Interview: Oscar De La Hoya

By Miguel Maravilla

Oscar De La Hoya speaks on Jaime Munguia vs John Ryder, Ryan Garcia’s future, Golden Boy Promotions.

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By Miguel Maravilla Oscar De La Hoya speaks on Jaime Munguia vs John Ryder, Ryan Garcia’s future, Golden Boy Promotions. _

Interview: Jaime Munguia

By Miguel Maravilla

Jaime Munguia says he’s ready for John Ryder and believes he’s taking a risk.

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By Miguel Maravilla Jaime Munguia says he’s ready for John Ryder and believes he’s taking a risk. _

102nd WBA Convention Day 1

The 102nd edition of the World Boxing Association (WBA) Convention began Tuesday with the General Assembly, the first official activity held at the Caribe Royale Hotel in Orlando, Florida. With the presence of the WBA president Gilberto Jesus Mendoza, the entire WBA board met to welcome the hundreds of guests and start the discussions.

Mendoza began with a recognition to the city of Orlando and the growth it has had recently in boxing. He welcomed those present and offered words of thanks to the attendees.

Mendoza highlighted the systematic development of boxing and the growth of fighters from different regions, and spoke about the WBA Future Champions program, a tool that seeks to provide opportunities to young fighters from different countries through monthly events in Venezuela, Colombia, Panama, Andorra and Argentina. Continue reading “102nd WBA Convention Day 1”

The 102nd edition of the World Boxing Association (WBA) Convention began Tuesday with the General Assembly, the first official activity held at the Caribe Royale Hotel in Orlando, Florida. With…
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A Successful 2023 for the WBC

By Mauricio Sulaimán
President of the WBC – Son of José Sulaimán

I am returning from San Francisco, where I witnessed an incredible display of brilliance from our now super lightweight champion, Devin Haney, who completely dominated two-time champion Regis Prograis.

Haney, undefeated in 31 fights, joined the list of pound-for-pound popularity list and will certainly be on the shortlist for Boxer of the Year by achieving tremendous victories over Vasiliy Lomachenko and Prograis in this 2023.

This year was full of successes for our beloved World Boxing Council.

Let’s take a tour of what this wonderful process has achieved. Continue reading “A Successful 2023 for the WBC”

By Mauricio Sulaimán President of the WBC – Son of José Sulaimán I am returning from San Francisco, where I witnessed an incredible display of brilliance from our now super…
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Joshua/Wilder PPV price set

A somewhat pleasant surprise for DAZN’s fully stacked “Day of Reckoning” event on December 23 featuring Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder in separate bouts from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Rather than the $74.99 PPV price point, which has all become all too common these days, the price for DAZN subscibers will be $39.99.

The full lineup:
Anthony Joshua vs. Otto Wallin (heavyweight)
Deontay Wilder vs. Joseph Parker (heavyweight)
Daniel Dubois vs. Jarrell Miller (heavyweight)
Dmitry Bivol vs. Lyndon Arthur (light heavyweight)
Jai Opetaia vs. Ellis Zorro (cruiserweight)
Arslanbek Makhmudov vs. Agit Kabayel (heavyweight)
Frank Sanchez vs. Junior Fa (heavyweight)
Filip Hrgovic vs. Mark De Mori (heavyweight)

A somewhat pleasant surprise for DAZN’s fully stacked “Day of Reckoning” event on December 23 featuring Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder in separate bouts from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Rather than…
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Tishchenko is first WBA bridgerweight champion

Looks like the WBA will adpopt the “bridgerweight” name for their super cruiserweight division. Over the weekend, Evgeny Tishchenko (13-1, 8 KOs) made history by officially becoming the first WBA bridgerweight champion by defeating Leon Harth (22-6-1, 13 KOs) this weekend at the Agenda Arena in Dubai. Tishchenko dropped Harth in round two and finished him in the sixth round to claim the belt in the 200-224 pound weight class.

Looks like the WBA will adpopt the “bridgerweight” name for their super cruiserweight division. Over the weekend, Evgeny Tishchenko (13-1, 8 KOs) made history by officially becoming the first WBA…
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WBA Convention kicks off this week

This week the eyes of boxing will be on Orlando, Florida, with the 102nd World Boxing Association (WBA) Convention at the Caribe Royale Hotel. Last Friday was the WBA’s KO Drugs, the first official activity of this convention, which will continue on Tuesday with the first meetings and ceremonies, which will continue until Thursday. Continue reading “WBA Convention kicks off this week”

This week the eyes of boxing will be on Orlando, Florida, with the 102nd World Boxing Association (WBA) Convention at the Caribe Royale Hotel. Last Friday was the WBA’s KO…
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Ex-WBC female champ Shindo becomes man, loses in semi-official male bout

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Photo: Boxing Beat Magazine

By Joe Koizumi

Former WBC female flyweight champ Go Shindo (16-4, 11 KOs) became a man in 2017 and this time made a comeback as a male boxer in a semi-official test bout on Sunday in Osaka, Japan. Shindo, however, lost to Katsuyuki Ishibashi (2-2-1, no KO) by a unanimous decision (all 29-27) over three bantamweight rounds for three minutes. Shindo, 36, looked as sharp as previously, took the first round, but seemingly lost the second. The third and final session saw Shindo aggressively leading on his way to victory, but took a left hook and hit the deck. Shindo quickly raised himself, but obviously lost a 10-8 round.

Tsuyoshi Yasukochi of JBC said, “Shindo stepped up to get licensed as a male boxer and the JBC will need to consider licensing him.”

It wasn’t an official bout, so the win-loss result wasn’t officially registered but it was experimentally scored as a test bout.

Promoter: Green Tsuda Promotions.

BoxRec: Shindo Go

By Joe Koizumi Former WBC female flyweight champ Go Shindo (16-4, 11 KOs) became a man in 2017 and this time made a comeback as a male boxer in a…
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Billam-Smith retains WBO cruiser title

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WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith (19-1, 13 KOs) retained his title with an eighth round TKO over Mateusz Masternak (47-6, 31 KOs) on Sunday night at the Bournemouth International Centre in Bournemouth, England. Masternak beat hometown hero Billam-Smith to the punch and outworked him for most the fight. Billam-Smith, however, got the win when Masternak suddenly quit on his stool after round seven due to an apparent rib injury. Official time :02 of round eight. Masternak was ahead 5-2 on two scorecards at the time of the toppage.

2020 Olympic medallist Ben “The Surgeon” Whittaker (5-0, 4 KOs) scored a brutal fourth round KO against Stiven Leonetti Dredhaj (11-3-1, 3 KOs) in a light heavyweight bout. A battered and bloody Dredhaj took a knee in round three and Whittaker laid him on his back in round four to end it. Time was :54.

2020 Olympic gold medallist Lauren Price (6-0, 1 KO) shut out former European champion Silvia Bortot (11-4-1, 3 KOs) in an eight round female welterweight clash. Score was 80-72.

Super welterweight Lee Cutler (14-1, 7 KOs) outscored Obi Egbunike (8-3-1, 1 KO) over ten rounds for the \vacant English title. Scores were 97-93, 97-93, 96-95.

Welterweight Michael McKinson moved to 26-1, 4 KOs by outpointing previously unbeaten Musah Lawson (11-1, 9 KOs) over ten. Scores were 100-90, 100-90, 99-91. McKinson’s only loss was to Vergil Ortiz.

WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith (19-1, 13 KOs) retained his title with an eighth round TKO over Mateusz Masternak (47-6, 31 KOs) on Sunday night at the Bournemouth International Centre…
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GIANT Espinoza-Ramirez Photo Gallery

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Photos: Sumio Yamada

Check out this GIANT Espinoza-Ramirez photo gallery for some incredible shots + the scorecard, + action from the Zayas-Fortea, Carrington-Sanchez, and Torrez-Harper fights.

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Photos: Sumio Yamada Check out this GIANT Espinoza-Ramirez photo gallery for some incredible shots + the scorecard, + action from the Zayas-Fortea, Carrington-Sanchez, and Torrez-Harper fights.

Devin Haney Postfight Press Conference

“I want to fight the best and move up to 147.”

By Miguel Maravilla

Newly crowned WBC super lightweight champion Devin Haney talks about his total domination of now former champ Regis Prograis and his plans. for the future.

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“I want to fight the best and move up to 147.” By Miguel Maravilla Newly crowned WBC super lightweight champion Devin Haney talks about his total domination of now former…
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Regis Prograis Postfight Press Conference

“I want to become a three-time world champion and do MMA after.”

By Miguel Maravilla

Former WBC super lightweight champion Regis Prograis talks about his his future after his one-sided defeat to Devin Haney.

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“I want to become a three-time world champion and do MMA after.” By Miguel Maravilla Former WBC super lightweight champion Regis Prograis talks about his his future after his one-sided…
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Dawejko wins in one

Heavyweight Joey “Tank” Dawejko (27-10-4, 15 KOs) stopped Jesse Bryan (21-8-2, 16 KOs) in the first round on Saturday night at the Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City. Is straight wins for Dawejko, who already has another fight scheduled for January.

Heavyweight Joey “Tank” Dawejko (27-10-4, 15 KOs) stopped Jesse Bryan (21-8-2, 16 KOs) in the first round on Saturday night at the Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City. Is straight wins…
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Ex-champ Magsayo crushes Avelar

Former WBC featherweight champion Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo (25-2, 17, KOs) scored a spectacular third round KO against Isacc Avelar (17-7, 10 KOs) on Saturday night at Infinite Reality Studios in Long Beach, California. Magsayo, now fighting at junior lightweight, connected with a flush left hook that laid Avelar out cold.

Former WBC featherweight champion Mark “Magnifico” Magsayo (25-2, 17, KOs) scored a spectacular third round KO against Isacc Avelar (17-7, 10 KOs) on Saturday night at Infinite Reality Studios in…
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Espinoza beats Ramirez for WBO feather title

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Unbeaten Rafael “El Divino” Espinoza (22-0, 18 KOs) dethroned WBO featherweight champion Robeisy “El Tren” Ramirez (13-1, 8 KOs) by twelve round majority decision on Saturday night at Charles F. Dodge City Center in Pembroke Pines, Florida. The 6’1 Espinoza was in control until Ramirez dropped him at the end of round five. Ramirez continued to rock Espinoza for several rounds. Espinoza, however, roared back down the stretch, dropping Ramirez in round twelve. Scores were 113-113, 114-112, 115-111.

Unbeaten WBO #2 junior middleweight Xander Zayas (18-0, 12 KOs) impressively demolished Jorge Fortea (24-4-1, 9 KOs) in round five. Zayas dropped Fortea with a body shot in round one and finished him with another body shot in round five. Time was 1:37.

Rising featherweight Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington (10-0, 6 KOs) impressively knocked out former world title challenger Jason Sanchez (16-5, 9 KOs) in the second round. Carrington dropped Sanchez twice to end it. Time was 2:59.

U.S. Olympic super heavyweight silver medalist Richard Torrez Jr. (8-0, 8 KOs) battered Curtis Harper (14-11, 9 KOs) until the bout was stopped in the eighth round. Time was 2:03. Torrez suffered a cut over his left eye. Continue reading “Espinoza beats Ramirez for WBO feather title”

Unbeaten Rafael “El Divino” Espinoza (22-0, 18 KOs) dethroned WBO featherweight champion Robeisy “El Tren” Ramirez (13-1, 8 KOs) by twelve round majority decision on Saturday night at Charles F.…
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Haney dominates, dethrones Prograis

By Miguel Maravilla at ringside

Former undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney (30-0, 15 KOs) dismantled and dethroned WBC super lightweight champion Regis Prograis (29-1, 24 KOs) on Saturday night at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Haney dropped Prograis in round three and never let him into the fight. Haney won all twelve rounds 120-107 3x.

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In the super lightweight co-feature bout of the evening, Australia’s Liam Paro (24-0, 15 KO’s) annihilated Montana Love (18-2-1, 9 KO’s) in scoring a sixth round stoppage. The fans showed their dissatisfaction early on as it was slow paced and lacked action with Paro stalking and Love keeping his distance. However in the sixth, Paron connected with an uppercut and dropped Love. He got up but the Aussie sent Love to the canvas for a second time with a combo. Continuing to fight, Paro attacked and was all over Love when referee Thomas Taylor stepped in to stop the fight at 1:49 of the sixth.

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Cuba lightweight Andy Cruz (2-0, 1 KO) stopped Jovanni Straffon (26-6-1, 19 KO’s) of Mexico in the third round. Cruz landed a huge right in to start the fight as he backed Straffon to the ropes opening round. Banging it out in the second, Cruz attacked but Straffon and began to chop him down, landing a series of punches as the referee began keeping a close eye. Closing it out in the third, Cruz continued where he left off as the referee finally stepped in to stop the fight at 53 seconds.

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Myo Yoshida (17-4) of Japan defeated Australia’s Ebanie Bridges (9-2, 3 KO’s) in a bout for the IBF bantamweight title. Yoshida kept swarming Bridges attacking on the inside and outworking the Australian. Late in the fight in the ninth, Yoshida relentlessly attacked as Bridges could not keep her away. The tenth and final round, it was all Yoshida as she was all over Bridges up to the final bell. In the end after completing ten rounds the judges scored it, 99-91, 99-91, and 97-93 all in favor for Yoshida.

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Continue reading “Haney dominates, dethrones Prograis”

By Miguel Maravilla at ringside Former undisputed lightweight champion Devin Haney (30-0, 15 KOs) dismantled and dethroned WBC super lightweight champion Regis Prograis (29-1, 24 KOs) on Saturday night at…
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Merhy hands Yoka third straight loss

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In a crossroads fight, former WBA cruiserweight champion Ryad Merhy (32-2, 26 KOs) hammered out a ten round unanimous decision over 2016 Olympic super heavyweight gold medalist Tony Yoka (11-3, 9 KOs) on Saturday night at the Stade Roland-Garros in Paris, France. The 6’7 Yoka tried to keep the fight at a distance with his jab against Merhy, who is listed at 5’11. Merhy was the aggressor and was able to get inside at times to land big punches. Yoka’s punch output diminished as the fight progressed with Merhy pulling away 96-94 3x. Three straight losses for Yoka, while Merhy gets back into the mix after a loss to Kevin Lerena.

In a crossroads fight, former WBA cruiserweight champion Ryad Merhy (32-2, 26 KOs) hammered out a ten round unanimous decision over 2016 Olympic super heavyweight gold medalist Tony Yoka (11-3,…
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Billam-Smith, Masternak make weight

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Photo: Lawrence Lustig / BOXXER

Chris Billam-Smith 199 vs. Mateusz Masternak 198
(WBO cruiserweight title)

Ben Whittaker 174 vs. Stiven Leonetti Dredhaj 176
Lauren Price 146 vs. Silva Bortot 142
Lee Cutler 153 vs. Kingsley Egbunike 152
Michael Mckinson 146 vs. Musah Lawson 143
Francesca Hennessy 120 vs. Lucrecia Belen Arrieta 119
Lewis Edmondson 180 vs. Dmytro Fedas 181

Date: Sunday, December 10
Venue: International Centre, Bournemouth, England
Promoter: BOXXER
TV: Peacock (USA), Sky Sports (UK)

Chris Billam-Smith 199 vs. Mateusz Masternak 198 (WBO cruiserweight title) Ben Whittaker 174 vs. Stiven Leonetti Dredhaj 176 Lauren Price 146 vs. Silva Bortot 142 Lee Cutler 153 vs. Kingsley…
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Omar Chavez scores KO in return

Super middleweight Omar “The Businessman” Chavez (40-8-1, 27 KOs) returned to the ring Friday night after a little over a year since his last fight. The event took place in his and his father Julio’s native hometown of Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico. Chavez stopped journeyman Javier Carrerra Tinajero (15-11, 12 KOs) in round seven of their scheduled for 10 round main event. Chavez controlled the action and landed the heavier punches. Carrerra was game and actually had a good round six as Chavez seemed to be tiring. Chavez gained a second wind late in round seven and begin to work over Carrerra in the latter’s corner prompting the corner to throw in the towel. The official stoppage time was 2:35 seconds of round seven.

Super middleweight Omar “The Businessman” Chavez (40-8-1, 27 KOs) returned to the ring Friday night after a little over a year since his last fight. The event took place in…
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Hart, Hurd score KO wins

King’s Promotions presented a card featuring some notable names on Friday night at the Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

In a bout that ended after midnight, former two-time world title challenger and son of Philly ring legend Eugene “Cyclone” Hart Jesse “Hard Work” Hart (30-3, 24 KOs), fighting at cruiserweight, scored a third round KO against Jeyson Minda (14-8-1, 8 KOs). Hart dropped Minda in round three, then finished him with a second knockdown. Seven straight losses for Minda.

Former unified 154lb world champion “Swift” Jarrett Hurd (25-3, 17 KOs), now campaigning at middleweight, ended a two-fight losing streak with a fourth round TKO over Tyi Edmonds (14-6, 9 KOs). Hurd stalked Edmunds the whole fight, dropped him twice in round four and Edmunds couldn’t continue after the round.

Highly regarded junior middleweight Travon “Sniper” Marshall (9-1, 8 KOs), rebounding from a nationally televised KO loss against Gabriel Maestre in August, took it out on Roudley Lolo (6-2-2, 3 KOs). Marshall dropped Lolo hard in round three, then got the stoppage moments later with his follow up barrage. Time was 2:14.

Undefeated super featherweight Julian Gonzalez (12-0-1, 9 KOs) outpointed Juan Antonio Lopez (17-16-1, 7 KOs) over eight uneventful rounds. Scores were 79-73, 79-73, 78-74.

King’s Promotions presented a card featuring some notable names on Friday night at the Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In a bout that ended after midnight, former two-time…
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Weights from Worcester, Mass.

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Photo: Emily Harney

Denzel Whitley 147 vs. Kenny Larson 147
(NABF welterweight junior title)

Heber Rondon 177 vs. Kendrick Ball, Jr. 180
Joe Bush 147 vs. Jemorean Smith 143.5
Robert Degaetano vs. Devon Grant 145
Khiary Gray 154 vs. Jimmy Williams 153.5
Nathan Benichou 134.5 vs. Carlos Gonzalez 135
Kevin Nagle 293 vs. Tadeu Costa 262
Bryan Goldsby 152 vs. Danny Lafos Poll 154.5
Moises Rivera 154 vs. Keno Luna 154
Tyrone Luckey 144.5 vs. Carlos Marrero III 142.5
Famous Wilson 162 vs. Nata Gomes 167.5
Terrence Richardson 150 vs. Edwine Humaine 153

Venue: The Palladium, Worcester, Massachusetts
Promoter: Granite Chin
TV: Bxngtv.com

Denzel Whitley 147 vs. Kenny Larson 147 (NABF welterweight junior title) Heber Rondon 177 vs. Kendrick Ball, Jr. 180 Joe Bush 147 vs. Jemorean Smith 143.5 Robert Degaetano vs. Devon…
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Weights from Long Beach

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Mark Magsayo 130.7 vs Isaac Avelar 132.4
George Acosta 130.9 vs Richard Medina 131.4
Brandon Benitez 125.3 vs Rigoberto Hermosillo 125.9
Adelaida Ruiz 115.3 vs Mayela Perez 115.9
Adrian Corona 134.7 vs Erick Benitez Garcia 134.4
Mario Hernandez 117.4 vs Adrian Alavarado 118
Anthony Cuba 134.9 vs Angel Barrera 135
Nelson Guerrero 121.3 vs Arturo Herrera 122
Lienard Sarcon 124.5 vs Frank Gonzalez 123.2

Venue: Thunder Studios, Long Beach, California
Promoter: CBN Promotion
TV: FOX Deportes

Mark Magsayo 130.7 vs Isaac Avelar 132.4 George Acosta 130.9 vs Richard Medina 131.4 Brandon Benitez 125.3 vs Rigoberto Hermosillo 125.9 Adelaida Ruiz 115.3 vs Mayela Perez 115.9 Adrian Corona…
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Butler, Johnson crush foes

Former two division world champion Paul Butler and former light heavyweight world title challenger Callum Johnson both scored quick knockout victories against overmatched opponents on Friday night at The Fuse in Partington, England (a suburb of Manchester).

Butler (36-3, 17 KOs) stopped Nabil Ahmed (2-26-2, 0 KOs) in the second round, while Johnson (21-1, 15 KOs) finished Darryl Sharp (8-121-1, 1 KO) in the very first stanza.

Former two division world champion Paul Butler and former light heavyweight world title challenger Callum Johnson both scored quick knockout victories against overmatched opponents on Friday night at The Fuse…
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Prograis, Haney make weight

Regis Prograis 139 vs. Devin Haney 140
(WBC super lightweight title)

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Liam Paro 140 vs. Montana Love 140

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Andy Cruz 134.4 vs. Jovanni Straffon 134

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Ebanie Bridges 117.8 vs. Miyo Yoshida 117.6

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Amari Jones 159.2 vs. Quilisto Madera 160
Shamar Canal 132 vs. Jose Antonio Mesa 131.8
Beatriz Ferreira 130 vs. Destiny Jones 129.8

Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco, California
Promoter: Matchroom
TV: DAZN

Regis Prograis 139 vs. Devin Haney 140 (WBC super lightweight title) Liam Paro 140 vs. Montana Love 140 Andy Cruz 134.4 vs. Jovanni Straffon 134 Ebanie Bridges 117.8 vs. Miyo…
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Ramirez, Espinoza make weight

Robeisy Ramirez 125.6 vs. Rafael Espinoza 125.3
(WBO featherweight title)

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Xander Zayas 153.6 vs. Jorge Fortea 153.7
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Richard Torrez Jr. 230.8 vs. Curtis Harper 273.9
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Bruce Carrington 125.8 vs. Jason Sanchez 125.7
Jahi Tucker 155.2 vs. Francisco Daniel Veron 155.1
Rohan Polanco 142.9 vs. Keith Hunter 139.3
Tiger Johnson 141.6 vs. Jimmer Espinosa 141.2
Damian Knyba 264.1 vs. Michael Coffie 290.9

Venue: Charles F. Dodge Center, Pembroke Pines, Florida
Promoter: Top Rank
TV: ESPN, ESPN+

Robeisy Ramirez 125.6 vs. Rafael Espinoza 125.3 (WBO featherweight title) Xander Zayas 153.6 vs. Jorge Fortea 153.7 Richard Torrez Jr. 230.8 vs. Curtis Harper 273.9 Bruce Carrington 125.8 vs. Jason…
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