By Derek Bonnett: Many SecondsOut readers were first introduced to Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez back in June 2008. It was then that Gonzalez was profiled in my Each Nation’s Best column centered on Nicaragua. Gonzalez, then twenty years old, was an 18-0-0 (16) prospect just three fights away from capturing his first world title.
Chinese boxing superstar Zou Shiming will return to the ring on January 30 when he takes on unbeaten 21-year-old Brazilian Natan Santana Coutinho, 12-0-(10) in his first fight since losing to Amnat Ruenroeng last March.
By Derek Bonnett: The transition from Prospect to Contender can be as fine as fishing line. A prospect’s arrival to contender status may come after a step up in class or the through the good graces of the organizing bodies’ monthly rankings. Popularity, certainly, never hurts. In 2015, the world of boxing witnessed the development of copious newcomers, each progressing in his own manner.
A full night of boxing comes to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday, (Jan16) in an event headlined by two heavyweight world title fights.
Noel Gevor can start the New Year on a high when he takes on former interim WBA Cruiserweight Champion Valery Brudov on January 9 at the Baden-Arena in Offenburg, Germany.
By: Mikko Salo: During the weeks leading up to his Championship challenge against long-time Heavyweight King Wladimir Klitschko, then-TBRB #2 contender Tyson Fury presented himself with unwavering confidence.
By Jason Pribila – Ringside in Bethlehem: The latest installment of the Premier Boxing Champions Tuesday Night “Toe to Toe” fights aired live from the Sands Events Center in Bethlehem, USA.
Akira Yaegashi scored a highly impressive 12 round unanimous decision on Tuesday to claim the IBF junior flyweight title from defending champ Javier Mendoza In Tokyo, Japan.
By Jason Pribila: The spirit of the holiday season has spread to the Secondsout.com Team as we continue to reveal our 2015 award winners. I was selected to write about the winner of our “Services to Boxing” category: Al Haymon (Premier Boxing Champions).
With just a few days away from his first world title opportunity super-featherweight contender,Oliver Flores talks about his upcoming fight with WBA champion Takashi Uchiyama.
All four boxers made weight Monday ahead of their respective world title fights at the Ariake Colosseum in Tokyo, Japan on Tuesday.
British Featherweight Champion Ryan Walsh will make the first defence of his title against Scottish challenger Darren Traynor on Friday 22nd January at the York Hall, Bethnal Green, on promoter Frank Warren’s first show of 2016.
By Derek Gionta: Boxing is filled with big names and behind-the-scenes contributors that make the sport what it is today. When looking at the most memorable events in the sports’ history, a great fighter is usually seen standing alone with their hand raised following a dramatic or dominant victory as the cameras flash upon them.
By William Wade: On the evening of 18th July this year, Anthony Crolla was set to make the greatest comeback in boxing since Rocky Balboa in Rocky 3. Crolla had suffered a career-threatening attack in which he sustained a fractured skull and a broken ankle just seven months earlier.
By Ron Valderrama: In less than a year, Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) has spent millions of dollars to bring boxing back to Prime time mainstream television. The grit and willingness to take on such a feat like this for the sweet science warrants "Promoter of the Year" status.
By Marc Livitz: As it turns out, the bout considered by many to be the most entertaining of the bunch took place with just over a month to spare in the calendar year. Boxing doesn’t subscribe to the notion that the most anticipated or hyperbole filled contest will do its billing proper justice.
Undefeated heavyweight challengers Charles Martin and Vyacheslav Glazkov will battle for the vacant IBF Championship on Saturday, January 16, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Young Light Flyweights, Jozsef Ajtai and Szilveszter Kanalas, will get an opportunity to start 2016 on a high note when they contest the vacant WBF title on January 10 in Budapest, Hungary.
The undercard for former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye’s comeback fight against world ranked Australian Mark De Mori on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at The O2 in London, England was announced today
Former IBF Super-Flyweight Champion Zolani Tete has signed a long-term, multi-fight, promotional agreement with promoter Frank Warren as he looks to become a two-time world champion.