
A brief history of recent world boxing champions age 40 and over
Lucas Ketelle explores the historic accomplishments of George Foreman and Bernard Hopkins and current titleholders such as Erislandy Lara.
Guillermo Jones: record, next fight and profile →

Lucas Ketelle explores the historic accomplishments of George Foreman and Bernard Hopkins and current titleholders such as Erislandy Lara.

Guillermo Rigondeaux recognized John Riel Casimero’s legitimate power. The skillful southpaw has beaten punchers with less boxing ability than him in the past, however, and he is confident he’ll withstand Casimero’s power, too. Rigondeaux (20-1, 13 KOs, 1 NC) even suggested he’ll be the one to win by knockout August 14, not the hard-hitting Casimero (30-4, 21 KOs).

45-year-old former world cruiserweight champion Guillermo Jones (41-3-2, 30 KOs), now competing as a heavyweight, returned to the ring for the first time since last July, and won an eleven round split decision over Ytalo Perea (10-3-2, 6KOs) at Hotel Jaragua in Santo Domingo.

Maxime Beaussire (25-1-1) won the vacant EU 154 lb title on Friday night in Calais with a one punch second round knockout over Joffrey Jacob (16-1-1) in a heated all French matchup. Beaussire landed with a right hook and it was all over. Beaussire is now trained by former EBU champ Frank Nicotra and is now back on track after an upset loss to Zakaria Attou earlier this year.

Pinnacle produced their 3rd pro boxing event at the classic Teamster Temple in the hipster Lawrenceville section of Pittsburgh. Saturday's show arguably was one of the better club show's in recent Pittsburgh memory. It kicked off with:

Pinnacle has long brought some of the areas best MMA shows to Pittsburgh. In 2016, they successfully ventured into the pro boxing game. This Saturday July 2nd at 7pm, they will hold their 3rd pro boxing show at The Teamster Temple (4701 Butler Street in Lawrenceville). Each show has been packed to the balconies. As a late surprise addition to this card, Don King has added 3 of his world ranked fighters to this excellent club show.

In his words, former world champion Guillermo "El Felino" Jones of Panama is eager to return to the ring. His return was scheduled to take place on November 14 against Mexico's Daniel "Oso" Cota. That fight has now been rescheduled to November 20th because the venue is underdoing some last-minute repairs.

In his words, former world champion Guillermo "El Felino" Jones of Panama is eager to return to the ring. His return will take place on November 14 when "El Felino" Jones faces Mexico's Daniel "Oso" Cota. The has been agreed upon in the heavyweight division as Jones make his official debut in that division for another title run.

Former world cruiserweight world champion Guillermo "El Felino" Jones (39-3-2, 31KOs) will return to the ring on November 14th at the Arena Panama Al Brown in Colon City, Panama. The fight was announced by promoter Sergio Gonzalez, who along with Richard Yohros manage the career of Jones.

During the press conference held earlier today by the World Boxing Association, where they discussed the 94th Convention and the next edition of KO To Drugs, WBA Vice President Gilberto Mendoza discussed the current status of former champion Guillermo Jones (39-3-2, 31KOs). Jones has been allowed by the WBA to return to the ring "with a number of conditions." The boxer was suspended after testing positive twice for the banned substance Furosemide - both times in connection with the Denis Lebedev bout.