When the May 6 Saul Alvarez-Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. bout was announced, it was met with a predictable avalanche of criticism from many die-hard fans and so-called boxing “purists.” But, you know what? Alvarez-Chavez Jr. is good for boxing and, for that matter, so is the tabloid-rumored fantasy match between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor. Whatever brings attention to the … [Read more...]
Khan Shines in Main Event of Star-Heavy Showtime Card
Live Recap of Bouts on Showtime's Televised Card Charlo vs Bottai Charlo impressively stops Bottai Jermall Charlo makes Lenny Bottai do the “stanky leg” stops him in 3 in a IBF Jr. Middleweight elimination bout. Charlo steadily worming his jab to begin round 1. Not much action as both fighters in a feeling out process. Charlo scores with a 3-punch … [Read more...]
Brit-basher Bundu breaks down Thurman tussle, wants to fight Pacquiao
"[Keith Thurman] is a promising prospect, with proven skills and power – he’s got it all… he has everything needed to become a real world champion." Those are the words of crafty welterweight Leonard Bundu, a veteran of 39-years-old, 31 fights and 207 rounds. He is also a fighter who, like his December 13 opponent, is unbeaten. Bundu has clawed his way to the head of the … [Read more...]
Victor Ortiz, Abner Mares Added to 12/13 Khan-Alexander Card
Former world titlists Victor Ortiz and Abner Mares have been added to the undercard of the December 13 Las Vegas Showtime card headlined by Amir Khan vs. Devon Alexander. Ortiz (29-5, 22 KOs), who was knocked out in two rounds by Luis Collazo in January of this year, is looking to get back into the mix in the welterweight division. But with no wins since beating Andre Berto … [Read more...]
Bundu Edges Gavin, Browne defeats Rudenko
In a highly entertaining contest at the Civic Hall in Wolverhampton, West Midlands, United Kingdom, Leonard Bundu (31-0, 11 KO’s) retained the EBU (European) welterweight title by a razor thin split decision over Frankie Gavin (19-1, 12 KO’s) in the nights main event. The victory also earned him Gavin’s Commonwealth (British Empire) welterweight title. Both fighters … [Read more...]