Layla McCarter and Diana Prazak squared off in the opening contest of tonight’s BKB event at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the ladies did not disappoint. It was the second event for “Big Knockout Boxing”, but the first time the women were featured with the lightweight title up for grabs; McCarter, a former world champion in multiple weight classes … [Read more...]
Beterbiev Stops Campillo in Four
In this afternoons lead in contest on Premier Boxing Champions, Artur Beterbeiv (8-0, 8 KO’s) remained undefeated, stopping former world light heavyweight champion Gabriel Campillo (25-7-1, 12 KO’s) in the fourth round in Quebec City. Beterbiev got off to a quick start, dropping Campillo within the first minute of the opening frame. Keeping the pressure on over the next two … [Read more...]
Beterbiev vs. Campillo: The Boxing Tribune Preview
Saturday at the Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, light heavyweight Artur Beterbiev (7-0, 7 KO’s) and Gabriel Campillo (25-6-1, 12 KO’s) face off in a scheduled 12 round contest in the main supporting bout to Adonis Stevenson’s light heavyweight title defense against Sakio Bika. Both contests will be shown on CBS in the latest installment of Premier … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: April 3rd – 4th, 2015
4/3 - China Smith (35-4, 27 KO’s) vs. Mike Sheppard (22-18-1, 9 KO’s) - Robarts Arena, Sarasota, Florida, USA With the WBF North American heavyweight title up for grabs, Smith looks for his third win since being out of action for six and a half years. These two faced off in June with Smith taking a 10 round decision. Sheppard’s fought guys on all … [Read more...]
Mrdjenovich Stops Bravo: The Women’s Weekly Wrap Up
Featherweight champion Jelena Mrdjenovich (35-9-1, 19 KO’s) successfully defended the WBC title, stopping Francia Elena Bravo (19-5-2, 9 KO’s) in the ninth round at Hotel Sortis in Panama City, Panama. A six time world champion in multiple weight divisions, Mrdjenovich was making the second defense after regaining the belt from Melissa Hernandez in May of 2013. … [Read more...]