[Updated] GGG-Canelo purses, rematch, officials…

Update on purses: Per Yahoo Sports, the amounts reported to the NSAC were $6 million for Canelo, $3 million for GGG.

Both WBC/WBA/IBF middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin and former champ Canelo Alvarez had been reportedly guaranteed $15 million each with Canelo taking the lion’s share of the PPV upside.

If Golovkin wins, Canelo can enforce a contractual rematch clause. However, if Canelo wins, he’s under no obligation to grant “GGG” a rematch.

The NSAC has assigned Kenny Bayless to referee the bout. Judges are Adalaide Byrd, Dave Moretti and Don Trella.

Update on purses: Per Yahoo Sports, the amounts reported to the NSAC were $6 million for Canelo, $3 million for GGG. Both WBC/WBA/IBF middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin and former champ…
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Nov 11 ESPN world title card announced

World championship boxing comes to Fresno. On November 11 at Save Mart Center, undefeated WBO jr. featherweight champion Jessie Magdaleno (25-0, 18 KOs) will be defending his world title against #1 contender and mandatory challenger Cesar Juarez (20-5, 15 KOs). Local jr welterweight hero and 2012 U.S. Olympian Jose Ramirez (20-0, 15 KOs) will be facing Mike “Yes Indeed” Reed (23-0, 12 KO) in the main event. Both fights, plus the Artur Beterbiev-Enrico Koelling IBF light heavyweight title elimination bout, will be televised live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes and stream live on the ESPN app.

Promoted by Top Rank, tickets go on sale Friday, September 15, at 10 a.m. PT. Priced at $150 (floor), $88, $58 and $33, plus applicable fees, tickets may be purchased at select Save Mart Supermarkets, online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 800 or at the Save Mart Center Box Office.

World championship boxing comes to Fresno. On November 11 at Save Mart Center, undefeated WBO jr. featherweight champion Jessie Magdaleno (25-0, 18 KOs) will be defending his world title against…
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GGG vs Canelo Odds and Ends

Odds courtesy of Bovada…

Gennady Golovkin vs Saul Alvarez
Gennady Golovkin -155 (20/31)
Saul Alvarez +125 (5/4)

Props

Will the fight go the distance?
Yes -140 (5/7)
No EVEN (1/1)

Method of Victory
Draw or Technical Draw 16/1
G. Golovkin by KO, TKO or DQ 8/5
G. Golovkin by Decision or Technical Decision 11/4
S. Alvarez by KO, TKO or DQ 11/2
S. Alvarez by Decision or Technical Decision 2/1

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Odds courtesy of Bovada… Gennady Golovkin vs Saul Alvarez Gennady Golovkin -155 (20/31) Saul Alvarez +125 (5/4) Props Will the fight go the distance? Yes -140 (5/7) No EVEN (1/1)…
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GGG-Canelo Face-Off

By Przemek Garczarczyk

14 second face-off. Golovkin gave a slight nod and they looked away at the same time.

GGG trainer Abel Sanchez talks Canelo, predictions, and GGG’s new baby.

By Przemek Garczarczyk 14 second face-off. Golovkin gave a slight nod and they looked away at the same time. GGG trainer Abel Sanchez talks Canelo, predictions, and GGG’s new baby.

Browne/Hatton turn down bout on Joshua undercard

Hatton Promotions have turned down short notice proposals from Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn in respect of a twitter proposed bout on the undercard of Anthony Joshua’s Cardiff bout on 28th October. The proposed bout was heating up on twitter with the pair both very vocal on the platform and evidently with no love lost. However, in the end, Ricky has confirmed that it simply was not possible.

“I got an offer from Eddie exactly 7 weeks out from the fight. I know why he does it. He protects his fighters and brings the money to the table late in the day to give his fighters maximum advantage. I don’t think any of Whyte’s opponents since Joshua have had a full camp. There is no one better in the business at the minute at working the angles with the fans, social media and getting the job done. But equally we are in a position where we must do what is best for our fighter and we have decided not to bow to the pressure”. Continue reading “Browne/Hatton turn down bout on Joshua undercard”

Hatton Promotions have turned down short notice proposals from Matchroom’s Eddie Hearn in respect of a twitter proposed bout on the undercard of Anthony Joshua’s Cardiff bout on 28th October.…
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Chepo: Canelo IS Mexican

Both Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin said they didn’t have much to say in Wednesday’s final press conference before Saturday’s middleweight title showdown in Las Vegas. The best zinger came from Jose “Chepo” Reynoso, Canelo’s manager and trainer.

“I want to close with a dedication to my friend Abel Sanchez. He says Triple G has a Mexican style. But I tell Abel that not only does Canelo have a Mexican style and a Mexican heart, but he IS Mexican!”

Both Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin said they didn’t have much to say in Wednesday’s final press conference before Saturday’s middleweight title showdown in Las Vegas. The best zinger came…
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Golovkin a narrow favorite over Canelo

WBC/WBA/IBF middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin is running as a narrow -160 pick to keep his world titles against Canelo Alvarez +140 on Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Meanwhile, the “other” middleweight champion, WBO titleholder Billy Joe Saunders is -310 to defeat Willie Monroe Jr. +255 at the Copper Box Arena in London, England.

Finally, in the opening super middleweight quarterfinal in the World Boxing Super Series, Callum Smith is a wide -2500 favorite to beat Erik Skoglund +1400 at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, England.

WBC/WBA/IBF middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin is running as a narrow -160 pick to keep his world titles against Canelo Alvarez +140 on Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.…
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Ferguson faces Tapusoa in Oregon Saturday

By Ricardo Ibarra

In one of four pro boxing contests featured on Rogue Promotions’ mixed combat sports card at the Oregon State Fair and Expo Center in Salem, Oregon this Saturday, Spokane, Washington’s Patrick Ferguson (8-0, 8 KOs) will look to add a ninth consecutive win to his unblemished ledger when he takes on Missouri’s Gary “Freak Train” Tapusoa (9-6-1,8 KOs) in a ten round heavyweight fight. Tapusoa will be stepping in for Raymond Ochieng, who was originally scheduled to fight Ferguson but pulled out late last week. Continue reading “Ferguson faces Tapusoa in Oregon Saturday”

By Ricardo Ibarra In one of four pro boxing contests featured on Rogue Promotions’ mixed combat sports card at the Oregon State Fair and Expo Center in Salem, Oregon this…
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Weights From Santo Domingo

By Robert Coster

Photo: Dario Figuereo

Javier Fortuna 133 vs. Ricardo Javier 133
Argenis Lopez 140.5 vs. Pedro Verdu 137
William Encarnacion ?? vs. Jesus Vargas 124
Hector Luis Garcia 129 vs. Alfonso Perez 129
Mitchell Rivera 135.5 vs. Luis Ernesto Jose 132
Jean_Pierre Augustin 228 vs. Francisco Mireles 304
Luis Chalas 134 vs. Jose Galvez 132

Promotor : Manguita Promotion
Venue : Jaragua Renaissance Hotel and Casino

By Robert Coster Javier Fortuna 133 vs. Ricardo Javier 133 Argenis Lopez 140.5 vs. Pedro Verdu 137 William Encarnacion ?? vs. Jesus Vargas 124 Hector Luis Garcia 129 vs. Alfonso…
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GGG-Canelo Presser Photos

Photos: Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos/Golden Boy Promotions

WBC, WBA, IBF and IBO Middleweight Champion Gennady “GGG” Golovkin and former champ Canelo Alvarez face off in Las Vegas at the final Press Conference for their PPV fight Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena.

Photos: Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos/Golden Boy Promotions WBC, WBA, IBF and IBO Middleweight Champion Gennady “GGG” Golovkin and former champ Canelo Alvarez face off in Las Vegas at the final…
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New opponent for JoJo Diaz

Undefeated Featherweight Rafael “Big Bang” Rivera (25-0-2, 16 KOs) will step in to fight 2012 U.S. Olympian Joseph “JoJo” Diaz, Jr. (24-0, 13 KOs) in a 12-round WBC title eliminator as the co-main event to the Canelo-Golovkin clash Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena. Rivera is replacing Jorge Lara, who had to bow out due to reasons that have not been verified.

Rivera was originally supposed to fight Diaz on Saturday’s card, but was forced to step aside for Lara, due to Lara being higher-ranked by the WBC. Rivera has already been training for a fight next week, and is in tip-top shape for his showdown with Diaz. Continue reading “New opponent for JoJo Diaz”

Undefeated Featherweight Rafael “Big Bang” Rivera (25-0-2, 16 KOs) will step in to fight 2012 U.S. Olympian Joseph “JoJo” Diaz, Jr. (24-0, 13 KOs) in a 12-round WBC title eliminator…
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Today’s EBU bids and Updates

By Marco Bratusch

European light-heavyweight title holder Karo Murat (31-3-1, 20 KOs) will take on countryman Dominic Boesel (24-1, 9 KOs) again on December 16 in Germany as a voluntary defense of his belt. In the meanwhile, Boesel should compete in a minor comeback fight to recover from the loss suffered in the first bout against Murat to become eligible for a voluntary defense, according to the EBU rules. Murat won the vacant belt in a minor upset stopping the formerly undefeated 27-year-old Boesel in round eleven last July in Dresden, Germany, in the final part of a pretty balanced bout. Continue reading “Today’s EBU bids and Updates”

By Marco Bratusch European light-heavyweight title holder Karo Murat (31-3-1, 20 KOs) will take on countryman Dominic Boesel (24-1, 9 KOs) again on December 16 in Germany as a voluntary…
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Iwasa stops Oguni in six, wins IBF 122lb belt

By Joe Koizumi
Photos: Naoki Fukuda

Japanese southpaw Ryosuke Iwasa (24-2, 16 KOs), 121.75, was awarded the IBF 122-pound belt when he dropped defending champ, compatriot Yukinori Oguni (19-2-1, 7 KOs), 121.75, once in the first, twice more in the second, controlled the contest despite the champ’s retaliation and finally halted him due to the ring physician’s advice at 2:16 of the sixth session on Wednesday in Osaka, Japan.

Iwasa was leading on points on all cards—Alan Davis (US) 48-44, Takeshi Shimakawa, Katsuhiro Nakamura (both Japan) both 49-43. Oguni was badly bleeding from the mouth, and he might have had the jaw broken, having absorbed much punishment. He couldn’t see and avert the southpaw’s swift lefts coming at all though he kept on gamely fighting back hard. The ref was Wayne Hedgepatch (US). Continue reading “Iwasa stops Oguni in six, wins IBF 122lb belt”

By Joe Koizumi Photos: Naoki Fukuda Japanese southpaw Ryosuke Iwasa (24-2, 16 KOs), 121.75, was awarded the IBF 122-pound belt when he dropped defending champ, compatriot Yukinori Oguni (19-2-1, 7…
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Tanaka keeps WBO 108lb belt

By Joe Koizumi
Photos: Naoki Fukuda

Unbeaten WBO junior flyweight champion Kosei Tanaka (10-0, 6 KOs), 108, came off the canvas in the first round, fought back hard by utilizing his shifty footwork, dropped back Palangpol CP Freshmart (24-8, 10 KOs), 107.5, and finally halted him at 1:27 of the ninth round on Wednesday in Osaka, Japan.

It was surprising that Tanaka, the prohibitive favorite, hit the deck due to the Thailander’s sharp left-right combination in the end of the opening round. Tanaka, 22, tried to outbox and outpunch the challenger from the second on, hitting him upstairs and downstairs. Palangpol turned loose in the sixth, but Tanaka accelerated his attack and caught him with a beautiful combo followed by a solid right, decking Palaongpol to the canvas in the ninth. The Thailander barely resumed fighting, and Tanaka swarmed over him with a flurry of punches, when referee Roberto Ramirez Jr. (Puerto Rico) declared a well-timed halt. Prior to the stoppage, the official tallies were as follows: Gerard While (US), Jose Roberto Torres (Puerto Rico) both 77-74, William Lerch (US) 76-75, all for the defending champ. Tanaka had the left optic swollen after the first-round visit to the deck and the right eyebrow cut in the fourth, which made it look a tough affair for him. Continue reading “Tanaka keeps WBO 108lb belt”

By Joe Koizumi Photos: Naoki Fukuda Unbeaten WBO junior flyweight champion Kosei Tanaka (10-0, 6 KOs), 108, came off the canvas in the first round, fought back hard by utilizing…
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Monroe: I’ll make Saunders pay for mouthing off

Willie Monroe Jr is prepared to make Billy Joe Saunders pay for shouting his mouth off. The two southpaws battle it out for Billy Joe’s WBO middleweight crown at London’s Copper Box Arena on Saturday night, live on BT Sport and BoxNation. Saunders has been shooting from the lip in the build-up, questioning the manner of Monroe’s loss against Gennady Golovkin in May 2015. Saunders says Monroe Jr went down too easy under pressure.

“Billy Joe is a good fighter, but his talking is going to make his ass whipping worse,” warned 30-year-old Monroe Jr. “That was 2015. This is 2017. I’m not here to dwell on the past. I gave a good account of myself, but at that moment he may have been too big of a moment for me. Continue reading “Monroe: I’ll make Saunders pay for mouthing off”

Willie Monroe Jr is prepared to make Billy Joe Saunders pay for shouting his mouth off. The two southpaws battle it out for Billy Joe’s WBO middleweight crown at London’s…
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Oguni, Tanaka to defend IBF 122lb, WBO 108lb belts today

By Joe Koizumi
Photos by Naoki Fukuda

A world title doubleheader will take place today (Wednesday) in Osaka, Japan. IBF junior featherweight champ Yukinori Oguni (19-1-1, 7 KOs) will make his initial defense against mandatory challenger, compatriot Ryosuke Iwasa (23-2, 15 KOs) at the Edion Arena Osaka. Also, WBO junior flyweight titlist Kosei Tanaka (9-0, 5 KOs) will take on #13 Palangpol CP Freshmart (24-7, 10 KOs), from Thailand, with his belt on the line.

The weigh-in ceremony took place yesterday. Both Oguni and Iwasa scaled in at 121.75, a quarter pound lighter than the limit. Tanaka weighed in at the 108-pound class limit, and Palangpol 107.5.

The officials are as follows:

IBF 122-pound title bout: referee Wayne Hedgepath (US); judges Alan Davis (US), Takeshi Shimakawa (Japan), Katsuhiro Nakamura (Japan); supervisor Ben Keilty (Australia).

WBO 108-pound title bout: referee Roberto Ramirez Jr. (Puerto Rico); judges William Lerch (US), Gerard White (US), Jose Roberto Torres (Puerto Rico); supervisor Tsuyoshi Yasukochi (Japan). Continue reading “Oguni, Tanaka to defend IBF 122lb, WBO 108lb belts today”

By Joe Koizumi Photos by Naoki Fukuda A world title doubleheader will take place today (Wednesday) in Osaka, Japan. IBF junior featherweight champ Yukinori Oguni (19-1-1, 7 KOs) will make…
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GGG, Canelo Grand Arrivals

Canelo Alvarez (49-1-1, 34 KOs) and WBC/WBA/IBF/IBO Middleweight Champion Gennady “GGG” Golovkin (37-0, 33 KOs) made their grand arrivals Tuesday at the MGM Grand Resort and Casino in Las Vegas ahead of their highly anticipated PPV clash on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena.


Canelo Alvarez: “I can assure you that I will do my part and I will do my best to give you all a beautiful fight. The most important thing for me is victory. I always prepare myself to give the best. I want this for my people, my team, for my country. And that’s what I’m going to do this Saturday. I’m going to go in there and win the fight. I prepared myself for the knockout. Look, anything can happen in this fight. But that’s what I’ve prepared for–to knock him out.”


Gennady Golovkin: “I am Gennady Golovkin until I walk into the ring. And that’s when I turn into Triple G. It’s not that I’m mean, or angry. I’m just more focused. This is the perfect fight for fans. And the perfect fight for me. I will enjoy it…I’ve wanted him [Alvarez] because of the Cotto fight when he became the mandatory challenger. I’m old school. I think there should just be one champion. All my career I’ve been denied the fights I’ve wanted [Felix Sturm, Sergio Martinez, Miguel Cotto]. That ends Saturday night.”

Photos: Hogan Photos/Golden Boy Promotions

Canelo Alvarez (49-1-1, 34 KOs) and WBC/WBA/IBF/IBO Middleweight Champion Gennady “GGG” Golovkin (37-0, 33 KOs) made their grand arrivals Tuesday at the MGM Grand Resort and Casino in Las Vegas…
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Parker: I would KO Joshua

By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing

WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker will defend the title against Hughie Fury on September 23 in Manchester and is confident of victory and said he will back himself against any heavyweight in the world including the IBF/WBA heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.

Parker said to Sky Sports “I think everyone wants to fight [Joshua]. He’s a big draw here…if I had the chance to fight him, it would be an exciting fight. I back myself with any heavyweight that I get in the ring with, so if I had the opportunity to fight him, I back myself to knock him out. Continue reading “Parker: I would KO Joshua”

By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker will defend the title against Hughie Fury on September 23 in Manchester and is confident of victory and…
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Golovkin: I have Mexican blood

Gennady Golovkin: “This is more than a fight. It’s a real Mexican fight. Abel brings a Mexican style to me. I love fighting Mexican style. I love Mexican food and eat it every day. I love the Mexican tradition. I am surrounded by it. I have many Mexican friends. I have Mexican blood…seriously, just one punch changes a fight…a life. Just one punch. Canelo has power, he has speed. He knows me, I know him. My team has Plan A, B, C, D. And his team has the same. He’s ready for short distance, long distance, decision. I do not know. Who lands the big punch first? It is not a fight. It is a war.”

Gennady Golovkin: “This is more than a fight. It’s a real Mexican fight. Abel brings a Mexican style to me. I love fighting Mexican style. I love Mexican food and…
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Trainer promises a new Saunders

Billy Joe Saunders defends his WBO Middleweight World title against Willie Monroe Jr on Saturday night Jr at London’s Copper Box Arena. Saunders’ trainer Dominic Ingle believes his man will show this weekend why he’s the man to topple middleweight superstars Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin.

Ingle answered an SOS call from promoter Frank Warren three months ago to train Billy Joe whose lifestyle has contributed to lacklustre performances, but still remained unbeaten in 24 fights.

“He came in the camp fat and unfit,” admitted Ingle. Continue reading “Trainer promises a new Saunders”

Billy Joe Saunders defends his WBO Middleweight World title against Willie Monroe Jr on Saturday night Jr at London’s Copper Box Arena. Saunders’ trainer Dominic Ingle believes his man will…
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Horn to face Corcoran now?

By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing

The name of Gary “Hellraiser” Corcoran has apparently moved to the top of the list as WBO welterweight champion Jeff Horn’s opponent in November. Corcoran is (17-1, 7 KOs) and is currently rated WBO #11. According to Daily Telegraph, Corcoran is the frontrunner ahead of #10 Ray Robinson, #3 Bradley Skeete and #8 Luciano Veron. Skeete was considered the favourite to get the fight last week. Stay tuned.

By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing The name of Gary “Hellraiser” Corcoran has apparently moved to the top of the list as WBO welterweight champion Jeff Horn’s opponent in…
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The 12th Round: Boxing at its Best

By Mauricio Sulaiman
WBC President – Jose Sulaiman’s son

While the world was praying for all those involved in the drama of hurricane Irma and also remembering the tragic anniversary of WTC today 9/11, we must be grateful for what we have and appreciate every moment we have while making the best of it.

Friday night a new star was born. David Benavidez conquered the WBC super middleweight championship by split decision against Ronald Gavril in Las Vegas. Benavidez is the youngest to ever win a super middleweight title at the tender age of 20 and has a bright future in the ring.

Saturday night was magical. StubHub Center in Carson, California, home of some classics in the history of boxing, hosted yet another historic event named “Superfly” featuring 4 fights in that division. Brian Viloria is back on track on his road to fight for a world championship after winning by impressive KO, Inoue defended his WBO title with a TKO victory after a dominating and masterful performance and the other two bouts are some of the best of the year and best ever in the lower divisions. Continue reading “The 12th Round: Boxing at its Best”

By Mauricio Sulaiman WBC President – Jose Sulaiman’s son While the world was praying for all those involved in the drama of hurricane Irma and also remembering the tragic anniversary…
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Golovkin: Everyone will remember this fight

Gennady Golovkin: This wasn’t like Canelo not being ready. It was Golden Boy not being ready. We have been talking about this fight for three years. Finally Canelo AND Golden Boy are ready for this fight. First step to history. Everyone will remember this fight. It is the biggest fight of all.”

Abel Sanchez: “I have trained a lot of fighters. A lot. But I have never worked with one who was avoided more than Gennady. The special fighters accept challenges or dare to step up and make the challenge. It’s the measure of the man. It is the difference between good and great. Ali stepped up against Liston. Leonard stepped up against Hagler. Holyfield stepped up against Tyson. These are fights and fighters that will always be remembered because they dared to be tested at the highest level regardless of risk. Now, at last, we have Gennady against Canelo, a real Mexican fight. I give Canelo credit because he has always wanted this fight. I am relieved that his promoter finally had the confidence to make it.”

Gennady Golovkin: This wasn’t like Canelo not being ready. It was Golden Boy not being ready. We have been talking about this fight for three years. Finally Canelo AND Golden…
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