Cagey Marco Antonio Barrera vowed that his showdown with Juan Manuel Marquez would see him return to his former all-action slugging style but the Mexico City based WBC Super Featherweight Champion instead employed a boxing approach. But as the fight wore on, Barrera couldn’t maintain the advantage against his longtime …
Read More »Boxing Legend Evander Holyfield Stops Vinny Maddalone In Three
Former world title challenger Calvin Brock Wins On Undercard Multi occasioned world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield continued his improbable comeback last night with an impressive performance at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, TX. Standing in the way of “The Real Deal” was New York journeyman Vinny Maddalone who …
Read More »Boxing Result: Celestino Caballero Retains WBA Title Against Ricardo Castillo
Last night at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, FL Celestino Caballero of Panama successfully defended his WBA Super Bantamweight title for the first time, outslugging former Mexican champion Ricardo Castillo in a ninth round stoppage victory. 5 foot 11 inch tall Caballero towered over the 5 foot 5 …
Read More »Boxing Result: Eric Aiken And Cruz Carbajal Battle To A Standstill
In a clash of former world champions, Eric Aiken and Cruz Carbajal went 10 rounds last night at Rockingham Park in Salem, NH and when the dust finally settled the two featherweights proved inseparable on the scorecards. In a seesaw battle that featured many positive moments for both combatants, Carbajal’s …
Read More »Boxing In Canada: Jean Pascal Turns Back Lafarrell Bunteng
Streaking Quebecois super middle Jean Pascal defended his WBO NABO crown last night at the Casino in Montreal, punishing American import Lafarrell Bunteng throughout their twelve round bout to take a unanimous points win. The hard punching Las Vegas native Bunting came into the contest with the reputation of a …
Read More »Boxing Result: Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Victorious In Texas
Although just 21 years of age, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. has racked up 30 wins against no losses and a draw since turning pro in September 2003. The son of one of the all-time best Mexican fighters was in action last night at the Dodge Arena in Hildalgo, TX and …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Roman Greenberg – Michael Simms
Click for larger image© Wray Edwards Israeli heavyweight Roman Greenberg will make his Madison Square Garden debut on Saturday night, facing Michael Simms of Sacramento, CA over a scheduled ten rounds on the undercard of the Sultan Ibragimov – Javier Mora headliner. Greenberg, 24-0 (17), has fought the majority of …
Read More »Boxing Result: Miguel Cotto – Oktay Urkal
Last night at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan, Puerto Rico, WBA Welterweight Champion Miguel Cotto stopped two time European Champion and world title challenger Oktay Urkal in an ugly, awkward affair. On the undercard, a hard punching contest took place between Edison Miranda and Alan Green at 162 …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Miguel Cotto – Oktay Urkal
Hotly Anticipated Edison Miranda – Allan Green Clash On Undercard Miguel Cotto puts his WBA Welterweight crown at risk for the first time tonight as the popular Puerto Rican fighter faces three time former world title challenger Oktay Urkal at Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan. Also on tap is …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Israel Vasquez – Rafael Marquez
One of the most anticipated slugfests of the year takes place tonight on a Showtime card from the Home Depot Center in Carson, California when IBF/IBO Bantamweight Champion Rafael Marquez, 36-3 (32), makes a long rumored step up in weight to challenge reigning WBC Super Bantam Champion Israel Vasquez, 41-3 …
Read More »Boxing Result: Oliver McCall – Marion Wilson
Last night in Springfield, Virgina, Oliver “The Atomic Bull” McCall continued his march on another world title shot with an eight round decision over former opponent Marion Wilson. The two met in 2005 and Wilson was disqualified in the sixth round for holding and the veteran from South Carolina was …
Read More »Boxing Result: Fernando Montiel Retains WBO Title Over Gorres
At City Sports Complex in Cebu, Philippines, last night, WBO Super Flyweight Champion Fernando Montiel had his hands full with local man Z Gorres, but managed to keep the title by split decision over twelve rounds. Gorres used his southpaw style to give Montiel fits at times but hurt his …
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