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Written by The Sweet Science
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Friday, 29 July 2011 13:34
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ALVARADO STRIPS OFF WBC’S TITLE! DENVER (July 29, 2011) – Undefeated Top-10 junior welterweight contender MIKE ALVARADO has stripped off the World Boxing Council’s (WBC) Continental Americas super lightweight title he was scheduled to defend on Saturday night in his north Denver homecoming fight against former Méxican welterweight champion Gabriel Martinez. Alvarado had captured the vacant WBC Continental Americas title in his previous fight, in May, via a third-round stoppage of Ray Narh (25-2, 21 KOs), who had entered that fight rated No. 6 by the WBC and was riding a seven-year, 15-bout winning streak, with 12 of those victories coming by knockout. “The WBC rated me No. 7 in May, No. 8 in June, and No. 10 in July. At this rate, if I keep on winning, I could be out of the... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Friday, 29 July 2011 07:24
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Weights from Las Vegas Beibut Shumenov 175 lbs. Danny Santiago 173 lbs. Headlines TeleFutura’s ‘Sólo Boxeo Tecate’ telecast Friday live from South Point Hotel Casino 12 Rounds – WBA/IBA World Light Heavyweight ChampionshipBeibut Shumenov (11-1, 7 KOs), Champion, Las Vegas, NV175 LBS.Danny Santiago (31-4, 19 KOs), Challenger, Ocala, FL173 LBS. 10 Rounds – WBA FEDALATIN Welterweight Championship Ravshan Hudaynazarov (14-0, 12 KOs), Champion, Las Vegas, NV146 LBS.Hector Munoz (19-5-1, 12 KOs), Challenger, Albuquerque, NM146 LBS. 8 Rounds – WBA International Light Heavyweight Championship Gayrat Ahedemov (16-0-1, 11 KOs), Las Vegas, NV174 ½ LBS.Billy Bailey (11-11, 4 KOs), Bakersfield, CA178 ½ LBS. 4/6 Rounds – Super Featherweights Lonnie Smith (13-2-2, 9 KOs), Las Vegas, NV130... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Friday, 29 July 2011 07:23
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Uncasville, Conn., (July 28, 2011) - Undefeated heavyweight boxer Mariusz Wach registered the lowest weight of his professional boxing career when he stepped on the scale today at 245.5 pounds for his highly-anticipated, sold out clash with "The Clones Collosus" Kevin McBride tomorrow at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., McBride weighed in at a career-high of 296 pounds, which is 11 pounds heavier than he weighed for his fight with Tomasz Adamek three months ago. The 6-foot-8 Wach of North Bergen, NJ by way of Krakow, Poland has a record of 24-0 (12 KO), while the 6-foot-6 McBride of Dorcester, Mass., by way of Clones, Ireland has a record of 35-9-1 (29 KO). The vacant WBC International Heavyweight championship will be on the line in the twelve-round matchup, which headlines the "Heat... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 28 July 2011 21:05
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 Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez returns home to Mechanics Hall in Worcester, Massachusetts on August 20 for a special edition of Broadway Boxing Former world champion Alcine, local favorites to see action on the undercard NEW YORK, NY (July 28, 2011) – DiBella Entertainment’s Broadway Boxing series travels to Worcester, MA, for the third time in as many years on Saturday, August 20, 2011, with a spectacular night of fights to be held at the beautiful converted opera hall, Mechanics Hall. The main event features unbeaten hometown hero Edwin Rodriguez, returning to the ring after a seven month layoff. Headlining the undercard is former WBA junior middleweight champion Joachim Alcine... Read more...
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Written by Michael Woods
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Thursday, 28 July 2011 17:56
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It's been a busy week-plus for Tim Bradley, and not in a good way. On July 20, word leaked that he's being sued by his promoters, Gary Shaw and Ken Thompson, who are miffed the fighter didn't take a fight with Amir Khan, which they had set up. They lost a cut from that bout, which instead went to Zab Judah. Today, Dan Rafael reports, Bradley's WBC junior welterweight title was taken from him from that sanctioning body. Allegedly, they did this because Bradley has been inactive. That doesn't on surface make all that much sense, because he last fought six months ago--he beat Devon Alexander, and added Alexander's WBC belt to go with his WBO 140 pound strap--and name fighters frequently fight just twice a year. And while the WBC can, if they wish, cite something or other in their rule book, which... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 28 July 2011 10:26
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 CANELO ALVAREZ, WBC Super Welterweight World Champion (37-0-1, 27 KO's) "The only thing I want to say is I will prepare 100 percent for this fight and not take him [Gomez] lightly. "I don't like to talk too much, so I'll keep it short. Everyone here knows the Mexican saying 'a dog that barks, does not bite.' On September 17, Alfonso Gomez will know who Canelo is." "I do my talking with my fists in the ring because I am a man, not a clown. I'm going to show this kid who Canelo is. ALFONSO GOMEZ, WBC #6 Rated Super Welterweight Contender (23-4-2, 12 KO's) "I am going to ruin all of their [Golden Boy Promotions' and Canelo's] plans. I am going to unleash this beast that is within me. "From the first... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Wednesday, 27 July 2011 13:48
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (July 27, 2011) – A last-minute change of plans has former world-title challenger Elvin Ayala preparing for a new – and perhaps more dangerous – opponent in Friday night’s co-feature at the Mohegan Sun Arena. Ayala’s original opponent, Israel “Pito” Cardona of Hartford, Conn., has been scratched from the lineup by the Mohegan Sun Athletic Department for unknown reasons, so Ayala will now take on veteran Derrick “Superman” Findley (18-5, 11 KOs) of Gary, Ind., in a 10-round bout for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) U.S. National Boxing Council middleweight title Friday, July 29, 2011 at “Heat Wave,” presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports in association with Global Boxing Promotions. Friday’s main event features Clones,... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Wednesday, 27 July 2011 13:46
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Hector Camacho Jr. Steps Back into Ring Friday Night This Friday night in Atlanta world renowned middleweight boxer Hector Camacho Jr. (53-4-1) will return to the ring as he continues to embark on his journey of winning the title. As he prepares for the underdog Sakir Ashanti (16-11), Camacho Jr. keeps his main goal in sight. “I can’t look past a fighter like Ashanti, because he comes in to play the spoiler role,” said Camacho Jr. “I have to be live and sharp. These are the kind of fighters that you have to let them know right away that they have no business in the ring with me. If you allow a fighter like Ashanti to stick around and believe he has a chance then you’re in for a long night.” Going into this fight Camacho Jr. is confident that his training... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Wednesday, 27 July 2011 09:37
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Face Off With Max Kellerman: Mayweather-Ortiz Premieres Wednesday, July 27 on HBO® July 27, 2011 - Fight fans eager for a penetrating inside look at the September 17 HBO Pay-Per-View® showdown between undefeated superstar Floyd Mayweather and welterweight title-holder Victor Ortiz should mark their calendars to catch an all-new edition of "Face Off," starring the two ring warriors. “Face Off: Mayweather-Ortiz” debuts Wednesday, July 27 at 9:45 p.m. ET/PT on HBO. Moderated by Max Kellerman, "Face Off" is a gripping interview session in which the two fighters face-off and answer Kellerman's questions. The format enables them to deliver a message to each other as well as their fans. The Mayweather-Ortiz extended version of ‘Face Off” is set to air multiple times on... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Tuesday, 26 July 2011 16:31
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LOS ANGELES, July 26 - "STAR POWER: Mayweather vs. Ortiz" just got propelled into another galaxy, as it was announced today that rising Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez will defend his WBC super welterweight championship against Alfonso Gomez on the televised undercard of the September 17 pay-per-view extravaganza featuring the WBC welterweight world championship mega-fight between Floyd Mayweather and Victor Ortiz. Making this announcement more significant and unique is the fact that Alvarez and Gomez will face each other at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, while Mayweather and Ortiz will battle at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, creating a mega-event from two world-class cities. Fans in attendance at each arena will be able to see the fight live from the other arena, making this a first-time... Read more...
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