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In the main event of Thunderdome 43 at Metro City in Perth, Western Australia, Jordan Laruccia defeated Fano Kori by unanimous decision for the ANBF (Australian Boxing Federation) Australasian super welterweight championship.
On October 28 at The Paramount, super welterweight, Wendy Toussaint (14-2- 6KO’s) returns to his adoptive hometown of Huntington, New York, in an 8-round super welterweight bout against, Jerome Jones (7-1 6KO’s) of Phoenix, Arizona at Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing “Rockin’ Fights” 45.
Golden Boy Promotions announced the signing of super featherweight prospect Daniel “Ikaika” Luna (2-0, 2 KOs) of Victorville, California.
A pro for 11 years, Fight Academy’s Dave Allen gets a pivotal career test tonight when he faces former top amateur, turned pro, Frazer Clarke at the Manchester Arena, live on Sky.
Top amateur Cayden Griffiths will make his professional debut on Friday, September 15, 2023 at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. The six-round super lightweight bout is promoted by Top Rank and will be streamed on ESPN+.
Janibek “Qazaq Style” Alimkhanuly is ready to conquer the middleweight division one belt a time. The reigning WBO world champion will lock horns against unbeaten IBF world champion Vincenzo Gualtieri in a title unification showdown on Saturday, Oct. 14 at Fort Bend Epicenter in Rosenberg, Texas. This will be the first boxing event to take place at the brand-new, state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue, which opened its doors last week.
In a fight that could shake up the division, Southern California’s top welterweight warriors will measure up against each other as they pursue their dreams to become a world champion. NABO welterweight titleholder and No.1 WBO-ranked Alexis “Lex” Rocha (23-1, 15 KOs) of Santa Ana will take on his most dangerous challenge yet against San Diego’s undefeated and No.4 WBO-ranked Giovani “Gallo de Oro” Santillan (31-0, 16 KOs) in a title defense scheduled for 12-rounds. Presented in association with Top Rank, the fight will take place at the famous Kia Forum and broadcast live worldwide on DAZN.
Eye of the Tiger announced the signing of a multi-year promotional agreement with Russian-born Olympian Imam Khataev (3-0, 3 KOs). Having transitioned to the professional ranks in 2021 after a successful amateur career, Khataev shares the ambitious goals of the Montreal-based organization, aiming to propel the career of their new protégé to new heights.
At the age of 32 and coupled with 14 years as a professional boxer, natural growth has forced former world super middleweight champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (44-1, 30 KOs) to move up in weight to the cruiserweight division from light heavyweight.
Top Rank has signed undefeated heavyweight prospect Brandon Moore to a multi-year promotional agreement. The 6’6 boxer-puncher, who hails from Lakeland, Florida, will make his Top Rank debut later this year.