5 Things We Learned About the Heavyweight Division on Saturday Night
Saturday, January 16, 2016 was that day of the Heavyweights. RBRBoxing's Editor-in-Chief, Alex Burgos, breaks down five things we learned about the Heavyweight division.
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Charles Martin: “I Want to Unify All the Belts”
On Saturday, January 16, 2016, Charles Martin took on Vyacheslav Glazkov for the vacant IBF Heavyweight title at Barclays Center in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
Crawford on Lundy: “He’s About to Get Hurt Real Bad”
On Tuesday, January 12, 2016, Terence Crawford and Hank Lundy hosted a press conference to announce their February 27 matchup at The Theater at Madison Square Garden.
Ward and Barrera Exchange Words on Twitter
Earlier this week, a few news outlets ran with the story that Andre Ward and Sullivan Barrera were a lock to face off against one another on March 26 at the Oracle Center in Oakland, CA.
Wilder: “I’m Trying to Bring a Severe Knockout”
On Saturday, January 16, 2016, undefeated WBC Heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder (35-0, 34 KOs) defends his title in a 12-round bout against once-beaten Polish contender, Artur Szpilka (20-1, 15 KOs).
Canelo Alvarez Likely to Headline at New T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas
Golden Boy Promotions has reserved the brand new MGM arena in Las Vegas, NV for May 7, 2016.
Arum Confirms Pacquiao vs. Bradley 3 for April 9
Bob Arum has confirmed that Manny Pacquiao will face Timothy Bradley for the third time on April 9, 2016.
D’Mitrius Ballard Ready to Put People on Notice
Saturday, December 19, 2015, undefeated Light Heavyweight prospect, D'Mitrius "Big Meech" Ballard (10-0, 7 KOs) takes on Brazilian heavy hitter, Fabiano "Pit Bull" Pena (14-3-1, 10 KOs) in a six-round bout at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New York.
Victor Ortiz Wants Garcia-Guerrero Winner
On Saturday, December 12, 2015, Victor Ortiz (31-5-2, 24 KOs) picked up an eighth-round stoppage victory over Gilberto Sanchez (33-14-2, 13 KOs), continuing his climb back up the ranks under the tutelage of Joel Diaz.
Verdejo Dazzles With TKO, Donaire Wins FOTY Candidate Scrap Over Juarez
In the truTV metroPCS Fight Night Knockout main event, Felix Verdejo (19-0, 14 KOs) impressed the partisan, hometown crowd with highlight-reel knockout.
Canelo Facing $9 Million Dollar Lawsuit Over Mexican Street Brawl
Per TMZ, the newly crowned WBC and lineal Middleweight champion of the world, Canelo Alvarez, is facing a $9 million dollar lawsuit over a Mexican street fight that happened back in 2011.
Jennings on Ortiz: “This Guy Hasn’t Seen a Real Fighter Like Me Yet”
On Saturday, December 19, 2015, Bryant "By-By" Jennings (19-1, 10 KOs) returns to the ring for the first time since dropping a disappointing decision to Wladimir Klitschko to take on "The Real King Kong," Luis Ortiz.
Quillin: “This Is Not the End of Kid Chocolate, It’s Only the Beginning”
On Saturday, December 5, 2015, Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin suffered a devastating first-round knockout loss at the hands of WBA "regular" champion, Daniel "Miracle Man" Jacobs at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.
Jacobs: “This Is an Upset, Fans Thought He Would Win”
On Saturday, December 5, 2015, Daniel Jacobs (31-1, 28 KOs) silenced critics with an emphatic first-round stoppage victory over the previously unbeaten Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin (32-1-1, 23 KOs).
Mykal “The Professor” Fox Takes Adam Mate to School at Rosecroft Raceway
It was a night of knockouts on Friday, December 4, 2015, as King's Promotions promoted their first professional boxing event in Maryland.