Bryant and Colomban Victorious

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing

New Zealand cruiserweight champion Lance Bryant (11-3,5KO’s) forced a second round stoppage over former Australian cruiserweight champion Aaron Russell (10-4,4KO’s) in a scheduled ten round bout in the main event at the Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane, Queensland on Saturday.The referee crowned Bryant after Russell had visited the canvas and was in no condition to continue.He had been down earlier from a punch behind the head. Continue reading “Bryant and Colomban Victorious”

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing New Zealand cruiserweight champion Lance Bryant (11-3,5KO’s) forced a second round stoppage over former Australian cruiserweight champion Aaron Russell (10-4,4KO’s) in a scheduled…
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Hobbs Captures Aussie Title

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing

Unbeaten light-welterweight Deanha Hobbs (4-0) stopped Sarah Dwyer (2-3-1) in round one of scheduled eight round bout for the Australian 140 pound female title in the main event at the famous Fortitude Gym in Brisbane, Queensland on Saturday. Dwyer was hurt by a right hand to the head in round one and the referee called the fight off. Continue reading “Hobbs Captures Aussie Title”

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing Unbeaten light-welterweight Deanha Hobbs (4-0) stopped Sarah Dwyer (2-3-1) in round one of scheduled eight round bout for the Australian 140 pound female…
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Superflys post fight presser

By David Robinett

On an evening where the final chapter may have been written on the illustrious career of former pound-for-pound king Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez, two new faces announced themselves to boxing fans around the world. One, Srisaket Sor Rungvisai, is a former trash collector from Thailand who left no doubt that he belongs among boxing’s elite and the other, Naoya Inoue, a Japanese prodigy vying to become the latest talent from Asia to develop into a bona fide attraction in the United States.

At the post-fight press conference following HBO Boxing After Dark’s “Superfly” tripleheader from StubHub Center in Carson, California, Peter Nelson, Executive Vice President of HBO Sports, commented on the evening’s results. “This was a wonderful night for fight fans,” said Nelson. “Anyone who wasn’t a boxing fan before watching these fights, I’m sure they became a boxing fan tonight. I’m jealous of that feeling, I remember when it happened to me.” Continue reading “Superflys post fight presser”

By David Robinett On an evening where the final chapter may have been written on the illustrious career of former pound-for-pound king Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez, two new faces announced themselves…
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Gavronski TKOs Vera at The Boat

By Ricardo Ibarra
Photos by Mike Blair/Boxingprospects.net

Resurging super middleweight prospect Mike “Imagine Me” Gavronski (24-2-1, 15 KOs) turned in an impressive showing on Saturday night, scoring a sixth round stoppage win over Brian Vera (26-12, 16 KOs) at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Washington.

Fighting in the main event of Brian Halquist Productions’ Battle at the Boat 112, Gavronski out-boxed Vera for a majority of the fight before landing a series of shots in the sixth that led to the referee stopping it. Continue reading “Gavronski TKOs Vera at The Boat”

By Ricardo Ibarra Photos by Mike Blair/Boxingprospects.net Resurging super middleweight prospect Mike “Imagine Me” Gavronski (24-2-1, 15 KOs) turned in an impressive showing on Saturday night, scoring a sixth round…
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Srisaket beats Chocolatito again, this time by KO

By Rocky Morales at ringside
Photos: Sunio Yamada

Headlining “Superfly,” Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (44-4-1, 40KO) annihilated Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez (46-2-1, 38KO) by fourth round knockout to retain his WBC super flyweight title on Saturday night at the StubHub Center in Carson, California.

Srisaket won by controversial decision in their first fight, this time he beat up Chocolatito, dropping him twice in round four to end it. A right hook left Gonzalez out cold. Continue reading “Srisaket beats Chocolatito again, this time by KO”

By Rocky Morales at ringside Photos: Sunio Yamada Headlining “Superfly,” Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (44-4-1, 40KO) annihilated Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez (46-2-1, 38KO) by fourth round knockout to retain his WBC super…
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Inoue brutalizes Nieves in monster performance

By Rocky Morales
Photos: Sumio Yamada

The long awaited United States debut of WBO super flyweight world champion Naoya “The Monster” Inoue (14-0, 12 KOs) of Yokohama, Japan, didn’t disappoint as he tormented top contender Antonio “Carita” Nieves (17-2-2, 9 KOs) for six one-sided rounds.

Inoue controlled every second of the bout and punished the body of Nieves with ripping left hooks that would make Julio Cesar Chavez proud. Inoue dropped Nieves with one of those pulverizing left hooks to the body in the fifth round and, after rising, Nieves went on his bicycle for the remainder of the fight. Continue reading “Inoue brutalizes Nieves in monster performance”

By Rocky Morales Photos: Sumio Yamada The long awaited United States debut of WBO super flyweight world champion Naoya “The Monster” Inoue (14-0, 12 KOs) of Yokohama, Japan, didn’t disappoint…
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Estrada edges Cuadras in WBC eliminator

By David Robinett at ringside
Photos: Sumio Yamada

In one of those only-in-boxing moments, former WBA and WBO flyweight champion Juan Francisco Estrada (36-2, 25 KOs) earned a narrow twelve-round unanimous decision over former WBC super flyweight champion Carlos Cuadras (36-2-1, 27 KOs) after ringside announcer Michael Buffer mistakenly announced the decision for Cuadras, setting off a chorus of boos and confusion in the ring for nearly a minute before announcing the correct result for Estrada.

All three judges at the StubHub Center in Carson, California, scored the bout 114-113 in favor of Estrada, who also earned the right to next face the winner of tonight’s main event between Srisaket Sor Rungvisai and “Chocolatito” Gonzalez for the WBC super flyweight title. Continue reading “Estrada edges Cuadras in WBC eliminator”

By David Robinett at ringside Photos: Sumio Yamada In one of those only-in-boxing moments, former WBA and WBO flyweight champion Juan Francisco Estrada (36-2, 25 KOs) earned a narrow twelve-round…
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Kovalev-Shabranskyy at MSG Nov 25

Former unified light heavyweight world champion Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (30-2-1, 26 KOs) returns to the ring Saturday, November 25 at The Theater Madison Square Garden to take on Vyacheslav “Lion-Heart Chingonskyy” Shabranskyy (19-1, 16 KOs) in a ten-round light heavyweight showdown. Kovalev vs. Shabranskyy will be promoted by Main Events and Krusher Promotions in association with Golden Boy Promotions, and televised live on HBO Boxing After Dark.

Former unified light heavyweight world champion Sergey “Krusher” Kovalev (30-2-1, 26 KOs) returns to the ring Saturday, November 25 at The Theater Madison Square Garden to take on Vyacheslav “Lion-Heart…
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Early Superfly Results from LA

By David Robinett and Rocky Morales at ringside
Photos: Sumio Yamada

Former three time world champ, Brian “Hawaiian Punch” Viloria (38-5, 23KO), showed he still has a lot left in his 36 year old tank while stopping talented Philly fighter, Miguel Cartagena (15-4-1, 6KO). It was an all action bout with the 25 year old Cartagena showing no respect to the elder Viloria.

They fought pretty evenly through the opening three rounds but in the fourth round, the superior experience of Viloria started to show and he badly staggered Cartagena. Viloria tried his best to get the stoppage in the fourth round and he very nearly did but Cartagena held and threw back just enough for the referee to allow the fight to continue. Viloria, however, tasted blood and went for the kill in the fifth round and with Cartagena no longer able to defend himself, the referee waved off the bout to give Viloria the technical knockout victory. Viloria looks solid in victory and appears ready for yet another title challenge. Continue reading “Early Superfly Results from LA”

By David Robinett and Rocky Morales at ringside Photos: Sumio Yamada Former three time world champ, Brian “Hawaiian Punch” Viloria (38-5, 23KO), showed he still has a lot left in…
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Heavyweight Shocker: Abell destroys Zimnoch

By Przemek Garczarczyk

In a stunning upset, heavyweight Joey “Minnesota Ice” Abell (34-9, 32 KOs) scored a spectacular third round KO over Polish hero Krzysztof Zimnoch (22-2-1, 15 KO) on Saturday night in Radom, Poland. A crushing right hook put Zimnoch down and out.

By Przemek Garczarczyk In a stunning upset, heavyweight Joey “Minnesota Ice” Abell (34-9, 32 KOs) scored a spectacular third round KO over Polish hero Krzysztof Zimnoch (22-2-1, 15 KO) on…
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Usyk punishes and stops Huck in WBSS opener

In the first cruiserweight quarter-final contest of the $50 million World Boxing Super Series, WBO world champion Oleksandr Usyk (13-0, 11 KOs) scored a brilliant tenth round TKO over long time former champion Marco Huck (40-5-1, 27 KOs) on Saturday night at the Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin, Germany. Huck tried to bring the pressure and rough up Usyk early on, but Usyk’s class showed in his fierce and brutal attacks. Huck was deducted a point in round eight for hitting Usyk while he was on the deck after a slip. The bout waved off in round ten by referee Robert Byrd after Usyk launched a non-stop assault battering Huck. Time was 2:18.

Next up for Usyk is the winner of September 30th clash in Latvia between WBC champion Mairis Briedis (22-0, 18 KOs) and Mike Perez (22-2-1, 14 KOs).

In the first cruiserweight quarter-final contest of the $50 million World Boxing Super Series, WBO world champion Oleksandr Usyk (13-0, 11 KOs) scored a brilliant tenth round TKO over long…
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Islam stops Cook in round nine

Photos: Lester Silva/Nelson’s Promotions

Super welterweight Kanat Islam stops previously undefeated Canadian Brandon Cook (18-1, 11 KOs) in nine entertaining rounds at Saryarka Velodrome in Astana, the Kazakh capital.

At the start of the ninth, Kanat marched forward, landed several blows, and made the referee to halt action for good. Islam improves his record to 25-0, 20 KOs, retaining his WBO NABO and WBA Intercontinental light middleweight titles in process. Islam is expected to be named WBA mandatory challenger and to acquire a vacant #2 spot in the IBF ranks after this fight. Continue reading “Islam stops Cook in round nine”

Photos: Lester Silva/Nelson’s Promotions Super welterweight Kanat Islam stops previously undefeated Canadian Brandon Cook (18-1, 11 KOs) in nine entertaining rounds at Saryarka Velodrome in Astana, the Kazakh capital. At…
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Results from Berlin, Germany

Cruiserweight Noel Gevor (23-1, 10 KOs) outpointed Detroit, Michigan’s Isiah Thomas (15-2, 6 KOs) over ten uninspiring rounds on Saturday night at the Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin, Germany. Gevor was credited with a knockdown in round three and largely outworked Thomas en route to a 100-89 shutout on all three cards.

Next up: Usyk vs. Huck.

Cruiserweight Noel Gevor (23-1, 10 KOs) outpointed Detroit, Michigan’s Isiah Thomas (15-2, 6 KOs) over ten uninspiring rounds on Saturday night at the Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin, Germany. Gevor was credited…
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Reveco Defeats Nanapetch

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing

IBF #3 Juan Carlos Reveco (38-3-0) outscored Thailand’s IBF#4 Komkrit Nanapetch (22-4) over twelve rounds in IBF flyweight elimination bout on Friday at Mendoza, Argentina. Scores were 117-111, 118-110, 120-108.

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing IBF #3 Juan Carlos Reveco (38-3-0) outscored Thailand’s IBF#4 Komkrit Nanapetch (22-4) over twelve rounds in IBF flyweight elimination bout on Friday at…
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WBSS kicks off today with Usyk-Huck

WBO cruiserweight champion Aleksandr Usyk and former champion Marko Huck are ready for Saturday’s premiere of the World Boxing Super Series at the Max-Schmeling-Halle, Berlin.

Photo: World Boxing Super Series

“I feel very good,” said Usyk. “I’m ready to impress the fans in Berlin and the people watching around the world,”

“I can’t wait for the fight,” said Huck. “The training is over, the talk is over, now it is time to let our hands do the talking. I have a good feeling about this fight. Usyk will be in the biggest battle of his career and he should prepare for a war. A war he is going to lose.”

No U.S. TV or American fighters in the cruiser portion of the tourney, but there is an American ring announcer as Jimmy Lennon Jr. has been flown in. “It is a very exciting concept and I think it is great for boxing to see some of the best fight each other”, said Lennon Jr. “With a huge payday at the end of it, we are going to see some great fights. I can not wait to see it for myself.”

WBO cruiserweight champion Aleksandr Usyk and former champion Marko Huck are ready for Saturday’s premiere of the World Boxing Super Series at the Max-Schmeling-Halle, Berlin. “I feel very good,” said…
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Toussaint, Lovett and Ryan Victorious

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing

Middleweight prospect David Toussaint (12-0-0) won a six round technical decision over Liam Hutchinson (11-5-1) in a scheduled ten round bout to capture the vacant Australian 160 pound title at the Hellenic Club in Woden, Canberra, ACT on Friday.Toussaint was coming off an eight round split decision win over Shane Mosley Jr on the undercard of the Manny Pacquiao v Jeff Horn promotion in July. Former IBF/WBA middleweight champion Daniel Geale has predicted Toussaint will be a future world champ. He is promoted by Dean Lonergan who co-promotes Jeff Horn Continue reading “Toussaint, Lovett and Ryan Victorious”

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing Middleweight prospect David Toussaint (12-0-0) won a six round technical decision over Liam Hutchinson (11-5-1) in a scheduled ten round bout to capture…
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Benavidez beats Gavril for WBC 168lb title

Photos: Sumio Yamada

In a clash for the vacant super middleweight world title, 20-year-old David “El Bandera Roja” Benavidez became the youngest super middleweight champion in history and the youngest reigning boxing world champion in the sport today. Benavidez (19-0, 17 KOs) scored a twelve round split decision over Ronald “The Thrill” Gavril (18-2, 14 KOs) on Friday night at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. In a tough and gritty fight, Benavidez survived a twelfth round knockdown to prevail by scores of 116-111, 117-111. Gavril was up 116-111 on the third card.

“It feels amazing to win this title,” said Benavidez. “It’s everything I’ve dreamed about since I was a little kid. It’s everything I’ve dedicated myself to and I’ve worked hard for. It finally paid off. I felt my performance was good except for the last round when I got too anxious and wanted to knock him out. I let my young side takeover and I wanted to give the fans a great fight. I didn’t really feel hurt but it was a shock knockdown. I know to be careful and more cautious. It was a learning experience.” Continue reading “Benavidez beats Gavril for WBC 168lb title”

Photos: Sumio Yamada In a clash for the vacant super middleweight world title, 20-year-old David “El Bandera Roja” Benavidez became the youngest super middleweight champion in history and the youngest…
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Results from Philadelphia

By John DiSanto at ringside
Photos: Daryl Cobb

In the main event at the 2300 Arena, North Philly junior lightweight Avery Sparrow, 8-1, 3 KOs, outworked Canadian Joey LaViolette, 6-1, 4 KOs, and took the eight round decision by majority verdict. LaViolette was aggressive at times and appeared to have some power, but despite the one even score, he never threw or landed enough to construct anything resembling a victory.

On the other hand, Sparrow, quicker and busier, boxed well and plugged along to the finish line, putting six of the eight rounds in his column, on my card. The official scores were 80-72, 79-73 and that puzzling 76-76. Continue reading “Results from Philadelphia”

By John DiSanto at ringside Photos: Daryl Cobb In the main event at the 2300 Arena, North Philly junior lightweight Avery Sparrow, 8-1, 3 KOs, outworked Canadian Joey LaViolette, 6-1,…
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Weights from Kazakhstan

By David Finger

Kanat “Qazaq” Islam 153 vs. Brandon Cook ??
Zhankosh “Da Kazakh Kid” Turarov 151 vs. Bruno “El Zar” Romav 148
Zhanibek Alimkhanuly 174 vs. Gilberto Pereira Dos Santos 171
Ruslan Myrsatavev 220 vs. Adres Matias 202
Ali Akhmedov 176 vs. Thomas Justin Beryl 177
Aidos Yerbossynuly 169 vs. Jonathan Geronimo Barbadillo 155
Dimash Nivazov 140 vs. Eduardo Pereira Dos Reis 137
Nursultan Zhanabavev 154 vs. Alex Sandro Duarte 151

Photo: Lester Silva

Venue: Republican Cycling Track, Astana, Kazakhstan
Promoter: Nelsons Promotions
TV: PPV

Continue reading “Weights from Kazakhstan”

By David Finger Kanat “Qazaq” Islam 153 vs. Brandon Cook ?? Zhankosh “Da Kazakh Kid” Turarov 151 vs. Bruno “El Zar” Romav 148 Zhanibek Alimkhanuly 174 vs. Gilberto Pereira Dos…
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GYM inks Mikael Zewski

Groupe Yvon Michel/GYM Promotions has inked former welterweight contender Mikael Zewski (28-1, 21 KOs) to a multi-fight agreement. Zewski was previously with Top Rank.

Gym also signed super middleweight Shakeel Phinn (15-1, 10 KOs). Phinn will make his GYM debut at the Casino de Montréal on September 28.

Groupe Yvon Michel/GYM Promotions has inked former welterweight contender Mikael Zewski (28-1, 21 KOs) to a multi-fight agreement. Zewski was previously with Top Rank. Gym also signed super middleweight Shakeel…
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All six superflys make weight

Photos: Sumio Yamada

Srisaket Sor Rungvisai 115 vs. Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez 114.8
(WBC super flyweight world title)

Naoya “The Monster” Inoue 115 vs. Antonio “Carita” Nieves 113.8
(WBO super flyweight world title)

Carlos “Principe” Cuadras 114.6 vs. Juan Francisco “El Gallo” Estrada 114.8
(WBC super flyweight title eliminator)

Venue: StubHub Center, Carson, California
Promoter: K2
TV: HBO

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Photos: Sumio Yamada Srisaket Sor Rungvisai 115 vs. Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez 114.8 (WBC super flyweight world title) Naoya “The Monster” Inoue 115 vs. Antonio “Carita” Nieves 113.8 (WBO super flyweight…
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Ring 10 annual fundraising info

New York City’s Ring 10 is holding their annual fundraising brunch/cocktail/dinner event on Sunday, September 24th at Marina del Ray in Bronx, NY from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fundraiser is Ring 10’s main source of funding and without funds, they simply cannot do what they do. Continue reading “Ring 10 annual fundraising info”

New York City’s Ring 10 is holding their annual fundraising brunch/cocktail/dinner event on Sunday, September 24th at Marina del Ray in Bronx, NY from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The…
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Usyk and Huck make weight

Oleksandr Usyk 199.5 vs. Marco Huck 199
(WBO cruiserweight title)
(WBSS quarter-final)

Venue: Max Schmeling Hall, Berlin, Germany
Promoter: Team Sauerland
TV: None in USA

Oleksandr Usyk 199.5 vs. Marco Huck 199 (WBO cruiserweight title) (WBSS quarter-final) Venue: Max Schmeling Hall, Berlin, Germany Promoter: Team Sauerland TV: None in USA

Golovkin: I am not Chavez Jr.

Throughout training camp, WBC/WBA/IBF middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin has been asked about the comparison between two fights — the difficulty he had against Danny Jacobs and the ease Alvarez had against Julio César Chȧvez, Jr.

“I am not Julio César Chȧvez, Jr. and Canelo is no Danny Jacobs. There are no survivors in my fights,” said Golovkin. “Boxing is a business. If I look great against Jacobs…if I knocked him out, I would not be getting this fight with Canelo now. Jacobs was a very good fighter and gave me good learning experience going 12 rounds. I have never done that before. I felt amazing going 12 rounds for the first time. Jacobs gives everyone problems.” Continue reading “Golovkin: I am not Chavez Jr.”

Throughout training camp, WBC/WBA/IBF middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin has been asked about the comparison between two fights — the difficulty he had against Danny Jacobs and the ease Alvarez had…
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WBSS: Gassiev-Wlodarczyk lands in Newark, NJ

World Boxing Super Series action comes to the east coast as the cruiserweight quarter-final showdown between IBF champion Murat “Iron” Gassiev (24-0, 17 KOs) and former world champion Krzysztof Wlodarczyk (53-3-1, 37 KOs) is set for Saturday, October 21 at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.

Promoted by Ringstar Sports in association with World Boxing Super Series, tickets for the live event are on sale now and are available at Ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available to purchase at the Prudential Center box office beginning Monday, September 11 at 11 a.m.

World Boxing Super Series action comes to the east coast as the cruiserweight quarter-final showdown between IBF champion Murat “Iron” Gassiev (24-0, 17 KOs) and former world champion Krzysztof Wlodarczyk…
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