Friday, August 20 ESPN+, 12:00 pm ET, Ali Baloyev vs Rolly Lambert Fogoum. This was originally supposed to be headlined by a vacant IBF 130 lb title fight between Shavkat Rakhimov and Kenichi Ogawa, but with that bout postponed, the card goes on. Baloyev was born in Kyrgyzstan, represents Kazakhstan, lives in Las Vegas, and
Guillermo Rigondeaux was truly back in “Rigo Form” tonight, and it led to a split decision loss to John Riel Casimero in the Showtime main event from Carson, California. Casimero (31-4, 21 KO) retained his WBO bantamweight title on scores of 116-112 and 117-111 going his way, taking a split decision over Rigondeaux (20-2, 13
“I don’t think anyone thought he had it in him to move this much. […] It’s staggering that he’s been able to move this much.” – Al Bernstein No painting achieves greatness solely through the number of brushstrokes applied in its creation. But, part of what made Rembrandt and his fellow Dutch Masters worthy of
Pacquiao vs Ugas, August 21st on PPV. Order NOW: https://pbcham.ps/PacUgasPPV-5 The Interim WBA Bantamweight World Title matchup between Gary Antonio Russell and Emmanuel Rodriguez ends in a no contest due to a clash of heads early in round one. Both fighters retain their existing records. #RussellRodriguez Fight Night Recap: https://pbcham.ps/FightNight-081421 #PBConSHOWTIME Visit PremierBoxingChampions.com for more
The joke is over. Anthony Yarde and Tunde Ajayi finally admit that they do use sparring as preparation for their fights. One of Yarde’s current sparring partners attests to his performance in their spar as he admits he was dropped with a body shot. Subscribe to BT Sport Boxing on YouTube ➡️ http://www.youtube.com/c/btsportboxing Follow BT
Pacquiao vs Ugas, August 21st on PPV. Order NOW: https://pbcham.ps/PacUgasPPV-5 John Riel Casimero improves to 31-4 and retains his WBO World Bantamweight Title following a split decision victory over Guillermo Rigondeaux in their 12-round bantamweight bout, live on SHOWTIME from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA. #RigondeauxCasimero Fight Night Recap: https://pbcham.ps/FightNight-081421 #PBConSHOWTIME Visit PremierBoxingChampions.com
There was no love lost between Akeem Ennis-Brown and Sam Maxwell at their launch press conference in Birmingham. Shouting, constant verbal insults and complete disdain for one another was the order of the day. The face-off started with a push from Akeem Ennis-Brown and ended with a whole host of verbal jibes. Watch Maxwell v
We’re back! We haven’t had any staff picks since July 17, what with only a handful of pro cards, nothing big based in the U.S., and the biggest fight we had to cover otherwise being, I guess, Galahad-Dickens 2. All those Olympics! I’ve already forgotten half the names. Anyway, we’ve got three main events to
The Daily Bread Mailbag returns with Stephen “Breadman” Edwards tackling topics such as the controversial decision between Gabriel Maestre and Mykal Fox, Manny Pacquiao vs. Yordenis Ugas, Guillermo Rigondeaux vs. John Riel Casimero, and more. Hi Bread-I’d love for you to do a deep dive on the various “psyches” and mental states/approaches of championship/near championship-level
Posted on 08/13/2021 By: Hans Themistode For most of Guillermo Rigondeaux’s career, he’s sat back and listened as his competition has lobbied disparaging words in his direction. Yet, no matter how many times someone has threatened to hand him a vicious beating, the Cuban native has simply dissected his rivals once he stepped foot inside
After getting sent to a purse bid and immediately canceling it by coming to terms, WBO super featherweight champ Jamel Herring and mandatory challenger Shakur Stevenson have a date and location for their long-brewing showdown. ESPN reports that the pair have signed contracts to meet on October 23rd in Atlanta, GA’s State Farm Arena. Per
A fight that looked interesting on paper before it was replaced remains interesting now that things have circled back to where they started. Saturday night (Showtime, 10 PM EST), we almost had a Nonito Donaire-John Riel Casimero unification match at bantamweight. It was a surprising move with Casimero already slated to defend against Guillermo Rigondeaux.
Posted on 08/13/2021 By: Hans Themistode Ever since Danny Garcia declared that he planned on dipping his toes in the 154-pound waters, the Philadelphia native has gotten his fair share of interested opponents. After unified champion Jermell Charlo claimed that he would be willing to take him on, so too has WBO titlist, Brian Castano.
8:34 AM ET Canelo Alvarez is still looking for an opponent to fight later this year, but the rest of the 2021 boxing schedule is quickly filling up with title fights. Shakur Stevenson will face a test in WBO junior lightweight champion Jamel Herring, Andrew Moloney and Joshua Franco will complete their trilogy, Josh Taylor
Order #PacquiaoUgas on PPV: https://pbcham.ps/PacUgasPPV-5 Manny Pacquiao utilizes a technique used by the Thais and Chinese for hundreds of years to increase pain tolerance in advance of his Welterweight World Title Matchup against Yordenus Ugas on August 21, 2021. Think you could handle it? Visit PremierBoxingChampions.com for more info. SIGN UP FOR FIGHT ALERTS: https://pbcham.ps/FightAlerts
Anthony Yarde was given a special birthday cake by BT Sport in his gym in London, to celebrate turning 30. Various members of his team praised Yarde’s contribution to the community and the man himself spoke about his birthday being an emotional time for him. Watch Yarde return to action on BT Sport on August
Last November, controversy reigned supreme. Andrew Moloney thought he’d done enough to snatch the WBA super flyweight world title from Joshua Franco. Moloney contended that numerous jabs caused swelling under Franco’s right eye, which forced the fight to be stopped after two rounds. Following a nearly 30-minute video review, the referee’s decision of a headbutt
Posted on 08/13/2021 By: Sean Crose “It’s one of those things where sometimes I forget,” Ramon Cardenas said of becoming a top ten contender for the WBA in the bantamweight division. Talking to Texas Boxing Scene, the San Antonio native made it clear that, despite his climb up the rankings, he needed to remain driven.