‘San Juan’

Ever since making Salinas, California his home in 2007, junior lightweight contender Eloy "Prince" Perez has waited for this moment.

On Friday, September 2, his dream becomes a reality, as he will fight in his hometown for the first time when he takes on Puerto Rico's Daniel Jimenez in the main event of "History in the Making" which will be broadcast live on TeleFutura's "Sólo Boxeo Tecate" from the Salinas Sports Complex in Salinas, Calif. More...

Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing promoted its first annual Knock Out Cancer outdoor boxing card for the American Cancer Society at Hunter's Point Produce Market in the Bronx, all proceeds going to charity.

Four professional bouts, including two title bouts, took place in 100 degree plus heat. A New York State Junior Welterweight title bout between Issouf Kinda and Bayan Jargal did not take place. Jargal was replaced by Bryan Abraham. The pro debut of 3 time Bronx Golden Gloves champion Livingston Joseph was postponed.

In the main event, unbeaten heavyweight Joe 'The Future' Hanks, now 17-0 (11), Newark, New Jersey, won a sound ten round decision over Alfredo 'Salsero' Escalera Jr., now 18-4-1 (12), San Juan Puerto Rico.

Cruiserweight Escalera seems to have trouble in “big fights”, and worse, he cannot fight at heavyweight. Against Hanks, Escalera was fighting in the wrong division.

Escalera, stopped in the eighth round of a vacant WBO NABO cruiserweight title bout with Latif Kayode in August 2010, was not going to win the International Boxing Association heavyweight title in his very next bout. More...

Tomorrow night at Hunts Point Produce Market in the Bronx, One of the top American Heavyweight prospects will be in action as undefeated Joe Hanks will take on battle tested veteran Alfredo Escalera Jr. in a ten round bout for the IBA Heavyweight championship.

That fight plus a female world championship bout is promoted by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing and will be streamed live all over the world at 7pm eastern on www.gfl.tv, where the action can be purchased for just $9.99.

Hanks of Newark, New Jersey has been perfect and has a record of 16-0 with eleven knockouts. More...

Former world champion Orlando "Siri" Salido arrived late Monday evening in Puerto Rico and held a Media Workout on Tuesday at the Wilfredo Gomez Gym in Guaynabo , Puerto Rico , where he was welcome by two-time world champion Ivan "Iron Boy" Calderon. More...

Unbeaten Juan Manuel “Juanma’’ Lopez has caught the attention of most everybody in boxing with his exciting, explosive style and unwavering charisma. Following in the footsteps of his countrymen like Puerto Rican superstars Felix Trinidad, Wilfred Benitez and Miguel Cotto, Lopez has been virtually unstoppable as he’s compiled a record of 30-0 with 27 knockouts. More...

Due to a foot injury suffered in training yesterday, former World Champion Martin "El Gallo" Castillo has been forced to pull out of his April 1 rematch with Eric Morel. Mexican contender Luis Maldonado will step up to the plate to face "Little Hands of Steel" this Friday night in the main event of TeleFutura's "Sólo Boxeo Tecate" at the Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, California. More...

Coachella native Randy Caballero has found a boxing home at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, California and on Friday, April 1 he will seek his fourth win at the venue when he faces San Juan's Felix Perez in the six round co-main event of TeleFutura's "Sólo Boxeo Tecate." More...

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 that headlines TeleFutura's "Sólo Boxeo Tecate." More...

Showing the heart of a lion, Zab Judah came off the canvas to win a razor close split decision on Saturday at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, over previously undefeated Lucas Matthysse of Argentina. Judah won the bout by scores of 114-113 twice while Matthyse won on the third judge’s card 114-113.

The victory sets up a possible light welterweight match against Kaiser Mabuza of South Africa for the IBF title being vacated by Devon Alexander, who also holds the WBC title.

"It's been ten weeks of hard training. I'll take some time off and meet with my team now, and we'll consider all of our options," explained Judah at the post fight press conference. More...

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. More...

In a thrilling clash tonight for the WBO featherweight title, champion Juan Manuel Lopez had to climb off the canvas to defeat challenger Bernabe Concepcion at Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

The bout was a slugfest from the start and the massive punching local southpaw soon had Concepcion in dire straits, dropping the Filipino in the very first frame.

But before Lopez could finish off his opponent, Concepcion got in a hail mary that sent the shocked champion to the floor!

Lopez beat the count and in the second, there was no reprieve this time for Concepcion, who was hammered off his feet twice, the second occasion halting the action at 2:37 of the frame. More...

WBO featherweight ruler Juan Manuel Lopez puts his world title up for grabs this evening against challenger Bernabe Concepcion at San Juan Puerto Rico's Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot.

Southpaw Lopez, 28-0 (25), is the heir apparent to Miguel Cotto's domestic superstar status in Puerto Rico as the 27 year old from Caguas has already won seven world title bouts in just over five years as a professional.

The big punching lefty came into his WBO super bantam title challenge against Mexican slugger Daniel Ponce De Leon as the decided underdog in 2008 but left with world honors around his waist after a first round KO victory.

After five successful defenses at 122 pounds, Lopez went up to featherweight where he lifted the WBO crown from highly skilled champion Steven Luevano via a seventh round stoppage in January. More...

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WBO featherweight champion Juan Manuel “Juanma” Lopez (28-0, 25 KO’s) weighed in at 125.3 pounds and Filipino challenger Bernabe Concepcion (30-2-1, 17 KOs) measured 125 pounds during Friday’s weigh in at Coliseo de Puerto Rico, in Hato Rey, just outside San Juan, Puerto Rico. More...

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Showtime is heading to the Caribbean for a world championship doubleheader this Saturday, live at 9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast, from Hato Rey, just outside San Juan, Puerto Rico. More...