Results from Lincoln, NE

Report/Photos: Boxing Bob Newman

Tommy Arsiaga’s RC Promotions staged the sold out “Heart Of A Lion” show at the Complex in Lincoln, Nebraska Saturday night.

In the main event, light heavyweights Jack Frericks and Isaiah Robinson locked horns in a scheduled six-rounder where someone’s “0” had to go! This was a war of attrition from the get-go. Frericks, out of Waverly, Nebraska was built like a lean gazelle while Robinson, from, Omaha, was like a shorter, stockier tank. Both men started off throwing hard shots to the head and body successfully. By the second round, Frericks’ nose was a bloody mess. Shockingly, Frericks’ corner threw in the towel in between rounds two and three. It turns out Frericks right hand was broken and he may have had a broken nose as well. With the win, Robinson picks up the Midwest Light Heavyweight title and goes to 2-0-1, 1 KO. Frericks loses for the first time and falls to 7-1, 5 KOs.

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Report/Photos: Boxing Bob Newman Tommy Arsiaga’s RC Promotions staged the sold out “Heart Of A Lion” show at the Complex in Lincoln, Nebraska Saturday night. In the main event, light…
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Duarte stops Madueño in seven

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Photo: Golden Boy / Cris Esqueda

By Miguel Maravilla at ringside

Mexican super lightweights Oscar “La Migraña” Duarte (29-2-1, 23 KOs) of Parral, Chihuahua stopped Guasave, Sinaloa’s Miguel “El Explosivo” Madueño (31-4, 28 KOs) in the seventh round of good slugfest on Saturday night at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California.

Madueno was aggressive from the opening bell letting the hands go as Duarte calmly boxed and connected with a crisp counter left hook. On the offensive to begin round two, Madueno kept the hands going but Duarte landed a solid counter overhand right, Duarte stalked and kept pressing behind the overhand. Starting off the third fighting inside, Duarte ripped away to the body as Madueno was pinned up to the ropes, Madueno retreated by circling the ring. The fighting continued inside in the fourth as referee Thomas Taylor momentarily stopped the action to check Madueno for a potential cut. Duarte’s shots broke through Madueno’s defense as he pinned Madueno up against the ropes landing hard inside. Continue reading “Duarte stops Madueño in seven”

By Miguel Maravilla at ringside Mexican super lightweights Oscar “La Migraña” Duarte (29-2-1, 23 KOs) of Parral, Chihuahua stopped Guasave, Sinaloa’s Miguel “El Explosivo” Madueño (31-4, 28 KOs) in the…
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Ex-champs Sturm, Gualtieri victorious

46-year-old former middleweight and super middleweight champion Felix Sturm (45-6-3, 20 KOs) scored a third round KO against Benjamin Blindert (14-2-2, 10 KOs) to claim the WBA Gold light heavyweight title at the Ratiopharm Arena in Neu Ulm, Germany. Sturm dropped Blindert multiple times in round three.

Former IBF middleweight champion Vincenzo Gualtieri (24-1-1, 8 KOs) edged Alexander Pavlov (22-5, 6 KOs) by unanimous decision over twelve rounds.

46-year-old former middleweight and super middleweight champion Felix Sturm (45-6-3, 20 KOs) scored a third round KO against Benjamin Blindert (14-2-2, 10 KOs) to claim the WBA Gold light heavyweight…
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Barboza edges Catterall for WBO interim belt

Unbeaten super lightweight Arnold Barboza Jr (32-0, 11 KOs) won the vacant WBO interim 140lb title with a twelve round split decision over local hero Jack Catterall (30-2, 13 KOs) on Saturday night at the new Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, England. After twelve rounds of tactical boxing action, judges scored it for 115-113, 115-113 for Barboza, 115-113 for Catterall.

Unbeaten super lightweight Arnold Barboza Jr (32-0, 11 KOs) won the vacant WBO interim 140lb title with a twelve round split decision over local hero Jack Catterall (30-2, 13 KOs)…
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Sergio Martinez defeats kickboxer

49-year-old former middleweight world champion Sergio Martinez (58-3-2, 32 KOs) scored a six round decision over over former kickboxing champion Cesar Cordoba on Saturday night at the Olimpic Arena in Badalona, Barcelona, Spain.

In the co-feature, former Kiko Martinez took on Juli Giner in a six round exhibition.

49-year-old former middleweight world champion Sergio Martinez (58-3-2, 32 KOs) scored a six round decision over over former kickboxing champion Cesar Cordoba on Saturday night at the Olimpic Arena in…
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Weights from Lincoln, Nebraska

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Photo: Bob Newman

By Boxing Bob Newman

Jack Frericks 173 vs Isaiah Robinson 175.8
Russell Harris 193 vs Jeremiah Grady186.6
Yoryina Myers 131.3 vs Jessie Clark 133
Steve Arizola 143.2 vs Benjamin Branch 146.2
Melanie Timko 114.2 vs Brianna Roper *weight pending
Jamar Talley 196.4 vs Theodore Morse 184.4
Jonathan Montalvo 151.6 vs Jaylen Jones 151.6
Ali Taha 122.6 vs Markist Taylor 126.4
Anthony Eliotti 138.4 vs Kenneth Smith 130.8

Commission: Nebraska Athletic Commission
Event Name: The Heart of the Lion
Promoter: Tommy Arsiaga (RC’S Boxing Promotions)
Matchmaker Michael Cooley, Bill Green

By Boxing Bob Newman Jack Frericks 173 vs Isaiah Robinson 175.8 Russell Harris 193 vs Jeremiah Grady186.6 Yoryina Myers 131.3 vs Jessie Clark 133 Steve Arizola 143.2 vs Benjamin Branch…
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Weights from Anaheim, California

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Photo: Golden Boy / Cris Esqueda

Oscar Duarte 140 vs. Miguel Madueño 140
(WBA Continental Americas super lightweight title)

Darius Fulghum 167.6 vs. Winfred Harris Jr. 166.4
Ricardo Sandoval 111.4 vs. Saleto Henderson 107
Kenneth Sims Jr. 146.4 vs. Kendo Castañeda 146.8
Joel Iriarte 146.8 vs. Darel Harris 143
Yair Gallardo 175.2 vs. Carlos Miranda 179
Daniel Garcia 134.6 vs. Francisco Pacheco 134.8
Gael Cabrera 121.8 vs. Roberto Pucheta 120.8
Fabian Guzman 159.2 vs. Daniel Lim 160
Javier Meza 143.6 vs. Lyle McFarlane 142.2
Kevin Gudiño 119.4 vs. Rafael Castillo120

Venue: Honda Center, Anaheim, California
Promoter: Golden Boy
TV: DAZN

Oscar Duarte 140 vs. Miguel Madueño 140 (WBA Continental Americas super lightweight title) Darius Fulghum 167.6 vs. Winfred Harris Jr. 166.4 Ricardo Sandoval 111.4 vs. Saleto Henderson 107 Kenneth Sims…
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Keyshawn Davis wins WBO lightweight title

Unbeaten WBO #1 lightweight Keyshawn “The Businessman” Davis (13-0, 9 KOs) scored a fourth round KO to dethrone WBO lightweight world champion Denys Berinchyk (19-1, 9 KOs) on Friday night in The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Davis dropped Berinchyk with a body shot in round three. Another body shot in round four ended Berinchyk’s night. Time was 1:45.

WBO #1, WBC #3, IBF #5 junior middleweight Xander Zayas (21-0, 19 KOs) scored a ninth round TKO against previously unbeaten WBO #11 Slawa Spomer (20-1, 11 KOs). Zayas broke down Spomer over nine rounds, finally getting a referee’s stoppage. Time was 2:01.

WBO #10 middleweight Vito Mielnicki Jr. (20-1-1, 12 KOs) and unbeaten WBA #3 Connor Coyle (21-0-1, 9 KOs) battled to a ten round draw. Good two-way action. Coyle suffered a cut over his left eye midway. Scores were 96-94 Mielnicki, and 95-95 on two cards.

Second-generation Puerto Rican star Juanmita Lopez De Jesus, son of former two-weight world champion Juan Manuel “Juanma” Lopez, needed just 59 seconds to annihilate Bryan Santiago (1-2-1, 1 KO) in his junior bantamweight pro debut. A left uppercut finished Santiago.

Undefeated WBC #10 lightweight southpaw Abdullah Mason (17-0, 15 KOs) stopped rugged Manuel Jaimes (16-3-1, 11 KOs) in round four after four knockdowns. Mason dropped Jaimes in round two, round three, and twice in round four to end it. Time was 1:55.

Dominican Olympian and WBO #13 welterweight Rohan Polanco (15-0, 10 KOs) edged closer to a title shot with a second round KO against WBO #10 Jean Carlos Torres (22-2, 17 KOs). Polanco dropped Torres in round one, then finished him with another knockdown in round two.

Welterweight Keon Davis (2-0, 1 KOs), brother of headliner Keyshawn Davis, scored a second round KO over Ira Johnson (3-3, 2 KOs).

WBO #9, IBF #14 heavyweight Jared “Real Big Baby” Anderson (18-1, 15 KOs), coming off his KO loss to Martin Bakole, lumbered past Marios Kollias (12-4-1, 10 KOs) over ten rounds. The bout never really heated up in what may be Anderson’s final fight with Top Rank. Scores were 99-91, 99-91, 98-92.

Middleweight Nico Ali Walsh (11-2, 5 KOs), grandson of ring legend Muhammad Ali, was outworked Juan Guerra Jr. (6-1-1, 2 KOs) over six rounds. Guerra took a split decision by scores of 58-56 on two cards. Ali Walsh was up 58-56 on the third card.

Unbeaten WBO #1 lightweight Keyshawn “The Businessman” Davis (13-0, 9 KOs) scored a fourth round KO to dethrone WBO lightweight world champion Denys Berinchyk (19-1, 9 KOs) on Friday night…
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Catterall, Barboza Jr Make Weight

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Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

Jack Catterall 139.1 vs. Arnold Barboza Jr 139.1
(WBO interim junior welterweight title)

Pat McCormack 146.1 vs. Robbie Davies Jr 145.1
Zelfa Barrett 129.6 vs. Jazza Dickens 129.8
William Crolla 156.12 vs. Ayoub Zakari 155.1
Reece Bellotti 130 vs. Michael Gomez Jr 129.12
Aqib Fiaz 135 vs. Lyon Chircop 134.13
Conner Tudsbury 180.3 vs. Sadaam Moamed Caetano 179. 2
Alfie Middlemiss 127.7 vs. Caine Singh 126.6

Venue: Co-op Live in Manchester, England
Promoter: Matchroom
TV: DAZN

Jack Catterall 139.1 vs. Arnold Barboza Jr 139.1 (WBO interim junior welterweight title) Pat McCormack 146.1 vs. Robbie Davies Jr 145.1 Zelfa Barrett 129.6 vs. Jazza Dickens 129.8 William Crolla…
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Weights from Germany

Felix Sturm 174.9 vs. Benjamin Blindert 172.2
(WBA gold light heavyweight title)

Vincenzo Gualtieri 159.6 vs. Alexander Pavlov 157.7
(WBO European middleweight title)

Hamsat Shadalov 129.7 vs. Eduardo Bajak 129.7
Paul Wall 153.7 vs. Joshua Riccardo 153.9
Mert Caliskan 138.9 vs. Jampier Oses 138.7
Hamza Salahudin 174.9 vs. Wilmer Baron 174.6
Malek Semmo 158.3 vs. Gabor Gorbics 159.0

Venue: Maritim Hotel, Ulm, Germany
Promoter: AGON
TV: DAZN (Germany)

Felix Sturm 174.9 vs. Benjamin Blindert 172.2 (WBA gold light heavyweight title) Vincenzo Gualtieri 159.6 vs. Alexander Pavlov 157.7 (WBO European middleweight title) Hamsat Shadalov 129.7 vs. Eduardo Bajak 129.7…
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Duarte-Madueño Final Press Conference

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Photo: Golden Boy / Cris Esqueda

Golden Boy Promotions hosted a press conference Thursday in Anaheim, California, ahead of the 12-round super lightweight clash between Oscar “La Migraña” Duarte (28-2-1, 22 KOs) and late sub Miguel “El Explosivo” Madueño (31-3, 28 KOs) in a Mexico vs. Mexico brawl. Scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 15, the event is presented in association with Cancun Boxing and Camponovo Sports, and will be broadcast worldwide on DAZN.

Oscar Duarte: “I am excited to fight Madueño because he will be a fighter that will stand in front of me. It’s going to be an all-out war. Without saying names, there are a lot of guys out there ducking and who do not want to fight me. But I will continue on my path to fight the best.”

Miguel Madueño: “I ask the fans to keep an eye on this new main event, which will be much more eye-appealing than the previous fight in place. This will be a fight between two knockout artists. What people are going to see on Saturday is a war and two gentlemen.”

Promoter Oscar De La Hoya: “The main event of the night is an all-Mexican showdown that is guaranteed to be an absolute war in the ring. Rarely does a late replacement actually add excitement to the main event but this is one of those rare occasions. Duarte and Madueño will give the fans nonstop action.”

Golden Boy Promotions hosted a press conference Thursday in Anaheim, California, ahead of the 12-round super lightweight clash between Oscar “La Migraña” Duarte (28-2-1, 22 KOs) and late sub Miguel…
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Zepeda-Farmer rematch set for March 29

WBC interim lightweight champion William “El Camarón” Zepeda (31-0, 26 KOs) of San Mateo Atenco, Mexico—and former IBF super featherweight champion Tevin “2X” Farmer (33-7-1, 8 KOs) of Philadelphia have agreed to a rematch of their November 2024 showdown. The 12-round fight for Zepeda’s WBC belt is set for March 29 at the Poliforum Benito Juarez in Cancún, Mexico, and will be broadcast worldwide on DAZN.

William Zepeda: “I’ve trained hard for years to earn this world title, and I’m proud to get back in the ring and defend it in this highly anticipated rematch against Tevin Farmer. The fans asked for it, and I’m ready to give them an even better version of myself. I’ll leave no doubt in anyone’s mind that I’m the clear winner.”

Tevin Farmer: “I was off for 3.5 years, and fighting him the first time was the first time I felt somewhat comfortable in the ring. Ring rust is real, but now it’s all gone. Last time, I let him live and let him do more than I should have. This time, there’s no mercy. He’s not on my level, and on March 29, I’m not just winning—I’m making a statement!”

WBC interim lightweight champion William “El Camarón” Zepeda (31-0, 26 KOs) of San Mateo Atenco, Mexico—and former IBF super featherweight champion Tevin “2X” Farmer (33-7-1, 8 KOs) of Philadelphia have…
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Berinchyk, Keyshawn make weight

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Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

Denys Berinchyk 134.6 vs. Keyshawn Davis 134.2
(WBO lightweight title)

A brawl almost broke out after Berinchyk pushed Davis in the back while posing for photos after their weigh-in. Tensions are already at the boiling point after the Berinchyk team was accused of sending Davis a box of bananas. Davis later apologized to Team Berinchyk for calling them racist after it came out that the sender was likely Teofimo Lopez.

Top Rank Statement: “Top Rank is appalled and disgusted by the actions of the individual(s) that delivered the package to Keyshawn Davis last night. These actions are contrary to the foundation of Top Rank. There is no place for this in sports or society. Keyshawn has our full support.”

Other Weights:
Xander Zayas 153.2 vs. Slawa Spomer 153.2
Vito Mielnicki Jr. 159.4 vs. Connor Coyle 158.8
Juanmita Lopez De Jesus 113.8 vs. Bryan Santiago 113.6
Abdullah Mason 136.2 vs. Manuel Jaimes 137
Rohan Polanco 146.4 vs. Jean Carlos Torres 147
Keon Davis 149.2 vs. Ira Johnson 148.2
Jared Anderson 256.8 vs. Marios Kollias 235.4
Nico Ali Walsh 157.2 vs. Juan Carlos Guerra Jr. 157.8

Venue: The Theater at Madison Square Garden, New York City
Promoter: Top Rank
TV: ESPN, ESPN+ (undercard)

Denys Berinchyk 134.6 vs. Keyshawn Davis 134.2 (WBO lightweight title) A brawl almost broke out after Berinchyk pushed Davis in the back while posing for photos after their weigh-in. Tensions…
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Catterall-Barboza Final Press Conference

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Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

Junior welterweight contenders Jack Catterall and Arnold Barboza Jr faced off at the final press conference ahead of Saturday’s WBO interim world title clash at Co-op Live in Manchester, England, shown live worldwide on DAZN.

Jack Catterall: “I do believe I’m a better fighter and I get him out of there on Saturday.”

Arnold Barboza Jr: “I believe I’m the best in the division, I don’t think anyone can f*ck with me…I really believe I stop him.”

Junior welterweight contenders Jack Catterall and Arnold Barboza Jr faced off at the final press conference ahead of Saturday’s WBO interim world title clash at Co-op Live in Manchester, England,…
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Night of Junior Welterweights in PR

Salita Promotions and Fresh Productions have announced the addition of two pivotal 140lb title bouts added to the March 1 DAZN card from Fajardo, Puerto Rico, headlined by knockout specialist Subriel Matías (21-2, 21 KOs) and Mexico’s Gabriel Valenzuela (30-3, 17 KOs) in an IBF junior welterweight world title eliminator.

  • WBO #3 ranked Alfredo Santiago (16-2, 7 KOs) will face former world champion Javier Fortuna (39-5, 28 KOs) for the WBO NABO junior welterweight title.
  • Undefeated WBA #6 Nestor Bravo (23-0, 16 KOs) will take on Xolisani Ndongeni (32-6, 19 KOs) will collide for the vacant WBA intercontinental junior welterweight title.

Salita Promotions and Fresh Productions have announced the addition of two pivotal 140lb title bouts added to the March 1 DAZN card from Fajardo, Puerto Rico, headlined by knockout specialist Subriel…
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Cain Sandoval workout

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Photo: Lina Baker/360 Promotions

Tom Loeffler’s 360 Promotions hosted the Los Angeles boxing media on Tuesday afternoon at Wild Card Boxing Gym for their \Hollywood Fight Nights event on Friday, February 21 at the Chumash Casino Resort and broadcast globally on UFC Fightpass. Fighting in the ten-round main event is undefeated super featherweight ‘Sugar’ Cain Sandoval, (14-0, 12 KOs), of Sacramento, CA against Mark ‘The Machete Bernaldez, (25-6, 14 KOs), of General Santos City, Philippines.

Cain Sandoval: “This is my first training camp in Los Angeles with Freddie at Wild Card and I can feel my body getting stronger every day. I’ve gotten great sparring here including with Devin Haney…2025 is a very big year for me and I’ll be ready to kick it off in style on February 21. The 140lbs. division is very deep and I plan on challenging many of the top names.”

Tom Loeffler’s 360 Promotions hosted the Los Angeles boxing media on Tuesday afternoon at Wild Card Boxing Gym for their \Hollywood Fight Nights event on Friday, February 21 at the…
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Berinchyk We are going to surprise everyone again

By Miguel Maravilla
Ukraine’s WBO lightweight champion Denys Berinchyk (19-0, 9 KOs) is set to make his first title defense as he takes on 2020 Olympic silver medalist and WBO #1 ranked lightweight Keyshawn Davis (12-0, 8 KOs) of Norfolk, Virginia. Berinchyk vs. Davis takes place this Friday night in the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City live on ESPN.
“I feel great and I’m ready to fight,” Berinchyk told FightNews.com®.
Berinchyk held his camp in Southern California at Showtime Boxing in Lake Balboa in preparation for Davis.

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By Miguel Maravilla Ukraine’s WBO lightweight champion Denys Berinchyk (19-0, 9 KOs) is set to make his first title defense as he takes on 2020 Olympic silver medalist and WBO…
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Boxing Grand Prix

By Mauricio Sulaimán
President of the WBC – Son of José Sulaimán

This last Sunday was one of the most important events of the year, the highly anticipated Super Bowl. I am still waiting to see my beloved Cowboys return to Super Sunday. It has been 30 years of frustration, but I still have the hopes to be back on top.

The match up was clearly explosive with the small favorite Kansas City looking to become the first to win three Super Bowls in a row, and Philadelphia, who had a sensational season. The Philadelphia Eagles were crowned champions, putting to an end the dominance of the Kansas City Chiefs. The WBC and the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas created a special belt that will be awarded to the winners as a special trophy during the victory celebration party in a couple of weeks.

The work to achieve my father’s dream, the World Cup of professional boxing, has been titanic, and we are already in the final stage of preparation with the selection of the 32 fighters per division in the featherweight, super lightweight, middleweight, and heavyweight divisions who will compete for the glory of the José Sulaimán Trophy. Continue reading “Boxing Grand Prix”

By Mauricio Sulaimán President of the WBC – Son of José Sulaimán This last Sunday was one of the most important events of the year, the highly anticipated Super Bowl.…
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PA Boxing Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2025

The Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame (PABHOF) announced the names of 25 individuals who comprise the 2025 class of inductees. This latest crop of Pennsylvania notables is the 67th annual group to be honored by PA Hall.

Leading the Class of 2025 are former world champions Kermit Cintron and Jason Sosa, world title challengers Mike Jones, Eric Hunter, and Lajuan Simon, as well as former national amateur champion Anthony Thompson. Rounding out the boxers to be honored are Frankie Mitchell, Jimmy Clark, Young Gene Buffalo (deceased), and Clarence “Honeychile” Johnson (Deceased). Continue reading “PA Boxing Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2025”

The Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame (PABHOF) announced the names of 25 individuals who comprise the 2025 class of inductees. This latest crop of Pennsylvania notables is the 67th annual…
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World Title Schedule in Japan

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From left, Nasukawa, Nakatani, Tsutsumi, Higa

By Joe Koizumi
Photo by Naoki Fukuda

It is common our promoters announce their event schedule at random, but we have to put the fight dates and cards in order to prepare to cover the events without fail. The below-written is the world title schedule:

February 24 @Ariake Arena, Tokyo
WBC bantamweight
Junto Nakatani vs. David Cuuellar (Mexico)
WBA bantamweight
Seiya Tsutsumi vs. Daigo Higa
Bantamweight non-title
Tenshin Nasukawa vs. Jason Moloney (Australia)
Promoter: Teiken Promotions

March 13 @Ryogoku Sumo Arena, Tokyo
WBC, WBA flyweight unification
Kenshiro Teraji vs. Seigo Yuri Akui
WBO flyweight
Anthony Olascuaga vs. Hiroto Kyoguchi
WBO junior flyweight
Shokichi Iwata vs. Rene Santiago (Puerto Rico)
Promoter: Teiken Promotions

March 29 @Aichi Sky Expo, Tokoname
IBF flyweight
Angel Ayala (Mexico) vs. Masamichi Yabuki
(Yabuki, IBF junior flyweight champ, will have a crack at the IBF flyweight ruler Ayala, while keeping his own 108-pound belt. Should he be victorious, he will renounce either,)
Promoter: Kameda Promotions

March 30 @ Aichi Sky Expo, Tokoname
WBC minimumweight
Melvin Jerusalem (Philippines) vs. Yudai Shigeoka (rematch)
Promoter: Kameda Promotions

It means that all the world flyweight title bouts of the four organizations will take place in Japan in March with Teraji, Akui, Ayala and Olascuaga putting their belts on the line. We will watch the seven title goes just in March with pleasure.

By Joe Koizumi Photo by Naoki Fukuda It is common our promoters announce their event schedule at random, but we have to put the fight dates and cards in order…
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Where Are They Now?

Chris “The Southern Rebel” Calvin

By Boxing Bob Newman

From 1982-1985, Chris “The Southern Rebel” Calvin was a mainstay on the ESPN Top Rank Boxing series, where he thrilled audiences with devastating knockouts, wrapped around a couple hard fought draws and decisions. Often fighting in his opponents’ back yards, Calvin would be the visiting villain, drawing boos as he entered the ring, only to hear cheers when he left, due to his fighting style- aggression with a healthy helping of right hand KOs.

After a crushing victory over the then undefeated Kronk fighter Bret Summers on ESPN’s Top Rank Boxing 5th anniversary show, he was streaking toward an IBF title shot when he met with tragedy in the ring- the death of an opponent who fell to Calvin’s fists and never recovered. Calvin would never be the same again, falling to future IBF champion Greg Haugen in six hard fought rounds. The ever gracious Calvin had Fightnews.com® in his home outside Nashville, TN recently to talk about his exploits in the ring and life after his career ended.

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Chris “The Southern Rebel” Calvin By Boxing Bob Newman From 1982-1985, Chris “The Southern Rebel” Calvin was a mainstay on the ESPN Top Rank Boxing series, where he thrilled audiences…
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Gucci Manny headlines March 6

The Coachella Valley’s hometown hero Manuel “Gucci Manny” Flores (18-1, 14 KOs) will return to headline Golden Boy Fight Night on DAZN in a 10-round super bantamweight matchup against Jorge “Zurdo” Leyva (18-3, 13 KOs) of La Paz, Mexico. Flores-Leyva will take place March 6 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino. DAZN will stream the action.

“I’m back in my hometown and ready to put on another show!” said Flores. “I am ready to separate myself from the rest of the division and continue my quest to become the best!”

The Coachella Valley’s hometown hero Manuel “Gucci Manny” Flores (18-1, 14 KOs) will return to headline Golden Boy Fight Night on DAZN in a 10-round super bantamweight matchup against Jorge…
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Tank-Roach lead-in show set

A former unified world champion and a fast-rising top contender at 130-pounds will step into the ring in separate attractions featured on a two-fight PBC on Prime Video show taking place Saturday, March 1 and leading up to the PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video headlined by boxing superstar Gervonta “Tank” Davis defending his WBA lightweight world championship against unbeaten WBA super featherweight world champion Lamont Roach from Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

The streaming presentation is topped by former unified 154-pound world champion “Swift” Jarrett Hurd (25-3-1, 17 KOs) taking on Johan Gonzalez (34-4, 33 KOs) in a 10-round middleweight affair, plus undefeated rising super featherweight contender Jonathan “La Roca” Lopez (17-0, 12 KOs) against U.K. contender Alex Dilmaghani (20-3-1, 7 KOs) for a 10-round fight.

The live-streaming of prelims action will begin at 6:00 p.m. ET/3:00 p.m. PT and be available via free access to all fans, regardless of Prime membership or purchase of the PPV card it leads into.

A former unified world champion and a fast-rising top contender at 130-pounds will step into the ring in separate attractions featured on a two-fight PBC on Prime Video show taking…
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Chisora defeats Wallin in IBF eliminator

Former heavyweight title challenger and IBF #9, WBO #14 heavyweight Derek “War” Chisora (36-13, 23 KOs) hammered out a twelve round unanimous decision over WBC #10, WBO #11, IBF #11 Otto Wallin (27-3, 15 KOs) on Saturday night in an IBF eliminator at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester, England. 41-year-old Chisora pressed the action and walked through Wallin’s jab. Chisora dropped Wallin in round nine and again in round twelve en route to a 117-109, 114-112, 116-110 judges’ verdict. After the fight Chisora, said he wants to fight Oleksandr Usyk, Anthony Joshua, or Daniel Dubois in his fiftieth fight.

In an upset, middleweight Sofiane Khati (18-5, 7 KOs) scored a seventh round TKO over Nathan Heaney (18-2-1, 6 KOs). Khati dropped Heaney in round seven and got the stoppage with his follow-up barrage. Time was 1:08.

Unbeaten super lightweight Jack Rafferty (25-0, 16 KOs) broke down and stopped Reece MacMillan (17-2, 2 KOs) in round seven for the British, Commonwealth and WBC silver International titles. Rafferty blasted MacMillan to the canvas as the towel flew in. Time was 1:37.

IBF #14, WBC #15 light heavyweight Zach Parker (26-1, 18 KOs) defeated late sub Mickael Diallo (21–2-2, 18 KOs) over ten uneventful rounds. Scores were 98-92, 98-93, 97-94.

Featherweight Zak Miller (16-1, 3 KOs) edged previously unbeaten Masood Abdulah (11-1, 7 KOs) by majority decision over twelve rounds in a clash for the Commonwealth title. Scores were 115-114, 115-113, 114-114.

Former heavyweight title challenger and IBF #9, WBO #14 heavyweight Derek “War” Chisora (36-13, 23 KOs) hammered out a twelve round unanimous decision over WBC #10, WBO #11, IBF #11…
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Canelo-Scull clash in the works

Canelo Alvarez will once again attempt to become undisputed at super middleweight. WBC/WBA/WBO champ Canelo (62-2-2, 39 KOs) will reportedly face IBF champion William Scull (23-0, 9 KOs) on May 3rd in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Canelo recently signed a four-fight pact with Turki Alalshikh/Riyadh Season. He may face Terence Crawford in September.

Canelo Alvarez will once again attempt to become undisputed at super middleweight. WBC/WBA/WBO champ Canelo (62-2-2, 39 KOs) will reportedly face IBF champion William Scull (23-0, 9 KOs) on May…
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