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Unbeaten junior middleweight prospect Xander Zayas has been forced to withdraw from his April 1 fight against Ronald “Diablo” Cruz at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa due to an undisclosed training injury. Zayas is expected to return to the ring in June. Zayas-Cruz was scheduled to be the ESPN+ co-feature to the WBO featherweight world title clash between Robeisy “El Tren” Ramirez and Isaac Dogboe.

The new co-feature will see two-time world title challenger Joet Gonzalez (25-3, 15 KOs) taking on Mexico’s Jose Enrique Vivas (22-2, 11 KOs) in a 10-round featherweight tilt.

By Ron Jackson

34-year-old Tommy Oosthuizen continues on the comeback trail when he meets the 29-year-old Ugandan Musa “Hitman” Ntege for the vacant African Boxing Union cruiserweight title at the Carousel Casino in Hammanskraal north of Pretoria on Sunday Afternoon.

Oosthuizen (31-3-2, 18 KOs) who fights from the southpaw stance has had an outstanding career winning multiple titles including the IBO super middleweight and light heavyweight titles, since making his pro debut in February 2008.

He will be having his fourth fight since falling foul of the law and has scored wins over Youssouf Masango Mwanza (PTS 8), Limbano Lano (TKO 6) and Godfrey Paulo Kamala (KO 4). Continue reading “Oosthuizen continues on his comeback trail”

Unbeaten super welterweight ‘King’ Callum Walsh (5-0, 4 KOs) will now face Wesley Tucker, (15-4, 9 KOs) in the ten-round main event on the ‘Eve of St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday, March 16 at the Agganis Arena in Boston, Massachusetts, and broadcast live on UFC Fightpass. Tucker steps in for Leonardo Di Stefano Ruiz who suffered a broken finger in sparring.

By Boxing Bob Newman

After 41 years and 1,206 professional fights as a referee, Bill Clancy has retired as third man in the ring and will start his new job as Regulatory Operations Manager for the Virginia Boxing, MMA & Wrestling Commission. Clancy reffed his final show at Maryland Live Casino on February 18 and was celebrated for his long service with a standing ovation from the crowd.

Clancy has moved from his home in North Carolina to Virginia and starts his new post this Friday, March 10. He has reffed such title fights as Jean Pascal-Badou Jack, Markus Beyer-Danny Green #1, Jessica McCaskill-Anahi Sanchez, Jarrett Hurd-Julian Williams, Andre Dirrell-Jose Uzcategui and Victor Terrazas-Cristian Mijares, just to name a few.

Tom Loeffler’s 360 Promotions’ Hollywood Fight Nights series will move from the Quiet Cannon in Montebello to the Commerce Casino in Commerce, California, on Friday, April 14 and broadcast live on UFC Fightpass. The event is headlined by a cross-town rivalry featherweight showdown between Omar Cande Trinidad (11-0-1, 9 KOs) and Adan Ochoa, (12-2, 5 KOs), scheduled for eight rounds.

“The Commerce Casino has been home to many memorable nights of boxing in the Los Angeles area and we’re excited to bring our Hollywood Fight Nights series to their new venue and to partner with UFC Fightpass for the broadcast,” said Loeffler. “Omar Trinidad versus Adan Ochoa is one of the best LA rivalry fights, one that promises fireworks from the opening bell.”

Undefeated lightweight Luis “Koreano” Torres (18-0, 10 KOs) scored a ten round unanimous decision over Misael “Pinchon” Cabrera (14-2, 10 KOs) in a clash for the WBC Latino title on Wednesday night at the Palenque de la Expo in Cuidad Obregon, Mexico. Torres dropped Cabrera in round two, but Cabrera seemingly fought himself back into the fight. Scores were 98-91, 96-93, 96-93.

Highly touted 6’3 super featherweight Oscar Alvarez (9-0, 7 KOs) scored an eight round majority decision over Diego Lopez (3-2-1, 2 KOs). The shorter Lopez gave as good as he got, but came up on the short end of a 78-74, 77-75, 77-77 verdict for the hometown hero.

Undefeated boxing stars Gervonta “Tank” Davis and “King” Ryan Garcia went face to face for the first time at a press conference in New York on Wednesday as they previewed their highly anticipated 12-round showdown that headlines a pay-per-view event on Saturday, April 22 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The telecast is being produced and distributed by Showtime PPV and will be available across pay-per-view providers including DAZN PPV.

Davis and Garcia squared off for a long and animated face-off at the conclusion of the press conference, offering a glimpse of the intensity on deck for fight night.

Gervonta Davis:  “All I have to do is keep working and beat whoever they put in front of me. That starts with Ryan Garcia. My strategy is going to depend on what he brings that night. Whether he’s coming fast or slow, I always want to take my time. It all depends on what he brings.

“This is going to be an explosive fight. It’s two young guys who are hungry. It’s all about who wants it more. Whoever is really built like that, that’s who’s going to win. Nobody can fight for him. It’s about who’s got that dog in them.”

Ryan Garcia: “We really came together and conquered the poison that’s been stopping boxing from making the biggest fights. We found a way. April 22 is the time where the words won’t matter anymore. The truth will come out. We’re both great fighters and we’ll settle it in the ring…I just didn’t want to take the risk of an interim fight before this one. There are a lot of little things that can happen. I didn’t wait this long to mess it up at the finish line.

“I’m going to be ready for 12 rounds. You have to respect your opponent. You can’t just jump in to get a knockout. It might be more of a mental fight than people might believe. Different opponents make you approach fights in different ways.”

By David Finger

One of the Southwest’s most talented young prospects will return this Friday (March 10th) with a card in El Paso at the El Paso County Coliseum. Headlining the Marines Promotions show will be undefeated super middleweight prospect Jorge Tovar (5-0, 5 KOs) as he takes on Odessa spoiler Herman Rendon (2-1, 0 KOs) in a four round fight. Rendon is a prohibitive underdog, but considering he has been a massive underdog for his entire career that may not bother him much. Continue reading “Tovar, Han headline in El Paso this Friday”

Luis “Koreano” Torres 135 vs. Misael “Pichon” Cabrera 135
(WBC Latino lightweight title)

Oscar Alvarez 131.2 vs. Diego Lopez 132.2
Alex Fuentes 126.8 vs. Mario Valenzuela 126.8

Date: March 8
Venue: Palenque De La Expo, in Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, Mexico
Promoter: Marquez Promotions, Chiquita Gonzalez Promotions, ProBox Promotions
TV: ProBox TV

By Mauricio Sulaimán
Son of José Sulaimán & WBC President

My visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was special for several reasons. In addition to being present at the boxing event in which Badou Jack and Ilunga Makubu fought in a fight of the year candidate and Tommy Fury defeated Jake Paul in a very entertaining match, I had a series of very important meetings with a view to the development of boxing in this part of the world; I spent unforgettable times in the company of beloved champions Mike Tyson, Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder, Derek Chisora, Shawn Porter and Devin Haney.

I had the opportunity to experience various memorable social events that taught me the culture of this country, greatly enjoying the similarity of many things that I have lived since I can remember, because of my Syrian-Lebanese roots, and the blood that runs in our veins.

Waking up at five in the morning with the prayers that are heard throughout the city, enjoying sunrise and sunset with unique landscapes, and the delicious food and desserts of the region. Continue reading “Tour of the Middle East – Part 2”

After an injury forced Callum Smith out of his light heavyweight clash with Pawel Stepien at the M&S Bank Arena Liverpool on Saturday, Los Angeles’ Diego Pacheco’s WBO International super middleweight title showdown with Jack Cullen and Robbie Davies Jr’s super lightweight fight with Darragh Foley are now co-headlining. DAZN will stream.

The unbeaten Pacheco (17-0, 14 KOs) looks to impress in his first appearance in the UK, stepping up against “Little Lever’s Meat Cleaver” Cullen (21-3-1, 9 KOs) in what promises to be an all-action affair.

“Jack Cullen I feel is a good opponent, finally someone that the fans know I guess,” said Pacheco. “If I beat him then it’s going to be like, ‘he beat this guy’, and I hope people are going to start believing in me a little bit more. Continue reading “Pacheco ready for spotlight”

By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing

Brock Jarvis (22-1, 19 KOs) made a successful return to the ring as a welterweight on Wednesday when he scored a knockout victory over Filipino Marlon Paniamogan (11-2-2, 5 KOs) at the Carriageworks, Eveleigh, Sydney, NSW televised on Foxtel Cable television network

Jarvis was in trouble in round two but rebounded to take control of the bout and dropped Paniamogan with a body shot in round four and referee John Gauchi crowned the Aussie at 2.56.

Former WBO super middleweight world champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (44-1, 30 KOs) hosted a Los Angeles media workout at Brickhouse Boxing Club Wednesday in anticipation of his DAZN-streamed light heavyweight showdown against Gabriel “King” Rosado (26-16-1, 15 KOs) on March 18 at the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California.

“I know Gabriel well; he is a great fighter and a great friend. We are friends inside and outside the ring and have been sparring partners. That is why this fight is dangerous; we both know each other very well. I know his weaknesses, and he knows mine. So I have to be on my toes, be better on fight night, and be ready to stop him. At the end of the day, this fight is all business; it’s not personal.” Continue reading “Zurdo targets rematch with Bivol”

WBO #1, WBC #1 super welterweight Tim Tszyu (21-0, 15 KOs) says “everything has been on point” as he prepares for this weekend’s WBO interim title clash against Tony Harrison (29-3-1, 21KO’s) at the Quos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia. The bout is televised on Foxtel Main Event and Kayo Sports PPV in Australia and Showtime in the USA.

“I went and researched a little bit about Cristiano Ronaldo,” Tszyu told the Wide World of Sport. “I know he’s not a boxer but the way he approaches life is the way I am approaching life right now – as a true, 100% athlete dedicated to his craft. Everything. Just the way I eat, when I eat, just true professionalism.

“I know when I was growing up my dad was an army sergeant with the way he approached life and I’m 2x to how he was…right now I feel like I could run over anyone and it’s a good position and feeling to have, especially leading up to such a big fight.”

Undefeated former two-time WBC super middleweight champion David “La Bandera Roja’’ Benavidez welcomed a visit from his longtime promoter, Sampson Lewkowicz, to his Seattle training camp Tuesday as he finalizes preparations for a showdown against former IBF super middleweight champion Caleb “Sweethands” Plant on Saturday, March 25 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

“La Bandera Roja has a look in his eyes like I’ve never seen before,” said Lewkowicz. “He is coming to not just beat Caleb Plant, but to destroy him.”

By David Finger

There are seldom sure things in boxing, but perhaps the closest thing to a “can’t miss prospect” you’ll find in the sport might just be the former Cuban amateur standout. Which is why so many boxing fans will be looking to the Persian Gulf this weekend when People’s Fighters Promotion hosts a card in Dubai featuring four young Cuban prospects with legitimate world championship ambitions on March 10th.

In the main event, 20-year old Jadier Herrera (9-0, 7 KOS) of Camaguey, Cuba takes on Filipino Harmonito Dela Torre (22-4, 14 Kos) in the ten round main event. Herrera comes from boxing royalty in Cuba, the grandson of the two time Olympic gold medalist Angel Herrera Vera. However Herrera has shown himself to be a legitimate world class fighter in his own right, scoring impressive wins over Franklin Manzanilla (21-8), Pablo Robles (15-2) and former OPBF bantamweight champion Mark John Yap (30-15) since turning professional in 2021. Continue reading “Cuban prospects look to shine in Dubai”

By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing

Former IBF 130-pound champion Billy “ The Kid” Dib has been undergoing intensive chemotherapy treatment battling stomach cancer for several weeks and was given the news he was hoping for – that he is now cancer-free.

“I received the most beautiful news today,” Billy tweeted. “My scan came back clear of cancer. I am so grateful, blessed, happy and relieved.”

By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing

Formerly world-rated super lightweight Brock Jarvis (21-1, 18 KOs) returns to action tonight following his knockout loss to WBO#3 Liam Paro. Brock faces Filipino 140-pounder Marlon Paniamogan (11-1-2, 5 KOs) at the Carriageworks, Eveleigh, Sydney, NSW televised on Foxtel Cable television network throughout Australia and promoted by George and Matt Rose.

Hall of Famer Jeff Fenech, who trains Jarvis, told Fox Sports, “I love Liam Paro and mean absolutely no disrespect saying this … but I’d put Brock back in with him today if I could. I still think Brock can beat him every day of the week. Yes, he made a mistake. Got caught.

“And we’ve worked hard to make sure that doesn’t happen again. Which is why I’ve still got the same confidence in him.”

Promoter Juan Manuel Marquez brings his promotional outfit back to Mexico this Wednesday live on Probox TV. After a successful show in Mexico City last month, Marquez heads to Sonora for the first time. The main event is a local battle between undefeated Luis “Koreano” Torres (17-0, 10 KOs) and Misael “Pinchon” Cabrera (14-1, 10 KOs) for the WBC Latino lightweight title in the main event. Bragging rights at stake as both hail from Obregon, Sonora.

The undercard will feature 6’3 super featherweight Oscar Alvarez (8-0, 7KOs) against Diego Lopez (3-1-1, 2 KOs) of Mexico City in Alvarez’s hometown.

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French Olympic gold medalist Tony Yoka will return in a 10-round main event this Saturday, March 11, against former world title challenger Carlos Takam at Zenith Paris in Paris, France. Yoka-Takam and undercard bouts will stream live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+.

Yoka (11-1, 9 KOs) is coming off a majority decision loss to Martin Bakole last May. Gatekeeper Takam recently ended Arslanbek Makhmudov’s knockout streak by forcing him to go 10 rounds for the first time. He has lost two straight.

By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing

WBC, WBA, IBF welterweight champion Errol Spence has offered to back WBO#4 super welterweight Tony Harrison (29-3-1,21KO’s) for $10,000 on social media to defeat WBO#1,WBC#1 super welterweight Tim Tszyu (21-0,15KO’s) on Sunday (Saturday in USA) for the WBO interim title at the Quos Bank Arena in Sydney, Australia televised on Foxtel Main Event and Kayo Sports PPV and Showtime in the USA.

Glenn Jennings who manages Tszyu told Fox Sports.“Errol is one of these guys that spends an enormous amount of time having fights on social media, rather than in the ring. Although now there’s talk he will come up to Tim’s weight class, and we certainly hope he does. I know that’s a fight Tim would like. Continue reading “Errol Spence backs Harrison”

By Robert Coster

on a card held on Saturday in Sosua, Dominican Republic, US boxers had mixed results against local battlers. The main event saw up and coming cruiserweight Richard “Popeye the Sailor Man” Rivera ( 24-1, 18 KOs), 181lbs from Connecticut, made short work- in one round -of Ezequiel Urena,(6-5) 178 lbs; local boy Misael Vazquez (13-4), 130, snapped the unbeaten record of Malik Lewis (7-1 ), 132lbs with a 6 round unanimous decision; Dominican Brainer Vasquez (16-5, 9 KOs), 138lbs, outpointed Courtney Jackson{23-4 } over 8 rounds

Rivalta Boxing (Henry Rivalta) had their first event of 2023 this past Friday at the Double Tree Hotel by the Miami Airport & Convention Center in Miami, Florida.

Highly decorated Cuban national team member Victor Abreu (3-0, 1 KO) of Cienfuegos, Cuba defeated Cristian Perez (10-7, 7 KOs) of Venezuela. Abreu won the vacant North American Boxing Association super bantamweight title by 10 round unanimous decisión.

The 6’3 southpaw and amateur of 250 fights Yordan Barrera (2-0) defeated the more experienced Winston Campos (33-9-6, 19 KOs) of Nicaragua by 10 round unanimous decision. Barrera of Guantanamo, Cuba won the vacant North American Boxing Association super welter title in just his 2nd professional bout.

Local favorite Anthony Martinez (15-2, 13 KOS) of Miami defeated former world title challenger Santander Silgado Gelez(32-15, 26 KOs) of Colombia by 10 round unanimous decisión to win the vacant NABA Silver heavyweight title. Continue reading “Abreu, Barrera, Martinez win in Miami”

Rising prospect Isaiah Johnson remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over veteran upset-specialist Antonio Sanchez in a junior welterweight bout that headlined an entertaining eight-bout card at The Newtown Athletic Club.

The show was promoted by RDR Promotions.

Johnson of New Jersey boxed very well, and had Sanchez in trouble on several different occasions, but the experienced Sanchez was able to hold off the fast and energetic Johnson. Johnson was bever challenged and cruised home with the win by scores of 60-54 twice and 59-55. Johnson is now 7-0. Sanchez of Toa Alta, Puerto Rico is 7-16-3. Continue reading “Results from Philadelphia”

Hall of Fame boxing promoter, matchmaker and publicist Robert “Bobby” Goodman passed away in peace and comfort at the hospital in Galloway, N.J. on Sunday, March 5, at the age of 83.

Goodman, who spent 25 years with Don King Productions as Vice President, Boxing Operations, Matchmaker and Director of Public Relations, was the son of another great boxing Hall of Famer, the late Murray Goodman. Bobby and his father were inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame, the only father-son to have achieved those honors.

Bobby also received the Boxing Writers Association of America’s James J. Walker Memorial Award for long and meritorious service in boxing in 1980. He also was inducted into the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame in 2009, the New York Boxing Hall of Fame in 2018 as well as the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame in 2019. Continue reading “Hall of Famer Bobby Goodman passes”