Dec

Jerwin Ancajas set for first defense against Jose Alfredo Rodriguez

IBF junior bantamweight titlist Jerwin Ancajas is set to defend his belt for the first time against Jose Alfredo Rodriguez of Mexico on Jan. 29.

Sammy Vasquez vs. Luis Collazo set for Feb. 2

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Dec

Sammy Vasquez vs. Luis Collazo set for Feb. 2

by Francisco Salazar

On Feb. 2, welterweights Sammy Vasquez and former WBA titlist Luis Collazo are set to square off in a ‘PBC on FS1’ main event.

Hank Lundy returns to face John Delperdang on Dec. 30

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Dec

Hank Lundy returns to face John Delperdang on Dec. 30

by Francisco Salazar

Fringe contender Hank Lundy will face 10-1 prospect John Delperdang in a 12-round bout on Dec. 30 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

A lump of coal to go with an excellent Christmas gift

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Dec

A lump of coal to go with an excellent Christmas gift

by Andreas Hale

Fans were given a gift with the finalization of the Golovkin-Jacobs middleweight showdown but they’ll be served a lump of coal before March 18 arrives.

Artur Beterbiev ices Isidro Prieto in one round

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Dec

Artur Beterbiev ices Isidro Prieto in one round

by Francisco Salazar

Artur Beterbiev scored a first-round KO of Isidro Prieto Friday night at the Lac Leamy Casino in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada.

Tony Bellew: ‘David Haye is an embarrassment to boxing’

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Dec

Tony Bellew: ‘David Haye is an embarrassment to boxing’

by Michael Woods

Michael Woods caught up with Tony Bellew at the 54th annual WBC convention and the organization’s cruiserweight titlist had lots to say about David Haye.

Felix Verdejo, Christopher Diaz to return to action on Feb. 3

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Dec

Felix Verdejo, Christopher Diaz to return to action on Feb. 3

by Francisco Salazar

On Feb. 3, 2017, lightweight Felix Verdejo and featherweight Christopher Diaz, both unbeaten contenders will return to action in San Juan, Puerto Rico.