2023 Class Florida Boxing Hall of Fame

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The Florida Boxing Hall of Fame – Class of 2023 inductions took place this weekend at the St. Petersburg Hilton in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Front row (L-R): Alfredo Escalera, John Moceyunas, Marc Lichtenfeld, Vonda Carson, Ali Tareh, Ruben DeJesus, Fred Fluty, Harry De La Vega.

Back row (L-R): Vivian Harris, Ossie Ocasio, David Izonreiti, Joey Negron, Ada Velez, Alfred Smith, Jesse Robinson.

The Florida Boxing Hall of Fame – Class of 2023 inductions took place this weekend at the St. Petersburg Hilton in St. Petersburg, Florida. Front row (L-R): Alfredo Escalera, John…
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Nontshinga retains IBF light flyweight title

By Ron Jackson

South Africa’s Sivenathi Nontshinga (12-0, 9 KOs) retained his IBF light flyweight title for the first time when he outpointed mandatory challenger Reggie Suganob (13-1, 4 KOs) from the Philippines over 12 rounds on Sunday at the International Convention Centre in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Two judges scored it 116-111 and the third judge had it 117-110.

Nontshinga (48,80kg) made a sensational start as he came out fast in the first round to take to fight to Suganob (48.75kg) and just before the bell sent the Filipino down in the center of the ring with right hand to the side of the jaw for a count from referee Deon Dwarte who once again did a fine job of controlling the fight.

However, this is where the excitement ended as the 25-year-old Suganob spent the rest of the fight pushing forward as he tried to score against the elusive Nontshinga, 25, who literally got on his bicycle as he backed up around the ring to score with counterpunches.

This was the pattern of the fight which never rose to any heights with the South African in control even though he spent most of the fight on the retreat, scoring with the cleaner punches. Continue reading “Nontshinga retains IBF light flyweight title”

By Ron Jackson South Africa’s Sivenathi Nontshinga (12-0, 9 KOs) retained his IBF light flyweight title for the first time when he outpointed mandatory challenger Reggie Suganob (13-1, 4 KOs)…
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Boxing Buzz

Top Rank has inked 2020 Olympic super heavyweight gold medalist Bakhodir Jalolov (12-0, 12 KOs) to a multiyear promotional deal.

In a cost-cutting measure, ESPN has reportedly axed 20 on-air personalities, including Max Kellerman, the former boxing analyst who went on to become involved in all sports with the network.

Looks like hopes for a December bout between WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and WBA/IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk have collapsed. Fury’s camp has now teased a “game changer” for Fury’s next outing, which could be a boxing exhibition against former UFC champion Francis Ngannou.

Top Rank has inked 2020 Olympic super heavyweight gold medalist Bakhodir Jalolov (12-0, 12 KOs) to a multiyear promotional deal. In a cost-cutting measure, ESPN has reportedly axed 20 on-air…
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Anderson: I wanted to go the distance

Jared “The Real Big Baby” Anderson spoke about his ten round decision win over “Prince” Charles Martin (29-4-1, 26 KOs) on Saturday evening in front of 7,234 hometown fans at Toledo’s Huntington Center.

Jered Anderson: “It felt great. I had my team with me. I got my family with me. I got Toledo with me. They showed up and they’re in the building. They were with me the entire 10 rounds. I heard them all the way through. I’m grateful for my opponent. He took the fight on short notice. He came and performed really good. I think we put on a hell of a show for Toledo.

“I wanted to go the distance. It was my first time. I just wanted to make sure that I could go the distance and especially be able to withstand power the whole 10 rounds. He had power until the last round, and I was happy to get the rounds in. I think I took his best shots very well. I don’t think there was a time in the fight where I looked unsteady or where I couldn’t hold my own. Did feel like he got me with a good shot and stunned me? No. But do I feel like he got me with a good shot and made me aware? Yes, so I had to readjust and get back to the game plan.”

Charles Martin: “I took the fight on 11 days’ notice. I did the best I could. He’s a real champion. He’ll be making his way to the top soon. I’m proud of him. He’s really good. He’s a crafty boxer. Usually, when I catch somebody and hurt them, I can finish them. If they don’t fall, usually I can follow up and put them away. But he is like a little middleweight. He is crafty. He was able to get out even when he was rocked. He was able to maneuver and get out the way. He’s going to be a champion.”

Jared “The Real Big Baby” Anderson spoke about his ten round decision win over “Prince” Charles Martin (29-4-1, 26 KOs) on Saturday evening in front of 7,234 hometown fans at…
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Nakagawa beats Shiraishi, keeps WBO AP 115lb belt

Nakagawa Often Counters Shiraishi Well

By Joe Koizumi
Photos by Naoki Fukuda

In the main event of a regional title twinbill, 37-year-old southpaw Japanese Kenta Nakagawa (24-4-1, 12 KOs), 115, kept his WBO Asia Pacific super flyweight belt by completely outmaneuvered previously unbeaten compatriot Joe Shiraishi (11-1-1, 6 KOs), 114.75, to earn a unanimous nod (117-111, 116-112, 115-113) over twelve speedy rounds on Saturday in Tokyo, Japan. Moving to-and-fro all the way, the lefty champ Nakagawa confused the willing mixer with well-timed counters and lateral movement, and what Shiraishi constantly caught was only air or ghost. Bleeding from a gash on the skull after an accidental butt in round three, the challenger, eleven years his junior at 26, kept stalking the shifty champ no matter how many times he missed the target. With the champ’s fatigue in the championship rounds, Joe went forward to win points in the final two sessions. That wasn’t enough to overcome his early deficits on points. Continue reading “Nakagawa beats Shiraishi, keeps WBO AP 115lb belt”

By Joe Koizumi Photos by Naoki Fukuda In the main event of a regional title twinbill, 37-year-old southpaw Japanese Kenta Nakagawa (24-4-1, 12 KOs), 115, kept his WBO Asia Pacific…
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Iimura wins Japanese 112lb belt

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By Joe Koizumi
Photos by Naoki Fukuda

Good footworker Jukiya Iimura (4-1, 1 KO), 111.75, dethroned previously unbeaten Japanese flyweight champion Josuke Nagata (5-1, no KO), 112, by a hairline majority decision (96-94 twice, 95-95) over ten hard-fought rounds on Saturday in Tokyo, Japan. They were formerly amateur rivals with Iimura (amateur mark 63-13) scoring a 3-1 log over Nagata (38-20) in four contests. They each turned professional in 2021, and Nagata upset formerly world rated Ryota Yamauchi (who failed to win the WBO 112-pound belt from Junto Nakatani on an eighth round stoppage last year) to acquire the vacant national belt this April. In his initial defense he thus forfeited his title to his amateur grudge rival, as Iimura convincingly took the initiative in the first half despite the champ Nagata’s last surge. Iimura displayed good skills to cope with the southpaw champ, connecting with good shots upstairs and downstairs and utilizing a lateral mobility. This reporter, however, has a complex feeling on them fighting in quest of the prestigious national belt only with each five pro bouts. Continue reading “Iimura wins Japanese 112lb belt”

By Joe Koizumi Photos by Naoki Fukuda Good footworker Jukiya Iimura (4-1, 1 KO), 111.75, dethroned previously unbeaten Japanese flyweight champion Josuke Nagata (5-1, no KO), 112, by a hairline…
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Anderson defeats Martin, remains unbeaten

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Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank via Getty Images

By Brad Snyder at ringside

Unbeaten WBO #7, WBA #8, WBC #9 heavyweight Jared “The Real Big Baby” Anderson (15-0, 14 KOs) went the distance for the first time against former IBF heavyweight champion “Prince” Charles Martin (29-4-1, 26 KOs) on Saturday night at the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio. Anderson applied pressure from the get-go. Martin, who took the bout on twelve days notice, stayed on his backfoot trying to counter. Anderson dropped Martin at the end of round three with a right hand. Martin began to stand his ground in round five and had a huge round with numerous clean connects. Anderson outworked Martin behind his jab after that. The bout went the full ten with Anderson prevailing by unanimous decision. Scores were 98-91, 99-90, 99-90.

By Brad Snyder at ringside Unbeaten WBO #7, WBA #8, WBC #9 heavyweight Jared “The Real Big Baby” Anderson (15-0, 14 KOs) went the distance for the first time against…
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Makhmudov crushes Akpejiori in two

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Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank via Getty Images

By Brad Snyder at ringside

Unbeaten WBC #5, WBA #5 heavyweight Arslanbek “The Lion” Makhmudov (17-0, 16 KOs) destroyed previously unbeaten 6’8 Raphael Akpejiori (15-1, 14 KOs) on Saturday night at the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio. Makhmudov dropped Akpejiori twice in round one and the bout was halted after a third knockdown in round two. Time was 1:43. Makhmudov retained his NABF title.

By Brad Snyder at ringside Unbeaten WBC #5, WBA #5 heavyweight Arslanbek “The Lion” Makhmudov (17-0, 16 KOs) destroyed previously unbeaten 6’8 Raphael Akpejiori (15-1, 14 KOs) on Saturday night…
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Undercard Results from Toledo, Ohio

By Brad Snyder at ringside

In a lightweight special feature, 19-year-old southpaw Abdullah Mason (9-0, 8 KOs) impressively knocked out Alex de Oliveira (20-5, 14 KOs) in the second round. Time was 2:18.

Unbeaten junior wlterweight Tiger Johnson (9-0, 5 KOs) defeated Jonathan Montrel (15-2, 10 KOs) by UD (80-72, 80-72, 80-72) over eight rounds.

Dante Benjamin Jr. (7-0, 5 KOs) exploded out of the gate to score a knockdown, then get a stoppage right after his opponent, Mirady Zola got up.  The light heavyweight contest ended with the TKO at the 1:56 mark of the first round.  The loss drops Zola to (4-3, 1 KO).

Super middleweight DeAndre Ware (16-4-2, 9 KOs) won by six round unanimous decision (58-56, 59-55, 59-55) over Decarlo Perez (19-9-1, 6 KOs).

Rance Ward touched leather to the face of fellow junior middleweight Husam Al Mashhadi, often, over six rounds. Ward appeared fresh and was able to walk Mashhadi down during the six rounds to take the majority decision (57-57, 58-56, 59-55) victory and improve to (8-5-1, 2 KOs). Meanwhile, it’s back to the drawing board for Mashhadi (6-1, 6 KOs), who suffered his first loss.

Junior Middleweight Nicklaus Flaz (11-2, 7 KOs) won a close fight by majority decision (76-76, 78-74, 77-75) over previously unbeaten Jahi Tucker (10-1, 5 KOs). The fight, which went all eight rounds, had moments where both fighters showed some ability to throw combinations.

Junior Lightweight Tyler McCreary (18-2-1, 8KOs) got the hometown crowd excited by landing strong left hooks to the body, left hooks to the head, and a strong right cross to his opponent, Deivi Julio (26-14, 16 KOs). Julio, who fought hard, did not have enough to sway the judges. The judges all saw the fight in favor of McCreary (59-54, 57-56, 57-56).

By Brad Snyder at ringside In a lightweight special feature, 19-year-old southpaw Abdullah Mason (9-0, 8 KOs) impressively knocked out Alex de Oliveira (20-5, 14 KOs) in the second round.…
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Gualtieri upsets Falcao for IBF middleweight title

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Middleweight Vincenzo Gualtieri (21-0-1, 7 KOs) of Wuppertal, Nordrein-Westfalen, Germany thrilled his local hometown fans by outpointing former Olympian silver medalist Esquiva Falcao (30-1, 20 KOs) of Brazil to win the vacant IBF middleweight world title vacated by Gennady “GGG” Golovkin. The tone of the fight was set early when Gualtieri dropped Falcao in round two. He would stun Falcao in round five but Falcao managed to stay on his feet. In round seven, Falcao was hit with a very low blow and fell to the canvas where the referee proceeded to count him out but stopped and rightfully gave Falcao a full 5 minutes to recover. In round ten, Gualtieri was credited with another knockdown. Gualtieri well ahead at this point and pretty much cruised to the end of the bout. The official scorecards read 117-109 and 116-110 (twice).

In the co-main event, Etinosa “Chapo” Oliha (18-0, 8 KOs) of Italy defeated Julio Alamos (16-1, 9 KOs) of Chile by unanimous decision to win the vacant IBO middleweight world title. The title had also been vacated by Golovkin. It was an even and competitive fight with some very close rounds. Alamos appeared to score a knockdown on Oliha in round two but it was ruled a slip. Alamos had a bad cut on the bridge of his nose at the end of round ten where the ring doctor took a close look at it before allowing him out for round eleven. Alamos had a strong round eleven where he pressed the entire round. In the end, Oliha landed the overall harder connects. The official scorecards were 116-112 and 115-113 (twice) all in favor to Oliha. Almos was attempting to become Chile’s first world champion

The event took place Unihalle Wuppertal, Wuppertal, Nordrein-Westfalen, Germany and was televised on ESPN Knockout in Latin America.

Middleweight Vincenzo Gualtieri (21-0-1, 7 KOs) of Wuppertal, Nordrein-Westfalen, Germany thrilled his local hometown fans by outpointing former Olympian silver medalist Esquiva Falcao (30-1, 20 KOs) of Brazil to win…
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Marshall, Jonas victorious

Former WBO middleweight world champion Savannah Marshall (13-1, 10 KOs) dethroned undisputed super middleweight world champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn (8-2, 2 KOs) by ten round majority decision on Saturday at the AO Arena in Manchester, England. Ugly fight with lots of wrestling. Scores were 95-95, 99-92, 97-92.

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Photo: Boxxer / Lawrence Lustig

Unified junior middleweight world champion Natasha Jonas (14-2-1, 9 KOs) stopped former two-time title challenger Kandi Wyatt (11-5, 3 KOs) to claim the vacant IBF welterweight crown. Referee Marcus McDonnell waved off the one-sided affair in round eight.

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Former WBO middleweight world champion Savannah Marshall (13-1, 10 KOs) dethroned undisputed super middleweight world champion Franchon Crews-Dezurn (8-2, 2 KOs) by ten round majority decision on Saturday at the…
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Smith KOs Maxwell in seven

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Unbeaten super lightweight Dalton “Thunder” Smith (15-0, 11 KOs) knocked out “Super” Sam Maxwell (17-2, 11 KOs) in round seven on Saturday night at Sheffield, England’s Utilita Arena. With the British and Commonwealth titles on the line, Smith connected with a massive right hand that ended Maxwell’s night. Time was 1:34.

Unbeaten super lightweight Dalton “Thunder” Smith (15-0, 11 KOs) knocked out “Super” Sam Maxwell (17-2, 11 KOs) in round seven on Saturday night at Sheffield, England’s Utilita Arena. With the…
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Results from the Dominican Republic

By Robert Coster

On Friday night, female Dominican boxer Claribel Mena (11-1, 7 KOs) won the WBA Fedelatin jr middleweight belt with a third round TKO over Colombian Paulina Cardona (25-29-7, 11 KOs) at the Mauricio Baez Club in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

In other results, WBA flyweight title contender Norberto Jimenez (32-10-6, 17 KOs) won by KO in three rounds over Venezuelan Gilbert Gonzalez (18-6-1, 13 KOs). Female lightweight Vivian Rodriguez (4-0) upset crowd darling Dyana Vargas (16-1, 10 KOs) with an eight round decision. Lightweight Misael Vazquez (13-4-1, 11 KOs) fought a six round draw with US amateur standout Kaipos Gallegos (1-0, 1 KO). The crowd in attendance generally felt that Vasquez deserved the win. A rematch would be called for.

Promoter : Shuan Boxing Promotion

By Robert Coster On Friday night, female Dominican boxer Claribel Mena (11-1, 7 KOs) won the WBA Fedelatin jr middleweight belt with a third round TKO over Colombian Paulina Cardona…
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“Smiley” Perez tops Zaleta in Tijuana

Flyweight Gustavo “Smiley” Perez (11-1, 2 KOs) of Ensenada, Mexico unanimously decisioned countryman Carlos Zaleta (11-2, 7 KOs) over ten rounds on Friday night at the Auditorio Municipal Fausto Gutiérrez Moreno in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico with ESPN Knockout in Latin America televising the event. Zaleta pressed the action the entire fight to his credit but it was not effective aggression. Southpaw Perez was too elusive defensively and very accurate offensively with a variety of punches he landed throughout the bout. The official judges’ scorecards reflected Perez’ performance at 100-90 and 99-91 (twice).

Flyweight Gustavo “Smiley” Perez (11-1, 2 KOs) of Ensenada, Mexico unanimously decisioned countryman Carlos Zaleta (11-2, 7 KOs) over ten rounds on Friday night at the Auditorio Municipal Fausto Gutiérrez…
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Canelo to fight Jermell, not Jermall

Undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez announced on social media that he will fight undisputed super welterweight champion Jermell Charlo on September 30 in Las Vegas. Canelo was previously believed to be fighting WBC middleweight champion Jermall Charlo, who hasn’t fought in 24 months, but with Jermall still unable to fight, Jermell got the call to move up two weight divisions. He was previously slated to fight WBO interim beltholder Tim Tszyu in September.

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Undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez announced on social media that he will fight undisputed super welterweight champion Jermell Charlo on September 30 in Las Vegas. Canelo was previously believed…
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Anderson-Martin Weights from Toledo

Weights by Brad Snyder/Undercard

Jared Anderson 243.4 vs. Charles Martin 250.5

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Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank via Getty Images

Arslanbek Makhmudov 263.4 vs. Raphael Akpejiori 255.5

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Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank via Getty Images

Abdullah Mason 135.2 vs Alex de Oliveria 136.5
Tiger Johnson 141.2 vs. Jonathan Montrel 140.6
Dante Benjamin Jr 173.3 vs. Mirady Zira 173.9
DeAndre Ware 167.9 vs. Decarlo Perez 167.5
Husam Al Mashhadi 151.2 vs. Rance Ward 153.6
Tyler McCreary 131 vs. Deivi Julio 130.9
Jahi Turner 151.8 vs. Nicklaus Flaz 151.3

Venue: Huntington Center, Toledo, Ohio
Promoter: Top Rank
TV: ESPN, ESPN+

Weights by Brad Snyder/Undercard Jared Anderson 243.4 vs. Charles Martin 250.5 Arslanbek Makhmudov 263.4 vs. Raphael Akpejiori 255.5 Abdullah Mason 135.2 vs Alex de Oliveria 136.5 Tiger Johnson 141.2 vs.…
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Crews-Dezurn, Marshall make weight

Franchon Crews-Dezurn 167.3 vs. Savannah Marshall 167
(undisputed women’s super middleweight title)

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Photo: Boxxer / Lawrence Lustig

Natasha Jonas 146.3 vs. Kandi Wyatt 146
(IBF women’s welterweight title)
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Photo: Boxxer / Lawrence Lustig

Ben Whittaker 174.3 vs. Vladimir Belujsky 175.3
Callum Simpson 169 vs. Boris Crighton 167
Zak Chelli 166.3 vs. Mark Jeffers 167.3
April Hunter 153 vs. Kirstie Bavington 149.3
Will Howe 251 vs. Jake Darnell 248.3

Venue: AO Arena, Manchester, England
Promoter: Boxxer
TV: ESPN+

Franchon Crews-Dezurn 167.3 vs. Savannah Marshall 167 (undisputed women’s super middleweight title) Natasha Jonas 146.3 vs. Kandi Wyatt 146 (IBF women’s welterweight title) Ben Whittaker 174.3 vs. Vladimir Belujsky 175.3…
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Weights from Sheffield, England

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Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

Dalton Smith 139.4 vs. Sam Maxwell 139.4
(British/Commonwealth super lightweight titles)

Pat McCormack 150.2 vs. Tony Dixon 148.7
Hopey Price 125.5 vs. James Beech Jr 125.2
Junaid Bostan 155.4 vs. Ryan Amos 155
Lewis Sylvester 134.3 vs. Adam Cope 133.9
Beatriz Ferreira 132 vs. Karla Ramos Zamora 130.4
Nico Leivars 123.1 vs. Alberto Motos 121.1
Cory O’Regan 137.5 vs. Jordan Ellison 138.8

Venue: Utilita Arena, Sheffield, England
Promoter: Matchroom
TV: DAZN

Dalton Smith 139.4 vs. Sam Maxwell 139.4 (British/Commonwealth super lightweight titles) Pat McCormack 150.2 vs. Tony Dixon 148.7 Hopey Price 125.5 vs. James Beech Jr 125.2 Junaid Bostan 155.4 vs.…
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Doheny stops Nakajima, wins WBO AP 122lb belt

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By Joe Koizumi
Photos by Naoki Fukuda

Former IBF champ TJ Doheny (24-4, 17 KOs), 122, annexed the WBO Asia Pacific 122-pound belt by very impressively dropping defending titlist WBO#13 Kazuki Nakajima (14-2-1, 12 KOs), 121.75, twice and finally halting the damaged Japanese at 2:32 of the fourth session in a scheduled twelve on Thursday in Tokyo, Japan. It was in 2018 that the Irish southpaw Doheny dethroned IBF ruler Ryosuke Iwasa by a close but unanimous decision at the same Hall. Since then, TJ’s career was seemingly declining as he lost his world belt to Dniel Roman, dropped a decision to Michael Conlan and Sam Goodman, but the 36-year-old veteran displayed his power alive in demolishing Nakajima with furious attacks midway in the fourth. Nakajima badly hit the deck twice and forfeited his regional belt to the Irish lefty who now has three victories over as many Japanese boxers. Doheny can still fight. Continue reading “Doheny stops Nakajima, wins WBO AP 122lb belt”

By Joe Koizumi Photos by Naoki Fukuda Former IBF champ TJ Doheny (24-4, 17 KOs), 122, annexed the WBO Asia Pacific 122-pound belt by very impressively dropping defending titlist WBO#13…
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Shimomachi defeats Owan for Japanese 122lb belt

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By Joe Koizumi
Photos by Naoki Fukuda

WBO #10, IBF #14 elongated southpaw prospect Toshiki Shimomachi (17-1-2, 11 KOs), 122, impressively acquired the vacant Japanese super bantam belt as he utilized his advantageous height and reach, kept moving and oujabbing hard-punching Ryuto Owan (10-2, 6 KOs), 121.5, and pounded out a unanimous decision(97-93 twice, 98-93) over ten on Thursday in Tokyo, Japan. Except in rounds three and nine, it was a nearly lopsided affair with Shimomachi, a 5’10.5” lanky jabber, outpunching the shorter hard-hitter to steadily pile up points. The talented winner is gunning for a future fortune either in the 122-pound or 126-pound categories. Shimomachi, 26, had entered the world top ten thanks to his upset victory over then world rated Jeo Santisima last December. Continue reading “Shimomachi defeats Owan for Japanese 122lb belt”

By Joe Koizumi Photos by Naoki Fukuda WBO #10, IBF #14 elongated southpaw prospect Toshiki Shimomachi (17-1-2, 11 KOs), 122, impressively acquired the vacant Japanese super bantam belt as he…
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Boxing Judge Hubert Minn passes

Hubert Minn Mahalo Award 1By Boxing Bob Newman

It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of long time boxing judge Hubert Minn. Born in 1946, Minn was a native of Hawai’i and descendant of Korean immigrant grandparents.

A lifelong educator, Minn earned a PhD in education from University of Hawai’i. He received the Hawai’i Teacher of the Year award in 1993 and the Cliff Bailey Outstanding Teacher award in 2002. He followed his father Herbert into the Hawai’i Sports Officials Hall of Fame in 2021.

A boxing judge since 1991, Minn officiated some 60 world title fights over his 28 year career. He chaired the ring officials committees for both the NABF and the WBC and was named 2019 WBC chairman of the year. Continue reading “Boxing Judge Hubert Minn passes”

By Boxing Bob Newman It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of long time boxing judge Hubert Minn. Born in 1946, Minn was a native…
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Helenius returns Aug 5 in Finland

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By Pasi Taavitsainen

Heavyweight Robert “The Nordic Nightmare” Helenius will return to the ring for the first time since his loss to Deontay Wilder last October. The 39-year-old Helenius (31-4, 20 KOs) will face unbeaten Mika Mielonenn (6-0, 6 KOs) on August 5 at the Olavinlinna Castle in Savonlinna, Finland. Mielonenn, 41, started boxing in 2021.

“It’s really nice to be able to fight in Finland, and there’s a lot of atmosphere in Olavinlinna in particular,” said Helenius. “It’s also fun that I get to fight a Finnish boxer. Mielonen is a bit of a slugger-minded guy, that is, he hits heavy and hard. But yes, I’m going to Olavinlinna to win. As for the longer-term plans, let’s first see how the August match feels and continue from there.”

By Pasi Taavitsainen Heavyweight Robert “The Nordic Nightmare” Helenius will return to the ring for the first time since his loss to Deontay Wilder last October. The 39-year-old Helenius (31-4,…
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Spence-Crawford undercard virtual presser

Fighters competing on the Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford PPV undercard on July 29 in Las Vegas previewed their respective matchups during a virtual press conference on Thursday.

Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz vs. Giovanni Cabrera
WBC/WBA lightweight title eliminator

Isaac Cruz:  “I’m gonna put on a show against Cabrera. It’s all part of my effort to close every door that Gervonta has available to escape from facing me again. I want to prove that I’m the best at 135 pounds.”

Giovanni Cabrera: “I’ve seen many examples of fighters with Isaac’s style. I’ve been able to out-class them. That’s the goal on July 29…this is my time. Isaac Cruz is in trouble. I will be ready on July 29.”

Jesus “Mono” Ramos vs. Sergio Garcia
WBC super welterweight title eliminator

Jesus Ramos: “I think with a win over Sergio Garcia I’m top five, or at least top 10 in the division. I’ve been beating top guys and looking impressive against them. I want to earn my shot and these are the fights I have to take.”

Sergio Garcia: “I just have to focus on executing what I do in the ring. I’ve shown that I have courage, but now I have to show my skills as well… I can’t give away my secrets, but I have Jesus well scouted.”

 

Fighters competing on the Errol Spence Jr. vs. Terence Crawford PPV undercard on July 29 in Las Vegas previewed their respective matchups during a virtual press conference on Thursday. Isaac…
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Scoby hammers, retires Lundy

Unbeaten super lightweight Kurt Scoby (12-0, 10 KOs) demolished 39-year-old former world title challenger Hammerin’ Hank Lundy (31-14, 14 KOs) in two rounds on Thursday night at Sony Hall in Times Square Manhattan. Scoby dropped Lundy in round two, then put him down again moments later to end it. Time was 1:54. Afterward in the ring, Lundy announced that this was his last fight.

Super welterweight Brian Ceballo (15-1, 7 KOs) dominated Mitch Louis-Charles (7-4-2, 4 KOs) over eight rounds. Ceballo dropped Charles in round five en route to a 80-71, 79-72, 79-72 win.

Unbeaten super lightweight Matthew “Lefty Gunz” Gonzalez (13-0-1, 8 KOs) scored an eight round unanimous decision over speedster Terell Bostic (7-2, 1 KO). Scores were It’s owned by Disney78-74, 77-75, 77-75.

Other Results:
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Raymond Cuadrado W4 Yeuri Andujar (super featherweight)

Unbeaten super lightweight Kurt Scoby (12-0, 10 KOs) demolished 39-year-old former world title challenger Hammerin’ Hank Lundy (31-14, 14 KOs) in two rounds on Thursday night at Sony Hall in…
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Aug 4 ShoBox card announced

ShoBox: The New Generation returns August 4 on Showtime with the tripleheader from the Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The main event is a ten round super featherweight clash between Jordan White (14-1, 10 KOs) and undefeated Eridson Garcia (17-0, 11 KOs). Other fights are undefeated super welterweight prospect Paul Kroll (10-0-1, 6 KOs) against Guido Schramm (16-1-1, 9 KOs) in the eight-round co-feature, and super featherweight Julian Gonzalez (10-0-1, 9 KOs) against Johnny Spell (8-0, 4 KOs) in the telecast opener. Promoter is Marshall Kauffman’s King’s Promotions.

ShoBox: The New Generation returns August 4 on Showtime with the tripleheader from the Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The main event is a ten round super featherweight…
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