4/26 - Yesica Bopp (26-1, 12 KO’s) vs. Daniela Bermudez (16-2-2, 5 KO’s) II - Polideportivo Carlos Magalot, Rio Grande, Tierra del Fuego, Argentina The long reigning WBA and WBO light flyweight champ makes the jump to flyweight in attempt at the vacant WBO title in a rematch against former two division champion Bermudez. Bopp has held her two titles since 2010 and had a total … [Read more...]
Marquez Decisions Mepranum in Last Minute Scramble of a Bout
Centro de Usos Multiples, Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico-- Last minute substitutes are fairly common in boxing, but never, literally, last minute substitutes. Minutes before showtime, a dispute between Zanfer promotions of Mexico and Michael Koncz of MP Promotions was settled that would allow Richie Mepranum (25-3-1, 5 KOs) to substitute for Rodel Mayol, who had pulled out of … [Read more...]
Concepcion, Perez, Gonzalez Victorious, The Rest of the Week’s Action
San Manuel Indian Casino, Highland, California-- Bernabe Concepcion (29-5-1, 15 KOs) SD 10 Aaron Garcia (10-3-2, 2 KOs) Scores: 96-94, 96-94, 93-97 Rodel Mayol (30-5-2, 22 KOs) TKO 4 Ernie Marquez (9-9-2, 3 KOs) Richie Mepranum (25-2-1, 5 KOs) UD 8 Rigoberto Casillas (7-6-1, 5 KOs) Scores: 78-74, 79-73, 79-73 PalaRockfeller, Cagliari, Sardegna, Italy-- Moruti … [Read more...]
Concepcion, Mayol, Mepranum Featured on Pacquiao Promotions Card, Thursday
MP Promotions, Manny Pacquiao's promotional company, in association with Top Rank will put on a rare Thursday card this week at the San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino in Highland, California. The card will feature three prominent Filipino fighters in "stay-busy" bouts as the event's main attractions. Bernabe Concepcion (28-5-1, 15 KOs), once regarded as a top featherweight … [Read more...]
Pacquiao Owns Margarito; Haye Blasts Harrison: The Rest of Saturday’s Action
Dallas Cowboys Stadium, Dallas, TX Manny Pacquiao (52-3-2, 38 KOs) UD 12 Antonio Margarito (38-7, 27 KOs) Recap: Pacquiao used his speed and versatility to utterly dominate a game, but overmatched Antonio Margarito. Pacquiao called the shots throughout, making a bloody mess of the Tijuana native, especially under the right eye. With Pacquiao gaining in confidence and … [Read more...]