Harold Calderon 147 vs. Jonathan Eniz 146.2
Kanat Islam 160 vs. Jayson Minda 159.8
Raul Chirino 129.8 vs. Julio Bultrago 124.8
Kingdamon Antoine 123.6 vs. Daniel Coronel 121.8
Chauncey Grace 135.8 vs. Manuel Lara 133.4
Jayvon Garnett 125.2 vs. Jonathan Ramos 126.2
Dimash Niyazov 136.8 vs. Jonathan Godoy 138.2
Maliek Montgomery 133.8 vs. Anthony Zender 134
Bryce Henry 146.2 vs. Terry Roscoe 151.4
Cortez Dunston 270.2 vs. Joseph Coats 207.8
Gaspard Pierre 194.2 vs. Brian Maxwell 193.4

Venue: DoubleTree Miami Airport Convention Center
Promoter: Signature Punch
TV: PPV ($29.99)

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Tickets for the massive 11-bout card starting at $75 may be purchased at www.SignaturePunchTickets.com. The DoubleTree Miami Airport Convention Center is located at 711 NW 72nd Street, Miami, FL 33126. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. EST with the first bell at 5:30 p.m. EST. The Pay-Per-View priced at may be purchased at www.SignaturePunch.TV.

Headlining ‘Title Night Miami’ is a ten-round welterweight battle between popular, local fan favorite Harold ‘The King’ Calderon, (23-0, 16 KOs), of Miami, FL and Jonathan Enez, (25-1, 14 KOs), of Dolores, Argentina.

Miguel Berchelt 130 vs. Oscar Valdez 130
(WBC super featherweight title)

Gabriel Flores Jr. 132 vs. Jayson Velez 132
Esquiva Falcao 162 vs. Artur Akavov 161.5
Elvis Rodriguez 143 vs. Luis Alberto Veron 142
Xander Zayas 146 vs. James Martin 146
Sonny Conto 221.5 vs. Waldo Cortes 255.5
Javier Martinez 161 vs. Billy Wagner 160
Omar Rosario 140 vs. Uriel Villanueva 141

Venue: The Bubble at MGM Grand in Las Vegas
Promoter: Top Rank
TV: ESPN, ESPN+

Fedor Chudinov 168 vs. Isaac Chilemba 168.4
(10 rds non-title fight)

Venue: Vegas City Hall, Krasnogorsk, Russia
Promoter: Vlad Hrunov
TV: Russia REN TV

Adrien Broner 146 vs. Jovanie Santiago 145.25
Dominic Breazeale 261 vs. Otto Wallin 240
Robert Easter Jr. 139.75 vs. Ryan Martin 139.5

Venue: Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn
Promoter: TGB Promotions
TV: Showtime

*Broner-Santiago, previously announced as a super lightweight fight, was changed yesterday to the welterweight limit following a mutual decision from both fighters.

David Avanesyan 146.5 vs. Josh Kelly 146
(European welterweight title)

Florian Marku 146.5 vs. Rylan Charlton 144.4
Robbie Davies Jr 138.25 vs. Gabriel Valenzuela 138.5
Johnny Fisher 16st 238 vs. Matt Gordon 242
Jordan Gill 125.3 vs. Cesar Juarez 125.25

Venue: SSE Arena in London
Promoter: Matchroom
TV: DAZN

Former world title challenger Pablo Cesar “El Demoledor” Cano (33-7-1, 23 KOs) will take on unbeaten Jonathan “Thunder” Navarro (17-0, 9 KOs) in a 12-round fight for the WBC Silver International super lightweight title in the new co-main event to Ortiz Jr. vs Hooker on March 20 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth.

“This co-main is a Golden Boy special — two guys who can crack, don’t take a step backwards and are always going for the knockout,” said Oscar De La Hoya, Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy. “With both guys having been off for more than a year due to Covid-19, each is hungry for a win and to position themselves in the mix at the top of the super lightweight division.”

Highly touted heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov was originally slated to return in the co-main event, but he will now return in April against a very big challenge. Details for Makhmudov’s return will be announced in the coming weeks.

By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing

WBC #8 middleweight Dennis Hogan (28-3-1, 7 KOs) has reportedly suffered a nose injury in training that may jeopardize his March 31 bout against WBO #2,IBF #3 light middleweight Tim Tszyu (17-0, 12 KOs). Hogan confirmed a “little bit of a nose injury” to the Daily Telegraph. The promoter told foxsports.com.au they are awaiting an update from Hogan and his team before making a final decision. The Hogan-Tszyu winner is in line for a shot against newly crowned WBO super-welterweight champion Brian Castano.

WBC super featherweight world champion Miguel Berchelt and former featherweight world champion Oscar Valdez shared the stage Thursday two days before one of the most highly anticipated all-Mexican showdowns in boxing history. Berchelt is seeking his seventh successful title defense, while Valdez hopes to fulfill a lifelong dream of capturing a WBC world title. After fits and starts, including Berchelt’s COVID-19 diagnosis last year, the fight is finally happening.

Miguel Berchelt: “I’m very happy to be here. I’ve been following Oscar since the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, since that was an opportunity I wanted for myself. I respect him. We know the quality of the opponent we have in front of us, but I’m here to get the win and {retain} my title.” Continue reading “Berchelt-Valdez Final Press Conference”

Update: Broner-Santiago, previously announced as a super lightweight fight, will now be contested at the welterweight limit (147 lbs.) following a mutual decision from both fighters. Hmmmmmmmm.

Former four-division world champion Adrien “The Problem” Broner and Jovanie Santiago met face to face Thursday at the final press conference to preview their main event attraction taking place this Saturday, February 20 live on SHOWTIME from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn.

The controversial Broner (33-4-1, 24 KOs), who by the age of 26 had captured world titles at 130, 135, 140 and 147 pounds, will end his two-year hiatus from boxing and continue his quest for a fifth world title by returning to face the unbeaten Santiago (14-0-1, 10 KOs) in a 12-round welterweight bout.

“At the end of the day, he’s here because of me and everybody in this room is here because of me,” stated Broner. “So that’s special. Saturday night, the only thing that’s going to be special is this whooping I’m giving out. He’ll know then. Santiago hasn’t been punched yet. When you punch somebody, they talk different. He ain’t going to be talking like that after Saturday.”

Continue reading “Broner-Santiago Final Press Conference”

WBA/WBC super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez wants to become the first Mexican boxer to be undisputed champion in the four-belt era. “It’s important for me and Eddy because very few people have achieved becoming undisputed champions,” said Canelo. “And that’s a short-term goal for us. To win all the titles at 168 pounds. Obviously, no Mexican has ever done it. So that’s our short-term goal, to keep making history. And that’s what we want. Eddy and I have always wanted the best. And we want to keep making history.”

However before fighting for another belt, Canelo needs to make his mandatory WBC defense against Avni Yildirim on February 27 in Miami. If successful, he is expected to fight WBO champion Billy Joe Saunders on May 8. The IBF belt is held by Caleb Plant. Continue reading “Canelo’s short term goal: Undisputed champion”

A limited number of tickets are on sale now for the “Superwomen: Shields vs. Dicaire” card on March 5 at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, Michigan. Due to pandemic-related limits on capacity, 194 tickets can be purchased to watch the all-female night of professional boxing, featuring a 10-round 154-pound unification showdown between undefeated three-division and current WBC/WBO super welterweight world champion Claressa Shields and unbeaten IBF super welterweight world champion Marie-Eve Dicaire. Tickets are $300, $225 and $150. Can’t make it in person? The card is also a $29.95 PPV.

Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

Welterweights David Avanesyan and Josh Kelly faced off (from a distance) at today’s press conference ahead of Saturday’s clash at The SSE Arena in London, live on Sky Sports in the UK and on DAZN in the U.S. Avanesyan (26-3-1, 14 KOs) is defending his European title against unbeaten 2016 Olympian Kelly (10-0-1, 6 KOs).

David Avanesyan: “This fight has been coming for a long time. The date has changed many times. I’ve had many training camps. I hope everything is good tomorrow with the weight. I need to win this fight. This is my work. I give everything to win this fight. I’m going to give 100% to take the win…this is a must-win fight for me.”

Josh Kelly: “We’ve got to get a job done on Saturday. It’s my main aim in 2021 to start off with this European title. I’ve stepped up to levels that I couldn’t even imagine I could do in the gym. I thought last time I was ready, but COVID came and it got canceled. I was nowhere near ready compared to what I am now. All I need to do is go and put a show on on Saturday.”

Sean McComb 134.3 vs. Gavin Gwynne 134.1
(Commonwealth lightweight title)
Darren Tetley 146.1 vs. Samuel Antwi 146.2
(English welterweight title)
Danny Carr 129.8 vs. Dean Dodge 129.2
Pierce O’Leary 142.8 vs. Irvin Magno 140.9
Paddy Donovan 149.4 vs. Siar Ozgul 149
Mark McKeown 127.3 vs. Brad Daws 128
Mohammed Sameer 164 vs. Kearon Thomas 163
Elliot Whale 149.2 vs. Jamie Stewart 149.7

Venue: Whites Hotel Bolton, England
Promoter: MTK Global
TV: ESPN+

By Dave Spencer

With a new North American trade agreement in place, 28-year-old Mexican heavyweight Isaac Munoz Gutierrez hopes to make a statement in all three countries as he looks forward to his US debut in Texas come April. Co-promoted by Canadian-based United Promotions and Philadelphia’s Banner Promotions, look for major push by the newly signed former amateur star who managed to rack up 220 wins before turning pro.

Sporting a 12-0-1 with 10 KO’s record as a pro, Gutierrez was also a participant in the AIBA 2013 World Series of Boxing. “I have a couple of other fighters with his manager,” promoter Don MacDonald told Fightnews.com® from Toronto. “Any time I’d go down to Mexico I’d seem him and you can tell instantly that he was a very polished fighter. I really believe he has the ability to go far.” Continue reading “Newly signed Gutierrez set for U.S. debut”

WBC/WBA super middleweight champion Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez (54-1-2 36 KOs), will defend against Avni Yildirím (21-2 12 KOs), on February 27 at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, and it will be broadcast on DAZN.

“I’m training hard like I always do,” said Canelo “I’m not underestimating my opponent at all. I know this is boxing and one punch can change everything! It’s not in me to underestimate anyone. I will not deny the favoritism that there is for me, but boxing is very complicated, and I think that Yildirim will be a good opponent and will come to the ring to give his all. He is a good fighter and I think we are going to put on an exciting fight for the audience that will attend the event that night and for those who will follow the fight on television.”

Saul and Avni know each other reasonably well, having been training partners and sparring together.

On ESPN (10PM ET/7PM PT), WBC super featherweight champion Miguel Berchelt is a -380 favorite over Oscar Valdez (+315). Based on their previous fights, this bout could be one for the ages.

On Showtime (9PM ET/6PM PT), four-division world champion Adrien Broner is -900 against unbeaten Jovanie Santiago +600. Broner always pulls big numbers. A notable co-feature is heavyweight Otto Wallin is a -275 favorite over Dominic Breazeale (+235).

By Miguel Maravilla

WBC super featherweight champion Miguel “Alacran” Berchelt (38-1-0, 34 KOs) of Cancun squares off against former world champion Oscar Valdez (28-0-0, 22 KOs) of Nogales, Sonora in a Mexican showdown this Saturday in the bubble of the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas live on ESPN. The champ spoke about his upcoming title defense against his fellow countryman Valdez in what has the makings of a classic.

“I’m excited for this fight and extremely focused, motivated in having a great fight. I have worked hard to be where I am today. This fight represents a lot is the biggest fight in Mexican boxing. This will be a great fight. I’m ready. I feel I am going to win this fight. It will be a war,” Berchelt said. “I will give it my best. I will fight a smart fight, and everyone knows that I can punch. El Alacran will unleash his poison.” Continue reading “Miguel Berchelt: It will be a war”

By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing

Former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker predicts a knockout victory over WBO #5 heavyweight Junior Fa when they clash at Sparks Arena in Auckland New Zealand on February 26. “I’ll knock him out between rounds one and twelve!” Parker told Stuff. “I know what I can do. I’m not one of those guys who can predict what’s going to happen, but I know if I go in there, let my hands go and throw combinations, that I can do a lot of damage and he’s going to be on the receiving end of that.”

Unbeaten world-ranked Azizbek Abdugofurov (13-0, 5 KOs) of Uzbekistan will return to the ring March 20th. He was originally scheduled to fight on February 28th. He will now fight on a much bigger card headlined by unified light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev defending versus Adam Deines in Moscow, Russia. The opponent for Abdugofurov will be local unbeaten Pavel Silyagin (6-0, 4 KOs). Continue reading “New fight date for Abdugofurov March 20 in Moscow”

It was announced on Thursday’s ShoBox telecast that one of boxing’s fastest-rising prospects Brandun Lee (21-0, 19 KOs) will return to the “Fight Sphere” at Mohegan Sun for the third time to take on fellow ShoBox veteran Samuel Teah (17-3-1, 7 KOs) on Wednesday, March 10 live on SHOWTIME in the super lightweight main event of a ShoBox: The New Generation telecast.

A clash between undefeated welterweight power-punchers surprisingly went the distance on Thursday night at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Very close and spirited fight with Janelson Bocachica (17-0, 11 KOs) emerging with a majority decision over Mark Reyes Jr. (14-1, 12 KOs). Scores were 95-95, 96-94, 97-93 Bocachica.

“I felt like I had a unanimous decision but I just need to go back and watch the tape,” said the 22-year-old Bocachica. “I felt like it was an easy victory and I took him to school. He had a short temper and he came out talking trash so you know I had to talk my trash back. But it was all part of the game plan to get him emotional in the ring and it worked in my advantage.” Continue reading “Bocachica edges Reyes, remains unbeaten”

Carl Frampton’s bid to become a three-weight world champion by taking on the WBO world super featherweight champion Jamel Herring is unfortunately now subject to delay due to ‘The Jackal’ suffering a hand injury. Frampton’s challenge was set for February 27, live on BT Sport. Despite the headline fights cancellation, the show will go ahead as planned at the Copper Box Arena with the British super featherweight title clash between Anthony Cacace and Lyon Woodstock headlining the card.

Tommy Fury also returns on a card that includes super-flyweight Kaisy Khademi bidding to add the vacant IBF European to his WBO European title against Birmingham’s Ijaz Ahmed. Continue reading “Frampton injured, title shot vs Herring postponed”