Luis Ortiz buys himself out of Golden Boy Promotions contract
Well, that was nice, but heavyweight Luis Ortiz is no longer with Golden Boy Promotions as the hard slugging and skilled heavyweight reportedly spent a million dollars to get out of his contract. Golden Boy released a press release explaining that he is no longer with the promotion. Ortiz is
Roman Gonzalez vs. Carlos Cuadras Fight Preview
by Sevak Sarkisian As most fight fans already know, former three division world champion and current WBC flyweight world champion Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez (45-0 38 KO’s) will be moving up in weight yet again to face reigning WBC super flyweight world champion Carlos “El Principe” Cuadras (35-0 27KO’s) at the
Heather Hardy defeats Shelly Vincent in tape delayed bout
In one of the more talked about women’s bout in recent years, Heather Hardy (18-0 4KOs) continued her winning ways by defeating Shelly Vincent (18-1 1KO) in a grudge match for the regional version of WBC women’s featherweight title. The bout which served as the headliner for the NBCSN portion
Claressa Shields defends gold medal in back-to-back Olympics
The amazing Claressa Shields did it again as she outpointed Nouchka Fontijn of the Netherlands to be the lone U.S. Olympian to win gold in USA Boxing. Shields is the first women to win gold for America and pioneer in women’s boxing as she defend her crown.
Spence steamrolls Bundu in six rounds
by Sevak Sarkisian In the main event of a packed house Errol “The Truth” Spence Jr. (21-0 18KOs) had to work for it, but brutally stopped Leonard “The Lion” Bundu in the sixth round of his main event bout at the Ford amphitheater at the Coney Island Boardwalk. Bundu surprised all
Shakur Stevenson wins silver at Olympics, second medal for Team USA
Bantamweight Shakur Stevenson nearly claimed gold at the Olympics as how you scored the first round determined the outcome of the fight. Though that debate is null and void as Robeisy Ramirez Carrazana of Cuba outpointed the American in a close finals contest that is what high level Olympic boxing is
Shabranskyy, Delgado win atop LA Fight Club
Light heavyweight Vyacheslav Shabranskyy (17-0, 14 KOs) stopped Oscar Riojas (10-6, 3 KOs) in three rounds Friday night at LA Fight Club at the Belasco Theater in downtown Los Angeles headlining the Boxeo Estelar on Estrella TV telecast. The outcome was to be expected given the difference in skill sets,
Spence, Bundu make weight for NBC clash
Tomorrow night after the conclusion of the Olympics watch 2012 U.S. Olympian Errol Spence Jr. will fight to be the #1 contender for the IBF welterweight title as he faces Leonard Bundu on NBC with coverage after the main card taking place on NBCSN. The event is taking place at
Big Baby Miller wins on ShoBox, Karim Mayfield robbed of comeback win
Heavyweight Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller (18-0-1, 16 KOs) scored a third round TKO over veteran Fred Kassi (18-6-1, 10 KOs) on Friday night at the outdoor Rhinos Stadium in Rochester, NY. The nearly 300 lbs. Miller struggled up until landing the game changing right hand on Kassi which put him
Manny Pacquiao not on HBO, ESPN in play?
Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum says that the November 5 date for Manny Pacquiao’s return to the ring against WBO welterweight champion Jessie Vargas will continue despite HBO pulling the plug on the fight. Arum, who spoke to the LA Times that Manny Pacquiao is now a free agent and that