Feb

Miguel Vazquez, Denis Shafikov both weigh 134.8

IBF lightweight beltholder Miguel Vazquez and two-time Olympic gold medalist Zou Shiming weighed in on Friday for Saturday’s card in Macau. Vazquez came in at 134.8 pounds, the same as his challenger Denis Shafikov. Shiming weighed 111.8 pounds.

Feb

Miguel Vazquez hopes victory over Denis Shafikov leads to big fights

by Doug Fischer

IBF lightweight titleholder Miguel Vazquez has quietly carved out a successful career in recent years but his cagey technical style turns off some fans. Vazquez, who defends against unbeaten Denis Shafikov on Saturday in Macau, hopes a victory earns him fights fans want to see.

Feb

Photo gallery: Miguel Vazquez, Zou Shiming arrive in Macau

by The Ring

Fighters for the Feb. 22 show in Macau arrive and stage public workouts. The card includes lightweight titleholder Miguel Vazquez vs. Denis Shafikov, plus Olympic gold medalists Ryota Murata, Egor Mekhontsev and Zou Shiming.

Feb

Miguel Vazquez-Denis Shafikov, Zou Shiming highlight Feb. 22 card

by Lem Satterfield

IBF lightweight titleholder Miguel Vazquez will attempt to defend his title for the sixth time when he faces undefeated Russian contender Denis Shafikov in Macau. The card will also feature three Olympic gold medalists in separate bouts.

Aug

Lem’s latest: Shafikov, Diaz, Ramirez win

by Lem Satterfield

Junior welterweight/lightweight contender Denis Shafikov, former lightweight titleholder Juan Diaz, and junior welterweight Jose Carlos Ramirez all won by knockout on Saturday night during a Top Rank-promoted event in Laredo, Texas.

Jul

Shafikov signs with Top Rank, makes U.S. debut Aug. 17

by Mark E. Ortega

Undefeated Russian lightweight contender Denis Shafikov signed a deal with Top Rank, RingTV.com learned on Wednesday. Shafikov will make his U.S. debut on the undercard of an Aug. 17 Solo Boxeo show.