Nov

Ashley Theophane returns Friday after Broner loss

Nearly eight months after Ashley Theophane was stopped by Adrien Broner, Theophane will face Yakubu Amidu on Friday at Sam’s Town Live! in Las Vegas.

Jose Felix outpoints Yakubu Amidu over 10

14

Jun

Jose Felix outpoints Yakubu Amidu over 10

by Doug Fischer

Lightweight fringe contender Jose Felix traded knockdowns with Yakubu Amidu in Round 9 of his 10-round unanimous decision over the always game gatekeeper on Saturday in Hollywood, California. The bout headlined an UniMas “Solo Boxeo” show from the Florentine Gardens.

Ivan Redkach stops Yakubu Amidu after six rounds

10

Jan

Ivan Redkach stops Yakubu Amidu after six rounds

by Doug Fischer

Unbeaten lightweight standout Ivan Redkach started the year off with a strong performance, stopping the normally durable Yakubu Amidu after six rounds in the main event of a “ShoBox: The New Generation” show in Cabazon, California on Friday.

09

Jan

Ivan Redkach 137, Yakubu Amidu 137

by Lem Satterfield

Lightweights Ivan Redkach and Yakubu Amidu each weighed 137 pounds in advance of tonight’s ‘ShoBox’ main event at the Morongo Casino Resort and Spa.

Alantez Fox looks to prove he is ready for the next level vs. Patrick Day

07

Jan

Alantez Fox looks to prove he is ready for the next level vs. Patrick Day

by Lem Satterfield

On Friday, undefeated junior middleweight Alantez Fox plans to show the boxing world that he’s ready for the next level – maybe even a major title shot.

06

Jan

Q&A: Ivan Redkach

by Doug Fischer

Unbeaten lightweight prospect Ivan Redkach gets his 2015 campaign underway on Friday when he faces Yakubu Amidu in Cabazon, California. The scheduled 10-round bout headlines Showtime’s first “Shobox: The New Generation” of the New Year (11:00 p.m. ET/PT).

Ivan Redkach-Yakubu Amidu top Jan. 9 ShoBox tripleheader

02

Jan

Ivan Redkach-Yakubu Amidu top Jan. 9 ShoBox tripleheader

by Doug Fischer

Unbeaten lightweight prospect Ivan Redkach faces gatekeeper Yakubu Amidu in a 10-round main event at the Morongo Casino Resort and Spa in Cabazon, California on Jan. 9. Redkach-Amidu tops a “ShoBox” tripleheader on Showtime.

Jesus Cuellar-Ruben Tamayo tops Dec. 20 card

04

Dec

Jesus Cuellar-Ruben Tamayo tops Dec. 20 card

by Lem Satterfield

Featherweights Jesus Cuellar and Ruben Tamayo will headline a quadrupleheader to be broadcast on Showtime Extreme from Shelton, Washington, Goossen Promotions announced on Thursday.

27

Jul

Burgos battles Amidu to draw on FNF

by Mark E. Ortega

Juan Carlos Burgos hoped to rebound from his controversial draw against WBO beltholder Rocky Martinez when he faced Yakubu Amidu in this week’s Friday Night Fights main event but the junior lightweight contender had to settle for another draw.