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WBC #1 ranked Jose ‘Chon’ Zepeda (35-2, 27 KOs) and #2 ranked former World Champion Regis ‘Rougarou’ Prograis (27-1, 23 KOs) will battle for the vacant WBC super lightweight world title on November 26 at ‘The War Grounds’, a.k.a. Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA and broadcast live on pay-per-view, it was announced today. Tickets will go on-sale this Friday.

Jose Zepeda: “I’m really excited about this fight finally happening. This is not like other fights. This is the top two in the 140lb. division, fights like this you don’t see in boxing anymore. This is a real fight and the best part is that the fans are aware of this.”

Regis Prograis: “I’ve been waiting for this fight for three years. I was a champion three years ago, and I stayed at 140 so that I can fulfill my goal and be a two-time champion at 140. I’ve been waiting long for this opportunity, and I believe November 26 is when I will unleash my three years of frustration. I could have gone to 147 and got more money, but I always wanted to be a two-time champion. I changed some things around, I got a nutritionist for my last fight. I am very grateful for this opportunity to come again, and I will not let it slip.”

By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing

Former WBA super flyweight champion Andrew Moloney (24-2, 16 KOs) will collide with former world title challenger Norbelto Jimenez (31-9-6, 16 KOs) over ten rounds with the vacant WBO International title up for grabs on Sunday (Saturday in the US) at the Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia televised on ESPN.

“I’m excited to be back and to be back at home is always special,” said Moloney. “I won my first world title in Melbourne, so it will always be a special place in my heart. Thank you once again to Top Rank and my manager Tony Tolj who’s never failed to have mine and my brother’s back for our entire career. Continue reading “Former champ Andrew Moloney returns”

By Ron Jackson

The superbly conditioned Thato “Captain Charisma” Bonokoane from South Africa won the World Boxing Federation junior featherweight belt on a majority 12 round points decision over Diego Alberto Ruiz of Argentina on Sunday afternoon at the Feather Market Hall in Gqeberha. The scores were 117-111, 116-112 and 114-114. Continue reading “Thato Bonokoane wins WBF belt”

By Jeff Zimmerman
Photos: Porfirio Barron Jr. / One Vision Photography

In the main event at Comerica Center in Frisco, Texas, super featherweight Juan Antonio Lopez (17-11-1, 7 KOs) out of Fort Worth battled Henry Arredondo (8-1-1, 4 KOs) from San Antonio to a draw over six rounds at the Night to Fight benefiting the Ring of Hope and the inaugural event for the Texas Boxing Hall of Fame.

Lopez, a southpaw and a longtime local crowd favorite, showed his ring generalship in the early rounds to stay away from the aggressive Arrendondo and picked his spots landing his straight left hand. Over the next few rounds, the fight moved in the pocket and Arredondo found success landing his power shots. Lopez traded blows inside, but Arrendondo’s threw more punches that seemed to have more pop on them. Neither fighter was hurt. Although Arrendondo won five of six rounds on one scorecard, the other two judges saw it three to three as the scores read 57-57 twice and 59-55 for a majority draw. Continue reading “Lopez, Arredondo battle to a draw”

By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing

Former undisputed world lightweight champion George “Ferocious” Kambosos (20-1, 10 KOs) is confident he will defeat WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF 135-pound champion Devin Haney (28-0, 15 KOs) in their rematch on Sunday (Saturday in the US) at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia televised on ESPN.

“I know I’m the underdog. I am back to familiar territory again,” Kambosos told the Daily Telegraph. “A lot of people have written me off, but I have shaken the world before and I can shake it again. I have copped it from some unqualified idiots, but I haven’t lost my self-belief. Continue reading “Kambosos: I can shake the world again”

By Miguel Maravilla

WBC interim super welterweight champion Sebastian Fundora (20-0-1, 13 KOs) of Indio, California spoke about his win over Carlos Ocampo (34-2, 22 KOs). It was a hard-fought twelve rounds as Fundora won a unanimous decision Saturday night at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Here is what “The Towering Inferno” said at the post-fight press conference.

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By Miguel Maravilla

Middleweight Carlos Adames (22-1, 17 KOs) talked about his win over Juan Macias Montiel (23-6-2, 23 KOs) in the co-feature bout. It was a devastating stoppage as Adames was landing the heavier punches, staggering and finishing off Montiel in the third round. Here is what he said about his highlight reel stoppage.

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By Miguel Maravilla at ringside

One of boxing’s latest wonders was victorious Saturday night as the 6’6, WBC interim super welterweight champion Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora (20-0-1, 13 KO’s) of Indio, California won a workmanlike twelve round unanimous decision over Ensenada, Mexico’s Carlos Ocampo (34-2, 22 KO’s) in headlining Showtime Championship Boxing at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Scores were 117-111, 118-110, 119-109.

In typical fashion the much taller Fundora pumped out the jab, but Ocampo threw the chopping right that connected on Fundora. Ocampo connected with a right in the second, but Fundora responded with his right, busting the Mexican’s nose as Ocampo began to bleed. Measuring with the jab in round three, Fundora appeared to be timing as Ocampo charged and attacked to close the round. It was an inside fight in the fourth as Fundora and Ocampo exchanged, neither taking a step back. Continue reading “Fundora defeats Ocampo, remains unbeaten”

By Rocky Morales at ringside

Carlos Adames (22-1, 17KO) captured the vacant Interim WBC Middleweight title with an emphatic third round knockout victory over former world title challenger Juan Macias Montiel (23-6-2, 23KO) on Saturday night at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.

The fight got off to a very slow start with the Los Angeles fight fans quick to boo the lack of action in the feeling out first round. Both fighters were content to mostly paw with their jab as they measured each other up. Continue reading “Adames KOs Maciel for WBC interim 160lb belt”

By Miguel Maravilla at ringside

Argentina’s IBF junior bantamweight champion Fernando Martinez (15-0, 8 KO’s) and former world champion Jerwin Ancajas (33-3-2, 22 KO’s) of the Philippines met in a rematch going the distance to kick off the Showtime Championship Boxing telecast on Saturday night at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. The two fighters came out swinging, going at each other in the opening round as this fight appeared to begin where it left off the last time. The aggressiveness from the Flipino appeared to get the better of Martinez as he was momentarily staggered in the second from an Ancajas counter but he continued to go at the Ancajas and fight on. Ancajas landed a low blow in the third as Martinez attacked but the referee did not catch it. Staying close and on top, Martinez pressed in the fourth as Ancajas boxed and countered, later in the round a vicious exchange from the two in closing the round. Continue reading “Martinez beats Ancajas again, retains IBF title”

By Miguel Maravilla at ringside

Former world title challenger, Lithuanian welterweight Egidijus Kavaliauskas (23-2-1, 18 KO’s) won a unanimous decision against Mykal Fox (22-3, 5 KO’s) of Washington, D.C. on Saturday night at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Kavaliauskas floored Fox twice in round three. The Mean Machine was the aggressor pressing Fox throughout the fight as Fox basically fought to survive following the knockdowns.

Attacking much of the fight behind a strong jab, the second half of the fight saw Kavaliauskas chase and continue to attack as Fox kept his distance and boxed away using his height and reach to his advantage. It was all Mean Machine as he continued to attack and landing big punches backing Fox, closing to impress the judges in route to the decision. The judges scored the bout 100-88, 99-89, and 98-90 in favor of the Mean Machine.

By Rocky Morales at ringside

In a minor upset, Edward Vasquez (13-1, 3KO) edged a split decision victory over Viktor Slavinskyi (13-2-1, 6KO). The two fighters were very evenly matched but Vazquez seemed to beat Slavinskyi to the punch on many occasions. There were no knockdowns in the bout. Judges score the bout 74-78, 77-75 and 79-73 in favor of Vasquez in the eight round featherweight contest.

20-year-old, 5’9” Gabriela Fundora (9-0, 5KO) put on a boxing clinic to win a clear-cut unanimous decision victory over tough but outmatched Naomi Reyes (9-2, 5KO) in a ten round flyweight bout. It was already the sixth win of 2022 for the busy Fundora who is making her way up the ranks to a world title bout. There were no knockdowns in the bout and judges scored it 99-91, 98-92 and 99-91, all in favor of Fundora.

Eumir Marcial, Zamboanga City, Phillipines, (3-0, 2KO) was the unanimous decision winner over local fighter, Steven Pichardo (8-3-1, 2KO) from nearby Gardena, California. Marcial was badly cut by an accidental headbutt in the second round and was a bloody mess for the remainder of the six round middleweight bout. Judges scored it unanimously 60-54 in favor of Marcial in what appeared to be a much more evenly contested fight.

In opening bout action from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, hometown fighter Brandon Lynch (12-1-1, 9KO) stopped outclassed his Argentinian opponent Roque Junco (11-13-1, 6KO) by third round stoppage. Junco was down in the first round but was able to continue only to get stopped two rounds later in a scheduled six round super welterweight bout.

Elijah Garcia (12-0, 10KO) bludgeoned Edgar Valenzuela (7-2, 6KO), stopping him in the first round of a scheduled six round middleweight bout.

Angel Rebollar (6-1, 3KO) scored the upset over formerly unbeaten Justin Cardona (8-1, 4KO) in a competitive lightweight battle that went the six round distance. Judges saw the bout 57-57, 59-55 and 58-56 in favor of Rebollar who gets the hard fought and well earned victory.

By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing

Former world title challenger Dennis Hogan (31-4-1, 7 KOs) claimed the IBO super welterweight title via twelve round majority decision over reigning beltholder Sam Eggington (32-8, 18 KOs) on Saturday night at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre Broadmeadow, Newcastle, NSW, Australia. Scores were 114-114, and 116-112, 116-112 for the busier Hogan, whom you might recall dropping back-to-back world title bouts against Jaime Munguia and Jermall Charlo in 2019.

Super welterweight Nikita Tszyu (4-0, 3 KOs) battered previously unbeaten Darkon Dryden (4-1, 4 KOs) for three rounds and got the TKO win when Dryden didn’t come out for round four. Nikita Tszyu

WBO #6, IBF #12 cruiserweight David Light (19-0, 12 KOs) took out Vikas Singh (11-4-1, 6 KOs) with a body shot in round two.

By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing

Former WBA heavyweight champion Lucas “Big Daddy” Browne showed his disgust that a proposed WBA title bout in November with current regular champ Daniel Dubois has been shut down by the British Boxing Board of Control.

“So here I am, finally getting great news about possibly fighting,” Browne said in a video he posted on social media. “I’ve agreed. Daniel wants the fight. Fighting for a WBA title again. Finally getting a chance to fight for the WBA ‘regular’ title. All I hear now is that the British Boxing Board of Control won’t sanction the fight because I’m too old. Continue reading “Browne says BBBofC kayoed Dubois fight”

Philadelphia heavyweight Joey “Tank” Dawejko (23-10-4, 13 KOs) scored a six round unanimous decision against Terrell Jamal Woods (28-54-9, 20 KOs) on Friday night at Parx Casino in Bensalem, Pennsylvania. Competitive fight with the hometown fighter getting the nod. Scores were 59-55, 58-56, 59-55. Two wins in two months for the rejuvenated Dawejko.

In a surprise, featherweight Brandon “Leoncito” Benitez (19-2, 7 KOs) spoiled the comeback of former WBA featherweight champion Xu “Monster” Can (18-4, 3 KOs) by taking a ten round split decision on Friday night at the ProBox TV Event Center in Plant City, Florida. In his first bout since losing his world title to Leigh Wood, Can was simply outworked by Benitez. Scores were 96-94, 96-94 for Benitez, 97-93 for Can.

Middleweight Kanat Islam (29-1, 22 KOs) rebounded from his first loss to win an eight round unanimous decision over Javier Maciel (34-17, 23 KOs). The 38-year-old Islam dominated the fight and dropped Maciel with 30 seconds left in the contest. Scores were 80-71 3x.

Unbeaten middleweight prospect Darrelle Valsaint (6-0, 5 KOs) impressively knocked out Paul Mendez (21-4-2, 11 KOs) in round two. Mendez down twice in round two. Time was 2:28.

Unbeaten junior welterweight Cesar “Rainman” Francis (12-0, 7 KOs) brutally knocked out Francisco Armenta (12-2, 4 KOs) with a perfect uppercut at :29 of round two.

By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing

Dennis Hogan. 153.13 vs. Sam Eggington 153.26
(IBO super welterweight title)

Nikita Tszyu 153.52 vs. Darkon Dryden 153.57
(WBO Oriental super bantamweight title)
Sam Goodman 121.87 vs. Jason Cooper 121.51
Vikas Singh 199.65 vs. David Light. 198.59
(IBO International super lightweight title)
Blake Minto 138.53 vs. Darragh Foley 139.9
Cody Beekin 159.74 vs. Lachlan Higgins 160

Venue: Newcastle Entertainment Centre Broadmeadow, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Promoter: Matt and George Rose No Limit
TV: Foxtel Main Event and KayoSport

IBO Supervisor: Justin Kennedy
WBO Supervisor: Danny Leigh

Lou DiBella (DiBella Entertainment) and Dan Otter (Three Lions Promotions) have signed Canada-based Ukrainian light heavyweight prospect Artur “The Crimean Lion” Ziyatdinov (14-1, 11 KOs) to a co-promotional agreement. Ziyatdinov is a pupil of the Crimean Boxing Academy named after Sergey Lapin. Current unbeaten unified heavyweight champion of the world Oleksandr Usyk also graduated from the Academy. Continue reading “DiBella, Three Lions ink Ziyatdinov”

Unbeaten super middleweight Isaiah Steen (16-0, 12 KOs) will take Sena Agbeko (26-2, 21 KOs) in the new ShoBox main event on October 21 live from Bally’s Atlantic City Casino and Resort. Steen-Agbeko was booked after light heavyweight prospect Ali Izmailov withdrew from his scheduled main event with Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic citing health reasons. Both Steen and Agbeko are ShoBox alumni.

Sebastian Fundora 153.5 vs. Carlos Ocampo 153.5
(WBC interim super welterweight title)

Carlos Adames 159.25 vs. Juan Macias Montiel 160
(WBC interim super welterweight title)

Fernando Martinez 114.75 vs. Jerwin Ancajas 114.75
(IBF junior bantamweight title)

Egidijus Kavaliauskas 147 vs. Mykal Fox 145.75
Victor Slavinksyi 126.5 vs. Edward Vazquez 129.5
Gabriela Fundora 111.25 vs. Naomi Reyes 111.5

Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California
Promoter: TGB Promotions
TV: Showtime, YouTube

Can Xu 125.6 vs. Brandon Benitez 126.2
Cesar Francis 147 vs. Francisco Armenta 140
Darrelle Valsaint 162 vs. Paul Mendez 160.8
Kanat Islam 162.6 vs. Javier Maciel 166.8

Venue: Whitesands Events Center, Plant City, Florida
Promoter: ProBox
TV: ProBoxTV.com

Joey Dawejko 256.6 vs. Terrell Jamal Woods 242
Kevin Ford 124.4 vs. D’Angelo Fuentes 126.6
Daiyann Butt 143.3 vs. Juan De La Cruz Rodriguez 144
Brendan O’Callaghan 155.9 – Jeremiah Kendrick 156.2
Soslan Alborov 153.5 vs. Salfeddine Mezzi 153.5
Boris Nde 140.5 vs. Hakim Smith 139.9
Aaron Newmones 146.8 vs. Jahqwon Humbert 146.6

Venue: Parx Casino, Bensalem, Pennsylvania
Promoter: Joe Hand Promotions
1st Bell: 7 PM ET

Unbeaten WBC interim super welterweight champion Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora promised to deliver another memorable night of action at Thursday’s final press conference before he defends his green belt against former title challenger Carlos Ocampo live on Showtime this Saturday from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.

Sebastian Fundora: “Ocampo might come into this fight to display his boxing skills, or he might come on the inside looking to exchange. I’m confident in my corner and how we prepared and it’s going to show in the ring.”

Carlos Ocampo: “I’m going to lean on my preparation and training. I’m strong just like Sebastian is. I’m going to have to stick to my training and the results will come with that.”

Thursday’s press conference also featured middleweight Juan Macias Montiel, who squares off against Carlos Adames for the WBC interim 160lb title in the co-main event. Adames was not present at the press conference.

Juan Macias Montiel: “I’m only focused on this fight. A rematch with Jermall Charlo is of course what I want, but I can’t get there unless I win spectacularly in this fight. Saturday night is my time to prove myself.”

Opening the Showtime telecast, IBF junior bantamweight champion Fernando Martinez and former world champion Jerwin Ancajas meet in a rematch.

Fernando Martinez: “I’m very motivated for this fight, as much or more than the first time we fought. We’re familiar with each other now, but I’m not taking anything for granted.”

Jerwin Ancajas: “I was not in as good of shape in our last fight. I fought toe-to-toe because my legs were cramping in the fight. Now we’ve prepared for what he does in the ring and we’ll be ready to reclaim our belt….I can’t wait to get in the ring. Winning my title back is all I’ve been thinking about since we first fought. I know I have what it takes and I’m going to prove it on Saturday night.”

Another fight has been added to the Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva PPV card on October 29 at the Desert Diamond Arena (formerly Gila River Arena) in Glendale, Arizona. Former NFL running back Le’Veon Bell will face MMA fighter Uriah Hall in a four-round cruiserweight bout contracted at 195 pounds.