Kazuto Ioka and Joshua Franco battle to a majority draw, retain their 115-lb. belts
The final world title bout of 2022 was an entertaining crossroads match between 115-pound beltholders Kazuto Ioka, the respected hometown...
read moreJoshua Franco: I do think Ioka is my toughest test to date
Joshua Franco has come a long way since suffering the only loss of his pro career in March 2018. After that...
read moreKazuto Ioka says Joshua Franco title unification is first step toward undisputed championship
WBO junior bantamweight titleholder Kazuto Ioka dominated former rival and fellow four-weight beltholder Donnie Nietes in their rematch in July....
read moreThe Ring Ratings Reviewed 2022: Junior Bantamweight
The Ring first introduced its divisional ratings in 1925. Almost a century later, it’s no exaggeration to claim that these...
read moreGolden Boy Promotions wins rights to Juan Francisco Estrada-Joshua Franco fight
Golden Boy Promotions won the right to promote the fight between WBA junior bantamweight titleholder Juan Francisco Estrada and Joshua...
read moreThe WBA orders Juan Francisco Estrada vs. Joshua Franco
The WBA has officially ordered The Ring Magazine 115-pound champion/WBA titlist Juan Francisco Estrada vs. Joshua Franco.
read moreJesse Rodriguez: “Fighting for a world title was just destined to happen”
It was one week ago today that an announcement was made of Jesse Rodriguez signing a promotional deal with Matchroom...
read moreMoloney takes on Saludar looking for a fresh start after his trilogy with Franco
Australian junior bantamweight Andrew Moloney will look to get back to winning ways after an unsuccessful trilogy with Joshua Franco...
read moreAndrew Moloney starts road to redemption
Andrew Moloney is not sulking after losing two of his most recent fights. Instead, he is headed back to the...
read moreAndrew Moloney praises Joshua Franco on trilogy triumph, plots comeback
Australian junior bantamweight Andrew Moloney lost a hard-fought 12-round unanimous decision to Joshua Franco at the Hard Rock Hotel &...
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