Photo gallery: Zou-Ortega weigh-in
Macau weigh-in photos for Zou Shiming-Jesus Ortega, Juan Estrada-Milan Melindo, Evgeny Gradovich-Mauricio Munoz, and Andy Ruiz-Joe Hanks. Photos by Chris Farina-Top Rank.
read moreChinese boxing rides on Zou’s shoulders
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Zou Shiming has become a bona fide star in his homeland, and the question is now whether China can become the enormous boxing market that Top Rank is hoping for.
read moreGradovich remains humble going into first title defense
Evgeny Gradovich, who upset Billy Dib for the IBF featherweight belt in March in only his 16th pro fight, remains grounded going into his first title defense against Mauricio Munoz on Saturday on the Zou Shiming-topped card in Macau on HBO2.
read moreLem’s latest: Tyson to be inducted into NVHOF on Aug. 10
Mike Tyson will be inducted into the Nevada Hall of Fame on Aug. 10, along with former titleholder Mike McCallum and the late Diego Corrales.
read morePhoto gallery: Zou-Ortega final press conference
Flyweight combatants Zou Shiming and Jesus Ortega took to the stage in Macau along with WBO and WBA flyweight titleholder Juan Estrada, challenger Milan Melindo, IBF featherweight titleholder Evgeny Gradovich and his opponent, Mauricio Munoz, and heavyweights Andy Ruiz and Joe Hanks.
read moreLem’s latest: Thurman expects ‘war’ vs. Chaves
“Honestly, I can’t wait to see how he’s going to try to knock me out,” said Keith Thurman of rival Diego Chaves. “That’s part of the excitement in this game and in this sport. I’m definitely willing to step into that danger zone.”
read moreRoach, Zou training regimen a work in progress
Freddie Roach said Zou Shiming reminds him of ex-beltholder Brian Viloria, with whom the two-time Olympic gold medalist often spars.
read morePhoto gallery: Zou, Gradovich media day
Chinese Olympic star Zou Shiming trains at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood for his second pro fight. The card will happen on July 27 in Macau, and will also feature the “Mexican Russian,” IBF featherweight titleholder Evgeny Gradovich.
read moreLem’s latest: Peterson-Matthysse undercard announced
Lamont Peterson’s younger brother, Anthony, will compete in a lightweight bout on Saturday’s undcard to Lamont’s 141-pound main event against Lucas Matthysse.
read moreZou back on July 27; Arum to sign Penalosas; Donaire-JuanMa next?
Top Rank CEO Bob Arum tells RingTV.com that he is planning a second card in the Chinese region of Macau on July 27, which will be headlined by the second professional bout of two-time Olympic gold medalist Zou Shiming.
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