Lukie’s Featherweight Rankings and Why Navarrete Is The Guy Of The Division
The featherweight division is influx with the recent absence of Shakur Stevenson, leaving room for new voids to be filled. This is the Editor-In-Chief of ITRBoxing.com, Lukie, take on the division currently. 01. Emanuel Navarrete Why: This is the guy. Might not be the most technical of fighters per say,
Meet Albert Batyrgaziev, The 2020 Olympic Featherweight Gold Medalist
Albert Batyrgaziev is now an Olympic gold medalist as the fighter representing the Russian Olympic Committee beat Duke Ragan in the finals for the honor. Batyrgaziev is a 23-year-old representing Babayurt, Dagestan, Russia, who is currently pro, with three fights to his ledger. As a pro, all of his bouts
Joet Gonzalez Seeks Redemption, Marriaga Wants To Be A Champion
It was almost a year ago, when Joet Gonzalez faced Shakur Stevenson in Reno, Nevada. That was for the WBO featherweight title, a title that is now vacant as Stevenson has moved up to 130 lbs, and in Gonzalez’s return is fighting for what seems to be #1 spot for
Kid Galahad edges Kahn Clary in awkward fight, now IBF mandatory
What an awkward fight! As Kid Galahad edged the bout to become the mandatory for Josh Warrington vs. Carl Frampton, as he defeated Toka Kahn Clary in the opening bout from the TD Garden in DAZN’s second major card in the United States, this one taking place in Boston, Mass. The
Xavier Martinez no longer with Mayweather Promotions
Bigger and better things to come. Stay tuned!?? A post shared by X Martinez (@xaviermartinez916) on Jul 4, 2018 at 12:58pm PDT Top featherweight prospect Xavier Martinez of Sacramento, CA is now a promotional free agent according to a post he made today on Instagram. Martinez, who signed with Mayweather
De’von Abraham makes weight for Sacramento, CA bout
Oakland, CA featherweight De’von Abraham made weight for his bout tomorrow in Sacramento, CA, which is taking place at the DoubleTree Hotel across from the Arden Fair Mall. Abraham came in at the lowest weight of his career 125 lbs. Abraham is fighting Christian Reyes.
Rey Vargas ready for “Crazy A” Hovhannisyan on May 12th
Rey Vargas (31-0, 22 KOs), the undefeated world champion of Mexico City, Mexico, discussed his training camp ahead of the third defense of his WBC Super Bantamweight World Title against Azat “Crazy A” Hovhannisyan (14-2, 11 KOs) in the 12-round co-main event to Sadam “World Kid” Ali and Liam “Beefy” Smith for the WBO Junior Middleweight World Championship
Genesis Servania signs with Top Rank Inc.
Filipino fan favorite and top featherweight contender Genesis “Kashimi” Servania has agreed to a multi-year promotional agreement with Top Rank, Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum announced today. Servania (30-1, 13 KOs) opened the collective eyes of the boxing world in his American debut last September in Tucson, Arizona, when he challenged World Boxing Organization
Christopher Diaz vs. Casey Ramos co-main event to Lomachenko vs. Rigondeaux
The biggest fight to end the year, Vasyl Lomachenko vs. Casey Ramos, just got some added support as Christoper Diaz is moving up to 130 lbs. to fight Casey Ramos, who is on a brief winning streak after losing to Andy Vences for a version of the WBC title. This
Brandon Trejo, Ruben Villa win over the weekend
Northern California fighters Ruben Villa and Brandon Trejo picked up wins on separate nights as they continue their winning ways as they move forward with their career. Featherweight southpaw Ruben Villa (9-0 4KOs) who fought last Saturday night in Verona, New York picked up a six-round decision over German Meraz. Villa