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Billy’s Boxing Blog
Sweet Pea |
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By William Trillo
It’s hard to put into words how I felt when I heard
about the tragic and untimely passing of the great
champion Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker. For years I
followed his storied career and was always amazed at how
he so gracefully performed in the ring. Without question
he is one the all time best.
I was fortunate enough to have met Pernell a few years
back at a Main Events promoted show. My lasting
impression of that night was how he casually walked
around the event seemingly unaware that everyone was in
awe of his presence. He was humble almost to the point
of appearing timid as those in attendance clamored to
meet the champ.
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Shakur
Stevenson KO 3 Alberto Guevara
Photo Gallery
Photos: "Sugar" Ray
Bailey |
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Including:
Joshua Greer Jr. W MD 12 Nikolai Potapov
Vito Mielnicki KO 1 Tamarcus Smith
Julian Rodriguez KO 1 Hevinson Herrera
Vijender Sarinana TKO 4 Michael Snider
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Vargas Handles Kameda;
Rios Shocks De La Hoya |
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By Albert Castillo
Photos: Marlene Marquez
From Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA, Golden
Boy Promotions featured a classic matchup between
unbeaten WBC super bantamweight champion, Rey Vargas
(34-0, 22 KO’s) of Mexico City against Japanese assassin
Tomoki Kameda (36-3, 20 KO’s). Vargas out boxed Kameda
in nearly every round. His defense was impregnable, his
stiff jab was in Kameda’s face all night, and his
footwork kept him out of trouble whenever Kameda made an
attempt to rush him.
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On This Day: July 16 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1999, Atlantic City, New
Jersey:
David Reid won a 15 round UD over Kevin Kelly to retain
the WBA Light Middleweight Title.
1996, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Bernard Hopkins TKO'd William James in the 11th round to
retain the IBF Middleweight Title.
1994, Uttaradit, Thailand:
Daorung Chuvatana TKO'd John Michael Johnson in the 1st
round to win the WBA Bantamweight Title.
1993, Kobe, Japan:
Yuri Arbachakov won a 12 round UD over Ysaias Zamudio to
retain the WBC Flyweight Title.
Moscow, Russia:
Al Cole won a 12 round UD over Glenn McCrory to retain
the IBF Cruiserweight Title.
1988, Kingston, Jamaica:
Simon Brown TKO'd Jorge Vaca in the 3rd round to retain
the IBF Welterweight Title.
1947, Chicago, Illinois:
Rocky Graziano KO'd Tony Zale in the 6th round to win
the World Middleweight Title. 1947 Fight of the Year.
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HBO Sports Statement On
The Passing Of Pernell Whitaker |
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“Pernell Whitaker was
beautiful -- both as a fighter and as a human being. An
artist in the ring, “Sweet Pea” appeared on our World
Championship Boxing platform for a decade (1990-1999),
giving fans many unforgettable moments. His is a Hall of
Fame legacy, which we are forever grateful to call our
own heritage. Pernell’s passing is a great loss. We send
our condolences to his family, as well as his extended
family at Main Events and throughout the boxing
community.”
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Yordenis Ugas Camp
Quotes |
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Welterweight contender,
Yordenis Ugas (23-4, 11 KOs) wrapped up his final day of
training camp and talks about his up coming showdown
with Omar Figueroa Jr. (28-0-1, 19 KOs), a 12-round bout
that will serve as the co-main event to Senator Manny "Pacman"
Pacquiao vs. WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith "One
Time" Thurman, ahead of their Premier Boxing Champions
on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View main event this Saturday from
the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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Benavidez vs. Collazo &
Navarrete vs. De Vaca
Set For Aug. 17 At Banc Of California Stadium |
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The soccer field will
become a fistic battleground Saturday, August 17, as
Jose Benavidez Jr. will battle former world champion
Luis Collazo in a 10-round welterweight co-feature at
Banc of California Stadium, the home of Major League
Soccer’s Los Angeles FC.
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On This Day: July 15 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2000, London, England:
Lennox Lewis TKO'd Francois Botha in the 2nd round to
retain the WBC and IBF Heavyweight Titles.
1995, Inglewood, California:
Lonnie Bradley TKO'd Dario Galindez in the 1st round to
retain the WBO Middleweight Title.
Saman Sorjaturong TKO'd Humberto Gonzalez in the 7th
round to win the WBC and IBF Light Flyweight Titles.
(1995 Ring Fight of the Year)
Marco Antonio Barrera TKO'd Maui Diaz in the 1st round
to retain the WBO Super Bantamweight Title.
1989, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Gianfranco Rosi won a 12 round UD over Darrin Van Horn
to win the IBF Light Middleweight Title.
1987, Phoenix, Arizona:
Louie Espinoza TKO'd Manuel Vichez in the 15th round to
retain the WBA Super Bantamweight Title.
1984, Kingston, New York:
Billy Costello won a 12 round UD over Ronnie Shields to
retain the WBC Light Welterweight Title.
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Shakur Stevenson Knocks
Out Alberto Guevara In 3 |
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Ever since he turned pro
following the 2016 Olympics, featherweight contender
Shakur Stevenson wanted to return home to Newark. In
front of 5,150 fans at Prudential Center, Stevenson, the
WBO No. 1 contender, knocked out two-time world title
challenger Alberto "Metro" Guevara (27-5, 12 KOs) in the
third round of a scheduled 10-rounder.
“That was a great performance I put on for the city of
Newark. Top Rank, y'all all have to give me better
competition I want the IBF and WBO {titles}. I would
love to go to England to fight Josh Warrington,"
Stevenson said. "I surprised myself today. I was going
to the body a lot. I saw him at the weigh-in. He didn’t
look like he was in shape.
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Greg Vendetti Defeats
Michael Anderson
By Unanimous Decision |
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In the first ever ticketed
event at Encore Boston Harbor, the brand new 2.6 billion
dollar resort casino located on Boston's waterfront, a
sold out crowd of 2,300 fans watched hometown hero, Greg
Vendetti (22-3-1, 12 KOs) score a shutout unanimous
decision over Newark, New Jersey's Michael Anderson
(17-3-1, 12 KOs) to capture the IBA Junior Middleweight
World Championship.
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On This Day: July 14 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Liverpool, England:
Robin Reid TKO'd Soon Botes in the 4th round to retain
the WBF Super Middleweight Title.
2000, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire:
Julian Letterlough TKO'd Demetrius Jenkins in the 7th
round.
1997, Inglewood, California:
Juan Manuel Marquez TKO'd Catalino Beccera in the 7th
round to retain the WBO NABO Featherweight Title.
1996, Denver, Colorado:
Marco Antonio Barrera TKO'd Orlando Fernandez in the7th
round to retain the WBO Super Bantamweight Title.
1995, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Erik Morales won a 12 round UD over Juan Torres to win
the NABF Super Bantamweight Title.
1994, Monte Carlo, Monaco:
Anaclet Wamba fought to a 12 round Draw with Adopho
Washington and retained his WBC Cruiserweight Title.
1985, Monte Carlo, Monaco:
Milt McCrory TKO'd Carlos Trujillo in the 3rd round to
retain the WBC Welterweight Title.
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Undefeated Heavyweight
Prospect Jermaine Franklin Jr. Escapes With Split
Decision Over Jerry Forrest |
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Photos: Dave Mandel -
SHOWTIME
Undefeated heavyweight prospect Jermaine Franklin Jr.,
escaped with a narrow split-decision victory over Jerry
Forrest in the main event Friday night on ShoBox: The
New Generation from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma,
Wash.
Two of the judges scored the fight 97-93 for Franklin
with the third judge seeing it 96-95 in favor of
Forrest.
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Undefeated Cruiserweight
Constantin Bejenaru Returns With TKO Victory At Battle
At The Boat 122 |
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Tonight on the un-televised
undercard of the SHOWTIME televised “Battle at the Boat
122” at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Washington,
cruiserweight contender Constantin Bejenaru (14-0, 4
KOs) got back to business after a year and a half away
by pounding out a sixth-round TKO (time 2:02) over
Mexican veteran Jose Corral.
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Weights From Carson, Ca. - DAZN |
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Rey Vargas 121.4 vs. Tomoki
Kameda 121.4
(WBC Super Bantamweight Title)
Diego de la Hoya 121 vs. Ronny Rios 121
Joet Gonzalez 125.2 vs. Manuel Avila 125
Rocky Hernandez 130 vs. Roger Gutierrez 129.6
Alexis Rocha 145.8 vs. Berlin Abreu 145.4
Ruslan Madiyev 139 vs. Ricky Sismundo 139
Jousce Gonzalez 134.6 vs. Jorge Padron 134.4
Jonathan Esquivel 161.8 vs. Gregory Clark 161.2
Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, California
Promoter: Golden Boy
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Weights From Newark, NJ
- ESPN, ESPN+ |
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Shakur Stevenson 126 vs.
Alberto Guevara 125.4
Joshua Greer Jr. 117.4 vs. Nikolai Potapov 117.4
Josue Vargas 141.8 vs. Manuel Lopez 142.4
Vito Mielnicki Jr. 146 vs. Tamarcus Smith 139
John Bauza 138.2 vs. Angel Sarinana 137
Julian Rodriguez 140.8 vs. Hevinson Herrera 140
Vijender Singh 169 vs. Mike Snider 168.6
Joseph Adorno 134.8 Adriano Ramirez 134.4
Venue: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
Promoter: Top Rank
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Undefeated Super
Middleweight Vladimir Shishkin
To Face DeAndre Ware ShoBox Main Event Aug. 23 |
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Undefeated super
middleweight prospect Vladimir Shishkin will make his
ShoBox: The New Generation debut against the streaking
DeAndre Ware on Friday, August 23 live on SHOWTIME from
Main Street in Broken Arrow, Okla.
Shishkin (8-0, 5 KOs) is a fast-rising 168-pound
prospect from Russia who has secured a top-10 rating in
the WBC and top-15 position in the WBA in just eight
fights. The 27-year-old will make his U.S. and national
television debut in a 10-round showdown with Ware
(13-1-2, 8 KOs), an all-action fighter who is coming off
a career-best win over then-undefeated Ronald Ellis in
February on ShoBox.
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On This Day: July 13 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2002, Buenos Aires,
Argentina:
Omar Narvaez won a 12 round UD over Adonis Rivas to win
the WBO Flyweight Title.
Palavas-les-Flots, France:
Bruno Girard won a 12 round SD over Lou Del Valle to
retain the WBA Light Heavyweight Title.
2001, Hampton Beach, New Hampshire:
Micky Ward won a 10 round UD over Emanuel Augustus in
one of the most memorable non-title bouts I ever saw.
1996, Essen, Germany:
Ralf Rocchigiani won a 12 round UD over Bash Ali to
retain the WBO Cruiserweight Title.
Chinmai, Thailand:
Ratanapol Sor Vorapin KO'd Jun Orhaliza in the 3rd round
to retain the IBF Minimumweight Title.
1990, Annecy, France:
Terry Norris won a 12 round UD over Rene Jacquot to
retain the WBC Light Middleweight Title.
1980, McAfee, New Jersey:
Matthew Saad Muhammad TKO'd Yaqui Lopez in the 14th
round to retain the WBC Light Heavyweight Title. (1980
Ring Magazine Fight of the Year).
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Rey Vargas vs. Tomoki
Kameda
Final Press Conference |
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WBC Super Bantamweight
World Champion Rey Vargas (33-0, 22 KOs) and No. 1
Contender and former world champion Tomoki "El
Mexicanito" Kameda (36-2, 20 KOs) hosted their final
press conference today at the DoubleTree By Hilton in
Carson, Calif. ahead of their 12-round fight. The event
will take place Saturday, July 13 at Dignity Health
Sports Park and will be streamed live on DAZN.
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Erislandy Lara vs. Ramon
Alvarez
Headlines Aug. 31 In Minneapolis |
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Former world champion
Erislandy "The American Dream" Lara looks to get one
step closer to returning to the world championship ranks
when he battles Ramon Alvarez in a 12-round bout for the
Interim WBA Super Welterweight title in the primetime
main event of FOX PBC Fight Night on FOX and FOX
Deportes Saturday, August 31 from The Armory in
Minneapolis.
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Caleb Plant Las Vegas
Media Workout Quotes |
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Undefeated IBF Super
Middleweight World Champion Caleb "Sweethands" Plant
hosted a media workout on Wednesday at his Las Vegas
training camp as he discussed his first title defense
against unbeaten Mike Lee that headlines FOX PBC Fight
Night on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, July 20 from the
MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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Weights From Hollywood, FL - Telemundo |
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Derrieck Cuevas 146.4 vs.
Jesus Alberto Beltran 146
Mussa Tursyngaliyen; 127.4 vs. Ricardo Nuñez 126.2″
Ivan Dychko 237.2 vs. Nate Heaven 236.2
Jessy Cruz 130 vs. Isco Carranza 128.6
Jorge Romero 123 vs. Silvester Kanalas 118
Ulysses Diaz 184.2 vs. Mike Swayer 183.4
Phillip Seide 183.6 vs. Blake Davis 184.2
Luis Melendez 129 vs. Eduardo Melendez 127.6
Venue: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida
Promoter: All Star Boxing/Heavyweight Factory
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Weights From Saudi Arabia |
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Amir Khan 146.4 vs. Billy
Dib 145.3
Prince Patel 117.5 vs. Michell Banquez 117.5
Dave Penalosa 124.7 vs. Lerato Dlamini 125.4
Hughie Fury 218.5 vs. Samuel Peter 261.2
Zoirov Shakhobidin 119.5 vs. Sandeep Bhatti 120.8
Rakesh Lohchab 132.5 vs. Zuhayr Al-Qahtani 134.5
Rodrigo Caraballo 145.5 vs. Sajid Abid 147.5
Abdul Julaidan Fatah 159.6 vs. Kyle Lomotey 160
Michael Hennessy Jr. 158.7 vs. Farhad Hazratzada 157.8
Hemi Ahio 234.8 vs. Ali Kiydin 219.6
Venue: King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Promoter: Super Boxing League
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Undefeated Super
Bantamweights Raeese Aleem vs. Ernesto Delgadillo
Headlines Aug. 23 In Houston, TX |
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Undefeated super
bantamweight's Raeese Aleem and Ernesto Delgadillo will
meet in the eight-round main event of a big night of
boxing that is set fro Friday night, August 23rd at The
Arabia Shrine Center in Houston, Texas.
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On This Day: July 12 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Glasgow, Scotland:
Manuel Medina won a 12 round SD over Scott Harrison to
win the WBO Featherweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Vivian Harris won a 12 round UD over Souleymane M'baye
to retain the WBA Light Welterweight Title.
Zab Judah won a 12 round SD over DeMarcus Corley to win
the WBO Light Welterweight Title.
Ricardo Mayorga won a 12 round MD over Vernon Forrest to
retain the WBC and WBA Welterweight Title.
1997, Stateline, Nevada:
Lennox Lewis retained his WBC Heavyweight Title when
Henry Akinwande was DQ'd in the 5th round for Holding
excessively.
1991, Stateline, Nevada:
Tony Lopez TKO'd Lupe Gutierrez in the 6th round to
retain the IBF Super Featherweight Title.
Lennox Lewis TKO'd Mike Weaver in the 6th
round-non-title bout.
1987, Merignac, France:
Lupe Aquino won a 12 round UD over Duane Thomas to win
the WBC Light Middleweight Title.
1986, Atlanta, Georgia:
Evander Holyfield won a 12 round SD over Dwight Qawi to
win the WBA Cruiserweight Title.
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Canelo Alvarez Wins
Prestigious
2019 ESPY Award For Best Boxer |
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Golden Boy is proud to
share the exciting news that Canelo Alvarez, boxing's
biggest star and the veritable king of the middleweight
division, has won the prestigious 2019 ESPY award for
Best Boxer.
"I want to thank the ESPY Awards for having nominated me
as best boxer of the year," said Canelo Alvarez. "And
more than anything I want to thank the fans for allowing
me to win. I am very thankful. Thank you, and we will be
working toward even more. God willing, we will be
working towards more, and we will keep making the best
fights, and I will keep being the best boxer. Thank you
to everyone. Thank you to my fans. Thank you to all the
people at the ESPYs. Your friend Canelo sends his
salutations!"
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Feigenbutz Continues
Road To
The Top Against Nunez On Aug. 17 |
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On August 17, German
knockout specialist Vincent Feigenbutz (30-2, 27 KOs)
will take the next step on his ‘Road to the Top’ against
unbeaten Spaniard Cesar Nunez (16-0-1, 8 KOs) at the
Friedrich-Ebert-Halle in Ludwigshafen, Germany.
“Vincent Feigenbutz is a local hero in Ludwigshafen and
over the last few years he has established himself as
one of Europe’s most dangerous boxers,” said
Feigenbutz’s promoter Nisse Sauerland. “The
Friedrich-Ebert-Halle is a venue we love coming to and I
know the arena will be electric once again on August
17!”
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Juan Estrada Faces
Dewayne Beamon
In Mexican Defense On Aug. 24 |
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Juan Francisco Estrada will
defend his WBC and Ring Magazine Super-Flyweight titles
against Dewayne Beamon at the Centro de Usos Múltiples
in Hermosillo, Mexico, on Saturday August 24, live on
DAZN in the US and on Sky Sports in the UK.
Estrada (39-3 26 KOs) became a two-weight World champion
by ripping the belts from Srisaket Sor Rungvisai in
April to exact revenge in a classic as they rematched in
The Forum in LA where they had provided a fight of the
year contender in February 2018.
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On This Day: July 11 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1998, San Antonio, Texas:
Jesse James Leija won a 12 round UD over Azumah Nelson
to win the Vacant IBA Lightweight Title.
1996, New York, New York:
Montell Griffin TKO'd Matthew Charleston in the 11th
round to win the NABF Light Heavyweight Title.
Riddick Bowe won in the 7th round when Andrew Golota was
DQ'd for Low Blows.
1992, Monte Carlo, Monaco:
Gianfranco Rosi won a 12 round SD over Gilbert Dele to
retain the IBF Light Middleweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Robert Quiroga won a 12 round MD over Jose Ruiz to
retain the IBF Super Flyweight Title.
1977, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico:
Wilfredo Gomez KO'd Raul Tirado in the 5th round to
retain the WBC Super Bantamweight Title.
1961, London, England:
Terry Downes TKO'd Paul Pender in the 10th round to win
the World Middleweight Title.
1949, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
Sugar Ray Robinson won a 15 round UD over Kid Gavilan to
retain the World Welterweight Title.
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Dmitry Bivol Seeks
Biggest Fights At
Light Heavyweight Or Super Middleweight |
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Returning to Los Angeles to
commence training last week, WBA Light Heavyweight World
Champion, Dmitry Bivol, (16-0-0, 11 KOs), is seeking the
toughest challenges and the biggest fights next for his
career. The 28-year-old native of St. Petersburg,
Russia, fighting out of Los Angeles, CA has made five
successful defenses of his world title since becoming
world champion in 2017.
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Welterweight Michael
Faragon
Returns To Action On August 9 |
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Greg Cohen Promotions
proudly announces the return of Schenectady, New York’s
Michael “Baby Face” Faragon (19-1, 9 KOs). Faragon will
resume his long-term promotional deal under the GCP
banner and return to action on August 9 at a GCP and
Rapacz Boxing show at the Grand Casino in Hinckley,
Minnesota against Missouri’s Demetrius Wilson.
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Heavyweights Wallin &
Flores Both Expecting
Victory When They Clash On ShoBox This Friday |
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Swedish heavyweight Otto
Wallin says he has too many physical advantages, while
former world title challenger BJ Flores says he has too
much experience to lose their upcoming 10-round clash.
WBA No. 5-ranked Wallin (20-0, 13 KOs) and Flores
(34-4-1, 21 KOs) will meet this Friday, July 12, in the
co-featured bout of a ShoBox: The New Generation
tripleheader telecast (live on SHOWTIME 10 p.m. ET/PT)
from the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Wash.
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On This Day: July 10 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Montreal, QC, Canada:
Eric Lucas KO'd Glenn Catley in the 7th round to win the
Vacant WBC Super Middleweight Title.
1998, Munich, Germany:
Wlad Klitschko KO'd Najee Shaheed in the 1st round to
retain the WBC International Heavyweight Title.
Miami, Florida:
Freddy Norwood won a 12 round UD over Luis Mendoza to
retain the WBA Featherweight Title.
1993, Tucaman, Argentina:
Julio Cesar Vasquez won a 12 round UD over Alejandro
Ugueto to retain the WBA Light Middleweight Title.
Cardiff, Wales:
Steve Robinson KO'd Sean Murphy in the 9th round to
retain the WBO Featherweight Title.
1989, Tijuana, Mexico:
Juan Estrada won a 12 round UD to retain the WBA
Super Bantamweight Title.
1987, Sydney, NSW, Australia:
Jeff Fenech KO'd Greg Richardson in the 5th round to
retain the WBC Super Bantamweight Title.
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Keith Thurman Reviews
His Title Defense
Fights Prior To Manny Pacquiao |
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Keith "One Time" Thurman’s
victories have always been the center of conversation.
Even with nine championship fights and eight title
defenses already under his belt, his Saturday, July 20
fight against Manny Pacquaio could prove to be the most
significant, as he steps onto boxing’s biggest stage
looking to capture a momentous victory.
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Farmer vs. Frenois Clash
In Texas On July 27 |
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Tevin Farmer will defend
his IBF World Super-Featherweight title against
Guillaume Frenois at College Park Center in Arlington,
Texas on Saturday July 27, live on DAZN in the US and on
Sky Sports in the UK.
Farmer (29-4-1 6 KOs) makes the fourth defense of his
IBF crown inside a year of winning the vacant title in
Australia in August against Billy Dib, stopping James
Tennyson in five rounds in Boston in October in his
first defense and then going the distance in his next
two wins – in New York against Francisco Fonseca in
December and then a homecoming St Patrick’s weekend
clash in Philadelphia against Irishman Jono Carroll.
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Young Guns "Who's 0 Will
Go" At The
Floresville TX Event Center July 27 |
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TMB & PRB Entertainment
presents, Young Guns "Who's "0" Will Go", a spectacular
professional boxing event taking place at the
Floresville Event Center on July 27, 2019, featuring
some of San Antonio's finest young fighters.
Showcased on the card will be Prince Ranch Boxing's
undefeated rising stars, 18-year old featherweight Ricky
"El Castigo" Medina (4-0, 3 KOs), and welterweight
"Prince" Hector Coronado (2-0, 2 KOs), who will both be
fighting in separate 4-round bouts. Medina will battle
Miguel Moreno (0-1), while Coronado who is age 22, will
square off against Adam Ealoms (3-17-3, 1 KO).
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On This Day: July 9 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Reno, Nevada:
Carlos Navarro TKO'd Luisito Espinosa to win the Vacant
WBC Mundo Hispano Super Featherweight Title.
2002, Caracas, Venezuela:
Lorenzo Parra TKO'd Edison Torres in the 12th round to
Win the WBA Fedalatin Flyweight Title.
1999, Hyannis, Massachusetts:
Zab Judah TKO'd David Sample in the 1st round.
Jose Antonio Rivera TKO'd Kipp Diggs in the 5th round.
1998, Marksville, Louisiana:
Hasim Rahman TKO'd Garing Lane in the 2nd round
Ike Ibeabuchi TKO'd Tim Ray in the 1st round.
1995, Reno, Nevada:
Tracy Harris Patterson TKO'd Eddie Hopson in the 2nd
round to win the IBF Super Featherweight Title.
1994, Earls Court, England:
Chris Eubank won a 12 round UD over Mauricio Costa to
retain the WBO Super Middleweight Title.
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Tom Loeffler’s 360
Promotions Hollywood Fight Nights Returns To The Avalon
On July 28 |
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Tom Loeffler’s 360
Promotions presents the eighth installment of their
acclaimed ‘Hollywood Fight Nights’ series at the
legendary AVALON on Sunday, July 28, 2019. The
eight-bout event is headlined by a ten-round clash
between Fast Rising Star and Super Welterweight Knockout
Artist, Serhii ‘El Flaco’ Bohachuk, (14-0-0, 14 KOs) of
Los Angeles, CA and Mexican Warrior Fernando ‘El Cacho’
Marin, (16-3-3, 12 KOs), of Aguascalientes, Mexico.
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Co-Main Event & Exciting
Undercard Announced
For Championship Fight Series On July 12 |
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Miami via Cuba prospect
Livan “Machine Gun Kid” Navarro’s eight-round
welterweight showdown against Mexico City veteran Diego
“Demoledor” Cruz will serve as the televised co-main
event for the Friday, July 12, “Championship Fight
Series” boxing event at Hard Rock Event Center at
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood.
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On This Day: July 8 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1993, Tijuana, Mexico:
Jorge Eliecer Julio won a 12 round MD over Ricardo
Vargas to retain the WBA Bantamweight Title.
Erik Morales TKO'd Marco Tovar in 1.
1990, Reno, Nevada:
Aaron Davis KO'd Mark Breland in the 9th round to win
the WBA Welterweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Jorge Paez and Troy Dorsey fought to a 12 round Draw -
Paez retained the WBO and IBF Featherweight Titles.
1989, Cergy-Pontoise, France:
John Mugabi TKO'd Rene Jacquot in the 1st round to win
the WBC Light Middleweight Title.
1988, Sam Remo , Italy:
Donald Curry TKO'd Gianfranco Rosi in the 10th round to
retain the WBC Light Middleweight Title.
1979, New York, New York:
Alexis Arguello TKO'd Rafael Limon in the 11th round to
retain the WBC Super Featherweight Title.
1978, San Juan, Puerto Rico:
Samuel Serrano TKO'd Young-Ho Oh in the 9th round to
retain the WBA Super Featherweight Title.
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Billy’s Boxing Blog
Too Old To Rock N Roll,
Too Young To Die |
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By William Trillo
It was only moments after The Fantasy Springs Casino
Showroom shook from the 7.1 magnitude temblor that Ian
Anderson’s Jethro Tull belted out their classic tune,
“Too Old To Rock N Roll, Too Young To Die”. It couldn’t
have been a more fitting song as the sexagenarian crowd
didn’t think about leaving the shaking arena as Tull
played on without missing a beat. It was Rock N Roll
(take term literally) at its finest.
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On This Day: July 7 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Manchester, England:
Ricky Hatton KO'd Jason Rowland in the 4th round to
retain the WBU Light Welterweight Title.
Mehrdud Takaloo TKO'd Anthony Farnell in the 1st round
to win the Vacant WBU Light Middleweight Title.
Brooklyn, New York:
Jesse James Leija was declared a TD Loser to a slightly
cut Hector Camacho Jr. who claimed an inability to see.
This was later changed to a NC.
Kirk Johnson won a 12 round UD over Larry Donald.
2000, Ferntree Gully, Vic, Australia:
Kali Meehan TKO'd James Grima in the 2nd round to win
the Australian heavyweight Title.
Villahermosa, Mexico:
Jose Aquire KO'd Jose Luis Zepeda in the 5th round to
retain the WBC Minimumweight Title.
1995, Cardiff, Wales:
Steve Robinson TKO'd Pedro Ferradas in the 9th round to
retain the WBO Featherweight Title.
1990, Bismarck, North Dakota:
Virgil Hill won a 12 round UD over Tyrone Frazier to
retain the WBA Light Heavyweight Title.
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Shakur Stevenson Now
Battles Former World
Title Challenger Alberto Guevara On July 13 |
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Eight days before his
homecoming at Prudential Center, top featherweight
contender Shakur Stevenson has a new opponent. Former
world title challenger Franklin Manzanilla dropped out
of the bout, and two-time world title challenger Alberto
“Metro” Guevara will face Stevenson in the 10-round main
event.
Stevenson-Guevara and the 12-round IBF bantamweight
eliminator for the No. 2 ranking featuring Joshua Greer
Jr. and Nikolai Potapov will be televised live on ESPN
and ESPN Deportes beginning at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m.
PT.
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Uprising Promotions
Returns
To Club Amazura On July 12 |
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Ronson Frank’s Uprising
Promotions will be returning to Club Amazura on Friday,
July 12, once again presenting an entertaining night of
boxing in association with The New Mexican Promotion.
“We look forward to putting on another great night of
fights alongside The New Mexican Promotion,” said Ronson
Frank, President of Uprising Promotions. “We have a nice
mix of local prospects and action fighters who should
keep the fans on their feet throughout the whole card.
We have received great support from the boxing community
at each and every one of our shows at Club Amazura, and
we do not expect July 12 to be any different.”
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On This Day: July 6 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2002, Seoul, Korea:
Jorge Arce TKO'd Yo Sam Choi in the 6th round to win the
WBC Light Flyweight Title.
1997, Georgetown, Guyana:
Wayne Braithwaite won an 8 round decision over Ken
Sharpe.
Andrew "6 Heads" Lewis TKO'd Gabriel Perez in the 1st
round.
1996, Manchester, England:
Steve Collins TKO'd Nigel Benn in the 4th round to
retain the WBO Super Middleweight Title.
Vincenzo Nardiello won a 12 round SD over Thulane
Malinga to win the WBC Super Middleweight Title.
Manila, Philippines:
Luisito Espinosa won a 12 round UD over Cesar Soto to
retain the WBC Featherweight Title.
1980, Utsunomiya, Japan:
Betulio Gonzalez KO'd Shoji Oguma in the 12th round to
retain the WBA Flyweight Title.
1968, San Francisco, California:
Sonny Liston TKO'd Henry Clark in the 7th round.
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Roach: "The Dud Abides" |
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There are no holidays for
the reigning Fighter of the Decade and boxer laureate
Senator Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao (61-7-2, 39 KOs) as he
continues to train for his upcoming challenge of
undefeated WBA welterweight super champion Keith "One
Time" Thurman (29-0, 22 KOs), from Clearwater, Florida.
The two warriors are just 16 days away from their world
championship collision.
“The only hot dog Manny is thinking about is Keith
Thurman,” said Hall of Fame trainer world-famous Freddie
Roach. “Thurman talks a good game but we’ll see if he
can cut the mustard with Manny on July 20. Manny is 10
years Thurman’s senior and yet this will be Manny's
third world championship fight over the past 12 months.
Activity keeps fighters sharp. The lack of activity
explains why Thurman has looked worse and worse over his
last three fights. He's like the Jeff Bridges character
in The Big Lebowski. He just seems to be fighting as
little as possible to keep his title. Only Thurman's not
The Dude, he's The Dud. Manny will sizzle and Thurman
will fizzle when they battle it out in the ring at the
MGM Grand on July 20. After that, it will be champagne
and Lobster Thurmandor for us. Happy Fourth of July!”
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On This Day: July 5 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1997, Glasgow, Scotland:
Steve Collins KO'd Craig Cummings in the 3rd round to
retain the WBO Super Middleweight Title.
Casablanca, Morroco:
Khalid Rahlid TKO'd Marty Jakubowski in the 7th round to
retain the WBA Light Welterweight Title.
Lake Charles, Louisiana:
Raul Marquez TKO'd Romallis Ellis in the 4th round to
retain the IBF Light Middleweight Title.
1996, Hyeres, France:
Marcelo Dominguez TKO'd Patrice Aouissi in the 10th
round to retain the WBC Cruiserweight Title.
1986, Jakarta, Indonesia:
Ellyas Pical KO'd Cesar Polanco in the 3rd round to
regain the IBF Super Flyweight Title.
Manila, Philippines:
Hilario Zapata won a 15 round UD over Dodie Penalosa to
retain the WBA Flyweight Title.
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Rockin' Fights Returns
To The Paramount July 19 |
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Star Boxing is pleased to
announce its return to Long Island, New York, after
three months on the road, for another edition of the
critically acclaimed "Rockin' Fights" series on July
19th. Bringing a thrilling, New York centric
professional boxing card, with an international flair,
has become common place at Star Boxing's "Rockin'
Fights" series, and July 19th will be no exception.
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Michael Conlan vs. Diego
Alberto Ruiz
Set For Historic Belfast Showdown Aug. 3 |
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Michael Conlan has a new
opponent for his Belfast homecoming. Conlan, who was
originally slated to face former Olympic nemesis
Vladimir Nikitin, will take on the dangerous Diego
Alberto “El Profeta” Ruiz in a 10-round featherweight
showdown Saturday, Aug. 3 at Falls Park as part of the
city’s annual Féile an Phobail summer festival.
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On This Day: July 4 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1932, Dempsey's Bowl, Reno, Nevada:
Max Baer won a 20 round decision over King Levinsky in
this bout promoted by Jack Dempsey.
1923, Shelby, Montana:
Jack Dempsey won a 15 round decision over Tommy Gibbons
to retain the World Heavyweight Title bout promoted by
Dempsey's Manager Jack Kearns, that nearly bankrupted
the City of Shelby, Montana which had bank rolled this
event to gain publicity. Dempsey received the $310,000
he was guaranteed, while Gibbons received nothing after
expenses were paid.
1919, Toledo, Ohio:
Jack Dempsey KO'd Jess Willard in the 4th round to win
the World Heavyweight Championship.
1910, RENO, NEVADA:
Jack Johnson TKO'd James J. Jeffries in the 15th round
to retain the World Heavyweight Title. The venue was
constructed specifically for this bout, a first ever.
Jeffries lost over 100 lbs training for this bout, it
was scheduled for 45 rounds. There were in excess of
16,000 spectators for this Landmark fight.
1903, Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada:
George Gardner won a 12 round decision over Jack Root to
win the World Light Heavyweight Championship.
1776, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress
unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY AMERICA!!
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Roach: "Thurman Is
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The reigning Fighter of the
Decade and boxer laureate, Senator Manny "Pacman"
Pacquiao (61-7-2, 39 KOs), has two weeks of rigorous
training at world-famous Freddie Roach’s Wild Card
Boxing Club, six weeks total, under his belt. Manny is
in full throttle for his challenge of undefeated WBA
welterweight super champion Keith "One Time" Thurman
(29-0, 22 KOs), from Clearwater, Florida, which takes
place in 17 days.
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Caleb Plant vs. Mike Lee
Teleconference Transcript |
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Ray Flores: We greatly
appreciate the media joining us from wherever they are
around the world and we are very excited for Saturday
July 20. We have the Super Middleweight Champion of the
World Caleb "Sweethands" Plant putting his title on the
line against unbeaten Mike Lee. It is the IBF Super
Middleweight Championship of the World on the line from
the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. It is FOX PBC
Fight Night live on FOX and FOX Deportes and it all
starts at 7 ET/4 PT. Brought to you by TGB Promotions
and Sweethands Promotions.
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Christian Carto Returns
On Aug. 3 At
The Showboat Hotel In Atlantic City |
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Wildly popular bantamweight
Christian Carto returns to action in a six-round bout on
Saturday, August 3rd at The brand new Carousel Room
inside the Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City.
The card, which is promoted by Rising Star Promotions,
marks the 2nd card over a 14-day period at The Showboat.
The show will come on the heels of the July 20th card,
which will be headlined by world-ranked junior
middleweight, Thomas LaManna.
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Gamboa vs. Martinez &
Miller vs. Corrales
On Davis vs. Núñez Undercard July 27 |
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Former world champions
Yuriorkis Gamboa and Roman “Rocky” Martínez will battle
in a 10-round lightweight attraction while lightweight
contender Ladarius “Memphis” Miller meets former world
champion Jezreel “El Invisible” Corrales in a 10-round
showdown live on SHOWTIME Saturday, July 27 from Royal
Farms Arena in Baltimore in an event presented by
Premier Boxing Champions.
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On This Day: July 3 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Tokyo, Japan:
Yutaka Niida won a 12 round UD over Noel Arambulet to
regain the WBA Minimumweight Title.
Miami, Florida:
Joel Casamayor won a 10 round UD over Daniel Seda.
Eliseo Castillo won a 10 round UD over Michael Moorer.
Diosbelys Hurtado TKO'd Leo Edwards in the 2nd round.
2003, Jakarta, Indonesia:
Chris John TKO'd Dae-Kyung Park in the 1st round to
retain the PABA Featherweight Title.
1993, Seoul, Korea:
Sung Kil Moon won a 12 round SD over Carlos Gabriel
Salazar to win the WBC Super Flyweight Title.
Nuevo Laredo, Mexico:
Ricardo Lopez TKO'd Saman Sorjaturong in the 2nd round
to retain the WBC Minimumweight Title.
1931, Cleveland, Ohio:
Max Schmeling TKO'd Young Stribling in the 15th round to
Retain the World Heavyweight Title.
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Heavyweights Franklin &
Forrest Predicting Knockouts On ShoBox July 12 |
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Both Jermaine Franklin and
Jerry “Slugger” Forrest are predicting knockouts when
the two heavyweights face off in the main event of
ShoBox: The New Generation on Friday, July 12.
Franklin (18-0, 13 KOs) from Saginaw, Mich., and Forrest
(25-2, 19 KOs), of Newport News, Va., will meet in the
10-round main event live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT)
from Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Wash. Battle at the
Boat 122 is presented by Salita Promotions and Brian
Halquist Productions.
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Carl Frampton vs.
Emmanuel Dominguez
Headlines Philly Throwdown On Aug. 10 |
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Carl “The Jackal” Frampton
is on the hunt for another world title. Frampton, the
former two-division world champion from Belfast,
Northern Ireland, will make his first stateside
appearance in more than two years in a 10-round
featherweight bout against the hard-hitting Emmanuel
Dominguez on Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Liacouras Center.
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Eros Correa Remains
Undefeated
With Unanimous Decision Victory |
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This past Saturday, Cali
Boxing Management's super bantamweight prospect, Eros
Correa (8-0, 6 KOs), remained undefeated with a
unanimous decision victory over Javier Miranda. The
6-round bout took place at the Big Punch Arena in
Tijuana, Mexico and was promoted by GM3 Boxing and
Gonzalez Boxing Promotions.
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Oubaali vs. Villanueva
Bantamweight World Title Bout Headlines Landmark Event
In Kazakhstan Sat. |
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Nordine Oubaali is set to
make the first defense of his WBC world bantamweight
title against tough Filipino contender Arthur Villanueva
Saturday at Barys Arena in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, as
part of the nation’s celebration of Capital City Day.
Oubaali-Villanueva will be the official co-feature, as a
crowd of more than 10,000 fans is expected to watch
unbeaten hometown hero Zhankosh Turarov fight Mauro
Maximiliano Godoy in the 10-round main event for the
vacant WBO Intercontinental junior welterweight title.
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Cuevas Preparing For War
In Puerto Rico vs.
Mexico Matchup Against Beltran On July 12 |
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WBA #13-rated welterweight
Derrieck “Pretty Boy” Cuevas is training ferociously in
preparation to defend his homeland in a classic “Puerto
Rico vs. Mexico” televised 10-round main event on
Friday, July 12.
Cuevas (21-0-1, 14 KOs) of Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico,
will defend his WBA Fedelatin Welterweight Championship
against Los Mochis, Mexico’s Jesus Alberto “Barretero”
Beltran (17-2-2, 10 KOs) in the headlining bout of Kris
Lawrence and The Heavyweight Factory’s, in association
with All Star Boxing, “Championship Fight Series” at
Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel &
Casino Hollywood.
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On This Day: July 2 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1999, Bristol, England:
Corrie Sanders TKO'd Jorge Valdes in the 1st round to
retain the WBU Heavyweight Title.
Sacramento, California:
Willie Jorin won a 12 round SD over Aristead Clayton to
win the NABF Super Bantamweight Title.
1995, Dublin, Ireland:
Lennox Lewis TKO'd Justin Fortune in the 4th round of a
non-title bout.
Albuquerque, New Mexico:
Johnny Tapia won a 12 round MD over Arthur Johnson to
retain the WBO Super Flyweight Title.
1994, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Orlin Norris TKO'd Arthur Williams in the 3rd round to
retain the WBA Cruiserweight Title.
Wilfredo Vazquez TKO'd Jae-Won Choi in the 2nd round to
retain the WBA Super Bantamweight Title.
1989, Crotone, Italy:
Brian Mitchell won a 9 round TD over Jackie Beard to
retain the WBA Super Featherweight Title.
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Chad
Dawson W UD 8 Quinton Rankin Photo
Gallery
Photos: "Sugar" Ray
Bailey |
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Including:
Tramaine Williams W UD 10 Neil John Tabanao
Jose Rivera W UD 6 Luca Podda
Oscar Bonilla W UD 6 Julio Perez
Marisa Belenchia W UD 4 Delaney Owen
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Cloutier’s Canada Corner
Roy Stays Undefeated After Seven Pro Bouts |
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By Daniel Cloutier
MONTRÉAL - The welterweight (147 pounds) Sébastien Roy,
from Thetford Mines, stayed undefeated Saturday evening
at the Thetford Mines Arena, in beating the French
Algerian Medhi Kasimi by unanimous decision in six
rounds. Roy has now a pro boxing record of 7-0-0, versus
10-8-2 for Kasimi.
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On This Day: July 1 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Saitama, Japan:
Julien Lorcy won a 12 round UD over Takanori Hatakeyama
to win the WBA Lightweight Title.
1995, Fleetwood, England:
Naseem Hamed KO'd Juan Polo Perez in the 2nd round to
retain the WBC International Super Bantamweight Title.
Manila, Philippines:
Manny Pacquiao TKO'd Dele Deciento in the 2nd round.
1987, London, England:
Terry Marsh TKO'd Akio Kameda in the 7th round to retain
the IBF Light Welterweight Title.
Nigel Benn KO'd Leon Morris in the 1st round.
1969, Houston, Texas:
George Foreman KO'd Fred Askew in the 1st round.
Foreman's 2nd Pro Bout.
1967, San Juan, Puerto Rico:
Carlos Ortiz TKO'd Sugar Ramos in the 4th round to
retain the WBA and WBC Lightweight Titles.
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Beltran Loses The Battle
At The Scale
And Then The Fight In The Ring |
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By Dave Wilcox
Photos: William Trillo
Temecula, CA. - The Pechanga Resort and Casino played
host for Friday Night Fights, as ESPN’s Top Rank Boxing
came to town. In the main event, IBF Lightweight Champ,
Richard Commey of Ghana was set to defend his belt
against former champ, Ray Beltran of Phoenix, Az.
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WBC Middleweight
Champion Jermall Charlo Defends Title With Unanimous
Decision Over Brandon Adams |
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Photos: Esther Lin -
SHOWTIME
In front of a sold out crowd of his hometown fans, WBC
Middleweight World Champion Jermall Charlo defended his
new title for the first time and kept his unbeaten
record in dominating fashion against Brandon Adams
Saturday night at NRG Arena live on SHOWTIME.
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Andrade Dominates
Sulecki In Hometown Defense |
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Demetrius Andrade produced
a dominant performance in shutting out Maciej Sulecki to
defend his WBO World Middleweight title for the second
time against Maciej Sulecki at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center
in Providence, Rhode Island, live on DAZN in the US and
on Sky Sports in the UK.
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Dawson Survives
Knockdown
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Back in the ring for the
first time in more than two years, former world champion
and pound-for-pound king Chad Dawson shook off some
early rust and survived a flash knockdown Saturday at
Foxwoods Resort Casino to earn a hard-fought win over
Quinton Rankinat the Fox Theater.
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Catskills Clash Official
Results |
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Star Boxing's Catskills
Clash had something for every boxing fan; history,
thrilling action, knockouts, upsets and championship
worthy fights. While this was the first professional
boxing card at newest and closest integrated casino
resort to Manhattan (Resorts World Catskills) and the
return of boxing to the storied Catskills, it certainly
will not be the last. The Catskills long awaited boxing
return took over Resorts World Catskills on Friday
night, and delivered in every aspect leaving captivated
fans electrified.
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On This Day:
June 30 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Atlantic City, New
Jersey:
Nicolay Valuev TKO'd George Lineberger in the 1st round
to win the PABA Heavyweight Title.
Michael Clark won a 4 round TD over Leavander Johnson to
win the WBC Continental Americas Lightweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Demarcus Corley TKO'd Felix Flores in the 1st round to
win the Vacant WBO Light Welterweight Title.
Johnny Tapia KO'd Cesar Soto in the 3rd round.
1992, Pensacola, Florida:
Roy Jones Jr. won a 10 round UD over Jorge Castro.
1990, Chiang Mai, Thailand:
Khaosai Galaxy TKO'd Shunichi Nakajima in the 8th round
to retain the WBA Super Flyweight Title.
1975, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia:
Muhammad Ali won a 15 round UD over Joe Bugner to retain
the WBC and WBA Heavyweight Titles.
New York, New York:
Carlos Monzon TKO'd Tony Licata in the 10th round to
retain the WBA Middleweight Title.
Victor Galindez won a 15 round UD over Jorge Ahumada to
retain the WBA Light Heavyweight Title.
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Commey Stops Beltran In
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Photos: Mikey Williams -
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The young champion took the old veteran to school.
Richard "RC" Commey made the first defense of his IBF
world lightweight title, knocking down former world
champion Ray Beltran four times en route to an
eighth-round knockout in front of 2,795 fans at Pechanga
Resort Casino.
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Cloutier’s Canada Corner
Dicaire & Zewski In The Winning Circle |
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By Daniel Cloutier
MONTRÉAL - The Montrealer Marie-Eve Dicaire proceeded to
a second successful defense of her world female
championship Friday evening at the Montréal Casino
Cabaret. Dicaire kept her IBF super welterweight (154
pounds) championship of the world in beating the Swedish
Maria Lindberg (17-5-2) by unanimous decision in 10
rounds. The judges scored the fight 98-92, 99-91 and
99-91 for the Montrealer.
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Weights From Houston, TX - SHOWTIME |
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Jermall Charlo 159.5 vs.
Brandon Adams 160
(WBC Middleweight Title)
Erickson Lubin 153.8 vs. Zakaria Attou 153.75
Eduardo Ramirez 125.2 vs. Claudio Marrero 125.75
Venue: NRG Arena, Houston, Texas
Promoter: TGB Promotions
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Weights From Providence, RI - DAZN |
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Demetrius Andrade 159.9 vs.
Maciej Sulecki 159.5
(WBO Middleweight Title)
Khalid Yafai 114.5 vs. Norbelto Jimenez 114.5
(WBA Super Flyweight Title)
Joseph Parker 241.5 vs. Alex Leapai 254.2
Mark DeLuca 157.8 vs. Brandon Brewer 157.4
Venue: Dunkin Donuts Center, Providence, Rhode Island
Promoter: Matchroom Boxing
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On This Day:
June 29 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2002, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Wlad Klitschko TKO'd Ray Mercer in the 6th round to
retain the WBO Heavyweight Title.
1997, Ratchaburi, Thailand:
Pichitnoi Sitbangprachen won a 12 round UD over Sang-Chul
Lee to retain the WBA Light Flyweight Title.
1996, Alice, EC, South Africa:
Mbulelo Botile TKO'd Bong Arlos in the 9th round to
retain the IBF Bantamweight Title.
Indio, California:
Henry Akinwande KO'd Jeremy Williams in the 3rd round to
Win the Vacant WBO Heavyweight Title.
Ricardo Lopez KO'd Kitichai Preecha in the 3rd round to
retain the WBC Minimumweight Title.
1991, Las Vegas, Nevada:
James Toney won a 12 round SD over Reggie Johnson to
retain the IBF Middleweight Title.
1969, Mexico City, Mexico:
Jose Napoles TKO'd Curtis Cokes in the 10th round to
retain the WBC and WBA Welterweight Titles.
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Cloutier’s Canada Corner
Dicaire & Zewski Determined
To Win These Significant Bouts |
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By Daniel Cloutier
MONTRÉAL - The Montrealer Marie-Eve Dicaire and Michael
Zewski, from Trois-Rivières, Québec, will have
significant bouts Friday evening at the Montréal Cabaret
Casino. Dicaire (15-0-0) will proceed to the second
defense of her IBF female super welterweight (154
pounds) championship of the world, against the Swedish
Maria Lindberg (17-4-2), and Zewski (32-1-0), the WBC
International welterweight champion, will face Abner
Lopez (27-9-1), from Phoenix, Arizona, in a NABO and IBF
North American championships.
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Weights From Temecula, CA - ESPN |
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Richard Commey 134.4 vs.
Ray Beltran 136.8*
(IBF Lightweight World Title)
*Beltran 1.8 pounds over the lightweight limit and not
eligible to win the title
Other Weights:
Carlos Adames 154 vs. Patrick Day 153.8
Raymond Muratalla 135.2 vs. Agustine Mauras 137.4
Elvis Rodriguez 139.6 vs. Joaquin Chavez 141
Saul Rodriguez 130.6 vs. Miguel Angel Gonzalez 130.4
Chris Zavala 129.4 vs. Prisco Marquez 129.8
Dmitry Yun 135.6 vs. Jose Antonio Meza 135.2
David Kaminsky 162 vs. Osbaldo Gonzalez 162.8
Junior Fa 259.6 vs. Dominick Guinn 234.2
Ruben Rodriguez 145.6 vs. Vicente Morales 147.4
Venue: Pechanga Resort & Casino
Promoter: Top Rank
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Catskills Clash Weights |
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Richie Rivera 187.8 vs.
Brian Howard 189.6
Dylan Moran 144.4 vs. Dennis Okoth 144.8
Anthony Laureano 142.8 vs. Dieumerci Nzau 141.8
Robert Duran Jr. 147.4 vs. Jermaine Corley 148
Lawrence King 184.8 vs. Perez Aughtry 181.8
Venue: Resorts World Catskills, Monticello, NY
Promoter: Joe Deguardia’s Star Boxing
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Demetrius Andrade vs.
Maciej Sulecki
Final Press Conference |
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On Saturday night, WBO
Middleweight World Champion Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade
(27-0, 17 KOs) will make his second middleweight title
defense against dangerous challenger Maciej Sulecki
(28-1, 11 KOs) at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in
Providence, Rhode Island, and live exclusively on DAZN
in the US and on Sky Sports in the UK.
Two-division world champion Andrade, 31, will fight for
the first time as a professional in his hometown of
Providence where he is largely considered the top
amateur in Rhode Island history. The winner of Saturday
night’s scrap on DAZN could catapult themselves into
consideration for a huge middleweight title unification
fight.
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Jermall Charlo vs.
Brandon Adams
Final Press Conference |
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Unbeaten middleweight
champion Jermall Charlo and middleweight contender
Brandon Adams went face-to-face at the final press
conference Thursday before they square off this Saturday
night in the main event live on SHOWTIME from NRG Arena
in Houston and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
Also facing off at Thursday’s press conference, and
competing in SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING action
beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT were super
welterweights Erickson “Hammer” Lubin and France’s
Zakaria Attou, who meet in a WBC title eliminator, plus
Mexico’s Eduardo Ramirez and hard-hitting Claudio
Marrero, who compete in a WBA featherweight title
eliminator.
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Caleb Plant Training
Camp Quotes |
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Undefeated IBF Super
Middleweight World Champion Caleb "Sweethands" Plant
discussed his current training camp as he prepares for
his first title defense against unbeaten Mike Lee in the
main event of FOX PBC Fight Night on FOX and FOX
Deportes Saturday, July 20 from the MGM Grand Garden
Arena in Las Vegas.
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On This Day:
June 28 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Bayamon, Puerto Rico:
Daniel Santos won a 12 round UD over Fulgencio Zuniga to
retain the WBO Light Middleweight Title.
Miguel Cotto KO'd Ray Martinez in the 2nd round to win
the WBC International Light Welterweight Title.
Cardiff, Wales:
Joe Calzaghe TKO'd Byron Mitchell in the 2nd round to
retain the WBO Super Middleweight Title.
1997, Norfolk, England:
Herbie Hide TKO'd Tony Tucker to win the Vacant WBO
Heavyweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Evander Holyfield won a 3 round DQ over Mike Tyson to
retain the WBA Heavyweight Title. (Ear biting Incident)
1991, Lewiston, Maine:
Joey Gamache TKO'd Jerry Ngobeni in the 10th round to
win the Vacant WBA Super Featherweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Azumah Nelson and Jeff Fenech fought to a 12 round Draw. Nelson Retains WBC Featherweight Title (Very
Controversial Decision).
Mike Tyson won a 12 round UD over Razor Ruddock.
1980, London, England:
Alan Minter KO'd Vito Antuofermo in the 8th round to
retain the WBC and WBA Middleweight Title.
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Saul "Canelo" Alvarez:
WBC Franchise Champion |
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The World Boxing Council
has finalized the process of the appointment of Saul
“Canelo” Alvarez as Franchise Champion.
During its recent mid-year meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii,
USA, the WBC Board of Governors approved rule 3.26 of
the WBC Rules and Regulations, which creates the
designation of WBC Franchise Champion.
The Franchise Champion is a special designation and
status which the WBC may bestow to a current WBC World
Champion, who is also an elite boxer and who has
achieved and maintains the highest of statures in the
sport.
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Commey vs. Beltran Press
Conference Quotes |
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The road to lightweight
supremacy continues Friday at Pechanga Resort Casino
when IBF world lightweight champion Richard Commey
(28-2, 25 KOs) makes the first defense of his title
against former lightweight world champion Ray Beltran
(36-8-1, 22 KOs).
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Keith Thurman Training
Camp Quotes |
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Keith Thurman's head
trainer Dan Birmingham is typically a man of few words
who likes to keep his focus on his job; which is
training, coaching and creating world champion boxers.
So when Dan speaks, people listen. His Mr. Miyagi-style
message ahead of Keith's blockbuster PBC on FOX Sports
pay-per-view showdown versus Manny Pacquiao?
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ShoBox
Heading To Battle At The Boat 122 On July 12 |
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SHOWTIME is coming back to
the Emerald Queen Casino.
Battle at the Boat, the nation’s longest running tribal
boxing series, will hold its 122nd installment on
Friday, July 12 in Tacoma, Wash. The card, which will be
televised live on the critically acclaimed SHOWTIME
boxing series, "ShoBox: The New Generation,” will
feature undefeated heavyweight contenders Jermaine
Franklin and Otto Wallin, and rising undefeated super
featherweight Giovanni Cabrera Mioletti.
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On This Day:
June 27 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1999, Tokyo, Japan:
Lakva Sim TKO'd Takanori Hatakeyama in the 5th round to
win the WBA Super Featherweight Title.
1998, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
Shane Mosley KO'd Wilfredo Ruiz in the 5th round to
retain the IBF Lightweight Title.
1994, Bangkok, Thailand:
Leo Gamez and Kaaj Chartbandit fought to a 12 round
Draw, Gamez retains WBA Light Flyweight Title.
1992, Gorle, Italy:
Wilfredo Vazquez won a 12 round MD over Freddy Cruz to
retain the WBA Super Bantamweight Title.
Quinto do Lago, Portugal:
Chris Eubank won a 12 round UD over Ron Essett to retain
the WBO Super Middleweight Title.
1988, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Mike Tyson KO'd Michael Spinks in the 1st round to
retain the WBC, WBA, and IBF Heavyweight Titles.
1987, Montreal, Canada:
Matthew Hilton won a 15 round UD over Buster Drayton to
win the IBF Light Middleweight Title.
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Pedro Moreno Returns To
Hometown Of Sacramento In "Path To Glory" Main Event
This Friday |
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Junior welterweight Pedro
Melo (11-0, 7 KOs) makes his first appearance of the
year as the headlining attraction of "Path to Glory"
this Friday from Omega Products International in
Sacramento, Calif.
Moreno, a former Silver Gloves Champion and U.S. Junior
Olympic team member, faces fellow prospect Gilberto
Espinoza (11-1, 6 KOs) of Tijuana, Mexico in the 8-round
main event.
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Shakur Stevenson To
Fight Franklin Manzanilla
In Newark Homecoming On July 13 |
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Newark native Shakur
Stevenson has graduated from co-headliner to center
stage performer. Stevenson, a 2016 Olympic silver
medalist, will return home for the first time as a
professional when he faces former world title challenger
Franklin Manzanilla in a 10-round featherweight bout
Saturday, July 13 at Prudential Center.
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On This Day:
June 26 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, New York, New York:
George Jones TKO'd Beethaeven Scottland in the 10th
round. (Scottland fell into a coma shortly afterwards
then passed away 6 days later).
1999, London, England:
Vitali Klitschko KO'd Herbie Hide in the 2nd round to
win the WBO Heavyweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Paulie Ayala won a 12 round UD over Johnny Tapia to win
the WBA Bantamweight Title.
Stevie Johnston won a 12 round UD over Aldo Rios to
retain the WBC Lightweight Title.
1993, London, England:
Nigel Benn KO'd Lou Gent in the 4th round to retain the
WBC Super Middleweight Title.
1976, Monte Carlo, Monaco:
Carlos Monzon won a 15 round UD over Rodrigo Valdez to
unify the WBC and WBA Middleweight Titles.
1972, New York City:
Roberto Duran TKO'd Ken Buchanan in the 13th round to
retain the WBA Lightweight Title.
1959, Bronx, New York:
Ingemar Johannson TKO'd Floyd Patterson in the 3rd round
to win the World Heavyweight Title.
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Andrade:
"Providence Will See Greatness On Saturday" |
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Demetrius Andrade believes
his big homecoming night will be the perfect showcase to
secure blockbuster fights as he defends his WBO World
Middleweight title against Maciej Sulecki on Saturday
June 29 at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence,
Rhode Island, live on DAZN in the US and on Sky Sports
in the UK.
Andrade (27-0 17 KOs) fights at home for the first time
as a World champion in the second defense of the 160lb
crown he landed in Boston in October against Walter
Kautondokwa and then stopped Artur Akavov in New York in
January in his first defense.
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Undefeated Tramaine
Williams
Returns At Foxwoods On June 29 |
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Roc Nation Sports today
announced that featherweight boxer Tramaine Williams
(17-0, 6 KOs) will continue his amazing journey in 2019
when he returns the ring in a ten-round bout on June
29th at Foxwoods Resort and Casino in Mashantucket, CT
where he will take on tough veteran opponent Neil John
Tabanao (17-5, 11 KOs). “Homecoming Kings”, is Live
Championship Boxing presented by CES Boxing, that will
also feature several additional fights including another
New Haven boxer, Chad Dawson.
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Ryan Walsh vs. Lewis
Paulin & Ohara Davies vs. Miguel Vazquez Headline June
28 In London |
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British featherweight
champion Ryan Walsh will make the sixth defense of his
title in a 12-round showdown against the unbeaten Lewis
Paulin on the latest edition of #MTKFightNight Friday,
June 28 at York Hall in London.
In the 10-round super lightweight co-feature, loquacious
contender Ohara “Two Tanks” Davies will take on former
lightweight world champion Miguel Vazquez.
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Yunusov Stops Luna 2 |
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Three-time Olympian, Anvar
Yunusov remained perfect by stopping Angel Luna in the
2nd round of their scheduled eight-round junior
lightweight bout.
The fight headlined an eight-bout card at The 2300 Arena
and was promoted by King's Promotions in association
with Titans Boxing Promotions.
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Catskills Clash Set For
This Friday
At Resorts World Catskills |
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Star Boxing is pleased to
announce the card for CATSKILLS CLASH at Resorts World
Catskills on June 28th. The much-anticipated night of
fights is expected to be the first of many professional
boxing cards at Resorts World Catskills. Fans will enjoy
an ABO America's Championship Triple Header, and a night
of fights featuring five undefeated prospects.
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On This Day:
June 25 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2000, Takasago, Japan:
Veeraphol Sahaprom won a 12 round UD over Toshiaki
Nishioka to retain the WBC Bantamweight Title.
1995, Newcastle, Australia:
Kostya Tszyu won a 12 round UD over Roger Mayweather to
retain the IBF Light Welterweight Title.
1988, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Azumah Nelson TKO'd Lupe Suarez in the 9th round to
retain the WBC Super Featherweight Title.
Julian Jackson TKO'd Efren Olivo in the 1st round.
1981, Houston, Texas:
Sugar Ray Leonard TKO'd Ayub Kalule in the 9th round to
win the WBA Light Middleweight Title.
Thomas Hearns TKO'd Pablo Baez in the 9th round to
retain the WBA Welterweight Title.
1952, Bronx, New York:
Joey Maxim TKO'd Sugar Ray Robinson in the 14th round to
retain the World Light Heavyweight Title.
1948, Bronx, New York:
Joe Louis KO'd Jersey Joe Walcott in the 11th round to
retain the World Heavyweight Title.
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D'Mitrius Ballard ND 3 Elais Espadas
Photo Gallery
Photos: "Sugar" Ray Bailey |
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Including:
Eddie Gomez KO 2 Saul Corral
Franchon Crews TKO 5 Kayla Williams
Gabriel Pham W UD 6 Jaba Khositashvili
Mike Reed W UD 6 Angel Hernandez
George Rincon KO 4 Greg Young Jr.
Dan Murray W UD 4 Leonardo Kenon
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On This Day:
June 24 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Irvine, California:
Librado Andrade won a 12 round UD over Tito Mendoza to
win the Vacant WBO NABO Super Middleweight Title.
2003, Buffalo, New York:
Joe Mesi TKO'd Robert Davis in the 1st round to win the
Vacant NABF Heavyweight Title.
2000, Glasgow, Scotland:
Zab Judah won a 12 round UD over Junior Witter to retain
the IBF Light Welterweight Title.
Mike Tyson TKO'd Lou Savarese in the 1st round.
Silvio Branco won a 12 round UD over Robin Reid to
retain the WBU Super Middleweight Title.
1995, Cartagena, Columbia:
Harold Grey won a 12 round SD over Julio Cesar Borboa to
retain the IBF Super Flyweight Title.
Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Al Cole won a 12 round UD over Uriah Grant to retain the
IBF Cruiserweight Title.
Roy Jones Jr. TKO'd Vinny Pazienza in the 6th round to
retain the IBF Super Middleweight Title.
1968, New York, New York:
Joe Frazier TKO'd Manuel Ramos in the 2nd round to
retain the NYSAC Heavyweight Title.
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Thorslund Dominates
Adams
To Defend WBO World Title |
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Photo: KGZ Fougstedt
Dina Thorslund (14-0, 6 KOs) defended her WBO Female
World Super Bantamweight title with a dominant display
against mandatory challenger April Adams (11-2-1, 4 KOs)
last night at the Forum Horsens in Denmark.
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On This Day:
June 23 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Uncasville,
Connecticut:
Zab Judah KO'd Allan Vester in the 3rd round to retain
the IBF Light Welterweight Title.
Kostya Tszyu won a 12 round UD over Oktay Urkal to
retain the WBC and WBA Light Welterweight Titles.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Oscar De La Hoya won a 12 round UD over Javier
Castillejo to win the WBC Light Welterweight Title.
Manny Pacquiao TKO'd Lehlohonlo in the 6th round to win
the IBF Super Bantamweight Title.
Agapito Sanchez KO'd Jorge Eliecer Monsalvo in the 7th
round to win the Vacant WBO Super Bantamweight Title.
2000, Merida, Mexico:
Guty Espadas won a 12 round UD over Wethya Sakmuangklang
to retain the WBC Featherweight Title.
Biloxi, Mississippi:
Eric Harding won a 12 round UD over Antonio Tarver in a
non-title bout.
1993, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Steve Cruz won a 15 round UD over Barry McGuigan to win
the WBC Featherweight Title. 1986 RING Fight of the
Year!
Thomas Hearns TKO'd Mark Medal in the 8th round to
retain the WBC Light Middleweight Title.
1969, New York, New York:
Joe Frazier TKO'd Jerry Quarry in the 7th round to
retain the Heavyweight Championship of the World. Ring
Magazine 1969 Fight of the Year.
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Cancio Stops Machado
Early To Retain His Belt |
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By William Trillo &
Albert Castillo
Photos: Marlene Marquez
Super featherweight Andrew Cancio (21-4-2, 16 KO’s) left
no room for doubt in this rematch with Alberto Machado
(21-2, 17 KO’s). From the onset Cancio had the look of a
determined Champion on his face. In the early moments of
round one it also appeared that Machado had the title on
his mind. In fact Machado may have won the first round.
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Undefeated Super
Welterweight Prospect Sebastian Fundora Scores TKO Over
Manuel Zepeda |
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Photos: Dave Mandel -
SHOWTIME
Undefeated prospect Sebastian Fundora used his
five-and-a-half-inch height advantage to cruise to
victory Friday night in his first ShoBox: The New
Generation appearance, forcing a TKO stoppage of Manuel
Zepeda after four rounds from WinnaVegas Casino in
Sloan, Iowa.
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Weights From
Philadelphia |
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Anvar Yunusov 126.3 vs.
Angel Luna 125.5
Colby Madison 236.6 vs. Robert Simms 227.4
Hector Mercado 148.3 vs. Paul Kroll 151.5
Lionell Tidwell 122.3 vs. Rasheen Brown 122.6
Jonathan Torres 118.6 vs. Hugo Rodriguez 117.6
James Martin 145.7 vs. Kashon Hutchinson 144.8
Weusi Johnson 127.8 vs. Kevin Asmat 130.7
Khainell Wheeler 167.2 vs. Tywaski Hendrix 166.7
Promoter: King’s Promotions
Venue: 2300 Arena
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