12:37 AM ET Steve KimESPN After losing his WBC super middleweight title on the scales Friday, David Benavidez salvaged his weekend with a one-sided 10th-round TKO victory over Roamer Alexis Angulo on Saturday night at Mohegan Sun Casino and Resort in Uncasville, Connecticut. Because Benavidez was nearly three pounds over the 168-pound limit at the
Saturday night’s Showtime co-feature bout between Rolando Romero and Jackson Marinez has probably been the most widely criticized decision of 2020, with Romero winning by unanimous decision — and comfortably on two cards — while almost everyone else had Marinez winning the fight. Our own Wil Esco scored the bout 116-112 for Marinez, and he’s
Mohegan Sun, CT – For the interim-WBA lightweight title, a battle of unbeatens saw Rolando Romero (12-0, 10 KOs) win a controversial twelve round unanimous decision over Jackson Marinez (19-1, 7 KOs). (photos by Amanda Westcott) The scores were 115-113, 116-112 and 118-110. There were many who felt Marinez had done enough to win. Very
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7:33 AM ET ESPN News Services Norwegian boxing trailblazer Cecilia Braekhus suffered the first loss of her professional career Saturday, dropping her WBA, WBC, IBF and WBO welterweight titles in a majority decision loss to underdog Jessica McCaskill in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The 38-year-old Braekhus (36-1, 9 KOs) has dominated boxing since turning pro in 2007.
On Saturday, August 8, 2020, Omar Juarez battled Willie Shaw in a six-round super lightweight bout, live from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, CA. This fight was broadcast live on FOX as part of the Premier Boxing Champions series. After six action-packed rounds, Juarez was awarded the unanimous decision victory. His record improves to 8-0
Michael Conlan had what he expects to be his final fight before he gets a shot at a world title. He defeated Sofiane Takoucht with a barrage of punches in the 10th round. Subscribe to BT Sport Boxing on YouTube ➡️ http://www.youtube.com/c/btsportboxing Follow BT Sport Boxing on Twitter ➡️ http://twitter.com/btsportboxing Join our BT Sport Boxing
Mohegan Sun, CT. – Heavyweight contender Otto Wallin recorded a TKO at 2:32 of the fifth round against Travis Kauffman, who re-tore his left labrum at the start of the fifth round and was unable to lift his arm. Referee Michael Ortega signaled the end of the fight and afterwards Kauffman announced he was retiring
Saturday, August 22nd Dillian Whyte vs. Alexander Povetkin Brentwood, Essex, England (Sky Sports Online) Saturday, August 22nd Katie Taylor vs. Delfine Persoon Brentwood, Essex, England (Sky Sports Online) Saturday, August 22nd Luther Clay vs. Chris Kongo, Brentwood, Essex, England (Sky Sports Online) Saturday, September 12th Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. Carson, Calif. (PPV) Saturday,
DAZN Boxing Results: Jessica McCaskill Pulls Offs The Massive Upset Against Cecilia Braekhus Posted on 08/16/2020 Cecilia Braekhus vs Jessica McCaskill Cecilia Braekhus (36-1, 9 KOs) was once a dominant champion. But like all good things in this world, her run came crashing down against heavy underdog Jessica McCaskill (9-2, 3 KOs). The smooth boxing
As a fight fan, I enjoy Eddie Hearn. Promoters are promoters, but of the current crop, Hearn seems by far the most in tune with things that might raise boxing’s profile. Boxing is not likely to ever become a truly mainstream sport again, but there is definitely room for it to become bigger than it
12:47 AM ET Carl Frampton and Michael Conlan scored TKO victories Saturday night in London, while David Benavidez, who lost his super middleweight world title on the scales on Friday, dominated Roamer Alexis Angulo. Benavidez expects to stay in the division to recapture his belt. Jessica McCaskill scored an upset and dethroned Cecilia Braekhus to
News Amanda Westcott/Showtime David Benavidez lost his title on the scales but remains unbeaten in the ring DAVID BENAVIDEZ failed to make weight on Friday, losing the WBC super-middleweight championship on the scales. But on Saturday (August 15) he maintained his unbeaten record when he chalked up the 23rd win of his career as he
News Ed Mulholland/Matchroom Jessica McCaskill takes surprise win over Cecilia Braekhus to become the undisputed champion JESSICA McCASKILL upset Cecilia Braekhus to become the undisputed welterweight champion on Saturday in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It was the first defeat of Braekhus’ decorated career. The Norwegian first became a world champion in 2009 and unified the WBC, WBA,
History The start of Joe Frazier’s legendary professional career JOE FRAZIER w rsf 1 WOODY GOSSAugust 16, 1965; Convention Hall, PhiladelphiaMOST boxing fans know the name Tunney Hunsaker, the unremarkable fighter who greeted Cassius Clay into the professional ranks but Woody Goss – Joe Frazier’s first unvested rival – isn’t nearly as famous. Frazier was
Mohegan Sun, CT – For the interim-WBA lightweight title, a battle of unbeatens saw Rolando Romero (12-0, 10 KOs) win a controversial twelve round unanimous decision over Jackson Marinez (19-1, 7 KOs). The scores were 115-113, 116-112 and 118-110. There were many who felt Marinez had done enough to win. Very close first round, with Romero punching
Saturday, August 15th Cecilia Brækhus vs. Jessica McCaskill Tulsa, Oklahoma (DAZN) Saturday, August 15th Rolando Romero vs. Jackson Marinez Uncasville, Connecticut (Showtime) Saturday, August 15th David Benavidez vs. Roamer Alexis Angulo Uncasville, Connecticut (Showtime) Saturday, August 22nd Dillian Whyte vs. Alexander Povetkin Brentwood, Essex, England (Sky Sports Online) Saturday, August 22nd Katie Taylor vs. Delfine