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The team of former IBF women’s bantamweight champion Miso Yoshida have criticized the decision rendered by judges in her decision loss to challenger Shurretta Metcalf, despite a wide lead in COMPUBOX numbers. The judges, Robin Taylor (99-91), Robert Perez (97-93) and Max DeLuca (96-94) awarded Metcalf the win despite Yoshida, finished the fight ahead 96-64 in overall punches, 49-17 in jabs, 30-16 in body punches and 8-0-2 in a round-to-round breakdown of total connects.

Yoshida out-landed Metcalf in rounds one and eight by 100-percent and by 175-percent in round six. However, those rounds were scored against Yoshida. Continue reading “Yoshida questions judges’ scoring”

The complete card has been finalized for the anticipated return of the undefeated Floyd “Kid Austin” Schofield Jr. (17-0, 12 KOs) against gritty Rene “El Bravo” Tellez Girón (20-3, 13 KOs). The 12-round main event is scheduled to take place at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on Saturday, November 2, and will be exclusively broadcast worldwide on DAZN.

• In the co-main event, super middleweight Bektemir “Bek” Melikuziev (14-1, 10 KOs) will take on David “Dynamite” Stevens (14-1, 10 KOs) in a 10-round WBA world championship eliminator.
• Undefeated IBF female flyweight champion Gabriela “Sweet Poison” Fundora (14-0, 6 KOs) will challenge WBA, WBC, WBO flyweight champion Gabriela “LA Chuky” Alaniz (15-1, 6 KOs) for all the marbles.
• Defending his WBA Intercontinental Super Middleweight Title, undefeated Darius “DFG” Fulghum (12-0, 10 KOs) will measure up against Christopher Pearson (17-4-1, 12 KOs) in a 10-round match.

Continue reading “Schofield-Giron undercard set”

Jack Catterall 140 vs. Regis Prograis 139.7
(WBO International super lightweight title)

Reece Bellotti 129.12 vs. Michael Gomez Jr 129.15
James Flint 139.4 vs. Campbell Hatton 140.4
Pat McCormack 146.11 vs. William Andres Herrera 145.8
Junaid Bostan 158 vs. Maico Sommariva 155.7
Ste Clarke 161.6 vs. Mateusz Pawlowski 159.12
William Crolla 155.12 vs. Lorenzo Grasso 155.11
Joe McGrail 127.12 vs. Lewis Morris 128.12
Emily Whitworth 117.9 vs. Sara Orszagi 110.14

Venue: Co-op Live, Manchester, England
Promoter: Matchroom
TV: DAZN

Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren has announced the signing of former two-time world champion Lawrence Okolie to a promotional agreement. The 31-year-old Okolie, known as ‘The Sauce’, teams up with Queensberry in tandem with his decision to campaign at heavyweight and relinquishing his WBC world bridgerweight title he won via a first round stoppage of Lucas Rozanski in May.

By Evan Jacobs

Fight Club OC returned Tursday nighht with its largest crowd ever, 1,517 people, inside the Hangar at the OC Fair & Events Center in Costa Mesa, California.

In a six-rounder, unbeaten super lightweight Dorian Mendez (5-0, 2 KOs) edged William Davis (3-3-1, 1 KO) in a close, spirited contest. It looked like Davis might’ve taken the first two rounds, then Mendez roared back with shots to the body and head. This weakened Davis enough that Mendez took a decision. Continue reading “Fight Club OC Results”

Bantamweight “Gucci Manny” Flores (19-1, 15 KOs) made quick work of Victor Olive (21-5-1, 9 KOs) on Thursday night at the Fantasy Springs Resort in Indio, California. Flores dropped Olivo with a body shot in the first round and Olivo watched the referee count him out at the 1:50 mark.

Local featherweight Tito Sanchez (14-0, 8 KOs) electrified the crowd with a third round knockout victory over Edwin “Pupo” Palomares (18-5-3, 9 KOs).

“Speedy” Rashidi Ellis 154 vs. Brian Chaves 154
Francis Hogan 159 vs. Elvin Ayala 159
Tommy Hyde 169 vs. Aro Schwartz 167
Mike Fontanez 157 vs. Bruno Romay 158
Joe Bush 150 vs. Keenan Raymond 150
Matt Doherty 139 vs. Eric Palmer 139
Tevin Regis 145 vs. Yeison Berdugo 140

Venue: Oceanside Events Center, Revere, Massachusetts
Promoter: CES
TV: DAZN

World-rated super middleweight Darius “DFG” Fulghum (12-0, 10 KOs), the undefeated rising star from Houston, returns to the ring on November 2 at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, when he takes on Christopher Pearson (17-4-1, 12 KOs) in a 10-round fight.

“I was the first one on my team to see that I was #7 in the WBA (he had not previously been rated and has since moved up to #6) and I jumped up on my couch streaming about being recognized by one of the four major sanctioning bodies. I still have to fight some of the (world-rated) fighters, but this is a dream come true for me. I was surprised by it (rated so quickly) but not surprised because, all along, I wanted to crack the top ten this year.”

However, you will not find the 28-year-old Fulghum calling out Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, nor any fighters rated ahead of him. Continue reading “Fulghum: I feel that I can compete with Canelo”

Bakhram Murtazaliev stopped Tim Tszyu his first title defense, shocking many as he entered the ring as a huge underdog this past Saturday, October 19 at Caribe Royal in Orlando, Florida, live on Prime Video.

Bakhram accomplished this DESPITE breaking the knuckle on his right-hand pinky finger on the last day of sparring on Friday, October 11. They had a doctor check it out. After the fight was over, when head trainer Roman Kalantaryan revealed the injury, he said they decided not to cancel the fight because they were so sure that Bakhram would stop Tszyu anyway. “The guy is a monster!!” said Bakhram’s promoter Kathy Duva after hearing about this. Continue reading “Bakhram Murtazaliev Update”

Twins Andrey (1-0) and Ari Bonilla (1-0, 1 KO) of Mexico return to the ring December 6 after both were successful in their profesional debuts this past September. Each will be featured in 10 round bouts against TBAs defending their WBA and WBC regional titles they each won in their pro debuts. Andrey is world ranked #15 at 118 by the WBA, and Ari #10 by the WBA at 115.

The pair combined to make history with each debuting in 10 round bouts and winning their titles. Kris Lawrence (The Heavyweight Factory) will promote the event which will be at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, in Hollywood, Florida. Continue reading “World-ranked Bonilla twins headline Dec 6”

Jack Catterall and Regis Prograis faced off at the final press conference ahead of their super lightweight contest on DAZN Saturday at the new CoOp Live Arena in Manchester, England.

By Joe Koizumi
Photos by Naoki Fukuda

Undisputed world 122-pound champion “Monster” Naoya Inoue (28-0, 25 KOs) will put all his belts on the line against IBF#1, WBO#1 Aussie Sam Goodman (19-0, 8 KOs) on Christmas Eve in Tokyo, Japan. Hideyuki Ohashi of Ohashi Promotions has announced the confrontation of the unbeaten super bantamweights at Ariake Arena here today (Thursday). Goodman, five years his junior at 26, defeated ex-titlist TJ Doheny and previously unbeaten Ra’eese Aleem in Australia last year. Goodman appearing on line at the press conference, Inoue called him, saying, “Let’s make it a hot affair.” Sam quickly responded, “Let’s meet in Tokyo.”

Beneath the Inoue-Goodman title go, WBO bantam ruler Yoshiki Takei (10-0, 8 KOs) will make his second defense since dethroning Jason Moloney this May. His challenger will be announced soon.

Heavyweight Jerry “Slugger” Forrest (28-6-2, 20 KOs) hammered out an eight round unanimous decision over Earl Newman (10-4-1, 7 KOs) on Wednesday night at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Slow-paced fight with Forrest doing more to win 78-74, 79-73, 78-74.

In the main event, Shurretta “Chiccn” Metcalf (14-4-1, 2 KOs) dethroned IBF female bantamweight champion Miyo Yoshida (17-5, 0 KOs) by ten round unanimous decision. The taller Metcalf successfully operated from the outside to compile a 96-94, 97-73, 99-91 score. Metcalf previously outpointed Yoshida 11 months ago.

Undefeated super lightweight “Marvelous” Mykquan Williams (22-0-2, 11 KOs) successfully defended the WBA Continental Americas Gold title with an eighth round KO against Lavisas “Red” Williams (10-2-1, 3 KOs). Mykquan dropped Lavisas twice in round one, and finished him with another knockdown in round eight. Time was 1:32.

Other Bouts:
Konrad Kaczmarkiewicz W6 Khainell Wheeler (light heavyweight)
Edward Vazquez TKO4 Kenneth Taylor (super featherweight)

“Gucci Manny” Flores 119 vs. Victor Olivo 117.8
Tito Sanchez 126 vs. Edwin Palomares 126
Grant Flores 154.2 vs. Luis Ramos 153.8
Daniel Garcia 135.2 vs. Jorge Villegas 135.2
Cayden Griffiths 141.8 vs. Markus Bowes 138.8
Johnny Cañas 137.2 vs. Pedro Cruz 140
Daniel Luna 129.8 vs. Giovanny Gonzalez 131
Kevin Gudiño 117.6 vs. Bryan Cox 119.4

Venue: Fantasy Springs Resort, Indio, California
Promoter: Golden Boy
TV: DAZN

Jack Catterall believes he can “pick holes” in former two-time WBC World Champion Regis Prograis when the Super-Lightweight rivals clash over 12 rounds in the first ever headline fight at Co-op Live in Manchester this Saturday October 26, shown live worldwide on DAZN.

The Chorley man is just days away from the biggest test of his professional career to date and is all too aware that a win over his American rival would likely lead to a World Title shot against the likes of Teofimo Lopez Jr or Liam Paro, who puts his IBF crown on the line against Richardson Hitchins in December. Continue reading “Catterall: I can pick holes in Prograis”

Undisputed female minimumweight world champion Seniesa “Super Bad” Estrada, the fighting pride of East Los Angeles, has announced her retirement following a decorated 13-year professional career.

Estrada (26-0, 9 KOs) won world titles in two weight classes and went 7-0 in title fights. A pound-for-pound mainstay who holds the world record for the fastest KO in women’s boxing history—seven seconds—Estrada saved her best for the final stretch of her Hall of Fame career. Continue reading “Seniesa “Super Bad” Estrada retires”

Former world champion Murat Gassiev comes back after one-year break to fight against Denmark’s Kem Ljungquist on Saturday night at IBA Champions’ Night in Yerevan, Armenia. 31-year-old Gassiev has 30 victories, including 23 KOs, and 2 losses to his name. Ljungquist, 34, is an unbeaten professional with 18 wins and 11 KOs among them.

‘We prepared in the city of Serpukhov, and everything went well,’ Gassiev said. ‘Ljungquist is a tall southpaw, he’s undefeated. I’m taking this seriously, as I do with all my opponents. Regarding the change of date and location for the fight — these are simply personal issues related to arranging the match. I’m not making a big deal out of it.’ Continue reading “Gassiev returns Saturday”

In his first fight since his loss to Devin Haney nearly a year ago, former super lightweight world champion Regis Prograis (29-2, 24 KOs) will attempt to bounce back against Jack Catterall (29-1, 13 KOs), who is rated WBC #2, WBO #2, IBF #3, WBA #5 in the 140lb division.

The bout can be seen on DAZN and will headline the first boxing event to take place at the new 23,000-seat Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, England.

Catterall is about a 4:1 favorite over Prograis, who is rated rated WBA #7, IBF #7, WBO #7, WBC #12.

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

The emotions and feelings experienced last week are difficult to put into words, but they will remain in my mind and heart for life.

My brother Héctor invited me to visit Holy Father Francis, accompanying Adrián Pallarols, who is the Pope’s goldsmith, and one of the most beloved and closest since his childhood.

It was an unforgettable meeting where he gave us a series of life advice and concepts in a few words and with a lot of meaning. He has a unique ability to synthesize like I had never seen in my life. Continue reading “The Greatness of Holy Father Francis”

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, the WBC cruiserweight Division has faced extremely complicated circumstances.

In February of 2023 Badou Jack conquered the WBC World Cruiserweight Championship by defeating then champion Ilunga Makabu. Soon thereafter, champion Jack petitioned the WBC to place him as champion in recess so he could try to schedule a fight for the WBC world bridgerweight title. Champion Jack’s attempts were unsuccessful. He is now looking to return to the cruiserweight division.

In the meantime, Noel Mikaelian won the vacant WBC world cruiserweight title knocking out Ilunga Makabu. The WBC ordered champion Mikaelian to make his first mandatory defense after having won a vacant title against mandatory contender Ryan Rozicki who had won a final elimination bout via knockout of Olanrewaju Durodola. Continue reading “Rozicki-Peralta clash for WBC interim cruiser title”

This past Saturday night, October 19, former WBA 130lb. world champion Andrew Cancio returned to the ring with a sixth-round knockout of Gustavo Molina in Sonora, Mexico. Cancio dropped Molina in the first and second round of the scheduled eight-rounder. The fight was contested at the 135lb. limit. Details of Cancio’s next fight will be forthcoming.

Former world champion O’Shaquie Foster(22-3, 12 KOs) has unfinished business. The 31-year-old will face Robson Conceição for the WBC junior lightweight world title on Saturday, Nov. 2, on ESPN+ at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. Foster lost his title to Conceição via split decision in July, a controversial verdict that left him angered and motivated to become a two-time world champion.

Following a recent training session in Houston, this is what Foster had to say:

“The fight was easy. I didn’t see where the judges got that decision. But the fight was easy for me. I only saw that I could have been more active and let my hands go in certain situations more.” Continue reading “O’Shaquie: I’m looking to let my hands go”

By Zach Hirsch

Unbeaten WBA #12 featherweight Dominique Francis (16-0, 10 KOs) is fresh off of his impressive 4th round KO victory over previously unbeaten Julio Carrera Lugo (18-1-1, 14 KOs) of Mexico a week ago.

Francis a native of Miami, Florida again showed his willingness to go on the road, traveling cross country to California for his bout. This is nothing new for Francis, who has previously traveled and won multiple times internationally during his professional career. Francis will now campaign in the 130lb division where he expects to do big things in 2025. Continue reading “Francis ready to shine at 130”

By Héctor Villarreal
Photos: Martín Pérez/Magdiel González

In a clash of Panamanian proven warriors, Ricardo “The Scientist” Nuñez (25-6-2, 22 KOs), kept his WBC lightweight Continental Latino belt by the way of 8-round unanimous decision over former world champion Jezreel “Invisible” Corrales (26-8,10 KOs), in the main event of the KO to Cancer card, presented by Laguna Premium Boxing on Saturday night at the Arena Roberto Duran.

Corrales was knocked down in round 3 and referee Hector Afu deducted him a point in the sixth for holding. Even that disadvantage, the fight was so competitive that two judges scored 77-73 while the third had It 76-74. Continue reading “Nuñez edges Corrales in KO to Cancer”