The Travelin’ Man returns to Canastota Part V – Induction ceremony and epilogue
Sunday, June 9: When I stirred awake at 7 a.m., I did so with a strong urge to catch up...
read moreOscar Collazo outpoints Gerardo Zapata, retains WBO 105-pound title
Oscar Collazo survived a rough second round against Gerardo Zapata en route to outworking and outclassing the tough Nicaraguan over...
read moreThe Travelin’ Man (or “The Friendly Guy”) Returns to IBHOF Induction Weekend, Part II
Thursday, June 6: As I previously mentioned in Part I of this year’s travelogue, this marks my 30th pilgrimage to...
read moreHall of Fame Inductee Ivan Calderon and Rafael Espinoza get belts in Puerto Rico
On Thursday, The WBO officially belted featherweight titlist Rafael Espinoza, who stunned Robeisy Ramirez last Saturday, in one of the...
read moreDiego Corrales and Ricky Hatton top the 2024 Hall of Fame Class
Maybe Michelle Corrales-Lewis will break an annual tradition Thursday night and go back to that place again, as she and...
read moreYomar Alamo beats Adrian Yung via one-sided decision on Friday night
On Friday night, unbeaten 140-pounder Yomar Alamo defeated Adrian Yung via one-sided decision, in Kissimmee, Florida, in a ‘Boxeo Telemundo’ headliner.
read moreUnbeaten featherweight star Orlando Gonzalez Jr. is more than just a fighter
He knew he wanted to be a philanthropist long before his aspirations of becoming a professional fighter. While many world champions...
read moreNew Faces: Jeyvier Cintron
JEYVIER CINTRON Age: 24 Hometown: Bayamon, Puerto Rico Weight class: Junior bantamweight Height: 5-foot-6 (168 cm) Amateur record: 260-14 Turned pro: 2017 Pro record: 10-0 (5 knockouts) Trainer: Ivan Calderon Manager: Peter Rivera Promoter: Top Rank Inc. Instagram: @jeyviercintron Best night of pro...
read moreYomar Alamo remains unbeaten, outboxes Manuel Mendez on Telemundo
Junior welterweight Yomar Alamo remained unbeaten late Friday night, outboxing Manuel Mendez over ten rounds to win by unanimous decision...
read moreThe IBHOF Class of 2019 – How I voted and why: Part two
Our resident Travelin’ Man, Lee Groves shares his selections for the International Boxing Hall of Fame’s Class of 2019, in Part Two of Two.
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