Weights from Rivers Casino, Pittsburgh, PA

Bill Hutchinson 136.6 vs. Victor Abreu 139.8
Matt Conway 137.4 vs. Osnel Charles 138
Jermaine Franklin 229.3 vs. Daniel Pasciolla 241.5
Mark Daley 152.9 vs. Raphael Sinegal 152.9
Kelvin Smith 137.7 vs. Kevin Shacks 141.8
Rosalindo Morales 139.6 vs. Adam Young 139.6
Branden Pizarro 137.8 vs. Israel Villela 140

Promoter: Made Men Promotions
Saturday August 12, 2017
Doors open at 5:00, and first bell is at 7:00. Tickets are priced $100, $75, $60, $50, and $30 and are available at www.mademenboxing.com or the door.

Bill Hutchinson 136.6 vs. Victor Abreu 139.8 Matt Conway 137.4 vs. Osnel Charles 138 Jermaine Franklin 229.3 vs. Daniel Pasciolla 241.5 Mark Daley 152.9 vs. Raphael Sinegal 152.9 Kelvin Smith…
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Weights from Cancun

By Gabriel F. Cordero

Francisco Rodriguez 112.45 vs. Elias Joaquino

Alejandra Jimenez 236.5 vs. Lepage Joanise 231
(WBC female heavyweight world title)

Yuriorkis Gamboa 133 vs Alexis Reyes 133
Oscar Cantu 116.60 vs Joaquin Cruz 116.60

Venue: Grand Oasis Arena in Cancun
Promoter:Promociones del Pueblo and Cancun Boxing
TV: Televisa

By Gabriel F. Cordero Francisco Rodriguez 112.45 vs. Elias Joaquino Alejandra Jimenez 236.5 vs. Lepage Joanise 231 (WBC female heavyweight world title) Yuriorkis Gamboa 133 vs Alexis Reyes 133 Oscar…
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Weights from Monterrey

Omar Chávez 156 vs. Roberto García 156
(WBC silver middleweight title)


Moisés Calleros 108 vs. Mario Rodríguez 108
Jorge García 149 vs. Agustín Lugo 149
Jesús Quijada 132 vs. Diego Fabián Eligio 132
Max Flores 112 vs. David Martínez 112.4
Sergio Sánchez 122 vs. José J. Gutiérrez 122.5
Adrian Curiel 112 vs. Emmanuel Zuñiga 112
David Picazo 122 vs. Oscar Espinoza 123
José A Torres 115 vs. Gerardo Otero 116

Venue: Gym Independent Nuevo Leon, Monterrey NL
TV: Azteca 7, beIN Sports
Promoter: Zanfer Promotions

Omar Chávez 156 vs. Roberto García 156 (WBC silver middleweight title) Moisés Calleros 108 vs. Mario Rodríguez 108 Jorge García 149 vs. Agustín Lugo 149 Jesús Quijada 132 vs. Diego…
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Alexander-Ayala clash Oct 5

Main Events has announced the next installment of Mohegan Sun’s Rising Stars Boxing Series, set to take place on Thursday, October 5 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. The main event is a ten-round middleweight battle between St. Louis native Vaughn Alexander (10-0, 7 KOs) and former middleweight contender Elvin Ayala (29-9-1, 13 KOs). Alexander, 31, is the older brother of former IBF welterweight world champion Devon Alexander. Ayala challenged Arthur Abraham for the IBF middleweight world title back in 2008.

Main Events has announced the next installment of Mohegan Sun’s Rising Stars Boxing Series, set to take place on Thursday, October 5 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT.…
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Alvarado, Jennings, Walters bouts will be live streamed

Top Rank used to stream their undercard bouts themselves, but now that they’ve hooked up with ESPN, ESPN is doing the streaming via their app. The August 19 Crawford-Indongo undercard stream will feature former WBO junior welterweight world champion “Mile High” Mike Alvarado (37-4, 25 KOs) in a 10-round welterweight bout, two-time world heavyweight championship challenger Bryant Jennings (19-2, 10 KOs) in an eight-rounder, former WBA featherweight champion Nicholas “Axe Man” Walters (26-1-1, 21 KOs), in a 10-round junior lightweight bout, 2016 Olympic silver medalist Shakur Stevenson (2-0, 1 KO) in a six-round featherweight bout, junior welterweight Mike “Yes Indeed” Reed (22-0, 12 KOs), in a 10-round bout and local favorites Steve Nelson (7-0, 6 KOs) and Kevin Ventura (6-0, 5 KOs).

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ESPN’s Crawford-Indongo telecast will also feature NABF/NABO light heavyweight champion and 2012 Olympic bronze medalist Oleksandr Gvozdyk (13-0, 11 KOs) against Craig Baker (17-1, 13 KOs) Gvozdyk is currently world rated WBC #2 and WBA/IBF #3.

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Top Rank has signed junior welterweight sensation Jose “Chino” Lopez to an exclusive promotional contract. López (9-0, 7 KOs), the power puncher who hails from Humacao, Puerto Rico, is expected to make his Top Rank debut on an autumn 2017 card.

Top Rank used to stream their undercard bouts themselves, but now that they’ve hooked up with ESPN, ESPN is doing the streaming via their app. The August 19 Crawford-Indongo undercard…
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Weights from Philadelphia

Christian Carto 118.8 vs. Phillip Adyaka 118.8
Erik Spring 153 vs. David Wilson 156
Khalib Whitmore 202,5 vs. Elvin Sanchez 195.9
Antonio DuBose 127 vs. Josh Crespo 126.4
Brandon Robinson 166.6 vs. Shane Pearson 166.7
Marquis Taylor 147.6 vs. Vincent Floyd 147.8
Shamsuddeen Justice 145.5 vs. Tito Gosalves 148
Christian Montano 181.4 vs. Dameron Kirby 178.6
Demetrius Williams 143.8 vs. Kashon Hutchinson 142.9
Jerrod Minor 116.5 vs. Steven Lopez 113.2

Promoter: King’s Promotions
Venue: SugarHouse Casino
1st Bell is 7 PM ET
TV: Eleven Sports at 9 PM ET

Tickets are on sale for $100, $75, $50, and can be purchased at SugarHouseBoxing.eventbrite.com

Christian Carto 118.8 vs. Phillip Adyaka 118.8 Erik Spring 153 vs. David Wilson 156 Khalib Whitmore 202,5 vs. Elvin Sanchez 195.9 Antonio DuBose 127 vs. Josh Crespo 126.4 Brandon Robinson…
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Parker-fury undercard confirmed

Hennessy Sports has announced the undercard supporting the WBO heavyweight title showdown between Joe Parker and Hughie Fury on Saturday September 23rd at the Manchester Arena. In the chief support, British bantamweight beltholder Josh Wale defends his title against Don Broadhurst. Local lightweight Joe Murray meets Matty Fagan in an eliminator for the British belt. Peter McDonagh faces Shayne Singleton in a ten round super welterweight clash. Other notables include former WBO super welterweight title challenger Jimmy ‘Kilrain’ Kelly, Amir Khan’s 6-0 bantamweight brother Haroon Khan and heavyweight prospect Con Sheehan.

Hennessy Sports has announced the undercard supporting the WBO heavyweight title showdown between Joe Parker and Hughie Fury on Saturday September 23rd at the Manchester Arena. In the chief support,…
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Obara wins vacant WBO ASPAC 147lb belt

By Joe Koizumi
Photos by Naoki Fukuda

Former OPBF super-light champ Keita Obara (18-2-1, 16 KOs), 146.5, quickly acquired the vacant WBO Asia Pacific (ASPAC) welterweight belt when he dropped former world-rated Thailander Narong Boonchan (previously fighting as Saddam Kietyongyuth; 26-3, 21 KOs), 146, and halted him at 2:43 of the second session in a scheduled twelve on Thursday in Tokyo, Japan.

Having been dispatched by Eduard Troyanovsky in two rounds with the IBF 140-pound belt at stake in Russia last September, Obara engaged in his second comeback bout and displayed his superior power in disposing of the 34-year-old Thailander, who made a return to the ring after a hiatus for four years and a half in June of the previous year and scored 3-1 with three stoppages since. Continue reading “Obara wins vacant WBO ASPAC 147lb belt”

By Joe Koizumi Photos by Naoki Fukuda Former OPBF super-light champ Keita Obara (18-2-1, 16 KOs), 146.5, quickly acquired the vacant WBO Asia Pacific (ASPAC) welterweight belt when he dropped…
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WBC #1 Nery looks ambitious in public workout

By Joe Koizumi
Photos by Naoki Fukuda

We truly wonder why all Mexican boxers who fight here in Japan are so optimistic and eloquent before climbing up to the ring. “I’ll bring back the belt to Mexico.” That’s a very common phrase probably printed in the Mexican fistic dictionary.

WBC #1 bantamweight contender Luis Nery (23-0, 17 KOs) isn’t an exception. Nery, twelve years junior to the defending champ Yamanaka at 22, optimistically talked a lot in a public workout at the Teiken gym on Thursday. Continue reading “WBC #1 Nery looks ambitious in public workout”

By Joe Koizumi Photos by Naoki Fukuda We truly wonder why all Mexican boxers who fight here in Japan are so optimistic and eloquent before climbing up to the ring.…
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Crawford Training Camp: Part 2

By Bill Green
Photos: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

Last week Fightnews discussed several topics with a lead trainer and manager Brian “BoMac” McIntyre and #2 ranked P4P champion Terence “Bud” Crawford (31-0, 22 KOs). We already know the importance and history in the making of the highly-anticipated showdown between fellow two-belt holder Julius Indongo (22-0, 11 KOs). What we don’t know is what goes through the mind of Team Crawford and better yet the champ himself as the fight is merely 9 days away.

Fightnews discussed strategy tips, weaknesses, strengths and possible common opponents in style. Continue reading “Crawford Training Camp: Part 2”

By Bill Green Photos: Mikey Williams/Top Rank Last week Fightnews discussed several topics with a lead trainer and manager Brian “BoMac” McIntyre and #2 ranked P4P champion Terence “Bud” Crawford…
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Larry Holmes: Don’t sell McGregor short

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing

Former world heavyweight champion Larry Holmes has predicted that Conor McGregor can cause a major upset when he clashes with Floyd Mayweather on August 26 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.”Don’t sell McGregor short,” Holmes said to the Bald Faced Truth Radio Show. “He doesn’t have to do too much to win. All he has to do is get him in the corner and bang him. Put his hands up over his head, get down low, keep coming in and throw punches once you get him against the ropes. Continue reading “Larry Holmes: Don’t sell McGregor short”

By Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing Former world heavyweight champion Larry Holmes has predicted that Conor McGregor can cause a major upset when he clashes with Floyd Mayweather on…
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LA Fight Club Recap

Paramount, Calif.’s Charles Huerta (20-5, 11 KOs) continued his rise to the top of the super featherweight division with a split decision victory against Miguel “Miguelito” Gonzalez (20-3, 17 KOs) of Los Mochis, Mexico as the main event of the latest edition of LA FIGHT CLUB at the Belasco Theater in downtown Los Angeles and televised live nationally on Estrella TV’s Boxeo Estelar.

Photo: Kyte Monroe/BoxStats

Huerta, the 31-year-old who is coming off a spectacular third-round technical knockout victory against Ivan “Striker” Delgado earlier this year, boxed intelligently throughout the fight, using short punches to outland Gonzalez in nearly every round. Huerta demonstrated that he can fight both forward and backward, using the outside to his advantage or pushing forward when he sensed Gonzalez was hurt. Continue reading “LA Fight Club Recap”

Paramount, Calif.’s Charles Huerta (20-5, 11 KOs) continued his rise to the top of the super featherweight division with a split decision victory against Miguel “Miguelito” Gonzalez (20-3, 17 KOs)…
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Venezuelan Perez for Fedebol in Colon, Panama

By Hector Villareal

Venezuelan welterweight Adrian “Morochito” Perez (6-1, 4 KO’s) faces Panamanian Omir Rodriguez (8-2-1, 4 KO’s) at the Club Arabe in Colon City, Panama in a 9 rounds fight in which Perez can win the WBA Fedebol welterweight championship. Rodriguez weighed in at 149 pounds so the belt will remain in vacancy if he wins.

9 fights complete the “C3 Bajo Fuego” card presented by Rogelio Espiño’s Promociones del Istmo:

Eric Walters 137.75 vs Kelly Figueroa 137.75
Edgar Valencia 118 vs Israel Hidrogo 117.75
Azael Villar 110 vs Jesus Martinez 108
Pablo Vicente 130 vs Leonel Lugo 129.5
Jaime Muñoz 135.5 vs Jose Bernal 138
Damian Rodriguez 154 vs Rafael May 149.5
Rafael Pedroza 118.75 vs Eric Arrieta 116.25
Daniel Matellon 107.75 vs Yenrry Bermudez 106.5
Tickets $12, $35, $60

By Hector Villareal Venezuelan welterweight Adrian “Morochito” Perez (6-1, 4 KO’s) faces Panamanian Omir Rodriguez (8-2-1, 4 KO’s) at the Club Arabe in Colon City, Panama in a 9 rounds…
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Mayweather: For me, it’s just another day

Photos: Esther Lin/SHOWTIME

Floyd “Money” Mayweather opened up the Mayweather Boxing Club on Thursday for a media workout ahead of his highly anticipated matchup against UFC champion Conor McGregor on Saturday, Aug. 26 in the headlining attraction of a SHOWTIME PPV event from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Floyd Mayweather: “I’ve been here before and I know what it takes. It’s my same old routine but I’m older now so I have to let the body rest a lot more. With age comes wisdom. When I was a lot younger I would just train and train and never let myself recuperate. When I come back from resting I come back rejuvenated and with a lot more spark.

“This isn’t just a fight; this is an event. We both owe the fans and everyone tuning in a lot of excitement. That’s what we’re there to give them. Continue reading “Mayweather: For me, it’s just another day”

Photos: Esther Lin/SHOWTIME Floyd “Money” Mayweather opened up the Mayweather Boxing Club on Thursday for a media workout ahead of his highly anticipated matchup against UFC champion Conor McGregor on…
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Huerta, Chimpa victorious

Super featherweight Charles Huerta (20-5, 11 KOs) scored a eighth round technical split-decision over Miguel A. Gonzalez (20-3, 17 KOs) on Thursday night at the Belasco Theater in LA. Both fighters battled a tactical eight rounds. In round eight there was an accidental clash of heads which caused the doctor to stop the fight. Time was 0:32 seconds. Scores were 78-75, 77-76 for Huerta, 78-75 for Gonzalez.

Lightweight Christian ‘Chimpa’ Gonzalez (17-1, 15 KOs) scored a third round knockout over Daniel Perales (10-11-1, 5 KOs). Gonzalez controlled the action throughout the fight. In the third round Perales was knocked down by Gonzalez. Perales decided he had enough and stayed down.

Undefeated featherweight Francisco Esparza (6-0-1, 2 KOs) and Fernando Fuentes (12-7-1, 4 KOs) battled over six rounds, ending up in a majority draw. Scores were 58-56, 57-57, 57-57.

Super featherweight Charles Huerta (20-5, 11 KOs) scored a eighth round technical split-decision over Miguel A. Gonzalez (20-3, 17 KOs) on Thursday night at the Belasco Theater in LA. Both…
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Williams-Sulęcki in the works?

By Przemek Garczarczyk

A couple of weeks ago, Andrzej Wasilewski (Sferis Knockout Promotions), promoter of WBC #5 rated super welterweight Maciej Sulęcki (25-0, 10 KO) told Polish media that “something big is in the works.” Turns out the “something big” is WBC #6 Julian “J-Rock” Williams (23-1, 15 KO) who Wasilewski says received an offer to confront the still undefeated Sulęcki.

Photo: PAP

Both Sulęcki and Williams have the same advisor, and Sulęcki did not hesitate when the offer arrived. Continue reading “Williams-Sulęcki in the works?”

By Przemek Garczarczyk A couple of weeks ago, Andrzej Wasilewski (Sferis Knockout Promotions), promoter of WBC #5 rated super welterweight Maciej Sulęcki (25-0, 10 KO) told Polish media that “something…
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Holyfield to promote first NYC card

Evander Holyfield’s Real Deal Sports and Entertainment will present its first card in New York City as numerous contenders and world class prospects from the tri-state area will see action on Saturday, September 9 at the Resorts World Casino in Queens, New York, it was announced today by their COO, Eric Bentley. In the main event, former WBC featherweight world champion Elio “The Kid” Rojas (24-3-0, 14 KOs) battles local fan favorite Bryant “Pee Wee” Cruz (17-2-0, 8 KOs) in a lightweight battle scheduled for ten rounds.

Co-featured in an eight round middleweight battle, Ian “Young General” Green, (12-1, 9 KOs) faces off against hard hitting Kemahl “The Hitman” Russell (11-1, 9 KOs).

Evander Holyfield’s Real Deal Sports and Entertainment will present its first card in New York City as numerous contenders and world class prospects from the tri-state area will see action…
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Porter-Dulorme headline Aug 26 on FOX

Former world champion and top welterweight contender “Showtime” Shawn Porter (27-2-1, 17 KOs) will take on former title challenger Thomas Dulorme (24-2, 18 KOs) in a 10-round showdown live on FOX and FOX Deportes as a lead-in to the Mayweather vs. McGregor PPV bouts on Aug. 26 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The telecast will also include Action on FOX and FOX Deportes will include a 10-round super lightweight bout between unbeaten prospects Juan Heraldez (12-0, 8 KOs) and Jose Miguel Borrego (13-0, 12 KOs).

FOX & FOX Deportes begins live at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, then the four-fight SHOWTIME PPV telecast begins two hours later.

Former world champion and top welterweight contender “Showtime” Shawn Porter (27-2-1, 17 KOs) will take on former title challenger Thomas Dulorme (24-2, 18 KOs) in a 10-round showdown live on…
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Mayweather-McGregor undercard announced

Two world championship fights are part of the Mayweather vs. McGregor PPV undercard on Saturday, Aug. 26 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and presented by Mayweather Promotions. In the co-featured bout, undefeated rising star Gervonta “Tank” Davis will make the second defense of his IBF Junior Lightweight World Championship against undefeated challenger Francisco Fonseca as the 22-year-old looks to continue his reign as the youngest current champion from the U.S. WBA Light Heavyweight Titlist Nathan Cleverly will defend his title against former 168-pound world champion Badou Jack “The Ripper”, who is stepping up in weight and into this world title tilt. The pay-per-view telecast will open with undefeated rising cruiserweight contender Andrew “The Beast” Tabiti taking on two-time world champion Steve “U.S.S.” Cunningham in a 10-round bout for the USBA cruiserweight title.

Two world championship fights are part of the Mayweather vs. McGregor PPV undercard on Saturday, Aug. 26 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and presented by Mayweather Promotions. In the…
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Maldonado-Barroso collide Oct 13

After capturing the WBC FECARBOX super lightweight title less than two months ago, Fidel “The Atrisco Kid” Maldonado, Jr. (24-3-1, 19 KOs) will put his belt on the line against former WBA interim lightweight champion Ismael Barroso (19-1-2, 18 KOs) in the 10-round main event of the October 13 edition of Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, California.

In the co-main event, Pablo Cesar “El Demoledor” Cano (30-6-1, 21 KOs) of Mexico will take on Marcelino “Nino” Lopez (32-2-1, 17 KOs) of Buenos Aires, Argentina in a 10-round super lightweight clash.

After capturing the WBC FECARBOX super lightweight title less than two months ago, Fidel “The Atrisco Kid” Maldonado, Jr. (24-3-1, 19 KOs) will put his belt on the line against…
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Dorticos-Kudryashov lands in San Antonio

The World Boxing Super Series cruiserweight division comes to San Antonio, Texas on September 23 when WBA world champion Yunier ‘The KO Doctor’ Dorticos (21-0, 20 KOs) faces Dmitry ‘Russian Hammer’ Kudryashov (21-1, 21 KOs) in a quarter-final bout at the Alamodome. As the fourth seed, Dorticos ended up with no choice other than to face the fighter three other seeds in the series avoided. Ticket details for the quarter-final clash between Dorticos and Kudryashov will be announced soon.

The World Boxing Super Series cruiserweight division comes to San Antonio, Texas on September 23 when WBA world champion Yunier ‘The KO Doctor’ Dorticos (21-0, 20 KOs) faces Dmitry ‘Russian…
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The time’s right for Canelo

By Robert Hough

It’s a groovy California summer for Saul “Canelo” Alvarez.

The relaxed 27-year-old makes time for singing and fun with friends and colleagues, takes in some baseball and the multi-millionaire will make many more millions next month – when he faces Gennady Golovkin (37-0, 33 KOs) for the middleweight championship and a claim to being the world’s best pound-for-pound boxer.

Photo: Rich Kane – Hoganphotos/Golden Boy Promotions

“We do what we like,” Alvarez (49-1-1, 39 KOs) said Monday on a conference call to discuss the Sept. 16 fight in Las Vegas. “We asked for this fight. We ask for these moments.”

This moment is what his promoter Oscar De La Hoya called the biggest middleweight fight in the history of boxing, bigger than the likes of Marvin Hagler vs. Tommy Hearns or Hagler vs. Ray Leonard. Continue reading “The time’s right for Canelo”

By Robert Hough It’s a groovy California summer for Saul “Canelo” Alvarez. The relaxed 27-year-old makes time for singing and fun with friends and colleagues, takes in some baseball and…
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World-ranked Moloney Bros headline Aug 19

By David Finger

There is no question that ever since Jeff Horn scored a decision over Manny Pacquiao in Brisbane back on July 2nd that boxing is in the midst of a renaissance in Australia. But for the undefeated Moloney brothers, two hard hitting twins from Victoria, they are poised to show the world that boxing in Australia doesn’t end with Jeff Horn. Andrew (13-0, 8 KOs) and Jason (13-0, 11 KOs) will both fight for separate WBA Oceania titles on August 19th in Victoria, Australia, the first step towards possibly positioning themselves for world title fights before the end of the year. Continue reading “World-ranked Moloney Bros headline Aug 19”

By David Finger There is no question that ever since Jeff Horn scored a decision over Manny Pacquiao in Brisbane back on July 2nd that boxing is in the midst…
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WBA calls for McDonnell-Solis purse bid

The WBA Championships Committee called for a purse bid to be held on Monday, August 21st, for the fight between Jamie McDonnell and Liborio Solis for the WBA bantamweight title.

The WBA ordered both parties to negotiate on January 31st, 2017 and granted them 30 days to reach an agreement according to Championships Rule C36. However, at the beginning of July, they informed the Championships Committee that they had reached an agreement and the first call for purse bids agreed for July 3rd was suspended. Continue reading “WBA calls for McDonnell-Solis purse bid”

The WBA Championships Committee called for a purse bid to be held on Monday, August 21st, for the fight between Jamie McDonnell and Liborio Solis for the WBA bantamweight title.…
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Mitchell looking to remain unbeaten

Unbeaten heavyweight standout LaRon Mitchell (15-0, 13 KOs) of San Francisco defends his NABF “Junior” title for the first time against Michael Bissett (14-9, 8 KOs) of Tampa, Fla. in an eight-rounder on Friday, Aug. 25 from Omega Products International in Corona, Calif. “I got a late start in the sport so it was important to be active early on,” said Mitchell, who turned 37 in May. “Now that I’ve built up my resume, I can be more selective in when I fight.”

Mitchell’s opponent, Bissett, has spent time in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions. His marquee fight came early in his career – a knockout loss to recent world title challenger Dominic Breazeale. Continue reading “Mitchell looking to remain unbeaten”

Unbeaten heavyweight standout LaRon Mitchell (15-0, 13 KOs) of San Francisco defends his NABF “Junior” title for the first time against Michael Bissett (14-9, 8 KOs) of Tampa, Fla. in…
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