It was a big night south of the border last evening with two world title fights argued over, one which ended in explosive fashion while the other was stopped controversially. At Coliseo Olimpico de la UG in Guadalajara, Mexico, the WBC light flyweight belt was up for grabs with 28 …
Read More »Boxing In Mexico: Rojas, Segura, Ponce De Leon, Matthysse Win
Lots of action in Mexico last night, big fights all across the country involving a raft of titles. The biggest bill took place at Poliforum Zamna in Merida, headlined by a clash for the WBC featherweight belt. Reigning champion Elio Rojas, 22-1 (13), won virtually every round in a wide …
Read More »Boxing In Mexico: Big Saturday Night On Tap
It’s a massive eveing of boxing tonight south of the border with three quality fight cards in Mexico City, Acapulco and Merida. We kick things off at the Poliforum Zamna in Merida where Elio Rojas defends his WBC featherweight belt against Guty Espadas Jr. Rojas, 21-1 (13), outboxed Takahiro Aoh …
Read More »Boxing Result: Valero Retains WBC Belt Impressively Against DeMarco
In what was thought to be a very competitive test for WBC lightweight ruler Edwin Valero, the Venezuelan southpaw handled the challenge of fellow lefty Antonio DeMarco with style last night at The Arena in Monterrey, Mexico. DeMarco came into the bout having well defeated the trio of Jose Alfaro, …
Read More »Boxing In Mexico: Solis Captures Interim WBA Belt In Merida
It was war last night at Unidad Deportiva Inalambrica in Merida, Mexico as Jorge Solis and Likar Ramos went at it for the Interim WBA super feather title. Colombia’s Ramos came into the ring as reigning Interim champ, having outpointed Angel Granados in Medellin for the title last November and …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Edwin Valero vs. Antonio DeMarco
A real matchup at lightweight takes place tonight at The Arena in Monterrey, Mexico as WBC titlist Edwin Valero meets the Interim WBC beltholder, Antonio DeMarco. Valero, 26-0 (26), needs no introduction as the reigning KO king of the sport. The 28 year old southpaw from Venezuela has finished off …
Read More »Boxing In Mexico: Arce Returns With WBO Title Win
It was a jubuilant scene last night at Restaurante Arroyo in Mexico City as favorite son Jorge Arce delivered a good performance to capture the vacant WBO super flyweight title. 30 year old Los Mochis resident Arce engaged in a toe to toe slugfest with Indonesia’s Angky Angkota and not …
Read More »Boxing In Mexico: Arce vs. Angkota For WBO Title Tonight
One of the most popular boxers in Mexico is in action tonight at Restaurante Arroyo in Mexico City as Jorge Arce looks to bounce back from defeat by challenging for the vacant WBO super fly title. Arce, 52-6-1 (40), has lost two of his last three during the last year …
Read More »Boxing In Mexico: Cruz Held To Draw, Cermeno Victorious In World Title Bouts
IBF featherweight king Cristobal Cruz had his homecoming title defense against Ricardo Castillo short circuited last night at Palenque de Gallos in Tuxtla Gutierrez after just three rounds of action. A close contest was called off as a technical draw in the third when an accidental head clash left Cruz …
Read More »Boxing Result: Valero Stops Velazquez In Venezuela
Boxing superstar Edwin Valero was in rude form last night at Polideportivo Jose Maria Vargas in La Guaira, Venezuela, rocking the house during his first defense of the WBC lightweight crown. Mexican veteran Hector Velazquez came into the bout sporting an iron chin and long experience against some of the …
Read More »Boxing In Mexico: Two World Titles On The Line Tonight
Lots of action tonight south of the border with two good cards on tap for this Saturday evening. At Pallenque De Gallos in Tuxtla Gutierrez, it’s an all-Mexican battle for the IBF featherweight crown as Chiapas native son Cristobal Cruz, 39-11-1 (23), returns to his birthplace to defend the title …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Edwin Valero vs. Hector Velazquez
The hardest punching boxer on the planet returns to the ring tonight at Polideportivo Jose Maria Vargas in La Guaira, Venezuela as Edwin Valero defends his WBC lightweight title. The occasion marks the first time in almost four years that the southpaw will fight in his native country and Valero …
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