The world of boxing is an exciting place when announcements are made and bouts take place. This past week has shown that with some great bouts and some really exciting news being announced. Announcements- The first major news announcement for the week regarding the Asian scene is that terms have been reached for a rematch between WBO Bantamweight champion Marlon Tapales … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: December 19th – 20th, 2014
12/19 – Juan Carlos Reveco (34-1, 18 KO’s) vs. Yodmongkol Vor Saengthep (34-2, 20 KO’s) - Polideportivo Gustavo Toro Rodriguez, San Martin, Mendoza, Argentina Reveco defends the WBA flyweight title for the eighth time (four were as the interim title holder). He’s also a former two-time light flyweight world champion and has won his last 17 contests. His one loss … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: October 16th – 22nd, 2014
10/16 – Joseph Parker (10-0, 9 KO’s) vs. Sherman Williams (36-13-2, 19 KO’s) - The Trusts Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand “Tank” Williams is the latest on the New Zealanders run through the American stepping stones. So far Parker has faced familiar names like Frans Botha and Brian Minto, and puts his WBO Oriental and PABA heavyweight titles up in this one. Williams is a guy … [Read more...]
Rojas Dethroned, Hatton Cruises; The Rest of Friday’s Action
Khunmuangsri Stadium, Muang, Srisaket, Thailand -- Underdog, Suriyan Sor Rungvisai (19-5-1, 7 KOs) of Thailand took the WBC super flyweight title from Mexico's Tomas Rojas (36-13-1, 24 KOs) via unanimous decision by scores of 117-111, 116-112, and 115-114. Tower Circus, Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom -- Welterweight, Matthew Hatton (42-5-2, 16 KOs) cruised to a … [Read more...]