Jul

Weigh-in alert: ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez-Rober Barrera and undercard ready for war in Nicaragua

There is nothing like a homecoming fight, even for Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez. Gonzalez, one of the best fighters of this generation,...

Jesse Rodriguez vs. Cristian Gonzalez, for vacant WBO 112-pound title, is on for April 8

06

Jan

Jesse Rodriguez vs. Cristian Gonzalez, for vacant WBO 112-pound title, is on for April 8

by Francisco Salazar

Former 115-pound titlist Jesse Rodriguez will drop to flyweight to face Cristian Gonzalez for the vacant WBO strap on April 8.

Jesse Rodriguez to face Jose Alejandro Burgos, on DAZN, on Saturday

12

Oct

Jesse Rodriguez to face Jose Alejandro Burgos, on DAZN, on Saturday

by Francisco Salazar

On Saturday night, undefeated junior flyweight contender Jesse Rodriguez will face Jose Alejandro Burgos on the undercard of Mikey Garcia vs. Sandor Martin.

Koki Eto signs deal with All Star Boxing, faces Jeyvier Cintron on May 25

04

Apr

Koki Eto signs deal with All Star Boxing, faces Jeyvier Cintron on May 25

by Francisco Salazar

Junior bantamweight contender Koki Eto, who will face unbeaten Jeyvier Cinton on May 25, on ESPN, has signed a new co-promotional deal with All Star Boxing.

Ryota Murata: ‘I am superior to Emanuele Blandamura in power and stamina’

10

Apr

Ryota Murata: ‘I am superior to Emanuele Blandamura in power and stamina’

by Anson Wainwright

Japanese star promises to be more measured in his approach but insists that fight fans should expect the usual result – a knockout victory.

Yu Kimura: ‘I am not letting go of the WBC junior flyweight belt!’

03

Mar

Yu Kimura: ‘I am not letting go of the WBC junior flyweight belt!’

by Coyote Duran

WBC 108-pound titlist Yu Kimura, who recently spoke to Anson Wainwright, will defend his strap against Mexico’s Ganigan Lopez in Japan.

RING contributor to run in WBC’s ‘Race of Champions’

13

Jan

RING contributor to run in WBC’s ‘Race of Champions’

by Coyote Duran

On Jan. 24, RING contributor Anson Wainwright will run to raise money for the family of convalescing 154-pounder Prichard Colon in association with the WBC.

HBO’s Peter Nelson: ‘Roman Gonzalez is one of the brightest lights in boxing’

11

May

HBO’s Peter Nelson: ‘Roman Gonzalez is one of the brightest lights in boxing’

by Coyote Duran

HBO executive Peter Nelson is echoing the sentiments of what many true fight fans have been insisting for years: It’s time to hail the little guys. And RING flyweight champion Roman Gonzalez leads the pack.

Roman Gonzalez-Rocky Fuentes, Takashi Miura-Edgar Puerta on Nov. 22

20

Oct

Roman Gonzalez-Rocky Fuentes, Takashi Miura-Edgar Puerta on Nov. 22

by Lem Satterfield

The little guys get the biggest spots on a Nov. 22 Teiken Promotions show when Roman Gonzalez faces Rocky Fuentes and Takashi Miura meets Edgar Puerta.