By Lance Pugmir - Via Los Angeles Times
Conflicts over dates could prevent super-featherweight champion Vasyl Lomachenko from making his next fight against World Boxing Assn. lightweight champion Jorge Linares, promoters said Thursday.
Read More
Former welterweight world champions "Vicious'' Victor Ortiz and Devon Alexander "The Great'' went face-to-face for the first time Wednesday at a press conference in El Paso, Texas to discuss their showdown that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, Feb. 17 from Don Haskins Center on the UTEP campus in El Paso. Photos Ruben Ramirez.
Also in attendance at Wednesday's workout were undefeated contender Caleb "Sweethands'' Plant and Rogelio "Porky'' Medina, who battle in a super middleweight world title eliminator. Televised coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and also features 2016 U.S. Olympian Karlos Balderas battling Jorge Rojas.
Televised coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and features unbeaten contender Caleb "Sweethands'' Plant battling Rogelio "Porky'' Medina in a 12-round 168-pound world title eliminator.
Tickets for the event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions, are priced at $200, $100, $60, $40, $25 and will go on sale Friday. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster.
TOM BROWN, President of TGB Promotions
"It's great to be back in El Paso with a big fight like this. It is truly a great fight town. I'm really looking forward to this card and I think the fans here are going to love it.
"Our main event is a true crossroads fight. Victor Ortiz and Devon Alexander are battle-tested in one of the toughest and deepest divisions in boxing. The winner of this fight will be back on the path to a world title.
"Victor Ortiz brings an exciting, aggressive style and he always comes to fight. That's why he's one of the most entertaining fighters in the sport today. Devon Alexander has overcome some health issues and is back in the ring with one thing on his mind, to regain a world title."
By Kevin Iolen- Via Yahoo Sports
Fighting for a world title for the first time can be overwhelming for a boxer, even an experienced one. There are more demands on your time. The stakes are the highest. The opponent is elite.
For a 20-year-old who has never been through anything remotely like it, it can be a career-killer.
Read MoreBy Kevin Iole - Via Yahoo Sports
Floyd Mayweather is considered, and rightly so, by many boxing experts as the greatest fighter of his generation. Mayweather debuted in 1996 after winning a bronze medal in the Atlanta Olympics that year, and went on to unimaginable greatness.
Read MoreVia Yahoo Sports - By Kevin Iole
For the last few years, the fight that boxing fans kept calling for was a middleweight unification bout between Gennady Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez. Eventually, that fight happened and now the fighters are scheduled to have a rematch.
Read MoreVia Yahoo Sports - By Kevin Iole
March will be a huge month for boxing’s heavyweight division, as all four major belts will be defended. Showtime will be the place to catch it all.
Read More
By CROWN BOXING
Sweet Hands putting in work at Johnny Tocco's Boxing Gym in Las Vegas ahead of his IBF title eliminator with Rogelio "Porky" Medina on 2/17 on FOX.
Photography courtesy of Sean Michael Ham / Premier Boxing Champions
By CROWN BOXING
Checking in with Caleb "Sweet Hands" Plant as he prepares to battle the always tough Rogelio "Porky" Medina on February 2 live on FOX.
Photography courtesy of Sean Michael Ham / Premier Boxing Champions
By Lem Satterfield - Via Premier Boxing Champions
Cuban contender talks about how enduring “tough challenges” outside the ring has provided extra motivation for his Showtime-televised clash with Ray Robinson.
Read MoreSHARIF “THE LION” BOGERE DEFEATS ARTURO SANTOS IN A UNANIMOUS DECISION AT SAM’S TOWN LIVE IN LAS VEGAS, NV
LAS VEGAS (Jan. 27, 2018) – Sharif “The Lion” racks up another victory after a 10 round Lightweight showdown against Arturo Reyes, advancing Bogere’s record to 31-1 (20KO’s).
Both fighters took the first few rounds to warm up, Bogere was patient, while Santos remained calm, sizing Bogere up. Bogere kept a steady pace the entire fight peppering jabs to Reyes body, constantly staying in position to strike. Going into the final round, Bogere picked up the momentum, striking Reyes and pinning him against the ropes enabling Bogere to land several jabs and combinations.
“I am so thankful for this opportunity and getting the victory. I am not 100% where I want to be, but I feel like I am getting closer to where I need to be to get to that championship level. This fight I felt stronger, faster, and it showed in the ring,” says Bogere.
“This fight I came in heavier, which made it harder for me to move around like I am used to,” Reyes said. “It was difficult for me to attack, he was the better fighter tonight. Next time around, I have to take camp more seriously and lose the weight so I don’t have this issue again.”
The always exciting, Las Vegas’ favorite Cameron Krael, headlined the co-main event vs. Gaku Takashi in a Welterweight battle. From the first bell, Krael was active, jumping out the gate strong and leading the rounds fighting smarter with accurate punches that steadily started to break Takashi down. By the third round, Takashi’s right eye began to swell and Krael took advantage, resulting in a cut above the eye, after taking piercing punches from Krael.
By the middle to late rounds Krael kept fans on their feet and didn’t disappoint, dominating with a series of uppercuts, shots to the body, and heavy pressure. Unable to get into a groove, Takashi was left fighting defensively against the ropes for the majority of the fight, unable to land anything meaningful to stop Krael in his tracks. All of the judges were in agreement giving Krael a unanimous decision victory over Gaku Takashi after 8 rounds of action.
“I am extremely happy with my performance, I came into this fight feeling confident and got the win,” says Krael. “I attacked the body and my defense was sharper. I started to get a little tired toward the end of the fight, so the one thing I need to improve on when I get back to the gym is my conditioning.”
“My opponent was a tough guy, he made it difficult for me to stick to my game plan,” says Takashi. “He hit me with some good punches, but I am disappointed that I wasn’t sharper.”
Uzbekistan’s Sanjarbek “War” Rakhmanov (10-0-1) put on a show as he became the new Jr. NABF Welterweight champion. From the first bell, Rakhmanov attacked Williams body delivering powerful punches to the solar plexus that forced Hylon Williams to take a knee in the first round. Williams suffered a brutal attack for the remainder of the fight as Rakhmanov closed the show by dropping him to the canvas for the third time in the second round. Judge Robert Byrd stopped the bout after just one minute and seven seconds into round 2, after Rakhmanov delivered a final body blow to end the bout.
Angelo Leo gained his second defeat since signing with Mayweather Promotions beating out Jonathan Aguilar. Oluwafemi Oyeleye fighting out of Los Angeles, California advanced his record to 5-0 with a unanimous decision win over Carlos Lozano. Las Vegas “knockout artist,” Rolando Romero remains undefeated, opening the Sin City Showdown card against Alex Silva with a TKO after three knockdowns in the first round.
# # #
Visit Mayweather Promotions Facebook to view the entire Sin City Showdown card at: www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions. Stay up-to-date with Mayweather Promotions and our events visit: www.mayweatherpromotions.com, follow us on Twitter: @MayweatherPromo, @MayweatherPromotions on Instagram, or become a fan on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/MayweatherPromotions
CONTACTS: Nicole Craig, Mayweather Promotions: (702) 807-1788
Crystal Frost, Mayweather Promotions: (213) 434-5809
Samantha Roper, Boyd Gaming (Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall) –702-792-7353
By CROWN BOXING
Las Vegas native Rolando Romero III scores 3 knockdowns in route to a quick first round TKO against Barstow's Alex Silva.
By CROWN BOXING
Rolando Romero takes on Alex Silva in his 4th professional fight.
Video courtesy of BOX TALK 101
Boxing Scene - By Ryan Burton
On Saturday, Mayweather Promotions’ prospect Rolando Romero (3-0 3 KOs) will return to the ring for his first fight of 2018.
Across the ring from him will be Alex Silva (3-5). He may not have the prettiest record but Silva’s unorthodox stance should be good for the development of Romero.
"I just know that he is a come forward southpaw. That is about all I know about him. My first two opponents I didn't have no footage on them so I didn't study them. On my last opponent I saw a video but I don't spend much time on that. I adapt and learn very quick in the ring," Romero told BoxingScene.com.
The fight takes place at Sam’s Town Gambling Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mayweather Promotions has consistently put on developmental shows for their up and coming fighters at this venue.
Romero, who’s father was a three-time national champion in Cuba, is hoping to have a busy 2018. He hopes to be crowned a world champion by the end of next year.
"I want to get as many (fights) as I can get. I want to be 12 or 13-0 by the end of the year so I can get close to fight for a title. Maybe by the end of 2019 I can fight for a title," he explained.
There is no shortage of quality sparring in Las Vegas and Romero has gotten in great work with his friend Teofimo Lopez who is also a lightweight prospect. Lopez was a 2016 Honduran Olympian and Romero said that the intensity level rises every time they get in the ring together.
"Teofimo is my boy. He is good. Honestly I think he was the prospect of the year (last year). We bring out the best in each other in sparring. We are both very competitive people and we want to punish each other," said Romero who finished this interview with a piece of advice for his opponent. "Try not to get knocked the fuck out."
Saturday’s Mayweather Promotions card will be headlined by Sharif Bogere who will face Arturo Santos Reyes in a bout scheduled for 10 rounds.
Send questions or comments to ringsidewriter@gmail.com You can follow Ryan on Twitter @ringsidewriter
Boxing Scene - By Elisinio Castillo
Rances Barthelemy was so focused for his rematch against Kiryl Relikh, that when they told him the fight had been postponed until further notice, he could not help but grimace. His mind and body were ready for February 10 and now the fight will take place on March 10.
"At first I felt bad, because in my mind I already saw myself as a champion on February 10," said the Cuban to George Ebro. "Then I took it as something that I had to take advantage of in my favor, to polish certain things, review everything. I will arrive in better condition than I would have in February 10."
The second match against Relikh broke down in principle when Mickey Garcia's opponent, Sergey Lipinets, injured a hand during a training session and was forced to ask for more preparation time. Garcia vs. Lipinets is the headline fight of the show.
The fight venue has been changed from the Alamodome to the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas.
"We are talking about a few more weeks," said Barthelemy, who trains under Professor Ismael Salas. "We have lowered the intensity a bit, but we will soon resume the pace that will allow us get ahead for this commitment. ''
Barthelemy (26-0, 13 KOs) goes for the vacant 140 pound title of the World Association (WBA), in search of becoming the first Cuban to conquer three weight divisions.
When the Cuban and the Belarussian first met on May 20, Barthelemy received a unanimous decision that at that time made him a mandatory challenger for then titleholder Julius Indongo, who would then be defeated by Terence Crawford.
The result of the first fight, however, was so close and controversial that the WBA ordered a new clash between Barthelemy and Relikh (21-2, 19 KO), setting the stage for this rematch that arouses many expectations.
"The goal of winning three titles is something that does not get out of my head," added Barthelemy, who won world titles at 130 and 135 pounds.
"It's almost an obsession, but I've channeled everything to not despair and put into practicing the fight plan that we have already agreed upon. There is little left, and less is needed. March 10 is the appointment."
Photo courtesy of Sean Michael Ham / Premier Boxing Champions
Boxing Scene - By Boxing Clever
On March 10 at the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, two-division champion Rances Barthelemy (26-0, 13 KOs) will look to become the first Cuban boxer to ever win world titles in three different weight classes when he faces Kirly Relikh (21-2, 9 KOs) in a rematch.
Barthelemy won a controversial decision over Relikh last May.
This time around, the Showtime televised fight will have the vacant WBA super lightweight title will be at stake.
In the main event of that card, Mikey Garcia (37-0, 30 KOs) will attempt to make history by capturing a world title in a fourth weight class when he challenges IBF junior welterweight champion Sergey Lipinets (13-0, 10 KOs), who is making his first title defense.
Barthelemy wants to unify with Garcia next - provided that both of them win that night.
"A fight with Mikey Garcia is something I want. I'm completely focused on this fight against Relikh and making history, but I would be prepared to fight Mikey Garcia soon," Barthelemy said.
Barthelemy promises to make things right in the upcoming rematch, after getting dropped and looking very flat in the first encounter.
According to the Cuban boxer, his boxer felt weak in the contest and there wasn't a lot of energy in his legs for the full twelve rounds.
"I'm going to change a lot heading into the rematch. Last May I wasn't myself. I didn't feel like I had my legs coming into the fight and I wasn't able to perform how I usually do. This time my conditioning and nutrition is much improved. I'm going to use my legs and use my jab and put on a boxing clinic," Barthelemy said.
"There was nothing surprising about Relikh in the first fight. We knew he'd have power, but unfortunately I had to change my game plan when my body wasn't cooperating. I traded shots and fought his fight. I'm going to stick to my plan this time. Throughout my career I haven't paid enough attention to nutrition. It made my performances inconsistent. Bob Santos has come in and completely changed that. You'll see my conditioning on fight night is the best it's ever been."
Calculating, measured, calm and supremely confident, showing some improved footwork, Spence Jr. (23-0, 20 KOs) took apart a very good—and very brave—Peterson, whose cornerman, Barry Hunter, wisely stopped the fight at :01 of the eighth round. It was the second time Peterson (35-4-1, 17 KOs) had been stopped in his career, and the victory extended Spence’s knockout streak to 10 straight.
Read More
Boxing Scene - By Elisinio Castillo
Yordenis Ugas is going to be in good company with countryman Rances Barthelemy. The Cuban welterweight contender was added to the February 10th card to fight for something very important for his career: a position close to the top in the International Boxing Federation (IBF) rankings.
As part of that Showtime televised evening from San Antonio, where Barthelemy will look for his third world title, Ugas will face Ray Robinson in a showdown where winner will be placed in the number two position in the IBF's top ten.
"I have to underline the significance of this for Yordenis, because to win his next fight would be for something very similar to a world title," said Ugas' manager Luis DeCubas Jr. to George Ebro. "Everything he has done so far , all of his growth in the ring would be justified with a win.'
After almost two seasons away from the ring and a couple of failures difficult to digest, Ugas has gone through an impressive second chapter of his career with run of five wins, three of them by way of the knockout.
"What Yordenis has done should be praised, because nobody knew what to expect from him when he decided to return in 2016," DeCubas added. "He has surpassed all expectations and now we expect much more from him."
And the opponent in the other corner, who bears the identical name of the best fighter of all time? To begin with, he has more than 10 years of experience in the ring, he's fought with well-known names like Shawn Porter and his last victory was over Colombian puncher Breidis Prescott.
Robinson, 31, seemed to be on course to reach the heights of the welterweight ranks, when a car accident in 2015 kept him out of action for 18 months, until he returned in October 2016 and he's won his last five and four of them by knockout.
"This is a difficult opponent for Yordenis and he wants the same thing: to rise and to aspire for more," said DeCubas Jr. "But we are confident that he will be able to move forward and continue this climb of wins."
By CROWN BOXING
2-divison undefeated world champion Rances "Kid Blast" Barthelemy puts in 6 rounds of hard sparring with Mayweather Promotions prospect Rolando "Rolly" Romero III. Both fighters have fights coming up as Barthelemy takes on Kiryl Relikh in a rematch for the WBA 140 lbs crown on February 17 and Rolly in his 4th pro bout takes on Bartsow's Alex Silva.
Full Fight courtesy of HBO Boxing [YouTube]
