By Joe Koizumi

Fast-jabbing Japanese, #2 Tomoki Kameda (36-2, 20 KOs), 121.75, acquired the vacant WBC interim 122-pound belt as he kept utilizing his trademark left hand all night, steadily piled up points, withstood his rival’s last surge and earned a unanimous decision (117-111 twice, 116-112) over slow-starting Spaniard, #1 Abigail Medina (19-4-2, 10 KOs), 121.5, over speedy twelve heats on Monday in Tokyo, Japan.

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Photos: Zanfer Promotions

Legendary “Aztec Princess” Jackie Nava is a world champion again. Nava (35-4-2, 16 KOs) dominated from start to finish to dethrone WBA female bantamweight champion Carolina Alvarez (29-10-2, 9 KOs) via TKO at the end of the seventh round on Saturday night at the Auditorio Municipal Tijuana, BC, Mexico. Alvarez’ corner finally pulled the plug on the beating.

“I was surprised by her stamina,” said Nava. “There were times when I hit her and I thought she was going to fall, but she always answered back.”

This will be Nava’s ninth world title reign. Continue reading “Jackie Nava wins ninth world title”

Photos: David Martin Warr

Former four-time world champion in three weight divisions and Olympic Gold Medalist Yuriorkis “El Ciclon De Guantánamo” Gamboa (29–2, 17 KOs) scored a ten round unanimous decision over two-time world title challenger Miguel “Barreterito” Beltran, Jr. (33-7, 22 KOs) in a ten round lightweight bout on Saturday night at Miami-Dade County Fair Expo Center in Miami, Florida. It looked like it might be an early night when Gamboa dropped Beltran face first at the end of round one, but the game Beltran made Gamboa go the full ten. Scores were 99-90, 98-91, 100-89.

In the co-feature, former three-time world champion in two weight classes Juan “Juanma” Lopez (36-6, 32 KOs) scored a mostly one-sided ten round unanimous decision over Cristian “Piedrita” Mino (19-3, 12 KOs). Sporting a heavy beard, Juanma dropped Mino twice in round three. Mino was down again in round four. Mino had his best moment when he rocked Juanma in round five. Juanma scored a fourth knockdown with a bodyshot in round six. Mino was deducted a point for holding in round ten. Scores were 97-88, 96-89, 96-89.

Next for Juanma and Gamboa could be a much overdue clash in March. Continue reading “Gamboa, Juanma victorious in Miami”

In a bout for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) interim cruiserweight title, former world champion Krzysztof Glowacki (31-1, 19 KOs) scored a twelve round unanimous decision over Maksim Vlasov (44-3, 25 KOs) on Saturday night at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago. Glowacki staggered Vlasov in round one, dropped Vlasov in round three and landed the harder shots all night. Scores were 118-110, 117-110, 115-112.

Former World Boxing Council (WBC) cruiserweight champion Mairis Briedis (26-1, 18 KOs) scored a controversial twelve round unanimous decision over Noel Mikaelian (24-2, 10 KOs), also known as Noel Gevor, to claim the vacant WBC diamond title and advance to the WBSS semi-final. Referee Guadalupe Garcia deducted a point from Mikaelian for hitting behind the head in round four. Briedis was deducted a point for hitting during a headlock of Mikaelian in round ten. Briedis, the #1 tournament seed, looked very flat and was probably lucky to get a 116-110, 115-111, 115-112 decision.

Glowacki and Briedis advance to the WBSS semi-final early next year. Continue reading “Glowacki-Briedis advance to WBSS semi-final”

Undisputed WBA/WBC/IBF/WBO cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk (16-0, 12 KOs) spectacularly knocked out former champ Tony Bellew (30-3-1, 20 KOs) on Saturday night at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England. Surprisingly tactical bout for the first six rounds. Usyk ratcheted up the pressure in the seventh round, then brutally knocked out Bellew with a crushing left hand in round eight. Time was 2:00. Bellew was ahead on two of the three scorecards entering the last round.

In a WBA lightweight eliminator, #4 Anthony Crolla (34-6-3, 13 KOs) outpointed #2 Daud Yordan (38-4, 26 KOs) in workmanlike fashion over twelve rounds on Saturday night at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England.. Scores were 116-112 across the board.

Former three-division world champion Ricky Burns (43-7-1, 16 KOs) knocked out Scott Cardle (23–3-1, 7 KOs) in the third round of a lightweight clash. A right hand laid out Cardle at 2:06.

Heavyweight David Allen (16-4-2, 13 KOs) was victorious when Ariel Esteban Bracamonte (8-2, 5 KOs) couldn’t continue after the seventh round. Continue reading “Undercard Results from Manchester, UK”

Story by John DiSanto – PhillyBoxingHistory.com
Photos by Darryl Cobb Jr. – dcobbjr.com

Local bantamweight sensation Christian Carto extended his undefeated streak to 17-0, 11 KOs, Friday night with a shutout unanimous decision over Mexican journeyman Antonio Rodriguez, 13-23-2, 6 KOs, in the six-round main event at the Sugar House Casino in Philadelphia. The fight headlined a six-bout card staged by Kings Promotions before another full house.

Carto is perhaps Philly’s most popular rising star, and each of his fights are always packed with a noisy band of loyal Carto-shirt-wearing fans who scream with delight at every punch he lands and seem completely oblivious to the shots that land on him in return. Nothing stems the excitement of seeing their hot prospect ply his skills. True love can be like that. Certainly Carto gives them plenty to love, but on Friday night he also gave his fans much to turn a blind-eye to. Continue reading “Carto still undefeated”

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing

Australian 130-pounder Joel Brunker (34-3, 20 KOs) stopped Indonesia’s Revo Rengkung (37-28-6, 14 KOs) in round three of a scheduled ten round main event at Panthers Club, North Richmond, NSW, Australia on Saturday. The referee crowned Brunker at 1:19 of round three. Former IBF featherweight champion Lee Selby and current IBF featherweight champion Josh Warrington defeated Brunker in 2014 and 2015 respectively in England.

By David Robinett at ringside

In a stunning upset in the main event at Fantasy Springs Casino Resort in Indio, California, old warhorse Jesus Soto Karass (29-13-4, 18 KOs) earned his first win since 2013, outlasting the younger, previously undefeated Neeco Macias (17-1, 10 KOs) in a ten-round super welterweight bout by majority decision, 95-95, 96-94, 97-93.

Macias, one of the more locally popular Southern California fighters, whose fans often sport signs and masks in honor of his moniker “the Rooster,” wasted no time shifting into high gear, rushing Soto Karass into the corner at the opening bell and essentially staying there, trading punches for the next ten rounds. As he always has, Soto Karass was more than happy to oblige, returning fire with his back to the corner or ropes for the entire fight. Although it was fun and dramatic, it was not a total free for all, as both fighters kept their punches short and took as much time slipping and avoiding punches as throwing them early on. Soto Karass appeared to have the edge throwing the heavier punches though, as well as showing the greater ring discipline by occasionally stepping back or to the side to create more space for his punches. Ultimately though, each round was essentially a carbon copy of the previous round, the only difference being which corner the two fighters would station themselves before trading punches. Continue reading “Soto Karass turns back the clock, defeats Macias”

By Ron Jackson

Sabelo Ngebinyane won the WBA Pan African junior-bantamweight title when he outpointed defending champion Sikho Nqothole over 12 rounds to win the WBA Pan African junior-bantamweight title the Royal Swazi Spa Convention Centre on Friday night. Ngebinyane (52.15kg) who came off a disappointing loss when challenging Yanga Siggibo for the South African junior-bantamweight title in his most recent fight in April this year upset the form book when he won against the previously unbeaten Nqothole (51.95kg). The bout was closely contested but it was untidy at times as Ngebinyane from Cape Town but now fighting out of Johannesburg did enough to take the decision. Continue reading “Ngebinyane wins WBA Pan African 115lb title”

Photos: Sumio Yamada

In a spectacular fight, WBC super featherweight champion Miguel “Alarcon” Berchelt (35-1, 31 KOs) stopped the very game Miguel “Mickey” Roman (60-13, 47 KOs) in round nine to retain the title on Saturday night at the Don Haskins Convention Center in El Paso, Texas.

After two close and brutal rounds, Berchelt got the upper hand when he rocked the aggressive Roman repeatedly in round three. Berchelt floored Roman twice in round six. Berchelt dropped Roman again in round nine and got the stoppage with a fierce follow-up barrage. Time was 2:58.

“This was the toughest of my four world title defenses,” Berchelt said. “I give my respect to Mickey as an opponent. The key was my body work. He kept getting up and fighting with all of his heart. He’s a valiant Mexican warrior.”

Roman stated, “I feel fine. I gave it 100 percent. I’ll be back.”

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In a fight between light heavyweight contenders, WBA #4, WBC #13 Sullivan Barrera (22-2, 14 KOs) scored a ten round unanimous decision over WBO #11, IBF #12 Seanie Monaghan (29-2, 17 KOs) on Saturday night at the Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn, New York. It was a tough, gritty ten rounds with Barrera landing the bigger shots. Scores were 98-92, 99-91, 99-91.

Super middleweight Denis “Momma’s Boy” Douglin (22-6, 13 KOs) scored a sixth round KO over Saul Roman (43-12, 35 KOs). Douglin dropped Roman in rounds three and five, then put Roman down for the count in round six. Time was 2:53. Continue reading “Barrera decisions Monaghan”

Photos: Sumio Yamada

Three-time former world title challenger Miguel Marriaga (27-3, 23 KOs) scored a fourth round KO over Jose Estrella (20-15-1, 14 KOs) in a featherweight matchup on Saturday night at the Don Haskins Convention Center in El Paso, Texas. Marriaga dropped Estrella in round three and finished him with a body shot in round four. Time was 2:43.

“I know that I have what it takes to become a world champion,” said Marriaga afterward. “I want to challenge for another world title!”

Unbeaten 2916 Olympic gold medalist Robson Conceicao (10-0, 5 KOs) outpointed Joey Laviolette (9-2, 5 KOs) over eight rounds in a super featherweight clash. Another disappointing performance for Conceicao who cruised to an uneventful 80-72 3x unanimous decision. Continue reading “Marriaga, Conceicao victorious”

Former four-division champ Nonito Donaire (39-5, 25 KOs) dethroned WBA bantamweight super champion Ryan Burnett (19-1, 9 KOs) by TKO5 on Saturday night at the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland. In round four, Burnett suffered a back injury and took a knee. He finished the round but couldn’t continue after the break. Donaire will continue to the WBSS bantamweight semi-final against Zolani Tete.

Unbeaten light heavyweight Shakan Pitters (10-0, 3 KOs) scored a three round unanimous decision over Dec Spelman (14-2, 8 KOs) on Friday night at the Indigo at London’s O2 Arena. Pitters dropped Spelman in round one and went on to win 30-26, 30-26, 29-27. The bout was the final of the Ultimate Boxxer II one night, eight-man tournament. Eight up-and-coming pro fighters competed in a 3×3 minute round format for their share of £50,000 prize money and the “golden robe.”

By Marco Bratusch

During last weekend, three European titles had their awaited realizations across Europe in distinctive boxing events.

Historically speaking, the most important card took place in Fuenlabrada, Spain, under the Rimer Box banner, where former IBF world title Kiko Martinez (39-8-2, 28 KOs) reached the remarkable accomplishment of becoming a four-time, two weight class European champion as he edged former beltholder Marc Vidal (11-2-5, 5 KOs) over twelve rounds. Continue reading “European Boxing Update”

By David Finger
Photos: Sumio Yamada

Boxing officials and dignitaries attending the 31st annual WBO Convention in Panama City, Panama were given a rare treat courtesy of PR Best Boxing on Wednesday night: an action packed card featuring three world class contenders fighting for WBO regional belts.

And after two fights were scrapped at the last minutes the biggest winner of the night was undoubtedly the unheralded undefeated New Mexican: Jason Sanchez. Sanchez came in against the highly touted Puerto Rican prospect Jean Carlos Rivera, capturing the vacant WBO Youth Featherweight title by way of ten round unanimous decision. Continue reading “Sanchez stuns Rivera to win WBO Youth belt”

Unbeaten middleweight Serhii “El Flaco” Bohachuk (11-0, 11 KOs) scored a first round KO over Ronald Montes (18-11, 16 KOs) in the main event on Tuesday night’s “Hollywood Fight Night” card at The Avalon in Hollywood, California. A left hook to the jaw laid out Montes at the 1:50 mark.

Unbeaten middleweight Jonathan Esquivel (8-0, 7 KOs) went the distance for the first time against Rowdy Montgomery (5-2-1, 4 KOs). After six rounds, scores were 59-54, 59-54, 58-55. Rowdy down in round two. Continue reading “Bohachuk annihilates Montes in one”

By David Finger

Hobbs, New Mexico, hosted another successful boxing show this Saturday (October 27) and may have witnessed the birth of a real life boxing rivalry, bad blood and all. Desmond “Dez” Hill dominated the normally durable Omar Acosta, pounding Acosta relentlessly before stopping him in the fourth round.

Leading up to the fight Maurice Jackson (1-0, 1 KO), who was scheduled to fight in the co-main event but saw his fight fall through the day of the weigh-in, entered the ring to let fans know that he wanted to step in with Hill next. Continue reading “Hill hammers Acosta in Hobbs, NM”

In a firefight for the vacant IBF light flyweight title, Felix Alvarado (34-2, 30 KOs) scored a seventh round KO over Randy Petalcorin (29-3-1, 22 KOs) on Monday night at the Midas Hotel and Casino in Manila, Philippines. Alvarado was very aggressive and was often able to push Petalcorin to the ropes where both traded big shots. Alvarado’s relentless attack finally paid dividends in round seven when his body shots dropped Petalcorin three times to end it! Time was 2:04.

WBO Oriental flyweight titleholder Giemel Magramo (22-1, 18 KOs) scored a third round KO over Petchchorchae Kokietgym (17-2, 8 KOs). A body shot finished Kokietgym. Time was 2:48.

Unbeaten flyweight Dave “Doberman” Apolinario (9-0, 6 KOs) needed just 67 seconds to take down Joan Imperial (14-8-6, 9 KOs). A bodyshot ended it.

After two straight losses, super welterweight Omar “Businessman” Chavez got the win his father, ring legend Julio Cesar Chavez, and promoter Zanfer Promotions demanded on Saturday night at the Polideportivo Juan S. Millan Parque in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico.

Chávez (37-5-1, 24 KOs) had to work hard, but managed to get past Nicolas Luques Palacios (10-6, 1 KO) over ten rounds. All three judges had it 96-94 for Chavez.

Super lightweight Pedro “Roca” Campa (30-1, 20 KOs) scored a second round KO over Adrián Pérez (10-5, 8 KOs) in the co-feature.

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By Gary “Digital” Williams at ringside

Hagerstown, MD super middleweight “The Sexy Albanian” Genc Pllana won a six-round majority decision over Jason Bell of District Heights, MD during the main event of the Cynation Sports card at Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, MD.

Although he looked wild at times, Pllana was able to land more of the cleaner blows in the contest. Pllana kept his left hand low but was able to bring it up in time to land quick jabs and hooks. In the second round, Pllana was able to keep Bell at bay with sweeping lefts and rights. Pllana also showed confidence in the round by adding some shuffling footwork during the round. Continue reading “‘Sexy Albanian’ Wins Main Event in Maryland”

By Ricardo Ibarra
Photos: Mike Blair/Boxingprospects.net

In a grueling cruiserweight battle, Tacoma’s Marquice “Tree” Weston (15-1-1, 8 KOs) added his eighth consecutive win on Saturday night at Green River College in Auburn, Washington, defeating Colorado’s Joey Montoya (9-6-3, 3 KOs) by unanimous decision.

Fighting in the main event of Pacific Northwest Professional Boxing Promotions’ stacked eight-bout card, Weston had to push through some rough moments and out-slug the tough Montoya over eight rounds to pull away with the victory. Continue reading “Weston beats Montoya in Auburn, WA”

Photos: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom Boxing USA

In a clash for the vacant IBF middleweight title, Daniel “The Miracle Man” Jacobs (35-2, 29 KOs) scored a twelve round split decision over previously unbeaten Sergiy “The Technician” Derevyanchenko (12-1, 10 KOs) on Saturday night inside the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Jacobs scored a flash knockdown at the end of round one. Derevyanchenko rocked Jacobs in round two. They continued to trade big shots as the rounds progressed with both fighters having their moments. In the end, it was 115-112, 115-112 Jacobs, 114-113 Derevyanchenko.

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WBC interim super lightweight champion Regis “Rougarou” Prograis (23-0, 19 KOs) scored a one-sided twelve round unanimous decision over former WBO lightweight champion Terry Flanagan (33-2, 13 KOs) on Saturday night in a World Boxing Super Series 140lb quarterfinal at the U.N.O. Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Prograis was in command all the way. The bout almost ended when Prograis dropped Flanagan in round eight with a straight left, then punished him for the rest of the round. But the very tough Flanagan not only survived the round, but went the distance. Scores were 119-108, 118-109, 117-110.

In the semi-final, ‘Rougarou’ will face WBA super world champion Kiryl Relikh. Continue reading “WBC interim champ Prograis dominates Flanagan”