Tag Archives: Boxing

Sensational young prospects Randy Caballero and Gabino Saenz scored first round knockouts this past Friday night in the off-TV portion of ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California. After the ESPN2 broadcast went off the air, the loud and proud legion of fans from …

This past Friday night, welterweight contender Demetrius “The Gladiator” Hopkins looked dominant defending his WBC USNBC title, winning a unanimous decision over former world title challenger “Mighty” Mike Arnaoutis. With the win, the Philadelphia native improved to 30-1-1, his second unanimous decision this year after moving up to the welterweight …

Last night at Centro de Convenciones in Tlanepantla, Hugo Fidel Cazares and Ana Maria Torres were victorious, each retaining world title belts in explosive fashion. WBA super fly ruler Cazares, 32-6-2 (23), from Los Mochis, cemented his hold on the title with a seventh round finishing of NABA boss Everardo …

Former WBA cruiserweight king Firat Arslan’s comeback dreams were ended last night at the Porsche Arena in Stuttgart as he was defeated by ex-French heavyweight titlist Steve Herelius. Southpaw Arslan was dethroned two years ago by Guillermo Jones and the Suessen resident had high hopes against Herelius as the winner …

Two good fight cards took place in Oz earlier this week with some big names on the domestic scene in action along with a former world champion. Ex-two time WBA super middle kingpin Anthony Mundine made it down to light middle this past Wednesday, headlining a show at Brisbane’s Entertainment …

I am the son of Mexican immigrants who is a professional boxer with a college diploma. I have earned three world titles in my career and I am training to fight Juan Manuel Marquez for the Unified Lightweight World Championship on July 31. I also own a construction business with …

With dreams of becoming the next great champion to come out of boxing-rich Philadelphia, welterweight prospect Mike Jones will face Irving Garcia in a 12-round main event bout on ShoBox: The New Generation on Friday, July 9, live on Showtime at 11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) from …

Keisher “Fire”Mcleod-Wells steps back into the ring on July 28th against Melissa “Mighty” McMorrow at the BB King Blues club and Grill in Times Square, NY. The Dibella Entertainment fight card will feature many of NY’s up and coming stars with the likes of Argenis Mendez, Gabriel Bracero and Willie …

Just two months removed from the biggest win of his career, 19-year-old welterweight phenom Saul “Canelo” Alvarez returns to the ring on Saturday, July 10 to put his undefeated record on the line against Luciano Cuello at the 12,000-seat Arena VFG in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. This 12-round bout, Alvarez’ first …

WBO featherweight champion Juan Manuel “Juanma” Lopez (28-0, 25 KO’s) is set to defend his title against Filipino Bernabe Concepcion (30-2-1, 17 KOs) on July 10 in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, live on Showtime at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast). Saturday’s 12-round world title fight is promoted …

It’s no surprise that the rematch of the 2009 Fight of the Year between Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Marquez and Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz has made boxing fans around the world circle July 31 on their calendars. Now, Golden Boy Promotions is upping the ante, making the event at the Mandalay …

© Lawrence Lustig Teenage sensation Patrick “Tiger” Mendy broke all Prizefighter records on his way to winning the super middleweight title at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Wednesday night. The nineteen-year old from Maidenhead entered the tournament as the youngest ever boxer to fight in the competition an wasted little …