May

Robinson Castellanos scores upset, stops Gamboa in seven

35-year-old veteran Robinson Castellanos found new life in his career after Yuriorkis Gamboa failed to answer the bell for Round 8 in Las Vegas.

Mendez outpoints Redkach, who blames ref’s calls for the loss

02

May

Mendez outpoints Redkach, who blames ref’s calls for the loss

by Michael Baca II

Argenis Mendez won a 10-round split decision over Ivan Redkach on Tuesday in Studio City, California. Mendez outboxed Redkach, who felt he deserved the nod.

Oscar Valdez impresses in first gut check vs. Miguel Marriaga

23

Apr

Oscar Valdez impresses in first gut check vs. Miguel Marriaga

by Michael Baca II

Oscar Valdez proved himself worthy of holding a major world title and of headlining at StubHub Center show by out-boxing and out-slugging game Miguel Marriaga on Saturday.

Oscar Valdez-Miguel Marriaga undercard results

22

Apr

Oscar Valdez-Miguel Marriaga undercard results

by Michael Baca II

Mexican welterweight veteran Mahonri Montes beat tough gatekeeper Francisco Santana on the Oscar Valdez-Miguel Marriaga undercard on Saturday in Carson, California.

Fazliddin Gaibnazarov turns pro on Valdez-Marriaga undercard

20

Apr

Fazliddin Gaibnazarov turns pro on Valdez-Marriaga undercard

by Michael Baca II

Shakur Stevenson isn’t the only 2016 Olympic medalist turning pro on the Valdez-Marriaga undercard. Uzbekistan’s gold medalist Fazliddin “Fayzi” Gaibnazarov also makes his pro debut.

‘Three Amigos’ – Valdez, Ramirez and Magdaleno – are set for PPV showcase

19

Apr

‘Three Amigos’ – Valdez, Ramirez and Magdaleno – are set for PPV showcase

by Michael Baca II

The trio of WBO titleholders that Bob Arum has dubbed “the Three Amigos” – Oscar Valdez, Gilberto Ramirez and Jessie Magdaleno – are excited to headline Saturday’s Top Rank PPV.

Usyk ready to represent Ukraine, Team Klimas in second U.S. appearance

03

Apr

Usyk ready to represent Ukraine, Team Klimas in second U.S. appearance

by Michael Baca II

Aleksandr Usyk has trained in Oxnard, California, with fellow Ukrainian standouts Vasyl Lomachenko and Oleksandr Gvozdyk, prior to his second U.S. appearance on Saturday.

Michael Conlan lays out plan to rule St. Patrick’s Day

11

Mar

Michael Conlan lays out plan to rule St. Patrick’s Day

by Michael Baca II

Michael Conlan’s middle finger is already famous, but LA’s latest transplant says he intends to live up to high expectations when he kicks off his pro career on March 17.