Burchfield: ‘Lundy isn’t a free agent’

Jimmy Burchfield, President of Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc., categorically denied reports issued today that lightweight prospect “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy (18-1-1, 10 KOs) is a promotional free agent.

“He is not a free agent and promoters shouldn’t be speaking with him or his team,” Burchfield explained. “CES turned him pro and we have completely and totally honored our end of the contract. We just had him fighting on national television twice within 90 days.

“We’ve worked through his different managers and trainers, never wavering in our full support of Hank. Like with all of our fighters, other than actually fighting for them, we do everything we can to help them, in and out of the ring, including Hank. We still strongly believe in him.”

Harris ready for Aguilera in USBA heavyweight title fight

Veteran Maurice “Sugar Moe” Harris, winner of the 2002 ‘Thunderbox Heavyweight Tournament,” is fully prepared to take advantage of his USBA title shot against Nagy “Dominican Dynamite” Aguilera, August 6 in Hinkley, Minnesota.

 Harris (23-14-2, 10 KOs) had only fought twice in previous six years, prior to signing a  promotional contract a year ago with Boxing 360, after which he is 3-0 and ready to go for the gold.

 A year ago I didn’t know where I was going in boxing,” Harris explained. “I kept training and praying and then I came across Mario (Boxing 360 founder and CEO Dr. Mario Yagobi). I was so hungry. I told Mario if he took care of business outside of the ring, I’d take care of it inside. That became our motto. He believed in me and I believe in him. Mario has put me in the position I’m I right now.” Continue Reading

David Tua may have taken shoulder injury too lightly

NEW YORK (July 28, 2010) – WBO No. 2 rated heavyweight David “Tuamanator” Tua complained about a sore left shoulder during several training sessions leading up to his July 17th 12-round draw against former world title challenger Monte “Two Gunz” Barrett in Atlantic City. However, when asked about it by his trainer, Roger Bloodworth, David said he was okay to fight.

 Tua (51-3-2, 43 KOs), reigning WBO Asia Pacific and WBO Oriental heavyweight champion, is a true warrior who refused to use the injury as an excuse, or even make post fight comments about his damaged shoulder.

 “Two weeks prior to the fight,” Tua’s promoter, Gotham Boxing President Cedric Kushner, explained, “I went to the gym to watch David spar. That day he told his head trainer, Roger Bloodworth, that he didn’t want to spar as his shoulder didn’t feel right. His shoulder was obviously hurting weeks before the fight and therefore David wanted to take a cautious approach.” Continue Reading

Barrera and Morales, Who Ranks Higher?

Bal Kang: Sometimes the winner of a trilogy between two fighters doesn’t necessarily put him above the loser in an all time rankings list. Marco Antonio Barrera ‘The Baby Faced Assassin’ and Erik ‘El Terrible’ Morales gave us some of the most memorable moments in modern day boxing history. As you all will be aware they fought three times with Barrera taking the trilogy 2-1.

It’s not their actual three fights against each other that I want to focus on here but where would they be placed in an all time rankings list in comparison to each other?

Would Barrera be higher than Morales or vice versa?

Marco Antonio Barrera began his career back in 1989 weighing 115lbs, he managed to win world titles at Super Bantamweight, Featherweight and Super Featherweight as it stands his record is a very impressive 73 fights, 65 wins, 43 by way of knockout, 7 losses and 0 draws.

Erik Morales began his career approximately four years later in 1993 at 121lbs, and just like his arch rival he too managed to win world titles at Super Bantamweight, Featherweight and Super Featherweight, his record to date is also impressive with 54 fights, 48 wins, 34 by way of knockout, 6 losses and 0 draws.

Both of these two Mexican greats have an equal fan following and both have great animosity towards each other. So when we put both on the table I’m sure you can imagine it causes quite a stir. Continue Reading

ISHE SMITH AND KENDALL HOLT ON ROPE A DOPE RADIO TONIGHT

Fresh off his great performance on the popular Showtime series ShowBox vs Prospect Ishe Smith (21-5-0, 9Kos) stops by the show for an In Depth Look at this career and the training camp leading up to his last fight.  Ishe will have the opportunity to discuss the referee, promoter, and the judge that helped lead the way to what was a very controversial outcome of the fight that had him on the losing end, against Fernando Guerrero (19-0-0, 15 Kos).

Also, veteran fighter Kendall Holt (25-4-0, 13 Kos) calls in to catch us up with his career and talk about his future plans.

Plus Previews, Debate, and Predictions for this upcoming fight schedule that features a solid top to bottom Golden Boy HBO PPV. Continue Reading

Hot prospect Lennox Allen’s journey lands in Brooklyn

 NEW YORK (July 27, 2010) – The long, often arduous journey for unbeaten super middleweight Lennox “2 Sharpe” Allen, a native of Guyana, took him around the world before finally settling in Brooklyn.

 The 25-year-old southpaw turned pro six years ago in Georgetown, Guyana. Less than a year later, attempting to kick-start his boxing career, he moved to Perth, Western Australia. “I decided to take a risk and move to Australia,” Lennox explained. “I thought that it would be a good step for my career, but it wasn’t working out, and after 18 months there I returned home to Guyana.”

 Allen (12-0, 7 KOs) fought three more times at home before taking advantage of an opportunity to come to the United States in 2008 as a sparring partner for Bernard Hopkins who was preparing to fight Joe Calzaghe. The 6’ 1” Allen captured the vacant Guyanese super middleweight title a year ago and, soon after, he moved to Brooklyn and signed a promotional contact with Boxing 360. Continue Reading

Forget about the future of Mayweather vs. Pacquiao, when is ARUM Retiring

By Mark Louis: Many fans question the future of Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. 

Its common knowledge Manny Pacquiao’s Mother wants her son to retire and the WBO welterweight champion  got his mothers blessing for one more fight before hanging them up to concentrate on his recent success on the political stage.

Concerning Floyd Mayweather Jr, he returned from temporary retirement in 2007 and vowed to have three more fights before retiring to concentrate his efforts on Mayweather promotions.   We are now two fights in and the 33-year-olds next fight could be his last.  I would even go as far as to suggest Floyd’s future hangs on the outcome of his Uncle Rogers court trial which is due to commence on August 2nd, if convicted Floyd Jr could hang them up immediately, as Roger has been a huge part of Floyd’s success, training him since he turned professional in 1996.

When is Bob Arum retiring? Continue Reading

Boxing - Not the best year so far

By Ben Jacobs: Am I the only person who feels a little underwhelmed at the half way stage of this year in terms of the boxing we have seen so far?  There haven't been many stand out fights, perhaps the Froch vs Kessler fight was the year’s best so far. 

We have also twice seen the biggest fight in the sport implode before our eyes as well as other potential exciting match-ups such as Haye vs. one of the Klitschko's, not come to fruition.  That said, we have seen the continuing rising status of fighters such as Andre Ward and Timothy Bradley who have positioned themselves to a point where in the next couple of years they could be talked about on most people's top 5 pound for pound list if they continue to develop as they are currently. 

However this summer feels fairly flat, as did the summer of 2009, although that was also caused by a series of tragic deaths in the sport.  Next week’s Marquez vs. Diaz rematch has potential to be one of the years more exciting bouts if it lives up to anything like their first bout, although Marquez is coming off a tough loss in which he was completely outclassed by Floyd Mayweather and Juan Diaz looked mediocre in his two bouts with Paulie Malignaggi. Continue Reading

Bob Arum Chooses Margarito over Miguel Cotto as Pacquiao's Next Opponent

Leo Reyes: Bob Arum announced he had chosen Antonio Margarito over Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto as Manny Pacquiao's opponent on November 13 for the vacant WBC super welterweight title.
Arum confirmed the announcement over the phone from his vacation home in Los Angeles, California accoding to Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports.

The fight which will be offered on HBO will take place in either Las Vegas or Monterrey in Mexico.

If Margarito gets back his license to fight in Las Vegas in a couple of days, the fight will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

However if the state of Nevada declines his license application, the fight will be held at the 22,000 seat arena in Monterrey, Mexico. Continue Reading

Floyd Mayweather Awaits the Fate of Uncle and Trainer Roger Mayweather

Ronald C Charles: While the boxing world awaited the signature of Floyd Mayweather to appear on a contract next to the name Manny Pacquiao in some hot office in the desert, Floyd himself may have his attentions fixed elsewhere.

Roger Mayweather, Floyd's uncle and trainer, was charged with assault stemming from an altercation with female boxer Melissa St. Vil last year; he will appear in court on August 2nd in Clark County District Court, Las Vegas, Nevada, facing up to ten years in prison if convicted. Continue Reading

Is Amir Khan awaiting the outcome of Marquez – Diaz II?

Stephen Jarvis: During an interview with Amir Khan a few days after his impressive stateside debt against Brooklyn’s Paulie Malignaggi, the 23-year-old spoke of his desire to return to the ring as early as July.  Several names where mentioned including Joel Casamayor who fights next weekend against Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero.

Due to his religious beliefs, Khan will be adhering to Ramadan where he will fast from dawn until sunset from 11 August-9 September.

Khan seems to have missed the boat and the WBA light welterweight champion may not enter the ring until the end of the year.

Many pundits have criticised King Khan for choice of opponent, although I believe the fighter himself wants to fight the best, but his handlers choose the safety route and steer him in another direction. Continue Reading

Carl Froch “My Aim Proceed to the semi finals to seek revenge on Kessler”

By Rick Burns: Carl “The Cobra” Froch is due to meet hard hitting German based Armenian, Arthur Abraham (31-1, 25 Kos) at the Principauté de Monaco, Monaco on October 2.

Froch lost his WBA super middleweight title in April while making his third defence, the Nottingham fighter suffered the first loss of his career via a unanimous decision in Herning, Denmark.

Abraham, the only fighter to score a knockout in the super six tournament to date lost his last bout via a disqualification.  The tough Abraham was way behind on the official scorecard when in the eleventh round he landed a blow on Andre Dirrell, while the American was on one knee after a slip.  Dirrell was knocked out cold when referee Lawrence Cole ruled the bout a disqualification. The loss was also Abraham’s first defeat.
“My Aim Proceed and progress to the semi finals to seek revenge on Mikkel Kessler on neutral territory to get my title back” said the 33-year-old Froch. Continue Reading

Beibut Shumenov Boxing’s Most Mysterious World Champion

By Rick Burns: Carl “The Cobra” Froch is due to meet hard hitting German based Armenian, Arthur Abraham (31-1, 25 Kos) at the Principauté de Monaco, Monaco on October 2.

Froch lost his WBA super middleweight title in April while making his third defence, the Nottingham fighter suffered the first loss of his career via a unanimous decision in Herning, Denmark.

Abraham, the only fighter to score a knockout in the super six tournament to date lost his last bout via a disqualification.  The tough Abraham was way behind on the official scorecard when in the eleventh round he landed a blow on Andre Dirrell, while the American was on one knee after a slip.  Dirrell was knocked out cold when referee Lawrence Cole ruled the bout a disqualification. The loss was also Abraham’s first defeat.
“My Aim Proceed and progress to the semi finals to seek revenge on Mikkel Kessler on neutral territory to get my title back” said the 33-year-old Froch. Continue Reading

Beibut Shumenov Boxing’s Most Mysterious World Champion

 If not for a hand injury suffered in the opening round of the 2004 Olympic Games in Greece, reigning WBA and IBA Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov certainly would be much better known today by North American boxing fans, especially if he advanced to the medal rounds and fought eventual gold-medal winner Andre Ward.

 Shumenov (9-1, 6 KOs), who represented his native Kazakhstan at the Olympics, won his opening bout against Poland’s Aleksy Kuziemsky (37-22), who is 19-1 as a pro, before being  hampered by his damaged hand and consequently eliminated in the round of 16 by Turkey’s Ihsan Yildorim Tarham (27-19). Continue Reading

Ravshan Hudaynazarov making name in U.S.

 U.S. boxing fans may not be able to properly pronounce his name, yet, but unbeaten welterweight Ravshan Hudaynazarov is starting to capture their attention with his throw-back style that features a brutal body attack.

The exciting Uzbekistan prospect, now fighting out of Las Vegas, will be back in action July 23 at Tachi Palace & Casino in Irvine, California on a show headlined by Hudaynazarov’s promoter, Las Vegas-based KZ Event Productions, owned and operated by the Shumeonv brothers, WBA and IBA light heavyweight champion Beibut (9-1, 6 KOs) and his brother, Chingis. The July 23rd show is presented by Goossen Tutor Promotions in association with KZ Event Productions. Continue Reading

Johnny Eames, Paul Smith & Graham Earl On Steve Bunce Show This Thursday

Celebrated boxing coach Johnny Eames, who along with his business partner Derek Grainger, is organising the Ultrachem TKO Gym Boxer & Celebrity Football Tournament, in aid of the Indee Rose Trust, at Brockwell Stadium, Canvey Island on Sunday 25th July, will be a guest on Steve Bunce’s BBC London Radio show (94.9 & DAB @ 9pm) this coming Thursday evening.

Joining Johnny and show host Steve Bunce, to talk about the upcoming football tournament and the charity the event is raising funds for, will be two of the many stars taking part, British Super Middleweight Champion Paul Smith and WBU Lightweight Champion of the World Graham Earl. Continue Reading

Big Weekend For David Haye - And His Fans!

WBA Heavyweight Champion of the World David ‘Hayemaker’ Haye has a busy schedule this coming weekend. On Saturday evening David will be at the First Annual BBBofC Southern Area Boxing Council Awards Dinner. Then on Sunday ‘Hayemaker’ fans will get the chance to not only meet with their hero but also get to watch him in action at The Ultrachem TKO Gym Boxers & Celebrity Football Tournament, in aid of The Indee Rose Trust will be at the Brockwell Stadium, Canvey Island.

David, who won the WBA crown by thoroughly out boxing Russian behemoth Nikolay Valuev in November ‘08, has been nominated for the Southern Area Fighter Of The Year Award. Coincidentally both Darren Barker and Kevin Mitchell, who have also been nominated for the Fighter of the Year award, are set to be playing on Sunday at the Charity Football Tournament. Continue Reading

Timothy Bradley wins Unanimous Decision over Abregu at Welterweight

By Ronald C Charles: As the boxing media indulges in the whole Mayweather – Pacquiao saga and their reluctance to stand and fight each other (for whatever reason), we have a true champion who needs recognition for squaring up against two undefeated fighters in succession.

Seven months ago, WBO light welterweight champion Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley faced the undefeated and highly touted Lamont Peterson who at the time had a record of (27-0-0, 13KO’s).

Tonight Bradley stepped up and challenged in the welterweight division for the first time in his career , and for the second time in succession Bradley faced an undefeated fighter entered the ring at the Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage, California, United States against the undefeated Argentinean  Luis Carlos Abregu (29-0-0, 23 KOs). Continue Reading

Monte Barrett rolls back the years against David Tua

By Joe Sweeney: Monte Barrett rolls back the years at the Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States.

Before tonight, Tua’s opponent Monte Barrett had lost his last three fights and six of his last nine, but he went the distance in his last fight, a decision loss to Alexander Ustinov in December.  He has lost to both Haye and Wladimir Klitschko (and Rahman) in his career. For what it’s worth, Barrett is also unbeaten (7-0) in his career in Atlantic City.  Barrett vowed tonight would be his last fight win, lose or draw.

Tonight Tua was the aggressor as expected, hunting down Barrett in a clear attempt to get into the kill-zone.  Tua took the first round and opend up again in the second, trapped on the ropes Barrett showed courage as he traded his way of the ropes in a savage exchange.

Tua won the fourth round big as he landed repeated hard blows on Barrett, the end looked close.  Barrett fought back in a competitive fifth. Continue Reading

ESPN blasts Floyd Mayweather a Shameful Coward

By Cristian Palmer : The comments came as news filtered through that Mayweather had refused to sign a contract to fight Manny Pacquiao, emotions where running high after the deadline imposed by Top Rank Promoter Bob Aram passed yesterday on the stroke of twelve.

The fight is off said Bob Arum, “We laid our cards on the table, Pacquiao agreed to all of Mayweather ridiculous demands in a clear attempt to make the fight a reality, yet Mayweather still refused to sign.

“From my vantage point Pacquiao wants this fight and is doing everything to make it happen, Mayweather is making the fight impossible with ridicules demand after ridicules demand.  It’s clear he does not want to fight, I cannot speculate on why that is, only he knows.  But I have been in this business long enough to know when someone does not want to fight”. Continue Reading

Zab Judah back in the reckoning in the light welterweight division

It’s was without question Judah had feasted at the top table in boxing and tonight’s bout would gage if the Brooklyn native had anything left to be considered a serious threat to any of the top light welterweights or welterweights.

Judah (39-6, 27 KOs) weighed 141 pounds at the weigh in. Santa Cruz (28-5, 17 KOs), a 29-year-old from Mexico, was 143 pounds.  The bout at the Prudential Centre, Newark, New Jersey, United States was aired on ESPN.

From the opening bell, Judah looked in control with much the superior speed and movement he looked a class above this sluggish opponent, evident in him entering the ring the betting favourite.  In the third round, Judah dropped Santa Cruz with his trademark left uppercut, unsteady on his feet and looking dazed referee Benjy Esteves Jr showed mercy as he stopped the bout. Continue Reading

Who will take the P4P Crown when Mayweather & Pacquiao Retire?

By Mark LeRoy: In this article we will look at the heir apparent to the mythical pound for pound throne currently held by Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao, depending who you ask.  Regardless whom you ask the same people will tell you the end is near for both fighters.

To gain pound for pound recognition the main ingredient required is to consistently beat quality opposition, below I have listed five names of fighters I believe could be atop the pound for pound rankings in the next couple of years. Continue Reading

Matthew Hatton gets off canvas to retain European title

By Greg Dawson: Matthew Hatton gets off the canvas to retain his European welterweight title during his first defence at the Bolton Arena, Bolton, Lancashire, United Kingdom, Hatton (39-4-2, 15 KOs) captured the title in March with a hard fought win over the veteran Italian Gianluca Branco.

His 34-year-old Ukrainian challenger Yuriy Nuzhnenko (30-1-1, 14 KOs) is the former WBA champion with only one solitary defeat. 

Nuzhnenko claimed his fellow countryman Andriy Kotelnik was robbed on the British shores when his bout with Souleymane M'baye in 2007 was declared a draw.  Nuzhnenko vowed to knock Hatton out leaving nothing to chance, the Ukrainian’s intentions where clear as he dictated the opening round flooring Hatton in the first round with a left. Continue Reading

If Pacquiao fights Margarito or Cotto, where is Floyd’s Sugar?

By Mark LeRoy: Will the boxing landscape become a little clearer tomorrow, when the deadline Bob Arum imposed on Floyd Mayweather expires?  As of writing nothing has been forthcoming from Floyd Mayweather or any of the camp that are otherwise outspoken.

Bob Arum’s intentions are clear and should be taken seriously by camp Mayweather, the last time negotiations failed Arum had signed Manny Pacquiao to defend his title against Ghanaian Joshua Clottey in Arlington, Texas at the Cowboy’s stadium within days.  Arum used to promote Mayweather and is all too familiar with the difficulties involved dealing with the fighter who likes to be in total control of his affairs, in this business who can blame him.  

It’s not inconceivable that Clottey talks where ongoing behind closed doors, and recent comments from the savvy promoter would suggest he is doing the same thing with Antonio Margarito, as a backup if all else fails AGAIN.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito, “They'll go absolutely nuts for this," said Arum. "They have a new arena in Monterrey. The governor wants it, the city wants it, and Manny is not reluctant to fight a Mexican in Mexico." Continue Reading

WBU Champion Willie Limond’s ‘Team Scotland’ Set For Charity Football Tournament On 25th July

WBU Lightweight World Champion Willie Limond is taking a little time out of camp, where he is preparing for his September 11th showdown with seven time World Champion Erik Morales, to take part in the Ultrachem TKO Gym’s Charity Football Tournament, in aid of the Indee Rose Trust, at the Brockwell Stadium, Canvey Island on Sunday the 25th July.

Glasgow’s Limond, who beat English Champion Ryan Barrett to win the WBU Lightweight title in May ‘09, is no stranger to the football pitch, his team having won the previous Ultrachem TKO Gym celebrity football tournament in 2008.

On naming his squad, which includes his brothers Kevin and Rayman, various Scottish boxers including former British Super Featherweight champion Craige Docherty as well as a couple of former Scottish Premiership footballers - Kevin Melkle and Alan Reid, Limond briefly said “I’t’s an honour to take time out, from preparations for the biggest fight of my career, to come down and play in support of such a worthy cause as the Indee Rose Trust. It means so much to us to be involved and we’re looking forward to beating the English on their own ground again.“ Continue Reading

KZ Event fighter Ahmedov to be showcased on Shumenov-Uzelkov card

World Boxing Association No. 9 rated light heavyweight  Gayrat Ahmedov, the reigning WBC Asian Boxing Council and Interim PABA champion, faces his stiffest test as a pro July 23 against Dallas “Deaf Pride” Vargas (22-4, 16 KOs) in a 10-round, non-title fight at Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, California.

Ahmedov (14-0-1, 9 KOs), a four-time Uzbekistan National Amateur Champion, comes from the same city (Andijan) as former WBA Heavyweight Champion Ruslan Chagaev, Gayrat, who now lives and trains in Las Vegas, will be fighting on the July 23rd undercard of an ESPN2 Friday Night Fights show, presented by Goossen Tutor Promotions, in association with KZ Event Productions.

Promoted by KZ Event Productions, owned and operated by the Shumenov brothers, WBA and IBA light heavyweight champion Beibut and Chingis, Ahmedov takes on experienced Dallas Vargas (22-4, 16 KOs).

Shumenov, who makes his debut fighting for Goossen Tutor, headlines the July 23rd card, defending his WBA light heavyweight title for the first time against mandatory challenger Vyacheslav Uzelkov (22-0, 14 KOs) in the 12-round main event. Gayrat’s KZ Event stable-mate, unbeaten welterweight Ravshan Hudaynazarov (12-0, 10 KOs), is also scheduled to fight against an opponent to be determined in an 8-round bout. Continue Reading

Floyd Mayweather Could Let Go of $40 million Fight Purse to Preserve Zero Loss

By Leo Reyes: Undefeated American boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr could let go of his huge paycheck from his highly hyped fight with Manny Pacquiao in order to preserve his unblemished professional boxing record.
Speculations are high that Mayweather may decline Arum's fight offer on behalf of Manny Pacquiao for a mega fight in November.

It makes a lot of sense for Mayweather to decline Pacquiao's fight offer if his real aim is to protect his virginal professional boxing record.

Boxing fans know how their idol flaunts his unblemished record in professional boxing. They know that Mayweather's critics will have a hard time disputing his claim to greatness simply because the record will speak for itself.

Being undefeated in his professional career, Mayweather can rightfully claim his boxing supremacy. Some of his critics will question his claim but he can always prove them wrong by citing his documented professional achievements.

Critics are free to oppose his views as a self-proclaimed boxing champion on the level of Muhammad Ali and the great boxers before his time. And his claim to greatness becomes more credible because his unblemished records serve as his defense mechanism to discredit his critics. Continue Reading

Juan Manuel Lopez retains title in spectacular fashion

Juan Manuel Lopez (28-0-0, 25Kos) successfully defends his WBO featherweight title on home soil at the Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot, San Juan, Puerto Rico. 

After making five successful defences of his super bantamweight title Juanma made the transition to the featherweight division in January where he challenged Steven Luevano who had also made five defences of his strap.  Lopez outclassed Luevano who eventually succumb to the pressure in the seventh round.

Tonight Lopez faced Filipino Bernabe Concepcion (28-3-1, 15Kos), who in his last title challenge lost via disqualification to the aforementioned Luevano, also in the seventh round. Continue Reading

Filipino Flash Nonito Donire stops Marquez in eighth to retain title

By David Roman: Donaire said he plans to move up in weight because of his struggle to make the super flyweight limit.  A move north would witness the Filipino stepping into a red hot division (bantamweight) with names such as Mexican Fernando Montiel who holds two of the linear titles, Hozumi Hasegawa, Abner Mares, Joseph Agbeko, not to mention old rival Vic Darchinyan.

Donaire may have been struggling to shed the pounds before the official weigh in, however his opponent Marquez was moving up from 112 pounds to 115 for a shot at the WBA interim title.  Much the same as Donaire’s last opponent Manuel Vargas who was visibly smaller on the night.

Donaire retained his interim World Boxing Association (WBA) super-flyweight title in emphatic fashion by stopping Hernan “Tyson” Marquez of Mexico with a vicious left uppercut in the eighth. Continue Reading

Molina comes back to stop Lundy in 11th for NABO lightweight title

Challenger John Molina, Jr. needed a knockout to win and he did just that, stopping defending champion and previously unbeaten “Hammerin” Hank Lundy for the NABO lightweight title tonight on ESPN Friday Night Fights, live from Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, RI.

 The “Let Freedom Ring” card was presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc., in association with Goossen-Tutor Promotions.

 After being out-boxed for seven rounds, Molina dropped WBO No. 7 rated Lundy with a counter right-hook in the eighth round, giving John new life and momentum. Referee Ricky Gonzalez ended-up halting the action in the 11th round, somewhat controversially, as Molina pounded Lundy on the ropes.

 Lundy (18-1-1, 10 KOs) was led after 10 rounds by scores of 98-91 twice and 97-92. Continue Reading