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...]
Wlodarczyk Stops Fragomeni, Fonfara Stops Miller in Chicago
At the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois, WBC cruiserweight champion Krzysztof Wlodarczyk (49-2-1, 35 KO’s) retained the world title with a seventh round stoppage of Giacobbe Fragomeni (31-4-2, 12 KO’s) in the pairs third and final showdown. The defending champion used his reach and superior footwork to control the bout, consistently pumping out his left jab, leaving little … [Read more...]
Wlodarczyk vs. Fragomeni III: The Boxing Tribune Preview
Friday night, December 6th, at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois, cruiserweights Krzysztof Wlodarczyk (48-2-1, 34 KO’s) and Giacobbe Fragomeni (31-3-2, 12 KO’s) will meet for the third time, with Wlodarczyk’s WBC cruiserweight world title on the line. The match up headlines a nine bout card which will also showcase light heavyweight contender Andrzej Fonfara in the … [Read more...]