Arslan, 53, wins WBA gold title in final fight

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In what was billed as his final fight, ageless former world champion Firat Arslan (55-9-3, 40 KOs) knocked out Edin “Iron Puki” Puhalo (23-2, 22 KOs) in round six to claim the WBA gold cruiserweight title on Saturday night at the EWS Arena in Goeppingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The aggressive 53-year-old Arslan, rated #4 in the world by the WBA, mostly got the better of the exchanges with Puhalo, 35, who is rated WBA #5. Arslan dropped Puhalo with a left hand late in round two, then floored Puhalo three times in round six with lefts to the ear that really rattled Puhalo. Time was 1:29.

In what was billed as his final fight, ageless former world champion Firat Arslan (55-9-3, 40 KOs) knocked out Edin “Iron Puki” Puhalo (23-2, 22 KOs) in round six to…
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Weights from Detroit

By Brad Snyder / The Undercard

Vernon Webber 199 vs Joe Jones 197
Derick Miller 191 vs Dionardo Minor 198
Hassain Bilal 168 vs Corey Caad 163
Luis Quintero 149 vs Jonathan Hampton 151
Justin Johnson 172 vs Martinez Stevenson 170
David Rojas 114 vs Cameron Vallier 117
Ardarrieon Williams 167 vs Brodyx Gilman 156.7
Joshua Pagan 137 vs Braulio Rodriquez 140.3
Kewan Burns 146 vs Floyd Russell 146
Justin Lacey-Pierce 141 vs Lo’Vonte Towns 134
Christopher Thompson 167 vs Marques Flowers 167

Venue: Motor City Casino, Detroit, Michigan
Promoter: Carlos Llinas Productions

By Brad Snyder / The Undercard Vernon Webber 199 vs Joe Jones 197 Derick Miller 191 vs Dionardo Minor 198 Hassain Bilal 168 vs Corey Caad 163 Luis Quintero 149…
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Weights from Chester, PA

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Photo: Marc Abrams / RDR Promotions

Rashan Adams 130.1 vs. Jabril Noble 131.4
Tariq Green 159.5 vs. Dewayne Williams 159.4
Frankie Lynn 144.5 vs. Anthony Young 144.3
David Calabro 125.5 vs. Michael Turner 122.9
Jalique Holden 128.7 vs. Daniel McCall 134.3
Francisco Rodriguez 133 vs. Braulio Avila 133.8
Monyae Gregory 162 vs. Maurice Clemons 160.2
Eliezer Olmeda 145.5 vs. Raekwon Butler 144.7

Venue: Harrahs Philadelphia
Promoter: RDR Promotions
1st Bell: 7 PM ET
Stream: BXNGTV.com

Rashan Adams 130.1 vs. Jabril Noble 131.4 Tariq Green 159.5 vs. Dewayne Williams 159.4 Frankie Lynn 144.5 vs. Anthony Young 144.3 David Calabro 125.5 vs. Michael Turner 122.9 Jalique Holden…
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Rocha, Santillan make weight

Alexis “Lex” Rocha 147 vs. Giovani Santillan 146.6
(NABO welterweight title)

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John “Scrappy” Ramirez 115 vs. Ronal Batista 114.2
(WBA super flyweight eliminator)
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Arely Mucino 111.8 vs. Gabriela Fundora 110.8
(IBF female flyweight title)
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David Stevens 167 vs. Joeshon James 166.8
Ricardo Sandoval 111.8 vs. Victor Sandoval 111.2

Venue: Kia Forum, Inglewood, California
Promoter: Golden Boy
TV: DAZN

Alexis “Lex” Rocha 147 vs. Giovani Santillan 146.6 (NABO welterweight title) John “Scrappy” Ramirez 115 vs. Ronal Batista 114.2 (WBA super flyweight eliminator) Arely Mucino 111.8 vs. Gabriela Fundora 110.8…
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Weights from London

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Photo: Boxxer / Lawrence Lustig

Mikael Lawal 198 vs. Isaac Chamberlain 199
(British, vacant Commonwealth cruiserweight titles)

Louis Greene 152 vs. Sam Gilley 154
Michael Hennessy Jr 164 vs. Joe Laws 165
Karriss Artingstall 126 vs. Vanessa Bradford 125

Venue: York Hall, London
Promoter: BOXXER
TV: Peacock (US), SKY Sports (UK)

Mikael Lawal 198 vs. Isaac Chamberlain 199 (British, vacant Commonwealth cruiserweight titles) Louis Greene 152 vs. Sam Gilley 154 Michael Hennessy Jr 164 vs. Joe Laws 165 Karriss Artingstall 126…
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Catterall, Linares make weight

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Photo: Mark Robinson / Matchroom Boxing

Jack Catterall 140 vs. Jorge Linares 140
(WBA Intercontinental super lightweight title)

Peter McGrail 121.4 vs. Fran Mendoza 119.8
Jack Turner 117.3 vs. Adam Yahaya 116.6
Aqib Fiaz 130 vs. Reece Bellotti 128.9
Shabaz Masoud 121. 8 vs. Jose Sanmartin 122
Khaleel Majid 141.3 vs. Tom Farrell 141.9
Campbell Hatton 142.9 vs. Jamie Sampson 141.1
Paddy Lacey 163.1 vs. Owen Kirk 163.6
Muhammad Ali 123.9 vs. Giulio Commerso 123.6
William Crolla 153.9 vs. Martin Shaw 153.1

Venue: M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool, England
Promoter: Matchroom
TV: DAZN

Jack Catterall 140 vs. Jorge Linares 140 (WBA Intercontinental super lightweight title) Peter McGrail 121.4 vs. Fran Mendoza 119.8 Jack Turner 117.3 vs. Adam Yahaya 116.6 Aqib Fiaz 130 vs.…
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Boxing Returns to North Carolina

Welterweight Michael Williams Jr (21-1, 14 KOs) faces Michael Whitt (32-2-2, 25 KOs) for fhe NBA title on Saturday night at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, North Carolina. After professional boxing took a three year hiatus from the state, Team Williams put on the first pro boxing show on August 12 with Williams Jr scoring a highlight reel stoppage of Ricardo David Ocampo. Whitt will be a major step up for Williams Jr.

Welterweight Michael Williams Jr (21-1, 14 KOs) faces Michael Whitt (32-2-2, 25 KOs) for fhe NBA title on Saturday night at the Crown Coliseum in Fayetteville, North Carolina. After professional…
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Rocha-Santillan Final Press Conference

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In the lead up to their welterweight showdown to prove they are on the top of the division, WBO #1 Alexis “Lex” Rocha (23-1, 15 KOs) and undefeated #5 Giovani “Gallo de Oro” Santillan (31-0, 16 KOs) hosted a press conference today to promote their match taking place at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, on Saturday and streaming worldwide on DAZN.

Alexis Rocha: “We both knew this fight would come one day. We’re knocking on the door for title contention. He’s ready. I’m ready. We’re going to bring it. This is a fan-friendly fight that could potentially end in a knockout either way, so you guys do not want to miss this.”

Giovani Santillan: “I plan on making a statement. I’m finally getting a chance to show the world who I am as the main event at the Kia Forum. This is something very meaningful for me and it’s going to be an exciting night.”

Joseph “JoJo” Diaz Jr. has experienced COVID-like symptoms. Out of an abundance of caution for him and his opponent, he will no longer participate on the Rocha-Santillan card.

In the lead up to their welterweight showdown to prove they are on the top of the division, WBO #1 Alexis “Lex” Rocha (23-1, 15 KOs) and undefeated #5 Giovani…
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Best new Panamanian talent in action

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By Héctor Villarreal

To celebrate its most important event of the year, Laguna Premium Boxing has prepared a card that includes 8 undefeated fighters, 5 debutants and a women’s boxing match, all of them Panamanians fighting between themselves or against opponents of their same level.

“Throughout this season we have used the slogan ‘Boxeo del Patio’, referring to activating a new generation of national fighters, demonstrating that Panamanian boxing has a promising future and we are going to prove it on Friday, October 27 at the Combat Center, just behind the Roberto Duran Arena,” said promoter Rouss Laguna de Moreno, whose matchmaker is her husband, former super world champion, Anselmo “Chemito” Moreno, currently ranked sixth by the World Boxing Association at featherweight. Continue reading “Best new Panamanian talent in action”

By Héctor Villarreal To celebrate its most important event of the year, Laguna Premium Boxing has prepared a card that includes 8 undefeated fighters, 5 debutants and a women’s boxing…
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Gerardo Zapata Media Day

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The hometown challenger Gerardo “Cascabel” Zapata(14-1-1, 5 KOs) held his own media day this morning as he gets set to challenge Jonathan “Bomba” Gonzalez for the WBO jr flyweight belt on October 27 at 9PM/EST from the famed Alexis Aguello Complex in Managua, Nicaragua.

Nicaragua has hosted 6 world title fights and all six have resulted in victories for the local fighters. The last title fight took place over two decades ago when Adonis Rivas won a split decision over Jair Jimenez on May 4, 2002. Continue reading “Gerardo Zapata Media Day”

The hometown challenger Gerardo “Cascabel” Zapata(14-1-1, 5 KOs) held his own media day this morning as he gets set to challenge Jonathan “Bomba” Gonzalez for the WBO jr flyweight belt…
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MVP Promotions inks new DAZN deal

MVP Promotions and DAZN have announced the renewal of the “Most Valuable Prospects” series for six events in 2024. MVP co-founders Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul issued the following statement:

“We are thrilled to renew Most Valuable Prospects for six events in 2024 to bring more exhilarating young boxer matchups to fans around the world. Boxing is going through a transformational period and we want to spearhead the change that drives value to fighters first. We look forward to an exceptional 2024 with ten events already in place and an expansion of the MVP roster.”

Jake Paul is scheduled to return to the ring on December 15 with the opponent to be announced later this month.

MVP Promotions and DAZN have announced the renewal of the “Most Valuable Prospects” series for six events in 2024. MVP co-founders Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul issued the following statement:…
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Catterall-Linares Final Press Conference

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WBC #5, WBO #5, WBA #7, IBF #7 super lightweight contender Jack Catterall and former three-division world champion Jorge Linares faced off today at the final press conference for their DAZN clash on Saturday at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England.

Jack Catterall: He’s had his time in the sun and now it’s my time…he’s been a three-time world champion, I would never look past this fight or disrespect Jorge. I think he understands that the winner of this fight puts themselves in the picture for much bigger fights…we’ve had conversations about a number of fights in the future but all of that means nothing without beating Jorge on Saturday.”

Jorge Linares: “So this is a big night for me, I am close to retirement, I’m coming in great shape, better than the other times I’ve come to England, I feel like a 20 year old…I’m coming off three losses but I don’t think about that, I know I’m in with a great fighter but I’ve been here before and have had a great camp.”

WBC #5, WBO #5, WBA #7, IBF #7 super lightweight contender Jack Catterall and former three-division world champion Jorge Linares faced off today at the final press conference for their…
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“Rockin’ Fights” 45 Update

Unbeaten super lightweight Alex “El Toro” Vargas (13-0, 5 KOs) will now face Julio “El Pantera” Rosa (8-3, 4 KOs) in the eight round main event of Star Boxing’s “Rockin’ Fights” 45 on October 28 at The Paramount in Huntington, New York. Rosa stepped in for Vargas’ original opponent Matt Conway, who was forced to pull out of the fight due to a fractured elbow suffered in training.

The six-fight card also features super welterweight Wendy “Haitian Fire” Toussaint (14-2, 6 KOs) against Jermone “Quadruple J” Jones Jr. (7-1, 6 KOs) in an eight round clash.

Unbeaten super lightweight Alex “El Toro” Vargas (13-0, 5 KOs) will now face Julio “El Pantera” Rosa (8-3, 4 KOs) in the eight round main event of Star Boxing’s “Rockin’…
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Glanton destroys Frometa in three

Cruiserweight contender Brandon “Bulletproof” Glanton (18-2, 15 KOs) ended a two-fight losing streak with an impressive third round stoppage against Carlos Frometa (12-2, 7 KOs) on Wednesday night at the Whitesands Events Center in Plant City, Florida. Glanton dropped Frometa at the end of round two. Frometa was then deducted a point for holding in round three and Glanton dropped him again moments later to end it. Time was 2:14.

Cruiserweight contender Brandon “Bulletproof” Glanton (18-2, 15 KOs) ended a two-fight losing streak with an impressive third round stoppage against Carlos Frometa (12-2, 7 KOs) on Wednesday night at the…
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Kingry-Duarte lands in Houston

Super lightweight star “King” Ryan Garcia (23-1, 19 KOs) and knockout artist Oscar “La Migraña” Duarte (26-1-1, 21 KOs) of Parral, Mexico will host a press conference on October 25 ahead of their December 2 twelve-round collision. The fight will take place at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas and will be broadcasted worldwide on DAZN. Tickets go on sale October 25 at 10AM CT, and are priced at $500, $350, $250, $150, $100 and $50

Super lightweight star “King” Ryan Garcia (23-1, 19 KOs) and knockout artist Oscar “La Migraña” Duarte (26-1-1, 21 KOs) of Parral, Mexico will host a press conference on October 25…
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Late Results from Hanover, Maryland

Jaqeem Hutcherson won the UBF All Americas and UBO Intercontinental Super Bantamweight Titles in the main event of a massive 14-bout card at The Hall! at Live Casino Hotel Maryland.

Chambers dropped Hutcherson in round one and then once again in round seven. Hutcherson was credited with two knockdowns in round four, with the second knockdown being controversial as it appeared that Chambers tripped. That was the difference. The scores were 76-72, 76-73 and 74-74. Those official scores were corrected Sunday after wrong scores were announced fight night,

Hutcherson is 10-1-1. Chambers is 9-2-1. Continue reading “Late Results from Hanover, Maryland”

Jaqeem Hutcherson won the UBF All Americas and UBO Intercontinental Super Bantamweight Titles in the main event of a massive 14-bout card at The Hall! at Live Casino Hotel Maryland.…
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Catterall-Linares: First Face-Off

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Jack Catterall and former world champion Jorge Linares face off for the first time ahead of their WBA Intercontinental super lightweight title fight Saturday night on DAZN from the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England.

Jack Catterall and former world champion Jorge Linares face off for the first time ahead of their WBA Intercontinental super lightweight title fight Saturday night on DAZN from the M&S…
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Bomba Gonzalez media day

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Jonathan “Bomba” Gonzalez (27-3-1, 14 KOs) of Caguas, Puerto Rico held his media day at Felix Pagan Pintor Gym in Guaynabo. The champion was all smiles and relaxed as he gears up for his 3rd title defense next Friday, October 27 from the Polideportivo Alexis Arguello in Managua, Nicaragua against #14 Gerardo “Cascabel” Zapata (14-1-1, 5 KOs) on ESPN+ and ESPN Knockout.

On hand to join the champion was his promoter Felix “Tuto” Zabala Jr of All Star Boxing, former WBO world champion Ivan Calderon ,WBO President Francisco “Paco” Valcarcel, trainer Luis Espada, his father/second Luis Gonzalez and personal trainer Victor Martinez. Continue reading “Bomba Gonzalez media day”

Jonathan “Bomba” Gonzalez (27-3-1, 14 KOs) of Caguas, Puerto Rico held his media day at Felix Pagan Pintor Gym in Guaynabo. The champion was all smiles and relaxed as he…
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Pagan-Rodriguez clash Saturday

Unbeaten super lightweight Joshua Pagan (8-0, 4 KOs) will return to action this Saturday against veteran Braulio Rodriguez (20-7, 17 KOs) at the Motor City Casino in Detroit. Pagan had originally been scheduled to face Rodriguez on September 8, before he was forced to withdraw due to an illness. The bout will be a six round matchup as the 23-year-old Pagan looks for his fifth victory of 2023.

Unbeaten super lightweight Joshua Pagan (8-0, 4 KOs) will return to action this Saturday against veteran Braulio Rodriguez (20-7, 17 KOs) at the Motor City Casino in Detroit. Pagan had…
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New boxing series launches Dec 29

On Friday, December 29th, GH3 Promotions will kickoff a new boxing series called Brick City Friday Night Fights at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Scheduled to appear in an eight-round bout will be local welterweight Michael Anderson (23-3-1, 17 KOs). Seeing action in a ten-round bout will be former world title challenger and current WBA #3 ranked middleweight Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna (36-5-1, 15 KOs). Super lightweight Julian “Hammer Hands” Rodriguez (22-1, 14 KOs) has an eight-round bout. Other eight-rounders include welterweight Paul Kroll (10-0-2, 6 KOs) and heavyweight Kristian Prenga (14-1, 14 KOs). Opponents and broadcast distribution are TBA.

On Friday, December 29th, GH3 Promotions will kickoff a new boxing series called Brick City Friday Night Fights at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Scheduled to appear in…
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Buatsi-Azeez Update

The highly-anticipated showdown between Joshua Buatsi and Dan Azeez will be rescheduled to a new date at The O2 in London. The bout between the #1 and #2 ranked light-heavyweights had been due to take place this Saturday but is now being postponed due to an injury suffered by Azeez in his final training session. A date for the rescheduled world title final eliminator will be announced shortly. All tickets for this Saturday’s event at The O2 will remain valid for the new date. Once announced, any customers unable to attend the new date will be able to obtain a full refund.

This Saturday’s chief support bout and undercard bouts will now relocate to the iconic York Hall in London, headlined by Mikael Lawal defending his British cruiserweight championship against bitter rival Isaac Chamberlain in one of the most keenly-anticipated domestic clashes of the year. Continue reading “Buatsi-Azeez Update”

The highly-anticipated showdown between Joshua Buatsi and Dan Azeez will be rescheduled to a new date at The O2 in London. The bout between the #1 and #2 ranked light-heavyweights…
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Fight Week

Two big fights this Saturday with both streaming on DAZN.

First, super lightweight contender Jack Catterall defends his WBA Intercontinental title against former multi-weight world champion Jorge Linares at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England. Catterall is a 10:1 favorite over Linares, who has dropped three straight.

Then, WBO #1 welterweight Alexis “Lex” Rocha (23-1, 15 KOs) faces undefeated Giovani “Gallo de Oro” Santillan (31-0, 16 KOs) at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. Rocha is a 7:1 favorite to erase the O from Santillan’s ledger.

Unfortunately, the debut of boxing on Peacock was canceled when the Buatsi-Azeez light heavyweight clash was postponed due to a back injury suffered by Azeez.

Two big fights this Saturday with both streaming on DAZN. First, super lightweight contender Jack Catterall defends his WBA Intercontinental title against former multi-weight world champion Jorge Linares at the…
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Leigh Wood vacates WBA featherweight title

WBA featherweight champion Leigh Wood has decided to move up to the super featherweight division, leaving the WBA featherweight belt vacant. The British fighter recently defended his crown with a spectacular knockout over Josh Warrington on October 7 and had already announced unofficially his intention to move up to 130 pounds. This week, his team sent the formal communication of his decision to the WBA. The WBA Championships Committee will now make a decision regarding who will fight for the vacant belt.

WBA featherweight champion Leigh Wood has decided to move up to the super featherweight division, leaving the WBA featherweight belt vacant. The British fighter recently defended his crown with a…
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Ernesto “Tito” Mercado Exclusive Interview

By Jeff Zimmerman

Fightnews.com® caught up with rising star and knockout artist, super lightweight, Ernesto “Tito” Mercado who is back in the ring for the fifth time this year against the hard-hitting Jeremia Nakathila on Sat, Nov. 11 at the LumColor “Phoenix” Center in Ontario, CA. Tito talked about his coming fight and is desire to get in the ring in the stacked 140lb division with the likes of Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney, Teofimo Lopez and Regis Prograis and gave his prediction on Haney vs. Prograis. He also shared his experience from fighting in Nicaragua, the birthplace of his father, and much more in this exclusive interview.

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By Jeff Zimmerman Fightnews.com® caught up with rising star and knockout artist, super lightweight, Ernesto “Tito” Mercado who is back in the ring for the fifth time this year against…
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Showtime exiting the boxing business

It’s official. After a successful 38-year run, the Showtime network will no longer air boxing after the end of 2023.

Parent company Paramount Global issued the following statement:

“As we evolve our strategy to more efficiently allocate resources and align our content offering across the business, we’ve made the difficult decision not to move forward with boxing and other content produced by the Showtime sports team. Showtime will continue to air and support the remaining 2023 boxing slate and honor obligations through the end of the year.”

Showtime is the main broadcast vehicle for Premier Boxing Champions, so PBC will need to find another outlet.

It’s official. After a successful 38-year run, the Showtime network will no longer air boxing after the end of 2023. Parent company Paramount Global issued the following statement: “As we…
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