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  Undefeated Women’s WBC Jr. Welterweight world champion Chantelle Cameron scored a hard fought ten round decision over IBF Jr. Welterweight world champion Mary McGee to successfully unify the two crowns on Saturday night at the O2 Arena in London, England. In what was a very entertaining bout from start to finish, Cameron used her greater hand speed, timing, and counter punching to dictate how the fight was fought.    There were several furious exchanges of offense throughout as the two world champions had no issue trading blows in close where either fighter could have landed a fight ending blow.  It was during these exchanges however, where Cameron was generally the fighter coming forward and pressing McGee against the ropes. A highlight came in round three where an exchange of offense at the end of the round resulted in Cameron shoving McGee down. Although this was a clear foul, there was no point deduction against her. The two fighters continued to engage in a ba...

   Press Release: October 30, 2021 By Dragon Fire Boxing – Chilean standout Andres Campos is geared up for his ring return, as the highly touted 112 pounder looks to set himself up for a world title clash in 2022.  Credit: Dragon Fire Boxing   Campos sits high in the world ratings, as he currently holds regional titles with both the WBO and WBA, placing in prime positions to challenge of the champions, with Japan’s Junto Nakatani being one of Campos’ targets.   The Chilean Crocodile, who is guided by Australian boxing monocrat Tony Tolj, discussed his ring return on December 4.   Campos said, “I am so happy to be back in the ring. The COVID period has not been easy for professional boxers, but my team have made a big effort to keep me busy, including traveling to the United States of America to spar Andrew and Jason Moloney. That was a fantastic experience.   “Now I get back in the ring and I look to show everybody that I am ready to ...

  Press Release: October 29, 2021 By Dragon Fire Boxing – December 3rd will mark the final date of 2021 of an Australian institution,  The THUNDERDOME boxing series based out of Metro City in Perth, Western Australia. Credit: Dragon Fire Boxing   The name comes out of the Mad Max Thunderdome Movie, as it’s the most unique venue in all of Australia boxing, there are 4 levels in an amphitheater style modern-day colosseum, all looking down at the ring. The ring itself is situated on a stage as the venue operates as a concert venue. Thunderdome began back in 2003 and has amassed 33 events & is ingrained in the fabric of Australian boxing. World Champions who have appeared on Thunderdome cards have been WBA Champion of the decade Chris John, Vic Darchinyan, Jeff Horn, Daud Yornan, Simpiwe Vetyeka as well as regular appearances by Australian icon Danny Green. The current generation of Western Australian boxers have all made their pro debuts at the Thunderdome Dragon...

  It can sometimes be defined as common in a combat sport that has seventeen weight classes and for the moment, a sanctioning organization with intentions of establishing an eighteenth division, to see fighters outside of those born Heavyweights to compete in several weight classes throughout their careers. For many fighters at the top of the sport of Boxing, the goal is attempt to win world championships in multiple weight divisions over the course of a career. While such a feat is extremely difficult, the fact that some fighters are blessed with the ability to accomplish that goal in w relatively short period of time gives the impression that it is commonplace, despite the difficulty such a task entails.   When a fighter is able to accomplish such a goal however, such an achievement can be defined by calling it a “Star-Making” performance. For undefeated former WBO Featherweight world champion Shakur Stevenson, such an occasion occurred when he entered the ring on Octo...

  Press Release: By Probellum – Los Angeles, CA – October 25, 2021 - Probellum can today announce their latest co-promotional agreement - joining forces with Russia's German Titov. The partnership will see Probellum and Titov working together to stage big cards in Russia, helping to showcase the wide array of talent that the country has to offer. Led by experienced and respected boxing figure German Titov, the promotion has been involved in some major events for a number of years, with the majority taking place in Ekaterinburg in Russia with respected and long-time partner RCC. Russia has produced some of the best fighters on the planet, and even more of the finest athletes can now be discovered and given a big platform to perform thanks to Probellum and Titov joining forces. It is Probellum’s latest addition to their expanding co-promotional partnerships, having already secured agreements with Wasserman Boxing, Universum in Germany, Groupe Yvon Michel in Canada, Marav...

  Unbeaten Welterweight Harold Calderon scored a somewhat controversial sixth round disqualification victory over veteran Luis Florez on Saturday night at the Convention Center in Tampa, FL. An uneventful fight that can be described as a workmanlike performance by Calderon as he gradually and systematically approached breaking Florez down. In round six, a barrage of punches forced Florez to take a knee. He was able to get up and the fight continued. Moments later Florez went down on his knee in in his corner by what appeared to the eye as his claiming he was hit by a low blow. Referee Christopher Young stopped the bout. While it appeared that the bout was stopped due to perhaps the one-sided nature of the bout, it was revealed shortly after that Calderon was declared the winner by disqualification with the reasoning citing as Florez biting his opponent. At the time of this writing, there is no word as to where Calderon was bit, but he was extremely vocal following the fight in expr...

A quote that this observer has referenced often over the years in regard to unexpected things occurring is one that came from the Hall of Fame trainer and former fighter Freddie Roach who in the prelude to Manny Pacquiao’s victory over Oscar De La Hoya in December 2008 said as many felt that his fighter Pacquiao had bitten off more than he could chew by jumping up significantly in weight to face the bigger and theoretically stronger De La Hoya “If there were no upsets in the world, the world would be boring.” As many know, Pacquiao went on to score a dominant victory over De La Hoya in which he forced him to quit on his stool and into retirement. Truly one of the milestones in Pacquiao’s legendary career. Of course, upsets are not something that is exclusive to the sport of Boxing, but is something that occurs throughout all of sport. Recently, this was proven in Baseball where in the divisional round of the American League playoffs, the Boston Red Sox, a team that got into the divisio...

  Press Release: By DAZN – A shoulder injury has forced Dillian Whyte to cancel his Interim WBC Heavyweight World Title defence against Sweden’s Otto Wallin scheduled for The O2 in London on Saturday October 30.   The event, shown live worldwide on DAZN, will continue as planned with Chantelle Cameron’s (14-0, 8 KOs) WBC, IBF and Ring Magazine Super-Lightweight Unification clash with the USA’s  Mary McGee  (27-3, 15 KOs) now topping the bill.    Elsewhere on the card, ‘The Savage’  Alen Babic  (8-0, 8 KOs) clashes with two-time World Title challenger  Eric Molina  (28-7, 20 KOs) over eight rounds,  Craig Richards  (16-2-1, 9 KOs) returns to the ring against Poland’s  Marek Matyja  (20-2-2, 9 KOs) after pushing WBA Light-Heavyweight World Champion Dmitry Bivol all the way in May,  Youssef Khoumari  (13-0-1, 5 KOs) takes on  Jorge David Castaneda  (14-1, 11 KOs) for the vacant ...

  Press Release: By Probellum – Los Angeles, CA – October 19, 2021 - Probellum President Richard Schaefer has reflected on the fantastic signings that have been made during the first month of Probellum's tenure - following their ground-breaking launch four weeks ago. Credit: Probellum Probellum made waves in the boxing industry one month ago, when their ambitious next-generation sports company was officially announced, and in the process saw them begin their structured global expansion strategy. It has seen the promotion sign some of the very best fighters that the world has to offer, with many more set to come in the near future. At present, 14 fighters have been signed, with 11 countries being represented by boxers across the world. Armenia, Canada, England, Lithuania, Mexico, Philippines, Russia, Scotland, Sweden, Ukraine and the United States all boast stars in Probellum's stable. Five of those athletes are current or former world champions, with boxing superstars ...

  Undefeated Welterweight contender Santiago Dominguez scored a dominant fifth round stoppage of Jesus Rubio on Friday night at the Auditorio Benito Juarez  in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico. Dominguez pressed the issue from the outset landing hooks to the body and head as well as mixing in uppercuts and right hands that kept Rubio moving backward trying to evade. Although Rubio was able to land a solid left hook to the head of Dominguez in round four, it was mostly one-sided in Dominguez’ favor. Following a Dominguez combination in round five Rubio turned his back appearing to indicate that he did not want any more and the fight was stopped. Official time of the stoppage was 1:03 of round five. Santiago Dominguez advances to 25-0, with 19 Knockouts. Jesus Rubio falls to 13-5-1, with 7 Knockouts. Also on this card: Jr. Lightweight contender Jose Nunez scored a one-sided ninth round stoppage of Osvaldo Maldonado. Nunez implemented a body, head attack from the opening bell consiste...

  Super-Middleweight Manuel Gallegos scored a fifth round stoppage of veteran Gabriel Lopez on Thursday night at the Auditorio Benito Juarez  in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico. Gallegos used his taller height to keep Lopez at distance where Lopez had trouble getting on the inside and being able to close the distance consistently. In round four, Gallegos dropped Lopez with a left hook to the body that sent Lopez down on his knees in a neutral corner. Although Lopez struggled, he was able to beat the count, but appeared clearly hurt. A short combination highlighted by a right hand to the head sent Lopez down for the second and final time as the bout was stopped without a count following the second knockdown. Official time of the stoppage was 1:21 of round five. Manuel Gallegos advances to 19-1, with 16 Knockouts. Gabriel Lopez falls to 10-6-1, with 7 Knockouts. Also on this card: In a grueling Super-Middleweight battle undefeated Lester Martinez overcame a knockdown in the late rou...

  The official weigh-in for Friday’s RJJ Boxing card took place earlier today in Sinaloa, Mexico. Weights for the card, which will take place at the Auditorio Benito Juarez and be broadcast globally by digital combat sports streaming network UFC Fight Pass are below.   Main Event: Welterweight – 10Rds.     Santiago Dominguez 146lbs. vs. Jesus Rubio 144lbs.   Jr. Lightweight – 10Rds.   Jose Nunez 132lbs. vs. Osvaldo Maldonado 132lbs.   Jr. Middleweight – 8Rds.*   Jose Valenzuela 135lbs. vs. Jose Vazquez 157lbs.   (* Valenzuela nineteen pounds under the 154lb. Jr. Middleweight limit. Vazquez three pounds over the limit. Bout to go on as scheduled as of this writing.)   Featherweight – 6Rds.   Nazario Castro 126lbs. vs. Enrique Morales 127lbs. *Card Subject To Change*   RJJ Boxing: Dominguez vs. Rubio takes place on Friday, October 15 th at the Auditorio Benito Juarez in Sinaloa, Mexico. The card can be seen globally on di...

 The official weigh-in for Thursday night’s Boxing card at the Auditorio Benito Juarez in Sinaloa, Mexico, being promoted by Roy Jones’ RJJ Boxing took place earlier today. Weights for the card, which can be seen on digital combat sports streaming network UFC Fight Pass are below.   Main Event:  Super-Middleweight – 10Rds.   Manuel Gallegos 168lbs. vs. Gabriel Lopez 168lbs.   Super-Middleweight – 10Rds.   Lester Martinez 170lbs. vs. Raiko Santana 170lbs.   Lightweight – 10Rds.   Luis Torres  134lbs. vs. Jose Palos 136lbs.   Lightweight – 6Rds.   Jorge Cota 135lbs. vs. Edgar Alameda 136lbs.   *Card Subject To Change*   RJJ Boxing: Gallegos vs. Lopez takes place tomorrow night (Thursday, October 14 th ) at the Auditorio Benito Juarez in Sinaloa, Mexico. The card can be seen globally on digital subscription combat sports streaming network UFC Fight Pass beginning at 10PM ET/7P...

  Press Release: October 13, 2021 By DAZN – IBF Featherweight ruler meets Martinez whilst ‘Belter’ defends WBC & IBO straps against Baumgardner  Credit: DAZN   Kid Galahad  will make the maiden defence of his IBF Featherweight World Title against former World Champion  Kiko Martinez  on the same night that WBC and IBO Super-Featherweight ruler  Terri Harper  returns to put her belts on the line against the USA’s  Alycia Baumgardner , live exclusively on DAZN worldwide - excluding Australia and New Zealand.   The World Title double-header lands at the Utilita Arena Sheffield on Saturday November 13 and is supported by a stellar undercard that features  Chris Billam-Smith  (13-1, 10 KOs) making the first defence of his European Cruiserweight Title, Leeds Super-Bantamweight talent  Hopey Price  (6-0, 2 KOs),  James Flint  (9-0-1, 2 KOs) battling  Dom Hunt  (7-0, 1 KO) for the Central Area...