Jorge Linares needed every second of a hot start, including a critical second round knockdown, to fend off an extremely game Luke Campbell and retain his WBA Lightweight title, keeping hopes of a mega fight with Mikey Garcia alive. The tightly contested fight was decided by scores of 115-112 and 114-113 for Linares while Campbell was seen the winner on the third card with a … [Read more...]
The Nobility of Boxing: Part Seven
Inanities hit new lows but also provide more than enough grist for this outlandish series ************** Ricardo Mayorga: "Buy the fight because you will see me beat him in 3 rounds. If I can't knock him out in three rounds I will get rid of my name 'El Matador'. I will retire right after the fight. I am going to win but if I don't knock him out in 3 that is it. I am done … [Read more...]
Tommy Coyle headlines Yorkshire card Saturday
Hometown lightweight Tommy Coyle (17-2, 7 KO’s) defends his IBF International lightweight title Saturday night, headlining a card at the Ice Arena in Hull, Yorkshire, United Kingdom. He faces tough Argentine challenger and former IBF Latino lightweight title holder Daniel Brizuela (25-2-2, 8 KO’s) in a scheduled 12 round contest. With his sights set on IBF Inter-Continental … [Read more...]