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When the topic of rematches is discussed, much of the opinions voiced are more often than not concerning the scoring of a fight or a controversial stoppage. In the case of the rematch between Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and Bryan Vera, although their first meeting was marred in controversy with regard to the scoring of the fight, one might argue that a question leading up to the rematch just might be whether or not Chavez can “avenge a victory.” It is not often that you hear of the concept of a fighter looking to avenge a victory over an opponent. Many however, believe that when Chavez and Vera met last September it was   Vera who deserved the decision in a fight where he was able to outwork Chavez, out landing him by fifty-one punches by the end of the ten round bout. The belief of many fans and experts alike that Vera being the victim of controversial scoring in that fight now puts Chavez in a position of having to leave no doubts in the rematch. It is not however, a ...

Press Release: February 27, 2014 By Cordova Productions and Sundown Entertainment - Cordova Productions, the top boxing promotional company in Pueblo, Colorado and Sundown Entertainment LLC, Colorado Springs’ top boxing promotional company will work together on their next show, March 21, at the Pueblo Convention Center in Pueblo. “Both companies are excited to be working together, we both have reputations of putting on tremendous events,” said Sundown Entertainment co-promoter Brandon Ortega. “This is undeniably the top two promotional companies in Southern Colorado and it will show in the attendance, matchups and overall atmosphere.” Headlining the card will be Pueblo’s Chantel Cordova (12-4-1). Cordova, a former world title challenger, is coming off a win over Hollie Dunaway, which allowed Cordova to capture the GBU flyweight championship. Undercard bouts are to be announced soon and are expected to be filled with professional male boxers from Colorado and surrounding sta...

Over the last couple of years one fighter who has certainly emerged as a seasoned veteran is present Jr. Welterweight contender Hank Lundy.   Lundy, who began his career as a Lightweight winning eighteen of his first nineteen professional fights seemed to be on a clear path to a world title shot before he was stopped in eleven rounds by John Molina in July 2010, the first loss for Lundy in his professional career. The setback for Lundy did not seem as though it would derail his hopes for a potential title shot for too long as he was able to bounce back to win four straight fights following the loss to Molina.   This set the stage for Lundy to face Lightweight contender Ray Beltran in July 2012.   In an extremely close fight where both fighters had their moments, Beltran, who was viewed as an underdog heading into the bout was able to earn a hard fought ten round majority decision. This fight was one that honestly could have gone either way and one that this ob...

There have been times throughout Boxing history where fighters who have established themselves as stars of the sport have been placed on the same card, with the intention at least in theory of should those fighters be successful in separate bouts that it would lead to a potential lucrative fight between the two down the road. Such a scenario took place last Saturday at the Copper Box Arena in London, England as Heavyweight contenders and former opponents Dereck Chisora and Tyson Fury co-headlined a much-anticipated doubleheader. When such scenarios take place it is not uncommon to see a surprise emerge from time to time that may disrupt any potential plans for a big money fight between the two headliners. Unlike when Oscar De La Hoya and Bernard Hopkins co-headlined a card under similar circumstances in June 2004, where Felix Sturm nearly disrupted the plans for a Hopkins-De La Hoya mega fight, by giving De La Hoya a much more difficult fight than many had expected, the car...

Press Release : February 15, 2014 By Majestic Raven Entertainment and Pope Promotions - POPE PROMOTIONS  is bringing  Night of Champions,  a sensational boxing card this March 28 th  in Galveston, Texas at the San Louis Resort.  The Night of Champions feature undercard action from undefeated 2011 Olympic Trials Qualifier,  Regis Prograis  and undefeated 2011 Salvadorian National Champion  Pablo Cruz  action. Also on the undercard will be the highly anticipated professional debut of decorated amateur Artrimus Sartor and new-comer Jesus Gonzales. Night of Champions  also features the return of super middle weight contender Marcus "Too Much" Johnson  as he returns to the ring in hopes to put his name in the hat for title contention. Johnson, who last fight was a unanimous decision loss against a very game Thomas Oosthuizen in 2012, looks to put a notch in the win column. Co-headlining the card will be regional fan favori...