Feb

Miguel Vazquez-Denis Shafikov, Zou Shiming highlight Feb. 22 card

IBF lightweight titleholder Miguel Vazquez will attempt to defend his title for the sixth time when he faces undefeated Russian contender Denis Shafikov in Macau. The card will also feature three Olympic gold medalists in separate bouts.

Vetyeka faces Shimoda next, but dreams of Donaire, Gonzalez fights

03

Jan

Vetyeka faces Shimoda next, but dreams of Donaire, Gonzalez fights

by Ryan Songalia

There is a “strong chance” that WBA featherweight beltholder Simphiwe Vetyeka will make his first title defense against Japanese contender Akifumi Shimoda on Feb. 22, Vetyeka’s manager Andile Sidinile tells RingTV.com.

Gold medalist Mekhontsev signs with Top Rank

01

Nov

Gold medalist Mekhontsev signs with Top Rank

by Lem Satterfield

Russian Egor Mekhontsev, who captured the light heavyweight gold medal at the 2012 Olympics in London, has signed with Top Rank in anticipation of a Dec. 7 debut.

Kirkland signs with 50 Cent prior to Tapia fight

16

Oct

Kirkland signs with 50 Cent prior to Tapia fight

by Lem Satterfield

Junior middleweight James Kirkland will have both a new promoter and trainer when he meets Glen Tapia on the Dec. 7 undercard of Guillermo Rigondeaux-Joseph Agbeko.

Tapia-Kirkland ‘close’ for Rigondeaux-Agbeko card

11

Oct

Tapia-Kirkland ‘close’ for Rigondeaux-Agbeko card

by Lem Satterfield

Unbeaten junior middleweight Glen Tapia could face James Kirkland on the undercard of a bout between Guillermo Rigondeaux and Joseph Agbeko on Dec. 7.

Mekhontsev slated for Top Rank’s Rigondeaux-Agbeko card

09

Oct

Mekhontsev slated for Top Rank’s Rigondeaux-Agbeko card

by Lem Satterfield

Russian Olympic gold medalist Egor Mekhontsev is expected to sign this week with Top Rank and to make his professional debut as a light heavyweight on Dec. 7.