Wembley Arena, Wembley, London, United Kingdom-- Former super featherweight titlist, Ricky Burns (33-2, 9 KOs), took one huge step forward in pursuit of a lightweight world title, registering a solid and hard-fought unanimous decision victory over Australia's Michael Katsidis (28-5, 23 KOs) Saturday to claim a WBO interim belt at 135 lbs. True to form, the hard-charging … [Read more...]
Michael Katsidis, Ricky Burns to Throw Down in London Nov. 5
By Fox Doucette If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. That ought to be the motto of Aussie lightweight Michael Katsidis (28-4, 23 KOs) as he makes his third attempt to recapture the WBO crown at 135. Katsidis takes on Scotsman Ricky Burns (32-2, 9 KOs) at Wembley Arena in London, who is moving up from junior lightweight where he holds the WBO's version of that … [Read more...]
Mitchell stops Murray in Eight; Burns retains title in first round romp against Cook
Echo Arena, Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom-- In a redemption fight after a Michael Katsidis TKO loss last year, Kevin Mitchell (32-1, 24 KOs) put on an excellent showing and stopped top British lightweight, John Murray (31-1, 18 KOs) in eight rounds. Mitchell used movement and precision punching throughout the contest while Murray performed true to form with dogged … [Read more...]
Martinez Reigns Supreme, Cotto Humbles Mayorga; The Rest of Saturday’s Action
(Michael Dwyer/ AP Photo) Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut-- Sergio Martinez (47-2-2, 26 KOs) TKO 8 Sergiy Dzinziruk (37-1, 23 KOs) Too big, too athletic, and too talented. Sergio Martinez defended his middleweight title and his spot among the pound for pound best in the sport against a tough and game Sergiy Dzinziruk. Boxing from the outside with his … [Read more...]
Soto, “Canelo” Shine; The Rest of Saturday’s Action
*Photo by Chris Farina/Top Rank Honda Center, Anaheim, CA Humberto Soto (54-7-2, 32 KOs) UD 12 Urbano Antillon (28-2, 20 KOs) Recap: Soto defended his WBC lightweight title against a crude, but motivated Antillon in an action-filled candidate for Fight of the Year last night. Soto was sharp and focused on throwing from the outside while nailing his rival with crisp … [Read more...]