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By Boxing Bob Newman

Former pro fighter Bryant Pappas’ Valid Boxing LLC presents “Mayhem In Martinsburg” this Saturday, October 7, at the Berkeley Recreation Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The show will feature not only up-and-coming pro fighters, (8 pro bouts) but also 2 amateur bouts, one male and one female and a kickboxing bout as well.

This is Pappas’ second promotional outing in the “Mountain State” and he’s looking to give the fans a good show. “We’re hoping to give opportunities to both the fighters and the fans in this neck of the woods,” said Pappas. Along with undefeated fighters Marco Suarez (lightweight, 6-0-2, 2 KOs) and Iman Lee (super feather, 7-0, 5 KOs), Lee’s brother Emanuel makes his pro debut at super bantam, as will Nick Papanicolas at super light. Continue reading “Mayhem In Martinsburg, WV, This Saturday”

Broadway Boxing, presented by DiBella Entertainment, returns to the Edison Ballroom in New York City, on Tuesday, November 7, for “Heroes On The Hudson” to support the veterans of the United States Armed Forces. The evening will kick off with five amateur bouts, each featuring an NYPD officer or military veteran, and will conclude with four world-class professional bouts. In the main event, former WBO junior lightweight world champion and US Marine, Jamel Herring (23-4, 11 KOs) returns to the ring for the first time in over a year to begin his quest for a second world title versus the unbeaten Nick Molina (13-0, 5 KOs). The professional boxing portion of the card will air live exclusively on DAZN.

“I thought I could stay away, but I miss the excitement and action of a good fight. And of course, I’ve missed the fans,” said Herring. “But what’s really driving me is the opportunity to fight on Veterans Day week to honor the men and women I served with. This event is for a great charitable cause, and my focus is to become a world champion yet again. I can’t wait to step back into the ring and give it my all.”

Promoter Oscar De La Hoya revealed to ESPN that junior welterweight Ryan Garcia will return against Oscar Duarte. Duarte has a record of 26-1-1, 21 KOs and it will be a big step up for Duarte. The fight will take place on December 2 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas and be streamed on DAZN.

Back in March, Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez came in overweight for the first time during his long career for his scheduled fight with Gabe Rosado, which resulted in the bout being canceled, as well as the former world super middleweight champion’s reputation taking a tough hit.

Ramirez (44-1, 30 KOs) plans to prove himself against Joe “The Common Man” Smith, Jr. (28-4, 22 KOs), the former light heavyweight world champion, this Saturday night in the 12-round main event on a card presented by Golden Boy Promotions, to be streamed live on DAZN from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas.

“The cancellation of the Rosado fight was definitely a disappointing and challenging moment in my career,” Ramirez admitted. “It was the first time I missed weight and I take full responsibility for it. I understand that it had an impact on both the fight itself and my reputation. I want to sincerely apologize to my fans, my team, and everyone who was looking forward to the fight. Continue reading “Zurdo: I’ve learned from my mistakes”

Pretty good fights this Saturday and it’s a DAZN doubleheader.

First DAZN has the WBA featherweight title fight between champion Leigh Wood (27-3, 16 KOs) and Josh Warrington (31-2-1, 8 KOs) from The Utilita Arena in Sheffield, England. Wood is a 3:1 favorite.

Later that night, DAZN presents Zurdo Ramirez (44-1, 30 KOs) against Joe Smith Jr. (28-4, 22 KOs) from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas. Zurdo is about a 2:1 favorite.

Photos: Sumio Yamada

Check out this GIANT Canelo-Charlo photo gallery for some incredible shots.

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By Miguel Maravilla

After dominating Jermell Charlo (35-2-1, 19 KOs), Mexican superstar and undisputed super middleweight champion Saul “Canelo” Álvarez (60-2-2, 39 KOs) addressed the media at the post-fight press conference on his Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

The fight matched undisputed super middleweight champion against undisputed super welterweight champion.

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By Jeff Zimmerman

Roy Jones Jr’s reaction to Canelo’s win over Jermell Charlo and who he likes next for biggest star in boxing.

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Photo: Sumio Yamada

Pretty consistent scoring by Max De Luca (118-109), David Sutherland (118-109), and Steve Weisfeld (119-108) in Saturday night’s fight between Canelo Alvarez and Jermell Charlo in Las Vegas. All three judges gave Charlo round nine. De Luca and Sutherland also gave Charlo round five. Otherwise, it was a clean sweep by Canelo.

By Miguel Maravilla at ringside

Undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez (60-2-2, 39 KOs) dominated undisputed junior middleweight champion Jermell Charlo (35-2-1, 19 KOs) over twelve rounds on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. After a slow first round, Canelo began teeing off in round two. He continued to stalk and rough up Charlo. In round seven, a Canelo right hand sent Charlo to a knee. Canelo then outworked Charlo the rest of the way. Scores were 119-108, 118-109, 118-109. Continue reading “Canelo dominates Charlo, still undisputed”

Former world title challenger Ryan “The Bruiser” Rozicki (19-1, 18 KOs) dethroned NABF cruiserweight champion Alante “Bam Bam” Green (10-2-1, 7KOs). of Cleveland, Ohio, by spectacular tenth round KO on Saturday night at the Hamilton Convention Centre in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. A tough, grueling fight ended suddenly when the heavy-handed Rozicki connected with a devastating left hook that put Green down face first in the final stanza. Time was 1:55.

Rozicki, who is rated WBC #8, IBF #8, WBA #9, and WBO #9, has now won six straight fights since his only loss as a late sub against Oscar Rivas in a WBC bridgerweight world title fight. Continue reading “Rozicki wins NABF belt with spectacular KO”

By Jeff Zimmerman at ringside

In a WBA super welterweight title eliminator, former world title challenger Erickson “The Hammer” Lubin (26-2, 18 KOs) beat the young, rising star Jesus “El Mono” Ramos (20-1, 16 KOs) over twelve lackluster rounds via unanimous decision in the co-main event for Canelo-Charlo at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Continue reading “Lubin upsets Ramos in WBA eliminator”

By Miguel Maravilla

Former world champions Yordenis Ugas (27-6, 12 KOs) of Las Vegas by way of Cuba and San Antonio’s Mario Barrios (28-2, 18 KOs) squared off for the WBC interim welterweight title in a fight that saw the San Antonio fighter score two knockdowns in route to a unanimous decision win. Continue reading “Barrios beats Ugas for WBC interim belt”

By Jeff Zimmerman at ringside

Rising middleweight sensation, Elijah Garcia (16-0, 13 KOs) from Phoenix, AZ, stopped the gritty Armando Resendiz (14-2, 10 KOs) out of Nayarit, Mexico in a barn burner by technical knockout in round eight of the scheduled ten round WBA title eliminator. Continue reading “Garcia stops Resendiz in eight”

By Jeff Zimmerman at ringside

Cuban heavyweight Frank “The Cuban Flash” Sanchez (23-0, 16 KOs) residing in Miami, Fl, roughed up the game but outmatched Scott Alexander (17-6-2, 9 KOs) from Los Angeles over four rounds of the scheduled ten to earn the TKO victory. Alexander came out fast in round one with a constant barrage of uppercuts as Sanchez did his best to smother the shots. In round two, Sanchez took control and loaded up on a right-hand counter that dropped Alexander seconds into the round. Alexander recovered but continued to eat big shots from the massive Sanchez. In round three, Sanchez was warned twice by ref Bobby Hoyle for pushing Alexander’s head down with his left hand as he teed off with the right. A big flurry by Sanchez at the end of round four convinced Alexander’s corner enough was enough and the fight was waived off. Sanchez, who outweighed Alexander 241.6lbs to 217.8lbs, stayed undefeated and took home the WBC Continental Americas belt in doing so.

In a middleweight showdown, former 2012 U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha (24-3-1, 12 KOs) based out of Encino, Ca, squeaked out a win against the veteran KeAndrae Leatherwood (23-9-1, 13 KOs) from Tuscaloosa, AL. In a fight that was nip and tuck from the opening bell, both fighters had trouble connecting clean shots, although each landed to the head and body on occasion. They fought at close quarters throughout the eight rounds, but no fighter was hurt at any time. One judge scored it a draw 76-76, while the other two saw it 78-74 twice for Gausha as he earned the majority decision.

Former light heavyweight champ Oleksandr Gvodyk (20-1, 16 KOs) fighting out of Oxnard, CA stopped Isaac Rodrigues from Ananindeua, Brazil in round two of the scheduled eight. Gvodyk connected with a double jab before he landed a right hand to the chin of Rodrigues, who crumbled to the canvas. He struggled to his feet at the count of nine, but referee Tony Weeks took one look at him and waived it off at 54 seconds of the second round. There was no argument from Rodrigues. Gvodyk became the WBC champ in March 2019 when Dougou Ngumbu could no longer continue due to a calf injury, only to lose his title to IBF titlist Artur Beterbiev in October the same year. Continue reading “Results from Las Vegas”

IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia (23-0, 18 KOs) chopped down 6’6 Jordan Thompson (15-1, 12 KOs) in four one-sided rounds on Saturday night at the OVO Arena in London. Opetaia rocked Thompson in round one and was close to a stoppage. Opetaia dropped Thompson in round three and battered him the entire round. 20 seconds into round four, Opetaia blasted Thompson to the canvas again to end it.

In an IBF heavyweight eliminator, southpaw Otto Wallin (26-1, 14 KOs) edged Murat Gassiev (30-2, 23 KOs) by split decision over twelve rounds on Saturday night at the Regnum Carla Resort in Antalya, Turkey. Tactical fight. Gassiev was aggressive but had trouble landing. Wallin fired a non-stop jab and threw sporadic combinations. Scores were 115-113, 115-113 Wallin, 117-111 Gassiev.

Wallin, 32, has won six straight since suffering his only loss against Tyson Fury in 2019. Former cruiserweight champion Gassiev, 29, suffered his first loss as a heavyweight.

Female lightweight Caroline Dubois (8-0, 5 KOs) claimed the IBO title with a ferocious 10 round war with a tough Magali Rodriguez (22-7-4, 9 KOs). Dubois dominated the scorecards to a unanimous decision victory (98-89, 97-90, 99-88) at the historic York Hall in London. Rodriguez down multiple times.

Cruiserweight Viddal Riley (10-0, 6 KOs) claimed the English title with a 100-90 3x victory over a fellow unbeaten Nathan Quarless (12-1, 0 KOs).

In an upset, heavyweight Igor Macedo (12-1, 12 KOs) defeated previously unbeaten Jeamie TKV (5-1, 3 KOs) by TKO due to a horrific cut in round six.

By Jeff Zimmerman

One of the great things about a big fight in Las Vegas is all the interesting boxing people you can run into. Here are interviews with Hall of Fame boxing analyst Al Bernstein, cut man extraordinaire Stitch Duran, top trainer Jeff Mayweather, unbeaten featherweight Bruce “ShuShu” Carrington, and WBA #2 rated super lightweight Kenneth “Bossman” Simms Jr.

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Bruce “ShuShu” Carrington

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Kenneth Simms Jr.

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By Jeff Zimmerman

Pound for pound star Shakur Stevenson sat down with the media at the Top Rank Gym to discuss his next fight versus Edwin De Los Santos on Nov. 16 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. He covered many topics from fighting Tank and Devin and his relationship with Bud Crawford and much more.

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Promoter Don King says the WBA is dragging its feet in sanctioning a fight for WBA Continental Americas middleweight champion Ian Green for November 4 at Casino Miami Jai Alai. King originally paired Green with Mark DeLuca (30-4, 18 KOs) but the WBA has not yet given the final go ahead for the title fight. If the WBA won’t greenlight DeLuca, King wants a rematch between Green and Alexander Castro (12-1, 10 KOs).

“Ian Green and Alexander Castro put on a great blistering performance fight and stole the show as the best fight of the night in June,” said Don King. “Bringing the fans excitedly cheering to their feet on several occasions. That is what the boxing fans want. So let’s return to glory again WBA President Mendoza and give the boxing fans what they want…a return match.”

By Jeff Zimmerman

Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum talks about the possibility of Shakur Stevenson going to PBC to fight Tank Davis, Terence Crawford moving up to face Canelo Alvarez, and the rumored demise of Showtime Boxing next year.

Arum stated, “I really am very, very sad. I understand that Showtime is changing its format and has little use for sports and so it will not do boxing. That’s what I understand. I know as much as you do about it, but that’s not good for boxing.”

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Ryan Rozicki 197.1 vs. Alante Green 198.2
(NABF Cruiserweight title)

John Michael Bianco 167.6 vs. Samuel Moses 167.6
Carolyn Redmond 127.9 vs. Jennifer Williams 126.6
Edwin Flores 160 vs. Antonio Napolitano 163.8
Jake Daoust 158.9 vs. Leonel Castanon 160
Fernando Bello 166.6 vs. Stephan Dronjak 167.8

Venue: Hamilton Convention Centre in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Promoter: Daniel Otter(Three Lions Promotions)

As previously reported, contracts have been finalized for a heavyweight championship clash in Saudi Arabia between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. The proposed date for the undisputed showdown is either December 23 or sometime in January. Of course, Fury’s first task is to navigate a fight with former UFC champion Francis Ngannou on October 28 in Saudi Arabia.

SportsBetting.ag set odds for Fury vs. Usyk, initially making Fury a -280, but early action has come in on the underdog.

Fight Odds

Oleksandr Usyk +200
Tyson Fury -260

For the Fury-Ngannou bout, the Gypsy King is an enormous favorite.

Francis Ngannou +550
Tyson Fury -900

As we saw with the Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather, the public is backing Ngannou, hoping the MMAer turned boxer can pull off a big upset that leads to a big payday.

By Jeff Zimmerman at the scale

Canelo Alvarez 167.4 vs. Jermell Charlo 167.4
(WBC/WBA/IBF/WBO super middleweight titles)

Jesus Ramos Jr 153.4 vs. Erickson Lubin 153.4
(WBA super welterweight eliminator)

Yordenis Ugas 147 vs. Mario Barrios 146.8
(WBC interim welterweight title)

Elijah Garcia 159.6 vs. Armando Resendiz 159.6
(WBA middleweight eliminator)

Frank Sanchez 241.6 vs. Scott Alexander 217.8
Oleksandr Gvozdyk 174.3 vs. Isaac Rodrigues 183.2
Terrell Gausha 162.4 vs. KeAndrae Leatherwood 162.4

Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas
Promoter: TGB Promotions
TV: PPV, Showtime YouTube/Facebook pages