Category: boxing event

Kinigamazi Out-Hustles Blanco To Remain WBF World Champion

World Boxing Federation (WBF) World Super Featherweight Champion Patrick Kinigamazi, from Rwanda but based in Switzerland, made the second successful defense of his title Friday night, June 1, when he fended off a game challenge by Nicaraguan Ramiro Blanco.   In the main event of a show promoted by Tundra Promotions at the Salle bout du Monde in Geneva, Kinigamazi and Blaco went toe-to-toe for twelve rounds and made it a very entertaining night for the fans in attendance. But 35-year-old Kinigamazi, a pro for almost twelve years, used his superior experience and strength to bank most of the stanzas, while Blanco (22) was often left wanting despite trying his hardest and always being competitive. After twelve high-paced rounds of boxing, judges Christophe Hembert, Beat Hausammann and Read more [...]

Undefeated Super-Flyweight Damien Sugar Vazquez Looking to Take His Career to Next Level

LAS VEGAS, NV (June 1, 2018) - Unbeaten super-flyweight prospect, Damien "Sugar" Vazquez (14-0, 7 KOs), who recently captured the WBC Youth title in his last bout against Luis Golindano(9-1, 6 KOs), is looking to take his career to the next level. "I really like what Tom Loeffler is doing with the "SuperFly" series," said Damien Vazquez, who is managed by Prince Ranch Boxing's Greg Hannley. "It's giving fighters like myself, who fight in the smaller weight classes, the exposure needed to garner the proper attention from the TV networks.  As we all seen, Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez stormed on to the scene with a brilliant performance when he first fought on HBO.  Before he got dethroned by Wangek, he was considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world.  I'm working my Read more [...]

Molina Scores a decision over Roman in Mainliner of La Fight Club in Front of Sold-out Crowd

LOS ANGELES (June 1, 2018):  Javier "El Intocable" Molina (18-2, 8 KOs) scored a unanimous decision victory against Jessie Roman (22-4, 11 KOs) in the eight-round main event of the June 1 edition of LA FIGHT CLUB in front of a sold-out crowd at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles, Calif. and televised nationally on EstrellaTV's Boxeo Estelar.   Molina won with three scores of 79-73. Photo Credit: Lina Baker/SeeYouRingside Photography "I felt I fought really well," said Javier Molina. "I got some ring rust off against a good opponent. I was off for two and a half years, so I'm happy to finally be back in the ring. This was something I needed. It's my first fight at 140 pounds and I felt the difference. I need to talk to my team now and see what's next, but I want to stay busy." "We Read more [...]

Derrick Webster to fight Oscar Riojas on the Mis Downing Promotions Card

Atlantic City, New Jersey (May 31, 2018)--Super Middleweight contender Derrick "Take It To The Bank" Webster (25-1, 13 KOs) feels the time is now to take on the big boys of the division, but in order to secure a bout with a top contender or champion, he first must get by Oscar Riojas (16-9-1, 5 KOs) of Monterrey, Mexico in the 10-round main event this Friday night at The Claridge Hotel.  The show is promoted by Mis Downing Promotions.   Webster of Glassboro, New Jersey has been working hard in the gym as he prepares for this most important bout. "I have had an amazing camp, I have been getting great work and seeing different looks," said Webster, who has been working under the guidance of his long-time trainer Denny Brown. In Riojas, he is facing a battle-tested veteran who has taken Read more [...]

Promoting more challenging than fighting for Miguel Cotto

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (May 31, 2018) - Future Hall of Fame boxer Miguel Cotto believes that, for him, promoting is even more challenging than fighting.  The living legend retired last December with an incredible 41-6 (33 KOs) pro record, in which he became the only Puerto Rican to capture world titles in four different weights classes, light welterweight through middleweight. Cotto was 20-6 (16 KOs) in world title fights, 16-6 (12 KOs) versus present or past world champions during his illustrious 17-year pro career, including victories against Cesar Bazan, Carlos Maussa, Lovemore N'dou, Randall Bailey, DeMarcus Corley, Ricardo Torres, Paulie Malignaggi, Carlos Quintana, Zab Judah, Shane Mosley, Joshua Clottey, Yuri Foreman, Ricardo Mayorga, Antonio Margarito, Sergio Martinez and Daniel Read more [...]

“The Bosnian Prince” Armin Mrkanovic defeats Nicholas Lavin this Past Friday night in Queens, New York

(May 22, 2018)--Armin "The Bosnian Prince" Mrkanovic returned to the ring after an 11-month absence to win a win six-round unanimous decision over Nicholas Lavin in a cruiserweight bout that took place this past Friday night at Amazura Concert Hall in the Jamaica section of Mrkanovic's hometown of Queens, New York.  Mrkanovic controlled the action, and won by shutout scores of 60-54 on all cards to up his record to 8-3. The bout was the first ring appearance for Mrkanovic since his highly controversial defeat against Josh Himes that took place last June 24th in West Virginia.  In that bout, Mrkanovic should have been awarded the bout as he outboxed Himes, and even asked for a review of the fight by the UBF, but his requests fell on deaf ears, and now Mrkanovic is demanding a rematch Read more [...]

Armin Mrkanovic defeats Nicholas Lavin this Past Friday night in Queens, New York

Queens, New York (May 22, 2018)--Armin "The Bosnian Prince" Mrkanovic returned to the ring after an 11-month absence to win a win six-round unanimous decision over Nicholas Lavin in a cruiserweight bout that took place this past Friday night at Amazura Concert Hall in the Jamaica section of Mrkanovic's hometown of Queens, New York.  Mrkanovic controlled the action, and won by shutout scores of 60-54 on all cards to up his record to 8-3. The bout was the first ring appearance for Mrkanovic since his highly controversial defeat against Josh Himes that took place last June 24th in West Virginia.  In that bout, Mrkanovic should have been awarded the bout as he outboxed Himes, and even asked for a review of the fight by the UBF, but his requests fell on deaf ears, and now Mrkanovic is demanding Read more [...]

Nico Hernandez captures IBA flyweight World title in 5th professional fight

MULVANE, Kan. (May 21, 2018) -- History was made this past Saturday night on the "SUPERBOX LIVE: High Stakes" pay-per-view card, when 2016 Olympic bronze medalist and local hero, Nico Hernandez, knocked out Hungarian challenger Szilveszter "The Silent Assassin" Kanalas in the opening round to capture the vacant International Boxing Association (IBA) Flyweight World Championship in only his fifth professional fight, at Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas. The new IBA World flyweight champion Nico Hernandez - (L-R) head trainer Lewis Hernandez, assistant trainer Villa, Nico Hernandez, Hall of Fame referee and IBA official Steve Smoger and promote John Andersen. (photo courtesy of Courtney Wells / Boyd Gaming Corp.) In the first world title fight ever held in Kansas, Hernandez (5-0, 4 KOs) Read more [...]

Derrick Webster takes on Oscar Riojas for the ABF Super Middleweight Title in main event

Atlantic City, New Jersey (May 16, 2018)–Rising super middleweight contender Derrick Webster will headline a great night of boxing on Friday, June 1st at The Claridge Hotel when he takes tough veteran Oscar Riojas in a ten-round bout for the ABF Super Middleweight Title in the main event of a nine bout card. The show, which will coincide with The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame weekend, is promoted by Mis Downing Promotions. Webster of Glassboro, New Jersey has a record of 25-1 with 13 knockouts. The 35 year-old is a nine-year veteran, and is riding a six-bout winning streak. Webster, who has wins over Frankie Fillipone (22-5-1), Thomas Awimbono (25-5-1), Obodai Sai (23-1), is coming off an eight-round unanimous decision over Francisco Cordero (38-9) on February 10th in Philadelphia. Read more [...]

Derrick Webster takes on Oscar Riojas for the ABF Super Middleweight Title in main event

Atlantic City, New Jersey (May 16, 2018)–Rising super middleweight contender Derrick Webster will headline a great night of boxing on Friday, June 1st at The Claridge Hotel when he takes tough veteran Oscar Riojas in a ten-round bout for the ABF Super Middleweight Title in the main event of a nine bout card. The show, which will coincide with The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame weekend, is promoted by Mis Downing Promotions. Webster of Glassboro, New Jersey has a record of 25-1 with 13 knockouts. The 35 year-old is a nine-year veteran, and is riding a six-bout winning streak. Webster, who has wins over Frankie Fillipone (22-5-1), Thomas Awimbono (25-5-1), Obodai Sai (23-1), is coming off an eight-round unanimous decision over Francisco Cordero (38-9) on February 10th in Philadelphia. Read more [...]

Derrick Webster takes on Oscar Riojas for the ABF Super Middleweight Title in main event

Atlantic City, New Jersey (May 16, 2018)--Rising super middleweight contender Derrick Webster will headline a great night of boxing on Friday, June 1st at The Claridge Hotel when he takes tough veteran Oscar Riojas in a ten-round bout for the ABF Super Middleweight Title in the main event of a nine bout card.  The show, which will coincide with The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame weekend, is promoted by Mis Downing Promotions. Webster of Glassboro, New Jersey has a record of 25-1 with 13 knockouts.  The 35 year-old is a nine-year veteran, and is riding a six-bout winning streak.  Webster, who has wins over Frankie Fillipone (22-5-1), Thomas Awimbono (25-5-1), Obodai Sai (23-1), is coming off an eight-round unanimous decision over Francisco Cordero (38-9) on February 10th in Philadelphia.  Read more [...]

Hernandez-Kanalas IBA World flyweight title fight Headlines solid card this Saturday night in Kansas

LAS VEGAS (May 16, 2018) - Undefeated Toronto heavyweight prospect Oleksandr Teslenko is bringing his vaunted power and Ukrainian magic to Kansas this week for his fourth pro fight in the United States, this Saturday night on the "SUPERBOX LIVE: High Stakes" pay-per-view card, airing live from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas. The 12-round main event pits 2016 Olympic bronze medalist and hometown hero, Nico Hernandez (4-0, 3 KOs), against former WBF super flyweight world champion Szilveszter "The Silent Assassin" Kanalas (14-7, 9 KOs), of Hungary, for the vacant International Boxing Association (IBF) World flyweight title. Hernandez vs. Kanalas will be fighting in the first world championship boxing match ever held in Kansas history. SUPERBOX LIVE: High Stakes will launch Super Channel's Read more [...]

Boxing Action: Michael Dutchover Wins by a Third Round Stoppage of Mike Fowler

PHILADELPHIA, Penn. / ORANGE, Calif. (May  14, 2018) - Top junior lightweight prospect Michael Dutchover (9-0, 6 KOs) of Midland, Tex. continues to improve on his advanced skill set. He knocked out Mike Fowler (6-15, 2 KOs) in the third round (1:19) after landing consecutive body shots that sapped the air out of Fowler's lungs.  The fight took place this past Friday night at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California. Photos by Carlos Baeza / Thompson Boxing Dutchover proved his talent early by connecting with body shots in the second round that floored the shorter Fowler. Dutchover, 20, rarely got hit and displayed superior hand speed and excellent instincts. "I wanted to start fast and not have to go the full six rounds," said Dutchover, who was an outstanding cross country runner Read more [...]

Mykal Fox continues winning ways with unanimous decision over Anthony Mercado

Philadelphia, Penn. (May 14, 2018)--This past Friday night, junior welterweight Mykal Fox remained perfect by winning a eight-round unanimous decision over Anthony Mercado.  The bout headlined an eight-fight card at SugarHouse Casino, and was promoted by King's Promotions. Fox of Forestville, Maryland controlled the action by using his long reach that set up combination punching.  The 22 year-old was solid throughout, and cruised home to the victory by scores of 79-73 twice and 78-74.   Fox is now 17-0,  Mercado of Camuy, Puerto Rico is 11-4. "The Fighting Ring Announcer" Alex Barbosa came back after a nearly two-year layoff to win a four-round unanimous decision over Sergio Aguilar in a super bantamweight bout.   Barbosa of Philadelphia won by scores of 40-36 and 39-37 twice to Read more [...]

WBO light flyweight champion Tito Acosta to showcase skills & build his legacy vs. Carlos Buitrago

AN JUAN, Puerto Rico  - World Boxing Organization Light Flyweight World Champion Tito Acosta will showcase his vast skills June 16 in his first title defense against Nicaraguan challenger Carlos "Chocorroncito" Buitrago in the "La Batalla" 12-round main event, airing on pay-per-view, live from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Center in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.  La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago is presented by Miguel Cotto Promotions, which is owned and operated by the first Puerto Rican boxer to capture world titles in four different weight classes, future Hall of Famer Miguel Cotto, and H2 Entertainment, in association with DIRECTV Puerto Rico. Building his own legacy in a traditionally rich, hot-bed for boxing like Puerto Rico, Acosta (17-1, 17 KOs) captured the vacant WBO title last December Read more [...]