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On This Day: April 1 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2000, Berlin, Germany:
Chris Byrd TKO'd Vitali Klitschko in the 10th round to
win the WBO Heavyweight title. Klitschko retired in his
corner after the 9th round.
1995, Prim, Nevada:
Ricardo Lopez TKO'd Andy Tabanas in the 12th round to
retain the WBC Minimumweight Title.
Virgil Hill won a 12 round UD over Crawford Ashley to
retain the WBA Light Heavyweight Title.
1991, Monte Carlo, Monaco:
Mike McCallum won a 12 round SD over Sumbu Kalambay to
retain the WBA Middleweight Title.
1990, Washington, DC:
Simon Brown TKO'd Tyrone Trice in the 10th round to
retain the IBF Welterweight Title.
Riddick Bowe TKO'd Robert Colay in the 2nd round.
1972, Tokyo, Japan:
Muhammad Ali won a 15 round UD over Mac Foster.
1938, Chicago, Illinois:
Joe Louis KO'd Harry Thomas in the 5th round to retain
the World Heavyweight Title.
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Laila Ali Partners With
Feeding America
To Combat Hunger During COVID-19 |
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Laila Ali has partnered
with ‘Feeding America’ during the Covid-19 crisis in
their nationwide hunger relief efforts. First announced
through social media on March 14, 2020, she has
confirmed that through the month of March and at least
through April, 100% of the profits from Laila Ali Spice
Blends purchased through her interactive website, 'Laila
Ali Lifestyle', will be donated directly to ‘Feeding
America.’
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Aaron Aponte Heads To
The Professional Ranks
After Outstanding Amateur Boxing Career |
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Top Amateur Standout Aaron
Aponte has entered the professional ranks enlisting the
support of renowned manager Peter Kahn, it was announced
today.
One of the most talked about amateurs in the United
States with a record of 98-18, the 18-year-old Aponte
joins a team that includes 17-year-old Xander Zayas and
16-year-old Trinidad Vargas as outstanding amateurs who
headed towards the professional ranks at a young age.
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Sampson Boxing, Paco
Boxing Announce Postponement Of April 24 Event In Las
Vegas |
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Sampson Boxing and Paco
Boxing regretfully announce the postponement of their
boxing event, originally scheduled for Friday, April 24,
2020 at the Cannery Casino & Hotel in Las Vegas.
“Fight Night at the Cannery” was to have featured
Argentina’s Alberto “Beto” Palmetta (13-1, 9 KOs) taking
on Tijuana, Mexico’s Jorge Alberto “El Chihuas” Brito
(13-1, 8 KOs) in the 10-round welterweight main event,
as well as Colombia’s Yeis “El Tigre” Solano (15-0, 10
KOs) facing Dominican Republic’s also undefeated
Starling “El Poli” Castillo (11-0, 8 KOs) in the
10-round super lightweight co-main and Montevideo,
Uruguay power puncher Amilcar “Pety” Vidal (11-0, 10
KOs) against unbeaten Texan Donald Reed (8-0-1, 5 KOs)
in the 10-round middleweight opener.
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On This Day: March 31 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Little Rock, Arkansas:
Rosendo Alvarez won a 12 round MD over Beibis Mendoza to
retain the WBA Light Flyweight Title.
1995, Anaheim, California:
Chiquita Gonzalez KO'd Jesus Zuniga in the 5th round to
retain the WBC and IBF Light Flyweight Titles.
Alejandro Gonzalez won a 12 round UD over Louie Espinoza
to retain the WBC Featherweight Title.
Marco Antonio Barrera won a 12 round UD over Daniel
Jimenez.
Genaro Hernandez TKO'd Jorge Paez in the 8th round.
Detroit, Michigan:
Thomas Hearns TKO'd Lenny LaPaglia in the 1st round to
win the WBU Cruiserweight Title.
1990, Tampa, Florida:
Terry Norris KO'd John Mugabi in the 1st round to win
the WBC Light Middleweight Title.
1980, Knoxville, Tennessee:
Mike Weaver KO'd John Tate in the 15th round to win the
WBA Heavyweight Title.
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad TKO'd Marvin Johnson in the 11th
round to win the WBA Light Heavyweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Larry Holmes KO'd Leroy Jones in the 8th round to retain
the WBC Heavyweight Title.
Marvin Camel won a 15 round UD over Mate Parlov to win
the WBC Cruiserweight Title.
1973, San Diego, California:
Ken Norton won a 12 round SD over Muhammad Ali to win
the NABF Heavyweight Title. Ali suffered a broken Jaw in
this bout.
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On This Day: March 30 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2002, Reading, Pennsylvania:
Felix Machado won a TD in the 6th round over Martin
Castillo to retain the IBF Super Flyweight Title.
Ricardo Mayorga TKO'd Andrew "6 Heads" Lewis in the 5th
round to win the WBA Welterweight Title.
2001, Ft Worth, Texas:
Paulie Ayala won a 12 round UD over Hugo Dianzo to
retain the WBA Bantamweight Title.
1997, Tokyo, Japan:
Wilfredo Vazquez KO'd Yuji Watanabe in the 5th round to
retain the WBA Featherweight Title.
1996, Dublin, Ireland:
Wayne McCullough won a 12 round SD over Jose Luis Bueno
to retain the WBC Bantamweight Title.
1984, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Marvin Hagler TKO'd Juan Roldan in the 10th round to
retain the WBC, WBA, and IBF Titles.
1965, New York, New York:
Jose Torres TKO'd Willie Pastrano in the 9th round to
win the WBC and WBA Light heavyweight Title.
Emile Griffith won a 15 round UD over Jose Stable to
retain the WBC and WBA Welterweight Title.
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On This Day: March 29 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2003, Hamburg, Germany:
Zsolt Erdei TKO'd Jose Dos Santos in the 10th round -
WBO Inter-Continental Light Heavyweight Title.
Alexander Petkovic TKO'd Alain Simon in the 9th round -
WBC International Cruiserweight Title.
Dariusz Michaelczewski KO'd Derrick Harmon in the 9th
round - WBO Light Heavyweight Title.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
David Tua and Hasim Rahman fought to a 12 round Draw -
NABF Heavyweight Title
Bernard Hopkins won an 8 round TD over Morrade Hakkar -WBC, WBA, IBF
Middleweight Titles.
2002, Bandung, West Java,
Indonesia:
Chris John TKO'd Petcharoon Wor Surapol in the 5th round
- PABA Featherweight Title.
Verno Phillips TKO'd Lloyd Jose in the 5th round -
Vacant NBA Light Middleweight Title.
1997, Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas,
Nevada:
Laurent Boudonani won a 12 round UD over Carl Daniels -
WBA Light Middleweight Title.
Ricardo Lopez won a 12 round UD over Mongkol Charoen -
WBC Minimumweight Title.
Michael Moorer won a 12 round MD over Vaughn Bean - IBF
Heavyweight Title.
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Golden Boy To Debut New
Behind-The-Scenes Documentary Series Entitled "Off The
Canvas" |
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Golden Boy, the leading
media and entertainment brand, is proud to highlight a
new edition to its extensive catalog of original content
by launching a new documentary series entitled “Off the
Canvas” on Monday, March 30 on DAZN.
The series will provide viewers with an intimate
portrait of some of the most exciting contenders in the
sport of boxing. “Off the Canvas” will center around the
unique post-fight experience of a boxer as it showcases
a behind-the-scenes look at their life immediately
following a fight, whether its ends in victory, defeat
or a draw.
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Oscar De La Hoya &
Millie Corretjer Donate
$250,000 To Adventist Health White Memorial
To Assist The Hospital With COVID-19 Expenses |
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The Adventist Health White
Memorial Charitable Foundation and the Oscar De La Hoya
Foundation today announced today the generous gift of
$250,000 made by Oscar De La Hoya and Millie Corretjer
to the Adventist Health White Memorial.
Oscar De La Hoya applies the same strength and
determination to philanthropy that made him a legend in
the boxing world. Oscar De La Hoya’s advocacy for the
health and well-being of lives in East Los Angeles has
been demonstrated many times through generous donations
and the giving of their time.
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On This Day: March 28 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2003, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico:
Kirino Garcia TKO'd Arturo Lopez in the 6th round -
Mexican Middleweight Title.
Jhonny Gonzalez TKO'd Diego Andrade in the 1st round -
Non Title.
Davie, Florida:
Luis Bolano won a 12 round UD over Cecilio Santos - WBO
Flyweight Title Eliminator.
Carlos Maussa TKO'd Henry Matos in the 3rd round - Non
Title.
1998, KC Sports Arena, Hull,
England:
Imamu Mayfield KO'd Terry Dunstan in the 11th round -
IBF Cruiserweight Title.
Paul Ingle won a 12 round Decision over Trust Ndlovu -
Commonwealth (British Empire) Featherweight Title.
Tim Austin TKO'd Paul Lloyd in the 2nd round - IBF
Bantamweight Title.
Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Charles Brewer TKO'd Herol Graham in the 10th round -
IBF Super Middleweight Title.
Lennox Lewis TKO'd Shannon Briggs in the 5th round - WBC
Heavyweight Title.
Chris Byrd TKO'd Derek Amos in the 5th round - Non
Title.
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Showtime To Re-Air
Historic Israel Vazquez
vs. Rafael Marquez Trilogy On March 28 |
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SHOWTIME Sports will delve
into its rich archive of historic boxing events to
re-air the epic Israel Vázquez vs. Rafael Márquez
trilogy this Saturday, March 28 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on
SHOWTIME. The telecasts will also be available via the
SHOWTIME streaming service and SHOWTIME ANYTIME®.
The fierce Mexican rivals squared off in three
consecutive award-winning fights which aired live on
SHOWTIME in 2007 and 2008 before meeting for a fourth
and final time in 2010. The first three bouts were all
contested with the WBC Super Bantamweight World
Championship on the line.
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On This Day: March 27 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2005, Homebush Bay, New South
Wales, Australia:
Vic Darchinyan TKO'd Mzukisi Sikali in the 8th round -
IBF, IBO Flyweight Title.
2004, Magdeburg, Germany:
Sven Ottke won a 12 round UD over Armand Krajnc - WBA,
IBF Super Middleweight Title. Ottke announced his
retirement after this fight.
Arthur Abraham TKO'd Branko Sobot in the 2nd round - Non
Title.
Little Rock, Arkansas:
Jermain Taylor TKO'd Alex Bunema in the 7th round - WBC
Continental Americas Middleweight Title.
Leavander Johnson won a 10 round UD over Roque Cassiani
- Non Title.
2003, Fort Lauderdale, Florida:
Shannon Briggs TKO'd Marvin Hill in the 1st round - Non
Title.
Julian Letterlough TKO'd Stacy Goodson in the 1st round
- Non Title.
1999, Miami, Florida:
Winky Wright KO'd Derrick Graham in the 3rd round - IBF
Light Middleweight Title Eliminator
Tim Austin KO'd Sergio Aguila in the 9th round - IBF
Bantamweight Title.
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Salita Promotions
Announces Postponement
Of May 9 Shields vs. Dicaire Unification Battle |
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With the world currently
focused on fighting the Coronavirus pandemic, Salita
Promotions has made the decision to postpone and
reschedule the Claressa Shields vs Marie-Eve Dicaire
Undisputed World Championship fight, originally slated
for May 9 at the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center
in Flint, Mich., and live on SHOWTIME.
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On This Day: March 26 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2005, Besançon, France:
Morrade Hakkar won a 12 round SD over Jorge Sendra -
Vacant European (EBU) Middleweight Title.
Riesa, Germany:
Thomas Ulrich won a 12 round UD over Matthew Barney -
European (EBU) Light
Heavyweight Title.
Corpus Christi, Texas:
Fernando Vargas won a 10 round UD over Raymond Joval -
Non Title.
2004, Phoenix, Arizona:
Kelly Pavlik KO'd Roberto Baro in the 2nd round - Non
Title.
Miami, Florida:
Ebo Elder won a 10 round UD over Oscar Diaz - Non Title.
Kendall Holt KO'd Gilberto Reyes in the 1st round - Non
Title.
2001, London, Wembley, England:
Ricky Hatton TKO'd Tony Pep in the 4th round - Vacant
WBU Light Welterweight Title.
1994, Dortmund, Germany:
Henry Maske TKO'd Ernesto Magdaleno in the 9th round -
IBF Light Heavyweight Title.
Pomona, California:
Shane Mosley won a 10 round decision over Oscar Lopez -
Non Title.
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Crawford, Fury, Teofimo
Lopez, Michael Conlan
& Mayweather vs. Pacquiao Headline Special
Boxing Encore Presentation on ESPN2 |
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Terence Crawford, Tyson
Fury, Teofimo Lopez, Michael Conlan and the 2015
super-fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny
Pacquiao will be showcased on ESPN2 Wednesday, March 25
as part of a five-hour fistic marathon.
The action will begin at 7 p.m. ET with WBO welterweight
world champion Crawford’s April 2019 tour de force over
former unified super lightweight world champion Amir
Khan.
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On This Day: March 25 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Los Angeles,
California:
Israel Vazquez TKO'd Jose Luis Valbuena in the 12th
round to win the vacant IBF Super Bantamweight Title.
2001, Phoenix, Arizona:
Martin Castillo KO'd Francisco Tejedor in the 1st round.
Ivan Calderon won a 4 round UD over Arturo Velazquez.
2000, Liverpool, England:
Ricky Hatton TKO'd Pedro Alonso Teran in the 4th round
to win the WBO Intercontinental Light Welterweight
Title.
1995, Miami Beach, Florida:
Diosbelys Hurtado won a 6 round decision over Dwight
Eaglin.
Glen Johnson KO'd Tyrone Dillard in the 1st round.
1994, Akirkeby, Denmark:
Johnny Bredahl won a 12 round UD over Eduardo Nazario to
retain the WBO Super Flyweight Title.
1991, Inglewood, California:
Melchor Cob Castro KO'd Rolando Pascua in the 10th round
to win the WBC Light Flyweight Title.
1989, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Michael Nunn KO'd Sumbu Kalambay in the 1st round to
retain the IBF Middleweight Title.
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Postponement Of The 4th
Annual Atlantic City
Boxing Hall Of Fame Induction Weekend |
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Today we wish to inform all
of our friends, family and supporters that after much
deliberation, the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame
executive team, members and partners have determined to
postpone the highly anticipated 4th Annual Induction
Weekend, in association with BoxingCon, to the Fall of
2020. Due to the severity of the Coronavirus Pandemic
(COVID-19), our top priority is to protect the health,
safety and well being for all of you, our domestic and
international boxing family.
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Mykquan Williams Staying
In Boxing Shape As
Much As Possible Under Pandemic Conditions |
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Like most professional
boxers, unbeaten super lightweight prospect "Marvelous"
Mykquan Williams (15-0-1, 7 KOs) is making the most out
of a incredibly challenging situation, as he prepares
for his unknown future in boxing.
The coronavirus has shutdown boxing worldwide. Events
are suspended indefinitely, boxers restricted in terms
of training, and the immediate future remains tenuous at
best.
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On This Day: March 24 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2005, Worley, Idaho:
Alex Bunema won a 12 round SD over Vince Phillips - WBC
Continental Americas Light Middleweight Title.
Arthur Williams won a 8 round UD over Tim Shocks - Non
Title.
2001, Sheffield, England:
Clinton Woods won a 10 round TD over Ali Forbes - Vacant
WBC International Light Heavyweight Title.
Scott Harrison TKO'd Richie Wenton in the 4th round -
Vacant British Featherweight Title.
Magdeburg, Germany:
Sven Ottke KO'd James Crawford in the 8th round - IBF
Super Middleweight Title.
Timo Hoffman won an 8 round UD over Michael Sprott - Non
Title.
München, Germany:
Wladimir Klitschko TKO'd Derrick Jefferson in the 2nd
round - WBO Heavyweight Title.
Fernando Montiel TKO'd Zoltan Lunka in the 7th round -
WBO Flyweight Title.
MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Vassiliy Jirov KO'd Terry McGroom in the 1st round - IBF
Cruiserweight Title.
Oscar De La Hoya TKO'd Arturo Gatti in the 5th round -
Non Title.
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Wilder vs. Fury II
Special Encore Presentation
To Headline Action-Packed Evening On ESPN |
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ESPN will air the
non-pay-per-view premier of the heavyweight rematch that
captured the world’s attention last month. WBC and
Lineal Heavyweight champion Tyson “The Gypsy” King”
Fury’s masterpiece victory over Deontay “The Bronze
Bomber” Wilder will debut on ESPN, Monday March 23. ESPN
will air the four-fight card beginning at 8 p.m. ET,
which will be preceded by a special re-air presentation
of Fury and Wilder’s disputed December 2018 draw (7 p.m.
ET).
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On This Day: March 23 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2001, Owensboro, Kentucky:
Bones Adams won a 12 round UD over Ivan Alvarez - WBA
Super Bantamweight Title.
Cory Spinks won a 4 round TD over Leonard Townsend - Non
Title.
Texas Station, Las Vegas, Nevada:
David Tua KO'd Danell Nicholson in the 6th round - IBF
Heavyweight Title Eliminator.
Fres Oquendo TKO'd Cliff Etienne in the 8th round -
Etienne down 7 times.
1998, Foxwoods Resort,
Mashantucket, Connecticut:
Yory Boy Campas TKO'd Anthony Stephens in the 3rd round
- IBF Light Middleweight Title.
Dana Rosenblatt TKO'd Terry Ford in the 5th round - Non
Title.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. TKO'd Miguel Melo in the 3rd round -
Non Title.
Lamon Brewster KO'd Marcellus Brown in the 4th round -
Non Title.
1996, Miami, Florida:
Antonio Cermeno won a 12 round UD over Yober Ortega -
WBA Super Bantamweight Title.
Nate Miller TKO'd Brian LaSpada in the 9th round - WBA
Cruiserweight Title.
MSG Theatre, New York, New York:
Arturo Gatti KO'd Wilson Rodriguez in the 6th round -
IBF Super Featherweight Title.
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On This Day: March 22 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2003, Glasgow, Scotland:
Scott Harrison won a 12 round UD over Wayne McCullough -
WBO Featherweight Title.
Alex Arthur TKO'd Patrick Malinga in the 6th round -
Vacant WBA International Super Featherweight Title.
Campione D'Italia, Italy:
Cory Spinks won a 12 round UD over Michele Piccirillo -
IBF Welterweight Title.
Vincenzo Cantatore TKO'd Aaron Soria in the 4th round -
Non Title.
Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Julio Diaz TKO'd Ernesto Zepeda in the 7th round -
Vacant WBC Latin American Lightweight Title.
Miguel Barrera KO'd Roberto Leyva in the 3rd round - IBF
Minimumweight Title.
Jesus Chavez TKO'd Carlos Gerena in the 6th round - WBC
Super Featherweight Eliminator.
1997, Corpus Christi, Texas:
Genaro Hernandez won a 12 round SD over Azumah Nelson -
WBC Super Featherweight Title.
Michael Carbajal KO'd Scott Olson in the 10th round -
IBA Light Flyweight Title.
Jesse James Leija won a 12 round UD over Joel Perez -
Vacant NABF Lightweight Title.
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Cloutier’s Canada Corner
Beterbiev vs. Meng Postponed |
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By Daniel Cloutier
MONTRÉAL - The promoter of the GYM Group, the Montrealer
Yvon Michel, and his partner Bob Arum, from Top Rank Inc
from Las Vegas. were supposed to present a WBC and IBF
light heavyweight (175 pounds) championship of the world
March 28 th at the Videotron Centre in Québec City,
between the Montrealer Russian Artur Beterbiev (15-0-0)
(the champion) and the Chinese Fanlong Meng (15-0-0),
but this event is officially postponed.
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On This Day: March 21 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2004, Perth, Western Australia:
Danny Green won a 10 round UD over Sean Sullivan - Non
Title.
Hussein Hussein TKO'd Pedek Shandra in the 2nd round -
Non Title.
2003, Tucson, Arizona:
Jorge Arce TKO'd Lee Marvin Sandoval in the 2nd round -
Non Title.
Mashantucket, Connecticut:
Gary Balleto KO'd Johnny Walker in the 1st round -
Vacant IBU Lightweight Title.
Scott Pemberton KO'd Levan Easley in the 3rd round -
Vacant IBU Super Middleweight Title.
Chad Dawson KO'd Willie Lee in the 3rd round - Non Title.
1998, Max Schmeling Halle,
Berlin, Germany:
Graciano Rocchigiani won a 12 round SD over Michael Nunn
- Vacant WBC Light Heavyweight Title.
1997, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Montell Griffin won on a 9th round DQ over Roy Jones Jr.
- WBC Light Heavyweight Title.
Derrick Gainer TKO'd Aldrich Johnson in the 12th round
NABU Super Featherweight Title.
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Statement From Oscar De
La Hoya On
The WBO's Decision To Reinstate Franchon
Crews-Dezurn As Its 168-Pound Champion |
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Oscar De La Hoya, Chairman
and CEO of Golden Boy, has issued the following
statement in response to World Boxing Organization’s
decision to reinstate Franchon Crews-Dezurn as its Super
Middleweight World Champion:
“Justice has been served. The WBO has made the correct
decision by reinstating ‘The Heavy-Hitting Diva’ as its
super middleweight world champion. Although these things
take time, it is always great to see justice in action,
especially in the sport that I love the most. We hope
that others follow suit in recognizing her as the
champion, and we look forward to her ring return in the
near future.”
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New York State Boxing
HOF Class Of 2020
Induction Ceremony Postponed Until Sept. 20 |
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The New York State Boxing
Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) announced today that its ninth
annual induction dinner has been postponed due to the
coronavirus pandemic from April 19th to September 20th
at Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.
Money already collected for tickets and journal ads may
be used for the Sept. 20th event or returned in full
upon request at point of purchase.
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On This Day: March 20 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2004, Buenos Aires, Argentina:
Victor Hugo Castro won a 10 round UD over Juan Alberto
Godoy - Non Title.
Montreal, Quebec:
Lucian Bute KO'd Jean Pascal Service in the 1st Round -
Non Title.
1999, Tacoma, Washington:
Ike Ibeabuchi TKO'd Chris Byrd in the 5th round - Non
Title.
Kirk Johnson won a 10 round UD over Al Cole - Non Title.
1998, Hallen, Aarhus, Denmark:
Mads Larsen KO'd Bruno Godoy in the 7th round - IBO
Super Middleweight Title.
Frankfurt am Main,Germany:
Dariusz Michalczewski TKO'd Andrea Magi in the 4th round
- WBO Light
Heavyweight Title.
Vitali Klitschko KO'd Levi Billups in the 2nd round -
Non Title.
1993, Düsseldorf, Germany:
Henry Maske won a 12 round UD over Charles Williams -
IBF Light Heavyweight Title.
Winky Wright won an 8 round Decision over Eric Holland -
Non Title.
Lopbur, Thailand:
Yuri Arbachakov TKO'd Maungchai Kittikasem in the 9th
round - WBC Flyweight Title.
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Round 12: Two "Greats"
Clashed In The Ring |
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By Mauricio Sulaiman
Son of Jose Sulaiman / WBC President
I’m definitely not going to write anything about
coronavirus, as you will find that in every channel,
column, chat in what’s app, memes and general
conversations with almost everyone.
Today we are going to talk about the phenomenon that two
all-time Mexican Greats have achieved.
Julio César Chávez and Jorge “Travieso” Arce have given
us two amazing exhibitions, going up to the ring to
fight, with headgear and 16-ounce gloves for three
scintillating rounds. The first was on November 23,
2019, in Tijuana, and took place due to the great,
caring and generous humanity of both, as their goal was
to raise funds to support former world champion José
Luis Castillo with the medical expenses derived from the
accident of ring that his son had during a sparring
session.
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On This Day: March 19 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY In 2004, El Cajon, California:
Julio Diaz TKO'd Courtney Burton in the 11th round of an
IBF Lightweight Title eliminator.
Louisville, Kentucky:
Librado Andrade won a 12 round UD over Willie Stewart to
win the Vacant NABA Super Middleweight Title.
2000, Tunica, Mississippi:
Teddy Reid won a 12 round UD over Emanuel Augustus.
Ben Tackie won a 10 round UD over Golden Johnson.
1996, Tempe, Arizona:
Diego Corrales TKO'd Everett Berry in the 3rd round in
Corrales Pro Debut.
1994, Millwall, England:
Herbie Hide KO'd Michael Bentt in the 7th round to win
the WBO Heavyweight Title.
Hammanskral, South Africa:
Orzubek Nazarov won a 12 round UD over Dingaan Thobela
to win the WBA Lightweight Title.
1943, Madison Square Garden, New York:
Sammy Angott won a 10 round decision over Willie Pep,
Peps first career loss in 64 fights. This fight between
the Lightweight and Featherweight Champions was fought
at 130 lbs.
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COVID-19: Matchroom
Boxing
Postpone All Events In March & April |
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Following advice from the
Government and the BBBoC relating to COVID-19, Matchroom
Boxing have postponed all events scheduled to be taking
place in March and April, including David Avanesyan vs.
Josh Kelly at The O2 in London on March 28, Lewis Ritson
vs. Miguel Vazquez at the Utilita Arena Newcastle on
April 4 and Terri Harper vs. Natasha Jonas at the
Doncaster Dome on April 24.
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Michel Golden Contract
Chance
Delayed Due To COVID-19 |
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Serge Michel (10-1, 7 KOs)
will no longer compete in MTK Global’s Golden Contract
semi-final this Friday night at the legendary York Hall
in London due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Michel booked his place in the semi-final of the Golden
Contract tournament with an excellent performance that
saw him drop Tommy Philbin twice on route to a wide
unanimous decision victory in December, and was due to
find out his semi-final opponent at today’s live draw.
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Three Lions Promotions
Postpones May 2 Event |
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In accordance with
prevailing medical opinion regarding COVID19, Three
Lions Promotions (TLP) is postponing its May 2 event at
the Hamilton Convention Centre. The show, headlined by
Jessie "Rock" Wilcox, is rescheduled for June 27 at the
same venue.
"The medical community is urging social distancing,"
explained TLP Managing Director Daniel Otter. "A boxing
event is a bustling environment, so it's best we hold
off for a couple months to see how things unfold. We
want to do everything possible to help prevent the
continued spread of this virus."
Tickets already purchased for May 2 will be honoured on
June 27 or, alternatively, ticket holders can receive a
refund.
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On This Day: March 18 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2000, Hamburg, Germany:
Wlad Klitschko KO'd Paea Wolfgram in the 1st round to
win the Vacant WBC International Heavyweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Diego Corrales TKO'd Derrick Gainer in the 3rd round to
retain the IBF Super Featherweight Title.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. won a 12 round UD over Goyo Vargas
to retain the WBC Super Featherweight Title.
1995, Pensacola, Florida:
Roy Jones Jr. TKO'd Antoine Byrd in the 1st round to
retain the IBF Super Middleweight Title.
1991, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Mike Tyson Ko'd Razor Ruddock in the 7th round.
Simon Brown KO'd Maurice Blocker in the 10th round to
unify the WBC and IBF Welterweight Titles.
Julio Cesar Chavez KO'd John Duplessis in the 4th round
to retain the WBC and IBF Super Lightweight Titles.
Pat Lawlor TKO'd Roberto Duran in the 6th when Duran's
injured shoulder forced the stoppage.
1983, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Michael Spinks won a 15 round UD over Dwight Qawi to
unify the WBA and WBC Light Heavyweight Titles.
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April 17 "Catskills
Clash" III
At Resorts World Catskills Postponed |
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Star Boxing announced today
that its boxing show "Catskills Clash" III at Resorts
World Catskills scheduled for Friday, April 17 will be
postponed to a later date due to growing concerns over
the COVID-19 outbreak.
JOE DEGUARDIA, President of Star Boxing stated: "After
consultation, we (Star Boxing and Resorts World
Catskills) recognize that the safety of the boxers, fans
and staffing is our ultimate concern and we join the
rest of New York, and the World, in the collaborative
effort to contain and fight this virus. Our thoughts and
prayers are with all and we will advise of the
rescheduled date in due time."
Tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date or
refunded at the original point of purchase should refund
be desired.
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Upcoming Top Rank Events
Postponed Through April |
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Due to the COVID-19
pandemic, Top Rank has postponed all events scheduled
for March and April. We are monitoring the situation
closely and will reschedule the shows as soon as it’s
safe and reasonable to do so.
“The health and safety of our fighters, staff and ESPN’s
incredible production team is the most important thing
as we plan our next steps,” said Top Rank chairman Bob
Arum. “We look forward to the day when we can bring our
loyal fans world-class boxing once again, but exercising
caution is the most prudent thing to do at this moment.”
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On This Day: March 17 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2002, Oroville, California:
Corey Sanders TKO'd Oleg Maskaev in 8th round - Non
Title.
Jeremy Williams KO'd Louis Monaco in the 1st round - Non
Title.
2001, Albuquerque, New Mexico:
Oscar Larrios won a 10 round UD over John Lowey - Non
Title.
Johnny Tapia TKO'd Cuauhtemoc Gomez in the 6th round -
Non Title.
2000, Magness Arena, Denver, Colorado:
Stevie Johnston TKO'd Julio Alvarez in the 2nd Round -
WBC Lightweight Title.
1999, Boston, Massachusetts:
Micky Ward TKO'd Jose Luis Mendez in the 3rd round - Non
Title.
1995, Worcester, Massachusetts:
Julian Jackson TKO'd Agostino Cardamore in the 2nd round
- Vacant WBC Middleweight Title.
Moundsview, Minnesota:
Jimmy Thunder won a 12 round UD over Trevor Berbick -
Vacant WBC Continental Americas Heavyweight Title.
Will Grigsby won a 6 round Decision over Orlando Malone
- Non Title.
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Billy's Boxing Blog
"Round Zero", Boxing & The Coronavirus |
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By William Trillo
The first time I heard of The Corona Virus was back at
the tail end of January 2020 when Top Rank Boxing
decided to cancel and reschedule Jose Ramirez's junior
welterweight title defense against Viktor Postol. The
fight was set to take place Feb. 1 at Mission Hills
Haikou resort in Haikou, China. As the story goes,
Coronavirus concerns in China led to the rescheduling.
At the time I thought to myself, “That’s a great idea,
let’s nip this crap in the bud now before it gets out of
control.”
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Joint Statement From
Queensberry Promotions,
Top Rank & MTK Global Regarding Tyson Fury |
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Due to the publication of a
number of misleading and misrepresentative statements
and articles made by third parties relating to Tyson
Fury, the following statement is made jointly by MTK
Global, Top Rank and Queensberry Promotions.
Tyson Fury is the globally recognized No. 1 Heavyweight
in the world and the current Lineal, WBC and Ring
Magazine champion. Tyson is contracted to a third fight
with former WBC world champion Deontay Wilder.
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On This Day: March 16 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2002, Magdeburg, Germany:
Sven Ottke won a 12 round UD over Rick Thorneberry - IBF
Super Middleweight Title.
Timo Hoffman TKO'd Balu Sauer in the 7th round - Vacant
IBF Inter-Continental Heavyweight Title - German
International Heavyweight Title.
Stuttgart, Germany:
Wladimir Klitschko TKO'd Francois Botha in the 8th round
- WBO Heavyweight Title.
Juan Carlos Gomez TKO'd Ken Murphy in the 5th round -
Non Title.
Zsolt Erdei KO'd Anthony Stephens in the 2nd round - Non
Title.
Bally's Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Antonio Margarito TKO'd Antonio Diaz in the 10th round -
Vacant WBO Welterweight Title.
Daniel Santos TKO'd Yory Boy Campas in the 11th round -
Vacant WBO Light Middleweight Title.
1998, Great Western Forum,
Inglewood, California:
Juan Manuel Marquez TKO'd Luis Samudio in the 9th round
- Non Title.
1996, Glasgow, Scotland:
Naseem Hamed KO'd Said Lawal in the 1st round - WBO
Featherweight Title.
MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Bernard Hopkins KO'd Joe Lipsey in the 4th round - IBF
Middleweight Title.
Mike Tyson TKO'd Frank Bruno in the 3rd round - WBC
Heavyweight Title.
Keith Holmes TKO'd Quincy Taylor in the 9th round - WBC
Middleweight Title.
Ricardo Lopez KO'd Ala Villamor in the 8th round - WBC
Minimumweight Title.
Michael Carbajal won a 12 round UD over Melchor Cob
Castro - Vacant IBF Light Flyweight Title.
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Matchroom Boxing USA
Exploring
Options For Prograis & Hooker Clash |
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Matchroom Boxing USA’s
event at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland on
Friday April 17 has been cancelled due to the COVID-19
outbreak.
Former World Super-Lightweight champions Regis Prograis
and Maurice Hooker were due to meet in Maryland along
with undisputed World Welterweight champion Cecilia
Brækhus defending her titles against Jessica McCaskill,
while Croatian Heavyweight Filip Hrgović was set to take
on Jerry Forrest and Olympic gold medal man Daniyar
Yeleussinov had his sights set on former unified World
champion Julius Indongo.
Matchroom Boxing USA is exploring alternative options
around staging the event, including on a rescheduled
date.
Fans should visit their point of sale for ticket
refunds.
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Gigliotti To Rematch
Bricks At Primetime
Boxing Event In Windham, NH |
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Boston Boxing Promotions
has announced a four-round welterweight rematch between
Haverhill's Harry Gigliotti and New York's Robert Bricks
for Friday, June 5, 2020, at the Castleton Banquet and
Conference Center in Windham, New Hampshire.
The first time they fought, Gigliotti was able to use
angles and outbox Bricks in spurts to win a unanimous
decision. There were, however, intermittent stretches of
the two fighters standing in front of each other
slugging it out with punch after punch. The crowd was
brought to its feet with roaring applause.
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On This Day: March 15 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2003, Berlin, Germany:
Sven Ottke won a 12 round SD over Byron Mitchell - IBF
and WBA Super Middleweight Title.
Rudiger May won a 7 round TD over Frederic Serrat -
Vacant European (EBU-EU) Cruiserweight Title.
Manila, Philippines:
Manny Pacquiao TKO'd Serikzhan Yeshmangbetov in the 5th
round - Non Title.
St. Petersburg, Russia:
Nikolay Valuev won a 12 round UD over Pedro Daniel
Franco - PABA Heavyweight Title.
UIC Pavilion, Chicago, Illinois:
Acelino Freitas TKO'd Juan Carlos Ramirez in the 4th
round - WBA, WBO Super Featherweight Title.
Club Life, Dallas, Texas:
Kirk Johnson TKO'd Lou Savarese in the 4th round - WBO
Inter-Continental Heavyweight Title.
1997, Satul, Thailand:
Daorung Chuvatana won a 12 round SD over Felix Machado -
WBA Bantamweight Title.
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Brandun Lee Continues
Impressive Start To
Career With Third-Round TKO Over Camilo Prieto |
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Photos: Credit Stephanie
Trapp - SHOWTIME
Undefeated 20-year-old super lightweight prospect
Brandun Lee continued the impressive start to his career
by scoring a third-round TKO over 33-year-old challenger
Camilo Prieto in the ShoBox: The New Generation main
event Friday night from Hinckley Grand Casino in
Hinckley, Minn.
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Usyk vs. Chisora Press
Conference Quotes |
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Eddie Hearn:
"Good afternoon everyone. Thank you for making it to
central London today amongst the madness. We are all
systems go, May 23rd, O2 Arena, huge huge Heavyweight
clash between WBO No.1, the Mandatory Challenger for the
Heavyweight Championship of the World Oleksandr Usyk
against Derek ‘WAR’ Chisora.
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COVID-19: Team Sauerland
Cancel Event On April 4 In Hamburg |
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Due to the global spread of
COVID-19, Team Sauerland and Universum Boxpromotion have
cancelled their upcoming night of boxing on April 4th in
Hamburg.
For both promoters, the health and safety of the
athletes and everyone else present is the top priority.
Even an event without spectators exposes them to
unnecessary risks.
We thank everyone for their understanding and we will
work with our partners to determine when and in what
form the event can be rescheduled.
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WBSS Cruiserweight Final
In Latvia
Postponed To May 16 Due To COVID-19 |
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The WBSS Cruiserweight
Final between Mairis Briedis and Yuniel Dorticos
scheduled for March 21 in Riga is postponed to May 16
due to the current situation with the Coronavirus.
Local authorities in Latvia have adopted comprehensive
measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a
result, events with more than 200 people present have
been prohibited until April 14.
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"Fight Night In
Framingham" Postponed |
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"Fight Night In
Framingham", scheduled to be held (Mar. 20) at Sheraton
Framingham Hotel in Framingham, Massachusetts, has been
postponed indefinitely due to growing safety and health
concerns associated with the COVID-19 Coronavirus
pandemic.
All tickets sold in advance may be refunded at point of
purchase, either online at EverBrite.com, or through the
individual fighters.
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On This Day: March 14 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2004, Temecula, California:
Robbie Peden KO'd Nate Campbell in the 5th round - USBA
Super Featherweight
Title and IBF Super Featherweight Title Eliminator.
1999, Pueblo, Colorado:
Joel Casamayor won a 10 round UD over Russell Stoner
Jones - Non Title.
1998, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Keith Mullings TKO'd Davide Ciarlante in the 5th round -
WBC Light Middleweight Title.
Vince Phillips KO'd Alfonso Sanchez in the 1st round -
IBF Light Welterweight Title.
Vasilliy Jirov TKO'd Jason Waller in the 1st round - Non
Title.
1997, Odense, Denmark:
Johnny Bredahl TKO'd Drew Docherty in the 3rd round -
European (EBU) Bantamweight Title.
Phoenix, Arizona:
Enrique Sanchez won a 12 round UD over Joe Manzano -
NABF Super Bantamweight Title.
Diego Corrales TKO'd Idelfonso Bernal in the 2nd round -
Non Title.
1993, Korat, Thailand:
Ratanapol Sor Vorapin KO'd Nico Thomas in the 7th round
- IBF Minimumweight Title.
1992, Antibes, France:
Manuel Medina won a 12 round SD over Fabrice Benichou -
IBF Featherweight Title.
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Cloutier’s Canada Corner
Promoter Camille Estephan Forced To
Cancel His Three Boxing Shows In March |
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By Daniel Cloutier
MONTRÉAL - The promoter of The Eye Of The Tiger
Management Group, the Montrealer Camille Estephan, was
planning to present three boxing shows at the Montréal
Casino in March,12th,14th and 21st, but all these events
has been officially cancelled by the Québec government,
because the risks of the Coronavirus contamination.
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Thompson Boxing's Night
Of Champions
Event Cancelled Due To Coronavirus |
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We regretfully must cancel
our annual Night of Champions dinner and private show
set for Saturday, March 14, due to COVID-19 virus that
is affecting the world. The California State Athletic
Commission, which sanctions all professional combative
sports, is adhering to the recommendations of Governor
Gavin Newsom and has cancelled all events through the
end of the month.
No new date has been set for Night of Champions as we
will use common sense and protect our boxers, staff and
fans.
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Update: Stevenson vs.
Marriaga &
Conlan vs. Preciado Cards Postponed |
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After close consultation
with the New York State Athletic Commission, it has been
determined that Saturday’s and Tuesday’s events cannot
proceed in light of the ongoing Coronavirus crisis. Top
Rank will work with the Commission to reschedule the
events as soon as it is safe for all involved.
The health and safety of the fighters and their teams,
and everyone involved in the promotion of these events,
necessitated taking this step.
We thank everyone for their understanding, and we will
continue to work with our broadcast/venue partners and
state and local officials to decide when the time is
right to return.
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Weights From Hinckley,
Minnesota
- ShoBox |
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Brandun Lee 141.75 vs.
Camilo Prieto 141.5
Brian Norman Jr. 146.5 vs. Flavio Rodriguez 146.25
Alejandro Guerrero 135.25 vs. Jose Angulo 135.5
Aram Avagyan 125.75 vs. Dagoberto Aguero 125.25
Venue: Grand Casino Hinckley, Hinckley, Minnesota
Promoter: Salita Promotions/D&D Boxing/Rapacz Boxing
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Statement From Oscar De
La Hoya On Suspension
Of Combative Sports Events In California |
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“This morning, we were
informed by the California State Athletic Commission
that all combative sports events have been cancelled for
the month of March due to concerns regarding COVID-19,”
said Oscar De La Hoya, Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy.
“Therefore, our March 19 and March 28 events, which were
scheduled at Avalon Hollywood and the Forum
respectively, have officially been postponed. We will
work with state and local officials as well as our venue
and broadcast partners to determine the best course of
action with respect to these and other upcoming events,
both in California and elsewhere.”
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On This Day: March 13 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2004, Brondby Hallen,
Copenhagen, Denmark:
Mikkel Kessler KO'd Julio Cesar Green in the 1st round -
WBC International Super Middleweight Title.
Johnny Bredahl won a 12 round UD over Nobuaki Naka - WBA
Bantamweight Title.
Spend Abazi won a 12 round SD over Robert Osiobe - WBA
International Featherweight Title.
Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Winky Wright won a 12 round UD over Shane Mosley -
WBC, WBA, and IBF Light Middleweight Title.
Joe Mesi won a 10 round UD over Vassiliy Jirov - Non
Title.
1999, Madison Square Garden, New York, New York:
Fernando Vargas TKO'd Howard Clarke in the 4th round -
IBF Light Middleweight Title
James Page won a 12 round UD over Sam Garr - WBA
Welterweight Title.
John Ruiz TKO'd Mario Cawley in the 4th round NABA
Heavyweight Title.
Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield fought 12 rounds to
what was somehow ruled a DRAW! WBC, WBA, and IBF
Heavyweight Titles.
Leo Gamez KO'd Hugo Soto in the 3rd round - WBA
Flyweight Title.
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Claressa
Shields Faces IBF Super Welterweight Champion Marie-Eve
Dicaire With All Four Major Belts On The Line In
154-Pound Unification Bout May 9 |
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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 on
Saturday, May 9, live on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT)
from the Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center in
Shields’ hometown of Flint, Mich.
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Tyrone James & Anthony
Laureano
Set To Feature At "Catskills Clash" III |
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Star Boxing's "Catskills
Clash" returns to Monticello, New York at the beautiful
Resorts World Catskills for the third edition of
boxing's resurgence in the historic Catskills, on April
17. Top undefeated boxing talent from New York,
Connecticut and even Ireland will showcase their skill
at Catskills Clash III.
The card will feature undefeated rising star, "THE
JACKPOT" TYRONE "PRETTY BOY" JAMES (Elmont, NY 11-0
8KO's). As a standout amateur, James was a five-time
Junior Olympic Champion, as well as a Nebraska Golden
Gloves champion.
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Apti Davtaev Training
Camp Quotes |
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Undefeated heavyweight
power puncher Apti Davtaev talked about the skills he
has developed while training at the famed Kronk Gym in
Detroit as he prepares to take on veteran Lucas Browne
in the 10-round co-main event live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m.
ET/7 p.m. PT) Saturday, March 28 from Park Theater at
Park MGM in Las Vegas in a Premier Boxing Champions
event.
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Baraou Defends WBC Title
Against Klappert |
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Team Sauerland’s exciting
contender Abass Baraou (9-0, 6 KOs) will defend his WBC
International Super Welterweight title against his
countryman Nick Klappert (28-3, 15 KOs) at the Work Your
Champ Arena on April 4th in Hamburg, Germany.
Baraou’s tenth professional contest will be the first
under the guidance of his new trainer Adam Booth, having
moved from Berlin to the UK to link up with the highly
regarded coach at the new Boxing Booth Gym in Surrey,
England.
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On This Day: March 12 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Nottingham, England:
Carl Froch won a 12 round Decision over Charles Adamu to
win the Commonwealth (British Empire) Super Middleweight
Title.
2000, Tokyo, Japan:
Gilberto Serrano TKO'd Hiroyuki Sakamoto in the 5th
round to retain the WBA Lightweight Title.
1997, Grand Rapids, Michigan:
Jeff Mayweather won an 8 round decision over Eric
Jakubowski.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. TKO'd Kino Rodriguez in the
1stround.
Roger Mayweather TKO'd Carlos Miranda in the 12th round.
1996, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
Charles Brewer won a 12 round decision over Frank Rhodes
to win the USBA Super Middleweight Title.
1994, Cardiff, Wales:
Steve Robinson TKO'd Paul Hodkinson in the 12th round to
retain the WBO Featherweight Title.
1991, Auburn Hills, Michigan:
Gaby Canizalez KO'd Miguel Lora in the 2nd round to win
the vacant WBO Bantamweight Title.
1988, Levallois-Perret, France:
Jose Luis Ramirez won a 12 round (scandalously bad) SD
over Pernell Whitaker to retain the WBC Lightweight
Title.
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Boxeo Telemundo Returns
This Friday With
WBC International Title Bout Live On Telemundo |
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Boxeo Telemundo, the #1
Spanish-language boxing program in the U.S., wraps up
its first season of 2020 this Friday, March 13 at 11:35
p.m. ET, live on Telemundo, featuring two flyweights as
they battle for the vacant WBC International title.
Adrian “Gatico” Curiel will square off against former
“Cinturon De Oro” champion Hugo “Verdugo” Guarneros,
live from Mexico City.
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Nevada Boxing Hall Of
Fame Announces
It’s Illustrious 2020 Induction Class |
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illustrious cast of boxing
legends were inducted into the Nevada Boxing Hall of
Fame today at the Fernando Vargas Fighting Foundation in
Las Vegas. The 8th Annual Induction Weekend happens
August 7th & 8th, 2020 at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa
in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Marcos Hernandez Talks
Upcoming
Showdown Against James Kirkland & More |
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“Madman” Marcos Hernandez
will look to put himself back into contention for a
world title when he takes on hard-hitting James Kirkland
in the FS1 PBC Fight Night main event and on FOX
Deportes this Saturday, March 14 from MGM National
Harbor in Maryland.
A Fresno, California native, Hernandez (14-3-1, 3 KOs)
has made improvements in his most recent training camp
with head coach Henry Ramirez that he believes will help
him get by Kirkland and leap forward in his career.
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Nathan Millier Stalks
Fourteenth Win Against
Victor Manuel Palacios This Saturday In Moncton |
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On Saturday, March 14,
Nathan "Timberwolf" Millier (13-2-2, 8KOs) of Elsipogtog,
New Brunswick, returns against Mexican veteran Victor
Manuel Palacios (16-17-2, 8KOs) of Guadalajara for eight
rounds or less at the Lion's Club in Moncton, New
Brunswick. The show marks Millier's debut as a promoter,
organizing six fights under his new Timberwolf
Promotions banner.
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On This Day: March 11 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2000, London, England:
Naseem Hamed TKO'd Vuyani Bungu in the 4th round to
retain the WBO Featherweight Title.
Micky Ward TKO'd Shea Neary in the 8th round to win the
WBU Light Welterweight Title.
Madgeburg, Germany:
Sven Ottke won a 12 round UD over Lloyd Bryan to retain
the IBF Super Middleweight Title.
Lubeck, Germany:
Juan Carlos Gomez TKO'd Mohamed Siluvangi in the 2nd
round to retain the WBC Cruiserweight Title.
Armand Kranj KO'd Johnathon Corn in the 2nd round to
retain the WBO Middleweight Title.
1995, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Riddick Bowe KO'd Herbie Hide in the 6th round to win
the WBO Heavyweight Title.
Cologne, Germany:
Darius Michaelczewski KO'd Roberto Dominguez Perez in
the 2nd round to retain the WBO Light Heavyweight Title.
1988, Dusseldorf, Germany:
Graciano Rocchigiani TKO'd Vincent Boulware in the 8th
round to win the Vacant IBF Super Middleweight Title.
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Teah Decisions Nzau In
Front
Of Packed Crowd In Philly |
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This past Saturday night,
junior welterweight Samuel Teah won a six-round
unanimous decision over Dieumerci Nzau in front of a
sold-out crowd at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.
The successful show, which was attended by many members
of the boxing community as well as well as WWE
superstars, was the inaugural card staged by RDR
Promotions.
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Undefeated WBC Super
Middleweight
World Champion David Benavidez Defends
Title Against Roamer Alexis Angulo April 18 |
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Live On SHOWTIME® Saturday,
April 18 In A Premier Boxing Champions Event From
Arizona Federal Theatre In Phoenix
Undefeated WBC Super Middleweight World Champion Davíd
“El Bandera Roja” Benavidez will defend his title on
Saturday, April 18 in his hometown of Phoenix, Ariz.
against former world title challenger Roamer Alexis
Angulo, live on SHOWTIME from Arizona Federal Theatre
headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event.
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Jose
Ramirez vs. Viktor Postol & Jose Pedraza vs.
Javier Molina Super Lightweight Doubleheader May 9 |
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It took a little longer
than expected, but WBC/WBO super lightweight world
champion Jose Ramirez, the pride of California’s Central
Valley, is set to return. Ramirez will defend his titles
against mandatory challenger and former world champion
Viktor “The Iceman” Postol Saturday, May 9 at Save Mart
Center in Fresno, a short drive from Ramirez’s hometown
of Avenal. Ramirez and Postol were set to fight Feb. 1
in China, but the bout was postponed due to the
coronavirus outbreak.
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Hrgović Faces Forrest On
April 17 In Maryland |
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Filip Hrgović (10-0, 8 KOs)
will face Jerry Forrest (26-3, 20 KOs) on April 17 at
the MGM National Harbor in Maryland as the fast rising
Heavyweight star looks to continue his climb up the
World rankings with a victory over the hard-hitting
Louisianan, live on DAZN in the US and RTL in Croatia.
Hrgović, currently ranked No. 8 with the IBF, No. 9 with
the WBC and No.15 with the WBO, is back in the ring
following an emphatic third round knockout win over
former two-time World title challenger Eric Molina at
the Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia, which ended a
successful year for the big punching Croatian.
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Hollywood Fight Nights
Returns
To The Avalon March 29 |
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Tom Loeffler’s 360
Promotions and Roy Jones Jr. Promotions present the
tenth evening of the acclaimed ‘Hollywood Fight Nights’®
series emanating from the legendary AVALON in Hollywood,
CA on Sunday, March 29, 2020. The event will be live
streamed exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS®, the world’s
leading digital subscription service for combat sports,
at 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT, and is headlined by
Fast Rising Welterweight Star, Brian Ceballo, (11-0-0, 6
KOs) of New York City facing Heavy-Handed Texan Brian
‘Sweet’ Jones, (15-11, 9 KOs), of Clarksville, Texas.
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On This Day: March 10 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2002, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Tim Witherspoon KO'd Darrol Wilson in the 2nd Round -
Non Title.
Mohammad Abdulaev KO'd Jesus Santiago in the 4th round.
2001, York Hall, London, England:
Bruce Scott TKO'd Garry Delaney in the 3rd round -
Vacant Commonwealth (British Empire) Cruiserweight
Title.
Roman Karmazin won an 8 round decision over Mike Algoet.
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Lance Whitaker KO'd Oleg Maskaev in the 2nd round - WBC
Continental Americas Heavyweight Title.
Shane Mosley TKO'd Shannon Taylor in the 6th round - WBC
Welterweight Title.
1998, Pikesville, Maryland:
Derrell Coley won a 12 round SD over Willy Wise - NABF
Welterweight Title.
David Tua won a 10 round MD over Jeff Wooden - Non Title.
Zab Judah and Esteban Flores fought a 3 round NC that
was first called Technical Draw.
1990, Hilton Hotel, Tel Aviv:
Welcome Ncita won a 12 round UD over Fabrice Benichou -
IBF Super Bantamweight Title.
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Robert
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Photo Gallery
Photos: "Sugar" Ray
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Including:
Robert Helenius TKO 4 Adam Kownacki
Efe Ajagba TKO 9 Razvan Cojanu
Frank Sanchez W UD 10 Joey Dawejko
Zachary Ochoa W UD 8 Angel Sarinana
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On This Day: March 9 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2002, Frankfurt, Oder,
Germany:
Danilo Haussler won a 12 round MD over Glenn Catley -
European (EBU) Super Middleweight Title.
Markus Beyer TKO'd Anton Robinson in the 7th round -
WBC International Super Middleweight Title.
Tokyo, Japan:
Alexander Munoz TKO'd Celes Kobayashi in the 8th round -
WBA Super Flyweight Title.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania:
Paul Spadafora won a 12 round UD over Angel Manfredy -
IBF Lightweight Title.
Juan Manuel Marquez TKO'd Robbie Peden in the 10th round
- NABF Featherweight Title.
2001, Copenhagen, Denmark:
Johnny Bredahl won a 12 round UD over Joel Junio - WBA
International Bantamweight Title.
Erlanger, Kentucky:
Dale Crowe KO'd Greg Page in the 10th round - Non Title
Page was severely injured in this bout.
1996, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia:
Jeff Fenech TKO'd Mike Juarez in the 2nd round - Non
Title Lightweights
Cork, Ireland:
Steve Collins TKO'd Neville Brown in the 11th round - WBO
Super Middleweight Title.
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Oscar Duarte Brutally
Stops Andres Garcia |
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Photos: Tom Hogan -
Hoganphotos/Golden Boy
Lightweight contender Oscar Duarte (19-1-1, 14 KOs)
delivered a spectacular hometown performance tonight by
scoring a brutal knockout win over Andres Garcia
(13-3-1, 8 KOs) at 1:02 of the fifth round to capture
the vacant NABF Lightweight Title in the scheduled
10-round main event of Golden Boy Fight Night on
Facebook Watch. The event, which featured three battles
between Mexico and Colombia, took place at The Gimnasio
Municipal in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico and was streamed
live globally on Facebook Watch via the Golden Boy Fight
Night Page.
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Parker Wins Sensational
Fight To Lift The
WBO International Super Middleweight Title |
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Derbyshire’s Zach Parker
(19-0, 13 KOs) sealed a career best performance with an
emphatic 11th round TKO victory over WBO No.1 ranked
contender Rohan Murdock (24-2, 17 KOs) at the Manchester
Arena.
Parker, a former British Champion, added another belt to
his trophy haul as he was crowned the WBO International
Super Middleweight Champion and has edged closer to a
shot at the current WBO Super Middleweight World
Champion Billy Joe Saunders.
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Dutchover Headlines
Night Of Champions |
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Lightweight prospect Michael “West Texas Warrior”
Dutchover (13-1, 10 KOs), will take the top spot on
Thompson Boxing's “Night Of Champions" event on
Saturday, March 14th, live from the Doubletree Hotel in
Orange, CA.
Dutchover faces the powerful, upset-minded fighter,
Rafael “Guerrerito” Reyes (18-10, 14 KOs) in an
eight-round main event bout. Michael Dutchover is
co-promoted by Thompson Boxing and Banner Promotions.
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On This Day: March 8 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2003, Hanover, Germany:
Corrie Sanders TKO'd Wladimir Klitschko in the 2nd round
- WBO Heavyweight Title.
Felix Sturm won a 10 round UD over Javier Mamani - IBF
Youth Middleweight Title.
Tustin, California:
Monte Barrett won a 6 round UD over Terry Porter - Non
Title.
2002, Oroville, California:
Juan Lazcano TKO'd Julio Cesar Leon in the 7th round -
Non Title.
Kissimmee, Florida:
Oscar Larrios won a 8 round UD over Darryl Pinckney -
Non Title.
1999,
Tito Mendoza KO'd Dwain Williams in the 5th round - WBO
NABO Light Middleweight Title.
Rafael Marquez KO'd Jose Gastelum in the 6th round - Non
Title.
1998, Yokohama, Japan:
Saman Sorjaturong TKO'd Shiro Yahiro in the 3rd round
WBC Light Flyweight Title.
Joichiro Tatsuyoshi won a 12 round UD over Jose Sosa -
WBC Bantamweight Title.
1997, Albuquerque, New Mexico:
Johnny Tapia TKO'd Jorge Barrera in the 3rd round - WBO
Super Flyweight Title.
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Josh
O'Reilly Defends NABA Crown Against Golden Garcia In
Showdown Of Undefeated Canadians May 9 |
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On Saturday, May 9, United
Boxing Promotions (UBP) presents Josh "Dubs" O'Reilly
(16-0-0, 6KOs) of Hamilton, Ontario, defending his NABA
lightweight championship and top-ten world ranking
against undefeated Montreal prospect Golden Garcia
(11-0-2, 6KOs) at the CAA Centre in Brampton, Ontario.
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Jessie Wilcox & Andres
Viera Clash For The
WBC USNBC Crown On May 2 In Hamilton |
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On Saturday, May 2, Three
Lions Promotions (TLP) presents Hamilton's own Jessie
"Roc" Wilcox (15-0-2, 9KOs) in a ten round clash for the
WBC USNBC Super Welterweight Championship against Andres
"Pitufo" Viera (10-2-0, 8KOs) of Mercedes, Uruguay, at
the Hamilton Convention Centre. “It’s always great when
it's an international contest like this," explained TLP
Managing Director Daniel Otter. "Both guys want to
perform well for their respective countries. The winner
will improve their standing in the WBC rankings, moving
one step closer to the world champs."
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Weights From
Philadelphia |
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Samuel Teah 140.8 lbs vs.
Dieumerci Nzau 139.7
Brandon Robinson 169.4 vs. Josue Obando 171
Nahir Albright 136.2 vs. Andrew Rodgers 141.5
Victor Medina 117.1 vs. Michael Stoute 118.5
Naheem Parker 138.9 vs. Anthony Carter 139.1
Rashiem Jefferson 125 vs. Nathan Benichou 125.7
LaQuan Evans 154 vs. Anthony Young 150.4
Nafear Charles 135 vs. Joseph Santana 132.3
Ryan Umberger 155 vs. Estevan Payan 155
Venue: 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.
Promoter: RDR Promotions
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DiBella Entertainment's
Broadway Boxing
Heads To Atlantic City, NJ On March 19 |
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DiBella Entertainment's
acclaimed Broadway Boxing series, celebrating its 17th
year, has moved its scheduled March 12 event in Miami,
FL, to Thursday, March 19 at the Showboat Atlantic City
in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The event will still be
headlined by Ghanaian lightweight contender Emmanuel
"The Gameboy" Tagoe (31-1, 15 KOs) battling Filipino
veteran Rey "The Technician" Perez (24-11, 8 KOs) and
live streamed exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS®, the
world's leading digital subscription service for combat
sports, beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.
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Top Prospects Josue
Vargas, Julian Rodriguez, Paddy Donovan & Christopher
Zavala Added To Michael Conlan’s St. Patrick’s Day
Garden Party March 17 |
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Before Irish sensation
Michael "Mick" Conlan enters the ring against Colombian
slugger Belmar Preciado in front of a raucous St.
Patrick’s Day crowd at Hulu Theater at Madison Square
Garden (ESPN+, 8 p.m. ET), many of the sport’s brightest
young stars will look to steal the holiday spotlight.
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On This Day: March 7 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Penrith, Australia:
Paul Briggs won a 12 round UD over Jesus Ruiz in an WBC
Title Eliminator.
1998, Mexico City, Mexico:
Ricardo Lopez and Rosendo Alvarez fought to an 8 round
TD. Accidental Headbutt Cut to Lopez. WBC and WBA
Minimumweight Titles.
Julio Cesar Chavez and Miguel Gonzalez fought to a 12
round DRAW. Vacant WBC Light Welterweight Title.
1991, Madrid, Spain:
Lindell Holmes won a 12 round SD over Antoine Byrd to
retain the IBF Super Middleweight Title.
1988, Sydney, Australia:
Jeff Fenech TKO'd Victor Callejas in the 10th round to
win the Vacant WBC Featherweight Title.
1987, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Mike Tyson won a 12 round UD over Bonecrusher Smith to
Unify the WBC and WBA Heavyweight Titles.
Azumah Nelson KO'd Mauro Gutierrez in the 6th round to
Retain the WBC Featherweight Title.
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Weights From Manchester,
England - DAZN |
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Scott Quigg 129.5 vs. Jono
Carroll 130
Zach Parker 167.25 vs. Rohan Murdock 167.5
Hughie Fury 238.5 vs. Pavel Sour 243.25
Anthony Fowler 156.25 vs. Theophilus Tetteh 155.25
Jack Cullen 161.75 vs. Tomas Reynoso 162
Venue: Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
Promoter: Matchroom
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Oscar Duarte vs. Andres
Garcia
Final Press Conference Quotes |
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Oscar Duarte (18-1, 13 KOs)
and Andres Garcia (13-2-1, 8 KOs) hosted their final
press conference today at the J. Quissime Restaurant Bar
in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico ahead of their 10-round
fight for the vacant NABF Lightweight Title. The event
will take place Saturday, Mar. 7 at The Gimnasio
Municipal in Chihuahua, Mexico and will be streamed live
on Facebook Watch via the Golden Boy Fight Night Page.
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World Heavyweight
Contender Lou Savarese
To Be Inducted Into New York State Boxing HOF |
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World heavyweight title
challenger and two-time New York Golden Gloves champion
Lou Savarese (46-7, 38 KOs) is living the dream, as they
say, preparing for his upcoming induction into the New
York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF).
As one of the 28-member Class of 2020, the popular
Savarese will be formally inducted at the ninth annual
NYSBHOF induction dinner, Sunday afternoon (12:30-5:30
p.m. ET), April 19, at Russo's On The Bay in Howard
Beach, New York.
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Janibek Alimkhanuly vs.
Issah Samir & The Return Of Oscar Rivas Headline
Beterbiev vs. Meng Undercard In Quebec City March 28 |
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Janibek Alimkhanuly will
bring his brand of “Qazaq Style” north of the border.
Alimkhanuly, the latest middleweight sensation from
Kazakhstan, will defend his WBO Global and WBC
Continental Americas belts in a 10-rounder against
fellow unbeaten Issah Samir on Saturday, March 28 at
Videotron Centre in Quebec City, Canada.
Alimkhanuly-Samir will open the ESPN-televised
doubleheader (10 p.m. ET) featuring WBC/IBF light
heavyweight world champion Artur Beterbiev’s title
defense against mandatory challenger Meng Fanlong.
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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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Sergey Kovalev To Battle
Sullivan Barrera In Main Event Of International
Proportions On April 25 |
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Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev
(34-3-1, 29 KOs), the former light heavyweight champion
and one of the most dangerous punchers in recent years,
will return against former world title challenger
Sullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 KOs) in a 12-round
cruiserweight battle. The card will feature pugilists
from four different continents fighting for championship
belts from all four major sanctioning organizations. The
event will take place Saturday, April 25 at Fantasy
Springs Resort Casino and will be streamed live
exclusively on DAZN.
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Samuel Teah Looks To
Continue Winning Ways
On Saturday Night At 2300 Arena In Philadelphia |
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USBA Junior Welterweight
champion Samuel Teah is not taking his opponent,
Diemurci Nzau lightly for their scheduled six-round
non-title main event the fight this Saturday night at
The 2300 Arena in
Philadelphia.
Teah of Philadelphia, who has a record of 16-3-1 with
seven knockouts is coming off a 10-round majority
decision over Sonny Fredrickson to win the crown in
November knows that a win on Saturday night will lead
him to a possible big opportunity.
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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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Parker & Murdock Head To
Head For The First Time |
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WBO No.2 ranked contender
Zach Parker (18-0, 12 KOs) came face to face with No.1
ranked Rohan Murdock (24-1, 17 KOs) for the first time
at today’s press conference ahead of their super
middleweight clash on Saturday March 7th at the
Manchester Arena, live on Sky Sports and DAZN.
The Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel played host to
the final press conference where the undefeated former
British Champion Parker was in high spirits speaking to
the assembled media as he prepares for the biggest fight
of his career.
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Sam Clarkson Jr. vs.
Israel Duffus For Ring Of Hope’s "Night To Fight" On
March 7 In Irving, TX |
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Fort Worth born-and-bred
boxer Sam Clarkson Jr. was highly motivated by the wrong
forces growing up. He was heading down dangerous Dallas
roads, ones that could potentially not only derail his
life, but spoil his boxing talents as well.
Before the Cedar Hill native found the sweet science at
the age of 17, he was already going in and out of jail.
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Anthony Young To Take On
Jorge Martin Garcia
In Co-Feature March 7 At Ballys Atlantic City |
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Local favorite Anthony
"Juice" Young will take on Jorge Martin Garcia in the
eight-round welterweight co-feature bout, this Saturday
night, March 7th at Ballys Atlantic City Hotel and
Casino.
The show, which is promoted by Hard Hitting Promotions
will be headlined by a eight-round South Jersey Super
Middleweight Showdown between Derrick Webster (28-2, 14
KOs) of Glassboro and Gabriel Pham (11-2, 5 KOs) of
Atlantic City.
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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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Diego Pacheco Remains
Undefeated
With Shutout Win Over Oscar Riojas |
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This past Saturday night,
one of boxing's top prospects remained undefeated as
super middleweight Diego Pacheco scored a shutout
six-round unanimous decision over 34-fight veteran Oscar
Riojas at The Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.
The 18 year-old Pacheco, who is managed by Split-T
Management, took his time against the durable Riojas.
Standing 6'4", Pacheco worked behind a jab that
continuously found it's target, for which Pacheco was
able to follow with solid right hands. Pacheco won every
round on all three judges scorecards to the tune of
60-54 tallies on all cards.
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Parker Aiming For Top
Spot Against Murdock |
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Zach Parker has his sights
set on Super Middleweight supremacy as the undefeated
former British Champion looks to earn his first World
Title shot when he takes on Australia’s Rohan Murdock
this Saturday, March 7th at the Manchester Arena, live
on Sky Sports in the UK and DAZN in the US.
Parker (18-0, 12 KOs), ranked No.2 with the WBO, says he
is in the shape of his life ahead of his crunch clash
with the WBO No.1 Murdock (24-1, 17 KOs). The
25-year-old is relishing a return to Manchester, where
he has previously enjoyed success, and is adamant his
name will top the 168 lbs pile after March 7th.
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Edgar Berlanga Aims to
Extend First-Round KO Streak LIVE on ESPN+
March 14: |
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Edgar “The Chosen One”
Berlanga (13-0, 13 KOs), the Puerto Rican puncher who
calls Brooklyn home and has 13 first-round knockouts to
begin his pro career, will return in an eight-round
super middleweight bout Saturday, March 14 at Hulu
Theater at Madison Square Garden.
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Aliu Bamidele Lasisi vs.
Norbelto Jimenez
& Danny Dignum vs. Alfredo Meli Headline
Pair Of Weekend Cards On ESPN+ |
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International boxing
returns to ESPN+ this weekend with a pair of #MTKFightNight
cards featuring many of the sport’s up-and-comers and a
world champion on the comeback trail.
The traveling roadshow hits Caesars Palace Dubai on
Friday, as the unbeaten Aliu Bamidele Lasisi will make
the first defense of his WBC International super
flyweight title in a 10-rounder against two-time world
title challenger Norbelto Jimenez. Lasisi-Jimenez will
headline a scheduled five-fight stream beginning at 11
a.m. ET. The full undercard will be available in both
English and Spanish.
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Kahn & Delossantos
Headline March 12
Edition Of 'Thursday Night Fights' |
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A rare assemblage of talent
headlines CES Boxing’s upcoming showcase March 12 at
Twin River Casino Hotel in a special edition of the
promotion’s long-running "Thursday Night Fights" series.
Next week’s event features the return of Providence
native Toka Kahn Clary (27-2, 18 KOs) in his first fight
in his home state since 2017, plus a highly-anticipated
battle of undefeated featherweight prospects as Ricky
Delossantos (9-0, 1 KO) of Pawtucket, RI, faces his
toughest test to date in an eight-round showdown against
24-year-old Fort Worth, TX, native Edward Vazquez (7-0,
1 KO).
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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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Billy’s Boxing Blog
Loss, Blame & Excuses Give Deontay Wilder
Attention He Never Achieved As Champion |
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By William Trillo
Just before Fury and Wilder took center stage in Las
Vegas last week the in-house MGM Grand Arena Twitter
feed flashed results of one of their polls on the big
screen over the ring. The poll question was easy; Who
are you here to support tonight in tonight’s main event
Heavyweight Championship bout? Deontay Wilder or Tyson
Fury?
Simple enough.
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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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Seldin Slugs His Way To
TKO
Victory In Blood Bath Thriller |
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Long Island's, NABA Super
Lightweight Champion, CLETUS "THE HEBREW HAMMER" SELDIN
(now 25-1 21KO's) and LUIS FLOREZ (now 25-16 21KO's)
fought an electric battle. Seldin came out swinging, in
classic "Hebrew Hammer" fashion. Florez, a late
replacement, was able to weather the early Seldin storm,
and settle in for what would be a gritty seven rounds.
Seldin continued his come forward attack, controlling
the action, while Florez attempted to counter with
bombs, using his length and reach advantage to keep
Seldin at bay.
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Tabiti: "Dorticos Only
Has A
Punchers Chance Against Briedis" |
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Andrew ‘The Beast’ Tabiti
is ready for a comeback and believes Mairis Briedis will
take home the Muhammad Ali Trophy in the WBSS
cruiserweight final against IBF champion Yuniel Dorticos
on March 21 at the Arena Riga.
“I see this final going the distance with Briedis
winning unanimously,” said Tabiti who was stopped by
Dorticos in the 10th round with a one-shot, right-hand
finish in their semi-final in June in Latvia’s capital.
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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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Undefeated Super
Lightweight Prospect Keith Hunter Wins Rematch Over
Sanjarbek Rakhmanov |
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Photos: Dave Mandel -
SHOWTIME
For the second time in less than a year, rising
undefeated super lightweight prospect Keith Hunter
defeated tough-nosed Uzbekistan native Sanjarbek
Rakhmanov from Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas. In the
ShoBox: The New Generation main event Friday night on
SHOWTIME, Hunter showed his full arsenal of skills to
earn the unanimous decision. The judges scored the fight
97-92 and 98-91 twice.
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Gonzalez & Ortiz Dazzle
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Four Worcester fighters.
Four knockouts. Four successful homecomings.
In front of a packed house at The Palladium in downtown
Worcester, CES Boxing kicked off its 2020 schedule with
a wild showcase of talent live and exclusively on UFC
FIGHT PASS®, highlighted by four hometown fighters
earning knockout victories.
Unbeaten lightweight Jamaine Ortiz (13-0, 7 KOs), the
reigning WBC World Youth Lightweight Champion, stopped
hard-hitting Mexican Luis Ronaldo Castillo (22-6) in the
main event while stablemate Irvin Gonzalez Jr. (14-2)
dazzled in the co-feature with a knockout win over Yeuri
Andujar (5-3) to capture the vacant WBC World Youth
Featherweight Title.
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Weights From Texas -
DAZN |
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Photo: Ed
Mulholland/Matchroom Boxing USA
Mikey Garcia 145.8 vs. Jessie Vargas 147
(WBC Diamond Welterweight Title)
Kal Yafai 114.8 vs. Roman Gonzalez 114.6
(WBA Super Flyweight Title)
Julio Cesar Martinez 111.4 vs. Jay Harris 111.6
(WBC Flyweight Title)
Joseph Parker 245.4 vs. Shawndell Winters 208
Israil Madrimov 153.2 vs. Charlie Navarro 153.2
Diego Pacheco 167.4 vs. Oscar Riojas 167.4
Alexis Espino 165 vs. Delvecchio Savage 163.6
Leo Acevedo 153 vs. Dennis Knifechief 154.8
Jesse Rodriguez 111 vs. Marcos Sustaita 110.8
Venue: Ford Center, Frisco, Texas
Promoter: Matchroom
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Weights From Burbank,
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Aram Amirkhanyan 148.8 vs.
Keandre Gibson 146.4
Vlad Panin 147 vs. Moises Fuentes 145.2
Victor Rodriguez 138.4 vs. Oscar Mendoza 138
Steven Pichardo 159.4 vs. Rowdy Montgomery 158.2
Mathias Radcliffe 129.2 vs. Maximillion Arredon 129.4
Oleksiy Barker 153.6 vs. Donnis Reed 153
Jerry Bradford 146.4 vs. Nohelin Hernandez 147.8
Austin Gudino 141.4 vs. Osman Rivera 143
Eric Priest 160 vs. Henry Mendez 159.4
Venue: Burbank Marriott Events Center, Burbank,
California
Promoter: Bash Boxing
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On This Day: Feb 29 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2008, Montreal, Quebec,
Canada:
Lucian Bute TKO'd William Joppy in the 10th round to
retain the IBF Super Middleweight Title.
Renan St Juste TKO'd Mohamad Said in the 5th round.
Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California:
Robert Guerrero TKO'd Jason Litzau in the 8th round to
retain the IBF Featherweight Title.
1992, Union Plaza Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Jeff Mayweather won a 10 round UD over Oldemar Soto.
1988, Great Western Forum, Inglewood,
California:
Azumah Nelson won a 12 round SD over Mario Martinez
to retain the WBC Super Featherweight Title.
Daniel Zaragoza TKO'd Carlos Zarate in the 10th round to
win the vacant WBC Super Bantamweight Title.
1972, Austin, Texas:
George Foreman KO'd Joe Murphy Goodwin in the 2nd round.
1944, Coliseum, Des Moines, Iowa:
Henry Armstrong KO'd Jackie Byrd in the 4th round.
Armstrong would fight 19 fight that year, winning 16 of
them, then two more final bouts in 1945 before retiring
with an amazing career record of 150-21-10 with 101
KO's.
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Weights From Las Vegas
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Keith Hunter 141.5 vs.
Sanjarbek Rakhmanov 143
Richardson Hitchins 141.25 vs. Nick DeLomba 141.5
Kevin Newman II 167.75 vs. Genc Pllana 168
Venue: Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas
Promoter: Mayweather Promotions
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Weights From Long Island |
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Cletus Seldin 139.2 vs.
Luis Florez 143
Carlos Takam 256.8 vs. Fabio Maldonado 237.4
Alex Vargas 142.4 vs. Antonio Sanchez 142.6
Wendy Toussaint 152.8 vs. Jermaine Corley 146.2
Barkim Logan 224.4 vs. Jackson De Souza 236
Prince Slaughter 135.2 vs. Ahmet Tuncel 136.8
Nadim Salloum 173.4 vs. Afunwa King 174.2
Venue: The Paramount, Huntington NY
Promoter: Star Boxing
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Prograis vs. Hooker
Clash In Maryland April 17 |
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Regis Prograis and Maurice
Hooker will clash on a blockbuster night of action at
the MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland on Friday
April 17, live on DAZN.
Both men come into the bout on the back of starring
roles in two of 2019’s fight of the year contenders.
Prograis (24-1 20 KOs) travelled to London in October to
take on Josh Taylor in a unification clash and the final
of the World Boxing Super Series, with Scotsman Taylor
edging out ‘Rougarou’ via Majority Decision in an
all-out war.
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Oscar Duarte Heads Home
To Face Andres Garcia March 7 In Parral, Chihuahua,
Mexico |
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Lightweight contender Oscar
Duarte (18-1-1, 13 KOs) will look to deliver an exciting
hometown performance when he takes on Andres Garcia
(13-2-1, 8 KOs) for the vacant NABF Lightweight Title in
a 10-round main event. The night of action will take
place on Saturday, March 7 at The Gimnasio Municipal in
Duarte’s hometown of Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico and will
be free to the public. Los combates serán transmitidos
en vivo globalmente en Facebook Watch a través de la
Pagina Fight Night de Golden Boy.
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Unified Super
Lightweight World Champion Josh Taylor To Battle Apinun
Khongsong On May 2 |
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WBA/IBF super lightweight
world champion Josh Taylor will make his long-awaited
return to The SSE Hydro in Glasgow to face unbeaten Thai
contender Apinun Khongsong on Saturday, May 2.
Taylor, from Edinburgh, Scotland, has headlined The SSE
Hydro four previous times, where he has drawn raucous
crowds.
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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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Garcia vs. Vargas Final
Press Conference |
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Photos: Matchroom Boxing
In anticipation for the welterweight blockbuster event
headlined by four-division World champion Mikey Garcia
against two-division World champion Jessie Vargas, the
fighters addressed the media in a press conference to
discuss their preparation and predictions before
entering the ring on Saturday night at Ford Center at
The Star in Frisco, Texas – live on DAZN in the US and
on Sky Sports in the UK.
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Undefeated Lightweight
Prospect Jamaine Ortiz
Set For Friday's Homecoming Fight |
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Undefeated World Boxing
Council (WBC) Youth World lightweight champion Jamaine
"The Technician" Ortiz (12-0, 6 KOs) plans to make a
major statement this Friday when he fights at home in
Worcester, Massachusetts, for the first time as a
professional boxer.
In the 8-round main event, Ortiz faces Mexican knockout
specialist "Loco" Luis Ronaldo Castillo (22-5, 17 KOs),
a former WBC FECOMBOX lightweight champion, in a
non-title fight.
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"Boxeo Telemundo"
Continues Friday With
Jr. Welterweight Title Bout Live On Telemundo |
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WBO NABO Champion Yomar
“The Magic” Alamo Defends His Title Against Kendo
“Tremendo” Castaneda in another classic Puerto Rico vs.
Mexico Showdown Live on Telemundo at 11:35 p.m. ET
Miami- February 26, 2020- “Boxeo Telemundo,” the #1
Spanish-language boxing program in the U.S., continues
this Friday, February 28 at 11:35 p.m. on Telemundo,
featuring two undefeated fighters as they battle for the
jr. welterweight title. WBO #8th ranked NABO champion
Yomar “The Magic” Alamo (17-0-1 12 KO’s) puts his title
on the line after a successful 2019 season, squaring off
against Kendo “Tremendo” Castaneda (17-0 8 KO’s), live
from Osceola Heritage Park Events Center. This will be
Castaneda’s debut on “Boxeo Telemundo” and one of the
most important matches of his career to date.
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Undefeated Heavyweight
Prospect Apti Davtaev To Face Lucas Browne In
Co-Main Event
On March 28 |
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Undefeated heavyweight
power puncher Apti Davtaev will face veteran Lucas
Browne in the 10-round co-main event of SHOWTIME BOXING:
SPECIAL EDITION on Saturday, March 28, live on SHOWTIME
(10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT) in a Premier Boxing Champions
event from Park Theater at Park MGM in Las Vegas.
Davtaev replaces heavyweight contender Otto Wallin, who
was forced to suspend training and withdraw from his
scheduled bout due to an injury to his foot.
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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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Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs.
Samuel Vargas Los Angeles
Kickoff Press Conference Quotes |
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Vergil Ortiz Jr. (15-0, 15
KOs) and Samuel Vargas (31-5-2, 14 KOs) hosted a press
conference today ahead of their 12-round fight for the
WBA Gold Welterweight Title. Undercard fighters from the
event also participated in the presser. The fight will
take place on Saturday, Mar. 28, 2020 at the “Fabulous”
Forum in Inglewood, Calif. and will be streamed live
exclusively on DAZN.
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Cletus Seldin Gets New
Opponent,
Colombian Slugger Luiz Florez |
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CLETUS "THE HEBREW HAMMER"
SELDIN (Shirley, Long Island 24-1 20KO'S) is set to
defend his NABA Super Lightweight Title against
thunderous Colombian slugger, LUIS FLOREZ (Puerto
Libertador, Colombia 25-15 21KO's), this Friday (2/28)
night at The Paramount, after former opponent, Humberto
Martinez pulled out for medical reasons.
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Amazon Man Harris Primed
To Deliver World Title Stunner |
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Jay Harris is in Texas to
shock the world as the unbeaten European champion and
amazon.co.uk warehouse worker challenges Julio Cesar
Martinez for the WBC World Flyweight title on Saturday
February 29 at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas,
live on DAZN in the US and on Sky Sports.
Harris (17-0 9 KOs) travels to Texas for a night of
firsts as he meets the exciting Mexican talent in his
first World title fight and debut on American soil.
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Ring Of Hope’s "Night To
Fight" Returns March 7
At Toyota Music Factory In Irving, Texas |
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Lone Star State-based
non-profit organization Ring of Hope returns for a
resounding night of sanctioned professional boxing when
it presents its ninth annual “Night To Fight” pro boxing
and charity event on Saturday, March 7 at the Toyota
Music Factory in Irving, Texas.
The main event will present an 8 round light heavyweight
attraction between two battle-tested warriors when
Dallas-Fort Worth born-and-bred boxer Samuel Clarkson
(22-5, 15 KOs) challenges the Freddie Roach-trained
Israel Duffus (19-6, 16 KOs).
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Top Prospect Keith
Hunter To Face Sanjarbek Rakhmanov In Rematch On ShoBox
This Friday |
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Undefeated rising prospect
Keith “The Bounty” Hunter will face talented Sanjarbek
“War” Rakhmanov in a rematch in the 10-round super
lightweight ShoBox: The New Generation main event
Friday, February 28 live on SHOWTIME (10:45 p.m. ET/PT)
from Sam’s Town Casino in Las Vegas. Rakhmanov steps in
to replace previously scheduled opponent Malik Hawkins
who was forced to withdraw for medical reasons.
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Briedis: "WBSS Final Is
A Great Opportunity
For A Small Country With Big Hearts" |
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Latvia’s Mairis Briedis
(26-1, 19 KOs) talks about the magnitude of the WBSS
Cruiserweight Ali Trophy final four weeks ahead of his
hotly-anticipated encounter with Yuniel Dorticos (24-1,
22 KOs) at the Arena Riga.
“The camp is going well,” said Briedis after completing
his first week of sparring. “With four weeks to the
fight, we are at a stage where we still have time for
the things we have planned. But the time is limited so
we are trying to take full advantage of each training
session.”
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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
Random Thoughts On The Las Vegas Weekend |
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By William Trillo
As per usual post fight quotes were sent to the media
after the Fury vs Wilder 2 Heavyweight battle. Here are
some excerpts from Wilder;
“…my corner threw in the towel... I had a lot of things
going on heading into this fight. It is what it is, but
I make no excuses tonight….”
“I can make no excuses tonight. I had a lot of
complications.”
Hmmm?
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Otto Wallin Wants Tyson
Fury Rematch |
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Brand-new WBC Heavyweight
Champion Tyson Fury wasn’t the only fighter whose stock
rose dramatically with his dominant seventh-round
stoppage of Deontay Wilder Saturday night.
By virtue of his strong performance against Fury last
September, Sweden’s IBF #15-ranked Otto Wallin (20-1, 13
KOs) must now be considered a serious force in the big
man’s division. “If anybody still doubted me, now they
know,” said Wallin. “My fight with Fury was of course a
much better fight and I showed that I belong as a top
contender.”
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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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Tyson Unleashes Fury To
Destroy Wilder In 7th;
Plus Full Undercard Results From Las Vegas |
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By William Trillo @
Ringside
Photos: German Villasenor
Heavyweight Deontay Wilder (42-1-1, 41 KO’s) was
completely dominated by Tyson Fury (30-0-1, 21 KO’s) on
Saturday night in Las Vegas. It was a one-sided affair
that exposed every single one of Wilder’s numerous
flaws. Fury did exactly what he said he was going to do.
That is, he brought the fight to Wilder in a calculated
fashion as he stalked, feinted, jabbed, attacked to the
body and overpowered Wilder with ease.
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Torres Remains
Undefeated
With 4th Round Knockout |
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Photo: Chris Suchánek
This past Friday, Thompson Boxing Promotions celebrated
its 20th Anniversary in boxing with their signature
“Path to Glory" event from the Doubletree Hotel in
Ontario, Calif. In the main event, fan favorite Ruben
“Ace” Torres (12-0, 9 KOs) remained undefeated with a
spectacular 4th round knockout over Gabino Cota
(19-11-2, 17 KOs).
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Undefeated Russian
Heavyweight Apti Davtaev Destroys John Napari In Two
Rounds |
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Last Friday, Russian
heavyweight slugger Apti Davtaev remained undefeated
with a two-round demolition of formerly undefeated John
Napari of Accra, Ghana at the Dynamo Palace of Sports in
Krylatskoye, Moscow.
Despite a confident and flamboyant ring entrance, Napari
(now 21-1, 15 KOs) had no answers for the incredible
power of Davtaev (20-0-1, 19 KOs) once the action
started. The big Russian dropped Napari twice with
counter right hands, the second time for good in round
two.
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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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Tyson Fury Stops Deontay
Wilder In Round
Seven To Capture WBC Heavyweight Title |
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Photos: Mikey Williams -
Top Rank
Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury defeated Deontay “The Bronze
Bomber” Wilder by seventh-round stoppage to capture the
WBC Heavyweight Championship Saturday night headlining a
historic mega PPV event from the MGM Grand Garden Arena
in Las Vegas.
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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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Fury Drops Wilder Twice, Stops Him In
7 |
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Tyson Fury (30-0-1, 21
KO's) won the WBC Heavyweight Championship with a 7th
round stoppage over previously unbeaten Deontay Wilder
(42-1-1, 41 KO's). From the start to finish it was all
Fury. Fury was first and last to land, and smothered
Wilder, not allowing him to get into the fight
whatsoever. Wilder tried to land his big bombs, but
missed wildly. Fury would score a knockdown in the 3rd
with a huge right hand behind the left ear of Wilder.
Wilder was not the same after that, wobbling back to his
corner. Fury would score another knockdown with a left
hook to the body which pushed Wilder down who was on
uneasy legs the whole night. The end came in the 7th
when Wilder came out of the corner looking ready to go
as Fury unleashed on him in the corner with big right
hands. Referee Kenny Bayless had seen enough and waived
the fight off at 1:39 into the round.
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Billy's Boxing Blog
Elvis Makes Heavy Prediction |
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By William Trillo
It was time to make the obligatory stop to visit Fortune
Telling Elvis. His track record is not good to say the
least but it's always fun to chat with the King. No one
ever said Elvis was a boxing genius but it was worth it
to get his on point Pearl of Wisdom.
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Cloutier’s Canada Corner
Wins By TKO For Kean & Bazinyan |
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By Daniel Cloutier
RIMOUSKI, Québec - The heavyweight Simon Kean, from
Trois-Rivières, Québec, won a WBC International Silver
championship Friday evening in the ring of the Sun Life
Arena in Rimouski, beating the American Daniel Martz by
TKO in the third round.
After a close first round, Kean attacked intensively in
the second round and he provoked a knockdown. He
maintained his intense charges in this round and he
provoked another knockdown, Martz (19-9-1) was bleeding
after this second round.
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Weights From Las Vegas - PPV |
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Deontay Wilder 231 vs.
Tyson Fury 273
(WBC Heavyweight Title)
Charles Martin 254 vs. Gerald Washington 236.5
(IBF Heavyweight Eliminator)
Emanuel Navarrete 122 vs. Jeo Santisima 122
(WBO Super Bantamweight Title)
Sebastian Fundora 153.5 vs. Daniel Lewis 153
Subriel Matias 142 vs. Petros Ananyan 142
Amir Imam 141.5 vs. Javier Molina 141.5
Gabriel Flores Jr 132.5 vs. Matt Conway 132.5
Vito Mielnicki 147 vs. Corey Champion 147
Isaac Lowe 125.5 vs. Alberto Guevara 126
Rolando Romero 137 vs. Arturs Ahmetovs 136
Venue: MGM Grand Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas
Promoter: Top Rank/TGB Promotions
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Bahamian Heavyweight
Prospect Amron Sands Earns Dominant Victory In The
Dominican Republic |
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Heavyweight prospect Amron
"The Sandman" Sands improved to 11-0 (9 KOs) with a
victory against Cristian Galvez last night at Club
Deportivo Calero in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
The six-foot-six Sands, born in Nassau, Bahamas, now
based in Orlando, FL, came out aggressively, dropping
Galvez in the opening round with a left hook. However,
he hurt his left thumb while blocking a punch later in
the frame and had to switch tactics. Promoted by DiBella
Entertainment and managed by Kevin Dever Sports
Management, Sands pumped his jab to outbox Galvez and
punished him to the body whenever his foe moved in too
close. Going the eight-round distance for the first
time, Sands won a unanimous decision. Galvez, of Maimon,
Dominican Republic, is now 17-6 (15 KOs).
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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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Cloutier’s Canada Corner
Kean: “I Will Destroy Martz”
Bazinyan: "It’s Crucial For Me To Stay Undefeated" |
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By Daniel Cloutier
RIMOUSKI, Québec - The heavyweight Simon Kean, from
Trois-Rivières, Québec, and the Montrealer super
middleweight Erik Bazinyan, will be involved in the two
main fights of the boxing show presented by the promoter
Camille Estephan, from The Eye Of The Tiger Management
Group in Montréal, Friday evening at the Sun Life
Rimouski Arena.
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Weights From Ontario, Ca. |
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Ruben Torres 135.6 vs.
Gabino Cota 135.9
George Acosta 134.7 vs. Ivan Benitez 134.8
Saul Sanchez 118 vs. Victor Trejo 118
Jose Sanchez 127 vs. Luis Montellano 126.8
Richard Brewart 157.7 vs. Erick Martinez 164
Ivan Zarate 121.7 vs. Ulises Gabriel 121.1
Venue: Doubletree Hotel - Vineyard Ave., Ontario, CA
Promoter: Thompson Boxing
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Kevin Newman & Genc
Pllana Talk Training Camp |
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Super middleweight
prospects Kevin “The Second Coming” Newman (11-1-1,6
KOs) and Genc Pllana (7-1-1,4 KOs) discuss training camp
leading up to their 10-round bout that opens a
three-fight ShoBox: The New Generation telecast on
Friday, February 28 live on SHOWTIME at 10:45 p.m. ET/PT
from Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas.
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Wilder vs. Fury II
Undercard
Final Press Conference Quotes |
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Fighters stepping into the
ring this Saturday, February 22 on the Deontay Wilder
vs. Tyson Fury II undercard previewed their respective
showdowns at the final press conference Thursday before
they step into the ring at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in
Las Vegas.
The press conference featured fighters competing in the
PPV undercard, including former heavyweight champion
Charles Martin and former title challenger Gerald
Washington, who meet in the co-main event, WBO Junior
Featherweight World Champion Emanuel "Vaquero"
Navarrete, a.k.a. "The Mexican Iron Man", and Filipino
contender Jeo Santisima, who battle in the PPV featured
bout, and unbeaten super welterweights Sebastian Fundora
and Daniel Lewis, who fight in the PPV opener at 9 p.m.
ET/6 p.m. PT.
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Brandun Lee vs. Camilo
Prieto Headlines
March 13 ShoBox Live From Hinckley, MN. |
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Talented undefeated super
lightweight prospect Brandun Lee will headline his first
ShoBox: The New Generation main event when he takes on
Camilo Prieto in a 10-round super lightweight bout that
headlines a quadrupleheader on Friday, March 13 live on
SHOWTIME (10 ET/PT) from the Grand Casino Hinckley in
Hinckley, Minn.
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Kendo Castaneda Training
Camp Notes |
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Undefeated super
lightweight Kendo “Tremendo” Castaneda (17-0, 8 KOs) has
been in training camp since the beginning of this year
in Boxers & Brawlers gym in his San Antonio hometown to
prepare for his February 28th fight against North
American Boxing Organization (NABO) champion Yomar “The
Magic” Alamo (17-0-1, 12 KOs) airing live on Boxeo
Telemundo, starting at 11:30 p.m. ET / 8:30 p.m. PT,
from Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida.
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DiBella Entertainment's
Broadway Boxing
Debuts In Miami, Fl. On March 12 |
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DiBella Entertainment's
acclaimed Broadway Boxing series, celebrating its 17th
year, will debut in Miami, FL, from The Warehouse at
Magic City Innovation District on Thursday, March 12.
The 114th edition of Broadway Boxing will be live
streamed exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS®, the world's
leading digital subscription service for combat sports,
beginning at 8:30pm ET/5:30pm PT.
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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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Cloutier’s Canada Corner
Bazinyan Hopes To Have World
Championship Bout Next Year |
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By Daniel Cloutier
RIMOUSKI, Québec — The Montrealer Erik Bazinyan, who is
ranked fourth contender by the WBO in the super
middleweight (168 pounds), hopes to hace a world
championship bout next year. But he knows that he has to
stay undefeated.
Friday evening in the ring of the ring of Sun Life Arena
in Rimouski, Québec, Bazinyan (24-0-0) will fight Timo
Laine (27-12-0), from Finland, in a 10 rounds bout.
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Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson
Fury II
Final Press Conference |
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Photo: Mikey Williams -
Top Rank
Unbeaten WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay “The Bronze
Bomber” Wilder and undefeated lineal heavyweight
champion Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury nearly came to
blows at a heated final press conference Thursday as
they previewed their highly anticipated rematch
headlining a historic mega PPV event this Saturday,
February 22 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las
Vegas.
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Undefeated Super
Lightweight Prospect
Keith Hunter Training Camp Notes |
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Undefeated super
lightweight sensation and Las Vegas native, Keith “The
Bounty” Hunter (11-0, 7 KOs), talks about training camp
in advance of his upcoming showdown against fellow
undefeated prospect Malik Hawkins (18-0, 11KOs) in the
main event of a ShoBox: The New Generation on Friday,
February 28 live on SHOWTIME (10:45 p.m. ET/PT) from
Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas.
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Parker Tells Wilder &
Fury: "Fight AJ Next" |
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Joseph Parker has told
Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury to fight Anthony Joshua
next and crown an undisputed World Heavyweight champion,
as Parker himself prepares to return to action against
Shawndell Winters at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco,
Texas on Saturday February 29, live on DAZN in the US
and on Sky Sports in the UK.
Parker (26-2 20 KOs) is back on the World title trail
after having to pull out of a proposed clash with Derek
Chisora in London in October after sustaining an illness
through a spider bite.
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Undefeated Toussaint &
Vargas To Be
Featured On Rockin' Fights Undercard |
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The much anticipated "Rockin'
Fights" 38 double main event of hometown hero, CLETUS
"THE HEBREW HAMMER" SELDIN (Shirley, Long Island 24-1
20KO's) defending his NABA title against Colombian
slugger, HUMBERTO MARTINEZ (33-9-2 25KO'S) as well as
top, world rated heavyweight, CARLOS TAKAM (Henderson,
Nevada 37-5-1 28KO's) against heavy-handed combatant
FABIO MALDONADO (Sao Paulo, Brazil 26-3 25KO's), has
created a buzz in the boxing world.
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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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Billy’s Boxing Blog
Boxing & Tacos In Las Vegas |
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By William Trillo
With the Heavyweight Championship of World upon us
people from the far corners of the world are heading to
Las Vegas to see Wilder and Fury go at it again. No
doubt on the to-do list for foreigners will be to find
the best Mexican food in town, specifically Taco’s.
It is my sworn duty to tell one and all that if you want
tacos and other Mexican grub that is second to none then
you need to try out Trillo Street Tacos while you are in
Sin City.
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Featherweight & Super
Lightweight Golden Contract Semifinal Bouts To Stream
Live On ESPN+ Friday |
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The featherweight and super
lightweight MTK Global Golden Contract tournament fields
will be narrowed down Friday, as the 10-round semifinal
bouts will be contested from London’s York Hall. ESPN+
will stream the fights beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET/11:30
a.m. PT.
In the super lightweight semifinals, Ohara “Two Tanks”
Davies will fight Jeff Ofori and Mohamed “The Problem"
Mimoune will take on fellow southpaw Tyrone McKenna.
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Boxing Legends,
Champions & More Give
Their Predictions For Wilder vs. Fury II |
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As fight night nears,
boxing legends, world champions, celebrities and more
shared their predictions for the highly anticipated
rematch between unbeaten WBC Heavyweight World Champion
Deontay "The Bronze Bomber" Wilder and undefeated lineal
champion Tyson "The Gypsy King" Fury ahead of the
historic, mega PPV event this Saturday, February 22 from
the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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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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Billy’s Boxing Blog
Lost In The Shuffle Of "The Hustle";
Ace Prospect Evan Anthony Sanchez |
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By William Trillo
That KO in the main event Friday night at the Honda
Center does not have Knockout of the Year written all
over it as some have concluded. For that matter it
wasn’t even the Knockout of the Night. That distinction
goes to Evan Anthony Sanchez who steamrolled Daniel
Evangelista Jr. in two short and very impressive rounds.
Unfortunately, many did not see the performance because
it was unceremoniously buried on the back end of the
card that was built around boxing's undisputed leader in
Instagram followers.
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Vergil Ortiz Jr. vs.
Samuel Vargas
Headlines
Stacked Card March 28 From The Forum In Inglewood, Ca. |
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The most dominant rising
force in the welterweight division returns to the ring
as Vergil Ortiz Jr. (15-0, 15 KOs) defends his WBA Gold
Welterweight Title against Samuel Vargas (31-5-2, 14
KOs) in a 12-round main event. Ortiz Jr. will headline a
stacked card in his adoptive home of Southern California
that will also feature Pablo Cesar “El Demoledor” Cano,
Azat “Crazy A” Hovhannisyan, Rashidi “Speedy” Ellis,
Seniesa “Superbad” Estrada and more! The event will take
place Saturday, March 28 at the “Fabulous” Forum in
Inglewood, Calif. and will be streamed live exclusively
on DAZN.
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Dorticos: "I Can't Wait
To Come Back To Riga" |
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When the visiting finalist,
Yuniel Dorticos, broke down and knocked out Andrew
Tabiti in Riga in June to secure a spot in the 200lbs
final, he gained fans in the hometown of his opponent,
Mairis Briedis. The Arena Riga is not the lion’s den,
but a home away from home.
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Parker vs. Murdock Clash
March 7 In Manchester |
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Zach Parker and Rohan
Murdock, the No.1 and No.2 ranked Super-Middleweights
with the WBO, will clash at Manchester Arena on Saturday
March 7, live on Sky Sports in the UK and DAZN in the
US, with the winner eyeing a shot a reigning World
Champion Billy Joe Saunders.
Undefeated British Super-Middleweight Champion Parker
(18-0, 12 KOs) returns to the ring following his
stoppage win over Steven Crambert at the SSE Hydro in
Glasgow while Australia's Murdock (24-1, 7 KOs) fights
in the UK for the first time after his WBO Oriental
Title win over Rolando Wenceslao.
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Star Boxing's Catskills
Clash III Set
For April 17 At Resorts World Catskills |
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Star Boxing is pleased to
announce its return of "Catskills Clash III" to the
majestic Resorts World Catskills Casino Resort in
Monticello, New York on April 17.
The Catskills have an undeniable claim to boxing
greatness. Decades of fighters have called the Catskills
their temporary home, to train for upcoming championship
fights. The hollowed boxing grounds of Sullivan County
have been sacred territory since the golden age of
boxing, established by the likes of Marciano, Tyson and
Ali. As of late, that reputation has carried over to the
new, fully integrated casino as Star Boxing delivered
two hugely success events there in 2019.
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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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Billy’s Boxing Blog
"Castles Made Of Sand,
Fall In The Sea Eventually" |
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By William Trillo
My thoughts on Ryan Garcia vs. Francisco go as follows:
This is far from the first time a fighter has been built
up to Super Stardom by fighting a laundry list of
Ham-n-Eggers, Tomato Cans, Palookas and Bums. But in
this particular case with the advent of the internet and
Social Media Ryan Garcia has become a pseudo-celebrity
of epic proportions. Whether or not that equates to him
becoming a world class and legitimate Champion remains
to be seen.
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Isaac
Cruz W MD 10 Thomas Mattice Photo
Gallery
Photos: "Sugar" Ray
Bailey |
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Including:
Raeese Aleem TKO 4 Adam Lopez
Montana Love W UD 8 Jerrico Walton
Joseph Jackson W UD 8 Derrick Colemon Jr.
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Wilder-Fury II:
Tyson Fury Teleconference Transcript - Plus
Audio |
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Bob Arum (Chairman, Top
Rank): We can't wait for fight night. The response
from everybody from cable systems, satellite providers,
digital platforms has been enormous. I want to thank
especially ESPN and FOX for the magnificent way they
have both stepped up to the plate to help us promote
this fight. I want to also take this opportunity to
thank my friends at PBC, who have worked so well with my
staff at Top Rank to make this such a great event and of
course giving kudos to the two fighters who have been
amazing in the comments they have made about the fight
to the press, respecting each other's ability but
confident in the fact that each of them believe that
they will win. And I'm particularly impressed and very
thankful for Tyson Fury, who has shown the world how you
as a participant promote a big event like this
heavyweight championship match. Tyson has done a
marvelous job communicating to the press, and having
watched him in the gym sparring, I'm telling everybody
that he's on the top of his game and you're going to see
a masterful performance from Tyson on Feb. 22.
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Audio MP3
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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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Caleb Plant Stops
Vincent Feigenbutz In 10 |
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Photos: Stephanie Trapp
- TGB Promotions
Fighting in front of a raucous hometown crowd for the
first time in his professional career, undefeated IBF
Super Middleweight World Champion Caleb “Sweethands”
Plant (20-0, 12 KOs) put on a show.
Plant dominated mandatory challenger Vincent Feigenbutz
(31-3, 28 KOs) of Germany, scoring a 10th-round TKO
Saturday night in the FOX PBC Fight Night main event and
on FOX Deportes from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
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Garcia KO’s Fonseca;
Linares Manhandles Morales |
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By Albert Castillo
Photo: Tom Hogan - Hoganphotos/Golden Boy
From the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, Golden Boy
Promotions and DAZN put together a decent 8-card lineup.
In the main event of the evening Instagram sensation and
top contender, undefeated “KingRY” Ryan Garcia (20-0, 17
KO’s) used a devastating left hook to punctuate a huge
knockout at 1:20 of the first round to put away former 2
time world title challenger, Francisco Fonseca (25-3-2,
19 KO’s).
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Golden Boy Valentine’s
Day Undercard Results |
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By William Trillo
Photo: Tom Hogan - Hoganphotos/Golden Boy
Welterweight Evan Anthony Sanchez (7-0, 5 KO’s)
impressed the fans with a spectacular KO over Daniel
Evangelista Jr (20-12-2, 16 KO’s). Wasting no time the
skilled southpaw dropped Evangelista midway through
round one with a picture left hook. Evangelista got to
his feet and survived the round but the bout was going
to end soon. Looking sharp Sanchez again went to work.
After doing damage both to the body and head another
left hook was the final blow. Sanchez crushed
Evangelista forcing the ref to halt the bout at the 1:52
mark of round two.
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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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Isaac Cruz Scores Upset
Win Over Thomas Mattice |
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Photos: Amanda Westcott
- SHOWTIME
Undefeated 21-year-old lightweight prospect Isaac Cruz
stunned ShoBox: The New Generation veteran Thomas
Mattice in a closely contested majority decision win in
the ShoBox main event Friday night from 2300 Arena in
Philadelphia, Pa. Watch the fight highlights HERE
Cruz, of Mexico City, rode his superior work rate, a
lethal body attack, and his ability to neutralize
Mattice’s jab to the victory. The judges scored the
fight 95-95 and 96-94 twice.
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Ryan Garcia Destroys
Francisco Fonseca In 1 Round |
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Photo: Tom Hogan -
Hoganphotos/Golden Boy
This Valentine's Day, rising star Ryan Garcia (20-0, 17
KOs) of Victorville, Calif. retained his WBC Silver
Lightweight Title via stunning first-round knockout
against Francisco Fonseca (25-3-2, 19. KOs) of Managua,
Nicaragua. The event took place Friday, Feb. 14 in front
of 10,310 fans at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. and
was streamed live exclusively on DAZN.
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Weights From Nashville, TN - FOX |
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Caleb Plant 166.8 vs.
Vincent Feigenbutz 165.2
(IBF Super Middleweight Title)
Bryant Perrella 146.8 vs. Abel Ramos 145.8
Austin Dulay 134.4 vs. Diego Magdaleno 134.4
Roney Hines 223.8 vs. Johnnie Langston 210
Tyler Tomlin 139.6 vs. Jose Zaragoza 139.8
Rau’shee Warren 117.6 vs. Gilberto Mendoza 114.8
Jose Miguel Borrego 145.2 vs. Joaquim Carneiro 145.2
Leon Lawson III 154.2 vs. Francisco Castro 156
Venue: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee
Promoter: TGB Promotions
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