JoJo Diaz versus Jayson Velez set as co-main event for Ward-Barrera
In a very interesting crossroads fight for both fighters, 2012 Olympian Joseph “Jojo” Diaz Jr. (19-0, 11 KOs) will make his HBO debut as he faces the ever confusing Puerto Rican Jayson “La Maravilla” Velez (23-1-1, 16 KOs) at Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. The 10-round featherweight fight will open the
Roman Gonzalez to face McWilliams Arroyo on GGG undercard
The successful formula of Golovkin and Roman Gonzalez continues as the two have been featured on two HBO card together as the WBC flyweight champion Roman Gonzalez (44-0, 38 KOs) will defend his title against WBC McWilliams Arroyo (16-2, 14 KOs) in a voluntary defense on April 23 on HBO Championship
Former Northern California fighter Paul Mendez featured on Leo Santa Cruz undercard next week
Unbeaten 2012 U.S. Olympian Michael Hunter (10-0, 7 KOs), middleweight contender Paul Mendez (20-2-2, 10 KOs) and exciting featherweight contender Claudio “The Matrix” Marrero (19-1, 14 KOs) will compete in separate bouts that highlight undercard action on Saturday, February 27 from Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. The event is headlined
Ceja and Ruiz hoping to outdo first battle in rematch in Anaheim, CA
Hard-hitting Mexican warriors Julio Ceja (30-1, 27 KOs) and Hugo Ruiz (35-3, 31 KOs) engaged in a memorable back-and-forth battle for the WBC 122-pound world title last August and they are eager to meet in the ring again to deliver another explosive fight. The eagerly awaited return bout is part
Santiago beats Ruiz in thrilling Tuesday night PBC card
Bantamweight Alexis “Beaver” Santiago (21-3-1, 8 KOs) continued his winning ways with an entertaining ten round unanimous decision over Erik Ruiz (15-5, 6 KOs) on Tuesday night at Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas. As skill was largely left at the backdoor, Santiago and Ruiz engaged in an all out war