Nuñez overwhelms and stops ex-champ Rakhimov

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Becomes IBF 130 lb. Mandatory Challenger

By Boxing Bob Newman

In an important bout that flew under the radar, IBF #3 Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov and #4 rated Eduardo Nuñez, squared off in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, to decide the #1 mandatory position at Jr. Lightweight.

Local hero Rakhimov was coming in off his lone loss 10 months ago- a tough, split decision, title-losing effort against Joe Cordina in Cardiff, Wales. Nuñez, of Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico, was making a relatively quick return to the ring after blowing out Oscar Escandon in two rounds in Cancun last October.

The first half of the fight was tactical warfare as each man tried to gain their edge, taking turns coming forward while the other looked to see what his foe had to offer. By the second half of the fight, Nuñez seemed to be taking over, if ever so slightly. He began to land telling power shots on Rakhimov, who seemed unable to get off the ropes, or was hoping Nuñez would punch himself out. Nuñez was so squared up, that all his punches appeared to be hooks, whether right or left. Jabs were mostly out the window in favor of sledgehammer blows.

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Rakhimov would rally in the ninth, for what would be the last time. Rakhimov got a much needed reprieve from referee Mark Nelson, who called time as he instructed Rakhimov’s corner to secure some loose tape on the glove in the tenth. But that would be it as Nuñez sensed his time had come. He came out guns blazing, raining blow after blow- 20 unanswered in all, to the head of a helpless Rakhimov, who bravely, but perhaps foolishly, never went down. Referee Nelson stepped in to rescue the battered hometowner, with only 15 seconds elapsed in the 11th. Continue reading “Nuñez overwhelms and stops ex-champ Rakhimov”

Becomes IBF 130 lb. Mandatory Challenger By Boxing Bob Newman In an important bout that flew under the radar, IBF #3 Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov and #4 rated Eduardo Nuñez, squared off…
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Weights from Philadelphia

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Oluwafemi Oyeleye 155 vs Wilfrido Buelvas 150
Noah Norman 133 vs Dan Van Fossen 133.8
Joshua Jones 137 vs Ryan Schwartzburg 138
Daniel Fry 224 vs Jesse Hayward 275.6
Tahmir Smalls 153 vs Bruno Leonardo Romay 150.8
Richard Johnson 155.4 vs Desmond Carr 155
Mike Scott 159.4 vs John Hawks 160
Juan Marrero 137 vs Darus Somieari 137.6
Alex James 180.6 vs Rancy Slanger 177.8
Antonio Allen 159 vs Jason Moreno 156.8

Venue: 2300 Arena
Promoter: R&B Promotions
Stream: Combatsportsnow.com
1st Bell: 7:05 PM ET

Oluwafemi Oyeleye 155 vs Wilfrido Buelvas 150 Noah Norman 133 vs Dan Van Fossen 133.8 Joshua Jones 137 vs Ryan Schwartzburg 138 Daniel Fry 224 vs Jesse Hayward 275.6 Tahmir…
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Berlanga: I’m coming for the KO

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After 16 consecutive first round KOs, followed by five consecutive decision wins, unbeaten IBF #5, WBO #5, WBA #8, WBC #11 super middleweight Edgar Berlanga (21-0, 16 KOs) believes he’s ready to get another KO when he faces WBA #3- rated Padraig McCrory (18-0, 9 KOs) at Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida, next Saturday on DAZN.

“The twelfth round of my last fight [against Jason Quigley], I feel like that’s really woken me up,” said Berlanga. “I haven’t missed anything, I know I have got the power to hurt anybody, and I feel different as a fighter, mentally, physically and spiritually. I know that there’s going to be fireworks coming from me on February 24, that’s a fact. I’m coming for the KO. He can say whatever he wants, but at the end of the day we have to go in there and tussle.

“Me at my best, nobody is f**king with me. When I am 100 percent, which you’ll see on February 24, I am unstoppable. Continue reading “Berlanga: I’m coming for the KO”

After 16 consecutive first round KOs, followed by five consecutive decision wins, unbeaten IBF #5, WBO #5, WBA #8, WBC #11 super middleweight Edgar Berlanga (21-0, 16 KOs) believes he’s…
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Foster edges Nova; retains WBC 130lb title

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WBC junior lightweight champion O’Shaquie “Ice Water” Foster (22-2, 12 KOs) retained his world title with a twelve round split decision over Abraham “El Super” Nova (23-2, 16 KOs) on Friday night inside the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Nova got off to a good start, outworking and outmuscling Foster. But Foster took over midway and closed strong with a twelfth round knockdown. Scores were 116-111, 115-112 Foster, 114-113 Nova.

Unbeaten WBO #15 junior lightweight Andres “Savage” Cortes (21-0, 11 KOs) scored a brutal fourth round TKO over WBO #4 Bryan Chevalier (20-2-1, 16 KOs). Cortez badly rocked Chevalier in round four and Chevalier’s corner stopped the fight. Time was 2:17.

Unbeaten featherweight Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington (11-0, 7 KOs) scored a spectacular fourth round knockout against Bernard Torres (18-2, 8 KOs). Carrington laid out Torrez face first with a flush right hand. Time was 2:59.

Olympic heavyweight Guido “The Gladiator” Vianello (12-1-1, 10 KOs) knocked down Moses Johnson (11-2-2, 8 KOs) five times before the bout was finally stopped in round one. Johnson probably took more punishment than he needed to. Time was 2:59. Continue reading “Foster edges Nova; retains WBC 130lb title”

WBC junior lightweight champion O’Shaquie “Ice Water” Foster (22-2, 12 KOs) retained his world title with a twelve round split decision over Abraham “El Super” Nova (23-2, 16 KOs) on…
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Nontshinga avenges loss, regains IBF 108lb title

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Sivenathi “The Special One” Nontshinga (13-1, 10 KOs) regained the IBF light flyweight title with a tenth round TKO against Adrian “Gatito” Curiel (24-5-1, 5 KOs) on Friday night at the Auditorium Guelaguetza in Oaxaca, Mexico. It was a slugfest from the opening bell with both trading bombs nonstop. Curiel often backed Nontshinga into the ropes and teed off. In round nine, Nontshinga suddenly rocked Curiel with a left hook. Nontshinga hurt Curiel again in round ten, scoring a knockdown, then getting a referee’s stoppage.

Curiel scored a shocking one-punch knockout to dethrone Nontshinga in the second round last year in Monaco. Nontshinga turned the tables in Curiel’s backyard.

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Former world champion Mauricio Lara (26-3-2, 19 KOs) and Daniel Lugo (27-2-1, 18 KOs) battled to a ten round draw in a super featherweight clash.

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Lugo had Lara hurt in round six, but Lara recovered and hurt Lugo in round seven. Both fighters rocked each other the rest of the way. In the end, scores were 96-64 Lugo, 95-95, 95-95.

Sivenathi “The Special One” Nontshinga (13-1, 10 KOs) regained the IBF light flyweight title with a tenth round TKO against Adrian “Gatito” Curiel (24-5-1, 5 KOs) on Friday night at…
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Cardenas stops Picazo

Super bantamweight Ramon Cardenas (24-1, 13 KOs) was victorious when Israel Rodriguez Picazo (30-6, 20 KOs) couldn’t come out for round seven on Friday night at the Whitesands Events Center in Plant City, Florida. Picazo suffered a badly broken jaw. Cardenas

In a clash between unbeaten welterweights, Emiliano Moreno (9-0, 5 KOs) took a hard fought eight round unanimous decision over Axl Melendez (7-1, 4 KOs). Scores were 78-74, 77-75, 77-75.

Cruiserweight Efetobor Apochi (12-2, 11 KOs) scored a fifth round TKO against previously unbeaten Lucas Pontes da Silva (7-1, 7 KOs). Apochi dropped Pontes in round five and got a referee’s stoppage later in the round. Time was 2:33.

Unbeaten middleweight Joeshon James (9-0-2, 5 KOs) scored an eight round unanimous decision over Vaughn Alexander (18-9-1, 11 KOs). Scored 78-73 3x. James deducted a point for a forearm in round eight.

Unbeaten super featherweight “King” Robert Meriwether III (5-0, 2 KOs) outscored Carlos Rocha (3-3, 2 KOs) 40-36 3x over four rounds.

Super bantamweight Ramon Cardenas (24-1, 13 KOs) was victorious when Israel Rodriguez Picazo (30-6, 20 KOs) couldn’t come out for round seven on Friday night at the Whitesands Events Center…
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Big Baby Anderson returns April 13

ESPN has announced that unbeaten WBO #4, WBC #6, IBF #6, WBA #12 heavyweight Jared “Real Big Baby” Anderson (16-0, 15 KOs) will return on April 13 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Real Big Baby’s opponent will be former WBA cruiserweight champion and recent Tony Yoka-conqueror Ryad Merhy (32-2, 26 KOs).

ESPN has announced that unbeaten WBO #4, WBC #6, IBF #6, WBA #12 heavyweight Jared “Real Big Baby” Anderson (16-0, 15 KOs) will return on April 13 in Corpus Christi,…
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Golden Boy inks WBC #1 Charles Conwell

Golden Boy Promotions today announced the signing of former U.S. Olympian and WBC #1 super welterweight Charles “Bad News” Conwell (18-0, 13 KOs) to a multi-fight deal. “It’s been a long time coming!” said Conwell. “I’m happy, and can’t wait to get back in the ring. I want to thank Golden Boy, Oscar De La Hoya and Eric Gomez for the opportunity and for believing in me. Bad News is back!”

The 26-year-old Conwell had had trouble getting fights and didn’t fight at all in 2023, but promoter Oscar De La Hoya says Conwell’s days of inactivity are over. “We are going to bring him back the ‘Golden Boy’ way,” said Oscar. “Having him fight often and with tough competition to make sure he’s ready to chase world championship gold.”

Golden Boy Promotions today announced the signing of former U.S. Olympian and WBC #1 super welterweight Charles “Bad News” Conwell (18-0, 13 KOs) to a multi-fight deal. “It’s been a…
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Delgado added to Valdez-Wilson card

2016 Mexican Olympian and unbeaten junior welterweight Lindolfo Delgado (19-0, 14 KOs) is set to make his 2024 debut against countryman Carlos “El Tiburon” Sanchez (25-2, 19 KOs) in a ten round special attraction on March 29 at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.

Delgado-Sanchez is added to the card that features Oscar Valdez against Liam Wilson in the 10-round main event and an undisputed female minimumweight showdown between WBC/WBA champion Seniesa “Super Bad” Estrada and WBO/IBF queen Yokasta Valle. The entire card will stream live and exclusively in the United States on ESPN+.

2016 Mexican Olympian and unbeaten junior welterweight Lindolfo Delgado (19-0, 14 KOs) is set to make his 2024 debut against countryman Carlos “El Tiburon” Sanchez (25-2, 19 KOs) in a…
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Erik Bazinyan returns April 11

WBA #2, WBC #3, WBO #3, IBF #5 super middleweight Erik Bazinyan (32-0, 23 KOs) will attempt to defend his NABF title for the 7th time against crosstown rival Shakeel “The Jamaican Juggernaut” Phinn (26-3-1, 17 KOs) in a ten-rounder on April 11 at the Cabaret du Casino de Montréal. The full card will be broadcast live on ESPN+.

Promoter Camille Estephan stated, “For us, it’s out of the question for Erik to wait without fighting because of the bottleneck created by the current world champion Canelo Alvarez. So we continue our journey while seeking challenges for him, and Shakeel Phinn is definitely one of them. I tip my hat to them for accepting the challenge because obviously, the aspect of a local fight adds a lot of emotions. Boxing fans, who demand these duels between the best in the country, will certainly be the big winners. I can’t wait for this evening!”

Estephan also promotes WBC #1, WBA #1, IBF #3, WBO #4 super middleweight Christian Mbilli, who, likewise, is waiting on a shot at Canelo.

WBA #2, WBC #3, WBO #3, IBF #5 super middleweight Erik Bazinyan (32-0, 23 KOs) will attempt to defend his NABF title for the 7th time against crosstown rival Shakeel…
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Rogava still unbeaten

Former Ukrainian Olympian Tsotne Rogava (5-0, 5 KOs) scored his third first-round knockout victory Friday night at Soboba Casino Resort in San Jacinto, California. Georgia-native Rogava, who stands 6’5” and weighs 270 pounds, unloaded a brutal body attack on John Shipman (5-6, 2 KOs), who was unable to keep Rogava at a distance. The referee halted the action when Shipman was getting used and abused by the potentially loaded heavyweight prospect Rogova.

Rogava successfully transitioned to boxing from his world class Muay Thai and kickboxing career and he has greatly benefited from being trained by Hall of Famer Joe Goossen, who has favorably compared him, style-wise, to Tyson Fury because of their enormous size and relatively nimble footwork. Continue reading “Rogava still unbeaten”

Former Ukrainian Olympian Tsotne Rogava (5-0, 5 KOs) scored his third first-round knockout victory Friday night at Soboba Casino Resort in San Jacinto, California. Georgia-native Rogava, who stands 6’5” and…
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Fight Club OC Results

By Evan Jacobs

SOCA Fights returned to the Hangar at the OC Fair & Events Center in Costa Mesa, CA for the first show of 2024 and it was yet another great night of fights that had a little something for everyone…four boxing matches, an MMA clash, and even a sword fight!

Yes, you read that right! The event opened with some fine fencing skills on display before a very appreciative crowd. The swords moved swiftly as the audience cheered on this very intricate art form. The combatants showed strong resolve and really set the stage for the action to follow as the evening moved on. Continue reading “Fight Club OC Results”

By Evan Jacobs SOCA Fights returned to the Hangar at the OC Fair & Events Center in Costa Mesa, CA for the first show of 2024 and it was yet…
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Ricky Perez upsets ex-champ JoJo Diaz

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Super lightweight Jesus “Ricky” Perez (25-5, 18 KOs) scored a hard fought split decision over former world champion Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr. (33-5-1, 15 KOs) on Thursday night at the Commerce Casino & Hotel in Commerce, California. After a ten round slugfest, judges had it 95-94 for Diaz, 96-94 and a ridiculous 99-90 (Lou Moret) for Perez. Diaz was deducted a point in round five for shoving Perez through the ropes. JoJo has now lost four of his last five.

The scheduled co-feature between flyweights Ricardo “El Niño” Sandoval and Jayson Mama was scrapped when Mama tested positive for Hep-C.

Super welterweight prospect Eric Tudor (10-1, 6 KOs) bounced back from his first loss with an eight round unanimous decision over Luis Ramos (6-3-1, 6 KOs). Scores were 80-72 3x.

Unbeaten super bantamweight Jorge “El Niño Dorado” Chavez (10-0, 7 KOs) outscored Diuhl Olguin (16-35-7, 10 KOs) over six rounds. Chavez recovered from a first round knockdown to win 59-54, 58-55, 58-55.

Unbeaten lightweight Joshua Garcia (7-0, 4 KOs) scored a first round KO against Eric Lozada (1-1-1, 0 KOs). A flush right hand finished Lozada. Time was 1:45.

Pro debuting middleweight Sasha Tudor (0-0-1, 0 KOs) and Josias Gonzalez (2-2-1, 0 KOs) battled to a four round draw. Scores were 39-37 Gonzalez, 39-37 Tudor, 38-38.

Super lightweight Jesus “Ricky” Perez (25-5, 18 KOs) scored a hard fought split decision over former world champion Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr. (33-5-1, 15 KOs) on Thursday night at the…
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Curiel, Nontshinga make weight

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Adrian Curiel 107.5 vs. Sivenathi Nontshinga 108
(IBF light flyweight title)

Mauricio Lara 130 vs. Daniel Lugo 129.75

Venue: Auditorium Guelaguetza in Oaxaca, Mexico
Promoter: Matchroom
TV: DAZN

Adrian Curiel 107.5 vs. Sivenathi Nontshinga 108 (IBF light flyweight title) Mauricio Lara 130 vs. Daniel Lugo 129.75 Venue: Auditorium Guelaguetza in Oaxaca, Mexico Promoter: Matchroom TV: DAZN

Weights from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Victor Hernandez 124 vs. Jose Edgardo Garcia 125
(NABA USA Featherweight Title)

Marklin Bailey 138 vs. Rondale Hubbert 142
Jaquan Carty 162 vs. Orlando Salgado 161.5
Elijah Williams 144 vs. Clay Burns 139
Aaron Lopez 137 vs. Raymond Chacon 133.5
Trevor Thonson 135.5 vs. Mike Fowler 134
Joshua Baker 180 vs. Ricardo Beceril 180
Khalid Twati 118.5 vs. Ira Terry 118
Tayvien Alpough 114 vs. Malcolm Speight 115
Aaron Cypress 188 vs. Shabios Lynch 180
Paul Anthony 137 vs. Keasen Freeman 140

Venue: John T. Rhodes Sports Complex
Promoter: Christy Martin Promotions
Stream: TrillerTV Powered By Fite (Marc Abrams, Ron Borges in the call)
1st Bell: 6 PM ET

Victor Hernandez 124 vs. Jose Edgardo Garcia 125 (NABA USA Featherweight Title) Marklin Bailey 138 vs. Rondale Hubbert 142 Jaquan Carty 162 vs. Orlando Salgado 161.5 Elijah Williams 144 vs.…
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Zepeda-Hughes undercard announced

The DAZN undercard is set for the March 16 IBF and WBA lightweight eliminator featuring between knockout machine William “El Camarón” Zepeda (29-0, 25 KOs) and Maxi “Maximus” Hughes (26-6-2, 5 KOs) at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

  • Undefeated and highly regarded lightweight Floyd “Kid Austin” Schofield (16-0, 12-KOs) will take on Esteuri “El Puma” Suero (13-1, 10 KOs) in the ten round co-feature.
  • In a WBA featherweight final eliminator, Victor “El Tornado” Morales, Jr. (19-0-1, 9 KOs) faces Luis “The Twist” Nunez (19-0, 13 KOs) in a ten-rounder.
  • In a bad-blood rematch, Marlen Esparza (14-1, 1 KO) will put her unified WBA, WBC, WBO female flyweight titles on the line against Gabriela “Chucky” Alaniz (14-1, 6 KOs) in a ten round fight.
  • Opening the broadcast, cruiserweight Tristan “Sweet T” Kalkreuth (12-1, 9 KOs) meets Marquice Weston (15-2-1, 8 KOs) and middleweight Eric Priest (12-0, 8 KOs) faces TBA.

The DAZN undercard is set for the March 16 IBF and WBA lightweight eliminator featuring between knockout machine William “El Camarón” Zepeda (29-0, 25 KOs) and Maxi “Maximus” Hughes (26-6-2,…
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Foster, Nova make weight

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O’Shaquie Foster 130 vs. Abraham Nova 129
(WBC super featherweight title)

Bryan Chevalier 129 vs. Andres Cortes 130
Bruce Carrington 125.6 vs. Bernard Torres 125.4
Guido Vianello 242.2 vs. Moses Johnson 248.4
Isaah Flaherty 158.4 vs. Julien Baptiste 158.2
Ofacio Falcon 130 vs. Edward Ceballos 129.6
Tiger Johnson 140.4 vs. Paulo Galdino 141.8
Euri Cedeno 159 vs. Antonio Todd 158.6
Arnold Gonzalez 150 vs. Charles Stanford 147.6

Venue: Madison Square Garden Theater, New York City
Promoter: Top Rank
TV: ESPN

O’Shaquie Foster 130 vs. Abraham Nova 129 (WBC super featherweight title) Bryan Chevalier 129 vs. Andres Cortes 130 Bruce Carrington 125.6 vs. Bernard Torres 125.4 Guido Vianello 242.2 vs. Moses…
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Taylor, Catterall trade barbs

Bitter rivals Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall finally meet in a rematch at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on April 27, shown live on DAZN in the UK and around the world and exclusively on ESPN+ in the US.

Josh Taylor: “I’ve never run from anyone in my life, especially not Jack Catterall. He has spent the last two years running from promoter to promoter while living off my name. Jack should be careful what he wishes for because he’s getting battered on April 27. I am going to enjoy every second of this. See you soon, Jack.”

Jack Catterall: “I get asked every day of my life multiple times a day, ‘when are you fighting Taylor again?’. This isn’t about belts, this is personal to me and I can’t wait to get my hands on him. I don’t like him, I don’t respect him and on April 27 I’m going to end him.”

Bitter rivals Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall finally meet in a rematch at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on April 27, shown live on DAZN in the UK and…
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Whittaker added to March 31 card

2020 Olympian silver medalist and unbeaten super middleweight Ben Whittaker (6-0, 5 KOs) brings his controversial style to The O2 in London as the latest addition to BOXXER’s Wardley-Clarke clash on Sunday, March 31st on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland and Peacock in the USA. Fans either love or hate Whittaker for his penchant to embarrass his less talent opponents with his flamboyant showboating. But, nevertheless, he has become a viral sensation with clips of his antics during his stoppage win over Khalid Graidia on February 3rd generating millions of views and global interest on social media.

Promoter Ben Shalom said: “The reaction to Ben Whittaker’s performance against Khalid Graidia has been incredible. It shows the power of social media. He gained hundreds of thousands of followers overnight and there’s clips of him online with millions and millions of views. We’ve known from day one that we’ve got a superstar on our hands with Ben Whittaker. With his style and personality, we believe he can become the biggest star in world boxing.”

2020 Olympian silver medalist and unbeaten super middleweight Ben Whittaker (6-0, 5 KOs) brings his controversial style to The O2 in London as the latest addition to BOXXER’s Wardley-Clarke clash…
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Badou Jack Exclusive Interview

By Jeff Zimmerman

Fightnews.com® caught up with 3x division world champ Badou Jack as he looks to seek another title at bridgerweight and perhaps heavyweight. Jack shared his move to Dubai from Las Vegas, how a potential fight with Canelo unraveled and his take on potential Canelo-Benavidez and Canelo-Crawford showdowns and much more in this exclusive interview.

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By Jeff Zimmerman Fightnews.com® caught up with 3x division world champ Badou Jack as he looks to seek another title at bridgerweight and perhaps heavyweight. Jack shared his move to…
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Curiel-Nontshinga 2 Final Press Conference

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IBF light flyweight champion Adrian Curiel and former beltholder Sivenathi Nontshinga faced off at the final press conference for their clash this Friday night on DAZN from the Auditorium Guelaguetza in Oaxaca, Mexico

Adrian Curiel: “It’s great to defend my belt on home soil. It was not a lucky shot or KO…I’ve been watching interviews that he’s been giving, and he says that I’m not a big puncher and I’m an easy fighter, but he’ll see on Friday that as we say here, people need to back up what they say. So, we’ll see on Friday if that’s true.”

Sivenathi Nontshinga: “I’ve trained so hard. It’s not the first time I’ve prepared for a world title fight. I’ve been a champion before, and I promise everybody that once again I will prevail. I believe falling down is part of life, but getting back up is living, so once again, I will become a champion.”

IBF light flyweight champion Adrian Curiel and former beltholder Sivenathi Nontshinga faced off at the final press conference for their clash this Friday night on DAZN from the Auditorium Guelaguetza…
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DAZN Weights from Commerce, California

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JoJo Diaz 137.6 vs. Ricky Perez 138.2
Ricardo Sandoval 110.8 vs. Jayson Mama 112.4
Eric Tudor 153.2 vs. Luis Ramos 153.8
Jorge Chavez 123.6 vs. Diuhl Olguin 124
Joshua Garcia 131.2 vs. Eric Lozada 130.8
Sasha Tudor 159 vs. Josias Gonzalez 153.8

Venue: Commerce Casino, Commerce, California
Promoter: Golden Boy
TV: DAZN

JoJo Diaz 137.6 vs. Ricky Perez 138.2 Ricardo Sandoval 110.8 vs. Jayson Mama 112.4 Eric Tudor 153.2 vs. Luis Ramos 153.8 Jorge Chavez 123.6 vs. Diuhl Olguin 124 Joshua Garcia…
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Foster-Nova Final Press Conference

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WBC super featherweight world champion O’Shaquie “Ice Water” Foster (21-2, 12 KOs) and Abraham “El Super” Nova (23-1, 16 KOs) faced off at the final press conference for their ESPN clash on Friday night at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. This will be the second title defense for Foster, a native of Orange, Texas, who salvaged his title with a come-from-behind 12th-round knockout over Rocky Hernandez last October.

O’Shaquie Foster: “It was crazy {against Rocky Hernandez}. We shocked the world. And I’m here to do it again. Everybody calls me Shock, and we’re going to keep doing it…we’ve been calling out Nova for years. He knows it. His excuse was that my name wasn’t big enough. Funny how the tables turn. I’m ready, and I’m familiar with his style…I did everything in the gym. We are prepared. Come Friday night, we will dominate and put on a show.”

Abraham Nova: “Fighting for a world title is a dream come true. I can’t let this opportunity slip by. I’ve wanted this for so long. Now I have this opportunity. So, I’m super excited and super motivated…I’ve got to put my trust in God. Everything in the gym has been done. You know what I bring and what I come with. The pressure will be on. The IQ will be on. Everything will be on. I will just have to adjust and come out with the victory.”

WBC super featherweight world champion O’Shaquie “Ice Water” Foster (21-2, 12 KOs) and Abraham “El Super” Nova (23-1, 16 KOs) faced off at the final press conference for their ESPN…
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Alen Babic returns March 31

All-action Alen ‘The Savage’ Babic is back in action on the undercard of the ‘Bad Blood’ showdown between unbeaten heavyweight rivals Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke on Sunday, March 31st at The O2 in London, live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland and Peacock in the USA. After a devastating KO1 loss to Lukasz Rozanski in a WBC bridgerweight world title fight, Babic (11-1, 10 KOs) will be looking to get back to winning ways when he steps up to heavyweight against 240+ pounder Steve ‘Drago’ Robinson (6-2, 4 KOs). Also seeing action is unbeaten super middleweight Callum Simpson (13-0, 9 KOs) vs. TBA.

All-action Alen ‘The Savage’ Babic is back in action on the undercard of the ‘Bad Blood’ showdown between unbeaten heavyweight rivals Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke on Sunday, March 31st…
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Ideta barely keeps Japanese 154lb belt

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By Joe Koizumi
Photos by Naoki Fukuda

Old warrior but young at heart, 39-year-young Yuichi Ideta (18-16-1, 9 KOs), 153.5, eked out a hairline majority technical decision (67-66, 68-66 for him, 66-67 against him) over JBC#1 Masaki Kobayashi (9-3, 4 KOs), 153, because of the latter’s bad swelling caused by an accidental headbutt at 1:47 of the seventh round in a scheduled ten on Tuesday in Tokyo, Japan. Continue reading “Ideta barely keeps Japanese 154lb belt”

By Joe Koizumi Photos by Naoki Fukuda Old warrior but young at heart, 39-year-young Yuichi Ideta (18-16-1, 9 KOs), 153.5, eked out a hairline majority technical decision (67-66, 68-66 for…
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