Under the Radar Weekend Recap (May 6-11)
Catch up on fights you missed the past weekend. Countries highlighted in this recap include the USA, UK, Argentina, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Germany, and Mexico.
Catch up on fights you missed the past weekend. Countries highlighted in this recap include the USA, UK, Argentina, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Germany, and Mexico.
Jose "Chelo" Gonzalez would have left with no worse than a draw had he stayed on his feet for three more rounds in his loss yesterday to Ricky Burns.
Promoter Frank Warren says that he's planning to sue WBO lightweight titlist Ricky Burns, who left his stable and signed today with Matchroom Boxing.
Richard Schafer says that Golden Boy has not tried to negotiate with Ricky Burns, despite earlier reports to the contrary.
Richard Schaefer says Adrien Broner is expected to return June 15, possibly against Ricky Burns.
Ricky Burns discusses his March 16 world title unification with Miguel Vazquez, and a potential future fight with Adrien Broner.
Ricky Burns and Miguel Vazquez will meet to unify the WBO and IBF lightweight titles on March 16 at Wembley Arena, with Nathan Cleverly, George Groves, Dereck Chisora, and more on the undercard.
Adrien Broner doesn't have an opponent for February 16, but his HBO main event has a home, as Broner will return to Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
Nonito Donaire faces Jorge Arce, Amir Khan returns against Carlos Molina, boxing comes back to network TV in the United States, and plenty of notable names are in action this week, which will also include HBO's replay of Pacquiao vs Marquez IV.
Jose Ocampo has withdrawn from a scheduled fight against Ricky Burns on Saturday following the sudden passing of his trainer, leaving Burns once again scrambling for an opponent.