Israel Mercado proves a B-side can be worth the listen
It’s not that Israel Mercado is resigned to his place in boxing, but as he endures a nearly year-long absence from the ring at age 30, he understands patience is required.
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Israel Mercado hoping to trade 'Bad Ways' for good timing
Israel Mercado hopes his willingness to fight Raul Curiel on 24-hour notice will help land him a big fight.
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CompuBox stats: Israel Mercado MD10 Branden Pizarro
Israel Mercado edged Philadelphia's Branden Pizarro on Friday in Pizarro's hometown 2300 Arena in a 10-round majority decision.
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Israel Mercado spoils return of local Branden Pizarro in Philadelphia
Israel Mercado pulled off the biggest upset of his career Friday, defeating hometown fighter Branden Pizarro in Philadelphia at the 2300 Arena.
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Ernesto Mercado stops Jose Pedraza, stares down Shakur Stevenson
Ernesto “Tito” Mercado wanted to announce his presence while WBC lightweight titleholder Shakur Stevenson sat ringside, and Mercado’s highlight-reel fourth-round TKO of former two-division champion Jose Pedraza did just that.
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Unrelenting underdog Sulaiman Segawa Upends Ruben Villa
Featherweight Sulaiman Segawa defied expectations and claimed the biggest win of his career in a 10-round unanimous decision over Ruben Villa on Saturday at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
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Benavidez-Andrade: Showtime To Stream Two-Fight Countdown Show
Two sensational matchups featuring a former world champion, exciting contenders and a rising star will highlight the Showtime PPV Countdown show on Saturday, November 25 leading up to the David Benavidez vs. Demetrius Andrade Showtime PPV from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.
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Ruben Torres vs. Richard Zamora Tops Thompson Card, August 14
Undefeated lightweight prospect, Ruben “Ace” Torres (11-0, 9 KOs), who is nearing the point of being called a contender, will headline Thompson Boxing’s “We. Are. Back.” on Saturday, August 14th, 2021. Torres will be taking on Richard "Diamante" Zamora (19-4, 12 KOs), of San Luis Potosi, Mexico, in a scheduled 8-round bout.
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Artur Biyarslanov Beats Israel Mercado By Majority Decision On Andrade-Williams Card
Arthur Biyarslanov beat an undefeated opponent Saturday for the first time in his pro career. The Russian-born, Toronto-based Biyarslanov landed the harder head and body shots during his eight-round fight against Israel Mercado and won a majority decision. The game Mercado earned a draw on the scorecard of judge Benoit Roussel (76-76), but he was overruled by judges Fernando Barbosa (78-74) and Michael Ross (77-75), who scored their competitive contest for Biyarslanov.
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Demetrius Andrade-Liam Williams Weigh-In Results From Hollywood, Florida
Liam Williams was held back by a security guard Friday after attempting to touch Demetrius Andrade’s dreadlocks. There won’t be anyone, according to Williams, who will keep him off of Andrade during their 12-round middleweight title fight Saturday in Hollywood, Florida. The confident underdog is certain he’ll knock off the favored Andrade, who will make the fourth defense of the WBO 160-pound championship he won in October 2018.