By Ron Jackson
After an explosive start where he dropped Chris Thompson three times in the first round, Keaton Gomes went on to win the South African and African Boxing Union heavyweight titles when he stopped the defending champion in the sixth round at Emperors Palace near Kempton Park on Sunday afternoon. The time was 2 minutes 59 seconds. Continue reading “Gomes wins SA and ABU heavyweight titles”
By Ron Jackson After an explosive start where he dropped Chris Thompson three times in the first round, Keaton Gomes went on to win the South African and African Boxing…
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By John DiSanto – PhillyBoxingHistory.com
Rising prospect Shinard Bunch beat Philadelphia veteran Hank Lundy in the ten-round main event at the Newtown Athletic Club in Bucks County, PA Friday night. The junior welterweight fight, expected to be an effortless passing of the torch from an old pro to a budding contender, turned out to be tougher and more exciting than originally presumed. The fight lasted the full distance and offered a few surprises along the way. In the end, youth won out, but the aging Lundy reminded the next generation what Philly grit and Hammerin’ Hank are all about. The bout topped an entertaining nine-fight show promoted by Nedal Promotions. Continue reading “Bunch turns back Lundy”
By John DiSanto – PhillyBoxingHistory.com Rising prospect Shinard Bunch beat Philadelphia veteran Hank Lundy in the ten-round main event at the Newtown Athletic Club in Bucks County, PA Friday night.…
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Ring legend Manny Pacquiao returned in a six round boxing exhibition against YouTube martial artist DK Yoo on Saturday night at the Korea International Exhibition Center in Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang, South Korea. Pacman dropped the much larger Yoo at the end of round four, then dropped him again in round six. Yoo was given about 30 seconds to recover and survived to the final bell. Pacman, who turns 44 next week, was announced as winner by unanimous decision.
Ring legend Manny Pacquiao returned in a six round boxing exhibition against YouTube martial artist DK Yoo on Saturday night at the Korea International Exhibition Center in Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang, South…
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Former undisputed lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez (18-1, 13 KOs) scored a ten round split decision over Sandor Martin (40-3, 13 KOs) in a super lightweight battle on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Martin’s nose bled profusely after apparently being broken in a first round head clash. Martin scored a flash knockdown with a short right hook in round two, but the bout never really heated up. Lopez stalked while Martin boxed and moved. In the end, judges had it 95-94 Martin, 97-92, 96-93 Lopez.
“It’s so hard to fight somebody like this when they’re running the whole time,” said Lopez afterward. “Every time this guy committed, I countered and got him every time. He just ran the whole time. It’s OK, though. We got a lot to work on. But first off, I want to thank God for this. No matter what it was. I apologize to everybody tonight. This is not how we perform. But, listen, our dancer partner was running the whole time. Continue reading “Teofimo wins split decision over Martin”
Former undisputed lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez (18-1, 13 KOs) scored a ten round split decision over Sandor Martin (40-3, 13 KOs) in a super lightweight battle on Saturday night at…
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WBO welterweight champion Terence “Bud” Crawford (39-0, 30 KOs) successfully defended his title with a sixth round knockout against WBO #6 ranked David Avanesyan (29-4-1, 17 KOs) on Saturday night at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Crawford broke down Avanesyan, then laid him out with a crushing right hook. Time was 2:14.
“My coach told me to keep picking my punches, and keep being smart with my punch placement,” Crawford said. “I broke him down and took him out with a punch I’ve been working on extensively in the gym. Once he landed on the canvas, I knew all my hard work and preparation paid off.”
WBO welterweight champion Terence “Bud” Crawford (39-0, 30 KOs) successfully defended his title with a sixth round knockout against WBO #6 ranked David Avanesyan (29-4-1, 17 KOs) on Saturday night…
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By Ron Jackson
South Africa’s Roarke Knapp produced a fine performance to outscore the experienced Mexican Dante Jardon over ten rounds in a junior middleweight fight at the Emperors Palace near Kempton Park on Saturday night. In was a confident Knapp (69.80kg) who came out at the bell to win the first round with some sharp lefts and rights to the head of Jardon (69,80kg). It was toe-to-toe action through round two and in round three the 24-year-old Knapp sent Jardon down on to his haunches after a straight right to the head.
It looked like an early night for Knapp, but the rugged Jardon fought back after losing the fourth round, as Knapp was unable to land with a big shot again. Using all his years of experience the 33-year-old Jardon came back at the South African, but it was not enough as Knapp was a worthy winner at the end of ten rounds. Judge Mvandaba scored it 97-92 and judges Thando Xamlashe and Namhle Tyluba had 97-92 and 96-93. Knapp improved his record 15-1-1, 11 KOs, and Jardon’s record dropped to 35-9, 25 KOs. Continue reading “Knapp wins against experienced Jardon”
By Ron Jackson South Africa’s Roarke Knapp produced a fine performance to outscore the experienced Mexican Dante Jardon over ten rounds in a junior middleweight fight at the Emperors Palace…
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MMA star Cris Cyborg (2-0, 1 KO) won a four round unanimous decision over Gabby Holloway (0-3) in a female junior middleweight boxing match serving as the co-feature for the Crawford-Avanesyan clash on Saturday night at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Cyborg dropped Holloway in round three en route to a 40-35, 40-34, 39-36 win.
Unbeaten heavyweight Jeremiah “Dreamland” Milton (8-0, 6 KOs) outpointed 387-pound Dajuan “The Punisher” Calloway (5-2, 5 KOs) over six rounds. Scores were 59-55, 59-55, 58-56.
Featherweights Arnold Khegai (19-1-1, 11 KOs) and Eduardo Baez (21-4-2, 7 KOs) went ten workmanlike rounds with Khegai winning a split decision. Scores were 96-93, 95-94 Khegai, 95-94 Baez. Khegai had a point deduction in round nine for holding.
Unbeaten light heavyweight Steven Nelson (18-0, 15 KOs) stopped James Ballard (10-5, 3 KOs) in the first round.
MMA star Cris Cyborg (2-0, 1 KO) won a four round unanimous decision over Gabby Holloway (0-3) in a female junior middleweight boxing match serving as the co-feature for the…
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Unbeaten WBC #15 heavyweight Jared “The Real Big Baby” Anderson (13-0, 13 KOs) stopped Jerry “Slugger” Forrest (26-5-2, 20 KOs) in round two of the Lopez-Martin co-feature on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Anderson took some shots from Forrest early, but he then opened up and battered Forrest toward the end of round one. After more punishment in round two, the bout was stopped by the referee. Time was 1:34.
Highly regarded unbeaten junior middleweight star Xander Zayas (15-0, 10 KOs) had to work harder than expected to get past the more experienced Alexis Salazar (25-5, 10 KOs) in an eight-rounder. Scores were 80-72, 79-73, 79-73, but it wasn’t as easy as the judges’ tallies indicated.
Olympic silver medalist Keyshawn Davis (7-0, 5 KOs) scored a one-sided eight round unanimous decision over three-time former world title challenger Juan Carlos Burgos (35-7-3, 21 KOs) in a lightweight clash. Davis dominated the fight in his toughest test to date. Scores were 80-72 3x. Continue reading ““Big Baby” Anderson chops down Forrest”
Unbeaten WBC #15 heavyweight Jared “The Real Big Baby” Anderson (13-0, 13 KOs) stopped Jerry “Slugger” Forrest (26-5-2, 20 KOs) in round two of the Lopez-Martin co-feature on Saturday night…
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Mandatory challenger Luis Alberto “El Venado” Lopez (27-2, 15 KOs) dethroned IBF featherweight champion Josh Warrington (31-2-1, 8 KOs) by twelve round majority decision on Saturday night at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, England. Lopez suffered a cut over his left eye from a head clash in round two, but he gave hometown favorite Warrington all he could handle. Warrington rallied late but it was too little too late. Scores were 114-114, 115-113, 115-113.
Mandatory challenger Luis Alberto “El Venado” Lopez (27-2, 15 KOs) dethroned IBF featherweight champion Josh Warrington (31-2-1, 8 KOs) by twelve round majority decision on Saturday night at the First…
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In a grudge match, IBF female bantamweight champion Ebanie “The Blonde Bomber” Bridges (9-1, 4 KOs) scored an eighth round TKO over Shannon O’Connell (23-7-1, 11 KOs) on Saturday night in the Warrington-Lopez co-feature at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, England. O’Connell got off to a good start in rounds one and two. Bridges, however, dropped O’Connell in round three and after that it was a one-sided beating until referee Howard Foster stopped the fight at 1:45 of round eight.
Unbeaten WBO #4, WBA #14, IBF #14 middleweight Felix Cash (16-0, 10 KOs) outscored Celso Nevez (9-3-2, 2 KOs) in workmanlike fashion over eight rounds. Referee’s score was 77-75.
In a grudge match, IBF female bantamweight champion Ebanie “The Blonde Bomber” Bridges (9-1, 4 KOs) scored an eighth round TKO over Shannon O’Connell (23-7-1, 11 KOs) on Saturday night…
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Featherweight contender Michael “Mick” Conlan (18-1, 9 KOs) scored a first round KO over former two-division European champion Karim Guerfi (31-7, 9 KOs) on Saturday night at The SSE Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Conlan dropped Guerfi with a barrage of punches and referee Steve Gray stopped the fight when Guerfi got up reeling. Time was 2:24.
Super lightweight Sean “The Public Nuisance” McComb (16-1, 5 KOs) took a one-sided ten round unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Zsolt Osadan (23-1-1, 15 KOs) to win the vacant WBO Euro title. Scores were 100-90 3x.
Unbeaten WBC #9, IBF #15 light heavyweight Pody “The Hammer” McCrory (16-0, 9 KOs) outpointed previously unbeaten Dmytro Fedas (8-1-2, 5 KOs) over eight rounds. The ref scored it 80-72. McCrory suffered a nasty cut over his left eye.
Featherweight contender Michael “Mick” Conlan (18-1, 9 KOs) scored a first round KO over former two-division European champion Karim Guerfi (31-7, 9 KOs) on Saturday night at The SSE Arena…
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By Boxing Bob Newman
Orestes Velazquez 139.8 vs Guillermo Crocco 139.6
(WBA International super lightweight title)
Francisco Daniel Veron 158.8 vs Leonardo Ruiz 159.6
(WBA Continental middleweight title)
Yamaguchi Falçao 167.8 vs Ernesto Amuzu 167
(NABA super middleweight title)
Jeovanny Estella 152.8 vs Luis Florez 156.6
Kalliopi Kourouni 131.8 vs Calista Salgado 128.8
WBA Continental Americas
Sergio Martinez 165.4 vs Noah Kidd 158.2
Idalberto Umara 133.8 vs Emiliano Garcia 133.6
WBA FedeCaribe Title
Connor Coyle 158.2 vs Sladan Janjanin 163.8
(NABA middleweight title)
Melvin Lopez 116.8 vs Jolberto Alvarez 117.8
(WBA Continental bantamweight title)
Joseph George 168.6 vs Raiko Santana 167
(WBA FedeCaribe super middleweight title)
Carlos Cruz 162.8 vs Ibraham Dialo 156.6
Damian Lescaille 149 vs Rondale Hubbert 148
Hehrich Ruiz Cordoba 224.6 vs Phillip Jean Seide 244
Alex Rios Vega138.4 vs Christopher Nelson 127
Venue: Caribe Royale Hotel
Promoter: BoxLab Promotions (Amaury Piedras)
Matchmaker: Melvin Rivas
TV: CBS Sports Network
By Boxing Bob Newman WBA KO Drugs / Night of Champions Orestes Velazquez 139.8 vs Guillermo Crocco 139.6 (WBA International super lightweight title) Francisco Daniel Veron 158.8 vs Leonardo Ruiz…
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By Joe Koizumi
Photos: Naoki Fukuda
WBO bantamweight champion Paul Butler showed a public workout before Japanese press people and greatly impressed them with his speed and skills on Thursday at Ohashi gym in Yokohama, Japan. Paul confidently said, “I have a higher IQ than Inoue, who I admit is an excellent boxer. But I saw some defects on his defense. He may have his fight plan, but I also have my fight plan, too. My asset is a boxing brain, with which I wish to be victorious.”
Butler displayed good form, moved well, and proved he’s a good technician. Inoue’s manager/promoter Hideyuki Ohashi said after his workout, “Joe, Paul Butler is a better boxer than we thought, and he can punch. We must be careful.”
The four-belt unification bout will take place soon.
By Joe Koizumi Photos: Naoki Fukuda WBO bantamweight champion Paul Butler showed a public workout before Japanese press people and greatly impressed them with his speed and skills on Thursday…
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Jonathan Rodriguez 119.5 vs. Nestor Robledo 121
James Bernadin 141 vs. William Parra-Smith 141
Rasheed Johnson 147.5 vs. Antonio Wattell 151
Julian Gonzalez 130 vs. Eric Manriquez 131
Alexis Araiza Mones 116.5 vs. Devany Cuevas Torres 114
Venue: 2300 Arena in Philadelphia
Promoter: King’s Promotions
Stream: BXNGTV.com, 1st Bell: 7 PM
Jonathan Rodriguez 119.5 vs. Nestor Robledo 121 James Bernadin 141 vs. William Parra-Smith 141 Rasheed Johnson 147.5 vs. Antonio Wattell 151 Julian Gonzalez 130 vs. Eric Manriquez 131 Alexis Araiza…
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WBC cruiserweight champion Ilunga Junior Makabu (29-2, 25 KOs) will defend his title against the WBC Silver beltholder Noel Mikaelyan (26-2, 11 KOs) on Saturday, January 21 at the Casino Miami Jai-Alai. Hall of Fame promoter Don King has called the card, “Let Freedom Ring! Clash of the Champions!”
“These are the two best cruiserweights in the world,” said King. “We are going to give Miami and boxing fans across the country another action-packed boxing card. Makabu will show the world once again why he is number one and Mikaelyan is out to prove he’s the best.”
Looks like the co-feature will be Jonathan “King” Guidry (18-1-2, 11 KOs) against former WBC heavyweight champion Bermane “B.ware” Stiverne (25-5-1, 21 KOs).
WBC cruiserweight champion Ilunga Junior Makabu (29-2, 25 KOs) will defend his title against the WBC Silver beltholder Noel Mikaelyan (26-2, 11 KOs) on Saturday, January 21 at the Casino…
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Terence “Bud” Crawford 146.6 vs. David Avanesyan 146.8
(WBO welterweight title)
Venue: CHI Health Center, Omaha, Nebraska
Promoter: NextGen Boxing, Bash Boxing
TV: PPV (BLK Prime, $39.99)
Teofimo Lopez 139.2 vs. Sandor Martin 139.8
Jared Anderson 239 vs. Jerry Forrest 228.2
Xander Zayas 153 vs. Alexis Salazar 153.8
Keyshawn Davis 134.8 vs. Juan Carlos Burgos 134
Frederic Julan 175.8 vs. Joe Ward 174.4
Damian Knyba 245.8 vs. Emilio Salas 217
Tiger Johnson 141 vs. Mike Ohan Jr. 141.6
Note: Bruce Carrington vs. Juan Tapia was canceled because Tapia was not cleared by the New York State Athletic Commission.
Note: Jahi Tucker vs. Ivan Pandzic was canceled due to Tucker missing the contract weight of 148 pounds.
Venue: Madison Square Garden, NYC
Promoter: Top Rank
TV: ESPN, ESPN+
Teofimo Lopez 139.2 vs. Sandor Martin 139.8 Jared Anderson 239 vs. Jerry Forrest 228.2 Xander Zayas 153 vs. Alexis Salazar 153.8 Keyshawn Davis 134.8 vs. Juan Carlos Burgos 134 Frederic…
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Super featherweight Thomas Mattice has signed a multi-fight promotional deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom. Mattice (20-3-1 15 KOs) recorded the biggest win of his career in his last outing, taking the unbeaten record of Christian Tapia in his Cleveland hometown in November, and landing the WBC Continental Americas title in the process. ‘Gunna Man’ had previously pushed Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz all the way in February 2020, being edged out via Majority Decision at Lightweight in Philadelphia, and now the 32 year old is looking to bring more big fights to Cleveland alongside his gym and stablemate Montana Love.
Super featherweight Thomas Mattice has signed a multi-fight promotional deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom. Mattice (20-3-1 15 KOs) recorded the biggest win of his career in his last outing,…
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By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing
Middleweight Joel Camilleri (25-8-1, 13 KOs) needed just over sixty seconds to stop former IBF middleweight champion Sam “King” Soliman (49-17-1, 19 KOs) on Friday night at the Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria, Australia. Camilleri rocked the 49-year-old Soliman with with a big right hand followed by a barrage of punches that sent Soliman to the canvas and ended the fight. Camilleri claimed the vacant Australasian 160lb. title.
By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing Middleweight Joel Camilleri (25-8-1, 13 KOs) needed just over sixty seconds to stop former IBF middleweight champion Sam “King” Soliman (49-17-1, 19 KOs)…
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Josh Warrington 125.3 vs. Luis Alberto Lopez 124.3
(IBF featherweight title)
Ebanie Bridges 117.75 vs. Shannon O’connell 117.35
(IBF female bantamweight title)
Felix Cash 166 vs. Celso Neves 166.2
James Metcalf 153.6 vs. Courtney Pennington 153.1
Koby McNamara 120.1 vs. Nabil Ahmed 120.3
Shannon Courtenay 124.7 vs. Gemma Ruegg 124.8
Cory O’Regan 137.8 vs. Antonio Rodriguez 136.7
Hopey Price 123.2 vs. Jonathan Santana 123.8
Rhiannon Dixon 134.8 vs. Kristine Shergold 134.3
Junaid Bostan 155.9 vs. Athanasios Glynos 155.8
Venue: First Direct Arena, Leeds, England
Promoter: Matchroom Boxing
TV: DAZN
Josh Warrington 125.3 vs. Luis Alberto Lopez 124.3 (IBF featherweight title) Ebanie Bridges 117.75 vs. Shannon O’connell 117.35 (IBF female bantamweight title) Felix Cash 166 vs. Celso Neves 166.2 James…
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By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing
Hall of Fame broadcaster Colonel Bob Sheridan talks to Fightnews.com® about Tyson Fury, whom he says could be the greatest heavyweight of all time. The Colonel also talks about dream fights with Tyson Fury against other great heavyweights which include Muhammad Ali, Larry Holmes and Lennox Lewis.
“Because of Tyson Fury’s size, Muhammad Ali would box in the hallway and stay away from him. I am talking about the early Ali and not the one after the layoff. I think Ali would be able to stay away from Fury and box his ears off, but in the end if Fury hits him on the chin he is going. Fury could definitely knock Ali out. There were European fighters who had knocked down Ali. Continue reading “Colonel: Fury beats Ali, Lewis, Holmes”
By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing Hall of Fame broadcaster Colonel Bob Sheridan talks to Fightnews.com® about Tyson Fury, whom he says could be the greatest heavyweight of all…
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ESPN has announced that it will air a clash for the vacant WBO junior lightweight title between current WBO featherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete and former champ Oscar Valdez. The bout will take place February 3 in Glendale, Arizona. The co-feature will be a junior welterweight clash between Jose Pedraza and Arnold Barboza Jr.
ESPN has announced that it will air a clash for the vacant WBO junior lightweight title between current WBO featherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete and former champ Oscar Valdez. The bout…
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By Jeff Zimmerman
Fightnews.com® caught up with rising super lightweight contender Kenneth Simms Jr. (18-2-1, 6 KOs) as he prepares for his upcoming fight against Nicolas Demario (16-7-3, 10 KOs) on December 17 in Las Vegas on the undercard of Frank Martin vs. Michael Rivera. Simms Jr. talked about his journey in boxing including his loss to Jose Ramirez in 2012 Olympic Trials, plus shared his thoughts on the potential super showdown of Spence-Crawford and who he likes in Tank vs. Kingry and much more in this exclusive interview.
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By Jeff Zimmerman Fightnews.com® caught up with rising super lightweight contender Kenneth Simms Jr. (18-2-1, 6 KOs) as he prepares for his upcoming fight against Nicolas Demario (16-7-3, 10 KOs)…
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By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing
Photos: Johnny Chaichotchuang
Thai 115-pounder Aran Dipaen (15-3, 12 KOs) retained the IBF Pan Pacific junior bantamweight championship bout with a technical decision over Justine Darap (11-3, 7 KOs) on Wednesday at Stadium Nine, Samutprakarn, Thailand. Dipaen controlled the fight, connecting with accurate combinations on his aggressive opponent. In round four, Dipaen suffered a cut over the left eye as a result of accidental head clash and the referee Sanong Auim stopped the contest in round five after consulting with the ringside doctor. The fight went to the scorecards and Dipaen was crowned the winner by scores 49-46, 49-46, 49-46. Continue reading “Dipaen defeats Darap”
By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing Photos: Johnny Chaichotchuang Thai 115-pounder Aran Dipaen (15-3, 12 KOs) retained the IBF Pan Pacific junior bantamweight championship bout with a technical decision…
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WBO Welterweight Champion Terence “Bud” Crawford (38-0, 29 KOs) went face to face with WBO #6 contender David Avanesyan (29-3-1, 17 KOs) at the final press conference on Thursday before they meet on Saturday headlining a $39.99 BLK Prime Pay-Per-View from the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
Terence Crawford: “I’m very focused and have been since day one strictly on Avanesyan. We know what he brings to the table, but we’re going to elevate it to a higher level. this Saturday we’ll be victorious, and going to have fun doing it. I really can’t look at too much of who [Avanesyan] fought and how they fought each other. When [Avanesyan] and I match up we’ll be making our adjustments on the fly and we’re going to do what we do best, which is shine.”
David Avanesyan: “This is a big fight, a huge fight. I had a great camp, and I’m going to be giving everything to win this fight. Everyone is talking about Terence, I’m not only here to win this fight decisively but to shock the world. Come Sunday morning, the news will be spreading that I raised the belt, and shocked the world. I’ll be getting to go back and see my family who I haven’t seen for so long, and return home a champion.”
WBO Welterweight Champion Terence “Bud” Crawford (38-0, 29 KOs) went face to face with WBO #6 contender David Avanesyan (29-3-1, 17 KOs) at the final press conference on Thursday before…
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