Northern (and Central) California fighter of the year: Jose Ramirez
Jose Ramirez can sell a lot of tickets and when you do that astute fight fans will become impatient to see just how good the fighter is or even worse assume the fighter is being protected, because of their profit margin for the promoter. Ramirez, who has been selling out
Golden Boy card packs KOs on ESPN2
Golden Boy Promotions returned with a card on ESPN2 with junior bantamweight Jose Martinez (20-0-1, 12 KOs) scoring a fourth-round KO over Jesus Martinez (23-2, 11 KOs) on Friday night at the Poliforum Benito Juarez in Cancun, Mexico. The fight was one-sided with Jose Martinez hurting Jesus Martinez in the third and
The 650 Show returns today in San Mateo
Eddie Croft’s B St. Boxing returns with their annual boxing show today in San Mateo at Mid-Pen Boys and Girls Club. Tickets are $10 for 10 and under, $25 for general admission and $40 for VIP. First bout starts at 1PM.
Gabe Flores Jr headlines first card on November 17 in Reno
17-year-old professional boxer Gabe Flores Jr (4-0 3KOs) of Stockton, CA, who is the youngest fighter ever to sign with promotional juggernaut Top Rank Inc, returns Friday, November 17th at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nevada. Flores Jr., who was a decorated amateur with more national titles then he
Without Ward: Andre Ward’s Legendary Career Remembered
Andre “S.O.G.” Ward suddenly announced his retirement on the morning of September 21st to the shock of many who had no clue it was near. Ward, was seemingly the living embodiment of the Frank Sinatra song “My Way”, going about the professional and amateur ranks in his own manner. I feel
Manteca, CA’s Vincent Avila wins Ringside Nationals
Manteca, CA’s Vincent Avina won the boys 15-19-year-old 119 lbs. Ringside National Championship this past weekend in Independence, Missouri. Avina is trained by his father, who is also a professional boxer Albert Avina. Other notable champions from Northern and Central California are Daniel and Jose Haro of Merced, CA picked up
Bay Area Boxing shines as Desert Showdown in Hanford, CA
Eddie Croft’s B St Boxing Gym in San Mateo had a good outing at the Desert Showdown 2017 as Stevie Johnson picked up the 114 lbs. 15-16-year-old title as well Jahoska Chamorro won her championship title via a 2nd round KO. San Lorenzo, CA’s The Kennel Boxing Gym also picked up
Battle Tested Amateur Contest at King’s Gym in Oakland – Saturday
Tomorrow at the historic King’s Boxing Gym in East Oakland, CA located at 843 35th Ave, Oakland, CA 94601, will house one of the bigger amateur tournaments of the summer as Battle Tested presents “The 1st Annual Battle Royal”. The event starts at 1:30 PM with tickets costing $20. The event
The Ghost of Boxing: Anthony Peterson
When asked how he would describe himself, Anthony Peterson (37-1 24KOs), 31, had no hesitation. “I am the ghost of boxing. I am around, but at the same time I am not.” It was a poetic start to an interview in which I didn’t know a lot about Anthony Peterson.
Jorge Linares defeats Anthony Crolla in UK
Jorge “El Niño de Oro” Linares (42-3, 27 KOs) skillfully defeated former champion Anthony “Million Dollar” Crolla (31-6, 15 KOs) to retain his WBA, WBC Diamond and Ring Magazine World Lightweight Championship titles in a 12-round rematch battle that went the distance live from Manchester Arena. Showtime International Boxing will replay Linares vs. Crolla II