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Boxing Results: Billy Dib Retains Title, Enzo Maccarinelli and Joan Guzman Win Quick
Sydney, Australia Results: Billy Dib KO-1 Alberto Servidei. Analysis: This actually happened early this morning (EST), but here it is. Dib (33-1, 20 KO) holds the IBF featherweight title, which he picked up in a vacant title fight against Jorge Lacierva in June, and this was his first defense....
Aussie Results: Pittman and Oganov lose, Dib wins
On a pretty big card in Lilyfield, NSW, Australia, Jamie Pittman and Victor Oganov both suffered losses, while Billy Dib tacked another win onto his record. Pittman (19-2, 8 KO) is probably best-known as one of Felix Sturm's worst title defenses. Pittman was just 16-0 when Sturm fought him in 2008,...
Last Five Fights: Arthur Abraham and Andre Dirrell
Before we get to the Abraham-Dirrell preview, I thought it'd be fun to analyze the last five fights of both men, who meet Saturday in Detroit, kicking off Stage Two of the Super Six World Boxing Classic. We'll start with Arthur Abraham. Fight 1: Edison Miranda (W-TKO-4 / June 21, 2008) Abraham and...
Allan Green will fight Tarvis Simms on October 2
When Victor Oganov dropped out of his October 2 "Shobox" main event against Allan Green the other day, the hope was that a suitable replacement could be found. Instead, Green might be getting a better test out of the deal. BoxingScene.com's Rick Reeno says a deal has been reached for Green (28-1,...
Mandatory Eight Count: Green-Oganov off, Mora signs with Dunkin
Victor Oganov Injured, Allan Green Fight is Off | BoxingScene.comDebunked slugger Victor Oganov (28-2, 28 KO) hurt his shoulder, according to Rick Reeno, and has pulled out of his October 2 fight with Allan Green (28-1, 20 KO). Green is the alternate for Showtime's Super Six World Boxing Classic...
Friday Afternoon Notes: Pacquiao-Cotto undercard, Matt Korobov and more
Some tidbits from around the boxing world: The first piece of the Pacquiao-Cotto undercard appears to be nearly set - Top Rank won the purse bid for Daniel Santos vs. Yuri Foreman, and they'll be putting that on the undercard. It could be an intriguing fight, although it hurts that Foreman...
Vic Darchinyan wastes Cristian Mijares with ninth round knockout
"All the writers -- did I keep my promise?" -- Vic Darchinyan after the fight, referencing his promise to knock Mijares out Listen, Vic, you don't have to tell me: As for a pick, I know I shouldn't go against Mijares because he's a better fighter, but I like Vic to catch him and hurt him in...
Bad Left Hook Fight Night: Cristian Mijares v. Vic Darchinyan
We'll be live at 9pm ET! Join us for tonight's fights, live on Showtime! via sports.sho.com CRISTIAN MIJARESWBC/WBA Junior Bantamweight TitlistRing Magazine No. 1 Ranked (115)Ring Magazine No. 7 Pound-for-Pound VIC DARCHINYANIBF Junior Bantamweight TitlistRing Magazine No. 4...
Showtime inks Mijares-Darchinyan for 11/1
ESPN.com is reporting that a 115-pound title unification bout between Cristian Mijares (WBC/WBA) and Vic Darchinyan (IBF) will take place on November 1 on Showtime, the result of a lot of forces coming together to fill an open date on the schedule. Kudos to Showtime, both fighters, and...
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