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Emiliano Vargas Goes Four-Round Distance, Lindolfo Delgado Decisions Booth

Emiliano Vargas Goes Four-Round Distance, Lindolfo Delgado Decisions Booth

Jake Donovan

•Feb 3, 2023

Emiliano Vargas barely went three combined minutes through his first two pro bouts. All four rounds were needed to secure his latest victory. The second-generation boxer went the distance for the first time in his young career, outclassing Francisco Duque in a well-earned, unanimous decision victory. All three judges scored the contest 40-36 for Vargas in the ESPN+ aired opening bout Friday evening from Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.

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Navarrete Makes Weight, Wilson Well Under Limit For WBO 130-Pound Title Fight

Navarrete Makes Weight, Wilson Well Under Limit For WBO 130-Pound Title Fight

Jake Donovan

•Feb 2, 2023

Emanuel Navarrete insisted prior to fight week that he is not yet done with the featherweight division. That said, the 28-year-old Mexican looked comfortable at Thursday’s weigh-in ahead of his bid to become a three-division titlist. Navarrete was 129.2 pounds for his scheduled twelve-round fight with Australia’s Liam Wilson, who checked in at a career-light 126.3 pounds for his U.S. debut.

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Andres Cortes: We Wanted Emanuel Navarrete, He Picked Unknown Easy Australian

Andres Cortes: We Wanted Emanuel Navarrete, He Picked Unknown Easy Australian

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•Jan 30, 2023

Undefeated rising star Andres Cortes (17-0, 11 KOs), fresh off a string of impressive wins in the super featherweight division, will face his most challenging opponent when he steps in the ring with Luis Melendez (17-2, 13 KOs), from Miami by way of Puerto Rico.

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Navarrete vs. Wilson, Barboza vs. Pedraza Finalized For February 3, ESPN

Navarrete vs. Wilson, Barboza vs. Pedraza Finalized For February 3, ESPN

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•Dec 20, 2022

Mexican star Emanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete and Australian contender Liam Wilson will fight for the vacant WBO junior lightweight world title Friday, Feb. 3, at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Navarrete, the reigning WBO featherweight world champion, hopes to become the 10th Mexican-born boxer to win world titles in three weight divisions.

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Eduardo Ramirez: I Want To Fight For The World Title Next

Eduardo Ramirez: I Want To Fight For The World Title Next

BoxingScene Staff

•May 29, 2022

Barclays Center, Brooklyn - Super featherweight contender Eduardo “Zurdito” Ramirez (27-2-3, 12 KOs) edged out a majority decision victory over Puerto Rico’s Luis Melendez (17-2, 13 KOs) in their 10-round showdown.

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Eduardo Ramirez Edges Luis Melendez With Tough Majority Decision

Eduardo Ramirez Edges Luis Melendez With Tough Majority Decision

Keith Idec

•May 28, 2022

NEW YORK – Eduardo Ramirez overcame some tenuous moments Saturday night to extend his winning streak. The Mexican contender beat Luis Melendez by majority decision in a 10-round, 130-pound fight that opened Showtime Pay-Per-View’s telecast of the Gervonta Davis-Rolando Romero undercard at Barclays Center. Judges Bernard Bruni (96-94) and John Poturaj (98-92) overruled John McKaie, who scored their closely contested bout a draw, 95-95.

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Photos: Lara-O'Sullivan, Ramos-Santamaria, Ramirez-Mendez - Fights Set

Photos: Lara-O'Sullivan, Ramos-Santamaria, Ramirez-Mendez - Fights Set

Boxing Photos

•May 27, 2022

Lara-O'Sullivan, Ramos-Santamaria, Ramirez-Mende Weights Photos Gallery - Davis vs. Romero will see five-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis defend his WBA Lightweight Title against unbeaten No. 1 ranked contender and mandatory challenger Rolando Romero on Saturday, May 28 live on SHOWTIME PPV from Barclays Center in Brooklyn headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event. (photos by Amanda Westcott)

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Gervonta Davis Pushed Rolando Romero Off The Stage After They Made Weight

Gervonta Davis Pushed Rolando Romero Off The Stage After They Made Weight

Keith Idec

•May 27, 2022

In a familiar scene Friday afternoon in Brooklyn, Gervonta Davis pushed his opponent as they prepared to pose for pictures after making weight for their lightweight title fight Saturday night.

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Photos: Lara-O'Sullivan, Ramos-Santamaria, Ramirez-Mendez - Workouts

Photos: Lara-O'Sullivan, Ramos-Santamaria, Ramirez-Mendez - Workouts

Boxing Photos

•May 25, 2022

Davis, Romero Workouts Photos Gallery - Five-time world champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis, boxing’s hottest young attraction, and unbeaten No.1 ranked contender and mandatory challenger Rolando Romero kicked off fight week Wednesday at a media workout before they square off in the SHOWTIME PPV main event this Saturday, May 28 headlining a Premier Boxing Champions event from Barclays Center in Brooklyn. (photos by Matthew Heasley, Amanda Westcott)

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Gervonta Davis vs. Rolando Romero - Pay-Per-View Undercard Information

Gervonta Davis vs. Rolando Romero - Pay-Per-View Undercard Information

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•Apr 29, 2022

The SHOWTIME PPV undercard for Gervonta Davis vs. Rolando Romero will feature three matchups entering the ring in high-stakes action on Saturday, May 28 live from Barclays Center in Brooklyn in a Premier Boxing Champions event.

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