- by Anson Wainwright on 15 March 2010
Chris John returns
Word out of Chris John’s camp is that the 30 year old WBA Featherweight champion will return to the ring on 22 May in his native Bali, Indonesia against an as yet named opponent. who will be selected from the WBA top 15. John 43-0-2(22) will be making his 13th defence of which 6 have [...]
Read more- by Bart Barry on 13 March 2010
In the event of reluctance: Pacquiao dominates Clottey
ARLINGTON, Tex. – “The Event” was promoter Top Rank’s largest happening in years – a championship prizefight featuring the worldwide phenomenon of Manny Pacquiao in a breathtaking new edifice before the largest domestic boxing audience since 1993. So as one sportswriter thought to put it, “Joshua Clottey fought like a loyal Top Rank employee.” [...]
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 13 March 2010
King David Reigns Supreme; Frank Decisions Disinterested Darden in Yonkers!
New York State Heavyweight champion Darrel “King David” Madison is willing to fight anyone at any time, but has repeatedly been rebuffed. As a southpaw with good boxing ability and a strong amateur record, matchmakers have been heartbreakers, as Madison’s aspirations to fight the best is yet to come. After last night’s impressive performance at [...]
Read more- by Joseph Davey on 13 March 2010
Grano Wins Ugly Rematch With Brown—FIGHT CARD ON DEMAN ON GFL
The first fight between Tony Grano and Mark Brown back in 2008 reminded me that heavyweight fights can be entertaining. It featured big punches, multiple knockdowns and a thrilling come from behind conclusion. It was in short, everything right about heavyweight boxing. The rematch between Grano and Brown, sadly, featured everything that is wrong with [...]
Read more- by Johnny Schulz on 13 March 2010
Spadafora Wins by TKO8 while the Vikings ship sinks at the War Memorial in Fort Lauderdale!
A heavy Pittsburgh contingency watched as undefeated welterweight and former IBF lightweight champion Paul “The Pittsburgh Kid” Spadafora 44-0-1(18KO) brought a throw back style and look to the War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale while picking up a TKO8 win over Italian Ivan Fiorletta 24-6-2. The southpaw Spadafora controlled the entire fight with slick [...]
Read more- by Bart Barry on 13 March 2010
Mepranum and Marquez cap a stellar prelude at the Gaylord Texan
GRAPEVINE, TEX. – Tasty local appetizer cards have become a staple of promoter Top Rank’s superfight weekends, and Friday night’s fare at the Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center – an opening course for “The Event” on Saturday – was no exception. Featuring a Filipino and a Mexican in the main event and crowd-pleasers [...]
Read more- by Marc Abrams on 12 March 2010
- by Marc Abrams on 12 March 2010
Timothy Bradley to make HBO debut on June 26 against Abregu
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, WBO Jr. Welterweight champion Timothy Bradley will make his first appearance on HBO on June 26th against Luis Carlos Abregu at the Agua Caliente resort in Rancho Mirage, Calif.
Read more- by george Phillips on 11 March 2010
Caged Madness 15 this Saturday
Dannon Svab, Owner of Explosive Fight Promotions, has told 15Rounds.com that he will be returning to Akron, Ohio for an evening of exciting MMA action along with two Championship fights. Caged Madness 15 will take place at the popular MMA venue Pronio Sports in Akron, Ohio. Pronio Sports is located at 2420 Wedgewood Dr. [...]
Read more- by Marc Abrams on 7 March 2010
Darchinyan decisions Guerrero to retain Super Flyweight belt
Vic Darchinyan retained the WBA/WBC Super Flyweight championships with a twelve round unanimous decision over game Rodrigo Guerrero at The Agua Caliente Hotel and Resort in Palm Spring, California.
Read more- by Joseph Davey on 7 March 2010
Alexander Unifies Titles With A Stunning 8th Round TKO
After an evening of uninspiring undercard bouts, the main event between Devon Alexander and Juan Urango delivered in a big way. Two 140 pound titles were at stake: the IBF held by Urango and the WBC held by Alexander. The fight was competitive from the start as Alexander worked behind a crisp jab while Urango, [...]
Read more- by Marc Abrams on 5 March 2010
Honorio decisions Hilario
Former world title challenger Martin Honorio scored an easy unanimous decision over undefeated Wilton Hilario in a twelve round Super Featherweight bout at The Pechanga Hotel and Resort in Temecula, California.
Read more- by Marc Abrams on 3 March 2010
Cloud – Johnson OFF!!l Cloud signs with Don King; Caballero – Yourdan new April 10 co-feature
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, the April 10th co-feature bout between IBF Light Heavyweight champion Yavoris Clous and Glen Johnson is off citing a hamstring injury to Cloud plus the champion signing a promotional deal with Don King.
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 Marc Abrams on 28 February 2010
Jones scores decision over Bruseles in AC; Rosado beats Roman; Kendall Holt gets stopped in an elimination bout
Mike Jones got off to a bit of a slow start but turned up the offense to cruise to a unanimous decision over Henry Brusles in a ten round Welterweight fight in front of a sold out crowd at Ballys in Atlantic City.
Read more- by Marc Abrams on 27 February 2010
Escalante wins action packed decision over Roman
Antonio Escalante scored a ten round unanimous decision over Miguel Roman in a thrilling fight at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas.
Read more- by Marc Abrams on 27 February 2010
Vinan squeaks by Vazquez in Philly
Carlos Vinan scored a debatable split decision over local favorite Victor Vazquez in the six round Lightweight main event at The Arena in South Philadelphia.
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 Marc Abrams on 25 February 2010
Ortiz stops Alatorre in tenth!!
Victor Ortiz scored a stoppage win in the tenth and final scheduled round over Hector Alatorre in a Welterweight bout at Club Nokia in downtown Los Angeles, CA.
Read more- by Marc Abrams on 25 February 2010
Top amateur star signs with Golden Boy Promotions
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, top U.S amateur Frankie Gomez has signed a promotional contract with Golden Boy Promotions.
Read more- by Marc Abrams on 24 February 2010
Gunn-Ali off!
This Saturday’s bout between Rochelle Park, NJ’s Bobby “The Celtic Warrior” Gunn (21-4-1 18 KO’s) and Nigerian Bash Ali has been canned due to multiple difficulties. The bout, which was to be promoted by the Nigerian government, was initially scheduled for December.
Read more- by Marc Abrams on 24 February 2010
Berto to defend against Quintana on April 10
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, WBC Welterweight champion Andre Berto will defend his crown against former WBO champion Carlos Quintana on April 10th in Sunrise, Florida.
Read more- by Marc Abrams on 23 February 2010
Gamboa to take on Jonathan Victor Barros
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, WBA Featherweight champion will take on undefeated Argentinean Jonathan Victor Barros (28-0-1, 16 KO’s) March 27th in Germany.
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 22 February 2010
Chris Murphy retires
Sparta, NJ based junior middleweight Chris Murphy, 3-0-1 3 KO’s, notified 15Rounds that he is retiring due to a reoccurring retina injury. Murphy first hurt his eye three years ago and after multiple surgeries, re injured it sparring with contender Alfredo Angulo a few months back.
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 21 February 2010
Matthysse - Harris reamtch on April 2?
Sources notified 15Rounds that Carlstadt, NJ’s Vivian Harris, (29-4-1 19 KO’s), will be granted a rematch with Lucas Matthysse April 2 on ShoBox due to a controversial stoppage. We were unable to find footage of the bout, but multiple media sources reported that Harris’ night was cut short after taking a right hand in the [...]
Read more- by Marc Abrams on 20 February 2010
Segura retains Light Flyweight crown with third round stoppage over Tello
Giovanni Segura scored a third round stoppage over Walter Tello toretain his WBA Light Flyweight title in a wild brawl in Acapulco, Mexico.
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 20 February 2010
Pound 4 Pound Promotions Returns March 25!
15Rounds was informed that John Lynch’s Pound 4 Pound Promotions will return Thursday March 25 at the elegant Schuetzen Park ballroom in North Bergen, NJ.
Read more- by george Phillips on 20 February 2010
Porter decision Jordan in Cleveland
Shawn “Showtime” Porter was crowned the new NABO Jr. Middleweight Champion with a 10 round decision over Russel “Spiderman” Jordan. Many at ringside belived that this would be a easy knockout for Porter although Jordan saw it differently. Jordan rocked his smaller oppenent at times with Porter’s eye being left eye bloodied [...]
Read more- by Marc Abrams on 19 February 2010
Gonzalez decisions Vazquez in Miami
William Gonzalez used the strength of a second round knockdown to score a unanimous decision over Jesus Vazquez in a twelve round Bantamweight fight at the Micccosuke Gaming Resort in Miami, Florida.
Read more- by george Phillips on 19 February 2010
Weights from Cleveland
Shawn Porter 152 vs. Russell Jordan 152
NABO Jr. Middleweight Title
Lanard Lane 144 vs. Martin Tucker 144
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