Lightweight ruler vows to punish challenger for disrespect

Teofimo Lopez has warned George Kambosos Jr. that ‘God will humble him’ for disrespecting his family when he defends his IBF, WBO, WBA, WBC Franchise lightweight titles on Saturday night at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York, live worldwide on DAZN.

Lopez (16-0 12 KOs) finally puts his belts on the line against his IBF mandatory, ending a long-running saga between the champion and the unbeaten Australian, with previous attempts to stage the fight having fallen through. Continue reading “Lopez: God will humble Kambosos Jr. through me”

George Kambosos arrives in New York City for his fight against Teofimo Lopez. After five postponements, the two will headline the Matchroom Boxing card at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden on Saturday.

Heavyweight star Filip Hrgović (13-0 11 KOs) will defend his IBF International title against Scott Alexander (16-4-2, 8 KOs) on the December 4 Haney-Diaz undercard at the MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. After this bout, Hrgović has an IBF final eliminator in the works for 2022,

Also on the card, undisputed female welterweight champion Jessica “CasKILLA” McCaskill (10-2, 3 KOs), who recently signed a long-term promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing and Eddie Hearn, will defend against Victoria Bustos (22-6, 0 KOs), and unbeaten welterweight Montana Love (16-0-1, 8 KOs) takes on Carlos Diaz (29-1, 14 KOs).

While this Thursday will be just a normal day in most countries, in the U.S., it’s a major holiday. Usually, people watch football or basketball, but this year there is a boxing option. Wasserman Boxing’s new boxing development series kicks off with a $6.99 PPV on Fite.tv featuring flyweight Harvey Horn (9-0, 2 KOs) against Fadhili Majiha (27-14-4, 13 KOs) at London’s iconic York Hall.

The event also includes the pro debuts of top heavyweight prospects Hosea Stewart and Matty Harris. Stewart, who was handpicked by Anthony Joshua as a sparring partner for his fight with Kubrat Pulev, will face Artur Kubiak, while the hotly-tipped Harris will meet Bulgaria’s Mladen Manev.

By Bob Caico

Salim Larbi 154 vs Evincii Dixon 155
Anthony Bizzaro 137 vs Darius Doaks 137
Gerffred Ngayot 137 vs. Jerrell Hodge 138
Jeremiah Yeager 156 vs Leonidas Fowlkes 154
Antonio Castillo, Jr 155 vs Eric Palmer 152
Montana Perez 137 vs David Boria 138

Venue: Bayfront Convention Center Erie,PA
Promoter: Bizzarro Boxing & MMA Promotions
TV: PPV. Combatsportsnow.com

Lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez was in New York City today doing some media work during fight week for his bout on Saturday against George Kambosos. The two will headline the Matchroom Boxing card on DAZN at the Hulu Theater in New York City.

After WBO #1 ranked middleweight Jaime Munguia rejected a world title fight against WBO middleweight champion Demetrius Andrade, WBO #2 middleweight Zhanibek “Qazaq Style” Alimkhanuly (11-0, 7 KOs) has petitioned the WBO to name him mandatory challenger. WBO President Paco Valcarcel said he would refer the matter to the WBO World Championship Committee to proceed accordingly. Alimkhanuly is a 2016 Olympian and holds wins over former world champions Rob Brand and Hassan N’Dam in his last two fights. As per WBO regulations, the deadline for Andrade’s mandatory is next month (December).

Undefeated WBO 122-pound world champion Stephen Fulton Jr. previewed his unification clash against WBC champion Brandon Figueroa this Saturday from Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas. “When I fought out in Nevada during the amateurs, I knew I would be back here fighting in Las Vegas one day as a pro. This has a totally different feel to it but I’m just focused on getting the job done and winning<" said Fulton. “I feel like this is what I’m supposed to be doing right now. I’m here for a reason. I’m not going to let the bright lights get to me. I was made for this and I take that mindset into the ring. Continue reading “Fulton ready unify against Figueroa”

By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing

Hall of Fame trainer Johnny Lewis, who trained world champions Jeff Fenech, Kostya Tszyu, and Jeff Harding, spoke to Fightnews.com® to say he predicts IBF#1 lightweight George “Ferocious” Kambosos can get an upset victory over IBF, WBA, WBO lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez in Madison Square Garden next Saturday.

“Unlike a lot of others in boxing – I give George Kambosos a big chance to cause an upset against Teofimo Lopez,” said Lewis. “If Lopez has made a mistake of thinking they have an easy fight against Kambosos and the fight goes past the halfway mark – I can see George coming home. I think they have taken George lightly and they have done that at their own peril. There have been several fight dates that have been changed but George has shown he is mentally tough and remained very confident of victory over Lopez. He will be 100% right on November 27 in Madison Square Garden. George is extremely fit and he has been ready to defeat Lopez for a long time.”

Another huge boxing weekend of tap for this week.

On Friday, we have three international fight cards.

On ESPN+, from UAE, Ohara Davis faces Ismael Barroso for the WBA gold super lightweight title. Badou Jack, Rocky Fielding, and Muhammad Waseem will all see action in separate bouts.

Also on ESPN+, from Wales, former world title challenger Harris (18-2, 9 KOs) drops down to light-flyweight to face unbeaten Hector Gabriel Flores (18-0-4, 9 KOs).

On DAZN, from Mexico, Erika Cruz Hernandez meets Melissa Esquivel for the WBA female featherweight title.

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In the big fight on Saturday, we finally get Teofimo Lopez vs. George Kambosos for the WBA, IBF, WBO lightweight titles on DAZN from New York City.

Showtime counters from Las Vegas with the WBC/WBO super bantamweight unification between Brandon Figueroa and Stephen Fulton.

If you’re looking for something more unusual, FITE presents former heavyweight title challenger Kubrat Pulev fighting MMA legend Frank Mir inside a triangle ring from Arlington, Texas.

By Bob Caico

Late boxing promoter Mike Acri made a tradition of having professional boxing on Thanksgiving eve in Erie, PA. Ernie Bizzarro of Bizzarro Boxing & MMA Promotions looks to rekindle that tradition by holding six-bout card at the Bayfront Convention Center on Tuesday night. This is not quite Thanksgiving eve only because Bizzarro will hold an MMA card Wednesday night.

A six-round contest will see Salim Larbi (21-11-2, 8 KOs) of Brooklyn against Evincii Dixon (10-26-2, 5 KOs) of Lancaster, PA in a super welterweight tilt. Continue reading “Thanksgiving boxing tradition continues”

Heavyweight prospect Onoriode Ehwarieme (19-2, 17 KOs) rebounded with a win Saturday stopping journeyman Rodolzo Damahl Lewis (3-8-1, 3 KOs) in round 2 of their scheduled for 6 round bout. Ehwarieme had previously won his first 17 bouts with 16 by knockout. The bout took place at the Crown Reef Resort, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina with Hall of Fame woman’s boxing legend Christy Martin promoting.

Atif Oberlton stopped Brent Oren in round two of a scheduled six round light heavyweight bout in front of a large audience at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, topping a seven-bout card promoted by King’s Promotions.

Oberlton was patient early as landed some power punches. At the end of round one, Oberlton landed a hard left hand the bel.. That was a precursor of things to come as in round two, Oberlton ramped up the offense and dropped Oren twice. The second knockdown hurt Oren and the fight was stopped at 1:38. Oberlton of Philadelphia was making his hometown debut and the heralded prospect is 4-0 with four knockouts. Oren of Harrisburg, PA is 4-7. Continue reading “Oberlton remains unbeaten”

Two-time cruiserweight world champion and current WBA #1 rated cruiserweight Yuniel “Dr. KO” Dorticos (25-2, 23 KOs) scored a second round KO over Jesse Bryan (20-6-2, 16 KOs) on Saturday night at the Manual Artime Community Center Theater in Miami, Florida. The heavy-handed Dorticos dropped Bryan twice in round one, and once again in round two, after which the bout was stopped. Time was :35. It was the first time Doticos had fought in Miami since 2014. Dorticos was born in Cuba but has been a long-time resident of Miami. Dorticos has held both the IBF and WBA cruiserweight world titles.

Also on the card, WBO #4, WBA #5, IBF #10, WBC #15 super bantamweight Mike “Magic” Plania (26-1, 13 KOs) scored a first round TKO over former world title challenger Ricardo “El Matematico” Nunez (29-13, 23 KOs). Plania didn’t take long to warm up as a barrage of punches prompted the referee to halt the action at 2:41 of round 1. Plania scored a huge upset of then highly world ranked Joshua Greer in 2020.

Unbeaten WBA #13 cruiserweight Serik Musadilov (11-0, 9 KOs) remained unbeaten with a workmanlike eight round unanimous decision over veteran Shawn Miller (18-7-1, 7 KOs). All three judges had it in favor of Musadilov 80-72. Continue reading “WBA #1 Dorticos KOs Bryan in two”

A golden opportunity was missed to see WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford and WBC/IBF welterweight champion Errol Spence go face-to-face on Saturday night in Las Vegas.

Spence attended Crawford’s fight against former champ Shawn Porter, but as soon as Crawford stopped Porter, Spence rose from his seat, shook his head disparagingly, and left the arena.

Crawford was surprised to hear Spence was even there.

“He was at my fight?” Crawford told Bernardo Osuna in the ring. “That boy said he was never going to be at my fight but now he’s at my fight. You saw what I did compared to what he did. Who’s #1 in the welterweight division now? Y’all know who I want. I’ve been calling him out!”

By Miguel Maravilla

With Terence “Bud” Crawford’s contract with Top Rank due to expire soon, Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum discusses where Crawford goes from here.

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By Miguel Maravilla

Shawn Porter announced his retirement at post-fight press conference after his defeat to Terence Crawford.

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By Miguel Maravilla

WBO welterweight world champion Terence “Bud” Crawford (38-0, 29 KOs) talked about his big win over two-time champion “Showtime” Shawn Porter (31-4-1, 17 KO’s). With the win Crawford now sets his sights on a potential welterweight showdown against Errol Spence Jr.

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“(I figured him out in) Round 1,” said WBO welterweight champion Terence “Bud” Crawford after stopping “Showtime” Shawn Porter in the 10th round. “I figured that I had the reach and he had to take chances, and he did what he normally does. He tried to maul and push me back, but I used my angles and I pushed him back at times as well. Shawn Porter is a slick fighter. He was doing some things in there and made me think.

“I love him. Shawn Porter is a real good friend of mine. I didn’t really want to fight him. We always said we would fight each other when the time was right and I guess the time was right for this fight to happen. I tried to fight the other champions in the division, and that didn’t happen, so I went to the next best thing.”

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“My timing was off and he wouldn’t allow me to get my rhythm,” Porter said. “He’s the best out of everybody I have been in the ring with.”

At the post-fight press conference, Porter announced his retirement.

By Miguel Maravilla

Crawford-Porter was even after six rounds. Crawford started to take over after that.

By Miguel Maravilla at ringside

Undefeated WBO welterweight champion Terence “Bud” Crawford (38-0, 29 KOs) stopped former two-time welterweight world champion “Showtime” Shawn Porter (31-4-1, 17 KOs) in the tenth round on Saturday night before 11,568 at the sold out Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Rounds were mostly close until Crawford dropped Porter twice in round ten and Porter’s corner stopped it. Time was 1:21.

At the time of the stoppage, Crawford was ahead on all three cards 86-85, 86-85, 87-84. WBC/IBF champ Errol Spence was on hand and immediately left the building upon the completion of the fight. Continue reading “Crawford TKOs Porter in ten”

By Miguel Maravilla at ringside

In an IBF middleweight title eliminator between unbeaten contenders, #4 rated Esquiva “La Pantera” Falcao (29-0, 20 KOs) won a six round technical decision over #5 Patrice Volny (16-1, 10 KOs). A nasty accidental head clash in round six left Falcao with a bad cut and he was unable to continue. The bout went to the cards where the scores were 58-57, 58-56 Falcao, 58-56 Volny.

Unbeaten WBO #2, WBC #4, IBF #9 middleweight Janibek “Qazaq Style” Alimkhanuly (11-0, 7 KOs) scored an eighth round TKO over former world champion Hassan N’Dam (38-6, 21 KOs). Alimkhanuly stalked from start as N’Dam kept his distance and stayed away. In round two, the Kazakh connected with a short compact left hook as N’Dam fought off his back foot. In the third, Janinek scored a knockdown and continued his dominance. Later in the fight, Alimkhanuly had his way pounding N’Dam until referee Kenny Bayless had seen enough and stopped the fight at 2:40. N’Dam not happy about the stoppage.

Lightweight Raymond “Danger” Muratalla (13-0, 11 KOs) won by fifth round TKO over late sub Elias “El Macho” Araujo (21-4, 8 KOs). Muratalla was clearly winning when suddenly referee Allen Huggins waved it off. Araujo was furious about the stoppage. Time was 2:20. Continue reading “Crawford-Porter undercard results”

By David Finger

In what was supposed to be his first major test as a professional boxer, undefeated lightweight Abel Mendoza, 132.8, passed with flying colors as he dominated the rugged Mexican Victor Zaleta, 130.6, by way of TKO in round four at the Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero, New Mexico. Continue reading “Abel Mendoza dominates en route to 4th round TKO”

In a WBC cruiserweight eliminator, unbeaten Richard Riakporhe (13-0, 9 KOs) scored a fifth round TKO over Olanrewaju Durodola (36-9, 33 KOs) on Saturday night the SSE Arena in London. A crushing left hand dropped Duradola in the fifth and Riakporhe got the stoppage with a savage follow-up barrage. Riakporhe also claimed the WBC silver title.

Unbeaten WBA flyweight champion Artem Dalakian (21-0, 15 KOs) retained his title by ninth round TKO over former world champion Luis “El Nica” Concepcion (39-9, 28 KOs) on Saturday night at the AKKO International in Kiev, Ukraine. Dalakian was in command all the way. He dropped Concepcion twice in round five and got a referee’s stoppage shortly after dropping Concepcion again in round nine. It was Dalakian’s fifth successful defense.