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WBC light flyweight champion Rodel “Kid Rapido/Batang Mandaue” Mayol (26-4-2, 20 KO’s) says he is in better shape for his rematch against Mexico’s former world champion Omar Nino “Giant Killer” Romero (28-3-2, 11 KO’s) when they clash in Queretaro, Mexico on June 19.
Undefeated Filipino lightweight Mercito “No Mercy” Gesta is determined to break into the world rankings when he battles Mexico’s hard-punching Oscar “ Estudiante” Meza at the Micosukee Indian Gaming Resort in Miami, Florida on June 4 for the vacant WBO North American Boxing Organization title.
Keith Kizer, executive director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission claims the postponement of a hearing on the temporary suspension meted out to Ali “Rush Hour” Funeka (30-3-3, 25 KO’s) after he was found to have taken a diuretic which is illegal under the NSAC rules, doesn’t disadvantage the South African fighter.
Newly installed IBF president Daryl Peoples will continue to serve as Chairman of the Ratings Committee for the time being.
WBO bantamweight interim champion Eric “Little hands of Steel” Morel (42-2, 21 ko'S) has turned down a challenge by WBA super flyweight interim champion Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire (23-1, 15 ko'S) who offered to step in for the injured WBC super flyweight champion Jorge Arce and face Morel in a scheduled title fight on June 26.
BoxingScene.com's earlier news brief has been confirmed. Daryl Peoples, Chairman of the Ratings Committee, has replaced Marian Muhammad as the new International Boxing Federation chairman.
Michael Domingo, fresh from an impressive second round knockout of menacing-looking Colombian Luis Melendez in a bantamweight battle last Sunday is ready to step up and face WBO bantamweight interim champion Eric “Hands of Steel” Morel (42-2, 21 KO’s) after Morel’s opponent WBC super flyweight champion Jorge Arce suffered a three-inch deep cut under his right eyebrow and won’t be able to keep his June 26 fight date at the Alamadome in San Antonio, Texas..
Former world super bantamweight title challenger Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista and world-rated bantamweight AJ “Bazooka” Banal will be featured in a fight card at the Norfolk Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia on June 26 as part of ALA Promotions aggressive global campaign.
Undefeated junior middleweight Shawn Porter (15-0, 12 KO’s), the reigning North American Boxing Organization champion has kept his title and his win streak going with a 5th round TKO over Rober Kliewer (10-11, 6 KO’s) at Fitzgerald's Casino and Hotel in Tunica, Mississippi, on Saturday night.
Super bantamweight Larry “Bon Jovi” Canillas was on song and kept his knockout win streak going with a second round stoppage of Dexter Mendoza in the “Best of Boxing I” card at the Mandaue Sports Complex Saturday evening.