- by Alejandro Echevarria on 29 August 2010
Segura shocks fans and stops Calderón!
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.
Read more- by Alejandro Echevarria on 27 August 2010
Calderón and Segura make weight for “Unification” in Puerto Rico
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 [...]
Read more- by Alejandro Echevarria on 7 August 2010
Román “Rocky” Martínez looking to knock out Ricky Burns
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.
Read more- by Alejandro Echevarria on 10 July 2010
Lopez retains title with wild 2nd round stoppage over Concepcion
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.
Read more- by Alejandro Echevarria on 9 July 2010
López, Concepción, Donaire and Marquez make weight.
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. [...]
Read more- by Alejandro Echevarria on 7 July 2010
López, Concepción, Donaire & more…
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.
Read more- by Alejandro Echevarria on 28 February 2010
Vazquez Jr. wins WBO 122 lbs with stoppage over Sonsona
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 [...]
Read more- by Alejandro Echevarria on 26 February 2010
Weights from Puerto Rico–Saturday on gofightlive.tv
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 [...]
- by Alejandro Echevarria on 24 February 2010
Making History for Puerto Rican and Filipino Boxing
“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.
Read more- by Alejandro Echevarria on 10 November 2009
Puerto Rican prospect Max Rivera passes away
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 [...]
Read more- by Alejandro Echevarria on 25 October 2009
Cintrón and Oquendo score stoppage wins in Puerto Rico
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.
Read more- by Alejandro Echevarria on 23 October 2009
Weights for Broadway Boxing Series in San Juan
10 Rounds
JULIANO RAMOS – 150 lbs VS. KERMIT CINTRÓN – 150 lbs
Vero Beach, Florida (15-2, 12KO’s) [...]
- by Alejandro Echevarria on 23 October 2009
Cintrón, Santos go at it!
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).
Read more- by Alejandro Echevarria on 20 October 2009
Eleven Bouts set for Broadway Boxing Series in San Juan
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.
Read more- by Alejandro Echevarria on 30 September 2009
Cintrón and Quintana to fight in Puerto Rico
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 [...]
Read more- by Alejandro Echevarria on 12 September 2009
Calderon retains belt with technical decision over Mayol
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 [...]
Read more- by Alejandro Echevarria on 12 September 2009
FIREPOWER Press Conference from Caguas, P.R.
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 [...]
Read more- by Alejandro Echevarria on 12 September 2009
WEIGHTS FROM SAN JUAN
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.
Read more- by Alejandro Echevarria on 4 September 2009
Iron Boy and Rocky Make Seven Day Weigh-in
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 [...]
Read more- by Alejandro Echevarria on 29 August 2009
Undefeated Champions set to defend
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.
Read more- by Alejandro Echevarria on 22 August 2009
Daniel Jimenez stops Marcos Jimenez in twelve in Puerto Rico
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.
Read more- by Alejandro Echevarria on 20 August 2009
Weighs for tomorrow’s San Juan Boxing Nights
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 [...]
Read more- by Alejandro Echevarria on 12 August 2009
Calderón and Martínez 30 day weigh-in
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” [...]
Read more- by Alejandro Echevarria on 28 July 2009
López to defend against Sonsona September 4
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.
Read more- by Alejandro Echevarria on 27 May 2009
López vs. Lontchi Press Conference Report
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 [...]
Read more- by Alejandro Echevarria on 22 May 2009
“Iron Boy” holds open workout
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 [...]
Read more- by Alejandro Echevarria on 25 April 2009
Lopez stops Penalosa
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.
Read more- by Alejandro Echevarria on 24 April 2009
Weights and quotes from Puerto Rico
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) [...]
Read more- by Alejandro Echevarria on 23 April 2009
López vs. Peñalosa press conference
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 [...]
Read more- by Alejandro Echevarria on 21 April 2009
Gerry Penalosa Workout
Guaynabo, P.R.- W.B.O bantamweight Champion Gerry “Fearless” Peñalosa (54-6-2 36KO’s) had an open workout today at the Wilfredo Gómez Gym prior to this Saturday’s championship bout. Peñalosa, who is set to fight Juan Manuel López (24-0 22 KO’s) for the Puerto Rican’s super bantamweight belt of the same organization, shadowed boxed for several minutes [...]
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