Colisee Pepsi in Quebec City, Canada played host last night to the weekend’s top event as WBC light heavyweight king Adonis Stevenson retained his crown with a 12 round unanimous decision against challenger Sakio Bika. Southpaw Stevenson, 26-1 (21), was able to control the contest mainly by the threat represented …
Read More »World Weekend Boxing Round-Up: Russell, Brook Win Title Fights
There were two big fights on tap yesterday, with the WBC featherweight and IBF welterweight titles at risk in America and Great Britain, respectively. Reigning WBC feather king Jhonny Gonzalez was favored going into his defense against quick-handed southpaw Gary Russell Jr last night at The Palms Casino in Las …
Read More »Belfast Prospect Ryan Burnett Chalks Up Another Win
Ireland’s rising bantamweight star, Ryan Burnett took his record to a perfect 8-0 by defeating experienced Frenchman Fayal Messaoudene in a six round contest at the home of London boxing, York Hall, Bethnal Green on Friday evening. The bout was part of a Frank Warren championship boxing event and was …
Read More »Steve Cunningham Voices Disbelief Of Losing Glazkov Decision
In the aftermath of his IBF elimination bout this past Saturday at the Bell Centre in Montreal, former two-time cruiserweight world champion and current heavyweight contender Steve “USS” Cunningham wants to state his case to what the boxing world saw, and that is that the wrong man had his hand …
Read More »Late Replacement Eric Bone Impresses Against Shawn Porter
Boxing is a funny business, sometimes, even when you lose, you win. This was the case on Friday night when 26-year-old Ecuadorean junior welterweight Erick Bone showed the world that he is a world-class talent and willing warrior.
Read More »Sergey Kovalev Stops Jean Pascal In Controversial Fashion
Last night, one of the most entertaining displays of boxing this year took place at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada. With the unified WBA, IBF and WBO light heavyweight championships on the line, this mega bout between champion Sergey Kovalev and challenger Jean Pascal, which was broadcast on HBO, …
Read More »Heavyweight Slugger “Bronco” Billy Wright Destroys Gilberto Domingos
Last night, 50-year old WBC #16 heavyweight contender, “Bronco” Billy Wright (47-4, 38 KOs), annihilated Gilberto Matheus Domingos (22-3, 20 KOs), stopping the Brazilian with a devastating body blow at the 1:15 mark of round one. The 10-round main event took place on the RJJ Boxing Promotions at the We …
Read More »World Weekend Boxing Roundup: Thurman, Broner, Ruenroeng Win
The spotlight this weekend was in Las Vegas as American TV company NBC put Boxing back on prime time evening viewing for the first occasion in recent memory as there were a bevy of good fights at the MGM Grand Arena. In the only world title bout on the bill, …
Read More »Piriyapino Stops Redondo In Seven To Recapture WBO Regional Belt
Chonlatarn Or “Dangerous River” Piriyapinyo displayed power and poise in stopping Philippine challenger Jason Redondo in round seven and successfully captured the WBO Asia Pacific featherweight title on a M -150 OneSongchai Promotion at Thatthong Buddhist Temple High School in Wattana District, Bangkok, Thailand on Friday. The contest was televised …
Read More »Frampton, Fury Win Crucial Fights During Big UK Weekend
All eyes were glued to the UK on Saturday night as two fight cards carried the most significant bouts to happen on the globe. The Odyssey Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland was the scene of a torrid bout between IBF super bantam champ Carl Frampton and American challenger Chris Avalos. …
Read More »Irish Prospect Ryan Burnett Impressive In Sheffield Victory
Ireland’s rising bantamweight star, Ryan Burnett, 7-0 (6), put on an impressive performance in his first fight of 2015 in Sheffield, England on Friday evening. The North Belfast fighter made short work of his experienced southpaw opponent Issac Owusu, 23-7 (18), from Ghana. Burnett applied pressure and ring craft from …
Read More »Promoter Oner Furious As Solis Quits In Thompson Rematch
Heavyweight veteran Tony “Tiger” Thompson kept his word by beating former Cuban amateur standout Odlanier Solis for the second time in their rematch Friday night in Antalya, Turkey. One year after winning a close split decision against “La Sombra”, the 43-year-old two time world title challenger outworked Solis with his …
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