Shane Mosley returns to fight for “interim” WBA welterweight title
“Sugar” Shane Mosley (49-9-1 41KOs) will return on May 28 as he will fight for “interim” welterweight WBA champion David Avanesyan. What is notable about this fight is Roberto Duran will train Mosley for this bout. The bout will take place at the Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona and will
Kell Brook makes quick work of Kevin Bizier
IBF welterweight champion Kell Brook (36-0, 25 KOs) scored a quick second round KO over mandatory challenger Kevin Bizier (25-3, 17 KOs) on Saturday night at Sheffield Arena in Sheffield, England. The fight was another display of Kell Brook’s power as Bizier’s face was a bloody mess in the second round
Ward triumphant in return, Diaz Jr. impressive in HBO debut
Andre Ward, (29-0, 15 KOs) made his light heavyweight debut as he earned a twelve round unanimous decision over the Sullivan Barrera, (17-1, 12 KOs), a tough Cuban defector who was the #1 contender for the IBF light heavyweight title on Saturday night at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California.
Results from Mexico, four Bay Area fighters in action
Casey Morton went against home town favorite Carla Itzayari in Tijuana, Mexico. Despite a dominant performance the judges ruled the bout a draw which left those in the stands confused. Morton was landing her punches cleanly and using her jab to control the range as she appeared in control of
Results from Sacramento, Bourland, Ayala and McKernan win
In front of a well packed hall in the Doubletree Hotel in Sacramento, CA, Vallejo, CA’s own Ryan “The Rhino” Bourland (9-1 4KOs) earned his ninth win as he headlined his first card a mere hour away from his hometown. Bourland, who outboxed a rugged and game Billy Bailey (12-21
Ward-Barrera weigh-in results
Andre Ward 174.8 Sullivan Barrera 174.4 lbs. Joseph Diaz Jr. 125.8 Jayson Velez Daniel Franco 126 German Meraz ??? Junior Younan 173.4 Christian Solorzano 176.6* Maurice Hooker 140.2 Wilfrido Buelvas 138.8 Aaron Coley 157.2 Urmat Ryskeldiev 155.8 Zhilei Zhang 253.4 Tyree Ortiz 282.2 Rudy Puga 162.8 Carlos Lozano 162.2
Weigh in results from Sacramento, CA
Ryan Bourland 177 vs. Billy Bailey 181 Blake McKernan 203 vs Derek Williams 250 Mario Ayala 122 vs. Michael Gaxiola 122 Venue: DoubleTree Hotel, Sacramento, CA. Date: Friday, March 25 Tickets available at door or at https://www.showclix.com/event/rage-viii
Adrien Broner training camp footage (video)
Adrien Broner wanted for assault per TMZ report?
Per a report that TMZ Sports obtained current WBA super lightweight champion Adrien Broner is wanted after beating up a man outside of a Cincinnati bowling alley in a crime that involved a gun. Though the details are sketchy at best, this is another distraction in the career of Adrien