ABNER MARES – “A chance to become the first homegrown Golden Boy world champion is very exciting to me. I definitely would like to be the first, but I don’t feel any nervous pressure.” Photos: Tom Casino/SHOWTIME LAS VEGAS – In an eagerly awaited matchup this Saturday, Aug. 13, Joseph King Kong Agbeko will defend…
VERSUS One-Hour Pre-Fight Show at 8 p.m. ET Breaks Down the Main Event – Post Show Features Fighter Interviews, Highlights and Analysis NEW YORK —VERSUS will air its third UFC® event of the year on Sunday, August 14, with a main event featuring British striking sensation Dan “The Outlaw” Hardy facing off against exciting finisher…
WBA/IBA World Light Heavy Champ Beibut Shumenov ready to unify or for top challengers LAS VEGAS – Unification remains the goal for World Boxing Association (“WBA”) and International Boxing Association (“IBA”) light heavyweight king, Beibut Shumenov. If, however, none of the other 175-pound world champions – Bernard Hopkins, Tavoris Cloud and Nathan Cleverly – are…
UNBEATEN SALINAS PROSPECT DEFENDS NABO BELT ON “SÓLO BOXEO TECATE LOS ANGELES – Ever since making Salinas, California his home in 2007, junior lightweight contender Eloy “Prince” Perez has waited for this moment. On Friday, September 2, his dream becomes a reality, as he will fight in his hometown for the first time when he…