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By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing

WBC #9, WBA #14 light heavyweight Blake “Il Capo” Caparello (25-2-1, 9 KOs) will be in action on Friday against Fabiano ”Pit Bull” Pena (15-8-1, 11 KOs) over ten rounds with the WBA Oceania title up for grabs at the Melbourne Pavillion, Flemington, Victoria, Australia. Continue reading “Caparello back in action Friday”

By Przemek Garczarczyk

“I knew Culcay’s name but wasn’t interested in his career. Never believed Golden Jack would decide to fight outside Germany… It’s good for me that he changed his mind. It will be nice to have a former amateur world champion and a former pro world champ on my resume of defeated fighters…” said unbeaten jr middleweight Maciej Sulecki in a Fightnews.com® interview.

Sulecki (25-0, 10 KOs), one of Poland’s top boxing talents, will face former WBA interim champion Jack Culcay (22-2, 11 KOs) on October 21 at the Prudential Center in Newark. Continue reading “Sulecki: Don’t expect aggression, expect terror”

By Mauricio Sulaiman
WBC President – Jose Sulaiman’s son

I would like to begin by expressing our deepest condolences to USA, Nevada and Las Vegas for the tragic terrorist attack which has shaken the world. The boxing world united expressed deep concern and solidarity as we all empathize as most have been in Las Vegas many times as it is and will always be one of the most important cities in the world for boxing. A minute of silence took place and three days of mourning ordered in honor of the victims and their families.

We have finished our 55th annual convention. All those fortunate to have experienced this event have returned home with a warm heart and plenty of memories from what has been one of the best conventions in our history since 1963. The city of Baku in Azerbaijan was shown to the boxing world. It was simply incredible to see its architecture, its cleanliness, modern buildings and rich history all in a land of smiles. It was simply magical, everyone was marveled and the passion and drive was notorious at all times, having accomplished with great success all the meetings and goals set forth during the planning of this convention. Continue reading “The 12th round – From Azerbaijan to the World”

HBO Sports has entered into a new multi-year agreement with acclaimed broadcaster Jim Lampley, who serves as the primary voice for its HBO Boxing franchise. The 68-year-old Lampley will continue to serve on multiple HBO Boxing platforms, including the host and blow-by-blow voice for “World Championship Boxing,” “HBO Boxing After Dark” and HBO Pay-Per-View. He also will continue to host the boxing studio program “The Fight Game With Jim Lampley.” The agreement was announced today by Peter Nelson, executive vice president, HBO Sports.

By Miguel Maravilla

Four-time world champion and current WBA World featherweight champion Abner Mares (30-2-1, 15 KOs) of Hawaiian Gardens, California by way of Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico is ready to return to the ring Saturday as he will square off against Andres Gutierrez (35-1-1, 25 KOs) of Mexico at the Stub Hub Center in Carson, California co-headlining the Premier Boxing Champions on FOX card.

“I am ready for this fight and I can’t wait to show you a good fight, Mares told Fightnews.com®. “I’m looking forward to showcasing once again alongside Robert Garcia, the new Abner.” Continue reading “Abner Mares Not Looking Past Gutierrez”

The first working day of the World Boxing Association (WBA) and INDEPORTES Antioquia Introductory Judges and Referees Course was a big success. American referee Tony Weeks, judges and referees Raúl Caiz Jr. from the United States, Gustavo Padilla from Panama and Alfredo Polanco from Mexico provided their knowledge to the course attendees, who wish to become officials of the sport.

The first topic this Saturday morning was ethics in sports, especially for judges and referees. Polanco, through videos of old fights, explained the responsibility of a referee and a judge in a fight, and how a bad or delayed action can affect the life of an athlete, not only economically but also their health. Continue reading “WBA judge and referees course a hit”

By Ray Wheatley – World of Boxing

WBO #4 Dennis Hogan (25-1-1) will collide with WBO #10, IBF #6, WBC #15, WBA #14 Yuki Nonaka (31-8-3) of Japan over ten rounds on Saturday at the Exhibition and Convention Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Hogan has completed his sparring sessions and is happy with the exposure the WBO Oriental light middleweight title bout in receiving. Continue reading “WBO #4 Hogan, WBO #10 Nonaka collide Saturday”

Report/Photo: David Finger

With the recent shakeup in the WBO mini-flyweight division, with champion Tatsuya Fukuhara losing his title to Ryu Yamanaka and #1 ranked Panya Pradabsri losing in a stunning upset last week in China, one fighter, in particular, is poised to capitalize on the chaos.

Mexico’s Moises Calleros (27-7-1, 15 KOs), the 5th ranked WBO mini-flyweight, hopes to edge his way into the top four on the basis of good ol’ fashion activity. Calleros headlines an interesting card in Monclova, Mexico on October 20 as he takes on countryman Erick Zamora (8-7-2, 1 KO) at the Gimnasio Milo Martinez de la Rosa. Continue reading “WBO #5 Moises Calleros returns Oct 20”

By Matt Thompson at ringside

Wilfredo “El Bravo Vega” Flores (6-0, 2 KOs) scored an impressive fifth round stoppage of Alden Wattley (3-1, 3 KOs) Saturday night in a battle of unbeaten lightweights at the Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, PA on Saturday night. In the co-feature of the exciting Pro-Am show presented by Ernie Bizzarro’s Bizzarro Promotions, super welterweight Ivan “The Hurricane” Hernandez (2-3-1, 2 KOs) spoiled the debut of local cage fighting star Jeremiah Yeager with an explosive second round stoppage. Continue reading “Flores Stops Wattley in Erie”

By Marco Bratusch

In a considerable upset according to the British bookmakers and most boxing insiders, 30-year-old mandatory challenger Mohamed Mimoune, from Toulouse, France, outboxed former European welterweight titlist Sam Eggington to a split decision victory at Manchester Arena, England. The fight was scheduled as the chief support for the Anthony Crolla vs. Ricky Burns lightweight contest to fill a Matchroom Boxing promoted night, broadcast live on Sky UK. Continue reading “Mimoune-Eggington Full Report”

By Gabriel F. Cordero

Former world champion and WBC #4 super featherweight Cristian “Diamante” Mijares (58-8-2, 26 KOs) took another step in search of the world title opportunity with a one-sided ten round unanimous decision over Jesus “Víboro” Arevalo (25-2-1, 15 KOs) on Saturday night at the Unidad Deportiva in Campeche, Mexico. Scores 98-92, 100-92 and 97-93.

Also, local super bantam prospect Francisco “Panchito” Horta (16-3-1, 9 KOs) won by TKO in the eighth and final round over Edgar “Toluquito” Lozano (9-8-2, 5 KOs), and unbeaten lightweight prospect Joseph “Diamante” Aguirre (18-0, 7 KOs) outpointed Juan Jose “Piquet” Martínez (26-5, 18 KOs) over eight.

Two upsets last night at the Gimnasio Universidad de Tampico in Tampico, Mexico.

Jr middleweight Jorge “Maromerito” Páez (40-10-2, 24 KOs) lost a lackluster ten round unanimous decision to Jose Carlos “Puro” Paz (21-6-1, 12 KOs) by scores of 97-93, 97-93, 98-92.

Former world champion Tomas “Gusano” Rojas did even worse. Rojas (49-16-1, 33 KOs) was unable to come out for round eight against Edivaldo “Indio” Ortega (25-1-1, 11 KOs) in a featherweight bout.

Photos: Sumio Yamada

Unbeaten WBO #2 super flyweight Rex Tso (22-0, 13 KOs) won by technical decision in the seventh round after a head butt forced an early end to his clash against former world champion Kohei Kono (33-11-1, 14 KOs) on Saturday night at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center in Hong Kong, China.

Tso suffered grotesque swelling on the left side of his forehead prompting the stoppage. Scores were 68-66 on all three cards. Tso retained his WBO International title. Continue reading “Tso remains unbeaten”

In an interesting lightweight clash between former world champions, Anthony Crolla (32-6-3, 13 KOs) outworked Ricky Burns (41-7-1, 14 KOs) over twelve rounds at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England. Scores were 116-113, 117-112, 116-114.

In a clash for the EBU welterweight championship, Mohamed Mimoune (19-2, 2 KOs) dethroned Sam Eggington (24-4, 13 KOs) by split decision. Scores were 116-112, 115-113 for Mimoune, 116-112 for Eggington.

Welterweight Conor Benn (9-0, 7 KOs) annihilated Nathan Clarke (5-2-1, 1 KO) in the first round. Benn is the son of “The Dark Destroyer” Nigel Benn.

Former world title challenger Gavin McDonnell (18-1-2, 5 KOs) halted Jozsef Ajtai (19-9, 12 KOs) in round one.

Light heavyweight Hosea Burton (20-1, 10 KOs) blitzed late sub Ratu Latianara (5-1, 0 KOs) in just 80 seconds.

Lightweight Lewis Ritson (13-0, 7 KOs) claimed the British 135lb belt with a seventh round stoppage of Robbie Barrett (15-3-1, 1 KO).

Photos: Tony Mayger/Ringtone Boxing

Super middleweight Chris “Next Gen” Eubank Jr. (26-1, 20 KOs) scored a brutal third round KO over previously unbeaten Avni “Mr. Robot” Yildirim (16-1, 10 KOs) in a sensational World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) tournament quarterfinal on Saturday night at the Hanns-Martin-Schleyer Arena in Stuttgart, Germany.

Eubank drew first blood when he dropped Yildirim to a knee in round one. The end came in round three with Eubank leveling Yildirim with a crushing left hook after a vicious exchange of punches between the fighters. The bout was immediately waved off even though Yildirim seemed to be getting up. Continue reading “WBSS: Eubank scores spectacular KO”

By Ron Jackson

A grossly overweight Osborne Machimana regained the South African heavyweight title in a poor fight when he beat Justice Siliga via unanimous 12 rounds points decision in a clash for the vacant title at the Dr. Molemela Indoor Sports Centre in Bloemfontein on Friday night.

There has been some confusion over the spelling of Siliga’s surname as some sources have his name as Silinga, but as he had Siliga on his trunks we must accept that it is the correct spelling.

The scores were 117-111, 116-112 and 115-113 on the judges’ scorecards. Continue reading “Machimana wins SA heavyweight title”

In a clash for the vacant British heavyweight crown, Sam Sexton (24-3, 9 KOs) scored a close, but unanimous twelve round decision over local favorite Gary Cornish (24-2, 12 KOs) on Friday night at the Meadowbank Sports Centre in Edinburgh, Scotland. In Sexton’s first fight since July 2015, he prevailed over the 6’7 Cornish by scores of 116-114, 115-114, 116-113.

By Miguel Maravilla at ringside

LA Fight Club was back as lightweight Christian “Chimpa” Gonzalez (18-1, 15 KOs) returned to the ring with a hard fought eight round unanimous decision over former world champion Gamaliel “El Plátano” Diaz (40-18-3, 19 KOs) of Mexico, Friday night at the Belasco Theater in downtown Los Angeles on the Boxeo Estelar on Estrella TV main event.

Gonzalez was back after suffering his first defeat early this year. Continue reading “LA Fight Club: Chimpa chomps Platano”

Jorge Páez 155 vs. José Paz 153
Tomás Rojas 126 vs. Edivaldo Ortega 126
Irma García 118 vs. Kandy Sandoval 118
Ramón Hidalgo 159.8 vs. Francisco Javier Juárez 160
Sergio Torres 133 vs. Adan Morales 134
Mario Cazares 168 vs. Erick Mireles 167.5

Venue: Gimnasio Universidad de Tampico
Promoter: Zanfer
TV: Box Azteca

By Kurt Wolfheimer

Wilfredo Flores 134 vs. Alden Wattley 133
Ivan Hernandez 156 vs. Jeremiah Yeager 158
Elliott Brown 137 vs. Wytama Faulk 138
Julius Leegrand 136 vs. Matt Murphy 137
Jahmal Dyer 134 vs. Roger Blankenship 136

Venue: Bayfront Convention Center
Promotor: Bizzarro Promotions

Brian Halquist Productions has announced the signing of super middleweight Mike “Imagine Me” Gavronski (24-2-1, 15 KOs) to a multiple-year promotional contract. Gavronski, coming off a TKO victory over Brian Vera on Sept. 9, is currently rated in the top 5 by the NABA, USBA and NABF. His first bout under the promotional agreement will be the main event at Battle at the Boat 113 at the Emerald Queen Casino on Saturday, Nov. 18 against Andrew Hernandez for the WBA-NABA super middleweight title. He has been fighting on Halquist shows for years.

Chris Eubank Jr. 167.25 vs. Avni Yildirim 168
(WBSS super middleweight quarterfinal)

Venue: Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, Stuttgart, Germany
Promoter: Team Sauerland
TV: AUDIENCE

Chris Eubank Jr: I am looking forward to the fight, and I believe I will stop my opponent…I will show that I am the best super-middleweight in the world. I can’t wait to get started in this amazing tournament.

Avni Yildirim: I am going to make the Turkish people proud…I know I have what it takes to win the Muhammad Ali Trophy starting with beating Eubank. He should prepare for war!

Anthony Crolla 134.9 vs.Ricky Burns 134.5
Conor Benn 146.6 vs. Nathan Clarke 146
Sam Eggington 147 vs. Mohamed Mimoune 145.8
Robbie Barrett 134.4 vs. Lewis Ritson 133.9
Hosea Burton 179.4 vs. Saidou Sall 171.8

Venue: Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
Promoter: Matchroom Boxing
TV: AWE

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing

Paraguay 140 pounder, Carlos Manuel Portillo (19-0-0) scored upset third round stoppage of WBA#3 Czar Amonsot (34-4-3) at the Melbourne Pavillion, Flemington, Victoria, Australia Friday. Amonsot was dropped in round three and the referee crowned Portillo at 2.41.

Dempsey McKean (11-0-0) stopped Willie Nasio (10-3-0) in round six of scheduled ten round bout for the vacant Australian heavyweight crown. McKean dropped Nasio and was crowned the champion at 0.51.

By Tony Mayger/Ringtone Boxing

47-year old former world cruiserweight champion Firat Arslan (40-8-2) is giving it one more go to become world champion before hanging up his gloves next year.

Arslan made his debut in 1997 and then went on a 13-fight winning streak.

He won the WBA title in his 19th year as a professional boxer by beating Virgil Hill in 2007 and after losing it to Guillermo Jones the following year, went on to have a further three unsuccessful world title challenges. Continue reading “Firat Arslan: I will try it one more time”