“Hurricane” Sammy returns on Telemundo tonight

Former NABO welterweight champion “Hurricane” Sammy Valentin(12-1,9 KOs) unbeaten Alejandro “Bad Boy” Barbosa(11-0, 7 KOs) tonight. The fight which is titled “For Pride” is a battle of Mexico vs Puerto Rico and will take place at the Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida. The 10 round main event will be the fall season finale of “Boxeo Telemundo Ford”. The two combatants will fight for a WBO regional title. Continue reading ““Hurricane” Sammy returns on Telemundo tonight”

Former NABO welterweight champion “Hurricane” Sammy Valentin(12-1,9 KOs) unbeaten Alejandro “Bad Boy” Barbosa(11-0, 7 KOs) tonight. The fight which is titled “For Pride” is a battle of Mexico vs Puerto…
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Abreu KOs Soto Karass in round eight

Photos: Tom Hogan/Hogan Photos/Golden Boy

Welterweight Juan Carlos Abreu (20-3-1, 19 KOs) knocked out faded ring warrior Jesus Soto Karass (28-13-4, 18 KOs) in round eight on Thursday night at the Casino Del Sol in Tucson, Arizona. Abreu was in command the whole fight and dropped Soto Karass twice in round eight to end it. Time was 1:07. Continue reading “Abreu KOs Soto Karass in round eight”

Photos: Tom Hogan/Hogan Photos/Golden Boy Welterweight Juan Carlos Abreu (20-3-1, 19 KOs) knocked out faded ring warrior Jesus Soto Karass (28-13-4, 18 KOs) in round eight on Thursday night at…
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Weights from Studio City, Calif

Zachary Wohlman 149.0 vs. Moris Rodriguez 149.5
Brandyn Lynch 153.5 vs. Jordan Marriott 155.2
Damien Lopez 146.6 vs. Derion Chapman 146.6
Miguel Alcantara 121.6 vs. Adrian Rodriguez 123.6
Jessy Martinez 152 vs. Nam Phan 152
Steven Pichardo 158.6 vs. Donnis Reed 159.5
Albert Leyva 165.5 vs. Sheldon Payne 165.5
Rudy Garcia 116 vs. Yezber Romero 115.4
Stelios Papadopoulos 141 vs. Martin Angel Martinez 139.5
Alexander Enriquez 120 vs. Victor Torres 120

Venue: Sportsmen’s Lodge, Studio City, California
Promoter: Bash Boxing
Stream: PPV
Tickets: ValleyFightNight.com or at the door.

Zachary Wohlman 149.0 vs. Moris Rodriguez 149.5 Brandyn Lynch 153.5 vs. Jordan Marriott 155.2 Damien Lopez 146.6 vs. Derion Chapman 146.6 Miguel Alcantara 121.6 vs. Adrian Rodriguez 123.6 Jessy Martinez…
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Weights From Kissimmee, Florida

“Hurricane” Sammy Valentin 146 vs. Alejandro “Bad Boy” Barbosa 147
(10 Rounds WBO Intercontinental Welterweight Title)

Esquiva Falcao 163 vs. Jose Miguel Fandino 163
Jean Carlos “Chapito” Rivera 126 vs. Edgar “La Bestia” Cantu 126
Antonio Vargas 121 vs. Jonathan Garza 121
Aidar Sharibayev 136 vs. Daulis Prescott 138
Hairon “El Maja” Socarras 130 vs. Gabino “Flash” Cota 129
Gerald Semidey 140 vs. Joshua Ciulla 140

Venue: Osceola Heritage Park Events Center Kissimmee, FL
Promoter: Tuto Zabala, Jr. (All Star Boxing, Inc.)
TV: Telemundo Network 11:35 PM
Door Opens: 7:30 PM First Fight 8:00 PM
Tickets: www.ticketmaster.com or at door

“Hurricane” Sammy Valentin 146 vs. Alejandro “Bad Boy” Barbosa 147 (10 Rounds WBO Intercontinental Welterweight Title) Esquiva Falcao 163 vs. Jose Miguel Fandino 163 Jean Carlos “Chapito” Rivera 126 vs.…
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Weights From Detroit

By Brad Snyder
Photos: Bob Ryder

Winford Harris 159.4 vs. Chris Chatman 158
Isiah Jones 160 vs. Antonio Wade 159.6
Mohammed Adam 142.6 vs. Darroyl Humphrey 146
John Chalbeck 162.6 vs. Rick Morias 167.4
Darryl Cunningham 162.2 vs. Erskine Wade 163.2
Ray Darden 175.4 vs. Dewayne Williams 171.2
Derrick Coleman 158.2 vs. Rakim Johnson 158.8

Venue: Sound Board inside Motor City Casino-Hotel
Promoter: Carlos Llinas (Carlos Llinas Productions)
Tickets: Ticketmaster.com or Sound Board box office
Doors Open 6:30 PM Friday, First Bout 7:15 PM

Promoter Carlos Llinas of CLIP Boxing brings “Night of Knockouts XI” to the Soundboard at MotorCity Casino Hotel in Detroit this Friday (November 3rd). The seven-bout card is headlined with a pair of undefeated Michigan middleweights going toe-to-toe. National Golden Glove Champion Isiah Jones (4-0, 3 KOs) faces off against Antonio Wade (4-0, 3 KOs) in the main event. This contest will not only add a blemish to one of their undefeated records but it will also be the first time each fighter takes on the challenge of eight rounds! Continue reading “Weights From Detroit”

By Brad Snyder Photos: Bob Ryder Winford Harris 159.4 vs. Chris Chatman 158 Isiah Jones 160 vs. Antonio Wade 159.6 Mohammed Adam 142.6 vs. Darroyl Humphrey 146 John Chalbeck 162.6…
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Menayothin looks to tie Marciano’s 49-0 mark

By David Finger

Rocky Marciano’s mythical 49-0 record may have been broken earlier this year when Floyd Mayweather notched his 50th win against a debuting Conor McGregor…but despite that (or maybe because of it) there is still a lot of magic surrounding the number 49.

And on November 25th reigning WBC minimumweight champion Wanheng Menayothin, aka Chayaphon Moonsri, will attempt to tie one of the most storied records in professional sports and he defends his WBC belt against former WBO mini-flyweight champion Tatsuya Fukuhara (19-5-6, 7 KOs) in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand (located 162 miles northeast of Bangkok). Continue reading “Menayothin looks to tie Marciano’s 49-0 mark”

By David Finger Rocky Marciano’s mythical 49-0 record may have been broken earlier this year when Floyd Mayweather notched his 50th win against a debuting Conor McGregor…but despite that (or…
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Wilder-Stiverne presser and quotes

Photos: Tom Casino/Showtime

WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder and former world champion Bermane Stiverne went face-to-face and exchanged words onstage Thursday at the final press conference before they battle in the Showtime Championship Boxing main event this Saturday, November 4 from Barclays Center, the home of Brooklyn Boxing.

Presented by Premier Boxing Champions, the event features former world champion Shawn Porter taking on Adrian Granados in a welterweight world title eliminator. The three-fight Showtime Championship Boxing telecast begins live at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT with unbeaten Sergey Lipinets battling Japan’s Akihiro Kondo for the vacant IBF Junior Welterweight World Championship.

Joining the fighters and press conference participants onstage was Hall of Fame Promoter Don King, who promotes Stiverne and predicted that his fighter would shock the world and deliver an upset on Saturday night. Continue reading “Wilder-Stiverne presser and quotes”

Photos: Tom Casino/Showtime WBC Heavyweight World Champion Deontay Wilder and former world champion Bermane Stiverne went face-to-face and exchanged words onstage Thursday at the final press conference before they battle…
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McDonnell says he’ll beat Solis again

Jamie McDonnell and Liborio Solis return to Monte-Carlo to rematch for the WBA World Bantamweight title on Saturday night live on Sky Sports from the prestigious Salle Médecin of the Casino de Monte-Carlo, and McDonnell has vowed to leave no doubt in the victory this time, while Solis is gunning for revenge.

McDonnell defeated Solis in November by scores of 117-111, 116-112 and 115-113, cards that prompted Solis’ team to appeal the result and the WBA to order a rematch. Continue reading “McDonnell says he’ll beat Solis again”

Jamie McDonnell and Liborio Solis return to Monte-Carlo to rematch for the WBA World Bantamweight title on Saturday night live on Sky Sports from the prestigious Salle Médecin of the…
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Horn-Corcoran on ESPN

WBO welterweight champion Jeff “The Hornet” Horn returns to the ring in the first defense of the world title he won off the legendary Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao. Horn (17-0-1, 11 KOs) defend against Top-10 contender Gary “Hellraiser” Corcoran (17-1, 7 KOs), of London. It will be the Brit’s first fight outside the United Kingdom. The Horn vs. Corcoran world welterweight championship fight will take place on Wednesday, December 13 at the Brisbane Convention Centre and will be televised live and exclusively at 6:30 a.m. EST on ESPN and ESPN Deportes .

“Jeff Horn not only produced the upset of the year in boxing, he also authored the story of the year, defeating Manny Pacquiao, under enormous pressure, in front of a record hometown crowd of over 51,000 fans,” said Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum, who witnessed the fight from a ringside seat. Continue reading “Horn-Corcoran on ESPN”

WBO welterweight champion Jeff “The Hornet” Horn returns to the ring in the first defense of the world title he won off the legendary Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao. Horn (17-0-1, 11…
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Salido-Roman set for December 9

Four-time world champion in two weight divisions Orlando “Siri” Salido (44-13-4, 31 KOs), of Sonora, MX, battles Miguel “Mickey” Roman, (57-12, 44 KOs), of Chihuahua, MX, in a 10-round junior lightweight clash on December 9 from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas it was announced by Zanfer Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions and Tom Loeffler. The bout will be televised live on HBO Boxing After Dark.

Other fights slated for the card include super featherweight Tevin Farmer vs. Kenichi Ogawa for the vacant IBF world title, plus the return of former WBC super featherweight champion Francisco Vargas.

Photo: Enrique Gutierrez/contragolpe

Orlando Salido: “I guess in a way I am competing against Lomachenko who is also on a TV card that same night, but everyone that knows about boxing knows what fight will have the drama and excitement and which one will have a lot of dancing! Continue reading “Salido-Roman set for December 9”

Four-time world champion in two weight divisions Orlando “Siri” Salido (44-13-4, 31 KOs), of Sonora, MX, battles Miguel “Mickey” Roman, (57-12, 44 KOs), of Chihuahua, MX, in a 10-round junior…
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Rivas retains WBA female bantam belt

Report/Photos: Boxing Bob Newman

Alberto Agámez Producciones put on a rousing five-fight card at the Centro de Eventos La Macarena, a converted bullring outside Medellin, Colombia as part of the WBA 96th convention festivities. In the main event, WBA female bantamweight champ Mayerlin Rivas of Venezuela had all she could handle against Colombian challenger Dayana Cordero in retaining her title with a razor-thin majority draw.

WBA female bantamweight champion Mayerlin Rivas appeared lucky to retain her belt via a ten round majority draw against hometown girl Dayana Cordero. Cordero had the crowd behind her every move as she relentlessly pursued Rivas, who chose to counter off the back foot. Continue reading “Rivas retains WBA female bantam belt”

Report/Photos: Boxing Bob Newman Alberto Agámez Producciones put on a rousing five-fight card at the Centro de Eventos La Macarena, a converted bullring outside Medellin, Colombia as part of the…
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Bell Tops Toledo Fight Card

By Bob Ryder

Toledo’s super featherweight Albert Bell will seek to improve on his perfect record (8-0, 2 KO’s) when he tangles Saturday night with Charles Mulindwa (12-4-1, 5 KO’s) in the six round main event on promoter Vick Green’s (Pulse Boxing) card at the Seagate Convention Center in downtown Toledo. Three of Mulindwa’s four losses have occurred outside of his native Uganda and he is hoping to score his first ever win away from his home country by upsetting the favored Bell. Slick boxing Bell looks to have too many skills however and is expecting to showcase them in a dominant fashion before the hometown faithful. Continue reading “Bell Tops Toledo Fight Card”

By Bob Ryder Toledo’s super featherweight Albert Bell will seek to improve on his perfect record (8-0, 2 KO’s) when he tangles Saturday night with Charles Mulindwa (12-4-1, 5 KO’s)…
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Ring 8 Holiday Event & Awards Ceremony

The 31st annual Ring 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony will be held Sunday afternoon (12:30-5:30 p.m. ET), December 10, at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.

Ring 8 has announced its 2017 award winners, WBO junior lighweight world champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Vasyl “Hi Tech” Lomanchenko (Muhammad Ali International Fighter of the Year), Hall-of-Famer Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield (Legends Award), two-time Irish Olympian Michael Conlan (International Prospect of the Year Award), 2012 U.S. Olympian “Sir” Marcus Browne (New York State Fighter of the Year), of Staten Island, and five-division world champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano, of Brooklyn by way of Puerto Rico. Continue reading “Ring 8 Holiday Event & Awards Ceremony”

The 31st annual Ring 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony will be held Sunday afternoon (12:30-5:30 p.m. ET), December 10, at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.…
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ESPN Weights from Tucson

Jesus Soto Karass 146.6 vs. Juan Carlos Abreu 147

Photo: Tom Hogan – HoganPhotos/Golden Boy Promotions

Ryan Garcia 129.8 vs. Cesar Valenzuela 129.8
Hector Tanajara 129.6 vs. Jesus Serrano 129.6
Rafael Gramajo 127.8 vs. German Meraz 129
Cesar Diaz 119.4 vs. Pedro Melo 119.2
Christopher Gonzalez 138.6 vs. Jesus Arevalo 132.4

Venue: Casino Del Sol, Tucson, Arizona
Promoter: Golden Boy
TV: ESPN

Jesus Soto Karass 146.6 vs. Juan Carlos Abreu 147 Ryan Garcia 129.8 vs. Cesar Valenzuela 129.8 Hector Tanajara 129.6 vs. Jesus Serrano 129.6 Rafael Gramajo 127.8 vs. German Meraz 129…
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Wilder, Stiverne Workout Pix and Quotes

Photos: Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME

WBC heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder and former world champion Bermane Stiverne showed off their power and skills at the media workout Wednesday in Brooklyn before they meet in the main event on Saturday from Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

Deontay Wilder: “Stiverne is going to see me come to Barclays Center and finish the job on Saturday. He survived the first time. He’s the only one to survive on their feet. This is something that I’ve come back to. I will finish the job this time. Stiverne had a lot of excuses after the last fight. Nobody wants to hear excuses from the loser. He knows what happened. I beat him 12 rounds in a row. I think this fight will be even easier for me. He hasn’t improved since we last fought, but I’m going to show him a whole new Deontay Wilder. This is the end of Bermane Stiverne’s career right here. Continue reading “Wilder, Stiverne Workout Pix and Quotes”

Photos: Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME WBC heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder and former world champion Bermane Stiverne showed off their power and skills at the media workout Wednesday in Brooklyn before they…
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WBA Ring Officials seminars

Report/Photos: Boxing Bob Newman

As is customary at every boxing convention, ring officials attend to get together and continue to hone their craft through education. The WBA’s 96th annual convention was no exception.

The morning session of the WBA ring officials seminar started off with the judges segment, then after lunch, switched to the referees. Several senior ring officials took turns lecturing, heading up Q&A sessions and showing videos which illustrate difficult scoring and refereeing situations. Continue reading “WBA Ring Officials seminars”

Report/Photos: Boxing Bob Newman As is customary at every boxing convention, ring officials attend to get together and continue to hone their craft through education. The WBA’s 96th annual convention…
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WBA Medical Seminar at Antioquia University

Report/Photos: Boxing Bob Newman

The WBA medical seminar took place during the 96th annual convention at Medellin’s Antioquia University this morning. As part of WBA president Gilberto Jesus Mendoza’s initiative to move convention events out into the community, especially in an educational aspect, this seminar was a welcome change.

No less than eight esteemed physicians spoke on a variety of topics, all with a link to boxing and it’s improvement for the safety of the fighters. Continue reading “WBA Medical Seminar at Antioquia University”

Report/Photos: Boxing Bob Newman The WBA medical seminar took place during the 96th annual convention at Medellin’s Antioquia University this morning. As part of WBA president Gilberto Jesus Mendoza’s initiative…
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Broadhurst Confident of Dethroning Bivol

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing

WBA #11 light heavyweight Trent Broadhurst (20-1, 12 KOs) is confident he can upset WBA light heavyweight champion Dimtry Bivol (11-0, 9 KOs) on Saturday in Salle Medecin, Monte Carlo and live on HBO Boxing After Dark.

“This is a big opportunity. Dimtry Bivol is a great fighter but as you seen what Jeff Horn did against Manny Pacquiao anything is possible,” said Broadhurst. Continue reading “Broadhurst Confident of Dethroning Bivol”

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing WBA #11 light heavyweight Trent Broadhurst (20-1, 12 KOs) is confident he can upset WBA light heavyweight champion Dimtry Bivol (11-0, 9 KOs)…
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Anthony Dirrell: I’m prepared for war

Former WBC super middleweight world champion Anthony Dirrell opened up his training camp to media Tuesday a the Kronk Boxing Gym as he discussed his matchup against Denis Douglin on Friday, November 17 from Dort Federal Credit Union Center in Flint, Michigan and live on FS1 and FOX Deportes.

“I feel great because this gives the people of Flint a chance to see world class boxing with one of their own,” said Dirrell. “We made the tickets cheap so people can come watch great top level boxing. When you buy a ticket the proceeds go to Dirrell’s Chance Foundation, which is something I’m really proud of. The holidays are around the corner and we are going to use these funds to bring some happiness to the kids in the area. Continue reading “Anthony Dirrell: I’m prepared for war”

Former WBC super middleweight world champion Anthony Dirrell opened up his training camp to media Tuesday a the Kronk Boxing Gym as he discussed his matchup against Denis Douglin on…
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Pee Wee Cruz headlines in NYC Nov 18

Evander Holyfield’s The Real Deal Boxing has announced the featured bouts for their “stacked” boxing card on November 18 at Resorts World Casino NYC in Queens, New York. Headlining in an eight round junior lightweight clash, local fan favorite Bryant ‘Pee Wee’ Cruz (17-2, 8 KOs) battles Angel ‘El Gato’ Luna (11-3-1, 6 KOs), of the Dominican Republic.

Co-featured on the card, undefeated Duke “The Baby Faced Terminator’ Micah (20-0, 18 KOs), of Accra, Ghana makes his highly anticipated American debut against Jose ‘El Torito’ Santos-Gonzalez (23-4, 13 KOs), of Guadalajara, MX in a 10-round bantamweight clash.

Evander Holyfield’s The Real Deal Boxing has announced the featured bouts for their “stacked” boxing card on November 18 at Resorts World Casino NYC in Queens, New York. Headlining in…
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Chisora seeks to regain Euro belt

Dereck Chisora believes ripping the European Heavyweight title from Agit Kabayel on Saturday night will catapult him back into the World title mix as they clash in Monte-Carlo, live on Sky Sports. ‘Del Boy’ can become a two-time Euro king by taking the strap from the unbeaten German in his first defense, and the Londoner feels that will land him the mega-fights he wants – starting with a rematch with capital rival Dillian Whyte.

“I need to get this fight done and look good,” said Chisora. I haven’t had a big fight since the Whyte fight and I’ve been pushing for that rematch but it’s not happened and not looking likely anytime soon. Continue reading “Chisora seeks to regain Euro belt”

Dereck Chisora believes ripping the European Heavyweight title from Agit Kabayel on Saturday night will catapult him back into the World title mix as they clash in Monte-Carlo, live on…
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Olympians added to Telemundo show

All Star Boxing in association with Top Rank have added Olympic prospects Esquiva Falcao & Antonio Vargas to the loaded bill this Friday in Kissimmee, Florida. In addition, Cuban Sensation Hairon “Maja” Socarras will also be featured on the card. The show will air Live on Telemundo and will be the final installment of the network as they close out a strong 2017. Continue reading “Olympians added to Telemundo show”

All Star Boxing in association with Top Rank have added Olympic prospects Esquiva Falcao & Antonio Vargas to the loaded bill this Friday in Kissimmee, Florida. In addition, Cuban Sensation…
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WBA Halloween Party

Report/Photos: Boxing Bob Newman

In what has become a WBA convention tradition (depending on the date of the gathering), the WBA Halloween party was a “graveyard smash” tonight in Medellin, Colombia. Many chose to go the scary route in choosing their get-up, while others were more creative.

There were convicts and robbers, Colombian soccer legend Carlos Valderrama, a ghoulish granny and even the Trumpster made an appearance, albeit with a too-short red tie. WBA president Gilberto Mendoza went for his traditional superhero persona, this time Mr. Incredible, patriarch of The Incredibles. Continue reading “WBA Halloween Party”

Report/Photos: Boxing Bob Newman In what has become a WBA convention tradition (depending on the date of the gathering), the WBA Halloween party was a “graveyard smash” tonight in Medellin,…
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Bivol set for HBO showcase

WBA Light Heavyweight World Champion Dmitry Bivol (11-0, 9 KOs) is slated to defend his title against Trent Broadhurst (20-1, 12 KOs) on Saturday in Salle Medecin, Monte Carlo and live on HBO Boxing After Dark® at 5:45 p.m. (live ET/tape-delayed PT). The bout is scheduled for 12 rounds and will be Bivol’s first title defense as WBA light heavyweight world champion. Continue reading “Bivol set for HBO showcase”

WBA Light Heavyweight World Champion Dmitry Bivol (11-0, 9 KOs) is slated to defend his title against Trent Broadhurst (20-1, 12 KOs) on Saturday in Salle Medecin, Monte Carlo and…
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Soto Karass returns against Abreu Thursday

Popular welterweight Jesus “Renuente” Soto Karass (28-12-4, 18 KOs) hosted a media workout today at the Pascua Yaqui Wellness Center in Tucson, Arizona ahead of his 10-round welterweight fight against Juan Carlos “Merengue” Abreu (19-3-1, 18 KOs) in the main event of Thursday’s edition of Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN at Casino Del Sol in Tucson, Arizona. “I haven’t really seen Abreu fight,” stated Soto Karass, “only about one or two rounds, but I know he will come aggressively. He throws a lot of punches just as I do. Though he is younger, I have the experience. I don’t like to give predictions, but I just hope that we both leave the ring healthy and may the best man win.”

Popular welterweight Jesus “Renuente” Soto Karass (28-12-4, 18 KOs) hosted a media workout today at the Pascua Yaqui Wellness Center in Tucson, Arizona ahead of his 10-round welterweight fight against…
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