2014 is three-quarters finished and, in many ways, it has been every bit as disappointing as 2013 was exhilarating. However, even though there are just about three months left in the year, hope is not lost for a year-saving finish. In the three months remaining of 2014 there are some key divisional bouts scheduled as well as some important developmental fights for young, … [Read more...]
Herrera-Benavidez, Korobov-Lee on Bradley-Chaves Undercard, 12/13?
The Boxing Tribune has learned that two undercard bouts are close to being finalized for the December 13 Timothy Bradley-Diego Chaves card at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas. First, a key junior welterweight clash is close to being finalized between veteran battler Mauricio Herrera (21-4, 7 KOs) and 22-year-old prospect Jose Benavidez Jr. (21-0, 15 KOs) for Herrera's interim … [Read more...]
Another Twist in WBO Middleweight Title Drama: Andy Lee Moves In
When Peter Quillin vacated his WBO middleweight title last month, he unwittingly created a back-and-forth drama that has media and fans struggling to keep track of what, exactly, is going on. First, The WBO ordered that No.1 contender, Matt Korobov, face no. 2 contender, Billy Joe Saunders for the vacant title. Clear enough, right? But then WBO junior middleweight … [Read more...]
Cotto Drops, Shocks, and Stops Martinez, Results from NYC
Madison Square Garden, New York-- For all intents and purposes, this high stakes middleweight title bout was over after the very first round. Early in the first, a quick left hook from Miguel Cotto (39-4, 32 KOs) badly wobbled the legs of Sergio Martinez (51-3-2, 28 KOs) and led to a three-knockdown first that had the defending champ beginning the second round already four … [Read more...]
Cotto vs. Martinez: The Undercard
Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. (23-3-1, 19 KO’s) vs. Marvin Sonsona (18-1-1, 15 KO’s) II The son of the famed three division world champion, Vazquez Jr. hasn’t fared well in recent years. Once an undefeated WBO super bantamweight champ, he’s run up a .500 record over the last three years, losing his title and two other title opportunities. In his previous outing he took a unanimous … [Read more...]