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Figueroa beats Magsayo for interim WBC 126lb title

A competitive fight between two former world champions concluded with a unanimous decision victory for Brandon Figueroa as he wins the interim WBC featherweight title over Mark Magsayo at the Toyota Arena in Ontario California. Two judges scored the bout 117-109 and one judge turned in a score of 118-108 for the native of Weslaco, Texas. In the first few rounds, Magsayo was scoring well … Continue reading Figueroa beats Magsayo for interim WBC 126lb title

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Lara knocks out Wood in 7th to win WBA featherweight title

Mauricio Lara can now say that he is a world champion. After a battle of wits between two hard hitting fighters, a left hook in the 7th round was the difference as Mauricio Lara sent Leigh Wood to the canvas which forced Wood’s trainer to throw in the towel for the fight to be stopped. Lara scored a TKO victory over Wood in Nottingham to … Continue reading Lara knocks out Wood in 7th to win WBA featherweight title

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Vergil Ortiz Jr.-Eimantas Stanionis confirmed for April 29th in Arlington

A key battle in the welterweight division will take place as Vergil Ortiz Jr. will face Eimantas Stanionis for the WBA welterweight title on Saturday April 29th. The bout is scheduled for 12 rounds and headlines at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas and will be streamed live worldwide on DAZN. This fight is between two fighters regarded to be in the top ten of … Continue reading Vergil Ortiz Jr.-Eimantas Stanionis confirmed for April 29th in Arlington

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Foster hands Vargas his first loss, wins vacant title

Before the bout, there were some people that felt Rey Vargas would be a three division world champion. O’Shaquie Foster had other plans. Foster outboxed Vargas in the first half of the fight and was the aggressor in the championship rounds to score a unanimous decision victory to win the WBC super featherweight title in San Antonio. The judges had it 116-112, 117-111 and 119-109 … Continue reading Foster hands Vargas his first loss, wins vacant title

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AJ returns to the UK to face Jermaine Franklin

The former two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua will have his first fight of 2023 against Jermaine Franklin on April 1st in the O2 Arena. The bout will be shown live on DAZN. Joshua (24-3, 22 KOs) looks to bounce back from two defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, with the latest taking place in August of last year. The Watford native has taken some time off … Continue reading AJ returns to the UK to face Jermaine Franklin

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Tank Davis breaks down Hector Garcia en route to stoppage victory

In front of Capital One Arena not far from his hometown of Baltimore, Gervonta “Tank” Davis showed why he is one of the most exciting fighters in the sport. Davis (29-0, 27 KOs) made adjustments during the fight to eventually score a 9th round TKO victory over Hector Luis Garcia to defend the WBA world lightweight championship as 19,731 fans in attendance witnessed Davis take … Continue reading Tank Davis breaks down Hector Garcia en route to stoppage victory

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Martin shines in decision win over Rivera

In a battle between two undefeated lightweights, one fighter stood out in what was likely his best performance of his career. Frank Martin was very impressive on Saturday night, scoring a knockdown in the seventh round en route to a unanimous decision win over Michel Rivera in a WBA lightweight title eliminator bout from The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The scorecards read … Continue reading Martin shines in decision win over Rivera

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Tommy Fury injured, Woodley steps in to face Jake Paul

Due to an injury to Tommy Fury which forced him to withdraw from his fight against Jake Paul, Tyron Woodley will take his place and a rematch will happen between Paul and Woodley. A medical issue affected the training camp for Fury and now Woodley steps in to try an avenge his defeat from earlier this year when Paul got a split decision victory in … Continue reading Tommy Fury injured, Woodley steps in to face Jake Paul

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Canelo drops Plant twice, gets TKO victory

The fighter highly regarded as the pound for pound king and the biggest superstar in boxing can now add another accolade to his mantle: undisputed champion. Saul “Canelo” Alvarez followed a game plan of working the body to slow down the movement of Caleb “Sweethands” Plant, then scored two knockdowns in the 11th round to hand Plant his first loss of his pro career. Canelo … Continue reading Canelo drops Plant twice, gets TKO victory

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