Marco Antonio "El Texano" Nazareth (4-4, 3 KO’s) Born: 4-12-1986, Died: 7-22-2009 Nazareth died as a result of brain injuries sustained in a return bout with Omar Chavez, son of Julio Cesar Chavez. Nazareth was looking to avenge a four round decision loss he had suffered over a year prior, but was dropped in the opening round of the rematch and stopped in the fourth … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: April 16th – 18th, 2015
4/16 – Shinsuke Yamanaka (23-0-2, 17 KO’s) vs. Diego Ricardo Santillan (23-1, 15 KO’s) - Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Osaka, Japan It’s the eighth defense of the WBC bantamweight crown for Yamanaka, who’s stopped five of hios last six opponents. Santillan is a former WBC Latino and WBC Mundo Hispano title holder in the same weight class. Though undefeated, he hasn’t … [Read more...]
Alvarez Beats Chavez in Battle of Brothers
Palenque de la Feria, Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico-- Ramon Alvarez (20-4-2, 12 KOs), older brother of Saul "Canelo" Alvarez beat Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.'s younger brother, Omar Chavez (32-3-1, 22 KOs) via easier-than-expect ten round unanimous decision Saturday night by scores of 96-94, 96-94, and 98-92. The Boxing Tribune scored the bout 97-93, also for Alvarez. For the … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: September 26th – 29th, 2014
9/26 – Anselmo Moreno (35-2-1, 12 KO’s) vs. Juan Carlos Payano (15-0, 8 KO’s) - Mesquite Arena, Mesquite, Texas, USA Moreno makes the fifth defense of the WBA Super World bantamweight title after eight straight wins in “regular” WBA bantamweight title bouts. His only loss since 2002 was to Abner Mares, the WBC super-bantamweight champ. Payano has fought some experienced … [Read more...]
Chavez vs. Alvarez in Battle of Brothers, 9/27 in Mexico
Although politics and a couple of growth spurts have made the Mexican dream fight of Saul "Canelo" Alvarez vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. pretty much impossible, fans will be treated to the next best thing on Saturday, September 27 in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico. 24-year-old Omar "Businessman" Chavez (32-2-1, 22 KOs) will face off against 27-year-old Ramon "Inocente" … [Read more...]