THE WEEK IN BOXING – JULY 9, 2018
Check out Eric Armit’s comprehensive report in The Week in Boxing – July 9, 2018
JUAN CARLOS PAYANO JOINS WBSS
Former world champion Juan Carlos Payano is the latest addition to the sensational Season II bantamweight line-up.
TRAINER: YOU WILL SEE A YOUNG PACQUIAO!
Eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao is physically and mentally ready, as he packs his bags and heads out to Malaysia.
MACHADO PREDICTS FIREWORKS VERSUS GHANA’S MENSAH
Puerto Rico’s Alberto ‘Explosivo’ Machado is living a dream during this period in his career.
KAVALIAUSKAS EYES THE BEST WELTERS FOLLOWING WIN OVER ABREAU
Egidijus “The Mean Machine” Kavaliauskas suffered a cut in the opening round, but he was not deterred, turning back Juan Carlos Abreu via unanimous decision by scores of 97-93, 97-93, and 96-94 to retain the NABF welterweight title in the ESPN-televised main event Saturday evening at the Save Mart Center.
SOUTH AFRICA BOXERS WARNED ABOUT RAPID WEIGHT LOSS
It is common for boxers to try any means to lose weight in order to compete in a lighter weight division against smaller opponents.
LAWRENCE OSUEKE AIMS TO KICK-START CAREER
Newcastle’s Lawrence Osueke has signed up with North East-based promoter Steve Wraith in a bid to ignite his professional career.
EKUNDAYO GETS HIGH COMMISSIONER’S BACKING
Nigeria’s High Commissioner to United Kingdom, Ambassador George Oguntade has agreed to lead England-based boxer, Larry ‘The Natural’ Ekundayo into the ring for his world title fight on July 13.
ROBEISY RAMIREZ DEFECTS FROM CUBAN TEAM
Amateur boxing star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Robeisy Ramirez abandoned the Cuban national team during a training camp this week in Aguascalientes, Mexico, a possible step toward his defection in pursuit of a professional career.
TAPIWE TEMBO PRIMED FOR KWESE SPORTS TOURNEY
Zimbabwe’s super bantamweight Tapiwa “Shortgun” Tembo, says he is ready to fly the flag high in the upcoming boxing extravaganza dubbed “UK vs Africa” set for next Friday at the Harare International Conference Centre. Tembo, who is based in Cape Town, South Africa, will face off with one of UK’s emerging talents, 24-year old Marc…