Bergen County Fight Night returns Friday

Bergen County Fight Night 2 takes place this Friday night at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The main event of the eleven bout Abella Boxing Promotions card features welterweight Julian “Hammer Hands” Rodriguez (24-1, 14 KOs) against Gabriel Punaleaf (24-14-6, 9 KOs) in an eight round clash.

Unbeaten super welterweight Robert “Tiger” Terry (6-0, 0 KOs) meets Isaiah Seldon (14-5, 5 KOs) in the six-round co-feature.

In other six round bouts, super lightweight Mike “The Champ” Lee (8-2, 6 KOs) meets Ryan Schwartzberg (1-6-1, 1 KO), super middleweight KO artist Harley “Heavy Hands” Burke (6-0, 6 KOs) faces Brandon Maddox (8-5, 6 KOs), and super bantamweight Carlos “All In” Vanegas Nunez (5-0, 4 KOs) takes on Ahmond Rayshaun Oates (1-1, 1 KO). Continue reading “Bergen County Fight Night returns Friday”

Bergen County Fight Night 2 takes place this Friday night at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The main event of the eleven bout Abella Boxing Promotions…
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Undercard announced for Detroit Brawl

Undefeated African welterweight Prince “Octopus” Dzanie, undefeated Icelandic heavyweight Kolbeinn “Ice Bear” Kristinsson and three unbeaten young prospects have joined the undercard lineup for Salita Promotions’ next Detroit Brawl, on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at the historic Garden Theater in Midtown Detroit.

In an eight-rounder, Dzanie (22-0, 18 KOs) faces Ira “Mr. Showtime” Terry (27-21, 16 KOs), In another important supporting bout, Kristinsson will take on Rodney Moore (20-22-2, 9 KOs) in a six-round battle. Continue reading “Undercard announced for Detroit Brawl”

Undefeated African welterweight Prince “Octopus” Dzanie, undefeated Icelandic heavyweight Kolbeinn “Ice Bear” Kristinsson and three unbeaten young prospects have joined the undercard lineup for Salita Promotions’ next Detroit Brawl, on…
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Joet Gonzalez camp calls for return fight

Frank Espinoza: Gonzalez vs. Dogboe was special and special fights deserve a rematch!

“What a great, competitive fight,” said boxing manager Frank Espinoza of this weekend’s fight between his fighter Joet Gonzalez and Isaac Dogboe.

Dogboe (24-2, 15 KOs), #125.8, of London, UK and Accra, Ghana is a former WBO super bantam champ. He won by split decision over Gonzalez (25-3, 15 KOs), #125.6, of Glendora, CA, in a 10 round WBC eliminator.

“Joet did a great job. He attacked the body and was very effective. Dogboe is a hell of a fighter and he had his moments but in the end, I felt that Joet had pulled off the win.” Continue reading “Joet Gonzalez camp calls for return fight”

Frank Espinoza: Gonzalez vs. Dogboe was special and special fights deserve a rematch! “What a great, competitive fight,” said boxing manager Frank Espinoza of this weekend’s fight between his fighter…
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Boxing back in Laredo Saturday

Triple A Promotions is set to feature their latest installment as “Summer Fight Fest 2022” this Saturday (July 30) at Sames Auto Arena in Laredo, Texas. Eight bouts are scheduled to take place in all.

In the main event, hometown fighter Rodolfo “La Cobrita” Gomez Jr.(14-5-2, 10 KOs) of the well-known Laredo-based Gomez boxing family will take on Lester Martinez (11-0, 10 KOs) of Guatemala City, Guatemala in a ten round super middleweight bout for the WBA-NABA title belt.

In the co-main event, after a long absence from the ring, Joshua Juarez (9-0, 4 KOs) takes on Randy McCarty (5-4-2, 2 KOs) in a heavyweight six round clash. It will be Juarez’s first fight at heavyweight.

General admission is $30. Tickets are available by calling 956-242-9814.

Triple A Promotions is set to feature their latest installment as “Summer Fight Fest 2022” this Saturday (July 30) at Sames Auto Arena in Laredo, Texas. Eight bouts are scheduled…
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Stevenson-Conceição Update

Tickets went on sale today for the bout between WBC, WBO junior lightweight king Shakur Stevenson and Robson Conceição on September 23 at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. In the eight-round lightweight co-feature, Tokyo 2020 U.S. Olympic silver medalist Keyshawn Davis returns against an opponent to be named. Stevenson-Conceição and Davis’ bout will air live on ESPN.

“The sensational Shakur Stevenson is a once-in-a-generation boxing talent, and he’s back home in Newark as a world champion against a worthy contender in Robson Conceição,” said Top Rank chairman Bob Arum. “I also can’t wait to see young talents like Keyshawn Davis and Bruce Carrington perform on such a significant card.” Continue reading “Stevenson-Conceição Update”

Tickets went on sale today for the bout between WBC, WBO junior lightweight king Shakur Stevenson and Robson Conceição on September 23 at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. In the…
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Farmer-Bey PPV back on for Aug 12

On August 12th, former world champions Tevin Farmer (30-5-1, 6 KOs) and Mickey Bey (23-3-1, 11 KOs) will finally square in a 10-round lightweight bout. The fight will take place at the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott, Arizona, and can be seen live on pay-per-view at RedemptionPPV.com. The Farmer-Bey fight was rescheduled after the event was moved from Ghana to Dubai. The show then had to be postponed again after the President of Dubai passed away.

The undercard will feature Lorenzo “Truck” Simpson (11-0, 7 KOs) of Baltimore taking on Tyi Edmonds (14-4, 9 KOs) of Meridian, Mississippi in a eight-round super middleweight bout. Continue reading “Farmer-Bey PPV back on for Aug 12”

On August 12th, former world champions Tevin Farmer (30-5-1, 6 KOs) and Mickey Bey (23-3-1, 11 KOs) will finally square in a 10-round lightweight bout. The fight will take place…
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Fight Week

No head-to-head telecasts this week, but solid action for three nights in a row with fan favorite Danny “Swift” Garcia vs. Jose Benavidez Jr in Saturday’s main attraction.

THURSDAY
DAZN has a card headlined by unbeaten super lightweight Jousce “Tito” Gonzalez (12-0-1, 11 KOs) against Jose Angulo (14-2, 7 KOs) in an eight-rounder from the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, California.

FRIDAY
ESTRELLA TV presents WBC #13 ranked middleweight Amilcar “El Pety” Vidal (15-0. 12 KOs) against Gabriel Omar “El Loco” Díaz (12-3-0, 4 KOs) for the WBC Latin title from Alberto Isabella’s American Box Gym in Montevideo, Uruguay.

SATURDAY
SHOWTIME returns with a terrific tripleheader headlined by two-division world champion Danny “Swift” Garcia (36-3, 21 KOs) making his super welterweight debut against Jose Benavidez Jr. (27-1-1, 18 KOs) in a twelve-rounder from Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The other two fights are heavyweight Adam Kownacki (20-2, 15 KOs) against Ali Eren Demirezen (16-1, 12 KOs) and unbeaten super lightweight Gary Antuanne Russell (15-0, 15 KOs) against two-division champion Rances Barthelemy (29-1-1, 15 KOs) in a pair of ten-rounders. There are some big names fighting on the off-TV undercard that SHOWTIME may stream on their social media. Stay tuned for updates.

No head-to-head telecasts this week, but solid action for three nights in a row with fan favorite Danny “Swift” Garcia vs. Jose Benavidez Jr in Saturday’s main attraction. THURSDAY DAZN…
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10 Count for Boxing Photographer Stacey Snyder

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Fightnews.com® is deeply saddened to announce that beloved boxing photographer Stacey Snyder passed away this past week at the age of 57 after a sudden illness. Snyder, a Dallas native, was a mainstay in the Dallas-Fort Worth boxing scene for many years where she honed her skills as a photographer and soon became one of the best in the sport.

Snyder was the photographer for former junior welterweight champ Maurice “Mighty Mo” Hooker from the beginning of his career as he rose from rather obscurity in Dallas to a world title. And most recently she shot photos during fight week for former junior lightweight champion Jamel Herring back in May, who announced his retirement in the ring post fight. Herring shared this sentiment about Snyder upon learning of her death, “One of the best people in boxing you could have in your corner and life.” Continue reading “10 Count for Boxing Photographer Stacey Snyder”

By Jeff Zimmerman Fightnews.com® is deeply saddened to announce that beloved boxing photographer Stacey Snyder passed away this past week at the age of 57 after a sudden illness. Snyder,…
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Adorno KOs Monreal in two

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Photo: Kristen Gasdick

By Damon Gonzalez

In Saturday’s main event at the Caribe Royal in Orlando Florida, super Lightweight Joseph “Blessed Hands” Adorno (16-1-2, 14 KOs) from Allentown, PA, demolished Roberto Almazan Monreal (10-18, 4 KOs) from Brownsville, Texas, finishing him off with an explosive punch that ended his night at the official time of 2:59 seconds of round two. Very impressive outing for Adorno.

Cruiserweight Adrian “Pretty Boy” Pinheiro (8-0, 8 KOs) from Orlando, Florida. battered Javier Gomez Rueda (21-17, 15 KOs) from Tijuana, Mexico, who couldn’t step out of Pinheiro’s range got stopped in the opening round at 1:21 seconds. Continue reading “Adorno KOs Monreal in two”

By Damon Gonzalez In Saturday’s main event at the Caribe Royal in Orlando Florida, super Lightweight Joseph “Blessed Hands” Adorno (16-1-2, 14 KOs) from Allentown, PA, demolished Roberto Almazan Monreal…
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Roy Jones Jr. Exclusive Interview

By Jeff Zimmerman

Fightnews.com® caught up with the legendary and now hall of famer Roy Jones Jr. at Gilley’s in Dallas last night at the Kingdom Boxing card where his fighter Zechariah Lewis won his pro debut in spectacular fashion via 4th round knockout. Jones Jr. shared his thoughts on the victory from his prized pupil plus his recent induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and his new quest as a trainer. Jones Jr. also discussed the details and excitement around his new venture ProBox TV he founded with Juan Manuel Marquez, Antonio Tarver and Paul Malignaggi and his newly formed partnership with Puerto Rican legend Miguel Cotto and his Cotto Promotions in this exclusive interview.

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By Jeff Zimmerman Fightnews.com® caught up with the legendary and now hall of famer Roy Jones Jr. at Gilley’s in Dallas last night at the Kingdom Boxing card where his…
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Foster III victorious, remains unbeaten

By Kurt Wolfheimer at ringside

Saturday night at Filmore in Philadelphia, Hard Hitting Promotions put on a highly competitive seven-bout card. The main event of the evening was an evenly matched eight-round- contest featuring undefeated Connecticut super featherweight William “The Silent Assassin” Foster III against Hard Hitting’s own Avery Sparrow.

This fight looked like a toss-up from the beginning as both fighters needed to make career statements. The reach advantage allowed the counter punching of Foster to seize the opening round. Sparrow wasn’t quiet though and rocked Foster III in the corner just before the bell sounded to end the round.

Rounds three through five appeared to mirror each other with Foster III taking the opening two minutes and Sparrow catching him in the closing minute of the rounds with hard hooks. Sparrow and Foster each had their moments in the later rounds. but Foster’s speed and length was the difference maker in this give-and-take battle. Sparrow did stun him several times but could not put him down.

All three judges scored the bout the same way 77-75 x 3 in favor of William Foster III who ups his record to 15-0, 9 KOs). Sparrow slips to 11-4, 4 KOs. Continue reading “Foster III victorious, remains unbeaten”

By Kurt Wolfheimer at ringside Saturday night at Filmore in Philadelphia, Hard Hitting Promotions put on a highly competitive seven-bout card. The main event of the evening was an evenly…
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Rodriguez crushes Gutierrez in two

Super lightweight prospect Angel “Moreno” Rodriguez (11-1, 8 KOs) of Pico Rivera, California, made quick work of Gabriel Gutierrez (7-14, 5 KOs) of El Paso, Texas by stopping him via second-round knockout in a MarvNation Promotions main event on Saturday evening at the Derby Room in Pomona, California.

Rodriguez’s power was evident from the start as he sent his foe to the canvas on two occasions in the first round. Gutierrez was saved by the bell, but only to be dropped again with a knockdown that forced referee Jack Reiss to end matters at :20 of the second round. Continue reading “Rodriguez crushes Gutierrez in two”

Super lightweight prospect Angel “Moreno” Rodriguez (11-1, 8 KOs) of Pico Rivera, California, made quick work of Gabriel Gutierrez (7-14, 5 KOs) of El Paso, Texas by stopping him via…
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Metcalf dominates in Dallas

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Photo: Jeff Zimmerman

By Jeff Zimmerman at ringside

In an emotional night at Gilley’s Dallas in Dallas, Texas, super bantamweight, and local fan favorite Shurretta “Chiccn” Metcalf (11-4-1, 2 KOs) dominated the game but outgunned Alicia Acero (3-2, 2 KOs) out of Highlandville, Missouri over six fast paced rounds to earn the IBC and NBA titles. “Chiccn” as Metcalf is affectionately called dedicated this fight to the late, beloved boxing photographer Stacey Snyder, a Dallas resident, who passed away earlier this week. Continue reading “Metcalf dominates in Dallas”

By Jeff Zimmerman at ringside In an emotional night at Gilley’s Dallas in Dallas, Texas, super bantamweight, and local fan favorite Shurretta “Chiccn” Metcalf (11-4-1, 2 KOs) dominated the game…
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Dogboe edges Gonzalez in WBC eliminator

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Tn a WBC featherweight eliminator, former junior featherweight world champion Isaac “Royal Storm” Dogboe (24-2, 15 KOs) took a hard-fought split decision over two-time title challenger Joet Gonzalez (25-3, 15 KOs) on Saturday night at the Grand Casino in Hinckley, Minnesota. Dogboe outboxed Gonzalez early on, but Gonzalez’ pressure began to take effect in round four and it was a tough, gritty fight the rest of the way. Scores were 96-94 Gonzalez, 96-94, 96-94 Dogboe. All three judges gave Dogboe the final round. With the win, Dogboe also claimed Gonzalez’ WBO International strap.

Isaac Dogboe: “I said to the people that my journey can be a Hollywood blockbuster movie, and I praise God always. I’ve always seen {trainer} Barry {Hunter} as a very inspirational person, a father figure. He’s a person that when it seems like it’s all gone, he always has something to say to you. I really needed him in my corner. He was able to pull that extra strength in me out. I want to say thanks to Joet Gonzalez. He’s a true warrior. Whoever the champions are, they should watch out. The ‘Royal Storm,’ I am back, baby!” Continue reading “Dogboe edges Gonzalez in WBC eliminator”

Tn a WBC featherweight eliminator, former junior featherweight world champion Isaac “Royal Storm” Dogboe (24-2, 15 KOs) took a hard-fought split decision over two-time title challenger Joet Gonzalez (25-3, 15…
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Big Baby Miller KOs Cardenas, remains unbeaten

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The comeback of heavyweight Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller continued Saturday night at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The 328lb Miller (25-0-1, 20 KOs) scored a fourth round KO over Derek Cardenas (8-19, 7 KOs). Big Baby dropped Cardenas in round three and finished him in round four. Time was 1:43. Miller is now 2-0 since resuming his career last month after a three-and-a-half year hiatus.

In the main event, heavyweight Rydell Mayes Jr. (13-1, 12 KOs) avenged his KO loss last year to Jaden Booth (3-5, 3 KOs) with a first round TKO. A barrage by Mayes prompted a very quick referee’s stoppage. Booth took some shots, but didn’t appear particularly hurt. Continue reading “Big Baby Miller KOs Cardenas, remains unbeaten”

The comeback of heavyweight Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller continued Saturday night at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The 328lb Miller (25-0-1, 20 KOs) scored a fourth round KO…
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Undercard Results from Hinckley, Minnesota

Unbeaten lightweight Giovanni “El Cabron” Cabrera (21-0, 7 KOs) dominated Gabriel Flores Jr. (21-2, 7 KOs) over ten rounds. The Freddie Roach-trained Cabrera dropped Flores twice in round one, again in round five, en route to a ten round unanimous decision. Scores were 98-89 3x.

In a spirited clash between unbeaten middleweights, Javier “Milwaukee Made” Martinez (7-0, 2 KOs) won a six round unanimous decision over Pachino Hill (7-1-1, 6 KOs). Scores were 60-54, 59-55, 59-55.

Unbeaten heavyweight Guido “The Gladiator” Vianello (9-0-1, 9 KOs) scored a fourth round knockout against Rafael Rios (11-4, 8 KOs). A barrage of punches put Rios down for the count. Time was 2:59.

Unbeaten featherweight Haven “The Hitman” Brady Jr. (7-0, 4 KOs) outpointed Aaron Echeveste (6-8, 3 KOs) over six one-sided rounds. Scores were 60-53, 60-54, 60-54.

Unbeaten lightweight Abdullah Mason (3-0, 3 KOs) scored a first round TKO over super game Luis Fernandez (1-4-1, 0 KOs). Total beatdown. Time was 2:39.

Unbeaten 6’9 heavyweight Antonio “El Gigante” Mireles (4-0, 4 KOs) scored a second round KO over Dennys Reyes (3-3, 1 KO). Mireles dropped Reyes twice in round two to end it. Time was 2:19.

Unbeaten light heavyweight Dante Benjamin Jr. (3-0, 2 KOs) won by first round TKO against Corey Thompson (4-1, 3 KOs). Thompson down three times.

Unbeaten middleweight Antonio Woods (11-0, 9 KOs) scored a first round TKO over Darryl Jones (4-5-1, 2 KOs). Referee’s stoppage.

Heavyweight Colton Warner (5-1, 3 KOs) outpointed Jimmy Barnes (1-3, 1 KO) over four 40-36 3x.

Unbeaten lightweight Giovanni “El Cabron” Cabrera (21-0, 7 KOs) dominated Gabriel Flores Jr. (21-2, 7 KOs) over ten rounds. The Freddie Roach-trained Cabrera dropped Flores twice in round one, again…
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Rodríguez beats Muñoz in Panama

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By Héctor Villarreal

Unbeaten super middleweight Luis Rodriguez (10-0, 10 KOs), from Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, stopped Mexican Jorge “Michi” Muñoz Zavala (28-17-1, 19 KOs) on the main event of the event promoted by Chemito Moreno´s Laguna Premium Boxing on Friday night at the Centro de Combates of the Ciudad Deportiva Irving Saladino in Panama City, Panama.

Rodríguez knocked Muñoz down three times during the brief fight which was stopped by referee Hector Afu at 2:40 in the second round. Continue reading “Rodríguez beats Muñoz in Panama”

By Héctor Villarreal Unbeaten super middleweight Luis Rodriguez (10-0, 10 KOs), from Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, stopped Mexican Jorge “Michi” Muñoz Zavala (28-17-1, 19 KOs) on the main event of…
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Acosta, Brewart victorious

Super featherweight George “El YuYu” Acosta (13-1, 1 KO) outpointed Isaac “Canelito” Avelar (16-5, 10 KOs) over eight rounds on Friday night at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California. Aosta dropped Avelar in round five en route to a 77-74 3x unanimous decision.

In the co-feature, undefeated middleweight Richard “Cool Breeze” Brewart (13-0, 4 KO) shut out Ramon “Niño de Oro” Ayala (25-7, 13 KOs) over eight rounds. Scores were 80-71 3x. Brewart dropped Ayala in round eight.

Other Results:
Japhethlee Llamido W6 Dihul Olguin (featherweight)
Leo Sanchez W4 Erick Espinoza 131.7 (jr lightweight)
Stephanie Chavez W4 Esli Cervantes (female super flyweight)

It was announced that Thompson Boxing’s next card will take place on August 20 at the Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, California. Undefeated lightweight Ruben “Ace” Torres (18-0, 15 KOs) faces TBA in the main event with welterweight Louis Lopez (11-1-1, 4 KOs) vs. TBA in the co-feature.

Super featherweight George “El YuYu” Acosta (13-1, 1 KO) outpointed Isaac “Canelito” Avelar (16-5, 10 KOs) over eight rounds on Friday night at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California. Aosta…
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Mendoza knocks out Gomez, remains unbeaten

Undefeated flyweight Sergio “Yoreme” Mendoza (17-0, 16 KOs) continued his reign of terror in the 115lb division with a six round knockout against Francisco “Charrito” Gomez (14-9, 11 KOs) on Friday night at the Sonora Arena in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. The much taller Mendoza mostly kept Gomez at bay with his long range sharpshooting. He finally dropped Gomez at the end of round five and a shot to the liver put Gomez down for the count in round six. Time was 1:00. Mendoza claimed the vacant WBC Fecarbox title.

Super bantmweight Jesus “Koreano” Ramirez (21-1-3, 14 KOs) scored a fourth round TKO over Anthony “Boy” Jimenez Salas (17-4-1, 5 KOs). Ramirez dropped Jimenez Salas in round two and nearly finished him. The bell only delayed the inevitable. Ramirez got a referee’s stoppage in round four. Time was :55.

Unbeaten lightweight Marco Cota (7-0, 5 KOs) stopped Brandon Garcia Orozco (4-2, 3 KOs) with a barrage of punches in round two.

Lightweight Bryan Zamarripa (12-1, 4 KOs) scored a second round KO over Jesus Arevalo (27-7-1, 15 KOs).

Undefeated flyweight Sergio “Yoreme” Mendoza (17-0, 16 KOs) continued his reign of terror in the 115lb division with a six round knockout against Francisco “Charrito” Gomez (14-9, 11 KOs) on…
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Weights from Philadelphia

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Photo by Marc Abrams / Hard Hitting Promotions


Avery Sparrow 129.1 vs. William Foster III 128.7
Christian Tapia 131.5 vs. Mario Sayal Lozano 132
Jan Carlos Rivera 130.8. vs. Nelson Perez 140.4
Jeremy Cuevas 144 vs. Nicolas Pablo Damario 143
Deazmond Lucas 151 vs. Daniel Sostre 155.2
Carlos Rosario 136.9 vs. Jonuel Hernandez Ramoas 136
Juan Davilla 137.5 vs. Joshua Maldonado 139

Venue: Fillmore Philadelphia
Promoter: Hard Hitting Promotions
Stream: BXNGTV.com
1st Bell: 7 PM ET

  Avery Sparrow 129.1 vs. William Foster III 128.7 Christian Tapia 131.5 vs. Mario Sayal Lozano 132 Jan Carlos Rivera 130.8. vs. Nelson Perez 140.4 Jeremy Cuevas 144 vs. Nicolas…
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ESPN+ Weights from Hinckley, Minnesota

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Joet Gonzalez 125.6 vs. Isaac Dogboe 125.8
(WBO International featherweight title & WBC eliminator)

Gabriel Flores Jr. 135.4 vs. Giovanni Cabrera 135.6
Javier Martinez 160.8 vs. Chino Hill 161
Guido Vianello 244.2 vs. Rafael Rios 250.4
Haven Brady Jr. 127.8 vs. Aaron Echeveste 126.8
Colton Warner 254 vs. Jimmy Barnes 265.6
Abdullah Mason 135 vs. Luis Fernandez 136
Antonio Mireles 269.2 vs. Dennys Reyes 228.6
Dante Benjamin Jr. 172.6 vs. Corey Thompson 174.8
Antonio Woods 161.6 vs. Darryl Jones 162
Cayman Audie 234.2 vs. Anthony Garrett 271.4

Venue: Grand Casino in Hinckley, Minnesota
Promoter: Top Rank
TV: ESPN+

Joet Gonzalez 125.6 vs. Isaac Dogboe 125.8 (WBO International featherweight title & WBC eliminator) Gabriel Flores Jr. 135.4 vs. Giovanni Cabrera 135.6 Javier Martinez 160.8 vs. Chino Hill 161 Guido…
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Santa Cruz will fight Wood next

WBA featherweight super champion Leo Santa Cruz’s team informed the WBA Championships Committee that he will be making his mandatory defense against “regular” champion Leigh Wood. The Santa Cruz-Wood winner will become the only WBA 126-pound champion. Details of the bout will be known in the next few days.

Santa Cruz had requested a permit to unify his belt against WBC champion Rey Vargas, but after studying the case, the committee ruled that he must take on Wood as part of the WBA’s world title reduction plan.

WBA featherweight super champion Leo Santa Cruz’s team informed the WBA Championships Committee that he will be making his mandatory defense against “regular” champion Leigh Wood. The Santa Cruz-Wood winner…
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Benavidez Jr: I’m ready to pull off this upset

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Super welterweight Jose Benavidez Jr. showed off his skills during a media workout at his family’s gym in Seattle on Thursday, as he nears his showdown against two-division world champion Danny “Swift” Garcia on Showtime July 30 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

Jose Benavidez Jr: “I feel great. I’m stronger than ever and I’m ready to pull off this upset. There are some people who are doubting me, but I know that I’m going to be the guy that gets the win that night…I can box and I can bang. I know that I can do it all in the ring. Everyone is going to see a really strong performance from me on fight night…Danny Garcia is a great fighter. I know his dad said some stuff about me, but I don’t let any of that get to me. I got nothing but respect for Danny. I’m going to let my hands do the talking.”

Super welterweight Jose Benavidez Jr. showed off his skills during a media workout at his family’s gym in Seattle on Thursday, as he nears his showdown against two-division world champion…
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Floyd targeted by PETA (again)

By TMZ.com

A familiar foe is coming for Floyd Mayweather, but it’s not Logan Paul or Conor McGregor — PETA is going scorched-earth on the boxing legend over the $18,000 mink car seat he got for his grandson … calling it a “monstrosity.”

TMZ Sports broke the story — TBE recently had a one-of-a-kind car seat installed into his 2022 Rolls-Royce Cullinan … which was made with real fur and customized for baby Kentrell Jr., the son of Yaya Mayweather and NBA Youngboy.

The folks at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals were upset to find out about the purchase … ripping into Floyd’s decision-making and bringing up the time he was arrested for domestic violence in 2010 in the process. Continue reading “Floyd targeted by PETA (again)”

By TMZ.com A familiar foe is coming for Floyd Mayweather, but it’s not Logan Paul or Conor McGregor — PETA is going scorched-earth on the boxing legend over the $18,000…
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