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Golden BoyConwell signs with Golden Boy Promotions
a year ago 2 min readGolden Boy Promotions announced today the signing of 26-year-old, former U.S. Olympian and No.1 WBC-ranked super welterweight Charles “Bad News” Conwell (18-0, 13 KOs) to a multi-fight deal. Representing Cleveland, Ohio, the undefeated fighter has held several re… -
Golden BoyZepeda-Hughes undercard announced
a year ago 2 min readA fight card featuring Golden Boy’s brightest, elite fighters is what fans can expect on the undercard of Zepeda vs. Hughes, which will take place on Saturday, March 16. The 12-round IBF and WBA Lightweight World Championship Eliminator main event featuring undefeated … -
Golden BoyI feel ready and prepared for Canelo – Munguia
a year ago 4 min read“The truth is that I would like to fight Canelo and [David] Benavidez,” said unbeaten super-middleweight contender Jaime Munguia. “We will see what's next for my career but we want to fight the best.” Munguia is coming off an emphatic victory over Joh… -
Golden BoyDiaz vs Perez: Weigh-Results, Live Stream, Fight Card & Betting Odds
a year ago 3 min readGolden Boy Promotions returns tomorrow night at the Commerce Casino in Southern California. 2012 U.S. Olympian Joseph ‘Jo-Jo’ Diaz (33-4-1, 15 KOs) will face Jesus Perez (24-5, 18 KOs) in the main event at junior welterweight. The event will be streamed live on D… -
Golden BoyI haven’t been this excited for a fight in quite a while – De La Hoya
a year ago 2 min readOscar De La Hoya has praised Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney for agreeing to fight on April 20. The promoter expressed his excitement at the prospect of the Californian facing off in a rivalry that stretches back to their teenage years. Garcia and Haney had been in discuss… -
Golden BoyEstrada fighting to make history and realise dream in undisputed bout with Valle
a year ago 3 min readSeniesa Estrada finally gets the fight she has longed for when she confronts Yokasta Valle in Glendale, Arizona on March 29. “It’s relief and excitement,” the WBA and WBC minimumweight champion said of the undisputed title fight with her Costa Rican rival, … -
Golden BoyUnbeaten puncher Ortiz targets May return
a year ago 2 min readVergil Ortiz appears to be targeting a May return to the ring. Ortiz recently snapped a year-long hiatus from the sport when he stopped Fredrick Lawson in one round on January 7. “Look for him to be back in the ring in May,” manager Rick Mirigian told ProBo… -
Golden BoyLewkowicz challenges Esparza to fight Fundora: ‘She can run, but she can’t hide!’
a year ago 3 min readSampson Lewkowicz, who co-promotes Gabriela Fundora alongside Golden Boy Promotions, has challenged the unified champ Marlen Esparza to get in the ring with the 21-year-old hotshot. “She can run,” Lewkowicz told ProBox TV. “But she can’t hide.” … -
Golden BoyRamirez returns in April says manager
a year ago 2 min readJose Ramirez, the former unified junior welterweight world champion, appears to have a tentative ring return. Ramirez signed with Golden Boy Promotions in January, and seems to be nearing his debut with his new promoter. “Jose will get back in the ring in April, … -
Golden BoyFuture star ready to go ‘back to the drawing board’ after Cruz win
a year ago 2 min readGabriela Fundora might be women’s boxing’s next star. Fundora dramatically stopped Christina Cruz in the last round of 10 in their IBF flyweight women’s title fight. Despite Fundora being 20 years younger than Cruz, insiders felt the fight could be close. C… -
Golden BoyBeltran hails Munguia as 'new face of boxing'; Jaime says he wants the best at 168
a year ago 3 min readPHOENIX: Zanfer Boxing CEO Fernando Beltran hailed Jaime Munguia as the "new face of boxing" after the Mexican fighter swept John Ryder aside with a ninth-round knockout Saturday at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. Golden Boy Promotions boss Oscar de la Hoya, who, alongside … -
Golden BoyMunguia loss 'could be the end of the road' for Ryder, Hearn says
a year ago 2 min readPHOENIX: Losing Saturday to Jaime Munguia "could be the end of the road" for John Ryder, according to Matchroom chairman and Ryder's representative Eddie Hearn. Munguia looked sensational as he dropped Munguia four times en route to a ninth round knockout … -
Golden BoySensational Munguia drops Ryder four times in dominant 9th round knockout win, says it would be 'an honor' to fight Canelo
a year ago 3 min readPHOENIX: Jaime Munguia looked sensational Saturday during a knockout win over John Ryder at the Footprint Center in Phoenix. ProBox TV has spent a lot of time with Golden Boy Promotions, and Munguia, in recent weeks and it has been clear that this match in particular, agains… -
Golden BoyCollazo wins big on Golden Boy undercard, as does Fundora, Garcia, and others
a year ago 4 min readPHOENIX: Women's boxing star Gabriela Fundora, a possible future face of Golden Boy Promotions in Gael Cabrera, and WBO minimumweight champion Oscar Collazo, and many others, all won their respective fights during the Munguia-Ryder event Saturday broadcast on DAZN from the F… -
Golden BoySources: Rocha will return for a co-main against Lawson on a March 30 Golden Boy show
a year ago 2 min readPHOENIX: Alexis 'Lex' Rocha returns to the ring March 30 in a Golden Boy Promotions co-main event against Fredrick Lawson, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the done deal. It will be Rocha's first fight since his shock loss to Giovanni Santillan at the K… -
Golden BoyThe biggest fight Hearn wants in the US, he said, remains Haney-Garcia. 'It's makeable'
a year ago 5 min readPHOENIX: The biggest fight Eddie Hearn can make for the US market, he said, remains one between his boxer Devin Haney, and Golden Boy Promotions' Gen-Z superstar fighter Ryan Garcia. "I think it's a makeable fight for us now," Hearn told ProBox TV this week at the Footprint … -
Golden BoyFundora made her team promise there'd be no tears during her world title fight. Her brother broke the promise.
a year ago 4 min readPHOENIX: Before Gabriela Fundora walked to the ring to fight for her first world title late, last year, she made her family and entourage promise one thing — no tears, regardless of the result. Fundora, despite entering only her 12th bout, boxed like she belonged … -
Golden BoyHow to watch Munguia vs. Ryder & the latest betting odds
a year ago 4 min readWe have a main event live on DAZN tomorrow night as both Jaime Munguia (42-0, 33 KOs) and John Ryder (32-6, 18 KOs) came in under the super middleweight limit of 168 pounds. Will we see the continuing rise of Munguia, or will Ryder spoil any future plans for the young Mexica… -
Golden BoyWe have a fight: Munguia, Ryder make weight for Saturday showdown
a year ago 2 min readPHOENIX: It's official — we have a fight for Saturday at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, as headline boxers Jaime Munguia and John Ryder both make weight ahead of the Golden Boy Promotions show live on DAZN. First onto the scales was the challenger from … -
Golden BoyCollazo and de la Hoya enter agreement regarding ‘a briefcase full of money’
a year ago 2 min readPHOENIX: World champion boxer Oscar Collazo and his promoter Oscar de la Hoya appear to have entered into an agreement that could involve "a briefcase full of money." The WBO minimumweight titlist Collazo boxes in the co-main event of Saturday's show involving… -
Golden BoyDe la Hoya says he's got a prospect who 'has the potential to be one of Golden Boy's biggest stars'
a year ago 4 min readPHOENIX: Oscar de la Hoya has high hopes for one of numerous prospects competing at a Golden Boy Promotions event Saturday. In bantamweight boxer Gael Cabrera, who is only 3-0-0 (2 KOs) as a pro fighter, de la Hoya has a fighter who he believes can one day be a face for his … -
Golden BoyGolden Boy fighters showing up to support Phoenix youngsters
a year ago 2 min readGolden Boy Promotions has started fight week. In the build-up to the Saturday, January 27 main event bout between Jaime Munguia versus John Ryder, a super-middleweight clash with world title implications, Oscar De La Hoya – along with Jaime Munguia, Oscar Collazo, Dari… -
Golden Boy'If anyone can give Shakur trouble, it's Zepeda,' de la Hoya says, as he calls for a Q2 fight
a year ago 3 min readOscar de la Hoya is calling for a lightweight fight between two of the division's top talents William Zepeda, his fighter, and Top Rank stud Shakur Stevenson. "If anyone can give Shakur trouble," he told ProBox TV and other reporters recently, "it's Zepeda." The 27-year-old … -
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Ryder wants to spoil a Canelo party for Munguia, and says Alvarez rematch is a dream fight of his own
a year ago 3 min readJohn Ryder appears confident he can spoil Jaime Munguia's desired Canelo party, and said a rematch against Saul Alvarez is a "dream" fight of his own. "Everyone is beatable," he told ProBox TV recently, unfazed at Munguia's unbeaten record. Ryder takes on Munguia atop a Gold… -
Golden BoyHow Munguia fits into Golden Boy's grand plans for American boxing
a year ago 5 min readIn the backyard of Oscar de la Hoya's new home called 'Casa Holly', a $14.6 million mansion in Henderson which has expansive views of the Las Vegas strip, many of the city's iconic buildings — together with the Spring Mountain range — can be seen in the distance.… -
Golden BoyJones Jr urges Garcia to show he can make improvements
a year ago 3 min readRoy Jones Jr. believes Ryan Garcia must develop his offensive capabilities if he is to have a realistic opportunity of beating the elite names in and around his weight. Garcia suffered the first defeat of his career against Gervonta Davis last April before deciding his… -
Golden BoyMunguia says fighting Canelo would be good for his career. De la Hoya says it's a real possibility
a year ago 2 min readLOS ANGELES: Jaime Munguia said Tuesday, at a media workout inside Golden Boy Promotions HQ in downtown LA, that a prospective bout against Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez would be good for his career and for the people, but will not let it distract him from his most imminent task. On… -
Golden BoyMunguia says Roach is his X-factor: 'I can knock Ryder out'
a year ago 2 min readLOS ANGELES: Jaime Munguia told ProBox TV on Tuesday that new trainer Freddie Roach can help lead him to a big knockout win over John Ryder when they come to blows January 17 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. "We're very happy with Freddie in our corner," Munguia … -
Golden BoyGolden Boy signs Fundora to co-promotional agreement
a year ago 2 min readIBF female flyweight world champon Gabriela Fundora has a new co-promoter. Via press release, it was announced Golden Boy Promotions will co-promote her along with her long-time promoter Sampson Boxing. Fundora returns on Saturday, January 27th to defend her worl… -
Golden Boy'Zurdo' appears to be heading down the WBA cruiserweight title path, rather than possible IBF date with Briedis
a year ago 3 min readGilberto 'Zurdo' Ramirez appears to be heading toward a cruiserweight title opportunity with the WBA, over the vacant IBF belt against Mairis Briedis. Ramirez, a former super-middleweight world champion, was recently mandated to fight for the IBF title following Jai Opetaia'… -
Golden BoyRyder on Munguia: I rate Munguia but he is vulnerable
a year ago 3 min readJohn Ryder believes he’s in with another top-level fighter in Jaime Munguia at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday January 27, live worldwide on DAZN – but says that the unbeaten Mexican has weaknesses he can exploit. Ryder (32-6 18 KOs) is back … -
Golden BoyGolden Boy prospect Kid Austin hints his next fight is against 'JoJo' Diaz
a year ago 2 min readGolden Boy Promotions super prospect Floyd 'Kid Austin' Schofield hinted on social media this week that he'll be fighting Joseph 'JoJo' Diaz next. "Thank you Joseph Diaz for accepting [the fight]," Schofield said on Facebook. "Let's get ready to put on a great show." Golden … -
Golden BoyHughes happy with the possibility of tackling hotshot Zepeda in Vegas
a year ago 4 min readWhen Maxi Hughes lost a controversial decision to George Kambosos, he feared he would find himself at the back of the queue. Instead, with Lou DiBella and Golden Boy, the Leeds man is likely going to find himself in another major fight at least, if not two. Talks are ongoing… -
Golden BoyBarboza, tired of all the talking, just wants to fight Lopez
a year ago 3 min readArnold Barboza Jr. is the number one contender for Teofimo Lopez’s junior welterweight championship. Barboza stopped Xolisani Ndongeni in the eighth round of his Golden Boy Promotions debut last Saturday and is eager for what lies ahead. Lopez, meanwhil… -
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Zepeda says he'll travel to sign off on a fight against Hughes
a year ago 2 min readWilliam Zepeda told ProBox TV this week that he's traveling soon to sign a contract to fight Maxi Hughes. The video airs on our channel Thursday at 10 a.m. ET. The lightweight boxer Zepeda has a flawless pro record of 29-0 (25 KOs) and is so highly regarded at… -
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We're learning more about the Ortiz-Lawson, ref Weeks, and NSAC situation
a year ago 3 min readLAS VEGAS: We're learning more about the Vergil Ortiz vs. Fredrick Lawson fight, and the aftermath. Here is the news in a nutshell: On Saturday, Ortiz defeated Lawson by first-round knockout atop a Golden Boy Promotions show at the Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas. The referee To… -
Golden BoyBarroso makes intentions clear to Romero after wiping out Davies
a year ago 2 min readIsmael Barroso proved he still belongs in the upper echelons of the 140lbs division following a rapid stoppage victory over Ohara Davies. The victor is now in the driving seat for a title tilt against Rolly Romero, who currently holds the WBA super-lightweight crown – … -
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'I'm back!': Ortiz scores first-round knockout, calls out Tszyu
a year ago 3 min readLAS VEGAS: It may have been waved off too soon but that mattered not to Vergil Ortiz Jr. who roared his way to 20 wins (20 KOs) after a flurry of punches sealed a first-round finish over Fredrick Lawson atop a Golden Boy Promotions show at the off-strip Virgin Hotels resort … -
Golden BoyGone in 113 seconds: Davies suffers one of the worst ever US debuts
a year ago 3 min readLAS VEGAS: Ohara Davies aimed to impress in his Golden Boy Promotions debut Saturday at the swaggy Virgin Hotels, an off-strip property in Las Vegas. But, on a week in which Golden Boy boss Oscar de la Hoya announced grand plans to enhance the boxing landscape in the city, a… -
Golden BoyRamirez signs with Golden Boy Promotions
a year ago 2 min readJose Ramirez has signed with Golden Boy Promotions. The 2012 U.S. Olympian and former super lightweight unified WBC and WBO champion is now starting a new chapter in his career. Ramirez, who had been signed with Top Rank Inc. for his entir… -
Golden BoyCanelo vs. Munguia is 'a real possibility,' de la Hoya says, even at the Raiders Stadium for a Super Bowl of Boxing
a year ago 3 min readLAS VEGAS: ProBox TV reported late, last year that, through our sources in Mexico, Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez's camp was "quietly negotiating" with Jaime Munguia for his next fight. Since then, the rumor mill has only accelerated. Golden Boy founder Oscar de la Hoya told reporter… -
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Garcia opts for Romero fight instead of Haney
a year ago 2 min readWho will Ryan Garcia fight next? It seemed it would be Devin Haney, but a post on social media implied it will be WBA junior welterweight world champion Rolando Romero. Garcia boxed in December, stopping Oscar Duarte in the eighth round. It was Garcia’s first fig… -
Golden BoyOrtiz Jr. vs. Lawson: Preview, Prediction & Betting Odds
a year ago 4 min readIt’s Vergil Ortiz Jr. (19-0, 19 KOs) vs. Fredrick Lawson (30-3, 22 KOs) fight week, and all eyes will be on Ortiz. Golden Boy Promotions is hoping that he makes it through Friday’s weigh-in, as twice last year, Ortiz did not, forcing the Promotion company to make… -
Golden BoyTrainer Garcia says Ortiz vs. Charlo would be a 'beautiful fight'
a year ago 2 min readBoxing trainer Robert Garcia said a bout between his charge Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Jermall Charlo would be a "beautiful" one down the line. “I wouldn't mind watching him against Charlo; the one who just fought Jose Benavidez,” Garcia told 210 Boxing TV. &ldquo… -
Golden BoyWatch Garcia duck me, charges Romero
a year ago 2 min readCould Ryan Garcia fight WBA junior welterweight champion Rolando Romero? It seems just a little bit closer following a tweet from the always-outspoken Romero. The two have a well-publicized past. Romero rose to fame after two good sparring sessions that saw him alleged… -
Golden BoyFire burning in Ryder as he prepares for Munguia battle
a year ago 4 min readJohn Ryder tales on his second big-name Mexican in a row when he faces Jamie Munguia next month. In May, Ryder traveled to Guadalajara, Mexico, to take on Saul Alvarez and lost a decision in a hard, bruising fight. Ryder gave a solid account of himself and wanted to go strai… -
Golden BoyGarcia instructs de la Hoya to make Haney fight; Golden Boy says they're 'in talks' with Hearn
a year ago 2 min readRyan Garcia and Devin Haney appear determined to fight one another next. Posting on X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter, Garcia said this week that the "ball is in [Haney's] court," adding: "I'm showing you and the boxing community that I'm committed to this f… -
Golden BoyGrinch Ryder cancels Christmas in preparation for Munguia
a year ago 4 min readAfter John Ryder’s gallant losing effort to Canelo Alvarez in Mexico in May, the Englishman wanted to go straight back into a big fight. After agreeing to box 42-0 Jaime Munguia in Phoenix next month, Ryder is set to do just that. Ryder had a shortlist of opponents he … -
Golden BoyDe La Hoya talks up Alvarez vs Munguia: 'Imagine Jaime beating Ryder, and a potential Canelo fight'
a year ago 3 min readGolden Boy Promotions boss Oscar De La Hoya says Jamie Munguia is on a collision course with Canelo Alvarez if he successfully defeats former Canelo opponent John Ryder on January 27. Munguia, a former super-welterweight world champion, faces a considerable step-up… -
Golden BoyDe La Hoya envisions Alvarez-Munguia soon
a year ago 2 min readA fight between Jaime Munguia and Saul Alvarez could be within reach, even though the Golden Boy Promotions boxer already has a fight booked January 27 against former Canelo opponent John Ryder at the FootPrint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. &ldquo… -
Golden BoyPaulie Malignaggi's Picks: Garcia's win over Duarte shows he has even more to prove than Prograis and Haney
a year ago 6 min readRyan Garcia’s performance in victory over Oscar Duarte was little more than average – he certainly didn’t surpass expectations. The important thing was that he won – given that he was coming off of his first defeat, in April by Gervonta “Tank&rd… -
Golden BoyMunguia ready for first fight with Roach
a year ago 2 min readSuper middleweight Jaime Munguia has a new boxing coach — hall-of-famer Freddie Roach. Their first fight together sees Munguia face John Ryder at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday, January 27, live on DAZN. Munguia had previously worked with Er… -
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Schofield targets Diaz next
a year ago 2 min readIt was a short night for lightweight prospect Floyd Schofield on December 2 as the 21-year-old dropped Ricardo Lopez four times leading to a one-sided first-round stoppage. Given that Schofield (16-0, 12 KOs) has now fought four ten-round fights, it seems he wants … -
Golden BoyMunguia-Ryder set for January 27th
a year ago 1 min readJaime Munguia fights John Ryder in a super middleweight bout January 27 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. "See you in Phoenix, close out 2023 on the right foot, and start 2024 off on the right foot," said Munguia, confirming the show. "Pure Team Munguia!… -
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Duarte on Garcia loss: 'I felt like it was unfair'
a year ago 2 min readOscar Duarte is leaving Texas with a bitter taste in his mouth. The 27-year-old boxer suffered his second loss of his career to Ryan Garcia, but the method of the loss sits wrong with him. Garcia (24-1, 20KOs) won via a technical knockout in the eighth round. Duarte (26-2-1,… -
Golden BoySchofield impresses on Garcia-Duarte undercard
a year ago 2 min readThe undercard of the Ryan Garcia versus Oscar Duarte bout taking place in Houston, Texas, had the following action. 21-year-old Floyd “Kid Austin'' Schofield (16-0, 12 KOs) continues to look like one of the best prospects in boxing. Schofield dropped Ricardo… -
Golden BoyFive defining moments of Garcia's career
a year ago 6 min readRyan Garcia is a once-in-a-lifetime fighter. Yet, he hasn’t won a world title in his career. At 25-years-old, Garcia is a social media icon. This weekend, December 2nd, Garcia looks to rebound from his first loss. Garcia is coming off a knockout loss to Gervonta Davis.… -
Golden BoyChris Algieri's School of Thought: Duarte and James are what complicated Garcia needs
a year ago 5 min readOscar Duarte Jurado looks tailor-made for Ryan Garcia, which after a high-profile defeat is exactly what he needs. Duarte has a good record, and looks like an athlete and therefore a good test, but while he’s physically strong and durable, he’s got slow feet and … -
Golden BoyDiaz: Duarte could become Mexico's newest hero
a year ago 4 min readOscar Duarte could become a Mexican star with a win over Ryan Garcia in Houston, Texas, atop a Golden Boy Promotions card Saturday on DAZN, Robert Diaz recently told ProBox TV. The Garcia vs. Duarte match is the marquee bout of the weekend. And, though Garcia has fought at j… -
Golden BoyGoossen 'guarantees' resurgent Garcia
a year ago 2 min readJoe Goossen expects Ryan Garcia to emerge from his defeat by Gervonta Davis “better than before”. Garcia on Saturday fights Oscar Duarte Jurado at the Toyota Center in Houston, on the occasion of his first fight since his first defeat – via stoppage to Davi… -
Golden BoyFive things to know about Duarte who fights Garcia on Saturday
a year ago 4 min readOscar Duarte fights Ryan Garcia in Houston, Texas, on Saturday. This will be Garcia’s first fight back after Gervonta Davis stopped him earlier this year, in April, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. While all eyes are on the star — Garcia — here… -
Golden BoySchofield-Torres new co-feature for Garcia-Duarte
a year ago 1 min readWe have a new co-main event for the Golden Boy Promotions card Saturday in Houston, Texas, as Oscar de la Hoya has elevated Floyd Schofield's bout. Ohara Davies and Ismael Barroso, who were originally set to wage war, will have to wait to do battle as Visa issues for Davies … -
Golden BoyGarcia: Defeat by Davis brought me back from the brink
a year ago 2 min readRyan Garcia fights Oscar Duarte Jurado driven by the demons of his first defeat. The 25 year old on Saturday fights Duarte at the Toyota Center in Houston, aware for the first time that he can be beaten, as he was in April by Gervonta “Tank” Davis. After being st… -
Golden BoyGarcia blames Goossen for pre-Davis 'leaks'
a year ago 2 min readRyan Garcia blames his former trainer Joe Goossen for “leaks” from their training camp in the build-up to his defeat by Gervonta “Tank” Davis. Garcia lost for the first time when in April he was stopped by Davis, and on Saturday fights for the first t… -
Golden BoyGarcia vs. Duarte: Preview, Prediction & Betting Odds
a year ago 5 min readOne of boxing’s youngest stars returns this weekend on DAZN. The social media world, and boxing fans combined, will tune in to see if **Ryan Garcia** can return to winning ways. The junior welterweight contender (23-1, 19 KOs) faces Oscar Duarte (26-1-1, 21 KOs) i… -
Golden BoyGarcia confident in securing rematch with Davis: 'Because he can't sell pay-per-views'
a year ago 3 min readRyan Garcia is confident that he will be able to secure himself an opportunity to correct the blemish currently on his professional record, a sole loss to Gervonta Davis. Davis (29-0, 27KOs) and Garcia (23-1, 19KOs) would collide in one of the first ‘super fi… -
Golden BoyBarboza Jr glad to have a promoter who is 100% behind him
a year ago 3 min readArnold Barboza Jr. believes his new promoter is behind him entirely. Barboza Jr., who signed with Golden Boy Promotions earlier this week sighed major frustration with his longtime promoter, Top Rank Inc., as he struggled to land a world title fight. The junior welterw… -
Golden BoyBarboza Jr signs with Golden Boy Promotions
a year ago 3 min readArnold Barboza Jr has signed with Golden Boy Promotions. Barboza Jr, who has long been heralded as one of the best junior welterweight not to get a world title shot, now has a new promoter to help him achieve this goal. The 31-year-old fighter from South El Monte, California… -
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Paulie Malignaggi's Picks: Ortiz Jr needs to be active after move to 154lbs to avoid wasting time like Garcia
a year ago 5 min readVergil Ortiz Jr moving to 154lbs in January will hopefully be a healthy move for him. His most recent attempts to make 147lbs have made him unwell, and by extension slowed his career down – even though his health is the most important thing. The additional w… -
Golden BoyGBP's Gomez reveals Zepeda is targeting Stevenson
a year ago 2 min readGolden Boy Promotions president Eric Gomez believes that an encounter between William Zepeda and Shakur Stevenson could be in the offering, with Gomez confirming Zepeda has made Stevenson his number one target. Zepeda (29-0, 25KOs) was last in actio… -
Golden BoyGBP reveal that Broner was a possible option for December 2 return
a year ago 3 min readGolden Boy Promotions president Eric Gomez has revealed that Adrien Broner was considered as a possible opponent for Ryan Garcia as he is set to return from his seventh-round stoppage defeat to Gervonta Davis in April. Garcia (23-1, 19KOs)… -
Golden BoyRyan Garcia open to Teofimo Lopez fight next
a year ago 3 min readToday, Ryan Garcia and lightweight contender Oscar Duarte kicked off the media obligations for their junior welterweight fight on December 2nd taking place at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. As with most press conferences nowadays, the main tal… -
Golden BoyRyan Garcia: "I am not looking for easy fights"
a year ago 4 min readToday marked day one officially of the build-up for Ryan Garcia versus Oscar Duarte, which will take place at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, on the first Saturday of the last month of 2023, December 2nd. Garcia, who proved his chops as a pay-per-view seller, when… -
Golden BoyRyan Garcia focused on world titles, tired of 'disrepect'
a year ago 3 min readRyan Garcia, the talented young boxer with a penchant for the spotlight, declared a sudden change in his plans when it comes to his career. Garcia who is fighting On December 2, against Oscar Duarte on DAZN, with the press conference taking place this coming Wednesday i… -
Golden BoyRyan Garcia to Gervonta Davis: "Let’s run it back"
2 years ago 2 min readWhat a week it has been for Ryan Garcia. Despite never holding a world title, Garcia has as much worldly influence as any professional boxer, and once again made headlines as his upcoming December 2nd fight, against tough Oscar “La Migraña” Duarte (26-1-1,… -
Golden BoySunday Convo: Wood awakes from a nightmare & 'Zurdo' wins in Las Vegas
2 years ago 5 min readBoxing fans witnessed an interesting day of fights from DAZN, who broadcasted cards from the U.K. and Las Vegas, NV. The early evening main event featured WBA featherweight champion Leigh Wood (28-3, 17 KOs)successfully defending his title against Josh Warrington (31-3-1, 8 … -
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Ramirez-Smith press conference quotes
2 years ago 2 min readWe have a WBA Cruiserweight eliminator bout this Saturday despite it happening at a catchweight. Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (44-1, 30 KOs) of Mazatlán, Mexico and Joe "Common Man" Smith Jr. (28-4, 22 KOs) from Long Island, New York, addressed the media at a press c… -
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De La Hoya: "Ryan and Teo would be a lot of fun"
2 years ago 2 min readRyan Garcia's next fight has been announced, but that hasn't stopped his promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, from having visions of grandiose about what could be next for Garcia after his December 2nd fight with Oscar Duarte, which will be live on DAZN. Roughly two weeks ago, De La … -
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De La Hoya urges promoters to unite and make 'super-fights'
2 years ago 2 min readPromoter Oscar De La Hoya, the lead voice of Golden Boy Promotions expressed dissatisfaction with the recent pay-per-view bout between Canelo Alvarez and Jermell Charlo, which took place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada this past Saturday. Canelo who was originally… -
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Garcia-Duarte set for December 2nd on DAZN
2 years ago 3 min readInternational superstar “King” Ryan Garcia (23-1, 19 KOs) will make his highly anticipated return to the ring in what will be a collision of knockout power against Parral, Mexico’s Oscar “La Migraña” Duarte (26-1-1, 21 KOs) on Saturday, D… -
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Garcia-Duarte to land in Texas on December 2nd
2 years ago 2 min readGolden Boy Promotions has finalized plans for Ryan Garcia to return to the ring and it will not be in California. The fight was first announced by ESPN.com's Mike Coppinger who broke the story, with Jake Donovan of BoxingScene.com announcing that the fight would land on Dece… -
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The DAZN dilemma: The high-stakes gamble on PPV boxing
2 years ago 7 min readBoxing not unlike business changes quickly. It was announced this week that Devin Haney will move up to the junior welterweight division to face Regis Prograis for Prograis' WBC junior welterweight world title. This comes after months of speculation as the undisputed l… -
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Former champ Berchelt headlines Golden Boy Fight Night
2 years ago 2 min readFormer World Champion Miguel “El Alacrán” Berchelt (38-3, 34 KOs) of Yucatan will make a redemptive return to the ring as the main event of Golden Boy Fight Night on DAZN: Mexico Edition in a lightweight match against former world champion challenger of Tu… -
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De La Hoya gives update on Ryan Garcia's return to ring
2 years ago 3 min readWe have more news on Ryan Garcia, as according to his promoter, Oscar De La Hoya, the CEO of Golden Promotions, Garcia should be set to make his return to the ring on DAZN, on November 18th. This also aligns with Golden Boy Promotions President, Eric Gomez, who told Pro… -
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Diaz to return as co-feature of Rocha-Santillan
2 years ago 2 min readFormer World Champion Joseph “JoJo” Diaz of South El Monte is scheduled to return in a 10-round fight against the up-and-coming pugilist Richard “El Castigo” Medina of San Antonio, Texas. The lightweight match will be featured as the co-main… -
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Zurdo: Dealing with the Bivol loss was really tough
2 years ago 3 min readFormer World Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez is readying for his 2023 debut which will also signal his cruiserweight division debut as he faces former light heavyweight world champion Joe Smith Jr. Their bout which takes place October 7th, situat… -
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Golden Boy President on Zepeda: "If we can get a fight with Tank, that'd be great"
2 years ago 2 min readLightweight contender William Zepeda made headlines last week when he stopped Mercito Gesta in the main event of a Golden Boy Promotions event broadcast on DAZN, on September 16th at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles, California. After the fight, Zepeda … -
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De La Hoya loves the idea of Munguia-Ryder for the fall
2 years ago 3 min readPromoter Oscar De La Hoya, who is the CEO of Golden Boy Promotions has expressed enthusiasm for a potential match between Mexican super middleweight contender Jaime Munguia, who he co-promotes with Zanfer, and recent Canelo Alvarez opponent, John Ryder. In the lead… -
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Rocha-Santillan press conference quotes
2 years ago 3 min readNABO Welterweight Titleholder Alexis “Lex” Rocha (23-1, 15 KOs) of Santa Ana and San Diego’s undefeated Giovani “Gallo de Oro” Santillan (31-0, 16 KOs) hosted a kickoff press conference today at Golden Boy HQ. The two world title contenders disc… -
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Zepeda stops Gesta, calls out Haney
2 years ago 2 min readWilliam Zepeda celebrated Mexico's biggest holiday by announcing himself as one of the best lightweight fighters in the world without a world title. From start to finish it was domination as Zepeda got a sixth-round stoppage stoppage of former title challenger Merc… -
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Mosley Jr eyes world title shot in 2024
2 years ago 2 min readShane Mosley Jr. has had to take some hard fights after some hard lessons early in his career. Once a prospect now he has had to earn his way into contender-status in the sport of boxing despite having a famous last name. Most recently Mosley Jr., had a seventh-round knockou… -
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De La Hoya ponders if Garcia could fight for WBA title
2 years ago 3 min readOscar De La Hoya, the CEO of Golden Boy Promotions has hinted at the possibility of Ryan Garcia's next fight could be for the vacant WBA junior welterweight title, as De La Hoya believes the current title-holder, Rolando 'Rolly' Romero, is injured and may receive t… -
Golden BoyZepeda relishes the opportunity to fight on Mexican Independence Day
2 years ago 7 min readThe lightweight division is sizzling with talent, and it looks as though the fights that should happen are slowly getting signed. One fighter on the cusp of a title shot returns to action on September 16, which also happens to be Mexican Independence Day. That fighter is 27-… -
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Golden Boy's next star - Aaron Silva?
2 years ago 2 min readSuper middleweight Aaron Silva might just be Golden Boy Promotions next star. Signed last November, Silva recently recorded one of the fastest KOs of the year stopping a veteran opponent Hassam Valenzuela in fifteen seconds, and that includes the ten-count. After the bo… -
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Curiel to be moved fast after September 7th fight
2 years ago 3 min readSeptember 7th will be the first hopefully many fruitful in-ring experiences for Raul Curiel. The 2016 Rio Olympian, who represented Mexico in the light welterweight division, Curiel has seen activity slow him down. Last year he fought just once, and his fight against C… -
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De La Hoya favors Crawford over Canelo if they fought
2 years ago 2 min readIn a month's time, Canelo Alvarez will defend his undisputed super middleweight championship against Jermell Charlo, who is moving up two weight divisions and also happens to be the undisputed junior middleweight world champion, as the two will fight on September 30th, on pa… -
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Golden Boy Prez update on Valle-Estrada
2 years ago 4 min readWBC and WBA strawweight world champion Seniesa Estrada has undeniably left her mark on the landscape of women's boxing, hence why she is listed as one of the best fighters in the world. From strawweight to flyweight, Estrada has sought opportunities wherever they arise and w… -
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Rocha-Santillan set for October 21st
2 years ago 3 min readIn a fight that could shake up the division, Southern California’s top welterweight warriors will measure up against each other as they pursue their dreams to become world champions. Alexis “Lex” Rocha (23-1, 15 KOs) of Santa Ana will take on his most dange… -
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Cobbs wants Benn fight "Let's make it happen"
2 years ago 5 min readBlair Cobbs, a name synonymous with charisma and pugilistic prowess, is now being rumored to land a career-defining and marquee fight against Conor Benn. The bout which would serve as Benn’s first fight back to the ring after his whole ordeal with UK anti-doping, which… -
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Golden Boy Prez on Rocha's career, plus rumors of next fight
2 years ago 4 min readAlexis Rocha is set to embrace his most significant challenge in some time as he continues to wait for his shot at a world title. The rising contender, who is currently the number-one contender for the WBO welterweight appears to be fighting undefeated welterweight Giovani S…