Carlos Linares is a veteran bilingual sports journalist, specializing in boxing and baseball. Contributor to Miami Herald, Boxing Scene and Brunch Boxing, Carlos is also the creator of the popular podcast La Hora del Boxeo and the sports website Allin1Deportes. His work combines expert analysis, coverage of live fights and exclusive interviews, consolidating him as a recognized voice in sports journalism.
WBC junior lightweight champion O’Shaquie Foster is set to return to the ring on May 30 in a meaningful homecoming bout, as he will defend his title for the first time in his hometown of Houston, Texas, against former titleholder Raymond Ford. The bout was first reported by Mike Coppinger of The Ring Magazine. Foster […]
The World Boxing Organization (WBO) released an official statement Monday regarding the injury that has sidelined Interim Light Heavyweight Champion Callum Smith, who was scheduled to face David Morrell Jr. on June 18 at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena. “Matchroom Boxing has formally notified the WBO that Interim Light Heavyweight Champion Callum Smith has sustained an injury that prevents his participation […]
The fifth edition of Zuffa Boxing took place this Sunday at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, featuring eight bouts that showcased both emerging talent and established fighters. In the main event, undefeated Andres Cortes (25-0, 13 KOs) of Nevada, defeated Eridson Garcia (23-2, 14 KOs) of the Dominican Republic by unanimous decision in a 10 round lightweight contest. Cortes controlled the pace […]
The new promotion led by Dana White and Nick Khan has officially locked in its next headliner, as Shane Mosley Jr. is set to face Serhii Bohachuk in the main event of Zuffa Boxing 06, in a middleweight clash with meaningful divisional implications. The bout was announced Sunday during the prelims of Zuffa Boxing 05, which featured Andres Cortesvs. Eridson Garcia as the headliner, airing […]
In a commanding and mature performance, Caroline Dubois unified the WBC and WBO lightweight titles with a clear cut unanimous decision victory over Terri Harper on Sunday night at Olympia in London. The bout headlined the inaugural MVPW event, marking the launch of Most Valuable Promotions’ partnership with Sky Sports in the United Kingdom. Dubois (13-0-1, 5 KOs) entered […]
Conor McGregor made a surprise return to the ring, taking part in a boxing exhibition during the Good Friday event hosted by the Crumlin Boxing Club in Dublin. McGregor faced Barry Nolan in a scheduled three-round bout, showing solid sharpness and conditioning after a prolonged layoff. “The Notorious” scored two standing eight counts in one […]
Puerto Rico’s Rene Santiago successfully defended his unified WBA and WBO light flyweight titles, defeating Japan’s Masataka Taniguchi by unanimous decision at Korakuen Hall. After 12 rounds, the judges scored the bout 115-113, 116-112, and 117-110. With this victory, Santiago (16-4, 9 KOs) becomes the third Puerto Rican boxer currently holding a unified world title, alongside […]
In a notable upset in Tokyo, former world champion Yukinori Oguni delivered a disciplined performance to secure a unanimous decision victory over fellow ex-titleholder Marlon Tapales. Oguni, who entered the bout as a 6/1 underdog, earned scores of 98-92, 97-93, and 96-94 after ten rounds in a tactical contest that saw momentum shift as the fight progressed. Tapales […]
The capital of Mallorca is set to host an unforgettable night of international professional boxing on May 1, as AGON Sports Manachpresents its first ever gala on the Balearic island. The event will take place at the historic “Pueblo Español” in the heart of Palma, chosen for its unique atmosphere that blends Mediterranean charm with […]
Boxing, much like life, offers second chances to those willing to fight for them. That was evident on Saturday, March 28, when Cuban contender Yoenis Téllez overcame adversity to secure one of the most significant wins of his career, defeating Cuban-American Brian Mendoza in Las Vegas. The bout, however, was far from easy. A violent […]
Puerto Rican unified world champion René Santiago and former Japanese titleholder Masataka Taniguchi made weight and are ready for their showdown this Friday, April 3, at Korakuen Hall. Santiago weighed in at 107.8 pounds and Taniguchi at 107.1, both comfortably within the junior flyweight limit (108 lbs). El Chulo (15-4, 9 KOs) will defend his WBO and WBA titles in […]
A dose of vintage Cuban boxing will hit Miami on May 2, as two iconic figures of their generation, Yuriorkis Gamboa and Guillermo Rigondeaux, make their return to the ring to headline a card at the James L. Knight Convention Center. Both former Olympics and world professional champions have signed one fight agreements with young promoter Matteo Attalla, […]