In a clash of undefeated middleweights, Amilcar Vidal (12-0, 11 KOs) scored an explosive second round TKO against Edward “The Hunter” Ortiz (11-1-2, 4 KOs) on Saturday night at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Vidal rocked Ortiz in round two, then unleashed a torrent of non-stop punches to get a referee’s stoppage. Time was 1:58. Photo: Sean Michael Ham/TGB Promotions
Unbeaten cruiserweight Efetobor Apochi (10-0, 10 KOs) scored an impressive third round TKO over Joe Jones (11-3, 8 KOs). Apochi dropped Jones in all three rounds, the final time was from an accidental headbutt. Time was :51. Apochi is an entertaining power puncher. Photo: Sean Michael Ham/TGB Promotions Continue reading “Vidal, Apochi KO foes in Los Angeles”
In a clash of undefeated middleweights, Amilcar Vidal (12-0, 11 KOs) scored an explosive second round TKO against Edward “The Hunter” Ortiz (11-1-2, 4 KOs) on Saturday night at Staples… Read More »
Bantamweights Joshua “Don’t Blink” Greer Jr. (22-2-2, 12 KOs) and Edwin Rodriguez (11-5-2, 5 KOs) battled to an eight round majority draw. Scores were 77-75 Rodriquez, 76-76, 76-76.
Unbeaten middleweight Tyler Howard (20-0, 11 KOs) an eight round unanimous decision over KeAndrae Leatherwood (22-8-1, 13 KOs). Scores were 77-74, 76-74, 77-73. Howard floored Leatherwood with a jab in round eight. Continue reading “Las Vegas Undercard Results”
Bantamweights Joshua “Don’t Blink” Greer Jr. (22-2-2, 12 KOs) and Edwin Rodriguez (11-5-2, 5 KOs) battled to an eight round majority draw. Scores were 77-75 Rodriquez, 76-76, 76-76. Unbeaten middleweight… Read More »
Undisputed women’s lightweight champion Katie Taylor (17-0, 6 KOs) retained her WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO world titles with a one-sided ten round unanimous decision over Miriam Gutierrez (13-1, 5 KOs) on Saturday night at the SSE Arena in London. Taylor dropped Gutierrez at the end of round four, but was forced to go the full ten. Scores were 100-89, 100-90, 99-91. Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
WBC women’s super featherweight champion Terri Harper (11-0-1, 6 KOs) successfully defended her world title with a ninth round TKO against Katharina Thanderz (13-1, 2 KOs). The bout was waved off by the referee at 1:12. Mercy stoppage. Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Rachel Ball (7-1, 0 KOs) outpointed late sub Jorgelina Guanini (9-2-2, 1 KO) to claim the vacant WBA woman’s interim super bantamweight title. Scores were 99-91, 99-91, 99-92. Guanini failed to fake weight, but Ball was eligible to win the title. Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing Continue reading “Taylor, Harper, Ball triumph in London”
Undisputed women’s lightweight champion Katie Taylor (17-0, 6 KOs) retained her WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO world titles with a one-sided ten round unanimous decision over Miriam Gutierrez (13-1, 5… Read More »
Battle-hardened veterans Sam Eggington (28-7, 17 KOs) and Ashley Theophane (50-8-1, 19 KOs) will clash on Friday December 11 in a crossroads twelve-rounder live in the UK on free-to-air Channel 5. Presented by Mick Hennessy/Hennessy Sports, the show will be staged behind-closed-doors at the Fly By Nite purpose-built TV production facility in Redditch, England. Continue reading “Eggington-Theophane clash set for Dec 11”
Battle-hardened veterans Sam Eggington (28-7, 17 KOs) and Ashley Theophane (50-8-1, 19 KOs) will clash on Friday December 11 in a crossroads twelve-rounder live in the UK on free-to-air Channel… Read More »
Terence Crawford vs. Kell Brook
WBO welterweight world title
Referee: Tony Weeks
Judges: Patricia Morse Jarman, Dave Moretti, Benoit Roussel
Joshua Franco vs. Andrew Moloney 2
WBA super flyweight world title
Referee: Russell Mora
Judges: Steve Weisfeld, Tim Cheatham, Lisa Giampa
Terence Crawford vs. Kell Brook WBO welterweight world title Referee: Tony Weeks Judges: Patricia Morse Jarman, Dave Moretti, Benoit Roussel Joshua Franco vs. Andrew Moloney 2 WBA super flyweight world… Read More »
Amilcar Vidal 161.8 vs. Edward Ortiz 163
Efetobor Apochi 199 vs. Joe Jones 193
Henry Arredondo 124.5 vs. Eros Correa 123.6
Desmond Lyons 134 vs. Diego Elizondo 135
Venue: Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles
Promoter: TGB Promotions
TV: FS1
Amilcar Vidal 161.8 vs. Edward Ortiz 163 Efetobor Apochi 199 vs. Joe Jones 193 Henry Arredondo 124.5 vs. Eros Correa 123.6 Desmond Lyons 134 vs. Diego Elizondo 135 Venue: Microsoft… Read More »
Terence “Bud” Crawford 146.4 vs. Kell Brook 147
(WBO welterweight title) Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank via Getty Images
Joshua Franco 114.5 vs. Andrew Moloney 114.7
(WBA super flyweight title) Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank via Getty Images
Joshua Greer Jr. 118.9 vs. Edwin Rodriguez 118.9
Tyler Howard 161.2 vs. KeAndrae Leatherwood 161.9
Duke Ragan 126 vs. Sebastian Gutierrez 126.3
Vegas Larfield 119 vs. Juan Alberto Flores 117.3
Raymond Muratalla 137.3 vs. Luis Porozo 135.2
Venue: The Bubble, MGM Grand, Las Vegas
Promoter: Top Rank
TV: ESPN, ESPN+
Terence “Bud” Crawford 146.4 vs. Kell Brook 147 (WBO welterweight title) Joshua Franco 114.5 vs. Andrew Moloney 114.7 (WBA super flyweight title) Joshua Greer Jr. 118.9 vs. Edwin Rodriguez 118.9… Read More »
Photo: Queensberry Promotions
Unbeaten middleweight Denzel Bentley (14-0-1, 12 KOs) was victorious when the corner of Mark Heffron (25-2-1, 19 KOs) called it quits after round four on Friday night at BT Studios in London. Heffron couldn’t continue due to swelling around his left eye. Bentley claimed the vacant British title. Bentley and Heffron previously fought to a draw nine weeks ago.
Unbeaten middleweight Denzel Bentley (14-0-1, 12 KOs) was victorious when the corner of Mark Heffron (25-2-1, 19 KOs) called it quits after round four on Friday night at BT Studios… Read More »
Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank By Miguel Maravilla
The top pound for pound fighter in the world is back this weekend as Nebraska’s WBO welterweight champion Terence “Bud” Crawford (36-0, 27 KO’s) will take on former world champion Kell Brook (39-2, 27 KO’s) of England. Crawford squares off against Brook, Saturday night at the “Bubble” at MGM Grand in Las Vegas live on ESPN.
“Training is great this camp. Everything is going according to plan. We plan on looking spectacular come Saturday,” Terence Crawford told media. “I’m sharp as a razor right now,”
Crawford’s last fight was nearly a year ago as he stopped Egidijus Kavauliuskas in eleven rounds last December and prior to that fight a sixth-round stoppage over former world champion Amir Khan. When asked if the inactivity would affect him for this Saturday.
By Miguel Maravilla The top pound for pound fighter in the world is back this weekend as Nebraska’s WBO welterweight champion Terence “Bud” Crawford (36-0, 27 KO’s) will take on… Read More »
WBC bantamweight champion Nordine Oubaali has reportedly been designated champion in recess after visa problems scuttled his December 19 defense against Nonito Donaire at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Donaire will now face Emmanuel Rodriguez for the vacant title with the winner required to face Oubaali next. Showtime will televise in the U.S.
WBC bantamweight champion Nordine Oubaali has reportedly been designated champion in recess after visa problems scuttled his December 19 defense against Nonito Donaire at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville,… Read More »
Undefeated former WBO super middleweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (40-0, 26 KOs) will end a long layoff on December 19 against Alfonso “El Tigre” López (32-3, 25KOs) for the NABF light heavyweight title. Location to be determined, but Galveston Island Convention Center in Galveston, Texas, is rumored. The show will be promoted by the two fighters themselves, Promociones Zurdo and Promociones El Tigre. Zurdo is coming off a 20 month layoff and Tigre has been out of action for a year.
Heavyweight Michael Hunter (18-1-1, 12 KOs) could be in the co-feature. Hunter is coming off of a draw with current WBC interim heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin.
Undefeated former WBO super middleweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (40-0, 26 KOs) will end a long layoff on December 19 against Alfonso “El Tigre” López (32-3, 25KOs) for the NABF… Read More »
One of South Africa’s most successful cruiserweights, IBO cruiserweight champion Kevin Lerena who has made six defenses of his IBO belt, is scheduled to meet Patrick Fitzgerald Ferguson from Spokane, Washington in a catchweight bout, with a limit of 96kgs scheduled for ten rounds, on the bumper Golden Gloves Promotions bill to be held at Emperors Palace on Saturday December 19.
By Ron Jackson One of South Africa’s most successful cruiserweights, IBO cruiserweight champion Kevin Lerena who has made six defenses of his IBO belt, is scheduled to meet Patrick Fitzgerald… Read More »
Undisputed female lightweight champion Katie Taylor put her WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO world titles on the line against mandatory challenger Miriam Gutierrez Saturday in London.
Katie Taylor 134.5 vs. Miriam Gutierrez 134.4
(UNDISPUTED female lightweight title)
Terri Harper 129.3 vs. Katharina Thanderz 129.7
(WBC super featherweight title)
Rachel Ball 121.6 vs. Jorgelina Guanini 125.5
(WBC interim super bantamweight title)
Undisputed female lightweight champion Katie Taylor put her WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO world titles on the line against mandatory challenger Miriam Gutierrez Saturday in London. Katie Taylor 134.5 vs.… Read More »
After having fights with Christian Hammer and Christopher Lovejoy fall through, heavyweight cult hero Dave “White Rhino” Allen (18-5-2, 15 KOs) returns to the ring November 21 on the Benn-Formella undercard in London. Opponent is TBA.
Two other heavyweight fights were also added. Unbeaten Alen Babic (5-0, 5 KOs) looks to continue his red-hot run of form against Tom Little (10-8, 3 KOs), and Fabio Wardley (9-0, 8 KOs) takes on Richard Lartey (14-3, 11 KOs).
After having fights with Christian Hammer and Christopher Lovejoy fall through, heavyweight cult hero Dave “White Rhino” Allen (18-5-2, 15 KOs) returns to the ring November 21 on the Benn-Formella… Read More »
The pay-per-view price for the November 28 Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. exhibition will be $49.99. Not sure whether it will be at heavyweight or bridgerweight.
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The purse of Alexander “The Great” Flores was withheld by the California State Athletic Commission following his 45 second KO loss Luis “King Kong” Ortiz. The situation will be reviewed at an upcoming CSAC hearing.
—– Ryan “Kingry” Garcia against Luke Campbell may land on the rumored Canelo Alvarez-Callum Smith undercard in late December. Canelo is looking to go 2-0 against the Smith family, having KO’d Callum’s brother Liam Smith back in 2016.
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WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury says Deontay Wilder will never get a shot at him ever again after Wilder alleged that Fury used loaded gloves in their February fight won by Fury via TKO.
The pay-per-view price for the November 28 Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. exhibition will be $49.99. Not sure whether it will be at heavyweight or bridgerweight. —– The purse… Read More »
Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
During a press event Wednesday in Las Vegas, WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford and Kell Brook remained a socially distanced six feet apart. But when it came time to face off, they edged closer and closer, neither man willing to give an inch.
During a press event Wednesday in Las Vegas, WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford and Kell Brook remained a socially distanced six feet apart. But when it came time to face… Read More »
“Errol wants to prove to the world that he is still the best welterweight in the world”
By Jeff Zimmerman
When pound-for-pound star and unified welterweight champ Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr.(26-0, 21 KOs) steps back in the ring on Saturday, December 5 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX, and shown live on FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View, for the first time since his horrific single car accident just over a year ago against two-division world champ Danny “Swift” Garcia (36-2, 21 KOs), boxing fans will be on the edge of their seat to see how he responds to the first big punch landed by the hard-hitting Garcia.
Spence was lined up to face Garcia after his thrilling battle with Shawn Porter last September at Staples Center in LA, where he captured the WBC belt to go along with his IBF strap, but most were surprised when Garcia was again announced as the comeback fight and not a softer matchup.
“Errol wants to prove to the world that he is still the best welterweight in the world” By Jeff Zimmerman When pound-for-pound star and unified welterweight champ Errol “The Truth”… Read More »
Joe Joyce believes he is fighting for promotional priority, as well as the British and European titles, when he takes on Daniel Dubois in a huge heavyweight collision on November 28. Hall-of-Fame promoter Frank Warren has been in the corner of Dubois since setting him on the road to professional stardom in April of 2017 at the age of 19. The Peacock Gym product has more than lived up to his Dynamite billing and is, by common consensus, the best young heavyweight in the business.
‘Juggernaut’ Joyce, who joined the Queensberry ranks in May 2019 when he was first mandated to fight Dubois for the British title, wants a piece of the action and intends to ambush the ambitious plans laid out for his in-house rival. Continue reading “Joyce looks forward to beating Dubois, being #1”
Joe Joyce believes he is fighting for promotional priority, as well as the British and European titles, when he takes on Daniel Dubois in a huge heavyweight collision on November… Read More »
Looks like Canelo Alvarez (53-1-2, 36 KOs) may face WBA super middleweight champion Callum Smith (27-0, 19 KOs) in December. ESPN’s Salvador Rodríguez reports that Canelo-Smith will land at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas or the Alamodome in San Antonio on December 18, 19, or 20. Also interesting is that Smith is promoted by Matchroom and there is a possibility Canelo-Smith could land on DAZN, the network Canelo just left.
The names of IBF super middleweight champ Caleb Plant and WBC mandator Avni Yildirim had previously been mentioned as Canelo’s next opponent.
ESPN’s
Looks like Canelo Alvarez (53-1-2, 36 KOs) may face WBA super middleweight champion Callum Smith (27-0, 19 KOs) in December. ESPN’s Salvador Rodríguez reports that Canelo-Smith will land at Cowboys… Read More »
Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
WBO welterweight world champion Terence Crawford, renewed acquaintances with Kell Brook Wednesday afternoon, nearly nine months after they had a brief conversation at the Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury 2 weigh-in inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena. This time, they sat six feet apart on a socially distanced press conference dais three days before their championship showdown, which will air LIVE on ESPN.
Terence Crawford: “I’ve always felt that I’m number one pound-for-pound in the world. This is what I do. I’m not the one to quit on a fight, but I can’t say the same about him. I wish him the best.”
Kell Brook: “I’ve been after this fight for a long time. I’m more than ready! I’m in the best condition of my life, and I’m ready to become a two-time world champion. I’m like fine wine. I’m getting better as I get older. I’m ready.”
Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
In the co-feature — a rematch of one of the most memorable Bubble bouts — WBA super flyweight world champion Joshua “El Profesor” Franco will attempt to repeat the deed against Andrew “The Monster” Moloney. Franco upset Moloney via unanimous decision on June 23, as Moloney faded in the later rounds after suffering a pair of perforated eardrums.
Joshua Franco: “It’s great to be back in The Bubble, and now that I have the title, it is even better. I have more confidence and I’m getting better.”
Andrew Moloney: “For the past five months, I have prepared myself to leave with that belt around my waist. That belt means everything to me. It’s my son’s future. I’m not leaving without it.”
WBO welterweight world champion Terence Crawford, renewed acquaintances with Kell Brook Wednesday afternoon, nearly nine months after they had a brief conversation at the Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury 2 weigh-in inside… Read More »
Not a “superstar” performance, but highly touted super welterweight Tursynbay Kulakhmet (2-0, 1 KO) took a ten round unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Macaulay McGowan (14-1-1, 3 KOs) to win the WBC International title on Wednesday night at Production Park Studios in Wakefield, England. Kulakhmet overpowered McGowan from the opening bell and won easily 99-89 3x. McGowan seemed ready to go all night, but Kulakhmet could never put the punches together to accomplish it. A point was deducted from Kulakhmet in round eight for pushing McGowan down. Continue reading “Kulakhmet shuts out McGowan”
Not a “superstar” performance, but highly touted super welterweight Tursynbay Kulakhmet (2-0, 1 KO) took a ten round unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Macaulay McGowan (14-1-1, 3 KOs) to win… Read More »
The final bell has rung on the twelfth annual Florida Boxing Hall of Fame weekend. Due to covid-19 we were knocked down but got up and finished better than ever. Memories, stories, and accounts from some of the greatest battles in and out of the ring were shared over the weekend and could undoubtedly fill a book and live indelibly in our minds. It is difficult to capture all the special moments; there were many, but we will highlight a few. Continue reading “Florida Boxing Hall of Fame 2020 Recap”
The final bell has rung on the twelfth annual Florida Boxing Hall of Fame weekend. Due to covid-19 we were knocked down but got up and finished better than ever.… Read More »
WBO welterweight champion Terence “Bud” Crawford is an 18:1 favorite to retain his world title against former welterweight champ Kell “Special K” Brook on Saturday evening from the MGM Grand Las Vegas Bubble. In the co-feature, WBA super flyweight champion Joshua “El Profesor” Franco is 2:1 to keep his world title against Andrew “The Monster” Moloney, the man he dethroned back in June.
Current Odds
Terence Crawford -1850 vs. Kell Brook +1250
Joshua Franco -210 vs. Andrew Moloney +160
WBO welterweight champion Terence “Bud” Crawford is an 18:1 favorite to retain his world title against former welterweight champ Kell “Special K” Brook on Saturday evening from the MGM Grand… Read More »
The idea for a 200-224lb bridgerweight division was proposed at the WBC virtual convention by famed fight agent Don Majeski. Other names considered were “dreadnought” and “juggernaut.”
The names of boxing’s weight divisions haven’t been universally agreed upon for a long time. The WBC and WBA use the “super” designation for the in-between divisions, while the IBF and WBO prefer “junior.”
The WBA, WBC and IBF all use “cruiserweight,” while the WBO calls it “junior heavyweight.” All four use “super middleweight.” As for the lightest weight division (105lb), the WBC calls it “strawweight,” the WBA calls it “minimumweight,” the IBF and WBO call it “mini-flyweight.” Continue reading “Boxing’s Confusing Weight Divisions”
By Karl Freitag The idea for a 200-224lb bridgerweight division was proposed at the WBC virtual convention by famed fight agent Don Majeski. Other names considered were “dreadnought” and “juggernaut.”… Read More »
With the December 12 ESPN date open following the covid postponement of Berchelt-Valdez, former WBO featherweight champion Shakur Stevenson will step in to fight Toka Kahn Clary.
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Boxing today at 2PM ET/11AM PT on ESPN+. Tursynbay Kulakhmet (1-0, 1 KO) vs. Macaulay McGowan (14-0-1, 3 KOs) for the WBC International super welterweight title. Kulakhmet is constantly referred to as a “superstar” by his promoter, so let’s see if he is.
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MTK Global has signed undefeated welterweight contender Vergil Ortiz Jr (16-0, 16 KOs) thanks to a strategic partnership with MTK as advisors and Mirigian as manager.
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The name of IBF super middleweight champ Caleb Plant has been mentioned as free agent Canelo Alvarez’s next opponent, but the WBC has mandated Avni Yildirim to fight Canelo.
With the December 12 ESPN date open following the covid postponement of Berchelt-Valdez, former WBO featherweight champion Shakur Stevenson will step in to fight Toka Kahn Clary. —– Boxing today… Read More »
