The Moloney Bros: Boxing’s Latest Twin Act

By Boxing Bob Newman
Photo: Team Moloney

Boxing is always looking for a new storyline, something to grab the public’s attention. One angle that has played well over the years are boxing brothers. Early pioneers were the Baer brothers Max and Buddy, with Max reigning briefly was heavyweight champ. In the seventies were the Brothers Spinks- Leon and Michael. The eighties saw the Curry brothers Bruce and Donald, The Canizales crew Gaby and Orlando and the Thai twins Khaosai and Khaokor. More recently, the twin theme has played out with the Charlo Twins Jermall and Jermell both reigning simultaneously at super welterweight, holding the belts of rival organizations.

While at the recent WBA convention in Medellin, Colombia, Fightnews.com® was fortunate enough to meet Australian boxing manager Tony Tolj, who steers the careers of the latest prospects from Down Under, the Moloney Twins- Jason and Andrew. After the convention ended, and call was arranged so we could introduce the rest of the world to the latest twin sensations- Andrew and Jason Moloney. Continue reading “The Moloney Bros: Boxing’s Latest Twin Act”

By Boxing Bob Newman Photo: Team Moloney Boxing is always looking for a new storyline, something to grab the public’s attention. One angle that has played well over the years…
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Groves-Eubank Jr. Heating Up

Fiery words were exchanged at the kickoff press conference in London before the World Boxing Super Series semi-final bout between WBA super middleweight world champion George Groves (27-3, 20 KOs) and IBO beltholder Chris Eubank Jr. (26-1,20 KOs) at the Manchester Arena on February 17.

Chris Eubank Jr: “George seems to be hung up on what I’ll do. He needs to worry about himself. Thinking about me isn’t going to get him anywhere. I’m a man of my word and George, you will not see the end of the twelfth round…He doesn’t have the speed, his defense is poor and his stamina is average at best. The fact that he’s lacking in those things means he won’t be able to compete with me. I’m not a stepping stone. I’m Mount Everest and you’re not going to climb me.”

George Groves: “It’s a semifinal in a tournament I expect to win so it’s a stepping stone, another step on the way for me…Chris Eubank Jr. puts on a façade that he’s able to do everything himself, that he’s a one-man band. But it’s very difficult doing stuff on your own so we’ll see if he starts to make changes and adapt. He’ll have to. Obviously, this is his first really big fight, definitely at super middleweight, and I believe that he is going to fall short in a lot of categories.”

Fiery words were exchanged at the kickoff press conference in London before the World Boxing Super Series semi-final bout between WBA super middleweight world champion George Groves (27-3, 20 KOs)…
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Lomachenko-Rigondeaux undercard lineup

The undercard is set for the historic collision between world champions Vasily “Hi-Tech” Lomachenko.and.Guillermo “El Chacal” Rigondeaux on December 9 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. Four bouts will be televised live on ESPN.

Two-time Irish Olympian Michael “Mick” Conlan (4-0, 4 KOs) will be taking on Luis Fernando “El Titi” Molina (4-3-1, 1 KO) in a six-round featherweight bout. Undefeated Top-10 contender Christopher “Pitufo” Diaz (21-0, 13 KOs) will battle Casey “The Wizard” Ramos (24-1, 6 KOs) in a 10-round bout for the vacant NABO junior lightweight title. The telecast will open with 2016 U.S. Olympic silver medalist Shakur Stevenson (3-0, 1 KO) facing Oscar “El Coyote” Mendoza (4-2, 2 KOs) in a featherweight six-rounder.

Streaming live on the ESPN App, female lightweight Mikaela Mayer (2-0, 2 KOs) faces Nydia “Dha Phenomenal” Feliciano (9-8-3) in a four rounder…two-time world heavyweight title challenger Bryant “By-By” Jennings (20-2, 11 KOs) meets Don “Mr. JBT” Haynesworth (13-1-1, 11 KOs) in an eight-rounder…and Jose “Chocolatito” Gonzalez (8-0-1, 2 KOs) takes on Adan Gonzales (3-1-1, 2 KOs) in an eight-round featherweight bout.

The undercard is set for the historic collision between world champions Vasily “Hi-Tech” Lomachenko.and.Guillermo “El Chacal” Rigondeaux on December 9 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. Four bouts will…
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Seldin-Ulysses added to Dec 16 HBO card

A big jump in the super lightweight rankings will be on the line Saturday Dec. 16 when Cletus “Hebrew Hammer” Seldin (21-0, 17 KOs) returns just more than a month after a dominating KO to take on highly regarded Yves Ulysses, Jr. (14-1, 9 KOs). The 10-round opening event of HBO World Championship Boxing begins live at 9:40 p.m. ET/PT.

The fight will serve as the TV opener for the main event featuring WBO World Middleweight Champion Billy Joe Saunders putting his belt on the line against former IBF World Middleweight Champion David Lemieux and the co-main event between Antoine “Action” Douglas and Gary “Spike” O’Sullivan for the WBO Intercontinental Middleweight title.

Fighting out of Long Island, NY, Seldin is a former WBC International Silver Super Lightweight Champion whose power has been on display throughout his career, culminating with a three-round knockout of previously once-defeated Roberto “Massa” Ortiz on November 11. Continue reading “Seldin-Ulysses added to Dec 16 HBO card”

A big jump in the super lightweight rankings will be on the line Saturday Dec. 16 when Cletus “Hebrew Hammer” Seldin (21-0, 17 KOs) returns just more than a month…
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Miguel Cotto: It Was A Tough Career

By Miguel Maravilla

Four-division, six-time world champion, and current WBO Jr. middleweight world champion Miguel Cotto (41-5, 33 KOs) of Puerto Rico is nearing the twilight of his career as he goes up against Sadam “World Kid” Ali (25-1, 14 KOs) of Brooklyn, New York this Saturday at New York’s famed Madison Square Garden live on HBO World Championship Boxing.

Photo: Tom Hogan/Hogan Photos/Golden Boy

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“I am ready for this fight and I am happy to be fighting in New York. The people here have shown me so much love over the years. This is it for me,” Miguel Cotto told Fightnews.com

In what will be his final training camp of his illustrious career, Cotto is in the final phases of his preparation working with Hall of Fame Trainer Freddie Roach as he trained at the Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, California. Continue reading “Miguel Cotto: It Was A Tough Career”

By Miguel Maravilla Four-division, six-time world champion, and current WBO Jr. middleweight world champion Miguel Cotto (41-5, 33 KOs) of Puerto Rico is nearing the twilight of his career as…
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Fury: Parker will KO Joshua

By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing

WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has the power to KO WBA, IBF heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua according to former WBA, WBO, IBF heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and will back the Kiwi for Five Thousand Pounds to be victorious.”Eddie Hearn and Joshua see Joseph Parker as an easy victim, but like that clip (video produced by Team Parker last week) showed – the little fat Bulgarian chinned him, bish, bash, wallop, and sat him down in the corner,” Fury said in an interview with IFL TV. Continue reading “Fury: Parker will KO Joshua”

By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has the power to KO WBA, IBF heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua according to former WBA, WBO, IBF heavyweight…
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Roach, Jr. Ready To Defend WBC Youth Silver

By Gary “Digital” Williams
Photos: Mike Greenhill

Undefeated Upper Marlboro, MD super featherweight Lamont Roach, Jr. says he is very confident as he approaches his Thursday, November 30th main event contest against Rey “Flash” Perez of Santa Rosa City, Laguna, Philippines at the MGM National Harbor Casino in Oxon Hill, MD. Roach will make the second defense of his WBC Youth Silver Super Featherweight title in this contest.

“I’m focused, I’m ready, I’m in tip-top shape and I feel good,” Roach told Fightnews.com after a recent workout. “I know this is an ESPN headliner which is one of the many goals and steps for me to become a world champion, which is my ultimate goal.” Continue reading “Roach, Jr. Ready To Defend WBC Youth Silver”

By Gary “Digital” Williams Photos: Mike Greenhill Undefeated Upper Marlboro, MD super featherweight Lamont Roach, Jr. says he is very confident as he approaches his Thursday, November 30th main event…
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Selby aiming to get back on the boxing map

IBF featherweight champion Lee Selby makes the fourth defense of his belt against unbeaten Eduardo Ramirez at London’s Copper Box Arena on December 9th. 30-year-old slickster Selby has largely slipped beneath the radar in light of GB’s glut of recent world champions. And that’s a matter Selby is keen to alter now that he has renewed his association with Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren.

“As always, I’ll be fully prepared for whatever Ramirez brings,” stated Selby. “He’s a Mexican and they usually like to force the pace. He knows he’s unlikely to win the title by outboxing me over here.”

IBF featherweight champion Lee Selby makes the fourth defense of his belt against unbeaten Eduardo Ramirez at London’s Copper Box Arena on December 9th. 30-year-old slickster Selby has largely slipped…
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Joselito Velazquez visits ESPN

Former Mexican Olympian Joselito Velazquez visited the ESPN Studios in Los Angeles to appear in the popular show “A Los Golpes” hosted by Bernardo Osuna, David Faitelson and great Mexican champion Julio Cesar Chávez.

Velazquez was there to speak about his upcoming debut in the United States that will take place on December 9 in Las Vegas in the card that will be headlined by the four-time world champion in two divisions Orlando “Siri” Salido, who will battle countryman Miguel “Mikey” Roman in the main event of a card that HBO will telecast live on “Boxing After Dark” from the Mandalay Event Center. Continue reading “Joselito Velazquez visits ESPN”

Former Mexican Olympian Joselito Velazquez visited the ESPN Studios in Los Angeles to appear in the popular show “A Los Golpes” hosted by Bernardo Osuna, David Faitelson and great Mexican…
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Sampson Boxing re-inks Benavidez

WBC world super middleweight champion David “El Bandera Roja / Red Flag” (19-0, 17 KOs) has renewed his exclusive Sampson Boxing promotional agreement. “Sampson (Lewkowicz) is a great promoter and he’s done a lot for me,” said Benavidez. “He’s always treated me and my team with respect and I was eager to re-sign with him. I can’t wait to defend my title against the best and become the great fighter I am with Sampson on my team.”

WBC world super middleweight champion David “El Bandera Roja / Red Flag” (19-0, 17 KOs) has renewed his exclusive Sampson Boxing promotional agreement. “Sampson (Lewkowicz) is a great promoter and…
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WBA orders Charr-Oquendo negotiations

The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championships Committee ordered the teams behind WBA Heavyweight Champion Manuel Charr and Fres Oquendo to start negotiations for their mandatory fight.

Charr won the WBA belt last weekend against Alexander Ustinov by unanimous decision, while Oquendo has a longstanding New York court order to fight for the WBA world heavyweight title. Both parties were duly notified on November 26 and must reach an agreement before December 22 or the fight will be called to a purse bid and both boxers will get 50%.

In other news, the WBA Championships Committee ordered a bantamweight eliminator between #1 ranked Yonfrez Parejo (21-2-1, 10 KOs) and #4 Stephon Young (17-0-3, 7 KOs), and a welterweight eliminator between #1 rated Kanat Islam (25-0, 20 KOs) and #2 John Vera (18-0, 11 KOs).

The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championships Committee ordered the teams behind WBA Heavyweight Champion Manuel Charr and Fres Oquendo to start negotiations for their mandatory fight. Charr won the WBA…
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Warrant issued for Broner in Vegas battery case

By TMZ Sports.com

Adrien Broner’s a wanted man — a judge has issued a warrant for the boxer’s arrest after he no-showed for a hearing in his Vegas battery case … but AB says it’s just a giant misunderstanding. Broner — a 4-time champ in multiple divisions — was caught on video back in September shoving a woman and then punching a man in the face during a wild outburst on the Vegas strip. He was cited for battery and ordered to appear in court Monday — but he didn’t show up … so the judge issued a warrant. Continue reading “Warrant issued for Broner in Vegas battery case”

By TMZ Sports.com Adrien Broner’s a wanted man — a judge has issued a warrant for the boxer’s arrest after he no-showed for a hearing in his Vegas battery case…
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Matthysse, Linares headline HBO twinbill

Two of the world’s most exciting fighters, Lucas “La Maquina” Matthysse (38-4, 35 KOs) and Jorge “El Nino De Oro” Linares (43-3, 27 KOs), will kick off the 2018 boxing year with a bang as they compete in separate world championship bouts on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018 at the “Fabulous” Forum in Inglewood, California. This special double main event will be televised live on HBO.

Matthysse will face Tewa Kiram (38-0. 28 KOs) in a 12-round battle for the vacant WBA “regular” welterweight world championship. Linares will defend his WBA lightweight title against Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta (31-1-2, 17 KOs).

Two of the world’s most exciting fighters, Lucas “La Maquina” Matthysse (38-4, 35 KOs) and Jorge “El Nino De Oro” Linares (43-3, 27 KOs), will kick off the 2018 boxing…
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Troyanovsky destroys Portillo in one

By Przemek Garczarczyk

In a WBA super lightweight eliminator, former IBF world champion Eduard Troyanovsky (27-1, 24 KOs) scored a first round KO over previously undefeated WBA #3 ranked Carlos Portillo (21-1, 16 KOs) on Monday night at the famous Luzhniki Arena in Moscow. A Troya right hand landed flush to the cheek and laid out Portillo for the count.

Earlier, unbeaten cruiserweight Aleksei Papin (9-0, 8 KOs) matched Troyanovsky’s feat by obliterating former world title challenger Ismayl Sillakh (25-5, 19 KO) in the first stanza.

By Przemek Garczarczyk In a WBA super lightweight eliminator, former IBF world champion Eduard Troyanovsky (27-1, 24 KOs) scored a first round KO over previously undefeated WBA #3 ranked Carlos…
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Arum, Holyfield, Trump in AC BHOF

Evander Holyfield and Bob Arum headline the 2018 inductees into the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame.

The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF) has announced its 25 member 2018 Induction Class, which also includes President Donald J. Trump. The event will take place at The Claridge, a Radisson Hotel located at Park Place & Boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey on June 1-3, 2018. Continue reading “Arum, Holyfield, Trump in AC BHOF”

Evander Holyfield and Bob Arum headline the 2018 inductees into the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame. The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame (ACBHOF) has announced its 25 member…
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Mansour-Kuzmin ends in tech draw

By Przemek Garczarczyk

A clash between veteran heavyweight Amir “Hard Core” Mansour (23-2-1, 16 KOs) and undefeated Sergey Kuzmin (11-0-1, 8 KOs) ended in a three round technical draw on Monday night at the famous Luzhniki Arena in Moscow. An entertaining bout was cut short when both fighters suffered nasty cuts in a violent third round head clash and the bout was immediately stopped. Mansour was cut over the right eye and Kuzmin was cut on the forehead. The WBC International heavyweight title remains vacant.

By Przemek Garczarczyk A clash between veteran heavyweight Amir “Hard Core” Mansour (23-2-1, 16 KOs) and undefeated Sergey Kuzmin (11-0-1, 8 KOs) ended in a three round technical draw on…
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Interview: Dimitry Bivol

By Darryl Cobb Jr.

We caught up with WBA light heavyweight champion Dimitry Bivol on Saturday night in New York City.

By Darryl Cobb Jr. We caught up with WBA light heavyweight champion Dimitry Bivol on Saturday night in New York City.

Floyd Mayweather Considering One More Fight

By TMZSports.com

Floyd Mayweather has been telling people close to him that he’s considering a 51st fight — and he’s been training like a maniac in the gym … but we’re told there has been NO official movement … yet. Here’s the deal … people close to Floyd say he’s still in fighting shape and ready to go. He even posted video training in his Vegas gym. We’re told he’s been kicking around the idea of another comeback.

The obvious matchup … a Conor McGregor rematch — especially with the money they made in the first fight.

We saw Showtime Sports honcho Stephen Espinoza — a major part of the first fight — and asked if there was any movement behind the scenes. Long story short — nothing happening now … but Espinoza isn’t ruling it out at some point down the line. Stay tuned…

By TMZSports.com Floyd Mayweather has been telling people close to him that he’s considering a 51st fight — and he’s been training like a maniac in the gym … but…
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Salido ready to headline in Las Vegas

Video: Zanfer

For four-time world champion in two different divisions Orlando “Siri” Salido, nothing has come easy. But on Saturday December 9 in Las Vegas, the Mexican warrior will be the headliner of an HBO Show at the Mandalay Bay Event Center, where he will finally be getting the respect that he has earned with his performances in the ring.

“I want to thank Peter Nelson and HBO and everyone that has made this possible. I have always been the part B of the many main events in the biggest fights throughout my career, and thanks to Peter Nelson and HBO I feel that I am finally getting what I earned and work so hard to have achieved,” said Salido a few days ago during a media day he hosted in Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico, where he is training for his upcoming fight. Continue reading “Salido ready to headline in Las Vegas”

Video: Zanfer For four-time world champion in two different divisions Orlando “Siri” Salido, nothing has come easy. But on Saturday December 9 in Las Vegas, the Mexican warrior will be…
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Kuzmin faces Mansour Monday in Moscow

By Przemek Garczarczyk

Monday is as of a good day as any to watch boxing. Especially in Moscow, where promotional company World of Boxing will present a show with fights with both Russian and world implications at the famous Luzhniki Arena.

Photo: World of Boxing

The WBC International heavyweight title will be stake with hard-hitting Amir Mansour (23-2, 16 KO) vs. undefeated (and untested) Sergey Kuzmin (11-0, 8 KO), plus former welterweight champ Eduard Troyanovsky (26-1, 23 KO) battling undefeated, WBA #3 ranked Paraguayan Carlos Portillo (21-0, 16 KO) and cruiserweight Aleksei Papin (8-0, 7 KO) trying to prove his worth against more experienced Ismayl Sillakh (25-4, 19 KO).

The 30-year-old Kuzmin was preparing and ready to fight Australian Lucas Brown, but he’s not concerned with a change, knowing that on Monday there will be a very solid replacement with always ready to mix it up Amir Mansour. Continue reading “Kuzmin faces Mansour Monday in Moscow”

By Przemek Garczarczyk Monday is as of a good day as any to watch boxing. Especially in Moscow, where promotional company World of Boxing will present a show with fights…
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WBC #1 Ceja gets past Teran

By Gabriel F. Cordero

Former world champion Julio “Pollito” Ceja (32-2, 28 KOs) had a difficult night to stay as WBC silver super bantamweight beltholder against journeyman Breilor Terán (20-15, 13 KOs) in a bloody fight on Saturday night at the Palenque de Deportes in Chetumal, Quintana Too, Mexico. Ceja, currently rated #1, had to fight through continuous bleeding from his nose and had a cut over his right eye cut that had to be checked by the ring doctor after eight rounds. They allowed him to continue and in the end he prevailed 114-113, 115-112 and 118-109.

WBC female heavyweight champion Alejandra “Tigre” Jiménez needed 1:45 to defeat María José “Tsunami” Velis in a non-title bout.

By Gabriel F. Cordero Former world champion Julio “Pollito” Ceja (32-2, 28 KOs) had a difficult night to stay as WBC silver super bantamweight beltholder against journeyman Breilor Terán (20-15,…
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Kovalev: I’m back!

Photo: David Spagnolo/Main Events

After regaining his WBO light heavyweight title Saturday night, world champion Sergey Kovalev stated, “I did it and worked very hard to get to champion status. My brain, mentally, my conditioning, my body – I’m back. It’s my goal to be the best in this division. I am here, I love boxing, I love to make great fights. This makes boxing interesting. We can make good fights for boxing fans, and make boxing history. Let’s find out who is the best. Chickenson is on my list. This is very good for boxing. Let’s do it.”

After regaining his WBO light heavyweight title Saturday night, world champion Sergey Kovalev stated, “I did it and worked very hard to get to champion status. My brain, mentally, my…
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Kovalev Krushes Shabranskyy, regains WBO title

Photos: David Spagnolo/Main Events

Former unified light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev (31-2-1, 27 KOs) regained his former WBO world title with a two round destruction of Vyacheslav Shabranskyy (19-2, 16 KOs) on Saturday night in The Theater at New York City’s Madison Square Garden.

Kovalev dropped Shabranskyy twice in round one and floored him again in round two. The fight was waved off by referee Harvey Dock after Kovalev continued to rock Shabranskyy. Time was 2:36.

Photos: David Spagnolo/Main Events Former unified light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev (31-2-1, 27 KOs) regained his former WBO world title with a two round destruction of Vyacheslav Shabranskyy (19-2, 16…
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Bejenaru beats Mchunu

Photos: Emily Harney

Last night, Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing presented another rendition of the “Slugfest at The Sun” series at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. The card was headlined by crusierweights Constantin Bejenaru and Thabiso Mchunu who fought for Bejenaru’s WBC International Cruiserweight title in a 10 round bout.

Bejenaru came away with a unanimous decision victory over Mchunu, the mandatory challenger, defending his WBC International title successfully. The bout often times saw each fighter playing the game if cat and mouse with one another. There was a brief explosion by Bejenaru in round 7 as he dropped Mchunu with a picture perfect left cross but Bejenaru couldn’t capitalize on his opportunity to knockout Mchunu. In the end the scores were 98-91 and 97-92 twice, all in favor of Bejenaru who improves to 13-0 3KO’s while Mchunu drops to 18-4 11KO’s. Continue reading “Bejenaru beats Mchunu”

Photos: Emily Harney Last night, Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing presented another rendition of the “Slugfest at The Sun” series at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. The card was…
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Gamboa edges Sosa; Barrera beats Valera

Former unified featherweight champion Yuriorkis Gamboa (28-2, 17 KOs) scored a ten round majority decision over former WBA super featherweight champion Jason Sosa (20-3-4, 15 KOs) on Saturday night in The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Sosa scored a knockdown in round seven when Gamboa’s glove touched the canvas and Gamboa was deducted a point for holding by referee Ron Lipton in round ten, but Gamboa still managed to win 95-93, 96-92, 94-94.

WBA #1, WBC #3, WBO #3, IBF #10 light heavyweight Sullivan Barrera (21-1, 14 KOs) hammered out a ten round unanimous decision over WBC #14, IBF #15 Felix Valera (15-2, 13 KOs). Both fighter were down in round one. Barrera was cut over the right eye in round two. Valera was deducted points from low blows in rounds three, six and eight by referee Michael Ortega. Barrera was deducted a point for a low blow in round nine. Scores were 98-88, 97-90, 97-89.

Other Results:
Bakhram Murtazaliev KO5 Carlos Galvan (super welterweight)
Frank Galarza W8 Jaime Herrera (super welterweight)
Meiirim Nursultanov TKO2 Eric Moon (middleweight)
LeShawn Rodriguez KO3 Alex Duarte (middleweight)
Enriko Gogokhia W6 Jose Abreu (super welterweight)
Ismael Villarreal W4 Race Sawyer (super welterweight)

Former unified featherweight champion Yuriorkis Gamboa (28-2, 17 KOs) scored a ten round majority decision over former WBA super featherweight champion Jason Sosa (20-3-4, 15 KOs) on Saturday night in…
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