2/27 – Odlanier Solis (20-2, 13 KO’s) vs. Tony Thompson (39-5, 26 KO’s) - Gloria Sports Arena, Gloria Hotels and Resorts, Antalya, Turkey The 43 year old “Tiger” keeps his career going on the road with this rematch. A year ago he won the vacant WBC International heavyweight title with a close decision over Solis. Solis hasn’t fought since, while Thompson lost a … [Read more...]
Guillermo Rigondeaux: The Loneliness of Being Jackal
If only Guillermo Rigondeaux weren't quite so good. If only his own promoter hadn't made him a matchmaking pariah. If only that same promoter hadn't been so eager to pen the forward in the "How to Duck Rigondeaux" textbook. The Cuban Olympic star and current WBA/WBO junior featherweight champ is still smarting from the undressing then-promoter Bob Arum gave him for ruining … [Read more...]
Avalos Ditches Rigondeaux Title Shot to Pursue Frampton
Earlier last week, it was announced that no. 1 mandatory contender to Guillermo Rigondeaux's WBO junior featherweight title, Chris Avalos, had chosen not to take his title shot. On Friday, Avalos' promoter, Top Rank, announced that Avalos was pulling out of the Rigondeaux fight in order to pursue a bout with the UK's Carl Frampton, who is the IBF junior featherweight … [Read more...]
Rigondeaux-Avalos Purse Bid Won by Caribe, 11/22 Date Eyed
In the WBO mandated purse bid for the upcoming Guillermo Rigondeaux (14-0, 9 KO's) vs. Chris Avalos (24-2, 18 KO's) world junior featherweight title fight, Caribe Promotions won the right to promote the show with a bid of $317,777.77. It was the only bid on the contest. Caribe is currently Rigondeaux's principal promoter, although efforts are being made to arrange for a … [Read more...]
Hearn Looking for Frampton vs. Quigg Twice
According to Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn, he’ll be looking to start talks this week in order to put together the super bantamweight unification bout between his fighter, WBA World champion Scott Quigg (29-0-2, 22 KO’s) and IBF World title holder Carl Frampton (19-0, 13 KO’s), handled by Cyclone Promotions. Hearn isn’t just looking to negotiate one contest however, he wants … [Read more...]