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Shields Becomes Unified
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By Daniel Cloutier
MONTRÉAL - The American female Claressa Shields promised
to not disappoint her fans in Flint, Michigan, and she
kept her promise. Shields became the unified super
welterweight (154 pounds) champion of the word, Friday
evening at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, beating
the Montrealer Marie-Eve Dicaire by unanimous decision
in 10 rounds.
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John Vera Stops Cleotis
Pendarvis In Opening Round |
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Fort Worth (TX)
middleweight John “The Phenom” Vera stopped Cleotis
Pendarvis in the opening round of last night’s RJJ
Boxing on UFC FIGHT PASS main event at Biloxi Conference
Center in Biloxi, Mexico.
Vera vs. Pendarvis suddenly and surprisingly ended
midway through the opening round, when Pendarvis
(21-8-2, 9 KOs), a former USBA champion, stopped
throwing punches and went to his knees. He was counted
out with what is believed to be a hand injury.
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On This Day: March 6 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Buenos
Aires, Argentina:
Omar Narvaez TKO'd Reginaldo Martins in the 3rd round -
WBO Flyweight Title.
Glasgow, Scotland:
Scott Harrison TKO'd Walter Estrada in the 5th round -
WBO Featherweight Title.
Anthony Farnell TKO'd Lawrence Murphy in the 3rd round -
WBU Middleweight Title.
Saitama, Japan:
Oscar Larrios won a 12 round UD over Shigeru Nakazato -
WBC Super Bantamweight Title
Veeraphol Sahaprom won a 12 round UD over Toshiaki
Nishioka - WBC Bantamweight Title.
Julio Zarate won a 12 round SD over Hideki Todaka - WBA
(Interim) Bantamweight Title.
Mashantucket, Connecticut:
Diego Corrales won a 12 round SD over Joel Casamayor -
Vacant WBO Super Featherweight Title.
Mark Johnson KO'd Luis Bolano in the 4th round - WBO
Super Flyweight Title.
Sam Peter TKO'd Jose Da Silva in the 2nd round - Non
Title.
1999, Minneapolis, Minnesota:
Will Grigsby won a 12 round UD over Carmelo Caceres -
IBF Light Flyweight Title.
Atlantic City, New Jersey:
David Reid won a 12 round UD over Laurent Boudouani -
WBA Light Middleweight Title.
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Cloutier’s Canada Corner
Dicaire & Shields Are Ready For This Challenge |
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By: Daniel Cloutier
Photos: Silvia Jones, ILE Photography
MONTRÉAL - The Montrealer female Marie-Eve Dicaire is
ready for the biggest challenge of her pro boxing
career. Friday evening at the Flint Dort Financial
Center in Michigan, Dicaire (17-0-0), the IBF super
welterweight (154 pounds) champion of the world, will
face the American Claressa Shields (10-0-0), the WBO and
WBC champion of the world. It will be a unification
world championship fight.
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Brandon Adams Scores
Sensational Upset,
Stops Undefeated Serhii Bohachuk |
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Photos: Tom Hogan -
Hoganphotos/Ring City USA
Former world title challenger Brandon Adams scored the
biggest win of his career with a stunning eighth-round
technical knockout to upset blue-chip rising star Serhii
Bohachuk in the main event of Ring City USA’s inaugural
2021 event from Felix Pagan Pintor Gym in Guaynabo,
Puerto Rico, and live on NBC Sports Network.
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Weights From Flint, MI - PPV |
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Claressa Shields 153.6 vs.
Marie-Eve Dicaire 152.6
(WBC, WBA WBO, IBF female Jr. middleweight titles)
Danielle Perkins 196.8 vs. Monika Harrison 202.8
Jamie Mitchell 120 vs. Noemi Bosques 119.6
Marlen Esparza 117.4 vs. Shelly Barnett 119
Timur Kerefov 163 vs. Manny Woods 163.2
Robert Simms 238 vs. Aaron Quintana 206.4
Venue: Dort Financial Center, Flint, Michigan
Promoter: Salita Promotions
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On This Day: March 5 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2005, Leverkusen, Küppersteg, Germany:
Felix Sturm KO'd Bert Schenk in the 2nd round - WBO
Inter-Continental Middleweight Title.
Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Jose Luis Castillo TKO'd Julio Diaz in the 10th round -
WBC Lightweight Title.
Jeff Lacy TKO'd Rubin Williams in the 7th round - IBF
Super Middleweight Title.
2004, Pala Casino, Pala, California:
Verno Phillips TKO'd Julio Garcia in the 1st round - Non
Title.
Carlos Quintana KO'd Edwin Cassiani in the 3rd round -
Non Title.
Allan Green TKO'd Laverne Clark in the 3rd round - Non
Title.
Las Vegas, New Mexico:
Frankie Archuleta won a 10 round SD over Johnny Tapia -
Non Title.
2003, London, Bethnal Green,
England:
Howard Eastman TKO'd Gary Beardsley in the 2nd round -
Non Title.
Carl Froch TKO'd Varuzhan Davtyan in the 5th round - Non
Title.
2000, New Frontier Hotel, Las
Vegas, Nevada:
Robbie Peden won a 12 round SD over Carlos Rios - NABF
Super Featherweight Title.
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Claressa Shields vs.
Marie-Eve Dicaire
Final Press Conference Quotes |
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The final press conference
was held today for Friday’s (March 5, 2021) “SUPERWOMEN:
SHIELDS VS. DICAIRE” pay-per-view boxing event,
featuring the 10-round 154-pound unification showdown
between undefeated three-division and current WBC/WBO
Super Welterweight World champion Claressa Shields and
also unbeaten IBF Super Welterweight World Champion
Marie-Eve Dicaire from the Dort Financial Center in
Flint, Mich.
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Weights From Puerto Rico
- NBCSN |
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Serhii Bohachuk 153.8 vs.
Brandon Adams 153.8
Danielito Zorrilla 139.6 vs. Ruslan Madiyev 139.6
Bryan Chevalier 127.4 vs. Carlos Zambrano 127
Fernando Vargas, Jr. 159.8 vs. Salome Flores Torres 162
Harold Laguna 135.2 vs. Darwin Alvarez 138.8
Jorge Diaz 146 vs. Felipe Munoz 143
Venue: Felix Pintor Gym in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Promoter: Ring City USA
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Weights From Biloxi -
UFC Fight Pass |
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John Vera 160 vs. Cleotis
Pendarvis 160
Christon Edwards 144.5 vs. Jonathan Steele 144
Eridson Garcia 130 vs. Jose Valenzuala 129
Tyler Tomlin 140 vs. Ricardo Ocampo 144
Michael Williams, Jr. 149 vs. Mike Tutt 149
Jonathan Montrel 138 vs. Jose Abuel 140
Quincy Lavallais 154 vs. Anthony Bowman 159
Randy Blythe 158 vs. Starr Johnson 154
Venue: Biloxi Conference Center in Biloxi, Mississippi
Promoter: RJJ Boxing
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On This Day: March 4 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2005,
Magna Centre, Rotherham, England:
Clinton Woods TKO'd Rico Hoye in the 5th Round - Vacant
IBF Light Heavyweight Title.
David Haye TKO'd Glen Kelly in the 2nd round - Non Title.
Temecula, California:
Cruz Carbajal TKO'd Jorge Lacierva in the 6th round -
IBF Bantamweight Title Eliminator.
Rocky Juarez TKO'd Juan Carlos Ramirez in the 1st round
- Non Title.
Archak TerMeliksetian won a 6 round UD over Michael
Soberanis - Non Title.
Choctaw, Mississippi:
Almazbek Raiymkulov TKO'd Koba Gogoladze in the 6th
round - Non Title.
Kelly Pavlik TKO'd Dorian Beaupierre in the 2nd round -
Non Title.
2002, Townsville, Queensland,
Australia:
Anthony Mundine won a 10 round UD over Brad Mayo - Non
Title.
2000, Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Paulie Ayala won a 12 round MD over Johnny Bredahl - WBA
Bantamweight Title.
Bones Adams won a 12 round UD over Nestor Garza - WBA
Bantamweight Title.
Oba Carr TKO'd Yory Boy Campas in the 8th round - Non
Title.
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David Benadivez vs.
Ronald Ellis Headlines Super Middleweight World Title
Eliminator March 13 |
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Two-time world champion
David Benavídez faces dangerous veteran Ronald Ellis in
a 12-round WBC super-middleweight title eliminator
Saturday, March 13 live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m.
PT from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. in a
Premier Boxing Champions event.
The SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® telecast also features
two under-25 lightweight contenders Isaac Cruz and
Matías Romero in a 12-round co-main event bout. A
10-round super welterweight affair between Terrell
Gausha and Jamontay Clark will open the telecast on
SHOWTIME. The event is promoted by TGB Promotions and
Sampson Boxing.
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Jose Ramirez vs. Josh
Taylor Battle For
Undisputed Junior Welterweight Crown May 22 |
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Two undefeated junior
welterweight kings, one undisputed title. The stakes
don’t get any higher.
WBC/WBO champion Jose Ramirez, the pride of California’s
Central Valley, will fight Scotland’s IBF/WBA champion
Josh Taylor for the undisputed world championship
Saturday, May 22. The winner will become only the second
undisputed junior welterweight champion of the four-belt
era, joining pound-for-pound great Terence “Bud”
Crawford.
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Boxeo Telemundo Kicks
Off Season With New Format & More Digital Content On
March 5 |
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Boxeo Telemundo, the #1
boxing program among Hispanics and longest-running
sports show in Spanish-language television, returns with
a revamped format that will feature live match coverage
coupled with fight analysis and discussions around the
latest boxing and MMA news stories. Led by Telemundo
Deportes’ Karim Mendiburu serving as the new studio
host, the show also expands its digital footprint with
the launch of an extensive lineup of series and special
content around each season, and throughout the year. The
new season of Boxeo Telemundo premieres Friday, March 5
at 12 a.m. ET/ 11 p.m. CT on Telemundo. Live match
coverage will be headlined by undefeated WBO/NABO Jr
Welterweight champion Yomar “The Magic” Alamo facing
Jesus “Barreterito” Beltran.
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On This Day: March 3 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Byron Mitchell TKO'd Manny Siaca in the 12th round to
win the Vacant WBA Super Middleweight Title.
Rosendo Alvarez won a 12 round SD over Beibis Mendoza to
regain the WBA Light Flyweight Title.
Tim Austin TKO'd Jesus Perez in the 6th round to retain
the IBF Bantamweight Title.
John Ruiz won a 12 round UD over Evander Holyfield to
win the WBA Heavyweight Title.
2000, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Felix Trinidad won a 12 round UD over David Reid to win
the WBA Light Middleweight Title.
Verona, New York:
Paul Spadafora won a 12 round UD over Victoriano Sosa to
retain the IBF Lightweight Title.
1996, Yokohoma, Japan:
Daniel Zaragoza TKO'd Joichiro Tatsuyoshi in the 11th
round to retain the WBC Super Bantamweight Title.
1990, London, England:
Mark Breland KO'd Lloyd Honeyghan in the 3rd round to
retain the WBA Welterweight Title.
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French Heavyweight
Phenom Tony Yoka Returns Against Joel Tambwe Djeko On
ESPN+ Mar. 5 |
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Heavyweight contender Tony
Yoka, the 2016 Olympic gold medal sensation from Paris,
has set his sights on his first professional belt. Yoka
will battle Belgium-born Joel Tambwe Djeko in a
12-rounder for the vacant European Union title Friday at
H Arena in Nantes, France.
In the 10-round lightweight co-feature, Estelle Yoka
Mossely (8-0, 1 KO), the other half of boxing’s most
prominent husband-and-wife duo, will fight German
contender Verena Kaiser (14-1, 6 KOs).
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Danielito Zorilla vs.
Ruslan Madiyev Highlights Thursday’s Packed Ring City
USA Undercard |
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Ring City USA begins its
three-event residency in Puerto Rico this week when it
takes over the Felix Pintor Gym in Guaynabo, Puerto
Rico, to deliver a deep card of boxing action topped by
the main event between blue-chip rising star Serhii
Bohachuk against former world title challenger Brandon
Adams on Thursday, March 4. The full card, which
features seven matchups and fighters at different levels
in their professional careers, will stream live around
the world on Twitch at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT. The
three-fight main card will begin at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT
on NBC Sports Network in the United States and Puerto
Rico, and on Twitch for fans outside of the U.S.
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Rising Super Lightweight
Prospect Brandun Lee Faces Samuel Teah On ShoBox March
10 |
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One of boxing’s
fastest-rising prospects Brandun Lee will return to the
“Fight Sphere” at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn., for
the third time when he takes on Samuel Teah Wednesday,
March 10 live on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT in the super
lightweight main event of a ShoBox: The New Generation
telecast.
Lee vs. Teah headlines a four-fight card featuring eight
promising prospects with a combined record of 102-4-2.
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On This Day: March 2 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN
2002, Carnival City, South
Africa:
Phillip N'Dou TKO'd Nikolai Eremeev in the 6th round -
WBU Super Featherweight Title.
Silence Mabuza TKO'd Jose Sanjuanelo in the 6th round -
IBO Bantamweight Title
Sebastian Rothman won a 12 round UD over Gary Delaney -
WBU Cruiserweight Title.
2001, Warsaw,Poland:
Tomasz Adamek won a 10 round UD over Rudi Lupo - IBC
Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Title.
Pichit, Thailand:
Pongsaklek Wonjongkam TKO'd Malcolm Tunacao in the 1st
round - WBC Flyweight Title.
1996, Newcastle, England:
Thulane Malinga won a 12 round SD over Nigel Benn - WBC
Super Middleweight Title.
Tom Johnson TKO'd Ever Beleno in the 12th round - IBF
Featherweight Title
1994, Tokyo, Japan:
Wilfredo Vazquez TKO'd Yuichi Kasai in the 1st round -
WBA Super Bantamweight Title.
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Marie-Eve Dicaire
Determined
Underdog Against Claressa Shields |
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Unbeaten underdog Marie-Eve
Dicaire, the reigning IBF female super welterweight
World champion, has fully prepared physically and
mentally for this Friday night’s undisputed showdown
against undefeated WBC and WBO title holder and
self-proclaimed WGOAT Claressa Shields (10-0, 2 KOs)
Dicaire (17-0), a popular French-Canadian boxer,
understands and fully appreciates the significance of
“SUPERWOMEN”, and what an upset victory would do for her
building brand, particularly outside her native Canada.
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Marlen Esparza & Jamie
Mitchell To Appear In Televised Bouts On Shields vs.
Dicaire PPV Mar. 5 |
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The complete televised
lineup for this week’s historic all-female “SUPERWOMEN:
SHIELDS VS. DICAIRE” boxing event on Friday, March 5
from the Dort Financial Center in Flint, Mich., has now
been revealed with the addition of two more exciting
fights, including special appearances by women’s star,
former amateur world champion and 2012 Olympic bronze
medalist Marlen Esparza and undefeated bantamweight
Jamie Mitchell.
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On This Day: March 1 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Roy Jones Jr. won a 12 round UD over John Ruiz - WBA
Heavyweight Title.
Alejandro Garcia TKO'd Santiago Samaniego in the 3rd
round - WBA Light Middleweight Title.
Jean Marc Mormeck TKO'd Alexander Gurov in the 8th round
- WBA Cruiserweight Title.
Winky Wright won a 12 round UD over JC Candelo - IBF
Light Middleweight Title.
Fres Oquendo KO'd Maurice Harris in the 10th round - Non
Title.
Lamon Brewster TKO'd Joe Lenhart in the 3rd round - Non
Title.
2002, Coliseo Guillermo Angulo, Carolina,
Puerto Rico:
Miguel Cotto TKO'd Sammy Sparkman in the 2nd round - Non
Title.
Ivan Calderon TKO'd Jorge Romero in the 4th round - Non
Title.
Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut:
Eric Lucas won a 12 round UD over Vinny Pazienza - WBC
Super Middleweight Title.
2000, Woodlawn, Maryland:
Hasim Rahman won a 10 round UD over Marion Wilson -
Vacant Maryland State Heavyweight Title.
1997, Halle Carpentier, Paris:
Stevie Johnston won a 12 round SD over Jean Baptiste
Mendy - WBC Lightweight Title.
Convention Center, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Hector Camacho TKO'd Sugar Ray Leonard in the 5th round
- IBC Middleweight Title.
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Canelo vs. Saunders
Unification Clash Set For May 8 |
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Canelo Alvarez will clash
with Billy Joe Saunders in a WBC, WBA Super, WBO and
Ring Magazine World Super-Middleweight unification
blockbuster on May 8, live worldwide on DAZN (except
Mexico)
Canelo Alvarez dismantled WBC mandatory challenger Avni
Yildirim in three rounds at the Hard Rock Stadium in
Miami and next he takes a giant step in his quest to
become undisputed by facing the WBO king Saunders at a
venue to be announced soon.
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On This Day: Feb 28 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Dresden, Germany:
Markus Beyer won a 12 round UD over Andre Thysse - WBC
Super Middleweight Title.
Timo Hoffman won a 12 round UD over Corey Sanders - WBO
Inter-Continental Heavyweight Title.
Nikolay Valuev TKO'd Dicky Ryan in the 1st round - Non
Title.
MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Erik Morales won a 12 round UD over Jesus Chavez - WBC
Super Featherweight Title.
Miguel Cotto TKO'd Victoriano Sosa in the 4th round -
WBC International Light Welterweight Title.
2003, Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas,
Nevada:
Humberto Soto TKO'd Cesar Figueroa in the 7th round -
Non Title.
Terrence Lewis and Friday Ahunanya fought to a 10 round
Draw - Non Title.
2001, London, Kensington:
Sam Soliman won a 6 round Decision over Cornelius Carr -
Non Title.
1998, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Stevie Johnston won a 12 round UD over George Scott -
WBC Lightweight Title.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. KO'd Sam Girard in the 2nd round -
Non Title.
Lamon Brewster KO'd Artis Pendergrass in the 1st round -
Non Title.
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Impact Boxing Kicks Off
2021 Schedule On March 6 |
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Impact Boxing will kick off
it's 2021 schedule with a great night of boxing that
will air on Saturday, March 6th.
Like many fights around the globe, Impact Boxing was not
able to air the quantity of high class events, due to
the Covid-19 pandemic. Impact Boxing is making good on
their promise that it would return in in a big way,
post-pandemic. Saturday, March 6th is the beginning of
that.
Headlining the card on March 6, which will take place at
Delray Beach Boxing Club in Delray Beach, Florida, will
be Steve Geffrard taking on veteran Denis Grachev in the
eight-round light heavyweight main event.
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Parker: "I Want To Make
A
Statement At Spark Arena" |
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Joseph Parker says he wants
to "make a statement" when locks horns with long-term
rival Junior Fa for the vacant WBO Oriental Heavyweight
Title at Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand on
Saturday February 27, live on DAZN.
Parker (27-2, 21 KOs) returns to Spark Arena for the
first time since claiming the WBO Heavyweight
Championship against Mexico's Andy Ruiz Jr just over
four years ago.
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Scardina: "My Dream Is
To
Become A World Champion" |
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Italian star Daniele
Scardina makes his long-awaited return to the ring this
evening as he takes on Cesar Nunez for the vacant
European Union Super-Middleweight Title at the Allianz
Cloud in Milan, live on DAZN.
‘King Toretto’ (18-0, 14 KOs) is quickly establishing
himself as the flag-bearer for Italian boxing, picking
up the vacant IBF International Super-Middleweight Title
against Finland’s Henri Kekalainen in March 2019.
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On This Day: Feb 27 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico:
Jhonny Gonzalez TKO'd Moises Zamudio in the 5th round -
WBC Continental
Americas Bantamweight Title.
Chicago, Illinois:
Cesar Bazan won on 2nd round DQ over Roberto Ortega -
Non Title.
Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
Derrick Jefferson won an 8 round TD over Julius Long - a
BIG Non Title bout!
1999, Oldham, England:
Ricky Hatton TKO'd Tommy Peacock in the 2nd round -
Vacant British (Central Area) Light Welterweight Title.
London, Bethnal Green, England:
Colin Dunne won a 12 round UD over Phillip Holiday - WBU
Lightweight Title.
Berlin, Prenzlauer Berg, Germany:
Sven Ottke KO'd Giovanni Nardiello in the 3rd round -
IBF Super Middleweight Title.
Markus Beyer won an 8 round Decision over Rene Dutard -
Non Title.
Miami, Florida:
Reggie Johnson won a 12 round UD over Willie Taylor -
IBF Light Heavyweight Title.
Stevie Johnston won a 12 round SD over Cesar Bazan - WBC
Lightweight Title.
1998, Koh Samui, Surat Thani, Thailand:
Chatchai Sasakul won a 12 round UD over Young-Jin Kim -
WBC Flyweight Title.
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Canelo Alvarez vs. Avni
Yildirim
Press Conference Quotes |
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Eddie Hearn: “Cannot
quite believe that we are promoting an event at the home
of the Miami Dolphins this Saturday– the Hard Rock
Stadium. The return of the pound-for-pound king Canelo
Alvarez fighting just 8 weeks after unifying the
division against Callum Smith in Texas. We are so
excited. We are going to have 15,000 people in the
building. Huge crowd there.”
“So proud to be here representing DAZN live this
weekend. It’s an absolute honor to be working with, in
my opinion, the greatest network in boxing right now.
These guys have so much to bring you coming up– an
unrivaled schedule.”
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On This Day: Feb 26 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, San Diego, California:
Joan Guzman TKO'd Agapito Sanchez in the 10th round to
retain the WBO Super Bantamweight Title.
Daniel Ponce De Leon TKO'd Cesar Figueroa in the 6th
round.
2000, New York, New York:
Oscar De La Hoya KO'd Derrell Coley in the 7th round in
a WBC Title eliminator.
Arturo Gatti KO'd Joey Gamache in the 2nd round.
Lamon Brewster won a 10 round UD over Richard Mason.
1994, London, England:
Nigel Benn won a 12 round UD over Henry Wharton to
retain the WBC Super Middleweight Title.
San Jose, California:
Orlando Canizales TKO'd Gerardo Martinez in the 4th
round to retain the IBF Bantamweight Title.
1993, Melun, France:
Tom Johnson won a 12 round SD over Manuel Medina to win
the IBF Featherweight Title.
1984, Beaumont, Texas:
Rocky Lockridge KO'd Roger Mayweather in the 1st round
to win the WBA Super Featherweight Title.
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Billy’s Boxing Blog
Valdez’s Manager Frank Espinoza
Reveals His Talent Finding Secret |
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By William Trillo
His ledger speaks for itself. Martin Castillo, Enrique
Sanchez, Daniel Ponce De Leon, Israel Vasquez, Abner
Mares and now Oscar Valdez. The chances are whenever you
see the next up and coming lighter weight Mexican
hitting the spotlight there is a good chance you are
going to see Espinoza in their corner.
I was fortunate enough to speak to Espinoza a few days
after his latest protégé Oscar Valdez shocked the boxing
world with the devastating defeat of the now dethroned
Champion Miguel Berchelt. After congratulating the
manager for having another World Title holder under his
wing I had a few questions I hoped he would answer.
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Full Card Set For RDR
Promotions Show On
March 6 At The Sportsplex In Feasterville, PA |
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Rising junior welterweight
prospect Shinard Bunch will take on tough veteran
Cameron Krael in the eight-round main event of a RDR
Promotions card on Saturday, March 6th at The Sportsplex
in Feasterville, Pa. The bout will headline a six-bout
card.
Bunch, 21 of Trenton, New Jersey has a record of 13-1
with 12 knockouts. The two year professional has kept an
ambitious scheduled as he will be fighting for the 14th
time in 22 months, and this will already be his 4th
fight of 2021.
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Seven-Division World
Champion Amanda Serrano Faces Daniela Bermudez March 25
In Puerto Rico |
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Seven-division world
champion and future Boxing Hall of Famer Amanda Serrano
will return to the ring to defend her WBO and WBC
featherweight world titles against current two-division
titlist Daniela Bermudez in the main attraction of a
Ring City USA event from Puerto Rico on Thursday, March
25 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT, live on NBC Sports Network
and NBC Sports app in the United States and Puerto Rico.
The full card, which will be announced at a later date,
will be available on Twitch outside of the United
States.
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On This Day: Feb 25 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001: Southport, Australia:
Lovemore N'Dou TKO'd Carlos Ariel Uribe in the 6th
round.
Paul Briggs TKO'd Shane Dalton in the 2nd round.
2000, Samut Sakorn, Thailand:
Medgoen Singsurat won a 12 round UD over Masaki Kawabata
to retain the WBC Flyweight Title.
Cranston, Rhode Island:
Ray Oliveira won an action packed 10 round bout over
Vivian Harris.
1995, London, England:
Mike McCallum TKO'd Carl Jones in the 7th round to
retain the WBC Light Heavyweight Title.
Nigel Benn KO'd Gerald McClellan in the 10th round to
retain the WBC Super Middleweight Title. Gerald
McClellan was tragically permanently injured in this
bout.
Pusan, Korea:
Hyung-Chul Lee TKO'd Tomonori in the 12th round to
retain the WBA Super Flyweight Title.
1991, Inglewood, California:
Greg Richardson won a 12 round UD over Raul Perez to win
the WBC Bantamweight Title.
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Canelo: "I’m Honored To
Be Fighting In Miami" |
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Canelo Alvarez hopes to
turn Miami into another home for his blockbuster fight
nights as he prepares to defend his WBC, WBA Super and
Ring Magazine World Super-Middleweight titles against
mandatory challenger Avni Yildirim on Saturday night
(February 27) at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens,
Florida, live worldwide on DAZN and on TV Azteca in
Mexico.
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Rising Heavyweight Otto
Wallin Makes Case
For World Championship Challenge With
Dominant Win Over Dominic Breazeale |
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Swedish heavyweight
contender Otto Wallin (22-1, 14 KO) continued to build
his reputation as one of boxing’s best big men this past
Saturday (February 20) by defeating division rival
Dominic Breazeale via one-sided unanimous 12-round
decision. The fight, nationally televised on SHOWTIME,
saw Wallin out-work and out-land Breazeale 232-91,
including 41.5% of his power punches.
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Boxing & MMA Superstar
Holly Holm & Trailblazing Latina Broadcaster Claudia
Trejos Lead All-Star Commentary Team For Shields vs.
Dicaire PPV Mar. 5 |
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An all-star broadcast team
of well-known sports professionals and personalities has
been assembled for the “SUPERWOMEN: SHIELDS VS. DICAIRE”
women’s boxing event livestreamed on FITE.TV (9 pm ET/6
pm PT) and distributed by InDemand to the major cable,
satellite and telco outlets for just $29.95. on Friday,
March 5, from the Dort Financial Center in Flint, Mich.
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On This Day: Feb 24 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2005, Sports Palace, Kiev,
Ukraine:
Alexander Gurov KO'd Allan Gronfors in the 1st round -
Vacant WBA Inter-Continental Cruiserweight Title.
2001, Sporthalle, Hamburg, Alsterdorf,
Germany:
Artur Grigorian TKO'd Angel Perez in the 6th round - WBO
Lightweight Title.
Felix Sturm KO'd Slavomir Dendis in the 1st round - Non
Title.
Luan Krasniqi KO'd Cleveland Woods in the 3rd round -
Non Title.
Manila, Philippines:
Manny Pacquiao TKO'd Tetsutora Senrima in the 5th round
- WBC International Super Bantamweight Title.
Ice Palace, Tampa, Florida:
Roy Jones Jr. TKO'd Derrick Harmon in the 11th round -
WBC, WBA, IBF Light Heavyweight Title.
Antonio Tarver TKO'd Lincoln Carter in the 5th round -
Non Title.
Derrick Gainer won a 12 round SD over Victor Polo - WBA
Featherweight Title.
1996, Richmond, Virginia:
Terry Norris TKO'd Vincent Pettway in the 8th round -
WBC ,IBF Light Middleweight Title.
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Results From Caribe
Royale |
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Super Bantamweight Melissa
Oddessa Parker (4-0, 2 KO) battles Maria Cecilia Roman
(15-5-1) to a Majority decision victory on Saturday
night at the Caribre Royal Hotel in Orlando, Florida.
Scorecards 80-72 76-76 78-74.
In the co-main event Ramon “Dinamita” Cardenas (19-1, 9
KO) from San Antonio, Texas. becomes the NAME BA - USA
Super Bantamweight Champion after winning a ten round
split decision against tough as nails Angel Antonio
Contreras (10-3-1).
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Split-T Management
Fighters Score
Three Knockouts On Saturday Night |
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Three fighters under the
Split-T Management banner registered knockout victories
on Saturday night.
At Caribe Royale in Orland, Florida, welterweight Ivan
Golub continued his ascent towards a major fight as he
stopped Luis Eduardo Florez in round six of their
scheduled eight-round bout.
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Pablo Cesar Cano vs.
Jonathan Navarro In
New Co-Main To Ortiz Jr. vs. Hooker March 20 |
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Seasoned slugger Pablo
Cesar “El Demoledor” Cano (33-7-1, 23 KOs) will take on
rising contender Jonathan “Thunder” Navarro (17-0, 9
KOs) in a 12-round fight for the WBC Silver
International Super Lightweight Title in the new co-main
event to Ortiz Jr. vs Hooker. The action will take place
Saturday, March 20 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas
and will be streamed live exclusively on DAZN worldwide,
including the U.S. and Mexico.
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On This Day: Feb 23 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2005, Vodafone Arena,
Melbourne Park, Victoria, Australia:
Robbie Peden TKO'd Nate Campbell in the 8th round -
Vacant IBF Super Featherweight Title.
Sam Soliman TKO'd Miguel Julio in the 4th round - Non
Title.
Dale Westerman won a 12 round UD over Justin Clements -
OPBF Light Heavyweight Title.
2002, Harvey Hadden Leisure Centre,
Nottingham, England:
Jawaid Khaliq TKO'd Maxim Nesterenko in the 12th round -
IBO Welterweight Title.
Nicky Booth TKO'd Stephen Oates in the 7th round -
Commonwealth (British Empire) Bantamweight Title.
Marseille, France:
Jean Marc Mormeck TKO'd Virgil Hill in the 9th round -
WBA Cruiserweight Title.
Mehdi Sahnoune won a 12 round UD over Andrej Shkalikov -
WBA Super Middleweight Title Eliminator.
Savannah, Georgia:
Nate Campbell won an 8 round UD over Joseph Figueroa -
Non Title.
Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Rafael Marquez TKO'd Mark Johnson in the 8th round - IBF
Bantamweight Title Eliminator.
Paulie Ayala won a 12 round UD over Bones Adams - IBO
Super Bantamweight Title.
Kelly Pavlik KO'd Robert Dasoyan in the 2nd round - Non
Title.
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Billy’s Boxing Blog
The Anniversary No One Saw Coming
& Other Random Thoughts |
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By William Trillo
It was exactly one year ago today that Tyson Fury rid
the boxing world of Deontay Wilder and became the
Heavyweight Champ of the World. Little did most of the
boxing media in attendance know that this would be the
last live event we would cover until further notice. At
the present time we are 365 days, and counting, into the
longest draught of our respective journalistic careers.
For most of us lucky enough to get a credential,
covering boxing is our dream job. A good portion of us
do not make any money at it but rather do it for the
love of the sport. Having the canvas unexpectedly pulled
out from under our feet is akin to a hook to the liver.
I know I speak for my peers and myself when I say, we
all deeply miss being a part of these great events and
will hope and pray this situation is over sooner rather
than later.
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On This Day: Feb 22 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Mexico City, Mexico:
Jorge Arce KO'd Ernesto Castro in the 1st round - WBC
Light Flyweight Title.
Jose Antonio Aguirre TKO'd Juan Keb Baas in the 7th
round - WBC Minimumweight Title.
Erik Morales TKO'd Eddie Croft in the 3rd round -WBC
Featherweight Title.
Daniel Ponce De Leon TKO'd Trinidad Mendoza in the 2nd
round - WBC Youth Bantamweight Title.
The Pyramid, Memphis, Tennessee:
Mike Tyson KO'd Clifford Etienne in the 1st round - Non
Title.
Jeff Lacy TKO'd James Crawford in the 2nd round - Vacant
USBA Super Middleweight Title.
2002, Lemoore, California:
Julio Gonzalez TKO'd Tyrone Armstead in the 2nd round -
Non Title.
Montebello, California:
Israel Vazquez won a 10 round UD over Osvaldo Guerrero -
Non Title.
Boston, Massachusetts:
Leavander Johnson won a 10 round UD over Jesus Zaterarin
- Non Title.
2001, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania:
Tim Witherspoon TKO'd David Bostice in the 1st Round -
Non Title.
1998, Washington, District Of Columbia:
Mark Johnson KO'd Arthur Johnson in the 1st round - IBF
Flyweight Title.
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Valdez Proves Naysayers
Wrong,
KO’s Berchelt To Become WBC Super Feather Champ |
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By William Trillo
Photos: Mikey Williams - Top Rank via Getty Images
To say Super Featherweight Miguel Berchelt (37-2, 33
KO’s) never saw what hit him would be a huge misnomer.
The soon to be dethroned Champion saw it and tasted it,
over and over again. Oscar Valdez (29-0, 23 KO’s), came
into the ring as the underdog but by the time round four
was complete it was pretty clear who was delivering the
goods. Valdez was confident and dominant. This was the
fight, just as he pictured it.
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Adrien Broner Makes
Triumphant Return To Ring With Unanimous Decision Over
Jovanie Santiago |
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Photos: Amanda Westcott
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Former four-division world champion Adrien “The Problem”
Broner returned from his two-year hiatus from boxing
with a unanimous decision victory over Jovanie Santiago
in the main event of Saturday night’s SHOWTIME
CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast, live on SHOWTIME from
Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., in a Premier
Boxing Champions event.
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Avanesyan Stops Kelly In
Six To
Retain European Welterweight Crown |
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David Avanesyan stopped
Josh Kelly in six rounds at The SSE Arena, Wembley to
retain his EBU European Welterweight Title, live on Sky
Sports in the UK and on DAZN in the U.S. and more than
200 countries and territories.
Sunderland's Kelly suffered his first professional
defeat at the hands of Avanesyan, the relentless Russian
champion, who forced Kelly's trainer Adam Booth to throw
in the towel after two knockdowns in a punishing sixth
round.
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Povetkin vs. Whyte II
Postponed To March 27 |
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Dillian Whyte's eagerly
anticipated rematch with Alexander Povetkin is heading
to Gibraltar on a new date of Saturday March 27, live on
Sky Sports Box Office in the UK and on DAZN in all other
markets excluding the UK and Ireland.
The British Heavyweight contender was set to face
Povetkin on March 6, but travel restrictions due to the
Covid-19 pandemic have meant the fight has been pushed
back three weeks.
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On This Day: Feb 21 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Cardiff, Wales:
Joe Calzaghe TKO'd Mger Mkrtchian in the 7th round - WBO
Super Middleweight Title.
Enzo Maccarinelli TKO'd Garry Delaney in the 8th round -
WBU Cruiserweight Title.
2003, Lemoore, California:
Stevie Johnston KO'd Ever Beleno in the 6th round - Non
Title.
Antonio Diaz and Edwin Vazquez fought to a 2 round TD
(Headbutt caused Cut).
Miami, Florida:
Wayne Braithwaite TKO'd Ravea Springs in the 4th round -
WBC Cruiserweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Kelvin Davis TKO'd Rogerio Lobo in the 1st round -
Vacant IBA Americas Cruiserweight Title.
2002, Dankhuntod Korat, Thailand:
Yoddamrong Sithyodthong won a 12 round UD over Yober
Ortega - WBA Super Bantamweight Title.
1998, Mar del Plata, Argentina:
Nana Konadu KO'd Abraham Torres in the 2nd round - WBA
Bantamweight Title
Juan Carlos Gomez won a 12 round UD over Marcelo
Dominguez - WBC. Cruiserweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Marco Antonio Barrera TKO'd Angel Rosario in the 5th
round - Non Title.
Agapito Sanchez won a 10 round UD over Javier Jauregi -
Non Title.
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Weights From Las Vegas, NV - ESPN |
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Miguel Berchelt 130 vs.
Oscar Valdez 130
(WBC Super Featherweight Title)
Gabriel Flores Jr. 132 vs. Jayson Velez 132
Esquiva Falcao 162 vs. Artur Akavov 161.5
Elvis Rodriguez 143 vs. Luis Alberto Veron 142
Xander Zayas 146 vs. James Martin 146
Sonny Conto 221.5 vs. Waldo Cortes 255.5
Javier Martinez 161 vs. Billy Wagner 160
Omar Rosario 140 vs. Uriel Villanueva 141
Venue: The Bubble at MGM Grand in Las Vegas
Promoter: Top Rank
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Weights From London - DAZN |
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David Avanesyan 146.5 vs.
Josh Kelly 146
(European Welterweight Title)
Florian Marku 146.5 vs. Rylan Charlton 144.4
Robbie Davies Jr. 138.25 vs. Gabriel Valenzuela 138.5
Johnny Fisher 238 vs. Matt Gordon 242
Jordan Gill 125.3 vs. Cesar Juarez 125.25
Venue: SSE Arena in London
Promoter: Matchroom
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On This Day: Feb 20 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1999, Hamburg, Alsterdorf, Germany:
Thomas Ulrich KO'd Ali Saidi in the 8th round - German
Light Heavyweight Title.
Vitali Klitschko TKO'd Ismael Youla in the 2nd Round -
European (EBU) Heavyweight Title.
Kidapawan City, Philippines:
Manny Pacquiao TKO'd Todd Makelin in the 3rd round - Non
Title.
Surat Thani, Thailand:
Pichitnoi Sitbangprachan won a 12 round UD over Joma
Gamboa - WBA Light Flyweight Title.
Coachella, California:
Juan Manuel Marquez KO'd Jose DeJesus Garcia in the 1st
round - Non Title.
Madison Square Garden, New York, New York:
Felix Trinidad won a 12 round UD over Pernell Whitaker -
IBF Welterweight Title.
Terron Millett TKO'd Vince Phillips in the 5th round -
IBF Light Welterweight Title.
Julio Cesar Green TKO'd Darren Obah in the 9th round -
Vacant WBA Middleweight Title (Interim).
Vernon Forrest TKO'd Mark Fernandez in the 2nd round -
Non Title.
6 Heads Lewis TKO'd John Stewart in the 1st round - Non
Title.
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Cloutier’s Canada Corner
Marie-Eve Dicaire: "It’s The Biggest Challenge
Of My Career And I Am Ready For It" |
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MONTRÉAL – Quebec’s Marie-Eve Dicaire will take part in
a major fight March 5th in Flint, Michigan, when she
faces the American Claressa Shields, who won two gold
medals at the Olympics in boxing.
Dicaire (17-0-0) the IBF Super Welterweight World
Champion and Shields (10-0-0) the current WBC/WBO Super
Welterweight World champion will face off in a 10-round
154-pound unification showdown.
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Canelo: "I Have To Keep
Making History" |
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Canelo Alvarez says his
desire to create history is the driving force that keeps
him striving for greatness as he prepares to defend his
WBC, WBA Super and Ring Magazine World
Super-Middleweight titles against Avni Yildirim at the
Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Saturday
February 27, live worldwide on DAZN (except Mexico) with
tickets on sale with Ticketmaster.
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Miguel Berchelt & Oscar
Valdez
Ready For All-Mexican Battle |
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The Battle for Mexico is
almost here. WBC super featherweight world champion
Miguel Berchelt and former featherweight world champion
Oscar Valdez shared the stage Thursday two days before
one of the most highly anticipated all-Mexican showdowns
in boxing history.
Berchelt is seeking his seventh successful title
defense, while Valdez hopes to fulfill a lifelong dream
of capturing a WBC world title. After fits and starts,
including Berchelt's COVID-19 diagnosis last year, the
fight is finally happening.
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Weights From Mohegan Sun - Showtime |
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Adrien Broner – 146 lbs.
vs. Jovanie Santiago – 145 ¼ lbs.
Dominic Breazeale – 261 ¼ lbs. vs. Otto Wallin – 240 ½
lbs.
Robert Easter Jr. – 139 ¾ lbs. vs. Ryan Martin – 139 ½
lbs.
Venue: Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA
Promoter: Salita Promotions, About Billions
Promotions, TGB Promotions, Sampson Boxing
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Weights From England -
ESPN+ |
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Sean McComb 134.3 vs. Gavin
Gwynne 134.1
Darren Tetley 146.1 vs. Samuel Antwi 146.2
Danny Carr 129.8 vs. Dean Dodge 129.2
Pierce O’Leary 142.8 vs. Irvin Magno 140.9
Paddy Donovan 149.4 vs. Siar Ozgul 149
Mark McKeown 127.3 vs. Brad Daws 128
Mohammed Sameer 164 vs. Kearon Thomas 163
Elliot Whale 149.2 vs. Jamie Stewart 149.7
Venue: Whites Hotel Bolton, England
Promoter: MTK Global
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On This Day: Feb 19 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2000, Essex, England:
Harry Simon TKO'd Enrique Areco in the 10th round to
Retain the WBO Light Middleweight Title.
Berlin, Germany:
Artur Grigorian TKO'd Sandro Casamonica in the 9th round
to retain the WBO Lightweight Title.
Oktay Urkal won a 12 round UD over Mikhail Krivolapov to
win the WBC International Light Welterweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Erik Morales won a 12 round SD over Marco Antonio
Barrera to retain the WBC and win the WBO
Super Bantamweight Title.
1994, Inglewood, California:
Humberto Gonzales won a 12 round SD over Michael
Carbajal to Regain the WBC and IBF Light Flyweight
Title.
Rafael Ruelas won a 12 round UD over Freddy Pendleton to
win the IBF Lightweight Title.
1989, Seoul, South Korea:
Sung-Kil Moon TKO'd Chiaki Kobayashi in the 5th round to
retain the WBA Bantamweight Title.
Monessen, Pennsylvania:
Michael Moorer TKO'd Frankie Swindell in the 6th round
to retain the WBO Light Heavyweight Title.
Gerald McClellan TKO'd Tyrone McKnight in the 2nd round.
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Janelson Figueroa
Bocachica Remains Undefeated With Closely-Contested
Victory Over Mark Reyes Jr. |
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- SHOWTIME
Rising undefeated welterweight prospect Janelson
Figueroa Bocachica earned a closely-contested majority
decision victory over Mark Reyes Jr. in the entertaining
main event of Wednesday night’s ShoBox: The New
Generation telecast from Mohegan Sun Arena in
Uncasville, Conn., as ShoBox continues its 20th
anniversary year as the premier boxing series aimed at
developing prospects into contenders and world
champions.
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On This Day: Feb 18 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1995, Cartagena, Columbia:
Francisco Tejedor TKO'd Jose Luis Zepeda in the 7th
round to win the vacant IBF Flyweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Montell Griffin won a 12 round MD over James Toney to
win the IBF Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Title.
Oscar De La Hoya won a 12 round UD over John John Molina
to retain the WBO Lightweight Title.
1989, Budapest, Hungary:
Simon Brown TKO'd Jorge Luis Maysonet in the 3rd round
to retain the IBF Welterweight Title.
Hampton, Virginia:
Pernell Whitaker won a 12 round UD over Greg Haugen to
win the IBF Lightweight Title.
1972, Los Angeles, California:
Mando Ramos won a 15 round SD over Pedro Carrasco to
retain the WBC Lightweight Title.
1969, Los Angeles, California:
Mando Ramos TKO'd Carlos Teo Cruz in the 11th round to
win the WBC and WBA Lightweight Title.
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Weights From Mehegan Sun - ShoBox |
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Janelson Bocachica 146.5
vs. Mark Reyes Jr. 147
Vladimir Shishkin 169 vs. Sena Agbeko 168.75
Alejandro Guerrero 135 vs. Abraham Montoya 135
George Aries 227.5 vs. Joel Caudle 246
Timur Ketefuv 161.5 vs. Fernando Faries 164.5
Note: The previously announced middleweight matchup
between Timur Kerefov (9-0, 4 KOs) and Argenis Espana
(15-1, 14 KOs) will no longer take place. Kerefov will
now face Fernando Farias (10-0-2, 4 KOs) in an
eight-round middleweight non-televised scrap.
Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.
Promoter: Salita Promotions
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Sean McComb vs. Gavin
Gwynne Commonwealth Lightweight Title Fight Headlines
Feb. 19 On ESPN+ |
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Southpaw prodigy Sean “The
Public Nuisance” McComb hopes to add Commonwealth gold
to his growing résumé. McComb will step up in class
versus Gavin Gwynne in a 12-round tilt for the vacant
Commonwealth lightweight title Friday, Feb. 19 at
University of Bolton Stadium in Bolton, England.
McComb-Gwynne will headline a card streaming live and
exclusively in the United States on ESPN+ at 2 p.m.
ET/11 a.m. PT.
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McCaskill & Braekhus
Clash In Spicy E-Presser |
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Jessica McCaskill and
Cecilia Brækhus ramped up their rivalry in a fiery
e-press conference ahead of their rematch for the
undisputed World Welterweight title at the American
Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, on Saturday March 13,
live worldwide on DAZN.
McCaskill (9-2 3 KOs) ripped the titles from Brækhus
(36-1 9 KOs) on the streets of downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma
in August as Matchroom returned to action in the US, and
now it’s McCaskill putting the belts on the line and
Brækhus is looking to avenge her first pro defeat.
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On This Day: Feb 17 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2005, Hollywood, California:
Jhonny Gonzalez won a 12 round UD over Adonis Rivas -
WBC Continental
Americas Bantamweight Title, WBC Bantamweight Title
Eliminator.
2004, Lübeck, Germany:
Wladimir Sidorenko won a 12 round UD over Moises Castro
- Vacant WBA International Bantamweight Title.
2001, Tokyo, Japan:
Takanori Hatakeyama and Rick Yoshimura fought to a 12
round Draw - WBA Lightweight Title.
Brakpan, South Africa:
Lehlohonolo Ledwaba TKO'd Arnel Barotillo in the 9th
round - IBF Super Bantamweight Title.
Jacob Matlala TKO'd Todd Makelin in the 4th round -
Vacant WBU Light Flyweight Title.
MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Andrew "6 Heads" Lewis TKO'd James Page in the 7th round
- Vacant WBA Welterweight Title.
Erik Morales won a 12 round Decision over over Guty
Espadas Jr. - WBC Featherweight Title.
1999, Grand Rapids, Michigan:
Floyd Mayweather Jr. won a 12 round UD over Carlos Rios -
WBC Super Featherweight Title.
Junior Jones won a 12 round UD over Tom Johnson - IBA
Super Featherweight Title.
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Cloutier’s Canada Corner
Probably The End For Stiverne |
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By Daniel Cloutier
MONTRÉAL - The Montrealer Haitian Bermane Stiverne will
probably confirm his retirement in the next days or next
weeks. Two weeks ago, Stiverne (25-5-1), a boxer of 42
years old, lost by TKO in the 11th round against Trevor
Bryan (21-0-0), from Albany, New York, in a vacant WBA
heavyweight championship of the world presented at the
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel-Casino in Hollywood, Florida.
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Bohachuk, Adams & Vargas
Jr. Workout Quotes |
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Undefeated blue-chip rising
star Serhii ‘El Flaco’ Bohachuk, (18-0,18 KOs), former
world title challenger Brandon ‘The Cannon’ Adams,
(22-3, 13 KOs) and talented newcomer and Son of the
Legend, Fernando ‘El Feroz’ Vargas, Jr., (1-0, 1 KO),
worked out for the Southern California media on
Saturday, February 13 at the renowned Churchill Boxing
Club in Santa Monica, CA. The workouts were held ahead
of their Ring City USA debuts on Thursday, March 4, 2021
from the Felix Pagan Pintor Gym in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
and live on NBC Sports Network and the NBC Sports app,
(9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT) with undercard action
streaming live on Twitch.
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Undefeated Lightweight
Prospect Jamaine Ortiz
"The Technician" In And Out Of The Ring |
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Undefeated lightweight
prospect Jamaine "The Technician" Ortiz (14-0, 8 KOs)
truly lives up to his nickname in and out of the ring as
a skilled boxer, union carpenter, and much more.
Fighting out of Worcester, Massachusetts, the poised
beyond his years Ortiz is making waves in the loaded
lightweight division, especially after his scintillating
8th round knockout of Sulaiman Segawa (13-3-1, 4 KOs),
who had never been stopped, last November on the
Tyson-Jones, Jr. PPV card for the vacant World Boxing
Council (WBC) USNBC (U.S) Silver lightweight title.
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On This Day: Feb 16 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2002, Uncasville,
Connecticut:
Jeff Lacy KO'd Glenn Thomas in the 1st round - Non Title.
Juan Carlos Rubio won a 10 round UD over Francisco
Bojado - Non Title.
Michael Moorer won a 10 round UD over Robert Davis - Non
Title.
San Antonio, Texas:
Joan Guzman won a 10 round UD over Armando Guerrero -
Non Title.
Kermit Cintron TKO'd Omar Davila - WBC Youth
Welterweight Title (Interim).
1997, Kansas City, Missouri:
Freddie Norwood won a 10 round UD over Roberto Avila -
Non Title.
Hector Lopez won a 10 round UD over Israel Cardona - Non
Title.
1996, Middelfart, Denmark:
Johnny Bredahl TKO'd Efrain Pintor in the 2nd round -
Vacant IBO Bantamweight Title.
1995, St Petersburg, Russia:
Nicolay Valuev KO'd Sergey Anikeev in the 2nd round -
Non Title.
Los Angeles, California:
Yory Boy Campas TKO'd Cassius Clay Home in the 4th round
- WBO NABO Light Middleweight Title.
1994, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England:
Billy Schwer KO'd Sean Murphy in the 3rd round - British
Lightweight Title.
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On This Day: Feb 15 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Rafael Marquez TKO'd Tim Austin in the 8th round - IBF
Bantamweight Title.
Victor Burgos TKO'd Alex Sanchez in the 12th round -
Vacant IBF Light Flyweight Title.
Juan Valenzuela won a 10 round UD over Ricardo Williams
Jr. - Non Title.
2002, Houston, Texas:
Juan Diaz won an 8 round UD over Juan Carlos Juarez -
Non Title.
Ricardo Juarez won a 6 round UD over Jorge Garcia - Non
Title.
1997, Nakornpanom, Thailand:
Sirimongkol Singwangcha won a 12 round UD over Jesus
Alberto Sarabia - WBC Bantamweight Title.
Albuquerque, New Mexico:
David Santos TKO'd Shane Gannon in the 1st round - USBA
Featherweight Title.
1992, Salerna, Italy:
Robert Quiroga won a 12 round UD over Carlos Manuel
Mercado - IBF Super Flyweight Title.
Phoenix, Arizona:
Michael Carbajal won a 12 round UD over Marcos Pacheco -
IBF Light Flyweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Julian Jackson TKO'd Ismael Negron in the 1st round -WBC
Middleweight Title.
Razor Ruddock TKO'd Greg Page in the 8th round - Non
Title.
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Richard Commey Stops
Jackson Marinez |
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Photos: Mikey Williams -
Top Rank
Welcome back, Richard Commey. Fourteen months after
losing his IBF lightweight world title to Teofimo Lopez,
Commey made an emphatic statement, knocking out
Dominican contender Jackson Marinez in the sixth round
Saturday evening from the MGM Grand Las Vegas Bubble.
Commey (30-3, 27 KOs) knocked down Marinez (19-2, 7 KOs)
twice in the sixth round of a competitive fight that had
the judges split at the time of the stoppage. The second
knockdown, courtesy of a right hand, prompted Kenny
Bayless to call off the fight.
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Joseph Diaz Jr. &
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Joseph Diaz Jr. (31-1-1, 15 KOs) and Shavkat Rakhimov
(15-0-1, 12 KOs) fought to a 12-round majority draw at
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, California. As
Diaz Jr. lost the belt on the scales on Friday, the IBF
Junior Lightweight Championship will remain vacant. Two
judges scored the fight 115-113 for Diaz Jr., which was
overruled by two scores of 114-114.
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Lara Stuns Warrington
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Josh Warrington was floored
and ruthlessly finished by Mexico's Mauricio Lara in a
sensational knockout loss that put a dent in the former
IBF Featherweight World Champion's ambitious plans.
'The Leeds Warrior' endured a stunning upset defeat as
he was dropped and nearly stopped in the fourth round
before Lara sent him crashing to the canvas again in the
ninth to end Warrington's unbeaten record.
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On This Day: Feb 14 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Louisville, Kentucky:
Chris Smith TKO'd Sam Garr in the 10th round - NABA
Welterweight Title.
Laila Ali TKO'd Mary Ann Almager in the 4th round IWBF
Super Middleweight Title.
1998, London, England:
Terry Dunstan KO'd Alexander Gurov in the 1st round -
European (EBU) Cruiserweight Title.
Howard Eastman won an 8 round Decision over Vitali
Kopitko - Non Title.
Stuttgart, Germany:
Ahmed Kotiev won a 12 round UD over Leonard Townsend -
Vacant WBO Welterweight Title.
Wladimir Klitschko KO'd Marcus McIntyre in the 3rd round
- Vacant WBC International Heavyweight Title.
1995, London, England:
Johnny Armour TKO'd Tsitsi Sokutu in the 7th round -
Commonwealth (British Empire) Bantamweight Title.
Joe Calzaghe KO'd Frank Minton in the 1st round - Non
Title.
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Weights From Indio, Ca. - DAZN |
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Joseph Diaz 133.6* vs.
Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov 129.8
(IBF Jr. Lightweight Title)
*Note: Diaz weighed 3.6 pounds heavy. Only Rakhimov will
be eligible to win the vacant belt IF the fight takes
place.
Patrick Teixeira 153.4 vs. Brian Carlos Castano 153.8
(WBO Jr. Middleweight Title)
Ronny Rios 121.4 vs. Oscar Negrete 121.6
Shane Mosley Jr 161.6 vs. Cristian Olivas 161.6
Bektemir Melikuziev 170.6 vs. Morgan Fitch 170.8
Venue: Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California
Promoter: Golden Boy
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Weights From Las Vegas -
ESPN |
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Richard Commey 136 vs.
Jackson Marinez 135.5
Adam Lopez 126 vs. Jason Sanchez 126
Jared Anderson 249 vs. Kingsley Ibeh 276
Eric Puente 137 vs. Sergio Vega 136
Jahi Tucker 144 vs. Eric Rodriguez 144.5
Troy Isley 157 vs. Bryant Costello 158
Floyd Diaz 117 vs. Fernando Macias 118
Venue: The Bubble, MGM Grand, Las Vegas
Promoter: Top Rank
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Weights From London
DAZN |
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Josh Warrington 125.2 vs.
Mauricio Lara 125
Zelfa Barrett 128.75 vs. Kiko Martinez 128.25
Leigh Wood 125.25 vs. Reece Mould 125.75
Dalton Smith 142.75 vs. Ishmael Ellis 138.9
Hopey Price 122.9 vs. Daniel Mendoza 122.8
Ibrahim Nadim 123.25 vs. Jonny Phillips 123.75
Venue: SSE Arena, Wembley
Promoter: Matchroom Boxing
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On This Day: Feb 13 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Edgewater Hotel & Casino, Laughlin, Nevada:
Jose Luis Castillo TKO'd Derrick Parks in the 2nd round
- Non Title.
1999, Telewest Arena, Newcastle, England:
Joe Calzaghe won a 12 round SD over Robin Reid - WBO
Super Middleweight Title.
Richie Woodhall TKO'd Vincenzo Nardiello in the 6th
round - WBC Super Middleweight Title.
Junior Witter TKO'd Malcolm Melvin in the 2nd round -
Vacant WBF Light Welterweight Title.
Maritim Hotel, Stuttgart, Germany:
Oktay Urkal TKO'd Frederick Tripp in the 2nd round - WBC
International Light Welterweight Title.
Wladimir Klitschko KO'd Zoran Vujecic in the 1st round -
Non Title.
Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Erik Morales KO'd Angel Chacon in the 2nd round - WBC
Super Bantamweight Title.
Oscar De La Hoya won a 12 round SD over Ike Quartey -
WBC Welterweight Title.
Oba Carr won a 10 round UD over Frankie Randall - Non
Title.
1998, The Pit - UNM, Albuquerque, New
Mexico:
Johnny Tapia won a 12 round UD over Rodolfo Blanco - WBO
Super Flyweight Title. & IBF Super Flyweight Title.
Laurent Boudouani and Guillermo Jones fought to a Draw -
WBA Light Middleweight Title.
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Joseph Diaz Jr. vs.
Shavkat Rakhimov
Final Press Conference Quotes |
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Joseph Diaz Jr. (31-1, 15
KOs) and Shavkat Rakhimov (15-0, 12 KOs) hosted their
final press conference today at Fantasy Springs Resort
Casino ahead of their 12-round fight for Diaz Jr.’s IBF
Junior Lightweight Championship.
The fight, which will headline a stacked card of action,
will take place this Saturday, Feb. 13 and will be
streamed live exclusively on DAZN in more than 200
countries and territories, including the U.S., Mexico,
Russia, Tajikistan, Brazil and Argentina.
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Richard Commey & Jackson
Marinez
Ready For Main Event Spotlight |
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Lightweight contenders
Richard Commey and Jackson Marinez woke up Thursday
morning ready to battle in a 10-round co-feature. After
Maxim Vlasov tested positive for COVID-19, scrapping his
light heavyweight title tilt against Joe Smith Jr.,
Commey and Marinez were elevated to main event status.
They will do battle Saturday evening (10 p.m. ET/7 p.m.
PT) from the MGM Grand Las Vegas Bubble, a three-bout
telecast also featuring Adam Lopez defending his NABF
featherweight belt in a 10-rounder against Jason
Sanchez, and heavyweight prospect Jared Anderson against
Kingsley Ibeh in a six-rounder.
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Smith vs. Vlasov
Postponed -
Vlasov Test Positive For COVID |
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Saturday's Top Rank on ESPN
main event between Joe Smith Jr. and Maxim Vlasov - for
the vacant WBO light heavyweight world title - has been
postponed after Vlasov tested positive for COVID-19.
Vlasov said, "I am devastated with the postponement of
my world title fight against Joe Smith Jr. I have been
following strict protocols, I have done regular testing
with negative results, and I have no symptoms. I am well
prepared and had an excellent training camp. I look
forward to the rescheduling of the fight and the
opportunity to display my world class skills."
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Warrington vs. Lara
Press Conference Quotes |
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Eddie Hearn: "Thanks
Chris, Darren and Andy, joining us live on Sky Sports as
well. We are so happy to be back! 2021 here we go. We're
back behind closed doors but it doesn't matter. This is
the biggest year yet for Matchroom Boxing as we go
global. The start of twelve shows in eight weeks, in
seven different countries. Firstly, this Saturday live
on Sky Sports in the UK and DAZN around the world. The
return of the No.1 Featherweight Josh Warrington against
Mauricio Lara. Kiko Martinez against Zelfa Barrett,
Reece Mould against Leigh Wood, Dalton Smith against
Ishmael Ellis, Hopey Price against Mendoza and this one
to kick us off, Ibrahim Nadim against Jonny Phillips."
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Lemieux & Kean
Co-Headline Feb. 16 |
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On Saturday April 17, Eye
of the Tiger Management will arrive in Quebec City to
present, for the first time in over a year, a boxing
gala at the Videotron Center. This event presented by La
Queen beer, Mise-O-Jeu and TVA Sports will feature
spectacular heavy-hitters David Lemieux (42-4-0, 35 KOs)
and Simon Kean (19-1, 18 K. -O.). The respective duels
of these two pugilists will be broadcast live on TVA
Sports right after the game between the Toronto Maple
Leafs and the Vancouver Canucks as of 9:30 p.m. EST.
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On This Day: Feb 12 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2005, Max Schmeling Halle, Berlin, Germany:
Nikolay Valuev TKO'd Attila Levin in the 3rd round - WBA
Inter-Continental Heavyweight Title.
Arthur Abraham won a 12 round UD over Ian Gardner -
Vacant WBA Inter-Continental Middleweight Title.
Sinan Samil Sam won a 12 round UD over Lawrence Clay Bey
- WBC International Heavyweight Title.
2002, London, England:
Danny Williams TKO'd Michael Sprott in the 7th round -
British Heavyweight Title - Commonwealth (British
Empire) Heavyweight Title.
2000, Uncasville, Connecticut:
Wayne Braithwaite TKO'd Dale Brown in the 8th round -
NABF Cruiserweight Title.
Zab Judah KO'd Jan Bergman in the 4th round - Vacant IBF
Light Welterweight Title.
Kostya Tszyu TKO'd Ahmed Santos in the 8th round - WBC
Light Welterweight Title.
Boise, Idaho:
Vassiliy Jirov TKO'd Saul Montana in the 9th round - IBF
Cruiserweight Title.
1994, St. Louis, Missouri:
Tom Johnson won a 12 round UD over Orlando Soto - IBF
Featherweight Title
Freddy Norwood KO'd Santos Rodriguez in the 1st round.
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Claressa Shields
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Undefeated three-division
world champion Claressa Shields has left camp at the
Jackson Wink MMA Gym in Albuquerque, N.M., working on
her MMA training, and resumed boxing training in Florida
with elite trainer John David Jackson.
Shields (10-0, 2 KOs) says she and Jackson are catering
their training to the fighting style of upcoming
opponent Marie-Eve Dicaire (17-0), whom she will face in
a 10-round 154-pound unification showdown in the main
event of “SUPERWOMEN: SHIELDS VS. DICAIRE,” a tribute to
International Women’s Day.
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Mario Barrios Arrives In
California To
Start Training Camp With Virgil Hunter |
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Undefeated WBA Super
Lightweight Champion, Mario “El Azteca” Barrios (26-0,
17 KOs), has arrived in Hayward, California, to start
training camp with coach Virgil Hunter. Barrios, who
resides in San Antonio, TX, recently defended his title
against Ryan Karl (18-3, 12 KOs) in October of 2020.
Barrios is awaiting a fight date from the PBC to make
his 2021 debut.
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On This Day: Feb 11 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Bangkok, Thailand:
Ratanachai Sor Vorapin KO'd Gun Tinular in the 3rd round
- Vacant WBO Asia-Pacific Bantamweight Title.
Sod Looknongyangtoy won a 3 round SD over Thomas Mashaba
- WBO Asia-Pacific Super Bantamweight Title.
2001, Elgin, Illinois:
Tito Mendoza won a 12 round UD over Julio Garcia - NABF
Middleweight Title.
Ray Mercer TKO'd Jeff Peques in the 2nd round - Non
Title.
Reno, Nevada:
Juan Manuel Marquez TKO'd Sean Fletcher in the 7th round
- Non Title.
2000, Samutsakorn, Thailand:
Jose Antonio Aguire won a 12 round MD over Wandee
Singwangcha - WBC Minimumweight Title.
Reading, Pennsylvania:
Julian Letterlough KO'd Vinson Durham in the 2nd round -
Non Title.
1995, Frankfurt, Germany:
Henry Maske won a 12 round UD over Egerton Marcus - IBF
Light Heavyweight Title.
Hammanskraal, South Africa:
Alberto Jimenez TKO'd Jacob Matlala in the 8th round -
WBO Flyweight Title.
Miami, Florida:
Daniel Zaragoza won a 10 round UD ocer Jose Sanabria -
Non Title.
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Eddie Hearn Previews
Canelo vs. Yildirim
& Estrada vs. Chocolatito Cards |
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Eddie Hearn is expecting
fireworks in Miami and Dallas as Canelo Alvarez defends
his World Super-Middleweight titles against Avni
Yildirim at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens,
Florida on February 27 and Juan Francisco Estrada and
Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez clash in a unification
rematch at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas
on March 13, both live worldwide on DAZN (except Mexico
for Canelo-Yildirim).
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Ring City USA To Host
Events In Guaynabo & Salinas As Part Of Three-Event
Stretch In Puerto Rico |
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Ring City USA, the new
sports media startup that debuted its Thursday night
boxing series in November 2020 on NBC Sports Network,
will take over Puerto Rico in less than one month to
kick off an action-packed 2021 schedule. The March 4
event will take place at Felix Pagan Pintor Gym in
Guaynabo, while the March 18 event will be held at the
Albergue Olimpico (Olympic Center) in Salinas. Ring City
will close out its three-event residency in Puerto Rico
on March 25 at a location to be announced at a later
date.
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On This Day: Feb 10 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Widnes, England:
Harry Simon TKO'd Wayne Alexander in the 5th round to
retain the WBO Light Middleweight Title.
1997, Inglewood, California:
Mark Johnson won a 12 round UD over Alejandro Felix
Montiel to retain the IBF Flyweight Title.
1996, Rome, Italy:
Carlos Salazar TKO'd Antonello Melis in the 6th round to
retain the IBF Super Flyweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Felix Trinidad TKO'd Rodney Moore in the 4th round to
retain the IBF Welterweight Title.
1995, Albuquerque, New Mexico:
Johnny Tapia won a 12 round UD over Jose Rafael Sosa to
retain the WBO Super Flyweight Title.
1993, Tokyo, Japan:
Chana Porpaoin won a 12 round MD over Hideyuki Ohashi to
retain the WBA Minimumweight Title.
1933, MSG New York, New York:
Primo Carnera KO'd Ernie Schaaf in the 13th round.
Schaaf suffered a brain damage and died following surgery. New Yorks Governor ordered an immediate
investigation, and there were threats of repealing
prize-fighting in New York State, as well as threats to
disbar the 250 lb Carnera due to his immense size.
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Willie Nelson Moves Up
To Middleweight, Targeting Golovkin, Charlo, Brant Or
Murata Showdown |
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Willie Nelson (27-3-1) is
looking to make a big impact in 2021. Like many
fighters, Nelson's 2020 campaign was aborted due to the
coronavirus pandemic.
Nelson has been a top contender in the super
welterweight division the past several years but will
campaign as a full fledged middleweight when he returns
to the ring. The middleweight division has produced some
of the biggest fights in boxing in recent years and
there are several fighters who interest Nelson.
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Brewart Jr. vs. Weston
New Main Event
For 3.2.1. Boxing On Feb. 21 |
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Due to sickness,
welterweight Saul Bustos (13-0-1, 7 KOs) will have to
step down from his scheduled 8-round bout with Todd
Manuel (18-17, 5 KOs), that was set to be the main event
for Thompson Boxing Promotions 3.2.1. Boxing show on
Sunday, February 21, 2021.
A battle of unbeaten middleweights will now serve as
the new main event as Richard “Cool Breeze” Brewart Jr.
(8-0, 4 KO), will face Nathan Weston (6-0-2, 2 KOs), in
a 6-round bout.
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Foster Decisions Smith
In Clash Of
Undefeated Featherweights In Philadelphia |
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This past Saturday, William
Foster III came into Philadelphia and won a six-round
unanimous decision over Donald Smith, in battle of
undefeated featherweights.
Foster did well by taking the fight on the inside and
grind out the rounds. Smith did well when he was able to
create space, but Foster controlled the geography of the
contest, and won by scores of 60-54 and 59-55 twice.
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On This Day: Feb 9 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2002, M.E.N. Arena,
Manchester, England:
Ricky Hatton TKO'd Mikhail Krivolapov in the 9th round -
WBU Light Welterweight Title.
Eamonn Magee TKO'd Jonathan Thaxton in the 6th round -
Commonwealth (British Empire) Light Welterweight Title.
Civitavecchia, Italy:
Silvio Branco KO'd Jurgen Hartenstein in the 1st round -
IBF Inter-Continental Light Heavyweight Title.
1996, Manilla, Philippines:
Rustico Torrecampo KO'd Manny Pacquiao in the 3rd Round
- Non Title.
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Julio Cesar Chavez TKO'd Scott Walker in the 2nd round -
Non Title.
Oscar De La Hoya KO'd Darryl Tyson in the 2nd round -
Non Title.
1994, Brentwood, Essex, England:
Chris Pyatt KO'd Mark Cameron in the 1st round - WBO
Middleweight Title.
Steve Collins won an 8 round Decision over Paul Wesley -
Non Title.
1992, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Kennedy McKinney won a 12 round UD over Sugar Baby Rojas
- USBA Super Bantamweight Title.
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On This Day: Feb 8 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Gifu, Japan:
Yodsanan Sor Nanthachai TKO'd Ryuhei Sugita in the 7th
round - WBA Super Featherweight Title.
2003, Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Antonio Margarito TKO'd Andrew 6 Heads Lewis in the 2nd
round - WBO Welterweight Title.
2002, Braunschweig, Germany:
Vitali Klitschko TKO'd Vaughn Bean in the 11th round WBA
International Heavyweight Title.
Temecula, California:
Ricardo Vargas won a 10 round UD over Jhonny Gonzalez -
Non Title.
1998, Harrah's Casino, Lake Charles,
Louisiana:
Enrique Sanchez won a 12 round UD over Rafael Del Valle
- Vacant WBA Super Bantamweight Title.
1997, London, England:
Jacob Matlala won a 12 round SD over Mickey Cantwell -
WBO Light Flyweight Title.
Robin Reid KO'd Giovanni Pretorius in the 7th round -
WBC Super Middleweight Title.
Steve Collins TKO'd Frederic Seillier in the 5th round -
WBO Super Middleweight Title.
Naseem Hamed TKO'd Tom Johnson in the 8th round - IBF &
WBO Featherweight Title.
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On This Day: Feb 7 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, London, England:
Matt Skelton won a 10 round decision over Julius Francis
to win the English Heavyweight Championship.
Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Sharmba Mitchell won a 12 round UD over Lovemore N'Dou
to win the Interim IBF Light Welterweight Title.
1997, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Lennox Lewis TKO'd Oliver McCall in the 5th round to win
the Vacant WBC Heavyweight Title. (Fight stopped when
McCall suffered an apparent nervous breakdown).
1988, Staffordshire, England:
Frank Tate TKO'd Tony Sibson in the 10th round to Retain
the IBF Middleweight Title.
1934, Kansas City, Missouri:
Barney Ross won a 12 round UD over Pete Nebo to retain
the World Jr. Welterweight Title.
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Weights From
Philadelphia |
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Donald Smith 128.4 vs.
William Foster III 128
Nahir Albright 136 vs. Darnell Jiles 128.8
Rashiem Jefferson 126.8 vs. James Early 130
Sharif Rahman 154.8 vs. Gladimir Jacinto 156
Derrick Starling 267.8 vs. Jose Nunez 212
*Mark Dawson weighed in over the weight and did not come
back to re-weigh, so his bout with Derrick Whitley was
scratched
Venue 2300 Arena, Philadelphia
Promoter: RDR Promotions
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Joel Diaz Says Brand New
Yildirim
Can Shock The World On Feb. 27 |
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Joel Diaz says his work
with new charge Avni Yildirim will shock the world when
he takes on WBC, WBA Super and Ring Magazine World
Super-Middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez at the Hard
Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens in Florida on Saturday
February 27, live worldwide on DAZN (except Mexico).
Star trainer Diaz teamed up with Yildirim (21-2 12 KOs)
late in October 2019 but due to the COVID pandemic, the
showdown with Canelo will be their first fight together
after 18 months of work, with Yildirim’s last action
coming in February 2019 when he faced Anthony Dirrell
for the vacant WBC strap in Minnesota.
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Leigh Wood: "Reece Mould
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Leigh Wood is predicting an
early finish when he collides with Reece Mould for the
vacant British Featherweight Title at The SSE Arena,
Wembley on Saturday February 13, live on Sky Sports in
the UK and on DAZN in the U.S. and more than 200
countries and territories.
Nottingham’s Wood (23-2, 13 KOs) narrowly lost out to
eventual MTK Golden Contract winner Jazza Dickens in
February last year, but heads into his second attempt at
capturing the prestigious Lord Lonsdale Challenge Belt
with a new approach and full of confidence having linked
up with trainer Ben Davison in recent months.
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On This Day: Feb 6 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England:
Carl Thompson TKO'd Sebastian Rothman in the 9th round -
IBO Cruiserweight Title.
Glen Johnson won a 12 round UD over Clinton Woods -
Vacant IBF Light Heavyweight Title.
2001, Almaty, Kazakhstan:
Vassiliy Jirov KO'd Alex Gonzales in the 1st round - IBF
Cruiserweight Title.
Sergiy Dzinziruk won an 8 round decision over Mike
Algoet - Non Title.
Sam Peter KO'd Gueorgui Christov in the 1st round - Non
Title.
1999, Temba, NWP, South Africa:
Vuyani Bungu TKO'd Victor Llerena in the 7th round - IBF
Super Bantamweight Title.
Lehlohonolo Ledwaba KO'd Maxim Pougatchev in the 2nd
round - Non Title.
Washington, DC:
Bernard Hopkins TKO'd Robert Allen in the 7th round -
IBF Middleweight Title
Sharmba Mitchell won a 12 round UD over Pedro Saiz - WBA
Light Welterweight Title
1998, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico:
Jorge Arce won a 12 round UD over Miguel Martinez -
Vacant WBO NABO Light Flyweight Title.
Uncasville, Connecticut:
Shane Mosley TKO'd Demetrio Ceballos in the 8th round -
IBF Lightweight Title.
Reggie Johnson KO'd William Guthrie in the 5th round -
IBF Light Heavyweight Title.
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Esquiva Falcao & Elvis
Rodriguez Added To
Berchelt vs. Valdez Undercard On Feb. 20 |
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Brazilian middleweight
contender Esquiva Falcao is coming back to America.
After a pair of knockout wins last year in his home
nation, the 2012 Olympic silver medalist will take on
two-time world title challenger Artur Akavov in a
10-rounder Saturday, Feb. 20 from MGM Grand Hotel &
Casino in Las Vegas.
In a junior welterweight special feature scheduled for
eight or six rounds, knockout wizard Elvis “The
Dominican Kid” Rodriguez will face Argentine veteran
Luis Alberto Veron.
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On This Day: Feb 5 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2002, Tokyo, Japan:
Willie Jorrin and Osamu Sato fought to a 12 round draw,
Jorrin retains WBC Super Bantamweight Title.
1999, Miami, Florida:
Antonio Cermeno KO'd Eddie Saenz in the 2nd round to
retain the WBA Featherweight Title.
Antonio Tarver KO'd John Williams in the 4th round.
1996, Osaka, Japan:
Yuri Arbachakov won a 12 round UD over Raul Juarez to
retain the WBC Flyweight Title.
1994, Berlin, Germany:
Chris Eubank won a 12 round UD over Graciano Rocchigiani
to retain the WBO Super Middleweight Title.
Panama City, Panama:
Leo Gamez TKO'd Juan Antonio Torres to retain the WBA
Light Flyweight Title.
1989, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Darrin Van Horn won a 12 round UD over Robert Hines to
win the IBF Light Middleweight Title.
1943, Detroit, Michigan:
Jake LaMotta won a 10 round decision over Sugar Ray
Robinson , Robinsons 1st career loss.
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Estrada: "Chocolatito
Rematch
Will Be Better Than The First Fight" |
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Juan Francisco Estrada
believes his upcoming rematch with Roman ‘Chocolatito’
Gonzalez will be an even better fight than their first
battle as the clash for the WBC, WBA and Ring Magazine
World Super-Flyweight titles on Saturday March 13 at the
American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, live
worldwide on DAZN and presented in association with
Zanfer Promotions, Teiken Promotions and Latin Sports.
Estrada and Chocolatito first clashed in November 2012
in Los Angeles, with Chocolatito successfully defending
his WBA Light-Flyweight title via unanimous decision,
and now over eight years later, they will meet again.
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Richie "Popeye The
Sailor Man" Rivera
Finds A New Home In Orlando |
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It seems only appropriate
that undefeated cruiserweight Richie "Popeye The Sailor
Man" Rivera (18-0, 13 KOs) has found a new home in
Orlando (FL), although his heart remains in his native
Hartford (CT), since he followed his partner/head
trainer Tony Blanco there nearly six months ago,
"I recently went to Universal Studios and it's
definitely Popeye-friendly," the charismatic Rivera
reported. "They had Popeye rides, souvenirs and
novelties. I felt like it's my part of town."
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On This Day: Feb 4 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2005, Foxwoods Resort,
Mashantucket, Connecticut:
Kendall Holt TKO'd David Diaz in the 8th round - Non
Title.
Oscar Diaz won a 10 round UD over Al Gonzalez - Non
Title.
Jacksonville, Florida:
Javier Jauregui won a 10 round UD over Cristian Favela -
Non Title.
Librado Andrade TKO'd Nicolas Cervera in the 3rd round -
Non Title.
2000, Tbilisi, Georgia:
Koba Gogoladze won a 10 round decision over David Turner
- WBF International Lightweight Title.
Indio, California:
Antonio Diaz KO'd James Crayton in the 7th round - IBA
Light Welterweight Title.
Israel Vazquez won a 10 round SD over Hector Velazquez -
Non Title.
1999, Worley, Idaho:
Oleg Maskaev TKO'd Jeff Wooden in the 3rd round - PABA
Heavyweight Title.
1995, Beziers, France:
Winky Wright won a 12 round UD over Tony Marshall -
Vacant NABF Light Middleweight Title.
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Cloutier’s Canada Corner
Makhmudov vs. Joyce Should
Happen In Dallas On
March 20 |
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By Daniel Cloutier
MONTRÉAL - The Montrealer Russian Arslanbek Makhmudov
will probably defend his heavyweight NABF North American
championship March 20th in Dallas, Texas, in facing
apparently the British Joe Joyce. This fight should be
confirmed in the next days or next weeks.
Makhmudov scored 11 KO or TKO in 11 pro bouts, and Joyce
has also a perfect record of 12-0-0, 11 wins by KO or
TKO. Joyce is ranked 11th contender by the WBO, and 12th
by the IBF.
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First 2021 Edition Of
3.2.1. Boxing
Returns On February 21 |
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Thompson Boxing Promotions
will return on Sunday, February 21, 2021, with the first
edition of its popular series 3.2.1. Boxing, showcasing
three action-packed fights. Undefeated welterweight Saul
Bustos (13-0-1, 7 KOs), of Los Angeles, Ca, will return
to the ring against Todd Manuel (18-17, 5 KOs), of New
Orleans, LA, in an eight-round main event.
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On This Day: Feb 3 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2005, The Tank, San Jose,
California:
Montell Griffin won a 10 round UD over Sam Reese - Non
Title.
Mia St John TKO'd Joy Irvin in the 2nd round - Non Title.
2001, Club Level, Miami Beach, Florida:
Hector Camacho Jr. won a 12 round UD over Rocky Martinez
- NABA Light Welterweight Title.
Hector Camacho won a 10 round UD over Troy Lowry.
Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Kostya Tszyu TKO'd Sharmba Mitchell in the 7th round -
WBC and WBA Light Welterweight Title.
Ricardo Mayorga TKO'd Elias Cruz in the 3rd round - Non
Title.
1997, Anaheim, California:
Juan Manuel Marquez TKO'd Cedric Mingo in the 10th round
- Vacant WBO NABO Featherweight Title.
1996, Inglewood, California:
Johnny Tapia TKO'd Giovanni Andrade in the 2nd round -
WBO Super Flyweight Title.
Marco Antonio Barrera TKO'd Kennedy McKinney in the 12th
round - WBO Super
Bantamweight Title (an Un-Forgettable Fight).
1995, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico:
Erik Morales KO'd Ricky Hernandez in the 1st round - WBC
Mundo Hispano Super Bantamweight Title.
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Ra’eese Aleem Addresses
Super Bantamweight Champions |
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Fresh of his dominating
performance against Victor Pasillas (16-1, 9 KOs) on
SHOWTIME, Ra’eese “The Beast” Aleem (18-0, 12 KOs), is
now ready to jump right into a fight with any of the
current world champions at super bantamweight. Murodjon
Akhmadaliev (IBF/ WBA), Luis Nery (WBC) Stephen Fulton
(WBO), as well as Brandon Figueroa (WBA), are all fights
that Aleem is targeting.
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Ball Jr. Aims For
Landmark Victory On April 17 |
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It’s not often a fighter
gets an opportunity to face someone he grew up watching
or, in some cases, even idolizing. Consider Kendrick
Ball Jr. one of the fortunate few.
And while it may be a bit of an exaggeration to bill
this as a "passing of the torch," the Worcester, MA,
super middleweight prospect knows his April 17, 2021
showdown against former world title-holder Bryan Vera is
the type of the fight that can get him noticed and move
him one step closer to where he wants to be.
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On This Day: Feb 2 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2002, American Airlines Arena, Miami,
Florida:
Winky Wright TKO'd Jason Papillion in the 5th round -
IBF Light Middleweight Title.
Roy Jones Jr. KO'd Glen Kelly in the 7th round -
WBC, WBA, IBF Light Heavyweight Title.
Clifford Etienne TKO'd Gabe Brown in the 7th round - Non
Title.
Sovereign Center, Reading, Pennsylvania:
Lamon Brewster TKO'd Nate Jones in the 3rd round -
Vacant WBO NABO Heavyweight Title.
Randall Bailey KO'd Demetrio Ceballos in the 3rd round -
Vacant WBA Light Welterweight Title.
Bernard Hopkins TKO'd Carl Daniels in the 10th round -
WBC, WBA, and IBF Middleweight Title.
2001, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico:
Jose Antonio Aguirre won a 12 round UD over Manny
Melchor - WBC Minimumweight Title.
Jorge Arce TKO'd Juan Jose Beltran in the 3rd round -
Non Title.
Columbus, Ohio:
Julio Gonzalez won a 12 round UD over Julian Letterlough
- WBO NABO Light Heavyweight Title. This was a Great
Fight!!.
Jeff Lacy KO'd Jerald Lowe in the 1st round - Non Title.
1985, Panama City, Panama:
Eusebio Pedroza won a 15 round UD over Jorge Lujan - WBA
Featherweight Title.
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Warrington: "I Can't
Afford To Slip Up" |
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Josh Warrington is all too
aware that he can't afford to slip up against Mexico's
Mauricio Lara at The SSE Arena, Wembley on Saturday
February 13 if he is to secure mega fights against the
likes on Xu Can and Gary Russell later this year.
'The Leeds Warrior' (30-0, 7 KOs) makes his long-awaited
return to the ring after a 16 month absence, live on Sky
Sports in the UK and on DAZN in the U.S. and more than
200 countries and territories, knowing that a win will
pave way to the biggest year of his career to date.
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King's Promotions
Fighters
Post Emphatic Wins In Jan. |
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Over the last two weekends,
fighters under the King's Promotions banner have
impressed with major wins.
On January 23rd, undefeated super bantamweight Ra'eese
Aleem won the WBA Interim Super Bantamweight title with
a statement-making 11th round stoppage over previously
undefeated Victor Pasillas.
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On This Day: Feb 1 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Uncasville, Connecticut:
Juan Diaz TKO'd John Bailey in the 7th round - Non Title.
Panchito Bojado TKO'd Frankie Santos in the 10th round -
Non Title.
Rocky Juarez TKO'd Jason Pires in the 9th round -Non
Title.
Chad Dawson won a 6 round UD over Shannon Miller - Non
Title.
Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Carlos Hernandez won a 8 round TD over David Santos -
Vacant IBF Super Featherweight Title.
Miguel Cotto TKO'd Cesar Bazan in the 11th round -
Vacant WBC International Light Welterweight Title.
Juan Manuel Marquez TKO'd Manuel Medina in the 7th round
- Vacant IBF Featherweight Title.
2002, Celebrity Theater, Phoenix, Arizona:
Vassiliy Jirov won a 12 round UD over Jorge Fernando
Castro - IBF Cruiserweight Title.
1998, Seoul, Korea:
Yong Soo Choi won a 12 round SD over Lakva Sim - WBA
Super Featherweight Title.
Chula Vista, California:
Floyd Mayweather Jr. TKO'd Edgar Ayala in the 2nd round -
Non Title.
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Cloutier’s Canada Corner
Butler Loses By KO For Second Time In A Row; Akhmedov
Remains Undefeated |
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By Daniel Cloutier
MONTRÉAL —— The Montrealer Steven Butler suffered of his
second consecutive loss by KO Friday night in
Cuernavaca, Mexico. The Mexican Jose De Jesus Macias
(27-10-3) beat Butler (28-3-1) by KO in the fifth round.
Butler started the fight on a good note, he did very
well technically in the first four rounds, but Macias
connected him with a solid right hand on the chin in the
fifth round, Butler was clearly hurt. Macias followed
with a solid left hook on the chin, and he scored a KO.
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IBF Super Middleweight
Champion Caleb Plant Defends Title With Victory Over
Caleb Truax |
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Undefeated IBF Super
Middleweight World Champion Caleb “Sweethands” Plant
successfully defended his title with a masterful
unanimous decision victory over former champion Caleb
“Golden” Truax in the main event of FOX PBC Fight Night
on Saturday night from the Shrine Auditorium and Expo
Hall in Los Angeles.
Using blazing hand speed, a stiff jab and punches from
multiple angles, Plant battered Truax and kept him off
balance over the course of the 12 rounds. It was a game
effort from Truax, but Plant proved to be too much to
handle. All three judges scored the bout in favor of
Plant 120-108, a 12-round shutout.
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On This Day: Jan 31 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Grande Synthe, France:
Tontcho Tontchev TKO'd Francky Leroy in the 5th round -
Vacant WBU Lightweight Title.
Kiev, Ukraine:
Vladimir Virchis KO'd Balu Sauer in the 8th round - IBF
Intercontinental Heavyweight Title.
Dodge Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona:
Rafael Marquez TKO'd Peter Frissina in the 2nd round -
IBF Bantamweight Title.
Antonio Margarito TKO'd Hercules Kyvelos in the 2nd
round - WBO Welterweight Title.
1998, Tampa, Florida:
Robert Allen TKO'd Lloyd Bryan in the 3rd round - NABA
Middleweight Title.
John Ruiz TKO'd Tony Tucker in the 11th round - NABF
Heavyweight Title.
William Joppy won a 12 round UD over Julio Cesar Green -
WBA Middleweight Title.
Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Hasim Rahman won a 12 round UD over Jesse Ferguson -
USBA Heavyweight Title.
Bernard Hopkins TKO'd Simon Brown in the 6th round - IBF
Middleweight Title.
David Reid won an 8 round UD over Robert Frazier - Non
Title.
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Weights From Los Angeles - FOX |
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Caleb Plant 167.8 vs. Caleb
Truax
Michael Coffie 270.2 vs. Darmani Rock 261
Joey Spencer 158 vs. Isiah Seldon 156.6
Fernando Molina 136.4 vs. James DeHerrera 137
Rances Barthelemy 142.8 vs. All Rivera 143.2
Atif Oberlton 177.4 vs. Nathan Sharp 177.6
Brandyn Lynch 158.2 vs. Marcos Hernandez 160
Daniel Garcia 131.4 vs. Jose Delgado 130
Venue: Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, Ca.
Promoter: TGB Promotions - Tom Brown
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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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Adam Lopez vs. Jason
Sanchez & Jared Anderson vs. Kingsley Ibeh On Smith vs.
Vlasov Undercard Feb. 13 |
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Featherweight action star
Adam “BluNose” Lopez and Jason “El Alacrancito” Sanchez
are ready for a phone booth battle. Lopez will defend
his NABF belt in a 10-rounder against Sanchez Saturday,
Feb. 13, on the undercard of the vacant WBO light
heavyweight world title bout between Joe Smith Jr. and
Maxim Vlasov at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
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Weights From Hollywood,
Florida - PPV |
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Bermane Stiverne 267.4 vs.
Trevor Bryan 267.6
DeShon Webster 198.2 vs. Johnnie Langston 199.4
Joahnys Argilagos 117 vs. Ernie Marquez 112.8
Venue: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida
Promoter: Don King Productions
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Mould: "Wood's Career Is
Over When I Beat Him" |
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Reece Mould has warned
Leigh Wood that his career will be over if he loses
their clash for the vacant British Featherweight Title
on the Josh Warrington vs. Mauricio Lara undercard on
Saturday February 13, live on Sky Sports in the UK and
on DAZN in the U.S. and more than 200 countries and
territories.
The undefeated Doncaster man (13-0, 6 KOs) claimed the
English Featherweight crown by knocking down Sean Davis
four times in four rounds at the Doncaster Racecourse in
June 2019 before becoming mandatory challenger for the
British Title recently vacated by long-reigning holder
Ryan Walsh.
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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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Vergil Ortiz Jr. &
Maurice Hooker To Fight In Huge Matchup Between Dallas,
TX Natives Mar. 20 |
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A hometown battle between
two Dallas, Texas natives will take place on March 20 as
Vergil Ortiz Jr. (16-0, 16 KOs) and former world
champion Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker (27-1-3, 19 KOs)
clash in a 12-round fight for the vacant WBO
International Welterweight Title. The bout will headline
a card that includes the Unites States debut of
heavyweight monster Arslanbek “Lion” Makhmudov and a
world title clash between Anabel “Avispa” Ortiz and
Seniesa “Superbad” Estrada.
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Scardina Clashes With
Nunez At The
Top Of Title-Packed Feb. 26 Show |
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Daniele Scardina will face
Cesar Nunez for the vacant European Union
Super-Middleweight Title at the top of a stacked night
of Italian boxing at the Allianz Cloud in Milan on
Friday February 26, live on DAZN.
Scardina (18-0, 14 KOs) makes his long-awaited return to
the ring following a frustrating 2020 in which he didn’t
fight due to the Coronavirus pandemic, and ‘King Toretto’
will be looking to pick up where he left off as he
strives towards world honours.
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How Joe Smith Jr. Is
Sharpening His Skills
Ahead Of His Feb. 13 WBO World Title Bout |
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JOE "THE BEAST" SMITH JR.
had a spectacular 2020, consecutively dominating two #1
world rated light heavyweight challengers on ESPN in
Jesse Hart and Eleider Alvarez, and was nominated as the
BWAA 2020 Fighter of the Year. Now the #1 world rated
light heavyweight, Smith Jr. (Long Island, NY 26-3
21KO's) is working hard again in his native Long Island
hometown preparing for his WBO World Championship title
bout against Russian veteran MAXIM VLASOV (Samara,
Russia 45-3 26KO's).
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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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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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Martinez Faces Arroyo On
Canelo vs. Yildirim Undercard Feb. 27 |
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Julio Cesar Martinez will
defend his WBC World Flyweight title against McWilliams
Arroyo as the chief support to Canelo Alvarez’s defense
of his WBC, WBA Super and Ring Magazine World
Super-Middleweight titles on Saturday February 27 at the
Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, live
worldwide on DAZN (except Mexico).
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Chris
Kongo vs. Michael McKinson
Added To
Povetkin vs. Whyte II Undercard Mar. 6 |
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Undefeated Welterweights
Chris Kongo and Michael McKinson will collide for the
WBO Global Title on the undercard of Alexander Povetkin
vs. Dillian Whyte 2 on Saturday March 6, live on Sky
Sports Box Office in the UK and on DAZN in all other
markets excluding the UK and Ireland.
Bermondsey’s Kongo clinically dispatched Luther Clay in
nine rounds to win the WBO ranking Title at Fight Camp
last summer, taking full advantage oh his first
opportunity of the big stage to extend his unbeaten
record to 12-0 with seven knockouts.
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Kendrick Ball Jr. vs.
Bryan Vera Highlight Granite Chin Promotions
Doubleheader Apr. 17 In Derry, NH |
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Granite Chin Promotions
will kick-off 2021 with a day-night doubleheader April
17, highlighted by a vacant World Boxing Council USNBC
(U.S.) Silver super middleweight title fight between
former New England middleweight champion Kendrick "Peppa"
Ball, Jr. and veteran Texas fighter Bryan Vera, at New
England Sports Center in Derry, New Hampshire.
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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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Sullivan Barrera Is
Dropping Down To 168,
Wants To Fight The Big Names |
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Light heavyweight contender
Sullivan Barrera had a very frustrating 2020 campaign.
He spent most of the year training for a showdown
against Sergey Kovalev that failed to materialize
because of the coronavirus pandemic and other factors.
With Kovalev having since failed a test for PEDs, that
fight won’t be a possibility anytime soon.
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Undefeated Jamaine Ortiz
Made His Bones
In The Amateur Ranks vs. Edgar Berlanga,
Teofimo Lopez & Jaron Ennis |
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Success in amateur boxing
doesn't necessarily insure a great professional career.
Some fighters are much more suited to be better pros
than amateurs, most often power punchers, but it's
usually clear early on if a fighter is especially
skilled or not.
Undefeated lightweight prospect Jamaine "The Technician"
Ortiz (14-0, 8 KOs), fighting out of Worcester, MA,
displayed his tremendous gifts in the amateurs against
some of today's most talented, young boxers.
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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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Stephen Fulton Jr.
Captures First World Title
In Action-Packed Battle Against Angelo Leo |
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Photos: Amanda Westcott
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In the long-awaited battle between unbeaten junior
featherweights, Stephen “Cool Boy” Fulton Jr., captured
his first world title via unanimous decision over Angelo
Leo in the main event of 2021’s inaugural SHOWTIME
CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast, live on SHOWTIME from
Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., in a Premier
Boxing Champions event.
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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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Weights From Mohegan Sun - SHOWTIME |
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Angelo Leo 121.4 vs.
Stephen Fulton Jr. 122
(WBO Jr. Featherweight Title)
Vic Pasillas 122 vs. Raeese Aleem 121.6
Rolando Romero 134.2 vs. Avery Sparrow 136*
Note: Romero was originally scheduled to defend his
interim lightweight title against Justin Pauldo, who
exceeded the 135-pound limit. Avery Sparrow will take
Pauldo’s place in the bout. Romero’s title will not be
on the line.
Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut
Promoter: Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions
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Super Featherweight
Slugger Aram Avagyan
Willing To Rematch Jose Nunez Under Different
Circumstances Than Controversial First Fight |
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A bitterly disappointed
Aram Avagyan says he’s willing to do a rematch of his
exciting showdown with Jose “Magnifico” Nunez, but this
time things have to be a bit different.
The two undefeated super featherweights, Avagyan
(10-0-2, 4 KOs) and Nunez (11-0-2, 4 KOs), fought to a
fan-friendly eight-round majority draw this week, in the
co-main event of Wednesday night’s edition of ShoBox:
The New Generation from Mohegan Sun Arena.
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Mccaskill vs. Braekhus
II & Kyoguchi vs. Vega
Added To Estrada vs. Chocolatito Card On Mar. 13 |
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McCaskill (9-2 3 KOs)
ripped the belts from the Norwegian star on the streets
of downtown Tulsa, Oklahoma in August, snapping the
long-standing unbeaten via majority decision and
becoming a two-weight World champion in just her 11th
pro fight in the process.
Brækhus (36-1 9 KOs) was denied a record-breaking night
with McCaskill preventing her from recording her 25th
consecutive successful World title defense, but she
activated the rematch clause and will now go for revenge
in the Lone Star state against the Chicagoan – but the
champion was succinct in her belief that the belts will
remain hers.
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Caleb Plant vs. Caleb
Truax Teleconference Quotes |
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Undefeated IBF Super
Middleweight World Champion Caleb “Sweethands” Plant and
former world champion Caleb “Golden” Truax previewed
their world title showdown on a media conference call
Thursday before they headline FOX PBC Fight Night and on
FOX Deportes, Saturday, January 30 from Shrine
Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles.
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Rungvisai Returns
Against Sithmorseng On Mar. 12 |
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Srisaket Sor Rungvisai
(49-5-1, 42 KOs), the former two-time WBC World Champion
and Lineal Super-Flyweight World Champion from Thailand,
is set to get back into the ring on March 13 (in
Thailand) against former World Champion and current Thai
Super-Flyweight champion - Kwanthai Sithmorseng [aka
Ekkawit Songnui] (50-7-1, 27 KOs). The fight will be the
main event of the WP Boxing series, the leading boxing
program in Southeast Asia. The show will be live on DAZN
globally (excluding Thailand) on March 12 in the US,
2021, 9.30 pm ET/ 6.30 pm PT.
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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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Canelo Defends
Super-Middleweight Titles
Against Yildirim In Miami On Feb. 27 |
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Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez will
defend his WBC, WBA Super and Ring Magazine World
Super-Middleweight titles against Avni Yidirim on
Saturday February 27 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami
Gardens, Florida, live on DAZN in over 200 countries and
territories (excluding Mexico) or on cable/satellite
pay-per-view in the U.S. and Canada.
Canelo (54-1-2 36 KOs) cemented himself as the number
one pound-for-pound fighter in the world and the top dog
in the 168lb division with a dominant win over
previously unbeaten Briton Callum Smith in San Antonio,
Texas in December with the WBA, vacant WBC and Ring
Magazine belts on the line in front of a sold-out
socially distanced crowd in the Lone Star state.
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Warrington Vacates IBF
Belt |
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Josh Warrington has today
vacated his IBF World Title after the IBF refused to
sanction his proposed unification fight in April.
Earlier this month, the proposed mega fight with Xu Can
was delayed with a new working date of April 24.
Matchroom will now look to finalise that fight or make a
giant match up with WBC king Gary Russell. Both the Can
and Russell fights would be for the coveted Ring
Magazine belt.
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Artur Beterbiev Set For
Return
Against Adam Deines On Mar. 20 |
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The wait is over. WBC/IBF
light heavyweight world champion Artur Beterbiev (15-0,
15 KOs) will fight top contender Adam Deines in a
special Russian homecoming Saturday, March 20 at
Megasport Arena in Moscow.
Beterbiev represented Russia at the 2008 and 2012
Olympics and moved to Montreal to begin his pro career
in 2013. Nearly eight years after turning pro, he will
fight in Russia for the first time, and for the first
time since unifying world titles in October 2019 with a
scintillating 10th-round knockout over Oleksandr
Gvozdyk.
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Gilberto Ramirez Targets
Canelo Alvarez
For Future Mega-Showdown |
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If 29-year-old Gilberto "Zurdo"
Ramirez (41-0, 27 KOs), arguably already one of the top
25 Mexican fighters of all-time, has his way as he
enters his prime years, he will eventually have a
mega-showdown with fellow countryman Saul "Canelo"
Alvarez (54-2-32, 36 KOs) before making their way to the
Hall of Fame.
"Anything is possible, and it'll be great for fans if a
fight for me against 'Canelo' happens," Ramirez said.
"With two Mexicans in the ring, you know it'll be a war
from round one. We'll see what happens in the future."
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Two In-House Battles
Head To Fantasy Springs On Stacked Undercard Of Diaz Jr.
vs. Rakhimov Feb. 13 |
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Two exciting in-house
battles between some of Golden Boy’s best talent will
head toFantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. on
the undercard of Diaz vs. Rakhimov as Ronny Rios (32-3,
16 KOs) and Oscar “El Jaguar” Negrete (19-2-2, 7 KOs)
face off in a super bantamweight battle and Jason
Quigley (18-1, 14 KOs) and Shane Mosley Jr. (16-3, 9
KOs) fight for the NABO Middleweight Title.
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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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Mykquan Williams Remains
Undefeated With Unanimous Decision Victory Over Yeis
Solano |
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Photos: Amanda Westcott
- SHOWTIME
Rising undefeated super lightweight prospect Mykquan
Williams earned a hard-fought unanimous decision victory
over Yeis Solano in the main event of Wednesday night’s
edition of ShoBox: The New Generation from Mohegan Sun
Arena in Uncasville, Conn., in an event presented by
Sampson Boxing and Paco Presents Boxing. The event
marked the beginning of ShoBox’s 20th anniversary year
as the premier boxing series aimed at developing
prospects into contenders and world champions.
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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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Five Unbeaten Fighters
Take Center Stage
In ShoBox Quadrupleheader Feb. 17 |
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Exciting welterweight
prospect Janelson Figueroa Bocachica will meet fellow
undefeated Mark Reyes, Jr., in a ShoBox: The New
Generation main event bout Wednesday, February 17 live
on SHOWTIME at 9 p.m. ET/PT from Mohegan Sun Arena in
Uncasville, Conn. Bocachica vs. Reyes headlines a
four-fight card featuring eight compelling prospects
with a combined record of 119-4-1, five of whom are
undefeated.
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Weights From Mohegan Sun
- ShoBox |
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Yeis Solano 139.5 vs.
Mykquan Williams 139.5
Jose Nunez 127.25 vs. Aram Avagyan 128
Martino Jules 126.25 vs. Pedro Marquez 126.25
Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut
Promoter: Sampson Boxing and Paco Presents Boxing
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David O. Morrell Jr.
Named WBA Regular
Super Middleweight World Champion |
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Undefeated David O. Morrell
Jr. has been elevated to WBA Regular Super Middleweight
World Champion.
That distinction was made today by WBA President
Gilberto Mendoza.
Morrell, 23 of Santa Clara, Cuba, and now residing in
Minneapolis, Minnesota won the interim title on August
8, 2020 with a 12-round unanimous decision over
previously undefeated Lennox Allen.
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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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Unbeaten IBF Super
Middleweight World Champion Caleb Plant Battles Caleb
Truax Jan. 30 In LA |
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Unbeaten IBF Super
Middleweight World Champion Caleb “Sweethands” Plant
will defend his title against former champion Caleb
“Golden” Truax in the FOX PBC Fight Night main event and
on FOX Deportes Saturday, January 30 from Shrine
Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles.
A rising superstar who first captured his 168-pound
world title in January 2019, Plant makes his third world
title defense live in primetime once again as he is
opposed by the crafty veteran Truax, whose own super
middleweight glory came in 2017 when he traveled
overseas to dethrone James DeGale for the IBF belt. In
the co-feature Michael Coffie and Darmani Rock clash in
a 10-round battle of unbeaten heavyweights. Super
welterweight sensation Joey Spencer takes on Isiah
Seldon in an eight rounder to open the telecast at 8
p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
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Claressa Shields vs.
Marie-Eve Dicaire Undisputed Super Welterweight
Championship Headlines Mar. 5 |
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In the 10-round main event
of “SUPERWOMEN,’ an herstoric night of live, all-female
pay-per-view boxing (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) celebrating
women’s sports and dedicated to International Women’s
Day 2021, undefeated three-division world champion
Claressa Shields will attempt to become the first boxer
in the four-belt era to become an undisputed world
champion in two weight divisions when she faces unbeaten
IBF Super Welterweight Champion Marie-Eve Dicaire in a
154-pound unification bout between the #1 and #2 junior
middleweights in the world. Presented by Salita
Promotions in association with Groupe Yvon Michel, the
pay-per-view telecast will be available at a suggested
retail price of just $29.95 and will be distributed by
InDemand to all major cable, satellite and telco outlets
and livestreamed by FITE TV through the www.FITE.tv
portal. ‘SUPERWOMEN’ will be held on Friday, March 5,
from the Dort Financial Center in Shields’ hometown of
Flint, Michigan.
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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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Vargas Travels Across
The Pond To
Battle Top Prospect Benn On Apr. 10 |
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One of boxing’s true road
warriors will travel across the pond on April 10, as
Samuel Vargas returns to the ring against top
welterweight prospect Conor Benn.
The bout will headline a card aired by DAZN in Canada
and the United States, and on Sky Sports in the United
Kingdom.
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One-Two Punch Advanced
To Jan. 29 |
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The next edition of the
COMMANDO formula presented live on Punching Grace
featuring Steven Butler and Sadriddin Akhmedov will be
one day earlier than initially planned. This exciting
boxing card will therefore take place on January 29 as
of 7:30 p.m. Boxing fans will have to wait a day less
before seeing the great return of Steven "Bang Bang"
Butler (28-2-1, 24 KOs) against Jose de Jesus Macias
(27-10-3, 13 K.-O.). They will battle it out for the WBC
Francophone, NABF and NABA middleweight titles in a
battle that promises to be fierce given the aggressive
style of the two boxers. Macias is a warrior from Mexico
who is known to be a spoiler. Quebec boxing fans
remember him as the last to defeat Francis "The people's
champ" Lafrenière (20-7-2, 11 KOs) and as the one who
brought a hell of a fight to Mikael Zewski. (34-2-0, 23
K.-O.).
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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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Weights From Chester, PA |
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Dylan Price 118.2 - Samuel
Gutierrez 117.4
Shinard Bunch 144.1 - Diemerci Nzau 149.1
Nafear Charles 140.5 - Latorie Woodberry 140.5
Joshua Jones 145.8 - David Veras Pena 146.4
Promoter: RDR Promotions
Venue: Elevations Event Center is located at 51 9th
Street in Chester, PA
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Ra’eese Aleem Training
Camp Quotes |
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Undefeated 122-pound
prospect Ra’eese Aleem previewed his upcoming showdown
against fellow unbeaten Victor Pasillas before they
battle for the interim WBA super bantamweight title
Saturday, January 23 live on SHOWTIME® in a Premier
Boxing Champions event from Mohegan Sun Arena in
Uncasville, Conn.
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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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Sergey Kovalev vs.
Bektemir Melikuziev Cancelled |
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The Kovalev vs. Melikuziev
boxing event scheduled for Jan. 30 has been cancelled
following a positive test for a banned substance on
behalf of Sergey Kovalev through the Voluntary
Anti-Doping Association (VADA).
Upon learning of Kovalev’s adverse finding, the
California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) determined
that they must cancel the event.
While we are crushed for “The Bully” (Melikuziev), we
know that he will nevertheless have a tremendous year in
2021. We look forward to our next scheduled boxing event
on Feb. 13.
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Matchroom Announce
Action-Packed
Start To UK 2021 Schedule |
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Eddie Hearn and Matchroom
are delighted to announce details of their upcoming UK
schedule following the British Boxing Board of Control’s
confirmation earlier this week that Boxing tournaments
under its jurisdiction will resume in the middle of
February. All of the action will be shown live on Sky
Sports in the UK and on DAZN in the U.S. and more than
200 countries and territories, with Alexander Povetkin
vs. Dillian Whyte 2 shown live on Sky Sports Box Office
in the UK and on DAZN in all other markets excluding the
UK and Ireland.
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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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Victor Pasillas Training
Camp Quotes |
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Undefeated 122-pound
prospect Victor Pasillas shared insight into his
training camp and more as he prepares to take on fellow
unbeaten Ra’eese Aleem for the interim WBA super
bantamweight title Saturday, January 23 live on
SHOWTIME® in a Premier Boxing Champions event from
Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.
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41-0 Gilberto Ramirez
All In For WBC Interim World Light Heavyweight Clash
With Marcus Browne |
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The first super
middleweight world champion of Mexican decent,
undefeated Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (41-0, 27 KOs) is
all in for a potential World Boxing Council (WBC)
Interim light heavyweight World title fight against 2012
U.S. Olympian "Sir" Marcus Browne (23-1, 16 KOs).
The WBC ordered Ramirez vs. Browne this past Monday
because reigning WBC light heavyweight World champion
Artur Beterbiev (15-0, 15 KOs) hasn't defended his title
since capturing it October 18, 2019, due to getting
COVID-19 during training camp, as well as for other
pandemic related restrictions. Beterbiev is also the
reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) light
heavyweight World champion.
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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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Gabriel Flores Jr. vs.
Jayson Velez Co-Feature
To Miguel Berchelt vs. Oscar Valdez On Feb. 20 |
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Undefeated super
featherweight standout Gabriel Flores Jr. will fight
former world title challenger Jayson Velez in a 10-round
tilt Saturday, Feb. 20, as the co-feature to the highly
anticipated all-Mexican showdown between WBC super
featherweight world champion Miguel Berchelt and former
featherweight kingpin Oscar Valdez.
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Angelo Leo vs. Stephen
Fulton Jr.
Virtual Press Conference Quotes |
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WBO Junior Featherweight
World Champion Angelo Leo and unbeaten rising star
Stephen “Cool Boy” Fulton Jr. previewed their
long-awaited championship showdown during a virtual
press conference Wednesday as they prepare to battle
live on SHOWTIME Saturday, January 23 in a Premier
Boxing Champions event from Mohegan Sun Arena in
Uncasville, Conn.
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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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Billy’s Boxing Blog
Al Bernstein Interview: Discussing His
Unplugged Show With Christy Martin & More |
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By William Trillo
It is always a pleasure to have the opportunity to talk
with one of boxing’s all-time best commentators, Al
Bernstein. Anyone who follows boxing is keenly aware
Bernstein’s insight on the Manly Art of Self Defense is
second to none. When I heard that Al’s next Unplugged
episode would be with Boxing Hall of Famer and former
World Champion Christy Martin, I knew this was something
I wanted to speak to him about and to let our readers
know to check this one out. It’s a can’t miss interview.
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WBO Junior Featherweight
World Champion Angelo Leo Takes On Unbeaten Stephen
Fulton Jr. Jan. 23 |
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In the long-awaited battle
between undefeated rising junior featherweight stars,
WBO 122-pound World Champion Angelo Leo meets Stephen
“Cool Boy” Fulton Jr., in the main event of the first
SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast of 2021 Saturday,
January 23 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT live on SHOWTIME from
Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., in a Premier
Boxing Champions event.
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Pulev vs. Meroro & Class
vs. Mwale Co-Headline Globally Broadcast Event On Jan.
29 |
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With the distinct lack of
televised boxing events for fans of the pugilistic arts
to watch in January 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic,
Botswana based Global Boxing Stars and the Jackson Group
have entered into an agreement with United Kingdom based
Go Sports & Entertainment, for the world-wide broadcast
distribution for a series of International Championship
Boxing Events in Tanzania throughout 2021.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Career-Changing
Opportunity For Unbeaten Super Lightweight Mykquan
Williams On Jan. 20 ShoBox |
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Last month, hours after
receiving the disappointing news that his first fight in
14 months had been scraped, unbeaten East Hartford (CT)
super lightweight prospect "Marvelous" Mykquan Williams
(15-0-1, 7 KOs) received word that instead of fighting
in relatively obscurity in Cancun, he would be making
his ShoBox: The New Generation" debut, January 20th at
nearby Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
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Miguel Berchelt To
Defend Super Featherweight World Title Against Oscar
Valdez Feb. 20 On ESPN |
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The 2021 Fight of the Year
race has officially started, as Miguel Berchelt and
Oscar Valdez will face off in one of the most
anticipated all-Mexican fistic showdowns in years.
Cancun’s Berchelt will defend his WBC super
featherweight world title against Nogales native Valdez
in a special Top Rank on ESPN telecast Saturday, Feb.
20.
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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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Round 12: A Great Start
To 2021 |
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By Mauricio Sulaimán –
Son of José Sulaimán – WBC President
What an explosive way to begin this 2021, which the
World Boxing Council has designated "The Year of
Boxing," as we will celebrate life with a large number
of anniversaries of historic dates derived from our
sport.
The fight between "King" Ryan Garcia and Luke Campbell
was amazing and this young star has reached the major
leagues and is faced with a series of great fights in
the lightweight division in sight.
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Avanesyan vs. Kelly
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Following a ruling from the
British Boxing Board of Control, the David Avanesyan vs.
Josh Kelly event scheduled to take place on Saturday
January 30 has been postponed.
In a statement, the BBBofC said: "Following the increase
in COVID-19 cases in the United Kingdom and the effects
such increases has on the NHS and the work of the Board
Medical Officers, it has been decided that no
tournaments under the jurisdiction of the British Boxing
Board of Control will take place in January 2021.
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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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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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Garcia Down In Second
Round,
Gets Up To KO Campbell In Seventh |
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By William Trillo
Photos: Tom Hogan - Hoganphotos/Golden Boy
Lightweight Ryan Garcia (21-0, 18 KO’s) went down in
round two but got to his feet and turned up the heat on
his path to derail a tough as nails Luke Campbell (20-4,
16 KO’s) to earn the interim World Boxing Council World
Light Title.
When Garcia got hit with that left hand that sent him to
the canvas you could hear a pin drop. The crowd was
stunned. How would Ryan react? Campbell had done what no
one had done before and there was plenty of time to move
in for the kill.
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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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Weights From Dallas, TX - DAZN |
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Ryan Garcia 135 vs. Luke
Campbell 135
Rene Alvarado 129.4 vs. Roger Gutierrez 129.6
(WBA Super Featherweight Title)
Felix Alvarado 107.4 vs. DeeJay Kriel 107.4
(IBF Light Flyweight Title)
Franchón Crews-Dezurn 171.4 vs. Ashleigh Curry 176.2
Alex Rincon 155.4 vs. Sergio Gonzalez 155.8
Asa Stevens 118.6 vs. Francisco Bonilla 118
Tristan Kalkreuth 194.2 vs. Jorge Martinez 198.4
Sean Garcia 134.2 vs. Rene Marquez 134.4
Raul Curiel 153.2 vs. Ramses Agaton 156.4
Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
Promoter: Golden Boy
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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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Ryan Garcia vs. Luke
Campbell
Final Press Conference |
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Ryan Garcia (20-0, 17 KOs)
and Luke Campbell (20-3, 16 KOs) hosted their final
press conference today in Dallas, Texas ahead of their
12-round showdown for the interim WBC Lightweight
Championship. They were joined by undercard fighters
from the event including world champions Rene Alvarado
(32-8, 21 KOs) and Felix Alvarado (35-2, 30 KOs) and
many others.
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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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