Philadelphia has historically been the breeding ground of some of the toughest boxers to ever lace up the gloves and last night at Bally’s Casino in Atlantic City, NJ, one of the City of Brotherly Love’s hottest prospects was in action. Welterweight Mike Jones put his NABA belt on the …
Read More »Boxing In America: Angulo, Kauffman, Dirrell Win In Nevada
Light middleweight contender Alfredo Angulo got back in the saddle last night with a second round TKO against outgunned opponent Gabriel Rosado last night at Buffalo Bill’s Star Arena in Primm, Nevada. The meteoric rise of Angulo, 16-1 (13), had been blunted in May by two-time former welterweight world champion …
Read More »Boxing In South Africa: Bloemfontein Results
There was a big show last night at Mangaung Indoor Centre in Bloemfontein with a South African and three WBF title belts at stake. Ex-South African light and super middleweight champ William Gare, 26-14 (5), continued his reign as WBF super middle kingpin by dropping previously undefeated Mexican champ Rigoberto …
Read More »Boxing Result: Bradley Stops Campbell To Retain WBO Crown
Timothy Bradley kept his WBO light welter title last night at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT after challenger Nate Campbell claimed he couldn’t see after suffering a serious laceration above his left eye at the end of the third round. The bout was entertaining during its short duration with …
Read More »Boxing Result: Hlatshwayo Defeats Rodriguez For IBF Title
Things looked bleak for Isaac Hlatshwayo early on in his rematch with Delvin Rodriguez last night at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT but the South African buckled down and managed to pull off a split decision victory to capture the vacant IBF Welterweight title. At just 5’7, former lightweight …
Read More »Boxing In Australia: Bika, Waters, Egberime Victorious
Three good fight cards took place over the last few days and we kick things off with Thursday’s show at The Orion Function Centre in Campsie, NSW. Former two-time super middle world title challenger Sakio Bika, 28-3-2 (19), annihilated chinny Argentine import Nestor Fabian Casanova, 22-15 (9), in the first …
Read More »ShoBox Results: Harris Shocks Quintero, Avalos Stops Wilson
© Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing In a tremendous all-action fight, underdog Tyrone Harris shocked talented, once-beaten lightweight prospect Marvin Quintero with a eighth round TKO victory Friday on Showtime’s ShoBox: The New Generation. In the co-feature, bantamweight prospect Chris Avalos (11-0, 9 KOs) kept his unbeaten record intact with …
Read More »Boxing Result: Segura, Acosta Win WBA Title Fights In Mexico
Last night at the Grand Mayan in Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico, Giovanni Segura and Miguel Acosta won WBA title contests by stopping their opponents within the distance. Segura, 21-1-1 (17), retained his WBA light flyweight strap for the first time by finishing off seasoned Filipino southpaw Juanito Rubillar, 46-13-7 (22), in …
Read More »Boxing Result: Moses Retains WBA Belt In Namibia
4,000 rabid fans packed the Country Club Resort in Windhoek, Namibia to see hometown hero Paulus Moses retain his WBA lightweight title for the first time. The local stylist had things generally go his way after challenger Takehero Shimada of Japan slipped to the canvas and injured a leg in …
Read More »Cestus Boxing: Robert “The Nighthawk” Luna Jr Wins In Texas
Cestus Management’s 140 pound destroyer Robert Luna Jr. thrilled the live crowed at the Don Haskins Convention Center in El Paso, Texas, on Friday by brutally stopping the game and vastly experienced Tomondre King in the forth round. Luna Jr’s fight was part of the undercard that featured world ranked …
Read More »Boxing In Britain: Buckland Defeats Castle In Wales
The top spot in the British lightweight rankings was up for grabs at the Leisure Centre in Newport, Wales last night and it was Gary Buckland who emerged the victor. The Cardiff based “Dynamo” squared off with surging Salisbury hard man Henry Castle, who rode a six bout winning streak …
Read More »Boxing Result: Khan Defeats Kotelnik To Win WBA Belt
Amir Khan moved up a weight class, challenged a far more experienced reigning champion and even defied his legion of critics to win the WBA light welterweight title last night at the MEN Arena in Manchester, England. Khan got off to a fast start once the bell rang and the …
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