Ajagba Gets DQ Victory in Co-Feature Heavyweight knockout artist Jared “The Real Big Baby” Anderson made it Sweet 16 tonight.The 23-year-old fighting pride of Toledo, Ohio, defeated Ukrainian contender Andriy Rudenko (35-7, 21 KOs) via fifth-round TKO Saturday evening at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa. Anderson (16-0, 15 KOs) took … [Read more...] about Just Jared: Anderson KOs Rudenko in Heavyweight Main Event
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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
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
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
Nico Ali Walsh, Grandson of “The Greatest,” Makes Hometown Debut on Oscar Valdez-Shakur Stevenson Bill LIVE on ESPN at MGM Grand Garden Arena
Ali Walsh to fight Alejandro Ibarra in a four-round middleweight attraction LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+ (10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT) Las Vegas native Nico Ali Walsh, grandson of “The Greatest,” hopes to make a statement for the hometown fans. Ali Walsh will fight Denver’s Alejandro Ibarra in a four-round middleweight attraction Saturday, April 30, at the MGM Grand … [Read more...] about Nico Ali Walsh, Grandson of “The Greatest,” Makes Hometown Debut on Oscar Valdez-Shakur Stevenson Bill LIVE on ESPN at MGM Grand Garden Arena
Athletes and Celebrities Descend upon Eight Lounge for Pro Bowl Weekend
Eight Lounge, located in Resorts World Las Vegas, has become the hotspot for athletes and celebrities, and Thursday night was no different. NFL Hall of Famer Warren Moon arrived at Eight to host a smoke and sip evening with fans. New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara spent his time at Eight inside on of its two luxury private smoking rooms. … [Read more...] about Athletes and Celebrities Descend upon Eight Lounge for Pro Bowl Weekend
