22 Apr 2015

Joe Calzaghe added to PBC on Spike announce team

International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee Joe “Pride of Whales” Calzaghe has been added to the broadcast team as a special analyst for the Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on Spike TV April 24 fight card taking place at Chicago’s UIC Pavilion. Before retiring in 2009, Calzaghe set the record as

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22 Apr 2015

Ioka wins 112 lbs. title in Japan

Per Adam Abramowitz of Saturday Night Boxing, Japan’s Kazuto Ioka captured the WBA flyweight belt by scoring a majoirity decision (115-113, 116-113, 114-114) over defending champ Juan Carlos Reveco from Argentina over twelve close rounds on Wednesday in Osaka, Japan. The fight was regarded as highly entertaining with some still reluctant

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21 Apr 2015

Heavy Street Rumor Andre Ward vs. Paul Smith June 20th in Oakland, CA

It is being reported an awful as of late that Paul Smith, the UK super middleweight, is in the final stage of signing a contract to face Andre Ward in Oracle Arena on June 20th in Oakland, CA. The bout would mark one of two bouts that Ward has stated

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21 Apr 2015

The Highlight of Klitschko vs. Jennings Press Conference: Shannon Briggs

In a less than thrilling press conference for this weekend’s HBO heavyweight title bout between champ Wladimir Klitschko vs. Bryant Jennings. The conference essentially was the convention of the overly polite as both of the fighters refused to say terrible things about their foe as it was a very general

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21 Apr 2015

WBO to Strip Tomoki Kameda if he fights Jamie McDonell

The World Boxing Organization has informed WBO bantamweight champion Tomoki Kameda that he will be stripped of the title if he goes through with a clash against WBA “regular” champ Jamie McDonnell. below is the official statement   The WBO World Championship Committee will not authorize your proposed bout with

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21 Apr 2015

John Molina Tests Positive For Diuretics

On a Tuesday morning meeting, the Nevada State Athletic Commission has temporary suspended, junior welterweight John Molina Jr., for a failed test after his March 7th with Adrien Broner. Molina tested positive for diuretics, which is a supplement used in the weight cutting process and banned from athletic competition. The news comes

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21 Apr 2015

Steve Cunningham Signs With Al Haymon

Former two-time world cruiserweight champion and current Heavyweight contender, Steve “USS” Cunningham has signed with adviser Al Haymon. This marks another shot fired from manager Al Haymon towards Main Events Promotions as Cunningham was one of the bigger stars under their roster and also potentially sets up a move down

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20 Apr 2015

Paul Mendez Leaves No Doubt In Rematch (Results from Redwood City, CA – April 18th)

Middleweight Paul Mendez trained by the Garcia’s in Salinas, CA, is inching closer and closer to becoming someone that needs to have national exposure and attention after his performance against a game, but outclassed Ernesto Berrospe in the main event last Saturday in Redwood City, CA. The fight looked similar

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17 Apr 2015

Weight From Redwood City, CA

Weights per Rob Quijano of http://www.thepugilistreport.com/   164 lbs, catchweight – Paul Mendez 164.5 vs Ernesto Berrospe 164 137 lbs., catchweight – Arturo Quintero 138* vs Carlos Valenzuela 136.5 Junior Lightweight – Andy Cornejo Vences 129.5 vs Sergio Najera 127 Middleweight – Ricardo Pinell 160 vs Yusmani Abreu 156 Light Heavyweight – Ryan Bourland 176 vs Zlatko

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17 Apr 2015

Lucas Matthysse vs. Ruslan Provodnikov Weigh In Results

Network: HBO Venue: Turning Stone Resort, Verona, NY Promotion:Golden Boy/Banner Lucas Matthysse 139 vs. Ruslan Provodnikov 139.5

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