Two big Mexican names were in action last night south of the border with ex-three weight world champion Humberto Soto and former world middleweight title challenger Marco Antonio Rubio treading the boards on separate fight cards. Soto, who gave up his WBC lightweight crown in July after four successful title …
Read More »Humberto Soto Retains WBC Title In Wild Cozumel Brawl
WBC lightweight champion Humberto Soto engaged in a no-holds barred thriller last night with challenger Motoki Sasaki, keeping his title at Parque Andres Quintana Roo in Cozumel, Mexico. 35 year old challenger Sasaki came into the bout as reigning OPBF light welter beltholder but the veteran had also held the …
Read More »Hennessy Boxing: Logan Cotton McGuinness
NABA Lightweight Champ Ready For Former World Title Challenger Fifteen fights into his professional boxing career and the trend is unmistakable; 23 year-old Logan Cotton McGuinness (14-0-1, 7 KO’s) keeps getting better and better. This past Saturday night at Mississauga’s Hershey Centre, in front of more than 5000 rabid fans, …
Read More »Boxing Result: WBC Champ Soto Defeats Antillon In Firefight
WBC lightweight champion Humberto Soto had his second consecutive difficult defense, pounding out a very close unanimous decision over Urbano Antillon at the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. Antillon produced the best performance of his career, erasing memories of his KO loss to Miguel Acosta last year for the Interim …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Humberto Soto vs. Urbano Antillon
WBC lightweight champion Humberto Soto headlines a big fight card tonight from the Honda Center in Anaheim, CA, putting his belt at risk against contender Urbano Antillon. Soto has reigned for two defense following a three defense run as WBC super feather kingpin but the 30 year old from Tijuana …
Read More »Boxing Result: Vazquez Retains IBF Crown With Victory Over Dominquez
There was good old fashioned Mexican action last night at the Arena in Tijuana as Miguel Vazquez kept hold of his IBF lightweight belt in dominant fashion. Vazquez had put the title in harm’s way for the first time since securing the IBF trophy in a decision win over Ji …
Read More »Boxing In Mexico: WBC Champ Soto Defeats Munoz In Culiacan
In a much much difficult than expected title defense, WBC lightweight king Humberto Soto kept his belt despite an ambitious showing from challenger Fidel Monterrosa Munoz at Estadio Banorte in Culiacan. Munoz, who had fought several times as a light welter after turning pro at light middle, used his height …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Soto vs. Munoz For WBC Belt In Mexico
WBC lightweight kingpin Humberto Soto leads the way on a good fight card tonight from Estadio Banorte in Culiacan, Mexico. Soto, 52-7-2 (32), is making the third defense of the lightweight crown after retaining the WBC super feather strap on three occasions and at age 30, “La Zorrita” is at …
Read More »Boxing In Mexico: Salido Unseats IBF Champ Cruz, Soto Retains WBC Crown
Veteran featherweight Orlando Salido got sweet revenge last night at Estadio Tomas Oroz Gaytan in Ciudad Obregon, reversing his 2008 split decision loss to Cristobal Cruz and capturing the IBF title in the process. Salido, 34-10-2 (22), wasted no time in showing his determination against his arch-rival, flooring the champion …
Read More »Boxing In Mexico: Soto, Cruz Defend World Titles Tonight
Two big fights tonight south of the border as Humberto Soto puts his WBC lightweight crown at risk in Los Mochis and Cristobal Cruz puts his IBF feather strap up for grabs against Orlando Salido in Ciudad Obregon. One of the sport’s most underrated world champions, Soto, 51-7-2 (32), headlines …
Read More »Top Rank Boxing: David Diaz Heads To Dallas For WBC Title Fight
Former WBC lightweight champion David Diaz broke camp in his hometown of Chicago today and headed to Dallas, Texas where he will take on WBC super featherweight champion Humberto Soto on Saturday, March 13th at Cowboys Stadium. Diaz boarded a plane late Tuesday afternoon at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport with his …
Read More »David Diaz Faces Humberto Soto For WBC Lightweight Crown
Former WBC Lightweight Champion David Diaz is in his final week of training in his hometown of Chicago as he prepares for his rumble with Humberto Soto on Saturday, March 13th at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas. Diaz is working with his manager/trainer Jim Strickland and co-trainer Mike Garcia as he …
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