Gavronski KOs Selders, remains unbeaten

By Sam DiTusa at ringside

Middleweight prospect Mike Gavronski remained unbeaten with a dramatic sixth round KO of Tyrone Selders Saturday night at the second installment of Little Creek Casino’s “Fight Club Northwest” series in Shelton, Washington. Though Gavronski was pitching a shutout, the fight was competitive through five rounds. When Gavronski, the Tacoma native by way of Chicago used his jab he controlled the action. Selders pressed the action throughout and was able to get a quick right hands in at times. The tide turned in round five when Gavronski began throwing right hand leads followed by short hard left hooks which swelled up the Texan’s eyes. (more…)

Froch-Kessler Officials

By Johnny B’

The officials announced for the much anticipated rematch between super middleweight champions Mikkel Kessler and Carl Froch will be referee Pete Podgorski (USA) and judges Adalaide Byrd (USA), Carlos Sucre (Venezuela) and Jean-Francois Toupin (France). Organization supervisors are Lindsey Tucker (IBF) and Mariana Borissova (WBA). The match-up is being held next Saturday at the 02 Arena (Millenium Dome) in London.

Jimenez and Aquino draw in Santo Domingo

By Robert Coster
Photos: Martin Avilamaria

In a thrilling, all-Dominican war, Norberto Jimenez(14-8-2, 4 KOs) and rising prospect Eliezer Aquino(14-0-1, 8 KOs) fought to a five round tecnical draw in a battle for the WBA Fedecentro super flyweight title, property of Jimenez. The bout, held in the capital city of Santo Domingo, proved to be a memorable slugfest. (more…)

Harrison leads dominant local performances in DC

By Gary “Digital” Williams

Many fans came to the boxing card at the University of the District of Columbia Sports Complex to witness how far popular local fighter Dusty Hernandez Harrison has progressed. Fans wanted to see how the 18-year-old Harrison (he turns 19 on May 21) would perform against an opponent who has experience and a legitimate winning record.

Not only did Harrison survive his step-up encounter, he domininated his foe — Eddie Soto of Pawtucket, RI — with a highly effective fifth-round technical knockout victory in the main event on the card.

Harrison unleashed a blistering left jab that continuously kept Soto at bay. Harrison landed a brutal right hand to drop Soto in the second round. Later, Harrison used another right to put his most experienced foe away for the night in the fifth round where the bout was stopped at 2:48. Harrison is now 15-0, nine KO’s. Soto falls to 12-7, four KO’s. (more…)

Amir Khan says he’d “love to” get in ring with Lucas Matthysse, says he’s tempted to stick around at 140-pounds

By James Slater

Former WBA/IBF 140-pound ruler Amir Khan was at ringside in Atlantic City last night, and he saw the lethal punching Lucas Matthysse taking out his old foe Lamont Peterson in quite chilling style. Yet despite the power in the Argentine’s fists, Khan, when asked by Sky Sport’s head of boxing Adam Smith, said he “love to” share a ring with Matthysse.

“I’d love to,” Khan replied when asked if he’d relish the idea of a rumble with the 34-2(32) KO king. “It was the same with [Marcos] Maidana, he was knocking everyone out and I beat him. My style would definitely suit Matthysse and I’d beat him. This wants me to stay at 140. 140 is the most exciting division and though I’ve said I’m moving up to 147, I haven’t made that move yet. I want to mix it with the likes of Matthysse and Danny Garcia.” (more…)

Photos: Mosley defeats Cano in close fight

Photos: Alma Montiel

Former three-division world champion Shane Mosley (47-8-1, 39 KOs) won a close twelve round unanimous decision over WBA #12 super lightweight Pablo Cesar Cano (26-3-1, 20 KOs) on Saturday night in a welterweight bout at the Grand Oasis Arena in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Cano did more early, but the 41-year-old Mosley started coming hard in round six. After round eight, the WBC’s open scoring Mosley was up on two cards and Cano was ahead on one. Good two-way action in round nine with Cano having the edge. Mosley responded with a strong round ten. In the end, scores were 115-113 for Mosley on all cards. The future Hall of Famer claimed the vacant WBC International welterweight title.

WBC #1 super featherweight Sergio Thompson (27-2, 25 KOs) scored a fourth round TKO over Gustavo Sandoval (13-5-1, 11 KOs). The bout was stopped just as Sandoval went down from a pummeling. Time was 1:20. photos

Shindo dethrones Szebeledi

By Joe Koizumi

Japanese girl Go Shindo (12-2, 8 KOs), 112, became the first boxer that seized a world championship out of Wakayama Prefecture as she impressively captured the WBC female flyweight belt by a shutout decision (all 100-90) over defending titlist Renata Szebeledi (16-10, 10 KOs), 110.75, from Hungary, over ten hard-fought rounds on Sunday in Wakayama, Japan.

Shindo, OPBF 112-pound ruler, took the initiative all the way despite the 19-year-old champ Szebeledi’s occasional retaliations.
(More to come)

Matthysse-Peterson post fight press conference

Photos: Matthysse annihilates Peterson, Alexander punishes Purdy

By Kurt Wolfheimer at ringside
Photos: Tom Casino / Showtime

WBC super lightweight interim champion Lucas Matthysse (34-2, 32 KOs) impressively annihilated IBF jr welterweight champion Lamont Peterson (31-2-1, 16 KOs) with a devastating third round KO on Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Matthysse floored Peterson once in round two and twice in round three. Referee Steve Smoger waved it off at 2:14. The bout was a non-title match because Matthysse didn’t want to give up his WBC interim belt. Peterson remains IBF welter champ.

After the fight Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer proclaimed that Matthysse is the “new Manny Pacquiao.” Matthysse called out Danny Garcia and stated “Now I know I’m the best 140-pounder because no one has ever dominated Peterson the way I did today.”

IBF welterweight champion Devon Alexander (25-1, 13 KOs) scored a dominant seven round TKO Over Lee Purdy (20-4-1, 13 KOs). Alexander stayed right in front Purdy, loading up with high volumes of big shots. Purdy was outgunned but willing to trade. The fight was finally stopped by Purdy’s corner after round seven. The bout was switched to a non-title affair after Purdy failed to make weight.

In a clash of unbeaten welterweights, Shawn Porter (21-0-1, 14 KOs) dropped Phil Lo Greco (25-1, 14 KOs) twice en route to a one-sided ten round unanimous decision. Lo Greco was down in rounds nine and ten. Scores 99-89, 100-88, 100-88. (more…)

Photos: Verdejo still unbeaten, crushes Page in four

Photos: Joel Colon / PR Best

Red hot 2012 Puerto Rican Olympian Felix “Diamante” Verdejo (6-0, 5 KOs) scored a fourth round TKO over Corben Page (4-6-1) in a junior lightweight bout on Saturday night at the Ruben Zayas Montañez Coliseum in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico. Verdejo punished Page from the opening bell, putting Page on the canvas in round three. Referee Roberto Ramirez Sr. stopped the slaughter in round four. Time was 1:48.

In the main event, Gamalier Rodriguez (21-2-3, 15 KOs) stopped Alicio Castañeda (15-2, 6 KOs) in round three to pick up the vacant NABO featherweight belt. Time was 1:06.

In other action, unbeaten welterweights John Karl Sosa and Levan Ghvamicheva each stopped their outgunned opponents in round three. Sosa (7-0, 5 KOs) beat Tommy Bryant (3-9-3, 1 KOs) and Ghvamicheva (10-0, 8 KOs) beat Samuel “Sammito” Santana (5-8-2). photos

Photos: Sosa defeats Segura in war

Photos: Zanfer Promotions

In a WBC flyweight eliminator between former world champions, Edgar Sosa (49-7, 29 KOs) scored a hard fought twelve round unanimous decision over Giovani Segura (29-3-1, 25 KOs) on Saturday night at the Plaza de Toros Eloy Cavazos in Zitacuaro, Michoacan, Mexico. Sosa got off to a good start, but Segura came on strong in the middle rounds. Segura was deducted a point for a low blow in round nine. Sosa closed the fight very strong to take the fight by scores of 115-112, 116-112, 114-113. Quite a run for Sosa, who beat ex-champ Ulises “Archie” Solis just two months ago. He now has earned the chance to face the WBC flyweight champion Akira Yaegashi.

In other action, bantamweight Alejandro “Cobrita” Gonzalez Jr (19-0-2, 13 KOs) scored a first round KO over Noe Martinez (12-4, 5 KOs).

Unbeaten featherweight Adrian Young (18-0-1, 15 KOs) won a ten round unanimous decision over Sylvester Lopez (20-5-2, 15 KOs) by scores of 95-92, 95-92 and 97-92. photos

Geale-Barker finalized for August 17 at Turning Stone

Gary Shaw Productions has announced the finalization of a fight between IBF champion Daniel Geale (29-1, 15 KOs) and highly regarded contender Darren Barker (25-1, 16 KOs). The 12-round championship bout will take place at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York on August 17 and will be televised live on HBO.

Wadi Camacho wins Prizefighter Cruiserweights III

In the Prizefighter: Cruiserweights III final, Wadi Camacho (9-1, 5 KOs) scored a second round KO over Hari Miles (9-8, 2 KOs) to claim £32,000 in the eight-man, one-night tournament at York Hall in London. Camacho had previously stopped Miles by seventh round TKO six months ago. This time he dropped Miles twice in round two, the second time for the count. Time was 1:47. Matchroom Sports offered a £2,000 bonus for any knockout on the night and Camacho’s KO in the final made him the only man to collect.

Semi-finals:
Wadi Camacho W3 Nathan Owens
Hari Miles W3 Danny McIntosh

Quarter-finals
Wadi Camacho W3 Martyn Grainger
Nathan Owens W3 Shane McPhilbin
Hari Miles W3 Conall Carmichael
Danny McIntosh W3 Neil Dawson

Zimnoch outpoints McCall

Unbeaten heavyweight Krzysztof Zimnoch (15-0-1, 11 KOs) outworked former WBC heavyweight champion Oliver McCall (56-13, 37 KOs) to take an eight round unanimous decision on Saturday night at the Arena Hall in Legionowo, Poland. The 48-year-old McCall had no answer for the hand speed of Zimnoch, who is 18 years younger.

Pathompothong stops Segu

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing
Photos: Johnny Chaichotchuang

IBF #7 Patomsuk Patompothong (24-1-1, 15 KOs) Jonus Segu (11-4-1) in round seven of a scheduled twelve round IBF Pan Pacific light welterweight title bout on Friday at Klung,Chanthaburi, Thailand. Pathompothong attacked Segu at the opening bell and connected with solid punches throughout the 1st stanza. The Tanzanian stepped up a gear in round two and edged the Thai. Pathompothong gained control of the bout in round three and chopped down Segu. At the start of round seven Segu advised referee Somsak Sirianant he had injured his hand and could not continue. (more…)

Szebeledi, Shindo collide tomorrow

Report and Photos by Joe Koizumi

This reporter has no knowledge on Hungary but Lazzlo Pap who won the gold medals in three Olympic Games to his credit and retired undefeated from professional activities in 1964. Hungarian 19-year-old girl, WBC female flyweight champ Renata Szebeledi (16-9, 10 KOs) will put her belt on the line against Japanese puncher Go Shindo (11-2, 8 KOs) tomorrow (Sunday) in Wakayama, Japan.

It will be a very competitive card between the blond champ who makes her initial defense and the boyish challenger, 25, who failed to win the belt on a disputable split decision loss to Mariana Juarez in Los Angeles last July. Szebeledi, formerly a kick-boxer prior to her entry into the international styled boxing in 2008, suffered five consecutive defeats from her debut, but zoomed up to become the world titleholder by dethroning Italian Simona Galassi on a third round stoppage last October. (more…)

Prizefighter Cruiserweights III Draw

Eight cruiserweights will battle it out for a £32,000 winner’s check in tonight’s “Prizefighter” tournament at York Hall in London. The biggest name competing is former European light heavyweight champion Danny McIntosh.

Quarter-final one: Wadi Camacho v Martyn Grainger
Quarter-final two: Shane McPhilbin v Nathan Owens
Quarter-final three: Conall Carmichael v Hari Miles
Quarter-final four: Neil Dawson v Danny McIntosh

Sosa and Segura make weight

Photos: Zanfer Promotions

Edgar Sosa 112 vs. Givanni Segura 112
Adrian Yung 126 vs. Syvester Lopez 125
“Cobrita” Gonzalez 116 vs. Noe Martinez 116.5
Rodrigo Gonzalez 122 vs. Ricardo Hernandez 124
Silvia Torres 108 vs. Alexia Munoz 108.3

Venue: Plaza de Toros “Eloy Cavazos,” Zitacuaro, Michoacan
Promoter: Zanfer and HG Boxing
TV: TV Azteca

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Robb defeats Herrera

Tonight featherweight prospect Guy Robb (11-1, 4 KOs) marched forward with a unanimous decision victory against John Herrera (4-7-1, 2 KOs) at the Celebrity Theater in Phoenix, Arizona. From the opening round, Robb controlled the action with pressure while throwing a lot of punches. Herrera was durable but never showed he could hurt Robb with any of his punches. The scorecards read 60-54 across the board. “This was my first fight with Boxing 360 and I’m glad I came out victorious.” said Robb. “My promoter Mario Yagobi says he plans to get me right back in the ring. Once I get back home I’m getting right back to the gym to get ready for the next one. I’m excited about my future.” Boxing 360 promoter Mario Yagobi said, “I was impressed with Guy Robb’s performance tonight. With a few more wins, I’ll be looking to step him up in competition and hopefully fight for a regional title by the end of the year.”

Results from Lincoln, Rhode Island

In a night of epic finishes, Providence’s Shelito Vincent left Twin River Casino with her first championship belt wrapped around her waist. Fighting for a title for the first time in her career, Vincent (9-0) responded with her most impressive performance to date Friday night, dominating tough challenger Angel Gladney (8-8-1) in an 80-71, 79-72, 79-72 unanimous-decision victory to capture the vacant Women’s International Boxing Association (WIBA) International super bantamweight title in the main event of “The New Era,” presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports. (more…)

Fight Club Little-Creek: Weights from Shelton, WA

Mike Gavronski 162.6 vs Tyrone Selders 162
Eddie Hunter 166 vs Leshon Sims 167
Eric Dahlberg 177.8 vs Jamel Reynolds 183
Marquise Weston 186 vs Jeremy Marchek 186.8
Ricardo Maldonado 139 vs Matt Flores 138.7
Omar Avelar 148 vs Peter Haro 148.8

Venue: Little-Creek Resort Casino, Shelton, WA
Promoter: Roy Englebrecht Promotions

Sanchez upsets Contreras

By Miguel Maravilla at ringside
Photos: Carlos Baeza/Thompson Boxing

Thompson Boxing Promotions returned to the Inland Empire Friday night for its Path to Glory series at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California. Riverside’s Richard “El Terminador” Contreras (10-1-1, 9 KOs) returned to the ring as he took on Victor Sanchez (4-6-1, 1 KO) of Houston in the scheduled eight round featherweight main event. Sanchez and Contreras battled it out for six rounds as Victor Sanchez pulled the upset. (more…)

McCall-Zimnoch weigh in

By Przemek Garczarczyk
Video: Ringpolska

Oliver McCall (57-12, 37 KO) was 246 pounds and his rival 29-year old Krzysztof Zimnoch(14-0, 11 KO) was a lean 218 pounds in today’s weigh in of Babilon Promotions’ “SKOK Boxing Night” event televised live by Polsat television. Elijah McCall (11-2, 10 KO), the “Atomic Bull’s” son, was 229 pounds is fighting another undefeated Polish fighter on the card, two-time Polish amateur champion Marcin Rekowski (8-0, 7 KO) who was 224.

#3 featherweight Brunker, ex-champ St. Clair triumph

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing

Former 2004 Athens Olympic representative and WBO #3, IBF #9, WBA #10 featherweight Joel Brunker (26-0, 15 KO’s) stopped Maxsaisai Sithsaithong (12-3, 3 KO’s) in round four of a scheduled ten round main event at the Richmond RSL club, Richmond, NSW, Australia on Friday. Brunker, looking for a shot at the IBF or WBO title in 2013, outscored Mexican Ivan Hernandez in 2013 and made a successful USA debut when he scored a KO over Carlos Fulgencio in the opening round compliments of a power body shot in New York in October 2012. Gary Shaw and Angelo Di Carlo guide the career of Brunker. He is trained by John Barber.

In the main supporting bout former IBF 130 pound champion Gairy St Clair (45-12-2, 18 KO’s) outscored Australian based Filipino Roberto Oyan (20-38-4,7KO’s) over eight rounds. St Clair won the world IBF title in 2006 by out pointing South African Cassius Baloyi and lost the title also in 2006 when Malcolm Klassen won a twelve round split decision in South Africa. St Clair has clashed with former world champions, Diego Corrales, Vivian Harris and Leonard Dorin.

Promoter John Barber

Weights from Washington, DC

By Gary “Digital” Williams

Here is the scale watch for the All-In-Entertainment card at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) Sports Complex in Washington, DC:

Dusty Hernandez-Harrison 145 vs. Eddie Soto 143
Jerry Odom 168 vs. Andrew Morias 164
Mike Reed 148 vs. Damon Antoine 147
Phill Brown 307 vs. Natu Visinia 268
Patrick Coye 174 vs. Charles Parker 168
Greg Newby 172 vs. William Prieto 166
Kevin Rivers, Jr. 126 vs. Jason Rorie 125
Charles Natal 149 vs. Delvery Woodford (will weigh-in tomorrow)
Deon Richardson 143 vs. Blair Cobbs 140