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Cotto vs Margarito Undercard: Jones-Lujan Winner to Get Vacant IBF Title Shot
When Andre Berto vacated the IBF welterweight title this week in order to set up a lucrative rematch with Victor Ortiz, two theories were in play as to how the belt's vacancy would be filled: Mandatory challenger Randall Bailey would face Carson Jones for the title. The IBF would decide to screw...
Mayweather vs Ortiz Undercard: Live Stream and Results of the Off-TV Bouts
We're going to get started this evening at 7 p.m. EDT with Yahoo! Sports' live stream of the off-television, pre-HBO pay-per-view undercard of Mayweather vs Ortiz from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. There will be five fights before the HBO PPV broadcast beings at 9 p.m. EDT, and we'll have coverage...
Mayweather vs Ortiz Undercard: Morales vs Matthysse Is Off
According to Rick Reeno at BoxingScene.com, Lucas Matthysse has withdrawn from his September 17 fight on the Mayweather vs Ortiz undercard, which was going to see him face Erik Morales for the vacant WBC junior welterweight title. Matthysse has fallen ill and wouldn't have been 100% for the...
Charlie Ota and Carson Jones Discuss Sparring With Canelo Alvarez (Video)
Doug Fischer of The RING spoke with Charlie Ota and Carson Jones about their recent sparring with Saul "Canelo" Alvarez ahead of Alvarez's September 17 fight with Alfonso Gomez in Los Angeles. That fight will be shown on the Mayweather vs Ortiz pay-per-view from HBO. Charlie Ota: "Of course his...
Saturday Boxing Results: Gamboa and Garcia Dominant, Pirog Wins, Molitor Loses
Busy slate of fights from around the world today, and don't forget to check out Friday's results if you missed anything. We'll update this when a few more notable results roll in. First off, here's what we've already covered, with links to the recaps: HBO Boxing After Dark (Atlantic City, NJ):...
Next Latin Fury PPV starting to take shape
Despite earlier reports that Fernando Montiel was looking to unify bantamweight titles with Hozumi Hasegawa, Rick Reeno reports that Top Rank's plans for Montiel are still focused in-house, with a fight against Eric Morel possible for their May 8 Latin Fury pay-per-view show. Montiel (40-2, 30 KO)...
Antonio Margarito fight off of Pacquiao-Clottey undercard, Soto-Diaz on
For those threatening to boycott the March 13 Manny Pacquiao-Joshua Clottey fight, breathe easy. Pump your first (which I'll childishly admit I did). And save your $50. Antonio Margarito will not be fighting on the undercard. Bob Przybolo of The Oklahoman reports a statement from Bobby Dobbs, the...
Antonio Margarito likely to be licensed in Texas
Dan Rafael of ESPN.com reports that disgraced former welterweight titlist Antonio Margarito is expected to be given a license to box by the state of Texas, one year after the California State Athletic Commission revoked his license and the license of his trainer, Javier Capetillo. Margarito and...
Ward, Mack and Guerrero all victorious in Friday night bouts
A big boxing weekend kicked off with multiple televised American cards. On ESPN2's Friday Night Fights from Salisbury, Maryland, local boy Fernando Guerrero packed the house with roaring admirers who made his fight with Philadelphia's Gabriel Rosado one to remember. Guerrero went down in the...
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