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Unbeaten super bantamweight Cristopher “Pollo” Lopez (16-0-1, 8 KOs) scored a ten round unanimous decision over Alejandro “Conejo” Gonzalez (11-5-2, 6 KOs) on Friday night at the Grand Oasis Arena in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Scores were 96-94, 99-91 and 97-93. The fight headlined the first ProBox TV show from Mexico.

In the co-feature, super bantamweight Bryan Mercado Vazquez (23-1, 18 KOs) knocked out Victor “Pintor” Albino (14-2, 5 KOs) in round four.

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Check out this GIANT Stevenson-Conceição photo gallery for some incredible shots, plus the scorecard.

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Former two-division world champion Shakur Stevenson (19-0, 9 KOs) scored a one-sided twelve round unanimous decision over Robson Conceição (17-2, 8 KOs) on Friday night before a record crowd of 10,107 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Stevenson walked down Conceição all night, dropping him in round four. Stevenson was deducted a point for throwing Conceição to the canvas in round nine. Scores were 117-109, 118-108, 117-109.

Stevenson missed the 130-pound weight limit by 1.6 pounds on Thursday and was stripped of his WBC and WBO world titles, so only Conceição was eligible to win the titles with a victory.

“I had a long week,” stated Stevenson afterward. “I killed myself to make weight. All I want to do is come in here and perform. I did everything I could to do that.

“I’m just a dominating individual. With me versus him, the ref, I did everything I could to try and beat {Conceicao} up as much as I could. He held me the whole night, but I did everything I could. I think he was doing a lot of holding whenever I was getting on the inside. As soon as I got on the inside, he grabbed me. Continue reading “Stevenson dominates Conceição, heads to 135”

Unbeaten lightweight and U.S. Olympic silver medalist Keyshawn “The Businessman” Davis (6-0, 5 KOs) stopped Omar Tienda (25-6, 18 KOs) in round five on Friday night in the Stevenson-Conceição co-feature at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Davis dropped Tienda in round five, then brutally finished him. Time was 1:38.

“Honestly, it felt like a dream come true,” stated Davis afterward. “I couldn’t believe I got a chance to perform {on a card of this magnitude again being that I was out with health issues. I didn’t really know what to expect in myself, but I always said since I went pro, God has me. And he definitely had me tonight…we’re working toward becoming a contender. My next fight will put me in that process faster. Then next year, we’re definitely going to be contending, and we’re going to be top 10, for sure.” Continue reading “Davis stops Tienda, remains unbeaten”

In an interesting interview, WBA/IBF/WBO heavyweight champion said he wants to fight WBC champion Tyson Fury, then Canelo Alvarez, before finishing his career with a farewell fight in Ukraine.

[On fighting Tyson Fury] “I only need to beat him. Then that’s it. Time to retire.”

[On fighting Canelo Alvarez] “He wanted to fight with me. But it will be a freak fight, just for the sake of making money.”

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Maxi Hughes 134.4 vs. Kid Galahad 134.7
(IBO lightweight title)

Hannah Rankin 153.4 vs. Terri Harper 152
(WBA female super welterweight title)

Solomon Dacres 229.4 vs. Ariel Esteban Bracamonte 305.5
Cheavon Clarke 199.3 vs. Marcos Nicolas Karalitzky 197.5
Cyrus Pattinson 146.4 vs. Jorick Luisetto 147
Junaid Bostan 154.9 vs. Anas Isarti 153.6
Rhiannon Dixon 134.8 vs. Edina Kiss 134.4
Mohammed Sameer 158.8 vs. Dale Arrowsmith 159.1

Venue: Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England
Promoter: Matchroom
TV: DAZN

Joe Joyce 271.4 vs. Joseph Parker 255.25
(WBO interim heavyweight title)

Amanda Serrano 124.5 vs. Sarah Mahfoud 124.6
(WBC/IBF/WBO female featherweight titles)

Michael Magnesi 129 vs. Anthony Cacace 129.5
(IBO super featherweight title)

Ekow Essuman 146.25 vs. Samuel Antwi 145.6
(British/C’wealth welterweight title)

Raven Chapman 125.25 vs. Jorgelina Guanini 124.1
Nathan Heaney 160 vs. Jack Flatley 159.1
Mark Heffron 169.25 vs. Martin Bulacio 168

Venue: AO Arena in Manchester, England
Promoter: Queensberry Promotions
TV: ESPN+

By Ron Jackson

Veteran 37-year-old Jackson Chauke from Gauteng retained the South African flyweight title with a unanimous 12 round points decision against Sinethemba Kotana of the Eastern Cape at the Galleria in Sandton on Thursday night. The scores 118-110, 116-114 and 116-112.

The more experienced champion improved his record to 22-1-2, 15 KOs, and the gutsy challenger saw his record drop 8-3-2, 5 KOs. Continue reading “Chauke retains South African flyweight title”

Nahir Albright 137 vs. Estivan Falcao 137
Romuel Cruz 122.3 vs. Roberto Pucheta 121.4
Dominique Mayfield 263 vs. Jonathan Wiles 206
Erron Peterson 160 vs. Igor Pesterev 158.2
Mark Dawson 154.2 vs. Vincent Floyd 154.2
Famous Wilson 161 vs. Tyler Jacques 161
Marvelous Corbin 142 vs. Kaywann Sistrunk 146

Venue: Clarion Hotel, Essington, PA
Promoter: RDR Promotions
Stream: www.BXNGTV.com | 1st Bell: 7 PM ET

Harold “King” Calderon 152 vs. Ezekiel Fernandez 154
Ryan “Blue Chip” Martin 140.2 vs. Carlos Padilla 141
Viictor Abreu 125.2 vs. Maickol Lopez 126
Frank “El Perro” Zaldivar 137.4 vs. Daulis Prescott 140
Nestor Santana 276 vs. Alexis Nieuwkerk 220.6
Yordan Barrera 157 vs. Luis Florez 156
Yankiel Navarro 163 vs. Nicholas Draine 160.8
Fernando Cruza 212 vs. Cody Kerr 298.8
Jorge De Jesus Romero 121.4 vs. Julian E. Aristule 121.4
Luis Rivera 116.4 vs. Juan Carlos Centeno 118.4
Gustavo Trujillo 231 vs. Joseph Bond ??
Uly “Monster” Diaz 198 vs. Quintell Thompson 202

Venue: Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport and Convention Center
Promoter: Henry Rivalta (Rivalta Boxing)
TV: will stream live on FiteTV for $19.99

Richard Brewart Jr. 157.9 vs. Joeshon James 158
Roberto Meza Jr. 126.8 vs Isaac Avelar 127
Ruben Islas 134.5 vs. Erick Garcia Benitez 133.3
Esteban Muñoz 144 vs. Miguel Angel Barajas 143.5
David Salinas 122.5 vs. Alexis Salido 122.6

Venue: Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, CA
Promoter: Thompson Boxing
TV: Thompson Boxing social media

Jonathan Rodriguez 118.7 vs. Oscar Vazquez 120.3
James Bernadin 136.9 vs. Jairo Lopez 136.1
Thanjhae Teasley 144.1 vs. Maycon Oller Di Silva 143.9
Julian Gonzalez 134.9 vs. Rondale Hubbert 141.8
Joseph Jackson 154.2 vs. Anthony Lenk 154.8
Joseph George 175.9 vs. Juan De Angel 178.5

Venue: Wind Creek Event Center, Bethlehem, PA
Promoter: King’s Promotions
Stream: Flo Combat, 1st Bell: 7 PM ET

Cristopher “Pollo” Lopez 123 vs. Alejandro “Conejo” Diaz 122
(WBC super bantamweight regional title)

Bryan Mercado Vazquez 122 vs. Victor Albino 121
Jaycob Gomez-Zayas 130 vs. Luis Reyes Carmona 132
Jusiyah Shirley 139 vs. Jorge Batalla 140
Tony Curtis 99 vs. Javier Calderon 105

Venue: Oasis Resort in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Promoter: Marquez Promotions and Pepe Gomez’ Cancun Boxing
TV: ProBox TV

Former WBC heavyweight world champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder previewed his long-awaited return to the ring during a media workout in Las Vegas Thursday, as he prepares to take on top-rated Robert “The Nordic Nightmare” Helenius in a WBC heavyweight title eliminator on October 15 topping a FOX Sports pay-per-view from Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

DEONTAY WILDER

On what he expects from Helenius…

“I always want a good matchup. Robert (Helenius) has been on a winning streak and he’s here. I’ve been hearing he’s supposed to be the mandatory for (Oleksandr) Usyk and however that’s laid out, but I know he’s coming with his A+++ game. They always do when they fight me. Continue reading “Deontay Wilder Workout Quotes”

WBC/WBO super featherweight champion Shakur Stevenson failed to make weight for his bout against Robson Conceicao at Thursday’s weigh-in in Newark, New Jersey. Stevenson scaled in at 131.6 pounds and chose not to attempt to lose the 1.6 pounds of excess weight in the time alotted. Conceicao weighed 129.6.

The ESPN-televised bout will go on as scheduled. Conceicao will claim both belts if victorious, otherwise the titles will remain vacant.

“I gave it my all,” stated Stevenson on social media. “I’ve been professional my whole career and made weight, but my body just can’t make 130 anymore. My health has to come first. I’m moving up to 135 in my next fight…it’s showtime. I’m locked in regardless. See y’all soon.”

Other Weights:
Keyshawn Davis 136.2 vs. Omar Tienda 136.4
Andy Vences 129.8 vs. Henry Lebron 130
Bruce Carrington 126.6 vs. Jose Argel 126.8
Pablo Valdez 153.6 vs. Noe Alejandro Lopez 152.2
Jahi Tucker 147.8 vs. Jose Luis Sanchez 148.2
Orlando Gonzalez 127.2 vs. Misael Lopez 126.2
Floyd Diaz 122.8 vs. Juan Hernandez 123
Antoine Cobb 144 vs. Jaylan Phillips 141.8

Venue: Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
Promoter: Top Rank
TV: ESPN, ESPN2

A Baltimore judge has rejected a plea deal offered by prosecutors to WBA lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis over a 2020 hit-and-run incident that resulted in injuries to four people. Davis accepted the deal, which would have avoided jail time. According to The Baltimore Banner, Davis reached settlements with three of the crash victims, but the fourth is holding out for $450,000 in restitution and the case will go to trial on December 12.

Former WBO female featherweight champion Heather “The Heat” Hardy (22-2, 4 KOs) will bring “The Heat” back after 17 months of inactivity versus eight-time world title challenger Calista Silgado (20-15, 15 KOs) in the main event of an October 13 card at Sony Hall, in the heart of Times Square, mid-town Manhattan. Hardy-Silgado will be a six round lightweight bout.

In the co-feature will be IBF #7 welterweight Ivan “The Volk” Golub (20-1, 15 KOs), who will be putting his USBA title on the line in a yet to be determined opponent.

Lightweights Maxi Hughes and Kid Galahad faced off at the final press conference for their DAZN clash for the IBO belt on Saturday night at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham, England. It will be former IBF featherweight ruler Galahad’s first fight since his shock KO loss to Kiko Martinez 10 months ago.

Maxi Hughes: Only Barry knows if he’s the same after that KO…the form and momentum are with me, but I am underdog again and that’s something I am used to, it’s just how I approach things regardless of what people think, the bookies think. We’re confident as a team in what we’re doing and that’s the most important thing – getting my hand raised and hearing ‘and still.’

Kid Galahad: I think if Maxi got KO’d the way I did, he would have been finished but I am a different gravy to him, and on Saturday we’ll see. It’s not mind games, it’s the truth. I got KO’d by Kiko. He asked his trainer to pull him out of a fight because he had a bloody nose. That’s the truth, I’m not sugar-coating it, I would rather go out on my shield, that’s the difference in our mentalities.

Despite consecutive losses to Jessica McCaskill and her 41st birthday looming next week, former undisputed women’s welterweight champion “The First Lady” Cecilia Braekhus is planning to continue her career in the junior middleweight division.

“I’m very excited to compete in the 154lb. division and want to fight all of the world champions,” proclaimed Braekhus, (36-2, 9 KO’s). “I fought for thirteen years as a welterweight with great success and now I’m looking for the biggest fights at 154. Looking at the best fighters at 154, I’d want to face the world champions; Hannah Rankin, Natasha Jonas or Marie-Eve Dicaire, there’s no time to waste and I’d happily fight them anywhere they wish.” Continue reading “Braekhus, 40, to resume career”

By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing

Unbeaten Australian heavyweight champion Justis Huni (6-0, 4 KOs) has based himself in the USA under trainer Justin Fortune ahead of his November 4 bout with New Zealand heavyweight Kiki Luetele (8-1-2, 7 KOs) at the Nissan Arena in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Huni will train out of the Fortune Gym in Los Angeles for a month, and also plans to have Fortune in his corner for the showdown with Luetele

“I’ve always idolized Mike Tyson and his style,” Huni told Fox Sports. “Especially that viciousness when he gets into that ring. So my old man and I, we’re now working on getting that style down pat for me. Just the explosiveness. That, and working on the inside with short, sharp punches. Bringing a lot of power. Continue reading “Huni to face Luetele on Nov 4”

World-ranked bantamweight Melvin “Melo” Lopez (27-1, 18 KOs) of Nicaragua (now based in Miami) returns to action this Saturday vs TBA in an eight-rounder at the Manual Artime Community Center Theater, Miami, Florida. Lopez is closing fast on a world title opportunity. He is currently ranked #4 by the WBA, #5 WBO, and #8 IBF.

In a separate bout, highly touted unbeaten super flyweight propsect Winston Guerrero (17-0, 11 KOs) of Nicaragua will be making his U.S. debut vs TBA in another eight round affair. The event” will be promoted by M&R Boxing Promotions (Laura Ching). Continue reading ““Melo” Lopez headlines in Miami Saturday”

The final press conference took place Wednesday in Cancun for Friday’s boxing card at the Oasis Resort. In the main event, unbeaten super bantamweight Cristopher “Pollo” Lopez (15-0-1, 10 KOs) will battle Alejandro “El Conejo” Diaz (11-4-2, 6 KOs) for a WBC regional title. The opener will be the professional debut of 16-year-old Tony “Lightning Junior” Curtis, trained by Roy Jones Jr.

Pollo Lopez: “I’m really happy to be here, and it is very exciting that (former) world champions will be calling my fight. This is a big step in my career fighting ProBox TV and it’s going to be a great night of fights. I know it’s going to be a tough fight and I’m very prepared. I’m going to be very smart in my attack and I think my intelligence in the ring will win me the fight on Friday Night.” Continue reading “ProBox TV Final Press Conference”

By Bob Caico

Undefeated welterweight prospect Demontaze “Juicy” Duncan from Louisville, Kentucky, returns to the ring on Tuesday, September 27 in a main event matchup with savvy southpaw Tyrone Crawley Jr. of Philadelphia, PA. The power-punching Duncan (7-0, 7 KOs) and will face the toughest test of his young career when Crawley Jr. (7-1-1, 0 KOs) enters the ring.

Duncan is the former USA Boxing #1 ranked youth boxer at 152lbs and quickly transitioned into the professional ranks after turning pro in January of 2020. Crawley Jr. is the son of former ESPN champion and Philadelphia icon Tyrone “Butterfly” Crawley Sr. Continue reading “Duncan headlines Sept 27 in Louisville”

WBC/WBO junior lightweight world champion Shakur Stevenson and challenger Robson Conceição faced off on Wednesday at the final press conference for Friday’s showdown at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. During the event, the City of Newark presented Stevenson with a proclamation declaring September 21, 2022, as Shakur Stevenson Day in the city.

Robson Conceição: “I’m very motivated. I’ve trained all my life for this moment. The world was able to see that I was better than Oscar Valdez. I should have won. So, he’s not really defending two titles because one should have been mine. I’m a champion without a crown, and I’m ready for Friday night…there will only be one champ, and that champ is me.”

Shakur Stevenson: “He’s a good fighter. But I think he lost against Valdez. If you left it in the judges’ hands, then you lost. I fought Valdez, and I beat the s*** out of him. I don’t have any excuses. He’s talking about having COVID or something before his last fight. All I hear are excuses. I’m ready to fight. Tell him to not have any excuses on Friday night. I’m ready to beat him up…I never leave it in the hands of the judges. I go in there and take everything that I want.”

The Floyd Mayweather-Mikuru Askakura pay-per-view press conference was held today in Tokyo, Japan for this Saturday night’s Super RIZIN, presented by Japanese MMA company RIZIN Fighting Federation. Mayweather-Askakura is scheduled for three rounds. This will mark the first boxing match for Askakura, who has a 16-3 MMA record. The event can be seen across North America live on cable and satellite PPV, as well as via PPV streaming. Price is $29.99.

Floyd Mayweather: “I’m happy to be back in Japan. Great place, great people. An unbelievable turnout. This is what I do; I entertain people. I have so much experience doing this. I’m sure I have more experience doing this than anybody up here.”