Paul Bamba, late-blooming cruiserweight, dies at age 35
Paul Bamba, who rose from homelessness to the cusp of world title contention, has died at age 35, according to a joint statement from the Bamba family and his manager Ne-Yo.
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In his 14th fight of 2024, Paul Bamba takes on Rogelio “Porky” Medina
The cruiserweight fighter's relentless schedule is a throwback to an era when boxers fought more often.
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Caleb Plant Easily Out-Boxes ‘Porky’ Medina, Remains Unbeaten
Caleb Plant didn’t exactly excite the crowd in El Paso, Texas, but he boxed well and picked apart Rogelio Medina on Saturday night. The tactical Plant peppered Medina with jabs, used his athleticism to consistently move out of Medina’s punching range and won their 12-round super middleweight match by unanimous decision. Each of the three judges credited Plant with a wide win (120-108, 119-109, 117-111).
Photos: Victor Ortiz, Devon Alexander - Ready For Do or Die Bout
Ortiz, Alexander Weigh-In Photos Gallery - EL PASO, TX. - Former world champions Victor Ortiz and Devon Alexander went face to face Friday one days before they enter the ring for their Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes main event showdown this Saturday, February 17 from Don Haskins Center on the UTEP campus in El Paso, Texas. Photos by Ruben Ramirez.
Photos: Victor Ortiz, Devon Alexander - Tense Face To Face
Alexander vs. Ortiz Final Press Conference Photos Gallery - EL PASO, TX. - Former world champions Victor Ortiz and Devon Alexander went face to face Thursday two days before they enter the ring for their Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes main event showdown this Saturday, February 17 from Don Haskins Center on the UTEP campus in El Paso, Texas. Photos by Ruben Ramirez.
Photos: Caleb Plant, Porky Medina - Grind Hard in The Gym
Plant, Medina Workout Photos Gallery - Former welterweight world champions "Vicious'' Victor Ortiz and Devon Alexander "The Great'' went face-to-face for the first time Wednesday at a press conference in El Paso, Texas to discuss their showdown that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, Feb. 17 from Don Haskins Center on the UTEP campus in El Paso. Photos Ruben Ramirez
Photos: Caleb Plant Putting in Work For Porky Medina Clash
Caleb Plant workout Photos Gallery - Undefeated super middleweight contender Caleb "Sweethands" Plant hosted a media workout in Las Vegas Wednesday as he prepares for his world title eliminator showdown against Rogelio "Porky" Medina Saturday, February 17 as part of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Don Haskins Center on the UTEP campus in El Paso, Texas.
Video: Caleb Plant on Medina Fight, Dirrell-Uzcategui, More
Caleb Plant Video Interview - Undefeated super middleweight world champion David Benavidez and top-rated contender Ronald Gavril held a media workout in Las Vegas Thursday ahead of their world championship rematch Saturday, February 17 live on SHOWTIME from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Photos by John Gurzinski/Mayweather Promotions.
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Victor Ortiz: I'm Ready To Prove Everyone Wrong, Get Crown Back!
"Vicious'' Victor Ortiz and Devon Alexander "The Great'' headline a show topped by two USA vs. Mexico battles as the former welterweight champions meet in the 12-round main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, Feb. 17 from Don Haskins Center on the UTEP campus in El Paso, Texas with televised coverage starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Caleb Plant vs. Porky Medina on Ortiz-Alexander Card
BoxingScene.com has been advised that Caleb Plant (16-0, 10 KOs) will face Rogelio 'Porky' Medina (38-8, 32 KOs) in an IBF super middleweight eliminator for the number #2 ranking slot - which is currently vacant. Plant is ranked at #6, while Medina has a ranking spot of #12.
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