by Eric Duran "I'm moving forward, on to bigger things," said Anthony Dirrell, who was on hand at post-fight press conference for Khan-Alexander. Dirrell is the reigning WBC Super Middleweight Champion. "I wanna stay active in 2015, fighting at least 3 times." Dirrell stated he would like to return in late February or early March, "Give me Chavez Jr, he brings the money." … [Read more...]
Rivas, Miyao Retain World Titles: Women’s’ Boxing – The Weekly Wrap Up
Yazmin Rivas (31-8, 9 KO’s) successfully defended the WBC bantamweight championship, defeating Susie Ramadan (23-2, 8 KO’s) for the second time, taking a unanimous 10 round decision at Auditorio Centenario in Durango, Mexico. This was Ramadan’s first contest in over two years, but the former IBF and WBC champion boxed well, and did her best to avoid the heavier shots of the … [Read more...]
Alexander Povetkin takes on Carlos Takam this Friday from Moscow
Former heavyweight belt holder Alexander Povetkin (27-1, 19 KOs) returns to action on Friday night, when he squares off against Carlos Takam (30-1-1, 23 KOs) from Moscow, Russia. Povetkin, who held a paper version of the WBA’s heavyweight crown (Wladimir Klitschko is the recognized champion) from 2011 to 2013, is angling for another potential title shot. This time, however, … [Read more...]
WBC: Danny Garcia and Viktor Postol Come to Terms, Avoid Purse Bid
From the WBC: "The WBC is very happy to announce the cancellation of the purse bid for the fight between WBC/WBA super lightweight world champion Danny "Swift" Garcia of the United States and WBC mandatory challenger Viktor Postol of Ukraine. Both parties have reached an agreement, the specific details of which will be announced in the near future." From WBC President … [Read more...]
Munoz Victory Wraps Up WBC Convention: Women’s Boxing – The Weekly Wrap Up
A seven bout card at the Hotel Gran Riviera Princess in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico wrapped up the first ever WBC women’s boxing convention in Mexico. Fighting on the card was WBC super-flyweight champion Zulina Munoz (43-1-2, 27 KO’s), making the seventh defense of the title against the lesser experienced Karina Hernandez (5-1-3, 1 KO). The two fought clean at ring … [Read more...]