Former Inductees Holyfield, Barrera, Paz, Wright, Martin, Carbajal Set to Attend Boxing Spectacular at Resorts World August 26-27 Not only will a glittering international cast of Inductees make their way around the globe to be honored with Induction into the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame, but they'll be greeted by boxing figures flying in from all over the nation to join them. … [Read more...] about Boxing’s Best Headed to Vegas for Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend
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Emanuel The Body Snatcher: Navarrete Knocks Out Eduardo Baez to Retain Featherweight Title
Nico Ali Walsh, Lindolfo Delgado & Giovani Santillan notch wins in undercard action It took some time for Emanuel Navarrete to warm up. But when he did, that was all he wrote. Navarrete defended his WBO featherweight world title with a sixth-round stoppage over Eduardo Baez on Saturday evening at Pechanga Arena. Baez (21-3-2, 7 KOs), from Mexicali, Mexico, appeared on … [Read more...] about Emanuel The Body Snatcher: Navarrete Knocks Out Eduardo Baez to Retain Featherweight Title
All-Star Broadcast Team to Emcee Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Gala Resorts World Hosts Boxing’s Big Event August 26-27
With three years worth of inductees to be named to the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Honor Roll, the 10th annual Induction Weekend August 26-27 will also feature a record number of broadcast professionals to serve as Masters of Ceremonies, and presenters. Tickets are on sale for the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Trilogy Weekend, honoring Inductees for 2020, '21 and '22. There … [Read more...] about All-Star Broadcast Team to Emcee Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Gala Resorts World Hosts Boxing’s Big Event August 26-27
Media Workout: Teofimo Lopez Set for Takeover 2.0 Against Pedro Campa
Lopez-Campa will be broadcast LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+ Saturday from Resorts World Las Vegas at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT The Takeover 2.0 is ready for liftoff. Former lightweight king Teofimo Lopez hopes to conquer a second weight class. That journey begins Saturday against Pedro Campa in the 10-round junior welterweight main event at the Resorts World Event … [Read more...] about Media Workout: Teofimo Lopez Set for Takeover 2.0 Against Pedro Campa
Return of the Mick: Conlan Dominates Marriaga in Belfast Main Event
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
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