No one could have predicted that former IBF Light Heavy Champion Henry Maske would return to boxing without a single fight in the last ten years and handily outpoint fellow 43 year old Virgil Hill, an active four time ex-world champion at light heavy and cruiserweight. But that’s exactly what …
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US Boxing Weekend Roundup
There was good action in America on Friday night and we begin with Mexico’s Jhonny Gonzalez keeping his WBO Bantam crown with a ninth round stoppage over ex-IBF Flyweight Champion Irene Pacheco of Colombia at the Desert Diamond Casino in Tuscon, AZ. On the same bill, journeyman David Lopez shocked …
Read More »Boxing In Mexico: Former Champion Oscar Larios Continues Comeback
On Saturday night in Cancun, ex-longtime WBC Super Bantamweight Champion Oscar Larios continued his comeback following consecutive losses to Israel Vasquez and Manny Pacquiao with a ten round decision over domestic novice Luis Cid at featherweight. The victory sets up Larios’ challenge to WBC Feather Champ Injin Chi, scheduled for …
Read More »Boxing In Britain: Weekend Round Up
There were three good cards in Britain on Friday night, starting with ITV’s UK – US Contender showdown at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle. Of the eight bouts, all of which were scheduled for eight rounds, on tap between the American visitors and their British hosts, each side was …
Read More »Sycuan Boxing Denies Katsidis vs. Guzman A Done Deal
Sycuan Ringside Promotions officials expressed surprise Saturday that a proposed bout between undefeated World Boxing Organization junior lightweight champion Joan Guzman of the Dominican Republic and Michael Katsidis for the Australian’s WBO lightweight interim title is “official.” “We’re more than a little surprised to read that Guzman’s manager, Jose Nunez, …
Read More »Contender Alumnus Joey Gilbert To Promote Own Boxing Event In Reno
Joey Gilbert Promotions Brings Championship Boxing to Reno, NV when “Reno After Dark” Championship Boxing comes to the Reno Events Center After a successful first boxing production in Lake Tahoe, Joey Gilbert Promotions will be bringing its second professional boxing event to Joey Gilbert’s hometown of Reno, NV. The “Reno …
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