Denis Lebedev will defend his cruiserweight title on December 3rd against Murat Gassiev, according to Dan Rafael.

“I wish for my opponent to have a good training camp. I will see you in the ring,” said Lebedev (29-2, 22 KOs), a southpaw who has made six title defenses.

Said Vadim Kornilov, Lebedev’s manager: “This is a very tough opponent and we are taking extra steps in camp to make sure Denis is prepared better than ever.”

Gassiev is trained by Abel Sanchez, the 2015 Boxing Writers Association Trainer of the Year, and trains alongside good friend and unified middleweight titleholder Gennady Golovkin.

“I think we have the skills and the power,” Sanchez said. “This young man has everything that is needed to become champion. The only issue in my mind, and I have said this to him, is the situation. He has never been in a big fight like this, and Lebedev has been in big fights. I think Gassiev will be able to handle the situation. I think it’s time for a new champion. This kid is the next Golovkin out of my gym.”

“I have a hard time getting Gassiev sparring because he’s so good,” Sanchez said. “He has a long way to go skill-wise, but he is very good and will be a lot better in the future. Lebedev is older and has had a lot of difficult fights. Gassiev has to take it to him. He has done really well since he’s been with me. Hopefully that will continue with this fight.

“We’re looking forward to it. It’s a difficult fight for both guys. It’s an older guy with a lot of wars but a lot of experience against a young up-and-coming guy looking to make a name for himself.”

“It’s signed, sealed and delivered,” said Golden Boy Promotions Oscar De La Hoya. “It’s not complicated matchmaking, but it goes to show you that we at Golden Boy want to make the best fights. We want to go out with a bang to close the year. We’re hopefully going to do a tripleheader on HBO. We’re talking to [HBO Sports executive vice president] Peter Nelson about it, because we want to give the fans a special treat for the holidays.”

“All I can say is that boxing fans and subscribers to HBO are the absolute winners here,” said Sean Gibbons, Salido’s manager. “Orlando Salido has already delivered one fight of the year candidate this year, and he is looking to close the year by delivering another one. We want to thank Peter Nelson for seeing and understanding this is a fight the fans want. It’s a win-win for boxing and HBO.”

De La Hoya has special memories of The Forum because it is where he turned pro on Nov. 23, 1992, almost 24 years to the day when Salido-Miura will take place.

“I had my professional debut there, and I haven’t been there since [for boxing],” De La Hoya said. “It will be a special treat for me to promote a fight of this caliber in the arena where I initiated my professional career. To go back 24 years later is really exciting, especially when you have a fight like this.

“Their styles are made to create World War III. This is a can’t-miss fight. The fans are in for a special treat. I can’t wait.”

Gibbons said Salido also loves that the fight will take place at The Forum, site of many famous fights before it closed to the sport for more than a decade before reopening in 2014.

“A lot of his idols fought there,” Gibbons said. “There is so much beautiful history in that building, so for Salido to fight there, it will raise the level of his game.”

“I think Miura is the bigger guy and maybe the bigger puncher,” De La Hoya said. “So I guess he’s the slight favorite, but Salido looked sensational against Vargas, strong and durable.”

“Whatever we do we want to make sure we give the fans a great show to end the year with,” he said.

Unified Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury tested positive for Cocaine, which puts his titles in doubt, according to Dan Rafael of espn.com.

In a letter from VADA president Dr. Margaret Goodman sent to representatives for Fury, Klitschko, the British Boxing Board of Control and the United States’ Association of Boxing Commissions on Thursday night, a copy of which was obtained by ESPN.com, she wrote, “This letter is to advise you that the ‘A’ sample urine specimen number 4006253 collected from Tyson Fury on September 22, 2016 in Lancaster, England through his participation in the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) program has been analyzed for anabolic agents, diuretics, beta-2 agonists, stimulants and drugs of abuse. The results of the analysis are as follows: Adverse. Urine specimen contains benzoylecgonine.

“Mr. Fury has the right to promptly request analysis of the ‘B’ sample at his expense.”

“Tyson will now immediately undergo the treatment he needs to make a full recovery,” Hennessy said. “We and Tyson wish to express our sincerest apologies to all those concerned with the event and all the boxing fans who had been looking forward to the rematch. Tyson is understandably devastated by the development.”

“Hopefully, the organizations will move quickly because Wladimir wants to fight for a title before the end of the year,” Bernd Boente, Klitschko’s manager, told ESPN.com. “He has already been in the longest layoff of his career because of Fury, and he is keen on fighting again for a title by the end of the year.”

“If this is true about his positive drug test, it’s too bad we did not do VADA testing before the first fight,” Boente said. “We are not surprised because this is how Fury acted the whole time and now we probably have another indication why he didn’t show up at the press conference in London, where he claimed a car problem. It also shows the ongoing situation with (the United Kingdom Anti-Doping Association) situation under a different light.”

“I feel very sorry that UKADA never was open about that situation with us because then we would have insisted on VADA testing before the first fight,” Boente said. “I think Fury is probably the most unworthy heavyweight champion in history, not only because of this situation but because of the whole package of his sexist comments, his anti-Semitic comments and his homophobic comments that have been [well documented].”

Jr. Flyweight world champion Ganigan Lopez was forced to withdraw from his October 15 title defense with Pedro Guevara due to a leg injury, according to Dan Rafael of espn.com.

Instead of the title fight in the main event, Guevara will take on replacement opponent Jerry Tomogdan (21-7-3, 9 KOs), a 22-year-old southpaw from the Philippines.

Welterweight titlist Kell Brook had successful orbital bone surgery following is stoppage defeated to middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin according to Dan Rafael of espn.com.

“All went well and he’s resting up,” Anthony Leaver, spokesman for Brook promoter Matchroom Boxing, told ESPN.com on Wednesday.

“He looked worse after the fight than he did after the operation,” trainer Dominc Ingle told the Sheffield Star. “The surgeon, who was called Mohammed Ali, believe it or not, went up through his gums, his front teeth, moved an eye to one side and then sorted out the fracture. Kell is good, though, and doesn’t want any delays before his next fight. He wants to be out again early in the new year, rather than later.”

Super Featherweight titlist Vasyl Loamachenko will take on Nicholas Walters on November 26th at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas and on HBO, according to Dan Rafael of espn.com.

“Much thanks and appreciation must be given to HBO management for stepping up and getting this done,” said Top Rank’s Carl Moretti said of the network, which has had budget issues all year. “We’re talking Lomachenko, who is the best boxer, bar none, from 126 to 135 pounds, against Nicholas, who is a vicious puncher at any weight. Walters is as tough as they come and is so motivated for this fight. Walters has a Ph.D. in boxing — poor, hungry and determined.”

“We tried before to make this fight but we didn’t have enough funds to do the fight based on what Nicholas was asking for, and now we’ve increased what we originally offered and we can do the fight,” Top Rank chairman Bob Arum told ESPN.com, adding that Walters would earn more than the $550,000 he turned down last time but that Lomachenko is not offering him a win bonus. “For me it’s the best fight we could put on at this point with Lomachenko. He is in my mind the best fighter in the world. I enjoy watching him so much. I get such a kick out of him and all the things he can do in that ring. He’s the best in the world, so the challenge is to get him the biggest possible test in every fight because that then corroborates my view of him.

“Unlike some fighters, who like to go easy once in a while, we look to get him the toughest possible guy out there to fight him because that is what he wants — the toughest, most dangerous guys. In this case, it’s Walters.”

“He wants the best challengers and for him the titles mean everything,” Arum said. “So if he goes up to lightweight, I’d have to match him with a champion. But right now we’re at the point where he has a top challenger in Walters.

“Last time we tried to make the fight it didn’t work out and maybe it wound up working out for the better because Lomachenko got the opportunity to fight for a world title against Martinez. Now Walters will make more money than we could offer him before because HBO is willing to pay more now.”

Yordenis Ugas gained his 2nd straight win over a previously undefeated opponent as he stopped Bryant Perrella in the fourth round of their scheduled ten round welterweight bout at the Buffalo Thunder Casino in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Ugas dropped Perrella in the first round with a hard right to the side of the head. Ugas continued to pepper Perrella with counter right hands until he landed another booming shot that put Perrella down again in the fourth. Ugas jumped on Perrella and was relentless until the bout was stopped at 2:20 of round four.

Ryan Karl remained undefeated with a stoppage after four-rounds over Jose Felix Quezada in a battle of undefeated super lightweights.

Karl dropped Quezada in the first with a right hand. At the end of rond four, Karl landed a hard right that was followed by a vicious combination that sent Quezada down at the bell. After the round it was deemed that Quezada could not continue.

Karl. 141 lbs of Milano, TX is 13-0 with nine knockouts. Quezada, 141 lbs of Chicago is 11-1.

Cesar Alan Valenzuela won a eight-round split decision over Dennis Galarza in a super featherweight bout.

Valenzuela won two cards by 77-75 tallies while Galarza took a card 77-75-

Valenzuela, 103 1/2 lbs of Mexico is 13-4-1. Galarza, 130 lbs Orlando is 13-2.

Emanuel Medina scored a 2nd round stoppage over Francisco Medal in a scheduled six-round welterweight bout.

Medina of Los Angeles is 11-0 with eight knockouts. Medal of Mexico is 9-5. The time of the stoppage was 1:24.

According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, unified heavyweight titlist Tyson Fury could be stripped of his title after several cancellations of his rematch with former champion Wladimir Klitschko.

Fury will have to uodate the WBO of his health stauts.

Mick Hennessy, Fury’s promoter, did not specify a reason for Fury’s withdrawal other than to say he had been “declared medically unfit to fight. Medical specialists have advised that the condition is too severe to allow him to participate in the rematch and that he will require treatment before going back into the ring. Tyson will now immediately undergo the treatment he needs to make a full recovery.”

“We are very sorry to hear the reports that you have allegedly pulled out of the October 29th bout due to a serious depression you are being treated for,” the WBO wrote to Fury on Monday. “Please know that all at the WBO are concerned for you and wish you the best for a full and complete recovery.

“As you know, since the date your title was won on November 28, 2015, you have not defended your title and you have been inactive. On June 24, 2016, an ankle injury forced you to withdraw from your heavyweight rematch against Wladimir Klitschko scheduled for July 9th in Manchester,” the WBO wrote.

“The committee may condition its approval of a disability extension upon the champion providing interim medical certifications that he is reasonably expected to recover within the term of the disability extension.”

Peter Fury, Tyson’s uncle and trainer, does not believe his nephew should be stripped of his belts.

“With Tyson’s condition, he cannot be held culpable,” he said, adding that a detailed statement on his health would be released soon. “He will not and should not be stripped of belts.”

“We would appreciate that the physician specifically clarifies the nature and extent of your condition and your prognosis for return to training and your return to competition,” the letter said.

If the WBO does not receive the information it asked for, it said it “will proceed with the necessary appropriate action without the benefit of an appeal. The WBO wishes you the best good fortune on a prompt and speedy recovery. We looked forward to your prompt response to assist (the) committee in reaching the fairest decision for you, the top contenders in the heavyweight division, and your future return to complete your world championship career.”

108 pound world champion Ganigan Lopez will defend his crown against Pedro Guevara on October 15th, according to Dan Rafael of espn.com.

When I was offered the fight with Guevara I, of course, accepted without hesitation,” Lopez said. “I do not mind coming to Guevara’s home to defend my championship because I’m at my best. I really hope to fight the best Pedro Guevara. The fans deserve a great fight. I am confident this will also be a big fight between two brave Mexican warriors …”

Mark Magsayo remained undefeated with a 12-round unanimous decision over Ramiro Robles in a featherweight bout.

Magsayo dropped Robles in round two with a right hand.

In round seven, Magsayo put Robles down with a body combination.

Magsayo, 125 1/2 lbs of the Philippines won by scores of 120-106, 119-107 and 118-108 and is now 15-0. Robles, 123 1/2 lbs of Mexico falls to 13-6-1.

Cris Cybirg took out Lina Lansberg in round two of their featherweight bout in Brasilia, Brazil.

In round two, Lansberg began to bleed from her nose. Cyborg had Lansberg on the ground and landed hammer fists until the bout was stopped at 2:29.

Cyborg, 141 lbs of Huntington Beach, CA is 17-1. Lansberg, 140 lbs of Malmo, SWE is 6-2.

Renan Borao won a unanimous decision over Phillipe Nover in a featherweight bout.

Borao, 146 lbs of Rio de Janieiro, BRA won by scores of 30-27 and 29-28 twice and is now 36-4-1. Nover, 146 lbs of Brooklyn, NY is 12-7-1.

Roy Nelson stopped Antonio Silva in the 2nd round of their heavyweight bout.

Nelson got Silva on the ground with a perfect right and pounded the former title challenger with 4 crushing punches before the bout was stopped at 4:10.

Nelson, 248 lbs of Las Vegas, NV is 23-13. Silva, 265 lbs of Coconut Creek, FL is 19-10-1.

Francisco Trinaldo stopped Paul Felder in the 3rd round of their lightweight bout due to cuts.

In round two, Felder began to bleed over his right eye. In round three, The cut worsened and the bout was stopped by the referee at 2:25.

Trinaldo, 155 lbs of Brasilia, BRA is 21-4. Felder, 155 lbs of Philadelphia, PA is 12-3.

Eric Spicely scored a big upset when he made Thiago Santos tap out in the 1st round of their middleweight bout.

Spicely got Santos on the ground, got him on his back and locked in a choke that made Santos Tap at 2:58.

Spicely, 185 lbs of Olneyville, RI is 9-2. Santos, 186 lbs of Rio de Jenario, BRA is 13-5.

Godofredo Pepe choked out Mike De La Torre in the 1st round of their featherweight bout.

Pepe had De La Torre’s back and got a rear choke that force De La Torre to tap at 3:03.

Pepe, 146 lbs of Fortaleza, BRA is 14-4. De La Torre, 146 lbs of Glendale, AZ is 14-6-1

It was a tough grueling fight that saw Linares ump out to an early lead on the strength of his quick combinations and handspeed.

In round five, Linares was cut over his left eye. In round six, Crolla was starting to take charge of the bout with his work to the body and uppercuts inside, until Linares hurt Crolla badly with a right hand that wobbled the Manchester native on the ropes.

Both guys had their moments down the stretch as Linares, at times seemed like he was losing his stamina, only to come back with hard combinations and he was able to eek out rounds.

Linares of Venezuela won by scores of 117-111, 115-114 and 115-113 and is now 41-3. Crolla is now 31-5-3.

Jack Arnfield won a twelve round unanimous decision over John Ryder in a middleweight bout.

Arnfield won by scores of 117-114, 118-110 and 115-114 and is now 21-2. Ryder is 23-3.

Callum Johnson scored a 9th round stoppage over Wilbeforce Shihepo in a scheduled twelve round light heavyweight bout.

In round five, Shihepo was docked a point for holding. Shihepo kept holding and was deducted another point in round seven. Later in the round, Johnson dropped Shihepo with a body shot. Johnson finihed things with a huge right that dropped Shiphepo in the 9th round. Shihepo could not beat the count at 2:07.

Johnson is now 16-0 with 11 knockouts. Shiphepo of Namibia is 23-9.

Conor Benn remained undefeated by scoring a 6-round decision over Ross Jameson.

The score was 60-55 for Benn, who is now 5-0. Jameson is 1-2.

Hosea Burton scored two knockdowns in the 3rd round and stopped Fernando castaneda in the same round of their scheduled ten round light heavyweight bout.

The stoppage came at 2:18 of round three, for Burton, who is now 18-0 with nine knockouts. Casteneda is 24-11.

Light heavyweight Radivoje “Hot Rod” Kalajdzic regained his winning ways by registering a fifth-round knockout over previously unbeaten Travis Peterkin at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma.

Making his ShoBox debut and first start since suffering his lone defeat on a disputed decision to Marcus Browne, a motivated Kalajdzic (22-1, 15 KOs) of St. Petersburg, Fla., dropped Peterkin (16-1-1, 7 KOs), of the Brownsville section of Brooklyn, N.Y., two times in the fifth before the fight was stopped at 1:32.

Kalajdzic overwhelmed Peterkin with consistent aggression, superior fighting spirit and better power. He landed 45 percent of his power shots, including 60 percent in the final round. Plus, he led 37-7 in body connects.

“The one-dimensional nature of Travis Peterkin cost him big time because he had no answer for Hot Rod’s right hand, and when he threw his own power shots they were ineffective,’’ ShoBox expert analyst Steve Farhood said afterward. “He was exposed tonight, and Kalajdzic rejuvenated his career after the loss with Marcus Browne.”

A 6-foot-2 native of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kalajdzic dropped Peterkin the first time with a right-left combination and finished him with a right-left-right combination. Peterkin fell heavily in a neutral corner, prompting the referee to stop it.

“He was a little bit awkward so it took me a little bit to find my range but once I did and I got into a rhythm, I knew he wasn’t going to last,’’ Kalajdzic said. “We have been working on staying patient and finding that range and it showed tonight.

“I wanted to make a statement in this fight and I did. I want the biggest names in the light heavyweight division, but before that I want Marcus Browne again. That is unfinished business for me. If he really thinks he won the fight then let’s do it again. We could fight next week. I’m ready.’’

Ivan Baranchyk won a 10-round unanimous decision over Wang Zhiman in a battle of undefeated junior welterweights.

Baranchyk, despite getting cut for the first time in his career (over his left eye in the fifth), won by the scores of 100-90 twice and 99-91. There were no knockdowns.

The rounds, particularly in the fight’s second half, were competitive. Both fighters landed a high percentage of power shots, 44 percent for Baranchyk, 41 percent for Zhimin, but the difference was that Baranchyk was busier, crisper and physically stronger.

Going more than four rounds for the first time, he answered questions about his late-round stamina and feels he is now ready to step up again.

“The 140-pound division is loaded with talent,’’ Baranchyk said. “There are tons of fighters I would love to fight, but there are two guys in particular I’d like to fight next: Maurice Hooker and Abel Ramos. Hooker is with Roc Nation and is above me in the ratings. He’s undefeated and this would be a great fight to prove I’m one of the best up-and-coming guys in this division. I’d love Ramos to fight Ramos too. We are both promoted by DBE and I have heard he called me out. He’s a come forward guy and those are the type of fights I like and that make for great TV.

“I love the fans here in Miami and I love fighting on ShoBox. This was my first time going 10 rounds and I feel great. Of course I would have liked to get the knockout because I always want to put on a spectacular show, but this was a great learning experience for me. He was an extremely tough opponent and I was surprised he was able to take so many big shots. We have been working on being patient and boxing and I was able to show that tonight.’’

Wang, who gave his best and never allowed Baranchyk to relax, said, “I felt a little tight and I couldn’t get my punches off like I wanted to. He was a little too big for me.’’

Trey Lippe Morrison stopped Ed Latimore in the first round of a scheduled six-round heavyweight bout featuring undefeated fighters.

In round one, Morrison landed a little left hook inside that put Latimore on the canvas. Morrison then landed two rights that was followed by another left hook that put Latimore down again. Latimore finished Latimore off with a hard right hand that buckled Latimore and referee Gary Ritter stopped the bout at 2:19.

Morrison, 221 1/2 lbs of Oklahoma is now 12-0 with 12 knockouts. Latimore, 219 lbs of Pittsburgh, PA is now 13-1.

“You know I have to watch the fight, but I think I did alright,’’ said Morrison after what was supposed to be the most dangerous assignment of his career. “I know I have to be patient and work behind my jab and just take the opening that I see – patiently. Being patient is something I’ve really been working on. I really felt my patience this time.

“I didn’t expect it to end this quick. I knew it might, but I didn’t plan on it. It felt good to drop a guy with my left hand. I never had the accuracy or quickness with the left that I do know. I now feel that I am equally adept with both hands. My left is like my right.

“To win a fight like this is definitely a relief. I was nervous about the fight, but not about fighting on TV. This was supposed to be my toughest fight on paper and I think I did well.

“I feel I may have opened some eyes, but that’s in large part to Freddie Roach. I feel I’m improving thanks to Freddie. I’m throwing quicker, snappier punches and the coordination between my footwork with my hands is way better. All that is because of Freddie.

“I wasn’t going for the KO but I’m glad it happened. I could not have done it without Freddie, that’s for sure. I’ll be going back to California in a week and then right to the gym.”

The knockout was Lippe Morrison’s ninth in the first round. He also has two second-round knockouts and one fourth-round KO in a career that began in February 2014.

Ivan Golub remained undefeated by stopping James Stevenson in round three of their scheduled eight-round welterweight bout.

In round three, Golub landed a perfect right counter hat sent Stevenson to the jaw. Golub continued to land flurries of punches and the bout was stopped at 2:51.

Golub, 146 1/2 lbs of Ukraine is 13-0 with 11 knockouts. Stevenson, 146 lbs of Baltimore, MD is 23-3.

“To me the guy that stole the show was Golub,” said Farhood. “We keep thinking of him as a boxer but he showed tremendous power tonight. He knocked out a very sturdy opponent in Stevenson and Baranchyk will benefit tremendously by going 10 rounds. He showed a lot by throwing as many punches as he did late in the fight against an opponent who simply wouldn’t be hurt.’’

“I could see from the first round that he was leaving himself wide open when he was coming in,’’ said Golub after his second ShoBox start. “I knew it was only a matter of time until I caught him with something really big and I would get him out of there. I’m happy with the performance but know I still have a lot to improve on. Our game plan was to be patient and box and let him come to us. I’m looking forward to getting back in there soon and continuing to climb the ranks of the welterweight division.’’

Goodofredo Pepe – Mike De La Torre 146
Gilbert Burns 156 – Muchel Prazeres 158
Rani Yahya 126 – Michinoti Tanaka 125
Jussier Formiga 126 – Dustin Ortiz 124
Luan Chargas 171 – Erick Silva 171
Alan Patrick 156 – Stevie Ray 156
Vicente Luque 171 – Hector Urbina 170
Glaico Franca 156 – Gregor Gillespie 156

The November 5th Manny Pacquiao – Jessie Vargas card will feature a total of 4 world title bouts, according to Dan Rafael of espn.com.

“We were bound and determined to make this the best overall boxing card of the year, and four world title fights on it with fighters from all over the word does just that,” promoter Bob Arum told ESPN.com. “We think boxing is a great sport and it has global ramifications, and we will have fighters from the United States, from Mexico, from China, the Philippines and Japan. I love that. It’s like I’m promoting fights in the United Nations.”

In the co-feature, junior featherweight titlist Nonito Donaire (37-3, 24 KOs), 33, the most famous active Filipino fighter other than Pacquiao, will make his second defense when he takes on mandatory challenger Jessie Magdaleno (23-0, 17 KOs).

“Jessie is a great challenger, a mandatory defense and I know he’s hungry because he has been calling me out on social media,” said Donaire, the 2012 fighter of the year who has won world titles in four weight classes (five if interim titles are included) from flyweight to featherweight.

“I am working great with my new trainer, Ismael Salas. We are learning about each other and he’s instructing me about a more precise, compact way of fighting, but still [how to] be very explosive as everyone is going to see on Nov. 5,” Donaire said.

Said manager Cameron Dunkin: “[Donaire has] fought the best and beat the best. He’s faced many tough challenges. This is a very tough challenge, but this is what Nonito does.”

“As a kid, I’ve dreamt of this moment, and the time is finally here,” said Magdaleno, younger brother of former lightweight world title challenger Diego Magdaleno. “Nov. 5, I will be victorious with my hands up high.”

Frank Espinoza, Magdaleno’s manager, has watched Donaire for years and respects him but believes his fighter is ready to knock off the veteran.

“Jessie Magdaleno is very, very motivated for his fight against Nonito Donaire,” Espinoza said. “Nonito has been a great champion and has fought in many big fights for a long time. But this is Jessie’s time. He has worked hard, and he has what it takes to win and become a world champion.”

Said Arum: “I think it’s a terrific fight. The managers are really confident, Cameron and Frank. Magdaleno, when he lets his hands go, is terrific, and I love Donaire as a fighter. This is going to be a good one.”

Featherweight titlist Oscar Valdez (20-0, 18 KOs), a 25-year-old, two-time Olympian from Mexico, knocked out Matias Adrian Rueda in the second round on July 23 to win a vacant belt and will make his first defense against mandatory challenger Hiroshige Osawa (30-3-4, 19 KOs), 31, of Japan. Hiroshige will be facing the first notable opponent of his 12-year career.

“As a world champion, you have to face tough challenges, and my first defense will be against a tough challenger, but I am ready to face him,” Valdez said. “I worked hard to get my belt, and I intend to keep it for a long time.”

“Oscar Valdez won his world championship with a spectacular performance in July, and on Nov. 5, I am sure he will give us another great fight and he will get the win to retain his belt.”

The opening bout of the pay-per-view will pit two-time Chinese Olympic gold medalist and three-time world amateur champion Zou Shiming (8-1, 2 KOs) against Thailand’s Kwanpichit Onesongchaigym (39-1-2, 24 KOs) for one of the flyweight world titles vacated earlier this month by Juan Francisco Estrada, who is moving up in weight.

“And I know (casino magnate) Steve Wynn is delighted he is on the card because there will be many high-rollers from China coming in for the fight and staying at (host casino) The Wynn because Zou is fighting for a world title. And if he wins, it means huge fights in 2017 in China and Macau.”

The fight became a possible reality after Canelo Alvarez fractured his hand and forcing him off of the December date.

“That was Canelo’s date and we’re shooting for that date now for GGG,” Golovkin promoter Tom Loeffler of K2 Promotions told ESPN.com on Thursday night.

“Hopefully, we can work out the details soon for Jacobs,” Loeffler said.

According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, Assault and Robbery charges were dropped against three-division world champion Adrien Broner.

Michael Tranter, the special prosecutor in the case, told ESPN.com that it was the third time the victim had not shown up. Without the key witness being willing to testify, Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Robert Ruehlman had no choice but to dismiss the case, Tranter said.

“The trial was supposed to start [Wednesday] but the victim did not show up. He was supposed to,” Tranter said. “If they don’t show up, for whatever reason, the judge can dismiss the case. I can’t move forward without a witness.”

“So the case is dismissed, but it could always be refiled if the witness comes forward or there is new evidence presented in the case,” Tranter said.

Undefeated Heavyweight Andy Ruiz Jr. pulled out of a proposed bout with fellow undefeated Hughie Fury on October 29 on the Tyson Fury – Wladimir Klitschko undercard in Manchester, England.

“He didn’t want to sign the contract, and unfortunately they [Ruiz and his father, Andy Ruiz Sr.] decided not to go through with the fight,” Top Rank vice president Carl Moretti told ESPN.com. “If I agreed with them, we’d both be wrong.”

“There are no physical restrictions preventing him from going through with the fight,” Moretti said.

According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, unified Flyweight champion Juan Francisco Estrada is dropping his titles and moving up to Super Flyweight.

He will return to the ring on Oct. 8 (beIN Sports Espanol) as a junior bantamweight.

Estrada will face Raymond Tabugon (18-5-1, 8 KOs), 25, of the Philippines, in a scheduled 10-round fight at Francisco Leon Garcia Stadium in Puerto Penasco, Mexico.

“I will win and analyze with my team and my promoter Zanfer possible fights against Chocolatito, Naoya Inoue and [Luis] ‘Nica’ Conception,” Estrada said. “I’m looking for big fights.”

According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, Irish Olympian Michael Conlan has signed a promotional contract with Top Rank.

“I think this is an incredible signing for Top Rank and incredible for boxing in America, because he will fight the majority of his fights here in the U.S., building a big fan base in the Irish community,” said Top Rank’s Todd duBoef said. “We think he is the next big star in boxing in America. There’s a huge Irish population here in the United States.”

“I’m really looking forward to all of this,” Conlan told ESPN.com. “I couldn’t be with a better team than Top Rank. They’ll take me to a world title. I’m looking forward to the journey.”

Said manager Matthew Macklin, a former longtime middleweight contender: “Everyone wanted to sign him, but once we touched base with Top Rank, we locked into that. We believe they will be the best to develop Michael’s career and build him into a pay-per-view star. His bags are packed to be based in America. We believe he is with the right people and will become a huge pay-per-view star here and on the other side of the Atlantic.”

“I think it’s every Irish fighter’s dream to fight on that weekend in New York,” Conlan said. “It’s going to be big. I’ll take the opportunity with both hands.”

“This kid, I feel, is something special,” Bob Arum said. “There’s something about this kid. He has a lovely personality and, obviously, based on what my matchmakers say, he has ability, which is what counts. As far as his personality, he lights up the room. The fans are going to love this kid. I’m going to hit all the Irish cities — New York, Boston and over in Ireland also.”

After the decision, Conlan said: “AIBA cheats, AIBA f—ing cheats. That’s me; I’ll never box for AIBA again. They’re cheating b——. They’re paying everybody. I don’t give a f— for cursing on TV. That’s the end of my Olympic gold. My dream has been shattered now.

“I have a big career ahead of me. These ones are known for being cheats. They have always been cheats. Amateur boxing stinks, from the core right to the top. I thought I boxed the ears off him in the first round, but they scored it against me. So I had to fight his fight, which I did. I outfought him. It’s a shambles, to be honest.”

“I think what happened will be the driving force for me to become the greatest Irish fighter ever, because it will give me a kick, like it did for Roy Jones and Floyd Mayweather,” Conlan said, referring to Jones and Mayweather’s controversial losses in Olympic bouts. “I can get over things really fast, and I can push on. I won’t forget it, but now I will focus on becoming a world champion and a star with Top Rank.”

“I think I have a great following already, and my goal is to be Ireland’s greatest ever fighter,” Conlan said. “I believe I can be that. I think I’m the guy to do that. I will give the Irish fans something to shout about. I think I can be a three-weight world champion.”

“We’re not crazy, so we’re not running after a million guys,” Arum said. “We want only quality. Conlan is quality. In the old days, we had to run after people, and now they run to us because of our reputation. They know we know how to build a fighter into a superstar.”

According to Dan Rafael of espn.com. Roy Jones Jr. may or may not fight again following his torn bicep injury.

“If I stop now, I’m good with that because I got a win in front of my fans in that last fight,” Jones said Friday.

“My biceps, it just popped in the fifth round,” Jones said. “My right hand was dead after that even though I threw it a few times. But it’s already feeling a lot better. I’m not sure if this is the end or not. I may fight again if I feel like it, but I don’t know if I will feel like it.”

“But if I stop now I’m good with it,” Jones said. “I still might go on, but if I just stop, I’m good with it.

“It ain’t about the money. I want to fight because I love to fight. I like testing myself, but I’m not trying to fool myself. I’m not 32 anymore. I’m 47 and know I can’t fight forever, but I’m not trying to prove nothing to anyone. But if I have fought for the last time, I can live with that. It was big for me to go home to Pensacola and get a win in front of all those fans who have supported me for so many years.”

Michael Johnson took out Dustin Poirier in the 1st round of their lightweight bout in Hidalgo, Texas.

Johnson landed a booming right hook-left hand combo that sent Poirier to the canvas and then landed four hard shots on the ground and the fight was over at 1:35.

Johnson, 154.5 lbs of Boca Raton, FL is 18-10. Poirier, 156 lbs of Coconut Creek, FL is 20-5.

Derek Brunson stopped Uriah Hall in the first round of their middleweight bout.

Brunson dropped Hall with a a left hand, and then jumped n Hall and landed 5 shots while on the ground and referee Herb Dean stopped the bout at 1:41.

Brunson, 186 lbs of Wilmington, NC is 16-3. Hall, 185.5 lbs of Queens, NY is 13-7.

Evan Dunham won a unanimous decision over Rick Glenn in a lightweight bout.

Dunham, 156 lbs of Las Vegas won by scores of 30-27 on all cards and is now 18-6. Glenn, 154.5 lbs of Milwaukee is 18-4-1.

Roan Carneiro win a split decision over Kenny Robertson in a welterweight bout

Carneiro, 171 lbs of Atlanta, GA won cards by 30-27 and 29-28 scores while Robertson took a card 29-28.

Carneiro is 21-10. Ribertson, 170.5 lbs of Washington, IL is 15-5.

Islan Makhachev won a 3-round unanimous decision over Chris Wade in a lightweight bout.

Makhachev, 155.5 lbs of Russia won by scores of 29-28 on all cards and is now 13-1. Wade, 156 lbs of Islip, NY is 11-3.

Chas Skelly submitted Maximo Blanco inside of a minute of their featherweight bout.

Skelly ran out of his corner and landed a vicious kick to the body. Shortly thereafter, Skelly got Blanco in a choke and the fight was stopped at 19 seconds.

Skelly, 146 lbs of Arlington, TX is 16-2. Blanco, 145.5 lbs of Tokyo, JAP is 12-8-1-1.

Canelo Alvarez won the WBO Junior Middleweight title with a 9th round stoppage over previously undefeated Liam Smith in front of 51, 240 fans at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Alvarez came out with a fast and vicious assault for which Smith was able to withstand.  Smith got in an occasional right and uppercut.  In round four, Smith was cut over his right eye.

In round seven, Alvarez landed a hard right to the head that sent Smith to the canvas for the first time in his career.  Smith went down again in the next round from a perfectly placed left to the body.  Alvarez finished things with another left to the body that not only dropped Smith, but curled his legs in the air undoubtedly due to a quick sharp pain from the show at the fight was stopped at 2:28.

Alvarez of Guadalajara, Mexico is 48-1-1 with 34 knockouts.  Smith of Liverpool, England is now 23-1-1.

Willie Monroe, Jr. won a 12-round unanimous decision over Gabriel Rosado in a middleweight bout.

Monroe won by scores of 118-110, 117-111 and 116-112 and is now 21-2.  Rosado is 23-10.

Joseph Diaz Jr. remained undefeated as he bloodied and battered Andrew Cancio for almost nine rounds en route to a technical knockout victory.

In round three, Cancio began to bleed from his nose after eating an uppercut.  From there it was all downhill for Cancio as he ate combination after combination and the blood streamed down his nose and all over the trunks of both fighters until the fight was stopped at 2:27  of round nine.

Diaz, 125 1/2 lbs of South El Monte, CA is 22-0 with 13 knockouts.  Cancio, 126 lbs of Blyth, CA is 17-4-2.

“This is a great victory, it will open up so many doors for me moving forward,” said Joseph Diaz, Jr. “I felt very comfortable today, I was the better puncher, I was faster and was able to cut the ring more efficiently.  I knew that Cancio was going to be a strong guy, I knew he was going to be tough and try to push me around, so I had to be the better fighter tonight. I was able to display my defense and my power.”

Diego De La Hoya remained undefeated with a 10-round unanimous decision over Luis Del Valle in super bantamweight bout.

De La Hoya, 121 3/4 lbs of Mexicali, MX won by scores of 100-90 and 99-91 twice  and is now 16-0.  Del Valle, 121 3/4 lbs of Bayamon PR is 22-3-0-1.

Former world title challenger Sadam Ali won a ten round unanimous decision over Saul Corral in a welterweight bout.

In round four, Ali dropped Corral with a right to the head.

Ali of Brooklyn, NY won by scores of 99-91 and 99-90 twice and is now 23-1. Corral is now 22-8.

“The plan was to get the knock out, but that didn’t happen with this victory,” said Sadam Ali. “My opponent definitely had a Mexican style to him, and I was not expecting the reach he had with his arms. I knew I hurt him in the exchange of blows in the fourth round, and other times throughout the fight. This is still the win I needed and worked hard for, and I know the next fight I am in will demonstrate my will power.”

Vergil Ortiz scored a first round stoppage over Ernesto Hernandez in a scheduled four-round super lightweight bout.

Ortiz is now 2-0. Hernandez is 1-4.

“I feel motivated with this win. Never in my dreams did I expect to be on such a stage so early in my career,” said Ortiz. “In the ring, I knew my opponent was hungry for redemption early because he kept trying to throw some overhand punches. But I kept tight and when I landed my double jab and straight right punch combination, I had a feeling that he wasn’t going to get back up. I am glad I have such a solid start to my career, and I’m looking forward to more massive fights.”

Hector Tanajara Jr won a four-round unanimous decision over Roy Garcia in a lightweight bout.

Scores were 40-36 on all cards for Garcia, 132 1/2 lbs of San Antonio, TX and is now 7-0. Garcia, 133 1/2 lbs of Alice, TX is 3-20-1.

“It’s an amazing feeling being able to fight in my home state – I could hear my family members cheering from the stands, and it’s a blessing that they were able to come out to my first Texas performance,” said Hector Tanajara, Jr. “I honestly thought I was going to be able to get the knock out, but my opponent wanted to brawl and he had a resistance in the ring that I didn’t expect. In the end, I got my victory, and back to the gym we go to begin training for the next one.”

Zachary Ochoa remained undefeated with a eight-round unanimous decision over Daniel Montoya in a junior welterweight bout.

Ochoa is now 16-0. Montoya is 11-5.

“It felt good to go all eight-rounds.” said Zachary Ochoa. “It’s a good experience for me, to make sure that all my training is working.  He was a tough guy, resilient, but I was in control the whole time. I knew my body shots were hurting him and I continued doing that to break him down. I knew going in it was going to be a tough fight, but we trained exactly for this, and we are ready to take on the next talented fighter.”

Alexis Salazar won a four round unanimous decision over Larry Smith in a super welterweight bout. The scores read 60-54 twice and 58-56 for Salazar who is now 8-3. Smith is 10-29-1.

“I felt good throughout the fight. I feel it was my technique that won this fight for me,” Alexis Salazar said. “My opponent was a tricky guy to fight and I thought it would be an easier night for me because of his loss streak on his record, but he made me work and I think it was a good experience.”

Anthony Yarde (8-0, 7KOs) scored a first round stoppage over Rayford Johnson in a scheduled four round light heavyweight bout.

Yarde of Great Britan is now 8-0 with seven knockouts. Johnson is 11-21.

Former world champion, Ishe Smith won a 10-round majority decision over Frank Galarza in a junior middleweight bout at the Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas.

In round two, Smith sent Galarza to the canvas with a hard right hand.  The two exchanged some good flurries with Galarza pushing the action down the stretch, but Smith got the decision by scores of 96-93 & 95-94 while a 3rd card read even at 95-95.

Smith, 157.4 lbs of Las Vegas is 29-8.  Galarza, 154 lbs of Brooklyn, NY is 17-2-2.

Justin DeLoach won a 10-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Dominique Dolton in a junior middleweight bout.

In round five, Dolton was cut on the bridge of the nose.

DeLoach of Augusta, GA won by scores of 99-91, 98-92 and 96-94 and is now 16-1. Dolton of Detroit is 17-1-1.

Jose Cayetano won a 10-round unanimous decision over Alexis Santiago in a super bantamweight bout.

In round five, Santiago was cut around his right eye. he wwas rocked several times and almost went down from a left hand. Cayetano finished the fight strong as he landed several hard blows down the stretch that had Santiago hurt along the ropes.

Cayetano, 120.2 lbs of Tijuana, MX won by scores of 96-94 twice and 97-93 and is now 20-4. Santiago, 120.5 lbs of Phoenix, AZ is 21-3.

Liam Smith 154- Canelo Alvarez 154
(WBO Jr. Middleweight Title)
Willie Monroe Jr. 158.75 – Gabriel Rosado 159.25
Joel Diaz Jr. 125.5 – Andrew Cancio 126
Diego De La Hoya 121.75 – Luis Orlando Del Valle 121.75
Sadam Ali 146.5 – Saul Corral 147.5
Vergil Ortiz 139.25 – Ernesto Hernandez 139.5
Hector Tanajara Jr. 132.5 – Roy Garcia 133.5

Former NFL Defensive End Ray Edwards remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Dan Pasciolla in a heavyweight bout.

Edwards, 256 lbs of Cincinnati, OH won by scores of 60-54, 59-55 and 58-56 and is now 12-0-1. Pasciolla, 245 lbs of Brick, NJ is 8-2-1.

Said Edwards, “It was my first time under the big lights. He was an awkward southpaw, so at first it was hard to find my range and distance. I had no amateur fights, so I am still a work in progress. I have to be more active in the ring and I will be back as soon as my promoters get me back in there.”

Kenneth Sims Jr. remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over veteran Gilbert Venegas in a welterweight bout.

Sims, 144.6 lbs of Chicago won by scores of 60-54 on all cards and is now 8-0. Venegas, 144.5 lbs of East Moline, IL is now 14-25-5.

“I made it harder then it had to be. I had some ring rust I had only fought once in seven months and twice in a year and a half. I can do a lot better. I did learn that I need to stay on top of my opponent after I hurt him. I was waiting on one shot too much.

17 year-old Devin Haney remained perfect with a fifth round beatdown of Mike Fowler in a scheduled six round lightweight bout.

The time of the stoppage was 1:19 of round five for Haney, 135 lbs of Las Vegas and is now 10-0 with six knockouts. Fowler, 132 lbs of Milwaukee, WI is 5-3.

Said Haney, “The team told me to break him down in five rounds and I did just what they asked. I am going to talk to my team and see what is next, but I will be back in the gym on Monday.

Jaron Ennis won a four round unanimous decision over Eddie Diaz in a welterweight bout.

Ennis, 143.3 lbs of Philadelphia, PA won by scores of 40-36 and 39-37 twice and is now 6-0. Diaz, 144.1 lbs of Compton, CA is 2-5-2.

LeRoy Davila scored a 2nd round stoppage in his rematch with Edgar Cortes in a scheduled six-round super bantamweight bout.

Davila dropped Cortes with a hard left hand in round one. Seconds later, It was a perfect counter left that put Cortes om the deck. In round two, Davila dumped Cortes hard and the dight was stopped at 2:02.

Anthony Young scored a stoppage after round five of his scheduled six-round with Malik Jackson.

Young dropped Jackson in the first minute with a right hand.

In round five, Young sent Jackson down with a body shot. The fight was sopped after the round.

Young, 148.8 lbs of Atlantic City, NJ is 14-2 with six knockouts. Jackson, 147.2 lbs of Newark, NJ is 3-10-4.

Darryl Gause stopped Darryl Bunting in round two of a scheduled four-round super middleweight bout.

The time of the stoppage was 2:14 for Gause, 162.5 lbs of Vineland, NJ is 2-0 with one knockouts. Bunting, 165.2 lbs of Asbury Park, NJ is now 2-1-2.

“The 30-day negotiations period has started,” WBA president Gilberto Mendoza Jr. said. “They have 120 days to do the fight.”

“Daniel Jacobs, he is very good fighter. Huge fight, probably in New York,” Golovkin told ESPN.com in his dressing room after stopping Brook. “Absolutely. I am open for everybody. I think right now this is best fight for us.”

Danny Valdiva won a 8-round unanimous decision over Gilberto Pereira in a junior middleweight bout.

Valdiva, 153 lbs of California won by scores of 78-74 twice and 77-75 and is now 12-0.  Pereira, 155 3/4 lbs of Brazil is now 12-4.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Roman Gonzalez came to honor Alexis Arguello. He also came to get what eluded his late mentor.

Mission accomplished.

Gonzalez further cemented his place atop the pound-for-pound debate and gained an enduring spot in Nicaraguan history by wining a fourth title in a fourth weight class — the WBC 115-pound championship — with a unanimous decision over Carlos Cuadros Saturday night at The Forum.

Arguello won three. A fourth, Gonzalez (46-0, 38 KOs) said, would be his way of saying thanks to the Nicaraguan legend who had introduced him to the sport when he was a kid in Managua. Gonzalez’ thank-you proved to be a brilliant display of tactical mastery and durability.

When the 117-11, 116-112, 115-113 scores were announced, Gonzalez looked to The Forum’s ceiling, tears streaming from his bruised eyes. It was a moment he had envisioned. It was also a moment over which he probably agonized during the weeks and months before opening bell.

“This was always for Alexis Arguello,’’ Gonzalez said as a crowd of 6,714 roared in cheers of approval. “I wouldn’t be here without him.’’

In the beginning, Gonzalez’ energy was evident. He bounced on his agile feet as though there were springs in his shoes. Through the first six rounds, his versatile punches landed with intent and precision. At times, his balance and poise made Cuadras (35-1-1, 27 KOs) look awkward. At times, Cuadras, looked frustrated. In the fifth round, Cuadras smiled, did a quick shuffle and smiled at Gonzalez as if to say he would still have fun even if he lost.

In the later rounds, however, Cuadras displayed some surprising resiliency. Not enough perhaps to win the fight, but enough to raise some questions about how Gonzalez might do against Japanese prodigy Naoya Inoue, who was at ringside.

In the last two rounds, Cuadras, of Mexico City, was the stronger fighter. In his first bout at 115 pounds, Gonzales appeared to fade in the late moments.

“It was a close fight, but I felt I won,’’ said Cuadras, who was unhappy at having to surrender the belt in the fight’s immediate aftermath.  “You can see he has never been hit as hard as he was tonight.’’

In a punishing rematch of a draw before the Gonzalez-Cuadras bout, junior-middleweights Yoshiro Kamegai of Japan and Jesus Soto Karass picked up where they left off in April. This time, however, Kamegai (27-3-2, 24 KOs) prevailed, wearing down Soto Karass (28-11-4, 18 KOs) with blunt blows that had the Mexican falling forward in near exhaustion in the seventh round and then down on hands and knees in the eighth. Before the ninth, it was over when Soto Karass’ corner asked referee Jack Reiss for a timely halt.

Ring announcer makes a Steve Harvey-like mistake

Scorecards always get booed. But don’t blame the judges this time. Blame the guy who announced their scores.

Mark Kriski announced the wrong winner after he read the scores for an eight-round flyweight bout between Seniesa Estrada and Nancy Franco Saturday night on the non-televised portion of a card featuring Roman Gonzalez against Carlo Cuadras at The Forum.

For a fleeting few seconds, Nancy Franco got to celebrate. But the party came to an abrupt end, going flat faster than cheap champagne. Kriski took a second look after hearing an angry crowd boo the shutout – 80-72 on all three cards.

Oops, it turns out that Estrada won, which was pretty clear from even the cheap seats. Within the time it takes to throw a three-punch combination, Franco (14-10-2, 4 KOs), of Mexico, went from claiming an upset victory to being an upset loser. Meanwhile, Estrada (8-0, 1 KO), of Los Angeles, tried to celebrate after suddenly learning she had in fact won. By then, however, it looked as if she was just angry, first at hearing she had lost and then at hearing Kriski’s mistake.

Kriski has a day job as a weatherman at KTLA.  We’re not sure if he says the sun is shining when it’s really raining. But he might be pretty god as Steve Harvey’s successor as host of the next Miss Universe contest. He’s as good at picking the winner as Harvey ever was.

Rest of the undercard

Cleveland lightweight Ryan Martin (16-0, 9 KOs) had more power, more speed, more of everything in scoring a unanimous decision over Colombian Cesar Villarraga (9-2, 4 KOs), who was troubled by loose tape on one shoe throughout the eights round and was floored in the fourth by a right.

Aloha means hello and goodbye. Brahmabigi Montgomery, (2-1-1, 1 KO) a lightweight from Apple Valley, Calif., said both to Chazz Moleta, who made the trip from his home in Hawaii only to have his debut cut short by a succession of punches in a TKO loss at 2:44 of the fourth round.

By Norm Frauenheim

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Scorecards always get booed. But don’t blame the judges this time. Blame the guy who announced their scores.

Mark Kriski announced the wrong winner after he read the scores for an eight-round flyweight bout between Seniesa Estrada and Nancy Franco Saturday night on the non-televised portion of a card featuring Roman Gonzalez against Carlo Cuadras at The Forum.

For a fleeting few seconds, Nancy Franco got to celebrate. But the party came to an abrupt end, going flat faster than cheap champagne. Kriski took a second look after hearing an angry crowd boo the shutout – 80-72 on all three cards.

Oops, it turns out that Estrada won, which was pretty clear from even the cheap seats. Within the time it takes to throw a three-punch combination, Franco (14-10-2, 4 KOs), of Mexico, went from claiming an upset victory to being an upset loser. Meanwhile, Estrada (8-0, 1 KO), of Los Angeles, tried to celebrate after suddenly learning she had in fact won. By then, however, it looked as if she was just angry, first at hearing she had lost and then at hearing Kriski’s mistake.

Kriski has a day job as a weatherman at KTLA.  We’re not sure if he says the sun is shining when it’s really raining. But he might be pretty god as Steve Harvey’s successor as host of the next Miss Universe contest. He’s as good at picking the winner as Harvey ever was.

Rest of the undercard

Cleveland lightweight Ryan Martin (16-0, 9 KOs) had more power, more speed, more of everything in scoring a unanimous decision over Colombian Cesar Villarraga (9-2, 4 KOs), who was troubled by loose tape on one shoe throughout the eights round and was floored in the fourth by a right.

Aloha means hello and goodbye. Brahmabigi Montgomery, (2-1-1, 1 KO) a lightweight from Apple Valley, Calif., said both to Chazz Moleta, who made the trip from his home in Hawaii only to have his debut cut short by a succession of punches in a TKO loss at 2:44 of the fourth round.

Former world title challenger Bethe Correia took a split decision from Jessica Eye in a Bantamweight cintest

In round two, Correia began to bleed from her forehead, while Eye had a welt under her right eye.

Corriea, 135 lbs of Champina Gardens, BRA won two cards by 29-28 scores, while Eye took a card 29-28. The decision was roundly booed by the pro-Eye Crowd.

Correia is 10-2. Eye, 135 lbs of Cleveland is 11-6-1.

Brad Tavares won a split decision over Caio Magalhaes in a middleweight bout.

Tavares, 186 lbs of Las Vegas won two cards by 30-27 and 29-28 tallies. Magalhaes took a card 29-28.

Tavares is now 14-5. Magalhaes, 185.5 lbs of Fautaleza, BRA is 9-3.

Nik Lentz pounded out Michael McBride in the 2nd round of their lightweight bout.

Lentz, 156 lbs of Coconut Creek, FL stopped McBride at 4:17 and is now 29-7-2-1. McBride, 158 lbs of Webster City, IA is 8-2.

Drew Dober destroyed Jason Gonzalez in the 1st round of their lightweight bout.

Dober landed a crunching lright that backed Gonzalez up against the cage. He followed up with a straight left and then 5 more hard shots crumpled Gonzalez to the ground and the fight was stopped at 1:45.

Dober, 155 lbs of Denver, CO is 17-7-1. Gonzalez, 156 lbs of Rancho Cucumanga, CA is 10-3.