3/13 – Cosme Rivera (37-19-3, 25 KO’s) vs. Sergey Lipinets (5-0, 4 KO’s) – A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, USA Rivera’s in his 22nd year as a pro, and the guy isn’t even 40 years old yet. Though his best years are behind him, he hasn’t slowed down, and fought four times in 2014. The undefeated Lipinets is new to boxing, but the former world kickboxing champ has … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: March 4th – 7th, 2015
3/4 – Liborio Solis (19-3-1, 9 KO’s) vs. Ronald Barrera (30-13-2, 18 KO’s) - Fantastic Casino de Albrook Mall, Panama City, Panama The former world super-flyweight champ, Solis continues to make inroads in the bantamweight division after vacating the WBA and IBF titles. Barrera’s failed in five attempts at world honors, and comes in off three losses. *Solis won via 10 round … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: February 27th – 28th, 2015
2/27 – Odlanier Solis (20-2, 13 KO’s) vs. Tony Thompson (39-5, 26 KO’s) - Gloria Sports Arena, Gloria Hotels and Resorts, Antalya, Turkey The 43 year old “Tiger” keeps his career going on the road with this rematch. A year ago he won the vacant WBC International heavyweight title with a close decision over Solis. Solis hasn’t fought since, while Thompson lost a … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: February 14th – 15th, 2015
Another week of slim pickings, even for the UTR 2/14 – David Sanchez (26-2-2, 20 KO’s) vs. Juan Alberto Rosas (40-8, 28 KO’s) - Palenque de la Expogan, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico This is Sanchez’s first defense of the interim WBA World super flyweight title that he won in May. The champ hasn’t lost in over four years and has also held the WBA International and interim … [Read more...]
Under the Radar: February 6th – 7th, 2015
2/7 – Grady Brewer (32-19, 16 KO’s) vs. Daniel Sandoval (36-3, 33 KO’s) - Coliseo Olimpico de la UG, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico The 44 year old Brewer, a former “Contender” winner is still fairly active, though he hasn’t seen a significant win since stopping Fernando Guerrero in 2011; since then he’s won just four of 11 bouts. Sandoval, 21 years younger, lost … [Read more...]