5/22 – Ryota Murata (4-0, 4 KO’s) vs. Jesus Angel Nerio (12-4, 6 KO’s) - Shimazu Arena, Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan Japans middleweight gold medalist continues to build his young career against more experienced opposition. Nerio is actually a step down from his last opponent though; in February Murata fought and defeated 32 fight veteran and former Latino middleweight title holder … [Read more...]
Peterson dominates Jean over 12, Charlo beats Rosado on Showtime
DC Armory, Washington, District of Columbia – IBF junior welterweight champion Lamont Peterson (32-2-1, 16 KOs) successfully defended his title against number-one-rated challenger Dierry Jean (25-1, 17 KOs) in front of his hometown crowd, winning a one-sided unanimous decision after last year’s knockout loss to knockout artist Lucas Matthysse. And on the televised undercard, … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: Fights That Didn’t Make the Big Headlines – October 11, 2013
Jessie Vargas (22-0, 9 KO’s) vs. Ray Narh (26-3, 21 KO’s) – Las Vegas, NV Headlining the Solo Boxeo Tecate card, the undefeated welterweight prospect has been in with some solid, experienced veterans. Vargas has beaten the likes of Vivian Harris, Lanardo Tyner, Josesito Lopez, Steve Forbes and most recently beat undefeated Wale Omotoso to win the WBC Continental Americas … [Read more...]
Josesito Lopez Scores Upset, Breaks Victor Ortiz’s Jaw; Matthysse Stops Soto
It was an all-around bad night for Golden Boy Promotions as Victor Ortiz (29-4-2, 22 KOs) quit on his stool, claiming a broken jaw between rounds nine and ten of his bout with Josesito Lopez (30-4, 18 KOs) on Showtime Championship Boxing. The win propels long shot underdog, Lopez to bigger and better things while simultaneously forcing Golden Boy's Saul Alvarez to look for yet … [Read more...]
What You Didn’t See in Texas: Notes from the Nontelevised Undercard
written by Kelsey McCarson, photos by R. McCarson The night opened with junior middleweight Daquan Arnett winning by knock-out over the hapless Fabian Cancino (0-4) with a sharp, overhand right at 1:15 of round one. Arnett improves to 2-0 in his young career. Next up was Jermall Charlo (9-0, 5 KOs), who told me this week that he was in love with his jab. I have to … [Read more...]