Tag: WBC Featherweight Title

Fights, Weekly Wrap

Mark Magsayo Wins His First World Title, Unseats Gary Russell Jr. to Win the WBC Featherweight Strap

Well…the Featherweight division has a new WBC world titlist, and his name is 🇵🇭Mark Magsayo (24-0-0, 16KO👊) of the Philippines, as he managed to outpoint 🇺🇸Gary Russell Jr. (31-2-0, 18KO👊) in order to take his title, and to cut his 5 defense reign short to usher in some more new blood into a constantly changing division. Russell however wasn’t lying when he hinted at an injury during an press 🎙️interview in the week that was leading up to the fight.  Continue reading “Mark Magsayo Wins His First World Title, Unseats Gary Russell Jr. to Win the WBC Featherweight Strap” →

Fights, Weekly Wrap

Amanda Serrano With Consistent Pursuit Punishes Outgunned Yamileth Mercado For Decision

Puerto Rican sensation 👑🇵🇷Amanda “Real Deal” Serrano (41-1-1, 30KO👊👊) is one of the best women boxers on the planet. There is actually a healthy contingent of fans out there who believes that she is the ⚓#1 P4P fighter on the women’s side of the bracket. Tonight she faced off against current reigning WBC Super-Bantamweight world titlist 🇲🇽Yamileth Mercado (18-3-0, 5KO👊) of Mexico moving up, for what was the Co-Main event of a PPV card. Serrano successfully defended her WBC, and WBO Featherweight Titles. Continue reading “Amanda Serrano With Consistent Pursuit Punishes Outgunned Yamileth Mercado For Decision” →

Fights, Weekly Wrap

Serrano Shows Out in the Big Bout – Outclasses and Knocks the Brave Bermudez Out Late in 9th Round

Written by Tré Berry III🖊️ | 03/25/2021

Many facets of Featherweight Champion 🇵🇷Amanda “Real Deal” Serrano (40-1-1, 30KO👊) were exhibited on full display tonight, outgunning brave current IBF Super-Bantamweight Champion 🇦🇷Daniela Romina Bermudez (29-4-3, 10KO👊), defending her WBC and WBO World Featherweight Titles by way of big knockout that came via form of a hidden body shot. Continue reading “Serrano Shows Out in the Big Bout – Outclasses and Knocks the Brave Bermudez Out Late in 9th Round” →

Fights, This Weeks Fights

Both on Long Undefeated Streaks – Something Has to Give, as Serrano and Bermudez Meet For a Title Bout

In women’s boxing, there is a consensus four at this point that fit atop the ranks on the 🔱Pound-4-Pound list, but there is one that seldom gets the coverage deserving of her talent…some of it unfortunate, a portion of it due to moves made that keep her off the radar. I am talking about 7-division titlist & current WBC/WBO Featherweight Champion 🇵🇷Amanda “Real Deal” Serrano (39-1-1, 29KO👊). Continue reading “Both on Long Undefeated Streaks – Something Has to Give, as Serrano and Bermudez Meet For a Title Bout” →

Classic Combat, History, vintage boxing

Having a Second Crack At It – Johnny Famechon and Fighting Harada Go to Duel in Their 1970 Rematch

On this date, 🗓️January 6th, 1970, reigning RING/WBC World Featherweight Champion 👑🇫🇷🇦🇺Johnny Famechon (54-4-6, 20KO👊) of France (by way of Australia), would seek to defend his title against legendary Japanese former 2-division RING Champion, 👑🇯🇵Masahiko “Fighting” Harada (55-6-0, 22KO👊), seeking to become a true “Triple-Crown winner” after winning Titles at ⚖️112, and 118 lbs. Continue reading “Having a Second Crack At It – Johnny Famechon and Fighting Harada Go to Duel in Their 1970 Rematch” →