Giovanni Cabrera Decisions Rene Tellez Giron in Co-Feature Robson Conceição did not experience a world title defeat hangover. Less than five months removed from a close decision loss to WBC super featherweight world champion Oscar Valdez, Conceição earned a one-sided decision over the previously undefeated Xavier Martinez in a 10-round WBC super featherweight … [Read more...] about Boxing: Robson Conceição Defeats Xavier Martinez
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Shakur Stevenson: “I’m Ready to Fight!”
Stevenson-Jeremiah Nakathila and Jose Pedraza-Julian Rodriguez to air LIVE Saturday on ESPN and ESPN Deportes (Simulcast on ESPN+) at 10 p.m. ET/7p.m. PT Shakur Stevenson doesn't know much about Saturday's opponent, Namibian puncher Jeremiah Nakathila, but don't expect him to step off the gas. Stevenson (15-0, 8 KOs), a former WBO featherweight world champion, will … [Read more...] about Shakur Stevenson: “I’m Ready to Fight!”
Still On Top: Jamel Herring Knocks Out Carl Frampton
Herring stops Frampton in 6 to retain junior lightweight world title Jamel "Semper Fi" Herring, at 35 years of age, authored the signature win of his career. Herring dominated and then stopped Carl "The Jackal" Frampton in the sixth round to retain his WBO junior lightweight world title Saturday from Caesars Bluewaters Dubai. Herring (23-2, 11 KOs) dropped Frampton twice … [Read more...] about Still On Top: Jamel Herring Knocks Out Carl Frampton
Weigh-In Results: Miguel Berchelt vs. Oscar Valdez & Gabriel Flores Jr. vs. Jayson Velez
Saturday, February 20 at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT live on ESPN & ESPN+ • Miguel Berchelt 130 lbs vs. Oscar Valdez 130 lbs (Berchelt's WBC Super Featherweight World Title — 12 Rounds) • Gabriel Flores Jr. 132 lbs vs. Jayson Velez 132 lbs (Junior Lightweight — … [Read more...] about Weigh-In Results: Miguel Berchelt vs. Oscar Valdez & Gabriel Flores Jr. vs. Jayson Velez
Esquiva Falcao & Elvis Rodriguez to be Featured on Berchelt-Valdez Undercard Feb. 20
18-Year-Old Puerto Rican Star Xander Zayas Confirmed for Ring Return Brazilian middleweight contender Esquiva Falcao is coming back to America. After a pair of knockout wins last year in his home nation, the 2012 Olympic silver medalist will take on two-time world title challenger Artur Akavov in a 10-rounder Saturday, Feb. 20 from MGM Grand Hotel & … [Read more...] about Esquiva Falcao & Elvis Rodriguez to be Featured on Berchelt-Valdez Undercard Feb. 20