6’9 heavyweight Ivan Dychko (10-0, 10 KOs), who won Olympic super heavyweight bronze medals in both 2012 and 2016, scored a 60-second one-punch KO against 41-year-old Denis Bakhtov (39-19, 26 KOs) on Saturday at Baluan Sholak Sports Palace in Almaty, Kazakhstan. A right hand put Bakhtov on his back for his 9th straight loss.
Former IBF lightweight title challenger Isa Chaniev (15-3, 7 KOs) came off the canvas in round one to flatten previously unbeaten Nurtas Azhbenov (11-1, 4 KOs) in round three. Chaniev landed a flush right hand that turned out the lights for Azhbenov.
In the main event, southpaw junior lightweight Sultan Zaurbek (11-0, 7 KOs) outpointed Ronnie Clark (21-5-2, 10 KOs) in a ten round snoozer for the vacant WBO European title. Scores were 100-90, 99-91, 100-90. Continue reading “Dychko KOs Bakhtov in one”
6’9 heavyweight Ivan Dychko (10-0, 10 KOs), who won Olympic super heavyweight bronze medals in both 2012 and 2016, scored a 60-second one-punch KO against 41-year-old Denis Bakhtov (39-19, 26… Read More »
Boxing returned to Miami Friday with an entertaining show at the Airport Hilton. The main event featured unbeaten cruiserweight Serik Musadilov (10-0, 9 KOs) of Miami by way of Kazakhstan winning by unanimous decision over dangerous veteran Lamont Capers (10-14-5, 2 KOs). Musadiov was extended the full distance for the first time in his professional career, winning the NABA title over eight rounds. The event will be promoted by M&R Boxing Promotions – Laura Ching .
Boxing returned to Miami Friday with an entertaining show at the Airport Hilton. The main event featured unbeaten cruiserweight Serik Musadilov (10-0, 9 KOs) of Miami by way of Kazakhstan… Read More »
One year ago the whole world was deeply moved by the heroics of six-year-old Bridger Walker, who risked his life to save his younger sister from a dog attack. Upon learning of Bridger’s courageous action, the World Boxing Council not only sent him an iconic green belt and named him an honorary world champion, they named a new weight division after him. “We at the WBC are so honored to name Bridger our honorary champion, for his immense courage. It represents the very finest values of humanity,” said a WBC statement.
One year ago the whole world was deeply moved by the heroics of six-year-old Bridger Walker, who risked his life to save his younger sister from a dog attack. Upon… Read More »
Undefeated super welterweight Tursynbay Kulakhmet (3-0, 2 KOs) returns to the ring today against Aleksei Evchenko (19-14-2, 8 KOs) at the Baluan Sholak Sports Palace in Almaty, Kazakhstan, in the main event on ESPN+. Kulakhmet is on the fast track to a world title shot in a few more fights.
In the co-feature, super featherweight Ronnie Clark (21-4-2, 10 KOs) is set for his first fight in nearly three-and-a-half years when he meets unbeaten Zaurbek (10-0, 7 KOs) for the vacant WBO European super-featherweight title.
The action on ESPN+ will start early at 10AM ET, 7AM PT. That’s AM, not PM.
Undefeated super welterweight Tursynbay Kulakhmet (3-0, 2 KOs) returns to the ring today against Aleksei Evchenko (19-14-2, 8 KOs) at the Baluan Sholak Sports Palace in Almaty, Kazakhstan, in the… Read More »
Photos: Chris Farina – ChrisFarina.com / ChrisFarinaPhoto
Ring legend Manny Pacquiao works out with Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach at the Wild Card Boxing Club for his upcoming mega-fight with welterweight world champion Errol Spence Jr. on August 21 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. More photos
Photos: Chris Farina – ChrisFarina.com / ChrisFarinaPhoto Ring legend Manny Pacquiao works out with Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach at the Wild Card Boxing Club for his upcoming mega-fight… Read More »
Former super middleweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (42-0, 28 KOs), now campaigning as a light heavyweight, scored a fourth round KO over Sullivan Barrera (22-4, 14 KOs) on Friday night at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles.
It was slow-paced in the early rounds as Ramírez and Barrera worked off the jab. In round three, a body shot by Ramírez crunched the 39-year-old Barrera and he took a knee. Zurdo sent Barrera to the canvas two more times with body shots in round four and referee Thomas Taylor ended the fight at 1:38.
By Miguel Maravilla at ringside Former super middleweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (42-0, 28 KOs), now campaigning as a light heavyweight, scored a fourth round KO over Sullivan Barrera (22-4,… Read More »
Makina Boxing Promotions LLC (Courtney Frye/CEO) presented an event Friday night titled “Patas Saladas” in Puerta Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. The main event saw featherweight prospect Jose Antonio Sampedro (11-2, 6 KOs) of Queretaro, Queretaro, Mexico, get upset by local pug Cristian Ramon Cortes (7-21-3, 1 KOs). Fightnews.com® mentioned prior to the fight that Cortes’ record was deceiving having come close to upsetting multiple prospects, and true to form Cortes won an eight round split decision at the Arena Coliseo Demonio Blanco Arena with beIN Sports televising. Continue reading “Sampedro upset in Puerta Vallarta”
Makina Boxing Promotions LLC (Courtney Frye/CEO) presented an event Friday night titled “Patas Saladas” in Puerta Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. The main event saw featherweight prospect Jose Antonio Sampedro (11-2, 6… Read More »
In a clash for the WBC interim lightweight title, Joseph “Jo Jo” Diaz Jr. (32-1-1, 15 KOs) moved up to 135lbs and won a twelve round unanimous decision over Javier Fortuna (36-3-1, 25 KOs) on Friday night at at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles. Scores were 117-110, 116-111, 115-112.
The two southpaws sized each other as they pawed with the lazy jab in round one, Diaz and Fortuna finished the round with a brief exchange with Fortuna connecting a straight left. Diaz stalked in round two as Fortuna showed flash. Things got rough in round three as Fortuna hit Diaz behind the head, referee Raul Caiz Jr issued s warning. Moments later a clash of heads opened a cut on Diaz’s left eye. In the fourth, Diaz was deducted a point for holding Fortuna’s head down as blood continued to trickle down Diaz’s eye. Díaz continued his attack. Continue reading “Diaz defeats Fortuna for WBC interim title”
By Miguel Maravilla at ringside In a clash for the WBC interim lightweight title, Joseph “Jo Jo” Diaz Jr. (32-1-1, 15 KOs) moved up to 135lbs and won a twelve… Read More »
Seniesa “Superbad” Estrada captured the women’s WBO world light flyweight title with a near shutout victory over five-time world champ, Tenkai Tsunami (28-13-1, 16KO). Estrada landed the cleaner punches all through the bout while Tsunami mostly plodded forward unsuccessfully. Tsunami was staggered in the eighth round but held on until the final bell while Estrada never took her foot off the gas. Judges scored the fight 99-91, 98-92 and 98-92, all in favor of Estrada. With the victory, Estrada is now a 3-0 three division world champion and looks like a true standout in women’s boxing.
Lightweight William Zepeda (23-0, 21KO’s) of Mexico was impressive stopping Hector Tanajara (19-1, 5 KO’s) at the end of six in opening up the DAZN stream. It was a fast-paced opening round as Tanajara showed the flash, Zepeda connected with the solid punches. Trading in the center in round three, Zepeda unloaded combinations connecting and backing Tanajara. Attacking on the inside in the fourth, Zepeda stalked and went to the body following up with some combinations upstairs as Tanajara boxed and could not keep Zepeda off him. Continuing to back Tanajara in the fifth, Zepeda continued to impress with good hand speed and effective punching as Tanajara kept backing away. Zepeda’s relentlessness did it as he attacked Tanajara, at the end of the sixth trainer Robert Garcia stopped the fight as his fighter had enough. Continue reading “Zepeda stops Tanajara; Estrada and Fujioka win”
By Miguel Maravilla and Rocky Morales at ringside Seniesa “Superbad” Estrada captured the women’s WBO world light flyweight title with a near shutout victory over five-time world champ, Tenkai Tsunami… Read More »
WBA world cruiserweight champion Ryad Merhy (29-1, 24 KOs) will make the first defense of his title on July 17th in Bruxelles-Capitale, Belgium vs Zhaoxin Zhang (10-1-1) of China. Merhy was elevated from interim champion to regular champion earlier this year. The 12 round main event will be the first fight for Merhy in nearly two years but he is the local favorite with a lot of hometown fan support. Zhang will be looking to make history by becoming China´s first-ever cruiserweight world champion. The event will be promoted by Alain Vanackere of 12 Rounds Promotions and Nicolas Vanackere as the matchmaker. Continue reading “Merhy-Zhang July 17 in Belgium”
WBA world cruiserweight champion Ryad Merhy (29-1, 24 KOs) will make the first defense of his title on July 17th in Bruxelles-Capitale, Belgium vs Zhaoxin Zhang (10-1-1) of China. Merhy… Read More »
Nine months after boxing’s most controversial conclusion of 2020, WBA super flyweight world champion Joshua “El Profesor” Franco and Australia’s former world champion Andrew “The Monster” Moloney will settle the score in the third chapter of their rivalry August 14 at Hard Rock Live at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa.
Nine months after boxing’s most controversial conclusion of 2020, WBA super flyweight world champion Joshua “El Profesor” Franco and Australia’s former world champion Andrew “The Monster” Moloney will settle the… Read More »
The World Boxing Association (WBA) withdrew the light heavyweight champion status from Jean Pascal after he tested positive for banned substances and suspended him for six months.
Pascal was supposed to defend his title on June 6th against Badou Jack, who was ranked number 9 at the time. However, on May 14th, during testing conducted by the WBA Clean Boxing Program through VADA, Pascal tested positive for epitrenbolone, drostanolone, and drostabolone metabolite. Continue reading “WBA strips and suspends Pascal”
The World Boxing Association (WBA) withdrew the light heavyweight champion status from Jean Pascal after he tested positive for banned substances and suspended him for six months. Pascal was supposed… Read More »
The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championships Committee ordered the negotiations for the super middleweight bout between champion David Morrell, and British mandatory challenger John Ryder on Thursday.
The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championships Committee ordered the negotiations for the super middleweight bout between champion David Morrell, and British mandatory challenger John Ryder on Thursday. Both teams received… Read More »
Sam Soliman 159.7 lbs (72.45kg) vs. Victor Nagbe 156.3 lbs. (70.90kg)
(WBC Australasian middleweight title)
Venue: Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria, Australia
Promoter: Phil Eglezos and Pierre Karam & Peter Maniatis of Punisher Promotions
Sam Soliman 159.7 lbs (72.45kg) vs. Victor Nagbe 156.3 lbs. (70.90kg) (WBC Australasian middleweight title) Venue: Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria, Australia Promoter: Phil Eglezos and Pierre Karam & Peter Maniatis… Read More »
Four days removed from flying around the world to Los Angeles, eight-division world champion and boxer laureate Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao (62-7-2, 39 KOs), who hails from Sarangani Province in the Philippines, had the headgear on and sparred four rounds with two taller and younger southpaws at Freddie Roach’s world-famous Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, Calif. on Thursday.
The small audience that observed the session included two people assigned by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) to collect a blood sample following his workout – the second time VADA has tested Manny this week. Manny has powered his way through jet lag to train two to three hours daily at Wild Card every afternoon while starting most mornings with runs at either Pan Pacific Park or running straight up the hills of Griffith Park to the iconic Hollywood Sign, followed by a series of 1,000 sit-ups. It is an extraordinary feat for any athlete, but for the 42-year-old amazin’ Manny, it is just a walk in the park. Continue reading “Pacquiao spars with two southpaws”
Four days removed from flying around the world to Los Angeles, eight-division world champion and boxer laureate Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao (62-7-2, 39 KOs), who hails from Sarangani Province in… Read More »
Lyndon Arthur 174.6 vs. Davide Faraci 174.75
Zachary Parker 167.5 vs. Sherzod Khusanov 167.75
Archie Sharp 129.25 vs. Diego Andrade 129.75
Dennis McCann 120.25 vs. John Chuwa 120.6
Sam Noakes 152.5 vs. Lee Connelly 152
Muhammad Ali 132 vs. Lee Glover 131.5
Karol Itauma 174.5 vs. Tim Ventrella 175.5
Venue: Royal Albert Hall, London
Promoter: Queensberry Promotions
TV: BT Sport (UK)
Lyndon Arthur 174.6 vs. Davide Faraci 174.75 Zachary Parker 167.5 vs. Sherzod Khusanov 167.75 Archie Sharp 129.25 vs. Diego Andrade 129.75 Dennis McCann 120.25 vs. John Chuwa 120.6 Sam Noakes… Read More »
Jose Antonio Sampedro 125.8 vs. Cristian Ramon Cortes Gonzalez 126
Jhonathan Garcia 143 vs. Victor Campos 143
Fabian “Huracan” Diaz 138.4 vs. Jesus M ” Kiligua” Velazco 140
Estefania Garcia 123.2 vs. Laura Ramos 119.4
Angel Morales 138 vs. Rafael Herrerra Amezcua 140
Juan J. “Pikachu”Becerra 120.4 vs. Sigfrid Arles Diego 118.4
Jesus “Chocorol” Garcia 134 vs. Erick “Fantasma” Torres (Will weigh-in today)
Andre Rodriguez Rayon 100 vs. Aldo Rios Herrera (Will weigh-in today)
Erika Sampedro 103.8 vs. Karla Hernandez 107
Jose Antonio Sampedro 125.8 vs. Cristian Ramon Cortes Gonzalez 126 Jhonathan Garcia 143 vs. Victor Campos 143 Fabian “Huracan” Diaz 138.4 vs. Jesus M ” Kiligua” Velazco 140 Estefania Garcia… Read More »
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and other members of his camp have reportedly contracted the COVID-19 virus. It looks like Fury-Wilder III will be postponed, until probably October. No official announcement from Top Rank or PBC yet, but the WBC has confirmed that the fight is off for July 24.
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and other members of his camp have reportedly contracted the COVID-19 virus. It looks like Fury-Wilder III will be postponed, until probably October. No official… Read More »
Eight-division world champion and Philippine Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and undefeated unified WBC and IBF welterweight champion Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. kick off the promotional campaign for their August 21 PPV this Sunday when they’ll appear for a live televised press conference on FOX beginning at 5 p.m. ET.
Errol Spence: “I’ve been waiting on this kind of major boxing event my entire career. Manny Pacquiao is a boxing legend and future Hall of Famer. To be able to match skills with him and come out with a victory would be the highlight of my career thus far. I’m coming to win and he’s coming to win and that’s what makes for an all-action fight. I can’t wait to step into the ring at T-Mobile Arena on August 21 in what I expect to be an exciting night.’’
Manny Pacquiao: “I am excited to be battling Errol Spence Jr. Like me, Errol has an aggressive, all-action style of fighting. Boxing fans watching at T-Mobile Arena or on pay-per-view are going to be happy with this world championship fight. It is going to be wild!”
Eight-division world champion and Philippine Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and undefeated unified WBC and IBF welterweight champion Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. kick off the promotional campaign for their August… Read More »
Hector Tanajara 135 vs. William Zepeda 134.2
Naoko Fujioka 111.8 vs. Sulem Urbina 112
Bryan Chevalier 126 vs. James Wilkins 125.8
Miguel Gaona 135 vs. Gilberto Aguilar 134
Lamont Roach 130 vs. Daniel Rosas 128.2
Azat Hovhannisyan 122 vs. Jose Gonzalez 121.8
Mihai Nistor 223 vs. Colby Madison 229.5
Sparkinson Castillo 135.6 vs. Miguel Contreras 133.4
Gregory Morales 124 vs. Rodrigo Guerrero 123.6
Venue: Banc of California Stadium, Los Angeles
Promoter: Golden Boy
TV: DAZN, Facebook (undercard)
Joseph Diaz 134.4 vs. Javier Fortuna 134.8 (WBC interim lightweight title) Gilberto Ramirez 174.6 vs. Sullivan Barrera 174.6 (non-title ten-rounder) Tenkai Tsunami 107.2 vs. Seneisa Estrada 108 (WBO female light… Read More »
Boxeo Telemundo has its dates and venues for the summer series all set as president and CEO of All Star Boxing, Inc Felix “Tutico” Zabala has announced on Thursday morning that the series will kick off Friday, August 13th live with audience from Osceola Heritage Parks Events Center in Kissimmee FL.
“We arrived in Kissimmee, FL with our first championship boxing show 20 years to the date, when former world champion Oscar “Chololo” Larios faced Angel “Avispa” Chacon from the Civic Center on Telemundo” stated Tutico Zabala “We are happy to have built a great boxing fan base over time, bringing the fans the best fights from world title bills to contenders looking to reach the top. We look to continue building off this momentum in the region.” Continue reading “Boxeo Telemundo Summer Series Dates, Venues”
Boxeo Telemundo has its dates and venues for the summer series all set as president and CEO of All Star Boxing, Inc Felix “Tutico” Zabala has announced on Thursday morning… Read More »
Friday’s DAZN card from Los Angeles has some pretty good match-ups on it. The fight that could steal the show is the WBC interim lightweight title collision between Jo Jo Diaz and Javier Fortuna. Diaz is a -200 favorite, but Fortuna has to be considered a very live underdog. Another can’t miss fight is the clash between unbeaten lightweights Hector Tanajara and William Zepeda. Sportsbooks have that one dead even. In the main event, light heavy Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez is a 10:1 favorite against Sullivan Barrera.
Friday’s DAZN card from Los Angeles has some pretty good match-ups on it. The fight that could steal the show is the WBC interim lightweight title collision between Jo Jo… Read More »
The final press conference took place Wednesday at Banc of California Stadium, home of Friday’s big Golden Boy Promotions card which will be streamed live on DAZN.
Photo: Sye Williams/Golden Boy
In the main event, light heavyweight contenders Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (41-0, 27 KOs) and Sullivan Barrera (22-3, 14 KOs) meet in a non-title ten-rounder.
Zurdo Ramirez: “This Friday, we are going to put on a great show. I know Sullivan Barrera very well and he knows me. We know that each of us always comes well prepared and ready to put on a show. But at the end of the day, I’ll be the one to come out with my hands raised in victory. I’m going to come out with a record of 42 wins and 28 knockouts.”
Sullivan Barrera: “Everyone knows what I have done in this division. My experience says a lot. I have some losses, but they were against very tough fighters. My experience will be a big factor. Zurdo Ramirez has a lot of skills. He does of things very well. But I have to do everything necessary to win this fight and earn another title shot. A win will help me get that opportunity.”
Photo: Sye Williams/Golden Boy
Also on hand were the co-feature fighters Joseph Diaz Jr. (31-1-1, 15 KOs) and Javier Fortuna (36-2-1, 25 KOs) who collide for the WBC interim lightweight title.
Joseph Diaz Jr: “I am going to let my actions do the talking. I know that this opportunity is for a reason. I plan on taking the tough challenges. Everyone has been ducking Javier Fortuna and I will go out there and show what I am about.”
Javier Fortuna: “I am motivated for this fight. I am focused for this fight and I have had a good preparation. I like to fight. It’s easy to call out the devil but it’s another matter to come face to face.” Continue reading “Ramirez-Barrera Final Press Conference”
By Miguel Maravilla The final press conference took place Wednesday at Banc of California Stadium, home of Friday’s big Golden Boy Promotions card which will be streamed live on DAZN.… Read More »
Former IBF middleweight champion Sam “King” Soliman (46-15-1, 19 KOs) returns to action on Saturday against unbeaten Liberian-born, Australian-based Victor “Hot Chilli” Nagbe (3-0-0) over ten rounds at the Melbourne Pavillion, Flemington, Victoria, Australia.
Soliman, 47, is coming off an eight round decision loss to former WBC super middleweight champion Sakio Bika in March. Soliman captured the IBF middleweight belt in 2014, defeating Felix Sturm. He lost the title to Jermaine Taylor in the same year. Continue reading “Sam Soliman Returns Saturday”
By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing Former IBF middleweight champion Sam “King” Soliman (46-15-1, 19 KOs) returns to action on Saturday against unbeaten Liberian-born, Australian-based Victor “Hot Chilli” Nagbe… Read More »
Makina Boxing Promotions LLC (Courtney Frye/CEO) will present an event this Friday titled “Patas Saladas” in Puerta Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. The main event will feature prospect Jose Antonio Sampedro (11-1, 6 KOs) of Queretaro,Queretaro, Mexico taking on countryman and local Cristian Ramon Cortes (6-21-3, 1 KOs) of Puerto Vallarta ,Jalisco, Mexico. Continue reading “Boxing back in Puerta Vallarta Friday”
Makina Boxing Promotions LLC (Courtney Frye/CEO) will present an event this Friday titled “Patas Saladas” in Puerta Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. The main event will feature prospect Jose Antonio Sampedro (11-1,… Read More »
