Mar

Jimmy Paypa drops Bernabe Concepcion, scores upset in Manila

Unheralded Jimmy Paypa earned a split-decision over veteran Bernabe Concepcion at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City, Philippines on Saturday.

Penalosa brothers score KOs, Concepcion-Sonsona ends in draw

26

Jul

Penalosa brothers score KOs, Concepcion-Sonsona ends in draw

by Ryan Songalia

The Pe├▒alosa brothers, Dodie Boy Jr. and Dave, remained unbeaten, scoring knockout victories over their opponents on Saturday at the Mandaluyong Gym in Mandaluyong City, Philippines. Bernabe Conception and Eden Sonsona fought to a draw in the main event.

09

Jan

Q&A: Salido plans to ‘cut down’ Garcia

by Lem Satterfield

WBO beltholder Orlando Salido says featherweight rival Mikey Garcia “has never faced a fighter who applies the type of pressure that I do,” adding, “I’m going to give him trouble from the first bell to the last.”

M. Garcia eyes long-awaited title shot against Salido

11

Nov

M. Garcia eyes long-awaited title shot against Salido

by Lem Satterfield

Featherweight contender Miguel Angel “Mikey” Garcia will pursue his ninth straight knockout and his 15th in 16 fights when he meets WBO titleholder Orlando Salido on Jan. 19 at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

10

Oct

M. Garcia could face Barros

by Lem Satterfield

Mikey Garcia could fight Jonathan Victor Barros on Nov. 10.

Q&A: Mikey Garcia eyes Cruz, Salido, wants Gamboa

07

Oct

Q&A: Mikey Garcia eyes Cruz, Salido, wants Gamboa

by Lem Satterfield

The big fights keep lining up and keep falling through for unbeaten featherweight contender Mikey Garcia, but he’s still hungry for a showcase against the likes of Yuriorkis Gamboa.