- by Anson Wainwright on 5 January 2009
Q&A Denis Inkin
On Saturday Denis Inkin will make his first defence of the WBO Super Middleweight title against stable mate Karoly Balzsay in a fight between two unbeaten fighters who sport a 53-0(38) combined record. It pits two experienced fighters who are both entering there prime, they will collide in Magdeburg, Germany. Both fighters come from a [...]
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 4 January 2009
Canchila-Segura 2?
Rumour has it that Colombian Cesar Canchila 27-1(21) will face Giovanni Segura 19-1(15) in a rematch. It is believed that they will collide on 28 February in Toluca, Mexico for Canchila’s Interim WBA Light Flyweight title.
Read more- by Gary Herman on 31 December 2008
More UFC News & Notes
Jackson would rather have revenge before the championship
After Quinton Jackson defeated Wanderlei Silva at UFC 92, Dana White said that Jackson would most likely be first in line to challenge new champion Rashad Evans. However, if Jackson had it his way, his next fight would not be for the title.
- by Gary Herman on 28 December 2008
UFC 92 POST-FIGHT NEWS & NOTES
Both Rashad Evans and Frank Mir recorded upset victories to claim UFC championships, and Quinton Jackson avenged two knockout losses to Wanderlei Silva with a devastating first round knockout of his own. But that was not the only big news to come out of UFC 92. Following the show, a lot of the participants had [...]
Read more- by Gary Herman on 27 December 2008
Mir wins interim belt to set up rematch with Lesnar ; Evans takes care of Griffin to win Light Heavy crown at UFC 92
Frank Mir vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Mir defeated Nogueira at 1:54 of round 2 to win the UFC interim heavyweight championship. Mir dominated the fight by using his improved boxing skills to keep the fight standing. Mir knocked down Nogueira multiple times in the fight then allowed Nogueira to stand. Mir finally followed Nogueira to the [...]
- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 21 December 2008
Karmazin Back in the Mix, Tops McKart
In front of a large partisan crowd at the Hollywood Park Casino in Inglewood, California, Roman Karmazin reinvigorated his career with a twelve-round unanimous decision win over fellow former world champion Bronco McKart to headline a stellar eleven-fight card.
Read more- by Gary Herman on 21 December 2008
Gilbert Yvel cleared to fight
One of the more controversial fighters of the past decade is heavyweight Gilbert Yvel. Yvel is scheduled to face Josh Barnett in the co-main event at Affliction Entertainment’s “Day of Reckoning” PPV on January 24. The problem with signing Yvel is that he has had a multitude of licensing issues with the Nevada State Athletic [...]
Read more- by Marc Abrams on 20 December 2008
CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY IN SWITZERLAND; VALUEV DECISIONS HOLYFIELD
Christmas came early for Nikolai Valuev as he received one of the most dubious decisions in recent time as with the help of the ringside judges he retained the WBA Heavyweight title with a majority decision over legendary Evander Holyfield In front of a boisterous sell-out crowd of 12,500 fans in Zurich.
Read more- by Johnny Schulz on 20 December 2008
The Revolution Fighting Championship Results from Downtown Miami, Florida (MMA)
Revolution Fight Club provided another great installment of Revolution Fighting Championships this Friday evening at the Gusman Theater Downtown Miami.
Read more- by Marc Abrams on 20 December 2008
Alvarado stops Huerta in four!!!
Mike Alvarado remained undefeated with an exciting fourth round stoppage over Miguel Angel Huerta in front of Alvarado’s home crowd in Denver, Colorado.
Read more- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 20 December 2008
Karmazin, McKart Weigh-in For Regional Title Clash
Two former world champions will face off against one another Saturday night at the Hollywood Park Casino in Inglewood, California, as Roman Karmazin squares off against Bronco McKart in a twelve-round fight for both the IBF Intercontinental and NABF Middleweight titles. The make or break middleweight main event headlines a jam-packed eleven bout event.
Read more- by Marc Abrams on 20 December 2008
Koki Kameda to take on Evert Bricino January 31st in Mexico
Sources have told 15rounds.com that widely popular Flyweight Koki Kameda will take on former world title challenger Evert Briceno on January 31st in Sinaloa, Mexico.
Read more- by Gary Herman on 19 December 2008
Vitor Belfort the boxer?
The fighter most excited by the recent alliance between Affliction Entertainment and Golden Boy Promotions is none other than Vitor Belfort. Belfort made it clear that he wants to take up boxing in the very near future.
Read more- by Marc Abrams on 18 December 2008
PACQUIAO-HATTON CLOSE TO BEING FINALIZED
Sources close to the situation just informed ESPN Sportscenter that a deal between pound for pound king, Manny Pacquiao and world Jr. Welterweight champion Ricky Hatton is close to being finalized.
Read more- by Marc Abrams on 17 December 2008
Dawson-Tarver II is on!!
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, IBF Light Heavyweight champion Chad Dawson will fight a rematch with the man he soundly defeated to win the title from in Antonio Tarver on March 14 in a bout that will be televised on HBO.
Read more- by Marc Abrams on 16 December 2008
Guerrero wins arbitration against Goossen; road paved to end hiatus
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, former IBF Featherweight champion, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero has won his arbitration from promoter Goossen-Tutor and is now free to explore other promotional oppurtunities.
Read more- by Gary Herman on 15 December 2008
Affliction planning multiple events in 2009
Affliction MMA’s next event is scheduled for January 24, 2009. After that, many have wondered what Affliciton’s plans are for the rest of the year. Affliction VP Tom Atencio provided some insight as to what could occur in 2009.
Read more- by Marc Abrams on 14 December 2008
MONTIEL-DONAIRE TO HAPPEN IN MARCH IN THE PHILIPPINES
Sources very close to the situation have informed 15rounds.com that Fernando Montiel will defend his WBO Super Flyweight crown against currant IBF Flyweight champion Nonito Donaire in a bout that is expected to take place in the first or second weekend in March in the Philippines and will be televised by SHOWTIME,
Read more- by Tom Luffman on 14 December 2008
Fernado Guerrero to return on February 6 on ESPN 2
Fruitland, Maryland- Just a few weeks ago Fernando Guerrero (12-0, KOs 11) dominated Ernesto Zemora (16-17, KOs 12) via second round knockout. Now he is ready to swap leather again.
Read more- by Teddy Molina on 14 December 2008
TONEY SCORES SPLIT DECISION OVER OQUENDO
40-year old Heavyweight James “Lights Out” Toney made his return to the ring by scoring a 12 round split decision victory over Fres Oquendo, Satuday night at the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, in Cabazon, Ca. Judges scored the contest 115-112 and 114-113 for Toney. One judge scored the bout in favor of Oquendo with [...]
Read more- by Marc Abrams on 13 December 2008
Holt squeaks by Hopkins via split decison to retain 140 lb crown
Kendall Holt retained the WBO Jr. Welterweight championship with a controversial split decision over late replacement Demetrius Hopkins at The Adrian Phillips Ballroom inside Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City
Read more- by Arben Paloka on 13 December 2008
KLITSCHKO STOPS RAHMAN IN SEVEN!!!
Wladimir Klitschko began his fight against Hasim Rahman hoping to continue to establish himself as the best heavyweight in the world. Both fighters began the fight establishing their jabs. Rahman, shooting his down to the body, while Klitschko kept his up top. Klitschko threw with power early, first landing a strong left [...]
Read more- by Arben Paloka on 12 December 2008
Clinton Woods vs. Elvir Muriqi pushed back to February 14th
“It’s been pushed back to February 14th,” stated Chelo Betancourt, head
trainer to Elvir Muriqi, in regards to Muriqi’s IBF eliminator against
Clinton Woods. The bout was originally scheduled for January 31st.
- by Marc Abrams on 11 December 2008
ADAMEK WINS IBF CRUISERWEIGHT CROWN FROM CUNNINGHAM IN A CLASSIC
In shades of a classic Cruiserweight battle between Evander Holyfield and Dwight Muhammad Qawi, Tomasz Adamek became a two division champion as he wrestled the IBF Cruiserweight championship from reigning champion, Steve “USS” Cunningham via split decision at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 11 December 2008
Chagaev returns!
Ruslan Chagaev makes his long awaited return to the boxing ring on 7 February in Germany where he’ll be defending WBA Heavyweight title. His opponent will be unbeaten Carl Davis Drummond 26-0(20)
Read more- by Marc Abrams on 10 December 2008
DE LA HOYA - PACQUIAO GENERATES 1.25 MILLION PAY-PER-VIEW BUYS
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, last Saturday night;s showdown that saw Manny Pacquiao score an emphatic eighth round stoppage over Oscar De La Hoya drew an impressive 1.25 million Pay-Per-View buys generated $70 million in domestic television revenue, according to HBO PPV chief Mark Taffet.
Read more- by Marc Abrams on 8 December 2008
KENDALL HOLT TO NOW FACE DEMTRIUS HOPKINS THIS SATURDAY IN ATLANTIC CITY ON SHO BOX
Sources very close to the situation have informed 15rounds.com that Kendall Holt will now defend his WBO Jr. Welterweight title against the undefeated Demetrius Hopkins this Saturday night in Atlantic City on SHOWTIME.
Read more- by Norm Frauenheim on 7 December 2008
Pacquiao non comittal on a possible Mayweather showdown
LAS VEGAS — Manny Pacquiao would only celebrate. He would not speculate.
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 6 December 2008
Gulaykevich retains EBU title
On Friday night in Halle, Germany Sergey Gulaykevich 26-1(12) scored arguably his most impressive career win when he retained his EBU Super Featherweight title for the first time out pointing previously unbeaten Vitali Tajbert 17-1(6).
Read more- by Anson Wainwright on 6 December 2008
Froch claims WBC 168 lb crown
Fighting in his home town of Nottingham, England Carl Froch 24-0(19) thrilled his fans with a hard earned points victory over previously unbeaten Canadian Jean Pascal 21-1(14).
After a frenetic start in the opening rounds which saw things appear to be fairly close at the half way point. Both guys had landed several fantastic shots, showing [...]
