Posts Tagged ‘World Series of Boxing’
Akhmadaliev Obliterates Contreras in One
2016 Olympic bronze medalist and now super bantamweight prospect Murodjon Akhmadaliev blasts Ramon Contreras out in the first round to win a vacant inter-continental version of the WBA crown in only his fourth fight. In what is seemingly becoming a trend in boxing nowadays, Akhmadaliev is yet another former blue chip amateur embarking on a fast-paced…
Read MoreRuben Villa Shuts Out Jose Santos Gonzalez
Super bantamweight prospect Ruben Villa shut out Jose Santos Gonzalez over eight rounds. The prospect from Salinas, California displayed a technical acumen that helped him win multiple national titles in the amateur rankings and earned a spot on the US Olympic team as an alternate to fellow prospect Shakur Stevenson. Villa’s balance, fluidity in transitioning…
Read MoreWorld Boxing Series Season 8, Week 1 Recap
The eighth season of the World Series of Boxing kicked off last Friday that featured some of the most elite fighters in the amateur scene face off against one other for national and individual pride and rankings. The inaugural card was Italy versus Croatia, the later making their first appearance in the WSB. First bout…
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