12/5 – Jean Marc Mormeck (37-5, 23 KO’s) vs. Mateusz Masternak (33-2, 24 KO’s) - Palais des sports Robert Charpentier, Issy-les-Moulineaux, Hauts-de-Seine, France This is Mormeck’s second bout since his non-performance against Wladimir Klitschko in 2012. It looks as if the former WBA/WBC world cruiserweight champ had returned to the cruiserweight division, facing … [Read more...]
Rigondeaux, Referee Knock Out Rico Ramos: ShoBox Recap
By Fox Doucette There is a new sheriff in town at 122 pounds. Cuban amateur legend Guillermo Rigondeaux (9-0, 7 KOs) controlled the pace of the fight before stopping, now-former WBA junior featherweight titlist, Rico Ramos (20-1, 11 KOs) in the sixth round by a stoppage that carries with it controversy reminiscent of another recent high-profile fight refereed by Joe Cortez, … [Read more...]
Ramos-Rigondeaux Fight For World Title Friday: ShoBox Preview
By Fox Doucette With ESPN Friday Night Fights on a week's hiatus for the Australian Open tennis tournament, Showtime gets the spotlight all to itself for a late-night tripleheader. Cuban sensation Guillermo Rigondeaux (8-0, 6 KOs), in just his ninth pro fight after a long amateur career, takes on WBA champ and Boxing Tribune 6th-ranked junior featherweight Rico Ramos (20-0, 11 … [Read more...]