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Azat Hovhannisyan Flirts With DQ, Stops Gonzalez

•Sep 19, 2014

Super middleweight Reggie Verduzco knocked Jerome Buchannan out in the third round of a scheduled four round bout. After an even first round, Verduzco (2-1, 2 KOs) dominated the action the second round" landing straight rights and left hooks to the head of Buchannan. About 30 seconds into the third round, the southpaw Buchannan dropped Verduzco with a left cross to the head. After getting up, Verduzco landed a counter left hook to Buchannan's head, dropping to the canvas. Referee Dr. Lou Moret immediately waved the fight over at 1:05.

Millie Elder-Holmes Plans To Fight on December 6th

Random Hits

•Sep 19, 2014

Millie Elder-Holmes will step into the ring to take part in the Fight for Life boxing event in Hamilton later this year. The daughter of late broadcaster Paul Holmes announced her decision to step into the ring for charity this morning.

Promoter Oswaldo Rivero Reportedly Beaten, Robbed

Jake Donovan

•Sep 18, 2014

Argentine boxing promoter and manager Oswaldo Rivero was reportedly beaten and robbed in a highway assault, according to breaking news from Cadena 3 News in Argentina. The longtime manager was with two travel companions en route to Santa Fe for the pre-fight weigh-in leading up to Friday’s super flyweight title fight rematch between incumbent champ Omar Narváez and Mexico’s Felipe Orucuta. Driving along National Route A012, Rivero claims to have been stopped by a police roadblock.

Radmir Akhmediyev Ready For Pro Debut in Houston

Peter Lim

•Sep 18, 2014

An eclectic cast of foreign fighters will take the stage at the latest Savarese Boxing fight card at the Bayou City Events Center in Houston. Prospects from Kazakhstan, England, El Salavador, Nigeria and Puerto Rico will showcase their skills tonight. Arriving in the United States just two months ago, Akhmediyev has already generated substantial buzz among those who have watched him spar and viewed footage of his amateur bouts. Akhmediyev, 24, will make his pro debut tonight against Chris Doyle (0-1).

Siaca To Face Murdock on November 6 For WBA Regional

Rey Colon

•Sep 17, 2014

Manny Siaca (25-7, 20 KO's), a former 168-pound champion of the WBA, is ready to fight on the 6th of November in Australia against Rohan Murdock (15-1, 12 KO's) in a fight that he says will put him back on the map about to get another title shot at the WBO and WBA world crowns.

Pazienza: Mayweather Will Only Lose To Father Time

BoxingScene Staff

•Sep 16, 2014

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas - Ryan Burton catches up with boxing great Vinny Pazienza to discuss Floyd Mayweather Jr., reflecting back on his long career and dealing with his serious neck injury, discussing Deontay Wilder and his ability to become a champion, discussing his thoughts on the current state of boxing and how it compares to his era, and he mentions a movie regarding his career.

Shadi Hamsho Doing Well, Open To Fighting Again

Per-Ake Persson

•Sep 16, 2014

Swedish 33-year old semi-retired lightweight Shadi Hamsho (10-0) is now based in Stavanger (Norway) where he is about to open a boxing club after working there for a few years as a personal trainer/coach. Hamsho, of Syrian descent, was a good amateur in Sweden but turned pro on the US West Coast in 2005 and went 6-0 in his first year as a pro but then the problems began with a change of management and trainer so in 2006 only two fights materialized.

Mayweather Stays, Roman Rises: Pound for Pound Update

Cliff Rold

•Sep 15, 2014

He’s still undefeated. He’s still number one. Floyd Mayweather’s place at the top of the list is likely to hold until he loses, but there are new faces arriving to pursue his mythical crown. Perhaps none is more exciting than Flyweight Roman Gonzalez. Given a chance in his third division, Gonzalez did what he does in title shots and stopped tough veteran Akira Yaegashi to capture the Flyweight crown. Previously fifth, it was enough to merit a rise. How high? Click below to find out.

BoxingScene Ratings Update: Broner, Bey, Gonzalez

Cliff Rold

•Sep 15, 2014

Jr. Middleweight/Welterweight: Floyd Mayweather defends both his historical crowns and a slew of alphabet belts to maintain his spots. Maidana loses a slot in the Welterweight ratings, advancing Kell Brook. Jr. Welterweight: Adrien Broner enters at number ten after a working win over Emanuel Taylor. Viktor Postol is bumped from the top ten.

Jun Doliguez, Dennis Tubieron Go To War on Sept. 19

Ronnie Nathanielsz

•Sep 12, 2014

In what promises to be an exciting battle of southpaws, tough Jun “Hercules” Doliguez faces Dennis “The Scorpion” Tubieron at the Mandaluyong City Gym on September 19 in a fight card promoted by youthful Elmer Anuran of Batangas. The 23 year old Doliguez has failed to live up to the expectations of Anuran but after a training stint in the US followed up by his preparation for the Tubieron fight in Batangas, his manager believes he has something to prove and it will be a good fight.