On December 15th, we will see two great Super Bantamweight champions face stiff opponents as Pinoy great Nonito Donaire (30-1-0 19 KO’s) faces Mexican brawler Jorge Arce (61-6-2 46 KO’s) plus hard hitting Cuban talent Guillermo Rigondeaux (11-0-0 8 KO’s) looks to retain his WBA Title in only 12th pro fight against battle-hardened Thai Poonsawat…
Local superstars, Marco “Kapt’n” Huck (35-2-1) and Canada based Romanian Lucian Bute (31-1-0), fought in what were, on paper, two major showcase fights last night. But, two strong-hearted warriors going by the names of Firat Arslan (32-6-0) and Denis Grachev (12-1-1), despite losing in close battles, prevented the favorites from achieving that goal of impressing…
Canadian boxing sensation Lucian Bute (30-1-0) is on the rebound tonight when he faces heavy handed Russian Denis Grachev (12-0-1) in a twelve round NABF title contest live from the Bell Center in Montreal, Canada. This is a career defining fight for both. For Grachev, a win would skyrocket him from his current status as…
On Saturday, German star Marco “Kapt’n” Huck (34-2-1 25 KOs) hopes to retain his commended WBO Crusierweight title for the tenth time against heavy-handed former champion Firat Arslan (32-5-2 21 KOs). This will be the main event of a Team Sauerland Fight Night card from the Gerry-Weber Stadium in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany. Despite betting margins seeming…
On Saturday, former Super Flyweight champion Christian Mijares (47-6-2 22 KOs) faced off against fellow Mexican Rafael Marquez (41-8-0 37 KOs), the slightly less famed brother of Juan Manuel Marquez, in an all out thriller. As expected, the aging warrior Rafael couldn’t help but fight toe-to-toe. He came out swinging and pressuring his man early,…
Boxing has lost a much loved icon in professional trainer and television commentator Emanuel Steward, reportedly to complications following surgery for Diverticulitis. It was well covered by the media that Steward was in the hospital and had undergone surgery, but the boxing community is in shock and much grief after the announcement his death, especially…
Tonight we will see two experienced veterans, Rafael Marquez (41-7-0 37 KO’s) and Cristian Mijares (46-6-2 21 KO’s) face off in a Mexican super-fight. This bout is a clear final opportunity at glory for both, and both men will be primed as ever to take advantage of it. The WBC’s Silver super bantam title strap…
Tuesday was an interesting day for Boxing in Europe, featuring multiple regional fight announcements, particularly in the United Kingdom and Italy. Most notably, we received the long awaited announcement of the next opponent of Scottish star, WBO Lightweight champion Ricky “The Rickster” Burns (35-2-0), and few are pleased with the verdict. Burns will face regional…
Last night, boxing debuted at the brand new Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York and we saw some of the world’s best fighters compete with World championships on the line. And, despite seeing mixed emotions during a couple of the weaker fights of the evening, overall, the event did not disappoint. Some of the earlier…
Tonight, live from Estadio Luna Park in Buenos Aires, Argentina, long reigning Super Flyweight and formerly Flyweight WBO Champion of the world, Omar Andres “El Huracán” Narvaez (36-1-2) returns home to Argentina once again as he faces Mexican club fighter Johnny Garcia (16-3-1). At age 37, Narvaez has had a long reign, well defending the…
Former world welterweight champion Andre Berto is back in action! On November 24th, live from the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California on HBO’s Boxing After Dark, hard hitter Berto ( 28-1-0 ) will face boxer Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero ( 30-1-1 ) over a 12 round contest. This fight draws much intrigue to…
From the Home Depot Center in Carson, California, HBO’s Boxing After Dark show last night had two intriguing contests. The headliner was a Super Bantamweight WBO, IBF and WBC Diamond title clash between flashy Pinoy superstar Nonito Donaire and Japanese top contender Toshiaki Nishioka with the co-feature a notable Light Welterweight clash between brawlers Brandon…