Jan

Brandon Rios splits with trainer Robert Garcia

Robert Garcia announced on his Instagram account that he is no longer training Brandon Rios, saying that Rios’ father Manuel Rios will coach his son going forward.

Albert Pagara gets new opponent following Sanchez withdrawal

22

Jan

Albert Pagara gets new opponent following Sanchez withdrawal

by Ryan Songalia

Filipino junior featherweight Albert Pagara will face Yesner Talavera on Feb. 27 now that his original opponent, former titleholder Juan Carlos Sanchez, has dropped out.

Manny Pacquiao wants to finish career with KO of Bradley

11

Jan

Manny Pacquiao wants to finish career with KO of Bradley

by Ryan Songalia

Manny Pacquiao reiterated on Monday that his third bout with Tim Bradley will be the last fight of his career, and he wants to end it with a bang.

Golub-Rodriguez added to Wilder-Szpilka undercard

09

Jan

Golub-Rodriguez added to Wilder-Szpilka undercard

by Doug Fischer

Ukrainian welterweight prospect Ivan Golub will face Juan Rodriguez Jr. on the Deontay Wilder-Artur Szpilka undercard at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Jan. 16.

Tanaka weathers knockdown, stops Saludar in six to retain title

31

Dec

Tanaka weathers knockdown, stops Saludar in six to retain title

by Ryan Songalia

WBO strawweight titleholder Kosei Tanaka overcame a fifth-round knockdown to stop Filipino challenger Vic Saludar in Round 6 on New Year’s Eve in Japan.

Yaegashi outboxes Mendoza to win title, Inoue blasts Parrenas in 2

29

Dec

Yaegashi outboxes Mendoza to win title, Inoue blasts Parrenas in 2

by Ryan Songalia

At age 32, Japanese junior flyweight Akira Yaegashi showed he had enough left in the tank to box the fight of his life and earn another world title.

Gradovich returns, but not necessarily with Donaire in mind

28

Dec

Gradovich returns, but not necessarily with Donaire in mind

by Ryan Songalia

Former featherweight titleholder Evgeny Gradovich is rumored to be considering a move to 122 pounds to challenge Nonito Donaire, but first things first.