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We All Get Old: Berchelt Beats Vargas
By Tim Starks, The Queensberry Rules, Sun, 29 Jan 2017
INDIO, CALIF. ? Action heroes are special. There are precious few of them in any generation. We like to pretend that every fight was an event, but mostly they are like any other fighter except for a few great nights.
Mickey Ward was in his share of dreck fights. So was Arturo Gstti.
We aren?t Read Full Story >>>'Protect yourself at all times'
By Randy Caluag, Manila Standard, Sun, 29 Jan 2017
There is no denying that boxing is a dangerous sport.
That when a referee tells the boxers before the beginning of the fight to ?protect yourself at all times?, he?s actually telling them to be alert at all times and never let their guards down.
From that moment on, the boxers entrust their li Read Full Story >>> Frampton vs Santa Cruz II: Carl Frampton calls for third fight with Leo Santa Cruz in Belfast
By Tim Hobbs, SkySports.com, Sun, 29 Jan 2017
Carl Frampton has called on Leo Santa Cruz to complete the trilogy with a final showdown in Belfast.
'The Jackal' called for a third decisive showdown immediately after losing his unbeaten record and the WBA 'super' featherweight world title in their Las Vegas rematch in the early hours of Sunday Read Full Story >>> Carl Frampton loses title in closely-fought Leo Santa Cruz rematch
By Joe Callaghan, RTE Sport, Sun, 29 Jan 2017
Time for a decider.
Carl Frampton suffered the first loss of his professional life in Las Vegas on Saturday night as the second instalment of his utterly enthralling rivalry with Leo Santa Cruz slipped by the Belfast fighter.
The Jackal surrender the WBC lightweight title with a majority-decis Read Full Story >>> Miguel Berchelt beats Francisco Vargas to take super featherweight belt
By Nigel Collins, ESPN.com, Sun, 29 Jan 2017
INDIO, Calif. -- In a terrific super featherweight title bout between two Mexican warriors, underdog Miguel Berchelt upset Francisco Vargas in the 11th round to win the belt at Fantasy Spring Resort Casino in Indio, California.
Vargas landed more punches, but Berchelt's blows were harder and effe Read Full Story >>> Santa Cruz beats Frampton for WBA featherweight belt
By Associated Press, The Miami Herald, Sun, 29 Jan 2017
LAS VEGAS ? Leo Santa Cruz reclaimed the WBA featherweight title Saturday night with a majority decision over Carl Frampton.
In their second fight in six months, the 125-pound fighters thrilled the crowd with furious exchanges over a grueling 12 rounds, with Santa Cruz (33-1-1) avenging his only Read Full Story >>> Berchelt Batters, Bloodies Vargas, Stops Him in the 11th Round
By Keith Idec, BoxingScene.com, Sun, 29 Jan 2017
This was one tough fight too many for Francisco Vargas.
Fellow Mexican Miguel Berchelt made the most of his first high-profile fight on American television and stopped Vargas in the 11th round Saturday night in Indio, California. Berchelt improved to 31-1, recorded his 28th knockout and won the W Read Full Story >>> Carl Frampton loses to Leo Santa Cruz in world title rematch in Las Vegas
mirror.co.uk, Sun, 29 Jan 2017
Carl Frampton has lost his rematch with Leo Santa Cruz after an action-packed fight in Las Vegas.
The Northern Irishman won the WBA featherweight belt last summer after a thriller in New York.
But Santa Cruz exacted revenge with a well-orchestrated points victory on Saturday night.
We'll be Read Full Story >>> Shocker: Mayweather confirms McGregor fight likely, will take place between 147 and 150 pounds
World Boxing News, Sun, 29 Jan 2017
Floyd Mayweather is set to sensationally end his retirement to fight UFC champion Conor McGregor in the coming months, the former pound for pound king has revealed.
The 39 year-old retired in September 2015 on a record-equalling 49-0, but will now return in an attempt to win a 50th contest in a m Read Full Story >>> Miura stops Roman in twelve to earn WBC 130lb world title shot
By David Robinett, FightNews.com, Sun, 29 Jan 2017
In his second fight since losing 2015?s Fight of the Year to tonight?s main event fighter Francisco Vargas, super featherweight contender Takashi Miura, (31-3-2, 24 KOs), rode an amazing second wind to score three late knockdowns en route to a twelfth round knockout of Mickey Roman, (56-12, 43 KOs) Read Full Story >>> Mikey Garcia knocked out Dejan Zlaticanin in third round
By Tim Hobbs, SkySports.com, Sun, 29 Jan 2017
Mikey Garcia became a three-weight world champion by ripping the WBC lightweight title from Dejan Zlaticanin with a sensational third-round knockout.
The hard-hitting Californian produced a brutal finish, a right uppercut, leaving the champion open for a trademark right to send him down.
Refer Read Full Story >>> Live | Carl Frampton vs Leo Santa Cruz: Can Briton retain title in rematch?
By Gareth A Davies, Telegraph.co.uk, Sun, 29 Jan 2017
Carl Frampton may be thousands of miles away from his native Northern Ireland, but he won't be short of support when he takes on Leo Santa Cruz in a WBA world featherweight title rematch at the MGM in Las Vegas.
It is estimated that 5,000 of his supporters have made the journey to Nevada to sup Read Full Story >>> Ancajas out to tame ?Torito?
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 29 Jan 2017
IBF superflyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas isn?t taking any chances on a decision that may not go his way and will look for a knockout from the opening bell in battling No. 15 contender Jose Alfredo (Torito) Rodriguez of Read Full Story >>> Ancajas & Rodriguez Easily Met the 2nd Weigh-in Ceiling
By Epifanio M. Almeda, PhilBoxing.com, Sun, 29 Jan 2017
IBF junior bantamweight defending champion Jerwin Ancajas and challenger Jose Alfredo Rodriguez weighed 55.9 & 56.3 kilos, respectively, at the 2nd weigh-in this morning at the Parisian Hotel gym.
The weight Read Full Story >>> Pacquiao vs Horn time: Problematic for American fans and media?
By Lee Cleveland , Fight Saga, Sun, 29 Jan 2017
According to CourierMail.com, fight legend Manny Pacquiao will face Jeff Horn on April 23 at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia.
And yes, April 23 is a Sunday.
Details for Pacquiao vs Horn are still being arranged but if the happens at a normal time for a big fight in Australia, things cou Read Full Story >>> Deal struck for Pacquiao-Horn in Australia, waiting for Pacman?s signature
By Ray Wheatley, FightNews.com, Sun, 29 Jan 2017
Looks like boxing legend Manny Pacquiao will defend the WBO welterweight title against WBO#2 Jeff Horn at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Queensland on April 23 (April 22 in the USA) now that a multi-million dollar deal has been done with the State Government and only Pacman?s signature is needed f Read Full Story >>> Ancajas not intimidated by Rodriguez before first title defense
By Ryan Songalia, Rappler, Sun, 29 Jan 2017
MANILA, Philippines - There were no hitches as IBF junior bantamweight titleholder Jerwin Ancajas and challenger Jose Alfredo Rodriguez both made weight on Saturday ahead of their fight on Sunday, January 29.
Ancajas (25-1-1, 16 knockouts) weighed in at 114 pounds while Rodriguez (32-4, 19 KOs) w Read Full Story >>> Ancajas risks IBF title vs Mexican today
By Nick Giongco, The Manila Bulletin, Sun, 29 Jan 2017
Filipino champion Jerwin Ancajas makes the first defense of the International Boxing Federation (IBF) super-flyweight crown tonight against Jose Alfredo Rodriguez of Mexico in Macau.
Ancajas tipped the scales at 114 lb during the official weigh-in held yesterday in the former Portuguese colony. R Read Full Story >>> Rematch: Frampton vs. Santa Cruz II
By Robert Ecksel, Boxing.com, Sun, 29 Jan 2017
Santa Cruz is a fine fighter, as rugged as they come. But Frampton?s elevated skills, which won him the first fight, will be something Leo needs to overcome?
Tonight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, in a fight televised live on Showtime Championship Boxing, WBA Super World feat Read Full Story >>> Peacemakers Outside of the Ring, Frampton and Santa Cruz Primed for Brutal War of Attrition In the Ring
By Sunha Kim, Boxing Insider, Sun, 29 Jan 2017
In the post Mayweather vs Pacquiao era of boxing, where the sport is defined by outsiders as boring, outdated, and dying, Carl Frampton and Leo Santa Cruz are aiming to make boxing great again. As boxing insiders know, both men fight to the brink of death.
The two could not come from more differe Read Full Story >>>
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