This Saturday, Las Vegas, Nevada will be host to yet another installment in the long line of Puerto Rican versus Mexican fights. For long, the two countries have battled it out in the lower weight classes and the rivalry has given us plenty of classic and exciting fights. True, there have been some duds in the process (everyone would have liked to see Camacho fight more against Chávez instead of simply surviving) but the upcoming bout for Lopez’s WBO featherweight strap should be explosive while it lasts.
López and Márquez should light it up while it lasts
November 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Segura shocks fans and stops Calderón!
August 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Guaynabo, P.R.- After presenting former champions in attendance Wilfredo Gómez, Alfredo Escalera, Félix Trinidad and Wilfredo Vázquez along with current champion Juan Manuel López, the stars of the main event made their way to the ring.
Calderón and Segura make weight for “Unification” in Puerto Rico
August 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Iván “Iron Boy” Calderón faces tomorrow one of the toughest challenges of his career when he faces hard punching Mexican, Giovanni “The Aztec Warrior” Segura. Calderón (34-0-1, 6KO’s) has faced the likes of Hugo Cázares, Roberto Leyva, Nelson Dieppa and Rodel Mayol, all fighters with heavy hands, but Segura (24-1, 20KO’s) may turn out to be a little more complicated than the above mentioned fighters. Not only is Segura a “thinking man’s” brawler but Calderón has showed signs of slipping more frequently as the years have gone by.
Román “Rocky” Martínez looking to knock out Ricky Burns
August 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Dorado, P.R.- WBO Super Featherweight Champion Román “Rocky” Martínez weighed 135lbs. yesterday at the 30 day weigh in for his upcoming title defense in Glasgow, Scotland against local Ricky Burns. The Puerto Rican brawler was an impressive fourteen and a half pounds under the 149.5lbs limit weight for this stage.
Lopez retains title with wild 2nd round stoppage over Concepcion
July 10, 2010 By 37 Comments
San Juan, P.R.- The main event of the evening featured unbeaten Puerto Rican star Juan Manuel “JuanMa” López against Filipino promise Bernabe “The Real Deal” Concepción for Lopez’s WBO featherweight title. Both fighters wore pink and white showing their support for breast cancer research.
López, Concepción, Donaire and Marquez make weight.
July 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Carolina, P.R.- Fighters for this Saturday’s “The Challenge” weighed in today at the Verdanza hotel in Isla Verde, Carolina. The event is a co-promotion between Bob Arum’s Top Rank Promotions and the brothers Rivera PR Best Boxing Promotions to be televised by SHOWTIME®. Mr. Arum himself was there for the event as was Lee Samuels. Fighters from Puerto Rico, the Philippines, Mexico, Barbados, Canada and the United States make up the fifty eight round, seven bout card with fights from super flyweight division all the way up to the heavyweights.
López, Concepción, Donaire & more…
July 7, 2010 By 4 Comments
Carolina, P.R.- Fighters, managers and trainers for this Saturday’s upcoming fight card spoke with 15rounds.com at today’s press conference. The show will feature Puerto Rican Juan Manuel López against Filipino Bernabé Concepción and Vic Darchinyan conqueror Nonito Donaire aginst Mexican Hernán Marquez as the co-features.
Vazquez Jr. wins WBO 122 lbs with stoppage over Sonsona
February 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Bayamón, P.R. – History was to be made when “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona of the Philippines fought Bayamón’s own Wilfredo “Papito” Vázquez Jr. for the WBO super bantamweight title. Sonsona was aiming to be the youngest two division champion from the Philippines while Vázquez Jr. was aiming to become part of the first father and son duo from Puerto Rico to be world champions. Apparently the near capacity crowd at the Rubén Rodríguez Coliseum was aware of this as they went crazy when Vazquez Jr. entered the ring flanked by local hip-hop stars and his father, former three division world champion, Wilfredo Vázquez and again when announcer Jimmy Lennon Jr. presented the boxers.
Weights from Puerto Rico–Saturday on gofightlive.tv
February 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
WBO Super bantamweight title
MARVIN SONSONA – 121.4 lbs. VS. WILFREDO VÁZQUEZ JR – 122 lbs.
General Santos City, Filipinas (14-0-1, 12KOs) Bayamón, Puerto Rico (17-0-1, 14KOs)
TRUNKS: TRUNKS:
CORNER: CORNER:
Making History for Puerto Rican and Filipino Boxing
February 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
“Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona (14-0-1 12KO’s) and Wilfredo “Papito” Vazquez Jr. (17-0-1 14KO’s) will be looking to make history and add to the brewing rivalry between Puerto Rico and the Phillipines come Saturday night. The two undefeated boxers will square off for the WBO super bantamweight title at the Rubén Rodríguez Coliseum in Bayamón Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rican prospect Max Rivera passes away
November 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
San Juan, P.R.- 15rounds.com has just heard the tragic news that Puerto Rican prospect Max Rivera (8-2 4KO’s) has passed away after he couldn’t recover from injuries suffered in a car accident. Max was a fighter’s fighter. His two losses came in brutal affairs in which he proved he was willing to give it all inside the ring. Our thoughts and prayers are with his parents, his two sisters, his whole family and close friends.
Cintrón and Oquendo score stoppage wins in Puerto Rico
October 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
San Juan, P.R.- Former welterweight belt holder Kermit “The Killer” Cintrón (32-2-1 28KO’s) of Reading, Pennsylvania forced Brazilian Juliano Ramos (15-3 12KO’s) fighting out of Vero Beach, Florida to remain on his stool after the fourth round. The bout was set at a catch weight of 150lbs. and scheduled for ten rounds.
Weights for Broadway Boxing Series in San Juan
October 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
10 Rounds
JULIANO RAMOS – 150 lbs VS. KERMIT CINTRÓN – 150 lbs
Vero Beach, Florida (15-2, 12KO’s) Reading, Pennsylvania (31-2-1, 27KOs)
Cintrón, Santos go at it!
October 23, 2009 By 1 Comment
San Juan, P.R.- Yesterday’s press conference at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum almost ended in a fight when WBA Junior Middleweight belt holder Daniel Santos had some words for Kermit “The Killer” Cintrón. Cintrón (31-2-1 27KO’s) is set to fight Saturday night against Brazilian Juliano Ramos (15-2 12 KO’s).
Eleven Bouts set for Broadway Boxing Series in San Juan
October 20, 2009 By 43 Comments
Eleven bouts are programmed for the event co-promoted by DiBella Entertainment and PR Best Boxing Promotions set to take place this Saturday at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Cintrón and Quintana to fight in Puerto Rico
September 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
San Juan, P.R.- Former welterweight title holders Kermit “The Killer” Cintrón (31-2 27KO’s) and Carlos “El Indio” Quintana (26-2 20KO’s) were present at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum for the first press conference prior to their upcoming bouts on the 24th of October. Cintrón will face off against Brazilian Juliáno Rámos (15-2 12KO’s) at a maximum weight of 150lbs while Quintana will do the same against tough as nails Jesse Feliciano (15-7-3 9KO’s) at the junior middleweight limit.
Calderon retains belt with technical decision over Mayol
September 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
San Juan, P.R.-Puerto Rican superstar Iván Calderón and Filipino Rodel Mayol started off their Jr. Flyweight title bout at a fast pace in round one but not much was landed as Calderón avoided most of his opponent’s punches and landed just enough to get an edge. Mayol kept the first half of the second round close but was missing constantly, getting pot shot by the champ and got warned for going in with his head. The challenger would keep on trying to hit his elusive target in the third but barely connected a couple of shots and chants of “Ole!” were starting to fill the place as he wildly missed.
FIREPOWER Press Conference from Caguas, P.R.
September 12, 2009 By 42 Comments
Caguas, P.R. – A large crowd of Boxing fans showed up today at the Caguas “Centro de Bellas Artes” to get a glimpse of two of today’s most exciting fighters. The public was treated to a promotional reel of Miguel Cotto’s and Manny Pacquiao’s previous victories before the participants of “Fire Power” made their entrance rising from under the stage to the roar of the crowd.
WEIGHTS FROM SAN JUAN
September 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
San Juan, P.R.- All headliners for tomorrow’s “Undefeated Champions” made their required weights on their first tries and local fighters raised cheers from the crowd watching them.
Iron Boy and Rocky Make Seven Day Weigh-in
September 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Guaynabo, P.R.- Undefeated Puerto Rican champions Iván “Iron Boy” Calderón and Román “Rocky” Martínez easily dealt with the seven day weigh-in for their respective September 12th matches. Calderón, WBO Flyweight champion and Martínez, WBO Jr. Lightweight champion, will headline “Undefeated Champions” at the José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Iván weighed in at a slim 109lbs. of a maximum of 113.4 and Román tipped the scale at 134.25lbs. of a 136.5lbs limit.
Undefeated Champions set to defend
August 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
San Juan, P.R.-Undefeated titlists Juan Manuel López and Yuriorkis Gamboa were present yesterday to promote their respective October 10 bouts at the Madison Square Garden Arena in New York City. The card will also feature undefeated Cuban heavyweight Odlanier Solis and also undefeated super welterweight Vanes Martirosyan.
Daniel Jimenez stops Marcos Jimenez in twelve in Puerto Rico
August 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
San Juan, P.R.-It was a packed house at the Pedrín Zorrila Coliseum where Daniel Jiménez scored a spectacular twelfth round knockout of Marcos Jiménez. The crowd was treated to twelve rounds of great back and forth action and got their money’s worth through out the night.
Weighs for tomorrow’s San Juan Boxing Nights
August 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
San Juan, P.R.- Dominican civil war will be waged tomorrow night when Daniel “Azuquita” Jiménez (129.6 lbs) faces off against fellow Dominican Marcos “El Tigre” Jiménez (128 lb) for the vacant WBA Fedecentro super featherweight title. Azuquita (18-3-1 10KO’s) rebounded with a decision win against Shamir Reyes after suffering consecutive losses against now WBO super featherweight champion Román “Rocky” Martínez and a decision loss to Mexican Jesús “El Matador” Chávez. El Tigre (The Tiger) suffered his only loss against Edel “Cuate” Ruiz of Mexico, a loss which was later avenged via 6th round split decision.
Calderón and Martínez 30 day weigh-in
August 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Guaynabo, P.R.- Ring Magazine Jr. Flyweight Champion Ivan “Iron Boy” Calderón and WBO Super Featherweight champion Roman “Rocky” Martínez (138lbs of 149.5) were at hand today for their first weigh in prior to their upcoming defenses. Calderón (118lbs of 124.2 with clothes on) is set to take once again on Filipino Rodel “Matang Mandaue” Mayol with whom he fought to a six round technical draw on the undercard the Cotto vs. Clottey event while Martínez is preparing for the first defense of his title against Michael Lozada of Mexico City, Mexico.
López to defend against Sonsona September 4
July 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
WBO Super Flyweight champion José “Carita” López (38-7-2, 32KO’s) is set to make the first defense of his recently acquired belt against “Marvelous” Marvin Sonsona (13-0, 12KO’s) of the Philippines. The Puerto Rican veteran and the Filipino prospect are set to meet September the 4th at the Rama Casino in Ontario, Canada.
López vs. Lontchi Press Conference Report
May 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Guaynabo, P.R.- The protagonists of the upcoming “Latin Fury 9” card in Atlantic City weighed in yesterday at the fight’s first press conference and 30 day weigh in. WBO super bantamweight champion Juan Manuel “Juanma” López (25-0, 23 KO’s) and Oliver Lontchi (18-0-2, 8 KO’s) had to make a 140.3 pound limit for their clash which is set for the 27th of June and both made it with ease, with López weighing in at 134.25lbs. and Lontchi at 131lbs. The Puerto Rican champion will be making the fourth defense of his title against Lontchi, born in Cameroon but fighting out of Quebec, Canada.
“Iron Boy” holds open workout
May 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Guaynabo, P.R.- Ring Magazine Light flyweight champion Ivan “Iron Boy” Calderón, (32-0, 6KO’s) had an open workout for the media and the general public in preparation for his upcoming defense against WBO #4 rated Rodel “Batang Mandaue” Mayol (25-3, 19KO’s) of the Philippines. The bout is set to take place in the undercard of the Cotto/Clottey championship battle the 16th of June at the Madison Square Garden.
Lopez stops Penalosa
April 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Bayamón, P.R.- For the stellar bout of the evening, the close to capacity crowd in the Rubén Rodríguez Colisseum received their champion with chants of “Juanma, Juanma!” giving some credit to the rumor that he is the heir apparent to Felix “Tito” Trinidad.
Weights and quotes from Puerto Rico
April 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Bayamón, P.R.- Fighters, trainers, managers and fans were present at today’s weigh-in for tomorrow’s boxing card where Juan Manuel “Juanma” López will defend his WBO super bantamweight title against Gerry “Fearless” Peñalosa. A pro-Juanma (24-0 22KO’s) crowd cheered for their fighter as he weighed in at 121.5 lbs after Peñalosa (53-6-2 36KO’s) did the same at 121.8 lbs.
López vs. Peñalosa press conference
April 23, 2009 By 1 Comment
Carolina, P.R.- A cast of Boxing stars was present at yesterday’s press conference prior to this Saturday’s championship bout between WBO super bantamweight champion Juan Manuel “Juanma” López against Gerry “Fearless” Peñalosa. Among the present, and in addition to the fighters appearing on Saturday’s card were current WBO light flyweight and super flyweight champions Ivan “Iron Boy” Calderon and José “Carita” López along with knockout artist Edison “Pantera” Miranda.