Ioka wins 112 lbs. title in Japan
Per Adam Abramowitz of Saturday Night Boxing, Japan’s Kazuto Ioka captured the WBA flyweight belt by scoring a majoirity decision (115-113, 116-113, 114-114) over defending champ Juan Carlos Reveco from Argentina over twelve close rounds on Wednesday in Osaka, Japan. The fight was regarded as highly entertaining with some still reluctant
Heavy Street Rumor Andre Ward vs. Paul Smith June 20th in Oakland, CA
It is being reported an awful as of late that Paul Smith, the UK super middleweight, is in the final stage of signing a contract to face Andre Ward in Oracle Arena on June 20th in Oakland, CA. The bout would mark one of two bouts that Ward has stated
The Highlight of Klitschko vs. Jennings Press Conference: Shannon Briggs
In a less than thrilling press conference for this weekend’s HBO heavyweight title bout between champ Wladimir Klitschko vs. Bryant Jennings. The conference essentially was the convention of the overly polite as both of the fighters refused to say terrible things about their foe as it was a very general
WBO to Strip Tomoki Kameda if he fights Jamie McDonell
The World Boxing Organization has informed WBO bantamweight champion Tomoki Kameda that he will be stripped of the title if he goes through with a clash against WBA “regular” champ Jamie McDonnell. below is the official statement The WBO World Championship Committee will not authorize your proposed bout with
Kenny Bayless To Ref Mayweather-Pacquiao
On Tuesday the NSAC selected the officials and set the fees for the May 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena for the WBC WBO and WBA world welterweight championship between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. The referee will be Kenny Bayless. Judges are Bert Clements, Dave Moretti and Glenn
John Molina Tests Positive For Diuretics
On a Tuesday morning meeting, the Nevada State Athletic Commission has temporary suspended, junior welterweight John Molina Jr., for a failed test after his March 7th with Adrien Broner. Molina tested positive for diuretics, which is a supplement used in the weight cutting process and banned from athletic competition. The news comes
Steve Cunningham Signs With Al Haymon
Former two-time world cruiserweight champion and current Heavyweight contender, Steve “USS” Cunningham has signed with adviser Al Haymon. This marks another shot fired from manager Al Haymon towards Main Events Promotions as Cunningham was one of the bigger stars under their roster and also potentially sets up a move down
Paul Mendez Leaves No Doubt In Rematch (Results from Redwood City, CA – April 18th)
Middleweight Paul Mendez trained by the Garcia’s in Salinas, CA, is inching closer and closer to becoming someone that needs to have national exposure and attention after his performance against a game, but outclassed Ernesto Berrospe in the main event last Saturday in Redwood City, CA. The fight looked similar
Crawford Stops Dulorme
Terence Crawford (26-0, 18 KOs) made quick work of highly touted Puerto Rican champion, Thomas Dulorme (22-2, 14 KOs), picking up the WBO Championship in the process. Terence controlled the pace of the fight throughout the first five rounds, but at the same time he allowed Dulorme to stay competitive
Matthysse edges Provodnikov by majority decision in thriller
VERONA, NEW YORK (April 18) -Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York was treated to a historic sold out match-up between two of the most exciting gladiators in boxing as Lucas “La Maqina”” Matthysse (37-3, 34 KO’s) took a majority decision victory over “The Siberian Rocky” Ruslan Provodnikov (24-4, 17 KO’s) in a 12-round