World Boxing Super Series super middleweight semi-finalist Callum Smith believes he will be facing George Groves in the final. Although focused on his semi-final against Juergen Braehmer next weekend in Germany, Smith is keeping an eye on today’s Groves-Eubank fight in the UK.
“If would have to pick, I will pick Groves on points,” stated Smith. I believe he will win the early rounds, a few rocky moments later on, but in the end, he will win on points.”
World Boxing Super Series super middleweight semi-finalist Callum Smith believes he will be facing George Groves in the final. Although focused on his semi-final against Juergen Braehmer next weekend in… Read More »
Former WBA/WBO flyweight world champion Juan Francisco “Gallo” Estrada shows his skills in preparation for his world title challenge against WBC super fly champion Srisaket Sor Rungvisai one week from tonight in Los Angeles.
Former WBA/WBO flyweight world champion Juan Francisco “Gallo” Estrada shows his skills in preparation for his world title challenge against WBC super fly champion Srisaket Sor Rungvisai one week from… Read More »
Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
“I have no words,” said 36-year-old veteran Ray Beltran after winning the WBO lightweight title by defeating Paulus Moses on Friday night in Reno, Nevada. “I gave everything I had. I really had to push myself. He’s a very experienced and tough fighter. He surprised me with a couple of good punches, but right away I thought about my family and everything I have been through throughout my career. I gave it my all. I made my career the tough way, and now I’m a champion.”
“I have no words,” said 36-year-old veteran Ray Beltran after winning the WBO lightweight title by defeating Paulus Moses on Friday night in Reno, Nevada. “I gave everything I had.… Read More »
After six rounds, Ray Beltran and Paulus Moses were tied 57-57 on two cards with Beltran was up 58-56 on the third card. After that, all three judges saw it pretty much Beltran’s way. Judges Eric Cheek and Burt Clements awarded Beltran five of the final six rounds, while judge Don Trella scored all of the last six rounds for the new WBO lightweight champion.
After six rounds, Ray Beltran and Paulus Moses were tied 57-57 on two cards with Beltran was up 58-56 on the third card. After that, all three judges saw it… Read More »
In his fourth world title try, 36-year-old Ray Beltran (35-7-1, 21 KOs) scored a twelve round unanimous decision over former world champion Paulus Moses (40-4, 25 KOs) to claim the vacant WBO lightweight title on Friday night at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada.
In a tough, gritty fight, the 39-year-old African sharpshooter Moses busted up the face of Beltran with jabs and right hands, but Beltran battled through the blood, rallied to win the late rounds, and pulled away to a 117-111, 117-111, 116-112 victory.
Next up for Beltran could be defense against WBO junior lightweight champion Vasyl Lomachenko on May 12 in Madison Square Garden.
Photos: Mikey Williams/Top Rank In his fourth world title try, 36-year-old Ray Beltran (35-7-1, 21 KOs) scored a twelve round unanimous decision over former world champion Paulus Moses (40-4, 25… Read More »
Undefeated NABF welterweight champion Egidijus Kavaliauskas (19-0, 16 KOs) scored an impressive sixth round TKO over former WBA champion David Avanesyan (23-3-1, 11 KOs) on Friday night at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. A brutal barrage of punches by Kavaliauskas promoted referee Tony Weeks to waved it off at 1:55. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
Two-time world heavyweight championship challenger and currently WBO #9, WBA #12 rated contender Bryant Jennings (21-2, 12 KOs) demolished Akhror Akhror Muralimov (16-4, 13 KOs) in three rounds. Jennings floored Akhror Muralimov five times before the bout was halted. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
Undefeated NABF welterweight champion Egidijus Kavaliauskas (19-0, 16 KOs) scored an impressive sixth round TKO over former WBA champion David Avanesyan (23-3-1, 11 KOs) on Friday night at the Grand… Read More »
David Benavidez 167 vs. Ronald Gavril 167.25
(WBC super middleweight title)
Note: An animated Benavidez bumped Gavril and made repeated throat-slash gestures. Photo: Chris Farina/Mayweather Promotions
Danny Garcia 146.5 vs. Brandon Rios 146.5
(WBC welterweight eliminator)
The fighters had to separated after some jawing during the faceoff. Garcia vowed to “put him to sleep.” Rios promised to “knock this motherf***er out.” Photo: Chris Farina/Mayweather Promotions
Ray Robinson 146 vs. Yordenis Ugas 147
(IBF welterweight eliminator)
Lionell Thompson 176.8 vs. Edwin Rodriguez 180.2
Ladarius Miller 136.6 vs.Carlos Padilla 134.6
Andres Cortes 132.4 vs.Fatiou Fassinou 131.8
Brian Gallegos 129.4 vs.Sulaiman Segawa 129.4
Jonathan Esquivel 159.4 vs.Ray Cameron Burroughs 158.4
Joe Spence 153 vs. Uriel Gonzalez 153.2
Venue: Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino, Events Center, Las Vegas
Promoter: Mayweather Promotions
TV: Showtime
By Miguel Maravilla at the scale David Benavidez 167 vs. Ronald Gavril 167.25 (WBC super middleweight title) Note: An animated Benavidez bumped Gavril and made repeated throat-slash gestures. Danny Garcia… Read More »
Devon Alexander 146.6 vs. Victor Ortiz 146.4 Photo: Juan Yepez/Premier Boxing Champions
Caleb Plant 166.8 vs. Porky Medina 168.8
(IBF super middleweight eliminator)
Note: Only Plant will be able to become the IBF #2 contender at super middleweight with a win Photo: Juan Yepez/Premier Boxing Champions
Tony Harrison 157vs. George Sosa 157
Austin Trout 157.2 vs. Juan De Angel 156.2
Thomas Williams Jr 170.6 vs. Humberto Velazco 170.2
Mark Anthony Hernandez 158.6 vs. Jeison Rosario 158.2
Jennifer Han 125.4 vs. Lizbeth Crespo 124.8
(IBF female featherweight title)
Jonathan Pachado 135 vs. Josh Ross 133.2
Karlos Balderas 133 vs. Jorge Rojas 132.6
Venue: Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas
Promoter: TGB Promotions
TV: FOX
Devon Alexander 146.6 vs. Victor Ortiz 146.4 Caleb Plant 166.8 vs. Porky Medina 168.8 (IBF super middleweight eliminator) Note: Only Plant will be able to become the IBF #2 contender… Read More »
WBO jr lightweight world champion Vasyl Lomachenko will return May 12 in an ESPN-televised bout at Madison Square Garden in New York City. There was talk of Loma challenging WBA lightweight champion Jorge Linares, however those negotiations have hit a snag because Linares’ promoter Golden Boy is planning an HBO card the same night featuring a replay of the prior week’s GGG-Canelo rematch. According to ESPN, the May 12 date is locked in and Lomachenko will be fighting someone that night at MSG.
WBO jr lightweight world champion Vasyl Lomachenko will return May 12 in an ESPN-televised bout at Madison Square Garden in New York City. There was talk of Loma challenging WBA… Read More »
A controversial unanimous decision gave the vacant European Union (EU) light-heavyweight belt to local fighter Orial Kolaj (19-5, 12 KOs), who went the full 12-round distance against Spaniard Mustafa Chadlioui (11-3-2, 7 KOs) in the main event of a Round Zero promoted boxing night in Rome, Italy. The fight staged at Palazzetto dello Sport followed basically the same pattern during the first nine rounds. Kolaj his back stiff and his hands kept constantly low, put on steady but clumsy pressure from the center of the ring. Chadlioui remained relaxed, slipped Kolaj’s predictable punches and countered hard with both hands, landing crisp, solid hooks that Kolaj incredibly absorbed all night, although wobbling on many occasions. Continue reading “Kolaj edges Chadlioui in Rome, win EU belt”
By Marco Bratusch at ringside A controversial unanimous decision gave the vacant European Union (EU) light-heavyweight belt to local fighter Orial Kolaj (19-5, 12 KOs), who went the full 12-round… Read More »
2016 Olympic super heavyweight silver medalist Joe Joyce (2-0, 2 KOs) set himself up for a potential showdown with Dereck Chisora after his devastating win over Rodolf Jozic (4-2, 3 KOs) in the main event of the Hayemaker Ringstar Fight Night — live on free-to-air entertainment channel Dave. Photo: Hayemaker Ringstar
In only his second professional fight, Joyce claimed his second victim with a first round stoppage at York Hall in London. Now his promoter David Haye wants to see him take on former world title challenger Chisora in a blockbuster Battle of Britain bout on the undercard of his May 5 rematch with Tony Bellew.
Speaking after Joyce’s impressive victory, Haye revealed that Hayemaker Ringstar are willing to offer Chisora a lucrative pay-day to take the fight at the O2 Arena in London. Continue reading “Joyce jolts Jozic, targets Chisora”
2016 Olympic super heavyweight silver medalist Joe Joyce (2-0, 2 KOs) set himself up for a potential showdown with Dereck Chisora after his devastating win over Rodolf Jozic (4-2, 3… Read More »
Tonight’s scheduled clash between NABF featherweight “junior” beltholder Erick Ituarte (19-1-1, 3 KOs) and Jose Ramirez (27-6-2, 16 KOs) has been cancelled. Ituarte made weight Thursday by checking in at 125.9, but Ramirez weighed nearly three pounds above the division limit at 128.9. Initially it was announced that the bout would proceed as a non-title affair, but today it was scrapped altogether.
As a result, an eight-rounder between super bantamweights Isaac Zarate (13-3-3, 2 KOs) and Christian Ayala (12-1, 4 KOs) has been elevated to the main event on tonight’s Thompson Boxing show at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, Calif.
Tonight’s scheduled clash between NABF featherweight “junior” beltholder Erick Ituarte (19-1-1, 3 KOs) and Jose Ramirez (27-6-2, 16 KOs) has been cancelled. Ituarte made weight Thursday by checking in at… Read More »
Undefeated WBA #2 John “The Phenom” Vera (18-0, 11 KOs) will take on WBA #3 Michael Soro (31-2, 21 KOs) on March 24 in Marseilles, France. The winner will be the mandatory contender at 154lbs and will receive a world title opportunity later this year.
Back in November the World Boxing Association (WBA) ordered that the top two ranking contenders face each other for the final WBA eliminator, with the winner facing Erislandy Lara in 2018. Originally it was scheduled for WBA #1 Kanat Islam to face Vera, but Islam made himself “unavailable” to face Vera after several attempts to put a deal in place. After the failed attempt the WBA ordered that WBA #3 Michael Soro was the next in line for the opportunity. Continue reading “Vera-Soro collide March 24 in WBA eliminator”
Undefeated WBA #2 John “The Phenom” Vera (18-0, 11 KOs) will take on WBA #3 Michael Soro (31-2, 21 KOs) on March 24 in Marseilles, France. The winner will be… Read More »
WBC Super Middleweight World Championship
David Benavidez vs. Ronald Gavril
Referee: Russell Mora; Judges: Robert Hoyle (Nev.), Glenn Feldman (Conn.), Julie Lederman (N.Y.)
WBC Welterweight World Title Eliminator
Danny Garcia vs. Brandon Rios
Referee: Kenny Bayless; Judges: Dave Moretti (Nev.), Glenn Trowbridge (Nev.), Steve Weisfeld (N.J.)
IBF Welterweight World Title Eliminator
Yordenis Ugas vs. Ray Robinson
Referee: Robert Byrd; Judges: Tim Cheatham (Nev.), Dave Moretti (Nev.), Steve Morrow (Calif.)
WBC Super Middleweight World Championship David Benavidez vs. Ronald Gavril Referee: Russell Mora; Judges: Robert Hoyle (Nev.), Glenn Feldman (Conn.), Julie Lederman (N.Y.) WBC Welterweight World Title Eliminator Danny Garcia… Read More »
Isaac Cruz Jr 134.65 vs. Juan José Martínez 134.65
Elías Emigdio 117.70 vs. Armando Terreros 114.85
Karim “El Traviesito” Arce 117.70 vs. Uriel Salinas 118.40
Venue: Arena Coliseo
Promoter: Promociones del Pueblo
TV: Televisa (Mexico)
By Gabriel F. Cordero Mariana Juarez 117.70 vs. Gabriela Bouvier 116.80 (WBC female bantamweight title) Isaac Cruz Jr 134.65 vs. Juan José Martínez 134.65 Elías Emigdio 117.70 vs. Armando Terreros… Read More »
Top local prospects will be featured at the debut event presented by Evander Holyfield’s Real Deal Sports & Entertainment on March 10 at the historic Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, NY.
Among the fighters featured on the card is undefeated middleweight knockout artist, Edgar ‘The Chosen One’ Berlanga, (7-0-0, 7 KO’s) of Brooklyn. Only 20-years-old, Berlanga has stopped all seven of his foes as a professional in the first round. Most recently he stopped Jaime Barboza on January 26 in the first round in Philadelphia, PA. Barboza had previously gone the distance in his previous five fights against top contenders and prospects including Gary O’Sullivan, Esquiva Falcao, Nick Brinson, Kyrone Davis and Russell Lamour. Continue reading “Local favorites top Holyfield’s debut Brooklyn show”
Top local prospects will be featured at the debut event presented by Evander Holyfield’s Real Deal Sports & Entertainment on March 10 at the historic Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, NY.… Read More »
Unbeaten heavyweight contender Luis “The Real King Kong” Ortiz has commented on WBC heavyweight world champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder, who he challenges on March 3 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.
“He’s talking too much,” stated Ortiz from his training camp in Miami. “He’s going to have to back that up in the ring. He says he’s going to kill ‘King Kong.’ He’s going to knock me out. I want to watch him try. I’m not like those other guys he fought. I’m a real fighter. Tough and with a lot of experience. I’ve been fighting since I was 10 years old…he doesn’t intimidate me. His trash talk makes me laugh. It’s just a lot of noise. I’m hungry. I’m doing this for my family. He better take me seriously because he’s going to find himself on the canvas before he knows it. I’m going to show the world who ‘King Kong’ is.”
Unbeaten heavyweight contender Luis “The Real King Kong” Ortiz has commented on WBC heavyweight world champion Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder, who he challenges on March 3 live on SHOWTIME… Read More »
Former multiple-time world champion Ricardo Mayorga (32-10-1, 26 KOs) takes on hometown veteran Rodolfo “Cobrita” Gomez Jr. (12-4-1, 8 KOs) in a super middleweight 10-rounder on April 7 at the Laredo Energy Arena in Laredo, Texas. The 44-year-old Mayorga is coming off a loss to Andrey Sirotkin in November.
The card will be the first event presented by Lone Star Boxing Promotions. The company is headed by former boxing manager Ivaylo Gotzev (CEO), former heavyweight contender David “Nino” Rodriguez (President), and Laredo businessman Arturo Ortiz (Vice-President). Continue reading “Mayorga returns April 7 in Laredo”
Former multiple-time world champion Ricardo Mayorga (32-10-1, 26 KOs) takes on hometown veteran Rodolfo “Cobrita” Gomez Jr. (12-4-1, 8 KOs) in a super middleweight 10-rounder on April 7 at the… Read More »
George Groves 167.1 vs. Chris Eubank Jr. 167.5
(WBA super middleweight championship) Photo: World Boxing Super Series
Venue: Manchester Arena, Manchester, UK
Promoter: Team Sauerland
TV: Super Channel (Canada)
“I told him he’s not ready, I can see it in his eyes … ,“ said Eubank Jr. “George doesn’t want to be here. I want this more than anything I’ve ever wanted. He doesn’t realize the danger he’s in. I am going to knock him out cold!”
Groves, who is the underdog with the bookies, said, “I’m excited, I made weight, I’m ready to go! I’m in the prime of my career, fighting better than ever.”
George Groves 167.1 vs. Chris Eubank Jr. 167.5 (WBA super middleweight championship) Venue: Manchester Arena, Manchester, UK Promoter: Team Sauerland TV: Super Channel (Canada) “I told him he’s not ready,… Read More »
Hall of Fame Broadcaster Colonel Bob Sheridan says WBO welterweight champion Jeff Horn will have to put constant pressure on mandatory contender Terrence Crawford with relentless determination and grit to be successful in retaining the championship on April 14 in Las Vegas.
“Jeff is putting his title on the line against one of the very best fighters in the world today,” The Colonel told Fightnews.com® “Crawford is not only highly skilled and an accurate puncher who has dominated every fighter he has faced in becoming the undisputed world 140 pound champion, but he’s powerful and cagey as well. Now Terrence has moved up to 147 pounds. Continue reading “Colonel: Horn will have to pressure Crawford”
By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing Hall of Fame Broadcaster Colonel Bob Sheridan says WBO welterweight champion Jeff Horn will have to put constant pressure on mandatory contender Terrence… Read More »
Former world champions Victor Ortiz and Devon Alexander went face to face Thursday two days before they enter the ring for their Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes main event showdown this Saturday, February 17 from Don Haskins Center on the UTEP campus in El Paso, Texas. Photo: Ruben Ramirez
Victor Ortiz: “The victory is the only thing on my mind. I’m here to defeat Devon Alexander. I just need to trust my training and I know it’ll give the result I want…I’m definitely looking for the knockout.”
Devon Alexander: “No one wants to hear me say what I’m going to do. People want to see me beat Victor Ortiz. Nothing else matters. I’m prepared to come in and win this fight. I’m going to win and get back to the top…only one of us can move on, and it’s going to be me.” Continue reading “Ortiz-Alexander Final Press Conference”
Former world champions Victor Ortiz and Devon Alexander went face to face Thursday two days before they enter the ring for their Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes… Read More »
The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino hosted “TKO Tuesday,” the first of what they hope to be many future boxing shows this past Tuesday night in Akwesasne (Hogansburg), New York. The nine bout Pro-Am card, promoted by Take It Light Promotions, was capped off by three pro fights featuring some seasoned journeyman and three debutantes.
In the main event, Tevin Terrance forced referee Paul Brown to save Darryl Martinez from further punishment at 1:13 of round two of a scheduled four round light heavyweight bout. Both fighters were making their pro debuts. Continue reading “Results from Akwesasne Mohawk Casino”
By Boxing Bob Newman The Akwesasne Mohawk Casino hosted “TKO Tuesday,” the first of what they hope to be many future boxing shows this past Tuesday night in Akwesasne (Hogansburg),… Read More »
NABF and NABO featherweight beltholder Joseph “JoJo” Diaz, Jr. (25-0, 13 KOs) and former world champion Victor “Vikingo” Terrazas (38-4-2, 21 KOs) hosted a media workout Thursday at Azteca Boxing Club ahead of their ESPN2-televised 10-rounder on Feb. 22 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, California. Photo: Golden Boy Promotions
JoJo Diaz: “I’m going to showcase my power, speed, experience and ring intelligence. I know Terrazas is a former world champion, but my skill is the best at 126 pounds. I’m excited to headline this fight because I’ll be kicking off the year for Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN. I’m going to take advantage of this and put all the champions at featherweight on notice. Hopefully after this fight, I’ll finally get that world title shot.”
Victor Terrazas: “I’m still in my prime. I feel I still have a lot to give. This is an important fight not just for me, but for Joseph Diaz as well. I’ve been training hard in Mexico with my coach, Alejandro “La Cobrita” Gonzalez, and I’ve been having really good sparring as well. I have a lot of experience dealing with world-class fighters and quick southpaws, so it will be a battle of youth vs. experience on February 22.”
NABF and NABO featherweight beltholder Joseph “JoJo” Diaz, Jr. (25-0, 13 KOs) and former world champion Victor “Vikingo” Terrazas (38-4-2, 21 KOs) hosted a media workout Thursday at Azteca Boxing… Read More »
Undefeated WBC super middleweight world champion David Benavidez promised to send top-rated contender Ronald Gavril into retirement in their anticipated rematch of a thrilling 2017 split-decision. Gavril, who floored Benavidez in the final minute of their Fight of the Year nominee, promised a different outcome in Saturday’s rematch on SHOWTIME from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Photo: Chris Farina/Mayweather Promotions
David Benavidez: “I’m going to put Gavril into retirement after this fight. I’m going to knock him out. This is going to be the fight of the night so you guys don’t want to miss it. He’s not going to want to box again after I get done with him. He dropped me but I wasn’t hurt at any point of that fight. I got back up and smiled. I did not feel his power at all.”
Ronald Gavril: “I think Benavidez talks to much. He said before the first fight that he was coming to stop me in four rounds or five rounds. He cannot stop me. And now, he said the same thing before this fight. He can’t do that. Why do you think he got a new fitness coach?”
Undefeated WBC super middleweight world champion David Benavidez promised to send top-rated contender Ronald Gavril into retirement in their anticipated rematch of a thrilling 2017 split-decision. Gavril, who floored Benavidez… Read More »
Two-division world champion Danny Garcia and former world champion Brandon Rios faced off Thursday at the final press conference for their WBC Welterweight World Title Eliminator this Saturday live on SHOWTIME from Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Garcia, who returns for his first bout since a unification showdown with Keith Thurman, promised to put on a show, while a confident Rios assured he was 100 percent prepared for what he deemed a “make or break” fight. Photo: Chris Farina/Mayweather Promotions
Danny Garcia: “It’s the Danny Garcia show so I’m going to go in there and do what I want to do. I’m going to dictate the pace. If we want to bang, we can bang. If we want to box, we can box. I’ve faced fighters that came straight at me before. I’ve faced fighters that moved. I’m prepared for whatever.”
Brandon Rios: “I’m ready 100 percent. I’m ready to give the fans an exciting show and that’s what I’ve prepared for. That’s my style. I always come forward and I come to fight. We ain’t dancing, we’re going to be fighting.”
Two-division world champion Danny Garcia and former world champion Brandon Rios faced off Thursday at the final press conference for their WBC Welterweight World Title Eliminator this Saturday live on… Read More »
