Undefeated rising star Chris “Prime Time” Colbert (13-0, 5 KOs) takes on former champion Jezreel Corrales (23-3, 9 KOs) for the WBA interim super featherweight title on Saturday in The Liacouras Center, in Philadelphia. Photo: Stephanie Trapp/TGB Promotions
Colbert is only 23 years, with a classy boxing style and a perfect record. His first world tile shot comes early in his career, after impressively knocking out Miguel Beltran Jr in the first round back in September. Corrales lost a controversial split decision to Ladarius Miller in his last fight and has dropped two of his last three.
Both fighters are already in Philadelphia with Colbert a -625 favorite, while Corrales is +350.
Undefeated rising star Chris “Prime Time” Colbert (13-0, 5 KOs) takes on former champion Jezreel Corrales (23-3, 9 KOs) for the WBA interim super featherweight title on Saturday in The… Read More »
With IBF welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. currently out of action until May or June, the IBF has ordered negotiations for an interim title fight between #1 rated Kudratillo Abdukakhorov (17-0, 9 KOs) and #3 Sergey Lipinets (16-1, 12 KOs). If no agreement is reached, a purse bid will be called.
WBC lightweight champion in recess Devin “The Dream” Haney (24-0, 15 KOs), along with his father and trainer William Haney, have launched their own line of CBD (cannabidiol) wellness products. The brand is called WEDM, an acronym for William Everett Devin Miles (William Everett Haney and Devin Miles Haney).
Light heavyweight Charles Brewer, Jr., the son of former IBF super-middleweight world champion Charles “The Hatchet” Brewer, will make his professional debut against Kyl Fritz, also in his first pro fight, on January 31 at the Parx Casino located 20 minutes north of center city Philadelphia.
With IBF welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. currently out of action until May or June, the IBF has ordered negotiations for an interim title fight between #1 rated Kudratillo Abdukakhorov… Read More »
He’s back! Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury (29-0-1, 20 KOs) is ready to step back in the ring and renew his rivalry with WBC heavyweight champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder (42-0-1, 41 KO’s) of Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Fury will square off against Wilder in a rematch taking place Saturday, February 22 in a historic, joint FOX Sports PPV & ESPN+ PPV live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Photo: Scott Kirkland/FOX Sports
“We finally have the rematch and I can’t remember a bigger heavyweight fight in a long time. Maybe Lennox Lewis vs. Mike Tyson was the last big one. I’m ready, I’m going to kick this motherf–ker’s ass,” Tyson Fury told Fightnews.com®. “What’s going to happen in this fight is that I’m going to get what I rightfully won last time. I’m going to get the green belt and keep my lineal title.” Continue reading “Tyson Fury: I’m going to make him feel the fury”
By Miguel Maravilla He’s back! Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury (29-0-1, 20 KOs) is ready to step back in the ring and renew his rivalry with WBC heavyweight champion Deontay… Read More »
All Star Boxing has announced the signing of Rio 2016 Venezuelan Olympian Luis Angel Cabrera to a multi-year exclusive agreement. Cabrera will be campaigning in the lightweight division where he wants to fast track his career and become a contender shortly. All Star Boxing is looking to debut Cabrera on February 21st in Miami, where there is a large Venezuelan community, televised on the Telemundo network.
“We are delighted to bring blue-chip boxer Luis Angel Cabrera onboard,” said promoter Tuto Zabala Jr. “We have a great plan in mind to make Cabrera a star, showcasing him on Telemundo and on our promoting partners’ platforms and most importantly our fan base of Miami and Orlando.” Continue reading “All Star Boxing inks Olympian Cabrera”
All Star Boxing has announced the signing of Rio 2016 Venezuelan Olympian Luis Angel Cabrera to a multi-year exclusive agreement. Cabrera will be campaigning in the lightweight division where he… Read More »
The final press conference for Saturday’s IBO welterweight title fight between unbeaten champion Sebastian Formella (21-0, 10 KOs) and Roberto Arriaza (18-1, 14 KOs) at the Edel-Optics.de Arena in Hamburg, Germany. Formella was in attendance, but Arriaza was still en route from Nicaragua. Sebastian Formella: “It will be pandemonium, that’s for sure. He’s physically very strong. We’ve prepared ourselves for this and if the plan works, we’ll win.”
In the co-feature, highly regarded heavyweight Peter Kadiru (6-0, 2 KOs) fights for his first professional title against Tomas Salek, (11-1, 9 KOs) for the WBC Youth belt.
Tomas Salek: “We know each other from sparring in the amateurs, but professional boxing is something else. I’ll do anything to win.”
Peter Kadiru: “My first year as a pro was something special with the highlight fighting in Las Vegas. This fight is a milestone for me, it’s about the Youth world championship. Tomas is a real test, but his higher KO ratio doesn’t scare me off. What is certain is we’ll burn up the hall. I want to be convincing and dominate the fight.”
Photos: MSSP-Michael Schwartz The final press conference for Saturday’s IBO welterweight title fight between unbeaten champion Sebastian Formella (21-0, 10 KOs) and Roberto Arriaza (18-1, 14 KOs) at the Edel-Optics.de… Read More »
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is pretty much quiet now this time of year with the Crimson Tide’s college football season over. Now it’s time for Tuscaloosa’s own WBC heavyweight champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder (42-0-1, 41 KOs) to the take the stage as he looks to settle some unfinished business with Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury (29-0-1, 20 KOs) renewing his rivalry with the Englishman in the rematch Saturday, February 22 live on FOX Sports PPV & ESPN+ PPV live at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Photo: Scott Kirkland/FOX Sports
“This is the biggest heavyweight fight. February 22nd when the bell rings they’ll be no joke. It’s going to be a great fight. It’s unfinished business for me, I cant wait,” Deontay Wilder told Fightnews.com®. Continue reading “Deontay Wilder: It’s unfinished business for me”
By Miguel Maravilla Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is pretty much quiet now this time of year with the Crimson Tide’s college football season over. Now it’s time for Tuscaloosa’s own WBC heavyweight… Read More »
WBA/IBF junior middleweight champion Julian “J-Rock” Williams, 27-1-1, 16 KOs, 1 NC, defends his world titles Saturday night in a homecoming bout against Jeison Rosario, 19-1-1, 13 KOs, at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia. The twelve-bout mega show, promoted by a conglomeration (King’s Promotions, Sampson Boxing, and TGB Promotions) for Premiere Boxing Champions will be broadcast live on Fox, with much of the undercard aired live on Fox Sports 1. Photo: Mike Greenhill
As the fight neared, Williams held an open media workout for the press, but as usual, was rather secretive about the true nature of his preparation for the very first defense of the title. The media was allowed to watch some basic mitt work and shadow boxing, but not so much as a glimpse of his sparring session was permitted. Continue reading “J-Rock Williams focused on the task at hand”
Story by John DiSanto – PhillyBoxingHistory.com WBA/IBF junior middleweight champion Julian “J-Rock” Williams, 27-1-1, 16 KOs, 1 NC, defends his world titles Saturday night in a homecoming bout against Jeison… Read More »
Former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker deserves a 70/30 split in his favor if he collides with WBO#1 Oleksandr Usyk for the vacant WBO championship in the event current champion Anthony Joshua decides to vacate according to Parker’s promoter David Higgins. “Usyk has not earned his stripes at heavyweight,” Higgins told Sky Sports. “Joseph Parker is the A-side and Joseph Parker has sold out the Principality Stadium with Joshua, he’s sold out The O2 with Whyte. He’s the A-side and so if Usyk wants to share the ring with Parker, I would be expecting 70/30 open book revenue share in Parker’s favor. Continue reading “Higgins: Parker deserves 70/30 split vs. Usyk”
By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing Former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker deserves a 70/30 split in his favor if he collides with WBO#1 Oleksandr Usyk for the vacant… Read More »
Dee Lee Promotions and matchmaker Nick Tiberi have announced that they are bringing back old-time prizefighting with a 2020 spin. On February 29 in the Exhibit Hall at the Delaware State Fair, lightweight “Hammerin” Hank Lundy (30-8-1, 14 KOs) will face an opponent to be named in the main event of Delaware’s first ever prize fight! In addition to the contracted payday, the winner will receive an undisclosed cash prize for their victory.
Dee Lee Promotions and matchmaker Nick Tiberi have announced that they are bringing back old-time prizefighting with a 2020 spin. On February 29 in the Exhibit Hall at the Delaware… Read More »
Unbeaten WBC heavyweight world champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder and undefeated former champion Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury continued their war of words and previewed their much anticipated rematch at a Los Angeles press conference on Monday before they square off on PPV February 22. Deontay Wilder: “I’m going to do exactly what I said I would do. I’m going to knock him out. I’m the lion. I’m the king of the jungle. I’m going to rip his head off his body.”
Tyson Fury: “I’m looking for a knockout. That’s why I hired Sugarhill. He gets you to sit down on that big right hand. That’s what I’m looking for. There’s the game plan. If I wasn’t looking for a knockout, I would have sharpened up what I did in the last fight. I’m not coming for that. I’m looking for my 21st knockout.
Photos: Mikey Williams/Top Rank Unbeaten WBC heavyweight world champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder and undefeated former champion Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury continued their war of words and previewed… Read More »
Undefeated WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and unbeaten former champion Tyson Fury faced off today in Los Angeles to launch the build-up toward their February 22 PPV rematch at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The PPV will be a joint FOX/ESPN telecast.
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Undefeated WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder and unbeaten former champion Tyson Fury faced off today in Los Angeles to launch the build-up toward their February 22 PPV rematch at the… Read More »
Lightweight Austin Dulay (13-1, 10 KOs) will fight in front of his hometown crowd when he takes on former title challenger Diego Magdaleno (31-3, 13 KOs) in a 10-round fight that opens the February 15 FOX telecast from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.
The card is headlined by IBF super middleweight champion Caleb “Sweethands” Plant defending his title in a homecoming bout against mandatory challenger Vincent Feigenbutz. Plus, welterweight contenders Bryant “Goodfella” Perrella and Abel Ramos battle in the 10-round co-feature.
Lightweight Austin Dulay (13-1, 10 KOs) will fight in front of his hometown crowd when he takes on former title challenger Diego Magdaleno (31-3, 13 KOs) in a 10-round fight… Read More »
Yuriorkis Gamboa: My injury sustained in the 2nd round…complete tear (grade 3) verified as per MRI and board-certified doctor. I went 12 with (Tank) Davis and did my best under the circumstances. Like I said, lets dance again when I’m at 100%
Yuriorkis Gamboa: My injury sustained in the 2nd round…complete tear (grade 3) verified as per MRI and board-certified doctor. I went 12 with (Tank) Davis and did my best under… Read More »
The Golden Contract light heavyweight semi-finals will take place at York Hall on March 20 – live on Sky Sports in association with Matchroom Boxing and on ESPN+ in association with Top Rank. Hosea Burton, Liam Conroy, Serge Michel and Ricards Bolotniks have advanced to the final four with the exact match-ups to be determined on fight week.
The event marks a busy start to the calendar for York Hall, which plays host to the Golden Contract featherweight and super-lightweight semi-finals on February 21.
The Golden Contract light heavyweight semi-finals will take place at York Hall on March 20 – live on Sky Sports in association with Matchroom Boxing and on ESPN+ in association… Read More »
Undefeated featherweight Ruben Villa (17-0, 5 KOs) will make his fourth ShoBox: The New Generation appearance in just over a year against Alexei Collado (26-2, 23 KOs) in a 10-round main event of a three-fight telecast on January 31 live on Showtime from Hirsch Memorial Coliseum in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Undefeated 2012 Olympic Bronze medalist Taras Shelestyuk (17-0, 10 KOs) meets Alejandro Davila (19-1-2, 7 KOs) in a 10-round welterweight matchup in the co-featured bout. The televised opener features an eight-round lightweight bout pitting Jerry Pérez (12-0, 9 KOs) against Zhora Hamazaryan (9-1-1, 6 KOs).
Undefeated featherweight Ruben Villa (17-0, 5 KOs) will make his fourth ShoBox: The New Generation appearance in just over a year against Alexei Collado (26-2, 23 KOs) in a 10-round… Read More »
There are a large number of South African fighters who feature in the latest IBO Top 100 Computerized ratings for January 1, 2020, with champions Kevin Lerena (cruiserweight), Gideon Buthelezi (junior bantamweight) and Nkosinathi Joyi (minimumweight) topping the list. Continue reading “SA fighters well respresented in IBO rankings”
By Ron Jackson There are a large number of South African fighters who feature in the latest IBO Top 100 Computerized ratings for January 1, 2020, with champions Kevin Lerena… Read More »
Photo: Stacey Verbeek“I feel great!,” said former WBC female heavyweight champion Alejandra “La Tigre” Jimenez, who won the WBC and WBO super middleweight titles by ten round split decision over Franchon “The Heavy-Hitting Diva” Crews-Dezurn on Saturday night in San Antonio, Texas. “This is amazing. I’ve accomplished one of my biggest dreams. I’ve been away from my family for a long time. This win is for them, my team, and my country, particularly my Cancun that I love so much.”
When asked ‘what’s next?,’ Jimenez stated, “we’re going to go for Claressa Shields at middleweight!”
“I feel great!,” said former WBC female heavyweight champion Alejandra “La Tigre” Jimenez, who won the WBC and WBO super middleweight titles by ten round split decision over Franchon “The… Read More »
The 10th Annual SJC Boxing Open House and Florida Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2020 announcement took place Saturday at the SJC Boxing Gym in Fort Myers, Florida. The 2020 inductees are as follows: Fighters: Eliseo Castillo, Buster Mathis Jr., Robert Daniels, Jeff Lacy, Glenn Wolfe, Rocky Torres, Bonnie Canino, Jeff Sims* Trainers: Ben Getty* Promoters: Jeff Gibson Media: Alan Hopper, Joe Bruno, Dalia Duran Participants: Charles Mooney, Lou Martinez, Lou Harris*, Floyd Self* Officials/Commission: Mark Streisand, Emil Lombardi Jr., Phyllis Garry Special Achievement Award: Orlando Cuellar, Phil Alessi Jr.
The 10th Annual SJC Boxing Open House and Florida Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2020 announcement took place Saturday at the SJC Boxing Gym in Fort Myers, Florida. The… Read More »
Photo: Tom Hogan-Hoganphotos/Golden BoyJaime Munguia spoke about his successful 160-pound debut against Gary “Spike” O’Sullivan in San Antonio, Texas.
“This was a new division for me,” said Munguia. “I felt stronger and with more conditioning, I just needed to adjust my speed to feel fully comfortable. I would give my performance a 7 or 8 because I needed to do a few more things, but we will get there fight by fight. I was confused about whether to attack or not to attack. Sometimes I thought I had to attack, but I didn’t. But thanks to my corner and Erik Morales I was able to get him. On the last rounds, I was more attentive, even though I still got punched a few times.”
“I would like to fight the best of this division: Canelo, Golovkin, or the Charlos. I know they have more experience, but I look forward to those fights. I want to thank everyone in San Antonio and Viva Mexico.”
Jaime Munguia spoke about his successful 160-pound debut against Gary “Spike” O’Sullivan in San Antonio, Texas. “This was a new division for me,” said Munguia. “I felt stronger and with… Read More »
Photo: Mikey Williams/ Top Rank By Kurt Wolfheimer
Light heavyweight contender Joe Smith, Jr. spoke about the scoring in his split decision win over Jesse Hart on Saturday night in Atlantic City.
“I was a little bit nervous when that one judge had it for Hart, but I really believe I won that fight. Jesse said he was going to fight me, but when I went to fight in the center of the ring, he retreated and I said ‘I thought you were going to fight me.’
“I want any one of the champions. I have never turned down a fight. (Promoter) Joe DeGuardia said he thought that was preposterous how one judge scored it.
“There’s a big fight next week (Eleider Alvarez vs. Michael Seals). Let’s see what happens.”
By Kurt Wolfheimer Light heavyweight contender Joe Smith, Jr. spoke about the scoring in his split decision win over Jesse Hart on Saturday night in Atlantic City. “I was a… Read More »
Now campaigning at middleweight, unbeaten former WBO jr middleweight champion Jaime Munguia (35-0, 28 KOs) scored an eleventh round KO against Gary “Spike” O’Sullivan (30-4, 21 KOs) on Saturday night at The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Photo: Tom Hogan-Hoganphotos/Golden Boy
Munguia rocked O’Sullivan in round one and threw hard shots throughout the fight. O’Sullivan was able to exploit Munguia’s defensive shortcomings at times. Munguia was deducted a point for a low blow in round six. O’Sullivan went down in round seven from another shot ruled a low blow, then took more punishment. Munguia finally battered O’Sullivan to the deck to end it as his corner threw in the towel at 2:17 of round eleven.
Former WBC female heavyweight champion Alejandra “La Tigre” Jimenez (13-0-1, 9 KOs) moved down to super middleweight to dethrone WBC and WBO female world champion Franchon “The Heavy-Hitting Diva” Crews-Dezurn (6-1, 2 KOs) by ten round split decision. Jimenez walked down Crews-Dezurn early, and Crews-Dezurn rallied down the stretch. Scores were 97-93, 98-92 Jimenez, 97-92 Crews-Dezurn. Continue reading “Munguia stops O’Sullivan in middleweight bow”
Now campaigning at middleweight, unbeaten former WBO jr middleweight champion Jaime Munguia (35-0, 28 KOs) scored an eleventh round KO against Gary “Spike” O’Sullivan (30-4, 21 KOs) on Saturday night… Read More »
Light heavyweight Joe Smith, Jr. (25-3, 20 KOs) dominated Jesse Hart (26-3, 21 KOs) over ten rounds on Saturday night before a crowd of 3,415 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, but only won by split decision. Photo: Mikey Williams/ Top Rank
The harder-hitting Smith aggressively pressed the action while Hart tried with limited success to operate from outside. Smith rocked Hart in round four, dropped him in round seven, then punished him the rest of the way. Scores were 97-92, 98-91 for Smith, and a bizarre 95-94 for Hart.
Hart had vowed to avenge Hall of Fame Bernard Hopkins’ loss to Smith in 2016, but instead Smith made it 2-0 against Philly.
In a clash between unbeaten super middleweights, Steven “Stone Cold” Nelson (16-0, 12 KOs) won by eighth round TKO over Cem Kilic (14-1, 9 KOs). Terence Crawford stablemate Nelson progressively broke down Kilic until Kilic’s trainer Buddy McGirt got on the ring apron to protect his fighter from further damage. Time was 1:44. Continue reading “Smith dominates Hart, wins split decision”
By Kurt Wolfheimer at ringside Light heavyweight Joe Smith, Jr. (25-3, 20 KOs) dominated Jesse Hart (26-3, 21 KOs) over ten rounds on Saturday night before a crowd of 3,415… Read More »
On the first televised U.S. card of 2020, unbeaten WBO #13, IBF #15 welterweight Jaron “Boots” Ennis (25-0, 23 KOs) scored a fourth round TKO over Bakhtiyar Eyubov (14-2-1, 12 KOs) on Friday night at the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. Photo: Stephanie Trapp/SHOWTIME
It looked like it would be an early night when Ennis dropped Eyubov twice in round one. Eyubov began doing some damage in round two, although Ennis still dominated. The bout was eventually stopped in round four on the order of Commissioner Larry Hazzard, even though the very tough Eyubov was still game and in no way ready to quit. Time was :34.
Undisputed women’s middleweight champion Claressa Shields (10-0, 2 KOs) scored a one-sided ten round unanimous decision over former welterweight champion Ivana Habazin (20-4, 7 KOs) in a bout for the vacant WBC and WBO 154-pound world titles. Photo: Stephanie Trapp/SHOWTIME
Shields was stronger and faster, beating on Habazin like a drum. Shields scored her first career knockdown when Habazin took a knee in round six. Scores were 99-89, 100-90, 100-89. Shields has now won world titles in three divisions.
In a women’s super middleweight unification, IBF champion Erin Cederroos (8-0, 4 KOs) won a close ten round unanimous decision over WBA champion Alicia Napoleon-Espinosa (12-2, 7 KOs). Photo: Stephanie Trapp/SHOWTIME
The much taller Cederroos dropped Napoleon-Espinosa with a left hook in round two and that was the margin of victory. Scores were 95-94 3x.
Heavyweight Apti Davtaev (19-0-1, 18 KOs) scored a third round TKO over Keith Barr (20-13-1, 8 KOs).
On the first televised U.S. card of 2020, unbeaten WBO #13, IBF #15 welterweight Jaron “Boots” Ennis (25-0, 23 KOs) scored a fourth round TKO over Bakhtiyar Eyubov (14-2-1, 12… Read More »
Better late than never. Cruiserweights Mairis Briedis (26-1, 19 KOs) and Yuniel Dorticos (24-1, 22 KOs) will finally clash in the World Boxing Super Series final on March 21 at the Arena Riga in Riga, Latvia. Briedis has both the semi-final and final taking place in his hometown. In addition to the WBSS Ali Trophy, Dorticos’ IBF title will be on the line. The final will be broadcast live on DAZN in the U.S.
Better late than never. Cruiserweights Mairis Briedis (26-1, 19 KOs) and Yuniel Dorticos (24-1, 22 KOs) will finally clash in the World Boxing Super Series final on March 21 at… Read More »
Top Rank has announced the undercard for next Saturday’s light heavyweight main event between former world champion Eleider “Storm” Alvarez and Michael “Cannon Handz” Seals at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y.
In the ten round co-feature, lightweight Felix “El Diamante” Verdejo (25-1, 16 KOs), in his first bout since linking up with new trainer Ismael Salas, will fight Manuel Rey Rojas (18-3, 5 KOs) a ten rounder.
Top Rank has announced the undercard for next Saturday’s light heavyweight main event between former world champion Eleider “Storm” Alvarez and Michael “Cannon Handz” Seals at Turning Stone Resort Casino… Read More »
