1,954 stories on BoxingScene are published under the Francisco Salazar byline.
Every story follows our editorial policy. To report a mistake, use our corrections form; for anything else, contact us.
Toka Kahn Clary believes he will become a better fighter after his most recent defeat. Clary will face once-beaten Irvin Gonzalez tonight at the Foxwoods Resort in Mashantucket, Connecticut. The 10-round bout will stream live on UFC Fight Pass (8 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. PT).
In the night's lone upset, Puerto Rico's Edwin Rodriguez (11-5-1, 5 KOs) narrowly defeated previously unbeaten Saul Sanchez (12-1, 7 KOs) by split decision on Friday night from the outdoor venue of Omega Products International in Corona, Calif.
Super middleweight prospect Rowan Campbell stopped Patrick Mukala in round seven Friday night at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park, South Africa. With the victory, Campbell improves to 11-0, 7 knockouts. Campbell, who resides in nearby Johannesburg, has gained a following in the area, having fought all his pro bouts at Emperors Palace. Campbell made his pro debut in December of 2016.
Middleweight prospect Connor Coyle stopped Rafael Ramirez in round two Saturday night at the Viejas Casino and Resort in Alpine, California. With the victory, Coyle improves to 11-0, 4 knockouts. The 29-year-old Coyle, has was fighting for the second time under the Roy Jones Jr. Promotions banner, was the aggressor from the opening bell. His over exuberance and pushing down on Ramirez, a former sparring partner of Floyd Mayweather Jr. cost him as referee Raul Caiz, Jr. deducted a point from Coyle in the first round.
Jonathan Gonzalez may or may not get another opportunity at a world title belt. That is why he is going for broke Saturday night as the mandatory challenger will face WBO flyweight titleholder Kosei Tanaka at the Takeda Teva Ocean Arena in Nagoya, Japan. Preceding the Tanaka-Gonzalez fight will be a 10-round bout between Nagoya’s Kento Hatanaka (9-0, 9 KOs) and Jaysever Abcede (19-8, 12 KOs) of the Philippines.
Welterweight Jerrico Walton will face former world junior featherweight titleholder Victor Terrazas tonight at the Arabia Shrine Center in his hometown of Houston, Texas. The eight-round bout will headline a King’s Promotions card.
Super middleweight prospect Vladimir Shishkin is not wasting any time in his goal of becoming a world titleholder. At 28 years of age, he believes he has to win every fight impressively in hopes of fighting for a title in 2020, even if it means a possible fight against one of the best in boxing today.
Shohjahon Ergashev is making a name for himself as a junior welterweight in a vey competitive division. He hopes an impressive victory tonight will continue opening doors for late this year and in 2020. The unbeaten fighter from Uzbekistan will take on Abdiel Ramirez at the Central Park Community Center in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. The 10-round bout will precede the main event bout between welterweight Vladimir Shishkin and DeAndre Ware.
Former world titleholder and current junior lightweight contender Jhonny Gonzalez defeated Ramiro Blanco by unanimous decision Saturday night at the Centro de Convenciones in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico.
Fringe heavyweight contender Tom Schwarz stopped overmatched Radek Varak in the opening round Saturday evening at the Hospudka Eden in the Czech Republic city of Usti nad Labem.