| |
|
Guevara knocks out Claveras in 1 round
By Rich Mazon
PhilBoxing.com
Sun, 12 Apr 2015
Previously unbeaten Richard Claveras of Negros Occidental in the Philippines aimed for three things in his trip to Mexico this week.
One, he wanted to be a world champ. Two, he wanted to keep his unbeaten record intact. Three, he was looking to knock out WBC Light Flyweight Champ, Pedro Guevara in his hometown.
None of his three goals were successful Saturday night in Mexico.
Claveras succumbed to a first round knockout in the hands of Guevara in only the first round of their world title match at the Centro de Usos Multiples in the champ?s hometown of Mazatlan, Sinaloa, Mexico.
A wicked hook to the liver from the champion sent a fast-starting Claveras down in the 2nd minute mark of the scheduled 12 rounder. Hurt and in pain, Claveras was unable to recover and was counted out by the referee while still kneeling down in the canvas.
Guevara retained his WBC green belt and improved his record to 25 wins and 17 KOs against a loss and a draw. The 25 year-old Mexican champion may face another Filipino in the future as his mandatory challenger in Jonathan Taconing (21-2-1, 18 KOs).
Taconing recently defeated Guevara?s countryman, Ramon Garcia Hirales last week. Taconing won via 10th round TKO over Hirales, a former world champion, in Mexico.
Claveras? perfect record of 12 wins and 12 KOs is now gone, with the KO loss tonight.
You can reach the author at rrmaze24@aol.com and is on Twitter @Freemazon910.
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Rich Mazon .
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Beltran faces Crenz in WBC Grand Prix
By Lito delos Reyes, , Thu, 17 Apr 2025Into to fight Jones in WBC Grand Prix
By Lito delos Reyes, , Thu, 17 Apr 2025USA Boxing International Concludes Day Two Competition
, Thu, 17 Apr 2025Little Pancho: A Filipino Fighter in the Ring, an American Soldier to the End
By Emmanuel Rivera, RRT, , Thu, 17 Apr 2025Beltran ready to fight in WBC Grand Prix
By Lito delos Reyes, , Thu, 17 Apr 2025Arca stuns English GM, maintains share of top spot in Bangkok Chess Open
By Marlon Bernardino, , Thu, 17 Apr 2025Melvin’s target is Collazo
By Joaquin Henson, , Thu, 17 Apr 2025Piala fights Choki in WBC Grand Prix
By Lito delos Reyes, , Thu, 17 Apr 2025There will be NO DRAWS at the World Boxing Council Grand Prix in Riyadh
By Gabriel F. Cordero, , Thu, 17 Apr 2025WBC Boxing Grand Prix set April 17-20
By Lito delos Reyes, , Thu, 17 Apr 2025ROY JONES JR BOXING PRESENTS “FIGHT NIGHT AT THE GILLESPIE” DOWNTOWN LOUISVILLE, KY SATURDAY, APRIL 19
, Thu, 17 Apr 2025Day One of the 2025 USA Boxing International Open Concludes
, Thu, 17 Apr 2025LA28 Celebrates Updated Olympic Venue Plan Showcasing the Best of Los Angeles on the World Stage
, Thu, 17 Apr 2025Memo in Navarrete’s camp
By Joaquin Henson, , Wed, 16 Apr 2025Dubs Hold Off Grizzlies, 121-116 to Clinch #7 Playoff Spot in the West
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Wed, 16 Apr 2025PH Teen Arca Upsets Super GM Gustafsson
By Marlon Bernardino, , Wed, 16 Apr 2025SMITH: I'LL PROVE WHY I'M MANDATORY FOR THE WBC WORLD TITLE
, Wed, 16 Apr 2025UNDEFEATED STANFORD SENIOR DANTE “THE INFERNO” KIRKMAN RETURNS MAY 24 IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
, Wed, 16 Apr 2025The Past Week in Action 14 April 2025: Ennis Retires Stanionis in 6, Unifies IBF/WBA Welter Titles; Spencer Defeats Suarez; Pro Boxing Returns in Cuba; Astrolabio, Nietes Win in Manila
By Eric Armit, , Tue, 15 Apr 2025What Happened to the Goodman Fight? Inoue on Replacement, Mismatch Spree
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, , Tue, 15 Apr 2025Ambuang wins 1799 Below FIDE Tournament in Tangub City
By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 15 Apr 2025FUNDORA VS. BADILLO UNDERCARD TO BE STACKED WITH GOLDEN BOY’S FUTURE STARS
, Tue, 15 Apr 2025NM Nika Juris Nicolas finishes fourth in Cincinnati Chess Open
By Marlon Bernardino, , Tue, 15 Apr 2025May 10: Andres Cortes-Salvador Jimenez Junior Lightweight Showdown Featured on Navarrete-Suarez Undercard at Pechanga Arena San Diego LIVE on ESPN+
, Tue, 15 Apr 2025BOOTS AND HEARN TELL WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONS – DARE TO BE GREAT!
, Tue, 15 Apr 2025 |
|
|
|
|
|
