9/19 – Omar Andres Narvaez (42-1-2, 23 KO’s) vs. Felipe Orucuta (29-2, 24 KO’s) - Anfiteatro Municipal, Villa Maria, Cordoba, Argentina Narvaez’s one misstep was against Nonito Donaire at the highest weight of his career. That bout aside, he’s been a dominant flyweight and super flyweight champion with 28 victories in world title bouts. Currently, he’s the WBO World super … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: The “Late” Edition – May 2nd – 7th, 2014
Better late than never… 5/2 - Jesus Marcelo Andres Cuellar (24-1, 18 KO’s) vs. Rico Ramos (23-4, 12 KO’s) - Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada This is the second defense of the interim WBA World featherweight title for Cuellar, who is riding a six fight winning streak since his loss to Oscar Escandon in 2011. Ramos held the WBA World super bantamweight title, but … [Read more...]
Martirosyan-Davis Off; Ryan Davis Fails Physical
by Fox Doucette The junior middleweight fight between Vanes Martirosyan and Ryan Davis, originally set for tomorrow night's Nonito Donaire-Jeffrey Mathebula undercard, has been canceled. Ryan Davis has reportedly failed a pre-fight physical administered by the California State Athletic Commission and been deemed ineligible to step into a boxing ring. For Martirosyan, this … [Read more...]
The Curious Case of Vanes Martirosyan Continues
by Fox Doucette (disclaimer: The bulk of this article was originally written in advance of Martirosyan's scheduled appearance against Ryan Davis in June, then scrapped when the fight was postponed; as the fight is back on, the preview makes an appearance once more.) Saturday night, July 7th, from the Home Depot Center in Carson, California, Vanes Martirosyan (32-0, 20 KOs) … [Read more...]
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Andy Lee: The Boxing Tribune Preview
by Fox Doucette Saturday night, from El Paso, Texas, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (45-0-1, 31 KOs) looks to strengthen his claim on the title of best middleweight not named Sergio Martinez. Chavez faces Andy Lee (28-1, 20 KOs), who is on a thirteen-fight winning streak that includes avenging his lone loss as a pro (a knockout defeat to Brian Vera in 2008). The knock on Chavez has … [Read more...]