Undefeated heavyweights Alexander Povetkin (22-0, 15 KOs) and Robert Helenius (16-0, 11 KOs) hope to make the afternoon go by a little faster for fight fans Saturday, December 3rd. As the boxing world eagerly anticipates the passing of time leading up to Miguel Cotto vs. Antonio Margarito 2, the two talented heavyweights will try to separate themselves from the rest of the … [Read more...]
4-Round Boxing News Brief (Latest on Donaire-Vazquez, Arce, Huck, and Helenius-Chisora)
-- Nonito Donaire, having officially vacated his WBC and WBO bantamweight titles, is planning a move to junior featherweight (122 lbs.) and his promoter, Top Rank, is seeking a bout with second generation Puerto Rican former world champ, Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. for the now-vacant WBO title in that division. According to WBO officials, the bout is tentatively scheduled for February … [Read more...]
Povetkin Bests Chagaev, Helenius Stops Liakhovich in Germany
Messehalle, Erfurt, Thüringen, Germany-- Alexander Povetkin (22-0, 15 KOs) overcame a mid-fight surge from former world titlist, Ruslan Chagaev (27-2-1, 17 KOs) to take a solid 12-round decision by scores of 116-112, 117-113, and 117-113. Povetkin also captured the recently created and vacant WBA "regular" world heavyweight title. Povetkin jumped to an early lead, taking the … [Read more...]
Robert Helenius in Action Saturday
On Saturday night in Erfurt, Germany, heavyweight prospect Robert Helenius will defend his two regional title belts against fringe contender Siarhei Liakhovich. Helenius (15-0-0, 10 KOs) has risen rapidly up the professional rankings since turning pro in 2008. The 6’6’’ former European championships medalist scored his most notable win to date in his recent bout with Samuel … [Read more...]
4-Round Boxing News Brief (Latest on Juanma Lopez, Rubio, Epix, More)
-- Juan Manuel Lopez (30-1, 27 KOs) will be returning to the ring October 1 against fringe contender, Mike Oliver (25-2, 8KOs) at the Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. -- Cesar Seda's (20-1, 15 KOs) original opponent, Cuban Gold Medalist, Yan Berthelemy, has been pulled from this Friday's card at the Auditorio Juan Pachín Vicéns in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Seda … [Read more...]