Up against today's deadline to sign the contract to face WBO mandatory contender, Matt Korobov, Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin has instead opted to vacate the title. In a press release issued by Golden Boy Promotions, Quillin made the following statement: "I'd like to thank WBO president Paco Valcarcel and his organization for their support throughout the years...Winning … [Read more...]
Clock is Ticking (Literally) On Peter Quillin’s Title Reign
WBO middleweight titlist, Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin was given a second extension by the sanctioning body to sign the contract for a mandatory bout with challenger Matt Korobov. The deadline for signing was supposed to be August 28, but an extension was requested (and granted) for September 3. However, Quillin promoter Golden Boy applied for yet another extension on … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: Fights That Didn’t Make the Big Headlines – December 4th – December 11th 2013
12/6 – Yesica Bopp (25-1, 11 KO’s) vs. Ana Fernandez (14-6, 10 KO’s) – Concordia, Argentina Light flyweight champion and top pound for pound female boxer, Bopp puts her WBA and WBO world straps on the line in her 17th world title bout. Her lone defeat came in June in a rematch with Jessica Chavez. Bopp’s titles weren’t at stake, but Chavez retained her WBC Silver belt. … [Read more...]
Magdaleno, Gesta, Korobov Win in Prospect Triple Header
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada-- The three heavy favorites came up victorious in a triple header of quality prospects Friday night. Super featherweight prospect, Diego Magdaleno (21-0, 7 KOs) scored a one-sided unanimous decision over veteran journeyman, Emmanuel Lucero (26-8-1, 14 KOs) by scores of 100-89, 100-88, and 100-87. Filipino … [Read more...]
Weights from Rios-Antillon Card
For the card at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California: Brandon Rios (135 lbs.) vs. Urbano Antillon (134.5 lbs.) (WBA lightweight title) Kermit Cintron (152 lbs.) vs. Carlos Molina (149.2 lbs.) Mercito Gesta (137 lbs.) vs. Jorge Pimental (135 lbs.) Matt Korobov (160.5 lbs.) vs. Lester Gonzalez (161.75 lbs.) Follow us on our new Facebook Fan … [Read more...]