Kubo, Roman make weight

Photos: Sumio Yamada

WBA super bantamweight champion Shun Kubo (12-0, 9 KOs) and challenger Danny Roman (22-2-1, 8 KOs) both made weight for their WBA world title clash on Sunday at the Shimazu Arena in Kyoto, Japan.

Both fighters scaled in at 121.75 Kubo is defending his WBA 122lb title for the first time. More photos

Photos: Sumio Yamada WBA super bantamweight champion Shun Kubo (12-0, 9 KOs) and challenger Danny Roman (22-2-1, 8 KOs) both made weight for their WBA world title clash on Sunday…
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Margarito: Rivalry with Cotto isn’t over

At Friday’s weigh-in in Chihuahua, Mexico, the “Tijuana Tornado” Antonio Margarito again stated that his goal is a rubber match with WBO jr middleweight world champion and archrival Miguel Cotto.

Photo: Zanfer

Antonio Margarito: “I reiterate: I will win Saturday. It will be a great fight and then I’ll force Miguel Cotto to retire in December. That rivalry isn’t over. He hits like a girl and knows that he was helped in the second fight, but right now my focus is Jones.”

At Friday’s weigh-in in Chihuahua, Mexico, the “Tijuana Tornado” Antonio Margarito again stated that his goal is a rubber match with WBO jr middleweight world champion and archrival Miguel Cotto.…
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LA Fight Club Results

By Miguel Maravilla at ringside

Unbeaten featherweight prospect Manny “Chatto” Robles III (14-0, 6 KOs) was victorious headlining his first card in stopping Jose Estrella (18-13-1, 12 KOs) of Mexico in seven rounds as Golden Boy Promotions “LA Fight Club” series returned Friday to the Belasco Theater in downtown Las Angeles on the Boxeo Estelar on Estrella TV main event. Robles knocked down Estrella during an exchange with a counter left hook in the final seconds of round two. That did not discourage Estrella from coming forward throughout the fight as Robles countered with big punches.

Estrella was cut and trickling blood from his right eye in round five as Robles let loose backing Estrella unloading combinations. Fighting more confidently in round six Robles continued to back Estrella. However a two-punch combination in round seven dropped Estrella as the referee stopped the fight on the corners behalf at 1:39 of the seventh. Continue reading “LA Fight Club Results”

By Miguel Maravilla at ringside Unbeaten featherweight prospect Manny “Chatto” Robles III (14-0, 6 KOs) was victorious headlining his first card in stopping Jose Estrella (18-13-1, 12 KOs) of Mexico…
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Marrero-Rojas moved to Sept 15

The WBA interim featherweight title fight between champion Claudio Marrero (22-1, 16 KOs) and challenger Jesus Rojas (25-1-2, 18 KOs) has been moved off the September 16 GGG-Canelo off-TV undercard and will now headline an ESPN2 telecast the night before at the MGM Grand Marquee Ballroom in Las Vegas.

In the co-main event, welterweight Rashidi “Speedy” Ellis (18-0, 12 KOs) will make the second defense of his IBF North American title against Juan Carlos “Merengue” Abreu (19-3-1, 18 KOs). Ryan “Kingry” Garcia (10-0, 9 KOs) will open up the show in an eight-round fight for the Junior NABF Super Featherweight title against Miguel Carrizoza (10-2, 2 KOs).

The WBA interim featherweight title fight between champion Claudio Marrero (22-1, 16 KOs) and challenger Jesus Rojas (25-1-2, 18 KOs) has been moved off the September 16 GGG-Canelo off-TV undercard…
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Weights from Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico

By Gabriel F. Cordero

Rocky Hernandez 129 vs Raul Centeno 127.60
Lourdes Juarez 111 vs Cecilia Santos 111
Karim Arce 114.40 vs Ivan Meneses 114.40
Alejandro Davila 147 vs Jose L Guerrero 146.50

Venue: Modulo Multidisciplinario Macro Centro Deportivo
Promoter: Promociones Del Pueblo
TV: Televisa (Mexico)

By Gabriel F. Cordero Rocky Hernandez 129 vs Raul Centeno 127.60 Lourdes Juarez 111 vs Cecilia Santos 111 Karim Arce 114.40 vs Ivan Meneses 114.40 Alejandro Davila 147 vs Jose…
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Margarito, Jones make weight

Photos: Zanfer

Antonio Margarito 154 vs. Carson Jones 154

Ramón Álvarez 156 vs. Johnny Navarrete 156
Jaime Munguía 155 vs. Uriel González 155
Edson Ramírez 135 vs. Cristhoper Sauceda 134.5
Eben Vargas 148 vs. Adrian Ramírez 147.5
José Macías 149 vs. Esteban Villlba 148

Venue: Gimnasio Manuel Bernardo Aguirre, Chihuahua, Mexico
Promoter: Zanfer
Tv: Azteca 7, Beinsports

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Photos: Zanfer Antonio Margarito 154 vs. Carson Jones 154 Ramón Álvarez 156 vs. Johnny Navarrete 156 Jaime Munguía 155 vs. Uriel González 155 Edson Ramírez 135 vs. Cristhoper Sauceda 134.5…
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Holyfield invades Louisville market

The Real Deal Boxing, the promotional entity of Evander Holyfield’s Real Deal Sports and Entertainment, will return to the legendary boxing city of Louisville, Kentucky, on Thursday, September 28 with a boxing card at the Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Hotel. In the main event, featherweight contenders Toka Kahn “T-Nice” Clary (22-1, 15 KOs) and Braulio “El Chavo” Rodriguez (19-2, 17 KOs) meet in a ten-rounder for the vacant WBC Continental Americas belt.

Featured in the 10-round co-main event, Duke “The Baby Faced Terminator” Micah (20-0, 18 KOs) defends his WBC International bantamweight belt against Mario “El Triturador” Diaz (16-1, 6 KOs). Also, in a six round clash between super featherweight prospects, Joshua Davis (11-1, 5 KOs), will battle Ray “Lightning Jr.” Lampkin (10-0, 4 KOs).

The Real Deal Boxing, the promotional entity of Evander Holyfield’s Real Deal Sports and Entertainment, will return to the legendary boxing city of Louisville, Kentucky, on Thursday, September 28 with…
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Pinoy Pride 42 poised to make history

In Philippine Boxing history, there hasn’t been an all-Filipino clash for a world title crown since 1925, when Pancho Villa defended his world flyweight title against Clever Sencio. The drought will soon be over.

On September 16, current IBF Inter-continental super flyweight champion “Zorro” Sultan (13-3, 9KOs) will vie for the division’s #1 ranking against two-division world champion John Riel “Quadro Alas” Casimero (24-3, 15 KOs) in an all-Filipino IBF-mandated eliminator. The Sultan-Casimero winner will not only become the IBF’s #1 super fly, but will also have to challenge Filipino world champion Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas. Continue reading “Pinoy Pride 42 poised to make history”

In Philippine Boxing history, there hasn’t been an all-Filipino clash for a world title crown since 1925, when Pancho Villa defended his world flyweight title against Clever Sencio. The drought…
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Chepo: Canelo will give Golovkin a lot of problems

By Hesiquio Balderas

Chepo Reynoso is what you would call an intellectual of boxing. He is an experienced trainer who has created multiple world champions, but he is also a student of the game and he has an answer for everything and for everyone. But when he is talking about his star pupil Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, there a sign of confidence in his words and likes to keep it simple.

“Saul is a special fighter, he is smart, he is a fighter that thinks and causes a lot of problems for his opponents inside the ring,” said Reynoso during Canelo’s open workout leading up to his September 16 unification bout against hard puncher middleweight champion Genaddy “GGG” Golovkin. Continue reading “Chepo: Canelo will give Golovkin a lot of problems”

By Hesiquio Balderas Chepo Reynoso is what you would call an intellectual of boxing. He is an experienced trainer who has created multiple world champions, but he is also a…
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Takuma Inoue returns victorious

By Joe Koizumi
Photos by Naoki Fukuda

Unbeaten Takuma Inoue (9-0, 2 KOs), 118, returned to action after a one-year hiatus and defeated three-time world challenger Hiroyuki Hisataka (25-17-1, 11 KOs), 117.5, winning a unanimous decision (98-92, 98-93, 97-94) over ten on Wednesday in Tokyo, Japan. WBC#9/WBA#11/IBF#15 Takuma, the younger brother of WBO 115-pound champ Naoya, was then scheduled to have a shot at the WBO bantam diadem against then reigning Marlon Tapales, but unfortunately suffered a hand fracture during his strenuous training, and it was unfortunately postponed. While waiting for Takuma’s recovery, Tapales forfeited his belt because of his failure to make weight against Shohei Omori.

Takuma, a brilliant speedster, displayed eye-catching hand speed and steadily piled up points, but the bloodied veteran campaigner Hisataka showed his last surge in the final three sessions. Takuma is very much willing to follow his brother’s footstep and gain the world belt next year. Continue reading “Takuma Inoue returns victorious”

By Joe Koizumi Photos by Naoki Fukuda Unbeaten Takuma Inoue (9-0, 2 KOs), 118, returned to action after a one-year hiatus and defeated three-time world challenger Hiroyuki Hisataka (25-17-1, 11…
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Results from Sydney, Australia

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing

Lightweight Kye MacKenzie (17-1, 15 KOs) stopped Joel Alibio (21-19-5, 12 KOs) in round six of a scheduled ten round bout at Club Punchbowl, Sydney, NSW on Friday. The referee crowned MacKenzie at 0:21 to save the Filipino from further punishment.

In other action, cruiserweight Randall Rayment (8-3, 3 KOs) forced a four round stoppage over Nathan Luff (1-3-0) of a scheduled eight round bout. Rayment was crowned the winner at 2-21 by the referee.

Also middleweight Mateo Tapia (5-0, 3 KOs) defeated Pramool Boonpok (1-35-1) when the Thai retired in his corner at the conclusion of round two of a scheduled six when his cornerman decided he was in no condition to continue.

Light-middleweight Michael Pengue (1-0, 1 KO) stopped Watchana Khiaoon (1-8-0) in round two of a four round contest. The referee counted the Thai out at 2.06.

Promoter Paul Nasari

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing Lightweight Kye MacKenzie (17-1, 15 KOs) stopped Joel Alibio (21-19-5, 12 KOs) in round six of a scheduled ten round bout at Club…
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WBSS closes TV deal in Holland and Balkans

COMOSA AG and MP & Silva have announced exclusive media rights agreements with RTL Netherlands and Arena Sport to showcase the inaugural 2017/18 season of the World Boxing Super Series.

In The Netherlands, RTL is the exclusive media rights partner and will provide massive Free-to-Air exposure to the tournament by broadcasting the fights on its free-to-air RTL7 channel.

Arena Sport will have the right to broadcast the WBSS in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Serbia and Slovenia.

Other networks that have picked up the series include Super Channel (Canada) and Sat.1 (Germany). The USA and UK television status is unclear.

COMOSA AG and MP & Silva have announced exclusive media rights agreements with RTL Netherlands and Arena Sport to showcase the inaugural 2017/18 season of the World Boxing Super Series.…
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WBSS launch just a week away

Eight weeks of great fights in the World Boxing Super Series kick off on September 9. The $50 million 16-man elimination tournament features elite fighters in the cruiserweight and super middleweight divisions – and an undisputed cruiserweight world champion will be crowned as the WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO champions are all competing.

The WBSS has been picked up by Super Channel in Canada and ProSieben Sat.1 in Germany, but no television has been announced so far in the USA or UK – and we’re just eight days away. Continue reading “WBSS launch just a week away”

Eight weeks of great fights in the World Boxing Super Series kick off on September 9. The $50 million 16-man elimination tournament features elite fighters in the cruiserweight and super…
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Nuñez outpoints Henriquez in Panama

By Héctor Villarreal

Former World challenger Ricardo “El Matemático” Nuñez (29-6, 24 KO’s) of Panama, outpointed Venezuelan Iwier Henriquez (10-10-1, 4 KO’s) by the way of a lopsided decision (90-80, 90-79, 90-79) to win the WBA Fedecaribe bantamweight title on the main event of the card presented by Murillo Promotions at Los Bohios Alegres in Panama City.

By Héctor Villarreal Former World challenger Ricardo “El Matemático” Nuñez (29-6, 24 KO’s) of Panama, outpointed Venezuelan Iwier Henriquez (10-10-1, 4 KO’s) by the way of a lopsided decision (90-80,…
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LA Fight Club Weights

Manny Robles 126.6 vs. Jose Estrella 125.6
Cesar Diaz 117.4 vs. Antonio Rodriguez 118
Evertop Lopes 135.2 vs. Daniel Bastien 135.6
Javier Martinez 125.6 vs. Jose Martinez 125.8

Venue: Belasco Theater, downtown Los Angeles
Promoter: Golden Boy
TV: Estrella TV

Manny Robles 126.6 vs. Jose Estrella 125.6 Cesar Diaz 117.4 vs. Antonio Rodriguez 118 Evertop Lopes 135.2 vs. Daniel Bastien 135.6 Javier Martinez 125.6 vs. Jose Martinez 125.8 Venue: Belasco…
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WBA elevates Crawford to super champion

The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championships Committee has elevated Terence Crawford to Super Champion after he defeated Julius Indongo to snatch the WBA super lightweight title on August 19 and become the second boxer in history to own the four belts from the four most important sanctioning bodies in the world of boxing. Considering Crawford’s achievement, his solidity as champion at 140 pounds, which make him the best fighter of his weight class, and covered by Article C18 of the WBA Rules, which allows to elevate a boxer to Super Champion under special circumstances, the Championships Committee took the decision to grant this recognition.

However, this does not mean that an interim or regular super lightweight title will be created. The WBA and the Championships Committee maintain their policy of having only one champion per category. Therefore, the WBA mandatory challenger for Crawford will emerge according to the rules of the organization and the existing mechanisms.

The World Boxing Association (WBA) Championships Committee has elevated Terence Crawford to Super Champion after he defeated Julius Indongo to snatch the WBA super lightweight title on August 19 and…
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Margarito seeks 3rd fight with Cotto

Thursday in Chihuahua, Mexico, the “Tijuana Tornado” Antonio Margarito (40-8-0, 27 KOs) and Carson Jones (40-11-3, 30 KOs) faced off in advance of their clash on Saturday night. The 39-year-old Margarito is aiming at a rubber match with archival Miguel Cotto, who just reclaimed the vacant WBO jr middleweight world title last Saturday. Cotto stated he will retire at the end of the year after one more big fight in December. Margarito wants that fight.

Photo: Zanfer

Antonio Margarito: “I’m at my best level in years and in condition to fight ten strong rounds. This fight is important for my plan to again become world champion. I want to fight Miguel Cotto in a third and final fight and Jones will not stop me. Continue reading “Margarito seeks 3rd fight with Cotto”

Thursday in Chihuahua, Mexico, the “Tijuana Tornado” Antonio Margarito (40-8-0, 27 KOs) and Carson Jones (40-11-3, 30 KOs) faced off in advance of their clash on Saturday night. The 39-year-old…
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Terence Crawford vacates IBF 140lb title

Undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO junior welterweight champion Terence Crawford officially vacated the IBF title today. The leading available contenders according to the current list of IBF junior welterweight rankings are #1 Sergei Lipinets and #3 Akihiro Kondo. Both boxers have indicated in writing they are willing to participate in the fight for the vacant IBF junior welterweight title. The IBF has ordered Lipinets and Kondo to fight for the vacant title and their respective teams should start negotiating immediately. They have until September 30, 2017, to come to an agreement. If an agreement isn’t reached by then, the IBF will order a purse bid.

Undisputed WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO junior welterweight champion Terence Crawford officially vacated the IBF title today. The leading available contenders according to the current list of IBF junior welterweight…
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Monroe: Saunders will have heck to pay

This past Tuesday at the Rochester Fight Factory, Willie Monroe, Jr. met a throng of media personnel during his media day workout in advance of his September 16th showdown with WBO middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders at the Copper Box Arena in London, England. Monroe held court and analyzed many topics regarding the fight and his career as he gets ready for his 2nd world title opportunity.

[On Billy Joe Saunders] “Saunders is a little mouthy. I am a humble guy. It has me motivated, and come September 16th, he will have heck to pay…I might feel like boxing his ears off, or I may want to get him out of there.”

[On Golovkin vs. Canelo] “The one thing that Golovkin and Canelo need (WBO belt), I am going to get my hands on, so they will have to see me. I want my rematch with Triple-G, but I think Canelo is the more skilled fighter. It will be a great fight. I appreciate both of them for fighting each other.”

This past Tuesday at the Rochester Fight Factory, Willie Monroe, Jr. met a throng of media personnel during his media day workout in advance of his September 16th showdown with…
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Mpontshana defending SA title Sunday

By Ron Jackson

South African junior-lightweight champion Phila Mpontshana makes the first defence of his title when he meets Lucky Monyebane at the Portuguese Hall in Turfontein on Sunday afternoon. Continue reading “Mpontshana defending SA title Sunday”

By Ron Jackson South African junior-lightweight champion Phila Mpontshana makes the first defence of his title when he meets Lucky Monyebane at the Portuguese Hall in Turfontein on Sunday afternoon.

Canelo Alvarez Interview

By Hesiquio Balderas

Photo: Tom Hogan – Hoganphotos/Golden Boy Promotions

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez has been training as never before for his upcoming bout against Genaddy “GGG” Golovkin. Canelo hasn’t done much media work leading up to this mega fight, but he stopped at a popular boxing show and talked about many subjects including Mayweather-McGregor, training camp, the Mexican style, Golovkin’s power and Golovkin-Jacobs. Continue reading “Canelo Alvarez Interview”

By Hesiquio Balderas Saul “Canelo” Alvarez has been training as never before for his upcoming bout against Genaddy “GGG” Golovkin. Canelo hasn’t done much media work leading up to this…
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Golovkin: I’m 35, but I feel like 25

Unbeaten 35-year-old WBC/WBA/IBF middleweight champion Gennady “GGG” Golovkin (37-0, 33 KOs) says he feels great and plans to stick around for another five years. “I feel great at this age,” said Golovkin. “Seriously, I don’t know, just my training every day, I’m just the same. Just my sparring is the same, like my speed, my power, I don’t lose. I feel like ten years ago. Like right now, I’m 35, but I feel like 25. Maybe inside, maybe right now I’m younger than Canelo. I feel like 25.”

As for the future? “Five years more. This is boxing. Every day is difficult and dangerous. Right now I feel great. Everything’s good. My family and my team support me. I feel very comfortable. So probably, yeah, five years more.”

Unbeaten 35-year-old WBC/WBA/IBF middleweight champion Gennady “GGG” Golovkin (37-0, 33 KOs) says he feels great and plans to stick around for another five years. “I feel great at this age,”…
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Santa Cruz, Mares headline October 14

Three-division champion Leo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruz will defend his WBA featherweight “super” world title against Chris Avalos, while four-time world champion Abner Mares defends his WBA “regular” 126-pound championship against once-beaten Andres Gutierrez at StubHub Center in Carson, California, on October 14, live on FOX and FOX Deportes.

If Santa Cruz and Mares win their respective matches, they have both agreed to terms to meet in a highly anticipated rematch for the undisputed WBA featherweight title in early 2018. Santa Cruz won a hard-fought, narrow decision against Mares in a 2015 Fight of the Year candidate that saw the two men go toe-to-toe for 12 fast-paced rounds and combine for over 2,000 punches thrown.

Three-division champion Leo “El Terremoto” Santa Cruz will defend his WBA featherweight “super” world title against Chris Avalos, while four-time world champion Abner Mares defends his WBA “regular” 126-pound championship…
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Gennady Golovkin Teleconference Quick Quotes

By Robert Hough

Gennady “GGG” Golovkin joined trainer Abel Sanchez and promoter Tom Loeffler on Wednesday for a 40-minute teleconference to discuss the September 16 middleweight fight with Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.

Promoter Tom Loeffler: “I think the winner’s really going to be considered the best fighter in the sport of boxing.”

Trainer Abel Sanchez: “(Gennady) has been a little frustrated the last couple years that he hasn’t had that marquee fight. This is it.”

Gennady Golovkin: “For me this fight is a history fight. Canelo, he’s a very special guy and I’m champion.”

Loeffler: “These are by far the closest odds for any fight Gennady has had.”

Golovkin: “If you respect boxing, watch my fight.”

By Robert Hough Gennady “GGG” Golovkin joined trainer Abel Sanchez and promoter Tom Loeffler on Wednesday for a 40-minute teleconference to discuss the September 16 middleweight fight with Saul “Canelo”…
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Crawford Visits Nebraska Med Center


Photos: Top Rank

World champion Terence Crawford of Omaha visited children at the Nebraska Medical Center in his hometown this week. Terence holds all four junior welterweight world title belts after stopping former champion Julius Indongo on Top Rank’s big show on ESPN two weeks ago in Lincoln, Nebraska.

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Photos: Top Rank World champion Terence Crawford of Omaha visited children at the Nebraska Medical Center in his hometown this week. Terence holds all four junior welterweight world title belts…
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