Giancarlo Oquendo

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Rodriguez Wants Andre Ward After Super Four Tourney

Giancarlo Oquendo

•Mar 22, 2013

On March 30th, super middleweight contender Edwin "La Bomba" Rodriguez (22-0-15 KO's) will be facing Ezequiel Maderna (19-0-13 KO's) at Salle des Etoiles, Monte Carlo in Monaco. This fight is part of the "Super Four" tournament, where four fighters will compete for the prize of one million - with the final match on July 13. The fights will be held at the catch-weight of 171 pounds. In the secon bracket, Zsolt Erdei (33-0, 18 KOs) and Denis Grachev (12-1-1, 8 KOs) will battle.

Juanma Talks Return, Mikey Garcia, Vazquez Jr., More

Giancarlo Oquendo

•Mar 15, 2013

During the recent episode of "Boxeo Estelar Radio" former two-division world champion Juan Manuel Lopez discussed his boxing future, and possible fights with Mikey Garcia and Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. Lopez clarified rumors about the possible fight with Garcia this summer. "If there have been negotiations for a fight against Mikey Garcia, there haven't been with me - but with my team, my manager and our promoters. But also these [talks] have not only been about Mikey but also about Nonito Donaire if he beats Guillermo Rigondeaux, and also the winner of Rocky Martinez and Diego Magdaleno. We are going to fight in Mexico on April 20 where Cristian Mijares will headline. I would be in the co-main event, that's what we're working on," said Lopez.

Jorge Melendez Looks To Punish With a KO Win in Vegas

Giancarlo Oquendo

•Mar 2, 2013

Puerto Rico's Jorge "Destroyer" Melendez (25-2-1-24 KO's) is ready to make his Las Vegas debut, the most important center of the boxing world. Melendez is promoted by Miguel Cotto Promotions. Melendez had no problems scoring the weight of 156 pounds, while his opponent Ryan Davis (24-9-3, 9KO's) topped the scale at 158 pounds. "I feel mentally and physically good, i'm excited, ready to give a great show to all my people of Puerto Rico," expressed Melendez who will be defending his super welterweight WBO Latino championship.

Roberto Acevedo's Return on The Magomed-Bisbal Bill

Giancarlo Oquendo

•Feb 23, 2013

Puerto Rican super middleweight prospect Roberto Acevedo (7-0-4 KO's) may be returning to the ring on March 8 on the card that will be held at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City against an opponent to be determined later. Acevedo returns from knocking out experienced Mexican Francisco Gil (17-18-12 KO 's) in the first round on Jan. 4 in Miami, Florida.

Jorge Melendez vs. Orlando Lora on 3/2 in Las Vegas

Giancarlo Oquendo

•Feb 22, 2013

The hard-hitting Puerto Rican Jorge "Destroyer" Melendez (25-2-1-24 KO's) will be returning to the ring on March 2nd at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. He will be matched against tough Mexican Orlando Lora (29-3-2-19 KO's). Melendez has won his last twelve fights and eleven of those wins were by knockout. The Showtime televised card will be headlined by a WBA lightweight title fight between Sharife Bogere and Richard Abril.

Kermit Cintron Comeback in Play For March 22 at UIC

Giancarlo Oquendo

•Feb 22, 2013

According to sources, former welterweight world champion Kermit Cintron (33-5-1, 28KOs) is planning to return to the ring on March 22nd at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago. The discussed opponent is Adrian Granados (11-2-1, 7KOs). Cintron has not fought since November 26, 2011 - when he was knocked out by WBC junior middleweight champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez.

Jeffrey Fontanez Still Training Hard Without Set Opponent

Giancarlo Oquendo

•Feb 19, 2013

Puerto Rican lightweight prospect Jeffrey Fontanez (10-0-9 KO's) continues to train at full steam despite not knowing the name of his upcoming opponent on March 2. Fontanez, who is co-promoted by Miguel Cotto Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions, in his last fight defeated Mexican fighter Pedro Arcos (8-4-6 KO's) by TKO in the second round last December at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Amanda Serrano Stops Wanda Pena in One, Wins Gold

Giancarlo Oquendo

•Feb 17, 2013

Puerto Rican female star Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano (17-1-1, 12 KO's) was once again crowned world champion, capturing the WIBA and UBF featherweight titles with a first round knockout of Wanda Pena (8-5, 2 KO's) at Gran Arena del Cibao, Santiago de los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic. Serrano racks in her third win in a row since dropping a ten round decision to Frida Wallberg last April in a WBC super featherweight title fight.

Rigondeaux Will Not Face Juanma at 128, May Drop

Giancarlo Oquendo

•Feb 16, 2013

As previously reported, former two-division champion Juan Manuel "Juanma" Lopez believes Nonito Donaire (31-1, 20KOs) will defeat Guillermo Rigondeaux (11-0, 8KOs) in their upcoming super bantamweight unification on April 13th in New York City. Lopez would like to fight the winner at a catchweight of 128 pounds.

Team Rigondeaux To Juanma: Forget Donaire, We'll Win

Giancarlo Oquendo

•Feb 14, 2013

The co-promoter for WBA super bantamweight champion Guillermo Rigondeaux responded to the recent comments of Juan Manuel "Juanma Lopez" - which the boxer made during a recent episode of BoxingScene.com's official audio show - "The Boxing Lab." Juanma stated that he wants to face Nonito Donaire, and made a prediction that Donaire will decision Rigondeaux on April 13th in New York City.

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Articles by Giancarlo Oquendo: page 4

Rodriguez Wants Andre Ward After Super Four Tourney

Juanma Talks Return, Mikey Garcia, Vazquez Jr., More

Jorge Melendez Looks To Punish With a KO Win in Vegas

Roberto Acevedo's Return on The Magomed-Bisbal Bill

Jorge Melendez vs. Orlando Lora on 3/2 in Las Vegas

Kermit Cintron Comeback in Play For March 22 at UIC

Jeffrey Fontanez Still Training Hard Without Set Opponent

Amanda Serrano Stops Wanda Pena in One, Wins Gold

Rigondeaux Will Not Face Juanma at 128, May Drop

Team Rigondeaux To Juanma: Forget Donaire, We'll Win

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Joe Cordina agrees to terms for Manny Pacquiao fight on Fury-Joshua undercard

Jeff Fenech hospitalized with breathing difficulties and fatigue

Floyd Mayweather showdown is 'real' claims Ryan Garcia

Naoya Inoue urges Jesse Rodriguez to skip tune-up and fight him next

Insiders recap Shakur Stevenson's Zuffa Boxing split

Canelo Alvarez-Christian Mbilli still going ahead despite embassy evacuation orders

Emanuel Navarrete locked in on O'Shaquie Foster as legacy plays loom

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Kevin Anton has made his case as the WBC rankings jury awaits

Giancarlo Oquendo

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Articles by Giancarlo Oquendo: page 4

Rodriguez Wants Andre Ward After Super Four Tourney

Juanma Talks Return, Mikey Garcia, Vazquez Jr., More

Jorge Melendez Looks To Punish With a KO Win in Vegas

Roberto Acevedo's Return on The Magomed-Bisbal Bill

Jorge Melendez vs. Orlando Lora on 3/2 in Las Vegas

Kermit Cintron Comeback in Play For March 22 at UIC

Jeffrey Fontanez Still Training Hard Without Set Opponent

Amanda Serrano Stops Wanda Pena in One, Wins Gold

Rigondeaux Will Not Face Juanma at 128, May Drop

Team Rigondeaux To Juanma: Forget Donaire, We'll Win

Robert Garcia on Lindolfo Delgado's Saturday title shot: 'Fight's off'

O'Shaquie Foster: Undisputed comes first, then Shakur Stevenson