Jul

Abel Sanchez discusses Denis Shafikov’s win against Jemal Herring

BWAA Trainer of the Year Abel Sanchez did not accept his award in person because he was training Denis Shafikov for the Russian’s upset TKO of Jemal Herring.

Rances Barthelemy outslugs Denis Shafikov, wins IBF lightweight title

19

Dec

Rances Barthelemy outslugs Denis Shafikov, wins IBF lightweight title

by Doug Fischer

Rances Barthelemy won his second world title in a second weight class by defeating Denis Shafikov by unanimous decision on Friday in Las Vegas.

Denis Shafikov, Murat Gassiev ready for make-or-break fights

15

Dec

Denis Shafikov, Murat Gassiev ready for make-or-break fights

by Doug Fischer

Top trainer Abel Sanchez says he has Denis Shafikov and Murat Gassiev well prepared for meaningful bouts that will be televised on SpikeTV on Friday.

Nonito Donaire, Jose Ramirez to co-headline Macau card on July 18

03

Jul

Nonito Donaire, Jose Ramirez to co-headline Macau card on July 18

by Doug Fischer

Nonito Donarie and 2012 U.S. Olympian Jose Ramirez will headline an UniMas-televised card on July 18 at The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Arena in Macau.

Jose Benavidez wins with dubious decision over Mauricio Herrera

13

Dec

Jose Benavidez wins with dubious decision over Mauricio Herrera

by Andreas Hale

Mauricio Herrera once again was given the shaft from the judges as Jose Benavidez won a unanimous decision with scores of 116-112, 116-112 and 117-111 on the Tim Bradley-Diego Chaves undercard in Las Vegas.

Denis Shafikov stops Rustam Nugaev in Round 9 of FNF main event

15

Aug

Denis Shafikov stops Rustam Nugaev in Round 9 of FNF main event

by Doug Fischer

Denis Shafikov outclassed fellow Russian lightweight standout Rustam Nugaev en route to a brutal ninth-round stoppage in the “Friday Night Fights” main event from Santa Ynez, Calif. Shafikov earned another shot at IBF titleholder Miguel Vazquez with the victory.

Lem’s latest: Denis Shafikov 135, Rustam Nugaev 134

15

Aug

Lem’s latest: Denis Shafikov 135, Rustam Nugaev 134

by Lem Satterfield

Lem Satterfield’s latest notebook has the weigh-in details for tonight’s “ESPN Friday Night Fights” participants and Mayweather Promotions’ August 30 card.

Rustam Nugaev faces fellow Russian standout in FNF main event

14

Aug

Rustam Nugaev faces fellow Russian standout in FNF main event

by Doug Fischer

Lightweight Rustam Nugaev will fight fellow Russian Denis Shafikov in an IBF title-elimination bout at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, Calif. The bout headlines this week’s “Friday Night Fights” telecast on ESPN2.