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Donaire Moves In At 122, Hernandez Climbs at Cruiserweight: Boxing Rankings Update For Feb. 7
Some healthy movement in this week's boxing rankings update, marking the first weekend with a bunch of shifts this year, as this was the first big weekend in boxing in 2012. Let's run through the changes and non-changes. Click here for the full rankings! Super Bantamweight Nonito Donaire (28-1, 18...
Nonito Donaire's Next Fight: Jorge Arce to Get the Call, Followed by Nishioka
Jorge Arce is, as expected, next in line to face new WBO super bantamweight titlist Nonito Donaire, according to manager Cameron Dunkin: “Arce is next,” Cameron Dunkin told Philippine News’ Truth Esguerra. “We have an agreement already, and he’s got to fight Arce....
Nonito Donaire Says He's Not Running From Rigondeaux, Would Fight Yuriorkis Gamboa
Nonito Donaire said on The Boxing Lab radio show that he doesn't want to face Guillermo Rigondeaux, since Rigondeaux makes for boring fights, which drew some pretty quick criticism. It seems Donaire has heard those critics and is attempting to clarify his position, speaking with Ryan Maquinana of...
Nonito Donaire Doesn't Want to Fight Guillermo Rigondeaux
In an interview on The Boxing Lab, Nonito Donaire said he's got no plans to face Guillermo Rigondeaux, citing Rigondeaux's lack of excitement in the ring and his own desire to entertain the fans: "Guillermo goes on the back of the list. He hasn't impressed me yet to where he is one of the best ...
Nonito Donaire, Top Rank Offer $100,000 Bonus to Any Fighter Who Will Try to Fight
Frustrated by the October 22 fight between Nonito Donaire and Omar Narvaez, Top Rank and Donaire are now offering a $100,000 bonus on top of whatever the purse would be for Donaire's next opponent to actually make a fight of it. From RingTV.com: "It's no bounty at all on his head. I only feel like...
Nonito Donaire and Jorge Arce On a Collision Course
Last night at the MGM Grand, Nonito Donaire and Jorge Arce sat ringside and watched Toshiaki Nishioka defeat Rafael Marquez via unanimous decision (recap), and they appear to be headed for a fight against one another in the first quarter of 2012. Arce (58-6-2, 45 KO) just defeated Simphiwe Nongqayi...
Nishioka vs Marquez Results: Toshiaki Too Good for Marquez, Takes Over Down the Stretch
Toshiaki Nishioka was regarded as the world's best super bantamweight going into his fight with former lineal champion Rafael Marquez, and he showed why as he dominated down the stretch and retained his WBC title with a decision win in Las Vegas. Official scores were 117-111, 116-112, and 115-113....
The Bad Left Hook Pick'em Game: Season 8 - Week 7
There's a ton of action happening this weekend, with nine fights on the pick'em line-up. We've devoted two selections to the middleweight title clash between Sergio Martinez and Darren Barker, along with one each for the other eight contests on the game-sheet. Lots to choose from, and plenty of...
Nonito Donaire Counting on Facing Nishioka vs Marquez Winner
Nonito Donaire fights next on October 22, but he'll be a highly-interested observer of the October 1 fight between Toshiaki Nishioka and Rafael Marquez, as he expects to face the winner early next year. From Keith Idec: "I want the best out there and that’s one thing [Top Rank is] going to...
Toshiaki Nishioka vs Rafael Marquez: Fight Headed to FSN, Tickets Available
The October 1 super bantamweight title fight between WBC titleholder Toshiaki Nishioka and Rafael Marquez at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas will not be on Showtime, as some suspected, but the good news is, it won't be on a Top Rank independent pay-per-view either. Instead, the fight is going to be...
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