WBA #4, WBO #10, IBF #15 Melvin “Melo” Lopez (26-1, 17 KOs) scored a fifth round KO over Telemundo veteran Daniel Lozano (15-12-1, 11 KOs) on Friday night at the Hilton Miami Airport in Miami, Florida. Melo dropped Lozano in round two, but was deducted two points for hitting Lozano on the canvas. Melo later dropped Lozano twice in round five to end it. Time was 2:59.

Unbeaten 6’7 heavyweight Andrey Mangunshev (5-0, 4 KOs) scored a third round TKO over former WBO light heavyweight title challenger Ismayl Sillah (27-7, 21 KOs) for the vacant NABA, USA heavyweight title. Mangunshev staggered Sillah and referee Sam Burgos quickly jumped in to end it. Time was :44.

Former “Kingry” opponent Romero Duno (23-2, 18 KOs) won by TKO1 over journeyman Ramon Esperanza (22-19-1, 11 KOs) in a lightweight bout.

By Héctor Villarreal

Dominican superwelter rookie, Raul Garcia (3-0, 2 KOs), who hadn’t fought a full round in either of his two previous fights, scored a clear unanimous 6-round decision over more experienced Colombian prospect Dormedes Potes (12-4-1, 9 KOs) in the first event of the Boxeo Caliente series promoted by Sampson Boxing on Thursday night in Hotel El Panama.

Talented southpaw Potes had his good moments in the fight but was deducted one point by referee Abdiel Barragan for punching of the back of the head. Continue reading “Raul Garcia shines in Boxeo Caliente”

Boxeo Telemundo closes their Summer series next Friday, August 27, with the main event that many believe will be an all-out war. WBA Fedecentro Champion Dennis ” El Martillo” Contreras (24-10-1, 22 KOs) has resurrected his career by beating four top prospects on Boxeo Telemundo, Fernando Garcia 12-0, Belmar Preciado 20-2, Carlos Flores 20-0 and Hairon “El Maja” Socarras 23-1. These four wins have put El Martillo in contention for a shot at a world title. First, however, he must face battle-tested two-time world title challenger Cesar “Corazon” Juarez (26-10-20 KO’s) of Mexico City, Mexico. This fight is a crossroads fight for both fighters. Continue reading “Contreras-Juarez clash in Telemundo finale”

By Miguel Maravilla at the scale

Pretty low-key weigh-in. Both Pacquiao and Ugas kept their distance and remained respectful.

Manny Pacquiao 146 vs. Yordenis Ugas 147
(WBA welterweight title)

Robert Guerrero 146.75 vs. Victor Ortiz 148
Mark Magsayo 125.5 vs. Julio Ceja 125
Carlos Castro 125.5 vs. Oscar Escandon 125.75

Frank Martin 135 vs. Ryan Kielczweski 134.8
Steven Torres 250 vs. Justin Rolfe 257.8
Jose Valenzuela 135 vs. Donte Strayhorn 134.4

John Dato 125.6 vs. Angel Antonio Contreras 127
Mickel Clements 134.8 vs. Eliseo Villalobos 133.8
Burley Brooks 171 vs. Cameron Sevilla Rivera 170.4

Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
Promoter: TGB Promotions
TV: PPV, FOX

Happy Birthday to legendary promoter Don King, who turned ninety today.

BetMGM has installed Canelo Alvarez as a -700 favorite over Caleb Plant in their November 6 showdown for the undisputed super middleweight title.

The WBC has reportedly ordered WBC light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev to defend against #1 rated Marcus Browne.

The WBC has also reportedly ordered a middleweight eliminator between #1 rated Jaime Munguia and #2 Sergey Derevyanchenko.

Musical acts announced for Triller’s September 11 De La Hoya-Belfort PPV event include a “once-in-a-lifetime” performance by Snoop Dogg with the late Marvin Gaye, plus Anitta, Lunay and Gente De Zona and others.

Unbeaten and local favorite Jonathan “Zurdo” Fierro (10-0, 9 KOs) will be the headliner in a 10 round super featherweight main event Saturday night versus Angel Daniel “Panterita” Tamez (7-1, 6 KOs). The event will be promoted by Makina Boxing Promotions (Courtney Frye/CEO) and take place at the Jalisco Arena in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. The semi-main event features Leonel “Principe Moreno” versus Juan Diego “El Vaquero” Reyes (6-1-1, 6 KOs) in a 10 round lightweight bout. Continue reading “Fierro headlines Saturday in Guadalajara”

Featherweight Hasibullah Ahmadi (13-0, 4 KOs) won a ten round unanimous decision over 38-year-old Rauf Aghayev (31-10, 14 KOs) to claim the vacant WBC Asian featherweight title on Friday night at the Conrad Hotel in Dubai, UAE. Ahmadi rocked Aghayev in round two. Scores were 97-93, 98-94, 98-91.

In a clash of unbeaten Thai lightweights, Apichet Petchmanee (10-0, 2 KOs) outboxed Phumiritdet Chonlathondamrongkun (7-1, 7 KOs) over ten uneventful rounds to retain his WBC Asia title. Scores were 100-90 3x.

Unbeaten local welterweight Faizan Anwar (8-0, 4 KOs) won a controversial eight round unanimous decision over Ricky Sismundo (35-16-3, 17 KOs). Sismundo dropped Anwar in round four and pressed the action in most rounds. No scores announced.

Lightweight Bader Samreen (3-0, 2 KOs) outpointed Sharobiddin Jurakhonov (2-4-1, 2 KOs) over six. No scores announced.

Kali Reis 139.2 vs. Diana Prazak 138.2
(WBA women’s super lightweight title)

Elvis Garcia 218.4 vs. Joel Shojgreen 197.6
Alma Ibarra 146.2 vs. Kandi Wyatt 145
Austin Brooks 128.6 vs. Jesus Torres Beltran 130

Venue: Sycuan Casino Resort, El Cajon, CA
Promoter: DiBella Entertainment
TV: UFC Fightpass

The 5th Annual Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame event promises an action-packed weekend filled with interactive fan experiences, exhibits, live amateur bouts, and the must-attend Induction Ceremony on Sunday, August 22, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City in the Sound Waves Theater.

The 2020 and 2021 inductees are:

Roy Jones Jr., Riddick Bowe, Pernell Whitaker, Al Cole, Ernest Bing, Tony Thornton, Sr., Calvin Grove, Percy Richardson, Tommy Parks, Earl Morton, Steve Weisfeld, Ron Katz, Murad Muhammad, Marc Abrams, Al Bernstein, and Ms. Laoma Byrd. Felix Trinidad, Kelly Pavlik, Simon Brown, Ivan Robinson, Aaron Snowell, Joey Eye, Frank Cappuccino, Ed Keenan, and Nino Delbuno. Continue reading “Atlantic City BHOF ceremonies this week”

Boxeo Telemundo returns to Mexico tonight at the famed Blackberry Auditorium in Mexico City, Mexico. The 10 round main event will feature unbeaten teen sensation Denilson Jair “Kaiser” Valtierra (15-0, 8 KOs) of Leon Guanajuato, Mexico defending his WBC Latino Lightweight championship versus countryman Alberto “El Alacaran” Ruiz (10-2, 7 KOs).

Valtierra is just 19 years old but looked like a seasoned professional in route to stopping former WBA world champion Emmanuel “Pollo” Lopez (30-13-1, 14 KOs) of Chiapas, Mexico this past May. It was just his 15th professional bout, but the value of his 250 plus amateur fights showed as he systematically broke down the ex-champ en route to the TKO victory. Continue reading “Kaiser Valtierra headlines Telemundo tonight”

By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing

The NSAC has assigned referee Russell Mora Jr. to work Saturday’s Manny Pacquiao vs. Yordenis Ugas fight on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Mora has previously been assigned to fights for both Pacquiao and Ugas. Judges assigned are NSAC regulars Dave Moretti, Patricia Morse Jarman, and Steve Weisfeld, who have worked together many times.

Jair Valtierra 135 vs. Alberto Ruiz 135
(WBC Latino lightweight title)

Ivan Armando Garcia 111 vs. Miguel Angel Rojas 113
Jonathan Ramirez 129 vs. Edwing Antonio Campos 129
Abraham Arreola 118 vs. David Escudero 120
Armando Moncada 138 vs. Cesar Escudero 139
Abraham Bautista 127 vs. Ezequiel Cabrera 126
Brandon Alberto Jimenez 112 vs. Emmanuel Ramirez 110

Venue: Blueberry Auditorium, Mexico City
Promoter: All Star Boxing
TV: Telemundo

Courtesy William Ramirez (WRAM Boxing)

Melvin “Melo” Lopez 119.6 vs. Daniel Lozano 120.6
Andrey Mangunshev 272 vs. Ismayl Sillah 210.4
(NABA – USA Heavy Title)
Idalberto Umara 142 vs. Kaywann Sistrunk 147
Tayre Jones 139 vs. Brauilo Avila 141
Itsvan Bernath 249.2 vs. Thomas Hawkins 267.2
Romero Duno 136.6 vs. Ramon Esperanza
Yadiel Camacho 117.6 vs. Samuel Gutierrez 119.8
Narciso Carmona 145.4 vs. Jacob Willyard 145
Luis J Rodriguez Fernandez 167 vs. Montoya Swilling 167

Venue: Hilton Miami Airport
Promoter: M&R Boxing Promotions – Laura Ching/Matchmaker Melvin Rivas

Fighters competing on this Saturday’s Manny Pacquiao vs. Yordenis Ugas FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View undercard went face-to-face and previewed their respective showdowns during a press conference Thursday before Saturday’s PPV at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The press conference featured former world champion welterweights Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero and “Vicious” Victor Ortiz, who meet in a 10-round attraction, unbeaten contender Mark Magsayo and former world champion Julio Ceja, who duel in a WBC featherweight title eliminator, plus undefeated Carlos Castro and former title challenger Óscar Escandón, who battle in a 10-round featherweight bout that kicks off the pay-per-view telecast.

Quotes

WBC/WBA/WBO super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez and IBF champion Caleb Plant have reached a deal to fight on November 6 in a PBC pay-per-view for the undisputed 168lb title in Las Vegas.

Commenting on Instagram, Canelo posted, “This November 6th, we’ll put Mexican boxing on top. 
Let’s go for the missing belt!”

The pair were close to meeting on September 18, however talks broke down at the last minute.

The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championships Committee has given a 10-day extension as of August 18 for the negotiations of the bouts of Hiroto Kyoguchi vs. Esteban Bermudez and David Morrell vs. John Ryder.

In the case of the Japanese super flyweight super champion Kyoguchi and the champion and mandatory challenger, Mexican Bermudez, the negotiations for their fight were ordered last June 10, so the deadline expired last July 11; however, the WBA has not received any notification of an agreement. With the 10-day period granted, they should reach an agreement before August 28. Continue reading “WBA extends Kyoguchi-Bermudez, Morrell-Ryder talks”

The Championships Committee of the World Boxing Association (WBA) has ordered a fight between the body’s flyweight champion Artem Dalakian and the Interim champion Luis Concepción.  Both teams were notified to start the negotiations.

In accordance with Championships Rule C.11, the champion must defend the title against the official contender within nine months from the date the title was obtained.

Dalakian’s last mandatory fight was on June 15th, 2019 and the deadline for the next one was due on March 14th, 2020. For this reason, he must fight Concepción. Continue reading “WBA orders Dalakian-Concepción”

The next installment of the popular RJJ Boxing on UFC Fightpass will be held Thursday night, August 26th at Humble Civic Center in Humble, Texas. RJJ Boxing’s last scheduled event this past July 29th in Mexico was canceled due to COVID-19 issues. The 10-round main event matches a pair of Texas fighters, Eridson Garcia (13-0, 9 KOs) versus Armando Frausto (9-1-1, 5 KOs) for the vacant North American Boxing Federation (NABF) super featherweight title. Middleweight Winfred Harris, Jr. (19-1, 9 KOs) meets Vaughn “The Animal” Alexander (15-6, 9 KOs) in the 8-round co-featured event. Alexander is the brother of 3-time, 2-division World champion Devon Alexander.

Hasibullah Ahmadi 126 vs. Rauf Aghayev 125.2
(WBC Asia featherweight title)

Apichet Petchmanee 134.9 vs. Phumiritdet Chonlathondamrongkun 134.3
(WBC Asia lightweight title)

Faizan Anwar 150.1 vs. Ricky Sismundo 147.9
Bader Samreen 135.6 vs. Sharobiddin Jurakhonov 134.5
Khurshid Tojibaev 131.8 vs. Achiko Odikadze 131.8
Ryan Aston 171.3 vs. Shalva Guchmazovi 170.9
Jamie King 202.8 vs. Taryel Jafarov 207.2
Fahad Al Bloushi 134.3vs. Medi Miiro 132.3
Sultan Al Nuaimi 114.2vs. Mishiko Shubitdze 114

Venue: Conrad Hotel, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Promoter: D4G Promotions
TV: ESPN+

WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury says he’s going offline until October 10. “Total blackout from me. See you in Vegas. Let the games begin. Seven weeks Saturday till I smash the big dosser again.”

Former heavyweight champion Andy “The Destroyer” Ruiz Jr. could be out for the year after reportedly having surgery on his right knee this week. Ruiz fought once in 2021 against Chris Arreola in May. Prior to that, his last fight was a loss to Anthony Joshua in 2019.

Everlast has added IBF flyweight champion Sunny Edwards (16-0, 4 KOs) to its roster of sponsored athletes.

Undisputed 140lb champion Josh Taylor is expected to face WBO mandatory Jack Catterall next in December in Glasgow.

Manny Pacquiao is a -350 to -400 favorite to defeat Yordenis Ugas on Saturday night’s PPV in Las Vegas.

In the closest fight on the card, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero is a slight -150 pick to beat “Vicious” Victor Ortiz.

WBO #3, WBC #5, IBF #5 featherweight Mark Magsayo is -350 to defeat former champion Julio Ceja.

Unbeaten featherweight Carlos Castro is a 10:1 favorite to handle Óscar Escandón in the PPV’s opening bout.

Boxeo Telemundo returns to Mexico City this Friday night. The card is headlined by Mexico´s Alberto “El Alacran” Ruiz (10-2, 7 KOs) taking on undefeated countryman WBC Latino Lightweight champion Jair “Kaiser” Valtierra (15-0, 8 KOs) of Leon Guanajuato, Mexico. The 10 round main event will take place at the famed Blackberry Auditorium.

Like Valtierra, Ruiz had a solid amateur career. He has already upset multiple unbeaten fighters and looks to add Valtierra to that list. A win over Valtierra (#28 in the WBC’s extended ratings) would put Ruiz in position to break into the world rankings himself. Continue reading ““El Alacran” Ruiz eyes upset on Telemundo”

Eight-division world champion and Philippine Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and WBA welterweight world champion Yordenis Ugás went face-to-face Wednesday at the final press conference before they meet in their Pay-Per-View main event this Saturday, August 21 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Manny Pacquiao: “I didn’t like that someone took my belt without challenging me in the ring. Both of us are champions, but we’ll see who has the belt after Saturday.

Yordenis Ugas: “I’m certain that he cannot knock me out. I’ve done all the preparation over these past six years to get in this position, I’ve hit my stride and I just don’t believe I can be stopped by Manny.

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Popular super lightweight Cletus “The Hebrew Hammer” Seldin (25-1, 21 KOs) will fight in the main event at The Paramount in Huntington, Long Island on September 4. Seldin is set to defend his NABA title against TBA. Seldin is 4-0, 4 KOs since suffering his only loss against Yves Ulysse Jr in Decemember 2017.

On the undercard, super lightweight Alex “El Toro” Vargas (10-0, 4 KOs) will see action. “Rockin’ Fights” 39 is presented by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing.

WBO #9, WBC #10, IBF #11 light heavyweight Callum Johnson (19-1, 14 KOs) makes his return to the ring on the undercard of Sunny Edwards’ first defense of his IBF world flyweight title at the Copper Box Arena September 11, live on BT Sport. Johnson will face Serbian Marko Nikolic (27-1, 12 KOs).

Edwards goes in against mandatory challenger Jayson Mama from the Philippines following his epic seizing of the title from former long-standing champion Moruti Mthalane back in April.