Manny Pacquiao (60-7-2, 39
KO's) won the WBA Welterweight Title with his first
stoppage victory in 9 years (2009 vs. Miguel Cotto) with
a TKO in the 7th over Lucas Matthysse (39-5, 36 KO's).
As soon as the first bell sounded Pacquiao was all over
Matthysse. Pacquiao was first to land, last to land, in
and out, he looked like his young self, making Matthysse
look like the "old" one past his best tonight.
Pacquiao continued to dominate and dropped Matthysse in
the 3rd with a perfect left uppercut on the chin through
the guard. Matthysse would regain his senses and
Pacquiao would remain calm, continuously picking him
apart, round after round. At the end of round 5,
following a quick left hook to the top of the head,
Matthysse decided to take a knee, resulting in the
second scored knockdown in the fight.
The end looked near as Matthysse looked like a broken
down fighter. In round 7 Pacquiao kept on him with quick
punches, scoring another one of those left uppercuts
through the guard that dropped Matthysse for the third
time in the fight. As referee Kenny Bayless continued
the count, Matthysse spit out his mouthpiece in clear
exhaustion which prompted Bayless to waive the fight
off. Final time was 2:43.
Joet Gonzalez Takes
Close Split Decision
By William Trillo &
Albert Castillo
Photos: Marlene Marquez
Featherweights Joet Gonzalez (19-0, 11 KO’s) and Rafael
Rivera (25-1-2, 16 KO’s) put on a true fire fight for
the crowd at The Nova Theater in Los Angles. The ESPN
main event promoted by Golden Boy was not lacking for
action or excitement as both of these young fighters
brought their A-Game to the house tonight.
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Weights From Malaysia - ESPN+
Manny Pacquiao 146 vs.
Lucas Matthysse 146.7
(WBA Welterweight Title)
Jhack Tepora 125.4 vs. Edivaldo Ortega 125.6
Carlos Canizales 106.4 vs. Lu Bin 106.7
(WBA Light Flyweight Title)
Moruti Mthalane 111.5 vs. Muhammad Waseem 111.3
(IBF Flyweight Title)
Venue: Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Promoter: MP Promotions
Weights From New Orleans - ESPN
Regis Prograis 139.8 vs.
Juan Jose Velasco 140
(WBC Super Lightweight Diamond Belt)
Teofimo Lopez 134.9 vs. William Silva 134
Erick De Leon 132.5 vs. Adrian Young 133.1
Jean Carlos Rivera 125.8 vs. Angel Luna 126.8
Fazliddin Gaibnazarov 138 vs. Kevin Johnson 137.1
Jonathan Guidry 235.3 vs. Aaron Chavers 228.8
Charles Conwell 153.4 vs. Travis Scott 155.3
Tyler Howard 164.9 vs. Javier Frazier 163.1
Jeremy Hill 136.1 vs. Charles Johnson 136
Jonathan Montrel 137.7 vs. Samuel Forjoe 140.6
Venue: Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana
Promoter: Top Rank/DiBella Entertainment
Falcao To Face Espadas
July 21 In Las Vegas
Middleweight contender
Yamaguchi Falcao looks to rise in the rankings when he
meets WBO Latino champion Elias “Latin Kid” Espadas
Saturday, July 21 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in
Las Vegas, NV.
Fighting out of Yucatan, Mexico, Espadas has an
impressive 17-3 professional ledger and 12 wins by
knockout. Rated 14th by the WBO, Espadas stopped his
last six foes, most recently dispatching Felipe Santos
Pedroso in three rounds.
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Top Prospect Michael
Dutchover
Headlines July 20 In Ontario, CA
Michael Dutchover (9-0, 6
KOs), who is among the brightest young talents in the
junior lightweight division, takes the next step in his
professional career when he headlines "Path to Glory" on
Friday, July 20.
The marquee attraction is Dutchover's first since
turning professional nearly two years ago. The
20-year-old out of Midland, Tex. faces Mexico's Sergio
Ramirez (4-2, 4 KOs) from the Doubletree Hotel in
Ontario, Calif. Click
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On This Day: July 14
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.
Weights From Los Angeles
- ESPN
Joet Gonzalez 125 vs.
Rafael Rivera 125.2
(NABO Featherweight Title)
Seniesa Estrada 108.8 vs. Jhosep Vizcaino 108.2
Marciela Cornejo 164.2 vs. Samantha Pill 164.4
Christian Gonzalez 134.8 vs. German Meraz 132.6
Richard Acevedo 152.6 vs. Quantavious Green 153.6
Venue: The Novo at L.A. Live, Los Angeles, California
Promoter: Golden Boy
Weights From Detroit
Jermaine Franklin 227.8 vs.
Craig Lewis 241.5
Winfred Harris 158.3 vs. Dorell Van Horn 159
Frank Martin 140.6 vs. Jermon Houck (weigh in later)
Taylor Duerr 179.5 vs. Rocky Smith 182
Rydell Booker 239.9 vs. Domonic Jenkins 241.7
Anthony Barnes 171.9 vs. Dwayne Williams 171.3
Darryl Cunningham 160.4 vs. Daniel Craycraft (weigh in
later)
Sinan Fradi 160.6 vs. Jared Chauvin 161.2
Cortez Chambliss 147.5 vs. Timotheus Coneal 149.7
Paolo Parente 207.6 vs. Charles Brown 279.8
Venue: Motor City Casino, Detroit, Michigan
Promoter: Carlos Llinas Productions
Ismael Villarreal Facing
Toughest
Tests In & Out Of The Ring
Two-time New York Golden
Gloves champion Ismael Villarreal has passed plenty of
tough tests in his life. They include the recent final
exams the 21-year-old Bronx native passed as a full-time
student majoring in physical education at Brooklyn
Community College. But Villarreal is also a champion at
time management, and now he's putting his summer
"vacation" to good use, training in Puerto Rico ahead of
his return to the ring in Atlantic City on Saturday,
August 4 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino's Etess
Arena.
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World Boxing Super
Series Season II Draft
To Take Place In Moscow On July 20
On Friday 20 July, all
participants of the Bantamweight and Super-Lightweight
editions of Season 2 of the World Boxing Super Series
will come face-to-face at The Draft Gala at the Rossiya
Theatre in Moscow, Russia.
It will be the occasion where the star-studded line-up
of 16 fighters representing two of the three weight
classes will find out their rivals for the
quarter-finals.
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Silva Confident Ahead Of
Saturday Bout With Lopez
When lightweight William
“Baby Face” Silva arrived in New Orleans yesterday
afternoon, he stepped off the plane and raised both
hands in the air.
Every time a plane lands in New Orleans, happy travelers
throw their hands up in a pre-celebratory fashion of
what’s to come during their time in the Big Easy.
Silva’s pose however is one he expects to replicate
Saturday evening after he defeats hot prospect Teofimo
Lopez when the two face off at New Orleans’ Lakefront
Arena.
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Erick De Leon Battles
Adrian Young
This Saturday Night In New Orleans
Undefeated super
featherweight contender, Erick De Leon will fight Adrian
Young in a 10-round bout this Saturday at The Lakefront
Arena in New Orleans.
De Leon, 26 years-old of Detroit, Michigan is a
three-time National Golden Gloves Champion, has a
professional record of 17-0-1 with 9 knockouts, and will
face a tough veteran in Young of Los Mochis, Mexico.
Young has a record of 25-4-2 with 19 knockouts.
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On This Day: July 13
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).
Cloutier’s Canada Corner
Lemieux vs. O’Sullivan Possible For Las Vegas
By Daniel Cloutier
MONTRÉAL -The Montrealer middleweight David Lemieux
could fight the Irish Gary O’Sullivan September 15th at
the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, just before the
presentation of the main event, this WBC and WBA
middleweight world championship bout opposing Gennady
Golovkin (38-0-1), from Kazakhstan, and Saul Canelo
Alvarez (49-1-2), from Mexico.
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Jaime Munguia & Alberto
Machado
Los Angeles Media Workouts
Photos: Tom Hogan -
HoganPhotos/Golden Boy
Jaime Munguia (29-0, 25 KOs), the newly-crowned WBO
Junior Middleweight World Champion of Tijuana, Baja
California, Mexico, hosted a media workout today at the
Westside Boxing Club ahead of the first defense of his
title against former world champion Liam "Beefy" Smith
(26-1-1, 14 KOs) in a 12-round main event Saturday, July
21 at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las
Vegas. The fight will be televised live on HBO Boxing
After Dark beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.
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'Monster' Inoue
Confirmed For
World Boxing Super Series Season II
Three-weight World
Champion, Naoya Inoue, is ready to compete for the
Muhammad Ali Trophy in the bantamweight edition.
“It is an honour to be able to participate and compete
in such a great tournament,” said the WBA World Regular
118lb Champion.
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McConville Set For Tough
First Title Shot,
Liverpool Man To Face India's Goyat
Promoter Kyle Gallagher
announced earlier today that unbeaten Welterweight
prospect Jonny McConville, is set to challenge
Chandigarh India's Neeraj Goyat for the Professional
Boxing Council (PBC) International Silver Welterweight
Championship, at the Jubilee Sports Bank in Liverpool on
Saturday 8th September 2018.
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2016 Olympic Gold Medalist
Daniyar Yeleussinov, (2-0-0, 1 KO), of Kazakhstan will
face battle-tested veteran Gabor Gorbics, (24-11-0, 14
KO’s), of Budapest, Hungary in a six-round welterweight
battle on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the Ice Arena
Cardiff, as part of Matchroom Boxing’s acclaimed
JDNXTGEN series telecast on Sky Sports.
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Lawal Continues Rise Up
Cruiserweight
Ranks On Saturday In Offenburg
British cruiserweight
prospect Mikael Lawal (6-0, 4 KOs) continues his rise up
the professional ranks on Saturday, July 14 at the Baden
Arena in Offenburg when he meets Istvan Kun (7-10-1, 4
KOs) on the Zeuge-Fielding undercard.
Lawal, now 6-0, has made a promising start to his paid
career. Fighting out of Stonebridge Boxing Club, the 23
year-old from Shepherd's Bush returns following a
fifth-round TKO win over Adam Williams at the Manchester
Arena.
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On This Day: July 12
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.
Cloutier’s Canada Corner
Pascal vs. Bossé No Longer In Danger
By Daniel Cloutier
MONTRÉAL - Yvon Michel, the promoter of the GYM Group in
Montréal, said Sunday that he was extremely confident to
see the Québec Athletic Commission (Régie provinciale
des sports de combat) renew the boxing licence of the
former UFC champion, Steve Bossé.
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The Original Hollywood
Fight Night
Returns This Sat. After 3 Year Hiatus
The Original HOLLYWOOD
FIGHT NIGHT at the World Famous Florentine Gardens
Nightclub in Hollywood, California returns to Tinseltown
this Saturday July 14, 2018 at 7:00pm.
After a nearly three year hiatus, the hottest and
sexiest boxing show in the country is back as if it
never left, featuring the same combo of local prospects
and international superstars along with the unique
atmosphere and live entertainment that made HOLLYWOOD
FIGHT NIGHT such a popular event from 2012 to 2015 both
inside and outside of the ring.
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On This Day: July 11
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.
Cloutier’s Canada Corner
Yvon Michel: "Bossé Or Not, We Will
Present A Boxing Show July 20th"
By Daniel Cloutier
MONTRÉAL - Former UFC champion, the Montrealer boxer
Steve Bossé is supposed to fight the former WBC light
heavyweight champion of the world, the Montrealer Jean
Pascal, July 20th at Place Bell in Laval, a Montréal
northern suburb. However, Bossé has a problem. So far,
his boxing licence has been not renewed by the Québec
Athletic Commission (Régie des sports de combat). Click
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Jesus Rojas To Defend
WBA Featherweight Crown Against Joseph Diaz Jr. In Main
Event Aug. 11
Golden Boy Promotions'
partnership with Facebook will kick off with a bang as
Jesus Rojas (16-1-2, 19 KOs) defends his WBA
Featherweight World Title against Joseph Diaz, Jr.
(26-1, 14 KOs) in the main event of the inaugural
edition of Golden Boy Fight Night at the Avalon Theater
in Hollywood. The action will be streamed live on
Saturday, August 11 beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m.
PT. Fans can catch all the fights by clicking here. Click
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Cecilia Braekhus
Training In Kiev, Ukraine For
World Title Showdown vs. Inna Sagaydakovskya
Photos: Olga Ivashchenko
- Team Braekhus
Women’s #1 Pound-for-Pound Fighter in the World and
Boxing’s Only Undisputed World Champion, ‘The First
Lady’, Cecilia Braekhus, (33-0, 9 KO’s), is spending her
final week of training in Kiev, Ukraine ahead of her
welterweight world title (WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO)
defense against Undefeated WBC Interim Junior
Middleweight Champion Inna ‘The Ice Queen’
Sagaydakovskya, (7-0-0, 3 KO’s), on Saturday, July 21 at
the Olympic Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
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Murat Gassiev Q&A: "May
The Best Man Win"
Cruiserweight Ali Trophy
finalist, Russia’s Murat Gassiev, has been training in
Big Bear, California under the guidance of his renowned
coach Abel Sanchez prior to the biggest fight of his
career against Aleksandr Usyk on July 21 in Moscow,
Russia.
24-year-old Gassiev (26-0, 19 KOs) booked his place in
the final via a sensational KO victory in the 12th round
over Cuba’s Yunier Dorticos in Sochi in February.
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Heavyweight Luis Ortiz
Returns vs. Razvan Cojanu On Garcia vs. Easter July 28
Co-Feature
Cuban heavyweight slugger
Luis “The Real King Kong” Ortiz returns to action to
face former world title challenger Razvan Cojanu in a
10-round bout on Saturday, July 28 live on SHOWTIME from
STAPLES Center in Los Angeles in an event presented by
Premier Boxing Champions.
The three-fight SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast
(10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT) will open with unbeaten super
lightweight contender Mario “El Azteca” Barrios taking
on hard-hitting Jose Roman in a 10-round showdown. The
event is headlined by lightweight world championship
title unification bout between WBC Lightweight World
Champion Mikey Garcia and IBF Lightweight World Champion
Robert Easter Jr.
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Sullivan Barrera vs.
Seanie Monaghan
Aug. 18 On Facebook Watch
Former WBC International
Light Heavyweight world champion Sullivan Barrera (21-2,
14 KOs) returns to the ring to regain his standing as
one of the world's top Light Heavyweights. Barrera faces
top five Light Heavyweight Contender "Irish" Seanie
Monaghan (29-1, 17 KOs) in the 10-round main event at
the Sands Bethlehem Casino and Event Center in
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on Saturday, August 18, 2018.
The event is promoted by Main Events and World of Boxing
and will be streamed live via Facebook Watch as part of
the Golden Boy Fight Night series. Fans can catch all
the fights by clicking here.
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On This Day: July 10
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.
Payano Is Ready For Next
Season’s Quest
For Ali Trophy In The 118lb Division
Former world champion Juan
Carlos Payano is the latest addition to the sensational
Season II bantamweight line-up.
“I am very happy to join the tournament, ecstatic to be
very honest. Looking forward to regaining my
championship positions,” said Payano.
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Andrey Fedosov Looking
To Get Back In Heavyweight Title Contention With New
Management Team
On June 30th, in Phoenix,
Arizona, heavyweight Andrey Fedosov (30-3, 25 KOs)
returned to the ring with a 1st round stoppage over
Francisco Mireles.
The 32 year-old Fedosov was making his 1st start under
his new management team, Journeyman Management.
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Selina Barrios Scores
Knockout-Of-The-
Year Type KO Over Aida Satybaldinova
Last night in star fashion,
San Antonio's undefeated female boxing sensation, Selina
"Aztec Queen" Barrios," improved to (4-0, 2 KOs), with
devastating one punch knockout over current WBF
international lightweight champion, Aida "Lady Sparta"
Satybaldinova (3-1-1). Barrios landed a crushing picture
perfect left hook to the chin of Satybaldinova, ending
the bout at the 1:24 mark of round four, in what many
would say is a candidate for "Knockout of the Year". The
fight that took place at the American Bank Center Water
Garden room in Corpus Christi, TX, presented by Reyna
Promotions.
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Team USA's Newest Boxing
Star,
New Jersey Light Heavyweight Khalil Coe
A star was born last month
at the 45th Chemistry Cup in Halle, Germany, when
American light heavyweight Khalil Coe shocked the
amateur boxing world, stopping Cuban's multiple world
champion Julio Cesar La Cruz in the opening round of the
championship final match.
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On This Day: July 9
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.
Negrete Takes Decision
At Belasco
By William Trillo &
Albert Castillo
Photos: Marlene Marquez
Bantamweights Oscar Negrete (18-1, 7 KO’s) and Diuhl
Olguin (13-10-3, 9 KO’s) put on a nice give and take
battle in the main event on The Golden Boy promoted card
held at The Belasco theatre in Los Angles California.
From the get go this one was a close quarters scrappy
affair that gave the fans more than their money’s worth.
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On This Day: July 8
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.
Ringside With Raymundo:
Mendez Beats Another Undefeated Fighter,
TBP To Turn Talent Into Title?
By Raymundo Dioses
On June 22, 2018, a young, fresh-faced, fast handed
nine-fight undefeated fighter named Gilberto Espinoza
from Tijuana, Mexico made his United States debut and
within the span of 24 mostly one-sided minutes saw his
undefeated record evaporated by a 20 something aged and
experienced still young-ish contender in super
lightweight Manuel Mendez.
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Oscar Negrete Defeats
Diuhl Olguin Via
Unanimous Decision At The Belasco Theater
Oscar "El Jaguar" Negrete
(18-1, 7 KOs) once again proved why he deserves another
world title shot as he soundly beat Diuhl Olguin
(13-10-3, 9 KOs) of Guadalajara, Mexico via unanimous
decision in the eight-round main event of the July 6
edition of LA FIGHT CLUB at the Belasco Theater in Los
Angeles and televised nationally on EstrellaTV's Boxeo
Estelar. The native of Tierralta, Colombia won with
scores of 78-74, 79-73 and 79-73.
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Calderon Beats Martinez
In Grudge Match
A heated crosstown
welterweight rivalry was decided tonight in front of a
near sellout crowd at Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, as
Miami’s Harold “King” Calderon (17-0, 10 KOs) out-worked
and out-punched Miami’s formerly undefeated John David
“Pretty Boy” Martinez (10-1, 8 KOs).
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Weights From Fresno, Ca.
- ESPN
Egidijus Kavaliauskas 146.8
vs. Juan Carlos Abreu 146.6
(NABF Welterweight Title)
Gabe Flores Jr. 131.6 vs. James De Herrera 131.2
Andy Vences 129.4 vs. Frank De Alba 129.8
Andy Ruiz 252.2 vs. Kevin Johnson 257.4
Joseph Adorno 131.8 vs. Guadalupe De León 130
Rubén Rodríguez 140.6 vs. Richard Howell 140.8
Ivan Martino 120.8 vs. Santos Ortega 122
Manuel Manzo 119.8 vs. Sergio Lopez 117.2
Venue: Save Mart Center, Fresno, California
Promoter: Top Rank
Weights From Corpus
Christi, TX
Selina Barrios 133.5 vs.
Aida Satybaldinova 134.5
Ramsey Luna 126 vs. Darryl Hayes 125.5
Oliver McCall 240 vs. Jamal Woods 245
Ignacio Holguin 127 vs. Stephon McIntyre 132
Juan Garza 313.5 vs. Allen Nelson 213
Ernest Reyna 222 vs. Larry Knight 254
Steve Belemontes 161 vs. Robert Serna 163
Venue: American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas, USA
Promoter: Reyna Promotions
Heavyweight Jermaine
Franklin
Returns On Friday The 13th
Fast-rising prospects
JERMAINE FRANKLIN and WINFRED "Hot Boy" HARRIS will be
risking their undefeated records while taking giant
career steps when they headline "Night of Knockouts
XIII," next Friday, July 13, at MotorCity Casino Hotel
in Detroit. Franklin (16-0, 13 KOs), from Saginaw, MI,
will be taking on the unstoppable Craig Lewis (14-2-1, 8
KOs), of Detroit, in a 10-round heavyweight rumble. In
the co-main event, Harris (17-0, 9 KOs) and Dorell Van
Horn, Jr. (9-1, 6 KOs) will go mano a mano in a 10-round
all-Detroit super welterweight battle. The four
gladiators boast a combined record of 56-3-1, 36 KOs --
a winning percentage of 93% with nearly 2/3 of those
victories coming by way of knockout.
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Tom Loeffler’s 360
Promotions’ Hollywood
Fight Nights Returns August 8 At The Avalon
Tom Loeffler’s 360
Promotions acclaimed ‘Hollywood Fight Nights’ series
returns for its highly anticipated third event of The
VIP Boxing Experience on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at
the AVALON in Hollywood, CA.
“We’re excited to bring The VIP Boxing Experience back
to the historic AVALON on Wednesday August 8 for the
fantastic boxing fans of Southern California,” said
Loeffler. “The response from our first two ‘Hollywood
Fight Nights’ events and the full evening of
entertainment we’ve provided has been outstanding from
the fans and media and we can’t wait to see everyone
again.”
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Hrgović Teams Up With
Cuban Coach Pedro Diaz
Croatian heavyweight star
Filip Hrgović (5-0, 4 KOs) has teamed up with renowned
Cuban coach Pedro Diaz ahead of his hotly anticipated
homecoming fight on September 8 at the Arena Zagreb.
Starting his coaching career with the Cuban national
team, Diaz enjoyed significant success in the amateur
ranks guiding his countryman to 20 gold, 6 silver and 3
bronze medals across 4 Olympic Games from 1992 and 2004.
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On This Day: July 7
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.
LA Fight Club Weights -
Estrella TV
Oscar Negrete 117.2 vs.
Diuhl Olguin 117.2
Rigoberto Hermosillo 127.2 vs. Ernesto Guerrero 123.4
Raul Curiel 149 vs. Demetrius Wilson 144.2
Venue: Belasco Theater in Los Angeles, Ca.
Promoter: Golden Boy Promotions
Weights From Hollywood,
FL
Harold Calderon 147 vs.
John D Martinez 148.5
Logan Yoon 145.75 vs. Luis E Flores 145.5
Ivan Dychko 241.5 vs. Maurice Harris 219.5
Jessy Cruz 129.75 vs. Raul Chirino 132
Livan Navarro 149.5 vs. Julio C Reynoson153.75
Ulysses Diaz 175.25 vs. Israel Echevarria 175.25
Irosvani Duvergel 170.75 vs. Elie Agustama 170.25
Dustin Arnold 131.25 vs. Daniel Placeres 134.75
Lawrence Newton 118 vs. Pedro Melo 121.5
Venue: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood,
Fla.
Promoter: Heavyweight Factory
On This Day: July 6
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.
Bantamweight Star
Donaire Confirmed
For World Boxing Super Series Season II
Filipino-American Nonito
Donaire is ready for next season’s quest for the
Muhammad Ali Trophy in the 118lb edition.
“I'm really looking forward to the tournament,” said
35-year-old Donaire (38-5, 24 KOs).
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Briedis Faces Deslaurier
On Usyk vs. Gassiev Undercard
Mairis Briedis, Ali Trophy
Final Cruiserweight Substitute Fighter, meets Brandon
Deslaurier, on the Usyk-Gassiev undercard July 21 at the
Olimpiyskiy Arena in Moscow, Russia.
“I can’t wait to fight again,” said Briedis (23-1, 18
KOs). “I'm looking forward to a quality World Boxing
Super Series event and I am sure that the 21st of July
will make a great night of boxing for the fans in Moscow
and all over the world.”
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Ivan Dychko Returns
Against Veteran Maurice Harris At Seminole Hard Rock In
Hollywood, Fla.
Towering 6′ 9″ Kazakhstani
heavyweight Ivan Dychko will return to the ring this
Friday, July 6, at Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
Dychko, the two-time Olympic super-heavyweight bronze
medallist (6-0, 6 KOs), will face long-time heavyweight
gate keeper Maurice “Mo Bettah” Harris (26-21-3, 11 KOs)
of East Orange, New Jersey, in an eight-round showdown
on Heavyweight Factory Boxing’s “Hometown Throwdown”
event.
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On This Day: July 5
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.
Canelo Alvarez vs.
Gennady Golovkin Facebook Satellite Press Conference
Transcript Plus Audio
OSCAR DE LA HOYA:
Thank you very much. Thank you for having us. I want to
express my gratitude to everybody around the world
watching us live for the first time ever holding a press
conference on Facebook. We greatly appreciate the
support, and today, as of 10:00 in the morning, tickets
went on sale. They are going extremely well, extremely
fast, and we are grateful to all the fans who can be
watching live on September 15 from the T-Mobile Arena in
Las Vegas.
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Press Conference
Prograis & Velasco
Competing
For Place In Ali Trophy Tournament
The winner of WBC Interim
World Champion Regis Prograis vs top challenger Juan
Jose Velasco on July 14 will enter the 140lb edition of
the second season of the World Boxing Super Series.
29-year-old Prograis (21-0, 18 KOs), the Houston
resident who relocated from New Orleans after Hurricane
Katrina, won the WBC Interim 140-pound World
Championship in March after a sensational second round
TKO-victory over former titleholder Julius Indongo from
Namibia.
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Fire Fist Boxing
Promotions Signs Unbeaten Welterweight Phenom Mark Reyes
Jr.
Living and fighting out of
Tampa, Reyes started boxing at age six and went on to
have a stellar amateur career. The 22-year-old won the
2012 National Junior Olympics, 2013 Police Athletic
League (PAL) Nationals and 2014 Ringside National among
many others. Reyes Jr. had his sights set on making the
2016 US Olympic Team but an injury prevented him from
competing in the qualifiers. Click
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On This Day: July 4
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!!
Cloutier’s Canada Corner
Stevenson vs. Gvozdyk Will Be Presented Nov. 3rd
By Daniel Cloutier
MONTRÉAL — The GYM Group, headed by the promoter Yvon
Michel in Montréal, won the purse bid for the WBC light
heavyweight championship of the world opposing the
Montrealer southpaw Adonis Stevenson and the Ukrainian
Oleksandr Gvozdyk. The purse bid was held Monday
afternoon at the WBC head office in Mexico City.
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Joe
Smith Jr. KO 1 Melvin Russell Photo Gallery
Photos: "Sugar" Ray Bailey
Inclduing:
Kali Reis W UD 8 Paty Ramirez
Wendy Toussaint TKO 3 Andy Gonzalez
Cassius Chaney TKO 1 Elder Hernandez
William Foster NC 2 Tyrome Jones
Joe Farina W SD 4 over Steve Moore Click Here For Full Photo Gallery
Andrey Fedosov Scores
1st Round Knockout
Heavyweight contender and
Boxcino Heavyweight champion, Andrey Fedosov (30-3, 25
KOs) returned to the ring with a 1st round stoppage over
Francisco Mireles in Phoenix, Arizona.
Fedosov of Russia, made quick work of Mireles and will
be back in the ring later this month.
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Broadway Boxing Returns
To Foxwoods
In Mashantucket, Ct. On July 21
DiBella Entertainment
returns to the beautiful Foxwoods Resort Casino, in
Mashantucket, CT, with another evening of the acclaimed,
long-running Broadway Boxing series on Saturday, July
21, headlined by East Hartford, CT's "Marvelous" Mykquan
Williams.
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Ruben Villa Scores
Impressive
Knockout Win On Saturday Night
Fast rising featherweight
Ruben Villa (12-0, 5 KOs) used an explosive sixth round
to knock out Ricardo Lopez (7-3-2, 6 KOs) in the "New
Blood" main event Saturday night from Omega Products
International in Sacramento, Calif.
Villa, a southpaw fighting out of Salinas, Calif.,
showed off his superior skill set to a sold out crowd
that witnessed a devastating knockout win.
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On This Day: July 3
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.
19-Year-Old Sensation
Logan Yoon vs. Luis E. Flores At Hard Rock Event Center
Friday In Hollywood, FL
On Friday, July 6,
Honolulu’s undefeated Logan “The Korican Kid” Yoon
(11-0, 10 KOs) will attempt to continue his meteoric
rise up the 140-lb. ladder when he faces capable
Colombian veteran Luis E. Flores (24-9, 20 KOs) at Hard
Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
in Hollywood, Fla. Click
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Troyanovsky Ready To
Compete
For WBA World Title & Ali Trophy
The WBA Super-Lightweight
World Championship will be contested between Kiryl
Relikh and his WBA Mandatory Eduard Troyanovsky in one
of the quarter-finals of the World Boxing Super Series
after the Russian former World Champion has entered the
tournament.
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Joe Smith Jr. Returns
With Devastating KO
Returning to the ring after
an 11-month layoff due to a broken jaw, Joe "The Beast"
Smith, Jr. provided early fireworks last night
(Saturday, June 30) in the latest installment in the
popular "Slugfest at The Sun" series, presented by Joe
DeGuardia's Star Boxing, at Mohegan Sun Arena in
Uncasville, Connecticut. Click
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On This Day: July 2
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.
Moloney Ready To ‘Shock
The World’ &
Compete For IBF World Title & Ali Trophy
The IBF Bantamweight World
Championship will be contested between Emmanuel
Rodriguez and his IBF Mandatory Jason Moloney in one of
the quarter-finals of the World Boxing Super Series
after the Australian has entered the tournament.
“I am absolutely thrilled to be a part of the World
Boxing Super Series. For me, this is a dream come true!”
said Moloney.
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140lb Tornado Enters The
Quest
For The Muhammad Ali Trophy
Undefeated WBC
Super-Lightweight Mandatory Josh ‘The Tartan Tornado’
Taylor from Edinburgh, Scotland is ready for the 140lb
edition of the World Boxing Super Series.
“I am delighted to have had to the opportunity to join
the competition,” said Taylor. “It’s a great chance for
me to become world champion with multiple organizations.
It is also a great honour to fight for the Ali trophy.
In honour of the greatest boxer of all times.”
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WBO News: Another
Successful Boxing
Officials’ Seminar Was Held In Chicago
The World Boxing
Organization and the Illinois State Athletic Commission
concluded a successful training seminar for boxing
officials at the Garfield Park – Golden Dome, Chicago,
Illinois.
This event covered different topics, such as refereeing,
judging, rules, and ethics; the seminar followed an
interactive format with the purpose of giving ring
officials the necessary knowledge, confidence and
experience to execute good judgement of a boxing match.
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On This Day: July 1
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.
Billy’s Boxing Blog
You Talkin’ To Me?
By William Trillo
As I opened my email on Monday morning I weeded through
various press releases, notices that I had just
inherited $50 million and proposals of marriage from 20
year old Russian women. As I sifted through the mess
there was an interesting correspondence, the subject of
which read; Interview Request MEL Magazine.
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T-Mobile Arena In Las
Vegas To Host Highly-Anticipated Rematch Between Canelo
vs. Golovkin
Lineal Middleweight World
Champion Canelo Alvarez (49-1-2, 34 KOs) and WBC/WBA/IBO
Middleweight World Champion Gennady "GGG" Golovkin
(38-0-1, 34 KOs) will return to the T-Mobile Arena in
Las Vegas for their historic 12-round rematch on
Saturday, Sept. 15. The event will be produced and
distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View beginning at 8:00
p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.
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Historic Usyk vs.
Gassiev Ali Trophy Final
Confirmed For July 21 In Moscow
The World Boxing Super
Series final and unification bout between Aleksandr Usyk
(14-0, 11 KOs) and Murat Gassiev (26-0, 19 KOs), one of
the most anticipated boxing match-ups in years, will
take place on Saturday July 21 at the Olimpiysky Sports
Complex in Moscow, Russia.
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Weights From Oklahoma - ESPN
Gilberto Ramirez 167 vs.
Roamer Alexis Angulo 167.2
(WBO Super Middleweight Title)
Alex Saucedo 139.6 vs. Lenny Zappavigna 139.4
Robson Conceicao 130 vs. Guavino Guaman 127.8
Mike Alvarado 142.2 vs. Martin Martinez 143.2
Trey Lippe Morrison 230.8 vs. Byron Polley 276.8
Mikaela Mayer 131.2 vs. Sheena Kaine 130.8
Christopher Zavala 127 vs. Tyler Pacheco 127.2
Aaron Morales 118.2 vs. David Martino 118.4
Venue: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City
Promoter: Top Rank
Weights From Belfast -
ESPN+
Michael Conlan 127.5 vs.
Adeilson Dos Santos 126.6
Jack Catterall 139.8 vs. Tyrone McKenna 139.6
Jono Carroll 129.2 vs. Declan Geraghty 129.5
Tyrone McCullagh 121.6 vs. Joe Ham 121.2
Johnny Coyle 141 vs. Lewis Benson 141.3
Venue: SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Promoter: Frank Warren
Weights from Mohegan Sun
Joe Smith Jr. 179 vs.
Melvin Russell 177
Kali Reis 144 vs. Paty Ramirez 146.5
Anthony Laureano 138.25 vs. Juan De La Cruz Rodriguez
139.5
Wendy Toussaint 151.5 vs. Andy Gonzalez 150.75
Joe Farina 150 vs. Steve Moore 149
Larry Gleeson 146.25 vs. Anthony Woods 150
Cassius Chaney 246 vs. Elder Hernandez 250
William Foster 131.75 vs. Tyrome Jones 131
Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena, in Uncasville, Connecticut
Promoter: Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing
Weights From Sacramento, Ca.
Ruben Villa, 125.5 lbs. vs.
Ricardo Lopez, 125.6 lbs. (8-rounds)
LaRon Mitchell, 238 lbs. vs. Rodney Hernandez, 260 lbs.
(8-rounds)
Pedro Moreno, 137 lbs. vs. Luis Zarazua, 135 lbs.
(8-rounds)
Blake McKernan, 195.2 lbs. vs. Miguel Cubos, 199.2 lbs.
(6-rounds)
Alberto Torres, 127 lbs. vs. Alim Khan Jumakhonov, 125.7
lbs. (6-rounds)
Max Becerra, 137 lbs. vs. Cesar Villarraga, 135.7 lbs.
(6-rounds)
Ryan Bourland, 178 lbs. vs. Codale Ford, 178.8 lbs.
(4-rounds)
Venue: Omega Products International in Sacramento,
Calif.
Promoter: Thomspon Boxing
Tacoma’s Gavronski To
Face Hart In Battle Of Super Middleweight World
Contenders In Atlantic City
Gavronski (24-2-1, 15 KOs)
will take his biggest step towards a potential world
title shot when he faces super middleweight contender
Jesse Hart (24-1, 20 KOs) in the 10-round co-featured
event during TopRank Boxing on ESPN, Aug. 19 in Atlantic
City, New Jersey.
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Split-T Management
Fighter Michael Moore
To Appear On This Season Of The Contender
Middleweight Michael Moore
will appear on the upcoming season of the Contender.
Moore of Cleveland, Ohio has a record of 15-1 with 7
knockouts. The 31 year-old Moore, who is riding a
two-fight winning streak will be able to gain worldwide
exposure by competing on the popular television program.
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World Title Looms For
19-Year Old Devin Haney
(19-0, 13 KO's) Ranked IBF #15
19-year-old undefeated
sensation and USBA Lightweight champion, Devin "The
Dream" Haney (19-0, 13 KOs), has captured his second
title before age 20, but even more impressive, is his
ranking at # 15 by the IBF, meaning a title shot is
near.
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On This Day: June 30
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.
Cloutier's Canada Corner
Because Of His Wedding, Lafrenière Won’t
Get His Rematch With Onolunose July 20th
By Daniel Cloutier
MONTRÉAL — The Montrealer middleweight Francis
Lafrenière was supposed to get a rematch with the
Canadian Nigerian Albert Onolulose July 20th at Place
Bell in Laval (Montréal northern suburb) just before the
fight between the Montrealers cruiser-weights Jean
Pascal and Steve Bossé, but he circonstances forced him
to cancel this NABO North American 160 pounds
championship. Trained by the brothers Howard and Otis
Grant at the Monster Gym in Dorval (West Island of
Montréal), Lafrenière cancelled his fight because he
will get married July 21st.
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Weights From Cancun -
ESPN
Rashidi Ellis 147 vs.
Alberto Mosquera 147
Francisco Horta 122 vs. David Reyes 122.8
Eduardo Nunez 127.6 vs. Hiram Gallardo 125.6
Carlos Licona 110.6 vs. Jose Ramirez 110.6
Eric Gamboa 118.8 vs. Jose Lopez 116.2
Luis Salamanca 139.4 vs. Jose Aguilar 139.2
Simon Madsen 158.2 vs. Pascual Mendoza TBA
Calex Castro 128.6 vs. Israel Castillo 127.8
Venue: Gran Oasis Arena, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Promoter: Golden Boy Promotions
World Ranked Super
Featherweight Jon Fernandez Returns To Battle Tonight In
Spain
Tonight, undefeated super
featherweight contender Jon Fernandez (15-0, 13 KOs), of
Bilbao, Spain, clashes with battle-tested Nicaraguan
veteran Henry Maldonado (20-6, 14 KOs), in a bout
scheduled for eight rounds, at Pabellon Camilo Cano, in
La Nucia, Spain.
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Andrew Cancio vs. Dardan
Zenunaj Headlines
Aug. 17 Edition Of Golden Boy Boxing On ESPN
Andrew "El Chango" Cancio
(18-4-2, 14 KOs) will return to the ring in a 10-round
super featherweight fight against hard-hitting contender
Dardan Zenunaj (14-4, 11 KOs) in the main event of
Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN on Friday,Aug. 17at Fantasy
Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. ESPN2 and ESPN
Deportes will air the fights beginning at 11:00 p.m.
ET/8:00 p.m. PT. ESPN3 will live stream the fights
beginning at 9:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. PT.
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Banner Promotions
Fighter Brandon Adams
To Participate On The Contender
Premium pay television
network EPIX® has announced the 16 fighters who will be
facing off with one another for the championship belt on
the revival of boxing franchise series The Contender
this fall. The highly anticipated 12-episode season,
from MGM Television and Paramount Television, will
premiere on EPIX on Aug. 24, 2018 at 10 PM ET/PT.
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Russian Prospect Elena
Savelyeva To Face IBF #10
& WBC #11 Nina Radovanovic July 13 In Montenegro
Gold-star women’s
bantamweight prospect Elena Savelyeva (4-0, 3 KOs) of
Russia will return to the ring on Friday, July 13, in
Herceg Novi, Montenegro, for an eight-round showdown
against current #10 IBF and #11 WBC contender Nina
Radovanovic (12-2, 3 KOs) of Serbia.
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140lb Rising Stars Ready
To Compete
For IBF World Title & Ali Trophy
The IBF Super-Lightweight
Championship will be contested between Anthony Yigit and
his IBF Mandatory Ivan Baranchyk in one of the
quarter-finals of the World Boxing Super Series after
both fighters enter the tournament.
26-year-old Yigit ( 21-0-1, 7 KOs) from Sweden competed
at the London 2012 Olympics losing by a single point to
eventual silver medallist Denys Berinchyk. He is the EBU
European Super-Lightweight Champion and IBF Mandatory
and is now bringing his explosive and entertaining style
to the World Boxing Super Series.
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On This Day: June 29
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.
Lamont Roach Jr. vs.
Deivis Julio Bassa Headlines July 20 Edition Of Golden
Boy Boxing On ESPN At Oasis Arena In Cancun, Quintana
Roo, Mexico
Lamont Roach, Jr. (16-0-1,
6 KOs) will make his third headlining appearance when he
takes on Deivis Julio Bassa (20-4, 12 KOs) in a 10-round
fight for the vacant WBO International Super
Featherweight Title in the main event of the July 20
edition of Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN at the Oasis Arena
in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico.ESPN and ESPN Deportes
will air the fights beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m.
PT. ESPN3 will live stream undercards beginning at 5:30
p.m. ET/2:30 p.m. PT. Click
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First World Champion
Confirmed For
Super Lightweight Ali Trophy Tournament
WBA World Champion Kiryl
Relikh is the first announced fighter for the 140lb
edition of the second season of the World Boxing Super
Series.
28-year-old Relikh (22-2, 19 KOs) from Baranovichi,
Belarus and fighting out of Minsk won the vacant WBA
140-pound title in March with a one-sided unanimous
decision victory over Cuba’s two-division titleholder
Rances Barthelemy.
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Genaro Gamez vs. Recky
Dulay Headlines Aug. 10 Edition Of LA Fight Club At The
Belasco Theater
Genaro "El Conde" Gamez
(8-0, 5 KOs), the explosive lightweight prospect of San
Diego, Calif., will face hard-hitting Filipino pugilist
Recky "The Terror" Dulay(10-3, 7 KOs) for the vacant
Junior NABF Lightweight Title in the eight-round main
event of the August 10 edition of LA FIGHT CLUB at the
Belasco Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, Calif. and
televised live on EstrellaTV's Boxeo Estelar. Click
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2016 Olympic Gold
Medalist Daniyar Yeleussinov Fights In Cardiff, Wales On
Saturday, August 4
2016 Olympic Gold Medalist
Daniyar Yeleussinov, (2-0-0, 1 KO), of Kazakhstan will
return to the ring in a six-round welterweight battle
against an opponent to be announced on Saturday, August
4, 2018 at the Ice Arena Cardiff, as part of Matchroom
Boxing’s acclaimed JDNXTGEN series telecast on Sky
Sports.
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Heavyweight Star Filip
Hrgović
Headlines Arena Zagreb On Sept. 8
Filip Hrgović (5-0, 4 KOs)
will box at home for the first time as a professional on
September 8 as he headlines an action-packed fight night
at the Arena Zagreb.
The Croatian boxing sensation has taken the heavyweight
division by storm since joining the professional ranks
on September 30, 2017. Starting in style, he needed just
90 seconds to dispatch Raphael Zumbano on his paid debut
at the Riga Arena in Latvia.
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On This Day: June 28
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.
William Silva: "Teofimo
Lopez
Believes His Own Hype"
By Damon “Latinbox”
Gonzalez
William Silva (25-1, 14 KO’s) will be challenging
Teofimo Lopez (9-0, 7 KO’s) for World Boxing Council
(WBC) Continental Americas Title on Saturday, July 14th,
at Lakefront Arena on the campus of the University of
New Orleans (UNO), in the co-Main event of Regis
“Rougarou” Prograis vs. Juan Jose Velasco will be
televised live on ESPN and ESPN. Click
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Cloutier’s Canada Corner
Beterbiev vs. Johnson In New York Or Chicago
By Daniel Cloutier
MONTRÉAL - The IBF light heavyweight champion of the
world, the Montrealer Russian Artur Beterbiev, will
defend his title against the Scottish Callum Johnson
October 6th in New York or Chicago. Johnson (17-0-0) is
ranked eight contender by the IBF in the 175 pounds
division.
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Undefeated Heavyweight
Jonathan Guidry Added
To Prograis vs. Velasco July 14 Undercard
New Orleans-based
undefeated heavyweight prospect Jonathan Guidry (10-0, 2
KOs) will face Aaron Chavers (8-4-1, 3 KOs), of Oklahoma
City, OK, in a six-round clash Saturday, July 14, at
Lakefront Arena in New Orleans.
Presented by Top Rank, in association with DiBella
Entertainment, Guidry vs. Chavers will be a featured
undercard fight to the highly anticipated main event
between WBC interim super lightweight champion Regis "Rougarou"
Prograis, of New Orleans, and undefeated challenger Juan
Jose Velasco, of Argentina, with the WBC Diamond super
lightweight belt at stake. Prograis vs. Velasco and
Teofimo Lopez vs. William Silva will be televised live
on ESPN and ESPN Deportes at 7 p.m. ET, while the
undercard, including Guidry vs. Chavers, will be
broadcast on ESPN+ beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET.
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Kali Reis Workout Quotes
In advance of her fight
this Saturday night at Mohegan Sun Arena, three-time
world champion Kali "KO Mequinonoag" Reis held an open
media workout today at Big Six Academy in Providence,
Rhode Island.
Fighting out of nearby Cranston, RI, Reis (13-7-1, 4
KOs) will face former world title challenger Patty "La
Elegante" Ramirez (11-5, 5 KOs), of Mexico, in an
eight-round welterweight bout.
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On This Day: June 27
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.
Silva Ready To Shine
Against Lopez
Lightweight William “Baby
Face” Silva has an outstanding professional record of
25-1 with 14 wins by knockout. The Plant City, FL based
Brazilian won most of his bouts comfortably and has been
top 15 rated.
Teofimo Lopez is considered a blue chip prospect though
he’s yet to face a stiff challenge as a professional. Click
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Ruben Villa Defends WBO
Youth Title
Saturday From Sacramento, CA
Unbeaten featherweight
standout Ruben Villa (11-0, 4 KOs) of Salinas, Calif
stars in the main event this Saturday when he takes on
Mexico's Ricardo Lopez (7-2-2, 6 KOs) in an 8-round
fight that will mark his third start of the year. Click
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Super Lightweights
Confirmed For Season II
Of The World Boxing Super Series
The exciting 140lb division
will feature in the second season of the World Boxing
Super Series and the quest for the Muhammad Ali Trophy.
“We are very delighted to announce Super Lightweight as
our second weight class of the upcoming season,” said
Comosa’s Chief Boxing Officer, Kalle Sauerland.
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On This Day: June 26
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.
Joet Gonzalez To Battle
Rafael Rivera For Vacant Featherweight NABO Title In
July 13 Golden Boy Boxing On ESPN Main Event At The Novo
At LA Live
Rising featherweight
contender Joet Gonzalez (19-0, 11 KOs) will battle for
the vacant NABO 126-pound title against Rafael 'Big
Bang' Rivera (25-1-2, 16 KOs) in the 10-round main event
of the July 13 edition of Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN at
The Novo by Microsoft at L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles. Doors
to the event open at 3:00 p.m. PT, and the first fight
begins at 4:00 p.m. PT. ESPN and ESPN Deportes will air
the fights beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. PT.
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Undefeated Welterweight
Prospects Jaron Ennis
vs. Armando Alvarez Headlines July 20 ShoBox
A battle of unbeaten
welterweight prospects will headline a ShoBox: The New
Generation tripleheader on Friday, July 20 live on
SHOWTIME® at 10 p.m. ET/PT when Jaron Ennis squares off
against Armando Alvarez in the 10-round main event from
WinnaVegas Casino in Sloan, Iowa.
Philadelphia’s Ennis (20-0, 18 KOs) has knocked out 10
consecutive opponents and was the 2015 National Golden
Gloves Champion before turning professional in 2016. The
20-year-old former amateur standout will face his first
undefeated opponent in Alvarez (18-0, 12 KOs), a native
of the Florida Keys who has knocked out six of his last
seven opponents.
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Kali Reis & Anthony
Laureano Look To Impress In Their "Homecoming" Bouts At
Mohegan Sun June 30
With June 30th rapidly
approaching, the hype for STAR BOXING'S "SLUGFEST at the
SUN" continues to build as two of the premier fighters
on the card will be making their New England homecoming.
In the co-feature bout, KALI "KO MEQUINONOAG" REIS
(13-7-1 4KO's) of Providence, Rhode Island will be
making her third appearance at Mohegan Sun against PATY
"LA ELEGANTE" RAMIREZ (11-5 5KO's). Adding to the
excitement, Connecticut's own "ACTION" ANTHONY LAUREANO
(7-0 3KO's) of East Hartford is set to make his return
home at Mohegan Sun in his bout against JUAN de la CRUZ
RODRIGUEZ (8-9-1 6KO's).
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On This Day: June 25
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.
Cloutier’s Canada Corner
Butler Stops Jones In The Seventh Round;
Bazinyan Wins In Less Than Four Rounds
By Daniel Cloutier
Photos: Patrick Lacombe
MONTRÉAL - Ranked number eight contender in the WBO, the
Montrealer Steven Butler improved his situation Saturday
evening in the ring of the Montréal Casino. He beat the
veteran Carson Jones, from Oklahoma City, by TKO after
50 seconds in the seventh round. Butler realized his
prediction, a win by KO or TKO.
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Vergil Ortiz Jr. Stops
Juan Carlos Salgado
With Vicious Body Shot In 3rd Round
Photos: Marlene Marquez
Vergil Ortiz Jr. (10-0, 10 KOs), the rising knockout
artist and pride of Dallas, Texas, scored a spectacular
third-round knockout win against former world champion
Juan Carlos Salgado (27-9-1, 16 KOs) in a 10-round super
lightweight fight in main event of the June 23 edition
of Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN at the Belasco Theater in
Los Angeles. After punishing Salgado for two rounds,
Ortiz ended matters at 1:52 of the third round with a
thunderous left hook to the body.
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Zarate Wins Hard-Fought
War Against Robles
By Barbara Pinnella
Photos: Marlene Marquez
Thompson Boxing Promotions brought us New Blood, which
took place at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, CA. The
main event featured Isaac “Dinamita” Zarate (15-3-3, 2
KOs) facing off again Ramiro “Zurdo” Robles (15-8-1, 8
KOs). This fight was scheduled for eight rounds in the
bantamweight division.
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Union Laborers Joe Smith
Jr. & Joe Farina
Define What It Means To Be A True Working Man
Like the boots they strap
on to wear to work every morning and the boxing gloves
they strap on to wear for training every night, both Joe
Smith Jr. and Joe Farina know exactly what it means to
put in a hard day's work.
Joe Smith Jr. resides in Mastic, Long Island. His days
begin, while most others are sleeping, at the hour of
4:30 AM, and he is on the job site by 6:00 AM. Smith Jr.
is a laborer for Union Local 66. Wielding a sledge
hammer, busting through concrete, working on projects
such as the LIJ hospital in Stony Brook, Smith Jr. puts
in a full day's work, which is usually enough for an
average person; however, Joe Smith Jr. is not that.
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On This Day: June 24
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.
Claressa Shields Becomes
Two-Division World Champion With Unanimous Decision Over
Gabriels; Christina Hammer
Defends Middleweight Belts With Unanimous Decision
Against Tori Nelson
Photos: Stephanie Trapp
- SHOWTIME
Claressa Shields became a two-division world champion,
and Christina Hammer retained her two world title belts
as both scored unanimous decision victories on Friday
night on SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION from the
Masonic Temple in Detroit, Mich.
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Cloutier’s Canada Corner
Steven Butler: "I Am Gonna Win This Fight By KO"
By Daniel Cloutier
MONTRÉAL - Ranked eight contender by the WBO in the
middleweight division, the Montrealer middleweight
Steven Butler considers this a crucial fight with the
American Carson Jones. Saturday evening in the ring of
the Montréal Casino, Butler (23-1-1) and Jones
(40-23-3), a veteran fighter from Oklahoma City, will be
involved in the main event of this pro boxing show
presented by Camille Estephan, the promoter of The Eye
Of The Tiger Management Group.
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Weights From London - ESPN+
Roberto Garcia 158 vs.
Martin Murray 159.6
(WBC Silver Middleweight Title)
Anthony Yarde 174.5 vs. Darius Sek 174.5
Daniel Dubois 236.5 vs. Tom Little 250
Paul Kamanga 139.25 vs. Ohara Davies 139.3
Venue: O2 Arena (Millenium Dome), Greenwich, London,
United Kingdom
Promoter: Queensberry Promotions - Frank Warren
Weights From Mexico - ESPN+
Miguel Berchelt 130 vs.
Jonathan Víctor Barros 130
(WBC Super Featherweight Title)
Venue: Poliforum Zamná in Mérida, Yucatan, Mexico
Promoter: Zanfer Promotions
Weights From Los Angeles
- ESPN2
Vergil Ortiz Jr. 139.4 vs.
JC Salgado 139.8
Hector Tanajara Jr 135 vs. Roger Gutierrez 134.2
Ferdinand Kerobyan 154 vs. Edgar Garcia 150.4
Meiirim Nursultanov 163.6 vs. Josue Obando 164
Venue: Belasco Theater, Los Angeles
Promoter: Golden Boy
Jaime Munguia Defends
WBO Junior Middleweight Title vs. Liam Smith, Alberto
Machado Defends vs. Rafael Mensah July 21 At Hard Rock
Las Vegas
Jaime Munguia (29-0, 25
KOs), the newly-crowned WBO Junior Middleweight World
Champion of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, will make
the first defense of his title against former world
champion Liam "Beefy" Smith (26-1-1, 14 KOs) in a
12-round main event Saturday, July 21 at The Joint at
the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. The fight will
be televised live on HBO Boxing After Dark beginning at
10:00 p.m. ET/PT.
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Mikkel Lespierre Earns
Impressive Stoppage Victory; Roberto Ramirez Upsets
Former World Champion Dejan Zlaticanin; Raquel Miller
Dominates
In front of a lively crowd
on Thursday night, DiBella Entertainment (DBE) debuted
its Broadway Boxing series at Melrose Ballroom, in
Astoria, Queens, NY. The bouts were shown live at DBE's
new streaming home, LIVE.DBE1.com. Broadway Boxing is
presented by Nissan of Queens, Azad Watches, OPTYX,
Christos Steak House and Gagliardi Insurance.
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On This Day: June 23
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.
Cloutier’s Canada Corner
Purse Bid For Stevenson vs. Gvozdyk
By Daniel Cloutier
MONTRÉAL - The WBC championship committee will hold a
purse bid July 2nd in Mexico, for the WBC light
heavyweight championship of the world opposing the
Montrealer southpaw Adonis Stevenson to his first WBC
contender, the Ukrainian Oleksandr Gvozdyk.
Stevenson was hoping to get a rematch with the Swedish
African Badou Jack, but the WBC ordered him to fight
before his first contender.
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Cloutier’s Canada Corner
It’s Confirmed: Pascal vs. Bossé
Will Be Presented July 20 In Laval
By Daniel Cloutier
MONTRÉAL - It’s now confirmed, the fight between the
Montrealers Jean Pascal (32-5-1) and Steve Bossé (1-0-0)
will be presented July 20th at Place Bell in Laval, a
Montréal northern suburb. The news has been confirmed by
the promoter of the GYM Group, Yvon Michel.
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Weights From Detroit, MI - SHOWTIME
Photos: Stephanie Trapp
- SHOWTIME
Claressa Shields 159.6 vs. Hanna Gabriels 159.6
(WBA & IBF Female Middleweight Titles)
Christina Hammer 159.4 vs. Tori Nelson 157.6
(WBC & WBO Female Middleweight Titles)
Umar Salamov 174.4 vs. Brian Howard 174.4
Bakhtiyar Eyubov 146.6 vs. Nicholas Givhan 145.6
Aslamber Idigov 170.8 vs. James Ballard 171.6
Apti Davtaev 261.4 vs. Cory Phelps 246.2
Ja’Rico O’Quinn 116.2 vs. Yaqub Kareem 120.8
Leon Lawson 153 vs. Javier Frazier 155.8
Joseph Bonas 148.6 vs. Michael Klekotta 148.6
Venue: Masonic Temple in Detroit, Michigan
Promoter: Salita Promotions
Weights From Ontario, Ca
Isaac Zarate, 122.7 lbs.
vs. Ramiro Robles, 121.7 lbs.
Manuel Mendez, 136.5 lbs. vs. Gilberto Espinoza, 135.6
lbs.
Saul Sanchez, 118.7 lbs. vs. Leonardo Torres, 118.8 lbs.
Brandon Valdes, 122 lbs. vs. Jose Fabian Naranjo, 122.4
lbs.
George Acosta, 134.9 lbs. vs. Alberto Castillo, 130.7
lbs.
Anthony Chavez, 124.9 lbs. vs. Josafath Vazquez, 124.1
lbs.
Venue: Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, CA
Promoter: Thompson Boxing
George Kambosos Jr.
Fights On Pacquiao vs. Matthysse Undercard In Malaysia
On July 14
Undefeated world-ranked
lightweight contender "Ferocious" George Kambosos Jr.
(14-0, 8 KOs), of Sydney, Australia, will return to
battle in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Sunday, July 15
(Sat. July 14 in the United States) in a 10-round clash
against JR "Star Boy" Magboo (17-1-2, 8 KOs), of
Batangas, Philippines, it was announced today by DiBella
Entertainment.
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On This Day: June 22
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.
Cloutier’s Canada Corner
Pascal vs. Bossé Could Be Postponed
By Daniel Cloutier
MONTRÉAL— The promoter of the GYM Group, the Montrealer
Yvon Michel, could confirmed in the next hours that the
fight between the Montrealers Jean Pascal and Steve
Bossé, originally scheduled for June 29th at Place Bell
in Laval, could be postponed for July 20th.
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Claressa Shields vs.
Hanna Gabriels
Final Press Conference
Photos: Stephanie Trapp
- SHOWTIME
Unified Women’s Super Middleweight World Champion
Claressa Shields and unified 154-pound champion Hanna
Gabriels met face to face during the final press
conference in advance of their fight to decide the IBF
and WBA Women’s Middleweight World Championships this
Friday live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT).
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Weights From New York
City
Mikkel LesPierre 144.2 vs.
Gustavo Vittori 146.6
Dejan Zlaticanin 135.4 vs. Roberto Ramirez 135.8
Jude Franklin 127.6 vs. Enrique Aguilar 130
Raquel Miller 159.8 vs. Szilvia Szabados 154.8
Jose Roman 149.6 vs. Marcus Beckford 151.4
Venue: Melrose Ballroom, Astoria, NY
Promoter: DiBella Entertainment
Father-Son Jose Antonio
& A.J. Rivera
"Making History" Aug. 17 In Worcester, MA
This past Father's Day was
considerably different for three-time, two-division
world champion "El Gallo" Jose Antonio Rivera and his
pro-debuting son, A.J. Rivera, because they will be
"Making History," presented by Rivera Promotions
Entertainment and Granite Chin Promotions, August 17 at
The Palladium. Click
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Coyle Captures NBA Title
With
Sixth Round Stoppage Of Pastrana
Middleweight up and comer
Connor “The Kid” Coyle became the NBA Intercontinental
middleweight champion by scoring an impressive sixth
round stoppage of local rival Danny “El Bebo” Pastrana
Saturday, June 16 at The Coliseum in St. Petersburg, FL.
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On This Day: June 20
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.
Cloutier’s Canada Corner
The Gym Group Reveals All Fighters
Involved In June 29th Boxing Show
By Daniel Cloutier
MONTRÉAL — The promoter of the GYM Group, Yvon Michel,
revealed the names of the fighters who will be involved
in the preliminaries bouts of this June 29th boxing show
presented at the Bell Place in Laval, a Montréal
northern suburb.
The main event will opposed the Montrealers Jean Pascal
and Steve Bossé. Former WBC light heavyweight (175
pounds) champion of the world, Pascal (32-5-1) will move
up in the cruiserweight division (190 pounds) to fight
Bossé (1-0-0), a former UFC champion who has only one
pro boxing fight of experience. Pascal announced his
retirement last December after his win by TKO against
the Egyptian Ahmed Elbiali (17-1-0) in Miami, but few
weeks ago, Bossé challenged publicly Pascal. Few days
after, Pascal called Yvon Michel to tell him he was
ready to get out of his retirement to face Bossé.
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Claressa Shields vs.
Hanna Gabriels Final Workouts
Photos: Stephanie Trapp
- SHOWTIME
Unified Women’s Super Middleweight World Champion
Claressa Shields and unified 154-pound champion Hanna
Gabriels spoke to the media at a workout session in
Detroit just days before the two clash to decide the IBF
& WBA Women’s Middleweight World Championships this
Friday on SHOWTIME.
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Thorslund Meets Munoz
For WBO
World Title On August 25 In Struer
Dina Thorslund (11-0, 5
KOs) meets Mexico’s Yessica Munoz (17-1-1, 5 KOs) for
the WBO Female World Super Bantamweight Championship on
August 25 in Struer, Denmark.
Thorslund claimed the interim WBC World Super
Bantamweight title on March 10 at the Struer Energi Park
with an impressive performance to outpoint former
two-time World Champion Alicia Ashley via unanimous
decision.
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Melrose Ballroom In
Astoria, Queens Is Ready To Shine This Thursday Night's
Broadway Boxing Series
Just a short distance from
Manhattan, Astoria, Queens' premier entertainment venue,
Melrose Ballroom, is prepped and ready to shine this
Thursday night, June 21, as it hosts DiBella
Entertainment's long-running and acclaimed Broadway
Boxing series for the first time. Broadway Boxing is
presented by Nissan of Queens, Azad Watches, OPTYX,
Christos Steakhouse and Gagliardi Insurance.
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New England's Top & Most
Promising Boxers To Be Showcased On "Slugfest At The
Sun" June 30 Card
Many of New England's best
and most promising boxers will be in action JUNE 30 on
the "SLUGFEST AT THE SUN" card, presented by JOE
DEGUARDIA'S STAR BOXING, at Mohegan Sun Area in
Uncasville, Connecticut.
The "Common Man," Long Island light heavyweight JOE
SMITH, JR. (23-2, 19 KOs), returns to the ring after
being inactive the past 11 months recovering from a
broken jaw. The popular Irish-American will face MELVIN
"THE ROMANTIC REDNECK" RUSSELL (11-4-2, 7 KOs) in the
10-round main event.
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On This Day: June 20
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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GGG Receives Ring Magazine Pound For Pound Belt;
Canelo’s Duck & Cover Press Events Plan Revealed
By William Trillo
On any other day the media in attendance would be
congratulating GGG for this truly prestigious honor. As
Ring Magazine Editor In Chief Doug Fisher noted, it had
been several decades since they bestowed this honor on a
Fighter. That was 1993 when Pernell Whitaker was given
the P4P belt. As a proud Golovkin received his award
names like Hagler, Hopkins and Monzon were mentioned.
Putting the Golovkin name in the same sentence with any
of those greats spoke volumes; GGG is truly in an elite
class.
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On This Day: June 19
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.
WBA Champion Danny Roman
Eyes
Unification Fight In The 122-Pound Division
WBA Champion Danny Roman
(25-2-1. 9 KOs) is just days removed from his second
successful title defense, yet he is already looking
ahead to his next fight and he would like it to be
against one of the other belt holders.
"I think a unification fight is in everyone's best
interest," Roman said. "I'll face any of the other
champions. Bring them on. I just want to fight the best
that this division has to offer."
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Cecilia Braekhus Defends
Titles vs. Inna Sagaydakovskya On July 21 In Moscow,
Russia
Photos: Russian Boxing
Federation
Women’s #1 Pound-for-Pound Fighter in the World and
Boxing’s Only Undisputed World Champion, ‘The First
Lady’, Cecilia Braekhus, (33-0, 9 KO’s), defends her
world titles (WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO) against
Undefeated WBC Interim Junior Middleweight Champion Inna
‘The Ice Queen’ Sagaydakovskya, (7-0-0, 3 KO’s), on
Saturday, July 21 at the Olympic Stadium in Moscow,
Russia, it was announced today at a press conference in
the Russian capital attended by both women.
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Isaac Zarate & Manuel
Mendez Featured
In Separate Bouts This Friday
Thompson Boxing Promotions
returns this Friday night with a seven fight card
featuring familiar faces within the Southern California
boxing scene, and five undefeated prospects eager to
make their mark in the sport.
Super bantamweight Isaac Zarate (14-3-3, 2 KOs) of the
Los Angeles port city of San Pedro headlines the "New
Blood" show against fellow lefty Ramiro Robles (15-7-1,
8 KOs) of Mexico this Friday, June 22, from the
Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, Calif. (8-rounds).
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On This Day: June 18
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.
Errol Spence Jr. Defends
Welterweight World Championship With First Round
Knockout
Photos: Amanda Westcott
- SHOWTIME
Errol Spence Jr. defended his IBF Welterweight World
Championship with a first-round knockout of previously
undefeated mandatory challenger Carlos Ocampo in a
homecoming fight Saturday on SHOWTIME at Ford Center at
The Star.
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Cloutier’s Canada Corner
Who Was Right? Simon Kean!
By Daniel Cloutier
SHAWINIGAN - The heavyweights Simon Kean and Adam
Braidwood both promised to their fans to win by KO
Saturday evening in the ring of the Shawinigan Gervais
Centre.
Who was right? Simon Kean.
The boxer from Trois-Rivières, Québec, won by TKO this
IBO Inter-Continental heavyweight championship. Click
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Richard "Popeye" Rivera
Smokes Jaime Solorio In 8
Rising Hartford folk hero
Richard "Popeye The Sailor Man" Rivera kept his pro
record perfect (8-0) intact, knocking out his tough
opponent, Jaime "Zarco" Solorio (12-4-2, 9 KOs), in the
eighth round to capture the vacant ABF Continental
cruiserweight title, last night (Saturday) in the main
event on the "Fight Night at The Capital" pro boxing
card, at Xfinity Centre in Hartford.
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On This Day: June 17
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.
Cloutier’s Canada Corner
Kean & Braidwood Both Believe They Can Win By KO
By Daniel Cloutier
SHAWINIGAN - The former Canadian Football League player,
Adam Braidwood, has the conviction he will score the
most significant win of his pro boxing career Saturday
evening in Shawinigan, a city located at 15 miles to
Trois-Rivières (the city located between Montréal and
Québec City).
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Weights From Texas - SHOWTIME
Photos: Amanda Westcott
- SHOWTIME
Errol Spence Jr. 146.75 vs. Carlos Ocampo 146.5
(IBF Welterweight Title)
Danny Roman 121.75 vs. Moises Flores 123*
(WBA Super Bantamweight Title)
*Flores over the limit and cannot win the title.
Javier Fortuna 139.75 vs. Adrian Granados 139.75
Yordenis Ugas 158.5 vs. Jonathan Bautista 164.5
Roberto Marroquin 136 vs. Jesus Aginaga 131.5
Stephen Fulton 122.75 vs. Jesus Ahumada 122.5
Adrian Taylor 184.5 vs. Chris Harris 184.5
Angel Carvajal 119 vs. Fernando Garcia 120.75
Eminantas Stanionis 148.5 vs. Erick Martinez 148.25
Alejandro Guerrero 134.5 vs. David Fabela 134.5
Venue: Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Tostitos Plaza
Promoter: TGB Promotions
Weights From Puerto Rico - PPV
Tito Acosta 108 vs. Carlos
Buitrago 107.2
(WBO Junior Flyweight World Title)
Kevin Nieves 140 vs. Jean C. Torres 139
Bryan Chevalier 126 vs. Ricardo Rodriguez 125
Edwin Valentin 130 vs. Pedro Vincente 130
Venue: Coliseo de Puerto Rico Center, Hato Rey, Puerto
Rico
Promoter: Miguel Cotto Promotions/H2 Entertainment
Undefeated New England Prospect Anthony Laureano Returns
Home June 30 At "Slugfest At The Sun"
The buzz is growing for
STAR BOXING'S "SLUGFEST at the SUN" as it features the
much anticipated return of the Long Island Union
Laborer, the "Common Man," light heavyweight, JOE SMITH
JR. (23-2 19KO's). The co-feature bout highlights former
WBC Women's World Champion, KALI "KO MEQUINONOAG" REIS
(13-7-1 4KO's).
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On This Day: June 16
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.
Gesta Squeaks By With
Majority
Decision Over Manzanarez
By William Trillo
Lightweight Mercito Gesta (32-2-2, 17 KO’s) was given a
true test by Robert Manzanarez (36-2, 29 KO’s) in the
main event of The Golden Boy promoted card in Indio
California. Gesta was all business and was bringing his
best to the fighter from Mexico but the tall and lanky
Manzanarez was handling himself very well.
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Spence vs. Ocampo
Official Weigh-In
Live Stream Today At 2pm
ET/11am PT
Regis Prograis Los
Angeles Media Workout
Photos: Mikey Williams -
Top Rank
Undefeated Interim WBC Super Lightweight Champion Regis
"Rougarou" Prograis swung open the doors to his last
workout in Los Angeles to the Southern California media
earlier this week at the Wild Card West Boxing Gym in
Santa Monica, CA.
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Hizni Altunkaya
Challenges Beibut Shumenov
For Vacant WBA Cruiserweight World Title July 7
World Boxing Association
(WBA) No. 3-rated cruiserweight Hizni "The Warrior"
Altunkaya (30-1, 17 KOs) isn't concerned about hitting
the road to fight local hero and two-division World
Boxing Association (WBA) World Champion, Beibut
Shumenov, for the vacant WBA World cruiserweight title,
July 7 in Astana, Kazakhstan.
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Full Card Announced For
Broadway Boxing Debut
At Melrose Ballroom In Astoria, Queens June 21
DiBella Entertainment has
announced a sensational fight card for the next Broadway
Boxing event on Thursday, June 21, at the beautiful
Melrose Ballroom in Astoria, Queens, NY.
In the 10-round welterweight main event, undefeated
Brooklyn fan favorite Mikkel LesPierre (19-0-1, 8 KOs)
takes on Argentina's Gustavo Vittori (20-3-1, 11 KOs).
In his last outing, LesPierre won the WBC USNBC Super
Lightweight belt in a brilliant performance earning a
10-round unanimous decision against Noel Murphy on
February 7, in New York City. Winner of seven of his
last nine bouts, including one draw, the 28-year-old
upset-minded Vittori will look to bounce back into the
win column following a clash with world ranked Alex
Saucedo on November 11, 2017.
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Parker Eyes Statement
Win Over Ajetovic
On Zeuge vs. Fielding Undercard
Rising super middleweight
star Zach Parker (15-0, 11 KOs) returns to action on
July 14 in an eight-round contest with Geard Ajetovic
(31-17-1, 16 KOs) on the undercard of Tyron Zeuge's WBA
World title defence against Rocky Fielding in Offenburg,
Germany.
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Errol Spence Jr. vs.
Carlos Ocampo
Final Press Conference
Photos: Amanda Westcott
- SHOWTIME
Unbeaten welterweight world champion Errol Spence Jr.
and top-rated contender Carlos Ocampo spoke to media at
the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters Thursday as Spence
nears his homecoming title defense against his unbeaten
challenger this Saturday, June 16 live on SHOWTIME from
Ford Center at The Star in Frisco in an event presented
by Premier Boxing Champions.
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On This Day: June 15
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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Ready, Willing & “Abel”
GGG Trainer Sanchez Talks Canelo & More
By William Trillo
As reported by Pound4Pound.com only moments after it
became official, Gennady Golovkin & Canelo Alvarez will
meet on September 15th at The T-Mobile Arena in Las
Vegas in a rematch of their controversial draw that left
boxing fans wanting more.
The fight should prove to be a dramatic event for all
parties concerned including the trainer of GGG, Abel
Sanchez, whom we had a chance to speak to in regard to
all things GGG.
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Spence vs. Ocampo
Final Press Conference
Live Stream Today At 3pm
ET/12pm PT
Weights From Fantasy
Springs - ESPN2
Mercito Gesta 134.8 vs.
Robert Manzanarez 134.8
Hector Acevedo 140 vs. David Thomas 139.4
Many Robles III 125.4 vs. Edgar Valerio 126
Luis Feliciano 139.8 vs. Daniel Montoya 140
Venue: Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California
Promoter: Golden Boy
Acosta vs. Buitrago
Final Press Conference
The final "La Batalla"
press conference was held today in advance of this
Saturday's pay-per-view card, headlined by the 12-round
main event between World Boxing Organization (WBO) Light
Flyweight World Champion Tito Acosta (17-1, 17 KOs) and
challenger Carlos "Chocorroncito" Buitrago (30-3-1, 17
KOs), airing live on PPV from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico
Center in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.
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Charles Conwell vs.
Travis Scott Added To Prograis vs. Velasco Undercard
From New Orleans July 14
2016 United States Olympian
and undefeated middleweight prospect Charles Conwell
(7-0, 5 KOs), of Cleveland, will face popular Baton
Rouge, Louisiana, veteran Travis Scott (19-3, 5 KOs) in
an eight-round clash on Saturday, July 14 at the
Lakefront Arena in New Orleans.
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Light Heavyweights Umar
Salamov & Brian Howard To Open Shields vs. Gabriels
SHOWTIME Telecast
Light Heavyweight prospects
Umar Salamov and Brian Howard will meet in a 10-round
matchup that will open the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL
EDITION tripleheader Friday, June 22 live on SHOWTIME®
(10 p.m. ET/PT) from Masonic Temple in Detroit.
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On This Day: June 14
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.
GGG vs.
Canelo Rematch Is On
By William Trillo
Pound4Pound spoke with 360 Promotions Tom Loeffler and
he confirmed that GGG has been given an acceptable offer
from Golden Boy Promotions clearing the way for Canelo
to step into the ring with Golovkin for the rematch set
for September 15th in Las Vegas at The T-Mobile arena.
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Vergil Ortiz Jr. & Oscar
Negrete
Los Angeles Media Workouts
Vergil Ortiz Jr. (9-0, 9
KOs), the rising knockout artist and pride of Dallas,
Texas, hosted a media workout at Westside Boxing Club
ahead of his fight against former world champion Juan
Carlos Salgado (27-8-1, 16 KOs) in a 10-round super
lightweight fight in the main event of the June 23
edition of Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN at the Belasco
Theater in Los Angeles, Calif.
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This Saturday's Full PPV
Card Set,
Headlined By Acosta vs. Buitrago Title Fight
The full pay-per-view card
for this Saturday's "La Batalla" event, headlined by the
12-round main event between World Boxing Organization
Light Flyweight World Champion Tito Acosta and
Nicaraguan challenger and four-time world title
challenger, Carlos "Chocorroncito" Buitrago, has been
announced.
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Undefeated Mekhrubon
Sanginov Arrives
In Las Vegas To Pursue Boxing Greatness
Undefeated
super-welterweight prospect Mekhrubon Sanginov (5-0 3
KOs), from Dushanbe, Tajikistan, has moved to Las Vegas,
Nevada to continue his dream of becoming a world
champion. The highly decorated amateur returns to action
June 23, 2018 in Tijuana, Mexico.
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Alfonso Olvera vs.
Wilberth Lopez
Headline "Guerra De Gallos" July 21
Michelle Rosado's Raging
Babe has built a reputation for quality, sold out events
across the country, and she returns to Tucson's Casino
Del Sol on Saturday evening, July 21, with Guerra De
Gallos, a fight card that is quickly living up to its
name.
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On This Day: June 13
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.
World Champions Mikey
Garcia & Robert Easter Jr. Meet In Lightweight
Championship Unification
July 28 From STAPLES Center In Los Angeles
WBC Lightweight World
Champion Mikey Garcia and IBF Lightweight World Champion
Robert Easter Jr. will square-off in a 135-pound
unification showdown between unbeaten stars Saturday,
July 28 live on SHOWTIME from STAPLES Center in Los
Angeles in an event presented by Premier Boxing
Champions.
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Shields vs. Gabriels
Untelevised Undercard
Stacked With Local & International Talent
The un-televised undercard
of the “Shields vs. Gabriels” event on Friday, June 22,
at the Masonic Temple in Detroit, is stacked with great
fights between local and international prospects.
Salita Promotions has put together several strong
match-ups in addition to the nationally televised
SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION (10 p.m. ET/PT) portion
of the show, which features two-time Olympic Gold
Medalist and current Unified Women’s Super-Middleweight
Champion Claressa Shields (5-0, 2 KOs) taking on unified
154-pound champion Hanna Gabriels for the vacant IBF and
WBA Women’s Middleweight World Championships.
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After Fighting Through
Broken Rib,
Mike Lee Looks Towards The Future
Newly crowned NABO Light
Heavyweight champion Mike Lee is eyeing a future world
title opportunity after his latest conquest, where he
fought through a broken rib in his 10-round unanimous
decision over Jose Hernandez this past Friday night at
AllState Arena in Rosemont, Illinois.
"And the NEW NABO Champ! Tough fight last night. I
fractured my RIB in Round 2 and kept fighting 8 more
rounds to a victory. It was not a pretty fight, and FAR
from my best performance, But I'm proud of myself for
pushing through the pain and doing whatever it took to
get the W. THANK YOU for all the love and support last
night. It means the world. 21-0 !! @ Allstate Arena.",
Lee said on his Facebook account after the fight.
Zeuge Defends WBA World
Title
Against Fielding On July 14 In Offenburg
Tyron Zeuge (22-0-1, 12
KOs) defends his WBA World Super Middleweight title
against Rocky Fielding (26-1, 14 KOs) on July 14 at the
Baden Arena in Offenburg, Germany.
Zeuge, who captured the WBA belt with a twelfth-round
knockout victory over Giovanni De Carolis in November
2016, returns for a fourth defence of his title
following the second-round destruction of Isaac Ekpo at
the Inselparkhalle in Wilhelmsburg in March, and is set
to face his second British challenger having previously
recorded a unanimous points win over Paul Smith at the
Rittal Arena in Wetzlar last June.
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Toledo Fireman DeAndre
Ware Defeats Enrique Collazo In Battle Of Undefeated
Super Middleweights
DeAndre Ware scored the
biggest win of his young career as he won an eight-round
majority decision over 2012 Olympian and previously
undefeated Enrique Collazo in a super middleweight bout
at King's Theatre in Brooklyn, New York.
After a tactical first three rounds, Ware took over the
fight with relentless pressure while landing powerful
shots to the head and body that forced Collazo to wilt. Click
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On This Day: June 12
By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Manchester, England:
Ricky Hatton won a 12 round UD over Carlos Wilfredo
Vilches to retain the WBU Light Welterweight Title.
Kennedy McKinney won a 6 round UD over David Moreno. 1988, Ravenna, Italy:
Sumba Kalambay won a 12 round UD over Robbie Sims to
retain the WBA Middlweight Title. 1999, Indio, California:
Diego Corrales TKO'd Angel Aldama.
Antonio Margarito won an 8 round SD over Danny Perez. Wilmington, Massachusetts:
Byron Mitchell TKO'd Frankie Liles in the 11th round to
win the WBA Super Middleweight Title.
John Ruiz TKO'd Fernely Feliz in the 7th round to retain
the NABA Heavyweight Title. 1998, Uncasville, Connecticut:
Corrie Sanders TKO'd Bobby Czyz in the 2nd round to
retain the WBU Heavyweight Title. 1989, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Sugar Ray Leonard and Thomas Hearns fought to a 12 round
Draw in a WBC and WBO Super Middleweight Title bout.
Billy’s Boxing Blog
Your Other Left!
By William Trillo As defined by Urbandictionary.com: your other left
Phrase meaning "right" for dumbasses that can't tell the
difference between left and right.
Once again the ineptitude of my peers reared its ugly
head at the Crawford/Horn post fight press conference on
Saturday night. During the Q & A with Crawford two of my
esteemed colleagues made it pretty clear they haven’t
the slightest clue when a fighter is fighting from the
orthodox stance or attacking his foe as a southpaw.
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Santa Cruz Defeats Mares
Again;
Charlo Over Trout In Majority Win
By Lynn Satkin
Photos: Marlene Marquez
A large crowd of 12,505 came down to the Staples Center
in Los Angeles, CA for the Showtime event and there were
a lot of fights to see – 10 to be exact. There were
three titles on the line in two fights.
The WBA World super featherweight belt as well as the
WBC Diamond featherweight title in 12 scheduled rounds.
Leo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruz, (35-1-1, 19 KOs) already
the holder of that WBA belt, took on Abner Mares
(31-3-1, 15 KOs) in a rematch of their fight from 2015.
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Rockin' Fights 31 Lights
Up Long Island
With Fireworks From The Opening Bell
DANNY "EL GALLO" GONZALEZ
did not wait long to show his dominance in Friday nights
main event against JUSTIN SAVI. The first round saw
exchanges from both men, attempting to find their
distances. However in the second, Gonzalez took over,
landing hard combinations to the body and the head of
Savi, at one point so severe the ref stepped in to give
a standing count. With only 1 second left in the 2nd
round, Gonzalez unloaded on Savi, who he had pinned in
the corner, until the ref stopped the bout as Gonzalez
earned the TKO victory. Danny Gonzalez improves to
16-1-1 7KO's.
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Cabrera Mioletti Stays
Undefeated,
Beats Pierce At Battle At The Boat 116
Giovanni Cabrera-Mioletti
is making a habit out of handing fighters their first
career defeat.
Junior lightweight Cabrera-Mioletti improved to 12-0 by
beating previously unbeaten Elijah Pierce by unanimous
decision in the main event of Battle at the Boat 116 on
Saturday at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Wash.
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On This Day: June 11
By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Copenhagen, Denmark:
Mikkel Kessler TKO'd Andre Thysse in the 11th round to
retain the WBC International Super Middleweight Title. 2000, Tokyo, Japan:
Takanori Hatakeyama TKO'd Gilberto Serrano in the 8th
round to win the WBA Lightweight Title. Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Tom Johnson TKO'd Benny Amparo in the 12th round to
retain the IBF Featherweight Title. 1992, Bilbao, Spain:
Rodolfo Blanco won a 12 round UD over Dave McAuley to
win the IBF Flyweight Title. 1989, Chunan, Korea:
Myung Woo Yuh won a 12 round UD over Mario De Marco to
retain the WBA Light Flyweight Title Trump Plaza, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Roy Jones Jr. TKO'd Stephan Johnson in the 8th round.
Vinnie Pazienza TKO'd Vinnie Burgese in the 10th round. 1982, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Larry Holmes TKO'd Gerry Cooney in the 13th round to
retain the WBC Heavyweight Title.
Wilfredo Gomez TKO'd Juan Antonio Lopez in the 10th
round to retain the WBC Super Bantamweight Title.
Crawford Stops Horn &
Takes WBO 147 Pound Title
By William Trillo
Terrance “Bud” Crawford (33-0, 24 KO’s) was too much for
Jeff Horn (18-1-1, 12 KO’s) in this one sided battle for
Horn’s belt. Crawford was in complete command throughout
the night and had little trouble as he stopped Horn in
the 9th round after a barrage of unanswered punched
forced the ref to bring a halt to the bout at the 2:33
mark.
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Leo Santa Cruz Unanimous
Over Abner Mares
In Rematch To Retain WBA Featherweight Title
Photos: Stephanie Trapp
- SHOWTIME
In an electrifying war that had the STAPLES Center crowd
on its feet chanting for more, Leo Santa Cruz defended
his WBA Featherweight World Championship by winning a
unanimous decision against four-division world champion
Abner Mares in their rematch Saturday night on SHOWTIME
CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®.
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Tyson Fury Successful In
His Return
To Boxing With TKO Over Sefer Seferi
Photos: Stacey Verbeek -
Frank Warren
Former Unified Heavyweight World Champion Tyson Fury
scored a fourth-round TKO over Sefer Seferi at
Manchester Arena in Manchester, England, on Saturday in
a bout that was streamed live to U.S. audiences via
SHOWTIME Sports social media platforms.
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Cloutier’s Canada Corner
Beterbiev Is Back With The Gym Group
By Daniel Cloutier
MONTRÉAL — The IBF light heavyweight champion of the
world, the Montrealer Russian Artur Beterbiev, is back
with the organization which made him a pro boxer in
2013, the GYM Group in Montréal. Beterbiev (12-0-0)
tried to break his contract with the GYM Group few
months ago, he was hoping to sign a new contract with
Top Rank Inc., but the Québec civil court blocked him
Yesterday.
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Cloutier’s Canada Corner
Phinn Ready For North American Championship
By Daniel Cloutier
Former super middleweight Canadian champion, the
Montrealer Jamaican Shakeel Phinn improved his pro
record to 18-2-0 Saturday evening in the ring of the
Montréal Casino, beating the southpaw Mirzet
Bajrektarevic (18-6-0), from Croatia, by TKO in the
sixth round. The fighter from Croatia was severely cut
over the right eye at the end of the second round, and
he surrounded after the sixth round, apparently for a
serious hand’s injury. Click
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On This Day: June 10
By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2000, Detroit, Michigan:
Ricky Hatton KO'd Gilbert Quires in the 2nd round to
retain the WBO International Light Welterweight Title.
Bronco McKart won a 12 round UD over Jason Papillion to
win the NABF Light Middleweight Title.
Acelino Freitas TKO'd Lemuel Nelson in the 2nd round to
retain the WBO Super Featherweight Title. 1997, Austin, Texas:
Jesus Chavez won a 12 round UD over John Brown to Retain
the NABF Super Featherweight Title.
Zab Judah won a 4 round UD over Omar Vasquez. 1995, Manchester, England:
Ralf Rocchigiani TKO'd Carl Thompson in the 11th round
to win the Vacant WBO Cruiserweight Title. Kansa City, Missouri:
Tommy Morrison TKO'd Razor Ruddock in the 6th round to
win the Vacant IBC Heavyweight Title. 1990, El Paso, Texas:
Orlando Canizales TKO'd Paul Gonzales in the 2nd round
to retain the IBF Bantamweight Title.
Diego De La Hoya Defends Super
Bantamweight Titles With 7th Round TKO Against Jose
Salgado
Photos: Matt Heasley -
Hoganphotos/Golden Boy
Diego De La Hoya (21-0, 10 KOs), the quick-handed super
bantamweight contender of Mexicali, Mexico, successfully
defended his NABF and NABO Super Bantamweight Titles
against Jose "Sugar" Salgado (35-5-2, 28 KOs) of
Cozumel, Mexico via technical knockout at the end of the
seventh round of the scheduled 10-round main event of
the June 8 edition of Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN at
Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y. De La Hoya's
relentless and fast-paced aggression were too much for
Salgado to handle, which forced his corner to call a
halt to the bout at the end of the aforementioned round.
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Mike Lee Defeats Jose
Hernandez To
Claim NABO Light Heavyweight Title
WBO number-3 ranked light
heavyweight contender Mike Lee Broke his rib in the 1st
round, but still claimed the NABO Light Heavyweight
title with a 10-round unanimous decision over Jose
Hernandez at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois.
Lee pressed the action as he looked to land power shots
early. Hernandez fought gamely, but Lee was consistent
with his right and left hands.
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Danny Roman Set To
Defend World Title June 16
Danny Roman (24-2-1. 9 KOs)
is close to winding down preparations for his WBA
122-pound title defense against unbeaten and No. 1
challenger Moises Flores (25-0, 17 KOs) set for
Saturday, June 16.
The 12-round world championship fight originates from
the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Tex., and will be
televised on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING beginning at 9
p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. Click
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Keyshawn Davis Is
Pushing His Way To The Top
Overcoming adversity is
something many people deal with throughout their lives,
and it makes that person who they are. For Keyshawn
Davis, he has been overcoming adversity from the
beginning, and he is now on his way to the top of the
boxing world.
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Undefeated Fireman
DeAndre Ware Looks To Extinguish Enrique Collazo Sat.
Night In Brooklyn
Undefeated super
middleweight DeAndre Ware (11-0-2, 8 KOs) gets back in
the ring on Saturday night when he takes on fellow
undefeated Enrique Collazo (11-0-1, 9 KOs) in a bout
scheduled for eight-rounds at the King's Theatre in
Brooklyn, New York.
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Weights From Los Angeles, Ca. -
SHOWTIME
Photo: Stephanie Trapp -
SHOWTIME
Leo Santa Cruz 125.4 vs. Abner Mares 125.8
(WBA Featherweight Title)
Jermell Charlo 154 vs. Austin Trout 154
(WBC Super Welterweight Title)
Venue: Staples Center, Los Angeles, Ca.
Promoter: Ringstar Sports
Weights From Manchester - SHOWTIME
YouTube
Photo: Stacey Verbeek -
Frank Warren
Tyson Fury 276 vs. Sefer Seferi 211
Maurice Hooker 139.25 vs. Terry Flanagan 139.3
(WBO Junior Welterweight Title)
Venue: Manchester Arena, Manchester, UK
Promoter: Frank Warren
Horn & Crawford Weigh-In
By William Trillo
Today in Las Vegas the challenger Terrance Crawford
weighed in at a ready 146.5 pounds. The WBO Champ Jeff
Horn tipped the Toledo at 148 pounds, stripped the
chonies but still was a half pound over weight. An hour
later Horn made the Welterweight limit at 147 pounds.
On This Day: June 9
By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Nurnberg, Germany:
Sven Ottke TKO'd Ali Ennebati in the 11th round to
retain the IBF Super Middleweight Title. 1993, Catford, England:
Daniel Jimenez won a 12 round MD over Duke McKenzie to
win the WBO Super Bantamweight Title. 1992, San Francisco, California:
John David Jackson TKO'd Pat Lawlor in the 9th round to
retain the WBO Light Middleweight Title. 1990, Seoul, Korea:
Sung Kil Moon TKO'd Gilberto Roman in the 9th round to
retain the WBC Super Flyweight Title. 1978, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Larry Holmes won a 15 round SD over Ken Norton to win
the WBC Heavyweight Title.
Carlos Zarate KO'd Emilio Hernandez in the 4th round to
retain the WBC Bantamweight Title. 1967, Los Angeles, California:
Floyd Patterson and Jerry Quarry fought to a 10 round
Draw Roanoke, Virginia:
Bob Foster KO'd Henry Mathews in the 2nd round.
Shafikov Decisions
Suarez At Hollywood Fight Nights
Photos: Tom Hogan - 360
Promotions
Boxing fans in Southern California were treated to an
outstanding evening of world class professional boxing
as Tom Loeffler’s 360 Promotions presented the second
installment of the acclaimed ‘Hollywood Fight Nights’
series on Wednesday night at the historic AVALON in
Hollywood, CA.
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Santa Cruz vs. Mares II
& Charlo
vs. Trout Final Press Conference
Photos: Stephanie Trapp
- SHOWTIME
Featherweight world champion Leo Santa Cruz and
four-time world champion Abner Mares went face-to-face
at the final press conference Thursday, two days before
they enter the ring for their highly-anticipated rematch
this Saturday, June 9 from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles
in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
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Terry Flanagan vs.
Maurice Hooker
Final Press Conference
Photos: Stacey Verbeek -
Frank Warren
Undefeated 140-pound contenders Terry Flanagan and
Maurice Hooker faced off on Thursday just two days
before they meet for the vacant WBO Junior Welterweight
World Championship on Saturday at Manchester Arena.
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Tyrone Crawley Jr. vs.
Ricardo Garcia Headlines
Aug. 10 At The Sugarhouse Casino In Philadelphia
Tyrone Crawley, Jr. will
fight Ricardo Garcia in the eight-round junior
welterweight main event on Friday, August 10th at
SugarHouse Casino.
In the eight-round co-feature, Clarence Booth battles
Victor Vazquez in a junior welterweight bout.
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Weights From Long Island
Danny Gonzalez 139.4 vs.
Justin Savi 136
Tyrone James 148.8 vs. Kaesen Freeman 150.4
Johnny Hernandez 136.2 vs. Juan De La Cruz Rodriguez
137.8
Michael Stoute 124.8 vs. Andrew Strode 124.6
Johnathan Arroyo 148.2 vs. Anthony Woods 153.4
Venue: The Paramount in Huntington, Long Island, NY
Promoter: Star Boxing
Weights From Verona, NY
Diego De La Hoya 122 vs.
Jose Salgado 122
NABF & NABO Super Bantamweight titles
Travell Mazion 152.5 vs. Daquan Arnett Pauldo 153
Isaac Rodrigues vs. Frankie Filippone
Alex Rincon vs. Engelberto Valenzuela
Lawrence Gabriel vs. Jimmy Levins
Danielito Zorrillo 138 vs. Julio Perez 138
Armus Guyton vs. Mike Diorio
Venue: Turning Stone Resort & Casino
Promoter: Golden Boy Promotions
Matchmaker: Roberto Diaz
On This Day: June 8
By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2002, Glasgow, Scotland:
Scott Harrison TKO'd Victor Santiago in the 6th round to
win the Vacant Interim WBO Featherweight Title. Memphis, Tennessee:
Lennox Lewis KO'd Mike Tyson in the 8th round to retain
the WBC, IBF, and IBO Heavyweight Titles
Manny Pacquiao TKO'd Jorge Eliecer Julio in the 2nd
round to retain the IBF Super Bantamweight Title. Mt Pleasant, Michigan:
Chris Byrd TKO'd Jeff Pegues in the 3rd round. 1996, Newcastle, England:
Frankie Liles TKO'd Tim Littles in the 3rd round to
retain the WBA Super Middleweight Title.
Naseem Hamed TKO'd Daniel Alicea in the 2nd round to
retain the WBO Featherweight Title. Koln, Germany:
Darius Michalczewski won a 12 round UD over Christophe
Girard to retain the WBO Light Heavyweight Title. 1990, Tokyo, Japan:
Hideyuki Ohashi won a 12 round UD over Napa Kiatwanchai
to retain the WBC Minimumweight Title.
This Weeks Fights
7/13 - ESPN - 7pm ET/4pm PT
Joet Gonzalez vs. Rafael Rivera
7/14 - ESPN -
7pm ET/4pm PT
Regis Prograis vs. Juan Velasco
7/14 - ESPN+ -
9pm ET/6pm PT
Manny Pacquiao vs. Lucas Matthysse
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