There were two good fight cards this weekend Down Under and we kick things off on Friday night where two of the country’s best boxers were on display at the Cube in the Sydney suburb of Campbelltown, NSW. Undefeated sensation Leonardo Zappavinga, 17-0 (13), continues to show his amateur success …
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The biggest boxing card this weekend was actually on Thursday at the famed Estadio Luna Park in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where three title fights took place. The South American and WBO Latino Cruiserweight titles were fought over by Victor Emilio Ramirez, 13-1 (11), and Hector Ricardo Sotelo, 18-10-2 (6), with …
Read More »Philly Boxing Prospect Garcia Wins On Pacquiao vs. De La Hoya Undercard
Philadelphia’s hot prospect, Danny “Swift” Garcia, moved to 10-0 (7) with a dominating performance over a game Jose Alfredo Lugo of Mexico last night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Garcia pressed the action from the opening round using a mixture of exciting combinations as he used his swift …
Read More »Boxing In America: Friday Night Results
There was a bit of action here in the states last night with Mexican teenager Saul Alvarez taking center stage at the Miccosukee Resort in Miami, Florida. 18 year old Alvarez, 23-0-1 (16), retained his WBA Fedcentro Welterweight crown in impressive fashion by finishing the challenge of Colombian KO artist …
Read More »Boxing In Britain: McCloskey Defeats Lynes To Win British Title
Notable Ulster prospect Paul McCloskey proved recent high profile victories were no fluke as the Dungiven southpaw forced the retirement of Colin Lynes at the end of nine rounds to capture the vacant British Light Welterweight title last night at Goresbrook Leisure Centre in Dagenham, England. Lynes had previously held …
Read More »Boxing In America: Weekend Results
WBO Welterweight Champion Paul Williams stepped up to light middle and caged the vacant WBO belt by stopping former three time 154 pound world titlist Verno Phillips in the eighth round at Citizens Bank Arena in Ontario, CA in the highest profile bout in America this weekend. Williams overcame a …
Read More »Boxing In Canada: Demers, Lo Greco Win In Montreal
Last night at The Casino in Montreal, former IBF Middleweight title challenger Sebastien Demers, 26-2 (9), showed a return to form as “Double Trouble” won every round against American visitor Donny McCrary, 24-9-2 (13), after ten frames of combat. Demers was coming off a surprise split decision loss to Dionisio …
Read More »Boxing In Europe: Weekend Results
A good weekend of Continental boxing featured three European title fights and we kick off this report at Spodek, the largest indoor arena in Poland in the southern city of Katowice. European Welterweight Champion Rafal “Braveheart” Jackiewicz, 33-8-1 (18), continued his amazing career transformation with a successful title defense against …
Read More »Boxing South Of The Border: Weekend Results
It was a good weekend for the fights in Central and South America. The highlight of Friday night was Jorge Linares’ WBA Super Feather title win in Panama City, already reported upon, but there were also two major title fights on Saturday in Mexico. WBC Light Flyweight Chamion Edgar Sosa …
Read More »Boxing Result: Quezada Defeats Oruh In California
Last night at the Citizens Bank Arena in Ontario, California, WBC Cabofe Heavyweight Champion, Manuel “El Toro” Quezada, 25-4 (13), continued his winning ways by defeating Teke Oruh, 14-2-1, via unanimous decision, making it 14 consecutive victories.
Read More »Boxing In Britain: Appleby Defeats Pickering In Scotland
Last night at Glasgow’s Bellahouston Sports Centre, British Featherweight title challenger Paul Appleby, 13-0 (8), won his most important test to date by outpointing former super bantamweight triple champion Esham Pickering, 33-8 (13), after twelve rounds. Appleby was aggressive from the start and looked to tire the aging Pickering but …
Read More »Boxing In Panama: Linares Steps Up In Weight, Wins WBA Title
WBA Featherweight Champion Jorge Linares, 26-0 (17), outgrew the 126 pound division but promptly moved right up to super feather last night and won the vacant WBA title by stopping local man Whyber Garcia, 20-6 (14), in the fifth round at Centro De Convenciones Atlapa in Panama City, Panama. At …
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