Xander Zayas shines in co-feature. The Takeover has conquered a second division. Former unified and lineal lightweight king Teofimo Lopez (19-1, 13 KOs) captured the WBO and Ring Magazine junior welterweight world titles with a 12-round unanimous decision win against former undisputed champion Josh Taylor (19-1, 13 KOs) Saturday evening at The Theater at Madison Square … [Read more...] about Terrific Teo! Lopez Dethrones Taylor in Junior Welterweight Title Showdown
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Weigh-In Results: Josh Taylor vs. Teofimo Lopez (w/ Video)
Saturday, June 10 at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+ (ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+, 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT) • Josh Taylor 139.8 lbs. vs. Teofimo Lopez 140 lbs(Taylor's WBO and Ring Magazine Junior Welterweight World Titles — 12 Rounds)Judges: Steve Gray, Joe Pasquale … [Read more...] about Weigh-In Results: Josh Taylor vs. Teofimo Lopez (w/ Video)
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
John Bauza-Tony Luis Jr. Welterweight Clash to Open Berlanga-Rolls Telecast LIVE on ESPN March 19
Bauza-Luis replaces Keyshawn Davis-Esteban Sanchez after Davis was forced to withdraw with a non-COVID-related virus Lightweight star Keyshawn Davis, the Olympic silver medalist from Norfolk, Virginia, has a non-COVID-related virus and was forced to withdraw from his March 19 bout against Esteban Sanchez at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden. The new televised opener will … [Read more...] about John Bauza-Tony Luis Jr. Welterweight Clash to Open Berlanga-Rolls Telecast LIVE on ESPN March 19
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!”
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
