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On This Day:
June 12 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Manchester, England:
Ricky Hatton won a 12 round UD over Carlos Wilfredo
Vilches to retain the WBU Light Welterweight Title.
Kennedy McKinney won a 6 round UD over David Moreno.
1988, Ravenna, Italy:
Sumba Kalambay won a 12 round UD over Robbie Sims to
retain the WBA Middlweight Title.
1999, Indio, California:
Diego Corrales TKO'd Angel Aldama.
Antonio Margarito won an 8 round SD over Danny Perez.
Wilmington, Massachusetts:
Byron Mitchell TKO'd Frankie Liles in the 11th round to
win the WBA Super Middleweight Title.
John Ruiz TKO'd Fernely Feliz in the 7th round to retain
the NABA Heavyweight Title.
1998, Uncasville, Connecticut:
Corrie Sanders TKO'd Bobby Czyz in the 2nd round to
retain the WBU Heavyweight Title.
1989, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Sugar Ray Leonard and Thomas Hearns fought to a 12 round
Draw in a WBC and WBO Super Middleweight Title bout.
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Round 12: A Heavenly
Memory
Of A Great & Unforgettable Man |
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By Mauricio Sulaimán /
WBC President – Son of José Sulaimán
I write this column thinking about everything my dad
meant to me in my life. Just a few days ago we would
have been celebrating his 89th birthday.
I received countless messages from so many dear friends
from different countries throughout the world about our
Don José.
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On This Day:
June 11 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Copenhagen, Denmark:
Mikkel Kessler TKO'd Andre Thysse in the 11th round to
retain the WBC International Super Middleweight Title.
2000, Tokyo, Japan:
Takanori Hatakeyama TKO'd Gilberto Serrano in the 8th
round to win the WBA Lightweight Title.
Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Tom Johnson TKO'd Benny Amparo in the 12th round to
retain the IBF Featherweight Title.
1992, Bilbao, Spain:
Rodolfo Blanco won a 12 round UD over Dave McAuley to
win the IBF Flyweight Title.
1989, Chunan, Korea:
Myung Woo Yuh won a 12 round UD over Mario De Marco to
retain the WBA Light Flyweight Title
Trump Plaza, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Roy Jones Jr. TKO'd Stephan Johnson in the 8th round.
Vinnie Pazienza TKO'd Vinnie Burgese in the 10th round.
1982, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Larry Holmes TKO'd Gerry Cooney in the 13th round to
retain the WBC Heavyweight Title.
Wilfredo Gomez TKO'd Juan Antonio Lopez in the 10th
round to retain the WBC Super Bantamweight Title.
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Shakur Shines In
Boxing's Comeback Show |
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By William Trillo
Photos: Mikey Williams - Top Rank
Boxing came back in style with a spectacular performance
by Super featherweight Shakur Stevenson (14-0, 8 KO’s)
who man handled Felix Caraballo (13-2-2, 9 KO’s) with
the greatest of ease. It’s pretty clear that the
pandemic lockdown did not diminish Shakur’s skill or
timing. Looking like he never missed a beat Stevenson
was on the top of his game. Caraballo came out strong
looking to rough up Shakur but it wasn’t long before
Stevenson sized up the situation and took over. The
punching accuracy of Stevenson was extremely impressive
in this fight, it seemed everything he threw landed with
a purpose.
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Joshua Greer Jr., Jose
Pedraza & Emanuel Navarrete To Headline At MGM Grand &
TV Azteca Studios |
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Don’t blink. Top Rank on
ESPN’s summer schedule resumes with a trio of shows,
commencing Tuesday, June 16, with the return of
bantamweight contender Joshua “Don’t Blink” Greer Jr. in
a 10-rounder against 23-year-old Filipino upstart Mike
Plania at the MGM Grand Conference Center – Grand
Ballroom in Las Vegas.
The action continues from MGM Grand Thursday, June 18,
when former two-weight world champion Jose “Sniper”
Pedraza will face former world title challenger Mikkel
LesPierre in a 10-round super lightweight showdown.
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On This Day:
June 10 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2000, Detroit, Michigan:
Ricky Hatton KO'd Gilbert Quires in the 2nd round to
retain the WBO International Light Welterweight Title.
Bronco McKart won a 12 round UD over Jason Papillion to
win the NABF Light Middleweight Title.
Acelino Freitas TKO'd Lemuel Nelson in the 2nd round to
retain the WBO Super Featherweight Title.
1997, Austin, Texas:
Jesus Chavez won a 12 round UD over John Brown to Retain
the NABF Super Featherweight Title.
Zab Judah won a 4 round UD over Omar Vasquez.
1995, Manchester, England:
Ralf Rocchigiani TKO'd Carl Thompson in the 11th round
to win the Vacant WBO Cruiserweight Title.
Kansa City, Missouri:
Tommy Morrison TKO'd Razor Ruddock in the 6th round to
win the Vacant IBC Heavyweight Title.
1990, El Paso, Texas:
Orlando Canizales TKO'd Paul Gonzales in the 2nd round
to retain the IBF Bantamweight Title.
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On This Day:
June 9 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Nurnberg, Germany:
Sven Ottke TKO'd Ali Ennebati in the 11th round to
retain the IBF Super Middleweight Title.
1993, Catford, England:
Daniel Jimenez won a 12 round MD over Duke McKenzie to
win the WBO Super Bantamweight Title.
1992, San Francisco, California:
John David Jackson TKO'd Pat Lawlor in the 9th round to
retain the WBO Light Middleweight Title.
1990, Seoul, Korea:
Sung Kil Moon TKO'd Gilberto Roman in the 9th round to
retain the WBC Super Flyweight Title.
1978, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Larry Holmes won a 15 round SD over Ken Norton to win
the WBC Heavyweight Title.
Carlos Zarate KO'd Emilio Hernandez in the 4th round to
retain the WBC Bantamweight Title.
1967, Los Angeles, California:
Floyd Patterson and Jerry Quarry fought to a 10 round
Draw
Roanoke, Virginia:
Bob Foster KO'd Henry Mathews in the 2nd round.
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Billy’s Boxing Blog
Top Rank Boxing Is Back On ESPN;
It Is Must See TV, And Here’s Why |
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By William Trillo
This Tuesday night on ESPN boxing will be back as Bob
Arum’s Top Rank Promotions will be bringing us fights
twice this week from The MGM Grand Casino in Las Vegas
Nevada. The last time Arum promoted a card was at the
Fury/Wilder title fight on February 22nd. The dreaded
Coronavirus then appeared on the scene and took out
everything in its path. Only now are we starting to see
light at the end of the tunnel as things are finally
opening up….sort of.
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Salita Promotions &
Kronk Sign Deal To
Stage World-Class 'No Spectator' Boxing
Events At Historic Gym In Downtown Detroit |
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Salita Promotions has
joined the new normal of professional sports by signing
a deal to stage a number of “no spectator” live boxing
events at the legendary Kronk Gym in Downtown Detroit.
The fights, with participants and TV networks to be
announced, will begin in the coming months and continue
until fans can return to attending live events.
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American Dream Presents,
Sterling Promotion &
J3G Global Make Multi-Million Offer To Mike Tyson |
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Mike Tyson captured the
world's attention recently with a short video clip
hitting the pads. He showed that he still has his
trademark power that helped him become a global star in
the 80s and 90s.
The 53 year old former world champion is in tremendous
shape and has stated that he is planning on making a
comeback to the sweet science with his goal being to
raise money for charity.
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On This Day:
June 8 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2002, Glasgow, Scotland:
Scott Harrison TKO'd Victor Santiago in the 6th round to
win the Vacant Interim WBO Featherweight Title.
Memphis, Tennessee:
Lennox Lewis KO'd Mike Tyson in the 8th round to retain
the WBC, IBF, and IBO Heavyweight Titles
Manny Pacquiao TKO'd Jorge Eliecer Julio in the 2nd
round to retain the IBF Super Bantamweight Title.
Mt Pleasant, Michigan:
Chris Byrd TKO'd Jeff Pegues in the 3rd round.
1996, Newcastle, England:
Frankie Liles TKO'd Tim Littles in the 3rd round to
retain the WBA Super Middleweight Title.
Naseem Hamed TKO'd Daniel Alicea in the 2nd round to
retain the WBO Featherweight Title.
Koln, Germany:
Darius Michalczewski won a 12 round UD over Christophe
Girard to retain the WBO Light Heavyweight Title.
1990, Tokyo, Japan:
Hideyuki Ohashi won a 12 round UD over Napa Kiatwanchai
to retain the WBC Minimumweight Title.
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Hughie Fury: "Allen
Keeps Mentioning
My Name, Let's Get It On" |
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Hughie Fury says he would
be open to a behind closed doors domestic Heavyweight
clash with Matchroom stablemate Dave Allen whilst his
World Title hopes have been put on hold due to the
COVID-19 outbreak as he spoke with Chris Lloyd in the
latest episode of Matchroom Boxing’s podcast ‘The
Lockdown Tapes’.
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Statements From Bernard
Hopkins & Eric Gomez On The WBC’s Decision To Reinstate
Franchon Crews-Dezurn As Its Super Middleweight Champion |
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Bernard Hopkins and Eric
Gomez have issued the following statements in response
to the WBC’s reinstatement of Franchon Crews-Dezurn as
its super middleweight champion:
“First, I’d like to thank the fans for rooting for
Franchon [Crews-Dezurn] to get her belt back that she
deserves,” said Bernard Hopkins, Hall of Famer and
Golden Boy Business Partner. “I would also like to
commend Oscar De La Hoya, Golden Boy and myself for
fighting behind the scenes to get justice for Franchon.
Now let’s move forward and get the best fights she
deserves!”
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On This Day:
June 7 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Arturo Gatti won a 10 round UD over Micky Ward in the
third round of their famed trilogy.
2002, Scottsdale, Arizona:
Emanuel Augustus and Leavander Johnson fought to a 10
round Draw.
Joe Mesi TKO'd Talmadge Griifis in the 5th round.
Samuel Peter TKO'd Francis Royal in the 2nd round
1999, Tijuana, Mexico:
Diego Morales TKO'd Victor Godoi in the 11th round to
win the WBO Super Flyweight Title.
Antonio Margarito KO'd Daniel Mendez in the 3rd round.
1998, Miami, Florida:
Zab Judah won a 12 round UD over Micky Ward.
1997, Sacramento, California:
Ike Ibeabuchi won a 12 round UD over David Tua in one of
the greatest Heavyweight Bouts this writer ever saw. The
WBC International Heavyweight Title was at stake.
1996, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Erik Morales won a 12 round UD over Hector Acero Sanchez
to retain the NABF Super Bantamweight Title.
Johnny Tapia TKO'd Ivan Alvarez in the 8th round to
retain the WBO Super Flyweight Title.
Oscar De La Hoya TKO'd Julio Cesar Chavez in the 4th
round to win the WBC Light Welterweight Title. Fight
stopped on cuts.
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On This Day:
June 6 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Songkla, Thailand:
Pongsaklek Wonjongkam won a 12 round UD over Randy
Mangubat to retain the WBC Flyweight Title.
1988, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Roger Mayweather won a 12 round SD over Harold Brazier
to retain the WBC Light Welterweight Title.
Iran Barkley TKO'd Thomas Hearns in the 3rd round to win
the WBC Middleweight Title. "1988 Upset of the Year".
Barkley cut badly and being outboxed, floored Hearns
twice in the 3rd.
Virgil Hill won a 12 round UD over Ramzi Hassan to
retain the WBA Light Heavyweight Title.
1986, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Michael Spinks TKO'd Jim MacDonald in the 8th round to
retain the WBC,WBA,and IBF Light Heavyweight Titles.
Alfonso Ratliff won a 12 round SD over Carlos DeLeon to
win the WBC Cruiserweight Title.
1981, Buenos Aires, Argentina:
Luis Ibarra won a 15 round UD over Santos Lacier to
regain the WBA Flyweight Title.
1970, Panama City, Panama:
Ismael Laguna TKO'd Guts Ishimatsu in the 13th round to
retain the WBC and WBA Lightweight Titles.
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Boxing Saved The Life Of
Two-Division World Champion "El Gallo" Jose Antonio
Rivera |
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Like many boxers,
two-division world champion "El Gallo" Jose Antonio
Rivera credits boxing for saving his life.
"Absolutely," Rivera agreed. "After my mom passed away
when I was 10 years old, I gave up on life and my
decision-making reflected that: hanging around with the
wrong crowd including gang members, consuming alcohol
between the ages of 10 and 15. I was definitely going in
the wrong direction.
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Sullivan Barrera Hopes
Kovalev
Isn’t Back On The Bottle |
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Sullivan Barrera thought
that right now he would be entertaining offers for
another title shot. The former Cuban amateur standout
has a lot of nice wins on his resume with a world
championship the only thing missing.
Barrera was scheduled to face former champion Sergey
Kovalev at a 180 pound catchweight in a DAZN streamed
main event on April 25th but the coronavirus pandemic
wiped out those plans as it forced the cancellation of
boxing events throughout the globe.
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Tennyson: "I Could Mix
It With
The Likes Of Garcia & Haney" |
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An impressive six-fight
unbeaten streak at Super-Featherweight saw the
hard-hitting Belfast man earn a number one ranking with
the WBA before securing his first World Title shot
against IBF ruler Tevin Farmer at the TD Garden in
Boston in October 2018.
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On This Day:
June 5 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Oscar De La Hoya won a 12 round UD over Felix Sturm to
win the WBO Middleweight Title.
Bernard Hopkins won a 12 round UD over Robert Allen to
retain the WBC, WBA, and IBF Middleweight Titles.
Jose Luis Castillo won a 12 round UD over Juan Lazcano
to win the Vacant WBC Lightweight Title.
1999, Biloxi, Mississippi:
Roy Jones Jr. won a 12 round UD over Reggie Johnson to
retain the WBC, WBA, and IBF Light Heavyweight Titles.
Vassiliy Jirov TKO'd Arthur Williams in the 7th round to
Win the IBF Cruiserweight Title.
Cardiff, Wales:
Joe Calzaghe won a 12 round UD over Rick Thornberry to
Retain the WBO Super Middleweight Title.
1998, Hamburg, Germany:
Juan Carlos Gomez TKO'd Guy Waters in the 6th round to
retain the WBC Cruiserweight Title.
Tijuana, Mexico:
Yory Boy Campas TKO'd Pedro Ortega in the 11th round to
retain the IBF Light Middleweight Title.
1992, Marseilles, France:
Jeff Harding TKO'd Christophe Tiozzo in the 8th round to
retain the WBC Light Heavyweight Title.
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Covid-19: Matchroom
Boxing Schedule Update |
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In line with the latest
BBBofC and Government guidelines relating to COVID-19,
Matchroom Boxing have taken the decision to reschedule
their events due to take place in Newcastle on Saturday
June 27th and Cardiff on Saturday July 11th, while the
event taking place at Manchester Arena on Saturday July
4th has been cancelled.
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ESPN Presents The Pat
Tillman Award For
Service To Healthcare Worker & Boxing Champion Kim
Clavel During The 2020 ESPYS On June 21 |
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Beginning her career as a
nurse, Kim Clavel left the profession to pursue her
dream of boxing, but as the COVID-19 pandemic spread
across North America, Clavel returned to nursing to look
after the most vulnerable patients. For her dedication
to serving others, Clavel will receive the Pat Tillman
Award for Service sponsored by MassMutual at The 2020
ESPYS presented by Capital One airing June 21, at 9 p.m.
ET on ESPN.
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On This Day:
June 4 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004 Tokyo, Japan:
Chris John won a 12 round UD over Osamu Sato to retain
the WBA Featherweight Title.
Lorenzo Parra won a 12 round UD over Takefumi to retain
the WBA Flyweight Title.
1994, Levallois-Perret, France:
Ike Quartey TKO'd Crisanto Espana in the 11th round to
win the WBA Welterweight Title.
Winky Wright TKO'd Orlando Orozco in the 1st round.
Dortmund, Germany:
Henry Maske won a 12 round UD over Andrea Magi to retain
the IBF Light Heavyweight Title.
Axel Schulz won an 8 round decision over Troy Jefferson.
Zeilko Mavrovic TKO'd Marshall tillman in the 1st round.
Cardiff, Wales:
Steve Robinson won a 12 round UD over Freddy Cruz to
retain the WBO Featherweight Title.
Joe Calzaghe TKO'd Karl Barwise in the 1st round.
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Golden Boy Wins 4 Telly
Awards In
Third Consecutive Year Of Victories |
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Golden Boy, the leading
sports and entertainment brand, is delighted to announce
that it has been recognized by the 41st Annual Telly
Awards with four wins for productions developed by the
company. Now in its third year of entry, Golden Boy has
won awards every year, capturing a total of 12 awards
since 2018.
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On This Day:
June 3 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Uncasville,
Connecticut:
Emmanuel Clottey KO'd Mohamad Abdulaev in the 10th round.
After controlling this fight for 9 rounds 2000 Olympic
Gold Medalist Abdulaev was knocked down in the 10th, he
got up, and misunderstanding his corners instructions
returned to one knee and was counted out.
2000, Karlsruhe, Germany:
Sven Ottke won a 12 round UD over Tocker Pudwill to
retain the IBF Super Middleweight Title.
Roman Karmazin TKO'd Orhan Delibas in the 3rd round to
win the Vacant European (EBU) Light Middleweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
David Tua KO'd Obed Sullivan in the 1st round.
Ben Tackie TKO'd Roberto Garcia in the 10th round.
1991, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Thomas Hearns won a 12 round UD over Virgil Hill to win
the WBA Light Heavyweight Title.
Tony Tucker won a 12 round SD over Orlin Norris to win
the NABF Heavyweight Title.
Chiquita Gonzalez won a 12 round UD over Melchor Cob
Castro to retain the WBC Light Flyweight Title.
Troy Dorsey KO'd Alfred Rangel in the 1st round to win
the Vacant IBF Featherweight Title.
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Raeese Aleem Sends
Challenge To Stephen Fulton |
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Prince Ranch Boxing's
undefeated super bantamweight contender, Raeese "The
Beast" Aleem (16-0, 10 KOs), who is ranked WBO #13, is
eyeing a showdown with WBO #8 Inter-Continental super
bantamweight champion Stephen Fulton (18-0, 8 KOs), who
is also rated WBC #6.
“I am coming off the best win of my career, a
fourth-round knockout on ShoBox, and I want to make a
statement to the boxing world,” said Aleem. “Fulton is a
ranked contender, and currently holds a form of a title.
I am letting it be known that I am very eager to
challenge him and that I want his belt.”
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On This Day:
June 2 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Nottingham, England:
Junior Witter TKO'd Salvatore Battaglia in the 2nd round
to win the Vacant European (EBU) Light Welterweight
Title.
Carl Froch TKO'd Mark Woolnough in the 11th round to
retain the Commonwealth (British Empire)
Super Middleweight Title.
1995, Mashantucket, Connecticut:
Alejandro Gonzalez TKO'd Tony Green in the 9th round to
retain the WBC Featherweight Title.
Hector Acero Sanchez retained the WBC Super Bantamweight
Title after a 12 round Draw with Daniel Zaragoza.
Marco Antonio Barrera TKO'd Frank Toledo in the 2nd
round to retain the WBO Super Bantamweight Title.
Miguel Angel Gonzalez won a 12 round UD over Marty
Jakubowski to retain the WBC Lightweight Title.
1990, Manchester, England:
Marcos Villasana TKO'd Paul Hodkinson in the 8th round
to win the Vacant WBC Featherweight Title.
Rome, Italy:
Welcome Ncita TKO'd Ramon Cruz in the 7th round to
retain the IBF Super Bantamweight Title.
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Live Boxing Is Back:
Shakur Stevenson &
Jessie Magdaleno To Headline June Cards |
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It can all be summarized in
three long-awaited words: boxing is back.
Top Rank on ESPN returns Tuesday, June 9, as WBO
featherweight world champion Shakur Stevenson will take
on Puerto Rican contender Felix “La Sombra” Caraballo in
a 10-round super featherweight bout. Stevenson-Caraballo
will kick off a blockbuster June boxing lineup, which
will include multiple cards each week on the ESPN family
of networks. Specifics on ESPN platforms and tune-in
times to be announced soon.
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King Carlos Promotions
Live Boxing Event
June 6 For Just $5 On Fight Night Live |
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Former junior middleweight
champion ‘King’ Carlos Molina is bringing back live
boxing in the age of the pandemic with an exciting
no-spectator event this Saturday June 6, 2020, in Mexico
that will be shown live on the FIGHT NIGHT LIVE and KING
CARLOS PROMOTIONS Facebook pages (9pm ET/6pm PT) for
just $5.
Presented by Molina’s King Carlos Promotions, the
still-active Molina (31-11-2, 10 KOs) will face tough
veteran Michi ‘El Matador’ Munoz (27-10-1, 18 KOs), of
Leon, Mexico, in the ten-round junior middleweight main
event.
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On This Day: June 1 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2002, M.E.N. Arena
Manchester, England:
Ricky Hatton won a 12 round UD over Eamonn Magee to
retain the WBU Light Welterweight Title.
Nurnberg, Germany:
Timo Hoffman won a 12 round UD over Ross Puritty to
retain the IBF Intercontinental Heavyweight Title.
Sven Ottke won a 12 round UD over Thomas Tate to retain
the IBF Super Middleweight Title.
Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Evander Holyfield won by TD over Hasim Rahman when the
fight was stopped in the 8th round due to a huge
swelling on Rahman's head.
1997, Uncasville, Connecticut:
Mark Johnson KO'd Cecilio Espino in the 2nd round to
retain the IBF Flyweight Title.
1996, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Azumah Nelson TKO'd Jesse James Leija in the 6th round
to retain the WBC Super Featherweight Title.
1991, Palm Springs, California:
Meldrick Taylor won a 12 round SD over Luis Garcia to
retain the WBA Welterweight Title.
Terry Norris KO'd Donald Curry in the 8th round to
retain the WBC Light Middleweight Title.
1990, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Evander Holyfield TKO'd Seamus McDonagh to retain the
WBC Continental America's Heavyweight Title.
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On This Day:
May 31 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Frankfurt, Germany:
Henry Akinwande won a 12 round SD over Timo Hoffman to
win the IBF Intercontinental Heavyweight Title.
Tijuana, Mexico:
Edgar Cardenas KO'd Miguel Barrera in the 10th round to
win the IBF Minimumweight Title.
2002, Bucarest, Romania:
Leonard Dorin won a 12 round UD over Raul Balbi to
retain the WBA Lightweight Title.
1997, Petchaboon, Thailand:
Saman Sorjaturong TKO'd Mzukisi Marali in the 4th round
to retain the WBC Light Flyweight Title.
Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Vince Phillips TKO'd Kostya Tszyu in the 10th round to
win the IBF Light Welterweight Title. (1997 Upset Of the
Year)
1990, Rochester, New York:
Bernard Hopkins TKO'd Jouvin Mercado in the 2nd round.
1976, San Juan, Puerto Rico:
Wilfred Benitez won a 15 round UD over Emiliano Villa to
retain the WBA Light Welterweight Title.
1938, Long Island City, New York:
Henry Armstrong won a 15 round UD over Barney Ross to
win the World Welterweight Title.
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Impact Boxing Proposes
Veterans Boxing
League For Comebacking Legends |
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Over the next few weeks the
sport of boxing will finally resume after a lengthy
hiatus caused by the covid-19 pandemic.
While the action in the ring was on hold, there still
was plenty going on outside of the ring. Former
undisputed heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson was
trending after setting the social media world fire after
posting a short training video clip.
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On This Day:
May 30 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1998, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Michael Grant TKO'd Obed Sullivan in the 9th round to
retain the IBC Heavyweight Title.
Chris Byrd won a 10 round UD over Eliecer Castillo.
David Tua KO'd Nate Tubbs in the 2nd round.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Kermin Guardia TKO'd Eric Jamili in the 5th round to
retain the WBO Minimumweight Title.
Laurent Boudouani won a 12 round SD over Guillermo Jones
to retain the WBA Light Middleweight Title.
Tim Austin TKO'd Andian Kaspari in the 3rd round to
retain the IBF Bantamweight Title.
1991, Madrid, Spain:
Luis Mendoza KO'd Joao Cardoso in the 7th round to
retain the WBA Super Bantamweight Title.
1990, Bangkok, Thailand:
Luisito Espinosa TKO'd Hurley Snead in the 8th round to
retain the WBA Bantamweight Title.
1981, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Cornelius Boza Edwards KO'd Bobby Chacon in the 14th
round to Retain the WBC Super Featherweight Title.
1951, Chicago, Illinois:
Ezzard Charles won a 15 round UD over Joey Maxim to
retain the World Heavyweight Title.
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Boston Boxing Promotions
Offers Mike Tyson
$1.1 Million To Rematch Peter McNeeley |
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Boston Boxing Promotions
has announced an offer of $1.1 Million to Mike Tyson to
rematch Medfield, Massachusetts native "Hurricane" Peter
McNeeley (47-7, 36 KO's) in a fight a quarter of a
century in the making.
Tyson (50-6, 44 KO's), fought McNeeley coming off a
four-year layoff in 1995 and scored two knockdowns en
route to McNeeley's corner throwing in the towel 89
seconds into the fight. McNeeley insists this time
things will be different.
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CES Boxing Offering Mike
Tyson $1,000,000-Plus
To Fight Juiseppe Angelo Cusumano |
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Classic Entertainment and
Sports (CES), founded and operated by veteran boxing
promoter Jimmy Burchfield, Sr., is offering "Iron" Mike
Tyson $1,000,000 to square-off with Juiseppe Angelo
Cusumano, plus a percentage of closed circuit receipts
to be negotiated, as well a $200,000 donation to
whatever charity Tyson's wife prefers.
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Burns: "I Would Love To
Finish My Career In Glasgow" |
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Ricky Burns says it would
be fitting to draw the curtain on his illustrious career
in Glasgow when the time is right, but the Coatbridge
hero is confident he still has plenty more great nights
left in the tank as he spoke with Chris Lloyd in the
latest episode of Matchroom Boxing’s podcast ‘The
Lockdown Tapes’.
Burns (43-8-1, 16 KOs ) created history by becoming
Scotland’s first three-weight World champion in May 2016
when he added Super-Lightweight glory to his
Super-Featherweight and Lightweight titles by stopping
Michele Di Rocco for the WBA title at the SSE Hydro.
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On This Day:
May 29 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1999, Halifax, England:
Ricky Hatton TKO'd Dillon Carew in the 5th round to win
the WBO InterContinental Light Welterweight Title.
Anthony Farnell TKO'd John Long in the 6th to win the
Vacant WBO Intercontinental Light Middleweight Title.
Michael Gomez TKO'd Nigel Leake in the 2nd round to win
The IBF Intercontinental Featherweight Title.
San Juan, Puerto Rico:
Felix Trinidad KO'd Hugo Pineda in the 4th round to
retain the IBF Welterweight Title.
Freddie Norwood won a 12 round SD over Antonio Cermeno
to retain the WBA Featherweight Title.
Leo Gamez TKO'd Josue Camacho in the 8th round to win
the Interim WBA Super Flyweight Title.
Temba, South Africa:
Zolani Petelo KO'd Eric Jamili in the 1st round to
retain the IBF Minimumweight Title.
Lehlohonolo Ledwaba won a 12 round UD over John Michael
Johnson to win the Vacant IBF Super Bantamweight Title.
1998, Pesaro, Italy:
Carlos Gonzalez TKO'd Giovanni Parisi in the 9TH round
to win the WBO Light Welterweight Title.
Reggie Johnson won a 12 round UD over Ole Klemetsen to
retain the IBF Light Heavyweight Title.
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Vargas: "I Will Become
Three-
Weight World Champion" |
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Jessie Vargas believes he
will become a three-weight World champion and said on
the latest episode of Matchroom Boxing’s podcast ‘The
Lockdown Tapes’ that he’s ready to go all-out to make
that a reality when boxing returns.
Vargas (29-3-2 11 KOs) has held the WBA
Super-Lightweight and WBO Welterweight strap and last
April, he signaled his intentions to rule the roost at
Super-Welterweight when he dispatched Humberto Soto in
Los Angeles inside six rounds.
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Mike Tyson, Andre Ward,
Carl Froch &
Anthony Joshua vs. Wladimir Klitschko
Highlight Showtime Boxing Classics In June |
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SHOWTIME Sports® has
announced today its SHOWTIME BOXING CLASSICS June slate,
featuring a collection of Mike Tyson fights, Anthony
Joshua vs. Wladimir Klitschko and other memorable
moments from the network’s deep archive of world
championship bouts. SHOWTIME BOXING CLASSICS airs every
Friday at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME and is also
available via the SHOWTIME streaming service and
SHOWTIME ANYTIME®.
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On This Day:
May 28 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1999, Liverpool, England:
Bobby Vanzie TKO'd Athanas Nzau in the 10th round to win
the Vacant Commonwealth (British Empire) Lightweight
Title.
1995, South Padre Island, Texas:
Tom (Boom Boom) Johnson Won a 12 round UD over Eddie
Croft to Retain the IBF Featherweight Title.
1993, Seoul, Korea:
Jung-Il Byun Won a 12round UD over Josefino Suarez to
Retain the WBC Bantamweight Title.
1989, Yuchun, Korea:
In Chul Baek TKO'd Fulgencio Obelmejies in the 11th
round to Win the WBA Super Middleweight Title.
1988, Tijuana, Mexico:
Juan Jose Estrada Won a 12 round SD over Bernardo
Pinango to win the WBA Super Bantamweight Title.
1978, Naha, Japan:
Rafael Ortega won a 15 round UD over Flipper Uehara to
retain the WBA Featherweight Title.
1917, New York City, New York:
Benny Leonard KO'd Freddie Welsh in the 9th round to win
the World Lightweight Title.
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AGON Sports & Events
Back In The Ring On June 12 |
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Berlin’s Senate authorizes
boxing event!
The first in training, the first in the ring!
Once again, Berlin's boxing promoter AGON defies the
Corona crisis and will organize a boxing event despite
the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Live Boxing Returns To
Impact Network In July |
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Live televised boxing
events are scheduled to return on the Impact Network in
mid-July as negotiations for fights in Las Vegas,
Detroit, Chicago, and Florida for the Bahamas, are all
underway as particular cities reopen up for business
amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
With social distancing guidelines still in effect,
Impact will stage these live boxing shows without fans
in attendance. The two-hour broadcast will feature
relevant contenders and undefeated prospects who will be
in step-up fights.
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On This Day:
May 27 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1995, Dortmund, Germany:
Henry Maske won a 12 round UD over Graciano Rocchigiani
to retain the IBF Light Heavyweight Title.
Kwangju, Korea:
Eloy Rojas won a 12 round SD over Yong-Kyun Park to
retain the WBA Featherweight Title.
Ft Lauderdale, Florida:
Frankie Liles TKO'd Frederic Seillier in the 6th round
to retain the WBA Super Middleweight Title.
Jorge Fernando Castro TKO'd Anthony Andrews in the 12th
round to retain the WBA Middleweight Title.
1994, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Rafael Ruelas TKO'd Mike Evgen in the 3rd round to
retain the IBF Lightweight Title.
Roy Jones Jr. TKO'd Thomas Tate in the 2nd round to
retain the IBF Middleweight Title.
Oscar De La Hoya TKO'd Giorgio Campanella in the 3rd
round to retain the WBO Super Featherweight Title.
1983, Providence, Rhode Island:
Marvin Hagler KO'd Wilford Scypion in the 4th round to
retain the WBC, WBA, and IBF Middleweight Titles.
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Fantasy Booking Mike
Tyson’s
Possible Return Opponent |
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By Robert Jones
Art: Bret "The Threat" Newton -
twitch.tv/ThreatDesigns
Let me be honest right from the start, I hope Mike
Tyson’s comeback is exactly what he says it will be -
exhibitions for charity. However, combine the kid in me
that grew up with the mystique of a young Tyson with the
idle mind that comes along with quarantine, and I
couldn’t help but wonder who his possible opponents
would be if he chooses to make an actual comeback in the
paid ranks.
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On This Day:
May 26 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Grand Rapids, Michigan:
Floyd Mayweather Jr. won a 12 round UD over Carlos
Hernandez to retain the WBC Super Featherweight Title.
Jesus Chavez won a 12 round UD over Juan Arias to win
the NABF Super Featherweight Title.
1984, Wonju, Korea:
Ju Do Chun TKO'd Felix Marquez in the 6th round to
retain the IBF Super Flyweight Title.
Guaynabo, Puerto Rico:
Victor Callejas TKO'd Loris Stecca in the 8th round to
win the WBA Super Bantamweight Title.
Miami Beach, Florida:
Jaime Garza KO'd Felipe Orozco in the 3rd round to
retain the WBC Super Bantamweight Title.
Alberto Davila TKO'd Enrique Sanchez in the 11th round
to retain the WBC Bantamweight Title.
1943, Long Beach, California:
Manuel Ortiz won a 15 round UD over Joe Robleto to
retain the World Bantamweight Title.
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On This Day:
May 25 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Acapuco, Mexico:
Fernando Montiel KO'd Juan Cordba in the 1st round to
retain the WBO Flyweight Title.
2000, Mendoza, Argentina:
Freddie Norwood won a 12 round UD over Julio Pablo
Chacon to retain the WBA Featherweight Title.
1996, Leipzig, Germany:
Henry Maske won a 12 round UD over John Scully to retain
the IBF Light Heavyweight Title.
1974, Mexico City, Mexico:
Rafael Herrera TKO'd Romeo Anaya in the 6th round to
retain the WBC Bantamweight Title.
Monte Carlo, Monaco:
Rodrigo Valdez TKO'd Bennie Briscoe in the 7th round to
win the vacant WBC Middleweight Title.
1972, Omaha, Nebraska:
Joe Frazier TKO'd Ron Stander in the 5th round to retain
the WBC and WBA Heavyweight Titles.
1965, Lewiston, Maine:
Muhammad Ali KO'd Sonny Liston in the 1st round to
retain the World Heavyweight Title.
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On This Day:
May 24 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1997, Suwon, Korea:
Yong-Soo Choi won a 12 round UD over Koji Matsumoto to
retain the WBA Super Featherweight Title.
1996, Sydney, Australia:
Kostya Tszyu KO'd Corey Johnson in the 4th round to
retain the IBF Light Welterweight Title.
1995, Yokohama, Japan:
Hiroshi Kawashima won a 12 round UD over Seung-Koo Lee
to retain the WBC Super Flyweight Title.
1991, Corpus Christi, Texas:
Jesse Benavides won a 12 round UD over Orlando Fernandez
to win the WBO Super Bantamweight Title.
1986, San Juan, Puerto Rico:
Alfredo Layne TKO'd Wilfredo Gomez in the 9th round to
win the WBA Super Featherweight Title.
1976, Munich, Germany:
Muhammad Ali KO'd Richard Dunn in the 5th round to
retain the WBC and WBA Heavyweight Title.
1969, West Springfield, Massachusetts:
Bob Foster KO'd Andy Kendall, in the 4th round to Retain
the World Light Heavyweight Title.
1968, New York City, New York:
Bob Foster KO'd Dick Tiger in the 4th round to win the
World Light Heavyweight Title.
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On This Day:
May 23 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Concho, Oklahoma:
O'Neil Bell TKO'd Kelvin Davis in the 11th round of an
IBF Cruiserweight Title Eliminator.
2002, Levallois, France:
Bruno Girard won a 12 round UD over Thomas Hansvoll to
retain the WBA Light Heavyweight Title.
1998, Offenburg, Germany:
Ahmed Kotiev won a 12 round UD over Paulo Sanchez to
retain the WBO Welterweight Title.
Wlad Klitschko KO'd Cody Koch in the 4th round to retain
the WBC International Heavyweight Title.
1988, Suanbo, Korea:
Fulgencio Obelmejias won a 12 round UD over Chong Pal
Park to win the WBA Super Middleweight Title.
1981, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Wilfred Benitez TKO'd Maurice Hope in the 12th round to
win the WBC Light Middleweight Title.
1941, Washington, DC:
Joe Louis won by a DQ over Buddy Baer , Baer was down
three times in the 6th, Baer's manager claims the 3rd
knockdown was after the bell and refuses to leave the
ring causing Baer's DQ. Louis retains World Heavyweight
Title.
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Hollywood Star Danny
Trejo
Speaks Of His Love Of Boxing |
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Danny Trejo says he has
boxing to thank for starting his Hollywood career, as he
joins the latest episode of Matchroom Boxing’s YouTube
show ‘Peleamundo’.
Trejo has had the sport in his heart since he was a kid
and having used boxing as a tool to get through prison
time, the sport offered him a route into the
entertainment industry and the LA native took it with
both hands.
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USA Boxing Pays Tribute
To True Patriot
Robert Carmody - 1964 Olympic Bronze
Medalist & Soldier Killed In Vietnam |
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People all across the
United States will rightfully pay respect to fallen
military men and women during this Memorial Day weekend.
One true American Patriot that USA Boxing will remember
forever is 1964 Olympic bronze medalist Robert
"Butterball" Carmody, who was killed in action three
years later at the height of the Vietnam War.
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On This Day:
May 22 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Brakpan, South Africa:
Jean Marc Mormeck won a 12 round UD over Virgil Hill to
retain the WBA Cruiserweight Title.
1999, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Floyd Mayweather Jr. KO'd Justin Juuko in the 9th round
to retain the WBC Super Featherweight Title.
Oscar De La Hoya TKO'd Oba Carr in the 11th round to
retain the WBC Welterweight Title.
Naucalpin, Mexico:
Julio Cesar Borboa won a 12 round UD over Joel Zarate to
retain the IBF Super Flyweight Title.
Riddick Bowe KO'd Jesse Ferguson in the 2nd round to
retain the WBA Heavyweight Title.
Roy Jones Jr. won a 12 round UD over Bernard Hopkins to
win the Vacant IBF Middleweight Title.
1992, Mexico City, Mexico:
Rafael Pineda KO'd Clarence Coleman in the 7th round to
retain the IBF Light Welterweight Title.
1982, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Alexis Arguello KO'd Andrew Ganigan in the 5th round to
retain the WBC Lightweight Title.
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Four Hours Of "Iron"
Mike Tyson On ESPN This Sat. |
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ESPN will open its
extensive library of vintage boxing matches this weekend
to present four hours of “Iron” Mike Tyson in some of
the most iconic fights of his legendary career on
Saturday, May 23, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET.
The four-hour block starts with “Mike Tyson’s Greatest
Hits - Volume I” followed by four classic fights
highlighting the early part of Tyson’s career, which
began with 19 straight knockout wins by an average of
less than two rounds per fight, before a dominating
10-round unanimous decision over James “Quick” Tillis in
1986. Two of Tyson’s most iconic fights – a heavyweight
title bout versus Michael Spinks in 1988 and his first
fight with Frank Bruno in 1989 – will round out the
night. Six of the fights featured during the four-hour
Tyson block are available to stream now on ESPN+ for
on-demand viewing.
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On This Day:
May 21 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2000, Kansas City, Missouri:
Joel Casamayor TKO'd Jong-Kwon Baek in the 5th round to
Win the WBA Super Featherweight Title.
1999, Saraburi, Thailand:
Veerapol Sahaprom KO'd Mauro Blanc in the 5th round to
Retain the WBC Bantamweight Title.
1994, Belfast, Northern Ireland:
Chris Eubank Won a 12 round decision over Ray Close to
retain the WBO Super Middleweight Championship.
Julio Cesar Vasquez KO'd Ahmet Dottuev in the 10th round
to Retain the WBA Light Middleweight Title.
Temba, South Africa:
Julio Cesar Borboa TKO'd Jaji Sibali in the 9th round to
retain the IBF Super Flyweight Title.
1977, Monaco, Monte Carlo:
Miguel Angel Cuello KO'd Jesse Burnett in the 9th round
to win the Vacant WBC Light Heavyweight Title.
Hato Rey, Puerto Rico:
Wilfredo Gomez KO'd Dong Kyun Yum in the 12th round to
win the WBC Super Bantamweight Title.
1966, London, England:
Muhammad Ali TKO'd Henry Cooper in the 6th round to
retain the World Heavyweight Title. Fight Stopped due
to Cooper being cut over left eye.
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Braekhus "Would Love" UK
Fight |
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Cecilia Brækhus wants to
continue to tread new ground and break down more
barriers as she talks to Chris Lloyd in the latest
episode of Matchroom Boxing’s Podcast ‘The Lockdown
Tapes’.
Brækhus (36-0 9 KOs) has dominated the Welterweight
division for 11 years now, and should her proposed clash
with Jessica McCaskill (8-2 3 KOs) go ahead when boxing
returns, victory for the ‘First Lady’ will see the
Norwegian sensation break Joe Louis record of 25
consecutive World title defenses, with the 38 year old’s
record stretching back to her first World title fight in
her 11thpro outing in March 2009.
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Nevada
Boxing Hall Of Fame Announces Postponement Of Its 2020
Induction Weekend Ceremony |
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The Nevada Boxing Hall of
Fame regretfully announces the postponement of its 2020
induction Weekend until summer of 2021. The severity of
the Coronavirus Pandemic and the subsequent uncertainty
resulting from it, caused NVBHOF President and CEO
Michelle Corrales-Lewis to make the announcement. The
8th annual weekend spectacular had been scheduled for
August 7-8 at Red Rock Hotel in Las Vegas.
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On This Day:
May 20 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2000, Tunica, Mississippi:
William Joppy TKO'd Rito Ruvalcaba in the 1st round to
retain the WBA Middleweight Title.
1995, Hamburg, Germany:
Darius Michaelczweski KO'd Paul Carlo in the 4th round
to retain the WBO Light Heavyweight Title.
Chiang Mai, Thailand:
Ratanapol Sor Vorapin KO'd Oscar Flores in the 2nd round
to Retain the IBF Strawweight Title.
Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Evander Holyfield won a 10 round UD over Ray Mercer.
1990, Sacramento, California:
Tony Lopez won a 12 round SD over John-John Molina to
retain the IBF Super Featherweight Title.
1985, Reno, Nevada:
Larry Holmes won a 15 round UD over Carl "The Truth"
Williams to retain the IBF Heavyweight Title.
1983, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Michael Dokes and Mike Weaver, fought to a 15 round,
Dokes Retains the WBA Heavyweight Title.
Larry Holmes Won a 12 Round SD over "Terrible" Tim
Witherspoon, to Retain the WBC Heavyweight Title.
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Victor Pasillas Ready To
Face Elite
In Super Bantamweight Division |
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Prince Ranch Boxing's
undefeated super bantamweight prospect, Victor Pasillas
(15-0, 8 KOs), is eager to face all elite fighters in
his division as soon as boxing marches on.
"I am ready, I was a great amateur, I know who I am as a
professional and I want the toughest fights, possible,"
said Pasillas, who is a promotional free agent. "I am a
world class fighter. All I need is an opportunity to
prove myself. The fans deserve great fights, and I know
I am a great fighter. I’m ready to make some
action-packed fights for the fans."
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Round 12: A Glorious Era |
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By Mauricio Sulaimán –
President of the WBC – Son of José Sulaimán
All of us who are passionate about sports enjoy
remembering and entering in discussions with friends
about sports’ glory moments, those memorable endings of
some game, the great stories that lead to debate between
what has been most dramatic ending or the greatest
performance or who has been the best.
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On This Day:
May 19 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2002, London, England:
Robin Reid TKO'd Roman Babaev in the 3rd round to retain
the WBF Super Middleweight Title.
Audley Harrison TKO'd Mike Middleton in the 1st Round.
2001, Uncasville, Connecticut:
Antwun Echols TKO'd Charles Brewer in the 3rd round to
win the Vacant NABA Super Middleweight Title. (Echols
was down three times in a wild affair)
Vivian Harris TKO'd Hector Arroyo in the 1st round.
Juan Diaz KO'd Carlos Nevarez in the 1st round.
Francisco Bojado TKO'd Ernesto Fuentes in the 1st round.
Jeff Lacy TKO'd Tony Pope in the 1st round.
Rocky Juarez TKO'd Edward Utorov in the 4th round.
2000, Udon Thani, Thailand:
Malcolm Tunacao TKO'd Megoen Singsurat in the 7th round
to win the WBC Flyweight Championship.
1995, Prim, Nevada:
Lonnie Bradley TKO'd David Mendez in the 12th round to
win the Vacant WBO Middleweight Title.
1993, Leicestershire, England:
Chris Pyatt won a 12 round UD over Sumbu Kalambay to win
the WBO Middleweight Title.
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Paul Peers: "I’m Elated
To Be Fighting
Scott Harrison, The Test For Me Is Finally Here" |
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Earlier this week promoter
Lee Mcallister announced that Orkney based Paul Peers
would be challenging former longtime World Boxing
Organisation (WBO) Featherweight World Champion Scott
Harrison, on the first of a proposed fortnightly ‘Behind
Closed Doors’ series of boxing events for TV, as the
current COVID-19 lockdown regulations in the United
Kingdom are relaxed.
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Boxeo Telemundo Wraps Up
Special Season By Reliving The Beginnings Of Saul
"Canelo" Alvarez |
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Boxeo Telemundo, the #1
Spanish-language boxing program in the U.S., culminates
its special encore presentations of the notable fighters
who have left an indelible mark on the sport with the
story of 4-division champion Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez. The
special, airing this Friday, May 22 at 12 a.m. ET on
Telemundo, relives the rise of the Mexican boxing star
by showcasing memorable bouts that marked the beginnings
of his pro boxing career.
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On This Day:
May 18 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2003, Bronx, New York, USA:
Glen Johnson won a 12 round UD over Eric Harding -
Vacant USBA Light Heavyweight Title.
Malcolm Tann TKO'd Wallace McDaniel in the 1st round -
Non Title.
2002, Uncasville, Connecticut,
USA:
Micky Ward won a 10 Round MD over Arturo Gatti - A
Classic Battle.
Dominick Guinn TKO'd Drexie James in the 1st round - Non
Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA:
Kostya Tszyu won a 12 round UD over Ben Tackie - WBC, WBA &
IBF Light Welterweight Titles.
Kuvanych Toygonbayev won a 10 round UD over Oba Carr -
Non Title.
2001, Mashantucket, Connecticut,
USA:
Micky Ward KO'd Steve Quinonez in the 1st round - Non
Title.
1996, Melbourne, Victoria,
Australia:
Phillip Holiday TKO'd Jeff Fenech in the 2nd round - IBF
Lightweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA:
Felix Trinidad KO'd Freddie Pendleton in the 5th round -
IBF Welterweight Title.
Wilfredo Vazquez TKO'd Eloy Rojas in the 11th round -
WBA Featherweight Title.
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Wednesday: ESPN2 To Air
Encore Presentation Featuring Some Of Boxing’s Most
Debated Decisions |
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Wednesday, May 20, will be
a night of boxing on ESPN2 when the network airs five
consecutive hours of the sweet science featuring some of
the sport’s most debated decisions. The action will
begin at 7 p.m. ET with Oscar De La Hoya vs. Félix
Trinidad.
In addition to the linear telecast, all these fights are
also available on ESPN+. Exclusively available to
subscribers, ESPN+ features a library of hundreds of the
most important fights in boxing history.
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Scott Harrison Returns
To Headline UK’s First
Post Lockdown ‘Behind Closed Doors’ Event |
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Aberdeen based Promoter and
Current World Boxing Union (WBU) and Professional Boxing
Council (PBC) Super Welterweight World Champion Lee
McAllister announced earlier today that longtime former
World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Featherweight World
Champion Scott Harrison is set to return to the fray and
face Orkney based PBC International Champion Paul Peers
on the first ‘Behind Closed Doors’ of a proposed
fortnightly Boxing series for TV.
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On This Day:
May 17 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic
City, New Jersey, USA:
Nate Campbell and Edelmiro Martinez fought to a 10 round
Draw - Non Title.
Kermit Cintron TKO'd Luis Rosado in the 1st Round - Non
Title.
City Center Pavilion, Reno, Nevada, USA:
Jeff Lacy TKO'd Anwar Oshana in the 2nd round - WBC
Continental Americas Super Middleweight Title.
Sharmba Mitchell won a 12 round UD over Ben Tackie - IBF
Light Welterweight Title Eliminator.
Petersen Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA:
Paul Spadafora and Leonard Dorin fought to a 12 round
Draw - WBA, IBF & IBC Lightweight Title.
Jermain Taylor TKO'd Nicolas Cervera in the 4th round -
Non Title.
2002, Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, USA:
Oscar Larrios TKO'd Israel Vazquez in the 12th round -
WBC Super
Bantamweight Title (Interim). A GREAT FIGHT!
Javier Jauregui TKO'd Miguel Casillas in the 6th round -
Non Title.
1997, Luneta Park, Intramuros,
Metro Manila, Philippines:
Luisito Espinosa won an 8 round TD over Manuel Medina -
WBC Featherweight Title.
1996, Glen Stock Arena, Monroe,
Michigan, USA:
Winky Wright won a 12 round SD over Bronco McKart - WBO
Light Middleweight Title.
Chris Byrd won a 10 round UD over Biko Botowamungu - Non
Title.
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Star Trainers Robles,
Diaz & Shields
View The Pandemic "From The Corner" |
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Star trainers Manny Robles,
Joel Diaz and Ronnie Shields join Chris Mannix in the
latest episode of Matchroom Boxing’s YouTube show with
trainers viewing the sport and the COVID-19 pandemic
‘From The Corner’.
All three trainers have bustling stables of elite
fighters and rising stars, and they are eagerly waiting
for the go-ahead to prime their fighters to return with
a bang, but first, Robles was asked about his old
charge, former World Heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz.
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DiBella Entertainment
Boxers & First Responders Tiara Brown & Mikkel Lespierre
Receive
WBC Heroes For Humanity Award |
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DiBella Entertainment
boxers Tiara Brown and Mikkel LesPierre were recently
honored, among others in the boxing world, by the WBC
with their Heroes For Humanity Award, which recognizes
"exceptional, steadfast courage and willpower to help
others" in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Brown, an
unbeaten super featherweight prospect, is a full-time
police officer from Washington, D.C., and LesPierre, a
world ranked super lightweight contender from Brooklyn,
NY, works at Mt. Sinai Hospital.
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Keith Hunter Recovered
From Hand
Injury Ready To Face Top Contenders |
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Prince Ranch Boxing's
undefeated super lightweight contender, Keith "The
Bounty" Hunter (12-0, 7 KOs), has fully recovered from a
hand injury suffered in his last fight with Sanjarbek
Rakhmanov (12-3-1, 6 KOs), a 10-round bout that
headlined on ShoBox back in February of this year.
Hunter, a Las Vegas native, is eager to face all top
contenders when boxing returns. The super lightweight
contender is currently ranked #13 by the WBA, meaning
his shot at the top of the division is coming soon.
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On This Day: May 16 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Gifu, Japan:
Martin Castillo TKO'd Hideyasu Ishihara in the 11th
round to win the Interim WBA Super Flyweight Title.
2000, Warrington, England:
Ricky Hatton KO'd Ambioris Figuero in the 4th round to
retain the WBO Intercontinental Light Welterweight
Title.
1998, Paris, France:
Julien Lorcy won a 12 round MD over Anatoly Alexandrov
to win the Vacant WBO Super Featherweight Title.
Jean Baptiste Mendy won a 12 round UD over Orzubek
Nazarov to Retain the WBA Lightweight Title.
Temba, NWP, South Africa:
Vuyani Bungu won a 12 round SD over Ernesto Grey to
Retain the IBF Super Bantamweight Title.
Indio, California:
Genaro Hernandez won a 12 round UD over Carlos Gerena to
retain the WBC Super Featherweight Title.
Erik Morales KO'd Jose Luis Bueno in the 2nd round to
retain the WBC Super Bantamweight Title.
Lamon Brewster won a 10 round UD over Garing Lane.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Marco Antonio Barrera KO'd Geronimo Cardoz in the 1st
round.
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On This Day: May 15 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Antonio Tarver KO'd Roy Jones Jr. in the 2nd round to win
the WBC, WBA and IBF Light Heavyweight Titles.
Zab Judah won a 12 round SD over Rafael Pineda.
Jose Burgos TKO'd Fahlan Sakkreein in the 6th round to
retain the IBF Light Flyweight Title.
1999, Sheffield, England:
Johnny Nelson won a 12 round UD over Bruce Scott to
retain the WBO Cruiserweight Title.
Cesar Soto won a 12 round UD over Luisito Espinosa to
win the WBC Featherweight Title.
1996, Cardiff, Wales:
Joe Calzaghe TKO'd Pat Lawlor in the 2nd round.
Robert McCracken TKO'd Humberto Aranda in the 5th round.
1995, Tokyo, Japan:
Orzubek Nazarov KO'd Won Park in the 2nd round to retain
the WBA Lightweight Title.
1993, Glasgow, Scotland:
Chris Eubank retained the WBO Super Middleweight Title
after a 12 round Draw with Ray Close.
Paul Weir TKO'd Fernando Martinez in the 7th round to
win the Vacant WBO Minimumweight Title.
Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Charles Murray won a 12 round UD over Rodney Moore to
win the Vacant IBF Light Welterweight Title.
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Bivol: "I Would Move To
168 For Smith" |
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Dmitry Bivol says that he
is willing to drop down to Super-Middleweight to face
World champion Callum Smith and become a two-weight
World champion as he plots his future in the latest
episode of Matchroom Boxing’s Podcast ‘The Lockdown
Tapes’.
Bivol (17-0 11 KOs) has held the WBA Light-Heavyweight
crown for over two and a half years with six successful
defenses over that time, and the Russian ace has been
chasing a major showdown with the likes of fellow
countryman and champion Artur Beterbiev.
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On This Day: May 14 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Paris, France:
Veeraphol Sahaprom KO'd Ricardo Barajas in the 3rd round
to retain the WBC Bantamweight Title.
Jean Marc Mormeck TKO'd Antonio Caldas Jr.
Bruno Girard KO'd Marco Antonio Duarte in the 4th round.
2000, Seoul, Korea:
In Joo Cho won a 12 round UD OVER Julio Cesar Avila to
retain the WBC Super Flyweight Title.
In Jin Chi won a 10 round decision over Baby Lorona Jr.
1999, Leganes, Spain:
Javier Castillejo TKO'd Humberto Aranda in the 4th round
to retain the WBC Light Middleweight Title.
1997, Mashantucket, Connecticut:
Drake Thadzi won a 12 round MD over James Toney to win
the IBO Light Heavyweight Title.
1996, Mashantucket, Connecticut:
James Toney TKO'd Earl Butler in the 4th round to win
the WBU Light Heavyweight Title.
1994, Sara Buri, Thailand:
Ratanachai Sor Vorapin TKO'd Roger Espanola in the 6th
round to retain the IBF Minimumweight Title.
1978, Pescara, Italy:
Rocky Matioli KO'd Jose Manuel Duran in the 5Th round to
retain the WBC Light Middleweight Title.
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Billy’s Boxing Blog
Covid-19, The California Athletic Commission
& The Promoters Taking On Social Distancing |
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By William Trillo
This past Monday, May 12th, the California State
Athletic Commission held a stakeholder’s public
teleconference to openly discuss the Covid-19 pandemic
as it relates to combat sports in the state. Topics for
review and discussion included: proposed plans from
promoters for fight events once shelter in place and
social distancing guidelines are lifted and/or relaxed
for combat sports, increased and/or improved medical
testing requirements as recommend by the advisory
committee on medical and safety standards, potential
liability issues for promoters, sanctioning bodies and
the commission. After that there was an open dialogue
with the participants concerning other
covid-19/post-covid-19 related issues from the combat
sports industry to the commission.
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On This Day: May 13 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, London, England:
Danny Williams TKO'd Augustin N'Gou in the 3rd round to
win the Vacant WBU International Heavyweight Title.
San Diego, California:
Julio Diaz won a 12 round MD over Javier Jauregui to win
the IBF Lightweight Title.
Jhonny Gonzalez TKO'd Alejandro Montiel in the 6th round
to win the WBO NABO Bantamweight Title.
2001, New York, New York:
Felix Trinidad TKO'd William Joppy in the 5th round to
win the WBA Middleweight Title.
2000, Indianapolis, Indiana:
Bernard Hopkins won a 12 round UD over Syd Vanderpool to
retain the IBF Middleweight Title.
Roy Jones Jr. TKO'd Richard Hall in the 11th round to
retain the WBC, WBA and IBF Light Heavyweight Title.
1995, Bayomon, Puerto Rico:
Antonio Cermeno won a 12 round UD over Wilfredo Vazquez
to win the WBA Super Bantamweight Title.
Sacramento, California:
Lennox Lewis TKO'd Lionel Butler in the 5th round of a
WBC Heavyweight title Eliminator.
Michael Moorer won a 10 round UD over Melvin Foster.
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Boxeo Telemundo
Highlights The Story Of
Champion Orlando Cruz This Friday, May 15 |
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Boxeo Telemundo, the #1
Spanish-language boxing program in the U.S., continues
its special encore presentations this Friday, May 15 at
12 a.m. ET on Telemundo with the story of former World
Champion Orlando “El Fenomeno” Cruz. The trailblazer
fighter made history on Boxeo Telemundo as the first
openly gay boxer.
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On This Day: May 12 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Berkshire, England:
David Haye TKO'd King Arthur Williams in the 3rd round.
2001, New York, New York:
Vernon Forrest won a 12 round UD over Raul Frank to win
the Vacant IBF Welterweight Title.
Chris Byrd won a 12 round UD over Maurice Harris to win
the Vacant USBA Heavyweight Title.
1998, Kanata, Canada:
Otis Grant won a TD (9TH ROUND) over Ernesto Sena to
retain the WBO Middleweight Championship.
1995, Pretoria, South Africa:
Harry Simon TKO'd Ernest Goliath in the 1st round.
1990, Sassari, Italy:
Orlando Fernandez TKO'd Valerio Nati to retain the WBO
Super Bantamweight Title.
Seoul, South Korea:
Antonio Esparragoza won a 12 round UD over Chan-Mok Park
to retain the WBA Featherweight Title.
1962, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
Harold Johnson won a 15 round UD over Doug Jones to win
the Vacant World Light Heavyweight Title.
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On This Day: May 11 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2002, Dagenham, Essex, England:
Johnny Armour won a 12 round decision over Francis
Ampofo - WBU Bantamweight
Title.
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA:
Terron Millett won an 8 round SD over Damone Wright -
Non Title.
2001, Savannah, Georgia, USA:
Terron Millett won a 10 round UD over Luis Perez - Non
Title.
Nate Campbell won a 6 round UD over Angel Rios - Non
Title.
Edner Cherry and Mirko Wolf fought to a 4 round DRAW -
Non Title.
Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA:
Felix Montiel won a 12 round UD over Ruben Leon - IBA
Flyweight Title.
2000, Newark, England:
Tontcho Tontchev KO'd Jimmy Zeikle in the 2nd round -
WBA International
Super Featherweight Title.
1996, Miami, Florida, USA:
Carlos Gerena KO'd Jose Ocampo in the 2nd round - WBA
Latin American Super
Featherweight Title.
1994, South Yorkshire, England:
Naseem Hamed won a 12 round UD over Vincenzo Belcastro
- European (EBU)
Bantamweight Title.
Steve Collins TKO'd Chris Pyatt in the 5th round - WBO
Middleweight Title.
1990, Pensacola, Florida, USA:
Roy Jones Jr. KO'd Ron Johnson in the 2nd round - Non
Title.
1984, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA:
Sugar Ray Leonard TKO'd Kevin Howard in the 9th round -
Non Title.
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On This Day: May 10 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2003, Stuttgart, Germany:
Sergiy Dzinziruk KO'd Marcelo Rodriguez in the 2nd round
- Vacant WBO Inter-Continental Light Middleweight Title.
Thomas Ulrich won a 12 round UD over Graciano
Rocchigiani - Vacant WBC International Light Heavyweight
Title.
Felix Sturm won a 10 round UD over Tshepo Mashego - IBF
Youth Middleweight Title.
Temecula, California:
Juan Diaz won a 10 round UD over Eleazar Contreras - Non
Title.
1999, Inglewood, California:
Rafael Marquez KO'd Angel Almena in the 1st round - Non
Title.
Juan Manuel Marquez KO'd Wilfredo Vargas in the 2nd
round - Non Title.
1997, Inglewood, California:
Acelino Freitas TKO'd John Montantes in the 1st round -
Non Title.
JC Candelo TKO'd Ailton Pessoa in the 2nd round - Non
Title.
Frankfurt am Main, Germany:
Vitali Klitschko KO'd Cleveland Woods in the 2nd round -
Non Title.
Wladimir Klitschko KO'd Mark Wills in the 1st round -
Non Title.
Juan Carlos Gomez KO'd Guy Sonnenberg in the 1st round -
Non Title.
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Ryder Eyes New York
Showdown With Jacobs |
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John Ryder says a win over
former IBF Middleweight ruler Danny Jacobs in New York
would fire him back in line for another shot at WBA
Super-Middleweight World Champion Callum Smith as he
spoke to Chris Lloyd in the latest episode of Matchroom
Boxing’s podcast ‘The Lockdown Tapes’.
Ryder (28-5, 16 KOs) pushed Smith all the way at the M&S
Bank Arena Liverpool in November but lost out in what
many thought was a controversial decision. A rematch
with 'Mundo' is at the top of Ryder's wish-list but the
Islington man accepts he may have to earn another shot.
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On This Day:
May 9 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Leganes, Spain:
Javier Castillejo TKO'd Diego Castillo in the 1st round
to win the WBC Light Middleweight Title.
2002, London, England:
Michael Sprott TKO'd Pele Reid in the 7th round to win
the Vacant WBF European Heavyweight Title.
1998, Santiago del Estero, Argentina:
Juan Domingo Cordoba won a 12 round UD over Sandro
Oviedo to retain the WBO Light flyweight Title
Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Shane Mosley TKO'd John-John Molina in the 8th round to
retain the IBF Lightweight Title.
David Reid TKO'd Nick Rupa I the 2nd round
1993, Ang Thong, Thailand:
Chana Porpaoin won a 12 round UD over Carlos Murillo to
retain the WBA Minimumweight title.
1992, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Terry Norris TKO'd Meldrick Taylor in the 4th round to
retain the WBC Light Middleweight Title.
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On This Day: May 8 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2004, Dortmund, Germany:
Zsolt Erdei won a 12 round MD over Hugo Garay - WBO
Light Heavyweight Title.
MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA:
Miguel Cotto won a 12 round UD over Lovemore N'Dou -IBF
Light Welterweight
Title Eliminator.
Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez fought 12 rounds
in a most memorable
fight that was scored a Draw - WBA & IBF Featherweight
Title.
2001, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA:
Paul Spadafora won a 12 round UD over Joel Perez - IBF
Lightweight Title.
Jermain Taylor won a 4 round UD over Antonio Baker - Non
Title.
1999, Düsseldorf, Germany:
Sven Ottke won a 12 round UD over Gabriel Hernandez -
IBF Super Middleweight
Title.
Markus Beyer won an 8 round Decision over Octavian
Stoica - Non Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA:
Nestor Garza TKO'd Carlos Barreto in the 8th round - WBA
Super Bantamweight
Title.
Erik Morales TKO'd Juan Carlos Ramirez in the 9th round
- WBC Super
Bantamweight Title.
Danny Romero won a 10 round UD over David Vasquez - Non
Title.
Augie Sanchez KO'd Jorge Paez in the 7th round - Non
Title.
Kevin Kelley won a 10 round UD over Hector Velazquez -
Non Title.
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Round 12: May 5 |
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By Mauricio Sulaimán –
President of the WBC – Son of José Sulaimán
Today, absolutely all Mexicans know the meaning of the
celebration of May 5, for as we know, it’s the Battle of
Puebla, the defense of our territory against the French
invasion.
Yes, it was the boxing cards in Las Vegas that gave this
the dimension of a national holiday, and for more than
30 years the most important fights in the world have
been taking place on the weekend close to this date and
also that of September 16.
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NYSBHOF & Ring 8
COVID-19 Fund Assisted Boxers
& Boxing Personnel Last Month In NY & NJ |
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The jointly established
COVID-19 fund by New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF)
and Ring 8 distributed more than $5,000 last month to
assist New York and New Jersey boxers and boxing
personnel in financial need due to the coronavirus
pandemic.
All applicants needed to be licensed (NYSAC, NJSAC or
USA Boxing). Many boxers, trainers, cut men and the
boxing personnel are independent contractors in need of
financial support during this trying time.
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On This Day:
May 7 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Nakhonratchasima,
Thailand:
Ratanachai Sor Vorapin won a 12 round UD over Cruz
Carvajal to win the WBO Bantamweight Title.
1995, Hat Yai, Thailand:
Saen Sor Ploenchit won a 12 round UD over Evangelio
Perez to retain the WBA Flyweight Title.
Biloxi, Mississippi:
Buddy McGirt TKO'd Joe Gatti in the 5th round of a
non-title Bout.
1994, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Julio Cesar Chavez was declared winner by a TD in the
8th round over Frankie Randall to regain the WBC
Light Welterweight Title.
Terry Norris won a 12 round UD over Simon Brown to
regain the WBC Light Middleweight Title.
Jesse James Leija won a 12 round UD over Azumah Nelson
to win the WBC Super Featherweight Title.
Ricardo Lopez won a 12 round UD over Kermin Guardia to
retain the WBC Minimumweight Title.
Gerald McClellan KO'd Julian Jackson in the 1st round to
retain the WBC Middleweight Title.
Meldrick Taylor KO'd Chad Broussard in the 2nd round of
a non-Title bout.
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Andrade: "I Would Bust
Billy-Joe Up" |
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Demetrius Andrade hopes to
finally get to face bitter rival Billy Joe Saunders when
boxing returns – and told Matchroom Boxing’s Podcast
‘The Lockdown Tapes’ that he would ‘bust up’ the Brit if
they clashed.
Andrade (29-0 18 KOs) was due to face Saunders in
October 2018 for the Londoner’s WBO crown but the Briton
failed a drugs test and subsequently relinquished the
title.
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Mario Barrios Gives Back
To His Community Feeds First Responders In Hometown Of
San Antonio |
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Last week Premier Boxing
Champions' undefeated WBA Super Lightweight Champion,
Mario “El Azteca” Barrios (25-0, 16 KOs), teamed up with
Davies Entertainment, to help feed first responders in
his hometown of San Antonio, TX, as the COVID-19
pandemic continues on. Policemen, Firemen, Doctors,
Nurses, along with other first responders, were fed by
the group at five different locations around San
Antonio.
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Chavez: "Cinco De Mayo
Fights Were So Special" |
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Julio Cesar Chavez says
fighting on Cinco de Mayo was so special for him to
connect with his fans as he joins Jessie Vargas in a
special episode of ‘Peleamundo’.
The Mexican legend boxed countless times in Cinco de
Mayo weekend and the month of May over his incredible
career and speaking to host Jessie Vargas, the former
three-weight World king discussed how it felt to fight
for his people on that date, especially his rematch with
Frankie Randall in 1994.
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Undefeated Boxing
Prospect Lamont Powell
Escaped 36-Bullet Shooting Without A Scratch Founded
"Gloves Up, Guns Down" Charity |
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Undefeated super
welterweight prospect Lamont "The Blessed One" Powell,
based on a near death experience 2-½ years ago in
Providence, could easily have "Lucky" as his nickname.
The 26-year-old Powell was a three-time Silver Mittens
champion, who compiled a 45-4 amateur record, prior to
turning two years ago. He is 5-0 (1 KO) as a
professional but, due to the pandemic, he hasn't fought
since last August, when he won a 4-round unanimous
decision over 14-7-1 Ricardo Garcia.
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On This Day:
May 6 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2000, San Jose, Costa Rica:
Ricardo Mayorga KO'd Manuel De La Rosa in the 1st round
- WBC Fecarbox Light Middleweight Title.
Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, USA:
Israel Vazquez KO'd Eddie Saenz in the 3rd round - IBA
Continental Super Bantamweight Title.
Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio, California, USA:
Johnny Tapia won a 12 round UD over Pedro Torres - WBO
Bantamweight Title.
Danny Romero won a 12 round UD over Jorge Munoz - WBO
NABO Super Bantamweight Title.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA:
Paul Spadfora won a 10 round TD over Mike Griffith - IBF
Lightweight Title.
Clifford Etienne won a 10 round UD over Lamon Brewster -
Non Title.
1995, Shepton Mallet, England:
Naseem Hamed KO'd Enrique Angeles in the 2nd round - WBC
International Super Bantamweight Title.
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA:
Oscar De La Hoya TKO'd Rafael Ruelas in the 2nd round -
IBF & WBO Lightweight Title.
Gabriel Ruelas TKO'd Jimmy Garcia in the 11th round -
WBC Super Featherweight Title.
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Billy’s Boxing Blog
Cinco De Nada |
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By William Trillo
In all honesty, once they put us all on lockdown I
pretty much decided to ride this thing out completely
off the radar and not utter a word until we all got
released. I am sure many of you were glad I zipped my
lips. But today thanks to everyones favorite Social
Media page I was sent numerous reminders of how I spent
this particular time over the course of the years. As
you can guess it was all about Cinco De Mayo and boxing.
Mayweather vs. Maidana and Canelo vs. Jacobs moments
were all over my page. Getting a little nostalgic I
realized what a good time I had at those events.
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On This Day:
May 5 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2005, Spa Resort Casino, Palm
Springs, California, USA:
Julio Gonzalez won a 6 round TD over Montell Griffin -
IBF Title Eliminator.
2004, Entertainment Centre,
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia:
Manny Siaca won a 12 round SD over Anthony Mundine - WBA
Super Middleweight Title.
2001, Braunschweig, Germany:
Dariusz Michalczewski KO'd Alejandro Lakatus in the 9th
round - WBO Light Heavyweight Title.
Metro Manila, Philippines:
Gerry Penalosa TKO'd Kejii Yamaguchi in the 1st round -
WBC International Super Flyweight Title.
Philadelphia, Mississippi, USA:
Alex Trujillo TKO'd Emmanuel Clottey in the 7th round -
IBA Light Welterweight Title.
Joel Casamayor won a 12 round UD over Edwin Santana -
WBA Super Featherweight Title.
El Paso, Texas, USA:
Juan Lazcano TKO'd Juan Molina in the 11th round - NABF
and IBA Lightweight Titles.
Fernando Vargas TKO'd Wilfredo Rivera in the 6th round -
Non Title.
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Showtime Acquires
Award-Winning
Documentary Ringside |
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SHOWTIME announced today it
has acquired rights to the award-winning documentary
RINGSIDE, which chronicles the dramatic upbringing of
two boxing prodigies and follows the divergent paths
they take as they navigate life’s uncertainties on the
South Side of Chicago. Filmed over the course of nine
years by award-winning director Andre Hörmann, RINGSIDE
will premiere on SHOWTIME on Friday, June 12 at 8:30
p.m. ET/PT.
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On This Day:
May 4 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1997, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Arturo Gatti TKO'd Calvin Grove in the 7th round.
Zab Judah won a 6 round UD over Troy Crain.
Joel Casamayor TKO'd RaulJorge Munoz in the 1st round.
1996, Anaheim, California:
Mark Johnson KO'd Francisco Tejedor in the 1st round to
win the Vacant IBF Flyweight Title.
Marco Antonio Barrera KO'd Jesse Benevides in the 3rd
round to retain the WBO Super Bantamweight Title.
1994, Yokahoma, Japan:
Hiroshi Kawashima won a 12 round UD over Jose Luis Bueno
to win the WBC Super Flyweight Title.
1993, Denver, Colorado:
Reggie Johnson won a 12 round UD over Wayne Harris to
retain the WBA Middleweight Title.
1991, Paris, France:
Gilbert Dele won a 12 round UD over Jun-Suk Hwang to
retain the WBA Light Middleweight title.
Laredo, Texas:
Orlando Canizales TKO'd Billy Hardy in the 8th round to
retain the IBF Bantamweight Title.
1985, Oranjestad, Aruba:
Daniel Zaragoza won the Vacant WBC Bantamweight Title
when Freddie Jackson was DQ'd in the 7th round.
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Boxing Manager Ryan
Roach -
Establishing His Own Identity |
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Boxing manager Ryan Roach
is the latest member of New England's first family of
boxing to be actively involved in the industry.
Roach, naturally, understands his last name translates
into instant respect, credibility, and automatically
doors open. However, he is determined to establish his
own identity and make a name for himself, rather than
ride the coattails of his famous uncle, 7-time Trainer
of the Year and Hall of Famer Freddie Roach.
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On This Day:
May 3 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2003, Mandalay Bay Resort,
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA:
Jorge Arce won a 6 round TD over Melchor Cob Castro -WBC
Light Flyweight Title.
Ivan Calderon won a 9 round TD over Eduardo Marquez -
WBO Minimumweight Title.
Erik Morales TKO'd Fernando Velardez in the 5th round -
WBC Featherweight Title.
Oscar De La Hoya TKO'd Yory Boy Campas in the 7th round
- WBC & WBA Light Middleweight Title.
Flamingo Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA:
Rocky Juarez TKO'd Frankie Archuleta in the 6th round -
Non Title.
Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA:
James Crayton TKO'd Ernesto Zepeda in the 7th round -
Non Title.
Miguel Angel Cotto TKO'd Juan Angel Macias in the 7th
round - Non Title.
Ivan Calderon won a 4 round UD over Carlos Lopez - Non
Title.
1997, Nynex Arena, Manchester,
England:
Naseem Hamed TKO'd Billy Hardy in the 1st round - IBF &
WBO Featherweight Title.
Robin Reid won a 12 round MD over Henry Wharton - WBC
Super Middleweight Title.
Winky Wright TKO'd Steve Foster in the 6th round - WBO
Light Middleweight Title.
Harry Simon KO'd Nick Odore in the 5th round - Non Title.
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Liam Smith: "I Want
Brook, But I Won’t Chase Him" |
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Liam Smith says he would
love to fight Kell Brook, but warned that he won’t chase
the Sheffield star as he is the latest guest on
Matchroom Boxing’s podcast ‘The Lockdown Tapes’.
Former WBO World Super-Welterweight king Smith (29-2-1
16 KOs) is plotting his route to becoming a two-time
World champion, and the 31 year old wants that route to
include a huge all-British fight with Brook, the former
IBF Welterweight ruler.
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On This Day:
May 2 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2003, Samutsakorn, Thailand:
Ratanachai Sor Vorapin KO'd Joven Jorda in the 4th round
- WBO Asia Pacific Bantamweight Title.
Mashantucket, Connecticut, USA:
Elio Ortiz won a 12 round UD over Ray Oliveira - IBU
Welterweight Title.
Rich LaMontagne TKO'd Ernest Mateen in the 6th round -
Non Title.
Chad Dawson TKO'd Earl Allen in the 3rd round - Non
Title.
Fort Myers, Florida, USA:
Cesar Bazan KO'd Douglas Villarreal in the 4th round -
Vacant NBA Light Welterweight Title.
2001, Houston, Texas, USA:
Lou Savarese TKO'd Marcus Rhode in the 2nd round -
Doesn't Everyone?
1998, Villeurbanne, France:
Fabrice Tiozzo TKO'd Terry Ray in the 1st round - WBA
Cruiserweight Title
La Strobol, Lyon, France:
Hacine Cherifi won a 12 round UD over Keith Holmes - WBC
Middleweight Title.
Lübeck, Germany:
Vitali Klitschko TKO'd Dicky Ryan in the 5th round -
Vacant WBO Inter-Continental Heavyweight Title.
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Three Lions Promotions
Exploring
Televised Closed-Door Events |
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As the weekend comes and
goes, Hamilton fight fans will no doubt be reflecting
upon the postponed Three Lions Promotions (TLP) card,
originally slated for Saturday, May 2. Hometown hopeful
Jessie "Rock" Wilcox would have faced Andres "Pitufo"
Viera (10-2-0, 8KOs) of Mercedes, Uruguay, for the WBC
USNBC Super Welterweight Championship at the Hamilton
Convention Centre. The undercard boasted Ryan Rozicki,
Carolyn Redmond, and Antonio Napolitano. Although things
are on hold for now, TLP Managing Director Daniel Otter
is currently weighing a number of options to get
Hamilton boxing rolling again.
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Star Trainers Roach,
Garcia & Rozier
View The Pandemic "From The Corner" |
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Star trainers Freddie
Roach, Robert Garcia and Andre Rozier join Chris Mannix
in a new show on Matchroom Boxing’s YouTube channel as
they view the COVID-19 pandemic and the return of the
sport ‘From The Corner’.
Boxing has been hit as hard as any sport as fighters
kick their heels waiting to hear when they will be back
between the ropes, and as the trio of the sport’s elite
coaches told Chris Mannix, they know that they have a
key role in how their fighters return at their peak.
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On This Day:
May 1 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2004, Nongkhai, Thailand:
Veeraphol Sahaprom TKO'd Julio Cesar Avila in the 12th
round - WBC Bantamweight Title.
Miami, Florida, USA:
Kelvin Davis TKO'd Ezra Sellers in the 8th round -
Vacant IBF Cruiserweight Title.
Maselino Masoe TKO'd Evans Ashira in the 2nd round -
Vacant WBA Middleweight Title.
2003, Bangkok, Thailand:
Veeraphol Sahaprom won a 12 round UD over Hugo Dianzo -
WBC Bantamweight Title.
1999, Crystal Palace, London,
England:
Harry Simon TKO'd Kevin Lueshing in the 3rd round - WBO
Light Middleweight Title.
Anthony Farnell TKO'd Alan Gilbert in the 8th round -
Non Title.
1998, San Antonio, Texas, USA:
Adan Vargas won a 12 round UD over Ancee Gedeon - NABF
Bantamweight Title.
James Coker KO'd Buck Smith in the 8th round - Non
Title.
Jesse James Leija KO'd Troy Crain in the 2nd round - Non
Title.
Lance Whitaker TKO'd Ray Butler in the 6th round - Non
Title.
1995, Cavite, Philippines:
Manny Pacquiao won a 6 round Decision over Rocky Palma -
Non Title.
1993, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA:
Tex Cobb TKO'd Mike Acklie in the 6th round - Non Title.
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Smith & Saunders "Make
Sense" For Jacobs |
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Daniel Jacobs is targeting
Super-Middleweight champions Callum Smith and Billy Joe
Saunders as he told the latest episode of Matchroom
Boxing’s Podcast ‘The Lockdown Tapes’ the steps he needs
to take to reach the hall of fame.
Jacobs (36-3 30 KOs) took his first step on the path to
two-weight World glory in December when he defeated
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr on a wild night in Phoenix,
Arizona, with Jacobs marking his arrival at 168lbs by
forcing Chavez Jr to retire on his stool after five
rounds.
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Martinez: "I Would Love
A Big Fight In Mexico" |
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Julio Cesar Martinez says
he would love to box in Mexico as a World champion as he
plots his future in the latest episode of ‘Peleamundo’.
Martinez (16-1 12 KOs) has seen his stock rise
dramatically over the last year, with a win over Andrew
Selby in March in Mexico followed by his controversial
clash with Charlie Edwards in London in August, a
thrilling World title win over Cristofer Rosales in
December and a cracking battle in his first defense
against Jay Harris in February.
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Cordina: "I’m Close To
World Title Action" |
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Joe Cordina has plotted his
route to becoming a World champion and revealed on
Matchroom Boxing’s podcast ‘The Lockdown Tapes’ that he
thinks he could be just three fights from ruling the
world.
Cordina (11-0 7 KOs) moved down to Super-Featherweight
in his last outing in November where he landed the WBA
Continental title with a classy display in Monte Carlo
against Mario Tinoco.
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On This Day: April 30 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1998, Ft Lauderdale, Florida:
Mauricio Pastrana KO'd Anis Roga in the 4th round to
retain the IBF Light Flyweight Title.
1995, Las Vegas, Nevada:
James Toney TKO'd Anthony Hembrick in the 5th round to
win the USBA Light Heavyweight Title.
1993, Melbourne, Vic, Australia:
Johnny Nelson TKO'd Dave Russell in the 11th round to
win the Vacant WBF Cruiserweight Title.
1992, London, England:
Lennox Lewis TKO'd Derek Williams in the 3rd round to
win the European (EBU), Commonwealth and British
Heavyweight Titles.
1989, Norfolk, Virginia:
Pernell Whitaker TKO'd Louie Lomeli in the 3rd round to
retain the IBF Lightweight Title.
1986, London, England:
Dennis Andries won a 12 round SD over JB Williamson to
win the WBC Light Heavyweight Title.
1976, Landover, Maryland:
Muhammad Ali won a 15 round Decision over Jimmy Young to
retain the WBC and WBA Heavyweight Title. Many believe
Ali received a gift decision in this very boring bout.
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Boston Boxing Promotions
Postpones Event Due To Pandemic |
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Boston Boxing Promotions
has postponed its next professional boxing event
originally scheduled for Friday, June 5, 2020, due to
public health concerns surrounding the COVID-19
pandemic. The new date for the event will be Friday,
August 14, 2020, at the Castleton Banquet & Conference
Center in Windham, New Hampshire. Doors are scheduled to
open at 7 pm with first fight at 8 pm.
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On This Day: April 29 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2000, London, England:
Keith Holmes TKO'd Robert McCracken in the 11th round to
retain the WBC Middleweight Title.
New York, New York:
Lennox Lewis KO'd Michael Grant in the 2nd round to
retain the WBC, IBF, and IBO Heavyweight Titles.
Paul Ingle TKO'd Junior Jones in the 11th round to
retain the IBF Featherweight Title.
Wlad Klitschko TKO'd David Bostice in the 2nd round to
win the WBA International Heavyweight Title.
1995, Landover, Maryland:
Bernard Hopkins TKO'd Segundo Mercado in the 7th round
to win the Vacant IBF Middleweight Title.
Vincent Pettway KO'd Simon Brown in the 6th round to
retain the IBF Light Middleweight title.
1990, Seoul, South Korea:
Myung Woo Yuh won a 12 round SD over Leo Gamez to win
the WBA Light Flyweight Title.
Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Nigel Benn TKO'd Doug DeWitt in the 8th round to win the
WBO Middleweight Title.
1985, Buffalo, New York:
Tony Tubbs won a 15 round UD over Greg Page to win the
WBA Heavyweight Title.
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Brace Yourselves For
Boxing Greats At WBC Talks |
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By Mauricio Sulaimán / WBC
President – Son of José Sulaimán
I had the great pleasure of holding talks, one on one,
with two all-time Boxing Greats … Julio César Chávez and
Sugar Ray Leonard … during the dynamics called WBC
Talks, which are done through the WBC University with
the support from LiberQuaré.
These are informal conversations, totally relaxed, and
in which we simply remember the courses, passages and
routes of their lives inside and outside of the ring.
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Oscar Valdez Targeting
Miguel Berchelt
For Super Featherweight Supremacy |
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Former featherweight world
champion Oscar Valdez has one name on the brain when
boxing resumes following the COVID-19 pandemic: WBC
super featherweight world champion Miguel “El Alacran”
Berchelt. Valdez moved up in weight last November,
rising from a second-round knockdown to knock out
last-minute replacement Adam Lopez.
Valdez (27-0, 21 KOs) is riding out the pandemic at his
ranch in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. This is what he had
to say about Berchelt and other topics to Top Rank’s
Crystina Poncher.
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Uzbekistan Rising Star
Israil Madrimov Wants World Champion Jeison Rosario Upon
Boxing’s Return |
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Uzbek star Israil ‘The
Dream’ Madrimov, (5-0, 5 KOs), is in his native
Uzbekistan staying in shape for when boxing returns and
is emphatic about what the next steps in his career
should be.
“I’m ready now to fight for a world title fight,” said
the 25-year-old Madrimov, currently slotted at #2 in the
junior middleweight rankings by the World Boxing
Association. “I want to face the WBA champion Jeison
Rosario next, he had a great victory over Julian
Williams but I’m very confident I can beat him. I will
aim for a world title fight when boxing returns and I am
more motivated than ever.”
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On This Day: April 28 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Cotabato, Philippines:
Manny Pacquiao TKO'd Wethya Sakmaunglang in the 6th
Round.
Cardiff, Wales:
Joe Calzaghe TKO'd Mario Veit in the 1st round to retain
the WBO Super Middleweight Title.
New York, New York:
Andrew (Six-Heads) Lewis won a 12 round UD over Larry
Marks to retain the WBA Welterweight title.
Julio Diaz KO'd Justo Sencion in the 9th round to win
the Vacant NABA Lightweight Title.
1990, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Michael Moorer KO'd Mario Melo in the 1st round to
retain the WBO Light Heavyweight Title.
Thomas Hearns won a 12 round UD over Michael Olajide to
retain the WBO Super Middleweight Title.
1978, Udon Thani, Thailand:
Antonio Cervantes KO'd Tongta Kiatvayupakdi in the 6th
round to retain the WBA Light Welterweight Title.
1943, Ft Worth, Texas:
Mauel Ortiz KO'd Lupe Cardoza in the 6th round to retain
the World Bantamweight Title.
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Born To Box: Ray "Boom
Boom" Mancini |
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As the son of a
prizefighter, International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee
("Class of 2015") Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini was born to
box, and the Youngstown, Ohio fighter climbed to the top
of the sport's mountain, capturing the World Boxing
Association (WBA) lightweight title in 1982.
Mancini's father, the late Lenny "Boom Boom" Mancini,
boxed professionally from 1937 to 1947, compiling a
46-12-3 (16 KOs) pro record. Lenny was the No. 1 ranked
lightweight in the world in 1941 and considered a future
world champion. However, his dream was sadly shattered
when he was wounded during World War II. He returned to
boxing after being discharged, but his physical issues
due to the wound prevented him from fulfilling his once
vast potential.
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On This Day: April 27 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2002, Riesa, Germany:
Markus Beyer won a 12 round UD over Vincenzo Imparato -
WBC International Super Middleweight Title.
Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA:
Clifford Etienne won a 10 round UD over Terrence Lewis -
Non Title.
Juan Diaz won a 8 round UD over Nelson Medina - Non
Title.
Nate Campbell TKO'd Jaime Torres in the 5th round - Non
Title.
Rocky Juarez KO'd Javier Ortiz in the 5th round - Non
Title.
2001, Aalborg, Denmark:
Thomas Damgaard KO'd Rodney Jones in the 3rd round - WBA
International Welterweight Title.
Caesar's Lake Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, USA:
Carlos Bojorquez TKO'd Pernell Whitaker in the 4th round
- Whitaker breaks
clavicle and referee stops the fight on advice of ring
physician.
Mohammad Abdulaev TKO'd Luis Ruiz in the 1st Round - Non
Title.
1996, Antibes, France:
Tom Johnson KO'd Claudio Martinet in the 7th round - IBF
Featherweight Title
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Reynoso: "Martinez Will
Unify At Flyweight –
And Then Meet Estrada And Chocolatito" |
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Eddy Reynoso says Julio
Cesar Martinez will aim to unify the Flyweight division
before moving to Super-Flyweight for blockbuster bouts
against the likes of Juan Francisco Estrada and Roman
‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez, as the Ring Magazine trainer of
the year maps out Martinez’s path on this weekend’s
episode of ‘Peleamundo’.
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Top USA Amateur Boxers
Adjusting To Life Without Fights & Waiting Another Year
For Olympics Shot |
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Amateur boxing, as in the
professional ranks, has been shut-down worldwide due to
the Coronavirus pandemic. USA Boxing members are
adjusting to these challenging and trying times all
across the country.
Gyms and schools are closed, tournaments suspended, and
the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo have been
postponed a year. Members of the Elite Qualification,
Youth and Junior High Performance teams are home rather
than in Colorado Springs training at the state-of-art
United States Olympic and Paralympic Training Center.
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On This Day: April 26 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2003, Brentford, London,
England:
Silence Mabuza KO'd Julio Cesar Medina in the 3rd round
- IBO Bantamweight Title.
Danny Williams TKO'd Bob Mirovic in the 4th round -
Commonwealth (British Empire) Heavyweight Title.
Tokyo, Japan:
Oscar Larrios won a 12 round UD over Shigeru Nakzato -
WBC Super Bantamweight Title.
Mashantucket, Connecticut, USA:
Antonio Tarver won a 12 round UD over Montell Griffin -
Vacant WBC and Vacant IBF Light Heavyweight Title.
James Toney won a 12 round UD over Vassiliy Jirov - IBF
Cruiserweight Title.
2001, Dallas, Texas, USA:
Kasim Ouma and James Coker fought to a 2 round TD - WBC
Continental Americas. Light Middleweight Title.
Accidental headbutt causes deep cut on Coker's right
eye.
1997, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA:
George Foreman won a 12 round SD over Lou Savarese - WBU
Heavyweight Title.
Fernando Vargas TKO'd Claude Staten in the 2nd round -
Non Title.
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On This Day: April 25 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2003, Rosario, Santa Fe,
Argentina:
Sebastian Lujan TKO'd Diego Arias in the 4th round - Non
Title.
Magdeburg, Germany:
Lukas Konecny TKO'd Filipp Bystrikov in the 7th round -
NBA Intercontinental Light Middleweight Title.
Secunda, ML, South Africa:
Mzonke Fana TKO'd Laszlo Bognar in the 4th round - WBC
International Super Featherweight Title.
1998, Pasay City, Metro Manila,
Philippines:
Gerry Penalosa and Joel Zarate fought 2 rounds to a TD -
WBC Super Flyweight Title.
Biloxi, Mississippi, USA:
Roy Jones Jr. KO'd Virgil Hill in the 4th round - Non
Title.
Derrick Gainer KO'd Wilson Santos in the 3rd round - Non
Title.
1995, South Padre Island, Texas,
USA:
Miguel Angel Gonzalez won a 12 round UD over Ricardo
Silva - WBC Lightweight Title.
Agapito Sanchez won a 12 round UD over Jose Pantaleon -
WBC International Featherweight Title.
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On This Day: April 24 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2004, Chiapas, Mexico:
Jorge Arce KO'd Melchor Cob Castro in the 5th round -
WBC Light Flyweight Title.
Los Angeles, California, USA:
Vitali Klitschko TKO'd Corrie Sanders in the 8th round -
Vacant WBC Heavyweight Title.
2003, Gulfport, Mississippi, USA:
Ishe Smith won a 10 round UD over Sam Garr - Non Title.
Diego Corrales TKO'd Felix St Kitts in the 3rd round -
Non Title.
2001, Liverpool, Merseyside,
England:
Sebastian Rothman TKO'd Mark Hobson in the 9th round -
WBU Cruiserweight Title.
Silence Mabuza won a 6 round decision over Anthony Hanna
- Non Title.
Houma, Louisiana, USA:
Luis Collazo won a 4 round decision over Terry Dominic -
Non Title.
1999, San Jose, Costa Rica:
Ricardo Mayorga TKO'd Henry Castillo in the 7th round -
Non Title.
München, Germany:
Ahmed Kotiev TKO'd Peter Malinga in the 3rd round - WBO
Welterweight Title.
Wladimir Klitschko TKO'd Big Foot Martin in the 8th
round - Non Title.
Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines:
Manny Pacquiao TKO'd Gabriel Mira in the 4th round - WBC
Flyweight Title.
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Sullivan Barrera Still
Training For Kovalev,
Biggest Fight Of His Career |
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Saturday night was supposed
to be make or break for Sullivan Barrera. The former
world title challenger was supposed to face Sergey
Kovalev on April 25th in a DAZN streamed main event that
would have been contested at a catchweight of 180
pounds.
Of course the coronavirus halted all professional sports
in the United States from the middle of March through at
least the end of April. Despite the uncertainty of when
the fight will take place, the 38-year-old light
heavyweight continues to train in hopes that the fight
is rescheduled for a summer date.
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Round 12: Memorable Week
Of WBC Talks |
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By Mauricio Sulaimán
Son of José Sulaimán / President WBC
Last week was great, and I would like to share a summary
of the most interesting of our WBC Talks.
These video conferences we do every day, in English and
Spanish, help to keep the boxing community interacting,
engaged, learning and having fun, with the many
anecdotes, laughter and wonderful stories.
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On This Day: April 23 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2000, Nagoya, Japan:
Hideki Todaka TKO'd Yokthai in the 11th round to retain
the WBA Super Flyweight Title.
1993, Memphis, Tennessee:
Michael Nunn KO'd Crawford Ashley in the 6th round to
Retain the WBA Super Middleweight Championship.
1990, Los Angeles, California:
Paul Banke KO'd Daniel Zaragoza in the 9th round to win
the WBC Super Bantamweight Title.
1988, Berk-Sur-Mer, France:
Simon Bown KO'd Tyrone Trice in the 14th round to win
the Vacant IBF Welterweight Title.
1978, Los Angeles, California:
Little Red Lopez KO'd Jose DePaula in the 6th round to
retain the WBC Featherweight Title.
1977, Inglewood, California:
Carlos Zarate KO'd Alfonso Zamora in the 4th round ,
Non-Title bout between WBC Bantamweight Champion (Zarate)
and WBA Bantamweight Champion (Zamora).
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On This Day: April 22 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2001, Brakpan GT, South Africa:
Hasim Rahman KO'd Lennox Lewis in the 5th round to win
the WBC, WBA and IBF Heavyweight Titles, "2001 Ring
Magazine Upset of the Year".
Lehlohonolo Ledwaba won a 12 round UD over Carlos
Contreras to retain the IBF Super Bantamweight Title.
1995, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Eddie Hopson KO'd Moises Pedroza in the 7th round to win
the Vacant IBF Super Bantamweight Title.
Arturo Gatti KO'd Tito Tovar in the 1st round.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Danny Romero won a 12 round UD over Francisco Tejedor to
win the IBF Flyweight Title.
George Foreman won a 12 round MD over Axel Schulz to
retain the IBF Heavyweight Title.
1994, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Michael Moorer won a 12 round MD over Evander Holyfield
to win the WBA and IBF Heavyweight Title.
John Michael Johnson TKO'd Junior Jones in the 11th
round to win the WBA Bantamweight Title.
John John Molina won a 12 round UD over Gregorio Vargas
to retain the IBF Super Featherweight title.
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Emanuel Navarrete Looks
Ahead
To Future At 122 & 126 Pounds |
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WBO junior featherweight
king Emanuel Navarrete is the world's busiest world
champion, a 25-year-old pressure fighter who is proud to
represent his Mexican heritage at the sport's highest
level. From May 2019 to February 2020, when he knocked
out Jeo Santisima on the Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury II
card, he defended his world title five times.
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Impact Boxing To Launch
New Weekly Series In May |
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With everything on hold in
the world due to the covid-19 coronavirus, there hasn't
been any movement for new sports programming on any
major television or streaming platform. The sport of
boxing's newest participant, Impact Boxing will be the
first in the industry to get back to work.
Stars and Champions: The Effects of Covid-19 In Sports
And Boxing debuts on May 8th at 1030 pm eastern. The
series will run for 6 weeks to give everyone a look into
how the virus has effected the lives of professional
athletes, promoters, medical staff, executives and also
discuss the future of live events.
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On This Day: April 21 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2005, Galati, Romania:
Lucian Bute KO'd Donnie McCrary in the 4th round - NABA
Super Middleweight Title.
Hollywood, California:
Carl Froch TKO'd Henry Porras in the 8th round - Froch's
American Debut.
2001, Erfurt, Germany:
Alexander Gurov TKO'd Torsten May in the 8th round -
Vacant European (EBU) Cruiserweight Title.
Markus Beyer KO'd Manuel Lopez in the 7th round - WBC
International Super Middleweight Title.
1999:
Wilfredo Rivera won a 10 round UD over Angel Hernandez -
Non Title.
1998, Lake Charles, Louisiana,
USA:
Hasim Rahman KO'd Steve Pannell in the 2nd round - USBA
Heavyweight Title.
Larry Donald won a 10 round UD over Ross Puritty - Non
Title.
1997, Inglewood, California, USA:
Juan Manuel Marquez won a 12 round UD over Agapito
Sanchez - WBO NABO Featherweight Title.
1995, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico:
Erik Morales TKO'd Enrique Jupiter in the 6th round -
Mexican Super Bantamweight Title
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On This Day: April 20 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2002, Gdansk, Poland:
Michael Trabant won a 12 round UD over Christian Bladt
- European (EBU) Welterweight Title.
Dariusz Michalczewski KO'd Joey DeGrandis in the 2nd
round - WBO Light Heavyweight Title.
MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA:
Floyd Mayweather Jr. won a 12 round UD over Jose Luis
Castillo - WBC Lightweight Title.
Stevie Johnston won a 12 round MD over Alejandro
Gonzalez - Non Title.
Cardiff, Wales:
Joe Calzaghe won a 12 round UD over Charles Brewer - WBO
Super Middleweight Title.
1996, Brentwood, Essex, England:
Joe Calzaghe TKO'd Mark Delaney in the 5th round -
British Super Middleweight Title.
Levallois, France:
Jean Baptiste Mendy won a 12 round UD over Lamar Murphy
- Vacant WBC Lightweight Title.
Grand Forks, North Dakota:
Virgil Hill won a 12 round UD over Lou Del Valle - WBA
Light Heavyweight Title.
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Juan Francisco Estrada:
"I Will Get Revenge
In Chocolatito Unification Rematch" |
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Juan Francisco Estrada and
Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez are hunting a blockbuster
unification rematch – and Estrada told Gonzalez in the
first ever episode of ‘Peleamundo’, premiering this
Sunday on Matchroom Boxing’s YouTube channel, that he is
confident of settling the score if the pair can meet
again.
Estrada (40-3 27 KOs) and Gonzalez (49-2 41 KOs) both
regained their World champion status in stunning fashion
in recent outings, with Estrada beating Srisaket Sor
Rungvisai in a rematch to regain the WBC and Ring
Magazine Super-Flyweight belts last April and
‘Chocolatito’ rolling back the years to rip the WBA
strap from previously unbeaten Brit Kal Yafai in Dallas
in February with a clinical ninth round KO win.
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On This Day: April 19 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2003, Fresno, California, USA:
Floyd Mayweather Jr. won a 12 round UD over Victoriano
Sosa - WBC Lightweight Title.
Miguel Cotto KO'd Joel Perez in the 4th round - Non
Title.
2002, Sydney, New South Wales,
Australia:
Danny Green KO'd Paul Smallman in the 8th round - Vacant
IBF Pan Pacific Super Middleweight Title.
Vic Darchinyan KO'd Prasob Nookliang in the 2nd round -
Non Title.
Copenhagen, Denmark:
Johnny Bredahl KO'd Eidy Moya in the 9th round - WBA
Bantamweight Title.
Thomas Damgaard won an 8 round UD over Abdel Mehidi -
Non Title Bout.
1997, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA:
Frankie Liles TKO'd Segundo Mercado in the 5th round -
WBA Super Middleweight Title.
Bernard Hopkins TKO'd John David Jackson in the 7th
round - IBF Middleweight Title
Byron Mitchell TKO'd Guy Stanford in the 1st round - Non
Title.
Terron Millett TKO'd Tony Limones in the 3rd round - Non
Title.
1996, Salina Cruz, Oaxaca,
Mexico:
Israel Vazquez KO'd Joel Nolasco in the 2nd round - Non
Title.
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On This Day: April 18 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 1998, Manchester, England:
Carl Thompson won a 12 round UD over Chris Eubank - WBO
Cruiserweight Title.
Herbie Hide TKO'd Damon Reed in the 1st round - WBO
Heavyweight Title.
Naseem Hamed TKO'd Wilfredo Vazquez in the 7th round -
WBO Featherweight Title.
Ricky Hatton TKO'd Karl Taylor in the 1st round - Non
Title.
Junior Witter won a 6 round Decision over Jan Bergman -
Non Title.
Aachen, Germany:
Vitali Klitschko TKO'd Julius Francis in the 2nd round -
Non Title.
Los Angeles, California, USA:
Antonio Diaz KO'd Alberto Cortes in the 2nd round - IBA
Light Welterweight Title.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. won a 10 round UD over Gustavo
Cuello - Non Title.
Oba Carr won a 10 round UD over Juan Carlos Rodriguez -
Non Title.
Diego Corrales KO'd Juan Carlos Salazar in the 1st round
- Non Title.
1997, Hilton Hotel, Las Vegas,
Nevada, USA:
Ike Quartey TKO'd Ralph Jones in the 5th round - WBA
Welterweight Title.
Junior Jones won a 12 round UD over Marco Antonio
Barrera - WBO Super Bantamweight Title.
Joel Casamayor TKO'd Francisco Valdez in the 4rd round
Non Title.
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Ali vs. Frazier Trilogy
Headlines Special
Encore Boxing Presentation On ESPN |
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This Saturday, April 18,
will be a day of classic boxing on ESPN when the network
airs 11 consecutive hours of the sweet science starting
at 12 noon ET. This special presentation will showcase
some of the greatest bouts of all time, including the
epic trilogy between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.
Ali-Frazier I has never been aired before on ESPN
platforms and has not aired on U.S. television in nearly
30 years (August 1991).
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On This Day: April 17 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2004, New York, New York,:
John Ruiz TKO'd Fres Oquendo in the 11th round - WBA
Heavyweight Title.
Chris Byrd and Andrew Golota fought to a 12 round DRAW -
IBF Heavyweight Title.
Wayne Braithwaite won a 12 round UD over Louis Azille -
WBC Cruiserweight Title.
2003, Los Angeles, California:
Jose Navarro won a 12 round UD over Jorge Luis Gonzalez
- IBA Continental Super Flyweight Title.
Mike Anchondo TKO'd Roque Cassiani in the 10th round -
Non Title.
Librado Andrade KO'd Errol Banner in the 2nd round - Non
Title.
1999, Sassari, Italy:
Jorge Arce TKO'd Salvatore Fanni in the 6th round - WBO
Light Flyweight Title.
Indio, California, USA:
Shane Mosley TKO'd John Brown in the 8th round - IBF
Lightweight Title.
Angel Manfredy won a 10 round UD over Ivan Robinson -
Non Title.
1998, Mexicali, Baja California,
Mexico:
Jose Luis Castillo TKO'd Julio Cesar Leon in the 8th
round - Mexican Featherweight Title.
Uncasville, Connecticut, USA:
Ben Tackie KO'd Edwin Santana in the 10th round - Vacant
IBA Americas Lightweight Title.
Wayne McCullough won a 10 round UD over Antonio Salas -
Non Title.
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Round 12: Synergy In
Boxing |
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By Mauricio Sulaimán
Son of José Sulaimán / WBC President
While we are still alert and active, albeit prudently
staying at home, diligently, imaginatively and
intelligently trying to keep the boxing community
connected through WBC Talks and WBC Workouts, some
boxing issues are already occurring.
Devin Haney has asked the WBC for his reinstatement as
WBC world lightweight champion, because he has already
healed, and it is not necessary for him to continue as
champion in recess.
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Miguel Berchelt Ready
For All-Mexican
Showdown Against Oscar Valdez |
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His message is crystal
clear. WBC super featherweight world champion Miguel "El
Alacran" Berchelt (37-1, 33 KOs) wants all the big
names. Whether it’s fellow Mexican action star Oscar
Valdez, IBF champion Joseph “JoJo” Diaz, WBA champion
Rene Alvarado, WBO champion and promotional stablemate
Jamel Herring, or lightweight standouts Vasiliy
Lomachenko and Gervonta Davis, Berchelt is itching to
get back to action.
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On This Day: April 16 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Dandenong, Australia:
Sam Soliman TKO'd Moechrody in the 3rd round to retain
the IBF Pan Pacific Middleweight Title.
Vic Darchinian TKO'd Falazona Fidal in the 2nd round.
2003, Nottingham, England:
Carl Froch TKO'd Michael Monaghan in the 3rd round.
Herbie Hide TKO'd Derek McCafferty in the 7th round.
Padre Island, Texas:
Kennedy McKinney won a 12 round MD over Welcome Ncita to
retain the IBF Super Bantamweight Title.
1988, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Marlon Staring retained his WBA Welterweight Title when
he and Mark Breland fought to a 12 round Draw.
Julio Cesar Chavez TKO'd Rodolfo Aguilar in the 6th
round to retain the WBA Lightweight Title.
1952, Chicago, Illinois:
Sugar Ray Robinson KO'd Rocky Graziano in the 3rd round
to retain the World Middleweight Title.
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Unhappy Birthday Coming
Up For Undefeated Lightweight Prospect Jamaine Ortiz |
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Even in his wildest dreams,
undefeated World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth World
lightweight champion Jamaine "The Technician" Ortiz
(13-0, 7 KOs) never could have ever imagined that his
24th birthday, later this month, would fall smack in the
middle of a worldwide health pandemic.
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World Champion Jose
Ramirez &
Central Valley Community Leaders
Join Forces To Assist Agricultural Workers |
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California Gov. Gavin
Newsom issued Executive Order N-33-20 last month,
declaring a state of emergency ordering all individuals
living in the State of California to stay home “except
as needed to maintain continuity of operations of the
federal critical infrastructure sectors.”
Agriculture is considered one of the 16 critical
infrastructure sectors, with agricultural workers
critical to keeping our daily lives functioning. The
hardworking members of the Central Valley who work in
the fields, packing houses, processing plants, dairies,
animal farms, and other supporting industries make up
this critical infrastructure.
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Bout Between Mairis
Briedis & Yuniel Dorticos
Set For May 16 In Riga/Latvia Cancelled |
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WBSS is monitoring the
developing COVID-19 situation. Under the current
circumstances, a feasible date for the WBSS
Cruiserweight Final between Mairis Briedis and Yuniel
Dorticos is out of reach.
The final for the Muhammad Ali Trophy was originally
scheduled to take place on 21 March 2020 in Riga,
Latvia, and then rearranged for 16 May 2020 due to the
spreading of COVID-19 – in line with the measures put in
effect by the Latvian government to contain the disease.
On 7 April 2020, the Latvian government extended the
state of emergency and the containment measures until at
least 12 May 2020.
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Unified Super
Lightweight World Champion
Jose Ramirez Wants All The Belts |
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WBC/WBO super lightweight
world champion Jose Ramirez is staying ready. The 2012
U.S. Olympian has not fought since knocking out Maurice
Hooker last July in a title unification bout. He was
supposed to fight Viktor Postol Feb. 2 in China (Feb. 1
prime time in the U.S.), but it became the first major
bout to be impacted by COVID-19. The May 9 makeup date
in Fresno also fell by the wayside.
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On This Day: April 15 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2000, Hanover, Germany:
Darius Michaelczewski TKO'd Graciano Rocchigiani in the
10th round to retain the WBO Light Heavyweight Title.
Las Vegas, Nevada:
Fernando Vargas won a 12 round UD over Ike Quartey to
retain the IBF Light Middleweight Title.
1996, Hammanskral, South Africa:
Vuyani Bungu TKO'd Pablo Osuna in the 2nd round to
retain the IBF Super Bantamweight Title.
1985, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Marvin Hagler TKO'd Thomas Hearns in the 3rd round to
retain the WBC, WBA and IBF Middleweight title in the
Ring Magazine Fight of the Year.
1984, Detroit, Michigan:
Milt McCrory TKO'd Gilles Elbilia in the 6th round to
retain the WBC Welterweight Title.
1978, Panama City, Panama:
Eusebio Pedroza TKO'd Cecilio Lastra in the 13th round
to win the WBA Featherweight Title.
Los Angeles, California:
Salvador Sanchez won a 10 round decision over Juan
Escobar (Sanchez down twice).
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On This Day: April 14 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2001, New York, New York, MSG
Theatre:
Bernard Hopkins won a 12 round UD over Keith Holmes -
WBC, IBF Middleweight Title.
Nelson Dieppa KO'd Andy Tabanas in the 11th round -
Vacant WBO Light Flyweight Title.
Serguei Lyakhovich won an 8 round UD over Sedrick Fields - Non Title.
2000, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico:
Guty Espadas Jr. won an 11 round TD over Luisito
Espinosa - Vacant WBC Featherweight Title. (Accidental
Head butt Stoppage)
1998, Foxwoods Resort,
Mashantucket, Connecticut:
Andrew Golota KO'd Eli Dixon in the 6th round - Non
Title.
Zab Judah KO'd Angel Beltre in the 2nd round - Non Title.
Micky Ward KO'd Mark Fernandez in the 3rd round - Non
Title.
Eric Harding won a 6 round Decision over Levan Easley -
Non Title.
Vivian Harris KO'd Carlos Nevarez in the 1st round - Non
Title.
1997, Osaka, Japan:
Daniel Zaragoza won a 12 round UD over Joichiro
Tatsuyoshi - WBC Super Bantamweight Title.
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On This Day: April 13 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2002, Campione d'Italia, Italy:
Michelle Piccirillo won a 12 round UD over Cory Spinks -
Vacant IBF Welterweight Title.
Silvio Branco won a 6 round decision over Ramdane
Serdjane - Non Title.
Chester, West Virginia:
David Tua TKO'd Fres Oquendo in the 9th round - NABF
Heavyweight Title.
Ray Austin and Lance Whitaker fought to a 10 round DRAW.
2001, Hampton, Virginia:
Tim Witherspoon TKO'd Danny Wofford in the 3rd round -
Non Title.
2000, Arrowhead Pond, Anaheim,
California, USA:
Librado Andrade KO'd Terry Smith in the 2nd round - Non
Title.
London, England:
Sam Soliman won a 6 round decision over Paul Wesley.
1997, Köln, Germany:
Sven Ottke TKO'd Jason Hart in the 2nd Round - Non
Title.
Timo Hoffman won a 6 round decision over Mike Robinson.
Markus Beyer TKO'd Isidore Janvier in the 5th round -
Non Title.
1996, Boston, Massachusetts:
Dana Rosenblatt KO'd Howard Davis Jr. in the 2nd round -
WBU Middleweight Title.
Micky Ward KO'd Louis Veader in the 9th round - WBU
Middleweight Title.
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On This Day: April 12 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2003, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Derrick Gainer won a 12 round SD over Oscar Leon to
Retain the WBA Featherweight Title.
Marco Antonio Barrera TKO'd Kevin Kelley in the 4th
round.
Cruz Carbajal TKO'd Steve Dotse in a Bantamweight Bout.
1997, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Oscar De La Hoya won a 12 round UD over Pernell Whitaker
to win the WBC Welterweight Title.
Paulie Ayala won a 10 round Decision over Nestor Lopez.
Micky Ward KO'd Alfonso Sanchex in the 7th round.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. KO'd Bobby Giepert in the 1st round.
Raul Marquez TKO'd Anthony Stephens in the 9th round to
win the Vacant IBF Light Middleweight Title.
Cesar Soto KO'd Elias Quiroz in the 2nd round.
Vassiliy Jirov TKO'd Tyrone Armstead in the 4th round.
1996, Netherland Antilles:
Pernell Whitaker was give a 12 round SD win over
Wilfredo Rivera to retain the WBC Welterweight Title.
(One of the worst decisions this writer ever saw)
Ike Quartey TKO'd Vince Phillips in the 3rd round to
retain the WBA Welterweight Title.
1981, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Sean O'Grady won a 15 round UD over Hilmer Kenty to win
the WBA Lightweight Title.
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On This Day: April 11 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2005, Laemson Beach, Chumporn,
Thailand:
Terdsak Jandaeng won a 12 round UD over Jesse Maca - WBO
Asia Pacific Featherweight Title.
2003, Hinckley, Minnesota, USA:
Anthony Bonsante TKO'd Marris Virgil in the 3rd round -
Non Title.
1998, Columbia, South Carolina:
O'Neil Bell KO'd Mohammad Benguesmia in the 4th round -
Non Title.
1997, Capitol Theatre, Port
Chester, New York:
David Telesco TKO'd Ernest Mateen - New York State Light
Heavyweight Title.
James Butler KO'd Gerald Holmes in the 1st round - Non
Title.
1996, Corpus Christi, Texas:
Hector Camacho TKO'd Wilbur Garst in the 7th round - Non
Title.
Texas, Dallas:
Sharmba Mitchell KO'd Gilberto Flores - WBC Continental
Americas Light Welterweight Title.
Ike Ibeabuchi KO'd Gary Butler KO'd Gary Butler in the
1st round - Non Title.
1995, Levallois, France:
Zeljko Mavrovic TKO'd Christophe Bizot in the 11th round
- Vacant European (EBU) Heavyweight Title.
Winky Wright won a 10 round Decision over Leon Cessiron
- Non Title.
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Promoter Sampson
Lewkowicz Weighs In On
Devin Haney’s WBC Petition To Face Javier
Fortuna Immediately Upon Boxing’s Return |
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Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz
is issuing the following statement regarding Lightweight
Champion in Recess Devin Haney’s WBC petition to face
number one contender Javier Fortuna immediately when
boxing resumes.
Last December, Haney underwent shoulder surgery, which
prompted the WBC to designate him a champion in recess
during his recovery and order a fight between their top
two contenders, The Dominican Republic’s Javier Fortuna
and England’s Luke Campbell, for the vacant lightweight
championship.
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A Remarkable Boxing
Journey Like No Other
1972 Olympic Gold Medalist "Sugar" Ray Seales |
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Imagine being the lone
boxer from your country to capture an Olympic gold
medal, only days after the infamous Munich massacre. Now
imagine also having won a remarkable 338 of 350 amateur
matches, having fought a trilogy as a professional with
"Marvelous" Marvin Hagler, being declared legally blind
in both eyes (having entertainer Sammy Davis, Jr. pickup
a six-figure medical bill), regaining sight in one eye,
then working as a teacher of autistic students for 17
years.
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On This Day: April 10 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2004, Manchester, M.E.N.
Arena, England:
In Jin Chi KO'd Michael Brodie in the 7th round - Vacant
WBC Featherweight Title.
Jamie Moore TKO'd Adam Katumwa in the 5th round -
Commonwealth (British Empire) Light Middleweight Title.
Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA:
Cory Spinks won a 12 round UD over Zab Judah - WBC, WBA,
IBF Welterweight Title.
Lakva Sim TKO'd Miguel Callist in the 5th round - Vacant
WBA Lightweight Title.
Mohammad Abdulaev TKO'd Jesse Feliciano in the 8th round
- WBO Inter-Continental Light Welterweight Title.
Lamon Brewster TKO'd Wladimir Klitschko in the 5th round
- Vacant WBO Heavyweight Title.
1999, Barranquilla, Colombia:
Irene Pacheco KO'd Luis Coronado in the 9th round -
Vacant IBF Flyweight Title.
Jose Garcia won a 12 round SD over Noel Arambulet - WBA
Fedelatin Minimumweight Title.
Manchester, M.E.N. Arena, England:
Naseem Hamed TKO'd Paul Ingle in the 11th round - WBO
Featherweight Title.
Thomas Hearns won a 12 round UD over Nate Miller -
Vacant IBO Cruiserweight Title.
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Round 12: Create A
Habitat At Home |
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By Mauricio Sulaimán
Son of José Sulaimán / WBC President
The world of sport and entertainment is frozen worldwide
and consequently, there is no boxing.
I decided to work more than ever. The key has been to
get up every day with an action plan to follow, and
every night, review what has been achieved.
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Dmitry Bivol Calls For
Super Middleweight
World Title Showdown With Canelo Alvarez |
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WBA Light Heavyweight World
Champion Dmitry Bivol, (17-0, 11 KOs), has once again
called for the opportunity to drop one weight class and
battle ‘Pound-for-Pound’ and Super Middleweight World
Champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, (53-1-2, 38 KOs),
emphasizing that he is ready to fight on the first
available date when boxing returns.
“I’ve said now for over a year that I’m ready, willing
and able to move down to super middleweight and fight
Canelo,” said Bivol. “I have been training throughout
the COVID-19 crisis and have watched on social media
that Canelo has as well.”
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On This Day: April 9 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1999, Temecula, California:
Oscar Larios TKO'd Miguel Escamilla in the 10th round
to retain the Mexican Super Bantamweight Title.
1994, Reno, Nevada:
Tracy Harris Patterson won a 12 round UD over Richard
Duran to retain the WBC Super Bantamweight Title.
Norfolk, Virginia:
Pernell Whitaker won a 12 round UD over Santos Cardona
to retain the WBC Welterweight Title.
Buddy McGirt won a 12 round UD over Livingstone Bramble.
1992, Celano, Italy:
Gianfranco Rossi TKO'd Angel Hernandez in the 6th round
to retain the IBF Light Middleweight Title.
1988, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Evander Holyfield TKO'd Carlos DeLeon in the 8th round
to unify the WBC, WBA, and IBF Cruiserweight Titles.
Meldrick Taylor TKO'd Ivan Gonzalez in the 5th round.
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Sampson Lewkowicz Ready
To Promote WBC
Super Middleweight Champion David Benavidez Homecoming
Title Defense When Pandemic Ends |
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Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz
has secured a promoter’s license from the Arizona
Department of Gaming with the aim of Sampson Boxing
promoting undefeated WBC Super Middleweight World
Champion David “El Bandera Roja” Benavidez’s
virus-postponed homecoming defense against Roamer Alexis
Angulo as soon as conditions return to favorable for
live events.
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On This Day: April 8 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2000, Kalasin, Thailand:
Sornpichai Kratingdaenggym TKO'd Gilberto Gonzalez in
the 5th round to win the WBA Flyweight Title.
Detroit, Michigan:
Uriah Grant TKO'd Thomas Hearns in the 2nd round to
retain the IBO Cruiserweight Title. Hearns injured his
ankle.
1995, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Felix Trinidad TKO'd Roger Turner in the 2nd round to
retain the IBF Welterweight Title.
Oliver McCall won a 12 round UD over Larry Holmes to
retain the WBC Heavyweight Title.
Luis Santana retained the WBC Light Middleweight Title
when Terry Norris was DQ'd for hitting after the bell.
Norris lost the title to Santana by being DQ'd in their
previous bout. Finally in their 3rd bout Norris regained
the title by TKO'ing Santana in the 3rd round.
Bruce Seldon TKO'd Tony Tucker in the 7th round to win
the Vacant WBA Heavyweight Title.
Julio Cesar Chavez won a 12 round UD over Giovanni
Parisi to retain the WBC Light Welterweight Title.
1994, Tucaman, Argentina:
Julio Cesar Vasquez won a 12 round UD over Ricardo Raul
Nunez to retain the WBA Light Middleweight Title.
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Ali & Tyson Fights
Headline 7-Hour
Block Of Classic Fights On ESPN2 |
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This Tuesday, April 7, will
be a night of heavyweight legends on ESPN2 when the
network airs a special programming lineup featuring
classic heavyweight fights. The seven-hour encore
presentation will showcase some of the greatest
heavyweight bouts of all time, including Muhammad Ali
vs. Joe Frazier III, Mike Tyson vs. Buster Douglas and
Evander Holyfield vs. George Foreman.
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Lomachenko On Teofimo
Lopez: "He Holds My Belt" |
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Unified lightweight world
champion Vasiliy Lomachenko is riding out the COVID-19
pandemic in his native Ukraine, but the three-weight
kingpin is chomping at the bit to get his hands on the
division’s leading names, including IBF world champion
Teofimo Lopez, WBC world champion Devin Haney and
Gervonta “Tank” Davis.
Lomachenko (14-1, 10 KOs) has not fought since last
August’s unanimous decision victory over Luke Campbell
in London. He has sat back and taken notice of Lopez
(15-0, 12 KOs), the Brooklyn-born prodigy who has been
outspoken in his desire to fight the pound-for-pound
Picasso.
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On This Day: April 7 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2005, Burbank, California,
USA:
Yory Boy Campas KO'd Rigoberto Placenia in the 2nd round
- WBC Mundo Hispano middleweight Title.
2001, MGM Grand, Las Vegas,
Nevada, USA:
Marco Antonio Barrera won a 12 round UD over Naseem
Hamed - Vacant IBO
Featherweight Title - Barrera deducted one point in 12th
for intentionally slamming Hamed's head into a
turnbuckle. I felt he should have been awarded a
point for this :-)
Fernando Velardez TKO'd Juan Carlos Ramirez in the 6th
round - Non Title.
Omar Sheika TKO'd Stephane Ouellet in the 2nd round -
Non Title.
Jermaine Taylor TKO'd Kenny Stubbs in the 2nd round -
Non Title.
Verona, New York, USA:
Terrance Cauthen won a 10 round UD over Jose Narvaez -
Non Title.
1998, Harrahs Casino, Cherokee,
North Carolina:
Antwun Echols TKO'd Kevin Tillman in the 8th round -
NABF , USBA Middleweight Titles.
Jimmy Thunder won a 10 round UD over Tim Witherspoon -
Non Title.
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Showtime Sports To
Present Showtime Boxing Classics, Including Three Fight
Of The Year
Winners, Beginning April 10 On Showtime |
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SHOWTIME Sports will
continue to serve boxing fans during the current hiatus
from live sports, announcing today SHOWTIME BOXING
CLASSICS with regularly scheduled replays of legendary
bouts from the network’s deep archive of world
championship boxing. SHOWTIME BOXING CLASSICS will air
on three consecutive Friday nights beginning April 10,
at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME. The telecasts will also be
available via the SHOWTIME streaming service and
SHOWTIME ANYTIME®.
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Two Trilogy Boxing
Previews With Betting Odds |
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As we patiently wait for
the world to start turning once more, let’s look ahead
to a couple of marquee boxing events that should rain as
much entertainment as they do money: Tyson Fury vs.
Deontay Wilder III, and Alvarez vs. Golovkin III.
Four fighters will finally put to bed any doubt as to
who is the better between each pair. Can a fleet-footed
Fury dodge the deadly right hand of Wilder for another
12 rounds? Will Canelo bull his way through the
mechanical precision of GGG once more?
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On This Day: April 6 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2002, Copenhagen, Denmark:
Johnny Nelson KO'd Ezra Sellers in the 8th round - WBO
Cruiserweight Title.
Harry Simon won a 12 round UD over Armand Krajnc - WBO
Middleweight Title.
2001, Grosseto, Italy:
Yawe Davis KO'd Neil Simpson in the 3rd round - Vacant
European (EBU) Light Heavyweight Title.
Merida, Yucatan, Mexico:
Kermin Guardia won a 12 round UD over Juan Keb Baas -
WBO Minimumweight Title.
Texas Station Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada:
Frank Toledo won a 12 round UD over Mbulelo Botile - IBF
Featherweight Title.
Mohamad Abdulaev won a 4 round UD over Mahan Washington
- Pro Debut for Abdulaev.
2000, Worley, Idaho:
Eliecer Castillo won a 10 round UD over Frankie Swindell
- Non Title.
Zuri Lawrence won a 10 round UD over Mike Sedillo - Non
Title.
1996, Hannover, Germany:
Dariusz Michalczewski TKO'd Asluddin Umarov in the 5th
round - WBO Light .
Heavyweight Title
1993, Rochester, New York:
Oscar De La Hoya won an 8 round UD over Mike Grable -
Non Title.
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Impact Boxing Plans To
Give Back With Free Event |
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While entertainment and
sports have suffered immense damage, society as a whole
has suffered even worse. With well over two hundred
thousand confirmed cases, thousands of deaths, and
almost 7 million people unemployed, the impact of the
covid-19 coronavirus is devastating to the masses.
Impact Boxing became the newest sports network on
February 1st when they had their first live card that
was headlined by former world champion Austin Trout.
Over the past decade the Impact Network has spread love
through daily faith based programming which has helped
people get through hard times under the leadership of
Bishop Wayne T Jackson and the management of Terry
Arnold and Royal Jackson.
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On This Day: April 5 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2003, Manchester, England:
Ricky Hatton won a 12 round UD over Vince Phillips - WBU
Light Welterweight Title.
Wayne Elcock won a 12 round UD over Anthony Farnell -
WBU Middleweight Title.
Junior Witter TKO'd Jurgen Haeck in the 4th round -
European (EBU-EU) Light Welterweight Title.
Leipzig, Germany:
Markus Beyer won a 12 round SD over Eric Lucas - WBC
Super Middleweight Title.
1998, Newcastle, New South
Wales, Australia:
Kostya Tszyu KO'd Calvin Grove in the 1st round - Non
Title
Kevin Kelly TKO'd Nico Toriri in the 7th round - PABA
Light Middleweight Title.
1997, Temba, NWP, South Africa:
Vuyani Bungu won a 12 round SD over Kennedy McKinney -
IBF Super Bantamweight Title.
Atlantic City, New Jersey:
David Tua TKO'd Oleg Maskaev in the 11th round - WBC
Intl. Heavyweight Title.
Zab Judah TKO'd Paul Denard in the 4th round - Non
Title.
Vernon Forrest TKO'd Francisco De Assis in the 1st round
- Non Title.
Robbie Peden TKO'd Willeson Spann in the 3rd round - Non
Title.
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Joshua vs. Pulev
Postponed |
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Anthony Joshua’s defence of
his IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO Heavyweight World Titles
against Mandatory Challenger Kubrat Pulev scheduled to
take place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday
June 20 has been postponed.
A new date for the event promoted by Matchroom Boxing
and 258 Management in association with Top Rank and Epic
Sports Entertainment is currently being worked on. We
will announce any updates in due course and continue to
explore the possibility of hosting this fight at the
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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Introducing Super
Featherweight Jordan White |
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When the world of boxing
resumes, super featherweight prospect Jordan "Shortdog"
White will be primed to ascend into elite status in the
130-pound division.
The 22 year-old native of Washington,DC has a record of
10-1 with eight knockouts.
White began boxing at the age of eight after his cousin,
2000 United States Olympian Clarence Vinson piqued the
young White's interest in the sport.
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On This Day: April 4 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY
IN 2003, Clermont Ferrand, France:
Salim Medjkoune won a 12 round UD over Vincenzo
Gigliotti - WBA Super Bantamweight Title.
Mahyar Monshipour TKO'd German Guartos in the 3rd round
- European (EBU) Super Bantamweight Title.
Uncasville, Connecticut:
Monte Barrett won a 10 round SD over Robert Wiggins -
Non Title.
Glen Johnson and Daniel Judah fought to a 10 round DRAW
- Non Title.
2002, Mashantucket, Connecticut:
Scott Pemberton TKO'd Lloyd Bryan in the 3rd round -
Vacant WBO NABO Super Middleweight Title.
Peter Manfredo Jr. won an 8 round UD over Grady Brewer -
Non Title.
2001, Jakarta, Indonesia:
Chris John TKO'd Fernando Montilla in the 7th round -
Non Title.
1996, Udonthani, Thailand:
Samson Dutch Boy Gym KO'd Luis Sosa in the 1st round -
WBF Super Flyweight Title.
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South Central LA To
Gold: 1984 Olympic
Heavyweight Champion Henry Tillman |
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Capturing an Olympic gold
medal is special but overcoming tremendous odds and
winning it at home, never mind meeting your future wife,
made it extraordinarily special for 1984 Olympic
heavyweight champion Henry Tillman.
And beating Mike Tyson to earn a spot on the U.S.
Olympic Boxing Team, not once but twice at the 1984 U.S.
Olympic Trials and 1984 U.S. Olympic Box-Offs, along
with overcoming his background makes Tillman's life more
than worthy of being shown on the silver screen.
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On This Day: April 3 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 2004, Manchester, England:
Ricky Hatton TKO'd Dennis Holbaek Pederson in the 6th
round to retain the WBU Light Welterweight Title.
Sharmba Mitchell won a 12 round UD over Michael Stewart
to win the IBF Light Welterweight (Interim) Title.
Bremen, Germany:
Daruisz Michalczweski TKO'd Muslim Biarslanov in the 7th
round to retain the WBO Light Heavyweight Title.
1998, Tijuana, Mexico:
Erik Morales TKO'd Remigio Daniel Molina in the 6th
round to retain the WBC Super Bantamweight Title.
Bayom, Puerto Rico:
Felix Trinidad KO'd Mahenge Zulu in the 4th round to
retain the IBF Welterweight Title.
Frankie Liles won a 12 round UD over Andrej Shlalikov to
retain the WBA Super Middleweight Title.
Freddy Norwood won a 12 round UD over Antonio Cermeno to
win the Vacant WBA Featherweight Title.
Jorge Eliecer Julio TKO'd Daniel Jimenez in the 9th
round to retain the WBO Bantamweight Title.
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New York State Boxing
HOF & Ring 8 Establish Fund To Assist Boxers & Boxing
Personnel In New York |
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The New York State Boxing
Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) and Ring 8 jointly announced
today a partnership to establish a COVID-19 fund to
assist New York and New Jersey boxers and boxing
personnel who are in financial need during the
coronavirus pandemic.
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On This Day: April 2 |
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By "BC" Bob Witt
ON THIS DAY IN 1999, Tijuana, Mexico:
Acelino Freitas TKO'd Juan Angel Macias in the 8th round
to win the WBO NABO Super Featherweight Title.
1995, Tokyo, Japan:
Yasuei Yakushiji won a 12 round MD over Cuauhtemoc Gomez
to retain the WBC Bantamweight Title.
1992, Sydney, Australia:
Kostya Tszyu KO'd Nedrick Simmons in the 1st Round.
1988, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Rocky Lockridge won a 15 round UD over Harold Knight to
retain the IBF Super Featherweight Title.
1983, Atlantic City, New Jersey:
Aaron Pryor TKO'd Sang Hyun Kim in the 3rd round to
retain the WBA Light Welterweight Title.
1980, Tokyo, Japan:
Jorge Lujan TKO'd Shuichi Isogami in the 9th round to
retain the WBA Bantamweight Title.
1971, Inglewood, California:
Ruben Olivares won a 15 round UD over Chucho Castillo to
retain the WBC and WBA Bantamweight Title.
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Jose Ramirez vs. Viktor
Postol Super
Lightweight World Title Bout Postponed |
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Due to the COVID-19
pandemic, WBC/WBO super lightweight world champion Jose
Ramirez’s scheduled May 9 title defense against Viktor
Postol at Save Mart Center in Fresno, Calif., has been
postponed.
The rescheduled bout will take place at Save Mart
Center, and tickets for the May 9 event will be valid
for the rescheduled date. Ramirez and Postol were
originally scheduled to fight Feb. 2 in China (Feb. 1 in
the U.S), but when COVID-19 escalated in China, the bout
was moved stateside.
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From Ali To Fury:
Bob Arum Celebrates 54 Years In Boxing |
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Bob Arum started at the
top, and he’s still here. A one-time practicing attorney
who worked in the tax division for the U.S. Attorney's
Office for the Southern District of New York, Arum
promoted his first card on March 29, 1966. Muhammad Ali
defended his heavyweight world title at Toronto’s Maple
Leaf Gardens against Canadian challenger George Chuvalo
and won a 15-round unanimous decision.
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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
Helenius TKO 4 Adam Kownacki
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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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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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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Front Of Sold-Out Palladium |
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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,
Ca. |
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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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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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