StubHub Center, Carson, California-- Saturday was to be the affirmation of Abner Mares' (26-1-1, 14 KOs) status as a true world class presence and shining star in the Golden Boy stable, making the first defense of his WBC featherweight belt, but veteran Jhonny Gonzalez (55-8, 47 KOs) came along and ruined everything with a picture-perfect left hand in the very first … [Read more...]
Abner Mares vs. Jhonny Gonzalez: The Boxing Tribune Preview
by Tim Harrison Championship boxing comes back to Carson, California this Saturday, August 24 when WBC featherweight champion Abner Mares (26-0-1, 14 KOs) defends his belt against former WBC featherweight champion Jhonny Gonzalez (54-8, 46 KOs). The co-feature will pit WBC junior featherweight champion Victor Terrazas (37-2-1, 21 KOs) against Leo Santa Cruz (24-0-1, 14 KOs). … [Read more...]
Boxing Rankings Update: Chavez moves down, Ponce de Leon and Hernandez step up, more…
A few changes in this week's rankings update: Sergio Martinez keeps his #1 spot in the middleweight division with Saturday's unanimous decision victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. while Chavez Jr. falls from #2 to #3 in the division. Yoan Pablo Hernandez assumes the #1 ranking at cruiserweight following Saturday's win over Troy Ross. Former #1, Marco Huck, falls to … [Read more...]
Alvarez stops Lopez in 5 One-Sided Rounds, The Rest of the “Knockout Kings” Action
MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada – Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (41-0-1, 30 KOs) made easy work of the over-matched, undersized, and pudgy Josesito Lopez (30-5, 18 KOs) over five one-sided rounds at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The size differential was apparent, despite Lopez coming into the ring one pound heavier than Alvarez. Canelo went to Lopez’s … [Read more...]
Knockout Kings: Undercard Steals the Show
by Tim Harrison Boxing fans will be faced with a tough decision come 9 PM EST/6 pm PST on Saturday, September 15, when HBO Pay-Per-View showcases the WBC middleweight title showdown between Sergio Martinez and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, while Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (40-0-1, 29 KOs) defends his WBC jr. middleweight title … [Read more...]