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Jose Calderon Takes Step Up in Class Against Yudel Reyes in Mexico

Francisco Salazar

•May 11, 2023

Flyweight Jose Calderon is ready to take the next step up in his young career. Facing a legit contender will be a difficult test. Calderon will face Yudel Reyes at a catchweight of 50 kilograms (110.23 pounds) tonight at the Circulo Mercantil Mutualista in Monterrey, Mexico. The fight will headline an eight-bout card that will stream live on the Warriors Boxing MX Facebook Live page (8:30 p.m. ET/ 5:30 p.m. PT). The Facebook Live page for Warriors Boxing MX is actually WarriosBoxingMX.

Hekkie Budler Wipes Out Wichet Sengprakhon in Less Than a Minute

Francisco Salazar

•May 9, 2023

Junior flyweight contender Hekkie Budler scored a vicious one-punch knockout victory over late-sub Wichet Sengprakhon Saturday night at the Unisa Conference Centre in Budler’s hometown of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Oleksandr Gvozdyk: Bolotniks is a Quality Fighter, The Key is To Win Impressively

Francisco Salazar

•May 6, 2023

Oleksandr Gvozdyk is excited and eager to continue the next stage of his career. Gvozdyk will face Ricards Bolotniks Saturday night at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, Mexico. The 10-round light heavyweight bout will be part of the Canelo Alvarez-John Ryder undercard that will stream live on DAZN PPV (7 p.m. ET/ 4 p.m. PT).

Alfred Lamptey Drops Kakololo Twice, Wins Wide Decision

Francisco Salazar

•May 5, 2023

Alfred Lamptey is fighting beyond his 20 years of age. The junior lightweight prospect notched another win Sunday night, dropping Nathanael Kakololo twice en route to a one-sided decision win at the Idrowhyt Event Centre in his hometown of Accra, Ghana.

Connor Coyle Boxes Past Cristian Rios For Regional Belt in St. Petersburg

Francisco Salazar

•May 1, 2023

Middleweight contender Connor Coyle remained unbeaten Saturday night, defeating late-sub Cristian Rios by decision over 10 one-sided rounds at the Hilton Carillon in Saint Petersburg, Florida.

Connor Coyle: I’m Envisioning Possibility of World Title Fight in Next Fight or Two

Francisco Salazar

•Apr 29, 2023

Connor Coyle is on the cusp of becoming one of the elite fighters in the middleweight division. All he wants to do is show his worth on his path to a world title fight.

Brian Ceballo, Tsendbaatar Erdenebat Bag Wins at Sony Hall in New York City

Francisco Salazar

•Apr 28, 2023

Junior middleweight prospect Brian Ceballo defeated Luis Veron by unanimous decision Thursday night at Sony Hall in Ceballo’s hometown of New York City.

Al Bernstein: Much Will Depend on Whether Ryan Garcia Can Use The Jab Effectively

Francisco Salazar

•Apr 22, 2023

Broadcaster Al Bernstein has seen a thing or two in his over 40 years of calling fights from ringside. Whether it was in his early years of being behind the mic on Top Rank cards that aired on ESPN or current Showtime Championship Boxing telecasts, fans appreciate Bernstein’s unbiased and well-thought analysis.

Elijah Garcia Expects "Toughest Fight" With Salgado on Tank-Garcia Card

Francisco Salazar

•Apr 22, 2023

Middleweight Elijah Garcia may be 19 years of age, but his mindset is that of a cagey veteran. Garcia hopes to build on the success of his last fight as he faces Kevin Salgado tonight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 10-round bout will open the Showtime Pay-Per-View telecast that will be headlined by the anticipated fight between unbeaten lightweights Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia.

Meiirim Nursultanov Stays Unbeaten, Stops Kazuto Takesato in The Eight

Francisco Salazar

•Apr 21, 2023

Middleweight contender Meiirim Nursultanov remained unbeaten Saturday night, stopping Kazuto Takesato in the eighth round Saturday night at the Paradise City Plaza in Incheon, South Korea.

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Articles by Francisco Salazar: page 11

Jose Calderon Takes Step Up in Class Against Yudel Reyes in Mexico

Hekkie Budler Wipes Out Wichet Sengprakhon in Less Than a Minute

Oleksandr Gvozdyk: Bolotniks is a Quality Fighter, The Key is To Win Impressively

Alfred Lamptey Drops Kakololo Twice, Wins Wide Decision

Connor Coyle Boxes Past Cristian Rios For Regional Belt in St. Petersburg

Connor Coyle: I’m Envisioning Possibility of World Title Fight in Next Fight or Two

Brian Ceballo, Tsendbaatar Erdenebat Bag Wins at Sony Hall in New York City

Al Bernstein: Much Will Depend on Whether Ryan Garcia Can Use The Jab Effectively

Elijah Garcia Expects "Toughest Fight" With Salgado on Tank-Garcia Card

Meiirim Nursultanov Stays Unbeaten, Stops Kazuto Takesato in The Eight

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Mizuki Hiruta signs with Most Valuable Promotions

The Notebook: Willy Hutchinson closes in on childhood dream as Joshua Buatsi awaits

Chris Billam-Smith credits Cheavon Clarke defeat for his world title success

David Benavidez backs Canelo Alvarez to improve in Terence Crawford rematch

Derek Chisora reveals Anthony Joshua is 'killing it' in training for Tyson Fury

Regis Prograis admits life is 'boring' without boxing just seven months into retirement

Zak Chelli signs multi-fight contract with Zuffa Boxing

Deontay Wilder-Jai Opetaia confirmed for Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua undercard

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Vasiliy Lomachenko-Charly Suarez nearly set for Feb. 13

Andy Cruz to renew rivalry with Artur Subkhankulov in IBF title fight

Christian Mbilli promoter questions referee's point deduction in Canelo Alvarez defeat

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Yoenli Hernandez assigned Michael Zerafa as mandatory by WBO

Tyson Fury turns to proven knockout formula for Anthony Joshua showdown

Oscar Collazo vacates WBO title, Ryusei Matsumoto elevated to full champion

Deontay Wilder in talks to face Murat Gassiev after Oleksandr Usyk plans collapse

Ringside doctor reveals alarming truth behind Ricardo Blandon cut after DAZN criticism

Pumpkins and PPVs, vampires and vamping: The Canelo-Mbilli running diary

Jake Paul to return against kickboxing champion Cedric Doumbe on Christmas Eve

Floyd Mayweather Jnr announces December 19 ‘tune-up’ ahead of proposed Ryan Garcia clash

Joshua Buatsi and the decade-long marathon to a world title

Keith Thurman, now the 'old dog,' ready to battle Vergil Ortiz Jnr

Canelo Alvarez next fight: five potential opponents after Christian Mbilli win

Arthur Biyarslanov irked by Lindolfo Delgado withdrawal

Oleksandr Usyk confirms David Benavidez fight is on the table

Canelo Alvarez rolls back the years to claim WBC title from Christian Mbilli

Fright Night: Jaime Munguia survives scare to retain WBA title against Nikita Zon

Rafael Espinoza retains WBO featherweight title with third-round stoppage of Ricardo Blandon

Denzel Bentley stripped of WBO middleweight title after appeal rejected

Report: Deontay Wilder and Jai Opetaia agree to fight on Fury-Joshua undercard

Ryan Garcia gives Floyd Mayweather ultimatum over February 6 title fight

Oleksandr Usyk's plan: 'Coming home' to cruiserweight, then David Benavidez

Canelo Alvarez, Christian Mbilli make weight for Saturday title fight

Joe Cordina running out of time to secure Manny Pacquiao showdown

Carlos Adames set for Zuffa debut against Gerome Warburton in Saudi Arabia

Jeff Fenech describes heart surgery as ‘toughest fight of my life’

Why the Canelo Alvarez-Christian Mbilli card is already a flop

Canelo Alvarez, challenger, sees himself as champ against Christian Mbilli

Vergil Ortiz Jnr back in business at last after 'sparring session' with Oscar De La Hoya

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Francisco Salazar

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Articles by Francisco Salazar: page 11

Jose Calderon Takes Step Up in Class Against Yudel Reyes in Mexico

Hekkie Budler Wipes Out Wichet Sengprakhon in Less Than a Minute

Oleksandr Gvozdyk: Bolotniks is a Quality Fighter, The Key is To Win Impressively

Alfred Lamptey Drops Kakololo Twice, Wins Wide Decision

Connor Coyle Boxes Past Cristian Rios For Regional Belt in St. Petersburg

Connor Coyle: I’m Envisioning Possibility of World Title Fight in Next Fight or Two

Brian Ceballo, Tsendbaatar Erdenebat Bag Wins at Sony Hall in New York City

Al Bernstein: Much Will Depend on Whether Ryan Garcia Can Use The Jab Effectively

Elijah Garcia Expects "Toughest Fight" With Salgado on Tank-Garcia Card

Meiirim Nursultanov Stays Unbeaten, Stops Kazuto Takesato in The Eight

Conor Benn reveals Manny Pacquiao offer, fight targeted for 2027

Fast and furious: PBC keeping talent busy in new DAZN union