Joshua Franco Wins First World Title, “Pitufo” Diaz Wins
In the first world title fight after the lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Robert Garcia Boxing Academy trained fighter Joshua “The Professor” Franco (17-1-2, 8 KOs) put together his best performance as a pro defeating WBA super flyweight champion Andrew Moloney (21-1, 14 KOs) by an unfairly narrow twelve
Rodriguez upsets Gesta, Blair Cobbs wins title – Avila gets a draw
Super lightweight Juan Rodriguez (30-7, 26 KOs), promoted by Northern California promoter, Paco Damian, pulled off a massive upset in stopping Mercito Gesta (32-3-2, 17 KOs) in the ninth round on Thursday night at the Avalon in Hollywood, California on the Golden Boy main event. The bout was competitive the
UPSET! NAVARRETE DEFEATS DOGBOE TO WIN WBO WORLD TITLE
Emanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete (25-1, 22 KOs) outboxed and to some extent outclassed former WBO junior featherweight champion Isaac “Royal Storm” Dogboe (20-0, 14 KOs) taking a twelve round unanimous decision on Saturday night at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Navarrete had an obvious height advantage
UPSET ALERT: Eugene Lagos KOs Emilio Sanchez
In a major upset and in an off television fight, largely unknown Filpino super featherweight Eugene Lagos knocked out Golden Boy Prospect Emilio Sanchez via a second-round KO. Sanchez, who trains with Manny Robles, was dropped by a counter right hand. Lagos KO2 Sanchez (0:35) is the official time. Counter
Boxing Recap: Jose Ramirez World Champion, Estrada GBP debut and KOs
My parents are proudly Mexicans, I proudly carry their blood. I’m first generation, I am a USA Olympian, I’m a World Champion, but most important I’m pro immigrant and Proud. This fight was dedicated to all the hard working immigrants who deserve peace and opportunity to chase the American dream.
Antonio Lozada Jr stops Felix Verdejo; MAJOR UPSET
Largely unknown lightweight Antonio Lozada Jr (39-2 33KOs) picked up the signature win of his career as he stopped heavily touted Puerto Rican prospect Felix Veredjo in the tenth round at 2:37 on the undercard of Top Rank card from Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. Verdejo started strong
Manny Pacquiao Didn’t Lose, He Got Old
Manny Pacquiao didn’t lose on Saturday night in Australia against Jeff Horn, he got old. We can argue until we are blue in the face about ESPN’s coverage, which focused more so around “hot takes” rather than substance, a trend that spans all the way to oval office right now
Hernandez upsets Daniel Valdivia in Arizona
In Arizona in a seemingly stay busy fight super welterweight slugger Vladimir Hernandez (9-2, 6 KOs) scored an eight round unanimous decision over Top Rank signed fighter Daniel Valdivia (14-1, 10 KOs) of Tulare, Ca. The fight which was very competitive was a shock to many as Valdivia was a signed
Bathelemy, Davis win on FS1, Brendyn Lynch upset on undercard
Super featherweight Leduan Barthelemy (13-0, 7 KOs) scored a tenth round TKO over Reynaldo Blanco (14-4, 8 KOs) on Tuesday night at Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino in Nice, California. Barthelemy was steps ahead of Blanco for the whole fight, but finally dropped him in the final round. Blanco got
Tony Bellew stops David Haye in a shocking upset
Tony Bellew(29-2-1, 19 KOs) is having quite the second half to his career as after he picked up a major win last year over a decorated champion at cruiserweight, tonight he might have cemented his status by defeating British boxing royalty as picked up an eleventh round TKO over former