Paddy Donovan, Kieran Molloy, and Kurt Walker notch victories in undercard action Michael "Mick" Conlan returned home to Belfast and got back on the winning track. Conlan, who lost a featherweight title bid in March, defeated Miguel Marriaga by unanimous decision in the 10-round featherweight main event Saturday at The SSE Arena. Conlan (17-1, 8 KOs) … [Read more...] about Return of the Mick: Conlan Dominates Marriaga in Belfast Main Event
Boxers
Dog Fight: Isaac Dogboe Edges Joet Gonzalez in Featherweight Battle
Cabrera topples Flores Jr. in lightweight co-feature Isaac "Royal Storm" Dogboe's future was cloudy following back-to-back junior featherweight title fight losses to Emanuel Navarrete. Now, his future is brighter than ever. Ghana's Dogboe defeated two-time title challenger Joet Gonzalez by a 10-round split decision in the featherweight main event … [Read more...] about Dog Fight: Isaac Dogboe Edges Joet Gonzalez in Featherweight Battle
Hey Arnold: Barboza Defeats Zorrilla in 140-Pound Main Event
Silver Medal Star Richard Torrez Jr. Improves to 2-0 Junior welterweight contender Arnold Barboza Jr. waited nearly 10 years as a pro to make his main event debut, and he took full advantage of the opportunity. Barboza (27-0, 10 KOs), from South El Monte, California, ground down Danielito Zorrilla to win a 10-round unanimous decision in front of a sold-out crowd of 2,836 … [Read more...] about Hey Arnold: Barboza Defeats Zorrilla in 140-Pound Main Event
Garcia vs. Fortuna – Final Press Conference Quotes & Photos (w/ Video)
RYAN GARCIA, UNDEFEATED SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT CONTENDER: "I’m determined to do something amazing, entertain the fans and give them a show. He wants to knock me out too so we’re going to come in and throw our punches and give the fans a great show." "Now I'm focused and locked in. I’m ready to do my job. I’m done talking. I just bring my good energy and speak the … [Read more...] about Garcia vs. Fortuna – Final Press Conference Quotes & Photos (w/ Video)
Orange County’s Alexis Rocha to Face Samuel Kotey as the Co-Main Event for Garcia vs. Fortuna
Lamont Roach Jr. Takes on Angel Rodriguez for the WBA Super Featherweight Title Eliminator The undercard for Garcia vs. Fortuna promises a night full of action at the historic Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, July 16, as Orange County’s fan favorite, Alexis “Lex” Rocha (19-1, 13 KOs) of Santa Ana, CA takes on Baltimore’s Samuel … [Read more...] about Orange County’s Alexis Rocha to Face Samuel Kotey as the Co-Main Event for Garcia vs. Fortuna
3-Belt King: Artur Beterbiev Obliterates Joe Smith Jr. in 2 Rounds
Robeisy Ramirez KOs Abraham Nova in featherweight co-feature. All hail, King Artur, the three-belt light heavyweight champion. WBC/IBF ruler Artur Beterbiev (18-0, 18 KOs) stopped Joe Smith Jr. (28-4, 22 KOs) in the second round Saturday evening at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden. Beterbiev knocked down Smith three times during the one-sided beatdown, picking up … [Read more...] about 3-Belt King: Artur Beterbiev Obliterates Joe Smith Jr. in 2 Rounds
Light Work: Devin Haney Dominates George Kambosos Jr. to Win Undisputed Crown
Jason Moloney KOs Aston Palicte in bantamweight co-feature Devin “The Dream” Haney (28-0, 15 KOs) became the undisputed lightweight champion of the world by outclassing George “Ferocious” Kambosos Jr. (20-1, 10 KOs) en route to a 12-round unanimous decision in front of 41,129 fans on Sunday afternoon at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia. Haney unified his WBC … [Read more...] about Light Work: Devin Haney Dominates George Kambosos Jr. to Win Undisputed Crown
The Shakur Show: Stevenson Topples Valdez in Junior Lightweight Unification Showdown
Keyshawn Davis & Nico Ali Walsh score KO wins on undercard A superstar was born. WBO junior lightweight world champion Shakur Stevenson outboxed and outfoxed WBC champion Oscar Valdez via unanimous decision (118-109 2x and 117-110) Saturday evening in from of 10,102 fans at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. With the win, Stevenson earned the Ring Magazine … [Read more...] about The Shakur Show: Stevenson Topples Valdez in Junior Lightweight Unification Showdown
Dozens of Top Athletes Come Out to Drai’s Nightclub to Kick off Las Vegas’ First Draft with Powerful Performance by Lil Baby
NFL and NBA players plus pro boxers who came out to celebrate included Floyd Mayweather, Ezekiel Elliot, Chase Young, Deebo Samuel and Kayvon Thibodeaux Drai’s Nightclub was the place to be following the opening day of Las Vegas’ first draft. The club hosted an epic party and powerhouse performance by icon Lil Baby. In addition to being draft headquarters for … [Read more...] about Dozens of Top Athletes Come Out to Drai’s Nightclub to Kick off Las Vegas’ First Draft with Powerful Performance by Lil Baby
Press Conference Notes: Oscar Valdez & Shakur Stevenson Primed for 130-Pound Unification Showdown
Valdez-Stevenson goes down SATURDAY (10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT) at the MGM Grand Garden Arena LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ The long-awaited 130-pound grudge match is almost here. WBC champion Oscar Valdez (30-0, 23 KOs) and WBO king Shakur Stevenson (17-0, 9 KOs) had their first fight week faceoff Thursday, two days out from their unification showdown at the MGM … [Read more...] about Press Conference Notes: Oscar Valdez & Shakur Stevenson Primed for 130-Pound Unification Showdown