Connect with us

Results

Maxi Hughes vs. Kid Galahad

Published

on

Maxi Hughes vs. Kid Galahad

Maxi Hughes defeated Kid Galahad to successfully become his IBO World Lightweight Champion.  Photo source: Boxing in the match room
Maxi Hughes defeated Kid Galahad and successfully became his IBO lightweight world champion. Photo source: Boxing in the match hall

Maxi Hughes defended his IBO lightweight title for a second time with a majority decision victory over former world champion Kid Galahad at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham.

The original winner of the event was supposed to be home hero Leigh Wood defending his WBA featherweight title against Mauricio Lara, but Wood was forced to withdraw due to injury.

Hughes (26-5-2, KO5) came into this in the form of his life after a brilliant two years in which he won the British and WBC International titles, then captured the IBO strap with a points victory over Jovanni Straffon in September last year. He made his first save in March, significantly outperforming Ryan Walsh. Galahad (28-3, KO17) fulfilled his dream of becoming the IBF featherweight world champion last August, but his first defense shattered his world when Kiko Martinez stopped him six to three months later.

Galahad started this round confidently at the start, having enjoyed a decent first round, but Hughes stepped up to the plate and engaged in an argument, although the rounds were challenging to come by. Hughes landed his left hand, which gave him a foothold in the contest, but the rounds were uneven and it was a matter of what you liked. Galahad worked the body well in the second half, but round nine was Hughes’ best yet, landing cleanly and then landing his left hand consistently. Galahad had a point deducted for using his head in round ten, which lifted Hughes’ spirits, but once again the Yorkshireman led with his jab, which seemed to keep him alive in the fight. Hughes’ work rate allowed him to finish well in the final round, and by the time the fight was over the result looked to be a winnable one.

Scores of 117-111 and 114-113 won for Hughes, with the third card scoring 114-114.

Terri Harper (13-1-1, KO6) won the WBA and IBO super welterweight titles with an impressive points victory over Hannah Rankin (12-6, KO3).

Harper was previously the WBC and IBO super featherweight champion, and in her last fight she fought at lightweight. The Dennaby native Main moved up about three weight classes to face Rankin.

Harper was too quick and exact for a Scot early on, leaving Rankin with a nasty cut above her left eye. Harper stayed one step ahead almost the entire race and tired in the behind schedule stages, but won by two scores of 98-92 and one third by a score of 97-93.

Cyrus Pattinson (5-0 KO3) won his first professional title, defeating Jorick Luisetto (12-5, KO3) in the sixth round of the scheduled ten. Pattinson followed up his latest victory with the vacant IBO Continental welterweight title.

Solomon Dacres (5-1, KO1) remained flawless and was defeated by Ariel Esteban Bracamonte (11-10, KO6) in the heavyweight division for the full ten rounds. Dacres was deducted a point in round nine for a low blow, but he won every round with three 99-90 verdicts.

Cheavon Clarke (3-0, KO3) picked up another early win, defeating cruiserweight Marcos Karalitzky (7-6-2, KO2) in four rounds.

Mohammed Sameer (5-0, KO1) from Peterborough remained undefeated, winning all four rounds against the proven Dale Arrowsmith (4-66-2, KO1).

Junaid Bostan (3-0, KO3) also remained perfect, ending undefeated Belgian Anas Isarti’s (2-1, KO0) record in the super welterweight and lightweight divisions Rhiannon Dixon (6-0 KO0) fought all six rounds against Edina Pocałunek (15- 16, KO9).

Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Results

David Benavidez only had four words about Jake Paul and Mike Tyson

Published

on

There were boos as Paul coasted to victory over Tyson (Photo Credit: USAToday)

Benavidez was asked for his thoughts on the polarizing fight (Photo: Eshter Lin PBC, AFP)
Benavidez was asked for his thoughts on the polarizing fight (Photo: Eshter Lin PBC, AFP)

David Benavidez gave some harsh advice to Mike Tyson following his loss to Jake Paul last weekend.

Benavidez was one of millions of people around the world who witnessed Paul comfortably defeat an extremely faded Tyson to score wide unanimous decision victory.

At 58 years antique, “Iron Mike” looked like a shell of the man who ruled the heavyweight division in his prime, and some observers even believe he was carried by the YouTuber and could have been stopped at any time.

Despite the fact that the two only competed for two minutes, the fight was fully sanctioned and will go down in their records.

It was Tyson’s first professional fight since his loss to Kevin McBride in 2005, Benavidez said. Fighting Hub TV this should be his last.

Whistles rang out as Paul cruised to victory over Tyson (Photo: USAToday)
Boos rang out as Paul headed towards victory over Tyson (Photo: USAToday)

“He needs to retire.”

Offering further analysis, “The Mexican Monster” explained that he was simply relieved to see the former heavyweight king leave the ring unscathed.

“It was a good fight and a good turnout, but I don’t want to see Mike Tyson fight again. Let’s hope he says it.

“It was a good performance, Mike Tyson won there and earned well, and he deserves it. I’m just content he didn’t get injured there.

“Mike Tyson is Mike Tyson, but 60-year-old Mike Tyson is different.”

Benavidez was just glad that no one was hurt (photo: CBS Sports)
Benavidez was just glad that no one was hurt (photo: CBS Sports)

In a post-fight interview, Tyson seemed interested in fighting Jake’s brother, Logan, but has since insisted on social media that he will not return to the ring.

The series has reportedly attracted approximately 108 million viewers on Netflix, making it by far the most-watched boxing event in recent memory.

Tyson grossed an estimated $20 million, while “The Problem Child” is believed to have grossed about twice that amount.

Benavidez spoke at the press conference kicking off his Feb. 1 fight with David Morrell, which is widely considered to be one of the toughest of his career.

The pair will face each other at T-Mobile Arena on Amazon Prime pay-per-view, with the winner all but guaranteed a shot at the delicate heavyweight world title.

Continue Reading

Results

Jake Paul calls out Conor McGregor after his victory over Mike Tyson

Published

on

There were boos as Paul coasted to victory over Tyson (Photo Credit: USAToday)

Paul gave McGregor a new challenge (photo: DAZN)
Paul gave McGregor a recent challenge (photo: DAZN)

After defeating Mike Tyson last weekend, Jake Paul once again expressed his desire to face UFC star Conor McGregor – only this time in an unusual style.

Paul threw plenty of taunts at McGregor in hopes of luring him into the ring, although the Irishman was largely reluctant to engage in any discussion.

“The Problem Child” faced widespread criticism after the fight against Tyson, who at 58 looked like a shell of his former self.

Even though the main event wasn’t much of a competition, it was a show it reportedly attracted 60 million viewers north on the streaming giant Netflix’s platform, making it by far the most watched boxing event in recent times.

Paul seems to have a penchant for large names now and took to Twitter to try and get McGregor to fight MMA.

Whistles rang out as Paul cruised to victory over Tyson (Photo: USAToday)
Boos rang out as Paul headed towards victory over Tyson (Photo: USAToday)

“Dear Conor, I know you told my team you would fight me at 170 pounds. This never happens.

“But let’s do it in MMA. No weight category. Just like it used to be done. But you won’t.

‘The Notorious’ quickly responded by writing the following (now deleted) tweet, accompanied by a photo of 82-year-old US politician Mitch McConnell.

“Nakisa has already judged me, boy, this guy will be next after you. Good luck, buddy.

McGregor has so far been reluctant to take on Paul (Image: Reuters)
McGregor has so far been reluctant to fight Paul (Image: Reuters)

Paul McGregor fighting in the ring would not only be a test of skill, but also of ego. While McGregor has plenty of experience, Paul’s speed, size and unconventional approach to boxing could create an unpredictable outcome.

However, the Dubliner would be a huge favorite if they managed to get a fight inside the Octagon, even though Paul was younger and bigger.

Regardless of who wins, the fight will be a monumental payday for both fighters, and the fight will almost certainly be one of the most entertaining ever.

Continue Reading

Results

Gilberto Ramirez vs. Chris Billam-Smith

Published

on

Ramirez defeated Goulamirian last time out and now takes on Billam-Smith (Golden Boy)

Ramirez and Billam-Smith fight for cruiserweight supremacy (Riyadh season)
Ramirez and Billam-Smith fight for cruiserweight supremacy (Riyadh season)

This Saturday, Latino Night will take place in Riyad, and the main event will be the fight for the WBA cruiserweight title from Mexico, Gilberto Ramirez, against the head of the WBO, Chris Billam-Smith.

DAZN is broadcasting the Ramirez vs Billam-Smith fight live.

Despite great potential and a reign as the WBO super middleweight champion, Ramirez (46-1, 30 KO) has largely won against an unnamed opponent.

He ultimately lost the team’s undefeated record in November 2022. clearly defeated by Dmitry Bivol in the fight for the WBA (Super) featherlight heavyweight title.

The move to the cruiserweight division saw some of his best performances, and a wide-scoring victory over Joe Smith Jr paved the way for a world title fight in which he won the WBA belt by defeating Arsen Goulamirian ten rounds to two in March.

Ramirez defeated Goulamirian after the last break and will now face Billam-Smith (Golden Boy)
Ramirez defeated Goulamirian after the last break and will now face Billam-Smith (Golden Boy)

After a career-opening loss to Richard Riakporhe, Billam-Smith (20-1, 13 KO) rose through the ranks, eventually winning the WBO belt with a majority decision victory over Lawrence Okolie, with Okolie losing a total of three times.

The Bournemouth man then forced Mateusz Masternak to retire after eight rounds, with Billam-Smith trailing on two scorecards, and last defended in June, taking revenge on Riakporhe by scoring points at Selhurst Park.

Riakporhe had no answer for Billam-Smith (Photo: Lawrence Lustig, Boxxer)
Riakporhe had no answer for Billam-Smith (Photo: Lawrence Lustig, Boxxer)

Prediction: Ramirez is always huge no matter what weight he fights at, and will be the biggest test of Billam-Smith’s career. I think this may be a bridge too far for the Englishman and Ramirez may score in the later rounds.

Ramirez and Barboza go to war

A massive clash with world title implications awaits us at the last minute as former unified super lightweight world champion Jose Carlos Ramirez (29-1, 18 KO) meets Arnold Barboza Jr (30-0, 11 KO) within twelve rounds.

Since his only loss to Josh Taylor to clear the division in 2021, Ramirez has fought once a year, defeating Jose Pedraza (UD12), Richard Commey (KO11) and Rances Barthelemy (UD12) to be the number one contender for the WBC title.

Recently, Ramirez overtook Barthelemy (photo: Golden Boy / Cris Esqueda)
Recently, Ramirez overtook Barthelemy (photo: Golden Boy / Cris Esqueda)

Barboza is long undefeated and has boxed twice in 2024, which included an eighth-round retirement victory over Xolisani Ndongeni, followed by a split decision victory over Sean McComb last time out. This is his first scheduled appearance in twelve innings, after eight innings played in ten innings.

Prediction: I’m leaning towards the more experienced Ramirez who will get the job done on points.

The farmer has everything to do with Zepeda

The WBC interim lightweight title is up for grabs and the talented William Zepeda (31-0, 27 KO) will face Tevin Farmer (33-6-1, 8 KO).

Zepeda is worth watching, as he has been at a championship level in his last five fights. All of his last four fights ended early, and after forcing Maxie Hughes to retire after four rounds in March, he knocked out Giovanni Cabrera in three in July.

Zepeda is in devastating form (photo: Cris Esqueda, Golden Boy)
Zepeda is in devastating form (photo: Cris Esqueda, Golden Boy)

Former IBF featherweight champion Farmer is coming off a hard-fought points loss to Raymond Muratalla. Zepeda should be too heated for Farmer here and could win early.

Minimum weight world champion titles up for grabs

The next fight for the world title will take place in the minimum weight class, where Oscar Collazo (10-0, 7 KO) should defend the WBO belt for the fourth time by defeating Thammanoon Niyomtrong (25-0, 9 KO).

Collazo is one of Golden Boy's brightest stars (photo: Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy Promotions)
Collazo is one of Golden Boy’s brightest stars (photo: Cris Esqueda/Golden Boy Promotions)
The return of Duarte and Ziyad

Oscar Duarte (27-2-1, 22 KO) can ensure his twelve-round super lightweight fighter scores points against Botirzhon Akhmedov (10-3, 9 KO), and welterweight contender Ziyad Almaayouf (6-0, 1 KO) should win at this gala. cards over six against Juan Carlos Ramirez Garcia (5-6, 0 KO).

Continue Reading
Advertisement

OUR NEWSLETTER

Subscribe Us To Receive Our Latest News Directly In Your Inbox!

We don’t spam! Read our privacy policy for more info.

Trending