Mikey Garcia defeats Adrien Broner in Brooklyn
In the main event of a nearly sold-out Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, Mikey Garcia (37-0 30KOs) picked up a career defining win over four division world champion Adrien Broner (33-3 24KOs). In the first round, Broner outboxed Garcia who appeared to see what Broner was going to do
Jermall Charlo stops Jorge Sebastian Heiland
Jermall Charlo (26-0 20KOs) picked up his first win in the middleweight division by stopping Jorge Sebastian Heiland (29-5-2 16KOs) in the television opener from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The fight was all Charlo, who floored Heiland in the second round with his signature right uppercut and
“Big Baby” Miller stops Gerald Washington
Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller (19-0-1 16KOs) defeated Gerald “El Gallo Negro” Washington (18-2-1 12KOs) in the last bout of the prelims before the Showtime telecast at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Washington won the first round, but the much heavier “Big Baby” Miller, who weighed in at 300
Carl Frampton’s return called off after missing weight
Carl Frampton was all set to fight for a WBC featherweight eliminator for the chance to fight Gary Russell Jr on Saturday, July 29th at SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland which was going to be streamed in the United States via the Showtime Facebook and YouTube pages respectively. “The Return
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
Mikey Garcia vs. Adrien Broner set for July 29th
In a bout announced late last night, Adrien Broner will take on Mikey Garcia on July 29th on Showtime. The bout does not have a location as of now, but we’re being told that the a venue should be announced shortly.
Salinas, CA’s Ruben Villa signs w/ Banner and Thompson Promotions
Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing Promotions are pleased to announce the signing of amateur standout Ruben Villa to a co-promotional contract. The 19 year-old Villa of Salinas, California compiled an outstanding record of 166-17 in the unpaid ranks that included two National Junior Golden Gloves titles and two National Golden
Chad Dawson out of title eliminator next week
Well, the last remaining hope for Chad Dawson fans may have left with an injury derailing the once pound-for-pound fighters career once again. Dawson (34-4 19KOs) was suppose to face Eleider Alvarez (19-0 10KOs), the number one contender for the WBC light-heavyweight title, it was somewhat assumed the winner would
Stevenson-Williams Jr card set for July 29th
WBC light heavyweight champion Adonis “Superman” Stevenson (27-1, 22 KOs) will defend his title for the seventh time against Thomas “Top Dog” Williams Jr. (20-1, 14 KOs) on July 29 at Centre Videotron in Quebec City. Stevenson has been out of the ring since last year and will defend his title