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WBA #12, WBO #14 welterweight Derrieck “Pretty Boy” Cuevas (26-1-1, 18 KOs) defeated local fan favorite Alberto “Metralleta” Mosquera (28-6-2 16 KOs) by fourth round TKO on Friday night at the Coliseo de Combates in Panama City, Panama. Cuevas dropped Mosquera twice in round two and also cut Mosquera over his right eye. The bout was stopped due to the cut in round four even though Mosquera had fought his way back into the fight. Time was 2:36.

WBA #8 super middleweight Uwel Hernandez (16-1, 9 KOs) knocked out Rodolfo “Poroto” Juarez (21-9, 15 KOs) in round two with a vicious left to the body to claim the vacant WBA Gold Super Middleweight title. Time was 1:48.

In a high stakes clash between world ranked light flyweight contenders, WBC #9, WBO #12 Azael “Candellila” Villar (19-2-3, 15 KOs) and WBO #15 Gerardo “Cascabel” Zapata (14-1, 5 KOs) battled to a ten round draw. Scores were 96-94 Zapata, 96-94 Villar, 95-95, Promoter Tuto Zabala Jr had hinted at the possibility of the winner challenging WBO world champion Jonathan “Bomba” Gonzalez in his next defense this fall. Now what?

Super featherweight Jordan White (15-1, 11 KOs) annihilated previously undefeated Eridson Garcia (17-1, 11 KOs) in the first round on Friday night at the Wind Creek Casino in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. An explosive counter left hook laid out Garcia. Time was 1:57.

Undefeated super welterweight Paul Kroll (10-0-2, 6 KOs) and Guido Schramm (16-1-2, 9 KOs) battled to an eight round draw. Scores were 77-75, 76-76 and 76-76.

In a clash between unbeaten featherweights, Julian Gonzalez (11-0-1, 9 KOs) outscored Johnny Spell (8-1, 4 KOs) over eight rounds. Scores were 78-74, 78-74, 79-73.

Jake Paul 185 vs. Nate Diaz 184.9

Amanda Serrano 124.6 vs. Heather Hardy 125.8
(undisputed female featherweight title)

Chris Avila 170.3 vs. Jeremy Stephens 167
Ashton Sylve 134.5 vs. William Silva 134.6
Shadasia Green 166.9 vs. Olivia Curry 166.7
Alan Sanchez 147 vs. Angel Beltran 144.4
Kevin Newman II 161.8 vs. Quilisto Madera 164.9
Noel Cavazos 148.6 vs. Jose Aguayo 149.4
Luciano Ramos 140 vs. Cee Jay Hamilton 136.9

Venue: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
Promoter: MVP Promotions
TV: PPV

Undefeated WBA #4, WBC #15 super middleweight Padraig McCrory (18-0, 9 KOs) pounded out a ten round unanimous decision over Steed Woodall (18-2-1, 11 KOs) on Friday night outdoors at Falls Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland. McCrory got credit for a knockdown when Woodall’s glove touched the canvas in round eight. Scores were 96-93, 96-93, 98-92.

In the co-feature, super lightweight Sean McComb (17-1, 5 KOs) outpointed Alejandro Moya (17-2, 10 KOs) over ten rounds by scores of 97-93, 97-93, 99-92.

By Jeff Zimmerman

Strength & Conditioning Coach Larry Wade, who has worked with the likes of world champs Badou Jack, Caleb Plant & Shawn Porter, talks about working with former Disney star and social media guru Jake Paul for his upcoming fight versus Nate Diaz. Coach Wade expects a Jake knockout versus the MMA superstar this Saturday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

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By Jeff Zimmerman

Super middleweight star Shadasia Green (12-0, 11 KOs), ranked #1 across the board by all four sanctioning bodies, and would like a crack at undisputed champ Savannah Marshall. first has to get by Olivia Curry (7-1, 2 KOs), who is on 5 fight winning streak, this Saturday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Green talks Claressa Shields and her challenge to fight Keith “One Time” Thurman and much more in this Fightnews.com® exclusive interview.

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By Jeff Zimmerman

Undefeated lightweight Ashton “H20” Sylve (10-0, 9 KOs) talks about his rise in boxing and being signed by Jake Paul’s MVP Promotions, plus sparring with some of boxing’s biggest names and fighting on the Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz card this Saturday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

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Former super lightweight title challenger Jack Catterall (27-1, 13 KOs) will face multi-weight world champion Jorge Linares (47-8, 29 KOs) at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England, on October 21, live worldwide on DAZN. Catterall is determined to make up for lost time and challenge for gold at 140lbs once again following his hugely controversial loss to former undisputed world champion Josh Taylor back in February 2022.

Jack Catterall: “It is an honor to share a ring with Jorge Linares. I’ve watched him come over to the UK on three occasions and win three times. He is a legend of the game and this is a must-win fight for the both of us for very different reasons.”

Jorge Linares: “I just want everyone to know that I’m ready to give Jack a great boxing lesson and to continue making history in the UK. The last Samurai is back, stronger than ever.”

Johnny Gambarino 182.8 vs. Dejon Farrell Francis 183.8
Frankie Lynn 151 vs. DeAngelo Cunningham 153.1
David Calabro 124.5 vs. Nasir Mickens 125.7
Edwin Cortes 116.4 vs. Gorwar Karyah 118
Rashad Adams 131.8 vs. Braulio Avila 131
Jalique Holden 129.3 vs. Raekwon Butler 131
Tariq Green 164.8 vs. Terry Rascoe 160.1
Dante Selby 220.1 vs. Jonatan Wiles 218.1

Venue: The Clarion Hotel, Essington, Pennsylvania
Promoter: RDR Promotions
Stream: BXNGTV.com
1st Bell: 7:00 PM

By Jeff Zimmerman

Jake Paul and Nate Diaz and their teams got into a brawl during face off at final presser before they go to war this Saturday at AAC in Dallas!!

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Good news for U.S. fight fans. ESPN+ has picked up the September 23 rematch between heavyweight Zhilei “Big Bang” Zhang (25-1-1, 20 KOs) and Joe Joyce (15-1, 14 KOs) at OVO Arena Wembley in London. Zhang shook up the heavyweight division with a stunning knockout against Joyce earlier this year, now he’ll look to do it again.

The card also features the return of two-time light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Yarde (23-3, 22 KOs) against Ricky Summers (19-3-1, 6 KOs).

The card will air on TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport) in the UK.

Jordan White 129.8 vs. Eridson Garcia 130
Paul Kroll 155 vs. Guido Schramm 154.8
Julian Gonzalez 129.2 vs. Johnny Spell 130

Venue: Wind Creek Casino in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Promoter: Marshall Kauffman’s Kings Promotions
TV: Showtime

Derrieck Cuevas 149 vs. Alberto “Metralleta” Mosquera 148
Uwel Hernandez 168 vs. Roldofo “Poroto” Juarez 167
Azael Villar 108 vs. Gerardo Zapata 108
Yunior Menendez 177 vs. Ricardo Miramontes 176
Bryan Perez Maldonado 150 vs. Alcibiades Ballesteros 150
Gerardo Sanchez 108 vs. Maximo Lezcano 108
Jorge Gonzalez 115 vs. Santos Villar 113
Kamar Bray 149 vs. Ricardo Rodriguez 148
Alex Bray 155 vs. Fernando De La Rosa 156

Venue: Coliseo de Combates in Panama City, Panama
Promoter: All Star Boxing
TV: ESPN+

Kendrick Ball Jr 175 vs. Oscar Riojas 173
Sean Bey 232.5 vs. Quintin Sumpter 227.5
Kevin Walsh 135 vs. Philip Davis 137
Melanie Costa 123.5 vs. Kalindra Walkiria De Carcalho Faria 123
Josniel Castro 154.5 vs. Jorge Martin Garcia 152
Robert Degaetano (144.5 vs. Michael Taylor 145
Neal Sullivan 172.5 vs. Michael Medeiros 174
Tevin Regis 134 vs. Joshua Zimmerman 140
James Maner 168.5 vs. Saul Almeida 182

Venue: Polar Park in Worcester, Massachusetts
Promoter: Shearns Boxing Promotions
TV: bxngtv.com

The City of Omaha will honor undisputed welterweight champion Terence “Bud” Crawford with a victory parade and celebration on Saturday August 12.

“Let’s celebrate Terence together for his outstanding achievements as a world champion and coach and mentor to the youth at B&B Sports Academy,” said Mayor Jean Stothert. “His genuine interest in the young people of Omaha shows his real strength in preparing the next generations for success. The City is proud to create this event that honors him and that everyone can participate in.”

Two-division world champion, Oscar Valdez, is more motivated than ever for what could mark the beginning of a historic rivalry. He will challenge three-division world champion and Mexican countryman Emanuel Navarrete for his WBO junior lightweight world title on Saturday, August 12, at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.

After a recent training session in Lake Tahoe, this is what Valdez said:

“We all know that Navarrete has an awkward style. We might not have the perfect sparring that can emulate his style. But we try to imitate him in the mittwork and strategy. He’s not your typical fighter that throws straight shots.” Continue reading “Oscar Valdez: A War is Coming!”

WBA #2, WBC #4, IBF #7, WBO #7 lightweight William “El Camarón” Zepeda (28-0, 24 KOs) will face Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta (34-3-3, 17 KOs) in a twelve round fight on September 16 from the Commerce Casino on September 16 and broadcast worldwide on DAZN.

“Mexican Independence Day weekend and boxing go hand-in-hand, and we’re excited to bring fans a show September 16,” said promoter Oscar De La Hoya. “Zepeda is a relentless fighting machine who will be looking to showcase his skills on the biggest weekend in boxing. But Mercito Gesta is coming off the best victory of his career over a former world champion and is hungry for more. There will be fireworks between these two warriors.”

In the co-main event, featherweight Victor “El Tornado” Morales (18-0-1, 9 KOs) will face Edwin “Pupo” Palomares (18-4-2, 9 KOs) in a 10-round fight. Morales was last seen pulling off the upset of his career against Diego De La Hoya last April.

The WBO has rendered a decision on the situation in the 154lb division after current undisputed junior middleweight champion Jermell Charlo opted to move up two divisions to fight undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez rather than proceed with his overdue mandatory fight against Tim Tszyu.

Charlo will be allowed to enter the ring and be announced as the undisputed junior middleweight champion against Canelo for their September 30 fight, but once that happens, Charlo’s status and recognition as WBO champion will be terminated and Tim Tszyu will be automatically elevated from interim champion to full champion status.

If the Canelo-Charlo bout does not take place on September 30, for whatever reasons, the WBO junior middleweight title shall be declared “vacant” and Tim Tszyu shall be automatically elevated from interim champion to full champion status.

Welterweights Derrieck Cuevas (25-1-1, 17 KOs) and Alberto “Metralleta” Mosquera (28-5-2, 16 KOs) had their first face off leading up to there anticipated grudge match this Friday live at 9PM/EST on ESPN+ & ESPN Knockout from Coliseo de Combates Pandeportes Panamá City, Panamá.

Derrieck Cuevas: “Thank you Panama for the always warm welcoming and my promoter All Star Boxing. Mosquera better come prepared we had a great camp going into this fight and on Friday night you will see Derrieck Cuevas shine again.”

Alberto Mosquera: “Cuevas made a big mistake coming into my backyard. On Friday night I’m going to take his ranking and show out for my fans.” Continue reading “Cuevas-Mosquera Final Press Conference”

By Jeff Zimmerman

HOFer and legend “Sugar” Shane Mosley and one Jake Paul’s trainers for his upcoming battle versus UFC superstar Nate Diaz shared his thoughts on the growth of the “The Problem Child,” the Super Fight between Terence “Bud” Crawford and Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr and the all-time greatness of Crawford.

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By Jeff Zimmerman

Former world class fighter – turned trainer of Jake Paul “The Problem Child,” J’Leon Love talked about the growth of his prized pupil as he prepares to face UFC superstar Nate Diaz on Saturday night at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

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By Jeff Zimmerman

Jake Paul “The Problem Child” interview after today’s media morkout for the big showdown against UFC superstar Nate Diaz Saturday at American Airlines Center in Dallas.

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After Terence Crawford scored a brutal stoppage win over Errol Spence Jr. last Saturday night, the two stars shared a heartfelt moment in the ring during the immediate aftermath of the fight.

In a newly released clip, Crawford approaches Spence and tells him, “I appreciate you. You know why? Because if it wasn’t for you, this would never have happened. So I appreciate you. You’re a hell of a fighter. You already know that. I don’t even gotta tell you that. I appreciate this opportunity.”

You can catch the replay on Showtime this Saturday, August 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The replay will be followed by All Access: Spence vs. Crawford Epilogue.

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By Jeff Zimmerman

Former world champ Chad “Bad” Dawson talked about being in camp with Jake Paul “The Problem Child” as he gets ready to take on UFC legend Nate Diaz on Saturday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.

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By Jeff Zimmerman

World champ Amanda Serrano talks about her rematch with Heather Hardy as the co-main to Jake Paul and Nate Diaz this Saturday at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. She also discussed her potential rematch with Katie Taylor.

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