World ranked super flyweight Melvin “Melo” Lopez (14-0, 9 KOs) of Nicaragua made his bantamweight debut a successful one. Lopez unanimously decisoned Yonathan Padilla (18-4, 8 KOs) of Mexico over 10 rounds to win the WBC youth bantamweight title on Saturday night at the Gimnasio Nicarao in Managua, Nicaragua. It looked like it would be an early night when Lopez dropped Padilla in round 1. Padilla appeared seriously hurt but survived the round. Lopez had Padilla down again in round 2 where Padilla again beat the count. The rest of the fight was one-sided for Lopez as Padilla was very hesitant from there on out having tasted Lopez power. The official scorecards read 100-88 across the board. Continue reading “Lopez, Alvarado, Lara triumph”
April 29, 2018
Boxing News
April 29, 2018
Boxing News
Vue beats ex-champ Cermeno
The featherweight division has a new arrival in Wisconsin-based featherweight Duarn “Storm” Vue (14-1-2, 4 KOs). Vue defeated former world champion Nehomar Cermeño (26-8-1, 15 KOs) Saturday night at the brand new Menominee Nation Arena in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
The fans on hand loudly cheered hometwown favorite Vue from beginning to end as he decisively decisioned Cermeño. Vue was in pursuit of Cermeño from the opening bell and never let up rocking Cermeño frequently to the head and body throughout the contest. The official scores were 116-111 twice and 114-113. Vue won the vacant WBA intercontinental featherweight title and could likely see himself enter the world rankings in the coming months. The event was promoted by Vues’ promoter Murid Muhammad (President and CEO of Supreme Hits Promotions LLP).
The featherweight division has a new arrival in Wisconsin-based featherweight Duarn “Storm” Vue (14-1-2, 4 KOs). Vue defeated former world champion Nehomar Cermeño (26-8-1, 15 KOs) Saturday night at the…
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April 29, 2018
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Bergman blasts Williams in NH
Former NABA heavyweight champ Jason “Ironman” Bergman (27-15, 18 KO’s) destroyed former world title challenger Rubin Williams (29-32, 16 KO’s) Saturday night at The Castleton Banquet and Conference Center in Windham, New Hampshire. With a brutal body attack, Bergman scored 3 knockdowns in the first round before referee Mike Ryan called a halt to the onslaught at 2:53 of the first stanza in the scheduled 10 rounder. Continue reading “Bergman blasts Williams in NH”
Former NABA heavyweight champ Jason “Ironman” Bergman (27-15, 18 KO’s) destroyed former world title challenger Rubin Williams (29-32, 16 KO’s) Saturday night at The Castleton Banquet and Conference Center in…
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April 28, 2018
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Dogboe stops Magdaleno to win WBO 122lb title
By John DiSanto at ringside
Photos: Darryl Cobb Jr.
In the thrilling main event, Isaac Dogboe, 19-0, 13 KOs, won the WBO junior featherweight title with an 11th round TKO of Jessie Magdaleno, 25-1, 18 KOs, on Saturday night at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, PA.
Dogboe went down in the first, but battled back well. Magdaleno was knocked down once in the 5th and twice in round 11. After the second knockdown, referee Benjy Esteves Jr stopped the fight without a count. The time was 1:38. I had Dogboe leading on my card going into the 11th.
By John DiSanto at ringside Photos: Darryl Cobb Jr. In the thrilling main event, Isaac Dogboe, 19-0, 13 KOs, won the WBO junior featherweight title with an 11th round TKO…
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April 28, 2018
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Jacobs and Miller triumph in Brooklyn
Photos: Emily Harney
In a WBA middleweight final eliminator, former champ Daniel Jacobs (34-2, 29 KOs) scored a hard fought unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Maciej Sulecki (26-1, 10 KOs) on Saturday night at Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York. Jacobs dropped Sulecki in round twelve to punctuate a 116-111, 117-110, 115–112 win.
Unbeaten 304lb Jarrell Miller (21-0-1, 18 KOs) pounded Johann Duhaupas (37-5, 24 KOs) for twelve rounds in a WBA world heavyweight title eliminator. Miller bounced shots off the rugged Duhaupas all night, but the Frenchman absorbed everything “Big Baby” had to offer. Scores were 119-109, 119-109, 117-111. Next up could be Miller against WBA, IBF, WBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.
In a WBA/IBF female lightweight title unification, WBA champ Katie Taylor (9-0, 4 KOs) scored a ten round unanimous decision to seize the IBF crown from Victoria Bustos (18-5, 0 KOs). Scores were 99-91, 99-91, 98-92. Continue reading “Jacobs and Miller triumph in Brooklyn”
Photos: Emily Harney In a WBA middleweight final eliminator, former champ Daniel Jacobs (34-2, 29 KOs) scored a hard fought unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Maciej Sulecki (26-1, 10 KOs)…
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April 28, 2018
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Josesito, Dirrell, Marrero, Lubin win in El Paso
Junior welterweight Josesito Lopez (36-7, 19 KOs) scored a hard fought ten round unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Miguel Cruz (17-1, 11 KOs) on Saturday night at the Don Haskins Convention Center in El Paso, Texas. “The Riverside Rocky” pressed the action and won going away 99-89, 99-89, 98-90. Cruz was deducted two points for low blows.
Former WBC super middleweight champion Anthony Dirrell (32-1, 24 KOs) dropped Abie Han (26-4, 16 KOs) in round one, but had to go the full ten in a 100-89, 99-90, 99-90 unanimous decision.
Former WBA interim featherweight champion Claudio Marrero (23-2, 17 KOs) needed just 33 seconds to knock out previously unbeaten Jorge Lara (29-1-2, 21 KOs). A flush straight left hand left Lara flailing around on the canvas. Continue reading “Josesito, Dirrell, Marrero, Lubin win in El Paso”
Junior welterweight Josesito Lopez (36-7, 19 KOs) scored a hard fought ten round unanimous decision over previously unbeaten Miguel Cruz (17-1, 11 KOs) on Saturday night at the Don Haskins…
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April 28, 2018
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Hart, Jennings win Philly ring wars
By John DiSanto at ringside
Photo:Darryl Cobb Jr.
North Philly super middleweight Jesse Hart, 24-1, 20 KOs, scored a seventh round TKO over Demond Nicholson of Laurel, MD, 18-3-1, 17 KOs, on Saturday night at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, PA. Nicholson hurt Hart with a right in the first, but Hart dominated most of the action on this night. Hart dropped Nicholson twice in round three and then finished the fight in round seven of the scheduled 10-rounder. In the seventh, Hart wobbled Nicholson, and Demon squatted down, touching both gloves on the mat. Referee Shawn Clark did not call it a knockdown. Nicholson got up and when the fight resumed, Hart swarmed him, drove him across the ring, and put him down again. Nicholson refused to get up and Clark waved the fight to an end at 2:26 of the seventh. The win earned Hart the vacant NABF super middleweight title.
North Philly’s Bryant Jennings, 23-2, 13 KOs, defeated Tacony’s Joey Dawejko, 19-5-4, 11 KOs, by 10-round unanimous decision to win the vacant PA State heavyweight title. The first half of the all-Philly fight was fairly close. However, Jennings pulled away in the second half to nail down the victory. Both fighters landed many good shots, but Jennings was the clear winner. All three judges scored the bout 98-92 for Bryant. My tally was a point closer, 97-93. Continue reading “Hart, Jennings win Philly ring wars”
By John DiSanto at ringside Photo:Darryl Cobb Jr. North Philly super middleweight Jesse Hart, 24-1, 20 KOs, scored a seventh round TKO over Demond Nicholson of Laurel, MD, 18-3-1, 17…
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April 28, 2018
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Lejarraga crushes Skeete in two
By Marco Bratusch
The awaited, vacant European (EBU) welterweight bout between unbeaten Kerman Lejarraga (25-0, 20 KOs) and an experienced boxer like Bradley Skeete (27-2, 12 KOs) lasted less than five minutes as the local banger won by second-round technical knockout at Bilbao Arena. The main event topped a MGZ Promoions card in northern Spain, where all the three local fighters involved in championship fights came out victorious. Continue reading “Lejarraga crushes Skeete in two”
By Marco Bratusch The awaited, vacant European (EBU) welterweight bout between unbeaten Kerman Lejarraga (25-0, 20 KOs) and an experienced boxer like Bradley Skeete (27-2, 12 KOs) lasted less than…
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April 28, 2018
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Abraham beats Nielsen by split decision
Former middleweight and super middleweight world champion Arthur Abraham (47-6, 30 KOs) scored a twelve round split decision over Patrick Nielsen (29-3, 14 KOs) on Saturday night at the Baden-Arena in Offenburg, Germany. Operating behind his famous double guard, the 38-year-old Abraham stalked Nielsen and landed the harder shots. Nielsen had the higher workrate. Abraham was credited with a knockdown in round ten after Nielsen went to the canvas following some rough-housing in a corner. Scores were 114-113 for Nielsen, 116-111, 116-111 for Abraham.
WBSS super middleweight semi-final substitute Nieky Holzken (14-1, 11 KOs), who took Callum Smith twelve rounds in February as a late sub, returned with a third round TKO over journeyman Bernard Donfack (23-19-4, 11 KOs). Holzken dropped Donfack in round three and Donfack’s corner soon after threw in the towel.
Unbeaten light heavyweight prospect Leon Bunn (9-0, 6 KOs) added the name of Tomas Adamek to his resume, although this was Czech journeyman Tomas Adamek (26-16-2, 9 KOs), not the former two-division world champion. Bunn won by eight round unanimous decision, no scores announced.
Former middleweight and super middleweight world champion Arthur Abraham (47-6, 30 KOs) scored a twelve round split decision over Patrick Nielsen (29-3, 14 KOs) on Saturday night at the Baden-Arena…
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April 28, 2018
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WBC issues 9 nutrition tips
By Dr. Philip Goglia, WBC Nutrition Committee Chairman
1. Do not skip meals
2. Always try to eat in order
3. Consume the correct amount water
4. Don’t let yourself get hungry
5. Remember that protein repairs muscle – carbohydrates provide an energy source
6. There is no fat in carbohydrate – fats are found in proteins
7. Stay away from yeast mold gluten dairy
8. Use dry seasonings and rubs to create different flavors
9. Do not rely on vitamins to fill a nutrition gap … vitamins won’t fix a pizza
Ok … one more: Consume protein and vegetables only for dinner
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Editor: Anything missing?
By Dr. Philip Goglia, WBC Nutrition Committee Chairman 1. Do not skip meals 2. Always try to eat in order 3. Consume the correct amount water 4. Don’t let yourself…
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April 28, 2018
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Weights from Wisconsin
Duarn “Storm” Vue 124.5 vs. Nehomar Cermeño 125.6
(WBA Intercontinental featherweight title)
Venue: Menominee Nation Arena in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Promoter: Murid Azzam Muhammad/Supreme Hits Promotions LLP
April 28, 2018
Boxing News
IBF will sanction Golovkin-Martirosyan
The IBF has reportedly granted the exception requested by unified middleweight world champion Gennady Golovkin to defend his title against late sub Vanes Martirosyan. The ruling requires GGG to face mandatory challenger Sergey Derevyanchenko in his next fight, which could KO a GGG vs. Canelo rematch in September if Golovkin wants to keep the belt.
The IBF has reportedly granted the exception requested by unified middleweight world champion Gennady Golovkin to defend his title against late sub Vanes Martirosyan. The ruling requires GGG to face…
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April 27, 2018
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Santana shocks #1 seed Diaz
First round action got underway Friday night in the Jose Sulaiman/WBC World Invitational Welterweight Tournament at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
Quarterfinal 4: In an upset, alternate fighter Francisco “Chia” Santana (25-6-1, 12 KOs) surprised 2008 Olympic gold medalist and world title challenger Felix Diaz (19-3, 9 KOs), the #1 seed, taking a ten round majority decision. Santana brought the pressure for most the fight. Diaz spent a lot of time on the ropes. Scores were 95-95, 96-94, 98-92, 98-92, 98-92.
Quarterfinal 3: Chris van Heerden (26-2-1, 12 KOs) outworked Timo Schwarzkopf (18-2, 10 KOs) to win a ten round unanimous decision by scores of 98-92 3x 97-93 2x.
Quarterfinal 2: Fredrick Lawson (27-1, 21 KOs) outpointed Baishanbo Nasiyiwula (13-2-1, 6 KOs) over ten tactical rounds. Scores were 99-91, 96-94, 98-92, 97-93, 97-93.
Quarterfinal 1: Brad Solomon (28-1, 9 KOs) scored a ten round split decision over Paddy Gallagher (13-4, 8 KOs). Gallagher dropped Brad Solomon at the end of round one and pulled out to an early lead. Solomon rallied after open scoring revealed he was down on three of five cards with one even. In the end, scores were 97-93, 97-94 95-94, 95-94 Solomon, 96-93 Gallagher.
The semi-finals are set:
Francisco Santana vs. Brad Solomon
Chris van Heerden vs. Fredrick Lawson
First round action got underway Friday night in the Jose Sulaiman/WBC World Invitational Welterweight Tournament at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Quarterfinal 4: In an upset, alternate fighter…
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April 27, 2018
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Magdaleno, Dogboe make weight
Photos: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
Jessie Magdaleno 122 vs. Isaac Dogboe 121.1
(WBO super bantamweight title)
Jesse Hart 167.8 vs. Demond Nicholson 167.5
Bryant Jennings 225.7 vs. Joey Dawejko 233
Robson Conceicao 130.5 vs. Alex Rynn Torres 130.6
Shakur Stevenson 125.7 vs. Patrick Riley 124.6
Christian Carto 118.7 vs. Edwin Rodriguez 118
Joseph Adorno 132.6 vs. Jorge Padron 131.8
Kent Cruz 141.7 vs. Mohamed Rodriguez 143.6
Marcel Rivers 150.1 vs. Ronald Logan 153.5
Venue: Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Promoter: Top Rank
TV: ESPN
Photos: Mikey Williams/Top Rank Jessie Magdaleno 122 vs. Isaac Dogboe 121.1 (WBO super bantamweight title) Jesse Hart 167.8 vs. Demond Nicholson 167.5 Bryant Jennings 225.7 vs. Joey Dawejko 233 Robson…
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April 27, 2018
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Weights from Puebla
By Gabriel F. Cordero
Mariana “La Barby” Juarez 117.7 vs. Carolina “Princess” Arias 118
(Female WBC bantamweight world title)
Rodrigo Guerrero 121.7 vs Jesús Galicia 118.1
Bryan Flores 137.5 vs Dunis Liñán 138.6
Venue: Feria de Puebla
Promoter: Promociones del Pueblo
TV: Televisa (Mexico)
By Gabriel F. Cordero Mariana “La Barby” Juarez 117.7 vs. Carolina “Princess” Arias 118 (Female WBC bantamweight world title) Rodrigo Guerrero 121.7 vs Jesús Galicia 118.1 Bryan Flores 137.5 vs…
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April 27, 2018
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Hart looks to carry family name on his back
Story/photos by John DiSanto – PhillyBoxingHistory.com
On Saturday night, Philly super middleweight contender Jesse Hart, 23-1, 19 KOs, will fight in his hometown for the first time since his unsuccessful but impressive attempt to wrest the WBO world 168-pound championship from Gilberto Ramirez last September.
Hart’s homecoming comes against Laurel, Maryland’s Demond Nicholson, 18-2-1, 17 KOs, in the biggest boxing show to hit the City of Brotherly Love in quite some time. Continue reading “Hart looks to carry family name on his back”
Story/photos by John DiSanto – PhillyBoxingHistory.com On Saturday night, Philly super middleweight contender Jesse Hart, 23-1, 19 KOs, will fight in his hometown for the first time since his unsuccessful…
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April 27, 2018
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Whyte: I feel betrayed by WBC
By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing
WBC #1 heavyweight Dillian Whyte is disappointed the WBC has ordered he fight WBC#4 heavyweight Luis Ortiz for the mandatory position.”I’ve fought for every single belt the WBC said I was eligible for. I’m one of the only guys in the WBC who has followed the proper procedure. I fought many eliminators, and many WBC ranking fights. I’ve been loyal to the WBC for about two years,” Whyte told Sky Sports. Continue reading “Whyte: I feel betrayed by WBC”
By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing WBC #1 heavyweight Dillian Whyte is disappointed the WBC has ordered he fight WBC#4 heavyweight Luis Ortiz for the mandatory position.”I’ve fought for…
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April 27, 2018
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Clarkson claims WBC C/A cruiser title in Dallas
By Jeff Zimmerman
Photos: Noe Gonzalez
With the legendary Marvelous Marvin Hagler sitting ringside at FightNight 30 as the special guest for The Real Estate Council Foundation in Dallas, Texas, Samuel “The Main Event” Clarkson (21-4, 14 KOs) showed Hagler he’s another southpaw with big pop in his punch as he destroyed the experienced Milton Nunez (35-19, 31 KOs) to claim the vacant WBC Continental Americas cruiserweight title.
Clarkson dropped Nunez in the first round and made him retire at the end of the third, as Nunez stayed in his corner to start the fourth as Clarkson earned the TKO with an official time of 10 seconds of round 4 of the scheduled 10. Continue reading “Clarkson claims WBC C/A cruiser title in Dallas”
By Jeff Zimmerman Photos: Noe Gonzalez With the legendary Marvelous Marvin Hagler sitting ringside at FightNight 30 as the special guest for The Real Estate Council Foundation in Dallas, Texas,…
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April 27, 2018
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Kyoguchi to defend IBF 105lb belt against Paras
By Joe Koizumi
IBF 105-pound champ, unbeaten Japanese Hiroto Kyoguchi (9-0, 7 KOs) will defend his belt against also undefeated Filipino Vince Paras (13-0, 11 KOs) in Tokyo, Japan, on May 20. It was announced by Watanabe Promotions this week.
It will take place beneath the WBA/IBF 108-pound title bout between defending champ Ryoichi Taguchi and South African challenger Hekkie Budler in the main event at the Ota-city General Gymnasium.
By Joe Koizumi IBF 105-pound champ, unbeaten Japanese Hiroto Kyoguchi (9-0, 7 KOs) will defend his belt against also undefeated Filipino Vince Paras (13-0, 11 KOs) in Tokyo, Japan, on…
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April 27, 2018
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FOX Weights from El Paso
Josesito Lopez 146.4 vs. Miguel Cruz 146.2
Anthony Dirrell 169 vs. Abie Han 168.6
Jorge Lara 127.4 vs. Claudio Marrero 127.8
Erickson Lubin 160.8 vs. Silverio Ortiz 158
Ryan Karl 142.2 vs. Kevin Watts 141.6
Venue: Don Haskins Convention Center, El Paso, Texas
Promoter: TGB Promotions
TV: FOX
Josesito Lopez 146.4 vs. Miguel Cruz 146.2 Anthony Dirrell 169 vs. Abie Han 168.6 Jorge Lara 127.4 vs. Claudio Marrero 127.8 Erickson Lubin 160.8 vs. Silverio Ortiz 158 Ryan Karl…
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April 27, 2018
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Ailing Liam Smith pulls out of Sadam Ali fight
An illness has forced Liam Smith to postpone his WBO super-welterweight world title challenge against Sadam Ali, scheduled for May 12th at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. WBO #1 contender Smith, 29, is attempting to regain the 154lb crown that he lost against Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas in September 2016, and is hopeful that a new date can be scheduled as soon as possible.
Golden Boy is trying to find another challenger for Ali to face on the HBO-televised card.
“I’m bitterly disappointed that I have been forced to postpone my fight with Sadam Ali to a later date,” said Smith. “A recent illness has severely impacted on my training schedule, leaving me with no choice but to postpone the May 12th date. Continue reading “Ailing Liam Smith pulls out of Sadam Ali fight”
An illness has forced Liam Smith to postpone his WBO super-welterweight world title challenge against Sadam Ali, scheduled for May 12th at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New…
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April 27, 2018
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HBO Weights from Brooklyn
By Prmezek Garczarczyk
Daniel Jacobs 159.6 vs. Maciej Sulecki 159.2
(WBA middleweight eliminator)
Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller 304.4 vs. Johann Duhaupas 244.2
Katie Taylor 134.4 vs. Victoria Noelia Bustos 134.2
(WBA/IBF female lightweight unification)
Daniyar Yeleussinov 150.6 vs. Noah Kidd 150
Shohjahon Ergashev 139.6 vs. Zhimin Wang 139.4
Nikolay Buzolin 143 vs. Larry Fryars 140.6
Julian Sosa 142.2 vs. Larry Ventus 144.2
Dimash Niyazov 138.6 vs. Angel Sarinana 138.6
Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Promoter: Matchroom/Salita Promotions
TV: HBO
By Prmezek Garczarczyk Daniel Jacobs 159.6 vs. Maciej Sulecki 159.2 (WBA middleweight eliminator) Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller 304.4 vs. Johann Duhaupas 244.2 Katie Taylor 134.4 vs. Victoria Noelia Bustos 134.2…
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April 27, 2018
Boxing News
Weights from Germany
Arthur Abraham 168 vs. Patrick Nielsen 168
(WBO International super middleweight title)
Venue: Baden-Arena, Offenburg, Germany
Promoter: Sauerland Event
April 27, 2018
Boxing News
Magdaleno-Dogboe final presser
The verbal haymakers were flying Thursday afternoon as WBO junior featherweight champion Jessie Magdaleno and interim champ Isaac Dogboe faced off at the final press conference for their world championship main event, Saturday at The Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.
Jessie Magdaleno: He’s going to get the ass whooping he deserves. I’ve been waiting to fight him. All that trash talk on social media, I hope he puts it up on Saturday night because I’m ready. I’m ready to give him what he deserves.”
Isaac Dogboe: “I can sense fear in Jessie Magdaleno already. He can say whatever he wants to say, but when he gets in the ring, he’s really going to find out.” Continue reading “Magdaleno-Dogboe final presser”
The verbal haymakers were flying Thursday afternoon as WBO junior featherweight champion Jessie Magdaleno and interim champ Isaac Dogboe faced off at the final press conference for their world championship…
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April 27, 2018
Boxing News
Lopez-Cruz Press Conference
Rugged veteran Josesito Lopez and unbeaten Miguel Cruz faced-off Thursday and discussed their upcoming showdown Saturday, April 28 as part of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas.
Josesito Lopez: “I’m well prepared for this fight, I’ve had a great camp with Robert Garcia. I have a tough unbeaten opponent who’s really good. I just have to prove I’m better on Saturday night.”
Miguel Cruz: “I have to be smart and execute my game plan round after round. My jab will be key and if I can use that and wear him down to the body, I think I’ll have a great chance to stop him.” Continue reading “Lopez-Cruz Press Conference”
Rugged veteran Josesito Lopez and unbeaten Miguel Cruz faced-off Thursday and discussed their upcoming showdown Saturday, April 28 as part of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from…
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