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Middleweight Sebastian Juarez sees action in Orlando

Source: Boxlab Promotions Boxlab Promotions’ newly signed middleweight Sebastian Juarez (7-0, 5 KOs) of Brownsville, Texas, takes on hard-hitting Shaquille Cameron (7-4, 6 KOs) from Gadsden, Alabama in a scheduled six-round bout. The fight is part of the action-packed Most Valuable Prospects 13 card promoted by MVP, set for Saturday, June 7th, at...

BKFC coming to Mohegan Sun on June 14th

Press Release Connecticut's Parker Porter is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with in the BKFC (bare-knuckle) heavyweight division. The West Hartford, CT big man needed just 44 seconds to steamroll fellow Ultimate Fighting Championship vet Chase Gormley in February.  He makes his return to the squared circle against Dillon Cleckler...

Lomachenko announces his retirement

By Scott Shaffer Two-time Olympic gold medal winner, and multiple weight class pro champion Vasiliy Lomachenko has announced his retirement from boxing. Lomachenko leaves the sport as the reigning IBF lightweight champion. The announcement came in a video posted on social media by Ring Magazine. Lomachenko's record is listed as 18-3...

WBA creates another junk title for Nonito Donaire

Source: WBA As great as his career was, Nonito Donaire has not won a fight since 2021. He's coming back at age 42 next week to face a decent opponent, former flyweight title challenger Andres Campos, who has never fought at bantamweight. Unfortunately, the WBA decided to sanction Donaire-Campos for its interim bantamweight championship,...

Zayas vs. Garcia tickets on sale now

Source: Top Rank Top Rank Boxing returns to The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Saturday, July 26th. In the main event, Puerto Rico's Xander Zayas will take on upset-minded Mexican puncher Jorge Garcia for the vacant WBO junior middleweight championship. In the co‑feature, Brooklyn native Bruce “Shu Shu” Carrington...

Shocker: Four-division champ Kosei Tanaka retires

Source: Kyodo news Shocking news is being reported by the Kyodo news agency in Japan... former four-division champion Kosei Tanaka has unexpectedly retired due to vision issues in both eyes. The 29-year old held a press conference in which he admitted that he had been fighting with retinal detachment in recent years. He said he underwent...

Kansas commission changes no contest to TKO for Romero

Press Release The Kansas Athletic Commission has overturned a “no contest” ruling to a second-round technical knockout victory for a home-state boxer, Marco “El Tiburón” Romero (7-0, 6 KOs). Romero, fighting out of Olathe, KS, faced Noah Kidd (10-14-2, 5 KOs) on May 24th in a scheduled six-round bout outdoors at Energy Plaza in...

Spotlight on Cruz vs. Fierro II

Source: PBC In February, former junior welterweight title holder Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz (27-3-1, 18 KOs) edged out all-action contender Angel Fierro (23-3-2, 18 KOs) via unanimous decision in an early 2025 fight of the year contender. The two Mexican warriors combined to throw 1,410 punches over the ten rounds of action. Cruz was...

Introducing Phoenix teenager “King” David Garcia

Source: Swift Promotions Phoenix teenager “King” David Garcia will make his debut for ex-champ-turned-promoter Danny Garcia’s Swift Promotions this Saturday night. The sixteen-year old will take on Marcelino Rangel (1-1) in a four-round bantamweight match-up from the Newtown Sports & Events Center in Newtown, Pennsylvania, outside of Philadelphia....

Star Boxing reveals June 14th line-up

Press Release The full card has been set by Star Boxing for Saturday night, June 14th at The Westchester County Center in White Plains, New York. “This card is a throwback to an era when fans could see neighborhood wars at venues like Sunnyside Gardens, St. Nicholas Arena, Ridgewood Grove Arena and Madison Square Garden," said Joe...

Belated salute to the late Antonio Avelar

Source: WBC Earlier this week, the WBC paid tribute to the achievements and memory of former flyweight champion Antonio Avelar. A video was shown reviewing the champion’s career, how he got to his title fight, how he won it, and what happened next in his career as he continued to excel. Avelar passed away on April 27th of this year....

Rozicki expects to be ready to fight in September

Source: Three Lions Promotions Timing is critical in boxing, in and out of the ring, and hard-luck Canadian cruiserweight contender Ryan “The Bruiser” Rozicki (20-1-1, 19 KOs) has been on the untimely side of issues the past few years. Rozicki reachedthe WBC #1 mandatory challenger position the past two years only to have two world title fights fall...

McCall and Reyes stalemated after six rounds

By Scott Shaffer Carlos Reyes D6 Oliver McCall... Former WBC heavyweight champion Oliver McCall, still plodding on at the age of 60, fought to a six-round draw in Nashville, Tennessee on Tuesday. McCall (61-14-1), in the third fight of a very late-age comeback bid, was in against 47-year-old Carlos Reyes (7-17-3). Official scores were 57-57,...

Fundora vs. Tszyu presser quotes

Source: PBC WBC 154-pound champion Sebastian Fundora's next fight wil be a rematch against ex-champ Tim Tszyu, scheduled for July 19th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. This bout will serve as the chief support on the pay-per-view card headlined by Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios.  In their first encounter in March 2024,...

Boxing rarity: Pacquiao will be an active Hall of Famer on July 19th

Source: PBC Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao will be the rare actively boxing Hall of Fame member when he seeks to add another memorable highlight to his legendary career and become a world champion once again on July 19th. On that date, Pacquiao challenges WBC welterweight champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios on a PBC pay-per-view broadcast on...

Pauldo vs. Burgos headlines on Saturday's ProBox TV show

Press Release Lightweight Justin Pauldo will look to push himself closer to a 135-pound title show this Saturday, June 7th when he takes on Juan Carlos Burgos (36-8-3, 22 KOs) in the ten-round ProBox TV main event at the Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas. “I’m targeting anyone with a belt,” said Pauldo (18-2, 9 KOs)....

Howling vs. Cardenas to headline MVP show on Saturday

Press Release Bantamweight Bree Howling (8-0, 2 KOs), hailing from Calgary, is set to square off against fellow unbeaten Naomy Cardenas (8-0, 2 KOs) of Chihuahua, Mexico, in a six-round bout. The fight headlines the Most Valuable Prospects 13 card, promoted by MVP, live on DAZN globally from the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida...

Pryce Taylor to honor George Foreman in Saturday's bout

Press Release Undefeated Brooklyn heavyweight Pryce Taylor (7-0, 5 KOs) will honor the late, great Hall of Famer George Foreman this Friday night when he enters the ring to take on Ed Fountain (14-8, 7 KOs) in the Hall of Fame induction weekend show at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. The six-round Taylor vs. Fountain...

Late result: Priest defeats Arias

Source: WBA Eric Priest W10 Luis Arias... Eric Priest continues carving out his place in the middleweight landscape, and on Saturday night in Las Vegas, he improved to 15-0 with 8 KOs when he put on a composed and technically sound performance, earning a unanimous decision victory over seasoned veteran Luis Arias (22-4-1, 9 KOs). From...

WBC tries to sort through cruiserweight mess; Jack vs. Mikaelian II is ordered

By Scott Shaffer The WBC is sorting out its convoluted cruiserweight title situation. The sanctioning body announced that its Board of Governors has issued the following ruling: First, it has granted the appeal presented by Don King Productions and is ordering a direct rematch between WBC champion Badou Jack and former champion Noel...

Jose Santa Cruz, trainer and father of a world champion, passes away

Source: PBC PBC has announced the passing of Jose Santa Cruz, beloved father and trainer of former world champion Leo Santa Cruz. Born in 1958, Jose was the heart of Team Santa Cruz—an unwavering presence in his son’s corner and a true fighter in his own right. Jose exposed all of his sons to boxing. Armando Santa Cruz is a...

Ex-champ Oliver McCall to fight tonight at age 60

Press Release Here are the boxers' weight for Tuesday's Jimmy Adams Promotions' show at the Troubadour Nashville in Tennessee: Julio Luna Avila 153.6 pounds -vs.- Adrian Gutierrez 152; Oliver McCall 235.4 -vs.- Carlos Reyes 207.8; Savannah Tini 144.6 -vs.- Simone da Silva 144; David Griffith 174.4 -vs.- Alejandro...

Simpson and Zucco to contest European super middleweight honors

Source: Sky Sports Callum Simpson fights Ivan Zucco of Italy for the vacant European super middleweight championship at Oakwell Stadium in Barnsley, England on Saturday June 7th, live on Sky Sports. It will be a battle of undefeateds as Simpson ios 17-0 and Zucco is 21-0. Simpson believes a win will put him on course for a world...

Touissant to face Hicks on Hall of Fame show this weekend

Source: Star Boxing Wendy “Haitian Fire” Toussaint will collide with undefeated Joseph Hicks Jr. in a junior middleweight clash on Friday, June 6th at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. The bout is part of the International Boxing Hall of Fame's annual induction weekend and will be presended by Salita Promotions in...

Tellez steps up vs. Salinas in Orlando on Saturday

Source: Boxlab Promotions Bantamweight Reina Tellez (11-0-1, 5 KOs) of San Antonio, Texas returns to the ring in the biggest test of her career as she takes on seasoned Mexico's Maria Salinas (27-11-6, 7 KOs). The eight-round bout is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 7th at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida, as part of the...

Ex-commish Ron Scott Stevens is now a working playwright

Press Release Former New York State Athletic Commission chairman Ron Scott Stevens has a new screenplay on sale at Amazon, “Red, Green & Yellow,” the latest in his series of writings. Stevens, age 78, is a noted playwright whose works have been produced among different venues, off-Broadway at 13th Street Theater, Quaigh Theater, and...

WBO orders immediate rematch between Navarrete and Suarez

By Scott Shaffer According to WBO president Gustavo Olivieiri, the California State Athletic Commission has officially ruled the May 11th bout between Emanuel Navarrete and Charly Suarez to be a no contest. The bout was originally ruled a technical decision win for Navarrete, allowing him to retain his WBO junior lightweight championship....

Pacquiao vs. Barrios and PPV undercard to be formally announced on Tuesday

Source: PBC Hall of Fame boxing legend Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao (pictured) and WBC welterweight champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios will square off on Tuesday at a Los Angeles press conference ahead of Pacquiao's comeback fight, scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 19th on a PBC pay-per-view event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in...

Teofimo Lopez publicly apologizes to Turki Alalshikh

By Scott Shaffer World junior welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez has apparently had a serious falling out with the most powerful man in boxing, Turki Alalshikh. Lopez, who enjoys being controversial on social media, and in the past has said many inapprorpiate things, including usage of the N-word, seems to have offended Alalshikh,...

The great Mike McCallum dies suddenly at age 68

Source: WBA The boxing world is mourning the loss of a true ring craftsman. Mike McCallum — a three-division world champion, Hall of Famer, and the first Jamaican fighter to win a world title — passed away Saturday in Las Vegas at the age of 68. Nicknamed “The Bodysnatcher” for his ruthless and clinical body attack, McCallum carved out...

World Boxing to institute mandatory sex testing

Press Release World Boxing will introduce mandatory sex testing in order to determine the eligibility of male and female athletes that want to take part in its competitions. The introduction of mandatory testing will be part of a new policy on “Sex, Age and Weight” to ensure the safety of all participants and deliver a competitive...

Garber vs. Bellotti presser quotes

Source: Queensberry Promotions A multitude of junior lightweight belts will be up for grabs in Bournemouth, England on July 26th when the BIC plays host to a cracking 130-pound double header, with Ryan Garner going up against Reece Bellotti with European, British and Commnwealth honors at stake and Royston Barney-Smith taking on Danny Quartermaine. All...

Uprising Promotions completes its return with charity show

A packed house at the Léman Ballroom in New York City this past Thursday night attended Uprising Promotions' return to action for Broad Street Brawl in association with Bigvision Community. Headlining the show was former NBA Rookie of the Year Michael Carter-Williams, who made a successful amateur boxing debut against...

Resendiz upsets Plant by split decision

Source: PBC Armando Reséndiz W12 Caleb Plant ... Mexican super middleweight Armando Reséndiz pulled off the upset over former IBF champion Caleb Plant via a split-decision in the main event of PBC show on Saturday night at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Reséndiz was victorious with two scores of 116-112, overruling one...

Jermall Charlo returns to stop Thomas LaManna

Source: PBC Jermall Charlo TKO6 Thomas LaManna... In the PBC co-feature in Las Vegas, unbeaten former two-division champion Jermall Charlo (34-0, 23 KOs) dropped Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna (39-6-1, 18 KOs) three times, eventually forcing a stoppage after the fifth-round of their super middleweight clash (official stoppage :01 into round...

Hernandez wins wide decision over Davis

Source: PBC Yoenli Feliciano Hernandez W10 Kyrone Davis... The PBC action in Las Vegas also saw the undefeated Yoenli Feliciano Hernandez (8-0, 7 KOs) rode a second-round knockdown to a ten-round unanimous decision triumph over Kyrone “Shut It Down” Davis (19-4-1, 6 KOs). Hernandez, a middleweight, earned the decision on all three cards,...

Watch: Lucero stops Valenzuela in battle of unbeatens

Source: PBC Isaac Lucero TKO2 Omar Valenzuela ... Kicking off the streaming presentation, junior middleweight Isaac Lucero (17-0, 13 KOs) delivered a dominating second-round technical knockout of the previously unbeaten Omar Valenzuela (23-1, 20 KOs), dropping him hard in round two before a final flurry forced referee Mike Ortega to halt...

WBA sponsors June 7th show in Colombia

Source: WBA The WBA Future program is back with a night of boxing scheduled for Saturday, June 7th in Barranquilla, Colombia. The event will feature nine professional bouts and an amateur showdown between regional teams from Atlántico and Magdalena. The action will unfold at Cuadrilátero Élite Gym and will be streamed live on the...

Melikuziev deals Fulghum his first loss

By Scott Shaffer Bektemir Melikuziev W12 Darius Fulghum ... Bektemir "the Bully" Melikuziev defeated Darius Fulghum via unanimous decision in a super middleweight bout on Friday in Las Vegas. Melikuziev, from Uzbekistan, sealed the victory with a twelfth-round knockdown of the previously undefeated Fulgham. All three judges scored it...

Akhmadaliev wins tune-up; Inoue could be next

By Scott Shaffer Murodjon Akhmadaliev TKO8 Luis Castillo... In Gudalajara, Mexico, former 122-pound champion Murodjon Akhmadaliev proved too much for Luis Castillo, battering him in round eight until the referee declared a technical knockout. This was a huge win for Akhmadaliev, as it sets up a likely title challenge against undisputed world...