Willie Nelson knocks out Tony Harrison in stunning upset
In a fight that lacked early excitement was at no loss for it when it was all said and done as underdog Willie “The Great” Nelson (24-2-1 14KOs) knocked out undefeated junior middleweight prospect Tony Harrison (21-1 18KOs) in Harrison’s first step up in competition. After the fight Nelson explained
Heavyweight Chagaev stops Pianeta in one round
WBA “regular” heavyweight champion Ruslan “White Tyson” Chagaev (34-2-1, 21 KOs) made quick work of challenger Francesco Pianeta (31-2-1, 17 KOs) on Saturday night at the GETEC Arena in Magdeburg, Germany. Chagaev dropped Pianeta twice in round one before the fight was eventually waived off. The fight proves Chagaev can
Terry Flanagan wins WBO lightweight title in UK
In a clash of unbeaten lightweights, Terry Flanagan (28-0, 10 KOs) won by third round TKO when Jose “Chon” Zepeda (23-1, 20 KOs) couldn’t continue due to an injury to his left shoulder on Saturday night at the Velodrome in Manchester, England. Flanagan picked up the WBO lightweight title when
Filipino champ Donnie Nietes continues dominate ways with title defense
WBO light flyweight champion Donnie “Ahas” Nietes (36-1-4, 21 KOs) scored unanimous decision over former IBF/WBO strawweight champion Francisco “Chihuas” Rodriguez (17-3-1, 11 KOs) on Saturday night at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City, Philippines. Rodriguez who found himself in a fight of the year contender last year against
Cotto vs. Canelo official for November 21st
Roc Nation Sports, Golden Boy Promotions, Miguel Cotto Promotions and Canelo Promotions are pleased to announce the highly anticipated clash of two titans in a classic Puerto Rico vs. Mexico battle. On Saturday, Nov. 21, Miguel Cotto (40-4, 33 KO’s), the reigning WBC, Ring Magazine and Lineal middleweight World champion
Imam vs. Angulo for WBC junior welterweight eliminator
A 10-round WBC super lightweight title eliminator between top 140-pound prospect Amir “Young Master” Imam (17-0, 14 KOs) and former world title challenger Fernando “”La Fiera” Angulo (29-9, 16 KOs) have beenadded Showtime’s telecast on July 18 headlined by Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (48-2-1, 32 KOs) vs. Marcos Reyes (33-2, 24 KOs).
Weights from Los Angeles, CA
Venue: Los Angeles Sports Arena TV: HBO Latino Start Time: 11PM EST/8PM PST Mauricio Herrera 139.4 vs. Hank Lundy 139 Michael Perez 134.4 vs. Luis Sanchez 133.4 Joseph Diaz 125.6 vs. Rene Alvarado 125.8 Jason Quigley 161.6 vs. Tom Howard 159.4 Nicolas Arce 128.2 vs. Ricardo Alvarado 130.4 Jesus Delgado
Thurman-Collazo weigh in results
Venue: USF Sun Dome Network: ESPN Start Time: 9PM EST/6PM PST Keith Thurman 146.2 vs. Luis Collazo 147 (WBA “regular” welterweight title) Tony Harrison 153.8 vs. Willie Nelson 154.6 Edner Cherry 132 vs. Luis Cruz 132.8 Anthony Peterson 138 vs. Ramesis Gil 137.4 Patryk Szymanski 155.6 vs. Maurice Louishomme 154.6 Antonio
WTF? Mosley-Mayorga II is happening in 2015
Jay Z once said “…this can’t be life.” Those immortal words are never more true when word hit the boxing streets that Shane Mosley will face Ricardo Mayorga as both are well past their best years as they will do battle August 29th in Los Angeles, CA at 154
Tony Harrison and Willie Nelson argue at press conference
At the final press conference for Premier Boxing Champions debut on ESPN this Saturday in which welterweights Keith Thurman vs. Luis Collazo, it was the co-main event that stole the show. Tony Harrison brought his larger than life persona to the podium as he vocally critiqued Willie Nelson’s demeanor which