12/20 – Kevin Johnson (29-4-1, 14 KO’s) vs. Christian Hammer (15-3, 10 KO’s) - Hamburg, Germany The “Kingpin” hasn’t made much noise since losing to Vitali Klitschko in 2009; a few wins over lower level opposition, and a trip to the finals of the U.K.’s Prizefighter tournament, where he lost to Tor Hamer. He followed that with a loss to Tyson Fury before managing a win over … [Read more...]
Leo Santa Cruz vs. Eric Morel on Alvarez-Lopez undercard, September 15
After an impressive performance for the vacant IBF bantamweight title, Leo Santa Cruz (20-0-1, 11 KOs) will make the first defense of his title against veteran former world titlist, Eric Morel (46-3, 23 KOs) on the September 15th Saul Alvarez-Josesito Lopez undercard in Las Vegas. Santa Cruz turned a lot of heads against Vusi Malinga in his title-winning effort, registering … [Read more...]
Boxing Rankings Update: Santa Cruz moves into Top 10, Trout, Nietes move up, More…
Several ranked fighters were in action this week, but only two changes in the rankings were registered: Leo Santa Cruz, with a dominant win over Vusi Malinga to capture the vacant IBF bantamweight title debuts at #10 in the 118 lb. class. Rolly Matsushita, a Filipino based in Japan, has been moved out of the Top 10 to make room for Santa Cruz. Normally, only a win over a Top … [Read more...]
Tarver-Kayode Ends in a Draw, Quillin Beats Wright, The Rest of Showtime’s “Four Warned” Results
Home Depot Center, Carson, California – Antonio “Magic Man” Tarver (29-6-1, 20 KOs) retained his IBO cruiserweight “world” title against Lateef “Power” Kayode (18-0-1, 14 KOs) on Saturday night. In a tale of two fights, Tarver started out slowly while Kayode piled up points in the early rounds and the 43-year-old Tarver’s experience carried him through the late rounds. Most … [Read more...]
Four Warned is Forearmed, But Will The Fans Forsake It?
For those fans clamoring for bigger cards, better match-ups, and a more fan-friendly attitude to promotion in boxing, this Saturday will be their chance to bask in the glow of a well-constructed televised card. Not only will Showtime's "Four Warned" show at The Home Depot Center in Carson, California feature four quality, meaningful bouts, but there will also be an internet … [Read more...]