Andre “S.O.G.” Ward out-brawled and out-battled a rough and tumble and otherwise worthy opponent in Sakio “The Scorpion” Bika on Saturday night, winning a unanimous 12-round decision to defend his World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Middleweight championship belt in front of his enthusiastic hometown fans at the Oracle Arena and on SHOWTIME. Earlier in the […]
Marquez/Katsidis weigh in results
For the WBA/WBO linear Lightweight title: Juan Manuel Marquez 134 vs Michael Katsidis 135 Semi main event: WBC welterweight championship Andre Berto 145 vs Freddy Hernandez 147 Undercard: Celestino Caballero 131.5 vs Jason Litzau 130 **Caballero was heavy and must lose 1.5 lbs. Nate Campbell 139 vs. Walter Estrada 136 Erislandy Lara 154 vs. Tim […]
Ward and Bika both make weight
#1 rated super middleweight and WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward (22-0, 13 KOs) and his challenger Sakio Bika both made tipped the scales at their contracted weight of 168lbs. Their scrap will be broadcast live on Showtime the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Ca. Final comments: Andre Ward: I feel like I’m ready for a […]
Abraham/Froch make weight *video*
Former world champions “King” Arthur Abraham (31-1, 25 KO’s) of Germany and Carl “The Cobra” Froch (26-1, 20 KOs) of England both made weight Friday their much anticipated super six showdown Saturday Nov. 27 on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET/PT, same-day-delay) from Helsinki, Finland. Showtime was kind enough to show us footage of the weigh ins […]
Weights from Helsinki
Vacant WBC Super-Middleweight Title / Super Six Group Stage 3 King Arthur Abraham: 76.0 kg Carl “The Cobra” Froch: 75.8 kg EU Heavyweight Title / WBO Intercontinental Heavyweight Title Robert Helenius: 107.7 kg Attila Levin: 115.2 kg […]
Hasegawa defeats Burgos by unanimous decision
Hozumi Hasegawa (29-3, 12 KOs) became the WBC featherweight champion jumping two divisions defeating unbeaten Juan Carlos Burgos (25-1, 18 KOs) by unanimous decision (117-110. 117-110,116-111) in Nagoya, Japan. The fight had some rough spots with Hasegawa being the aggressor for most of the fight. His counter punching and experience showed through as Burgos displayed […]
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Wegner believes Helenius power too much
Seven-time German coach-of-the-year Ulli Wegner believes that Attila Levin has no idea about the danger he is in. The Swedish veteran (34-3, 27 KOs) challenges EU Heavyweight Champion Robert Helenius on Saturday night. The vacant WBO Intercontinental Title will also be on the line at Helsinki´s Hartwall Arena. “Attila, you have no clue how hard […]
Burgos and Hasegawa on weight
Undefeated Mexican Juan Carlos Burgos (25-0, 18 KOs) and highly regarded, national boxing hero Hozumi Hasegawa (28-3, 12 KOs) both stepped on the scales at the official weigh in today. The two warriors are set to battle it out this Friday, November 26, 2010 at Nihon Gaishi Hall in Nagoya, Japan. The Burgos vs. Hasegawa […]
MFC 27 aftermath
Leading up to MFC shows over the past few years, The Z-Files takes an in-depth look at the card, the fighters themselves, and the ramifications of each bout, all leading to the Top 10 Questions. And in the past year, following each show The Z-Files has expanded its review and added in a rundown of […]
Andre Ward and Saiko Bika pre hype fight talk
World Boxing Association (WBA) super middleweight champion Andre “S.O.G.” Ward and world contender Sakio “The Scorpion” Bika met with local Bay Area media members on Wednesday to discuss their anticipated world title fight just three days away. It will be the second consecutive defense of his world title for the local fighter Ward (22-0, 13 […]
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