Jackie “La Princesa Azteca” Nava (35-4-4, 16 KOs) faces Estrella “Chacala” Valverde (18-6-2, 3 KOs) on Saturday night at TV Azteca Studios in Mexico City. In the co-feature, super welterweight Carlos “Chema” Ocampo (27-1, 17 KOs) meets Jorge Luis “Chino” García (18-2, 16 KOs). Also super featherweight Mauricio “Bronco” Lara (18-2, 12 KOs) takes on Alejandro “Pistón” Palmero (12-5-1, 6 KOs).
ESPN had aired the Zanfer cards from Mexico City the last two Saturdays, but it looks like they are passing on this one.
Jackie “La Princesa Azteca” Nava (35-4-4, 16 KOs) faces Estrella “Chacala” Valverde (18-6-2, 3 KOs) on Saturday night at TV Azteca Studios in Mexico City. In the co-feature, super welterweight… Read More »
A high-stakes battle of international proportions heads to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. as Jorge “El Niño de Oro” Linares (47-5, 29 KOs) takes on Javier “El Abejon” Fortuna (35-2-1, 24 KOs) in a 12-round fight for the WBC diamond lightweight championship. The fights will take place on Friday, August 28 and will be streamed live on DAZN.
The event will be closed to the public and media. Details for the undercard will be announced shortly.
There had been take for months about Linares facing Ryan “Kingry” Garcia, but after the Kingry camp turned the fight down, it’s WBC #1 rated Fortuna who gets the fight.
A high-stakes battle of international proportions heads to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. as Jorge “El Niño de Oro” Linares (47-5, 29 KOs) takes on Javier “El Abejon”… Read More »
Julio Cesar Martinez will defend his WBC world flyweight title against #1 ranked McWilliams Arroyo (20-4 15 KOs) as Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing USA return to action in Tulsa, Oklahoma on August 15, exclusively live on DAZN in the US.
Prior to the lockdown, Cecilia Brækhus (36-0 9 KOs) was set to defend her undisputed Welterweight championship in Maryland against Jessica McCaskill (8-2 3 KOs), and that fight is the co-main feature in Tulsa.
WBA #7 super lightweight Shakhram Giyasov (9-0 7 KOs) defends his WBA international title against Francisco Rojo (22-3 15 KOs).
Julio Cesar Martinez will defend his WBC world flyweight title against #1 ranked McWilliams Arroyo (20-4 15 KOs) as Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing USA return to action in Tulsa, Oklahoma… Read More »
Golden Boy has announced the return of world-class professional boxing in Southern California. In the main event, Vergil Ortiz Jr. (15-0, 15 KOs) will defend his WBA gold welterweight title against Samuel Vargas (31-5-2, 14 KOs) in a 12-round bout. The action takes place on Friday, July 24 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. and will be streamed live on DAZN. The event will be closed to the public and media.
“Preparing our comeback hasn’t been easy, but we know that we have a responsibility to our fighters and our fans to stage high-level boxing events as soon as we possibly can,” said Oscar De La Hoya, Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy. “This card demonstrates our commitment to presenting competitive fights despite current circumstances as the future of boxing, Vergil Ortiz Jr., will step into the ring with Samuel Vargas as was initially planned back in March.” Continue reading “Golden Boy announces July 24 lineup”
Golden Boy has announced the return of world-class professional boxing in Southern California. In the main event, Vergil Ortiz Jr. (15-0, 15 KOs) will defend his WBA gold welterweight title… Read More »
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Alex Saucedo 140.8 vs. Sonny Fredrickson 140.9
Josue Vargas 140.5 vs. Salvador Briceno 138.2
John Bauza 139.3 vs. Larry Fryers 138.9
Donte Stubbs 160.2 vs. Isiah Jones 159.3
Venue: The Bubble/MGM Grand, Las Vegas
Promoter: Top Rank
TV: ESPN
Alex Saucedo 140.8 vs. Sonny Fredrickson 140.9 Josue Vargas 140.5 vs. Salvador Briceno 138.2 John Bauza 139.3 vs. Larry Fryers 138.9 Donte Stubbs 160.2 vs. Isiah Jones 159.3 Venue: The… Read More »
Former two-time world welterweight champion Kermit Cintron (39-6, 30 KOs) would like to let former world middleweight champion Sergio Martinez know that if he were to come back, it should be against him.
After recent reports that Martinez will end his retirement, Cintron is adamant that a rematch of the two world champions is inevitable.
Former two-time world welterweight champion Kermit Cintron (39-6, 30 KOs) would like to let former world middleweight champion Sergio Martinez know that if he were to come back, it should… Read More »
The World Boxing Association’s (WBA) 99th Convention will raise its curtain on Wednesday with several important activities during four intense working days, in which they will take a look at the history of their organization and boxing in general, but with an eye on the years to come.
The WBA is the oldest organization in boxing, and therefore it has a great responsibility with the sport and the paths to take in the years to come. The pioneer organization decided to take the lead in the midst of the challenges boxing is facing, and to be at the forefront of the situation.
This convention is the kick-off for the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the WBA, which will be hosted in Moscow in July 2021. The most important topics today will be discussed through the different forums of the agenda, which is adapted to today’s reality. Continue reading “WBA 99th Convention week begins”
The World Boxing Association’s (WBA) 99th Convention will raise its curtain on Wednesday with several important activities during four intense working days, in which they will take a look at… Read More »
After months of battling various diseases, former WBA featherweight champion Ernesto “Ñato” Marcel died early Monday morning in Panama City.
Marcel was one of the four world champions that his country had at the same time in 1972, along with Roberto Duran, Alfonso Frazer and Enrique Pinder and is remembered for having retired while still having the title, after defeating the legendary Alexis Argüello.
By Héctor Villarreal After months of battling various diseases, former WBA featherweight champion Ernesto “Ñato” Marcel died early Monday morning in Panama City. Marcel was one of the four world… Read More »
Photo: Esther Lin/Showtime By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing
World championship referee Jack Reiss talks to Peter Maniatis about the twelfth round knockdown in the first Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury WBC heavyweight championship bout and working in the Ali and Creed movies.
Reiss explains why he gave Tyson Fury opportunity to beat the ten count after knockdown in round twelve against Deontay Wilder:
“It came from my training but not only my training as a boxer and referee but my training as a fireman for the Los Angeles Fire Department where I worked for 31 years, where we were required to be Emergency Medical Technicians, so I was a EMT for 31 years, as well,” said Reiss. Continue reading “Reiss explains Wilder-Fury 1 12th rd knockdown”
By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing World championship referee Jack Reiss talks to Peter Maniatis about the twelfth round knockdown in the first Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury WBC… Read More »
WBC 130-pound world champion Miguel Berchelt defeated Eleazar Valenzuela by TKO tonight in Mexico City, in a preparation bout. He will be looking at Oscar Valdez’s fight in July and if Oscar wins, there will likely be a fight between the two of them, probably at the end of the year and hoping to have a crowd in the arena.
“Now what follows is the expected fight against Oscar Valdez,” Berchelt said. “Every fan wants to see that fight, and we are ready for that war.
“I felt great, but the altitude Mexico City hit me a little bit. It is not easy to fight in Mexico City, but thank God we got the victory. Eleazar is a tough fighter. He endured everything I threw at him. He gained my respect. My experience as world champion pushed me forward.”
By Hesiquio Balderas WBC 130-pound world champion Miguel Berchelt defeated Eleazar Valenzuela by TKO tonight in Mexico City, in a preparation bout. He will be looking at Oscar Valdez’s fight… Read More »
Top Rank is not catching any breaks. Four of their first five scheduled main events in July have fallen through for various reasons.
July 2
Jamel Herring vs. Jonathan Oquendo (jr lightweight)
Herring tested positive for COVID-19
July 7
Ivan Baranchyk vs. Jose Zepeda (jr welterweight)
Baranchyk suffered an undisclosed injury
July 9
Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller vs. Jerry Forrest (heavyweight)
Miller failed a drug test
July 16
Eleider Alvarez vs Joe Smith Jr. (light heavyweight)
Alvarez suffered a shoulder injury
Top Rank is not catching any breaks. Four of their first five scheduled main events in July have fallen through for various reasons. July 2 Jamel Herring vs. Jonathan Oquendo… Read More »
Photo: Promociones Zanfer
WBC super featherweight champion Miguel “Alacrán” Berchelt (38-1, 34 KOs) scored a one-sided sixth round TKO over Eleazar “Tronco” Valenzuela (21-14-4, 16 KOs) in a non-title bout on Saturday night at TV Azteca Studios in Mexico City with no spectators in attendance. Berchelt dropped Valenzuela at the end of round one. Valenzuela was game, but the champ pounded on him relentlessly. Berchelt finally finished Valenzuela with a barrage of shots in round six.
Unbeaten junior welterweight Omar “Pollo” Aguilar (18-0, 17 KOs) needed just seconds to demolish Dante “Crazy” Jardon (32-7, 23 KOs). A barrage of punches finished Jardon almost immediately.
Junior welterweight David Picasso (14-1, 5 KOs) outpointed Florentino “Violento” Pérez (14-6-2, 9 KOs) over eight rounds. Scores were 78-74, 79-73, 79-74, 80-72, 80-72, 80-72.
There were six judges scoring the fights tonight.
WBC super featherweight champion Miguel “Alacrán” Berchelt (38-1, 34 KOs) scored a one-sided sixth round TKO over Eleazar “Tronco” Valenzuela (21-14-4, 16 KOs) in a non-title bout on Saturday night… Read More »
He’s done it again. Heavyweight Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller has tested positive (again!!!) for a banned substance and is off Top Rank’s June 9 telecast. He was scheduled to headline against Jerry Forrest in his first fight since November 2018.
“Big Baby” (23-0-1, 20 KOs) was signed to fight Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden for the unified heavyweight title last June, but he failed multiple VADA tests and was denied a license by the New York State Athletic Commission. Top Rank took a shot on him with a new long-term deal, but now Miller’s future is uncertain.
He’s done it again. Heavyweight Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller has tested positive (again!!!) for a banned substance and is off Top Rank’s June 9 telecast. He was scheduled to headline… Read More »
Tonight, WBC super featherweight champion Miguel “Alacrán” Berchelt (37-1, 33 KOs) will be fighting Eleazar “Tronco” Valenzuela (21-13-4, 16 KOs) in a non-title bout. Omar “Pollo” Aguilar (17-0, 16 KOs) will face Dante “Crazy” Jardón (32-6, 23 KOs) and highly regarded prospect David Picasso (14-0, 5 KOs) meets Florentino “Violento” Pérez (14-5-2, 9 KOs).
The event takes place at TV Azteca Studios in Mexico City with no spectators in attendance.
With health authorities seeking to limit the number of persons at the event, judges will score remotely off-site. There will be three judges at the TV studio, and three more working from home in the United States. All six scorecards will be official.Continue reading “Six judges will score tonight’s ESPN fights”
Tonight, WBC super featherweight champion Miguel “Alacrán” Berchelt (37-1, 33 KOs) will be fighting Eleazar “Tronco” Valenzuela (21-13-4, 16 KOs) in a non-title bout. Omar “Pollo” Aguilar (17-0, 16 KOs)… Read More »
Professional boxing returned to the jai-alai fronton in Tijuana on Friday night with the first evening of bouts in the border town after more than three months without activity. In the main event, super middleweight Damian “Samurai” Sosa (15-1, 8 KOs) won by eighth round TKO over previously undefeated Ángel Beltran (9-1, 6 KOs). The bout was an exciting war from beginning to end and was halted due to a cut suffered by Beltran that didn’t seem that bad, but the ring doctor was being very cautious.
Professional boxing returned to the jai-alai fronton in Tijuana on Friday night with the first evening of bouts in the border town after more than three months without activity. In… Read More »
Former cruiserweight world title challenger Mateusz Masternak (42-5, 28 KOs) dominated Serhiy Radchenko (7-7, 2 KOs) to take a wide unanimous decision in an eight round exhibition (pro rules/no ranking implications) in Kielce, Poland. Masternak dropped Radchenko in round five with a bodyshot.
By Przemek Garczarczyk Former cruiserweight world title challenger Mateusz Masternak (42-5, 28 KOs) dominated Serhiy Radchenko (7-7, 2 KOs) to take a wide unanimous decision in an eight round exhibition… Read More »
Photo: Jaime López/Jam Media y Promociones Zanfer
Miguel “Alacran” Berchelt 135 vs Eleazar “Tronco” Valenzuela 135.5
Omar “Pollo” Aguilar 140 vs Dante “Crazy” Jardon 141
Alan David “Rey” Picaso 121.2 vs Florentino “Violento” Perez 121.2
Rafael “Divino” Espinoza 127.8 vs Luis Guzman 127.8
Ruben “Pollito” Aguilar 141.1 vs Emanuel “Peligro” Herrera 141.1
Venue: TV Azteca Studios
Promoter: Zanfer
TV: ESPN
Miguel “Alacran” Berchelt 135 vs Eleazar “Tronco” Valenzuela 135.5 Omar “Pollo” Aguilar 140 vs Dante “Crazy” Jardon 141 Alan David “Rey” Picaso 121.2 vs Florentino “Violento” Perez 121.2 Rafael “Divino”… Read More »
Eddie Hearn and Matchroom have announced the full schedule for Fight Camp – a summer of elite boxing based at the Matchroom HQ in Brentwood, Essex with the first three weeks shown live on Sky Sports in the UK and DAZN in the US – and the final week shown live on Sky Sports Box Office.
The unique and ground-breaking outdoor setting overlooking the city of London will play host to world title clashes, British and Commonwealth title showdowns, heavyweight wars and countless other title fights as Matchroom brings boxing back to the screens of fights fans across the UK and US. Continue reading “Matchroom Fight Camp launches on August 1”
Eddie Hearn and Matchroom have announced the full schedule for Fight Camp – a summer of elite boxing based at the Matchroom HQ in Brentwood, Essex with the first three… Read More »
Boxing legends Don King and Bob Arum will be the stars of the “99 Years of WBA History” forum, scheduled for July 2nd at 12:00 p.m. EDT during the World Boxing Association’s 99th Convention. Both promoters have lived through most of boxing’s history in the 20th and 21st centuries and worked closely with several WBA presidents.
Arum’s participation was announced a couple of weeks ago, and King’s was recently confirmed. Both will join President Gilberto Jesús Mendoza at the forum.
Don King has been involved in some of the greatest fights in history, with fighters like Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, and others. Today he’s still active and is an encyclopedia of the sport. His knowledge is invaluable, as well as the experience and stories he has gained through his career as a world-class promoter.
Boxing legends Don King and Bob Arum will be the stars of the “99 Years of WBA History” forum, scheduled for July 2nd at 12:00 p.m. EDT during the World… Read More »
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With numerous fights being cancelled due to non-fighters (trainers, managers, cutmen) being infected by COVID-19, the safety protocols in Las Vegas have been updated. Now upon a positive test for someone in a boxer’s camp, that person is immediately quarantined.
Top Rank will then consult with infectious disease experts and a risk level will be assessed for the non-infected team members. If deemed tolerable and acceptable, the fighter and remaining team are immediately isolated in their room and both must test negative daily until the fight.
Does it work? Under the original protocol, three of the six bouts taking place Thursday night would have been cancelled.
With numerous fights being cancelled due to non-fighters (trainers, managers, cutmen) being infected by COVID-19, the safety protocols in Las Vegas have been updated. Now upon a positive test for… Read More »
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WBO #2, WBA #3, WBC #4, IBF #4 bantamweight Jason Moloney (21-1, 18 KOs) was victorious when Leonardo Baez (18-3, 9 KOs) couldn’t continue after seven rounds on Tuesday night inside “The Bubble” at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Good win for Maloney, who broke down Baez on the inside. Jason’s twin brother Andrew, who lost his WBA super flyweight title on Tuesday in the same ring, was in Jason’s corner.
“That was the greatest moment of my career,” said Jason afterward. “It was tough watching my brother the other night, but I knew I had a job to do. Thank you to my team. I sacrificed so much for six weeks, leaving my fiancée and my baby. I’m just over the moon. My brother told me he loved me and that he was proud of me. He’ll be back better than ever. Trust me.”
Unbeaten WBA #6, WBO #7 super featherweight Abraham Nova (19-0, 14 KOs) had to work hard to beat Avery Sparrow (10-2, 3 KOs) by unanimous decision over ten rounds. Scores were 99-91, 97-93, 96-94. Continue reading “J. Maloney stops Baez in seven”
WBO #2, WBA #3, WBC #4, IBF #4 bantamweight Jason Moloney (21-1, 18 KOs) was victorious when Leonardo Baez (18-3, 9 KOs) couldn’t continue after seven rounds on Tuesday night… Read More »
Update: Roberto Duran’s result was confirmed positive for Covid-19 his son Robin Duran published on his Instagram.
“My dad’s exams have just arrived, and it’s our duty as a family to communicate the accurate information. For now, he still has no symptoms beyond a simple cold. He’s not in intensive care or a ventilator, he’s still under observation. We just spoke to the doctor and he tells us that the lungs are fine and there’s no indication of gravity. Let’s keep faith that everything will be fine. I’ll keep you informed.”
By Héctor Villarreal Update: Roberto Duran’s result was confirmed positive for Covid-19 his son Robin Duran published on his Instagram. “My dad’s exams have just arrived, and it’s our duty… Read More »
The same bettor who bet $187,000 on Gabriel Flores Jr to beat Josec Ruiz last week has now wagered $192,000 on featherweight Orlando Gonzalez-Ruiz to beat Luis Porozo tonight on ESPN. Gonzalez-Ruiz is a -1,300 favorite. If the unbeaten Gonzalez-Ruiz (14-0, 10 KOs) beats Porozo (15-2, 8 KOs), who has lost two of his last three, the phantom plunger will make $14,763.
The same bettor who bet $187,000 on Gabriel Flores Jr to beat Josec Ruiz last week has now wagered $192,000 on featherweight Orlando Gonzalez-Ruiz to beat Luis Porozo tonight on… Read More »
Former WBO light heavyweight champion, Eleider Alvarez, was injured in training last week. He met with the team’s doctor, Dr. Francis Fontaine, and the report is an injury to the right shoulder which requires anti-inflammatory treatments, physiotherapy and a stop in sparring for 4 weeks. Unfortunately, this injury forces the postponement of the WBO light heavyweight elimination fight against Joe Smith Jr on ESPN on July 16.
Dr. Fontaine is confident of complete rehabilitation in a few weeks but for coach Marc Ramsay, the fact that he cannot allow adequate preparation for his boxer against a dangerous opponent like Smith Jr. in a fight of such great importance, a postponement of the fight was necessary.
This is the third main event to be postponed since Top Rank brought back boxing earlier this month.
Former WBO light heavyweight champion, Eleider Alvarez, was injured in training last week. He met with the team’s doctor, Dr. Francis Fontaine, and the report is an injury to the… Read More »
Amateur boxing is one of the important topics that has been added to the World Boxing Association’s (WBA) agenda in recent years. Therefore, the WBA 99th Convention will feature a forum on Olympic Boxing on Friday, July 3rd, starting at 12:00 p.m. EDT.
Clemente Russo, Omar Narvaez, Miguel Torruco and Ricardo Contreras will be the speakers at the forum together with the President of the WBA, Gilberto Jesús Mendoza, to talk about the current situation of amateur boxing and the challenges the Olympic cycle is currently facing. Continue reading “Olympic Boxing a priority at WBA Convention”
Amateur boxing is one of the important topics that has been added to the World Boxing Association’s (WBA) agenda in recent years. Therefore, the WBA 99th Convention will feature a… Read More »
