Longtime boxing judge Jerry Roth, who officiated some of the most memorable fights in boxing history during his 34-year career, died on Friday, his daughter, Michele told the Review-Journal.
Boxing
Frank Martin (17-0, 13 knockouts) showcased a championship-caliber skill set Saturday with a unanimous decision over Michel Rivera in a WBA title eliminator.
Unbeaten lightweight contender Frank “The Ghost” Martin can vault into title contention with a victory Saturday over fellow unbeaten Michel Rivera in Las Vegas.
Mills Lane is probably best known for his role in the infamous “Bite Fight” heavyweight rematch between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield in Las Vegas.
Undefeated lightweight superstars Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia will fight in Las Vegas in early 2023. A venue and date have not been finalized.
Las Vegas lightweight Emiliano Vargas, the youngest son of two-time 154-pound world champion Fernando Vargas, scored a one-punch knockout in his local debut Saturday.
Seniesa Estrada, the two-weight world champion, returns to the boxing ring Saturday at the Palms, debuting under the Top Rank banner against Argentina’s Jazmin Gala Villarino.
Parenthood has prompted the Plants to deviate from their usual preparation process as Caleb prepares to fight former 168-pound champion Anthony Dirrell.
Deontay Wilder (42-2-1, 41 knockouts) will return to the ring Saturday for the first time since he fell to Tyson Fury at T-Mobile Arena.
Canelo Alvarez said after Saturday’s unanimous decision over Gennady Golovkin that he has torn cartilage in his left wrist, an injury that will require surgery.
Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez retained his WBC super flyweight title with a unanimous decision over Israel Gonzalez on Saturday on the Canelo Alvarez-Gennady Golovkin undercard.
Canelo Alvarez defeated Gennady Golovkin by unanimous decision to retain his undisputed super middleweight championship Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena.
At 22, Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez is the youngest active champion in boxing. The San Antonio native defended his WBC 115-pound title Saturday at T-Mobile Arena on the Canelo Alvarez-Gennady Golovkin undercard.
Dealing with defeat isn’t something Canelo Alvarez has had to do since 2013, when he was a 23-year-old upstart. That is, until he lost to Dmitry Bivol this year.
Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin will meet for Alvarez’s undisputed super middleweight championship Saturday at T-Mobile Arena, the third time they have fought.