Subriel Matias returns on Saturday

Subriel Matias returns on Saturday
The latest chapter in the boxing rivalry between México and Puerto Rico will take place this Saturday, Nov. 9th, beginning at 6 p.m. ET, when Ppv.com , which does not require a subscription, exclusively streams a pay-per-view card from Rubén Rodriguez Coliseum in Bayamón, Puerto Rico.  The main event will feature the return of former IBF junior welterweight champion Subriel "El Orgullo de Maternillo" Matias (pictured) against Roberto "Rifle" Ramírez in a junior welterweight bout scheduled for ten rounds. Matias (20-2, 20 KOs), from Fajardo, Puerto Rico, captured the vacant IBF title on Feb. 25, 2023, stopping previously undefeated Jeremias Nicolas Ponce in the fifth round.  This will be Matias' first fight since losing the title, via a twelve-round decision, to undefeated Liam Paro (24-0, 15 KOs) on June 15th.  Ramírez (26-3-1, 19 KOs), a Méxican native who now hails from San Diego, enters this fight riding a three-fight winning streak, all by way of knockout.  Priced at $39.99, it can be ordered at Ppv.com.
                                                                                                         
In the co-feature, an IBF bantamweight elimination bout, former two-time IBF champion Emmanuel "Manny" Rodriguez (22-3, 13 KOs), from Vega Baja, Puerto Rico is back in the hunt for another world title shot, and will go mano-a-mano with Jose "El Chapulin" Salas Reyes (15-0, 10 KOs) from Tijuana Baja, México. The following undercard bouts are scheduled to be on the live stream:
 
Junior welterweight Alfredo "Ojo" Santiago (15-2, 6 KOs), from Fajardo, Puerto Rico, will battle Pedro "Roca" Campa (36-3-1, 24 KOs), from Hermosillo, México, in a bout scheduled for ten... 
 
Two-time Olympian Jeyvier "Perrito" Cintrón (12-1, 6 KOs), from Bayamón, Puerto Rico, will make his bantamweight debut when he rumbles with Rashib Martinez Valdez (23-3-1, 11 KOs), from Monterrey, Nuevo León, México in a bout scheduled for 10 rounds...
 
Abimael "Manos de Piedra" Ortiz (10-1-1, 5 KOs), from Cidra, Puerto Rico faces Kevin "Chacal" Gonzalez (27-1-1, 14 KOs), from Culiacán, México, in a junior featherweight bout scheduled for ten rounds.
 
PPV.COM, which does not require a subscription, will offer the Matias vs. Ramíez event for $39.99 worldwide.  iNDEMAND, the parent company of PPV.COM, will also be carrying the event through its network of cable and telco operators in the U.S. and Canada via providers including: Xfinity, Spectrum, Contour, Optimum, Fios, Rogers, Bell, SaskTel, and Telus, among others.
 
 

Davis vs. Lemos final presser quotes

Davis vs. Lemos final presser quotes
The Virginia homecoming for Keyshawn Davis (11-0, 7 KOs), the fighting pride of Norfolk and the Seven Cities, is in full swing. The U.S. Olympic silver medalist will make his main event debut this Friday, Nov. 8th, at Norfolk’s Scope Arena, where he’ll take on Argentina-born powerhouse Gustavo Lemos (29-1, 19 KOs) in a ten-round lightweight showdown. This will be most significant boxing card at the venue since Norfolk legend Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker defended his welterweight crown against Buddy McGirt in October 1994. At Wednesday's press conference, Norfolk Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander, joined the hometown hero on the dais. A sold-out crowd is expected.
 
In the ten-round middleweight co-feature, Troy Isley (13-0, 5 KOs) will lock horns with Tyler Howard (20-1, 11 KOs). Since joining forces with Brian “BoMac” McIntyre before his win over Vladimir Hernandez last November, Isley has secured victories this year against Marcos Hernandez in March and longtime amateur rival Javier Martinez in June. Davis-Lemos and Isley Howard will stream live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+ at approximately 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. The undercard — also streaming live on ESPN+ — will start at 6:20 p.m. ET/3:20 p.m. PT.
 
Keyshawn’s two brothers will also be featured. His older brother, junior welterweight Kelvin Davis (13-0, 7 KOs), will fight Yeis Solano (15-3, 10 KOs) in an eight-rounder, while younger brother Keon Davis makes his professional debut in a four-round junior middleweight tilt versus Jalen Moore (1-1, 1 KO).
 
Promoted by Top Rank, the remaining tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com.
 
This is what the fighters had to say at the press conference:
 
Keyshawn Davis 
 
“This means a lot to all three of us and, of course, to the city. There’s been a 30-year dry spell {of boxing}. And God had it written that we would come back to the city.”
 
“We’re doing this in a major way. We’ve already sold 10,000 tickets, and we’re going to sell some more. It’s going to be a treat on Friday.”
 
It’s super important for me to put on a show. Every single time I get in that ring, I love putting on shows. I like having fun, but I also like the people around me to have fun. I’m a dramatic fighter. I like doing the unexpected, so expect that Friday night.”
 
“It’s not going to be beautiful. There’s going to be blood everywhere. His nose might be a little lopsided after. But, I respect you, Gustavo. You are an amazing fighter. I appreciate you for taking the fight in my hometown, but I’m going to f**k you up.”
 
Gustavo Lemos
 
“I don’t see any difference between this and my last fights. I have a strong opponent, and I’m going to take advantage of this opportunity.”
 
“I’ve always said that he is a good opponent and that we’re going to have a beautiful fight.”
 
“I respect all my opponents, whether they are good or bad. I wish him good luck on Friday, and tell him to be careful.”
 
Troy Isley
 
“I expect a hometown fight like if I were fighting at home. Keyshawn’s family and my family. Everybody is going to be there. It’s going to be lit Friday night, and I can’t wait.”
 
“Our bond {with the Davis brothers} means everything. We started this thing together. We talked about everything we were going to do. And, we’re doing it now. And we’re going to continue to do it.”
 
“I’m going to f**k you up. That’s all that matters. He knows what’s up. He’s going to see Friday night. That’s why they call me the ‘Transformer.’”
 
Tyler Howard
 
“A win in a co-main event on ESPN+ against someone the caliber of Troy Isley, 2020 U.S. Olympian, is just another catapult into my career. It would be massive.”
 
“He keeps interrupting. But we’re gonna square up on Friday, bro. I'll be there. I promise you, I'll be there.”
 
“Listen, they call me ‘Hercules’ for a reason. If you come forward, you’re going to stop coming forward when you get rocked. It’s going to happen.”
 
Kelvin Davis
 
“It’s very special for all three of us. Keyshawn is having his first main event in Norfolk. And Keon is having his pro debut under his brother’s first main event. So, I’m proud of my little brothers. And it’s a dream come true.”
 
“I just have to be myself. It’s different now because we’re in Norfolk, my hometown. But I just have to be myself, and I’ll dominate in spectacular fashion.”
 
Keon Davis
 
“This means a lot to me. I’ve been thinking about this for my whole career. I’m happy to be here.”
 
“My experiences have made me a better fighter. It’s helped build my IQ. I appreciate guys like Terence Crawford, Shakur Stevenson, and Keyshawn Davis. They definitely helped me get better in the gym.” 
 
Friday, November 8th
 
FIRST BELL: LIVE on ESPN+ (6:20 p.m. ET/3:20 p.m. PT) 
 
Keyshawn Davis vs. Gustavo Lemos, 10 Rounds, IBF lightweight eliminator; 
 
Troy Isley vs. Tyler Howard, 10 Rounds, middleweight;
 
Abdullah Mason vs. Yohan Vasquez, 8 Rounds, Lightweight;
 
Kelvin Davis vs. Yeis Solano, 8 Rounds, Junior Welterweight;
 
Austin Deanda vs. DeAundre Pettus, 8 Rounds, Middleweight;
 
Keon Davis vs. Jalen Moore, 4 Rounds, Junior Middleweight;
 
Robert Meriwether vs. Eric Howard, 6 Rounds, Junior Lightweight; and
 
Raeese Aleem vs. Derlyn Hernandez, 10 Rounds, Featherweight.
 

French teenager Lucas Migotti to host Argentina's Jose Hugo Acevedo

French teenager Lucas Migotti to host Argentina's Jose Hugo Acevedo
French teenager Lucas Migotti will host Argentina's Jose Hugo “Chinito” Acevedo on November 23rd for a welterweight bout scheduled for the Palais Des Sports in Lattes, on the outskirts of Montpellier, France. A pro since March of 2023, Migotti is only nineteen years old and boasts a record of 9-1 with 5 KOs. In June, he stopped Denis Madry from Poland in the second round.  Acevedo (15-6-3 with 8 KOs) is a former Argentinian and South American lightweight champion. Now 30 years old, Acevedo turned pro in 2016, and won his national title in April of 2019. Eight months later he added the South American crown to his resume. The show will be promoted by Boxing Club Montpellierain.
 

Introducing Dominican Olympic medal winner Cristian Javier Pinales

Introducing Dominican Olympic medal winner Cristian Javier Pinales

Introducing Dominican Olympic medal winner Cristian Javier Pinales
Trifon Petrov and Split-T Management announced the signing of Cristian Javier Pinales to a long term management agreement. Pinales of La Romana, Dominican Republic, was a 2024 Olympic bronze medal winner in the middleweight division. He plans on making his pro debut at the start of 2025 under the guidance of Petrov and Split-T Management. "I am very happy to have signed with David McWater (CEO of Split-T Management) and Trifon Petrov. They represent many world champions, high level contenders and have great relationships in the sport of boxing. Working with them both will be a huge boost for my career," said Pinales
 
“Cristian is a special talent and has all the necessary skills to become one of boxing greats. He has a very bright future. I am excited that he trusts David and I to guide his career moving forward. It’s a pleasure and honor to have Cristian Pinales as part of the team," said Trifon Petrov.
 
"I am very excited to be working with Pinales. I believe him to be one of the best prospects to come out of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Pinales has assembled a great team to guide and support his career with Chelo, Indio, Trifon and I. Very happy to be a member of Team Pinales," said David McWater of Split-T Management
 
Like his two older brothers, Pinales was an avid basketball player growing up in the Dominican Republic, but his attention shifted to boxing which eventually led him to the Silverio De Aza Boxing Club. Cristian’s many natural gifts combined with a superior work ethic quickly placed him on the world stage as an amateur culminating with a the Olympic medal. Pinales said, "I was filled with pride representing my country at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Winning the medal for the Dominican Republic was the best thing that’s ever happened to me."
 
"There was a huge welcome once I made it back home. It was absolute madness. Thousands of people were waiting at the airport to congratulate me. For the month to follow I had daily media responsibilities all over the country, including meeting the President of the Dominican Republic, which was a huge honor for me. The Olympics were a huge culmination to my amateur career. Fighting in front of tens or thousands of people in Paris and defeating some of the best boxers in the history of the sport like two-times Olympic Gold medalist Arlen Lopez showed the world I belong with the best. I am ready to make the transition to the professional ranks and keep making my country proud"
 
When at home in the Dominican Republic, Pinales still trains at The Silverio De Aza Boxing Club, but after turning professional he will base himself in the United States to train Bethlehem, Pennsylvania under veteran trainers Chelo Betancourt and Indio Rodriguez.
 
"After Pinales won a medal at the Paris Olympics, becoming a professional was the next logical step. He’s had an extremely long and successful amateur career, and now it’s time to show the world what he can do as a professional. He is a very talented fighter who can do it all in the ring. I am excited to have the opportunity to work with him alongside Indio Rodriguez," said Betancourt.
 
Pinales, a father of two, hopes to become a big star in boxing, "Becoming a boxer is the best decision I’ve ever made. Now I am looking forward to becoming professional, as it will be another dream come true. I believe that my combination of skill and charisma will make me a household name in the boxing world. I achieved my first goal of bringing an Olympic medal home, now my focus shifts to my next goal, which is to bring a world title home. I can’t wait to go to work. I am ready and excited for the journey," Pinales finished.
 
 

Gary Balleto III motivated by his ex-boxer Dad to pursue MMA success

Gary Balleto III motivated by his ex-boxer Dad to pursue MMA success
Mixed martial artist Gary "Batman" Balletto III (9-3) fights this Saturday, November 9th against Brazilian jiu jitsu specialist Bruno Quintanilha (5-3).  The fight serves as the main event for CES MMA 79: ‘Fight for a Cause 2,’ a stacked card taking place at Foxwoods Resort Casino that includes 7 professional bouts and 5 amateur fights.  The card will be televised live on Swerve Combat TV. Balletto, a native of Cranston, Rhode Island, is the son of former boxer Gary "Tiger" Balletto. While Gary III was deep in training and only a week away from his title defense, he stepped away from his camp for the day to see his father inducted into the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame.  "It's unbelievable," said Balletto.  "It's so heartwarming to see him get this all this love and recognition."
 
"Tiger" Balletto campaigned as a lightweight division in the 90s and early 2000’s, winning the IBU title against Johnny Walker in 2003 and making two defenses before dropping a majority decision to Gregorio Vargas. Balletto made his comeback on ESPN’s The Contender Series, winning his first bout of the tournament before losing a close decision to Norberto Bravo. Balletto fought once more after that, stopping then 20-1 Matthew Strode at a sold-out Convention Center in Providence before retiring in 2006.    
 
Tiger Balletto suffered a life changing spinal injury in 2013 when a pull up bar he set up in his backyard gave way as he was playing with his son Aiden.  While such a devastating injury could demoralize the spirits of anyone who was once so active, Tiger Balletto is a fighter through and through.  Rather than sulk in his misfortune, the elder Balletto decided to take action, creating "The Gary Tiger Balletto Foundation" to bring awareness and assistance to those with paralysis injuries.  
 
"Dad was always my superhero," says Balletto when asked what he remembers most about his father during his heyday. "He really lit the path for us and set a great example for us to follow. I remember him providing me with these little life lessons. He told me once, ‘you know why people lie?’ I said ‘no, why?’ he said, ‘because they're afraid’.  That never left my head my whole life. A lot of little things like that I remember as a kid that that he imprinted on me, and it stuck with me forever."
 
"I use it as such a motivational example that he's been more successful this past decade with this injury than he had been his whole life before," says Batman of his father. "It's phenomenal to see him still achieving things at a time when he thought there was nothing left for him to do."
 
Following in his father’s footsteps, Balletto III launched his own combat sports career in 2015 and has been adding championship titles to the Balletto family legacy. Batman even has his own Contender series that he’d like to compete in. "We’ve been in talks with Dana White’s matchmakers quite a bit," says Balleto of the prospect of joining the show.  "We've had some opportunities fall through, but we’ve got our fingers crossed and hope something comes up again soon."
 
In the meantime, Balletto takes a philosophical approach to life and his career, taking on the opportunities that life presents without worrying too much about the ones that don’t materialize.
 
"I just go where the wind blows and fight whoever they assign me next," says Balletto nonchalantly. "I have a fantastic team around me with CES and Jimmy Burchfield.  I have the best coaches and, of course, I have my dad.   I'm fortunate to not have to worry about any of that.  They just point and I go." 
 
Indeed, Batman knows from experience that no matter the odds, life tends to work out for those who consistently put effort and dedication into their goals and dreams.  
 
"Motivation will fail you, but discipline will not," says Balletto when considering the most important life lesson his father taught him. "I can't imagine the days that he's had feeling angry at the world and sorry for himself. I don't know if he does. He doesn't tell us about that. We only ever see him get up early every morning, work on his projects and help other people.  He really set the bar high, and that's the example we try to follow."
 
Tickets for ‘Fight for a Cause 2’ are quickly selling out.  Purchase yours now at CESFights.com, Ticketmaster or Foxwoods. Doors open at 7pm, with the first bout scheduled for 7:30pm EST.   A portion of the night’s proceeds will benefit cancer research at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston in honor of JoAnne Sullivan, mother of CES Director of Operations Patrick Sullivan.  Fans can also join the fight by donating here: The JoAnne Sullivan Memorial Fund. 
 
Balletto won the CES MMA middleweight title in July 2023, submitting James Cannon via rear naked choke in round 2 of their contest. In February 2024, the fan favorite added the CES MMA welterweight title to his collection, submitting Pat Casey in just over three minutes of the first round.  The 29-year-old now attempts to make the first defense of his welterweight title against Quintanilha, a knockout artist from the MMA rich country of Brazil. "Training is going perfectly," said Balletto from the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame gala, where his father, Gary "Tiger" Balletto, was being inducted.  "I know that he’s a tough Brazilian who is coming to win, but I got a great camp in. The more I do it, the more I get it down to a sweet science. I feel better than ever."
 
While Quintanilha has won 4 of his last 5 bouts, 3 of them by knockout, he is susceptible to the rear naked choke.  In fact, 2 of the Brazilian’s 3 losses have come via Balletto’s favorite finishing move, a detail that has not gone unnoticed.  "It's never off the table," said Batman, who stopped both Pat Casey and James Cannon via rear naked choke. "It depends on how the fight goes.  A lot of times the fight’s going well on the feet and things transition, and sometimes it's just the safest and cleanest option so we can all go home without brain trauma."
 
 

Australian light heavy Conor Wallace gains some powerful backers

Australian light heavy Conor Wallace gains some powerful backers
Matchroom Boxing, in partnership with Goldstar Promotions and Tasman Fighters, has announced the signing of Conor Wallace. The Australian-based Irishman, who boasts a 14-1 record with 10 victories coming by the way of knockout, is considered an exciting light heavyweight. Ranked #2 by the IBF, the 28-year-old Newry-born southpaw fights next on December 11th, live on DAZN – is determined to close in on a world title shot in a division that is almost certain to open up in 2025. “I’m very excited,” said Wallace. “I’ve dreamt about being a world champion since I was a young boy. That is my ultimate goal. I’m looking forward to some huge nights ahead with Matchroom, Tasman Fighters and Goldstar – and I’m fully focused on the job at hand on December 11th.”
 
Billed as a “Christmas Cracker” Down Under, Wallace will be hoping to spread some early festive cheer when he faces South Africa’s Asemahle “The Predator” Wellem (7-0-1) headlining at the Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia – a hometown venue where Wallace has won on all five previous visits via stoppages.
 
Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn said: “This is a fantastic signing for us – and one we are thrilled to be working alongside Mick Francis at Tasman Fighters and Spencer Brown at Goldstar. There is no denying Conor’s ability and certainly it is going to be hard to stop him. I can see an incredibly bright future for him in the ring and there are many big fights ahead in a division that promises to deliver more fireworks in 2025.”
 
Spencer Brown, Founder of Goldstar Promotions, said: “I’m very happy to be working with Eddie and Mick to help guide Conor, who promises to become a future a world champion in the sport. He is an incredibly skilled and talented fighter – and one I am genuinely excited to be sharing this journey with. His stock is already very high Down Under and on December 11th, I believe the entire boxing world will put be on notice. Conor is coming for it all.”
 
Tasman Fighters promoter Mick Francis added: “Having Eddie Hearn and Spencer Brown supporting Tasman Fighters and Conor Wallace is a game changer. I can’t think of a better partnership in boxing and gives Conor the opportunity to fight here in Australia and around the world as the home side. We are all looking forward to the future.”
 
 

Introducing Arizona's Micky Scala

Introducing Arizona's Micky Scala

Introducing Arizona's Micky Scala
Star Boxing signed Arizona's Micky Scala to a long-term promotional contract. Age 22, Scala stands 6'2" and is 10-0 with 6 KOs as a professional. He will compete in both the junior middleweight and middleweight divisions. Before turning pro, the Mesa, Arizona native had over 100 amateur fights and was rated the #1 amateur boxer in America (2016), and secured two national championships. "We're thrilled to welcome Micky Scala to the Star Boxing family. Aside from being a tremendous young fighter with a bright future, Micky is a quality young man with the right mindset to succeed in boxing. I'm excited to see what the future holds for Micky with Star Boxing," Joe DeGuardia, Star Boxing' President and CEO said.
 
Scala began his professional career at 16 years old and by the time he was 17 years old, he signed a multi-year deal with boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather. Scala was born into a family of fighters, who dealt with life's battles for generations, going all the way back to Sicily and eventually making its way to New York. Scala's grandfather immigrated to America from Italy at a very young age; initially planting his flag in Brooklyn, then Long Island and eventually Arizona, where Scala himself grew up. Scala expects a huge contingency of friends and family to be there to support him in New York for his Star Boxing debut on November 23rd and The Paramount, including relatives from New York and Arizona.
 
"As a kid, I’ve always told my family a boxing fight will bring us back to New York and signing with Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing will allow that plan to come to fruition," said Scala. "I can’t wait to represent my Italian heritage as I hear the roar from the crowd at The Paramount on November 23rd when they announce my name, 'Micky Scala,' before the bout. My family, friends and entire support system are eager to rock the house," Scala added.
 
"I look forward to intelligently building a very important part of my career with Joe DeGuardia and the team at Star Boxing," said Scala.
 
It's safe to say, Scala is excited to put on a show for the New York crowd. Scala is proud of his Italian heritage and is motivated to become the next great Italian-American fighter. Scala hopes to one day be mentioned with the likes of Rocky Marciano, Jake Lamotta, Ray Mancini, Willie Pep, Carmen Basilio and the many other Italian-American fighters who have defined the boxing world. 
 
Scala will make his much anticipated Star Boxing debut at "Rockin' Fights" 49 at The Paramount on November 23, 2024. Tickets on sale now!
 

Undercard results from Samara, Russia

Undercard results from Samara, Russia
Dzhambulat Bizhamov W8 Keiber Gonzalez ... On the IBA undercard in Samara, Russia on Monday, Dzhambulat Bizhamov (4-0) was victorious in the super middleweight division, beating Venezuela's Keiber Gonzalez (21-2) over eight rounds. The Russian found success from the start with left-jab combinations as he tested his opponent’s mettle. Gonzalez had some success countering, but less frequently. A cut to the corner of the Venezuelan’s eye would cause him some annoyance. The sixth round saw plenty of action from both boxers – Gonzalez came in close with an uppercut and it was responded to with gusto from Bizhamov. Just as Bizhamov looked on the way to the victory, Gonzalez caught the Russian with a strong right hand that saw him stumble to the mat. He got up at the count of eight. Surviving the sixth round, Bizhamov looked rejuvenated and was looking to knock his opponent down himself. He settled for a decision win... 
 
ADDITIONAL RESULTS
 
Khavasbek Asadullaev (4-0) from Uzbekistan won his welterweight match against a previously undefeated Vadim Musaev (now 10-1) from Russia. While there was a lovely one-two combination from Musaev at the end of the second round, Asadullaev’s unique footwork was impressive throughout the contest. He was unpredictable in his movement and would deliver damage from close range to the Russian. After six rounds, it was clear that while Musaev had given a good account of himself, and Asadullaev was a worthy winner.
 
In an upset, cruiserweight Nusratbek Tokhirov (1-0-1) of Uzbekistan won over six rounds, bettering Russian Anton Zaitsev (2-1). Zaitsev recently defeated gatekeeper Azizbek Abdugofurov. A great set of left hooks from Tokhirov put Zaitsev in survival mode early on, but the Russian was able to retreat to his corner without faltering at the end of the first round. Zaitsev may have felt encouragement with the Uzbek dealing with a bleeding nose before the halfway stage, but Tokhirov equally understood the urgency of getting back into the dominant position, delivering punches with a swagger. Despite Zaitsev looking less animated, he was resilient in the final round and looked stronger in the last six minutes, giving his opponent a scare. Ultimately, Tokhirov’s quality in the earlier rounds paid off.
 
In the opening bout of the night, Mukhammadjon Raufov (2-2) of Uzbekistan made light work of Gor Tumanyan (2-1) from Russia in the junior middleweight division. A referee’s count against Tumanyan came in the first round when the Russian was struck with a hard right hand. Raufov would replicate that move in the second round, and Tumanyan was deemed unable to continue before the end of the third round, not able to defend himself adequately.  Raufov never looked in doubt from the first few punches.
 
AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED,  in the main event of the IBA show, Russia's Khariton Agrba won a wide decision over previously undefeated Sanson Rosa a/k/a Jose Angel Rosa. Agrba prevailed by scores of 99-91 (twice) and 98-92. His pro record is now 18-0. Rosa returns home with a 27-1 record. The ten-round fight was billed as a WBA eliminator and IBA world title fight.
 
In the co-feature, Michael King defeated Serbia's Vakhid Abbasov in a welterweight bout. King, born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, earned the win based on his late-round rally. In round five, Abbasov scored a flash knockdown in a round otherwise won by King. The scorecards were not read in English. After losing his first two pro bouts, King is now 7-2. Abbasov is listed at 7-1 and holds a 2023 win over former junior welterweight champion Julius Indongo. He competed in the 2024 Olympics, losing his only bout.
 
 

ESPN+ to stream Montreal card featuring Osleys Iglesias vs. Petro Ivanov

ESPN+ to stream Montreal card featuring Osleys Iglesias vs. Petro Ivanov
Cuban super middleweight Osleys Iglesias takes on Petro Ivanov in a twelve-round main event this Thursday, Nov. 7th, at the Casino de Montréal. In the eight-round super middleweight co-feature, former world title challenger Steven Butler will lock horns with Argentina’s Fernando Farias. Promoted by Eye of The Tiger, Iglesias-Ivanov, Butler-Farias, and undercard bouts will stream live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+ starting at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.
 
Iglesias (14-1, 12 KOs including the World Series of Boxing) was a decorated international amateur star before turning pro in September 2019. The southpaw puncher has gone 3-0 with three knockouts in 2024, all within the first two rounds. He registered first-round stoppages over Marcelo Coceres in March and Evgeny Shvedenko in June. In August, he dispatched Sena Agbeko via second-round TKO. Ivanov (18-0-2, 13 KOs), a Ukrainian contender, looks to shake off a one-year layoff following fast-route victories over Gino Kanters and Juan Boada.
 
Butler (34-5-1, 28 KOs) challenged Ryota Murata for the WBA middleweight title in 2019. Following a 2021 loss to Jose de Jesus Macias, he rebounded with four straight wins but fell short in his second title bid against Janibek Alimkhanuly last May. Butler bounced back again with knockout wins over Ivan Alvarez and Steve Rolls before a stoppage loss to Patrice Volny in June. Farias (12-2-3, 4 KOs) heads into this contest following a decision win against countryman Nicolas Andres Falabella in September.
 
In other streaming action from Montreal:
 
Thomas Chabot (11-0, 8 KOs) vs. Jesus Daneff (13-12-4, 4 KOs), eight rounds, junior lightweights;
 
Wilkens Mathieu (11-0, 7 KOs) vs. Marcos Karalitzky (8-9-2, 2 KOs), eight rounds, light heavyweights;
 
Dzmitry Asanau (8-0, 3 KOs) vs. Matias Rueda (38-2, 32 KOs), ten rounds, lightweights; and
 
Jhon Orobio (11-0, 10 KOs) vs. Jacopo Colli (9-0-1, 4 KOs), eight rounds, junior welterweights. 
 
 
 
 

England gets 9 golds at U19 world championships

England gets 9 golds at U19 world championships

England gets 9 golds at U19 world championships
England and India competed for dominance at the top of the medal table as the 2024 U19 World Boxing Championships in Colorado came to an end over the weekend. More than 180 boxers from 30 nations competed in the competition, for boxers aged 17 and 18, which was World Boxing’s first ever global championship. India finished with the biggest haul of 17 medals across the male and female categories (made-up of four golds, eight silvers and five bronze), but it was England that topped the final table with eight golds and one bronze. A fine performance from the USA saw it finish with three golds, two silver and three bronze as the hosts secured third place in the medal table.
 
Other high performing nations included Australia which won eight medals and Germany with seven. Japan, New Zealand, Wales and South Korea all picked-up three medals each.
 
The President of World Boxing, Boris van der Vorst, said: “This was a very significant event and I would like to express my congratulations to all of the boxers who took part and my thanks to USA Boxing for organising such an excellent competition. “It was an incredible tournament that provided a platform for young boxers from around the world to showcase their talents. I am sure that many of the fantastic male and female boxers we have seen over the last week will go on to achieve even greater things in the sport and I wish them all the very best of luck as they pursue their careers in Olympic boxing.”
 

WBC sanctions Zepeda vs. Farmer for interim belt

WBC sanctions Zepeda vs. Farmer for interim belt
Mexico's William “Camaron” Zepeda, who is ranked #1 by the WBC, will face the former 130-pound champion Tevin Farmer, for the WBC interim lightweight title on November 16th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The sad part is Farmer (33-6-1) is coming off a loss in his last fight, against Raymond Muratalla, and therefore is not deserving of even an interim title fight. Farmer is rated #13 by the WBC so other higher-rated fighters were skipped over. Zepeda (31-0) will have the opportunity to be crowned champion against Farmer, former IBF junior lightweght champion from 2017-2020, in a duel of left-handed boxers. Zepeda, who is considered to be a knockout machine, is already training in the mountains of the State of Mexico, guided by trainers Jay “Panda” Najar and Carlos Duarte.
 

Welcome Rodriguez vs. Guevara fight week

Welcome Rodriguez vs. Guevara fight week
Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez believes he’s in the right place with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom to become an undisputed flyweight champion. For now, he is preparing to defend his WBC title against former 108-pound champ Pedro Guevara at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Saturday November 9th, live worldwide on DAZN. Rodriguez (20-0 13 KOs) penned a new deal with Matchroom ahead of his 21st fight in the paid ranks, where he joins fellow superstar and Philly ace Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis on the top of the stacked card, as Ennis defends his IBF welterweight title against mandatory challenger Karen Chukhadzhian.
 
Bam’s clash with his WBC mandatory challenger Guevara (42-4-1 22 KOs) is his seventh as a Matchroom fighter after impressing Hearn with a KO win in Fresno, California in October 2021. The San Antonio star has been at the world level ever since that night, taking on Carlos Cuadras at late notice to win the WBC super flyweight title, and taking out two more of the ‘Four Kings’ in Srisaket Sor Rungvisai and Juan Francisco Estrada to crash in to the top ten of the pound-for-pound rankings – a long way from how he felt before putting pen to paper with Hearn. “At one point no-one wanted to sign me,” said Rodriguez. “Eddie gave me an opportunity to fight on his card in Fresno, and by the next fight I was signed to Matchroom and that was the Carlos Cuadras fight, and from that point, my life has changed.
 
“Loyalty is everything in boxing, if it’s not there, you don’t have anything. Eddie gave me the opportunity and I know that he’s looking out for me, and that’s why I feel at home at Matchroom. “I have to get past this fight first, but the goal is to go for undisputed in 2025. I’m taking this fight as seriously as ever, training my ass off like any other fight, we’re going to handle business and then we can talk about 2025.”
 
“We’re delighted that Jesse has extended his deal,” said Hearn. “His rise into the top ten of the pound-for-pound list is something we’re very proud to be a part of – and there is still so much more to come from him. Jesse only wants the biggest and best fights, and I don’t see anything stopping him from winning more World titles at higher weight classes.”
 
“From the moment Robert brought Jesse to us, we knew what a special fighter he was,” said Mr Akihiko Honda, president of Teiken Promotions. “Having worked with him throughout his entire career, we are so pleased to see his success and to receive his recognition as one of the current pound-for-pound greats. We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Matchroom Boxing and are looking forward to many more big nights to come in the career of Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez.”
 
Bam and Boots headline a stacked night of action in Philadelphia, with former champion Raymond ‘Savage’ Ford returning to action up at super featherweight when he takes on Orlando Gonzalez, light heavyweight talent Khalil ‘Big Steppa’ Coe takes on Manuel Gallegos, Ernesto ‘Tito’ Mercado makes his Matchroom debut and Austin Williams returns to the ring over eight rounds at 160 pounds against Gian Garrido.
 
Boots Promotions duo Dennis Thompson and Ismail Muhammad return to the ring, and there’s a debut on the card for the hotly-touted Zaquin Moses, the cousin of pound-for-pound superstar Shakur Stevenson, stepping through the ropes for the first time over four rounds at super featherweight.
 

Welcome to Davis vs. Lemos fight week

Welcome to Davis vs. Lemos fight week

Welcome to Davis vs. Lemos fight week
Lightweight contender Keyshawn Davis, born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, returned to where it all began to kick off fight week. Davis visited his alma mater, Jacox Elementary School, on Monday afternoon. As he arrived, a welcoming parade of kindergartners through fourth graders chanted the name of their hometown hero. Davis made his way to the school auditorium, where he spoke to more than 50 fifth-grade students, encouraging them with stories about his upbringing, years attending Jacox, and the journey from Norfolk to professional success. He brought a student down from the bleachers for a brief boxing demonstration. Davis then signed posters for the students and faculty, many of whom taught him nearly two decades prior.
 
Davis (11-0, 7 KOs), who captured Olympic silver at the Tokyo Olympics, makes his main event and homecoming debut Friday evening in a ten-rounder against Gustavo Lemos (29-1, 19 KOs). The entire card will stream live and exclusively in the U.S. on ESPN+ starting at 6:20 p.m. ET/3:20 p.m. PT.
 
In addition to a middleweight co-feature between Troy Isley (13-0, 5 KOs) and Tyler Howard (20-1, 11 KOs), Keyshawn's two brothers will also be showcased on the bill. Keyshawn’s older brother, junior welterweight Kelvin Davis (13-0, 7 KOs), returns in an eight-rounder against Yeis Solano (15-3, 10 KOs), while his younger brother, Keon Davis, makes his professional debut in a four-round junior middleweight bout versus Jalen Moore (1-1, 1 KO).
 

Gabriela Fundora is the new world flyweight champion

Gabriela Fundora is the new world flyweight champion
Gabriela Fundora TKO7 Gabriela Alaniz... Coachella, California's Gabriela Fundora conquered three-belt champion Gabriela Alaniz from Argentina, to become the undisputed world flyweight champion. Fundora entered the unification bout as the IBF champion and stopped Alaniz in round seven to acquire the other three belts. Alaniz (15-2) had previously defeated Marlen Esparza.  After four back-and-forth rounds, the tide began to noticeably turn in favor of Fundora in round five. Then in the  seventh round, Fundora sent Alaniz to the canvas. She bravely managed to get up; however, Fundora swarmed  her with a powerful punches that put her back on the canvas. Alaniz got up again, but referee Robert Hoyle indicated that it was enough punishment and declared Fundora to be the new undisputed flyweight champion via technical knockout in the seventh round. Fundora joins her her brother Sebastian as a reigning champion, and at age 22, she is the youngest undisputed champion in the four-belt era.
 

Watch: Fulghum stops Pearson

Watch: Fulghum stops Pearson
Darius Fulghum TKO3 Christopher Pearson... In Las Vegas over the weekend, Darius Fulghum improved to 13-0 with a third-round technical knockout over Christopher Pearson. The 28 year-old super middleweight from Houston came out with an aggressive fight plan that overwhelmed his opponent. The fight was stopped with Pearson on his feet. Fulghum picked up his fourth victory this year and his second by knockout. Pearson, who protested the stoppage, dropped to 17-5-1.
 
Erick Tudor W10 Harold Calderon... On the same show, welterweight Erick Tudor defeated veteran Harold Calderon by unanimous decision. The judges’ scorecards read 99-91 and 98-92 (twice). Tudor (12-1) extended his winning streak to three  after losing the only fight of his career in October of 2023 against Jose Luis Sanchez. Calderon’s record stands at 28 wins, 2 losses and 19 knockouts.
 

BKFC results from England

BKFC results from England

BKFC results from England

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) returned to the United Kingdom for the 11th time on Saturday for BKFC 68 at the sold-out Utilita Arena in Newcastle. In Saturday’s main event, the undefeated Agi Faulkner racked up a show-stopping, second-round KO over challenger David Oscar, who entered fight night as the #5 contender in the BKFC heavyweight division. Faulkner picked himself up off the canvas and logged five knockdowns of his own before ending the contest just five seconds into the second round. Faulkner, who represents Egremont, England, climbed to 3-0 in the BKFC squared circle with his victory. The Polish-born Oscar is now 4-2 in his BKFC career.

Conor "Da Crook" Cooke upped his BKFC record to 4-1 with a hard-fought, unanimous decision over Matty "The Hammer" Hodgson. The bout was scheduled as a 185-pound (light heavyweight in BKFC), but Cooke missed weight. All three judges scored the fight 50-45 in favor of the North Ireland fighter. Hodgson, who hails from Wakefield, England, is now 2-1 in his BKFC career.

Ben “The Bomber” Bonner silenced the sold-out Utilita Arena crowd with a shocking one-punch KO over the previously unbeaten Newcastle fighter Lewis "The Machine" Keen in their lightweight fight. The match was stopped with 16 seconds remaining in the opening round. The Middleborough, England fighter improved to 3-2 in the Squared Circle with his victory, while Keen’s record dropped to 3-1 in defeat.

Fast-rising Sedgefield, England cruiserweight Karl "The Wasp" Thompson smashed his way to 3-0 under the BKFC banner with a third-round TKO over the previously undefeated Dawid "Macho" Chylinski. Time of the stoppage was 1:25 in the third stanza. The Wolverhampton, England-based Chylinski is now 3-1 in his bare knuckle career.

Anthony "The Yorkshire Gladiator" Holmes earned his fifth BKFC victory in style with a one-punch knockout over Chaz "Bad News" Wasserman in light-heavyweight action. The stoppage came at 1:33 in the second frame. The Castleford, England fighter is now 5-2-1 in his BKFC career. Wasserman, who hails from Johannesburg, South Africa, is now 1-2 in the BKFC.

Middleweight Bart “The Polish King” Krol is now 4-1 in his bare knuckle career following his unanimous decision victory over Matthew “The Martyr” Wiwczaryk. All three judges scored the contest 49-45 for the Pila, Poland product, who logged the sole knockdown of the fight. Stoke-On-Trent’s Wiwczaryk saw his bare knuckle record fall to 1-1 with the loss.

Gary Fox sent John Spencer to the canvas four times, paving the way to a second-round TKO victory in their lightweight showdown. The Billingham, England fighter is now 3-2; the Manchester, England-based Spencer falls to 0-2 in his bare knuckle career.

The undefeated Bradley Taylor dominated Robbie Brown in their matchup of Hartlepool, England bantamweights.Taylor scored five knockdowns en route to climbing to 3-0 in his BKFC career. Two judges scored the bout 50-40 while one judge had it 50-42. Brown’s record dropped to 2-3 with the loss.

Welterweight Luke "The Nightmare" Beamish improved to 2-0 under the BKFC banner with a hard-fought unanimous decision over the previously unbeaten Paul Cook. Two judges scored the fight 48-47 while one had it 49-46, all in favor of the Birkenhead, England product. Cook, who hails from Hebburn, England, is now 2-1 in his bare knuckle career.

Matty "Mad Dog" Hill of Northallerton, England evened his BKFC record to 1-1 with a second-round KO at the expense of Liverpool, England’s Lee "The Banger" Browne in the heavyweight division. Time of the stoppage was 1:48 in the second frame. Browne’s record fell to 2-5 with the defeat.

Danny "The Destroyer" Moir upped his BKFC record to 3-0 with a second-round TKO over Kyle Redfearn in light-heavyweight action. The doctor stopped the fight at 1:51 of the second frame due to a nasty cut around the eye of Redfearn. Moir, who hails from Scarborough, England, picked himself up off the canvas to score the win. The debuting Redfearn, who represents Ferryhill, England, is now 0-1 in his BKFC career.

BKFC 68 Results

Agi Faulkner def. David Oscar via KO in Round 2 (0:05)

For vacant BKFC European Heavyweight Title

Conor Cooke def Matty Hodgson via Unanimous Decision (50-45x3)

Ben Bonner def. Lewis Keen via KO in Round 1 (1:44)

Karl Thompson def. Dawid Chylinski via TKO in Round 3 (1:25)

Anthony Holmes def. Chaz Wasserman via KO in Round 2 (1:33)

Bart Krol def. Matthew Wiwczaryk via Unanimous Decision (49-45x3)

Gary Fox def. John Spencer via TKO in Round 2 (0:54)

Bradley Taylor def. Robbie Brown via Unanimous Decision (50-40x2, 50-42)

Luke Beamish def. Paul Cook via Unanimous Decision (48-47x2, 49-46)

Matty Hill def. Lee Browne via KO in Round 2 (1:48)

Danny Moir def. Kyle Redfearn via TKO in Round 2 (1:51)
 

Introducing Welsh super middleweight Taylor Bevan

Introducing Welsh super middleweight Taylor Bevan
2022 Commonwealth Games silver medallist Taylor Bevan has signed a long-term promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and will make his professional debut at super middleweight on the Sunny Edwards vs. Galal Yafai card in Birmingham on Saturday November 30th, shown live worldwide on DAZN. Following a successful spell in the amateurs in which Bevan represented Team GB for two and a half years from January 2022 – four years after joining the Welsh camp full-time – the 23-year old will begin his journey in the professional ranks under the guidance of former British, European and Commonwealth welterweight champion Colin Jones at Sport Wales National Centre in Cardiff.
 
“I’m really excited about joining Matchroom,” said Bevan. “I feel like I’ve been waiting to turn pro for a long time. It’s something that since I started boxing, I’ve always wanted to do. Matchroom is one of the biggest companies out there in the sport and I’m just really looking forward to it. I feel like now is the right time to turn pro because everything has fallen into place for me. The Olympic dream didn’t work out for me this year. I had the option to wait another four years and try and go to the LA Olympics, but I just feel like I’m at a good age now. I can take my time in the pros and really build into it. I boxed for Wales for seven years internationally. I went to the Commonwealth Games in 2022 in Birmingham and got a silver medal. Following the Commonwealth Games I got onto Team GB. I was on there for two and a half years and had some great experiences with them. I won multiple gold medals at international tournaments and boxed some of the best boxers in the world at my weight, beating some of them as well. I’ve had good experience in the amateurs, and I had about 100 fights. I’ve travelled all around the world for competitions and training camps and had some amazing experiences and created great memories for life."
 
Bevan continued, “the support from Matchroom and DAZN is going to be great. It’s a great platform to box on and the shows are all amazing. It’s going to be a massive help. I feel like I’ve got a very experienced team. Tomas and Brian have managed some of the best fighters in the world, which gives me massive confidence in them. My training team Colin Jones and Sean McGoldrick, they’re very experienced as well. I’ve trained with the Wales team for about seven years now, so I trust them, and I know they’ve got my best interests at heart. I’m really looking forward to turning pro with them. I’ve got an exciting style; I’m come forward and aggressive with fast hands. I’ve got a bit of power as well – fans are going to love watching me fight.”
 
“I’m delighted to welcome Commonwealth Games silver medallist Taylor Bevan to the Matchroom Boxing team,” said Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn. “Taylor joins us following a hugely successful stint in the amateurs with Team GB and Welsh Boxing. He has an experienced team behind him with Colin Jones and Brian Peters, and I’m looking forward to guiding Taylor towards honours at Super-Middleweight. Professional debuts don’t come much bigger than the massive Sunny Edwards vs. Galal Yafai showdown in Birmingham on November 30. Watch it live around the world on DAZN.”

Khariton Agrba wins WBA welterweight eliminator

Khariton Agrba wins WBA welterweight eliminator

Khariton Agrba W10 Sanson Rosa... In the main event of an IBA show, Russia's Khariton Agrba won a wide decision over previously undefeated Sanson Rosa a/k/a Jose Angel Rosa. On a show held in Samara, Russia, Agrba prevailed by scores of 99-91 (twice) and 98-92. His pro record is now 18-0. Rosa returns home with a 27-1 record. The ten-round fight was billed as a WBA eliminator and IBA world title fight.

 

Michael King defeats 2024 Olympian on IBA pro card

Michael King defeats 2024 Olympian on IBA pro card

Michael King defeats 2024 Olympian on IBA pro card

Michael King W8 Vakhid Abbasov... In Samara, Russia, in the co-feature on an IBA Fight Night show, Michael King defeated Serbia's Vakhid Abbasov in a welterweight bout. King, born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, earned the win based on his late-round rally. In round five, Abbasov scored a flash knockdown in a round otherwise won by King. The scorecards were not read in English. After losing his first two pro bouts, King is now 7-2. Abbasov is listed at 7-1 and holds a 2023 win over former junior welterweight champion Julius Indongo. He competed in the 2024 Olympics, losing his only bout.

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan join World Boxing as amateur organization gains momentum

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan join World Boxing as amateur organization gains momentum
World Boxing has approved applications from the national federations (NFs) for boxing in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Guatemala and Laos to take its membership to 55 countries. The news came at the end of World Boxing’s second annual Congress (November 3rd) which was held in Pueblo, Colorado, following the conclusion of last week’s successful U19 World Boxing Championships. The addition of Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, which are two of the world’s leading boxing nations, is a major coup for World Boxing and significantly increases the footprint of the new international federation (IF) in Asia where it now has 13 members.
 
Uzbekistan has been one of the leading boxing nations at the last two Olympic Games and topped the medal table in Paris with five golds. Kazakhstan is widely regarded as a powerhouse in the sport.
 
The President of World Boxing, Boris van der Vorst, said: “On the date of our second Congress, it is fantastic that World Boxing is able to welcome four new countries whom I am sure will all play an important role in our mission to ensure that boxing remains at the heart of the Olympic Movement. Only last week we announced seven new members to take World Boxing past the milestone of 50 countries. To be able to announce four more members - including two major powers in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan - so soon after this, is a sign of the growing momentum shift in international boxing. It is clear that there has been a change in impetus and that more National Federations want to join World Boxing as they recognize it is the only way to keep the Olympic dreams of their boxers alive."
 
The announcement of four new members was the main news from World Boxing’s second Congress, which was attended in person or virtually by representatives from 43 member countries.
 
No elections were scheduled however members held discussions and votes on a series of measures which included:
 
The approval of minutes from World Boxing’s Inaugural Congress in 2023;
 
The approval of 27 new full members since last year’s Congress;
 
Discussion and approval of amendments to the World Boxing Statutes; and
 
Discussion and approval of updated Competition Rules.
 
The Congress also included a speech by the President, Boris van der Vorst, and reports from the Secretary General, Simon Toulson, and the Chairs of the Committees for Sport and Competition; Medical and Anti-doping; and Finance and Audit. The agenda and all of the papers from World Boxing’s 2024 Congress are publicly available at https://worldboxing.org/about/congress/.
 
World Boxing was launched in April 2023. On May 7, 2024, it held its first formal meeting with the IOC which signaled the start of formal collaboration aimed at establishing a pathway for boxing to remain in the Olympic Games. On September 26, 2024, World Boxing announced that it had set-up an Olympic Commission, chaired by the President of the National Olympic Committee of Kazakhstan, Gennadiy Golovkin, to support the process of developing a pathway to make sure that boxing is restored to the Olympic program for Los Angeles 2028.
 
The U19 World Boxing Championships in Colorado was World Boxing’s first global championships. Its next one will be the 2025 Elite World Boxing Championships for men and women which will be held in Liverpool, England, in September 2025.

Paulino emerges onto national scene with a majority decision win over Kahn

Paulino emerges onto national scene with a majority decision win over Kahn
Alejandro Paulino W10 Toka Kahn... Alejandro “El Abusador” Paulino (19-0, 14 KOs) passed the toughest test of his young career on Saturday, pounding out a ten-round majority decision over the better-known Toka “T-Nice” Kahn a/k/a Toka Kahn Clary (29-4, 19 KOs). Heading into the lightweight bout, Paulino vs. Kahn was seen as a crossroads fight between a contender and a prospect. The question was whether Paulino had learned enough in his three years as a pro to beat Clary, who had shared the ring with the likes of three-dvision champion Shakur Stevenson and former champion Kid Galahad.  The 26 year-old Paulino looked to assert himself immediately, walking the smaller Kahn down and looking to land thudding shots to the body.  Through four rounds, the Providence, RI resident by way of Liberia was showing defensive skills, but little in the form of offense.  This allowed the aggressive Paulino to build an early lead as he effectively cut off the ring and threw short, compact punches looking to hurt the iron-chinned Kahn. 
 
“I knew he wasn’t going to fight the first four rounds,” admitted the New London resident after the bout.  “I knew that he wanted to take the fight to the later rounds because I had never been ten rounds.  He said that I was green and he saw me make mistakes in the later rounds.  He was going to try to get me tired and take me out.”  
 
Indeed, the 32 year-old Kahn finally began mounting his attack in round five, landing counter right hands in between Paulino’s shots.  Round 6 was more competitive as Toka began to increase his activity.  Urged on by the chants of an engaged crowd, Paulino reasserted himself in round seven, landing the harder shots.  However, it was Kahn who began landing to the body in round 8 and had the Dominican backing up for the first time in the fight.  A counter right uppercut to the chest in round nine seemed to momentarily stun Paulino and it looked like the early deficit was narrowing.
 
“I was not surprised,” said Paulino of Kahn’s late surge. “I won the first 8 rounds.  When you’re just going backwards and not throwing any punches, you’re going to have a lot of energy.  He didn't even try to win 1 round in the beginning.  It was like 8-0 for me before he started stepping it up.  I took one round off because I knew that I had a lot of rounds in the bank, but I finished strong in the last round.  I wasn’t going to lose this fight.” 
 
Despite feeling that he had enough of a lead to win comfortably, the scorecards were closer than expected after ten rounds, with Paulino winning a majority decision by scores of 97-93, 96-94 and 95-95.  
 
Looking ahead to 2025, Paulino wants to begin positioning himself for a world title shot.  I’ve been training really hard in the gym and now I’ve been ten rounds with an experienced southpaw,” said ‘El Abusador’.  “This is the best I ever felt. I want to fight tough competition, guys who will lead me to a world title.  I want to be a champion.”  
 
Kevin Walsh TKO4 Irvin Gonzalez... If the main event was a slow burn, the co-feature was a furious boil, as “King” Kevin Walsh (15-0, 8 KOs) emphatically defended his New England super featherweight title against Irvin Gonzalez (16-5, 12 KOs).  This was a Massachusetts turf war that pitted Brockton’s Walsh against Worcester’s Gonzalez.  It was also a battle of the wills between an unbeaten fighter on the rise in Walsh and a seasoned boxer looking to reclaim his position at the top of the New England scene in Gonzalez. The fight did not disappoint, as the fighters engaged in heated exchanges from the opening bell.
 
Walsh struck first, countering a Gonzalez right hand with a quick flurry in round 1.  Irvin quickly replied, getting the better of an exchange while landing to the head and body.  Walsh started fast again in round 2, but Gonzalez weathered the storm and began using his range to land right hands and walk Walsh down. The 28-year-old's strategy was working: by the end of the round, Walsh had a knot under his left eye and appeared to be the worse for wear.
 
“He definitely hit me with a couple of good shots, but I was never hurt,” admitted Walsh after the fight as he was surrounded by his supporters.  “I got caught a few times, and I knew I had to switch up the gameplan a little bit.”  
 
A fight broke out in round 3, as the fighters engaged in a furious exchange.  The fight looked like it could end at any moment, with Gonzalez pouncing on Walsh at the 10 second warning and Walsh firing back with reckless abandon. 
 
“I’m usually the aggressor, but I realized that Irvin is long, rangy, and a little stronger than I thought,” confessed Walsh.  “I had to adjust and wait for him a little bit so that I could counter with the heavy shots.”
 
Just as the fight appeared to be reaching a crescendo in terms of action, Walsh brought it to a concussive end, hurting Gonzalez with a combination before landing a series of unanswered blows that repeatedly snapped the Worcester native’s head back.  Referee Arthur Mercante Jr. saw enough, calling a halt to the bout at 0:23 of round 4.  
 
“I hit him with a couple of quick combinations and that set me up for a big punch," said Walsh as he described the final sequence.  "I saw his eyes roll to the back of his head, and I followed up with some heavy shots.”
 
With the win, the 32-year-old Walsh retained his title and ended the argument about who is the best featherweight in New England.  Having conquered his region, ‘King’ Kevin turned his attention to national ambitions. 
 
“It felt good to beat a solid opponent with a good record like Irvin Gonzalez,” said a graceful Walsh. “He’s a tough opponent, and not only did I get the win, but I got the stoppage.  I feel like I’m the best fighter in New England from 126 to 130 pounds and I have a great team – shout out to Rich Cappiello, Mike Cappiello and Mark DeLuca. It’s just the beginning for me. I’m 15-0 now."
 
UNDERCARD RESULTS
 
Bridgeport, CT’s Jacob “Lefty” Marrero (8-0, 7 KOs) scored a first-round stoppage of Providence, RI’s Placido Hoff (2-3-1).  The 25-year-old Marrero could not miss, landing hellacious lefts and rights to Hoff’s body and head until referee Arthur Mercante Jr. mercifully stopped Hoff from sustaining further damage. Time of the stoppage was 2:55. 
 
Popular Waterbury, CT welterweight Mike “The Savage” Kimbel improved to 8-0 (5 KOs), pounding out a six-round unanimous decision over tough-as-nails Argentine Sebastian Gabriel Chaves (6-8, 2 KOs).  Scores were 60-54 (twice) and 59-55.
 
Columbia, CT’s Stevie Jane Coleman (6-1, 2 KOs) had to fight through a badly swollen left eye to win her welterweight bout, courtesy of a headbutt from the previously undefeated Suzanna Rodriguez Griffin (3-1, 1 KO) in round 2 of their contest.  The technically superior Coleman fought the rest of the fight from range, landing enough clean right hands to win a unanimous decision by scores of 40-36 (twice) and 39-37. 
 
2020 Olympic alternate Amelia Moore (1-0) made her pro debut a successful one, shutting out Michaele Nogue (2-6-1) over four welterweight rounds. Nogue looked to press the action early, but Moore had too many weapons in her arsenal, landing quick combinations while slipping Nogue’s return fire.  The Colorado resident by way of New Hampshire had Nogue reeling in round 3, swarming the New Yorker with a furious assault that appeared to come from all angles.  Nogue was able to survive the onslaught to hear the final bell but lost a unanimous decision by three scores of 40-36.     
 
Port Chester, NY’s Carlos Vanegas Nunez improved to 9-1 (7 KOs), winning a six-round unanimous decision over St. Louis’ Anthony Eliotti (4-3, 4 KOs) in a bantamweight contest.  After a competitive first 2 rounds, the 27-year-old Nunez began opening up, landing left hooks and right hands to the head while switching between orthodox and southpaw.  Scores were 59-55 (2x) and 58-56.  
 
East Haven, CT welterweight Jeffrey Gonzalez (6-0-1, 5 KOs) won a spirited 4 round decision over Douglas, MA’s Robert Degaetano (3-2, 3 KOs).  The 29-year-old Gonzalez, who was fighting for the second time in 3 weeks, made the necessary adjustments to take over the fight and win a majority decision by scores of 40-36, 39-37 and 38-38.  
 
Stamford middleweight Douglas Marroquin (4-0, 3 KOs) was forced to go the distance for the first time in his pro career, nearly shutting out upset specialist Travis Floyd (3-11-2) over 4 rounds. The charismatic Marroquin, who is of Guatemalan and Mexican descent, was too strong for the cagey Floyd, winning a decision by scores of 40-36 (2x) and 39-37. 
 
Eighteen-year old Joseph “J-Elite” Chisholm (3-0, 3 KOs) scored his third consecutive first round knockout, blitzing Semaj Flextcher (0-3) in a super bantamweight bout.  Flextcher came to fight, but Stratford, CT’s Chisholm was too fast and powerful, dropping the Texan with a big left hook in an exchange.  Flextcher beat the count, but a subsequent massive overhand right put him down for the count at 1:12 of the opening round. 
 
Waterbury, CT’s Kevante Wineglass (1-0) made his pro debut a successful one, outslugging New Bedford, MA’s Jesus Salas (1-3, 1 KO) over 4 rounds in a competitive welterweight matchup.  Scores were 40-36 and 39-37 (2x). 
 

DAZN inks deal with Queensberry for April 2025

DAZN inks deal with Queensberry for April 2025

DAZN inks deal with Queensberry for April 2025
DAZN and Queensberry Promotions have confirmed an exclusive global media rights agreement. The sports streaming service and the Frank Warren-led promotion will team up starting next year on some of the biggest fights in boxing. DAZN and Queensberry Promotions have confirmed details of a landmark broadcast deal that will see the streamer become the exclusive home of elite boxing from April 2025. Queensberry, whose stable includes IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois along with Fabio Wardley, Moses Itauma and others, join Matchroom, Golden Boy Promotions and Misfits among DAZN's promotion roster.
 
It also further advances the digital and international evolution of the sport, which has seen DAZN broadcast some of the biggest fights around the world, including the upcoming Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury II bout this December.
 
"I could not be more pleased that Queensberry is joining DAZN," said Warren in a statement. "This is a brilliant move for our fighters and, most importantly, for the fans. "Their ambition and passion for the sport of boxing aligns perfectly with that of our own and we now look forward to putting on the biggest nights possible together."
 

Pauls and Noakes to defend British titles on Dec. 7th in Wembley

Pauls and Noakes to defend British titles on Dec. 7th in Wembley
British middleweight champion Brad Pauls will make a first defense of his belt when he goes up against the former two-time domestic champion Denzel Bentley at the OVO Arena, Wembley on Saturday December 7th, live on TNT Sports. On the same show, the British and Commonwealth lightweight titles will be on the line when undefeated KO-artist Sam Noakes takes on experienced Cromer campaigner, the rejuvenated Ryan Walsh. Also featuring are two big hits of heavyweight action, with the English title being defended by Solomon Dacres against former British title challenger David Adeleye, plus the heavyweight debut of new Queensberry recruit Lawrence Okolie.
 
Junior welterweight Pierce O’Leary will compete, as will new English welterweight champion Sean Noakes, who fights on the same show as his younger brother in making a first defense against the undefeated Mathew Rennie. In what should be a cruiserweight classic, Aloys Jr will battle against Lewis Oakford.
 
“This is yet another thrilling card, fully in keeping with our Magnificent Seven series, where once again our fighters step up into serious title action in largely even-money fights,” said promoter Frank Warren.
 
“Brad Pauls against Denzel Bentley is as good as it gets in the British middleweight division and the winner can expect to be pushed forward towards a world title shot. Sam Noakes versus Ryan Walsh is an absolute belter, with Sam our Action Man, going up against a British stalwart who still has plenty of fire in his belly.
 
“We can expect fireworks at heavyweight from Sol Dacres and David Adeleye, a fight that has been brewing for some time now, plus I am excited to welcome Lawrence Okolie quickly into the Queensberry ranks with a title fight.
 
“Sean Noakes and Aloys Jr are two crowd-pleasers who we are very proud of and I am excited to see them both stepping into really challenging fights against Mathew Rennie and Lewis Oakford respectively.
 
“There is something for everyone on this card and I am delighted to transport the Magnificent Seven concept to London for the first time.”
 
Pauls (19-1-1, 4 KOs) seized the Lonsdale belt with a spectacular stoppage of Nathan Heaney back in July in what was a sequel of a drawn encounter four months previous.
 
Bentley (20-3-1, 17) has registered two straight second round stoppages – against Danny Dignum and Derrick Osaze – since the conclusion of his British title reign, ended by Heaney, in November 2023. The Peacock Gym man is closing in on world title action once again.
 
Noakes (15-0, 14), along with winning British and Commonwealth titles, is also holder of the European title, which he won against Yvan Mendy and successfully defended last time out against Gianluca Ceglia, who he stopped in eight.
 
Walsh (29-4-2, 13) made a remarkable six defence of the British featherweight title before heading up in weight and the 38-year-old issued an emphatic statement of his current threat in September when he brutally stopped home fighter Reece Mould in Sheffield.
 
Dacres (9-0, 3) has successfully defended his English belt twice against tough customer Michael Webster and now finally gets to trade with Adeleye (12-1, 11), who is back in the ring following his sole setback against British champion Fabio Wardley in October of last year.
 
O’Leary (15-0, 8) is back at Wembley, where he defeated Kane Gardner last year, with the Irishman since defeating Hovhannes Martirosyan and Darragh Foley in impressive fashion.
 
Okolie (20-1, 15) is a two-weight world champion – at cruiserweight and bridgerweight – and he makes his introduction into the sport’s signature division with a title contest against the German Hussein Muhamed (18-1, 14).
 
Sean Noakes (8-0, 4) became English welterweight champion by defeating Inder Bassi in July and will now test his credentials further against an undefeated southpaw in Mathew Rennie (13-0-1, 1), the 26-year-old from Douglas in the Isle of Man.
 
Aloys Jr (8-1, 7), one of Britain’s most explosive young talents, took on his toughest test to date last time out when he outpointed the previously unbeaten Oronzo Birardi to win the IBO Continental title. Oakford (6-1) got back in the win column – after a technical defeat to John Hedges in July with the fight halted due to a cut eye – with victory over Deevorn Miller in October.
 
 
 
 

Schofield survives knockdown to remain undefeated

Schofield survives knockdown to remain undefeated
Floyd Schofield W12 Rene Tellez Girón ... On Saturday in Las Vegas lightweight Floyd “Kid Austin” Schofield (18-0, 12 KOs) of Austin, Texas defeated Rene “El Bravo” Tellez Girón (20-4, 13 KOs) of Mexico. The twelve-round contest went the distance with Schofield suffering a knockdown in round eleven, but it was scored 116-111, and 118-109 (twice) unanimously in favor for Schofield.  “I feel good. It was my first time going twelve rounds, especially with a fighter that wasn’t going to back down,” said Schofield.v“It was a shot to the back of the head. I kind of turned my head, so he took the shot. I just had to get up, I’m not going to quit. (Talking about the knockdown) I give myself a B+ only because I went twelve rounds with a fighter that had a lot of power. He’s a good, rough, tugged fighter that wouldn’t back down.”
 
Bektemir Melikuziev W12 David Stevens... In the co-feature, Uzbekistan’s Bektemir “Bek” Melikuziev (15-1, 10 KOs) defeated Pennsylvania's David “Dynamite” Stevens (14-2, 10 KOs). The tough clash went all twelve rounds, the nonstop action making it a close match with Melikuziev getting cut by an accidental headbutt in round five. The judges saw the bout 112-116, 118-110, and 117-111 giving Bektemir the split decision victory. “Tough fight,” said Melikuziev. “Awkward clash of styles. I did my best on a short notice.”
 

Zurdo Ramirez adds Malik Scott to his corner

Zurdo Ramirez adds Malik Scott to his corner

Zurdo Ramirez adds Malik Scott to his corner
Former pro heavyweight Malik Scott has transitioned from fighter to trainer, and he will be working the corner of reigning WBA cruiserweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (pictured, 46-1, 30 KOs) for his November 16th unification fight vs. WBO counterpart Chris “The Gentleman” Billam-Smith (20-1, 13 KOs) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 44 year-old Scott, who will assist Ramirez’ head trainer Julian Chua, passionately believes that not only will Ramirez defeat Smith, but also that Zurdo is the #1 cruiserweight in the world. Scott was Ramirez’ head trainer when Chua was unavailable for Ramirez’ debut as a cruiserweight (October 7, 2023), in which he defeated former light heavyweight titleholder Joe Smith, Jr. (28-4) by way of ten-round unanimous decision, winning all but one round on all three of the judges’ scorecards. Scott and Chua are “in house” trainers at the state-of-the-art Brickhouse Boxing Club in North Hollywood, California.
 
“Julian is one of the brightest trainers in boxing,” Scott said. “I enjoy learning from him. I had Zurdo for his fight with Joe Smith and he had a good performance. I really enjoy working with him. No disrespect to Smith-Billam, but this fight is a mismatch. Zurdo is a big, strong southpaw who has fought a higher level of opponents than Smith-Billam. Zurdo is a good body puncher who throws punches from incredible angles, and he has an incredible boxing mind. Smith-Billam is big, strong and he keeps coming forward, but he is a one-trick pony. He does have a good trainer (Shane McGuigan), but I think Zurdo takes over in the second half of the fight. And Zurdo has a Dream Team in his corner. I think he will become the undisputed world champion and only Jay Opetaia can give him a fight.”
 
A product of the fighting city of Philadelphia, Scott was a decorated U.S. amateur boxer (70-3), highlighted by his gold-medal performance at the 1999 National AAU Championships. He went on to have a solid 15-year professional career, which ended in 2016 with a 38-3-1 (13 KOs) record.
 
Scott has always studied the sport of boxing and gives it his all every day. There’s no idol worshipping for him, and he takes pride in teaching young boxers. “A great trainer teaches boxers the why’s and how’s,” Scott explained. “A good trainer just gives instructions. I believe in teaching for a good reason. I study fighters, their styles, and habits, and I go as far as studying the opponent’s corner to learn how they work during a fight. I think everybody working corners should be mic-ed up. I’m confident and want people to hear my advice.”
 
Scott learned from Fred Jenkins back in Philadelphia and he has studied other trainers such as Barry Robinson, Joe Goossen, and Emanuel Steward, among others. Scott was head trainer for Deontay Wilder for his third fight with Tyson Fury [plus Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang, all losses]. In addition to assisting Chua with Zurdo, they also team, respectively, as head and assistant trainers of world super flyweight title challenger John “Scrappy” Ramirez (13-1, 9 KOs). They aren’t related but Zurdo is like a big brother and role model for Scrappy. “’Scrappy’ is going to be world champion,” Scott predicted. “His day is coming!”
 
 

Three golds and counting for Team USA youth

Three golds and counting for Team USA youth
Team USA went undefeated in the gold round on Friday, November 1st and brought home three gold medals. USA already secured three bronze medals before the start on Friday and now has a total of six medals at the U19 world championships in Pueblo, Colorado. It will have an opportunity to gain two more gold medals on Saturday, November 2nd. Lorenzo Patricio (Waianae, Hawaii) was the first bout for Team USA against Mohamed Al Manouchi out of Germany. Patricio would go on and win gold on a unanimous decision. Patricio with a dominating performance in his first international tournament won two of his three bouts on unanimous decision and the other decision was a 4-0 decision.
 
Team USA power hitters, Joseph Awinongya (Joliet, Ill.) and Elijah Lugo (Marietta, Ga.) took care of business and dominated the gold round and brought gold home. Awinongya defeated Mustapha Abdou out of Algeria on a 4-1 split decision. Awinongya had a dominant run in the World Boxing U19 Championships as is his previous bouts leading up to the finals was won by a unanimous decision and an RSC victory in the first round.
 
As for Lugo, he was the last American to box yesterday and dominated from start to finish over Nikita Prohovskis out of Latvia. Lugo continued to demonstrate his strength and power in the finals and led him to win on a unanimous decision. Lugo with an impressive run to gold as he won on an RSC in the third round, 3-2 split decision and a unanimous decision in the finals.
 
Emmanuel Chance (East Orange, N.J.) and heavyweight, Rishon Sims are back at it for gold November 2. Chance is in the second bout and will face Fuma Kumamoto out of Japan. As for Sims, he will face Hemant Sangwan out of India, and it is the tenth bout of the day.
 

O'Shaquie Foster regains title in immediate rematch

O'Shaquie Foster regains title in immediate rematch
O'Shaquie Foster W12 Robson Conceição ...  O'Shaquie Foster (23-3, 12 KOs) is now a two-time junior lightweight champion. Foster regained the WBC world title with a split decision victory over Robson Conceição (19-3-1, 9 KOs) on Saturday evening at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. Two judges scored it 115-113 for Foster, while one scored it 115-113 for Conceição. Conceição dethroned Foster with a hard-fought verdict in July, prompting the rematch less than four months later. This time, Foster was more aggressive, switching stances in the early rounds and standing his ground to trade body shots in the fourth. By the seventh, Foster began to wear down Conceição as he asserted himself and pressed forward. The Brazilian fired back, but Foster consistently defended against Conceição’s right hand, countering sharply with a right of his own. In the tenth, Foster buzzed Conceição with a one-two, but Conceição survived before trading blows in the championship rounds.
 
Foster said, “Man, he's a hell of a fighter. His heart is unbelievable. Shout out to him. He’s got a big heart. I told y'all I was gonna step it up and bring it to him. That was my goal. I still ain’t satisfied with my performance, but I felt like I showed a lot of people my versatility. I want the winner of Emanuel Navarrete vs. Oscar Valdez.”
 
Conceição said, “I’m happy because I know what I did in the ring. I did a good job, so there's no reason to be sad. I know the victory wasn't mine tonight, but I know that I did a good job. If he wants the rematch, I’ll be ready. I gave him a rematch, so I think he should show the same respect to me by giving me the third fight.”

ESPN+ undercard results: quick win for Muratalla

ESPN+ undercard results: quick win for Muratalla
Raymond Muratalla KO2 Jesus Perez ... Raymond Muratalla (22-0, 17 KOs) handed Mexico's Jesus Perez (25-6, 18 KOs) his first stoppage defeat with a second-round TKO in the Turning Stone co-feature in Verona, New York. In the opening round, Muratalla used his left hand to measure distance and set up his right. By the second round, he found his range, flooring Perez with a one-two combination in the first ten seconds. Perez rose to his feet, only to hit the canvas again less than a minute later. Moments afterward, Muratalla surged forward once more, prompting referee Charlie Fitch to stop the fight at 1:24.
 
Muratalla said, "I’m coming for those champions. I’ve still got it. I don't know what people are talking about. I’m here. I’m asking for these title shots, and they haven’t given them to me. So, tonight I proved that I deserve it. I want any of the champions. I’m ready for any of the guys with the belts. I’m just waiting for that call. You saw what I'm capable of doing. I’m waiting for that call to fight any of the champions.”
 
ADDITIONAL RESULTS
 
Syracuse’s hometown hero, Bryce Mills (17-1, 6 KOs), registered a fifth-round TKO versus Mike Ohan Jr. (19-4, 9 KOs). Mills, a junior welterweight, overpowered Ohan from the opening seconds, exploiting his low guard to land punches from all angles. By the fifth, Mills was landing at will, prompting Ohan’s corner to halt the one-sided assault after the round ended.
 
Junior Lightweight Abraham Nova (23-3-1, 16 KOs) and Humberto Galindo (14-3-3, 11 KOs) battled to a 10-round split draw. Galindo aggressively cut off the ring, while Nova used his footwork to set up quick jabs and right hands from the outside. Both had their moments but struggled to establish a decisive edge. Scores: 97-93 Galindo, 96-94 Nova, and 95-95.
 
Middleweight Jahi Tucker (13-1-1, 6 KOs) scored an eighth-round TKO over Quilisto Madera (14-6, 9 KOs). Tucker initiated the contest with precise combinations, while Madera stood his ground and fought back. The exchanges grew more intense in the later rounds, and Tucker was deducted a point in the final stanza for punching during a break. Moments later, however, he hurt Madera, prompting the referee to stop the action at 1:52.
 
Team USA standout Ali Feliz (4-0, 3 KOs) dispatched Rashad Coulter (5-5, 3 KOs) via second-round TKO. The 21 year-old heavyweight boxed calmly before landing bombs around Coulter's guard. Feliz soon had Coulter against the ropes, where several unanswered strikes ended the fight at 1:34.
 
Dominican featherweight Yan Santana (13-0, 12 KOs) battered former world title challenger Eduardo Baez (23-7-2, 9 KOs) en route to a fourth-round stoppage. Santana floored Baez with a flurry of punches before another series of blows forced referee Charlie Fitch to halt the contest at 1:57.
 
Polish heavyweight Damian Knyba (14-0, 8 KOs) remained undefeated with a third-round TKO against Richard Lartey (16-7, 13 KOs). Time of stoppage: 2:10.
 

Josniel Castro ends the unbeaten run of Denzel Whitley

Josniel Castro ends the unbeaten run of Denzel Whitley
Josniel Castro W10 Denzel Whitley ... Puerto Rican junior middleweight Josniel “TG” Castro (14-1, 8 KOs) turned in a dominating performance last Friday night against previously undefeated Denzel “Double Impact” Whitley (14-1, 8 KOs) on the “Worcester Championship Boxing” card, presented by Granite Chin Promotions (GCP), at DCU Event Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. Fighting out of Boca Raton, Florida, Castro outboxed Whitley (from Holyoke, MA) for a ten-round unanimous decision (100-90, 99-91, 98-92). Castro’s crisp jab set-up his point-scoring combinations and also prevented Whitley from gaining any momentum throughout the clash. “I’m at a different level,” Castro said after the fight about the statement he had made in the ring. “I’ve been working very hard. I just fought here (Worcester) in August, but my manager (Chuck Shearns) wanted to make this fight, so we did. I worked on my jab and showed I could land it - up and down - in the fight. The best is yet to come.”
 
Kevin Nagle TKO4 Jake Paradise... In the co-feature Kevin “Big Gulp” Nagle (10-0, 8 KOs) peppered a game Jake “No Love” Paradise (8-4, 8 KOs), the former Massachusetts cruiserweight champion, fighting in front of a hometown crowd. Paradise suffered an injury to his left knee in the first round of the heavyweight bout. Nagle, of Scituate (MA), consistently trapped the immobile Paradise and connected with combinations from various angles to win a fourth-round technical knockout.
 
ADDITIONAL RESULTS
 
Popular Worcester welterweight Dan “Grafton Hill’s Favorite Son” Docimo (1-0, 1 KO) thought he had notched his second victory when Jaequez Jones (0-3) went down in the opening round and couldn’t continue. However, the referee ruled that Docimo had pushed Jones, who hit his head on the mat and was too injured to continue, resulting in a “no contest”.
 
Haitian junior middleweight Edwine Humaine, Jr., fighting out of Springfield (MA), improved to 10-0 (8 KOs) with a first-round knockout of Jimmy “The Quiet Storm” Williams (18-16-2, 6 KOs) with a short body-shot that Williams was unable to recover from.
 
Hometown favorite Khiary “Too Sharp” Gray (19-7, 14 KOs) outclassed veteran middleweight Daniel “Daniel “The Hudson Valley Kid” Sostre (13-27-2, 5 KOs) en route to an explosive ending late in the sixth round. The fighters were trash talking throughout the bout and Gray eventually caught him with a powerful right that knocked out Sostre in a neutral corner.
 
Two-time New England Golden Gloves Champion Justin “The Bandit” Laporte (2-0, 2 KOs), fighting out of nearby Millbury (MA), won a one-sided, four-round unanimous decision over junior middleweight Rakim Johnson (7-24-1, 5 KOs) in an entertaining match from start to finish. Laporte scored two knockdowns in each of the second and third rounds, although he was buzzed a few times himself. A left uppercut sent the resilient Johnson down again in the fourth and final round, but he somehow made it to his feet, and he was still standing at the end of the fight. Laporte, a southpaw, is a U.S. Marine, licensed realtor and college student (Nichols College).
 
Another two-time New England Golden Gloves Champion, Jhon “Dwave” Devers Rodriguez (2-0, 2 KOs), floored middleweight Tymar Miles (0-4) three times in round one, all the result of an overhand right, forcing the referee to wave off the fight after the third knockdown. Born in Puerto Rico, Rodriguez fights out of Worcester.
 
In the opening bout of the evening, 17-year-old Chicopee (MA) junior middleweight Adrian Valdez Reyes (2-0, 2 KOs) dropped Tracey Coppedge (0-5) twice in the opening round, the second time on the canvas earned Reyes the knockout victory as Coppedge was unable to beat the count after a left dropped him.
 
Official results below:
 
Josniel Castro (14-1, 8 KOs), Champion, Boca Raton, FL WDEC (100-90, 99-91, 98-92) Denzel Whitley (14-1, 8 KOs), Challenger, Holyoke, MA;
 
Kevin Nagle (10-0, 8 KOs), Scituate, MA  WTKO4 (1 :45). Jake Paradise (8-4, 8 KOs), Worcester, MA;
 
Khiary Gray (19-7, 14 KOs), Worcester, MA WKO6 (2:21) Daniel Sostre (13-27-2, 5 KOs), San Juan, Puerto Rico;
 
Jhon Devers Rodriguez (2-0, 2 KOs), Worcester, MA WTKO1 (1:00) Tymar Miles (0-4), Poughkeepsie, NY;
 
Edwine Humaine, Jr. (8-0, 9 KOs), Springfield, MA WKO1 (3:00) Jimmy Williams (18-16-2, 6 KOs), New Haven, CT;
 
Justin Laporte (2-0, 1 KO), Millbury, MA WDEC4 (40-32, 39-33, 39-33) Rakim Johnson (7-24-1, 5 KOs), Indianapolis, IN;
 
Adrian Valdez Reyes 2-0 (2 KOs), Chicopee, MA WKO1 (1:09) Tracey Coppedge (0-5), Wilson, NC; and
 
Dan Docimo (1-0, 1 KO), Worcester, MA NC1 (0:28) Jaequez Jones (0-4), Rocky Mount, NC.

Jamaine Ortiz gets TKO win in Florida

Jamaine Ortiz gets TKO win in Florida
Jamaine Ortiz TKO4 Christian Rubio Mino... At the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida, Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz (18-2-1, 8 KOs), from Worcester, Massachusetts, scored a fourth-round TKO victory over Christian Rubio Mino (24-10-2, 17 KOs) of Buenos Aires. Thejunior welterweight Ortiz showcased his skill and precision at every turn in a main event that was broadcast live worldwide on DAZN. From the opening bell, Ortiz, who is co-promoted by Boxlab Promotions and CES Boxing, showed a different look then usual as he was the stalker in this fight, walking down Mino for the entire four rounds. Ortiz dropped Mino four times before the referee stopped the bout at the 2:00 minute mark of round four.
 
"This victory is a huge step forward for me,” stated Ortiz. “All my hard work and commitment are paying off. It’s a great feeling to add this belt to my journey, and I’m just getting started. I’m ready to face all the champions in the division. Jose "Rayo" Valenzuela is at the top of my hit list, but I want everyone. My goal is to keep climbing and prove that I belong with the best at 140 pounds. I want to make my mark on this division and move one step closer to a world title.”
 

Mann is the Man in Bad Hersfeld

Mann is the Man in Bad Hersfeld
Artur Mann TKO7 Ion Mihai Desrobitu... Cruiserweight Artur Mann tasted victory on Saturday, November 2nd in Bad Hersfeld, Germany. In a dramatic fight, Mann stopped Romania's Ion Mihai Desrobitu, dropping him in the second round before getting dropped himself in round four and then coming back to get the stoppage in round seven. Mann improved his professional record to 22-4 with 13 KOs, while Desrobitu lost for the first time and falls to 8-1 with 4 KOs.
 
Viktor Temirov W10 Oszkar Fiko...On the same card, junior middleweight Viktor Temirov won after another exciting fight, defeating Romanian veteran Oszkar Fiko. After ten rounds of bloody warfare, judges Christian Roesen and Klaus Hagemann both scored it 97-92, while judge Vincent Dupas scored it 96-93, all for Temirov, who is now WBF titlist is now 6-0 with 4 KOs in the professional ranks. Fiko falls to 39-38-1 with 20 KOs.
 

Min Hyuk Jang improves to 14-0-1

Min Hyuk Jang improves to 14-0-1
Min Hyuk Jang KO2 Wachirasak Waiyawong.... In Daegu City, South Korea, lightweight Min Hyuk Jang had an easy night against Thailand's Wachirasak Waiyawong. Jang came out strong and fast from the first bell, dominating the action, and got the stoppage in round two. Now 14-0-1 with 11 KOs, while Waiyawong drops to 7-6-1 with 4 KOs.
 

Weigh-in report from Verona, New York

Weigh-in report from Verona, New York
Here are the weigh-in results for Saturday's ESPN+ show, which begins at 5:50 p.m. ET/2:50 p.m. PT from the Turning Stone Resort Casino (Verona, New York)
 
WBC junior lightweight title — 12 rounds
Robson Conceição 129.7 pounds vs. O'Shaquie Foster 129.9 
Referee: Mark Nelson; judges: Max DeLuca, Eric Marlinski and Tom Schreck;
 
Raymond Muratalla 136.6  vs. Jesus Perez 136.2 (ten rounds);
Bryce Mills 139.8  vs. Mike Ohan Jr. 140.7 (eight rounds);
Abraham Nova 131.4  vs. Humberto Galindo 131.3 (ten rounds);
Jahi Tucker 161.8  vs.  Quilisto Madera 161.8  (eight rounds);
Ali Feliz 224.1  vs. Rashad Coulter 252.1  (six rounds);
Yan Santana 126.8  vs. Eduardo Baez 125.7  (ten rounds); and
Damian Knyba 259.1  vs. Richard Lartey 288  (eight rounds).

IBF postpones Bakole vs. Kabayel purse bid for two days

IBF postpones Bakole vs. Kabayel purse bid for two days

UPDATE: The date of this purse bid has been changed to November 7th. On October 10th, the IBF ordered heavyweights Agit Kabayel and Martin Bakole to begin negotiations for an IBF final eliminator (and the IBF #1 ranking). Negotiations were to be concluded on or before October 23rd. An agreement could not be made within the time frame allowed, so the IBF has ordered a purse bid for Tuesday, November 5th at 12 noon. Bakole is coming off a big win over Jared Anderson, while Kabayel's last fight was a win over Frank Sanchez. Both Anderson and Sanchez were previously undefeated

Cameron to face Berghult today in UK

Cameron to face Berghult today in UK

Britain’s Chantelle Cameron (19-1) will defend her WBC interim junior welterweight title against Sweden's Patricia Berghult (17-1) today (November 2nd) in Birmingham, England. A former world lightweight champion, Cameron (pictured) split two fights with boxing superstar Katie Taylor in 2023. After defeating Taylor in March, she lost the rematch in November. In her 2024 comeback, Cameron beat Elhem Mekhaled to claim the WBC interim crown. Berghult previously held the WBC junior middleweight title but lost it to Natasha Jonas in September 2022. Since then, she has only fought twice. Berghult returned on September 7th, after 18 months out of action, to defeat Vaida Masiokaite (10-25-5) in a fight she dominated. This Friday, both fighters passed the weigh-in without problems. Cameron registered 139.7 poundss, while Berghult came in at 138.2.

Teflon's New Jersey show implodes

Teflon's New Jersey show implodes
The Teflon Promotions card set for today (November 2nd) at the Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood, New Jersey has been postponed. Tickets may be refunded at the point of purchase. Teflon Promotions says it will be back on Friday, November 22nd with a show at The Liacouras Center in Philadelphia.
 

Introducing British lightweight Joe Tyers

Introducing British lightweight Joe Tyers
British national team member Joe Tyers is set to turn professional and he will be promoted by Frank Warren and Queensberry. Tyers, age 24, who will campaign at either lightweight or junior welterweight, will be trained by his dad Jim back in his native Billingham following his years spent at the EIS in Sheffield. He is managed by Francis Warren’s CSM group. The amateur career of Tyers spanned some 147 fights, across which time he became a four-time National champion, won five international Box Cup championships, two GB championships and featured at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. He was also an eleven-times winner of the Tyne Tees Wear championships.
 
“It is unreal,’ said Tyers on his Queensberry union. “It is one of the biggest platforms out there so it is amazing and I can’t wait to get started. Frank does everything the best way and guides his fighters in the right way. He doesn’t rush them too much and does everything at the right time, I think. This is perfect timing for me. I tried my hardest to get to the Olympics, just missing out and sometimes your face just doesn’t fit. I am 24 now and I still don’t think I have quite reached my man strength, so there is still all that to come as well. I was there for three years and tried my hardest week in, week out, living away from home. It was good travelling the world seeing things, but it gets a bit too much in the end. It is great training back at home now and I feel better already in everything.
 
“I can mix it up, to be fair,” he added on the question of style. “I like to be a come forward counterpuncher, to be honest. When I was younger I hardly got any stoppages, then as soon as I started turning senior I was stopping a few. Quite a few with shots to the body because my dad likes the touching upwards then whipping them through to the body. What I want to do now, to be quite truthful, is to get two four rounders out of the way just to get used to it, then get into six rounders and push for titles straight away.”
 
Promoter Frank Warren added: “Joe is another top, top quality young fighter who we are delighted to team up with and he possesses the potential to reach the very top. We will develop him in the right way, but he does hold the advantage of having significant senior amateur experience that could see him being moved quicker than normal. I am very excited by this signing and I look forward to unleashing Joe into the professional side of the sport, where I am sure he will enjoy huge success.”
 
 
 

ProBox returns today with show in Dublin

ProBox returns today with show in Dublin

Probox TV makes its European debut promotion in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in collaboration with Conlan Boxing on November 1st. Live on ProBox TV from the SSE Arena, the main event will feature Padraig McCrory returning to the ring against the hard-hitting Colombian Leonard Carrillo over ten rounds at super middleweight. Following his February defeat against Edgar Berlanga, McCrory (18-1) looks to get himself back to his winning ways and among the best in the division. Securing himself a second round TKO victory earlier this year, Carrillo (17-5) continues on his own journey to glory.

In the co-feature, the UK's Robbie Davies Jr. (23-5) clashes with Dominican former interim champion Javier Fortuna (38-4-1)  and is eager to steal this show in ten-round combat at welterweight. Irish Olympian Kurt Walker steps up his competition against Rudy Garcia over ten rounds.

Fighting for the Irish super bantamweight title, Ruadhan Farrell (5-1-1) takes on Connor Kerr (3-1) in the fourth ten-round war of the night.

To round off the night of boxing, Irish cruiserweight Tommy McCarthy makes his second appearance this year, along with Matthew Boreland, Colm Murphy, Brandon McCarthy, Teo Alin, Gareth Downing, Cathal McLaughlin and Jack O’Neill, all putting their undefeated records on the line.
 

Yokasta Valle gets easy fight for a vacant title

Yokasta Valle gets easy fight for a vacant title
Former world champion Yokasta Valle from Costa Rica will return to the ring to face Mexico's Elizabeth Lopez for the vacant WBC minimumweight title today (November 1st) at the Liberia Chamber of Cattle Ranchers in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The belt became vacant when Valle's conqueror, undisputed world champion Seneisa Estrada, retired last month. With a record of 31-3, with 10 knockouts, Valle will face Lopez in an event that will mark the path that Valle will have to follow if she intends to establish herself as the best in her division. Lopez, age 31, is from Chiapas, Mexico. Better known as “La Veneno,” Lopez has a record of 11 wins, 6 losses and 5 draws in the ring, with moslty low-level wins. This Thursday both fighters passed the official weigh-in. Valle registered 104.7 pounds, while Lopez was 106 pounds (the WBC allows a pound of tolerance at the official weigh in, considerating the effects of the menstrual cycle). On this same card, Yokasta’s sister, Naomy Valle, will also be in action when she faces Venezuela's Erika Bolivar. The fight is presented by Sport Boxing Promotions, in association with Golden Boy Promotions, and will be broadcast on ESPN KO.
 
 
 
 

Saturday: four-belt flyweight unification

Saturday: four-belt flyweight unification
Celeste Alaniz and Gabriela Fundora will step into the ring at the Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas to fight for the undisputed workd flyweight championship this Saturday night. Alaniz holds three of the four major titles: the WBA, WBC and WBO. She will face IBF champion Fundora in a four-belt bout.  Alaniz comes off defeating Marlen Esparza last April 27 in a fight in which her opponent did not make weight and lost her crowns on the scales. However, the Argentinian won that bout and won the vacant championships, which she will defend this time.  Fundora will make the third defense of her belt, which she won against Arely Mucino in October 2023 and has defended twice against Christina Cruz and Daniela Asenjo. Alaniz has a record of 15 wins, 1 loss and 5 knockouts, while Fundora is undefeated in 14 fights, with 6 wins before the limit.