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PHOTOS: Gervonta Davis Stops a Brave Leo Santa Cruz in Six Rounds
Gervonta Davis stopped Leo Santa Cruz in six rounds on Saturday night (Photos: Esther Lin – SHOWTIME)
By Chris Robinson
On Saturday night, Oct. 31, Gervonta “Tank” Davis delivered a Knockout of the Year candidate over four-division world champion Leo Santa Cruz in the main event of a SHOWTIME pay per view card from the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX.
Davis (24-0, 23 KO’s) retained his WBA lightweight title and also picked up the WBA junior lightweight title that Santa Cruz (37-2-1, 19 KO’s) held. This marked the first major boxing event with fans in attendance since COVID-19 slowed down the sport, as their was an estimated crowd of 9,024 in attendance.
PHOTOS: Gervonta Davis Returns And Blasts Out Hugo Ruiz in One Round
Gervonta Davis is back with another dominant win (Photo: Dave Mandel – SHOWTIME)
By Chris Robinson
On Saturday night, WBA junior lightweight champion Gervonta Davis defended his title with a dominant first-round TKO of former world champion Hugo Ruiz before a sellout crowd of 8,048 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA. The one-sided contest aired on SHOWTIME Championship Boxing, as Davis raised his mark to 21-0 (20 KO’s) while Ruiz fell to 39-5 (32 KO’s).
With his promoter Floyd Mayweather watching from ringside, Davis made quick work of his late-replacement opponent.
VIDEO Highlights: Andres ‘Savage’ Cortes Stops Omar Castillo in the 3rd
Andres Cortes moved his record to 9-0 over the weekend by defeating Omar Castillo (Photo: Sergey Baranov)
By Chris Robinson
On Saturday night, inside of the Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall in Las Vegas, undefeated lightweight prospect Andres “Savage” Cortes (9-0, 6 KO’s) stopped previously undefeated Omar Castillo (5-1, 2 KO’s) in the third round.
We’ve been knowing Cortes for some years now, back to when he was still an amateur fighter trying to find his way in the game while still just a teenager. Now, under Mayweather Promotions, the 21-year old is seeing his career flourish. At this rate, Cortes could be in line for some big fights within a few years time.
VIDEO: Rolando Romero Brutal KO at Sam’s Town in 6th Fight; Has words for Ryan Garcia Post-fight
Rolando Romero was victorious over the weekend (Photo: Fight Photo Official)
By Chris Robinson
Inside of Sam’s Town in Las Vegas, this past weekend, undefeated TMT promoted power puncher Rolando “Rolly” Romero moved to 6-0 with 5 KO’s after a vicious knockout over Dieumerci Nzau (11-6, 8 KO’s). Despite his opponent’s experience, Romero was able to stay composed on his way to a big KO win.
Check out what the Mayweather Promotions star had to say following the fight, including some choice words for fellow prospect Ryan Garcia, as well as weighing in on his knockout win.
PHOTOS: Ladarius Miller Training for Dennis Galarza Clash on Bounce
Ladarius Miller Returns to the Ring Friday night (Photo: Mayweather Promotions)
By Chris Robinson
On Friday, Aug. 3, once-beaten lightweight contender Ladarius “Memphis” Miller will return to the ring when he faces off with Dennis Galarza from the Sam’s Town in Las Vegas, in a Premier Boxing Champions telecast that will be aired on Bounce (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT)
“I’m putting the lightweight division on notice,” said Miller, as he worked out from the Mayweather Boxing Club. “I will be a name tossed in with the other great fighters in this division and I’m coming for that top spot. No one can stop me.”
VIDEO: TMT’s Lanell Bellows Talks 7/21 Return in Memphis And Life at The Mayweather Boxing Club
Lanell Bellows at BB Films Studio in Las Vegas (Photo: Hustle Boss)
By Chris Robinson
If you are a fighter, one of the most important things you can focus on is your activity in the ring. For Mayweather Promotions’ own Lanell Bellows, he is eager to get back in the ring next month, as he will be fighting July 21 at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. It’s a quick turnaround for Bellows (17-2-2, 10 KO’s), a super middleweight with a mean punch and a tireless work ethic; he fought this past May 12 inside of Sam’s Town in Las Vegas, settling for a technical draw with Naim Terbunja after a clash of heads caused a head cut that prematurely ended their matchup.
With another fight lined up, we were able to speak with Bellows about a lot of things going on in his life and career, including his ring return, how training at the Mayweather Boxing Club has been, how his children help inspire him, and much more.
PHOTOS: David Benavidez Defeats Ronald Gavril in Hotly-Contested Split-Decision Duel at The Hard Rock
David Benavidez and Ronald Gavril had a great fight on Saturday night (Photo: SHOWTIME – Rosie Cohe)
By Chris Robinson
In a wild, back-and-forth fight from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev., David Benavidez became boxing’s youngest world champion at 20 years of age with a split-decision victory over rugged contender Ronald Gavril from Romania.
It was a very fast-paced affair from the start, with Gavril’s accuracy allowing him to dictate the pace at times while Benavidez’s strength, size, and power allowed him to have success of his own. Gavril came on very strong in the middle of the fight, only to see Benavidez turn up the tempo in the championship rounds.
Josue Vargas Back in Las Vegas Training Ahead of Summer Return
Josue Vargas is back training in Las Vegas (Photo: ClockInNotOut)
By Chris Robinson
Young Josue Vargas is officially back in Las Vegas training for his return to the ring.
Vargas, 18, has been training inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club the past few weeks and recently spoke with my colleague 1Tarrell of www.ClockInNotOut.com.
Badou Jack vs. James DeGale WEIGH-In and Face Off
James DeGale and Badou Jack weighing in (Photo: Mayweather Promotions)
By Chris Robinson
Earlier today, in New York, WBC super middleweight champion Badou Jack and IBF champion James DeGale weighed in ahead of their unification met on Saturday night from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Jack (20-1-2, 12 KO’s) came in weighing 167.2 pounds while DeGale (23-1, 14 KO’s) hit the scales weighing 166.5 pounds. There was not much room for talk or bravado at Friday’s weigh-in, as each man is obviously fully confident in their skills and belief that they will emerge victorious tomorrow.
Tensions flare up at Ishe Smith vs. Frank Galarza Weigh In [PBC on Bounce]
Ishe Smith and Frank Galarza meet on Friday night in Las Vegas (Photo: Stephanie Trapp)
By Chris Robinson
Later tonight, inside of the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, former IBF junior middleweight champion Ishe “Sugar Shay” Smith will return to the ring when he faces contender Frank Galarza on a Premier Boxing Champions card aired by Bounce TV.
It’s the first bout for Smith (28-8, 12 KO’s) since his December victory over Tommy Rainone. Galarza (17-1-2, 11 KO’s) too will be retruning from a layoff, as he suffered his first loss this past November to Jarrett Hurd, who stopped him in the sixth round.
Floyd Mayweather spotted ringside in Las Vegas with Mikey and Robert Garcia [VIDEO]
Mikey Garcia, Floyd Mayweather, and Robert Garcia spotted ringside (Photo: Hustle Boss)
By Chris Robinson
On Friday night, May 13, inside of the Sam’s Town Casino & Gambling Hall, cruiserweight contender Andrew “The Beast” Tabiti secured the biggest victory over his career in out-pointing New Jersey’s Keith “Machine Gun” Tapia over 10 rounds to claim the NABF title.
Sitting ringside during the bout was Tabiti’s promoter Floyd Mayweather. And while it’s not surprising to see the retired pound-for-pound king around the scene and supporting his fighters, it was the two men who were flanking Mayweather who caught our attention.
VIDEO + PHOTOS: Cruiserweight prospect Andrew ‘The Beast’ Tabiti trains for 5/13 showdown vs. fellow unbeaten Keith Tapia
Andrew Tabiti training inside of City Athletic Boxing Las Vegas, Nevada ahead of his May 13 showdown vs. Keith Tapia (Photo: Hustle Boss)
By Chris Robinson
On Friday, May 13, cruiserweight prospect Andrew “The Beast” Tabiti will have the biggest assignment of his blossoming career when he faces off with Keith Tapia at the Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall.
Those in the know have always considered Tabiti (12-0, 11 KO’s) one of the shining jewels of the Mayweather Promotions stable and his matchup with Tapia (17-0, 12 KO’s) will give him the exact opportunity that he wants at this point in his career.
PHOTOS: Alexis Santiago outduels Erik Ruiz over 10; Lanell Bellows KO’s Aikens and Thompson upset by Parker
Alexis Santiago defeated Erik Ruiz over 10 rounds on Tuesday night (Photo: Al Powers – Premier Boxing Champions)
By Chris Robinson
WBO #5, IBF #10, WBC #14 bantamweight Alexis “Beaver” Santiago delivered a gritty and exciting performance against tough gatekeeper Erik Ruiz on Tuesday night at Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas.
Latondria Jones Makes It Official with Pro Debut Victory Under Mayweather Promotions
Latondria Jones training inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas (Photo: Hustle Boss)
By Chris Robinson
The 2015 calendar year has come and gone and with it, so too did several fighters in the boxing game make moves towards the next step of their career.
Having trained in Las Vegas the past few years as she honed her skills, Latondria Jones was already a staple inside of the Mayweather Boxing Club due to her positivity, energy, spirit, and talent.
Chris Pearson in good spirits, ready to bounce back following lone career defeat to Eric Walker
Junior middleweight prospect Chris Pearson with Floyd Mayweather following his tough battle with Eric Walker (Photo: Chris Robinson)
By Chris Robinson
On Friday night, Dec. 18, an electrifying battle between a pair of unbeaten junior middleweights took place when Dayton, Oh. native Chris Pearson locked horns with Louisiana’s Eric Walker inside of the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
Airing on Spike TV as part of a Premier Boxing Champions telecast, Pearson came up short against Walker after eight rounds, with judges’ tallies reading 80-72, 79-73, and 78-74.
PHOTOS + VIDEO: Behind the scenes with Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis prior to Luis Sanchez weigh-in
Gervonta Davis prior to his weigh in vs. Luis Sanchez (Photo: Hustle Boss)
By Chris Robinson
Later tonight, inside of the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nev., undefeated lightweight prospect Gervonta “Tank” Davis (13-0, 12 KO’s) will face off with Mexico’s Luis Sanchez (17-4-1, 5 KO’s) in a “Premier Boxing Champions” telecast on Spike TV.
Davis had a breakthrough 2015 in many ways and is now a big part of Mayweather Promotions’ future.
Mayweather Promotions’ Chris Pearson back in Las Vegas ahead of Spike TV showdown vs. Eric Johnson
Chris Pearson fights on Spike TV on Dec. 18 (Photo: Chris Robinson)
By Chris Robinson
On Saturday, Dec. 18, undefeated junior middleweight prospect Chris Pearson (13-0, 10 KO’s) will return to the ring when he faces off with fellow unbeaten Eric “Baby Face” Johnson (11-0, 6 KO’s) inside of the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nev.
Pearson vs. Johnson will be part of a Premier Boxing Champions card televised by Spike TV, headlined by Cuba’s Rances Barthelemy and Russia’s Denis Shafikov squaring off for the vacant IBF lightweight title.
LaDarius ‘Memphis’ Miller and the Left Hand Perspective during Broner vs Porter Fight Week
(Left to Right) Prospects Kevin Newman II, Thomas Hill, LaDarius ‘Memphis’ Miller, Ronnie Austion flank contender Errol Spence Jr. (Photo: Chris Robinson)
By Chris Robinson
During any fight week in Las Vegas you are sure to come across a lot of boxing people inside of whatever media center you are using.
This weekend’s “Premier Boxing Champions” doubleheader featuring Adrien Broner vs. Shawn Porter headlining Saturday night and Rances Barthelemy vs. Antonio DeMarco showcasing Sunday afternoon is intriguing on several fronts.
Manny Pacquiao still convinced he did enough to beat Floyd Mayweather
Manny Pacquiao is still convinced he won his bout vs. Floyd Mayweather (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)
By Vitali Shaposhnikov
The hurricane of drama that followed the Mayweather vs. Pacquio fight was almost expected, as these things never end on a good note.
Aside from the numerous lawsuits, Pacquiao had exposed a serious injury at the post fight press conference, stating that he had to fight with an injured shoulder, limiting his abilities in the ring. At first it seemed like that was his only announcement following the bout, which in itself is a very powerful statement.
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao rematch in the works?
Will Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao fight again? (Photo: Naoki Fukuda)
By Vitali Shaposhnikov
After spending ludicrous amounts of money on the first Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight, and voicing mostly disappointment, would the fans be willing to do it all over again in hopes of the rematch being more entertaining?
Boxing is one thing, but Floyd vs. Manny is another. There are great matches happening virtually every week, with most not even being noticed. Even those fights that get the attention of international media as well as the top ranked TV networks, they are soon forgotten.