Day: January 12, 2019

Ruben Villa Dominates Colombian Ruben Cervera in ShoBox Co-Feature

PHILADELPHIA, Penn. / ORANGE Calif.(Jan. 12, 2019) -In a battle of undefeated Rubens, former decorated amateur Ruben Villa (15-0, 5 KOs) handed Colombian Ruben Cervera (10-1, 9 KOs) his first career defeat scoring a dominating unanimous decision, 80-72 on all three scorecards in the eight-round featherweight co-feature bout.  The bout took place as the co-feature on ShoBox: The New Generation, and LIVE on SHOWTIME®  from StageWorks of Shreveport, Louisiana. Photos by Rosie Cohe / SHOWTIME The 21-year-old two-time Junior Olympic National Champion and the 2014 and 2015 National Golden Gloves Champion from Salinas, Calif., Villa outworked and outperformed the slower but determined Cervera en route to a decisive decision victory. "It felt good fighting on the big stage and I got the Read more [...]

Introducing Cody ‘The Crippler’ Crowley; Mayweather Sparring Partner and Undefeated Canadian Southpaw….

Growing up in Northern Ontario, Canada, Cody “The Crippler” Crowley got tired of giving his all to hockey and still losing, mostly because his teammates didn’t all share his tireless work ethic.  “I’m busting my ass and we still lose because other guys on the team weren’t trying as hard,” said Crowley, “that’s when I decided to go all in with boxing. I realized as much as I put into boxing, that’s what I get out.” Now the undefeated CPBC Canadian and International Super Welterweight Champion, as well as his own promoter, Crowley (16-0, 9 KOs) will defend his titles against former Canadian champion Stuart McLellan (25-2-3, 10 KOs) in the 12-round main event of “Homecoming IV- Bad Blood,” on Saturday, February 9, at the Memorial Centre in Peterborough. Tickets Read more [...]

‘Philly Special” Undercard Features Rivers vs. Whiotley in Battle of Unbeaten Welterweight Prospects

PHILADELPHIA, PA -- A rare six-round contest between a pair of unbeaten welterweight prospects--Marcel Rivers, of North Philadelphia, and Derrick Whitley, Jr., of Springfield, MA--highlights the preliminary card of Raging Babe's 'Philly Special' on Friday evening, Feb. 8, at the 2300 Arena.  Headlining the eight-fight program is an eight-round bantamweight match-up between undefeated Christian Carto, of South Philadelphia, and Victor Ruiz, of San Diego, CA.  First bout is at 7.30 p.m. Rivers, 31, has won all six of his pro fights, four by knockout.  A single father, he balances boxing with a full-time, physically taxing job at Philadelphia Gas Works.  Rivers, the sole caregiver for his 6-year-old son, Cameron, recently added another "why" to his quest to become a world champion.  His Read more [...]

Jaime Munguia Discusses Promising 2019 as he Prepares to Defend His WBO Title

LOS ANGELES (Jan. 11, 2019): Jaime Munguia (31-0, 26 KOs) discussed his busy plans for 2019 as he prepares to defend his WBO Junior Middleweight World Title against Japanese contender Takeshi Inoue (13-0-1, 7 KOs) in a 12-round battle. The action will take place on Saturday, Jan. 26 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas and will be streamed live on DAZN - which is just $9.99 per month after a one-month free trial. Fans in Houston can purchase tickets starting at just $25 at ToyotaCenter.com. (ABOVE: Jaime Munguia works the double-end bag as he prepares to defend his WBO Junior Middleweight World Title against Takeshi Inoue on Jan. 26 at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas) Photo Credit: Tom Hogan-Hoganphotos/Golden Boy Promotions The native of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico is working hard Read more [...]