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Billy’s Boxing Blog
Random Musings From A Busy Fight Weekend |
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By William Trillo
From The United States to The United Kingdom, it was a
big boxing weekend that left us with more than a few
topics to discuss, both inside and outside the ring. In
fact, there were so many trinkets I just don’t know
where to begin. So, without further Doo Doo, here we go;
Before I could get to my media seat ringside at the
YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, photos on Twitter of
Oscar De La Hoya posing with Terrance Crawford were
making the rounds amongst my peers. Speculation and
innuendo were all we had to go with, but everyone to a
man knew…considering the state of the business of boxing
and all the Horse Hockey that comes with it, this was
gonna be good.
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On This Day: Jan 30 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2005, Seoul, Korea:
In Jin Chi won a 12 round UD over Tommy Browne - WBC
Featherweight Title.
2004, Dagenham, England:
Howard Eastman won a 12 round UD over Sergey Tatevosyan
- European (EBU) Middleweight Title.
Carl Froch TKO'd Dmitry Adamivich in the 2nd round - Non
Title.
2003, Miami, Florida:
Jermain Taylor TKO'd Lionel Ortiz in the 2nd round - Non
Title.
2001, Seoul, Korea:
Yo Sam Choi KO'd Saman Sorjaturong in the 7th round -
WBC Light Flyweight Title.
2000, Fukuoka, Japan:
Freddie Norwood KO'd Takashi Koshimoto in the 9th round
- WBA Featherweight Title.
1999, Miami, Florida:
Joel Casamayor won a 12 round Decision over Jose Luis
Noyola - NABF Super Featherweight Title.
Kassim Ouma won a 6 round decision over Emiliano Valdez
- Non Title.
Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Michael Grant TKO'd Ahmed Abdin in the 10th round -
Vacant NABF Heavyweight Title.
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Rocha KO’s Tough Ashie
In Seventh |
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By William Trillo
Photos: Marlene Marquez
Welterweight Alexis Rocha (22-1, 14 KO’s) found out that
when a fighter travels halfway around the world to put
on the gloves, he is going to give it his all when he
steps into the squared circle. That’s exactly what the
fighter from Ghana, George Ashie (33-6-1, 25 KO’s) did
in front of a packed house of mostly Rocha fans. Coming
in as a last-minute sub, no one really knew what to
expect from the fighter from Africa. By the end of the
night everyone, including Rocha, found out Ashie came
here to die on his sword if he had to, and he darn near
did. The Golden Boy promotred battle for Rocha’s WBO
NABO Welterweight belt gave the fans in the YouTube
Theater a night they won’t soon forget.
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Artur Beterbiev Stops
Anthony Yarde In 8 |
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Photos: Top Rank
WBC/WBO/IBF unified light heavyweight champion Artur
Beterbiev (19-0, 19 KOs) retained his 100% knockout
ratio on Saturday night by scoring an eighth-round
technical knockout victory against British puncher
Anthony Yarde (23-3, 22 KOs) at OVO Arena Wembley in
London.
At the time of the stoppage, two judges had Yarde
winning with scores of 68-65 and 67-66, while one judge
had it 67-66 for Beterbiev. However, the king of the
175-pound division has never gone the distance, and
tonight was no exception.
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On This Day: Jan 29 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2000, Manchester, England:
Joe Calzaghe won a 12 round UD over David Starie to
retain the WBO Super Middleweight Title.
Mike Tyson TKO'd Julius Francis in the 2nd round.
Rickey Hatton TKO'd Leonocio Garces.
Sachsenarena, Riesa, Germany:
Markus Beyer KO'd Leif Keiska in the 7th round to retain
the WBC Super Middleweight Title.
1999, Leganes, Spain:
Javier Castillejo won a 12 round MD over Keith Mullings
to win the WBC Light Middleweight title.
1994, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Felix Trinidad won a 12 round UD over Hector Camacho to
retain the IBF Welterweight title.
Simon Brown won a 12 round MD over Troy Waters to retain
the WBC Light Middleweight Title.
Frankie Randall won a 12 round SD over Julio Cesar
Chavez to win the WBC Light Welterweight Title. Chavez
first career loss, this loss brings his record to
(90-1-1).
Cardiff, Wales:
Leeonzer Barber TKO'd Nicky Piper in the 9th round to
retain the WBO Light Heavyweight Title.
Naseem Hamed TKO'd Peter Buckley in the 4th round.
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Weights From
Inglewood, Ca. - DAZN |
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Alexis Rocha 146.4 vs.
George Ashie 146
(NABO welterweight title)
Floyd Schofield 134.8 vs. Alberto Mercado 134.8
Bektemir Melikuziev 167.6 vs. Ulises Sierra 167.4
Oscar Collazo 104.6 vs. Yudel Reyes 104.2
Alejandro Reyes 139.6 vs. Jose Zaragoza 138.8
Adan Palma 123.2 vs. Pedro Salome 125
Danny Garcia 129.6 vs. Jonathan Perez 130.6
Venue: YouTube Theater, Inglewood, California
Promoter: Golden Boy
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John Ramirez To Headline
2023's First
Golden Boy Fight Night On DAZN Show |
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One of boxing’s most
energetic and fan-friendly fighters, NABA Super
Flyweight Titleholder John “Scrappy” Ramirez (10-0, 8
KOs) of Los Angeles will headline the first Golden Boy
Fight Night on DAZN show of the year at Fantasy Springs
Resort Casino on Thursday, February 23. Ramirez will
defend his NABA title against Luis “Callado” Padilla
(15-3-2, 2 KOs) of Guadalajara, Mexico. The event will
be broadcast live worldwide on DAZN beginning at 6:00
p.m. PT / 9:00 p.m. ET.
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Jean Pascal vs. Michael
Eifert IBF
Eliminator Mar. 16 In Laval, Canada |
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As he himself mentioned
yesterday on his social networks, Jean Pascal is fully
recovered from the COVID-19 virus, which struck him down
in early January. He has received the green light from
his doctor and will resume intense training starting
next Monday. DiBella Entertainment, in association with
Groupe Yvon Michel and Jean Pascal Promotions, and in
collaboration with Blanko Sports and SES Sports Events
GmbH, officially confirm the postponed “No Limit” event
will now take place on March 16th at Place Bell in
Laval, Canada, as two-time world champion Pascal
(36-6-1, 20 KOs) faces Germany's Michael Eifert (11-1, 4
KOs) to determine the mandatory challenger for
International Boxing Federation (IBF) World Light
Heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev (18-0-0, 18 KOs).
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On This Day: Jan 28 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1996, Kanchanaburi, Thailand:
Nana Konadu TKO'd Veeraphol Sahaprom in the 2nd round to
win the WBA Bantamweight Title.
In 1995, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Tom Johnson won a 12 round UD over Manuel Medina to
retain the IBF Featherweight Title.
While at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas they had such
a card:
Gabe Ruelas TKO'd Freddie Libratore in the 2nd round to
retain the WBC Super Featherweight Title.
Kostya Tszyu TKO'd Jake Rodriguez in the 6th round to
win the IBF Light Welterweight Title.
Rafael Ruelas TKO'd Billy Schwer in the 8th round to
retain the IBF Lightweight Title.
1990, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
John-John Molina TKO'd Lupe Suarez in the 6th round to
retain the IBF Super Featherweight Title.
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Weights From
London, England - ESPN+ |
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Artur Beterbiev 174.5 vs.
Anthony Yarde 174.25
(WBC/IBF/WBO Light Heavyweight Titles)
Artem Dalakian 111.6 vs. David Jimenez 111.1
(WBA Flyweight Title)
Moses Itauma 248 vs. Marcel Bode 220
Tommy Fletcher 199.4 vs. Darryl Sharp 188.5
Karol Itauma 174.1 vs. Ezequiel Maderna 174.7
Venue: OVO Arena, London, England
Promoter: Queensberry Promotions
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Weights From Montebello,
Ca. |
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Serhii Bohachuk 153.2 vs.
Nathaniel Gallimore 152.8
Omar Cande Trinidad 125.8 vs. Jose Luis Ramirez 126
Umar Dzambekov 174.4 vs. Anthony Fleming 175
Daniel Barrera 114.8 vs. Victor Edward Hernandez Martin
116.2
Stefi Cohen 117.6 vs. Kedra Bradley 114
David Romero 137.8 vs. Michael De La Cruz 137
Gloria Munguilla 114.4 vs. JoAnna Espinoza 113
Venue: Quiet Cannon – Montebello Country Club,
Montebello, CA
Promoter: 360 Promotions
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Weights From New
Hampshire |
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Otto Wallin 245 vs. Helaman
Olguin 276
Shayna Foppiano 138 vs. Sarah Click 139
James Perkins 168 vs. Pablo Ernesto Oliveto 162
Nate Balakin 146 vs. Michael Taylor 144
Jay Gregory 157 vs. Michael Alvarez 155
Alexis Flores 134 vs. Javier Torres 134
Venue: Castleton Banquet & Conference Center in Windham,
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Promoter: Boston Boxing Promotions
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Fierro Faces Estela In
Mexico On March 4 |
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Matchroom Boxing returns to
Mexico for the latest installment of their popular fight
night series on Saturday March 4 at the Polideportivo
Arena in Culiacan, Mexico exclusively live on DAZN –
headlined by Angel Fierrofacing Eduardo Estela.
Fierro (20-1-2, 16KOs) defends his WBO NABO Lightweight
title against Uruguay’s once-beaten Estela (14-1, 9KO’s)
in what promises to be an explosive main event. The WBO
#5 rated Fierro is closing in on a coveted World title
shot in 2023, but he must first get by the very
dangerous Estela, who is coming off a career best win in
November over previously undefeated Ruben Torres.
Estela, who is promoted by former great Marcos Maidana
who will be attendance on fight night, has a lone loss
as a pro against rising Mexican powerhouse Mauricio Lara
back in 2019.
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On This Day: Jan 27 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Brasilia, Brazil:
Acelino Freitas KO'd Orlando Soto in the 1st round to
retain the WBO Super Featherweight title.
York Hall in London, England:
Johnny Nelson won a 12 round UD over George Arias to
retain the WBO Cruiserweight Title.
Munich, Germany:
Vitali Klitschko KO'd Orlin Norris in the 1st round to
win the WBA International Heavyweight Title.
Istvan Kovacs TKO'd Antonio Diaz in the 12th round to
win the Vacant WBO Featherweight Title.
1996, Phoenix, Arizona:
Bernard Hopkins TKO'd Steve Frank in the 1st round to
retain the IBF Middleweight Title.
Terry Norris TKO'd Jorge Luis Vado to retain the WBC and
IBF Light Middleweight Title.
Eloy Rojas won a 12 round UD over Miguel Arrozal to
retain the WBA Featherweight Title.
1992, Inglewood, California:
Chiquita Gonzalez won a 12 round UD over Domingo Sosa to
retain the WBC Light Flyweight Title.
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Robeisy Ramirez vs.
Isaac Dogboe & Xander Zayas vs. Ronald Cruz Headline
April 1 In Tulsa, OK |
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Two-time Olympic gold
medalist Robeisy “El Tren” Ramírez will lock horns with
Isaac “Royal Storm” Dogboe in a 12-round showdown for
the vacant interim WBO featherweight world title
Saturday, April 1, at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa.
In the eight-round co-feature, Puerto Rican sensation
Xander Zayas looks to extend his unbeaten record against
nine-year veteran Ronald “Diablo” Cruz.
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Rocha vs. Ashie Fight
Week Media Workout Quotes |
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Santa Ana’s Alexis “Lex”
Rocha (21-1, 13 KOs) hosted a media workout today at
Young Champion's Boxing in Los Angeles ahead of his NABO
title defense against newly announced opponent George
“Red Tiger” Ashie (33-5-1, 25 KOs) of Accra, Ghana. The
12-round main event clash is set for this Saturday,
January 28 at YouTube Theater in Inglewood and is
presented in association with Star Boxing.
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Super Middleweights
David Benavidez & Caleb Plant To Settle War Of Words
March 25 In Las Vegas |
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Undefeated former two-time
WBC Super Middleweight Champion David “El Bandera Roja’’
Benavídez and former IBF Super Middleweight Champion
Caleb Plant will meet in a high-stakes, 12-round
showdown to settle their long-simmering feud live on
SHOWTIME PPV on Saturday, March 25 at the MGM Grand
Garden Arena in Las Vegas in an event presented by
Premier Boxing Champions.
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Luis Nery vs. Azat
Hovhannisyan Super Bantamweight WBC Eliminator Feb. 18 |
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Two of the most aggressive,
forward-pressing super bantamweights in boxing will face
off in a 12-round WBC Eliminator on Saturday, February
18.
Former two-division world champion Luis “Pantera” Nery
(33-1, 25 KOs) of Tijuana, Mexico will face Azat “Crazy
A” Hovhannisyan (21-3, 17 KOs) of Los Angeles by way of
Yerevan, Armenia in a matchup where the winner will be
one step closer to a coveted opportunity to fight for a
world championship. The event, presented in association
with Zanfer Boxing, is scheduled to take place at Fox
Theater Pomona and will be broadcast worldwide on DAZN
beginning at 5:00 p.m. PST/ 8:00 p.m. EST.
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Artur Beterbiev vs.
Anthony Yarde
Media Workout Notes |
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King Artur is ready to
light up London.
WBC/IBF/WBO light heavyweight world champion Artur
Beterbiev (18-0, 18 KOs), boxing's only world champion
with a 100 percent knockout rate, will battle England's
big-punching Anthony Yarde (23-2, 22 KOs) on Saturday
evening at OVO Arena Wembley. Beterbiev-Yarde and
undercard bouts will stream live and exclusively in the
U.S. on ESPN+ at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT.
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On This Day: Jan 26 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Schermerhorn,
Netherlands:
Raymond Joval won a 12 round UD over Francisco Mora -
IBO Middleweight Title.
2002, New York, New York:
Vernon Forrest won a 12 round UD over Shane Mosley - WBC
Welterweight Title.
Arturo Gatti TKO'd Terron Millett in the 4th round - Non
Title.
2001, Rosemont, Illinois:
Teddy Reid won a 10 round UD over Jesus Valverde - Non
Title.
JC Candelo TKO'd Ron Johnson in the 4th round - Non
Title.
1996, Brighton, England:
Justin Juuko TKO'd Jackie Gunguluza in the 7th round -
Commonwealth (British Empire) Super Featherweight Title.
Corrie Sanders KO'd Keith Fletcher in the 4th round -
Non Title.
Dolton, Illinois:
Montell Griffin KO'd William Clayton in the 1st round -
Non Title.
Revere, Massachusetts:
Micky Ward TKO'd Alberto Alicea in the 3rd round - Non
Title.
Scott Pemberton TKO'd Tony Rivera in the 2nd round - Non
Title.
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Action Packed Nine-Bout
Card Finalized For 360 Promotions / Hollywood Fight
Nights This Friday |
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Tom Loeffler’s 360
Promotions has finalized an action-packed nine-bout card
for their acclaimed Hollywood Fight Nights series set
for This Friday, January 27 emanating from the Quiet
Cannon / Montebello Country Club and broadcast globally
on UFC FIGHT PASS, (10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT).
Headlining in front of another expected sold-out,
celebrity filled crowd is the exciting return of World
Ranked Super Welterweight Serhii ‘El Flaco’ Bohachuk,
(21-1, 21KOs), of Vinitza, Ukraine defending his WBC
Continental Americas Title against Chicago’s Nathaniel
‘Nate the Great’ Gallimore, (22-6-1, 17 KOs), in a
scheduled ten-rounder.
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Subriel Matias &
Jeremias Ponce Meet
For Vacant IBF World Title On Feb. 25 |
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Top super lightweight
contenders will square off as popular knockout artist
Subriel Matias meets undefeated Argentine Jeremias Ponce
for the vacant IBF 140-pound World Championship to
decide one of the kingpins of the red-hot super
lightweight division on Saturday, February 25 live on
SHOWTIME from The Armory in Minneapolis headlining a
Premier Boxing Champions event.
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On This Day: Jan 25 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Temecula, California:
Ricardo Mayorga TKO'd Vernon Forrest in the 3rd round -
WBC & WBA Welterweight Title.
Joel Casamayor won a 10 round UD over Nate Campbell -
Non Title.
Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Sharmba Mitchell TKO'd Carlos Vilches in the 4th round -
Non Title.
Diego Corrales TKO'd Michael Davis in the 5th round -
Non Title.
2002, Rosemont, Illinois:
Ben Tackie TKO'd Teddy Reid in the 5th round - IBF Light
Welterweight Title Eliminator.
Antonio Tarver won a 12 round SD over Reggie Johnson-
NABF, USBA Light Heavyweight Titles, IBF
Light Heavyweight Title Eliminator.
Laughlin, Nevada:
Jose Luis Castillo TKO'd Juan Macias in the 8th round -
Non Title.
1997, Stuttgart, Germany:
Hacine Cherifi won a 12 round Decision over Branko Sobot
- European (EBU) Middleweight Title.
Vitali Klitschko KO'd Mike Acklie in the 1st round - Non
Title.
Wlad Klitschko TKO'd Troy Weida in the 3rd round - Non
Title.
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Alexis Rocha To Face New Opponent
George Ashie On Jan. 28 At Youtube Theater In Inglewood |
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Santa Ana’s star Alexis
“Lex” Rocha (21-1, 13 KOs) will face new opponent George
“Red Tiger” Ashie (33-5-1, 25 KOs) of Accra, Ghana, as
the main event for the 12-round clash set for January 28
at YouTube Theater in Inglewood and presented in
association with Star Boxing. The originally announced
opponent, Anthony Young, suffered a nose injury and can
no longer participate in the fight against Rocha. Doors
to the venue will open at 3:00 p.m. PST, and the
worldwide broadcast on DAZN begins at 5:00 p.m. PST/
8:00 p.m. EST.
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On This Day: Jan 24 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Arturo Gatti won a 12 round UD over Gianluca Branco -
Vacant WBC Light Welterweight Title.
Kermit Cintron TKO'd Humberto Aranda in the 5th round -
Non Title.
Francisco Bojado won a 10 round UD over Emmanuel Clottey
- Non Title.
2003, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England:
Clinton Woods TKO'd Sergio Baez in the 3rd round - Non
Title.
Lvov, Ukraine:
Andreas Kotelnik won a 12 round UD over Fabrice Colombel
- Vacant WBA International Light Welterweight Title.
Commerce, California:
Julio Gonzalez won a 10 round MD over Glen Johnson - Non
Title.
1998, Cardiff, Wales:
Joe Calzaghe TKO'd Branko Sobot in the 3rd round - WBO
Super Middleweight
Title.
1997, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Pernell Whitaker TKO'd Diosbelys Hurtado in the 11th
round - WBC Welterweight Title.
Zab Judah TKO'd John Scalzi in the 1st round - Non Title.
Vernon Forrest TKO'd Mike Rios in the 1st round - Non
Title.
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Mario
Barrios Duels Jovanie Santiago In Co-Main Event Feb. 11
Live From The Alamodome In San Antonio, TX |
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Undefeated two-division
world champion Rey Vargas will battle top 130-pound
contender O’Shaquie Foster for the vacant WBC Super
Featherweight World Championship in a showdown that
headlines action live on SHOWTIME Saturday, February 11
from the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas topping a
Premier Boxing Champions event.
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George Acosta vs. Marlin
Sims Headlines
Thompson Card Feb. 10 In Ontario, CA |
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Super featherweight and
emerging star, George “El Yuyu” Acosta (13-1, 1 KO), of
Whittier, Ca, will make his 2023 debut against Marlin
Sims (8-1, 4 KOs) of Minneapolis, MN. The 8-round bout
will serve as the main event on Thompson Boxing’s “New
Blood” card.
In the co-main event, fans will witness a 6-round super
welterweight bout as blue-collar local favorite,
“Nuckle” Nelson Oliva (5-0, 5 KOs) of Los Angeles, CA,
takes on fellow undefeated foe, Wayne Boudreaux (2-0, 1
KO), of Marrero, LA., who fought at the 2019 Olympic
Trials.
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On This Day: Jan 23 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut:
Peter Manfredo Jr. KO'd Sherwin Davis in the 6th round -
Vacant WBO NABO Light Middleweight Title.
Scott Pemberton TKO'd Omar Sheika in the 10th round of a
Barn Burner - NABF Super Middleweight Title.
Expo Center, Kansas City, Missouri:
Martin Castillo won a 12 round UD over Roger Galicia -
WBA Super Flyweight Title Eliminator.
Kelly Pavlik won an 8 round UD over Anthony Ivory - Non
Title.
Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Julian Letterlough TKO'd Tony Menefee in the 5th round -
Non Title.
1998, Sons Of Italy, Lake Worth, Florida:
Joel Casamayor won an 8 round UD over Javier Diaz - Non
Title.
Grand Casino, Tunica, Mississippi:
Verno Phillips KO'd Julian Jackson in the 9th round -
WBU Light Middleweight Title.
Vassiliy Jirov TKO'd Jason Nicholson in the 2nd round -
Non Title.
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A Risky Battle For
Christian Mbilli On March 23 |
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After impressing boxing
fans in 2022 with explosive performances that propelled
him to the peak of the rankings, Christian Mbilli (23-0,
20 KOs) is looking to continue his success in 2023. Next
March 23, he will confront his first adversary of the
year, as he puts his WBC and WBA International
Continental of the Americas titles on the line against
heavy-hitter Carlos Gongora (21-1, 16 KOs) in the grand
finale of a Cabaret du Casino de Montréal event,
simulcast starting at 7:00 pm on ESPN+ in the USA.
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Jersey City Fight Night
At
White Eagle Hall Set For March 4 |
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On Saturday, March 4th, Joe
DeGuardia’s Star Boxing begins its 2023 journey with the
first professional boxing card at White Eagle Hall in
Jersey City, New Jersey.
White Eagle Hall is a venue in the restored historic
building in the quaint neighborhood of Downtown Jersey
City, a vintage village. Originally built in 1910 as a
community center, in 2013 it underwent a comprehensive
multi-million-dollar historic restoration and reopened
in April of 2017. The intimate venue, adorned with two
unique stained-glass skylights and gothic era design
with wood and fixtures taken from the nearby Saint
Boniface Church, will be filled with boxing aficionados
and notable guests mingling as part of a unique boxing
experience.
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On This Day: Jan 22 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1994, Alma Alta, Kazakhstan:
Julio Cesar Vasquez won a 12 round UD over Juan Ramon
Medina to retain the WBA Light Middleweight Title.
Belfast, Northern Ireland:
Eammon Loughran won a 12 round UD over Alessandro Duran
to retain the WBO Welterweight Title.
Cardiff, Wales:
John-John Molina TKO’d Floyd Havard in the 6th round to
retain the IBF Super Featherweight Title.
1990, Inglewood, California:
Raul Perez won a 12 round UD over Gaby Canizales
to retain the WBC Bantamweight Title.
1973, Kingston, Jamaica:
George Foreman TKO’d Joe Frazier in the 2nd
round to win the WBA and WBC Heavyweight Titles. Frazier
was down three times in both rounds, this was the 1973
Fight of the Year, and it was here that Howard Cosell
made famous the words “Down goes Frazier. Down goes
Frazier”, I can still hear him saying it.
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David Stevens
Dramatically Stops
Sean Hemphill With Two Seconds Left |
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Photos: Amanda Westcott
- SHOWTIME
David Stevens, a power-punching boxer from nearby
Reading, Pa., produced one of the more dramatic endings
in recent SHOBOX: The New Generation history,
theatrically dropping and stopping Sean Hemphill with
just two seconds left in their hotly contested
eight-round super middleweight showdown to capture the
biggest win of his young career in the main event of
SHOBOX on Friday, January 20 live on SHOWTIME from Wind
Creek Casino in Bethlehem, Pa.
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High
Stakes For Heavyweights
Palmer & Vukosa On Jan. 28 |
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On January 28, Reyes Boxing
returns to the Lowell Auditorium in Lowell, MA for the
“Down and Dirty 5” fight card.
In the main event of the evening, Donnie Palmer
challenges Steve Vukosa in a ten round heavyweight
contest.
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On This Day: Jan 21 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2005, Fountain Leisure
Centre, London, Brentford, England:
David Haye TKO'd Garry Delaney in the 3rd round - Non
Title.
Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico:
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. TKO'd Jose Cruz in the 2nd round -
Non Title.
Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut:
David Estrada TKO'd Chris Smith in the 11th round - IBF
Welterweight Eliminator.
Emanuel Augustus TKO'd Dillon Carew in the 8th round -
Non Title.
Sechew Powell won a 8 round UD over Patrick Thompson -
Non Title.
Raymond Joval TKO'd Rodrigues Moungo in the 3rd round -
Non Title.
Reliant Center, Houston, Texas:
Juan Diaz TKO'd Billy Irwin in the 9th round - WBA
Lightweight Title.
Calvin Brock TKO'd Cliff Etienne in the 3rd round - Non
Title.
Raul Martinez TKO'd Len Martinez in the 1st round - Non
Title.
Bridgend Leisure Centre, Bridgend, Wales:
Enzo Maccarinelli TKO'd Rich LaMontage in the 4th round
- WBU Cruiserweight Title.
1997, Bristol, England:
Glenn Catley TKO'd George Bocco in the 4th round - WBC
International Middleweight Title.
Joe Calzaghe TKO'd Carlos Christie in the 2nd round -
Non Title.
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Weights From Manchester,
England - DAZN |
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Chris Eubank Jr. 159 vs.
Liam Smith 159
Richard Riakporhe 199.25 vs. Krzysztof Glowacki 197.25
Joseph Parker 245.25 vs. Jack Massey 213.25
Ekow Essuman 146 vs. Chris Kongo 146.25
Frazer Clarke 272 vs. Kevin Espindola 285
Venue: AO Arena, Manchester, England
Promoter: BOXXER, Wasserman
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Weights
From Bethlehem, PA - ShoBox |
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Sean Hemphill 166 vs. David
Stevens 165.7
Atif Oberlton 174.2 vs. Artem Brusov 173.7
Julian Gonzalez 129.9 vs. Rosalindo Morales 129.5
Venue: Wind Creek Casino in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Promoter: King’s Promotions
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On This Day: Jan 20 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2005, Park Plaza Hotel,
Houston, Texas:
Travis Walker KO'd Michael Hamilton in the 3rd round -
Non Title.
Chris Henry KO'd Paul Foret in the 1st round - Non Title.
2001, MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Floyd Mayweather Jr. TKO'd Diego Corrales in the 10th
round - WBC Super Featherweight Title.
Jose Luis Castillo TKO'd Cesar Bazan in the 6th round -
WBC Lightweight Title.
1998, Freeman Coliseum, San Antonio, Texas:
Jesse James Leija won a 12 round UD over Joel Perez -
NABF Lightweight Title.
Diosbelys Hurtado KO'd Aaron Zarate in the 1st round -
Non Title.
Golden Johnson won a 6 round UD over Cesar Delgado - Non
Title.
1996, Parramatta Stadium, Sydney, New South
Wales, Australia:
Kostya Tszyu TKO'd Hugo Pineda in the 11th round - IBF
Light Welterweight Title.
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Rey Vargas vs. O’Shaquie
Foster
Virtual Press Conference Quotes |
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Undefeated two-division
world champion Rey Vargas and top contender O’Shaquie
Foster previewed their battle for the vacant WBC Super
Featherweight World Championship during a virtual press
conference on Wednesday before they meet on Saturday,
February 11 live on SHOWTIME from the Alamodome in San
Antonio, Texas in a Premier Boxing Champions event.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast begins at 9
p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and is topped by Vargas on his quest
to become a three-division world champion against the
hungry challenger Foster, who steps into the ring to vie
for a title for the first time.
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With The Past Behind
Him,
Booker's Ready To Change Gears |
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Coming off his first career
loss after 17 successful bouts, Chordale Booker could’ve
done what a lot of fighters do these days. He could’ve
pointed fingers. He could’ve made excuses. He could’ve
cleaned house internally and found a new team.
Instead, Booker looked in the mirror and decided any
necessary changes to whatever routine, tradition, or
game plan that didn’t work would start with him. So the
Chordale Booker you see Saturday night at Mohegan Sun
Arena in his long-awaited return to the ring isn’t
necessarily a "new-look" Booker. It’s the same Chordale
Booker with the same team and a new chip on his
shoulder.
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Alexis Rocha & Oscar De
La Hoya Media Roundtable |
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YouTube Theater in
Inglewood, Calif. hosted an exclusive media roundtable
with Santa Ana’s Alexis Rocha (21-1, 13 KOs) ahead of
his NABO Welterweight title defense against Anthony
“Juice” Young (24-2, 8 KOs). The 12-round main event
fight will be the first boxing event at YouTube Theater
on January 28. Doors to the venue will open at 3:00 p.m.
PST, and the worldwide broadcast on DAZN begins at 5:00
p.m. PST/ 8:00 p.m. EST.
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On This Day: Jan 19 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Wollongong, New South
Wales, Australia:
Anthony Mundine TKO'd Yoshinori Nishizawi in the 5th
round - WBA Super Middleweight Title.
2003, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia:
Mohamad Abdulaev TKO'd Phillip Holiday in the 4th round
- Vacant WBO Inter-Continental Light Welterweight Title.
Kostya Tszyu TKO'd Jesse James Leija in the 6th round -
WBC, WBA, IBF Light Welterweight Title.
2002, London, England:
Julio Pablo Chacon won a 12 round SD over Victor Polo -
WBO Featherweight Title.
Wayne Alexander TKO'd Paolo Pizzamiglio in the 3rd round
- Vacant European (EBU) Light Middleweight Title.
Johnny Tapia TKO'd Eduardo Alvarez in the 1st round -
Non Title.
Miami, Florida:
Rosendo Alvarez TKO'd Pichitnoi Sitbangprachan in the
12th round - WBA Light Flyweight Title.
DeMarcus Corley won a 12 round UD over Ener Julio - WBO
Light Welterweight Title.
2001, Sacramento, California:
Willie Jorin won a 12 round UD over Oscar Larrios - WBC
Super Bantamweight Title * The 3 Judges Mr. Morita,
Mr.Rozadilla, and Mr. Minton were watching a Fight in
Los Angeles Apparently.
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Abraham Nova, Haven
Brady Jr. &
Dante Benjamin Win In Verona, NY |
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Abraham Nova won a
action-filled 10-round unanimous decision over Adam
Lopez in a junior lightweight fight at The Turning Stone
Resort Casino in Verona, New York
Nova's win highlighted a night that saw Split-T
Management Fighters win six contests between Verona and
Milwaukee.
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Oscar Collazo Faces New
Opponent Yudel Reyes In WBO Minimumweight World Title
Eliminator Jan. 28 |
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Golden Boy announced a slew
of undercard fights today, completing a stacked card for
the first boxing event to be held at YouTube Theater in
Inglewood on January 28. Doors to the venue will open at
3:00 p.m. PST, and the worldwide broadcast on DAZN
begins at 5:00 p.m. PST/ 8:00 p.m. EST.
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Hank Lundy Steps In As
Adrien Broner’s
New Opponent Feb. 25 In Atlanta |
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Due to circumstances out of
the control of BLK Prime, Ivan Redkach (23-6-1, 18 KOs),
who was intended to fight Adrien Broner (34-4-1, 24 KOs)
in a 10-round welterweight main event on February 25,
will now be replaced with “Hammerin” Hank Lundy
(31-12-1, 14 KOs).
Broner vs. Lundy, taking place at the Gateway Center in
Atlanta, Georgia, will broadcast worldwide on BLK Prime
PPV for $39.99. More details, including ticket sales and
undercard bouts, will be announced at a later date.
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On This Day: Jan 18 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico:
Fernando Montiel TKO'd Roy Doliguez in the 2nd round -
WBO Super Flyweight Title.
Hugo Cazares TKO'd Eric Jamili in the 3rd round - WBO
NABO Light Flyweight Title.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida:
Hector Camacho TKO'd Otililo Villareal in the 9th round
- Non Title.
2002, Raleigh, North Carolina:
David Telesco won a 10 round UD over Julian Letterlough
- Non Title.
Tim Witherspoon TKO'd Ed White in the 1st round - Non
Title.
2001, Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim, California:
Mike Anchondo KO'd Osvaldo Valenzuela in the 2nd round -
Non Title.
Librado Andrade KO'd Sheridan Page in the 1st round -
Non Title.
1997, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Mauricio Pastrana won a 12 round SD over Michael
Carbajal - IBF Light Flyweight Title.
Oscar De La Hoya won a 12 round UD over Miguel Angel
Gonzalez - WBC Light Welterweight Title.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. TKO'd Jerry Cooper in the 1st round
- Non Title.
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On This Day: Jan 17 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, DM-Arena, Karlsruhe,
Germany:
Zsolt Erdei won a 12 round UD over Julio Gonzalez - WBO
Light Heavyweight Title.
Seminole Casino, Coconut Creek, Florida:
Ramon Garbey won a 12 round UD over Jermell Barnes -
Vacant WBC Continental Americas Cruiserweight Title.
Davarryl Williamson TKO'd Kendrick Releford in the 9th
round - Non Title.
Michael Moorer TKO'd Jose Da Silva in the 7th round -
Non Title.
1998, Sport und Erholungszentrum, Berlin,
Friedrichshain, Germany:
Oktay Urkal TKO'd Craig Houk in the 3rd round - WBC
International Light Welterweight Title.
Vitali Klitschko TKO'd Marcus Rhode in the 2nd round -
Non Title.
Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey;
Michael Grant TKO'd David Izon in the 5th round - IBC
Heavyweight Title.
Zab Judah TKO'd Steve Valdez in the 1st round - Non
Title.
Antonio Tarver TKO'd Boyer Chew in the 7th round - Non
Title.
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Ty Tomlin Bounces Back
With
Unanimous Decision Victory |
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The return of Cheatham
County, TN, lightweight Tyler "Short Fuse" Tomlin (14-1,
9 KOs), was a success as he won an 8-round unanimous
decision over Gustavo David Vittori (27-12-1, 12 KOs).
The fight took place last night at The Bruce Convention
Center, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Tomlin won every
round of the fight. Scorecards read 80-72 across the
board.
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On This Day: Jan 16 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Convention Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota:
Koba Gogoladze TKO'd Juan Garza in the 2nd round -
Vacant IBA Continental Lightweight Title.
Matt Vanda won a 10 round SD over Sam Garr - Non Title.
Dodge Arena, Hidalgo, Texas:
Daniel Ponce De Leon TKO'd Jesus Perez in the 1st round
- Non Title.
Fernando Montiel TKO'd Roberto Lopez in the 3rd round -
Non Title.
2003, Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles,
California:
Jose Navarro KO'd Carlos Madrigal in the 2nd round -
Vacant WBO NABO Super Flyweight Title.
Oscar Larrios won a 10 round UD over Marcos Licona - Non
Title.
1999, Alexandria Basketball Stadium,
Sydney, New South Wales:
Glen Kelley TKO'd John "The Beast" Mugabi in the 8th
round - IBF Pan Pacific Light Heavyweight Title.
(Mugabi's last bout)
MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Zab Judah KO'd Wilfredo Negron in the 4th round - IBF
Light Welterweight Title (Interim).
Roberto Garcia won a 12 round UD over Juan Molina - IBF
Super Featherweight Title.
Lance Whitaker TKO'd Alex Stewart in the 7th round - Non
Title.
Mike Tyson KO'd Francois Botha in the 5th round - Non
Title.
Fres Oquendo won a 6 round UD over Duncan Dokiwari - Non
Title.
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Efe Ajagba Edges Stephan
Shaw |
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Photo: Mikey Williams -
Top Rank
The heavyweights boxed instead of brawled, and Efe
Ajagba closed the show strong. Ajagba edged the
previously unbeaten Stephan Shaw by 10-round unanimous
decision (96-94 3x) Saturday evening at Turning Stone
Resort Casino.
Ajagba (17-1, 13 KOs) won his second straight bout since
a 2021 defeat to Frank Sanchez. He had surgeries on both
elbows after that fight and has re-established himself
as a contender to watch. Shaw (18-1, 13 KOs) was ahead
58-56 on all three judges' cards after the sixth but was
outlanded 62-37 in the last four rounds.
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On This Day: Jan 15 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2000, Doncaster, England:
Acelino Freitas TKO'd Barry Jones in the 8th round to
retain the WBO Super Featherweight Title.
New York:
Roy Jones Jr. won a 12 round UD over David Telesco to
retain the WBC, WBA, and IBF Light Heavyweight Title.
1990, Atlantic City, NJ.:
Doug DeWitt TKO’d Matthew Hilton in the 11th round to
retain the WBO Middleweight Title.
George Foreman KO’d Gerry Cooney in the 2nd round.
Ray Mercer TKO’d Wesley Watson in the 5th round.
1989, Thailand:
Khaosai Galaxy KO’d Tae-Il Chang in the 2nd round to
retain the WBA Super Flyweight Title.
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Ra’eese Aleem Wants To
Welcome Naoya Inoue
To The Jr. Featherweight Division |
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WBO #1 Jr. Featherweight
contender Ra'eese "The Beast" Aleem (20-0, 12 KOs), the
most avoided man in boxing, wants to welcome the
undisputed bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue
(24-0, 12 KOs), better known by his nickname "The
Monster" to the 122 lbs. division.
"I would love to be the first man to hand Naoya Inoue
his first loss," said Aleem. "I believe Inoue is a true
champion, one who is willing to take on all comers,
unlike some of the champions in my division currently.
He is regarded as one of the best fighters of his era,
and I truly see myself as the man to dethrone him."
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King's Promotions
Fighters Highlight Non-Televised Undercard On Jan. 20 In
Bethlehem, PA |
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King's Promotions fighters
will be on full display as part of the non-televised
undercard of a SHOBOX: The New Generation® card on
Friday night, January 20th at The Wind Creek Event
Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Local bantamweight, Jonathan Rodriguez will take on
51-fight veteran Ira Terry in a bout scheduled six-round
bout.
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Weights From Verona, NY |
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Efe Ajagba 235.25 vs.
Stephan Shaw 239.5
Guido Vianello 239 vs. Jonathan Rice 274.25
Adam Lopez 129 vs. Abraham Nova 129
Floyd Diaz 122 vs. Edwin Rodriguez 121.5
Brian Norman, Jr. 149 vs. Rodrigo Damian Coria 148.25
Haven Brady, Jr. 133 vs. Ruben Cervera 130.25
Dante Benjamin 174 vs. Emmanuael Austin 175
Bruce Carrington 128 vs. Juan Antonio Lopez 127.5
Bryce Mills 143 vs. Margarito Hernandez 144.25
Rohan Polanco vs. Julian Smith
Venue: Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona, New York,
USA
Promoter: Bob Arum (Top Rank)
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On This Day: Jan 14 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY 1996, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Vinny Pazienza won a 12 round UD over Roberto Duran.
1989, Auburn Hills, Michigan:
Michael Moorer TKO'd Victor Claudio in the 2nd round -
WBO Light Heavyweight Title.
Arthel Lawhorne won a 10 round UD over James Tillis -
Non Title.
Frankie Liles won a 6 round UD over Eric Cole in his 3rd
pro fight.
1984, Reno, Nevada:
Ray Mancini TKO'd Bobby Chacon in the 3rd round - WBA
Lightweight Title.
1978, Puerto Rico:
Felix Trinidad Sr. won a 12 round decision over Fernando
Rivera - Puerto Rican Featherweight Title.
1944, Portland, Oregon:
Henry Armstrong TKO'd Aldo Spoldi in the 3rd Round - Non
Title.
Detroit, Michigan:
Jake LaMotta won a 10 Round UD over Fritzie Zivic - Non
Title.
1921, New York City, New York:
Benny Leonard TKO'd Richie Mitchell in the 6th round -
World Lightweight Title.
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Efe Ajagba vs. Stephan
Shaw & Guido Vianello
vs. Jonnie Rice Final Press Conference |
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The Top Rank on ESPN 2023
schedule kicks off with a heavyweight doubleheader
Saturday at Turning Stone Resort Casino.
In the 10-round main event, thunderous puncher Efe
Ajagba (16-1, 13 KOs) looks upend the unbeaten run of
St. Louis native Stephan "Big Shot" Shaw (18-0, 13 KOs).
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Jose Ramirez vs. Richard
Commey & Seniesa Estrada vs. Tina Rupprecht Title
Unification Set For Mar. 25 |
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The fighting pride of
California’s Central Valley and one of boxing’s
pound-for-pound queens are joining forces for a special
Fresno Fight Night.
Former unified 140-pound world champion Jose Ramirez
will meet former lightweight world champion Richard “RC”
Commey in the 12-round junior welterweight main event
Saturday, March 25, at Save Mart Center in Fresno,
California.
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On This Day: Jan 13 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Tokyo, Japan:
Sirimongkol Singwangcha won a 12 round UD over Yong Soo
Choi - WBC Super Featherweight Title.
2001, Uncasville, Connecticut:
Zab Judah TKO'd Reggie Green in the 10th round - IBF
Light Welterweight Title.
1996, St Etienne, France:
Fabrice Tiozzo won a 12 Round UD over Eric Lucas - WBC
Light Heavyweight Title.
The Philippines:
Manny Pacquiao TKO'd Lito Torrejos in the 5th round -
Non Title.
Miami, Florida:
Carlos Murillo won a 12 round UD over Hi Yong Choi - WBA
Light Flyweight Title.
Nate Miller TKO'd Reinaldo Gimenez in the 5th round -
WBA Cruiserweight Title.
Juan Martin Coggi won a 5 round TD over Frankie Randall
- WBA Light Welterweight Title.
Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Obed Sullivan TKO'd Terry Davis in the 5th round - IBF
Inter-Continental Heavyweight Title.
David Tua TKO'd Bruce Bellocchi in the 2nd round - Non
Title.
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Atlantic City Boxing
Hall Of Fame
Announces Class Of 2023 |
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Today the Atlantic City
Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF), announced the twenty (24)
Honorees selected for Induction into its Hall of Fame:
the 7th Annual Awards & Induction Weekend will be held
Friday September 29th, through Sunday October 1st, 2023,
at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
2023 INDUCTION CLASS:
FIGHTERS: George Foreman, Shannon Briggs, David Tua,
Pinklon Thomas, Tracy Harris Patterson, Doug Dewitt,
Darroll Wilson, Shamone Alvarez and Jamillia Lawrence.
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Action-Packed Undercard
Confirmed
For Wood vs. Lara Barnstormer Feb. 18 |
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Dalton Smith will make the
second defence of his British Super-Lightweight Title
against Billy Allington on the undercard of Leigh Wood’s
highly anticipated WBA Featherweight World Title
showdown with avoided Mexican Mauricio Lara at the
Motorpoint Arena Nottingham on Saturday February 18,
live worldwide on DAZN (excluding Australia and New
Zealand).
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Tito Mercado Defends
NABA Silver Title
Against Hank Lundy Feb. 4 In Ontario, CA |
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Undefeated NABA super
lightweight champion, Ernesto "Tito" Mercado (8-0, 8
KOs), is ready to start his 2023 off with a bang as he
returns to the ring February 4, 2022. Mercado faces his
toughest opponent to date, "Hammerin" Hank Lundy
(31-12-1, 14 KOs) of Philadelphia, PA, in a scheduled
10-round co-main event at the LumColor Center in
Ontario, CA. RED Boxing Promotions is the promoter.
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On This Day: Jan 12 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2002, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Angel Hernandez won a 12 round UD over JC Candelo -
Vacant NABF Light Middleweight Title.
Acelino Freitas won a 12 round UD over Joel Casamayor -
WBA & WBO Super Featherweight Title.
Wayne McCullough KO'd Alvin Brown in the 2nd round - Non
Title.
2001, Madison Square Garden, New York:
Roy Jones Jr. TKO'd Merqui Sosa in the 2nd round - Non
Title.
Tim Witherspoon won a 10 round UD over Al Cole - Non
Title.
Michael Grant won a 6 round UD over Bradley Rone - Non
Title.
Derrick Gainer TKO'd James Crayton on the 10th round -
Non Title.
Lou Savarese TKO'd Lyle McDowell in the 2nd round - Non
Title.
1993, Buenos Aires, Argentina:
Juan Martin Coggi TKO'd Morris East in the 8th round -
WBA Light Welterweight Title.
Madison Square Garden, New York:
Buddy McGirt won a 12 round UD over Genaro Leon - WBC
Welterweight Title.
Kevin Kelley TKO'd Peter Nieves in the 6th round - Non
Title.
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Kim
Clavel vs. Jessica Nery Plata Light Flyweight Title
Unification Showdown To Stream Live On ESPN+ |
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WBC light flyweight world
champion Kim Clavel will battle WBA queen Jessica Nery
Plata this Friday, Jan. 13, at Place Bell in Laval,
Canada. Clavel hopes to become the sport’s only
Canadian-born unified world champion.
Clavel-Plata and undercard bouts will stream live and
exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.
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On This Day: Jan 11 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2002, Bandung, Indonesia:
Chris John TKO'd Kongthawat Singwangcha in
the 8th round - PABA Featherweight Title.
Cagus, Puerto Rico:
Eric Morel won a 10 round UD over Alex Baba - Super
Flyweights.
Ivan Calderon won an 8 round UD over Mike Thomas -
Light Flyweight.
Miguel Cotto TKO'd Joshua Smith in the 2nd round -
Light Welterweight.
Thanyaburi, Thailand:
Veeraphol Sahaprom won a 12 round UD over Sergio Perez -
WBC Bantamweight Title
1997, London, England:
Paul Ingle KO'd Colin McMillan in the 8th round -
British Featherweight
Title
Boston, Massachusetts:
Daniel Zaragoza won a 12 round SD over Wayne McCullough
- WBC Super Bantamweight Title.
Romallis Ellis won a 10 round SD over Vince Phillips -
Non Title.
Nashville, Tennessee:
Felix Trinidad TKO'd Kevin Lueshing in the 3rd round -
IBF Welterweight Title.
Henry Akinwande won a 12 round UD over Scott Welch - WBO
Heavyweight Title.
Khalid Rahilou TKO'd Frankie Randall in the 11th round -
WBA Light Welterweight Title.
Terry Norris TKO'd Nick Rupa in the 10th round WBC & IBF
Light Middleweight Title.
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Chris Eubank Jr. vs.
Liam Smith To Be Broadcast On DAZN In The US, Canada,
Dach & Japan On Jan. 21 |
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DAZN Group, the leading
global sports entertainment platform, today announces
that it will broadcast the all-British dust up, Chris
Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith, Saturday, January 21st, from
BOXXER in association with Wasserman Boxing, Live from
AO Arena in Manchester. The event will be available to
all DAZN subscribers in the US, Canada, DACH and Japan.
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On This Day: Jan 10 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Tokyo, Japan:
Eagle Kyowa won a 12 round UD over Jose Antonio Aguirre
- WBC Minimumweight Title.
Mexico City, Mexico:
Jorge Arce KO'd Joma Gamboa in the 2nd round - WBC
Light Flyweight Title.
2003, Jakarta, Indonesia:
Chris John TKO'd Dante Paulino in the 8th round PABA
Featherweight Title.
Uncasville, Connecticut:
Brian Viloria won a 12 round UD over Alejandro Moreno -
NABF Flyweight Title.
DaVarryl Williamson won a 10 round UD over Robert
Wiggins - Non Title.
Sechew Powell TKO'd Bill Tipton in the 2nd round - Non
Title.
1999, Seoul, South Korea:
In Joo Cho won a 12 round MD over Joel Luna Zarate - WBC
Super Flyweight Title
In Jin Chi TKO'd Sammy Surdilla in the 3rd round - Non
Title.
1993, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Freddy Pendleton won a 12 round UD over Tracy Spann -
Vacant IBF Lightweight Title.
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Roiman Villa Says
Rashidi Ellis Can
Have Another Beating If He Wants It |
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Power-punching welterweight
Roiman Villa, boxing’s newest breakout star after his
thrilling come-from-behind victory over formerly
unbeaten “Speedy” Rashidi Ellis, says if the
“disrespectful” Ellis would like another beating, he can
get it in a rematch any time.
Fighting on the undercard of superstar Gervonta “Tank”
Davis’ ninth round knockout of featherweight champion
Hector Luis Garcia, and with the Showtime PPV cameras
rolling live, the explosive Venezuelan Villa (26-1, 24
KOs) patiently waited for a tiring Ellis (24-1, 15 KOs)
to slow down and then took over in the second half of
their fight last Saturday night at the Capital One Arena
in Washington, D.C.
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Knockout Artists Leigh
Wood & Mauricio Lara
Clash On Feb. 18 In Nottingham |
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Matchroom Boxing’s 2023
schedule in the UK is set to begin with a bang at the
Motorpoint Arena Nottingham on Saturday February 18 as
hometown hero Leigh Wood puts his WBA Featherweight
World Title on the line against big-punching Mexican
Mauricio Lara, live worldwide on DAZN (excluding
Australia and New Zealand).
‘Leigh-thal’ (26-2 KOs) memorably stopped Michael Conlan
in the 12th and final round of his epic first defence of
the WBA 126lbs title back in March 2022, knocking the
Irishman out of the ring in brutal fashion to end their
Fight of the Year stunner.
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On This Day: Jan 9 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Uncasville,
Connecticut:
Nate Campbell won a 12 round UD over Daniel Attah - IBF
Super Featherweight Eliminator.
Jermain Taylor TKO'd Alex Rios in the 1st round - Non
Title.
Serguei Lyakhovich TKO'd Ron Guerrero in the 1st round -
Non Title.
Elvin Ayala won a 4 round UD over Keith Sonley - Non
Title.
Sechew Powell TKO'd James Johnson in the 1st round - Non
Title.
1999, Pensacola, Florida:
Derrick Gainer won a 12 round UD over Harold Warren -
USBA Super Featherweight Title.
Roy Jones Jr. TKO'd Richard Frazier in the 2nd Round WBC
and WBA Light Heavyweight Title.
Shane Mosley KO'd Golden Johnson in the 7th round - IBF
Lightweight Title.
Brian Barbosa won a 12 round UD over Kevin Tillman - WBO
NABO Middleweight Title.
1998, Biloxi, Mississippi:
Floyd Mayweather Jr. TKO'd Hector Arroyo in the 5th round
- Non Title.
Lamon Brewster TKO'd Biko Botowamungu in the 5th round -
Non Title.
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Gervonta Davis Scores
Ninth-Round
TKO Over Hector Luis Garcia |
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Photos: Amanda Westcott
- SHOWTIME
Boxing superstar and five-time world champion Gervonta
“Tank” Davis sent a supportive sold-out crowd in the
nation’s capital home happy with another memorable
victory as he displayed his skills and then stopped
super featherweight champion Hector Luis Garcia in the
ninth round Saturday night headlining live on SHOWTIME
PPV from Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. in an
event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
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On This Day: Jan 8 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2000, Albuquerque, New
Mexico:
Johnny Tapia won a 12 round UD over Jorge
Eliecer Julio to win the WBO Bantamweight Title.
Omar Sheika won an 8 round UD over Simon Brown.
Danny Romero KO’d Rudolfo Blanco in the 1st round.
Francois Botha TKO’d Steve Pannell in the 1st round.
1999, Mashantucket, Connecticut:
Vinny Pazienza TKO’d Undra White in the 9th round.
Ray Oliviera and Fitz Vanderpool fought to a 10 round
Draw.
1994, Catskill, New York:
Junior Jones won a 12 round UD over Elvis Alvarez to
retain the WBA Bantamweight Title.
Arturo Gatti won an 8 round Decision over Leon Bostic.
Ivan Robinson won an 8 round decision over Arturo Nina.
1990, Mobile, Alabama:
Roy Jones Jr. KO’d Joe “Randy” Edens in the 2nd round.
1947, Reigning Featherweight champion Willie
Pep broke his leg and fractured a vertebra, in a plane
crash. Some said this would end Pep’s career. He proved
them wrong by winning a 10 round decision over Victor
Flores only five months later.
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Weights From Washington
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Gervonta Davis 134 vs.
Hector Luis Garcia 134
(WBA "Regular" Lightweight Title)
Jaron Ennis 145.6 vs. Karen Chukhadzhian 146.2
Rashidi Ellis 146.2 vs. Roiman Villa 145.8
Demetrius Andrade 167 vs. Demond Nicholson 167.2
Vito Mielnicki Jr 153.2 vs. Omar Rosales 152.8
Brandun Lee 141.4 vs. Diego Luque 141.2
Travon Marshall 149.8 vs. Shawn West 151.2
Keeshawn Williams 146.2 vs. Gustavo David Vittori 145.6
Lamont Peterson 141.6 vs. Michael Ogundo 140.2
Kyrone Davis 163.8 vs. Cristián Fabián Ríos 164.4
Jalil Hackett 156.2 vs. Joel Guevara 155.8
Mia Ellis 128.2 vs. Karen Dulin 129.8
Venue: Capital One Arena, Washington DC
Promoter: TGB Promotions
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Jean
Pascal Tested Positive For Covid-19; Michael Eifert
IBF Light
Heavyweight Title Eliminator
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Late last night, Jean
Pascal informed Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) that he had
tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. His symptoms are
too severe for him to continue training for his IBF
Light Heavyweight title elimination fight against German
Michael Eifert, “No Limit”, scheduled for Place Bell in
Laval on February 9th.
Co-promoter of the event, DiBella Entertainment (DBE)
President Lou DiBella, contacted Eifert’s promoter,
Benedikt Poelchau, President of Blanko Sports, and also
informed the IBF of the situation. It was agreed that
the fight and the entire event would be postponed to a
later date to be determined in March.
More details will be communicated soon.
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Alexis Rocha To Defend
NABO Title
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Golden Boy will kickstart
2023 with dynamite, as Santa Ana’s very own ace Alexis
“Lex” Rocha (21-1, 13 KOs) is scheduled to defend his
NABO Welterweight Title and level up against Atlantic
City, New Jersey’s Anthony “Juice” Young (24-2, 8 KOs)
in a 12-round main event presented in association with
Hard Hitting Promotions. The welterweights will go
head-to-head on Saturday, January 28 at YouTube Theater
in Inglewood, and the event will be broadcast worldwide
on DAZN beginning at 5:00 p.m. PST / 8:00 p.m. EST.
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On This Day: Jan 7 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Israel Vazquez TKO’d Don Don Concepcion in the 3rd round
to win the vacant NABF Super Bantamweight Title.
Jesse James Leija TKO’d Fred Ladd in the 3rd round.
2000, Sacramento, California:
Israel Vazquez won an 8 round UD over Edel Ruiz.
Juan Lazcano won a 10 round SD over Julian Wheeler.
1995, San Antonio, Texas:
Alejandro Gonzalez TKO’d Kevin Kelley in the 10th round
to win the WBC Featherweight Title.
Wilfredo Vazquez won a 12 round SD over Orlando
Canizales to retain the WBA Super Bantamweight Title.
Carlos Gerena won an 8 round SD over Jesus Chavez.
1994, Palma de Majorque, Spain:
Alex Sanchez TKO’d Arturo Mayan in the 1st round to
retain the WBO Title. Minimumweight Title (Mayan had no known
Professional experience).
Daniel Jimenez won a 12 round UD over Felix Garcia to
win the WBC Super Bantamweight Title.
1992, Auburn Hills, Michigan:
Leeonzer Barber won a 12 round SD over Anthony Hembrick
to win the WBO Light Heavyweight Title.
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Gervonta Davis vs.
Hector Luis Garcia
Final Press Conference Quotes |
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Boxing superstar Gervonta
“Tank” Davis and unbeaten world champion Héctor Luis
García went face to face Thursday and exchanged shoves
before cooler heads prevailed at the final press
conference before they meet for Davis’ WBA Lightweight
Title this Saturday, January 7 headlining a SHOWTIME PPV
from Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. in an event
presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
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On This Day: Jan 6 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2005, Tucson, Arizona:
Fulgencio Zuniga TKO'd David Lopez in the 12th round -
IBA Middleweight Title.
Abner Mares TKO'd Luis Malave in the 2nd round - Non
Title.
2001, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Joel Casamayor TKO'd Roberto Garcia in the 9th round -
WBA Super Featherweight Title.
Augie Sanchez TKO'd Luisito Espinosa in the 4th round -
Non Title.
1996, Levallois, France:
Laurent Boudouani won a 12 round UD over Javier
Castillejo - European (EBU) Light Middleweight Title.
Winky Wright won an 8 round decision over Jean Paul
D'Alessandro - Non Title.
Andrei Pestriaev won an 8 round decision over Pascal
Lustemberger - Non Title.
1995, Los Angeles, California:
Jeremy Williams TKO'd Everton Davis in the 9th round -
Non Title.
Bones Adams won a 10 round UD over Isagani Pumar - Non
Title.
Virginia Beach, Virginia:
Hasim Rahman TKO'd Robert Jackson in the 1st round - Non
Title.
Chris Byrd TKO'd Frankie Hines in the 2nd round - Non
Title.
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Gervonta Davis vs.
Hector Luis Garcia
Media Workout Quotes |
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Five-time world champion
and boxing superstar Gervonta “Tank” Davis donated fight
night tickets to local youths at the Kennedy Recreation
Center during Wednesday’s media workout that kicked off
fight week activities for his WBA Lightweight Title
defense against unbeaten world champion Héctor Luis
García on SHOWTIME PPV this Saturday January 7 from
Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., in an event
presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
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Darren Cunningham Now
Ranked
WBO #15 Super Bantamweight |
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25-year-old professional
boxer, Darren “The Gift” Cunningham (16-2, 8 KOs), is
now ranked #15 in the WBO super bantamweight ratings and
is excited about his future in boxing.
"They are seeing the grind and the hard work I have put
in, and now it is time to execute," said Cunningham, who
trains in Las Vegas by way of St. Louis. "I want to
fight for a title in 2023 or at the least by 2024. This
now puts me in a position to get those types of
opportunities. These are the moments I have positioned
myself for all my life."
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Multiple World Boxing
Champion Guillermo Rigondeaux Returns To The Ring Feb.
24 |
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Former two-time world
boxing champion Guillermo Rigondeaux, with a
professional record of 20-3-1 (13 KOs), will return to
the ring for the first time in almost one year when he
headlines the fight card at Hialeah Park on Friday,
February 24, 2023.
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On This Day: Jan 5 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Santiago, Dominican
Republic:
Victoriano Sosa TKO'd Danilio Alcantara in the 4th round
- Non Title.
Julio Cesar Green KO'd Roberto Jimenez in the 1st round
- Non Title.
2002, Madgeburg, Germany:
Artur Grigorian TKO'd Rocky Martinez in the 8th round -WBO
Lightweight Title.
Luan Krasniqi won a 12 round MD over Rene Monse - Vacant
European (EBU) Heavyweight Title.
San Antonio, Texas:
Leonard Dorin won a 12 round SD over Raul Balbi - WBA
Lightweight Title.
Jesse James Leija won a 5 round TD over Micky Watd - Non
Title.
Ricardo Williams Jr. TKO'd Mark Adams in the 4th round -
Non Title.
Brian Viloria TKO'd Antonio Perez in the 3rd round - Non
Title.
Ricardo Juarez TKO'd Frankie Martinez in the 4th round -
Non Title.
2001, Biloxi, Mississippi:
Reggie Johnson won a 12 round UD over Chris Johnson -
NABF Light Heavyweight Title.
2000, Ponce, Puerto Rico:
Carlos Quintana TKO'd Angel Villegas in the 7th round -
Non Title.
1997, The Roxy, Boston, Massachusetts:
Dana Rosenblatt won a 10 round UD over Glenwood Brown -
Non Title.
1993, Biloxi, Mississippi:
Larry Holmes won a 10 round UD over Everett Martin - Non
Title.
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On This Day: Jan 4 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Washington, DC:
Luis Perez won a 12 round SD over Felix Machado - IBF
Super Flyweight Title.
Demarcus Corley won a 12 round UD over Randall Bailey -
WBO Light Welterweight Title.
Owen Beck TKO'd Mike Middleton in the 1st round - Non
Title.
Seguei Lyakhovich TKO'd Joe Lenhart in the 9th round -
Non Title.
Miami, Florida:
Diosbelys Hurtado won a 12 round UD over Ricky Quiles -
Vacant IBA Light Welterweight Title.
Eliecer Castillo KO'd Andre Purlette in the 5th round -
Non Title.
1994, Ft Lauderdale, Florida:
Eddie Hopson won a 12 round decision over Alex Perez -
NABF Super Featherweight Title.
Buddy McGirt won a 1o round UD over James Hughes - Non
Title.
1978, Koriyama, Japan:
Miguel Canto won a 15 round SD over Shoji Oguma - WBC
Flyweight Title.
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Rising Stars Highlight
Three-Bout Showtime Boxing Countdown Show Streaming Live
This Sat., Jan. 7 |
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A glittery lineup of rising
young stars will highlight a three-bout streaming
presentation on the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel and
SHOWTIME Boxing Facebook page taking place this
Saturday, January 7 in a Premier Boxing Champions event
from Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
The SHOWTIME BOXING COUNTDOWN show, hosted by
award-winning MORNING KOMBAT live digital talk show
hosts Luke Thomas and Brian Campbell, starts at 6:45
p.m. ET/3:45 p.m. PT and is topped by sensational
prospect Vito Mielnicki Jr. battling Houston’s Omar
Rosales in an 8/10-round super welterweight showdown.
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Featherweight Phenom
Bruce Carrington Added To Efe Ajagba vs. Stephan Shaw
Undercard On Jan. 14 |
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Rising featherweight Bruce
“Shu Shu” Carrington, the latest fistic prodigy from
Brownsville, Brooklyn, hopes to open his 2023 campaign
with a flourish.
Carrington will fight Juan Antonio Lopez in a six-round
showdown Saturday, Jan. 14, at Turning Stone Resort
Casino in Verona, New York. Carrington-Lopez and the
rest of the undercard will stream live and exclusively
on ESPN+. The ESPN-televised heavyweight doubleheader
(10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT) is headlined by a crossroads
battle between Efe “The Silent Roller” Ajagba and
Stephan “Big Shot” Shaw, and 2016 Italian Olympian Guido
"The Gladiator" Vianello stepping up against Jonnie Rice
in the co-feature.
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Hector Luis Garcia
Training Camp Quotes |
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Unbeaten world champion
Héctor Luis García shared insights into his training
camp as he prepares to take on boxing superstar and
five-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis on
Saturday, January 7 in the SHOWTIME PPV main event from
Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. headlining a
Premier Boxing Champions event.
The stacked four-fight pay-per-view telecast begins at 9
p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and is topped by Davis defending his
WBA Lightweight Title against Héctor Luis García, who
seeks to become a two-division champion after earning
the WBA Super Featherweight World Championship this
year.
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On This Day: Jan 3 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Yokohama, Japan:
Pongsaklek Wonjongkam won a 12 round UD over Trash
Nakanuma - WBC Flyweight Title.
Mashantucket, Connecticut:
Terrance Cauthen won a 12 round UD over Jermaine Marks -
NABF, NABA Light Welterweight Titles.
Kassim Ouma TKO'd JC Candelo in the 10th round - Non
Title.
Acelino Freitas won a 12 round UD over Artur Grigorian -
WBO Lightweight Title.
1995, Epernay, France:
Laurent Boudouani TKO'd Javier Castillejo in the 9th
round - European (EBU) Light Middleweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Quincy Taylor TKO'd Rodney Toney in the 12th round -
NABF Middleweight Title.
Lonnie Bradley TKO'd Karl Willis in the 3rd round - Non
Title.
Eduardo Perez won a 10 round SD over Jeff Mayweather -
Non Title.
Memphis, Tennessee:
Terron Millett TKO'd Ruben Otero in the 1st round - Non
Title.
Tim Austin KO'd Arturo Estrada in the 1st round - Non
Title.
1993, Hollywood, California:
Rudy Zavala KO'd Jerome Coffee in the 5th round - USBA
Super Bantamweight Title.
Larry Donald TKO'd Craig Brinson in the 2nd round - Non
Title.
Oscar De La Hoya TKO'd Paris Alexander in the 2nd round
-Non Title.
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On This Day: Jan 2 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Wilmington, Delaware:
Cesar Bazan TKO'd Louis Brown in the 2nd round - Non
Title.
2001, Rayong, Thailand:
Yodsanan Sor Nanthachai KO'd Joselito Rivera in the 3rd
round- PABA Super Featherweight Title.
2000, Seoul, South Korea:
In Joo Cho won a 12 round SD over Gerry Penalosa - WBC
Super Flyweight Title
1999, Zofingen, Switzerland:
Darren Maciunski KO'd Javier Pomales in the 4th round -
IBF Intercontinental Middleweight Title.
Joe Gatti TKO'd Allen Smith in the 3rd round - IBC
Inter-Continental Light Heavyweight Title.
1988, Reseda, California:
Michael Nunn won a 12 round UD over Kevin Watts - NABF
Middleweight Title.
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On This Day: Jan 1 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1997, Mexicali, Mexico:
Jose Luiz Castillo KO’d Jesus Casteneda in the 2nd
round.
1995, Fleetwood England:
Jane Couch won a 6round decision over Fosteras Joseph.
1985, a card in Mexico City for New Years:
Hector Camacho KO’d Leoncio Ortiz in the 6th round.
Lupe Pintor TKO’d Ronnie Gary in the 6th round.
Julio Cesar Chavez KO’d Manuel Hernandez in the 3rd
round.
1977, Tokyo, Japan:
Guty Espadas Sr. TKO’d Jiro Takada in the 7th round to
retain the WBA Flyweight Title.
1972, Mexico City:
Pipino Cuevas TKO’d Jose Arias in the 4th round. This
was Cuevas 2nd Professional Bout.
And way back in 1937, one of the All-Time
greats was building his great ring career:
Henry Armstrong KO’d Rodolfo Casanova in the 3rd round
to retain the California-Mexico World Featherweight
Title. In 1937 Henry Armstrong fought in every month, a
total of 27 times, all wins.
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