Grigory Drozd (39-1, 27 KO’s) defeated Krzysztof Wlodarczyk (49-3-1, 35 KO’s) in tonight’s main event at the Dynamo Palace of Sports in Moscow, Russia, making Drozd the new WBC World cruiserweight champion It was dominant performance by the new champion, who out-boxed the four and a half year title holder at every turn, allowing him to win just two rounds one card, and one … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: September 26th – 29th, 2014
9/26 – Anselmo Moreno (35-2-1, 12 KO’s) vs. Juan Carlos Payano (15-0, 8 KO’s) - Mesquite Arena, Mesquite, Texas, USA Moreno makes the fifth defense of the WBA Super World bantamweight title after eight straight wins in “regular” WBA bantamweight title bouts. His only loss since 2002 was to Abner Mares, the WBC super-bantamweight champ. Payano has fought some experienced … [Read more...]
Cruiserweight Champs Share Twin Bill in Moscow
A championship cruierweight double-header is set to take place September 27 at the Dynamo Palace of Sports in Moscow, Russia and televised in the United States via PPV by Integrated Sports Media. In the main event, two-time world champion, Poland's Krzysztof Wlodarczyk (49-2-1, 35 KOs) defends his WBC cruiserweight title for the eighth time against Russia's Grigory Drozd … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: Fights That Didn’t Make the Big Headlines – October 5th 2013
Paulus Moses (31-2, 20 KO’s) vs. Leonardo Gonzalez (21-4-1, 14 KO’s) – Namibia Moses is a former WBA world lightweight champion, but hasn’t held a world title in a number of years. He last lost to Ricky Burns in 2012 but has won three bouts since, picking up the WBO International lightweight title along the way. His last bout was a fourth round stoppage over Mzonke Fana in … [Read more...]
Russian Prospect Khabib Allakhverdiev Gets Tough Test with Kaizer Mabuza
By Gary Purfield Wednesday in Moscow, Russia former title challenger Kaizer Mabuza (24-8-3, 15 KO) tries to keep his career moving while Khabib Allakhverdiev (16-0, 7 KO) looks to remain unbeaten by adding the biggest name of his young career to his resume. Allakhverdiev, a native of Russia began his career on American soil before returning home to Russia for the majority … [Read more...]