Tag: WBC

Santa Cruz says Robert Garcia “might” make a difference in the rematch against Mares

2018-06-07

LOS ANGELES — Besides a series of fights, world championships, and an increase in skill for both fighters, nothing has really changed for Leo Santa Cruz and Abner Mares since their first meeting back in 2015. That is, except, for former trainer of the year, Robert Garcia, now heading the corner of Mares.  … More Santa Cruz says Robert Garcia “might” make a difference in the rematch against Mares

Adonis Stevenson and Badou Jack fight to majority draw

2018-05-19

In a grueling 12-round bout, Adonis Stevenson retained his WBC light heavyweight title with majority draw against Badou Jack on Saturday at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. Two judges scored it 114-114 while the third judge scored the fight 115-113. This was Jack’s third draw but the 34 year old said he definitely won … More Adonis Stevenson and Badou Jack fight to majority draw

Hands of Speed: Gary Russell Jr. decisions Joseph Diaz Jr. to retain featherweight world title

2018-05-19

OXON HILL, MD — Fighting one day shy of a year since his last fight in 2017, Gary Russell, Jr. utilized the speed in his hands to attain a decision victory to once again retain his WBC featherweight world title against Joseph Diaz, Jr. from the MGM Grand National Harbor. … More Hands of Speed: Gary Russell Jr. decisions Joseph Diaz Jr. to retain featherweight world title

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Keith Thurman Relinquishes WBC title Due to Injury Rehabilitation

2018-04-25

Press Release CLEARWATER, FLORIDA (April 24, 2018) Unified welterweight champion Keith Thurman has voluntarily relinquished his WBC title while he recovers from the effects of elbow surgery last year and a hand injury he suffered in training camp last month. After speaking with WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman recently, Thurman decided that he would relinquish the … More Keith Thurman Relinquishes WBC title Due to Injury Rehabilitation

Ryan Garcia’s left hook collapses Fernando Vargas into defeat

2018-03-23

INDIO, CALIFORNIA — Headlining his first card as a professional, Ryan “KingRy” Garcia showed that his right hand is not the only tool in his arsenal, as he connected with a multiple shot combination that ended with a left hook that had Fernando Vargas’ (no, not THAT Vargas) legs collapse beneath him into a loss on the latest edition of Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN. … More Ryan Garcia’s left hook collapses Fernando Vargas into defeat

Jose Ramirez Captures 140 Pound World Title Defeating Amir Imam

2018-03-17

NEW YORK — In the 2000th matchup involving a World Boxing Council (WBC) world championship, Central California’s Jose Ramirez caputured his first world title by fighting on the inside with his power punches against Amir Imam at the Mecca of Boxing in Madison Square Garden.  … More Jose Ramirez Captures 140 Pound World Title Defeating Amir Imam