4/3 - China Smith (35-4, 27 KO’s) vs. Mike Sheppard (22-18-1, 9 KO’s) - Robarts Arena, Sarasota, Florida, USA With the WBF North American heavyweight title up for grabs, Smith looks for his third win since being out of action for six and a half years. These two faced off in June with Smith taking a 10 round decision. Sheppard’s fought guys on all … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: August 22nd – 26th, 2014
8/22 – Graham Earl (26-5, 12 KO’s) vs. Steve Martin (9-4-1, 8 KO’s) - Hilton Hotel, Portomaso, Malta Earl fought for the first time in five years when he faced Michael Katsidis in a rematch this past July, dropping a 12 round decision. Martin’s four losses came at the start of his career, and he comes in on an eight fight winning streak with seven knockouts but none against … [Read more...]
The Boxing Tribune Year-End Awards: 2011
2011 was a mixed bag for fight fans. Marred by poor officiating, awful judging, and stifling promotional politics, boxing could easily have drifted into a dark era of malaise. Instead, the sport proved, once again, that there's nothing wrong with boxing that can't be fixed by what's right with boxing. The rise of quality stars in their twenties is slowly, but surely forcing … [Read more...]
“Tyson” Marquez Drops Concepcion Three Times, Ends Bout in First Round
Centro de Usos Multiples, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico-- Hernan Marquez (32-2, 5 KOs) avoided engaging in another war with Panama's Luis Concepcion (23-3, 18 KOs) by stopping the former world champ in the first round of their WBA world flyweight title bout Saturday night. Reigning titlist, Marquez, would drop his challenger three times en route to the first round stoppage, … [Read more...]
Marquez vs. Concepcion in Rematch of Brutal Classic, This Saturday
Sonora, Mexico's Hernan "Tyson" Marquez (31-2, 24 KOs) will defend his WBA flyweight title against former champ, Panama's Luis "El Nica" Concepcion (23-2, 18 KOs) this Saturday, October 29th, at the Centro de Usos Multiples in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. The bout will be a rematch of April's thrilling back and forth war at Arena Roberto Duran in Panama City, Panama, which … [Read more...]