Martinez vs. Burgos: WBO Rejects Immediate Rematch
The World Boxing Organization (WBO) rejected a petition filed on behalf of Juan Carlos Burgos for the sanctioning body to order an immediate rematch with Roman ‘Rocky’ Martinez, it was announced Monda...Read More
Juan Carlos Burgos and The Aftermath of a Bad Decision
By Thomas Gerbasi - As soon as the final bell rang on January 19th, Juan Carlos Burgos knew the score. In his second attempt at a world title, he had done his job and beat Rocky Martinez. He was the W...Read More
Martinez vs. Burgos Decision Being Investigated By WBO
The World Boxing Organization (WBO) is investigating the controversial twelve round draw between super featherweight champion Roman 'Rocky' Martinez and mandatory challenger Juan Carlos Burgos. The fi...Read More
Burgos: Martinez Got a Draw Because PR Has One Champ
Super featherweight contender Juan Carlos Burgos went to a controversial twelve round draw with WBO champion Rocky Martinez last Saturday in New York. He joined us on The Boxing Lab, BoxingScene's off...Read More
Burgos: Next Time I Have To Knock Rocky Martinez Out!
Juan Carlos Burgos (30-1-1, 19KOs) plans to petition for a rematch with WBO featherweight champion Roman "Rocky" Martinez (26-1-2, 16KOs). Burgos is very upset with Saturday's decision at Madison Squa...Read More
Photos: Martinez-Burgos Go To a Draw, Verdejo Shines
The Theater, Madison Square Garden, New York - WBO junior lightweight champion Roman “Rocky” Martinez (26-1-2, 16 KOs) and mandatory challenger Juan Carlos “Mini” Burgos (30-1-1, 29 KOs) fought to a t...Read More
J.C. Burgos, Roman Martinez Fight To a 12-Round Draw
Roman 'Rocky' Martinez and Juan Carlos Burgos fought to a 12-round draw in their HBO-televised opener Saturday evening at Madison Square Garden's The Theatre in New York City. Scores were 117-111 f...Read More
Photos: HBO's Tripleheader Mega Weigh-In Gallery
The weights are in for HBO's big tripleheader from Madison Square Garden's The Theatre in New York City. In the main event, Orlando Salido (39-11-2, 27KO) defends the WBO featherweight title against M...Read More
Weights From NYC: Salido 126 lb, Garcia 125.6 lb
HBO kicks off its 2013 season with a tripleheader live from Madison Square Garden's The Theatre in New York City. Orlando Salido puts his featherweight title on the line against unbeaten Mikey Gar...Read More
Roman Martinez Hopes To End Burgos' Bid By Knockout
Roman "Rocky" Martinez is not feeling any pressure as he prepares to enter the ring this Saturday night at the Theater in Madison Square Garden in New York. Martinez will defend his junior lightweight...Read More
Photos: Salido-Garcia, Golovkin-Rosado Final Presser
New York, N.Y. --- (center L-R) Undefeated No. 1 contender Mikey Garcia and WBO World Featherweight champion Orlando Salido pose with all the undercard fighters during the final press conference in Ne...Read More
Burgos Shakes Off Old Ghosts, Focused To Win The Title
As Juan Carlos Burgos walked out of the ring following his 12 round unanimous decision loss to Hozumi Hasegawa on November 26th, 2010, some wondered if he would even get another opportunity at a world...Read More
Photos: Rocky Martinez and Felix Verdejo Putting in Work
Two-time WBO junior lightweight champion Roman Martinez is putting in work for his scheduled fight against Juan Carlos Burgos on the undercard of Orlando Salido vs Mikey Garcia , Saturday, Jan 19 at T...Read More
Photos: Gennady Golovkin, Roman Martinez Hit NYC
New York City, NY - WBA/IBO Middleweight World Champion Gennady "GGG" Golovkin arrived in New York City on Tuesday night ahead of his HBO televised showdown with world ranked challenger "KING" Gabriel...Read More
Photos: Roman Martinez Leaves, While Verdejo Hits NYC
Two-time WBO junior lightweight champion Roman Martinez leaves Puerto Rico for his scheduled fight against Juan Carlos Burgos on the undercard of Orlando Salido vs Mikey Garcia , Saturday, Jan 19 at T...Read More
Rocky Martinez: I'm Ready For Anything Burgos Brings
The junior lightweight champion of the World Boxing Organization (WBO), Roman "Rocky" Martinez, says he is ready for anything that Mexico's Juan Carlos Burgos brings to the table. Martinez (26-1-1, 16...Read More
Photos: Roman Martinez on Point in Training Camp
DORADO, PUERTO RICO- World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior lightweight champion, Roman “Rocky” Martinez was training hard in Puerto Rico, one week before his fight against the #1 contender Juan Carlo...Read More
Photos: Burgos Getting Ready For War With Martinez
TIJUANA, MEXICO —WBO number-one ranked Jr. Lightweight Juan Carlos “Mini” Burgos (30-1, 20 KO’s) is finishing up a hard training camp preparing for his WBO world title bout on January 19th against Rom...Read More
Arum Expects HBO's Triple at MSG To Be Sold Out
The HBO-televised tripleheader at Madison Square Garden’s The Theatre planned for January 19 is already approaching Standing Room Only status. Recent box office reports show tickets remaining only ...Read More
Photos: Martinez Putting in Work For Burgos Defense
Two-time WBO junior lightweight champion Roman "Rocky" Martínez in training for his Jan.19th WBO Super Featherweight title defense against No. 1 contender Juan Carlos Burgos on the Orlando Salido vs M...Read More