The Past Week in Action 20 October 2020: Teofimo Lopez's Undisputed Status is In Doubt
By Eric Armit, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Oct 2020
Highlights:
-Teo Lopez takes unanimous decision over Vasyl Lomachenko to unify the IBF, WBA and WBO title and to win the WBC Franchise title
-Lewis Ritson takes controversial decision over former IBF lightweight Migu Read Full Story >>>
NM Darry Bernardo wins PCAP try out in Pampanga
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 21 Oct 2020
Manila---Former Far Eastern University bet National Master (NM) Darry Bernardo clearly demonstrated his inner strength to rout his brother International Master elect Dale Bernardo, 2.5-0.5, to win the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) try out dubbed as 1st Jake "Talov" Carlos Read Full Story >>>
Teofimo Lopez: I'll Take Haney Fight Just To Shut Him Up, Destroy His Career
By Keith Idec, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 20 Oct 2020
LAS VEGAS – Teofimo Lopez is confident he has earned undisputed status in the lightweight division by beating Vasiliy Lomachenko convincingly Saturday night.
Lopez mockingly refers to Devin Haney as an “email champion” because Haney won the WBC’s interim championship and was elevated to w Read Full Story >>>
Aftermath: Thoughts on Teofimo Lopez's victory over Vasiliy Lomachenko and what's next for both
By John Raspanti, MaxBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Oct 2020
Teofimo Lopez told us for almost two years he’d do it. Most of us scoffed, this writer included. His father didn’t just tell us, he yelled it, over and over.
We rolled our eyes.
You’re too young Teofimo. Too inexperienced. You’ll be nervous, maybe a bit tentative. Sure you’ll enter t Read Full Story >>>
Magramo-Nakatani Set Nov. 6; Mama to go up against Mthalane
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Oct 2020
Just as when Filipino boxing fans are about to give up on Geimel Magramo's chances of entering Japan for the opportunity to fight Junto Nakatani for the vacant WBO flyweight title, came this good news courtesy of Asia Read Full Story >>>
MARTINEZ FACES CALLEROS IN MEXICO DEFENSE
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Oct 2020
Julio Cesar Martinez will now defend his WBC World Flyweight title against Moises Calleros on Friday October 23 at Azteca Studios in Mexico City, live on DAZN.
Martinez (16-1 12 KOs) makes the second defense of his crown and Read Full Story >>>
Cebuano journo Jobanie Tabada wins National Executive Chess Online tilt
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Oct 2020
Manila---Cebuano journalist Jobanie Tabada pocketed the top honors in the second leg of the 2020 National Executive Online Chess Championship last Sunday, October 18, 2020, at lichess.org.
The United Arabe Emirates based Tabada, a former Sports Editor of Sunstar Cebu, collected eight points on e Read Full Story >>>
Amir Khan reveals political ambitions, praises Manny Pacquiao work
World Boxing News, Tue, 20 Oct 2020
Former world champion Amir Khan has opened a fan forum into a potential bid to mimic Manny Pacquiao and enter the political field in his ancestral homeland of Pakistan. The Bolton-based 33-year-old, who won an Olympic silver medal in 2004 before embarking on a successful pro career, is obviously thi Read Full Story >>>
Teofimo Lopez deserves full credit for what he did right, rather than focus on what Lomachenko did wrong
By Michael Woods, Bad Left Hook, Tue, 20 Oct 2020
You know it was a good one when you are still discussing it one, two days later, right?
The buzz concerning the Teofimo Lopez triumph — that’s the right word, it wasn’t a mere “win” — over Vasiliy Lomachenko is staying at that certain level as of Monday afternoon.
Sure, too much at Read Full Story >>>
RITSON EDGES PAST VAZQUEZ – RESULTS FROM PETERBOROUGH
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Oct 2020
Lewis Ritson won a controversial split decision against Miguel Vazquez at the East of England Arena in Peterborough to claim the vacant WBA Intercontinental Super-Lightweight Title and improve his record to 21-1 (12 KOs).
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Boxeo Telemundo Season Finale
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Oct 2020
Kissimmee, Florida: Boxeo Telemundo closes out their final installment of the Fall series showcasing Belmar Preciado (20-3-1, 13 KO) from Barranquilla, Colombia, against Rodolfo "Fofo" Hernandez (30-9-1, 28 KO) from M Read Full Story >>>
DANNY ROMAN WANTS WBC CHAMPION LUIS NERY
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Oct 2020
LOS ANGELES, CA (October 19, 2020) – Thompson Boxing's former unified WBA and IBF super-bantamweight world champion, Danny “The Baby Face Assassin” Roman (28-3-1, 10 KOs), is back in the gym and making it clear who he Read Full Story >>>
"SFT 22: The Return" for Breast Cancer Awareness Oct. 31 in Sao Paulo, Brazil
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Oct 2020
SAO PAULO, Brazil (October 19, 2020) - SFT MMA & Xtreme's (Standout Fighting Tournament) rescheduled "SFT 22: The Return", originally scheduled for August 1st but postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been replaced by an al Read Full Story >>>
Errol Spence Jr wants Manny Pacquiao fight in 2021
By Scott Christ, Bad Left Hook, Tue, 20 Oct 2020
Errol Spence Jr is set to return to action on Dec. 5, defending his WBC and IBF welterweight titles against former two-division titlist Danny Garcia, but if he gets past that, he’s got his sights set on further unification in 2021.
Spence wants to face the legendary Manny Pacquiao next year, sa Read Full Story >>>
After Historic Win Over Vasiliy Lomachenko, Teofimo Lopez Has Options
By Michael Henken , Round by Round Boxing, Tue, 20 Oct 2020
It wasn’t that we thought Teofimo Lopez (16-0, 12 KOs) couldn’t win.
We certainly knew it was a possibility, which is why his Lightweight title unification bout against three-belt champion Vasiliy Lomachenko (14-2, 10 KOs), who many had considered to be one of the top pound-for-pound fighters Read Full Story >>>
Teofimo Lopez Sr: Judge Who Had It 119-109 For My Son Had The Best Score
By Keith Idec, BoxingScene.com, Tue, 20 Oct 2020
LAS VEGAS – Teofimo Lopez Sr. wasn’t worried before the official scores were read Saturday night that his son wouldn’t get credit for the win he had earned versus Vasiliy Lomachenko.
In fact, he thought judge Julie Lederman was spot on with how she scored their 12-round, 135-pound title uni Read Full Story >>>
SELBY VS KAMBOSOS JR WINNER WILL BE FIRST LOPEZ MANDATORY
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Oct 2020
"I WILL BE PRIMED AND READY TO TAKE ALL THE BELTS OFF ANOTHER HUNGRY, YOUNG LION IN TEOFIMO LOPEZ. LET’S SEE WHO THE REAL KING OF THE JUNGLE IS." - GEORGE KAMBOSOS JR
George Kambosos Jr says he has been training ‘li Read Full Story >>>
RDR Promotions Stages 1st card in Philadelphia in Eight-Months on Saturday, November 7th at The 2300 Arena
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Oct 2020
Philly Favorites Mark Dawson, Daiyann Butt and Dylan Price to See Action
Also Brandon Mullins, Nafear Charles and Naheem Parker
Philadelphia, PA (October 19, 2020) - It has been eight-months since boxing was staged in Phi Read Full Story >>>
FLASH SALE TO BENEFIT THE OSCAR DE LA HOYA FOUNDATION
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Oct 2020
LOS ANGELES (Oct. 19, 2020): From October 19– 20, TravisMathew is proudly partnering with boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya for an online sale and fundraiser that will benefit the Oscar De La Hoya Foundation. Across these two days, 100% of the profits from sales on TravisMathew.com will go toward su Read Full Story >>>
WBC Cares and Feet First Foundation Unite Helping Students with Boxing Curriculum
PhilBoxing.com, Tue, 20 Oct 2020
"WE TEACH CHARACTER THROUGH THE ART OF TEXTBOOK BOXING"
NEW YORK, NY (October 19, 2020) – The Feet First Foundation is pleased to announce a collaborative partnership with the “WBC Cares” organization, a community outreach program formed by the World Boxing Council in 2006.
The two partie Read Full Story >>>
Manny Pacquiao Has Earned Farewell Greatest Hits Tour
By Paul Magno, Overtime Heroics, Tue, 20 Oct 2020
By all accounts, Manny Pacquiao’s next fight will come at some point in early 2021. The opponent hasn’t been set, but speculation has been all over the place. Most recently, the rumor mill has been grinding hard over an increasingly possible big money showcase match against the UFC’s Conor McG Read Full Story >>>
A New Superstar Is Born, Five Takeaways From Vasyl Lomachenko Vs Teofimo Lopez
By Kieran Spratt, TheSportsman, Tue, 20 Oct 2020
When it was announced that Vasyl Lomachenko, arguably the pound-for-pound best fighter on the planet, would take on the exciting Teofimo Lopez, 23, it had fight fans salivating. A rare bright spot in an ultimately damp squib of a year in boxing.
Thankfully, the meeting between the two in Las Veg Read Full Story >>>
Judges Bungle Lopez-Loma Scorecards
By Robert Ecksel, BoxingNoir, Tue, 20 Oct 2020
Much was made of the fact that Saturday’s fight in Las Vegas would be on “free” TV, ESPN to be precise, with a potentially huge audience capable of tuning in. The bout was competitive. It was both tactical and action-packed. But as often happens when a fight is oversold, Teofimo Lopez vs. Vasi Read Full Story >>>
Boxing News: Teofimo Lopez Says He Will “Destroy” Devin Haney’s Career
By Leonardo Castro Jr., Essentially Sports, Tue, 20 Oct 2020
Coming off a fantastic display against Vasyl Lomachenko, Teofimo Lopez has not shied away from voicing his opinions. The new unified lightweight champion has been very vocal about his challengers.
The lightweight division is full of world-class talent capable of challenging the champ. Not only ar Read Full Story >>>
Bad Left Hook Boxing Rankings (Oct. 19, 2020): Teofimo Lopez takes over the lightweight division
By Scott Christ, Bad Left Hook, Tue, 20 Oct 2020
Rankings go up on Mondays at Noon ET.
Ranked fights this week:
Welterweight: (8) Sergey Lipinets vs Custio Clayton, Oct. 24
Junior Bantamweight: (1) Juan Francisco Estrada vs Carlos Cuadras, Oct. 23
Junior Bantamweight: (3) Roman Gonzalez vs Israel Gonzalez, Oct. 23
Flyweight: (2) Julio Ces Read Full Story >>>
Jerwin Ancajas and Jonas Sultan spar in a backyard
GMA News Online, Tue, 20 Oct 2020
Reigning IBF world super flyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas is making the most out of his time in the US as he awaits a date for his ninth world title defense.
The 28-year-old champ from Panabo City is currently residing in a rented apartment in Los Angeles and was joined by Jonas Sultan and Olymp Read Full Story >>>
UK judge Terry O’Connor certain to be CLEARED by new VIDEO evidence
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Tue, 20 Oct 2020
British judge and referee of over 1500 bouts, Terry O’Connor, could be cleared of wrongdoing by new evidence that has been brought to light.
O’Connor has already been hauled before the British Boxing Board of Control after apparently checking a phone during his scoring duties on Saturday nigh Read Full Story >>>
Devin Haney: Teofimo Lopez is the “first undisputed asterisk champion”
By Scott Christ, Bad Left Hook, Mon, 19 Oct 2020
Teofimo Lopez is riding a major high right now, and should be, as the 23-year-old went from rising star to bona fide star with Saturday’s upset win over Vasiliy Lomachenko. If you believe the ESPN and Top Rank promotional material, the fight made Lopez that undisputed lightweight champion.
But Read Full Story >>>
BOXEO TELEMUNDO: "Where Champions are Born"
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 19 Oct 2020
Boxeo Telemundo's slogan "Donde Nacen Los Campeones," "Where Champions are Born," once again comes to fruition. For over 30 years, it has taken great pride in developing fighters into Champions, such as Saul " Read Full Story >>>
World rated Luke Boyd sets eyes on moving up the world rankings, partners with Dragon Fire Boxing alongside long term management Dreamtime
PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 19 Oct 2020
Luke Boyd is excited to continue his push up the world ratings, as the Dreamtime guided super bantamweight aims to hit the ground running in 2021.
Boyd, who has now linked up also with Tony Tolj headed Dragon Fire Bo Read Full Story >>>