances against Payano and Rodriguez. But in the
final, the Japanese ‘Monster’ had to conquer legendary
Donaire over the full distance in a battle aptly dubbed
‘The Drama in Saitama’ and celebrated as Fight of the
Year 2019.
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Christopher Pearson Ready
For Anyone At 160 Or 168 lbs. |
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Surging middleweight
contender Christopher Pearson is ready for a
breakthrough performance against any of the top names at
160 or 168 divisions.
Pearson of Trotwood, Ohio, is managed by Split-T
Management, and he recently moved to San Antonio, Texas,
has a record of 17-2, and is riding a three-fight
winning streak which includes a win over former Olympic
Bronze Medal winner and undefeated Yamaguchi Falcao.
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On This Day: July 29 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2000, Calabria, Italy:
Daniel Santos KO'd Giovanni Parisi in the 4th round to
retain the WBO Welterweight Title.
Phoenix, Arizona:
Kostya Tszyu TKO'd Julio Cesar Chavez in the 6th round
to retain the WBC Light Welterweight Title.
1995, San Antonio, Texas:
Alex Sanchez won a 12 round UD over Tomas Rivera to
retain the WBO Minimumweight Title.
Danny Romero KO'd Miguel Martinez in the 6th round to
retain the IBF Flyweight Title.
1994, Las Vegas, Nevada:
James Toney KO'd Charles Williams in the 12th round to
retain the IBF Super Middleweight Title
Oscar de la Hoya KO'd Jorge Paez in the 2nd round to win
the Vacant WBO Lightweight Title.
1990, Phoenix, Arizona:
Michael Carbajal TKO'd Muangchai Kittikasem in the 7th
round to win the IBF Light Flyweight Title.
1957, New York, New York:
Floyd Patterson TKO'd Hurricane Jackson in the 10th
round to retain the World Heavyweight Title.
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On This Day: July 28 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, London, England:
Danny Williams TKO'd Julius Francis in the 4th round to
win the Brittish and Commonwealth Heavyweight Titles.
Los Angeles, California:
Andrew Lewis retained the WBA Welterweight Title when
his bout with Ricardo Mayorga is called a NC in the 2nd
round. Lewis suffered a head-butt inflicted cut.
Erik Morales won a 12 round UD over In Jin Chi to retain
the WBC Featherweight Title.
Roy Jones Jr. won a 12 round UD over Julio Cesar Gonzalez
to retain the Undisputed Light Heavyweight World Title.
1990, Melbourne, Australia:
Dennis Andries KO'd Jeff Harding in the 7th round to
regain the WBC Light Heavyweight Title.
St Petersburg, Florida:
Jeff Lampkin KO'd Siza Makathini in the 8th round to
retain the IBF Cruiserweight Title.
1988, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Michael Nunn TKO'd Frank Tate in the 9th round to win
the IBF Middleweight Title.
1985, Miami, Florida:
Mike McCallum TKO'd David Braxton in the 8th round to
retain the WBA Super Middleweight Title.
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Rashidi Ellis To Make
Strong Case For World
Title Shot In Linares vs. Fortuna Co-Feature |
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For Rashidi “Speedy” Ellis
(22-0, 14 KOs), it’s not if he’ll have a shot at a world
title, but when. In the August 28 co-main event of
Linares vs. Fortuna, Ellis will have an opportunity to
show why when he faces experienced contender Brad “King”
Solomon (28-3, 9 KOs) in a 10-round defense of his WBA
Continental Americas Welterweight Title.
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Michael Dutchover Wins
Unanimous Decision
Over Jorge Marron Jr. |
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Lightweight prospect,
Michael "West Texas Warrior" Dutchover, improved his
record to (14-1, 10 KOs) as he dominated Jorge Marron
Jr. (18-2, 6 KOs) in the feature attraction of Thompson
Boxing Promotions 3.2.1. Boxing pay-per-view streaming
event. The 8-round main event bout took place at the
Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, CA.
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On This Day: July 27 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2002, New Orleans, Louisiana:
Cliff Etienne and Francois Botha fought to a draw in a
wild and controversial bout.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Tim Austin TKO'd Adan Vargas in the 10th round to retain
the IBF Bantamweight Title.
John Ruiz retained his WBA Heavyweight Title when Kirk
Johnson was DQ'd in the 10 for repeated Low Blows.
Byron Mitchell TKO'd Julio Cesar Green in the 4th round
to retain the WBA Super Middleweight Title.
Lamon Brewster TKO'd Willie Mitchell in the 6th round.
1991, Capo d'Orlando, Italy:
Mauro Galvano won a 12 round UD over Ron Essett to
retain the WBC Super Middleweight Title.
Norfolk, Virginia:
Pernell Whitaker won a 12 round UD over Policarpo Diaz
to retain the WBC, WBA, and IBF Lightweight Titles.
1990, Capo d'Orlando, Italy:
Massimliano Duran won the WBC Cruiserweight Title when
Carlos de Leon was DQ'd in the 11th round.
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On This Day: July 26 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Los Angeles,
California:
Manny Pacquiao TKO'd Emmanuel Lucero in the 3rd round to
retain the IBF Super Bantamweight Title.
Fernando Vargas TKO'd Fitz Vanderpool in the 6th round.
1998, Nagoya, Japan:
Satoshi Lida won a 12 round UD over Julio Gamboa to
retain the WBA Super Flyweight Title.
Verona, New York:
Mark Johnson won a 12 round UD over Luis Rolon to retain
the IBF Flyweight Title.
1997, Yokohoma, Japan:
Antonio Cermeno KO'd Yuichi Kasai in the 12th round to
retain the WBA Super Bantamweight Title.
Stevie Johnston won a 12 round SD over Hiroyuki Sakamoto
to retain the WBC Lightweight Title.
1987, Kwangju, Korea:
Chong Pal Park TKO'd Emmanuel Otti in the 4th round to
retain the IBF Super Middleweight Title.
Houston, Texas:
Antonio Esparragoza KO'd Pascual Aranda in the 10th
round to retain the WBA Featherweight Title.
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Another KO Victory For
Vergil Ortiz Jr. |
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By William Trillo
Photos: Tom Hogan - Hoganphotos/Golden Boy
Golden Boy Promotions jumped into the Covid-19 fight
night fray with a card from Fantasy Springs Casino in
Indio CA. As we are becoming accustomed to, there were
no fans in attendance. But there were a number of
fighters looking to get back into the squared circle
action. One of those fighters was hot talent
Welterweight Vergil Ortiz Jr (16-0, 15 KO’s) who was
taking on Samuel Vargas (31-6-2, 14 KO’s) in the Main
Event.
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On This Day: July 25 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Mashantucket, Connecticut:
Scott Pemberton won a 12 round SD over Omar Sheika to
win the Vacant NABF Super Middleweight Title.
1995, St Jean de Luz, France:
Marcelo Dominguez TKO'd Akim Tafer in the 9th round to
win the WBC Cruiserweight Title.
1994, Inglewood, California:
Verno Phillips TKO'd Jaime Llanes in the 7th round to
retain the WBO Light Middleweight Title.
1993, Kyongju, Korea:
Myung Woo Yuh won a 12 round UD over Yuichi Hosono to
retain the WBA Light Flyweight Title.
1992, Manchester, England:
Tyrone Booze KO'd Derek Angol in the 7th round to win
the Vacant WBO Cruiserweight Title.
Manning Galloway won a 12 round UD over Pat Barrett to
retain the WBO Welterweight Title.
1987, Miami, Florida:
Miguel Lora KO'd Antonio Avelar in the 4th round to
retain the WBC Bantamweight Title.
1902, San Francisco, California:
James J. Jeffries KO'd Bob Fitzsimmons in the 8th round
to retain the World Heavyweight Title.
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Billy’s Boxing Blog
RIP Flattop |
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By William Trillo & Bret
Newton
Yesterday morning I got a text that told me
Fightnews.com’s Flattop had passed away. It came as
unexpected and honestly incredibly sad news. Upon
confirming the news, I reached out to my associate here
at Pound4Pound, Bret Newton, to let him know.
Flattop gave us both our break into boxing journalism in
2002 and for that we both will be forever grateful to
him. Flattop and his associate Karl Frietag have been
staples in the boxing community for over two decades now
and it deeply saddens us to hear of Flattops passing.
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Weights From Fantasy Springs - DAZN |
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Vergil Ortiz Jr. 147 vs.
Samuel Vargas 146.6
(WBA Gold Welterweight Title)
Shane Mosley Jr. 159.4 vs. Jeremy Ramos 160
Seniesa Estrada 107.8 vs. Miranda Adkins 106.8
Hector Valdez 121.6 vs. Josue Morales 120.6
Evan Sanchez 147 vs. Issouf Kinda 144.6
Mercito Gesta was forced to withdraw from his fight with
Hector Tanajara after suffering food poisoning.
Venue: Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California
Promoter: Golden Boy
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On This Day: July 24 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Seoul, Korea:
In Jin Chi TKO'd Eiichu Sugama in the 10th round to
retain the WBC Featherweight Title.
Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Arturo Gatti KO'd Leonard Dorin in the 2 round to retain
the WBC Light Welterweight Title.
Jesse James Leija won a 10 round SD over Francisco
Bojado.
1999, Las Vegas, Nevada:
James Page TKO'd Freddy Pendleton in the 11th round to
retain the WBA Welterweight Title.
Terron Millett TKO'd Virgil McClendon in the 12th round
to retain the IBF Light Welterweight Title.
1993, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Charles Murray won a 12 round UD over Juan LaPorte to
retain the IBF Light Welterweight Title.
1988, Pohang, Korea:
Yong Kang Kim won a 12 round UD over Sot Chitalada to
win the WBC Flyweight Title.
1986, Tokyo, Japan:
Tsuyoshi Hamada KO'd Rene Arredondo in the 1st round to
win the WBC Light Welterweight Title.
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Carl Frampton & Michael
Conlan Co-Headline Blockbuster Card Live On ESPN August
15 |
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Two of Belfast's pugilistic
heroes, junior lightweight contender Carl “The Jackal”
Frampton and featherweight contender Michael “Mick”
Conlan, are joining forces. Frampton and Conlan will
co-headline a special BT Fight Night card in separate
10-round bouts Saturday, Aug. 15, behind closed doors at
BT Sport Studio in London.
Frampton (27-2, 15 KOs) will fight the hard-hitting
Vahram Vardanyan (21-1-1, 14 KOs) while Conlan (13-0, 7
KOs) faces former European champion and recent world
title challenger Sofiane Takoucht (35-4-1, 13 KOs).
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Boxing Returns To
Showtime -
Press Conference Quotes |
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SHOWTIME Sports® and
Premier Boxing Champions unveiled a nine-event
television lineup for the remainder of 2020 in a virtual
press conference today. The schedule is the largest
collection of world championship boxing announced since
the COVID-19 pandemic forced a stoppage of the sport.
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® host Brian Custer
introduced the schedule comprising of 22 critical
matchups, beginning on August 1, featuring 18 undefeated
fighters, nine world champions and eight world
championship fights including one world title
unification bout. The robust rollout of fights over the
next five months includes two unique pay-per-view events
involving some of boxing’s biggest names – Gervonta
Davis, Leo Santa Cruz, Jermall Charlo, Jermell Charlo
and David Benavidez.
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Joe Joyce vs. Michael
Wallisch
Headlines July 25 On ESPN+ |
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Heavyweight contender Joe
Joyce, who is on track for a super fight against fellow
undefeated British heavyweight Daniel “Dynamite” Dubois,
will take on the battle-hardened Michael Wallisch in the
10-round main event Saturday from BT Sport Studio in
London.
This closed-door card, promoted by Queensberry
Promotions, marks Joyce’s first ring appearance since
last July's unanimous decision over former world title
challenger Bryant Jennings.
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Showtime Sports &
Premier Boxing Champions Return To The Ring With Robust
Live Boxing Schedule Spanning Five Months |
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SHOWTIME Sports and Premier
Boxing Champions announced today a lineup of nine live
boxing events featuring 18 undefeated fighters, nine
world champions, and eight world championship fights
including one world title unification bout. The schedule
comprises 22 critical matchups from bantamweight to
heavyweight and features some of the biggest stars in
the sport today – Gervonta Davis, Leo Santa Cruz,
Jermall Charlo, Jermell Charlo, David Benavidez and
more. It is the largest collection of world championship
boxing announced since the COVID-19 pandemic forced a
stoppage of the sport.
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On This Day: July 23 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Atlantic City, New
Jersey:
Brian Minto KO'd Vincent Maddalone in the 10th round.
1994, Bismarck, North Dakota:
Mike McCallum won a 12 round UD over Jeff Harding to win
the WBC Light Heavyweight Title.
Al Cole won a 12 round UD over Nate Miller to retain the
IBF Cruiserweight Title.
Virgil Hill won a 12 round UD over Frank Tate to retain
the WBA Light Heavyweight Title.
1992, Sydney, NSW, Australia:
Kostya Tszyu won a 10 round UD over Juan LaPorte
1990, Inglewood, California:
Humberto Gonzalez TKO'd Jung-Keun Lim in the 5th round
to Retain the WBC Light Flyweight Title.
1988, Sacramento, California:
Tony Lopez won a 12 round UD over Rocky Locktidge to win
the IBF Super Featherweight Title.
1958, Houston, Texas:
Joe Brown won a 15 round UD over Kenny Lane to retain
the World Lightweight Title.
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Valdez Victory Over
Velez
Leaves More Questions Than Answers |
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By William Trillo
By Mikey Williams - Top Rank
In the prelude to his huge match-up with fellow
countryman and WBC Champ Miguel Berchelt, Super
Featherweight Oscar Valdez (28-0, 22 KO’s) needed to put
on an impressive showing against the seasoned Jayson
Velez (29-7-1, 21 KO’s). On paper it looked good, the
end result was Valdez getting a late KO victory over a
fighter who had never been stopped before. That being
said this was far from a highlight reel for Valdez. If
he looks like this when he steps into the ring with
Berchelt it’s going to make for a very long, or worse, a
very short evening.
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Harrison Returns With
Style |
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Last Saturday night boxing
finally returned to Scotland, for the first time since
the lockdown began in March, when six time, five
division World Champion turned Promoter Lee Mcallister
presented the first in a series of ten special events
created for TV under the banner of ‘LET BATTLE
COMMENCE’, in association with PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA and
NEON ENERGY DRINK and Broadcast Live and Exclusive on
FITE TV.
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Ruben Torres Training
Camp Quotes |
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The highly anticipated
return of undefeated super lightweight Ruben “Ace”
Torres (12-0, 10 KOs) will happen this Sunday, July 26,
2020 as Thompson Boxing Promotions presents 3.2.1
Boxing, a live Pay-Per-View streaming event. Torres will
face Oscar Bravo (25-9, 11 KOs), a durable and tough
veteran known for giving prospects trouble. Torres will
look to get yet another knockout in this 8-round co-main
event bout.
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On This Day: July 22 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Pismo Beach,
California:
Brian Viloria TKO'd Luis Doria in the 1st round to win
the WBC Youth Flyweight Title.
2000, Miami, Florida:
Felix Trinidad TKO'd Mamadou Thiam in the 3rd round to
retain the WBA Light Middleweight Title.
Ener Julio won a 12 round SD over Randall Bailey to win
the WBO Light Welterweight Title.
Felix Machado won a 12 round UD over Julio Gamboa to win
the Vacant IBF Light Flyweight Title.
1995, London, England:
Nate Miller KO'd Orlin Norris in the 8th round to win
the WBA Cruiserweight Title.
Nigel Benn TKO'd Vincenzo Nardiello in the 8th round to
retain the WBC Super Middleweight Title.
1987, Tokyo, Japan:
Rene Arredondo TKO'd Tsuyoshi Hamada in the 6th round to
regain the WBC Light Welterweight Title.
1963, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Sonny Liston KO'd Floyd Patterson in the 1st round to
retain the World Heavyweight Title.
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Billy’s Boxing Blog
Tureano Johnson: "I Got An Offer To Fight Canelo" |
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By William Trillo
Over this past weekend there were some not to quiet
rumblings that Canelo’s next opponent could be
middleweight Jason Quigley. Having been ringside when
Quigley was soundly defeated by Tureano Johson (21-2-1,
15 KO’s), that news didn’t sit well with me. I reached
out to a few insiders but wasn’t satisfied with what I
was hearing. I decided the best thing to do was reach
out to Tureano to get his point of view on the
situation. I am sure you will find what he had to say to
be very interesting. Check it out.
Pound4Pound: The reason I am contacting you is
because of all the noise I have been hearing about Jason
Quigley being a possible opponent for Canelo. In my mind
if anyone should jump to the forefront here as an
opponent for Canelo it should be Tureano Johnson. I
mean, you took care of Quigley pretty handily as I
recall.
Tureano Johnson: Wow. You’re really be keeping up! You
are the only person who called me out on that one. When
Quigley was mentioned (for Canelo) I didn’t want to say
anything, I just wanted to let the fans speak, and you
sure did it…Thanks.
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On This Day: July 21 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Sheffield, England:
Johnny Nelson won a 12 round UD over Marcelo Dominguez
to retain the WBO Cruiserweight Title.
Bayamon, Puerto Rico:
Daniel Santos retained the WBO Welterweight Title when
his bout with Antonio Margarito was stopped and declared
NC in the 1st round. (unintentional headbutt cut)
Harry Simon won a 12 round UD over Hacine Cherifi to win
the WBO Iterim Middleweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Shane Mosley KO'd Adrian Stone in the 3rd round to
retain the WBC Welterweight Title.
Jameel McCline TKO'd Michael Grant in the 1st round.
1989, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Mike Tyson TKO'd Carl Williams in the 1st round to
retain the WBC, WBA and IBF Heavyweight Titles.
1982, New York, New York:
Salvador Sanchez TKO'd Azumah Nelson in the 15th round
to retain the WBC Featherweight Title. (Sanchez was
killed in an auto accident shortly after this bout).
1979, Houston, Texas:
Eusebio Pedroza TKO'd Ruben Olivares in the 12th round
to retain the WBA Featherweight Title.
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Weights From Las Vegas -
ESPN |
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Oscar Valdez 129.9 vs.
Jayson Velez 130
Edgar Berlanga 169 vs. Eric Moon 168.7
Kim Clavel 109.8 vs. Natalie Gonzalez 109.9
Elvis Rodriguez 141.8 vs. Dennis Okoth 141.5
Isaac Dogboe 126 vs. Chris Avalos 125.9
Genc Pllana 167.3 vs. Raphael Igbokwe 165
Venue: The Bubble, MGM Grand, Las Vegas
Promoter: Top Rank
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Michael Dutchover
Training Camp Quotes |
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Lightweight prospect
Michael "West Texas Warrior" Dutchover (13-1, 10 KOs),
who is co-promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson
Boxing, will face Jorge Marron Jr. (18-1, 6 KOs) in a
8-round main event this Sunday, July 26, 2020 as TBP
presents 3.2.1 Boxing, a live Pay-Per-View streaming
event.
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Brandon Cruz Q&A On
Upcoming 3.2.1.
Boxing PPV Showdown With Arnold Dinong |
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Before Michael “West Texas
Warrior” Dutchover (13-1, 10 KOs) takes on Jorge Marron
Jr. (18-1, 6 KOs) on Sunday, July 26, 2020, Brandon Cruz
(6-1, 4 KOs), will do battle with Arnold Dinong (6-0, 1
KO), in a career-defining fight for both men on 3-2-1
Boxing presented by Thompson Boxing Promotions, a live
pay-per-view streaming event taking place at the Omega
Products International Event Center in Corona,
California. The public will not be allowed to attend
this event due to current health and wellness
regulations caused by COVID-19.
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On This Day: July 20 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2002, Indianapolis, Indiana:
Vernon Forrest won a 12 round UD over Shane Mosley to
retain the WBC Welterweight Title.
Antonio Tarver TKO'd Eric Harding in the 5th round
1997, Indio, California:
Bernard Hopkins TKO'd Glen Johnson in the 11th round to
retain the IBF Middleweight Title.
1991, Samut Prakam, Thailand:
Khaosai Galaxy TKO'd David Griman in the 5th round to
retain the WBA Super Flyweight Title.
1990, Arles, France:
Christophe Tiozzo TKO'd Paul Whittaker in the 8th round
to retain the WBA Super Middleweight Title.
1980, Seoul, Korea:
Eusebio Pedroza KO'd Sa-Wang Kim in the 8th round to
retain the WBA Featherweight Title.
Playboy Club, McAfee, New Jersey:
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad TKO'd Jerry Martin in the 10th
round to retain the WBA Light Heavyweight Title.
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On This Day: July 19 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1997, London, England:
Naseem Hamed TKO'd Juan Cabrera in the 2nd round to
retain the IBF and WBO Featherweight Titles.
1997, Indio, California:
William Guthrie TKO'd Darrin Allen in the 3rd round to
win the Vacant IBF Light Heavyweight Title.
Nashville, Tennessee:
Frankie Liles won a 12 round UD over Jaffa Ballogou to
retain the WBA Super Middleweight Title.
Tim Austin TKO'd Mbulelo Botile in the 8th round to win
the IBF Bantamweight Title.
1990, Seattle, Washington:
Robert Daniels won a 12 round UD over Craig Bodzianowski
to retain the WBA Cruiserweight Title.
Lindell Holmes TKO'd Carl Sullivan in the 9th round to
retain the IBF Super Middleweight Title.
1987, St Tropez, France:
Jose Luis Ramirez won a 12 round UD over Terrance Alli
to win the Vacant WBC Lightweight Title.
1986, London, England:
Tim Witherspoon TKO'd Frank Bruno in the 11th round to
retain the WBA Heavyweight Title.
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On This Day: July 18 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Temecula, California:
Sam Soliman won a 12 round UD over Raymond Joval in an
IBF Title eliminator.
1998, Sheffield, England:
Carl Thompson TKO'd Chris Eubank in the 10th round to
retain the WBO Cruiserweight Title.
Roy Jones Jr. won a 12 round UD over Lou Del Valle to
unify the WBC and WBA Light Heavyweight Titles.
1997, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Johnny Tapia won a 12 round UD over Danny Romero to
unify the WBO and IBF Super Flyweight Titles.
1992, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Pernell Whitaker won a 12 round UD over Rafael Pineda to
win the IBF Light Welterweight Title.
1987, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Mike McCallum KO'd Donald Curry in the 5th round to
retain the WBA Light Middleweight Title.
1986, Salta, Argentina:
Gilberto Roman won a 12 round UD over Ruben Condori to
retain the WBC Super Flyweight Title.
Jeff Fenech TKO'd Steve McCrory in the 14th round to
retain the IBF Bantamweight Title.
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Verdejo Vanquishes
Madera |
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By William Trillo
Photos: Mikey Williams - Top Rank
When the scheduled main event fell apart because of
weight issues Lightweight Felix Verdejo (27-1, 17 KO’s)
moved into the spotlight against Will Madera (15-1-3,
KO’s). Simply put, Verdejo made the most of the moment.
Looking as sharp as he has since his motor cycle
accident, Feix appears to be focused and ready to make a
move in the hot 135 pound division.
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Statement From Golden
Boy On Passing Of Super Welterweight Contender Travell
Mazion |
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We at Golden Boy are deeply
saddened by the tragic passing of Travell Mazion last
night. Mazion was a kind, charismatic young man who lit
up every room he walked into and brought excitement to
fans inside the ring. We send our heartfelt prayers and
thoughts to his family. May he rest in peace.
Mazion succumbed to an auto accident last night in
Texas.
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Vallily To Wardley:
"You're Going To Sleep" |
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Simon Vallily is determined
to inflict a first career defeat on Dillian Whyte's
Heavyweight protégé Fabio Wardley when they collide for
the vacant English Title on the opening week of Fight
Camp in Brentwood, Essex on Saturday August 1, live on
Sky Sports in the UK and DAZN in the US.
The 2010 Commonwealth Gold Medallist has let himself
down a few times during his 20-fight professional
career, particularly in 2018. First, he was on his way
to lifting the English Cruiserweight Title only to lose
his discipline and end up drawing with Afran Iqbal.
Later in the year, he turned up at the Newcastle Arena
over the Cruiserweight Championship weight limit and was
stopped by Craig Glover.
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On This Day: July 17 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Houston, Texas:
Juan Diaz won a 12 round UD over Lakva Sim to win the
WBA Lightweight Title.
1999, Dusseldorf, Germany:
Wlad Klitschko TKO'd Joseph Chingangu in the 5th round
to win the Vacant WBA International Heavyweight Title.
Juan Carlos Gomez TKO'd Bruce Scott in the 6th round to
retain the WBC Cruiserweight Title.
Stateline, Nevada:
Fernando Vargas TKO'd Raul Marquez in the 11th round to
retain the IBF Light Middleweight Title.
David Tua TKO'd Gary Bell in the 1st round to Retain the
USBA Heavyweight Title.
1993, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Freddie Pendleton won a 12 round UD over Jorge Paez to
retain the IBF Lightweight Title.
Michael Carbajal TKO'd Kwang-Sun Kim in the 7th round to
retain the WBC and IBF Light Flyweight Title.
Memphis, Tennessee:
Kennedy McKinney TKO'd Rudy Zavala in the 3rd round to
retain the IBF Super Bantamweight Title.
1976, Mexicali, Mexico:
Pipino Cuevas TKO'd Angel Espada in the 2nd round to win
the WBA Welterweight Title.
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Weights From Las Vegas -
ESPN |
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Felix Verdejo 135.9 vs.
Will Madera 135.8
Jared Anderson 241.8 vs. Hector Perez 220.7
Martino Jules 127 vs. Aleem Jumakhonov 125.1
Kenny Davis Jr. 134.5 vs. Eduardo Sanchez 134.6
Venue: The Bubble, MGM Grand, Las Vegas
Promoter: Top Rank
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Scott Harrison: "It’s My
Destiny
To Become World Champion Again" |
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This coming Saturday former
longtime World Boxing Organization (WBO) Featherweight
World Champion Scott Harrison makes his long awaited
return to the ring, when he faces Professional Boxing
Council (PBC) International Champion Paul Peers in a
non-championship contest on the PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA
Presented LET BATTLE COMMENCE behind closed doors event
at the Northern Hotel in Aberdeen.
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Tennyson: "I'm One Of
The Hardest-
Hitting Lightweights In The Division" |
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James Tennyson believes he
has found his perfect weight after moving up to the
135lbs division where he has finished all four of his
contests inside the distance in brutal fashion, earning
him a shot at the vacant British Lightweight Title
against Gavin Gwynne on Saturday August 1, live on Sky
Sports in the UK and DAZN in the US.
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On This Day: July 16 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1999, Atlantic City, New
Jersey:
David Reid won a 15 round UD over Kevin Kelly to retain
the WBA Light Middleweight Title.
1996, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Bernard Hopkins TKO'd William James in the 11th round to
retain the IBF Middleweight Title.
1994, Uttaradit, Thailand:
Daorung Chuvatana TKO'd John Michael Johnson in the 1st
round to win the WBA Bantamweight Title.
1993, Kobe, Japan:
Yuri Arbachakov won a 12 round UD over Ysaias Zamudio to
retain the WBC Flyweight Title.
Moscow, Russia:
Al Cole won a 12 round UD over Glenn McCrory to retain
the IBF Cruiserweight Title.
1988, Kingston, Jamaica:
Simon Brown TKO'd Jorge Vaca in the 3rd round to retain
the IBF Welterweight Title.
1947, Chicago, Illinois:
Rocky Graziano KO'd Tony Zale in the 6th round to win
the World Middleweight Title. 1947 Fight of the Year.
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Mikaela Mayer Makes Most
Of Main Event |
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By William Trillo
Photos: Mikey Williams - Top Rank
Testing positive for Covid-19 a few weeks ago gave Super
Featherweight Mikaela Mayer (13-0, 5 KO’s) more time to
get ready for her opponent Helen Joseph (17-5-2, 10
KO’s). That extra time proved to be more than enough as
Mayer made the best of her moment in the ESPN spotlight.
Mayer used her length and athleticism to completely
dominate a foe some said would be her toughest test to
date. Joseph plodded in all night long as Mayer peppered
her with long jabs and great combinations. It looked too
easy for Mayer but with the prospect of a title shot in
the near future maybe we will get to see her in there
with someone who can handle her game…or not.
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Unbeaten Heavyweight
Agit Kabayel vs.
Evgenios Lazaridis July 18 Live On ESPN+ |
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Live boxing is back on
ESPN+ Saturday, July 18, with the return of undefeated
heavyweight contender Agit Kabayel in a 10-rounder
against Evgenios “Achilles” Lazaridis from Seebühne
Elbauenpark in Magdeburg, Germany.
The event, promoted by SES Boxing, will take place in
front of a limited number of fans and will mark
Kabayel’s first fight since he signed a co-promotional
pact with Top Rank last year. Kabayel-Lazaridis and
select undercard bouts will stream live beginning at 3
p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT.
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Oscar Valdez vs. Jayson
Velez, KO Artist Edgar Berlanga & ESPY Winner Kim Clavel
Take Center Stage Inside MGM Grand "Bubble" On July 21 |
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The first run of Top Rank
on ESPN shows inside the MGM Grand “Bubble” will
conclude with a certified boxing action hero ready for
another toe-to-toe tussle.
Former featherweight world champion Oscar Valdez, ranked
No. 1 by the WBC and WBO at junior lightweight, will
face former world title challenger Jayson Velez in the
10-round main event Tuesday, July 21, inside the MGM
Grand Conference Center.
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On This Day: July 15 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2000, London, England:
Lennox Lewis TKO'd Francois Botha in the 2nd round to
retain the WBC and IBF Heavyweight Titles.
1995, Inglewood, California:
Lonnie Bradley TKO'd Dario Galindez in the 1st round to
retain the WBO Middleweight Title.
Saman Sorjaturong TKO'd Humberto Gonzalez in the 7th
round to win the WBC and IBF Light Flyweight Titles.
(1995 Ring Fight of the Year)
Marco Antonio Barrera TKO'd Maui Diaz in the 1st round
to retain the WBO Super Bantamweight Title.
1989, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Gianfranco Rosi won a 12 round UD over Darrin Van Horn
to win the IBF Light Middleweight Title.
1987, Phoenix, Arizona:
Louie Espinoza TKO'd Manuel Vichez in the 15th round to
retain the WBA Super Bantamweight Title.
1984, Kingston, New York:
Billy Costello won a 12 round UD over Ronnie Shields to
retain the WBC Light Welterweight Title.
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On This Day: July 14 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Liverpool, England:
Robin Reid TKO'd Soon Botes in the 4th round to retain
the WBF Super Middleweight Title.
2000, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire:
Julian Letterlough TKO'd Demetrius Jenkins in the 7th
round.
1997, Inglewood, California:
Juan Manuel Marquez TKO'd Catalino Beccera in the 7th
round to retain the WBO NABO Featherweight Title.
1996, Denver, Colorado:
Marco Antonio Barrera TKO'd Orlando Fernandez in the7th
round to retain the WBO Super Bantamweight Title.
1995, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Erik Morales won a 12 round UD over Juan Torres to win
the NABF Super Bantamweight Title.
1994, Monte Carlo, Monaco:
Anaclet Wamba fought to a 12 round Draw with Adopho
Washington and retained his WBC Cruiserweight Title.
1985, Monte Carlo, Monaco:
Milt McCrory TKO'd Carlos Trujillo in the 3rd round to
retain the WBC Welterweight Title.
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Weights From Las Vegas -
ESPN |
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Mikaela Mayer 131.6 vs.
Helen Joseph 129
Clay Collard 161.7 vs. Lorawnt-T Nelson 158.8
Ruben Cervera 131.8 vs. Clay Burns 133.1
Javier Martinez 162 vs. Ryan Burrs 161.2
Venue: MGM Grand, Las Vegas
Promoter: Top Rank
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Herring vs. Oquendo Main
Event Off
Following Positive COVID-19 Result
Mikaela Mayer-Helen Joseph
elevated to main event (ESPN & ESPN Deportes, 9 p.m. ET) |
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Tomorrow's Top Rank on ESPN
main event between WBO junior lightweight world champion
Jamel Herring and Jonathan Oquendo will not proceed as
scheduled after Herring tested positive for COVID-19
earlier this morning. The highly anticipated Mikaela
Mayer-Helen Joseph junior lightweight bout will be
Tuesday's main event (ESPN & ESPN Deportes, 9 p.m. ET).
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On This Day: July 13 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2002, Buenos Aires,
Argentina:
Omar Narvaez won a 12 round UD over Adonis Rivas to win
the WBO Flyweight Title.
Palavas-les-Flots, France:
Bruno Girard won a 12 round SD over Lou Del Valle to
retain the WBA Light Heavyweight Title.
2001, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire:
Micky Ward won a 10 round UD over Emanuel Augustus in
one of the most memorable non-title bouts I ever saw.
1996, Essen, Germany:
Ralf Rocchigiani won a 12 round UD over Bash Ali to
retain the WBO Cruiserweight Title.
Chinmai, Thailand:
Ratanapol Sor Vorapin KO'd Jun Orhaliza in the 3rd round
to retain the IBF Minimumweight Title.
1990, Annecy, France:
Terry Norris won a 12 round UD over Rene Jacquot to
retain the WBC Light Middleweight Title.
1980, McAfee, New Jersey:
Matthew Saad Muhammad TKO'd Yaqui Lopez in the 14th
round to retain the WBC Light Heavyweight Title. (1980
Ring Magazine Fight of the Year).
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Eggington: "It's All Or
Nothing" |
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Sam Eggington says his
highly-anticipated showdown with Ted Cheeseman at the
top of the opening week of Matchroom Fight Camp on
Saturday August 1 is "all or nothing" for both men as he
sets his sights on a World Title Eliminator at 154lbs.
Former European Welterweight Champion Eggington (28-6,
17 KOs) has notched four straight wins since losing to
Liam Smith back in March 2019, picking up the IBF
International Super-Welterweight Title on away soil
against Orlando Fiordigiglio in September.
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On This Day: July 12 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Glasgow, Scotland:
Manuel Medina won a 12 round SD over Scott Harrison to
win the WBO Featherweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Vivian Harris won a 12 round UD over Souleymane M'baye
to retain the WBA Light Welterweight Title.
Zab Judah won a 12 round SD over DeMarcus Corley to win
the WBO Light Welterweight Title.
Ricardo Mayorga won a 12 round MD over Vernon Forrest to
retain the WBC and WBA Welterweight Title.
1997, Stateline, Nevada:
Lennox Lewis retained his WBC Heavyweight Title when
Henry Akinwande was DQ'd in the 5th round for Holding
excessively.
1991, Stateline, Nevada:
Tony Lopez TKO'd Lupe Gutierrez in the 6th round to
retain the IBF Super Featherweight Title.
Lennox Lewis TKO'd Mike Weaver in the 6th
round-non-title bout.
1987, Merignac, France:
Lupe Aquino won a 12 round UD over Duane Thomas to win
the WBC Light Middleweight Title.
1986, Atlanta, Georgia:
Evander Holyfield won a 12 round SD over Dwight Qawi to
win the WBA Cruiserweight Title.
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Ruben Torres vs. Oscar
Bravo Set For
Thompson Boxing 3.2.1. PPV Event |
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Undefeated super
lightweight prospect, Ruben “Ace” Torres (12-0, 10 KOs),
has an opponent for his scheduled July 26th 8-round
co-main event bout, as a part of 3.2.1. Boxing presented
by Thompson Boxing, an online pay-per-view in which fans
will not be able to attend. Torres will square off
against Oscar Bravo (25-9, 11 KOs) from Chile.
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Devin Haney Sounds Off
On Everyone
Hovering Around His Division |
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Undefeated WBC Lightweight
champion, Devin “The Dream” Haney (24-0, 15 KOs), sounds
off, putting the big names surrounding his weight class
on notice as he awaits the announcement of this next
fight. In addition, Haney gives his thoughts on his next
fight during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the mental
and physical benefits of being quarantined.
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Ringside Boxing Action
Revises Broadcast Schedule |
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Point Spread Media,
producers of the radio show Ringside Boxing Action, have
announced a revised broadcast schedule for the debut
episode of the weekly boxing radio show. The launch of
the show has been moved to the Fall, due largely to the
effects of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
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On This Day: July 11 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1998, San Antonio, Texas:
Jesse James Leija won a 12 round UD over Azumah Nelson
to win the Vacant IBA Lightweight Title.
1996, New York, New York:
Montell Griffin TKO'd Matthew Charleston in the 11th
round to win the NABF Light Heavyweight Title.
Riddick Bowe won in the 7th round when Andrew Golota was
DQ'd for Low Blows.
1992, Monte Carlo, Monaco:
Gianfranco Rosi won a 12 round SD over Gilbert Dele to
retain the IBF Light Middleweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Robert Quiroga won a 12 round MD over Jose Ruiz to
retain the IBF Super Flyweight Title.
1977, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico:
Wilfredo Gomez KO'd Raul Tirado in the 5th round to
retain the WBC Super Bantamweight Title.
1961, London, England:
Terry Downes TKO'd Paul Pender in the 10th round to win
the World Middleweight Title.
1949, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
Sugar Ray Robinson won a 15 round UD over Kid Gavilan to
retain the World Welterweight Title.
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Forrest Upset By Takam |
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By William Trillo
Photos: Mikey Williams - Top Rank
Heavyweights Carlos Takam (39-5-1, 28 KO’s) & Jerry
Forrest (26-4, 20 KO’s) were less than bristling in the
main event on ESPN. Taking the fight against Forrest
after the “Big Dummy” Miller drug test Trifecta, the
aged warrior Takam was a decided underdog. Forrest was
the obvious A-Side in this match but he came far from
performing in that fashion.
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Miguel Marriaga vs. Mark
John Yap & Felix Verdejo vs. Will Madera July 16 Inside
MGM Grand "Bubble" |
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Miguel “Escorpion”
Marriaga’s quest for a fourth world title shot continues
inside the MGM Grand “Bubble” Thursday, July 16, in a
scheduled 10-round featherweight main event against
Filipino veteran Mark John Yap.
In the 10-round lightweight co-feature, Puerto Rican
sensation Felix “El Diamante” Verdejo, closing in on a
world title shot of his own, will fight the unbeaten
Will Madera.
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On This Day: July 10 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Montreal, QC, Canada:
Eric Lucas KO'd Glenn Catley in the 7th round to win the
Vacant WBC Super Middleweight Title.
1998, Munich, Germany:
Wlad Klitschko KO'd Najee Shaheed in the 1st round to
retain the WBC International Heavyweight Title.
Miami, Florida:
Freddy Norwood won a 12 round UD over Luis Mendoza to
retain the WBA Featherweight Title.
1993, Tucaman, Argentina:
Julio Cesar Vasquez won a 12 round UD over Alejandro
Ugueto to retain the WBA Light Middleweight Title.
Cardiff, Wales:
Steve Robinson KO'd Sean Murphy in the 9th round to
retain the WBO Featherweight Title.
1989, Tijuana, Mexico:
Juan Estrada won a 12 round UD to retain the WBA
Super Bantamweight Title.
1987, Sydney, NSW, Australia:
Jeff Fenech KO'd Greg Richardson in the 5th round to
retain the WBC Super Bantamweight Title.
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Emmanuel Tagoe Aims For
The Stars Eyeing
Ryan Garcia In WBO Lightweight Eliminator |
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Fighting out of the
talent-laden region of Accra, Ghana, world-ranked
lightweight contender Emmanuel "The Gameboy" Tagoe
(31-1, 15 KOs), is poised to take part in a WBO
elimination bout to move one step closer toward a world
title opportunity. Tagoe is promoted by DiBella
Entertainment and managed by Peter Kahn.
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Weights From Las Vegas -
ESPN |
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Carlos Takam 245.7 vs.
Jerry Forrest 225.6
Carlos Castro 123.8 vs. Cesar Juarez 124.4
Joshafat Ortiz 130.8 vs. Joshua Orta 132.7
Fred Wilson Jr. 159 vs. Donte Stubbs 159.5
Peter Cortez 147.5 vs. Corey Champion 147.6
Venue: MGM Grand, Las Vegas
Promoter: Top Rank
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Jamel Herring vs.
Jonathan Oquendo Title Fight Headlines July 14 Inside
MGM Grand "Bubble" |
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Jamel “Semper Fi” Herring
and Mikaela Mayer, both of whom are healthy following
recent positive COVID-19 test results that delayed their
fights, are primed for their “Bubble” debuts.
U.S. Marine veteran Herring will make his second world
title defense against Puerto Rican challenger Jonathan
“Polvo” Oquendo on Tuesday, July 14, at the MGM Grand
Conference Center — Grand Ballroom.
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On This Day: July 9 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Reno, Nevada:
Carlos Navarro TKO'd Luisito Espinosa to win the Vacant
WBC Mundo Hispano Super Featherweight Title.
2002, Caracas, Venezuela:
Lorenzo Parra TKO'd Edison Torres in the 12th round to
Win the WBA Fedalatin Flyweight Title.
1999, Hyannis, Massachusetts:
Zab Judah TKO'd David Sample in the 1st round.
Jose Antonio Rivera TKO'd Kipp Diggs in the 5th round.
1998, Marksville, Louisiana:
Hasim Rahman TKO'd Garing Lane in the 2nd round
Ike Ibeabuchi TKO'd Tim Ray in the 1st round.
1995, Reno, Nevada:
Tracy Harris Patterson TKO'd Eddie Hopson in the 2nd
round to win the IBF Super Featherweight Title.
1994, Earls Court, England:
Chris Eubank won a 12 round UD over Mauricio Costa to
retain the WBO Super Middleweight Title.
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Zepeda Cruises Past
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By William Trillo
Photos: Mikey Williams - Top Rank
Looking to get himself back in a championship bout
Welterweight Jose Zepeda (32-2, 25 KO’s) took center
stage in the Main Event on ESPN. Facing a late sub in
Kendo Castaneda (17-2, 8 KO’s) this was a good chance
for Zepeda to showcase his wares.
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On This Day: July 8 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1993, Tijuana, Mexico:
Jorge Eliecer Julio won a 12 round MD over Ricardo
Vargas to retain the WBA Bantamweight Title.
Erik Morales TKO'd Marco Tovar in 1.
1990, Reno, Nevada:
Aaron Davis KO'd Mark Breland in the 9th round to win
the WBA Welterweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Jorge Paez and Troy Dorsey fought to a 12 round Draw -
Paez retained the WBO and IBF Featherweight Titles.
1989, Cergy-Pontoise, France:
John Mugabi TKO'd Rene Jacquot in the 1st round to win
the WBC Light Middleweight Title.
1988, Sam Remo , Italy:
Donald Curry TKO'd Gianfranco Rosi in the 10th round to
retain the WBC Light Middleweight Title.
1979, New York, New York:
Alexis Arguello TKO'd Rafael Limon in the 11th round to
retain the WBC Super Featherweight Title.
1978, San Juan, Puerto Rico:
Samuel Serrano TKO'd Young-Ho Oh in the 9th round to
retain the WBA Super Featherweight Title.
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Weights From Las Vegas -
ESPN |
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Jose Zepeda 143.9 vs. Kendo
Castaneda 143.9
Andy Vences 129.5 vs. Luis Alberto Lopez 128.2
Andres Cortes 132.5 vs. Alejandro Salinas 132.4
Gabriel Muratalla 118.9 vs. Sergio Lopez 119.1
Genaro Gamez 146 vs. Reymond Yanong 141.8
Eric Puente 135 vs. Diego Elizondo 135.9
Venue: MGM Grand, Las Vegas
Promoter: Top Rank
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On This Day: July 7 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Manchester, England:
Ricky Hatton KO'd Jason Rowland in the 4th round to
retain the WBU Light Welterweight Title.
Mehrdud Takaloo TKO'd Anthony Farnell in the 1st round
to win the Vacant WBU Light Middleweight Title.
Brooklyn, New York:
Jesse James Leija was declared a TD Loser to a slightly
cut Hector Camacho Jr. who claimed an inability to see.
This was later changed to a NC.
Kirk Johnson won a 12 round UD over Larry Donald.
2000, Ferntree Gully, Vic, Australia:
Kali Meehan TKO'd James Grima in the 2nd round to win
the Australian heavyweight Title.
Villahermosa, Mexico:
Jose Aquire KO'd Jose Luis Zepeda in the 5th round to
retain the WBC Minimumweight Title.
1995, Cardiff, Wales:
Steve Robinson TKO'd Pedro Ferradas in the 9th round to
retain the WBO Featherweight Title.
1990, Bismarck, North Dakota:
Virgil Hill won a 12 round UD over Tyrone Frazier to
retain the WBA Light Heavyweight Title.
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Big Time Boxing Returns
To Germany
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Team Sauerland’s exciting
super welterweight contender Abass Baraou (9-0, 6 KOs)
will challenge former World Champion Jack Culcay (28-4,
13 KOs) in a mouth watering 50/50 clash on August 28th
at the Harvel Studios in Berlin.
The fight, already being billed as the ‘Fight of the
Year’ in Germany, will see Baraou fight under the
tutelage of esteemed trainer Adam Booth for the first
time, having linked up with the Englishman in early
March.
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On This Day: July 6 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2002, Seoul, Korea:
Jorge Arce TKO'd Yo Sam Choi in the 6th round to win the
WBC Light Flyweight Title.
1997, Georgetown, Guyana:
Wayne Braithwaite won an 8 round decision over Ken
Sharpe.
Andrew "6 Heads" Lewis TKO'd Gabriel Perez in the 1st
round.
1996, Manchester, England:
Steve Collins TKO'd Nigel Benn in the 4th round to
retain the WBO Super Middleweight Title.
Vincenzo Nardiello won a 12 round SD over Thulane
Malinga to win the WBC Super Middleweight Title.
Manila, Philippines:
Luisito Espinosa won a 12 round UD over Cesar Soto to
retain the WBC Featherweight Title.
1980, Utsunomiya, Japan:
Betulio Gonzalez KO'd Shoji Oguma in the 12th round to
retain the WBA Flyweight Title.
1968, San Francisco, California:
Sonny Liston TKO'd Henry Clark in the 7th round.
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Round 12: Resistance To
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By Mauricio Sulaimán –
Son of José Sulaimán – President of the WBC
The World Boxing Council, in collaboration with national
boxing federations and local boxing commissions, has
revolutionized the sport, implementing measures to make
it safer for fighters as well as to improve the dynamics
of the sport in general, making precise modifications to
certain rules to achieve justice, and modernizing boxing
to bring it to the levels of other sports, using
technology that is now a reality and serves to maximize
justice in the fights.
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On This Day: July 5 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1997, Glasgow, Scotland:
Steve Collins KO'd Craig Cummings in the 3rd round to
retain the WBO Super Middleweight Title.
Casablanca, Morroco:
Khalid Rahlid TKO'd Marty Jakubowski in the 7th round to
retain the WBA Light Welterweight Title.
Lake Charles, Louisiana:
Raul Marquez TKO'd Romallis Ellis in the 4th round to
retain the IBF Light Middleweight Title.
1996, Hyeres, France:
Marcelo Dominguez TKO'd Patrice Aouissi in the 10th
round to retain the WBC Cruiserweight Title.
1986, Jakarta, Indonesia:
Ellyas Pical KO'd Cesar Polanco in the 3rd round to
regain the IBF Super Flyweight Title.
Manila, Philippines:
Hilario Zapata won a 15 round UD over Dodie Penalosa to
retain the WBA Flyweight Title.
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Sullivan Barrera Wants
To Fight The Best,
Willing To Move Down To 168 For Canelo |
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As the calendar gets closer
to September 12th, super middleweight world champion
Canelo Alvarez still doesn't have an opponent locked in.
Reports have surfaced of various high profile super
middleweight champions and contenders turning down
offers that they deemed weren't big enough to face the
Mexican superstar.
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On This Day: July 4 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1932, Dempsey's Bowl, Reno, Nevada:
Max Baer won a 20 round decision over King Levinsky in
this bout promoted by Jack Dempsey.
1923, Shelby, Montana:
Jack Dempsey won a 15 round decision over Tommy Gibbons
to retain the World Heavyweight Title bout promoted by
Dempsey's Manager Jack Kearns, that nearly bankrupted
the City of Shelby, Montana which had bank rolled this
event to gain publicity. Dempsey received the $310,000
he was guaranteed, while Gibbons received nothing after
expenses were paid.
1919, Toledo, Ohio:
Jack Dempsey KO'd Jess Willard in the 4th round to win
the World Heavyweight Championship.
1910, RENO, NEVADA:
Jack Johnson TKO'd James J. Jeffries in the 15th round
to retain the World Heavyweight Title. The venue was
constructed specifically for this bout, a first ever.
Jeffries lost over 100 lbs training for this bout, it
was scheduled for 45 rounds. There were in excess of
16,000 spectators for this Landmark fight.
1903, Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada:
George Gardner won a 12 round decision over Jack Root to
win the World Light Heavyweight Championship.
1776, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress
unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AMERICA!!
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Billy’s Boxing Blog
Instant Replay Needs Review |
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By William Trillo
Last night in "The Bubble" in Las Vegas during the main
event of the Top Rank Show, Mikkel LesPierre dropped
Jose Pedraza in round five. Trutfully the knockdown was
questionable as the fighters feet locked up, but Pedraza
did go down from a punch.
After the round, and more importantly after the sixty
second break, officials decided they needed to go to the
instant reply to verify if the knockdown was legitimate.
Some two minutes later they decided it was not a
knockdown.
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Near Perfect Performance
For Pedraza |
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By William Trillo
Photos: Mikey Williams - Top Rank
To get a shot at one more world title Welterweight Jose
Pedraza (27-3, 13 KO’s) was going to have to put on an
eye-catching performance against Mikkel LesPierre
(22-2-1, 10 KO’s). Finally squaring off after a Covid-19
related delay a couple of weeks ago the two were center
stage in “The Bubble.”
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On This Day: July 3 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Tokyo, Japan:
Yutaka Niida won a 12 round UD over Noel Arambulet to
regain the WBA Minimumweight Title.
Miami, Florida:
Joel Casamayor won a 10 round UD over Daniel Seda.
Eliseo Castillo won a 10 round UD over Michael Moorer.
Diosbelys Hurtado TKO'd Leo Edwards in the 2nd round.
2003, Jakarta, Indonesia:
Chris John TKO'd Dae-Kyung Park in the 1st round to
retain the PABA Featherweight Title.
1993, Seoul, Korea:
Sung Kil Moon won a 12 round SD over Carlos Gabriel
Salazar to win the WBC Super Flyweight Title.
Nuevo Laredo, Mexico:
Ricardo Lopez TKO'd Saman Sorjaturong in the 2nd round
to retain the WBC Minimumweight Title.
1931, Cleveland, Ohio:
Max Schmeling TKO'd Young Stribling in the 15th round to
Retain the World Heavyweight Title.
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Weights From Las Vegas -
ESPN |
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Jose Pedraza 143.9 vs.
Mikkel LesPierre 143.5
Albert Bell 133 vs. Mark Bernaldez 132
Elvis Rodriguez 140.2 vs. Dan Murray 139.2
Patrick Mailata 284 vs. Kingsley Ibeh 284.1
Robeisy Ramirez 125.1 vs. Adan Gonzales 125.4
Carlos Jackson 125.1 vs. Jose Enrique Vivas 125.9
Venue: The Bubble/MGM Grand, Las Vegas
Promoter: Top Rank
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Zepeda vs. Castaneda &
Takam vs. Forrest Headline Week 5 Shows Inside The MGM
Grand "Bubble" |
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A southpaw stylist weighing
140 pounds and a 250-plus-pound heavyweight will enter
“The Bubble” spotlight at MGM Grand for Week 5 of Top
Rank on ESPN's Summer Series.
On Tuesday, July 7, two-time world title challenger and
top junior welterweight contender Jose “Chon” Zepeda
will face Kendo Castaneda in a 10-round clash of styles.
Two days later on Thursday, July 9, longtime heavyweight
contender Carlos Takam will fight Jerry “Slug” Forrest
in a 10-rounder.
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On This Day: July 2 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1999, Bristol, England:
Corrie Sanders TKO'd Jorge Valdes in the 1st round to
retain the WBU Heavyweight Title.
Sacramento, California:
Willie Jorin won a 12 round SD over Aristead Clayton to
win the NABF Super Bantamweight Title.
1995, Dublin, Ireland:
Lennox Lewis TKO'd Justin Fortune in the 4th round of a
non-title bout.
Albuquerque, New Mexico:
Johnny Tapia won a 12 round MD over Arthur Johnson to
retain the WBO Super Flyweight Title.
1994, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Orlin Norris TKO'd Arthur Williams in the 3rd round to
retain the WBA Cruiserweight Title.
Wilfredo Vazquez TKO'd Jae-Won Choi in the 2nd round to
retain the WBA Super Bantamweight Title.
1989, Crotone, Italy:
Brian Mitchell won a 9 round TD over Jackie Beard to
retain the WBA Super Featherweight Title.
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Saucedo Slugs His Way To
Victory |
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By William Trillo
Photos: Mikey Williams - Top Rank
The main event started out looking like it was going to
be a quick one. Super Lightweight Alex Saucedo (30-1,19
KO’s) jumped all over Sonny Fredrickson (21-3, 14 KO’s)
like a cheap suit, but somehow Sonny survived the early
onslaught. After that it became a showcase evening for
the new and improved Saucedo.
Over the course of the ten round show Saucedo put on a
magnificent display of some new skills along with the
some of his old fire that has made him a fan favorite.
The long and lean Frederickson proved to be a tough
customer. Although he labored on the ropes and was
eating a lot of leather, he also did some fine work in
the center of the ring catching Saucedo with numerous
flush shots.
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On This Day: July 1 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Saitama, Japan:
Julien Lorcy won a 12 round UD over Takanori Hatakeyama
to win the WBA Lightweight Title.
1995, Fleetwood, England:
Naseem Hamed KO'd Juan Polo Perez in the 2nd round to
retain the WBC International Super Bantamweight Title.
Manila, Philippines:
Manny Pacquiao TKO'd Dele Deciento in the 2nd round.
1987, London, England:
Terry Marsh TKO'd Akio Kameda in the 7th round to retain
the IBF Light Welterweight Title.
Nigel Benn KO'd Leon Morris in the 1st round.
1969, Houston, Texas:
George Foreman KO'd Fred Askew in the 1st round.
Foreman's 2nd Pro Bout.
1967, San Juan, Puerto Rico:
Carlos Ortiz TKO'd Sugar Ramos in the 4th round to
retain the WBA and WBC Lightweight Titles.
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Billy’s Boxing Blog
Pawn Ry |
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By William Trillo
As defined by dictionary.com
Pawn: a chess piece of the smallest size and value,
a person used by others for their own purposes
On Monday afternoon Golden Boy Promotions sent out not
one but two press releases announcing they will be once
again promoting shows for the first time since the
Covid-19 lockdown. Notable fighters on the two summer
cards include Jorge Linares, Javier Fortuna and Hector
Tanajara.
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Jorge
Linares vs. Javier Fortuna WBC Diamond Lightweight
Championship Aug. 28 At Fantasy Springs |
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A high-stakes battle of
international proportions heads to Fantasy Springs
Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. as Jorge “El Niño de Oro”
Linares (47-5, 29 KOs) takes on Javier “El Abejon”
Fortuna (35-2-1, 24 KOs) in a 12-round fight for the WBC
Diamond Lightweight Championship. The fights will take
place on Friday, August 28 and will be streamed live on
DAZN.
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Julio Cesar Martinez
Meets McWilliams Arroyo As Matchroom Boxing USA Returns
Aug. 15 In Tulsa |
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Julio Cesar Martinez will
defend his WBC World Flyweight title against #1 ranked
McWilliams Arroyo as Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing USA
return to action in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Saturday August
15, exclusively live on DAZN in the US.
Martinez (16-1 12 KOs) makes the second defense of his
crown against Arroyo, in a main event brought to you in
association with Canelo Promotions, Golden Boy
Promotions and Miguel Cotto Promotions, having thrilled
Texas with his first defense of the belt in Matchroom
Boxing’s last show before the COVID-19 pandemic in
February, coming out on top of an enthralling 12 round
battle with Welshman Jay Harris.
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Knockout King Vergil
Ortiz Jr. To Headline
Against Samuel Vargas In July 24 Main Event |
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Golden Boy, DAZN and
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino are proud to announce the
return of world-class professional boxing in Southern
California! In the main event of this long-awaited
comeback, Vergil Ortiz Jr. (15-0, 15 KOs) will defend
his WBA Gold Welterweight Title against Samuel Vargas
(31-5-2, 14 KOs) in a 12-round bout.
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On This Day:
June 30 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Atlantic City, New
Jersey:
Nicolay Valuev TKO'd George Lineberger in the 1st round
to win the PABA Heavyweight Title.
Michael Clark won a 4 round TD over Leavander Johnson to
win the WBC Continental Americas Lightweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Demarcus Corley TKO'd Felix Flores in the 1st round to
win the Vacant WBO Light Welterweight Title.
Johnny Tapia KO'd Cesar Soto in the 3rd round.
1992, Pensacola, Florida:
Roy Jones Jr. won a 10 round UD over Jorge Castro.
1990, Chiang Mai, Thailand:
Khaosai Galaxy TKO'd Shunichi Nakajima in the 8th round
to retain the WBA Super Flyweight Title.
1975, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia:
Muhammad Ali won a 15 round UD over Joe Bugner to retain
the WBC and WBA Heavyweight Titles.
New York, New York:
Carlos Monzon TKO'd Tony Licata in the 10th round to
retain the WBA Middleweight Title.
Victor Galindez won a 15 round UD over Jorge Ahumada to
retain the WBA Light Heavyweight Title.
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Weights From Las Vegas |
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Alex Saucedo 140.8 vs.
Sonny Fredrickson 140.9
Josue Vargas 140.5 vs. Salvador Briceno 138.2
John Bauza 139.3 vs. Larry Fryers 138.9
Donte Stubbs 160.2 vs. Isiah Jones 159.3
Venue: The Bubble/MGM Grand, Las Vegas
Promoter: Top Rank
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Kermit Cintron To Sergio
Martinez:
"We Have Unfinished Business" |
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Former Two-time world
welterweight champion Kermit Cintron (39-6, 30 KOs)
would like to let former world middleweight champion
Sergio Martinez, that if he were to comeback, it should
be against him.
After recent reports that Martinez will end his
retirement, Cintron is adamant that a rematch of the two
world champions is inevitable.
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On This Day:
June 29 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2002, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Wlad Klitschko TKO'd Ray Mercer in the 6th round to
retain the WBO Heavyweight Title.
1997, Ratchaburi, Thailand:
Pichitnoi Sitbangprachen won a 12 round UD over Sang-Chul
Lee to retain the WBA Light Flyweight Title.
1996, Alice, EC, South Africa:
Mbulelo Botile TKO'd Bong Arlos in the 9th round to
retain the IBF Bantamweight Title.
Indio, California:
Henry Akinwande KO'd Jeremy Williams in the 3rd round to
Win the Vacant WBO Heavyweight Title.
Ricardo Lopez KO'd Kitichai Preecha in the 3rd round to
retain the WBC Minimumweight Title.
1991, Las Vegas, Nevada:
James Toney won a 12 round SD over Reggie Johnson to
retain the IBF Middleweight Title.
1969, Mexico City, Mexico:
Jose Napoles TKO'd Curtis Cokes in the 10th round to
retain the WBC and WBA Welterweight Titles.
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Berchelt Batters
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By William Trillo
Photos: Zanfer Promotions
Miguel Berchelt (38-1, 34 KO’s) stepped up in weight to
take on Lightweight Eleazar Valenzuela (21-14-4, 13
KO’s) in a non-title stay busy bout. As expected
Berchelt threw a bevy of punches in every round as he
overwhelmed a game Valenzuela.
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On This Day:
June 28 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Bayamon, Puerto Rico:
Daniel Santos won a 12 round UD over Fulgencio Zuniga to
retain the WBO Light Middleweight Title.
Miguel Cotto KO'd Ray Martinez in the 2nd round to win
the WBC International Light Welterweight Title.
Cardiff, Wales:
Joe Calzaghe TKO'd Byron Mitchell in the 2nd round to
retain the WBO Super Middleweight Title.
1997, Norfolk, England:
Herbie Hide TKO'd Tony Tucker to win the Vacant WBO
Heavyweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Evander Holyfield won a 3 round DQ over Mike Tyson to
retain the WBA Heavyweight Title. (Ear biting Incident)
1991, Lewiston, Maine:
Joey Gamache TKO'd Jerry Ngobeni in the 10th round to
win the Vacant WBA Super Featherweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Azumah Nelson and Jeff Fenech fought to a 12 round Draw. Nelson Retains WBC Featherweight Title (Very
Controversial Decision).
Mike Tyson won a 12 round UD over Razor Ruddock.
1980, London, England:
Alan Minter KO'd Vito Antuofermo in the 8th round to
retain the WBC and WBA Middleweight Title.
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Weights From Mexico City |
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Miguel Berchelt 135 vs.
Eleazar Valenzuela 135.5
Omar Aguilar 140 vs. Dante Jardon 141
Alan David Picaso 121.2 vs. Florentino Perez 121.2
Rafael Espinoza 127.8 vs. Luis Guzman 127.8
Ruben Aguilar 141.1 vs. Emanuel Herrera 141.1
Venue: TV Azteca Studios
Promoter: Zanfer
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On This Day:
June 27 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1999, Tokyo, Japan:
Lakva Sim TKO'd Takanori Hatakeyama in the 5th round to
win the WBA Super Featherweight Title.
1998, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
Shane Mosley KO'd Wilfredo Ruiz in the 5th round to
retain the IBF Lightweight Title.
1994, Bangkok, Thailand:
Leo Gamez and Kaaj Chartbandit fought to a 12 round
Draw, Gamez retains WBA Light Flyweight Title.
1992, Gorle, Italy:
Wilfredo Vazquez won a 12 round MD over Freddy Cruz to
retain the WBA Super Bantamweight Title.
Quinto do Lago, Portugal:
Chris Eubank won a 12 round UD over Ron Essett to retain
the WBO Super Middleweight Title.
1988, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Mike Tyson KO'd Michael Spinks in the 1st round to
retain the WBC, WBA, and IBF Heavyweight Titles.
1987, Montreal, Canada:
Matthew Hilton won a 15 round UD over Buster Drayton to
win the IBF Light Middleweight Title.
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Moloney Masterful In
Defeating Baez |
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By William Trillo
Photos: Mikey Williams - Top Rank
Now you know why they call him “Mayhem”. Bantamweight
Jason Moloney (21-1, 18 KO’s) made mincemeat out of
Leonardo Baez (18-3, 9 KO’s). From top to bottom, inside
and out Maloney looked world class tonight in a dominant
and impressive performance.
Not deterred by the size and length of Baez, it was all
Mayem, especially on the inside. While Baez was all
about wild long winging punches Maloney was either
beating him to the punch or making him miss and
countering with wicked punches.
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2020 ESPY Winner Kim
Clavel
Returns July 21 Live On ESPN |
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Undefeated light flyweight
boxer Kim Clavel, who won the 2020 Pat Tillman Award for
Service at the ESPYs, is ready for her next fight.
Clavel took a hiatus from the ring in March to return to
work as a nurse at elder care facilities in Montreal and
will make her triumphant return in a scheduled
eight-round fight Tuesday, July 21 at the MGM Grand in
Las Vegas against an opponent to be named.
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Confident Conwell Ready
To Return |
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Undefeated junior
middleweight standout Charles Conwell knew it was only a
matter of time until his April 10 showdown against
Madiyar Ashkeyev would be cancelled by COVID-19. Still,
it was a disappointment when the most significant bout
of his career got called off.
With gyms also closing for health and safety purposes,
the 2016 Olympian was without boxing for the first time
since childhood.
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On This Day:
June 26 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, New York, New York:
George Jones TKO'd Beethaeven Scottland in the 10th
round. (Scottland fell into a coma shortly afterwards
then passed away 6 days later).
1999, London, England:
Vitali Klitschko KO'd Herbie Hide in the 2nd round to
win the WBO Heavyweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Paulie Ayala won a 12 round UD over Johnny Tapia to win
the WBA Bantamweight Title.
Stevie Johnston won a 12 round UD over Aldo Rios to
retain the WBC Lightweight Title.
1993, London, England:
Nigel Benn KO'd Lou Gent in the 4th round to retain the
WBC Super Middleweight Title.
1976, Monte Carlo, Monaco:
Carlos Monzon won a 15 round UD over Rodrigo Valdez to
unify the WBC and WBA Middleweight Titles.
1972, New York City:
Roberto Duran TKO'd Ken Buchanan in the 13th round to
retain the WBA Lightweight Title.
1959, Bronx, New York:
Ingemar Johannson TKO'd Floyd Patterson in the 3rd round
to win the World Heavyweight Title.
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On This Day:
June 25 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2000, Takasago, Japan:
Veeraphol Sahaprom won a 12 round UD over Toshiaki
Nishioka to retain the WBC Bantamweight Title.
1995, Newcastle, Australia:
Kostya Tszyu won a 12 round UD over Roger Mayweather to
retain the IBF Light Welterweight Title.
1988, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Azumah Nelson TKO'd Lupe Suarez in the 9th round to
retain the WBC Super Featherweight Title.
Julian Jackson TKO'd Efren Olivo in the 1st round.
1981, Houston, Texas:
Sugar Ray Leonard TKO'd Ayub Kalule in the 9th round to
win the WBA Light Middleweight Title.
Thomas Hearns TKO'd Pablo Baez in the 9th round to
retain the WBA Welterweight Title.
1952, Bronx, New York:
Joey Maxim TKO'd Sugar Ray Robinson in the 14th round to
retain the World Light Heavyweight Title.
1948, Bronx, New York:
Joe Louis KO'd Jersey Joe Walcott in the 11th round to
retain the World Heavyweight Title.
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Weights From Las Vegas -
ESPN |
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Jason Moloney 117.7 vs.
Leonardo Baez 118.3
Abraham Nova 131.9 vs. Avery Sparrow 131.5
Orlando Gonzalez 126 vs. Luis Porozo 125
Vlad Panin 149 lbs vs. Benjamin Whitaker 149
Clay Burns 143.6 vs. Reymond Yanong 143
Waldo Cortes 246.9 lbs vs. Kingsley Ibeh 286.4
Venue: The Bubble/MGM Grand, Las Vegas
Promoter: Top Rank
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High Drama In "The
Bubble":
Franco Snags Moloney’s World Title |
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By William Trillo
Photos: Mikey Williams - Top Rank
Joshua Franco (17-1-2, 8 KO’s) destroyed all the plans
of Super Flyweight Champion Andrew Moloney (21-1, 14
KO’s) when he systematically broke down the champ and
walked out of “The Bubble” with the World Boxing
Association World Super Flyweight Title around his
waist.
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Pedraza vs. LesPierre &
Saucedo vs. Fredrickson Headline Week 4 Cards Inside The
Bubble |
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Jose Pedraza and Mikkel
LesPierre will give it another shot. The junior
welterweights will face off in the 10-round main event
Thursday, July 2 from the MGM Grand Conference
Center—Grand Ballroom. Pedraza-LesPierre was originally
scheduled for June 18, but the bout was postponed after
LesPierre’s manager tested positive for COVID-19.
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On This Day:
June 24 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Irvine, California:
Librado Andrade won a 12 round UD over Tito Mendoza to
win the Vacant WBO NABO Super Middleweight Title.
2003, Buffalo, New York:
Joe Mesi TKO'd Robert Davis in the 1st round to win the
Vacant NABF Heavyweight Title.
2000, Glasgow, Scotland:
Zab Judah won a 12 round UD over Junior Witter to retain
the IBF Light Welterweight Title.
Mike Tyson TKO'd Lou Savarese in the 1st round.
Silvio Branco won a 12 round UD over Robin Reid to
retain the WBU Super Middleweight Title.
1995, Cartagena, Columbia:
Harold Grey won a 12 round SD over Julio Cesar Borboa to
retain the IBF Super Flyweight Title.
Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Al Cole won a 12 round UD over Uriah Grant to retain the
IBF Cruiserweight Title.
Roy Jones Jr. TKO'd Vinny Pazienza in the 6th round to
retain the IBF Super Middleweight Title.
1968, New York, New York:
Joe Frazier TKO'd Manuel Ramos in the 2nd round to
retain the NYSAC Heavyweight Title.
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Round 12: Fathers In
Boxing |
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By Mauricio Sulaimán –
Son of José Sulaimán – President of WBC
We just celebrated Father’s Day all around the world.
There are those who are still fortunate enough to enjoy
their dads in this life. If so, then it’s time to hug
them, kiss them, talk to them and thank them for
everything they have done, even though this might have
to be “virtual” due to the terrible pandemic the world
is suffering. The rest of us will be meditating and
talking with our Old Man looking up to the sky, even
though he is no longer physically here with us.
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Weights From Las Vegas -
ESPN |
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Andrew Moloney 114.6 vs.
Joshua Franco 115
(WBA Super Flyweight Title)
Christopher Diaz 124.9 vs. Jason Sanchez 126
Joseph Adorno 136 vs. Alexis del Bosque 134.2
Rolando Vargas 137 vs. Miguel Contreras 137.4
Helaman Olguin 290 vs. Adam Stewart 232.1
Venue: The Bubble/MGM Grand, Las Vegas
Promoter: Top Rank
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On This Day:
June 23 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Uncasville,
Connecticut:
Zab Judah KO'd Allan Vester in the 3rd round to retain
the IBF Light Welterweight Title.
Kostya Tszyu won a 12 round UD over Oktay Urkal to
retain the WBC and WBA Light Welterweight Titles.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Oscar De La Hoya won a 12 round UD over Javier
Castillejo to win the WBC Light Welterweight Title.
Manny Pacquiao TKO'd Lehlohonlo in the 6th round to win
the IBF Super Bantamweight Title.
Agapito Sanchez KO'd Jorge Eliecer Monsalvo in the 7th
round to win the Vacant WBO Super Bantamweight Title.
2000, Merida, Mexico:
Guty Espadas won a 12 round UD over Wethya Sakmuangklang
to retain the WBC Featherweight Title.
Biloxi, Mississippi:
Eric Harding won a 12 round UD over Antonio Tarver in a
non-title bout.
1993, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Steve Cruz won a 15 round UD over Barry McGuigan to win
the WBC Featherweight Title. 1986 RING Fight of the
Year!
Thomas Hearns TKO'd Mark Medal in the 8th round to
retain the WBC Light Middleweight Title.
1969, New York, New York:
Joe Frazier TKO'd Jerry Quarry in the 7th round to
retain the Heavyweight Championship of the World. Ring
Magazine 1969 Fight of the Year.
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On This Day:
June 22 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2002, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Fernando Montiel TKO'd Pedro Alcazar in the 6th round to
win the WBO Super Flyweight Title. (Alcazar Passed away
two days later due to un-detected brain injury)
Marco Antonio Barrera won a 12 round UD over Erik
Morales to win the WBC Featherweight Title.
Miguel Cotto TKO'd Justin Juuko in the 5th round.
1996, Dortmund, Germany:
Michael Moorer won a 12 round SD over Axel Schulz to win
the Vacant IBF Heavyweight Title.
1991, London, England:
Chris Eubank won a 12 round MD over Michael Watson to
retain the WBO Middleweight Title.
1979, New York City, New York:
Larry Holmes TKO'd Mike Weaver in the 12th round to
retain the WBC Heavyweight Title.
1938, Bronx, New York:
Joe Louis KO'd Max Schmeling in the 1st round to retain
the World Heavyweight Title. One of the Sports All-Time
most Famed Events.
1937, Chicago, Illinois:
Joe Louis KO'd Jim Braddock in the 8th round to win the
NBA Heavyweight Title.
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Navarrete Train Keeps
Rolling Along |
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By William Trillo
Photos: Zanfer Promotions
Like a locomotive heading downhill Featherweight Emanuel
Navarrete (32-1, 28 KO’s) steamrolled Uriel Lopez
(13-14-1, 6 KO’s). As per usual Navarrete started slowly
but with each and every passing round he would keep
turning up the heat.
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On This Day:
June 21 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Los Angeles,
California:
Lennox Lewis TKO'd Vitali Klitschko in the 6th round to
retain the WBC Heavyweight Title. Fight stopped due to
severe cut over Klitschko's eye.
1997, Sun Dome, Tampa, Florida:
Charles Brewer TKO'd Gary Ballard in the 5th round to
win the Vacant IBF Super Middleweight Title.
Nana Konadu TKO'd Daorung Chuvatana in the 7th Round to
regain the WBA Bantamweight Title.
Uriah Grant won a 12 round MD over Adopho Washington to
win the IBF Cruiserweight Title.
1980, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Salvador Sanchez TKO'd Danny Lopez in the 14th round to
retain the WBC Featherweight Title.
1940, Portland, Maine:
Henry Armstrong TKO'd Paul Junior in the 3rd round to
Retain the World Welterweight Title.
1932, Long Island City, New York:
Jack Sharkey won a 15 round SD over Max Schmeling to win
the NBA World Heavyweight Title.
Jim Braddock won a 5 round decision over Vincent Parrile
in the Walk out bout after Sharkey/Schmeling.
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Weights From Mexico City |
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Emanuel Navarrete 127 vs.
Uriel López 127
Carlos Ornelas 127 vs. Edwin Palomares 126
Sergio Chirino Sánchez 126 vs. Gustavo Alan Piña 126
Ivan Armando Garcia 113 vs. Roberto Palomares 113
Jessica Nery Plata 112 vs. Edith de Jesus Flores 112
Venue: TV Azteca Studios
Promoter: Zanfer
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On This Day:
June 20 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1998, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Juan Manuel Marquez TKO'd Juan Cabrera in the 4th round
to win the WBO NABO Featherweight Title.
1981, London, England:
Alexis Arguello won a 15 round UD over Jim Watt to win
the WBC Lightweight Title.
1980, Montreal, Canada:
Roberto Duran won a 15 round UD over Sugar Ray Leonard
to win the WBC Welterweight Title.
Trevor Berbick KO'd John Tate in the 9th round.
1975, Inglewood, California:
Ruben Olivares TKO'd Bobby Chacon in the 2nd round to
win the WBC Featherweight Title.
1966, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania:
Carlos Ortiz TKO'd Johnny Bizzarro in the 12th round to
retain the WBC and WBA Lightweight Title.
1960, New York, New York:
Floyd Patterson KO'd Ingemar Johansson in the 5th round
to regain the World Heavyweight Championship.
1940, Bronx, New York:
Joe Louis TKO'd Arturo Godoy in the 8th round to retain
the World Heavyweight Title.
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Flores Jr. Impresses In
ESPN Spotlight |
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By William Trillo
Photos: Mikey Williams - Top Rank
Lightweight Gabriel Flores Jr. (18-0, 6 KO’s)
unexpectedly stepped into the spotlight against Josec
Ruiz (21-1-3, 14 KO’s) when the scheduled main event on
ESPN was KO’d by Covid-19. Not letting the opportunity
get by, Flores may have never looked better. Using a
skillful mix of punches and ring generalship, Flores
kept the hapless Ruiz at bay and off balance over the
ten round demolition.
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On This Day:
June 19 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Glasgow, Scotland:
Scott Harrison TKO'd William Abelyan in the 3rd round to
retain the WBO Featherweight Title.
Carson, California:
Marco Antonio Barrera TKO'd Paulie in the 10th round.
Jermain Taylor TKO'd Raul Marquez in the 9th round. to
Win the WBC Continental Americas Middleweight Title.
Jhonny Gonzalez TKO'd Francisco Tejedor in the 1st
round.
1999, Miami, Florida:
Joel Casamayor won a 12 round UD over Antonio Hernandez
to win the WBA Super Featherweight (Interim) Title.
1993, San Diego, California:
Felix Trinidad KO'd Maurice Blocker in the 2nd round to
win the IBF Welterweight Title.
Terry Norris TKO'd Troy Waters in the 3rd round to
retain the WBC Light Middleweight Title.
1946, Bronx, New York (Yankee Stadium):
Joe Louis KO'd Billy Conn in the 8th round of their
rematch to retain the World Heavyweight Title.
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Pedraza vs. LesPierre
Bout Canceled
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Gabriel Flores Jr.—Josec
Ruiz elevated to main event (ESPN & ESPN Deportes, 8
p.m. ET)
Tonight’s Top Rank on ESPN main event between Jose
Pedraza and Mikkel LesPierre has been canceled after
LesPierre’s manager, Jose Taveras, tested positive for
COVID-19 earlier this morning. The Gabriel Flores Jr.-Josec
Ruiz lightweight bout has been elevated to the main
event (ESPN & ESPN Deportes, 8 p.m. ET).
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Weights From Las Vegas -
ESPN |
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Jose Pedraza 140.4 vs.
Mikkel LesPierre 141*
*(BOUT CANCELED)
Adrian Servin 118 vs. Robert Rodriguez 120.3
Victor Rodriguez 140.2 vs. Justin Horsley 140.7
Frevian Gonzalez 129.4 vs. Jose Martinez 127.8
David Kaminsky 164.3 vs. Clay Collard 163.6
Gabriel Flores Jr 132.4 vs. Josec Ruiz 132.4
Venue: MGM Grand, Las Vegas
Promoter: Top Rank
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Round 12: Boxing Is Back |
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By Mauricio Sulaimán /
WBC President – Son of José Sulaimán
Top Rank, one of the world’s most powerful boxing
companies, which is led by legendary Bob Arum, has
restarted activity at the MGM Grand hotel in Las Vegas,
Nevada.
After three months of total silence in our sport, there
were two shows on Tuesday and Thursday, in which a total
of 10 fights were held.
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On This Day:
June 18 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2002, Del Mar, California:
Brian Viloria TKO'd Francisco Soto in the 5th round to
win the WBC Youth Flyweight Title.
1999, Fayetteville, North Carolina:
Larry Holmes TKO'd James "Bonecrusher" Smith in the 8th
round to win the Vacant Legends of Boxing Heavyweight
Title.
Greg Page TKO'd Tim Witherspoon in the 7th round.
Billy Costello won a 10 round SD over Juan LaPorte.
1995, New Orleans, Louisiana:
James Toney TKO'd Freddie Delgado in the 5th round to
win the Vacant WBU Light heavyweight Title.
1993, Newcastle, NSW, Australia:
Kostya Tszyu KO'd Robert Rivera in the 1st round.
1989, Stateline, Nevada:
Tony Lopez TKO'd Tyrone Jackson in the 8th round to
retain the IBF Super Featherweight Title.
Rocky Lockridge KO'd Mike Zena in the 8th round.
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The Bubble Bursts In Las Vegas
Plania Upsets Greer;
DeMarco Schools Santillan, But Suffers Loss |
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By William Trillo
Photos: Mikey Williams - Top Rank
Earlier in the day at the Las Vegas Sports Books the
money started coming in heavy on the underdog. It
wouldn’t be long before the favorite Super bantamweight
Joshua Greer Jr (22-2 -1, 12 KO’s) would find out why.
In the first round Mike Plania (24-1, 12 KO’s) launched
a left hook that set Greer down before he knew what hit
him. Greer got back up but be certain the bookies had
concerns. Plania remained in control over the next few
rounds as Greer had no answer for the unheralded
challenger.
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Cloutier’s Canada Corner
Rivas Forced To Postpone; Eye Surgery For Butler |
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By Daniel Cloutier
MONTRÉAL - Ranked third contender by the WBC in the
heavyweight division, the Montrealer Colombian Oscar
Rivas (26-1-0) is forced to postpone his fight with the
French Carlos Takam (38-5-1), scheduled for July 14th in
Las Vegas. Rivas injured his right elbow in a training
session in Montréal few days ago. Apparently, he will be
obliged to get a surgery this summer.
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On This Day:
June 17 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2000, Seoul, Korea:
Yo Sam Choi KO'd Chart Kiapetch in the 5th round to
retain the WBC Light Flyweight Title.
Mexico City, Mexico:
Marco Antonio Barrera KO'd Luiz Freitas in the 1st round
to retain the WBO Super Bantamweight Title
Agapito Sanchez TKO'd Gerardo Martinez in the 11th round
to win the WBC Fecarbox Super Bantamweight Title.
Bell Gardens, California:
Jose Luis Castillo won a 12 round MD over Stevie
Johnston to win the WBC Lightweight title. 2000 Upset of
the Year.
Los Angeles, California:
Shane Mosley won a 12 round SD over Oscar De La Hoya to
win the WBC Welterweight Title.
Diego Corrales KO'd Justin Juuko in the 10th round to
win the IBA Super Featherweight Title.
Erik Morales KO'd Mike Juarez in the 3rd round.
1997, Bay St Louis, Mississippi:
John Ruiz TKO'd Ray Anis in the 1st round to retain the
NABF Heavyweight Title.
1995, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Riddick Bowe KO'd Jorge Luis Gonzalez in the 6th round
to retain the WBO Heavyweight Title.
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From Australia To The
MGM Grand: Identical Twins Andrew & Jason Moloney Set
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From Down Under to “The
Bubble,” Australia’s Moloney twins — Andrew and Jason —
are set for their Las Vegas debuts.
Andrew “The Monster” Moloney will make the first defense
of his WBA super flyweight world title Tuesday, June 23
from the MGM Grand Conference Center—Grand Ballroom
against Joshua “El Professor” Franco (ESPN & ESPN
Deportes, 8 p.m. ET). Moloney-Franco will be the first
men’s boxing world title bout since February 29.
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On This Day:
June 16 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Hermosillo, Mexico:
Jose Luis Castillo KO'd Sung-Ho Yuh in the 1st round to
retain the WBC Lightweight Title.
Budapest, Hungary:
Artur Grigorian won a 12 round UD over Aldo Nazareno
Rios to retain the WBO Lightweight Title.
Julio Pablo Chacon TKO'd Istvan Kovacs in the 6th round
to win the WBO Featherweight Title.
Cincinnati, Ohio:
Tim Austin TKO'd Steve Dotse in the 6th round to retain
the IBF Bantamweight Title.
Felix Machado won a 12 round UD over Mauricio Pastrana
to retain the IBF Super Flyweight Title.
2000, Indio, California:
Antonio Diaz won a 12 round UD over Omar Weis to win the
IBA Light Welterweight Title.
Antonio Margarito TKO'd David Kamau in the 2nd round to
win the WBO NABO Welterweight Title.
Julio Diaz TKO'd Gustavo Cuello in the 5th round.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Juan Lazcano TKO'd Wilfredo Vazquez in the 9th round to
win the Vacant NABF Lightweight Title.
1996, Bay St Louis, Mississippi:
Larry Holmes (in one of his comebacks) scored a one
punch KO over Anthony Willis in the 8th round.
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Weights From Las Vegas -
ESPN |
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Photos: Mikey Williams -
Top Rank
Joshua Greer Jr. 120 vs. Mike Plania 119.5
Bobirzhan Mominov 152 vs. Cameron Krael 147.8
Hector Perez 221 vs. Juan Torres 250
Nikoloz Sekhniashvili 159.25 vs. Isiah Jones 158.3
Giovani Santillan 148 vs. Antonio DeMarco 147
Venue: MGM Grand, Las Vegas
Promoter: Top Rank
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Undefeated Welterweight
Prospect
Giovani Santillan Training Camp Notes |
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Undefeated welterweight
prospect Giovani Santillan (25-0, 15 KO), who is
co-promoted by Thompson Boxing and Top Rank Inc., will
face former world champion Antonio DeMarco (33-8-1, 24
KOs), on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 on ESPN. The 10-round
bout will serve as the co-main event for Joshua Greer
Jr. (22-1-1, 12 KOs) versus Mike Plania (23-1, 12 KOs).
The Top Rank broadcast will start on ESPN beginning at 7
p.m. ET / 4 p.m. PT.
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On This Day:
June 15 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Elk Grove Village,
Illinois:
Omar Sheika won a 10 round UD over Manu Ntoh.
Chris Thomas TKO'd Rich LaMontagne in the 2nd round.
1996, Sendai, Japan:
Rosendo Alvarez won a 12 round MD over Eric Chavez to
retain the WBA Minimumweight Title.
General Santos City, Philippines:
Manny Pacquiao TKO'd Bert Batiller in the 4th round.
Jacksonville, Florida:
Roy Jones Jr. TKO'd Eric Lucas in the 12th round to
retain the IBF Super Middleweight Title.
Kevin Kelley KO'd Derrick Gainer in the 8th round to
retain
the WBU Featherweight Title.
Keith Mullings TKO'd Anthony Bradley in the 3rd round.
1991, San Antonio, Texas:
Robert Quiroga won a 12 round UD over Akeem Anifowoshe
to retain the IBF Super Flyweight Title (1991 Fight of
the Year Ring Magazine)
Welcome Ncita won a 12 round UD over Hurley Snead to
retain the IBF Super Bantamweight Title.
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On This Day:
June 14 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Madgeburg, Germany:
Sven Ottke won a 12 round UD over David Starie to retain
the IBF and WBA Super Middleweight Title.
Oktay Urkal won a 12 round UD over Eamonn Magee to
retain the European (EBU) Light Welterweight Title.
1998, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Floyd Mayweather Jr. won a 10 round UD over Tony Pep.
Lamon Brewster KO'd Louis Monaco in the 2nd round.
Cory Spinks won a 6 round UD over Abraham Bruno.
1997, Cebu, Philippines:
Gerry Penalosa KO'd Seung-Koo Lee in the 9th round to
retain the WBC Super Flyweight Title.
San Antonio, Texas:
Genaro Hernandez won a 12 round SD over Anatoly
Alexandrov to retain the WBC Super Featherweight Title.
Oscar De La Hoya KO'd David Kamau in the 2nd round to
retain the WBC Welterweight Title.
Jesse James Leija won an 8 round UD over Jose Rodriguez.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. won a 6 round UD over Larry
O'Shields.
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On This Day:
June 13 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1999, Seoul, Korea:
In Joo Cho KO'd Pone Saengmorakot in the 8th round to
retain the WBC Super Flyweight Title.
1998, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Freddie Norwood TKO'd Genaro Rios in the 8th round to
win the WBA Featherweight Title.
El Paso, Texas:
Cesar Bazan won a 12 round SD over Stevie Jihnston to
win the WBC Lightweight Title.
Oscar De La Hoya TKO'd Patrick Charpentier in the 3rd
round to retain the WBC Welterweight Title.
1997, Oberhausen, Germany:
Darius Michaelczewski won a 12 round UD over Vigil Hill
to win the WBA, and IBF Light Heavyweight, and retain
the WBO Light Heavyweight Titles.
Wlad Klitschko KO'd Paul Ashley in the 2nd round.
1992, Mexico City, Mexico:
Marco Antonio Barrera TKO'd Jose Montiel in the 2nd
round to retain the Mexican Super Flyweight Title.
Portland, Maine:
Joey Gamache TKO'd Chil-Sung Chun in the 9th round to
win the Vacant WBA Lightweight Title.
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Magdaleno By DQ;
Lopez Grabs NABF Title |
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By William Trillo
Photos: Mikey Williams - Top Rank
In the main event on ESPN Super Featherweight Jessie
Magdaleno (28-1, 18 KO’s) was fouled over and over again
by Yenifel Vicente (36-5-2, 28 KO’s) until the referee
had no choice but to halt the proceedings in the tenth
round after what seemed to be low blow # 7 delivered by
Vicente.
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USA Boxing Pays Tribute
To The Memory
Of Iconic Trainer/Cut-Man Jimmy Glenn |
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Last month, sadly, boxing
lost one of its most popular, respected, and beloved
individuals, iconic New York City trainer/cut-man Jimmy
Glenn, who died at the age of 89 due to COVID-19
complications.
Glenn moved from his native South Carolina to New York
City in the 1940s, where he became a 14-2 amateur boxer,
beaten in the Golden Gloves by future world heavyweight
champion Floyd Patterson.
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