“Lazarte v Casimero {was} for the IBF Junior Flyweight title in Buenos Aires on the 10/02/2012. A fight that had everything: weak refereeing, biting, rabbit punches, low blows, phantom knockdowns, and a nasty riot at the end. No boxer in his right mind would want to fight in Argentina now”—Poster named Gyalist. "Lazarte, tried to bully his way through Casimero’s defense from … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: March 4th – 7th, 2015
3/4 – Liborio Solis (19-3-1, 9 KO’s) vs. Ronald Barrera (30-13-2, 18 KO’s) - Fantastic Casino de Albrook Mall, Panama City, Panama The former world super-flyweight champ, Solis continues to make inroads in the bantamweight division after vacating the WBA and IBF titles. Barrera’s failed in five attempts at world honors, and comes in off three losses. *Solis won via 10 round … [Read more...]
Argentine Federation Changes Direction, Suspends Lazarte
Osvaldo Bisbal, President of the Federación Argentina de Boxeo (FAB), has had a change of heart regarding The IBF's calls for an investigation following the events chronicled in this week's Magno's Monday Rant: Lazarte, Club Once Unidos, and The Lifetime Ban. In a complete about-face, the organization head has imposed an indefinite suspension on former junior flyweight world … [Read more...]
Lazarte, Club Once Unidos, and The Lifetime Ban; Magno’s Monday Rant
On February 10, 2012, the fix was in. Johnriel Casimero was flown over 11,000 miles and brought into Mar de Plata, Argentina to lose to Luis Lazarte, plain and simple. The Filipino's shocking upset of the hometown fighter, the subsequent riot, and the circumstances which led to the IBF banning Luis Lazarte for life were merely part of the snowball effect of a plan gone … [Read more...]
Mitchell, Matthysse Victorious; Riot in Argentina for Lazarte-Casimero (Full Video)
York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, United Kingdom -- Lightweight contender, Kevin MItchell (33-1, 24 KOs) scored a 10-round decision victory over journeyman, Felix Lora (14-9-5, 8 KOs) in a junior welterweight contest. Lora was down in the second round of the contest. Gimnasio Municipal Nº 1, Trelew, Chubut, Argentina -- In a warm-up to his May 19th bout with Humberto … [Read more...]