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On Saturday, Juan Manuel Lopez or ‘Juanma’ will face off against challenger Orlando Salido in defence of his WBO Featherweight title. Juanma’s record stands at 30-0 with 27 KO’s, whilst Salido’s is 34-11-2 with 22 KO’s. Obviously, on paper, Juanma will blow Salido away, but in reality, it will be …
Read More »Golden Boy Boxing: Castillo vs. Morel Rematch Set For April 1
Since 2004, the only man to beat former Flyweight World Champion Eric Morel is another former World Champion, Martin “El Gallito” Castillo. On Friday, April 1, at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, California, “Little Hands of Steel” gets his shot at revenge in a Puerto Rico vs. Mexico battle …
Read More »Golden Boy Boxing Signs Former World Champ Morel, Amateur Star Gomez
Coming off of his stirring February win over Gerry Penalosa, interim WBO Bantamweight Champion and former Flyweight World Champion Eric Morel will continue his career resurgence with Golden Boy Promotions, with whom he signed an exclusive promotional contract today.
Read More »Boxing In America: Donaire, Montiel, Morel Win Big In Las Vegas
The Hilton in Las Vegas saw a big night of boxing last night with one world title bout and two interim world clashes on tap. Super flyweight Nonito Donaire, 23-1 (15), saw his 22 bout win streak continue with an explosive third round KO of Manuel Vargas, 26-5-1 (11), who …
Read More »Nonito Donaire Boxing Workout Open To Public This Saturday
WBA interim super flyweight champion Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire, will host a Media Workout at Undisputed Gym at 883 East San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, Calif., 94070 on Saturday, January 30, beginning at 1 p.m. PT. Donaire’s workout will be open to the public. Managed by Cameron Dunkin, Donaire …
Read More »Boxing In Puerto Rico: Lopez Stops Penalosa For WBO Title
WBO Super Bantam boss Juan Manuel Lopez kept his world title belt last night at Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez in Bayamon, turning back the challenge posed by WBO Bantam beltholder Gerry Penalosa, who was pulled out by his corner in a battle of southpaws. 36 year old Penalosa of The Philippines …
Read More »Boxing In Puerto Rico: Lopez vs. Penalosa For WBO Crown Tonight
WBO Super Bantam Champ Juan Manuel Lopez defends his crown tonight at Coliseo Rueben Rodriguez in Bayamon when he meets the challenge posed by WBO bantam kingpin Gerry Penalosa, who is moving up in weight. At just 25 year of age, hammer-fisted Caguas based southpaw Lopez, 24-0 (22), will pose …
Read More »Boxing In Australasia: Weekend Results
Big weekend in Oz with a good card in both The Philippines and Japan but we kick things off Down Under on Saturday night at Fonterra Echuca Sports and Entertainment Centre in Echua, Victoria. One of Australia’s top light welters, Lance Gostelow, 18-2 (14), roared back from defeat to former …
Read More »Boxing Result: Moreno Retains WBA Title In Panama
WBA Bantamweight Champion Anselmo Moreno retained his belt last night at Figali Convention Center in Panama City with a points decision over challenger Rolly Matsushita after twelve rounds of spirited combat. Since taking the title in Germany from Wladimir Sidorenko, Moreno, 24-1-1 (8), has been a busy champ, defending the …
Read More »Boxing In America: Weekend Results
Aside from the big Pacquiao vs. Diaz card in Las Vegas, there was some good action in America this weekend starting off with the latest bout of Irish sensation John Duddy, who outpointed Charlie Howe at The Castle in Boston, MA. Duddy, 25-0 (17), was coming off a horrific performance …
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