The top super bantamweight in the world returns to the ring tonight as WBA/WBO champion Guillermo Rigondeaux puts his titles on the line at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City when he faces the challenge of Joseph Agbeko. This will be the fifth world title bout of Rigondeaux’s career, which is …
Read More »“Rarin’ To Go” Rigondeaux Headlines Massive Atlantic City Show
Undefeated WBA/WBO 122-pound world champion and Cuban sensation Guillermo “El Chacal” Rigondeaux returns to the ring fresh from his career-best victory. Rigondeaux will be bidding for Fighter of the Year honors when he defends his unified titles against former two-time world champion Joseph “King Kong” Agbeko, Saturday, December 7, at …
Read More »Don King Releases Statement Concerning Mares vs. Agbeko
“I am pleased to see that the International Boxing Federation, the organization that sanctioned the world championship match between IBF champion Joseph Agbeko and Abner Mares on Saturday at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, took such swift action in ordering an immediate rematch.
Read More »Mares Dethrones Agbeko Controversially In Las Vegas
Last night at the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas, NV, Abner Mares and Joseph Agbeko waged a thrilling battle for the IBF bantamweight title in a bout that will unfortunately be remembered as a foul-fest. Challenger Mares spent the first two rounds attacking the champion in an effective two-handed …
Read More »Agbeko, Mares Make Weight For Bantamweight Tourney Final
IBF champion Joseph Agbeko and WBC Silver titlist Abner Mares made weight yesterday for their Bantamweight Tournament final showdown taking place tonight at Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas, NV. IBF/WBC Silver Bantamweight Championship, 12 rounds Joseph Agbeko: 118 lb Abner Mares: 117.5 lb
Read More »Agbeko, Mares Meet The Press One Last Time Before Fight
You beat the best, you are the best and this Saturday, Aug. 13, the best bantamweight in the world will emerge when finalists Joseph King Kong Agbeko and Abner Mares clash in The Bantamweight Tournament Final: Winner Takes All live on Showtime (10:00 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).
Read More »Agbeko, Mares Talk One Last Time Before August 13 Hostilities
IBF Bantamweight Champion Joseph King Kong Agbeko and undefeated rising star and WBC Silver 118-pound Champion Abner Mares participated in a media conference call on Tuesday to discuss The Bantamweight Tournament Final: Winner Takes All taking place on Saturday, August 13, live on Showtime at 10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Yonnhy Perez vs. Vic Darchinyan
© Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing Tonight at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, CA, bantamweights Yonnhy Perez and Vic Darchinyan tangle for the vacant IBO crown. This should be a thrilling bout in the classic format of boxer vs. puncher as southpaw Darchinyan impulsively throws everything he has into …
Read More »Showtime Boxing Quotes: Bantamweight Tournament
Two-division world champion Vic “Raging Bull” Darchinyan and former International Boxing Federation (IBF) bantamweight champion Yonnhy “El Colombiano” Perez will clash in the new main event on Showtime Championship Boxing this Saturday, April 23, live on Showtime at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast from Nokia Theatre L.A. …
Read More »Boxing In Brazil: Oliveira Signs Contract With TV Globo
The movement spearheaded by MO Productions to establish undefeated Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira as a star in his native Brazil is moving forward as TV Globo, the third-largest network in the world, committed to a two-year, six-fight commitment featuring the 20-year-old Oliveira.
Read More »Boxing Weights: Bantamweight Winner Takes All Tournament
© Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing The four outstanding, talented athletes who will compete in The Bantamweight Tournament: Winner Takes All live on Showtime, made weight on their first attempts Friday at Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Wash.
Read More »Showtime Boxing Quotes: “Winner Takes All” Bantamweight Tournament
© Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing The promoters and fighters involved with The Bantamweight Tournament: Winner Takes All – a two-stage, single-elimination tournament of 118-pounders – took center stage on Thursday in the final press conference to discuss the two Semifinal bouts set to take place on Saturday, Dec. 11, …
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