By Gabriel F. Cordero
Sources report that there is a strong possibility that the contractually mandated rematch between WBC diamond and interim heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin and Dillian Whyte will happen in November. Whyte himself has expressed that the fight will be confirmed this week. Whyte was knocked out by Povetkin last month and received a 28-day medical suspension so he’s out until September 23.
By Gabriel F. Cordero Sources report that there is a strong possibility that the contractually mandated rematch between WBC diamond and interim heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin and Dillian Whyte will…
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M&R Boxing Promotions Presents “Drive-In at the Fair,” a live outdoor professional boxing experience on Thursday, September 24th. The event will take place at the Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo. Organizers are showing their utmost respect for the protocols and safety of all participating in the event and the attending public. There will be over 100 well-spaced available spots for fans in attendance to choose from. The attending public will have the option to tune into the event from their car, have a pre-order of contactless concessions brought to them, and can even bring their own chairs to watch the event.
The main event will feature former WBC flyweight world champion Cristofer “Latigo” Rosales (30-5, 21 KOs) of Nicaragua vs Juan Kantum (21-9-3, 15 KOs) of Mexico in a 10 round super flyweight contest. Continue reading “Ex-world champ fighting at Miami drive-in”
M&R Boxing Promotions Presents “Drive-In at the Fair,” a live outdoor professional boxing experience on Thursday, September 24th. The event will take place at the Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo.…
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By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing
Unbeaten IBF #3, WBO #5 lightweight George Kambosos (18-0, 10 KOs) spoke to Fightnews.com® about the IBF purse bid for the bout with Lee Selby (28-2, 8 KOs) and their sparring session at Wild Card Gym in 2017. He also talked about sparring 250 rounds with Manny Pacquiao, and how Pacman backed him to defeat world champion Vasyl Lomachenko, he also mentioned Bob Arum predicting the Kambosos v Lomachenko could be the biggest fight in Australian boxing history. Continue reading “Interview: George Kambosos Jr.”
By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing Unbeaten IBF #3, WBO #5 lightweight George Kambosos (18-0, 10 KOs) spoke to Fightnews.com® about the IBF purse bid for the bout with…
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Just two weeks after his controversial “loss” in Germany, 43-year-old former world title challenger Rafal Jackiewicz (51-27-3, 22 KOs) could only manage a draw against journeyman Bartlomiej Grafka (22-38-3, 10 KOs) on Saturday night in Ruda Slaska, Poland. Scores were 57-57, 58-56 Jackiewicz, 60-54 Grafka. On social media afterward, Rafal called the 57-57 score “a stretch” and the 60-54 card “a scandal like Germany.”
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Heavyweight Jose Larduet (3-0, 2 KOs) destroyed Josh Sandland (5-3-1, 0 KOs) in the first round at the Universum Gym in Hamburg, Germany. After the fight, Larduet, a former Cuban National Team member, called out German rival Peter Kadiru.
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Taking advantage of the second consecutive “Canelo-less” Mexican Independence Weekend, King Carlos Promotions, headed by former IBF junior middleweight champion Carlos Molina, staged a card in Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico. In the main event, Molina (34-11-2, 12 KOs) beat Hector “Baby” Zepeda (19-2, 5 KOs) by TKO6.
Just two weeks after his controversial “loss” in Germany, 43-year-old former world title challenger Rafal Jackiewicz (51-27-3, 22 KOs) could only manage a draw against journeyman Bartlomiej Grafka (22-38-3, 10…
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Unbeaten super lightweight Omar “Pollo” Aguilar (18-0, 17 KOs) won by third round TKO over José Guillermo “Gato” García (12-8-1, 5 KOs) on Saturday night at TV Azteca Studios in Mexico City. Aguilar punished Garcia from the opening bell, dropped himin round two, and get a mercy referee’s stoppage in round three. Official time was 1:22. Aguilar should be breaking into the world rankings soon.
Unbeaten super lightweight Omar “Pollo” Aguilar (18-0, 17 KOs) won by third round TKO over José Guillermo “Gato” García (12-8-1, 5 KOs) on Saturday night at TV Azteca Studios in…
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WBC/IBF light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev has been forced to pull out of his scheduled October 23 world title defense against Adam Deines due to a broken rib suffered in training. Beterbiev could possibly return sometime in December. He has been out of action since his October 2019 win over Oleksandr Gvozdyk.
WBC/IBF light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev has been forced to pull out of his scheduled October 23 world title defense against Adam Deines due to a broken rib suffered in…
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In an important welterweight fight, WBC #7, WBO #13 rated Egidijus “Mean Machine” Kavaliauskas (22-1-1, 18 KOs) scored an impressive eighth round KO over IBF #7, WBO #8, WBC #13 Mikael Zewski (34-2, 23 KOs) on Saturday night inside “The Bubble” at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas. Kavaliauskas, a two-time Olympian coming off a valiant effort last December against Terence “Bud” Crawford, dropped Zewski with a barrage of shots at the end of round seven. Kavaliauskas then came out aggressively and floored Zewski again seven seconds into round eight to end it. At the time of the KO, Zewski was ahead 67-65 on two of the three scorecards.
“I was controlling the fight. I was never in danger. I was never hurt,” said Kavaliauskas. “I wanted to knock him out faster, but it happened this way. You can never count on the knockout. I was working. I was putting pressure on him. I saw him slowing down round by round. I saw him getting weaker and weaker. I was just blocking his punches and not feeling his power.”
“I don’t think {Terence} Crawford has any other choices at welterweight. I can ask his team, with all due respect, to give me a rematch because these guys have no opponents yet.” Continue reading “Kavaliauskas KOs Zewski in 8”
In an important welterweight fight, WBC #7, WBO #13 rated Egidijus “Mean Machine” Kavaliauskas (22-1-1, 18 KOs) scored an impressive eighth round KO over IBF #7, WBO #8, WBC #13…
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Former WBO light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Yarde (20-1, 19 KOs) scored a sixth round TKO over Dec Spelman (16-5, 8 KOs) on Saturday night behind-closed-doors at BT Sport Studios in London. Yarde battered Spelman to the canvas in round six to end it. The fight was a good opportunity for Yarde to directly compare himself with potential future foe Lyndon Arthur, who edged Spelman on points last month.
In the co-feature, middleweight Mark Heffron (25-1-1 19 KOs) and Denzel Bentley (13-0-1, 11 KOs) battled to a ten round draw in a clash for the vacant IBF European title. Scores were 95-95 across the board.
Former WBO light heavyweight title challenger Anthony Yarde (20-1, 19 KOs) scored a sixth round TKO over Dec Spelman (16-5, 8 KOs) on Saturday night behind-closed-doors at BT Sport Studios…
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The $280 million lawsuit filed by Canelo Alvarez against DAZN, Golden Boy and Oscar De La Hoya for alleged breach of contract has been dismissed due to an error in the way Canelo’s attorneys designated the defendants. Canelo has until the end of the month to amend the lawsuit.
Promoter Oscar De La Hoya commented on the situation via Twitter. “While yesterday’s order does not end the case, we are hopeful that this error will allow us to reset, and refocus on what’s important – working together to get Canelo back in the ring against a top opponent ASAP.
“If not, we expect Canelo’s lawyers will now enter arbitration as is laid out in our contract.”
The $280 million lawsuit filed by Canelo Alvarez against DAZN, Golden Boy and Oscar De La Hoya for alleged breach of contract has been dismissed due to an error in…
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Welterweight Gabriel Maestre jumped to professional boxing in 2019 and in two fights he has defeated experienced opponents. His amateur career is his calling card and now he wants bigger challenges like Yordenis Ugás, Jamal James or Thomas Dulorme.
Based in Barranquilla, the Venezuelan boxer has been working all this time, and this Thursday he challenged the best 147lb fighters, such as the ones mentioned above. “I want to show everyone at 147 pounds what I am made of. Among those are Jamal James, Yordenis Ugás, and Thomas Dulorme”, said Maestre. Continue reading “Maestre targets Ugas, James or Dulorme”
Welterweight Gabriel Maestre jumped to professional boxing in 2019 and in two fights he has defeated experienced opponents. His amateur career is his calling card and now he wants bigger…
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Egidijus Kavaliauskas 146.5 vs. Mikael Zewski 147
Miguel Marriaga 125.9 vs. Joet Gonzalez 125.8
Aleem Jumakhonov 126.5 vs. Jorge Ramos 127
Manuel Flores 117.3 vs. Jonathan Rodriguez 118
Anthony Chavez 129.1 vs. Adan Gonzales 129.1
Eric Puente 137.7 lbs vs. Luis Norambuena 135.6
Venue: The Bubble, MGM Grand, Las Vegas
Promoter: Top Rank
TV: ESPN+
Egidijus Kavaliauskas 146.5 vs. Mikael Zewski 147 Miguel Marriaga 125.9 vs. Joet Gonzalez 125.8 Aleem Jumakhonov 126.5 vs. Jorge Ramos 127 Manuel Flores 117.3 vs. Jonathan Rodriguez 118 Anthony Chavez…
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WBA Gold super middleweight champion Fedor Chudinov (23-2, 16 KOs) scored a twelfth round TKO over Umar Sadiq (10-2, 6 KOs) on Friday night at the Khimki Basketball Center in Khimki, Russia. The bout appeared to be heading to a decision when Chudinov rocked Sadiq in the final stanza and got a referee’s stoppage with a barrage of unanswered punches. Time was :26.
47-year-old Mike Tyson-conqueror Danny Williams (54-29, 41 KOs) was defeated in two rounds by pro debuting MMA veteran Sergey Kharitonov, 40, in a heavyweight clash. Kharitonov dropped Williams in round one with a left hook. The bout was waved off in round two when Williams appeared wobbly for a moment. Time was 2:25. Continue reading “Kharitonov TKOs Williams, Chudinov keeps WBA gold”
WBA Gold super middleweight champion Fedor Chudinov (23-2, 16 KOs) scored a twelfth round TKO over Umar Sadiq (10-2, 6 KOs) on Friday night at the Khimki Basketball Center in…
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Omar “Pollo” Aguilar 140.5 vs. Guillermo “Gato” Garcia 141
Yesica Nery Plata 111.2 vs. Sandra “Perla Negra” Robles 112
Daniel Argueta 115.8 vs. Joaquín “Sonrisas” Cruz 116
Ruben “Pollito” Aguilar 141 vs. Alberto “Alacran” Ruiz 140
Jose Bernardino Lozano 147.7 vs. Elian Trejo 147.1
Yudel Reyes 108.1 vs. Elian Trejo 108.8
Venue: TV Azteca Studios, Mexico City
Promoter: Zanfer
TV: TV Azteca (Mexico)
Omar “Pollo” Aguilar 140.5 vs. Guillermo “Gato” Garcia 141 Yesica Nery Plata 111.2 vs. Sandra “Perla Negra” Robles 112 Daniel Argueta 115.8 vs. Joaquín “Sonrisas” Cruz 116 Ruben “Pollito” Aguilar…
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Promoter Eddie Hearn says Gary Russell Jr and Yuriorkis Gamboa are both targets for the return of WBC lightweight champion Devin Haney in November, live on DAZN. Haney (24-0 15 KOs) is raring to return to the ring and defend his crown for the second time after he was forced into surgery when injuring his shoulder in his first defense against Alfredo Santiago in Los Angeles last November.
The 21-year-old has fully recovered and November 7 is the date promoter Hearn has earmarked for ‘The Dream’ to display his talents for the first time in 2020, with Russell Jr and Gamboa the two men vying to take on the Las Vegas star. Continue reading “Hearn: Russell Jr, Gamboa both targets for Haney”
Promoter Eddie Hearn says Gary Russell Jr and Yuriorkis Gamboa are both targets for the return of WBC lightweight champion Devin Haney in November, live on DAZN. Haney (24-0 15…
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Showtime Sports announced today the price and programming lineup for its pay-per-view doubleheader on September 26 featuring two separate fight cards each headlined by one of the world champion Charlo twins. The Showtime PPV event includes six fights, five of which are world championship bouts, at a suggested retail price $74.95. Continue reading “Showtime reveals Charlo PPV price: $74.95”
Showtime Sports announced today the price and programming lineup for its pay-per-view doubleheader on September 26 featuring two separate fight cards each headlined by one of the world champion Charlo…
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Anthony Yarde 179.75 vs. Dec Spelman 180
Mark Heffron 159.6 vs. Denzel Bentley 159.25
Ekow Essuman 146.75 vs. Cedrick Peynaud 146.3
Mohammed Bilal Ali 134.25 vs. Ed Harrison 131.6
Josh Frankham 154.5 vs. Kev McAuley 156
Venue: BT Sport Studios, London
Promoter: Queensberry Promotions
TV: BT Sport (UK)
Anthony Yarde 179.75 vs. Dec Spelman 180 Mark Heffron 159.6 vs. Denzel Bentley 159.25 Ekow Essuman 146.75 vs. Cedrick Peynaud 146.3 Mohammed Bilal Ali 134.25 vs. Ed Harrison 131.6 Josh…
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By Miguel Maravilla
Glendora’s featherweight Joet Gonzalez (23-1, 14 KOs) returns to the ring Saturday night as he takes on former world title challenger Miguel Marriaga (29-3, 25 KOs) of Columbia. Gonzalez will fight Marriaga at the “Bubble” at the MGM Grand Conference Center live on the ESPN+ co feature.
“I’m excited to be fighting on Mexican Independence Day weekend,” Joet Gonzalez told Fightnews.com® “I want to make a statement in this fight. I want to show everyone that I’m a real contender and a top guy in the division. That is why I took this challenge against Marriaga. He is one of the best, and I want to show that I am a real fighter,” Gonzalez added. Continue reading “Joet Gonzalez: I want to make a statement”
By Miguel Maravilla Glendora’s featherweight Joet Gonzalez (23-1, 14 KOs) returns to the ring Saturday night as he takes on former world title challenger Miguel Marriaga (29-3, 25 KOs) of…
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Three former world title challengers and a longtime contender met the media for a Zoom press conference Thursday afternoon ahead of their doubleheader Saturday from the MGM Grand Conference Center. In the 10-round welterweight main event, the man known as “Mean Machine,” Egidijus Kavaliauskas, will take on Canadian contender Mikael Zewski in his first bout since challenging Terence Crawford for the WBO world title last December.
The co-feature will see three-time world title challenger Miguel Marriaga battle recent world title challenger Joet Gonzalez in a crossroads featherweight tilt scheduled for 10 rounds.
Here is some of what they had to say to the media. Continue reading “Kavaliauskas-Zewski, Marriaga-Gonzalez quotes”
Three former world title challengers and a longtime contender met the media for a Zoom press conference Thursday afternoon ahead of their doubleheader Saturday from the MGM Grand Conference Center.…
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Unbeaten Aaron Alameda shared updates from his training camp and stated his intention for a career-defining win as he prepares to take on former champion Luis Nery for the vacant WBC Super Bantamweight World Championship in part two of a first-of-its-kind SHOWTIME PPV doubleheader Saturday, September 26.
“This is my first time on a card of this magnitude, so I’m going to come with everything I’ve got on September 26,” said Alameda. “I’m ready to put on a great show for the fans. After I beat Luis Nery, everyone is going to know my name.” Continue reading “Alameda vow to defeat Nery”
Unbeaten Aaron Alameda shared updates from his training camp and stated his intention for a career-defining win as he prepares to take on former champion Luis Nery for the vacant…
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By Boxing Bob Newman
Boxing has lost another legend as former undisputed Middleweight champion Alan Minter has passed after a long battle with Cancer.
Minter was a star in both the amateur and pro ranks both in the U.K. and at world level.
In 1972, Minter lost a controversial decision to West Germany’s Dieter Kottysch in the semi-finals of the Light Middleweight division during the Munich Olympic games, settling for a bronze medal.
Minter would turn pro some seven weeks later with a TKO6 win over Maurice Thomas. Continue reading “Former Middleweight Champ Alan Minter Passes”
By Boxing Bob Newman Boxing has lost another legend as former undisputed Middleweight champion Alan Minter has passed after a long battle with Cancer. Minter was a star in both…
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By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing
WBO #2 light middleweight Tim Tszyu (16-0, 12 KOs) was interested in challenging WBO light middleweight champion Patrick Teixeira (31-1, 21 KOs) for the title in Australia according to Tszyu’s promoter Matt Rose, but the WBO has ruled Teixeira must defend against his mandatory challenger Brian Castano
“All parties are very interested in making this fight happen – Teixeira’s promoters (Golden Boy Promotions) want to see him back in the ring defending his belt as soon as possible and the WBO is obviously in the business of keeping their champions active,” says Rose. Continue reading “WBO #2 Tszyu targets Teixeira”
By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing WBO #2 light middleweight Tim Tszyu (16-0, 12 KOs) was interested in challenging WBO light middleweight champion Patrick Teixeira (31-1, 21 KOs) for…
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On Monday, September 21, co-promoters Paco Presents and Fabrica De Campeones will present a five-fight card live-streamed from Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. In the 10-round main event, WBC #8 bantamweight Alejandro “Peque” Santiago (21-2-5, 11 KOs) will return to his home base of Tijuana to defend his WBC International bantamweight belt against Willibaldo Garcia (10-3-1, 5 KOs). The bout can be seen on FITE.TV for $6.99.
In the night’s 10-round co-main event, popular Victor “Chucky” Sandoval (33-3, 21 KOs) will take on Kevin “Desvalagado” Villanueva (16-2-3, 12 KOs) for the WBC International super flyweight title.
On Monday, September 21, co-promoters Paco Presents and Fabrica De Campeones will present a five-fight card live-streamed from Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico. In the 10-round main event, WBC #8 bantamweight…
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Former world title challenger Rafal Jackiewicz seemingly won a six round majority decision over house fighter Rico Müller on August 29 in Braunlage, Germany. After six rounds, the 43-year-old Jackiewicz was announced as the winner of a majority decision 57-57, 58-56, 58-56.
Normally when a decision is rendered in boxing, that decision is considered final. Boxing’s history is riddled with controversial decisions that weren’t changed. So the decision of the BDB (German Boxing Commission) to strip the win away from Jackiewicz and hand it to Müller after a close fight that could have gone either way is highly unusual. Continue reading “Update: Shenanigans in Germany”
Former world title challenger Rafal Jackiewicz seemingly won a six round majority decision over house fighter Rico Müller on August 29 in Braunlage, Germany. After six rounds, the 43-year-old Jackiewicz…
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Boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez has sued streaming service DAZN, Golden Boy Promotions, and promoter Oscar de la Hoya personally for allegedly breaching the largest contract in the history of boxing. Canelo inked a $365 million deal for eleven fights 23 months ago. He is seeking damages of no less than $280 million and is demanding a jury trial.
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Boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez has sued streaming service DAZN, Golden Boy Promotions, and promoter Oscar de la Hoya personally for allegedly breaching the largest contract in the history of boxing.…
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By Joe Koizumi
Unbeaten WBA light-flyweight champion Hiroto Kyoguchi (14-0, 9 KOs) will put his belt on the line against WBA#11 Thanongsak Simsri (14-0, 12 KOs), Thailand, in Osaka, Japan, on November 3. It was announced on Tuesday by Watanabe Promotions.
This will be the very first world title bout to take place here in Japan this year–under the coronavirus outbreak. The capacity of the arena, Intex Osaka, is some 4,000, but only a half will be sold to avoid the congestion there. Also, should the Thailander be unable to fly and enter Japan, a worthy substitute out of Japan will be prepared without any cancellation.
All the officials (the supervisor, referee and judges) will be out of the JBC (Japan Boxing Commission) in such pandemic circumstances. We truly hope this event to materialize as planned.
By Joe Koizumi Unbeaten WBA light-flyweight champion Hiroto Kyoguchi (14-0, 9 KOs) will put his belt on the line against WBA#11 Thanongsak Simsri (14-0, 12 KOs), Thailand, in Osaka, Japan,…
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