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Kenny Bayless To Ref Mayweather-Pacquiao
On Tuesday the NSAC selected the officials and set the fees for the May 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena for the WBC WBO and WBA world welterweight championship between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. The referee will be Kenny Bayless. Judges are Bert Clements, Dave Moretti and Glenn
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
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
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
Crawford Stops Dulorme
Terence Crawford (26-0, 18 KOs) made quick work of highly touted Puerto Rican champion, Thomas Dulorme (22-2, 14 KOs), picking up the WBO Championship in the process. Terence controlled the pace of the fight throughout the first five rounds, but at the same time he allowed Dulorme to stay competitive
Matthysse edges Provodnikov by majority decision in thriller
VERONA, NEW YORK (April 18) -Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York was treated to a historic sold out match-up between two of the most exciting gladiators in boxing as Lucas “La Maqina”” Matthysse (37-3, 34 KO’s) took a majority decision victory over “The Siberian Rocky” Ruslan Provodnikov (24-4, 17 KO’s) in a 12-round
Fonfara Stops Chavez in 9!
In a very gritty performance, 27 year old Polish fighter, Andrzej Fonfara (27-3, 16 KOs) stopped a very game, but out gunned Julio Cesar Chavez Jr (48-2, 32 KOs) at the Stub Hub Center in Carson, CA. Fonfara worked on his game plan from round one, he stayed in the pocket
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