Feb

Behind the scenes – and on the scene – at Facebook FightNight Live

Our own Michael Woods brings us a glimpse of the ins and outs of a recent ‘Facebook FightNight Live’ show at the Paramount, in Huntington, New York.

Jul

Pablo Cesar Cano scratched from card after Gomez injury

by The Ring

After Pablo Cesar Cano was scratched from a Golden Boy Promotions card on July 15, Jayson Velez-Rene Alvarado has been upgraded to the main event.

Jun

Pablo Cesar Cano has new opponent in Alfonso Gomez of “The Contender”

by The Ring

Pablo Cesar Cano faces replacement Alfonso Gomez on July 15 at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino after KeAndre Gibson was scratched because of an elbow injury.

Mar

Alfonso Gomez boxes, brawls way to victory over Yoshihiro Kamegai

by Francisco Salazar

Both the old and the new Alfonso Gomez showed up on Friday in Indio, California, as he boxed, brawled and out-hustled his way to a unanimous 10-round decision over Yoshihiro Kamegai.

Mar

‘Improved’ Yoshihiro Kamegai returns to action against Alfonso Gomez

by Doug Fischer

Yoshihiro Kamegai has yet to win a fight televised in the U.S., but the Japanese slugger says he’s learned from each setback and intends to bring improved game – along with his usual fireworks – to his Friday showdown with Alfonso Gomez on Fox Sports 1.

Mar

Alfonso Gomez says experience, not brawling, will beat Yoshihiro Kamegai

by Francisco Salazar

A fighter known putting everything on the line, Alfonso Gomez says longevity is on his mind these days and he has made stylistic adjustments to avoid excessive wear and tear. Experience, he says, is his weapon now.

Feb

Gomez-Kamegai headline March 20 Golden Boy Live! show

by Doug Fischer

Former welterweight and junior middleweight title challenger Alfonso Gomez takes on Japanese slugger Yoshihiro Kamegai in the main event of a March 20 Fox Sports 1-televised Golden Boy Live! card at Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, Calif., Golden Boy Promotions announced on Friday.

Jul

Gomez outpoints Paredes, Diaz-Robles steals Fox Sports 1 show

by Doug Fischer

Alfonso Gomez suffered two knockdowns but finished strong to win a 10-round decision over Ed Paredes on Thursday in Las Vegas, Nev. The bout headlined a “Golden Boy Live!” telecast highlighted by Joseph Diaz Jr.’s hard-fought decision over Ramiro Robles.

Jul

Photo gallery: Golden Boy Live with Alfonso Gomez vs. Ed Paredes

by The Ring

Action shots from Las Vegas, where Alfonso Gomez and Joseph Diaz both won by unanimous decisions over their respective opponents, Ed Paredes and Ramiro Robles, and Diego De La Hoya won by a fifth-round TKO of Miguel Tamayo. Photos by Naoki Fukuda.

Jul

Tonight’s Golden Boy Live: Ed Paredes 150, Alfonso Gomez 150.2

by Lem Satterfield

Ed Paredes and Alfonso Gomez weighed 150 and 150.2 pounds, respectively, on Tuesday in advance of tonight’s “Golden Boy Live!” junior middleweight bout in Las Vegas.