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RJJ Boxing & IKon MMA Doubleheader Official Results

 (October 23, 2020) - Last night's entertaining Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions (RJJ Boxing) and iKON Fighting Federation (iKON) doubleheader was held outdoors at Marinaterra Hotel Spa Event Center in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico. The combat sports twin-bill was streamed live and exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS®, the world's leading digital subscription service for combat sports . In boxing, World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth Silver lightweight champion Luis "Koreano" Torres (9-0, 6 KOs) remained undefeated in the main event, winning an 8-round unanimous decision in a non-title fight against fellow Mexican, Orlando Zepeda (9-2, 2 KOs). Another undefeated Mexican fighter, Alan "Cachorro" Solis (11-0, 6 KOs), kept his perfect record intact with an 8-round unanimous Read more [...]

SFT welterweight champion Irwing “King Kong” Machado Took circuitous route to title

MIAMI (October 15, 2020) - SFT (Standout Fighting Tournament) MMA welterweight champion Irwing "King Kong" Machado took a circuitous route to his title-winning performance in his last fight this past January, when the late replacement defeated favored Rene "Solado" Pessoa by way of a fifth-round technical knockout with only 47 seconds left in the fight. Machado started out in judo, switched to Muay Thai before entering college, after which he learned mixed martial arts, turning professional 9 1/2 years ago, only to lose his pro debut. The heavy-handed Machado (16-6-2) has fought and won in five different weight classes, ranging from flyweight to welterweight, which is extremely rare. Machado got his nickname, "King Kong," because he was called monkey in school and at his gym, where Read more [...]

RJJ Boxing & iKON Fighting Federation Announces Boxing/MMA Doubleheader in Mexico

LAS VEGAS  - Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions and iKON Fighting Federation (iKON) have announced a professional boxing and mixed martial arts doubleheader on Thursday night, October 22, at Marinaterra Hotel Spa in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico. Entertaining combat sports action - boxjng and MMA -- will be streamed live on UFC FIGHT PASS®, the world's leading digital subscription service for combat sports. To sign up for UFC FIGHT PASS, please visit ufcfightpass.com  or download the UFC app. "We're excited to return to San Carlos and work again with our friend, Emanuel Romo, from De La O Promotions," said Keith Veltre, CEO/co-founder of RJJ Boxing. "We are grateful to him and the Marinaterra Hotel Spa for giving us a beautiful venue so we can promote during the Read more [...]

“Irish” Micky Ward  One of boxing’s most beloved ring warriors

  (Photo by Emily Harney Photography) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (September 28, 2020) -- Whenever "Irish" Micky Ward is announced at fights, he usually receives the largest ovation from his army of adoring fans. Everybody in boxing - boxers, promoters, managers, trainers, media, etc. - respect the tough Irish American from Lowell, Massachusetts, for his guts, attitude, and dedication to his craft. Never has a negative comment come out of his mouth about an opponent of fellow boxer. He never trashed talked and showed nothing but the utmost respect for his "boxing brothers." Ward simply wasn't made that way and that's why he is clearly one of boxing's most beloved warriors. Ward's first boxing match was at the age of 7, when he was matched Read more [...]

RJJ Boxing & iKON MMA Results from Biloxi

BILOXI, Miss. (September 25, 2020) - Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions (RJJ Boxing) and the debut of the newest mixed-martial-arts promotional company, iKON Fighting Federation (iKON), presented its inaugural hybrid professional boxing/MMA show last night at Biloxi Civic Center in Biloxi, Mississippi. Boxing was co-promoted by RJJ Boxing and Rite Hook Promotions, pro MMA matches were co-promoted by iKON, in association with RJJ Boxing, and Empire Fighting Championship. Five undefeated boxing prospects were showcased with each emerging victoriously. In the main event, undefeated Tampa welterweight prospect Mark Reyes, Jr. (13-0, 11 KOs) knocked out his Mexican opponent, Carlos Mohamed Rodriguez (13-9-1, 5 KOs), in round four for his eighth straight fight Read more [...]

Undefeated title belt collector Santiago “Somer” Dominguez Plans to add NABF welterweight strap

  LAS VEGAS (September 21, 2020) - Undefeated, world-rated Mexican welterweight Santiago "Somer" Dominguez (22-0, 17 KOs) will be back in action this Saturday (Sept. 26) in Mexico, when he pursues yet another title belt, the vacant North American Boxing Federation (NABF), to add to his growing collection. The 28-year-old Dominguez, fighting out of Obregon, Sonora, Mexico, is the reigning World Boxing Council (WBC) FECARBOX and USNBC (United States) 147-pound champion. Saturday night he headlines a De La O Promotions card in Cocorit, Sonora, Mexico. Ranked No. 14 in the WBC and No. 1 in the NABF, the fierce knockout artist faces fellow countryman Jose Rosario Cazarez (19-5-1, 10 KOs) in the 10-round main event for the vacant NABF crown. Blair Cobbs reportedly relinquished Read more [...]

Shreveport to Host 2020 USA Boxing National Championships

Shreveport to Host 2020 USA Boxing National Championships Louisiana city to host USA Boxing's Return to National Stage COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. (Sept. 18) - USA Boxing announced today the 2020 USA Boxing National Championships will now take place at the Shreveport Convention Center in Shreveport, La., Dec. 5-12. "Hurricane Laura wreaked havoc on the city of Lake Charles and rendered their Civic Center inhospitable for this year's National Championships.  This came on top of the pandemic which already nearly wiped out the 2020 National Tournament calendar," stated Michael Campbell, USA Boxing Events and Operations Manager.  "Our events staff immediately pivoted and was determined to replace the event with as little disruption as possible for our coaches Read more [...]

Ukrainian super lightweight prospect Zoravor Petrosyan remains undefeated

BOSTON (September 14, 2020) - Undefeated Ukrainian super lightweight prospect Zoravor Petrosyan improved his pro record to 9-0 (4 KOs) last Saturday night in Russia, stopping out-classed Eubenii Vazem in the fourth round in Ekaterinburg. Petrosyan, who is managed by Ryan Roach's Fighter Locker, has won the first three rounds on each of the three judges' scorecards, 30-27. The 22-year-old Petrosyan, fighting out of Kiev, was outweighed by 7-¼ pounds against late replacement Vazem (9-12, 4 KOs), who had even more of a weight advantage when they fought as opposed to their 7 ¼ lbs. difference at the weigh in. "I'm very proud of my fighter," Roach said. "His opponent fell out and he was matched against an opponent who fights two weight classes higher than Zoravor. Read more [...]

No fear for Juan Carlos Abreu vs. Undefeated welterweight sensation Jaron “Boots” Ennis

(L-R) - Trainer Michael Reyes & Juan Carlos Abreu   BOSTON (September 15, 2020) - Upset-minded veteran Juan "Merengue" Carlos Abreu has vowed to use his experience advantage against boxing's newest boogeyman, Jaron "Boots" Ennis (25-0, 23 KOs), who has knocked out his last 15 opponents in a row, this Saturday night (Sept. 19th) on SHOWTIME live from a "closed" Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Ennis-Abreu, presented by TGB Promotions in association with D & D Boxing, will open the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT in a 10-round welterweight match. In his most recent fight last October, Abreu destroyed another undefeated prospect's perfect record, 15-0 Israel Valerio, registering an opening round knockout Read more [...]

Ukrainian super lightweight prospect Zoravor Petrosyan remains undefeated

BOSTON (September 14, 2020) - Undefeated Ukrainian super lightweight prospect Zoravor Petrosyan improved his pro record to 9-0 (4 KOs) last Saturday night in Russia, stopping out-classed Eubenii Vazem in the fourth round in Ekaterinburg. Petrosyan, who is managed by Ryan Roach's Fighter Locker, has won the first three rounds on each of the three judges' scorecards, 30-27. The 22-year-old Petrosyan, fighting out of Kiev, was outweighed by 7-¼ pounds against late replacement Vazem (9-12, 4 KOs), who had even more of a weight advantage when they fought as opposed to their 7 ¼ lbs. difference at the weigh in. "I'm very proud of my fighter," Roach said. "His opponent fell out and he was matched against an opponent who fights two weight classes higher Read more [...]

The one and only 1956 Olympic gold medalist Pete Rademacher

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (August 27, 2020) - 1956 Olympic gold medalist Pete Rademacher is the only boxer to fight for a world title in his pro debut. Rademacher, who died this past June at the age of 91 in Sandusky, Ohio, was a native of Tieton, Washington. He had a 72-7 amateur record, highlighted by his gold medal performance at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, Australia. Rademacher started boxing during his rehabilitation for Rheumatic Fever, which he contracted while attending Castle Heights Military Academy. The gifted heavyweight captured top honors at numerous national tournaments, including the 1951 & 1953 National AAU Championships, 1954 All-Army Championship and Service Championships, and Olympic Trials. In Australia, he knocked out the three Read more [...]

Yordenis Ugas Training Camp Quotes and Photos

LAS VEGAS (September 2, 2020) - Top contender Yordenis Ugás shared insights into his training camp and more as he prepares to take on hard-hitting Abel Ramos for the vacant WBA Welterweight Championship this Sunday, September 6 in the FOX PBC Fight Night main event and on FOX Deportes from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Ugás returns to action after scoring a stoppage victory over Mike Dallas in February on FS1. Prior to that fight, Ugás had battled then WBC Welterweight Champion Shawn Porter in a March 2019 title fight on FOX that saw the Cuban fighter lose a narrow decision. To earn the title shot, the Olympic bronze medalist Ugás returned from a nearly two-year layoff in 2016 and beat then unbeaten fighters Read more [...]

Jermell Charlo vs. Jeison Rosario – Kick-Off Press Conference Quotes Ahead of First-Ever Showtime PPV Doubleheader on September 26

JERMELL CHARLO vs. JEISON ROSARIO KICK-OFF PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AHEAD OF FIRST-EVER SHOWTIME PPV® DOUBLEHEADER ON SEPTEMBER 26 Click HERE for Action Photos / Credit: SHOWTIME And HERE for Action Photos / Credit: TGB Promotions NEW YORK – September 1, 2020 – WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Jermell Charlo and WBA and IBF 154-pound world champion Jeison Rosario previewed their blockbuster unification showdown during a virtual kick-off press conference Tuesday as they near their main event battle on part two of the first-ever SHOWTIME PPV doubleheader on Saturday, September 26 in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Five of the six fighters Read more [...]

Justin “Crazy Train” Rolfe crowned N.E. heavyweight champion

 Justin "Crazy Train" Rolfe (L) punched his way to the N.E. heavyweight title (all pictures courtesy of Emily Harney/Fitography) DERRY, N.H. (August 30, 2020) - Two regional title bouts, supported by several stay-busy fights, highlighted Granite Chin Promotion's first pro boxing event since this past November, 'Return to Derry," last night (Sat., Aug. 29), in front of a near capacity crowd at New England Sports Center in Derry, New Hampshire. Two world champions were in attendance to support the fighters, undefeated reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) middleweight champion Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade and "El Gallo" Jose Antonio Rivera, the retired 3-time, 2-division title holder. "I'm glad that tonight we took as step forward towards normalcy," Read more [...]

The one and only 1956 Olympic gold medalist Pete Rademacher

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (August 27, 2020) - 1956 Olympic gold medalist Pete Rademacher is the only boxer to fight for a world title in his pro debut. Rademacher, who died this past June at the age of 91 in Sandusky, Ohio, was a native of Tieton, Washington. He had a 72-7 amateur record, highlighted by his gold medal performance at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, Australia. Rademacher started boxing during his rehabilitation for Rheumatic Fever, which he contracted while attending Castle Heights Military Academy. The gifted heavyweight captured top honors at numerous national tournaments, including the 1951 & 1953 National AAU Championships, 1954 All-Army Championship and Service Championships, and Olympic Trials. In Australia, Read more [...]