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Unbeaten Japanese WBA 108-pound (super) world champion Hiroto Kyoguchi will travel all the way to Mexico to battle tough Mexican Esteban Bermudez, who is the WBA's regular champion at 108, in an interesting clash of civilizations on January 15.
Unbeaten coming-forward Indian 105-pounder Nutlai Lalbiakkima (3-0, 3 KO’s), fighting in his hometown of Aizawl in Mizoram State, overwhelmed and stopped in just two rounds Thai southpaw Gerttipong Kimsahwat, 23, of Aranyaprathet to claim the vacant IBA Intercontinental Minimumweight Title during Saturday’s televised action-pack LPS Fight Night show at the Dawrpui Hall, promoted by Marine Boxing.
Boxing continues hot in boxing-loving Panama with its exciting pro series “Guantes de Acero” (Gloves of Steel), featuring two action-packed WBO Regional title fights set to thrill fans this Friday, Dec 3, at Los Andes Mall in Panama City, Panama.
Argentina warrior girl "La Princesita" Micaela Milagros Lujan (10-1-1, 3 KO's) made a successful first defense of her IBF super flyweight world title by scoring a wide unanimous decision win over brave Panama challenger Nataly Estefany Delgado (8-4-1, 2 KO’s) on Friday, Nov. 26, at a completely full Estadio José María Gatica in Villa Mercedes, Argentina.
Unbeaten Ukrainian WBA flyweight world champion Artem Dalakian (20-0, 14 KO's), and his challenger, hard-hitting former champ Luis "El Nica" Concepcion of Panama, made identical weight of 111 1/4 lbs., (50.46 kilos) ahead of their world title battle tomorrow, Saturday November 20, at the AKKO International Exhibition Center in Kiev, Ukraine.
Sounds a bit crazy and far reaching, yes, but Canelo Alvarez’s next rumble has just been approved by the World Boxing Council to be against heavy-punching WBC cruiserweight world champion Ilunga Makabu (28-2, 25 KO’s).
Unbeaten Ukrainian WBA flyweight world champion Artem Dalakian (20-0, 14 KO's) and hard-hitting former ruler Luis "El Nica" Concepcion of Panama met for the very first-time during a presser held at noon today, Tuesday November 16, at the Premier Hotel Rus, located near the majestic Dnieper River in Kiev, Ukraine.
In less than a month, Filipino 4-division world champion Donnie Nietes (43-1-5, 23 KO's) will be climbing the ring for his upcoming crucial battle against WBA world-ranked Dominican Republic 115-pounder Norbelto "Meneito" Jimenez (30-9-5, 16 KO's) on Saturday, December 11, at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Nakhon Sawan, THAILAND - Working harder than expected and surviving a 7th round scare, Thai world champion Panya Pradabsri (37-1, 24 KO’s) outclassed and decisioned his younger challenger Danai Ngiabphukhiaw (9-3, 5 KO’s) for a successful second title defense of his WBC Strawweight world title in Nakhon Sawan, Kingdom of Thailand.
Nakhon Sawan, THAILAND - The WBC World Championship for boxing's smallest weight-class - the 105 pound division - will be on the line tomorrow, Tuesday Nov 2, in Nakhon Sawan, Kingdom of Thailand; and the two combatants have already successfully made weight.