Mike Ruiz Jr. training camp notes for April 15th title fight
Mike Ruiz Jr. (11-4-2 4KOs) of Fresno, CA returns April 15th at the Cache Creek Casino and Resort in Brooks, CA against former IBF world champion Rodrigo Guerrero (25-6-1 18KOs) in the main event as he fights for the junior bantamweight International Boxing Association title. Things have not always been
Andy Vences returns this Friday in Lemoore, CA
Undefeated super featherweight Andy Vences (17-0 10KOs) returns this Friday as the main event of a card promoted by Top Rank Inc., as a part of UniMas’ “Solo Boxeo” series. Vences of San Jose, CA will fight against rugged journeyman Angel Hernnadez in a ten round title fight for Vences’
Sev’s Take: David Lemieux vs. Curtis Stevens
As most fans already know, powerful slugger and former IBF middleweight world champion David Lemieux (36-3 32KO’s) will make his return to the ring on Saturday March 11th to take on knockout artist and former world title challenger Curtis Stevens (29-5 21KO’s). The bout will be televised live on HBO
Michael Conlan Pro Debut next Friday in New York
reland’s Olympic hero MICHAEL “MICK” CONLAN will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by making his professional debut headlining a special card at The Theater at Madison Square Garden. Conlan’s pro debut, which will be as a junior featherweight, in a six-round bout against Tim Ibarra (4-4, 1 KOs), of Denver, is
Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia pulls monster ratings
The bout between Keith “One Time” Thurman and Danny “Swift” Garcia ranked as the highest-grossing non-NBA sporting event in Barclays Center history. The event also set a record for boxing attendance at Barclays Center with 16,533. The live broadcast on CBS pulled in over two million viewers as well
Oscar Valdez vs. Miguel Marriaga PPV set for April 22nd
WBO World featherweight titleholder Oscar Valdez will defend his belt against mandatory challenger Miguel Marriaga on Apr. 22 at the Stubhub Center in Carson, CA on Top Rank Pay-Per-View. The undercard will feature Gilberto Ramirez defending his WBO super middleweight title against Maxsim Bursak, WBO junior featherweight champion Jessie Magdaleno
Paulie Malignaggi retires from the sport of boxing
Making it official. Thank you, boxing. pic.twitter.com/IrQqHsOtFc — Paul Malignaggi (@PaulMalignaggi) March 6, 2017 On Monday morning, two-time world champion, Paulie Malignaggi retired from the sport of boxing after being stopped by Sam Eggington on the previous Saturday. Malignaggi, one of the sports most colorful characters will be missed as
