Former three-time world champion and Mexican power-puncher Jhonny Gonzalez (58-9, 49 KOs) will take on Puerto Rico’s Jonathan “Polvo” Oquendo (25-4, 16 KOs) in a 10-round junior lightweight showdown that will open up High Stakes: Floyd Mayweather vs. Andre Berto, the live, four-fight, Showtime PPV event on Saturday, September 12 …
Read More »World Weekend Boxing Results: Garcia, Jacobs,
There was a good smattering of action across the globe this weekend and we kick off this week’s report with a visit to the glittering Barclays Center in the American city of New York. That’s where ex-WBC/WBA light welter champ Danny Garcia, 31-0 (18), gave former two-weight world champion Paulie …
Read More »World Weekend Boxing Round-Up: Russell, Brook Win Title Fights
There were two big fights on tap yesterday, with the WBC featherweight and IBF welterweight titles at risk in America and Great Britain, respectively. Reigning WBC feather king Jhonny Gonzalez was favored going into his defense against quick-handed southpaw Gary Russell Jr last night at The Palms Casino in Las …
Read More »Gonzalez, Martirosyan Los Angeles Media Workout Quotes
Current world champion Jhonny Gonzalez and once-beaten world ranked welterweight contender Vanes Martirosyan participated in a media workout on Monday at the Main Event Sports Club in Glendale, Calif., six days prior to their respective upcoming fights on Saturday, March 28, at the The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort …
Read More »Jhonny Gonzalez Defends Against Gary Russell Jr March 28
A world-class doubleheader, featuring featherweight world champion Jhonny Gonzalez (57-8, 48 KOs) defending his 126-pound title against exciting young star Gary Russell Jr. (25-1, 14 KOs) in the main event on Showtime Championship Boxing, will take place at The Pearl at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, on Saturday, March …
Read More »World Weekend Boxing Roundup: Gonzalez, Barthelemy Retain Titles
There were some good cards across the world over the weekend with two world title bouts as the main attraction. WBC featherweight champ Jhonny Gonzalez, 57-8 (48), battered and toyed with faded former multi-weight world champ Jorge Arce, 64-8-2 (49), at Multiple Use Arena in Los Mochis, Mexico, dropping Arce …
Read More »Gonzalez, Barthelemy Put World Titles At Risk Tonight
There are two world titles on the lines this evening as WBC Featherweight king Jhonny Gonzalez and IBF super feather boss Rances Barthelemy both see action. Gonzalez, 56-8 (47), faces big ticket seller Jorge Arce, 64-7-2 (49), at the Multiplex Arena in Los Mochis, Mexico in what is sure to …
Read More »WBC Titlist Abner Mares vs. Jhonny Gonzalez August 24
At a press conference in Los Angeles on Thursday, Golden Boy Promotions formally announced a world championship doubleheader that will take place Saturday, Aug. 24, at StubHub Center (formerly The Home Depot Center) in Carson, Calif. and which will be televised live on Showtime at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. …
Read More »Abner Mares Puts WBC Belt On Line Against Jhonny Gonzalez
On the verge of becoming boxing’s next superstar, Three-Time, Three-Division World Champion and current WBC Featherweight Champion Abner Mares has remarkably won three divisional world titles in less than two years. On Saturday, August 24, he will return home to Southern California to defend his title against a man hungry …
Read More »Gonzalez, Mtagwa Make Weight Ahead Of Tonight’s WBC Title Clash
Tonight at County Stadium in El Paso, TX, Jhonny Gonzalez puts his WBC featherweight crown at risk against two-time former world title challenger Rogers Mtagwa. WBC Featherweight Championship, 12 rounds Jhonny Gonzalez: 125 lb Rogers Mtagwa: 124 lb
Read More »WBC Champ Jhonny Gonzalez Faces Rogers Mtagwa In Mexico City
WBC Featherweight Champion Jhonny Gonzalez (49-7, 43 KOs) of Mexico City, Mexico puts his title, and his pride on the line as he fights on his country’s Independence Day, Thursday, September 15 at the County Coliseum in El Paso, Texas as he takes on the Tanzanian slugger, Rogers Mtagwa (27-14-2, …
Read More »Williams Defeats Lara On Controversial Points Decision
Light middleweight Paul Williams posted a debatable majority decision last night over highly touted prospect Erislandy Lara last night in the main event of a big show at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall. Williams was coming off a crushing second round KO in a rematch with WBC middleweight champ Sergio Martinez …
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