Unbeaten featherweights collide Sept 26

Unbeaten rising prospect Leduan Barthelemy (13-0, 7 KOs) will face undefeated prospect Eduardo Ramirez (20-0-2, 7 KOs)in a 10-round featherweight battle that headlines Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 and BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes Tuesday, September 26 from the Cannery Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

Televised coverage begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and features hard-hitting prospect Alejandro Salinas (8-1, 8 KOs) matching up against unbeaten Duarn Vue (12-0, 4 KOs) in an eight-round super featherweight attraction plus a six-round showdown between unbeaten lightweight prospects Bryan Figueroa (12-0, 5 KOs) and Ivan Jimenez (7-0-1, 4 KOs).

Unbeaten rising prospect Leduan Barthelemy (13-0, 7 KOs) will face undefeated prospect Eduardo Ramirez (20-0-2, 7 KOs)in a 10-round featherweight battle that headlines Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1…
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Barrios-Nelson Sept 19 on FS1

Unbeaten rising contender Mario Barrios (19-0, 11 KOs) will battle Naim Nelson (13-3, 1 KO) in a 10-round super lightweight bout that headlines Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 and BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes Tuesday, September 19 from Sands Bethlehem Events Center in Bethlehem, Pa.

Televised coverage begins at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT and will feature an eight-round matchup between unbeaten featherweight prospects Stephen Fulton (11-0, 5 KOs) and Adam Lopez (8-0, 3 KOs) plus undefeated prospect Earl Newman (10-0, 7 KOs) taking on Paul Parker (8-2, 4 KOs) in an eight-round light heavyweight attraction.

Unbeaten rising contender Mario Barrios (19-0, 11 KOs) will battle Naim Nelson (13-3, 1 KO) in a 10-round super lightweight bout that headlines Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1…
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Donaire returns on Dorticos-Kudryashov card

Exciting former world champion Nonito Donaire (37-4-0, 24 KOs) will return to the ring to take on Ruben Garcia Hernandez (22-2-1, 9 KOs) for the WBC Silver Featherweight Title in a bout that takes place alongside the World Boxing Super Series Quarterfinals on Saturday, September 23 from the Alamodome live in San Antonio and presented by Ringstar Sports.

Additional action will feature a 10-round showdown between once-beaten cruiserweights Keith Tapia (17-1, 11 KOs) and Lateef Kayode (21-1, 16 KOs) that will serve as the reserve match for the World Boxing Super Series Quarterfinal matchup of Cuban WBA World Champion Yunier ‘The KO Doctor’ Dorticos (21-0, 20 KOs) versus Russian Dmitry ‘Russian Hammer’ Kudryashov (21-1, 21 KOs). Continue reading “Donaire returns on Dorticos-Kudryashov card”

Exciting former world champion Nonito Donaire (37-4-0, 24 KOs) will return to the ring to take on Ruben Garcia Hernandez (22-2-1, 9 KOs) for the WBC Silver Featherweight Title in…
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The 12th Round: Safety First

The Boxing community, family and friends said the last goodbye to a legendary champion yesterday in Mexico City. Ultiminio Ramos passed away at the age of 75 due to severe complications from cancer. Ultiminio, knows as “Sugar Ramos” was the first ever champion of the WBC as he conquered the featherweight title in a tragic fight vs Davey Moore in March of 1963. Born in Cuba, brought to Mexico along with Jose “Mantequilla” Napoles, Cuco Conde and Kid Rapidez, will be remembered for his charismatic smile, joyful conversation and his passion for music. Continue reading “The 12th Round: Safety First”

The Boxing community, family and friends said the last goodbye to a legendary champion yesterday in Mexico City. Ultiminio Ramos passed away at the age of 75 due to severe…
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ITV to televise WBSS tourney in the UK

A media rights agreement with ITV has been struck to showcase the inaugural 2017/18 season of the World Boxing Super Series in the UK starting September 9. ITV will exclusively cover the 16 elite boxers competing across 14 different Fight Nights all over the world to see who will claim the Muhammad Ali Trophy.

The fights will be shown on a combination of ITV’s free-to-air and pay-per-view platforms with the second Quarter-Final Fight Night featuring Callum Smith vs. Erik Skoglund from Liverpool’s Echo Arena to be shown live on ITV4 on September 16. The WBSS will be of particular interest to the British audience with Chris Eubank Jr. fighting Turkish Avni Yildirim and the all British duel between George Groves and Jamie Cox at The SSE Arena, Wembley in October both being shown on ITV Box Office.

Can a U.S. television deal be far away?

A media rights agreement with ITV has been struck to showcase the inaugural 2017/18 season of the World Boxing Super Series in the UK starting September 9. ITV will exclusively…
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Joshua-Pulev clash in Cardiff Oct 28

Anthony Joshua MBE will defend his World Heavyweight titles against Kubrat Pulev at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on October 28, live on Sky Sports Box Office.

Joshua returns to the ring following his epic battle with Wladimir Klitschko at Wembley Stadium in April where the Brit added the WBA strap to his IBF belt in an enthralling contest with the future hall-of-fame legend, climbing off the canvas to record an 19th straight KO win in front of a record-breaking crowd in London.

The unbeaten Olympic gold medal hero will now tackle his IBF mandatory Pulev, the Bulgarian rated number one in the IBF facing his second world title challenge having faced Klitschko for the IBF title in November 2014. Continue reading “Joshua-Pulev clash in Cardiff Oct 28”

Anthony Joshua MBE will defend his World Heavyweight titles against Kubrat Pulev at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on October 28, live on Sky Sports Box Office. Joshua returns to…
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Chocolatito favored to beat Srisaket in rematch

Online sportsbooks have established former world champion Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez (46-1, 38 KOs) as a -335 favorite to avenge his loss to current WBC super flyweight champion Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (42-4-1, 38 KOs) on Saturday night at the StubHub Center in Los Angeles. Srisaket backers can get +255. Also on that card, WBO super flyweight champion Naoya “The Monster” Inoue (13-0, 11 KOs), making his USA debut, is a massive -2500 favorite to beat Antonio “Carita” Nieves, (17-1-2, 9 KOs) who is +1000, and in a battle between former champions Juan Francisco “El Gallo” Estrada (35-2-0, 25 KOs) is -185 pick to defeat Carlos “Principe” Cuadras (36-1-1, 27 KOs), who is +150.

In the kickoff World Boxing Super Series cruiserweight quarter-final, WBO cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk (12-0, 10 KOs) defends against former champion Marco Huck (40-4-1, 27 KOs) on Saturday in Berlin. Usyk is a whopping -2000 favorite to defeat Huck (-900), whom he hand-picked.

Finally, in a Las Vegas clash for the vacant WBC super middleweight belt, 20-year-old rising star David Benavidez (18-0, 17 KOs) is a -2500 favorite to handle Ronald Gavril (18-1, 14 KOs), who is +1000.

Online sportsbooks have established former world champion Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez (46-1, 38 KOs) as a -335 favorite to avenge his loss to current WBC super flyweight champion Srisaket Sor Rungvisai…
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Parker-Fury on YouTube PPV

Hennessy Sports has announced that the WBO world heavyweight championship title fight between Joseph Parker and Hughie Fury on Saturday September 23rd at the Manchester Arena will be shown exclusively live in the UK and Ireland via YouTube on a pay-per-view basis with further countries to be announced shortly. A portion of the undercard will also be streamed for free before the big fight. Prices are only £9.99 in the UK and €11.99 in the Republic of Ireland, a far cry from the $99 American fight fans shelled out for Mayweather-McGregor. Continue reading “Parker-Fury on YouTube PPV”

Hennessy Sports has announced that the WBO world heavyweight championship title fight between Joseph Parker and Hughie Fury on Saturday September 23rd at the Manchester Arena will be shown exclusively…
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Lipinets-Kondo in play for IBF 140lb title in November

Lipinets-Kondo in play for November

Sergey Lipinets (12-0, 10 KOs) and Akihiro Kondo (29-6-1, 16 KOs) could fight for the recently vacated IBF junior welterweight title in November. The two are the next highest ranked contenders available following Terrance Crawford’s decision to vacate the belt after unifying the titles from all four major organizations. Manager Andrew Zak of Journeyman Management and Alex Vaysfeld of Union Boxing Management confirmed that both parties are interested in the fight and are working on details to make the fight official. Continue reading “Lipinets-Kondo in play for IBF 140lb title in November”

Lipinets-Kondo in play for November Sergey Lipinets (12-0, 10 KOs) and Akihiro Kondo (29-6-1, 16 KOs) could fight for the recently vacated IBF junior welterweight title in November. The two…
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Full Report: Roman stops Kubo, wins WBA 122lb belt

By Joe Koizumi
Photos by Sumio Yamada

Aggressive challenger Daniel Roman (23-2-1, 9 KOs), 121.75, US, impressively captured the WBA super-bantamweight belt when he sent defending champ Shun Kubo (12-1, 9 KOs), 121.75, a taller Japanese southpaw, to the deck twice, effectively followed it up and finally halted him with the referee’s intervention at 1:21 of the ninth round on Sunday in Kyoto, Japan.

Prior to the well-timed halt, the official tallies were nearly shutout—Hernando Steidel (Puerto Rico) and Silvestre Abainza (Philippines) both 80-70, Jean-Francois Toupin (France) 79-72, all in Roman’s favor. The referee was Pinit Prayadsab (Thailand) who made a well-received stoppage even by Kubo’s adherents at his home turf.

The newly crowned champ nicknamed “The Baby Faced Assassin” said, “My plan was to knock him out without having it to the judges. My feeling is beyond description. My dream come true.” Continue reading “Full Report: Roman stops Kubo, wins WBA 122lb belt”

By Joe Koizumi Photos by Sumio Yamada Aggressive challenger Daniel Roman (23-2-1, 9 KOs), 121.75, US, impressively captured the WBA super-bantamweight belt when he sent defending champ Shun Kubo (12-1,…
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Mpontshana retains SA title

By Ron Jackson

Phila Mpontshana retained the South African junior-lightweight title for the first time when he stopped the gutsy Lucky Monyebane in the eleventh round at the Portuguese Hall in Turfontein, Johannesburg on Sunday afternoon.

Mpontshana (58.68kg) made a slow start and possibly only shared the second round but did enough to shade the third. However, Monyebane (57.96kg) had a good fourth round scoring with his southpaw left to the head and body. Continue reading “Mpontshana retains SA title”

By Ron Jackson Phila Mpontshana retained the South African junior-lightweight title for the first time when he stopped the gutsy Lucky Monyebane in the eleventh round at the Portuguese Hall…
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WBSS: New measures to prevent draws

According to promoter Kalle Sauerland, the World Boxing Super Series will take special measures to prevent draws. First, instead of three judges, there will be four judges scoring the fight. However, the fourth scorecard will only be used if the other three cards result in a draw. In the event the fourth card is also a draw, the winner of the final round will decide who moves ahead in the tournament. Sauerland points out that this rule change has been approved by all four world organizations. In addition, he stated that “instant replay” will be used to help assess controversial situations, and all fighters are subject to VADA testing.

The $50 million WBSS tournament kicks off Saturday in Berlin with a quarterfinal clash between WBO cruiserweight champion Aleksandr Usyk and former champ Marco Huck. The two-division tourney has attracted virtually all the world’s top cruiserweights, along with a strong crop of super middleweights.

With just five days to go, there are still no networks carrying the 14 match tournament in the USA. Part of the problem is 1) a shortage of American participants, and 2) with most the fights taking place in Europe, networks don’t care for the afternoon start times Stateside. Hopefully, USA television will step up and carry the package.

According to promoter Kalle Sauerland, the World Boxing Super Series will take special measures to prevent draws. First, instead of three judges, there will be four judges scoring the fight.…
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Horn-Pacquiao, Horn-Mundine Updates

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing

Future Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao has not ruled out a rematch with WBO welterweight champion Jeff Horn BUT Pacman wants the fight in the Philippines. “It will not push through there in Australia, but we are bringing the fight here in the Philippines,” Pacquiao said on radio station DZBB, adding negotiations were ongoing. “This will be good for our country’s tourism.”

Meanwhile, former WBA super middleweight champion Anthony Mundine, the all-time pay-per-view sales king in Australia, has also called out Horn. “The Man” stated on Twitter, “Y’all wanna see it ?? I’ll show y’all he ain’t what they say !! I’ll hit him with more combinations than a bank.” Mundine said on his Facebook page he would fight Horn at 154 pounds.

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing Future Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao has not ruled out a rematch with WBO welterweight champion Jeff Horn BUT Pacman wants the fight…
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Rocky Hernandez still unbeaten

By Gabriel F. Cordero

WBC Youth super featherweight world titleholder Eduardo “Rocky” Hernandez (24-0-3, 20 KOs) scored an impressive third round knockout victory over Raúl “Látigo” Centeno (20-4-1, 8 KOs) on Saturday night in front of 5,000+ at the Centro de Espectáculos de la Feria in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico.

After dominating the fight, Hernandez finished things with a left/right combination to the jaw that sent Centeno crashing to the canvas. Continue reading “Rocky Hernandez still unbeaten”

By Gabriel F. Cordero WBC Youth super featherweight world titleholder Eduardo “Rocky” Hernandez (24-0-3, 20 KOs) scored an impressive third round knockout victory over Raúl “Látigo” Centeno (20-4-1, 8 KOs)…
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Bell Scores Shutout Win In Toledo

Story and Photos by Bob Ryder

Toledo’s lightweight Albert Bell was in complete control Saturday night as he did pretty much as he pleased in winning a six round decision (60-53 x 3) over South Bend’s Tyrome Jones at the Seagate Convention Center to improve his record to (8-0, 2 KO’s). Jones (4-2, 1 KO) fought most of the fight with his gloves held high and tight against his head.

One would think that this may have frustrated Bell but not so as he stated afterword “he made it easy for me, allowed me to pop shot him at will.” Continue reading “Bell Scores Shutout Win In Toledo”

Story and Photos by Bob Ryder Toledo’s lightweight Albert Bell was in complete control Saturday night as he did pretty much as he pleased in winning a six round decision…
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Boxing back in Nashville Sept 15

Pro boxing returns to Nashville when Tri Star Boxing presents “State Fair Boxing Showdown 2” Friday, September 15. The six-fight card is in association with Blue Chair Bay Rum and takes place at the State Fairgrounds Sports Arena, located at 500 Wedgewood Lane in Nashville, Tennessee. In the six round main event, Sena “African Assassin” Agbeko (18-1, 17 KOs) meets Brad Austin (12-25, 9 KOs) for the Tennessee light heavyweight championship.

Junior flyweight knockout king Edwin Reyes, 6-2 (5 KO’s), faces a foe to be announced in the eight round co-feature.

Pro boxing returns to Nashville when Tri Star Boxing presents “State Fair Boxing Showdown 2” Friday, September 15. The six-fight card is in association with Blue Chair Bay Rum and…
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“Sugar” Ramos passes in Mexico City

By Gabriel F. Cordero

Sad to report that Hall of Fame former featherweight world champion Ultiminio “Sugar” Ramos passed away at the age of 75 in Mexico City after a long fight against cancer. In 1963 Ramos was crowned World Boxing Association and World Boxing Council champion by stopping Davey Moore at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Tragically Moore died four days after the bout.

Born in Matanzas, Cuba, Ramos moved to Mexico to escape communist regime of Fidel Castro. He eventually became an idol of Mexican boxing, retiring in 1972 with a record of 55-7-4, 40 KOs.

By Gabriel F. Cordero Sad to report that Hall of Fame former featherweight world champion Ultiminio “Sugar” Ramos passed away at the age of 75 in Mexico City after a…
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Roman stops Kubo, wins WBA 122lb belt

By Joe Koizumi
Photos: Sumio Yamada

Aggressive challenger Daniel Roman (23-2-1, 9 KOs), 121.75, US, impressively captured the WBA super-bantamweight belt when he sent defending champ Shun Kubo (12-1, 9 KOs), 121.75, a taller Japanese southpaw, to the deck twice, effectively followed it up and finally halted him with the referee’s intervention at 1:21 of the ninth round on Sunday in Kyoto, Japan.

Taking the initiative, Roman floored Kubo with a vicious right following busy combinations in the seventh and eighth. Continue reading “Roman stops Kubo, wins WBA 122lb belt”

By Joe Koizumi Photos: Sumio Yamada Aggressive challenger Daniel Roman (23-2-1, 9 KOs), 121.75, US, impressively captured the WBA super-bantamweight belt when he sent defending champ Shun Kubo (12-1, 9…
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Mundine challenges Horn

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing

Former WBA super middleweight champion Anthony “The Man” Mundine has challenged WBO welterweight champion Jeff “The Hornet” Horn via a text message and the former Brisbane schoolteacher is considering it since boxing legend Manny Pacquiao now balking at a November rematch. Horn’s promoter Dean Lonergan is also crunching the numbers and will discuss with co-promoter Bob Arum if Horn-Mundine is feasible.

“Obviously, Pacquiao was our priority,” Lonergan said. “I find it surprising Anthony thinks he can get in a ring with Jeff Horn but it would be a nice tune-up fight for something bigger. We’re on the big stage now but Jeff’s got to keep fit and keep fighting and you never know in boxing. Continue reading “Mundine challenges Horn”

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing Former WBA super middleweight champion Anthony “The Man” Mundine has challenged WBO welterweight champion Jeff “The Hornet” Horn via a text message and…
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WBO #3 Ito stops Filipino Enterina

By Joe Koizumi
Photos by Naoki Fukuda

OPBF and WBO Asia Pacific 130-pound champ, WBC#11/WBO#3 Masayuki Ito (22-1-1, 11 KOs) engaged in a non-title ten rounder, was bewildered by the opening attack of Filipino Glenn Enterina (11-3-1, 8 KOs) but dropped him with an overhand right in the fourth and finally halted him at 1:32 of the sixth round on Saturday in Tokyo, Japan.

The bright prospect Ito, then OPBF ruler, had unified another regional belt by defeating WBO ASPAC titlist Takuya Watanabe on points on New Year’s Eve of the previous year. Enterina showed his power and heart in the opening session, but Ito found his range and rhythm, outpunching the game Filipino with effective combinations from the second round on. As he decked Enterina in the closing seconds of round four, it became a lopsided affair with Masayuki battering him to the punch. The ref declared a well-timed halt to save the good loser. Continue reading “WBO #3 Ito stops Filipino Enterina”

By Joe Koizumi Photos by Naoki Fukuda OPBF and WBO Asia Pacific 130-pound champ, WBC#11/WBO#3 Masayuki Ito (22-1-1, 11 KOs) engaged in a non-title ten rounder, was bewildered by the…
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Margarito takes aim at Cotto

“Jones was very dirty,” said former world champion Antonio Margarito after his technical decision win over Carson Jones on Saturday night. “The whole fight he gave me head butts and from the second round the cut constantly affected me. I was telling the referee to watch for his head butts, but in the end justice was done. I will continue in my goal to seek a fight with Miguel Cotto.”

Photo: Julio Rivera, Imago/Zanfer

“Jones was very dirty,” said former world champion Antonio Margarito after his technical decision win over Carson Jones on Saturday night. “The whole fight he gave me head butts and…
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Margarito wins bloody tech decision, Cotto next?

By Karl Freitag
Photos: Julio Rivera, Imago/Zanfer

The comeback of former world champion Antonio Margarito (41-8, 27 KOs) continued on Saturday night at the Gimnasio “Manuel Bernardo Aguirre” in Chihuahua, Mexico. The “Tijuana Tornado” suffered a bad cut over his surgically repaired right eye in round two against veteran super welterweight Carson Jones (40-12-3, 30 KOs).

The fight featured good two-way action while Margarito’s blood streamed steadily until the fight was halted after round seven. Since the cut was ruled caused by a headbutt, the bout went to the scorecards where Margarito prevailed 67-65, 68-64 and 67-65. Jones was deducted a point for a headbutt in round five. Continue reading “Margarito wins bloody tech decision, Cotto next?”

By Karl Freitag Photos: Julio Rivera, Imago/Zanfer The comeback of former world champion Antonio Margarito (41-8, 27 KOs) continued on Saturday night at the Gimnasio “Manuel Bernardo Aguirre” in Chihuahua,…
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Canelo’s brother held to draw

Super welterweight Ramón “Inocente” Álvarez (24-6-3, 16 KOs), older brother of Canelo Alvarez, and Johnny “Vaquero” Navarrete (33-10-2, 15 KOs) fought to an eight round draw on Saturday night at the Gimnasio “Manuel Bernardo Aguirre” in Chihuahua, Mexico. Scores were 77-75 Alvarez, 77-75 Navarrete, 76-76.

Photo: Julio Rivera, Imago/Zanfer

Undefeated super welterweight Jaime Munguía (25-0, 21 KOs) scored a spectacular second round KO over Uriel “Big Bang” Gonzalez (16-2-1, 12 KOs).

Super welterweight Ramón “Inocente” Álvarez (24-6-3, 16 KOs), older brother of Canelo Alvarez, and Johnny “Vaquero” Navarrete (33-10-2, 15 KOs) fought to an eight round draw on Saturday night at…
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Srisaket, Chocolatito WBC 7-day weigh-in

WBC super flyweight world champion Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (42-4-1, 38 KOs) and former champion Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez (46-1-0, 38 KOs) both weighed in within the required WBC 7-day weight limit ahead of their highly anticipated HBO-televised rematch next Saturday from the legendary StubHub Center in Carson, California.

From his training camp in Thailand, Rungvisai weighed in at 119 lbs. while Gonzalez tipped the scales in Japan at 119.8 lbs. Both fighters were required to weigh-in at 121 lbs. or under per the World Boxing Council. Continue reading “Srisaket, Chocolatito WBC 7-day weigh-in”

WBC super flyweight world champion Srisaket Sor Rungvisai (42-4-1, 38 KOs) and former champion Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez (46-1-0, 38 KOs) both weighed in within the required WBC 7-day weight limit…
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Weights From Toledo

By Bob Ryder

Albert Bell 134 vs Tyrome Jones 132
DeAndre Ware 168 vs Derrick Adkins 167.5
Angelo Snow 145 vs Marcus Washington 146
Cassius Anderson 235 vs Abel Penna Falls 253
Roshawn Jones 169 vs Darryl Madison 170
Robert Mumford 140 vs William Barber 137
Jalen Stephenson 128 vs Joe Szczublevski 127.5

Venue: Seagate Convention Center
Promoter: Vick Green (Pulse Boxing)
Matchmakers: Green and Aaron Rodriguez
Tickets: ticketmaster.com or at 419-318-2158
Doors: 6:30 PM, First Bout: 8 PM

By Bob Ryder Albert Bell 134 vs Tyrome Jones 132 DeAndre Ware 168 vs Derrick Adkins 167.5 Angelo Snow 145 vs Marcus Washington 146 Cassius Anderson 235 vs Abel Penna…
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