Canelo Alvarez-Liam Smith mismatch, a fight no one asked for
By Brian Campbell, ESPN.com, Thu, 22 Sep 2016
There was a lingering feeling in the pit of my stomach during Saturday's Canelo Alvarez-Liam Smith bout that was hard to ignore and was probably best summed up in this tweet. Cynical fans on social media were quick to remind that this "new norm" wasn't that far removed from what we have experienc  Read Full Story >>>

CUADRAS VOWS TO KO ?CHOCOLATITO? IN REMATCH
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Sep 2016

Former WBC super flyweight champion Carlos "El Pr?ncipe" Cuadras has vowed to knock out the new champion Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez, in their rematch which could be as soon as early next year. Carlos made this prom  Read Full Story >>>

Pacquiao sure 'MayPac II' can excite, makes Mayweather v McGregor prediction
World Boxing News, Wed, 21 Sep 2016
Manny Pacquiao has assured fans that a second fight between the eight-weight world champion and former pound for pound king Floyd Mayweather Jr. would be better than the first. The Filipino Senator and ?Money? Mayweather have taken considerable flak from fans since their May 2, 2015 meeting in La  Read Full Story >>>

Sergey Kovalev vs Andre Ward is fighter against boxer
By Isaac Robinson, SkySports.com, Wed, 21 Sep 2016
In the most highly-anticipated fight since Floyd Mayweather met Manny Pacquiao, Sergey Kovalev and Andre Ward will collide on every level, writes Isaac Robinson. It's a collision of two world-class fighters who dominated neighbouring divisions. It's a collision of unbeaten records. It's also a co  Read Full Story >>>

RAYMOND TABUGON TO FACE EX FLYWEIGHT CHAMPION JUAN FRANCISCO ESTRADA
By Ronnie Nathanielsz, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Sep 2016

Filipino Raymond Tabugon will be the first to get a shot at Juan Francisco Estrada who relinquished his WBO/WBA flyweight titles and has moved up to super flyweight in a ten round bout on October 8 in Puerto Penasco, Mexi  Read Full Story >>>

CROLLA VS. LINARES: MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Sep 2016

FIGHTERS SET TO FACE OFF FOR A MEGA-UNIFICATION FIGHT FOR THE WBA, WBC DIAMOND, AND VACANT RING MAGAZINE LIGHTWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Live from the Manchester Arena on Saturday September 24, on Sky Sports MANCHES  Read Full Story >>>

SALITA'S WARNING TO THE WOLVES: JARRELL MILLER IS MY FIGHTER
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Sep 2016
Responding to recent statements made to the media by Jarrell "Big Baby" Miller that he is a free agent, Dmitriy Salita (Salita Promotions) has responded by confirming that his company's promotional agreement with Miller is valid and subsisting. Salita also wishes to remind would-be promoters of the   Read Full Story >>>

'Cyborg' Justino -- Ronda Rousey's a Bad Role Model ... Can't Just Quit When You Lose (VIDEO)
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Sep 2016

TMZ SPORTS -- THINK ABOUT THE CHILDREN!!!! That's Cris "Cyborg" Justino's message to Ronda Rousey -- explaining why Rousey is a terrible role model for not getting back in the Octagon after her loss to Holly Holm. C  Read Full Story >>>

Though 'depressed' about Mayweather-Pacquiao fight, Merchant thinks rematch is coming
By Dino Maragay, The Philippine Star, Wed, 21 Sep 2016
MANILA, Philippines ? Veteran boxing commentator Larry Merchant thinks Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao are bound to do it again. Mayweather and Pacquiao figured in boxing?s richest fight ever, and the bout?s financial success alone is enough reason to stage a rematch. ?I believe it's a  Read Full Story >>>

Op-Ed: Nietes needs to dispose Sosa for shot at Chocolatito or Estrada
By Leo Reyes, Digital Journal, Wed, 21 Sep 2016
Donnie Nietes' debut at 112 pounds flyweight limit against Edgar Sosa of Mexico this Saturday night at the StubHub Center in Carson, California is crucial in his search for more lucrative fights as he prepares to wind down his long-running boxing career. Moving up in weight was a difficult decisio  Read Full Story >>>

Nietes all set to begin ?fly? journey
By Beth Celis, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 21 Sep 2016
IT?S ONLY a few days left before Donnie ?Ahas? Nietes, the longest-reigning Filipino world champion, faces former champion and No. 4?ranked Mexican Edgar Sosa on Sept. 24 at StubHub Center in Carson City, California . The 37-year-old Nietes, who relinquished his light flyweight title, has moved u  Read Full Story >>>

P20M needed to defend title here
By Nick Giongco, Tempo, Wed, 21 Sep 2016
If no offers, Casimero to go overseas. Unless somebody puts up the money, Johnriel Casimero will have no choice but to make the second defense of his International Boxing Federation (IBF) flyweight crown on enemy territory again. Casimero?s chief handler, long-time boxing man Sammy Gello-ani s  Read Full Story >>>

The Past Week in Action 20 September 2016: Canelo Ices Smith; Yamanaka Makes 11th Successful Title Defense
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Sep 2016

September 15 Philadelphia, PA, USA: Welter: Dusty Hernandez Harrison (30-0-1) W PTS 10 Thomas Lamanna (21-2). Heavy: Ray Edwards (12-0-1) W PTS 6 Dan Pasciolla (8-1-1). Light: Devin Haney 10-0) W TKO 5 Mike Fo  Read Full Story >>>

BOXING TRIVIA: EX-WBC LIGHT FLYWEIGHT CHAMP EDGAR SOSA
By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Sep 2016

Edgar Sosa won the WBC lightflyweight title by winning over former champion Brian Viloria by unanimous decision. Sosa later successfully defend his title ten times. On November 21, 2009, Sosa lost the belt to Rodel Mayol. In   Read Full Story >>>

Soriano-Makashvili showdown headlines CES MMA 38
PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Sep 2016
UFC vets Soriano, Makashvili clash in Friday night's CES MMA 38 AXS TV headliner at Foxwoods MASHANTUCKET, Conn. (Sept. 20th, 2016) -- CES MMA returns to AXS TV and Foxwoods Resort Casino on Friday, Sept. 23rd, 2016 as Ultimate Fighting Champions (UFC) vets Levan Makashvili and Sean Soriano squa  Read Full Story >>>

Floyd Mayweather Sr on his son?s comeback, a rematch with Manny Pacquiao & GGG. Abel Sanchez on Golovkin vs. Canelo & more ? OTR #253
By Jenna Jay, OTR Boxing Radio, Wed, 21 Sep 2016
Guests The first guest on this show is respected trainer, Abel Sanchez. Abel talks about leading Gennady Golovkin to a TKO victory over welterweight champ, Kell Brook. Sanchez gives his views on the fight, and if he felt the fight was stopped at the right time. Additionally, Abel Sanchez talks ab  Read Full Story >>>

Is Johnriel Casimero vs Donnie Nietes fight possible? No way, says promoter
By Gerry Ramos, Spin.ph, Wed, 21 Sep 2016
A WORLD title showdown between Johnriel Casimero and Donnie Nietes? While it may look good on papers, the fight is not exactly feasible. Promoter Sammy Gelo-Ani said pitting two distinguished Filipino fighters in a championship bout won't do any good for a country that doesn?t exactly enjoy a   Read Full Story >>>

Quijano: Ahas or Alas for Chocolatito?
By Jingo Quijano, Sun.Star Cebu, Wed, 21 Sep 2016
ON THE same day that middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin was trading leather with IBF welterweight champ Kell Brook who had moved up two weight classes, the sport's reigning pound -for-pound king Roman Gonzales was also fighting to maintain his elite status. "Chocolatito" himself had also mov  Read Full Story >>>

Fly champ Casimero wants Zhou as next foe
By Marc Anthony Reyes, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Wed, 21 Sep 2016
GIVEN a choice, Filipino world boxing champion Johnriel Casimero would like to face Chinese superstar Zou Shimming as his next opponent. Casimero (with 23 wins, three losses with 15 knockouts) announced that he would prefer the Chinese fighter over super flyweight mainstays and compatriots Brian   Read Full Story >>>

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