Bernard Hopkins had to wait 17 years for a return bout with Roy Jones Jr but it finally took place last night at The Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas and “The Executioner” walked away with a unanimous points decision after 12 rounds. Both men fought conservatively in the early …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Roy Jones Jr vs. Bernard Hopkins 2
Tonight at Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas, NV, Roy Jones Jr faces Bernard Hopkins at light heavyweight in a rematch that comes 17 years after their clash for the vacant IBF middleweight title. This bout comes at least seven years too late as Jones’ incredible reflexes left him following …
Read More »Boxing Result: Maidana, Guzman Win In Las Vegas
Last night at the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas, NV, Marcos Rene Maidana and Joan Guzman won world title bouts, although only Maidana could lay claim to the belt on offer. Hard-punching Maidana, 28-1 (27), put his Interim WBA light welter crown at risk, facing previously undefeated Victor Manuel …
Read More »Boxing Result: Pacquiao Defeats Clottey In Dallas
In front of over 50,000 fans at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, TX, WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao retained his title with a decision against Joshua Clottey last night. But it wasn’t an easy task as the defensively excellent former IBF welter king Clottey largely prevented the southpaw champion from launching …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Juan Urango vs. Devon Alexander
The Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT hosts the Devon Alexander vs. Juan Urango light welterweight unification clash this evening in a much anticipated 140 pound battle of southpaws. 23 year old Alexander, 19-0 (12), will have to show that his dominant WBC title winning effort against Junior Witter in …
Read More »Boxing In America: Saturday Results
At Bally’s Park casino in Atlantic City last night, former WBO light welter titlist Kendall Holt saw his projected comeback bout go up in flames at the hands of South Africa’s Kaizer Mabuza. Holt was coming off a difficult loss to WBA kingpin Timothy Bradley in a unification clash this …
Read More »Boxing In America: Donaire, Montiel, Morel Win Big In Las Vegas
The Hilton in Las Vegas saw a big night of boxing last night with one world title bout and two interim world clashes on tap. Super flyweight Nonito Donaire, 23-1 (15), saw his 22 bout win streak continue with an explosive third round KO of Manuel Vargas, 26-5-1 (11), who …
Read More »Boxing In America: Adamek, Rios Lead Saturday Night Results
Tomasz Adamek continued to press his case as a heavyweight last night at the Prudential Centre in Newark, NJ with a victory over former amateur star Jason Estrada. Former light heavy and cruiserweight world champ Adamek took awhile to get accustomed to the good jab and fast hands of the …
Read More »Boxing Result: Brian Magee Wins European Title In Denmark
Irish southpaw Brian Magee scored the biggest victory of his career last night at the NRGi Arena in Aarhus, Denmark by stopping Mads Larsen in a clash for the vacant European super middleweight title. For Magee, 33-3-1 (23), the victory comes at the culmination of a mercurial ten year ride …
Read More »Boxing Result: Shumenov Defeats Campillo In Controversial Rematch
Five months after his first bout with Beibut Shumenov ended with a split decision victory for reigning WBA light heavyweight champion Gabriel Campillo, the Spaniard saw what looked to be a sure win slip through his grasp last night at the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Shumenov started …
Read More »Boxing Result: Gamboa, Lopez Win World Title Bouts At MSG
Perhaps the most exciting boxer in the sport was in action last night at Madison Square Garden’s Wamu Theater as Yuriorkis Gamboa defended his WBA featherweight title in thrilling fashion. The lighting fast Cuban went to work early against sturdy Philadelphia based Tanzanian hard man Rogers Mtagwa, rattling the challenger …
Read More »Boxing Result: Martirosyan Wins Step-up Fight Against Ouma
NABF and NABO light middle titlist Vanes Martirosyan defended his belts last night at the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas, NV, holding off a serious challenge posed by veteran Kassim Ouma over ten rounds. The bout marked the first time that 23 year old Martirosyan had faced an opponent …
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