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Shafikov vs. Nugaev in IBF Eliminator on Aug. 15

•Jul 7, 2014

The news broke out earlier today that two of the best Russian lightweights (other than Eduard Troyanovskiy) Denis Shafikov and Rustam Nugaev will collide on Aug. 15 in the ESPN-televised IBF eliminator for the #1 rank and a chance to fight long-time IBF lightweight champion Miguel Vazquez. An August 15 ESPN date is reserved by Gary Show Productions, and BoxRec lists Nugaev as a headliner of the show with an ever-dangerous TBA as his opponent. To confirm the story, first publicized by Allboxing’s Yuri Tarantin, BoxingScene contacted Shafikov’s chief representative Oleg Bogdanov.

Francisco Santana Vows Victory Over Unbeaten Gomez

BoxingScene Staff

•Jun 6, 2014

Francisco Santana, who weighed-in at 148.2 pounds, gears up for his upcoming fight against Eddie Gomez, who measured up at 149 pounds. The 10-round co-main event showdown will air tomorrow/Friday, June 6 from Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif., on ShoBox: The New Generation, live on SHOWTIME ® at10 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast). "I'm confident in my skills, and want to thank my promoter Gary Shaw for supporting me when nobody else believed in me," Santana (19-3-1, 9KO) said. "In my last fight I scored a 3rd knockout against Jorge Pimentel, so I feel my punches are very powerful at this point in my career."

Centeno Beats Ibarra, Santana Shocks Eddie Gomez

Francisco Salazar

•Jun 6, 2014

Middleweight Immanuwel Aleem stopped Cameron Allen in the fourth round of a scheduled six round bout. Aleem (8-0, 4 KOs) dropped Allen with a left hook to the body in the second round. In the fourth round, an overhand right hand to the head dropped Allen (5-16, 3 KOs) to the canvas. After getting up, Aleem dropped Allen with two left hooks to the body. Referee Raul Caiz, Jr. waved the fight over at 2:56.

Photos/Weights: Centeno vs. Ibarra, Gomez-Santana

Boxing Photos

•Jun 5, 2014

INDIO, Calif. – Undefeated middleweight prospect Hugo Centeno, Jr. weighed in at 160.4 pounds and fellow unbeaten Gerardo Ibarra tipped the scales at 162 pounds during Thursday’s official weigh-in for their 10-round main event showdown tomorrow/Friday, June 6 on ShoBox: The New Generation, live on SHOWTIME® at 10 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast). Undefeated welterweight prospect Eddie Gomez measured 149 pounds and streaking Francisco Santana weighed-in at 148.2 pounds for their 10-round ShoBox co-feature bout from Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif.

Nugaev Beats Quintero By TKO, Roman Morales Wins

Francisco Salazar

•Mar 7, 2014

Welterweight Dusty Hernandez-Harrison won a six round unanimous decision over Michael Balasi. After an even first round, both exchanged combinations in the center of the ring in the second round. A three-punch combination to the head dropped Balasi to the canvas. Balasi was not hurt and pressed the action for the remainder of the round. His persistence paid off as he dropped Harrison with a lead left cross to the head.

Santana Beats Alcine: Kayode Wins Heavyweight Debut

Francisco Salazar

•Dec 7, 2013

In his debut as a heavyweight contender, Lateef Kayode stopped overmatched Travis Fulton in the second round of a scheduled six round bout. Kayode (19-0, 15 KOs) was returning from an 18-month layoff, having not fought since his June 2012 bout against Antonio Tarver. Any questions about Kayode's power at heavyweight were immediately answered as Kayode stunned Fulton a number of times. Near the end of the first round, a left-right combination dropped Fulton (21-34-1, 20 KOs) flat onto his back. Fulton was able to survive the round.