Zurdo Ramirez returns Feb 3 in Corpus Christi

Top Rank on ESPN will kick off its 2018 season with a sensational Super Bowl weekend world championship event. WBO super middleweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (36-0, 24 KOs), from Mazatlan, Mexico, will make his third defense against Habib “Wild Hurricane” Ahmed (22-0, 17 KOs) from Accra, Ghana. The fight will take place on Saturday, February 3, at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, TX, and will be televised live and exclusively at 10:30 p.m. EST on ESPN and ESPN Deportes and stream live on the ESPN App.

Top Rank on ESPN will kick off its 2018 season with a sensational Super Bowl weekend world championship event. WBO super middleweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (36-0, 24 KOs), from…
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Legendary cutman Rafael Garcia passes

Sad to report that legendary cutman Rafael Garcia has passed away at the age of 88. Garcia, who was also a top hand wrapper, worked in the corner of future Hall of Famer Floyd Mayweather for many years.

Sad to report that legendary cutman Rafael Garcia has passed away at the age of 88. Garcia, who was also a top hand wrapper, worked in the corner of future…
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RIP Desmond Hammond

Sad to report, Desmond Hammond, Director of Operations for King’s Promotions for the better part of the last three years, and nephew of King’s Promotions CEO Marshall Kauffman, has passed away at the age of 35.

“This is such a sad day for my family and for everyone who knew Desmond,” said Kauffman. “Desmond was like a son to me. He is my sister’s son, and he is basically the same age as my children so we are extremely close. Desmond came to boxing just a few years ago and he picked up the business so fast. We have run more shows then anybody in the country, and they all have come off so smoothly. That was because of Desmond. He was on top of every detail, which made the events go off without a hitch. Continue reading “RIP Desmond Hammond”

Sad to report, Desmond Hammond, Director of Operations for King’s Promotions for the better part of the last three years, and nephew of King’s Promotions CEO Marshall Kauffman, has passed…
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Horn aims to beat Corcoran convincingly

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing

WBO welterweight champion Jeff Horn finds it hard to understand why he is not regarded as one of the best in his division, especially after defeating one of the greatest boxers of all time in Manny Pacquiao last July.

“The recount (against Pacquiao ) and things from last time really doesn’t bother me,” said Horn to the Gold Coast Bulletin. “I know there’s always going to be two sides and there’s going to be people saying I won and people saying I didn’t. I’ve just got to ignore all that, train hard and get ready for my next opponent who says he’s coming to take my belt.” Continue reading “Horn aims to beat Corcoran convincingly”

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing WBO welterweight champion Jeff Horn finds it hard to understand why he is not regarded as one of the best in his division,…
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Wallin added to Zeuge-Ekpo undercard

Unbeaten heavyweight Otto Wallin (18-0, 12 KOs) will face Gabriel Enguema (8-3, 5 KOs) in a ten-round contest on the undercard of the WBA world super middleweight title rematch between Tyron Zeuge and Isaac Ekpo on December 2 at the MBS Arena in Potsdam, Germany.

It is a must-win fight for Wallin as he looks to secure a Swedish super-fight with archrival Adrian Granat early next year. Wallin and Granat are mandated to meet for the European Union title. However, both must overcome a final hurdle, with Granat also set for action in Germany in December.

Unbeaten heavyweight Otto Wallin (18-0, 12 KOs) will face Gabriel Enguema (8-3, 5 KOs) in a ten-round contest on the undercard of the WBA world super middleweight title rematch between…
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EBU purse bid and update

By Marco Bratusch

At Monday’s EBU purse bid in Rome, Italy, French promoter Gerard Teysseron of Europrom offered 42,001 Euros as the only bidder to guarantee to his company the rights for staging the European flyweight contest, at stake for young co-challengers Vincent Legrand (25-0, 15 KOs), an unbeaten former continental titlist, and Charlie Edwards (11-1, 4 KOs), a former world title challenger from England, United Kingdom.or date nor venue for such bout was announced yet by the winning promoter.

26-year-old Martin J. Ward (18-0-2, 8 KOs), a rangy junior lightweight promoted by Matchroom Boxing, will step in as a substitute for the European contest facing Spaniard Juli Giner (21-2-1, 8 KOs), promoted by Gallego Prada. The two boxers will square off on December 13 at the historic York Hall in London, United Kingdom. Giner was scheduled to fight Stephen Smith for the aforementioned belt, however, the Liverpudlian was lately offered to fight against former WBC champion Francisco “El Bandido” Vargas as a co-feature bout of a Golden Boy Promotion junior lightweights filled card at Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on December 9th and grabbed the chance. Continue reading “EBU purse bid and update”

By Marco Bratusch At Monday’s EBU purse bid in Rome, Italy, French promoter Gerard Teysseron of Europrom offered 42,001 Euros as the only bidder to guarantee to his company the…
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Gavronski-Hernandez for NABA 168 title

By Ricardo Ibarra

Riding a four-fight unbeaten streak and two months removed from scoring the most notable win of his career, super middleweight prospect Mike “Imagine Me” Gavronski (24-2-1, 15 KOs) will step back into the ring in search of his first title belt on Saturday night at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Washington, squaring off with Arizona’s Andrew Hernandez (19-7-1, 9 KOs) for the vacant WBA-NABA 168 lbs. championship. The title bout will serve as the main event of Brain Halquist Productions’ 113th edition of the long-running ‘Battle at the Boat’ series, heading up what promises to be an entertaining six bout card. Continue reading “Gavronski-Hernandez for NABA 168 title”

By Ricardo Ibarra Riding a four-fight unbeaten streak and two months removed from scoring the most notable win of his career, super middleweight prospect Mike “Imagine Me” Gavronski (24-2-1, 15…
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“Rumble at The Rim” Dec 9 in Hampton, NH

Granite Chin Promotions invades the Granite State on Saturday, December 9th when promoter Chuck Shearns presents “Rumble at The Rim” at The Rim in Hampton, New Hampshire. In the main event, New England cruiserweight champion Chris Traietti (24-4, 19 KOs), fighting out of Quincy, MA, will fight a TBD opponent in an eight-round bout at a 185-pounds catch-weight limit.

Also in action are lightweight Ryan “The Polish Prince” Kielczweski (26-3, 8 KOs) and light heavyweight Richie “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera (4-0, 3 KOs). Continue reading ““Rumble at The Rim” Dec 9 in Hampton, NH”

Granite Chin Promotions invades the Granite State on Saturday, December 9th when promoter Chuck Shearns presents “Rumble at The Rim” at The Rim in Hampton, New Hampshire. In the main…
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OPBF Convention successfully held in Palawan

By Joe Koizumi

The 55th OPBF (Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation) Convention was successfully held with more than three hundred attendants among member countries thanks to the OPBF president Abraham Mitla’s excellent leadership and warm hospitality last week (November 9 through 12) in Palawan, Philippines. Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan, is a famous resort place with many foreign people to enjoy their vacation, but boxing people were so hard workers that they diligently engaged in tight but useful sessions.

On the first day, many attendants moved to a shopping mall where the weigh-in took place for the boxing show in commemoration of the OPBF Convention on Friday. In the afternoon the OPBF president and GAB (Games and Amusements Board, the commission under the Philippine government) chairman Mitla administered various schedule so well that people appreciated nice speeches of local VIPs including the Palawan mayor and enjoyable songs/dances to our satisfaction.

The second day saw veteran US judge Hubert Minn from Hawaii give informative lessons to approximately one hundred officials (referees and judges) to improve their understanding of the scoring standard. Also, veteran US referee residing in the Philippines, Gen Del Bianco conducted fruitful and sometimes humorous lectures on refereeing by utilizing well-prepared footages. Continue reading “OPBF Convention successfully held in Palawan”

By Joe Koizumi The 55th OPBF (Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation) Convention was successfully held with more than three hundred attendants among member countries thanks to the OPBF president Abraham…
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Oscar says he would fight McGregor

Former world champion Oscar de la Hoya (39-6, 30 KOs) just went on Dash Radio with a very special announcement to kick off the launch of Golden Boy Radio, and the Tattoo and the Crew show… He says he’s been secretly training, and is preparing to come out of retirement, specifically to fight MMA fighter Conor McGregor (0-1).

The 44-year-old Golden Boy, who last fought in 2008, stated “I’m faster than ever and stronger than ever. I know I can take out Conor McGregor in two rounds. I’ll come back for that fight…I’m calling him out. Two rounds!”

Former world champion Oscar de la Hoya (39-6, 30 KOs) just went on Dash Radio with a very special announcement to kick off the launch of Golden Boy Radio, and…
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WBA orders Barthelemy-Relikh clash

The World Boxing Association Championships Committee ordered this week three big fights, and the respective teams behind the boxers involved must start to negotiate.

In the Super Lightweight division, Cuban Rances Barthelemy (26-0, 13KOs), number one in the ranking, and Belorussian Kiryl Relikh (21-2, 19KOs), second best, must fight for the title at 140 pounds, which is currently vacant. Both teams have 30 days to negotiate, starting from November 6; if they fail to reach an agreement, the fight will be called to a purse bid. Continue reading “WBA orders Barthelemy-Relikh clash”

The World Boxing Association Championships Committee ordered this week three big fights, and the respective teams behind the boxers involved must start to negotiate. In the Super Lightweight division, Cuban…
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Horn accuses Pacquiao of dirty tactics

By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing

In his book “The Hornet,” WBO welterweight champion Jeff Horn has revealed the dirty tactics used by the Pacquiao camp in the lead-up to the July 2 WBO championship battle against boxing legend Manny Pacquiao at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane. Horn told Grantlee Kieza that Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach did everything he possibly could to rattle Horn in the minutes before the fight and then – throughout the contest – Pacquiao continually talked to Horn during the fight, trying to confuse him with instructions normally delivered by the referee. Continue reading “Horn accuses Pacquiao of dirty tactics”

By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing In his book “The Hornet,” WBO welterweight champion Jeff Horn has revealed the dirty tactics used by the Pacquiao camp in the lead-up…
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The 12th Round: The WBC Clean Boxing Program

By Mauricio Sulaiman
WBC President – Jose Sulaiman’s son

The WBC was the first organization in sports to implement mandatory anti-doping tests to all championship fights since 1975. The WBC has been a leader in boxing and all sports with regards to safety and it is the WBC who has changed the sport making it more human and safe for all participants with the implementation of many rules and procedures.

The WBC introduced the Clean Boxing Program in 2016 after many years of preparations and planning. The Clean Boxing Program is unique in boxing and has no compromise and the only priority is to protect the safety of our fighters. Continue reading “The 12th Round: The WBC Clean Boxing Program”

By Mauricio Sulaiman WBC President – Jose Sulaiman’s son The WBC was the first organization in sports to implement mandatory anti-doping tests to all championship fights since 1975. The WBC…
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“Fight Night” fundraiser scores KO in Portland, ME

By Matt Thompson

Promoter Bob Russo and All Star Boxing once again sold out the 2800-seat Expo Center in Portland, Maine with their annual “Fight Night” to benefit the Portland Boxing Club’s well known amateur boxing program this past Saturday. The pro-am event was highlighted by an eight-round contest for the vacant IBA North American Middleweight Title.

In the main event, 2015 Boxcino tournament winner and former WBO world title challenger John Thompson (18-3, 6 KOs) from Newark, NJ, pulled off a mild upset winning a split decision over hometown favorite Russell Lamour, Jr. (15-3, 7 KOs) to capture the belt. Continue reading ““Fight Night” fundraiser scores KO in Portland, ME”

By Matt Thompson Promoter Bob Russo and All Star Boxing once again sold out the 2800-seat Expo Center in Portland, Maine with their annual “Fight Night” to benefit the Portland…
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Womack upsets Tiberi

By Rick Scharmberg at ringside

Late sub Kevin “The Scarecrow” Womack shocked “Jolt’N” Joey Tiberi, stopping him in the opening round of the scheduled six round junior welterweight main event last night at the packed Hockessin PAL Center in Hockessin, Delaware. With the win, Womack picked up the USBU Americas title. In the co-feature, Lamont “The Problem Solver” Singletary won the USBU North East Regional belt with an impressive one-punch KO of Hafiz “Flash” Montgomery in the fourth round of a scheduled eight round cruiserweight bout. The nine-bout card was promoted by Night Night Promotions. Continue reading “Womack upsets Tiberi”

By Rick Scharmberg at ringside Late sub Kevin “The Scarecrow” Womack shocked “Jolt’N” Joey Tiberi, stopping him in the opening round of the scheduled six round junior welterweight main event…
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ESPN boxing dominating TV ratings

ESPN’s live telecast of the Saturday, November 11 Top Rank on ESPN (10:30 p.m. ET to 12:15 a.m. ET) scored two major victories. The overall event delivered 0.9 metered market rating according to Nielsen, making it the second highest-rated boxing telecast on cable television in 2017. The featured co-main event, a battle between Artur Beterbiev (12-0, 12 KOs) and Enrico Köelling (23-2, 6 KOs) for the vacant International Boxing Federation (IBF) light heavyweight world title, delivered a 1.0 metered market rating, making it the year’s second highest-rated boxing main event on cable television.

Showtime is strangely absent, despite some really good telecasts. This also doesn’t include PBC shows on network television. Continue reading “ESPN boxing dominating TV ratings”

ESPN’s live telecast of the Saturday, November 11 Top Rank on ESPN (10:30 p.m. ET to 12:15 a.m. ET) scored two major victories. The overall event delivered 0.9 metered market…
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Lejarraga remains undefeated

Undefeated welterweight contender Kerman “The Revolver” Lejarraga (24-0, 19 KOs), from Bilbao, Spain, thrilled the crowd of over 11,000 at the Bilbao Arena, earning a dominant 10-round unanimous decision versus southpaw Jose Del Rio (27-7, 7 KOs) on Saturday night. Scores were 99-90, 98-92 and 99-91.

The victory by the 25-year-old Lejarraga, co-promoted by DiBella Entertainment and MGZ Promotions, was his fifth of 2017 as he closed this year’s campaign in style. The win earned Lejarraga the Spanish welterweight title.

Lejarraga is currently world ranked #6 by the WBA and #12 by the WBC.

Undefeated welterweight contender Kerman “The Revolver” Lejarraga (24-0, 19 KOs), from Bilbao, Spain, thrilled the crowd of over 11,000 at the Bilbao Arena, earning a dominant 10-round unanimous decision versus…
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Ocampo wins to set up IBF eliminator

Photo: Julio Rivera-Imago7/Zanfer

Unbeaten IBF #3 welterweight Carlos “Chema” Ocampo (22-0, 13 KOs) scored a seventh round TKO over Darío “Macizo” Ferman (19-4, 11 KOs) on Saturday night at the Gimnasio “Rodrigo M. Quevedo” in Chihuahua, Mexico. Ferman claimed a hand injury leading to a stoppage at :15 of round seven.

Ocampo is now ready to go for an IBF welterweight elimination bout against #4 rated Konstantin Ponomarev (32-0, 13 KOs), with the winner to become mandatory challenger for world champion Errol Spence Jr.

Photo: Julio Rivera-Imago7/Zanfer Unbeaten IBF #3 welterweight Carlos “Chema” Ocampo (22-0, 13 KOs) scored a seventh round TKO over Darío “Macizo” Ferman (19-4, 11 KOs) on Saturday night at the…
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Beterbiev stops Koelling in 12 to win IBF light heavyweight title

Photo: Sumio Yamada

Unbeaten light heavyweight Artur Beterbiev (12-0, 12 KOs) scored a twelfth round KO over Enrico Koelling (23-2, 6 KOs) to claim the vacant IBF world title formerly held by now-retired Andre Ward on Saturday night at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California.

Beterbiev pressed the action, while Koelling tried to keep the pace slow and not trade punches. Beterbiev slowly broke down Koelling and finally opened up in round twelve to drop Koelling twice and end it. The time was 2:33. photos

Photo: Sumio Yamada Unbeaten light heavyweight Artur Beterbiev (12-0, 12 KOs) scored a twelfth round KO over Enrico Koelling (23-2, 6 KOs) to claim the vacant IBF world title formerly…
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Jacobs, Miller, Seldin victorious

Photos: Emily Harney

Former world champion Daniel “The Miracle Man” Jacobs (33-2, 29 KOs) scored a twelve round unanimous decision over previously Luis Arias (18-1, 9 KOs) on Saturday night at Long Island’s newly renovated Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York. Jacobs was credited with a knockdown in round eleven when Arias’ glove touched the canvas, and he was in command the whole way. Scores were 118-109, 120-107, 119-108 for Jacobs

Unbeaten heavyweight Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller (20-0, 18 KOs) scored a ninth round TKO over 6’8 former world title challenger Mariusz Wach (33-3, 17 KOs). Miller outworked Wach, who seemingly broke his right hand eventually prompting the referee to stop the fight in round nine. Time was 1:02.

Unbeaten super lightweight Cletus “The Hebrew Hammer” Seldin (21-0, 17 KOs) impressively destroyed Roberto “Massa” Ortiz (35-2-2, 26 KOs). Seldin dropped Ortiz in the first 30 seconds with a right hand. Seldin floored Ortiz again but Ortiz managed to finish the round. Ortiz continued to batter Ortiz in round two, opening a cut over Ortiz left eye. The massacre was halted in round three. Time was 2:43.

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Photos: Emily Harney Former world champion Daniel “The Miracle Man” Jacobs (33-2, 29 KOs) scored a twelve round unanimous decision over previously Luis Arias (18-1, 9 KOs) on Saturday night…
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Ramirez smashes Reed, Imam next?

Photo: Sumio Yamada

Unbeaten 2012 Olympian super lightweight Jose Ramirez (21-0, 16 KOs) destroyed Mike “Yes Indeed” Reed (23-1, 12 KOs) in two rounds on Saturday night in front of 13,838 at the Save Mart Center in Fresno, California. Ramirez dropped Reed in round two and the bout was waved off during Ramirez’ follow up barrage. Reed complained about the stoppage. Time was 1:43.

With the win, Ramirez will likely face Amir Imam for the vacant WBC 140lb world title formerly held by Terence Crawford.

WBC #1 super lightweight Amir “Young Master” Imam (20-1, 17 KOs) did his part by scoring a fourth round TKO over Johnny Garcia (19-5-1, 11 KOs). Imam dropped Garcia in round four and the bout was stopped between rounds four and five.

Unbeaten WBO #8 super lightweight Alex “El Cholo” Saucedo (26-0, 16 KOs) scored an explosive third round KO over Gustavo Vittori (20-3-1, 11 KOs). Salcedo dropped Vittori three times in round three, finishing him with a left hook. Time was 1:16. Salcedo claimed Vittori’s WBO Latino belt.

Unbeaten super lightweight Maxim “Mad Max” Dadashev (9-0, 8 KOs) scored a fourth round TKO over Clarence Booth (15-4, 8 KOs). Booth was deducted a point for spitting out his mouthpiece in round four, prompting Dadashev to attack hard to get the stoppage. Time was 1:20. photos

Photo: Sumio Yamada Unbeaten 2012 Olympian super lightweight Jose Ramirez (21-0, 16 KOs) destroyed Mike “Yes Indeed” Reed (23-1, 12 KOs) in two rounds on Saturday night in front of…
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Liam Smith beats Liam Williams again

In a rematch and WBO 154lb world title eliminator, former world champion Liam “Beefy” Smith (26-1-1, 14 KOs) pounded out a twelve round majority decision over bitter rival Liam Williams (16-2-1, 11 KOs) on Saturday night at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle, England. Scores were 117-111, 116-112 and 114-114.

Smith also won the first fight via TKO on a cut. He is now in line to contest for the belt WBO champion Miguel Cotto will soon be vacating.

In a rematch and WBO 154lb world title eliminator, former world champion Liam “Beefy” Smith (26-1-1, 14 KOs) pounded out a twelve round majority decision over bitter rival Liam Williams…
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Tyson Fury’s Open letter to Wladimir Klitschko

Wladimir I don’t get why you’re so bitter about your loss to the Gypsy King, always banging on about your loss to AJ and how great he is. At the end of the day, you lost to AJ by TKO in what was a 50/50 fight right until the end. In our fight, you couldn’t land any punches and I made you miss and really played games in there. But yet you say AJ is better.

I know you won’t admit the truth to the world, but in your mind you know the truth, so does Vitali! I wouldn’t expect anything more from you guys. But deep down you know what happened in there. Continue reading “Tyson Fury’s Open letter to Wladimir Klitschko”

Wladimir I don’t get why you’re so bitter about your loss to the Gypsy King, always banging on about your loss to AJ and how great he is. At the…
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Dorticos: Gassiev is my next victim

WBA World Champion Yunier Dorticos (22-0, 21 KOs) is preparing for the fight of his career against IBF World Champion Murat Gassiev (25-0, 18 KOs) in the Ali Trophy semi-final and wants to make a statement to fight fans all over the world.

A World Boxing Super Series poll shows fans having the most trust in Usyk (74%), Gassiev (10%) and Briedis (9%) to win the Muhammad Ali Trophy in the cruiserweight division. That leaves seven percent for the Miami-based Cuban who views his odds quite differently. Continue reading “Dorticos: Gassiev is my next victim”

WBA World Champion Yunier Dorticos (22-0, 21 KOs) is preparing for the fight of his career against IBF World Champion Murat Gassiev (25-0, 18 KOs) in the Ali Trophy semi-final…
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Jacobs-Arias Face-Off

In the main event tonight on HBO, Daniel “Miracle Man” Jacobs battles undefeated Luis Arias in a twelve-round middleweight bout.

Video: Matchroom Sports

In the main event tonight on HBO, Daniel “Miracle Man” Jacobs battles undefeated Luis Arias in a twelve-round middleweight bout. Video: Matchroom Sports

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