Day: July 23, 2022

Richie Rivera vs. Badou Jack Added to card

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (July 23, 2022) – He is strong to the finish because he eats his spinach!  Star Boxing is pleased to confirm undefeated, Hartford, Connecticut product, RICHIE “POPEYE THE SAILOR MAN” RIVERA (21-0 16KO’s) will look to cement his name on one of the biggest stages in boxing come August 20th in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia when he takes on former two-time world champion “THE RIPPER” BADOU JACK (26-3-3 16KO’s) on the Joshua-Usyk 2 undercard. The mega night of fights will take place at the King Abdullah Sports City. The start time for the card will be announced soon. At 31 years old, Rivera has become well known in the New England area for his charismatic personality, boxing ability and his “Popeye” persona that he has carried with him since his pro debut Read more [...]

Undefeated Mexican flyweight prospect Sergio Mendoza improves to 17-0 with 16 KOs

HERMOSILLO, Sonora, Mexico (July 23, 2022) –Last night’s “Canela Fight Night” series inaugural event was a knockout success, in addition to being a platform to showcase a potential future star, at Sonora Arena in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. In the opening bout of the evening, Las Vegas junior flyweight Yadira Bustillos (5-0, 0 KOs) out-boxed late replacement Barbra Martinez Munoz (3-13-1) for an impressive 6-round unanimous decision. The action-packed, entertaining “Canela Fight Nights,” presented by World Cup Boxing Series (WCBS) and De La O Promotions, was streamed live, exclusively and for FREE throughout the United States, Mexico, and Latin America. “Canela Fights Night” will be streamed the third Friday of every month, the next scheduled August 19th in Los Mochis, Read more [...]