Micki Nielsen receives SA doping ban

According to Danish news today cruiserweight contender Micki Nielsen, (23-1, 14 KOs) ranked #11 by the IBF and #18 by WBC, has just received a four year doping ban in South Africa by the South African Anti-Doping Agency after testing positive for testosterone/anabolic steroids in his fight against Johnny Muller in June 2016. The ban is valid only in South Africa and Nielsen can still fight elsewhere.

According to Danish news today cruiserweight contender Micki Nielsen, (23-1, 14 KOs) ranked #11 by the IBF and #18 by WBC, has just received a four year doping ban in…
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Charlo: I’m always going to have that chip on my shoulder

By Jeff Zimmerman
Photos: Robert Hughes

On another hot day in Dallas, WBC super welterweight champion Jermell “Iron Man” Charlo strolled into the R&R Boxing Club to lace up for 12 spirited rounds with IBF welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr., as both are trained by former fighter Derrick James. Charlo is three weeks out from fighting the powerful Erickson Lubin, considered one of boxing’s hot young prospects, on Saturday, October 14 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY and shown live on Showtime Boxing.

Photo: Robert Hughes

Charlo, out of Houston, had other ideas when he KO’d Dallas native Charles Hatley in a WBC mandatory back in April as he was looking at a potential showdown with Puerto Rican superstar Miguel Cotto. No longer the young gun at 27, Charlo is hitting his prime and was hoping with his first world title under his belt, he could seek bigger paydays with the likes of Cotto who has indicated he will retire after one more fight in December. The WBC had other ideas and instead required a second mandatory against the dangerous southpaw Lubin, who will have just turned 22 at fight time and possesses knockout power in both hands. Continue reading “Charlo: I’m always going to have that chip on my shoulder”

By Jeff Zimmerman Photos: Robert Hughes On another hot day in Dallas, WBC super welterweight champion Jermell “Iron Man” Charlo strolled into the R&R Boxing Club to lace up for…
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Big Baby vs. Wach in the works

By Przemek Garczarczyk

Looks like IBF #5, WBA#6, WBO #6 heavyweight Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller (19-0, 17 KOs) will take on former world title challenger and WBC #6 rated Mariusz Wach (33-2, 17 KOs) on November 11 at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island. Miller is coming off a July win over Gerald Washington, while the 6’7 Wach defeated former Euro champ Erkan Teper in March. HBO will televise.

By Przemek Garczarczyk Looks like IBF #5, WBA#6, WBO #6 heavyweight Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller (19-0, 17 KOs) will take on former world title challenger and WBC #6 rated Mariusz…
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Olympic gold champ Yoka returns Oct 14

Ringstar France chairman Jérôme Abiteboul has announced that the second fight of 2016 Olympic super heavyweight gold medalist Tony Yoka will take place October 14 at the Zenith Palais in Paris, France. Yoka (1-0, 1 KO) is scheduled to go against Jonathan Rice (7-2-1, 4 KOs) in a scheduled six-rounder. Also on the card is 2016 Olympic bronze winner Souleymane Cissokho (2-0, 2 KOs) facing Dmytro Semermin (13-3-1, 7 KOs) in an eight round super welter contest. The card can be seen live on Canal+.

Ringstar France chairman Jérôme Abiteboul has announced that the second fight of 2016 Olympic super heavyweight gold medalist Tony Yoka will take place October 14 at the Zenith Palais in…
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FS1 Weights from Las Vegas

Leduan Barthelemy 125.6 vs. Eduardo Ramirez 127
Alejandro Salinas 129.4 vs. Duarn Vue 127.6
Ivan Jimenez 131.8 vs. Bryan Figueroa 133
Sebastian Fundora 156.4 vs. Victor Toney 156.4

Venue: Cannery Casino & Hotel, Las Vegas
Promoter: Sampson Boxing
TV: FS1

Leduan Barthelemy 125.6 vs. Eduardo Ramirez 127 Alejandro Salinas 129.4 vs. Duarn Vue 127.6 Ivan Jimenez 131.8 vs. Bryan Figueroa 133 Sebastian Fundora 156.4 vs. Victor Toney 156.4 Venue: Cannery…
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Barclays Oct 14 undercard announced

Former title challenger Tony Harrison (24-2, 20 KOs) will return to the ring in a 10-round middleweight bout against Paul Valenzuela Jr. (20-5, 14 KOs) as part of an exciting night of undercard bouts on Saturday, October 14 from Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Additional action will see featherweight world champion Cindy Serrano (26-5-3, 10 KOs) from Brooklyn making her Barclays Center debut in an eight-round special attraction bout. Continue reading “Barclays Oct 14 undercard announced”

Former title challenger Tony Harrison (24-2, 20 KOs) will return to the ring in a 10-round middleweight bout against Paul Valenzuela Jr. (20-5, 14 KOs) as part of an exciting…
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Barrera: I should be fighting Bivol

When Andre Ward recently retired it opened up the WBA, WBO and IBF light heavyweight titles and when Badou Jack vacated his WBA “regular” title the division became even more wide open. 175lb contender Sullivan Barrera was very confident that he would get a shot at one of the vacant belts. However today it was announced that Dmitry Bivol would face WBA #11 Trent Broadhurst for the vacant WBA title on November 4th.

“I should be fighting Bivol. He is ranked #1 and I am #2. What is the point of the rankings if they won’t follow their rules?” said Barrera. Continue reading “Barrera: I should be fighting Bivol”

When Andre Ward recently retired it opened up the WBA, WBO and IBF light heavyweight titles and when Badou Jack vacated his WBA “regular” title the division became even more…
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Corrales to defend WBA 130lb crown Oct 21

Panamanian southpaw Jezreel “El Invisible” Corrales (22-1-0, 8 KOs) will make third defense of his WBA super featherweight title against unified NABO/NABA beltholder Alberto “Explosivo” Machado (18-0, 15 KOs) in a 12-round main event at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY. The event takes place Saturday, October 21 and will be televised live on HBO Boxing After Dark.

On the non-televised portion of the card, super middleweight D’Mitrius “Big Meech” Ballard (17-0, 12 KOs), featherweight Lamont Roach, Jr. (14-0, 5 KOs), super lightweight Zachary “Zungry” Ochoa (17-1, 7 KOs), and super lightweight Luis Feliciano (3-0) will face opponents to be named.

Panamanian southpaw Jezreel “El Invisible” Corrales (22-1-0, 8 KOs) will make third defense of his WBA super featherweight title against unified NABO/NABA beltholder Alberto “Explosivo” Machado (18-0, 15 KOs) in…
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Bivol-Broadhurst set for Nov 4

WBA interim light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol faces Australian Trent Broadhurst for the vacant full belt on November 4 at the Salle Médecin in the Casino de Monte-Carlo in a bout that will be televised in the U.S. on HBO Boxing After Dark. The title became vacant when Badou Jack relinquished the belt, plus super champion Andre Ward retired.

The show also features the rematch between Jamie McDonnell and Liborio Solis for McDonnell’s WBA bantamweight title, plus former champ Scott Quigg faces Oleg Yefimovich in an eliminator for the WBA featherweight title and heavyweight Dereck “Del Boy” Chisora challenges Agit Kabayel for the European belt.

WBA interim light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol faces Australian Trent Broadhurst for the vacant full belt on November 4 at the Salle Médecin in the Casino de Monte-Carlo in a…
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Parker: I caught Fury with hard punches

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing

WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker answered the critics after scoring a majority decision of 118-110, 118-110, 114-114 over WBO mandatory contender Hughie Fury on Saturday in Manchester saying he scored with the harder punches and he won a fair decision.

“Fury moved well, he was awkward,” Parker said

“I caught him with the harder punches, and feel I won the fight fairly.

“It’s a great result, but I want to go back to New Zealand and have a bit of a break now.

“I feel that this opens up big fights here, we can come back and set up another big fight.”

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker answered the critics after scoring a majority decision of 118-110, 118-110, 114-114 over WBO mandatory contender Hughie Fury…
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Briggs targets Tyson Fury for comeback

Open Letter from Shannon Briggs to Tyson Fury

I was reading Frank Warren’s online column today and the veteran promoter struck a nerve with his stance on the unfair treatment former world champ and colorful character Tyson Fury is getting from UK boxing authorities. Now doing the Limbo can be an amusing dance but living in Limbo, a boxing purgatory is no fun at all. Being prevented from making a living is odious and that is why I now propose a match for those who may be clinically insane or slightly maladjusted.

You think McGregor and Mayweather hype was over the top? Imagine me and my “Gypsy Brother” Tyson going jaw to jaw. The only thing better than the prefight circus would be the in ring war we would engage in, two former world heavyweight champions who remain armed and dangerous. Continue reading “Briggs targets Tyson Fury for comeback”

Open Letter from Shannon Briggs to Tyson Fury I was reading Frank Warren’s online column today and the veteran promoter struck a nerve with his stance on the unfair treatment…
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EBU Updates

By Marco Bratusch

The already mentioned clash between Italian Orlando Fiordigiglio (27-1, 12 KOs) and 35-year-old Frenchman Zakaria Attou (25-6-2, 7 KOs), valid for the vacant European junior middleweight belt has been pushed back to December 22nd instead of December 2nd due to broadcasting and organization matters. French company Europrom will stage the fight night in France in a site yet to be determined. Continue reading “EBU Updates”

By Marco Bratusch The already mentioned clash between Italian Orlando Fiordigiglio (27-1, 12 KOs) and 35-year-old Frenchman Zakaria Attou (25-6-2, 7 KOs), valid for the vacant European junior middleweight belt…
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WBO #4 Schwarz injured in training

WBO #4 heavyweight Tom Schwarz suffered a back injury in training and is off Saturday’s SES Boxing card at the Maritim Hotel in Magdeburg, Germany. Schwarz is actually recovering from surgery performed last Friday.

There will be two replacement bouts.

Unbeaten cruiserweight Adam Deines (12-0-1, 7 KOs), who had been sparring with WBC champion Mairis Briedis in Latvia, will face TBA. Also, WBO #12 light heavyweight Dominic Bösel (25-1, 10 KOs) returns on short notice against Ali Sijaric (14-3, 12 KOs).

WBO #4 heavyweight Tom Schwarz suffered a back injury in training and is off Saturday’s SES Boxing card at the Maritim Hotel in Magdeburg, Germany. Schwarz is actually recovering from…
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Nico Hernandez overcomes larger opponent

2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez had to overcome a major obstacle to remain undefeated at Hartman Arena in Palm City, Kansas. Opponent Kendrick “Uprising” Latchman outweighed regular flyweight Hernandez by more than 10 pounds when the two fighters entered the ring because Hernandez’ scheduled opponent, Basyzbek Baratov (2-1-2), abruptly pulled out of the fight after the weigh-in due to a contractual disagreement.

Hernandez weighed in at 113 pounds, Baratov was 112, which was the contracted weight. The Kansas Athletic Commission, however, automatically allows one-pound over for all non-title fights. Baratov refused to fight but Latchman agreed to fight at a 125-pound catchweight. Hernandez gained four pounds and the fight was on. Continue reading “Nico Hernandez overcomes larger opponent”

2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez had to overcome a major obstacle to remain undefeated at Hartman Arena in Palm City, Kansas. Opponent Kendrick “Uprising” Latchman outweighed regular flyweight Hernandez…
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Wilson batters Russell over ten

By Ricardo Ibarra
Photos by Carsen Maciag

Turning in a dominant ten round performance, unbeaten cruiserweight Mike “White Delight” Wilson (18-0, 8 KOs) claimed his eighteenth win on Saturday night at the Jackson County Expo in his hometown of Central Point, Oregon, defeating tough Kentuckian Melvin Russell (10-3-2, 6 KOs) by unanimous decision. Wilson claimed every round on all three judges’ scorecards, cutting Russell over both eyes and battering him down the stretch in the main event of White Delight Promotions’ eighth ‘Rogue Valley Rumble’ card. Continue reading “Wilson batters Russell over ten”

By Ricardo Ibarra Photos by Carsen Maciag Turning in a dominant ten round performance, unbeaten cruiserweight Mike “White Delight” Wilson (18-0, 8 KOs) claimed his eighteenth win on Saturday night…
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Lopez stuns Roman

In an upset, junior welterweight Wilberth Lopez (19-8, 13 KOs) thoroughly stymied Jose Roman (24-2-1, 16 KOs) to win by unanimous decision in Friday’s main event at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, Calif. Lopez controlled the pace of the fight from start-to-finish by landing numerous left hands throughout the eight-round fight. Scores were 79-73, 80-72, and 78-74. Continue reading “Lopez stuns Roman”

In an upset, junior welterweight Wilberth Lopez (19-8, 13 KOs) thoroughly stymied Jose Roman (24-2-1, 16 KOs) to win by unanimous decision in Friday’s main event at the Doubletree Hotel…
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Parker takes aim at Joshua

By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing

WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker is confident he can exploit the flaws in IBF/WBA heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and defeat him. After being awarded a majority decision over WBO mandatory contender Hughie Fury by scores of 118-110, 118-110, 114-114 on Saturday night in Manchester, Parker discussed a possible unification showdown against AJ. “I feel I have better movement,” stated Parker. “Joshua has got good power and is a good champion, but if I fight him I can bring out the weaknesses!”

By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker is confident he can exploit the flaws in IBF/WBA heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and defeat him. After being…
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Warren inks Carl Frampton

Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren‏ has signed three-time world champion Carl Frampton to a promotional deal. ‘The Jackal’ recently cut ties with long-term promoter Barry McGuigan and trainer Shane McGuigan, who is Barry’s son. He will now be trained by Jamie Moore. Frampton stated via social media: “Offers on the table and I went with the best one. As simple as that.”

Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren‏ has signed three-time world champion Carl Frampton to a promotional deal. ‘The Jackal’ recently cut ties with long-term promoter Barry McGuigan and trainer Shane…
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Linares edges Campbell to retain WBA lightweight title

By Miguel Maravilla at ringside
Photos: Sumio Yamada

WBA lightweight champion Jorge “El Niño de Oro” Linares (43-3, 27 KOs) scored a twelve round split decision over 2012 Olympic gold medalist Luke Campbell (17-2, 14 KOs) on Saturday night at the ‘Fabulous’ Forum in Inglewood, California.

A second round knockdown propelled Linares to victory. Scores were 115-113 Campbell, 114-113, 115-112 Linares. Continue reading “Linares edges Campbell to retain WBA lightweight title”

By Miguel Maravilla at ringside Photos: Sumio Yamada WBA lightweight champion Jorge “El Niño de Oro” Linares (43-3, 27 KOs) scored a twelve round split decision over 2012 Olympic gold…
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WBSS: Dorticos demolishes Kudryashov in two

Photos: Francisco Perez/Ringstar Sports

WBA cruiserweight champion Yunier ‘The KO Doctor’ Dorticos (22-0, 21 KOs) scored an explosive second round KO over Dmitry ‘Russian Hammer’ Kudryashov (21-2, 21 KOs) in a World Boxing Super Series quarterfinal matchup on Saturday night at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Dorticos opened up in round two and a crushing right hand laid out Kudryashov to end it. Time was 2:10.

Dorticos will now fight the winner between IBF champ Murat Gassiev and Krzysztof Wlodarczyk. Continue reading “WBSS: Dorticos demolishes Kudryashov in two”

Photos: Francisco Perez/Ringstar Sports WBA cruiserweight champion Yunier ‘The KO Doctor’ Dorticos (22-0, 21 KOs) scored an explosive second round KO over Dmitry ‘Russian Hammer’ Kudryashov (21-2, 21 KOs) in…
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Results from Rancho Mirage, Calif

By David Robinett at ringside

In the main event of World Fighting Championship (WFC) 79 at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort in Rancho Mirage, California, former female world champion Kaliesha “Wild Wild” West (17-2-3, 4 KOs) returned from a three-year layoff to earn a close six-round unanimous decision over Kirstie Simmons (8-3, 2 KOs) by scores of 58-56, 58-56, 59-55 in a super featherweight contest. West, who has only fought three times in the last five years, said after the fight that she was inspired to return by the recent influx of female Olympians into the pro ranks. Continue reading “Results from Rancho Mirage, Calif”

By David Robinett at ringside In the main event of World Fighting Championship (WFC) 79 at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort in Rancho Mirage, California, former female world champion Kaliesha…
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Results from Fresno, Calif

By Matt Thompson at ringside

In the main event, Fresno’s Mike Ruiz (12-4-3 4 KOs) pounded out a close ten round unanimous decision over Modesto’s Jonathan Torres (8-6-1 2 KOs) in the bantamweight division. Scores read 95-94, 97-92, 97-92. The fight featured momentum swings and a wild finish over the last thirty seconds. Ruiz was deducted a point for a low blow in round five but it didn’t prove to be a difference maker.

In an all out war, Fresno’s Joe Louie Lopez (9-2, 6 KOs) stopped Visalia CA’s Jose Leon (6-2-1, 5 KOs) by TKO at 2:39 into round number five. Referee Dan Stell called a premature halt to what looked like anybody’s fight, much to the displeasure of Leon and the bewilderment of many at ringside in what was an excellent scrap. Fight was in the super middleweight division. Continue reading “Results from Fresno, Calif”

By Matt Thompson at ringside In the main event, Fresno’s Mike Ruiz (12-4-3 4 KOs) pounded out a close ten round unanimous decision over Modesto’s Jonathan Torres (8-6-1 2 KOs)…
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Matchroom inks Daniel Jacobs, plans U.S. invasion

Eddie Hearn and Matchroom have announced their first American signing as Daniel Jacobs pens a multi-fight deal as part of Matchroom Boxing’s new venture in the US. The former middleweight champ will make his debut under the new banner in November live on HBO as ‘The Miracle Man’ aims to reclaim his world champion status.

“I’m truly excited to be joining Matchroom Boxing and HBO,” said Jacobs. “This is a new beginning for my career and I get a chance to showcase my skills to the world. I can’t wait to return to the ring in November, being active and recapturing the world middleweight title.” Continue reading “Matchroom inks Daniel Jacobs, plans U.S. invasion”

Eddie Hearn and Matchroom have announced their first American signing as Daniel Jacobs pens a multi-fight deal as part of Matchroom Boxing’s new venture in the US. The former middleweight…
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Dorticos-Kudryashov undercard results

Cruiserweight Keith “Machine Gun” Tapia (18-1, 11 KOs) hammered out a ten round unanimous decision over former world title challenger Lateef “Power” Kayode (21-2, 16 KOs) in a reserve match for the World Boxing Super Series on Saturday night at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Tapia dominated Kayode from the opening bell. Tapia dropped Kayode at the end of round six with a right hand and won by scores of 100-89, 100-89, 99-90.

Former world champion Nonito “Filipino Flash” Donaire (38-4, 24 KOs) scored a one-sided ten round unanimous decision over Ruben Garcia Hernandez (22-3-1, 9 KOs) to claim the vacant WBC silver featherweight title. Scores were 100-90, 97-93, 99-91. The 34-year-old Donaire was making his debut under promoter Richard Schaefer’s Ringstar Sports umbrella.

Cruiserweight Keith “Machine Gun” Tapia (18-1, 11 KOs) hammered out a ten round unanimous decision over former world title challenger Lateef “Power” Kayode (21-2, 16 KOs) in a reserve match…
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Linares-Campbell undercard results

By Miguel Maravilla at ringside

Filipino lightweight slugger Romero Duno (15-1, 13 KOs) dominated Juan Sanchez (29-14, 14 KOs) of Tabasco, Mexico going distance in a scheduled eight-round lightweight fight. It was Duno pressing the action from the opening bell as Sanchez poked with the jab, on his toes Sanchez kept away as Duno attacked. In round four Duno connected Sanchez with a hard right hand as he backed the Mexican to the ropes. Continue reading “Linares-Campbell undercard results”

By Miguel Maravilla at ringside Filipino lightweight slugger Romero Duno (15-1, 13 KOs) dominated Juan Sanchez (29-14, 14 KOs) of Tabasco, Mexico going distance in a scheduled eight-round lightweight fight.…
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