Dec

New Faces: Ginjiro Shigeoka

GINJIRO SHIGEOKA Age: 20 Hometown: Tokyo, Japan Weight class: Strawweight Height: 5-foot-0 (153 cm) Amateur record: 56-1 (17 knockouts) Turned pro: 2018 Pro record: 4-0 (3 KOs) Trainer:...

Edward Heno to step up against Merlito Sabillo on February 17

14

Feb

Edward Heno to step up against Merlito Sabillo on February 17

by Ryan Songalia

On Saturday, undefeated fringe 108-pound contender Edward Heno will step up his level of opposition when he faces former 105-pound titlist Merlito Sabillo.

Niyomtrong outfights Loreto to retain WBA strawweight belt

15

Jul

Niyomtrong outfights Loreto to retain WBA strawweight belt

by Ryan Songalia

Thammanoon Niyomtrong overcame a determined challenger and a swollen eye to defeat Rey Loreto by unanimous decision on Saturday in Thailand.

WBA orders Knockout CP Freshmart to defend against Rey Loreto

18

Apr

WBA orders Knockout CP Freshmart to defend against Rey Loreto

by Ryan Songalia

The WBA has ordered its strawweight titlist Knockout CP Freshmart to face No. 1 contender Rey Loreto in a potentially dangerous mandatory defense.

Gennady Golovkin, Osumanu Adama weigh 159.2

31

Jan

Gennady Golovkin, Osumanu Adama weigh 159.2

by Lem Satterfield

Undefeated WBA middleweight titleholder Gennady Golovkin and Saturday’s challenger, Osumanu Adama, each weighed in at 159.2 pounds for their clash in Monte Carlo.