Top Rank has announced the lineup for its annual fight card on the eve of the Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City. The headliner is super middleweight Edgar “The Chosen One” Berlanga (19-0, 16 KOs), who opened his career with 16 consecutive first round KOs, but has now gone the distance three straight times. He will defend his NABO belt in the 10-round main event against two-time world title challenger Alexis Angulo (27-2, 23 KOs).

In the eight-round junior middleweight co-feature, Xander Zayas (13-0, 9 KOs) steps up in class against Ravshan Hudaynazarov (19-5, 14 KOs).

The event takes place June 11 in the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden LIVE on ESPN. The undercard — streaming live and exclusively on ESPN+ — features the following fighters in separate bouts: Continue reading “Berlanga returns June 11”

I love Frank Warren… Frank is a great promoter, but more importantly, Frank, like me, believes that our word and integrity is our bond. that our word and integrity are more important (to our manhood) than a contract. That is why, Frank safely took the liberty of pre-announcing BT Sports TV’s broadcasting of the WBA world heavyweight championship title fight, Trevor Bryan vs Daniel Dubois without a signed contract, without fear or apprehension. Continue reading “Don King Open Letter”

Ring legend Manny Pacquiao’s run for the presidency of the Philippines has reached its climax. Polls are closed and Pacman is awaiting results as ballots are being tallied.

Early indications are that Filipino voters will elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., the son of the former dictator, by a landslide, thus putting the Marcos family back in power. Marcos’ running mate is Sara Duterte, daughter of current President Rodrigo Duterte.

 

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The lightweight showdown between former world champions Mickey Bey (23-3-1, 11 KOs) and Tevin Farmer (30-5-1, 6 KOs) will now take place at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. The 10-round bout will still happen on May 21 and air live on a $34.99 PPV available at FarmervsBeyPPV.com.

“Due to COVID restrictions, we had to move our fight from Ghana Africa to Dubai,” said Bey. “We still have a fantastic card in place with a lot of United States fighters that have just been added. Tevin and I plan to put on a great show and the winner is right back in the mix to fight for a world title. Dubai has been having a lot of big boxing events lately. Floyd Mayweather is fighting in Dubai the weekend before my fight, which gives you an indication on how big boxing is going to be in that region.”

Mayweather, Charlo-Castano II, Kovalev, Zurdo, Yoka…this week is absolutely loaded, LOADED, with boxing action.

MONDAY
The action kicks off with a new Monday PPV boxing series on FITE. On the debut card, lightweights Antonio Lozado (40-5-1 34 KOs) and Eduard Leonel (9-2-1, 4 KOs) collide from Grupo Caliente in Tijuana, Mexico. Lozado is best known for his upset knockout victory over then-undefeated Felix Verdejo in March 2018. Also seeing action in a four-rounder is junior middleweight Justin Mayweather (6-0, 5 KOs), son of Jeff Mayweather and nephew of Floyd Mayweather.

THURSDAY
Former world champion and KO artist Angel “Tito” Acosta (22-3, 21 KOs) takes on Janel Rivera (18-8-3, 11 KOs) on DAZN from Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio California.

UFC Fightpass delivers a Hollywood Fight Night show headlined by 2-0 super welterweight Callum Walsh at the Quiet Cannon located at the Montebello Country Club, Montebello, California. Walsh has two first round KOs.

DAZN will air an interesting super middleweight clash between unbeaten Daniele Scardina (20-0, 16 KOs) and former world champion Giovanni De Carolis (30-10-1, 14 KOs) from the Allianz Cloud in Milan, Italy.

FRIDAY
Fightzone returns with WBA female super welterweight champion Hannah Rankin (11-5, 2 KOs) against Alejandra Ayala (11-5, 8 KOs) from the SSE Hydro Arena in Glasgow, Scotland.

SATURDAY
Keep your remote nearby because there are three major cards running simultaneously. All three cards take place in Southern California within a 50 miles radius!

Showtime presents the rematch between Jermell Charlo (34-1-1, 18 KOs) and Brian Castano (17-0-2, 12 KOs) for the undisputed super welterweight title from the “War Grounds,” also known as Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Welterweight phenom Boots Ennis (28-0, 26 KOs) meets unbeaten Custio Clayton (19-0-1, 12 KOs) in the co-feature.

DAZN counters with unbeaten light heavyweight Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (43-0, 29 KOs) against former WBA interim champion Dominic Boesel (32-2, 12 KOs) from the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. The co-feature is lightweight William “El Camaron” Zepeda (25-0, 23 KOs) against former world champion Rene “Gemelo” Alvarado (32-11, 21 KOs).

FITE makes it a three-way conundrum with the cruiserweight debut of former world champion Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (34-4-1, 29 KOs) against unbeaten Tervel Pulev (16-0, 13 KOs), plus former heavyweight title challenger Kubrat Pulev (28-2, 14 KOs) against Jerry Forrest (26-4-2, 20 KOs).

Earlier in the day on PPV, ring legend Floyd Mayweather continues his exhibition tour against former sparring partner Don Moore 59-stories high on the helipad of the Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai, UAE. There are some real bouts on the undercard including former world champion Badou Jack (25-3-3, 15 KOs) against Hany Atiyo (17-5, 12 KOs).

ESPN+ also jumps into the fray with the heavyweight grudge match between Tony Yoka (11-0, 9 KOs) and Martin Bakole (17-1, 13 KOs) from Paris, France. After COVID restrictions forced a postponement of their fight earlier this year, Yoka had a chance to take an IBF eliminator, however, Bakole wouldn’t let him out of the contract. Yoka says now this bout is personal.

By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing

Tokyo 2021 lightweight Olympic bronze medalist Harry Garside (2-0, 1 KO) returns to the ring on Wednesday at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, when he defends his Australian 135 pound championship against Layton McFerran (5-1, 2 KOs) televised on Foxtel Main Event and Kayo Sports Pay Per View.

Rugby League football legend and Australian heavyweight contender Paul Gallen (12-1-1, 7 KOs) will also be in action against dangerous opponent Kris Terzievski (10-1-1, 8 KOs) with the vacant Australian heavyweight title up for grabs. Continue reading “Harry Garside in action Wednesday”

Antonio Lozada 141 vs. Eduard Leonel Rodriguez 141.5
Justin Mayweather 165 vs. Luis Acevedo Sosa 166
Marilyn Badillo 106.6 vs. Cindy Serrano 106.8
Victor Sandoval 114.5 vs. Francisco Gomez Sanchez 114
Jorge Luis Garcia 154 vs. Luis Guerrero Ochoa 153.5
Jesus Resendiz 142 vs. Alberto Artiga 142
Brian Landeros 154.5 vs. Jesus Villa Miranda

Venue: Grupo Caliente in Tijuana, MX
Promoter: Triller Fight Club
TV: FITE ($9.99 PPV)

Professional boxing officially made its debut at Carnesecca Arena at St. John’s University Saturday night at “Borough Boxing.”

The main event saw welterweight Paulo Galdino (12-5, 8 KOs) win an eight round split decision over local hero Danny “El Gallo” Gonzalez (20-4-1, 7 KOs). Gonzalez dropped Galdino in the first round, but after eight back and forth rounds, it was Galdino prevailing. Scores were 76-75 Gonzalez, 77-74 Galdino, 76-75 Galdino.

Female super bantamweight Maureen “The Real Million Dollar Baby” Shea (30-2-1, 13 KOs) returned with an eight round unanimous decision over Calista “Cali” Silgado (19-14-1 13KO’s). Scores were 79-73, 79-73, 77-75.

Other Results:
Afunwa King W4 Kamron Humphrey (light heavyweight)
Mat “The Future” Castro W4 Angelo Thompson (Super Welterweight)
Emmanuel Etienne WDQ4 Tunde Fatiregun (cruiserweight)

Upon being notified of the WBC´s mandated rematch of Saturday´s disputed decision win of former world title challenger Ryan Rozicki (15-1, 14 KOs) of Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, over previously unbeaten Yamil Alberto Peralta (13-1, 6 KOs) of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Team Rozicki responded with the following:

“First of all I want to thank the WBC for the opportunity and I fully respect their decision of an ordered rematch. I expected this fight to be a very tough fight as both fighters wanted this victory to advance into serious world title contention. My opinion is that the fight was indeed close and the judges who scored the fight 95-94 I feel was accurate scoring arguably for either fighter. Peralta boxed extremely well but Ryan had success pressing the action. I am confident that Ryan can duplicate a victory in a rematch.” said Rozicki’s promoter Dan Otter of Three Lions Promotions.

By Ron Jackson

Prince Dlomo from Mzimhlophe in Soweto retained the South African junior welterweight title on a 12 round unanimous points decision against Xolani Mcotheli from the Eastern Cape on Sunday afternoon at the Booysens Boxing Club in Johannesburg.

The scores were Simo Mokadi 117-111, Jaap van Niewenhuizen 117-111 and Phumeza Zinakile 116-113. Continue reading “Dlomo retains SA junior welter title”

The WBC has announced that a rematch has been ordered between cruiserweights Ryan Rozicki and Yamil Peralta with neutral officials after Saturday’s controversial split decision win by Rozicki in his hometown. Furthermore, Rozicki will not be recognized as WBC international champion and the WBC has a task force arranged to determine what exactly happened. Continue reading “WBC orders Rozicki-Peralta rematch”

By Miguel Maravilla

Undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez talks about his unanimous decision loss to WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Canelo called for a rematch.

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By Miguel Maravilla

WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol talks about his unanimous decision win over undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Bivol said when he heard the 115-113 scores he thought he might not get the decision.

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Photos: Sumio Yamada

Check out this GIANT Bivol-Canelo photo gallery for some incredible shots, plus the scorecard.

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By Hesiquio Balderas

“I don’t think I lost the fight,” Canelo Alvarez stated in response to questions from Mexican media right after the fight. “I lost a few rounds, but I didn’t lose the fight. I felt good to be honest, maybe a little tired over the last few rounds but that’s because of the weight.”

“I’m looking for the difficult fights, I want to make history.”

“He won four or five rounds, not more than that.”

By Miguel Maravilla

Not only did judges Tim Cheatham, Dave Moretti, and Steve Weisfeld all have 115-113 cards favoring WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol against Canelo Alvarez last night in Las Vegas, they scored each of the twelve rounds identically.

Canelo won the first four rounds and the ninth rounds on all three judges’ cards. Bivol swept rounds five to eight, and ten to twelve. Entering the final round Bivol was ahead 105-104 on all three cards and needed to win the twelfth to avoid a draw.

By Miguel Maravilla at ringside

WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol (20-0, 11 KOs) successfully defended his title with a twelve round unanimous decision over Canelo Alvarez (57-2-2, 39 KOs) on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Canelo mostly pressed the action, but Bivol, a good ring technician, often outboxed and frustrated Canelo. Scores were 115-113 3x.

Bivol out-landed Canelo 152-84, out-threw him 710-495, and had a higher comment percentage 21%-17% Continue reading “Bivol defeats Canelo”

WBA #13 heavyweight Lenier Pero (7-0, 4 KOs) punished Hector Perez (7-5, 3 KOs) from the get-go and finished the job in round three on Saturday night at Hialeah Park Racing & Casino in Hialeah, Florida. Pero won the vacant WBO NABO heavyweight title.

Former world title challenger Ryan Rozicki (15-1, 14 KOs) of Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, decisioned previously unbeaten Yamil Alberto Peralta (13-1, 6 KOs) of Buenos Aires, Argentina, over ten rounds in Rozicki´s native Nova Scotia, Canada at the Centre 200 on Saturday night. Peralta boxed well early but Rozicki pressed hard down the stretch. The referee deducted a point from Peralta in round 10 for holding. There were no knockdowns. The offical scores read 97-93 and 95-94 for Rozicki and the other card had it 95-94 for Peralta. Rozicki won the WBC international cruiserweight title.

“After this win Rozicki should crack the WBC top 5. We are looking to take on another top-ranked boxer in the WBC. A shot at the title would be ideal. If that has to wait, our main target will be Chris Billiam Smith. I think it will make a great fight and let’s hope we can see that this year!!” said Rozicki’s promoter Dan Otter of Three Lions Promotions

By Miguel Maravilla at ringside

Super lightweight Montana Love (18-0-1, 9 KOs) won a close unanimous decision over Gabriel Gollaz (25-3-1, 15 KOs) in the Canelo-Bivol co-feature on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Love dropped Gollaz in round one. Gollaz returned the favor in round two. Scores were 114-112 3x.

Undefeated welterweight prospect Shakhram Giyasov (13-0, 9 KOs) from Uzbekistan won a hard-fought unanimous decision over a tough Cristian Gomez (22-3-1, 20 KOs) of Guadalajara, Mexico. Slow-paced feel-out round in the first as Giyasov and Gomez settled in. A crisp left hook by Giyasov in the fourth sat Gomez down as the Uzbeki scored the first knockdown of the fight. Giyasov boxed and landed the power punches as bout reached the halfway point.

Gomez was down once again in the seventh as Giyasov was in control. However, Gomez staggered Giyasov in the closing seconds of the round. The Mexican continued to show his will, pressing as Giyasov boxed away and kept his distance. Displaying his superior skill, Giyasov fought conservatively on his feet pumping the jab and tallying points as Gomez stalked. Down for a third time, Gomez hit the canvas in the twelfth and final round as Giyasov worked his way to a well-deserved unanimous decision victory. The judges scored the fight 99-88, 99-88, and 98-89. Continue reading “Canelo-Bivol undercard results”

T-Mobile Arena ahead of the Saul Alvarez and Dmitry Bivol card tonight in Las Vegas. Undercard fights start soon.

By Brad Snyder-The Undercard
Photos by Bob Ryder

Second 2 None Promotions presented Best of Tomorrow 13 Friday night at Club Venetian in Madison Heights, Michigan. The main event featured hometown welterweight Reggie Harris Jr. (7-0, 3 KOs) winning a split decision against Empire Boxing Club’s Rashid Stevens (6-1, 5 KOs). Both fighters put their undefeated records on the line for a packed room to witness. Continue reading “Results from Detroit”

The Filip Hrgovic team has finally issued a statement on Hrgovic’s IBF heavyweight world title final eliminator withdrawal against Zhang Zhilei following the death of his father. Hrgovic-Zhilei was supposed to be the co-feature on tonight’s Canelo-Bivol PPV telecast.

“We could not in good conscience allow Filip to enter the ring during this tough time. We would like to thank the IBF, Daryl Peoples, Zhang Zhilei and our partners Matchroom Boxing for their understanding and compassion in this matter. Pero Hrgović was a big part of the team and will be forever missed by us all. Filip will take some time out now to be with his family before resuming his training. We look forward to announcing a new date soon for this exciting heavyweight clash to determine the next challenger for the IBF world title and wish both Zhilei Zhang and Scott Alexander good luck in their fight tonight.”

36-year-old former welterweight champion Kell Brook (40-3, 28 KOs) has announced his retirement.

“I’ve had a long chat with my family and my parents, and it’s over for me. I’ll never box again,” Brook told the Sunday Telegraph. “It’s a little emotional to be actually saying this out loud. My mam is relieved. I think everyone around me is pleased. Truth is, boxing is a very very tough, dangerous sport, one in which you can be legally killed in the ring, and I’ve finished now with all my faculties intact.”

Brook ended his career on a high note, getting a sith round TKO against archrival Amir Khan in February.