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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Multi-Time Chilean Amateur Standout Daniel Uribe Signs with Dragon Fire Boxing

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s Release: July 19, 2022 By Dragon Fire Boxing –
Multi-time Chilean amateur standout has signed a long-term deal with Tony Tolj's Dragon Fire Boxing.

Uribe comes from a host of standout South Americans and joins Tolj's ever-growing international stable that includes global stars Andrew and Jason Moloney amongst others.

Uribe discussed turning professional and outlined his hopes moving forward. He said, "Turning professional with Tony Tolj, who is a great leader of men is a wonderful blessing in my life and I thank God for this and my team in Chile who have made this possible.

"I won 3 national titles and the WBC amateur tournament at 56 and 60kg, so I want to continue that success in the professional side of the sport. I want to be the future of boxing and I want my name to be printed in history.

"Tony has done an amazing job with Andres Campos who is from Chile also, so I want to follow in his footsteps and move quickly into the world ratings. I was 37-3 as an amateur and I hope to continue that success as a professional."

Uribe will be guided by Australian boxing architect Tony Tolj who weighed in on his latest signing, "Daniel is another quality addition to our stable and I am delighted to have him.

"He is a fun fighter to watch and is definitely a television standard fighter. That's what we all want to have as part of our stables, so I want to bring him along the same way we did with Andres Campos and continue to put Chile on the boxing map."

Multi-time Chilean amateur standout Daniel Uribe signs with Dragon Fire Boxing

Multi-time Chilean amateur standout has signed a long-term deal with Tony Tolj's Dragon Fire Boxing.

Uribe comes from a host of standout South Americans and joins Tolj's ever-growing international stable that includes global stars Andrew and Jason Moloney amongst others.

Uribe will be guided by Australian boxing architect Tony Tolj who weighed in on his latest signing, "Daniel is another quality addition to our stable and I am delighted to have him.

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Monday, July 18, 2022

Results From Around The Boxing World July 14-16, 2022 / Schedule Update

The following are results from around the sport of Boxing for cards that took place between July 14-16, 2022. We would also like to let readers know that a feature discussing the recent bout between Ryan Garcia and Javier Fortuna will be released here on the website on Wednesday, July 20^th. Stay tuned. “And That’s The Boxing Truth.”

July 14 – RJJ Boxing – Yakama Legends Casino – Toppenish, WA

Welterweight Quinton Randall (10-0-1, with 2 Knockouts) scored an eight round unanimous decision over Ivan Pandzic (14- 2-1, with 8 Knockouts. Official scores were: 78-74 (On two scorecards), and 79-73 in favor of Randall.

Super-Middleweight Andrew Murphy (6-0, with 4 Knockouts) scored an eight round unanimous decision over Isiah Jones (9-7, with 3 Knockouts.) Official scores were: 80-74 (On two scorecards), and 79-73 in favor of Murphy.

Jr. Welterweight William Hernandez (9-2, with 5 Knockouts) scored an eight round unanimous decision over Magarito Hernandez (2-3-1, with 0 Knockouts.) Official scores were: 80-74 (On two scorecards), and 79-73 in favor of William Hernandez.

Super-Middleweight Alarenz Reynolds (2-1, with 0 Knockouts) scored a six round majority decision over Joseph Aguilar (2-1-1, with 1 Knockout) Official scores were: 57-57 (Even), and 58-56 (On two scorecards) in favor of Reynolds.

July 15 – Top Rank Inc. – Pechanga Resort and Casino – Temecula, CA

Arnold Barboza (27-0, with 10 Knockouts) scored a ten round unanimous decision over

Danielito Zorrilla (16-1, with 12 Knockouts) Official scores were: 98-92, and 97-93 (On two scorecards) in favor of Barboza.

Heavyweight Richard Torrez 2-0, with 2 Knockouts) scored a first round knockout of Roberto Zavala. Official time of the stoppage was :58 of round one.

Heavyweight Stephen Shaw (17-0, with 13 Knockouts) scored a first round knockout of Bernardo Marquez (14-5-1, with 10 Knockouts) Official time of the stoppage was 2:35 of round one.

Welterweights Jorge Marron (20-3-2, with 7 Knockouts) and (Adrian Yung 28-7-3, with 22 Knockouts) fought to a six round majority draw. Official scores were: 59-55 (Yung), and 57-55 (Even on two scorecards.)

July 16 – Golden Boy Promotions – Crypto.com Arena – Los Angeles, CA

Lightweight Ryan Garcia (23-0, with 19 Knockouts) scored a sixth round knockout of Javier Fortuna (37-4-1, with 26 Knockouts) Official time of the stoppage was :27 of round six in a bout contested in the 140lb. Jr. Welterweight division.

Jr. Lightweight Lamont Roach (23-1-1, with 9 Knockouts) scored a twelve round unanimous decision over Angel Rodriguez (20-2, with 10 Knockouts). Official scores were: 117-111, and 116-112 (On two scorecards) in favor of Roach.

Flyweight David Jimenez (12-0, with 9 Knockouts) scored a twelve round majority decision over Ricardo Sandoval (20-2, with 15 Knockouts). Official scores were: 113-113 (Even), and 114-112 (On two scorecards) in favor of Jimenez.

Welterweight Alexis Rocha (20-1, with 13 Knockouts) scored a ten round unanimous decision over Luis Veron (19-5-2, with 5 Knockouts). Official scores were: 100-90 (On two scorecards), and 99-91 in favor of Roacha.

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Andrew Moloney Impressed By Ioka, Eyes New Years Eve Showdown In Japan Or Australia

Press Release: July 18, 2022 By Team Moloney – Andrew Moloney was as ever graceful as he watched Kazuto Ioka cruise to a unanimous decision victory over Donny Nietes this past week in Tokyo, Japan.

Credit: Team Moloney

Ioka was dominant, as he continues to defy the laws of aging in boxing's lower weight classes.

Moloney gave his take on Ioka's performance in Japan, "Kazuto Ioka will go down as one of the greatest little big men of all time. There is no doubt about that. I have the utmost of respect for him, he is a great champion.

"He fought a great fight against Nietes, but to be slightly critical, I think both are them have slowed down a little. That is not meant in a disrespectful way, but that happens with age, you have to adapt, as Bernard Hopkins did. There were elements to Ioka's style that mirrored what he did as a light flyweight that I think could cause him issues against a bigger super flyweight such as myself."

As we enter into the final third of the year, the boxing eyes in the land of the rising sun begin to look to whom will box on New Year's Eve, with December 31 being one of boxing's biggest dates in Japanese boxing culture.

Moloney discussed his hopes of landing a fight on the prestigious date in the Japanese boxing calendar.

The former WBA world champion stated, "I'd love the opportunity to travel to Japan to fight Kazuto Ioka, that is a dream of a fighter in the lower weight classes such as myself. To headline in Tokyo on New Year's Eve would be something I'd dream of doing against such a great champion and then to become world champion again would be the icing on the cake.

"I do believe I'd beat Ioka, I believe I'm still getting better and showed that last time out. I would extend the invitation to Ioka to come over to Australia also, as Aussie boxing is booming right now and I fully believe the Australian boxing public would embrace a clash between myself and a legendary fighter in Ioka."

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

RJJ Boxing July 14, 2022 Weights

The official weigh-in for Thursday’s RJJ Boxing promoted Boxing card at the Yakama Legends Casino, in Toppenish, WA took place earlier today. Weights for the entire card, which will be streamed globally on digital combat sports subscription streaming network UFC Fight Pass are below.

Main Event: Welterweight – 8Rds.

Quinton Randall 146 3/4lbs. vs. Ivan Pandzic 146 3/4lbs.

Super-Middleweight – 10Rds.

Andrew Murphy 168lbs. vs. Isiah Jones 166 3/4lbs.

Jr. Welterweight – 8Rds.

William Hernandez 141 3/4lbs. vs. Magarito

Hernandez 141 1/2lbs.

Super-Middleweight – 6Rds.

Joseph Aguilar 166 1/2lbs. vs. Alarenz Reynolds 167 1/2lbs.

RJJ Boxing: Randall vs. Pandzic takes place tomorrow night (Thursday, July 14th) at the Yakama Legends Casino, in Toppenish, WA. The card can be seen globally on digital subscription combat sports streaming network UFC Fight Pass beginning at 10PM ET/7PM PT (U. S. Time.) For more information about UFC Fight Pass including schedules, list of compatible streaming devices, platforms, Smart TVs, and local start times in your area please visit: www.UFCFightPass.com.

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Garcia-Fortuna Preview

In April of this year, undefeated top Lightweight contender Ryan Garcia returned to the ring after more than a year’s absence from active competition to address his mental health, to score a dominant twelve round unanimous decision over former IBO world champion Emmanuel Tagoe. While Garcia was no doubt impressive in his first bout back in the ring after such a lengthy stretch of inactivity, as most Boxing fans know, the landscape of the 135lb. Lightweight division has changed significantly since Garcia’s knockout win over Luke Campbell in January of last year, which was his last bout before taking time to address his mental health.

Shortly after Garcia’s victory over Campbell, one in which he overcame being knocked down before knocking Campbell out, there were many who felt that such a performance could well have put him on a short list of potential challengers to then Undisputed Lightweight world champion Teofimo Lopez. Since then as most know, Lopez lost the title to IBF mandatory challenger George Kambosos, who subsequently recently lost the championship in his first title defense to undefeated challenger Devin Haney. While Haney and Kambosos are likely to meet in a contractually obligated rematch later this year and with Lopez soon to debut in the 140lb. Jr. Welterweight division, there may be room to maneuver for potential challengers for the winner of the Haney-Kambosos rematch.

Although Garcia may not be seen as in the equation for the time being, the important thing as this observer said following his victory over Tagoe, is for Garcia to remain busy. For the young unbeaten Lightweight contender, the next step on his comeback will come on Saturday, July 16th at the venue formally known as the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA against fellow contender Javier Fortuna in a bout scheduled for twelve rounds.

The fight, which will be broadcast globally by digital subscription-based sports streaming network DAZN, was originally scheduled to take place in July of last year before Garcia decided to focus on his health. Some may say however, that the bout coming at a later time instead has benefited both fighters. In particular Fortuna, who is coming into this fight after splitting his last two bouts including a strong showing in losing a twelve round unanimous decision to former Jr. Lightweight world champion Joseph Diaz in July of last year. In his last fight, Fortuna scored a first round knockout of veteran Rafael Hernandez in February of this year. The benefit for Fortuna is he one might argue is more established from his fight with Diaz than he would have been if the bout with Garcia had gone on as originally scheduled. For Garcia, obviously the benefit for him came in his putting his health as the top priority and after a convincing win in his return to competition, his confidence should be high going into this fight.

What this fight will boil down to in my eyes will be whether or not Fortuna will be able to impose his will on Garcia. Prior to his return in April, Emmanuel Tagoe seemed confident going into the fight that he would have success and his experience would be enough for him to defeat him. Unfortunately for Tagoe, in the fight he was outboxed and some might say out classed by Garcia and even though he did go the distance, he was not able to make the fight be fought on his terms. This resulted in Garcia being able to fight in a way that he was comfortable and was not in any particular trouble throughout the bout.

In his fight with Joseph Diaz, Javier Fortuna was able to make the fight rough and ugly at times throughout the bout. While ultimately this did not prove successful as he lost the decision in that fight, Fortuna needs to keep Garcia from being able to get into a rhythm. One way he can do this is by trying to make the fight a rough one, particularly in close.

An adjustment that Fortuna needs to make in this fight that he did not do against Diaz is he needs to come forward and bring the fight to Garcia. Despite the success he was able to have in that fight, Fortuna spent much of the bout fighting off of his back foot. Although this allowed him to counter effectively throughout, Diaz consistently coming forward and the appearance of applying pressure on him did make an impression on the judges. Though it is easier said than done, Fortuna needs to find a mix of coming forward more than he did in that fight while also using aspects of what worked for him against Diaz if he wants to be successful in this fight with Garcia.

Recent times in the 135lb. Lightweight division has seen it command the spotlight of the sport with several intriguing matchups featuring the best that the division has to offer. Ryan Garcia vs. Javier Fortuna is the latest example of that as the two contenders along with several others continue vying for position towards the eventual goal of fighting for the Undisputed Lightweight championship of the world. We’ll see if Garcia or Fortuna can move a step closer when they meet at the historic venue now known as the Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, July 16th.

“And That’s The Boxing Truth.”

Garcia vs. Fortuna takes place on Saturday, July 16th at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA. The fight can be seen globally on digital subscription sports streaming network DAZN beginning at 5PM ET/2PM PT with The DAZN Boxing Show, which will feature preliminary bouts on the undercard. The main portion of the card will begin at 8PM ET/5PM PT (U.S. Times). For more information about DAZN including schedules, list of compatible streaming devices, platforms, Smart TVs, availability around the world, local start times in your area, and to subscribe please visit: www.DAZN.com.

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Monday, July 11, 2022

SUPER-FLY SENSATION RODRIGUEZ DEFENDS WORLD CROWN ON CANELO-GGG III CARD

Press Release: By DAZN July 11, 2022 –

Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez will defend his WBC World Super-Flyweight title against Israel Gonzalez as the co-main event on the undercard of the trilogy clash between Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Gennadiy ‘GGG’ Golovkin at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, September 17. The event, presented by Matchroom, Canelo Promotions and GGG Promotions, will broadcast live on DAZN Pay-Per-View in the U.S. and Canada as well as around the world on DAZN (excluding Mexico, Latin America, and Kazakhstan).

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Rodriguez (16-0 11 KOs) is in red-hot form after a sensational stoppage win over Thai star Srisaket Sor Rungvisai on his San Antonio home turf in June, his eighth round triumph coming in the first defense of the title he won after stepping in late to meet Carlos Cuadras for the vacant strap in February in Phoenix.

‘Bam’ extended his promotional pact with Eddie Hearn following the win over Rungivisai, and he looks to strengthen his fighter of the year claims with another strong showing as he puts the green and gold strap on the line against Mexican Gonzalez (28-4-1 11 KOs).

The 25 year old challenges for World honors for the fourth time having previously faced Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez, Kal Yafai and Jerwin Ancajas for belts at 115lbs, and the Mexican will lay it all on the line with huge support from the crowd on Mexican Independence Day weekend in Sin City.

“September 17, we are back,” said Rodriguez. “It’s an honor to be a part of this card and I want to thank Matchroom and Teiken for giving me this opportunity. Having the chance to fight on Mexican Independence Day weekend, as the co-main to Canelo-GGG is truly special and I plan on putting on another spectacular performance and continuing to build my legacy.

“Each fight now is more important than the last. It’s not about just winning; it’s how you win. That’s mine and my coach Robert Garcia’s job now; to look sensational each and every time we step in the ring and continue to show the world that I am one of the best pound-for-pound fighters on the planet.”

“I want to thank Matchroom but most I want to thank the champ Jesse Rodriguez for the opportunity,” said Gonzalez. “I know I’ll take full advantage of this and make my dream come true of becoming a World champion on September 17.

“Fighting on Canelo-GGG III card is a dream come true for Bam to showcase his talent to the whole world,” said Rodriguez’s trainer and manager Robert Garcia. “Thanks to Matchroom and Teiken for this huge opportunity. We will take this chance to show the boxing world that Bam is one of the most talented fighters in the world.”

“I am delighted to make Jesse the first fighter on the undercard of a spectacular night on September 17,” said promoter Eddie Hearn. “Jesse is the hottest property in the sport right now after his electric performances in the first half of 2022, and he’s looking to build on that on the biggest possible platform.

“Israel is sure to give it everything he has got on Mexican Independence Day weekend, but I believe you are going to see another special performance from a seriously talented young fighter in Jesse.”

Jesse Rodriguez’s clash with Israel Gonzalez is the first bout announced for the undercard of the hotly anticipated third installment of the classic modern rivalry between Canelo and Golovkin, with the Mexican king putting his undisputed Super-Middleweight crown on the line against Kazakhstan's reigning WBA and IBF Middleweight ruler in the most anticipated match up of 2022.

Material and Photo Courtesy of: DAZN Used with permission.

For more information about DAZN including schedules, list of compatible streaming devices, platforms, Smart TVs, availability around the world, local start times in your area, and to subscribe please visit: www.DAZN.com.