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Boxing: Mayweather beats Guerrero to keep WBC title

Agence France-PresseMay 5, 2013 04:15

World Boxing Council champion Floyd Mayweather extended his perfect record to 44 victories Saturday, beating Robert Guerrero by unanimous decision in their welterweight title fight. Mayweather, who was defending his title for the first time since serving close to three months in jail last year after being convicted of domestic violence, dominated a bloodied Guerrero for the majority of the fight at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. All three judges scored the 12-round fight 117-111 in favour of Mayweather.

Boxing: Mayweather beats Guerrero to keep WBC title

Agence France-PresseMay 5, 2013 01:15

World Boxing Council champion Floyd Mayweather extended his perfect record to 44 victories Saturday, beating Robert Guerrero by unanimous decision in their welterweight title fight. Mayweather, who was defending his title for the first time since serving close to three months in jail last year after being convicted of domestic violence, dominated Guerrero for the majority of the fight at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. All three judges scored the 12-round fight 117-111 in favour of Mayweather.

Boxing: Mares beats de Leon for WBC title

Agence France-PresseMay 5, 2013 00:15

Former Mexican Olympian Abner Mares captured the World Boxing Council featherweight world title with a ninth round technical knockout of Daniel Ponce de Leon Saturday in Las Vegas. The 27-year-old Mares remained undefeated as he knocked the champion down in the second round and then again in the ninth. He sent de Leon to the canvas early in the ninth with a thundering right hand before referee Jay Nady halted the fight later in the round with de Leon pinned on the ropes and absorbing some heavy blows.

Boxing: Klitschko sees off Pianeta to claim 60th win

Agence France-PresseMay 4, 2013 23:30

World heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko defended his WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO belts on Saturday as he out-classed challenger Francesco Pianeta with a sixth-round knock-out to register his 60th win. Although German-Italian Pianeta, who survived testicular cancer three years ago, came into the fight undefeated in his 29 previous fights, he was outclassed by the 37-year-old champion in Mannheim, south-west Germany.

Boxing: Mayweather, Guerrero make weight for title clash

Agence France-PresseMay 3, 2013 23:15

Unbeaten Floyd Mayweather and Robert Guerrero made weight Friday for their Saturday showdown for Mayweather's World Boxing Council welterweight world title. Mayweather, returning to the ring after a year's absence that included two months in jail, weighed in at 146 pounds while Guerrero weighed in on the limit of 147. "I'm here to do what I do best," said Mayweather, who brings a record of 43-0 with 26 knockouts to the bout. "I always control the tempo and I'll execute my game plan."

Boxing: Harrison retires from boxing

Agence France-PresseMay 1, 2013 16:30

Olympic gold medallist Audley Harrison said Tuesday he was retiring from professional boxing following his latest loss. The 41-year-old Briton suffered a first round knockout by Deontay Wilder of the United States in Sheffield, northern England, on Saturday. "There are only so many times you can fall before it becomes foolhardy to continue," said Harrison, whose professional career failed to build on the promise he showed as an amateur boxer.

Boxing: Harrison retires from boxing

Agence France-PresseMay 1, 2013 11:17

Olympic gold medallist Audley Harrison said Wednesday he was retiring from professional boxing following his latest loss. The 41-year-old Briton suffered a first round knockout by Deontay Wilder of the United States in Sheffield, northern England, on Saturday. "There are only so many times you can fall before it becomes foolhardy to continue," said Harrison, whose professional career failed to build on the promise he showed as an amateur boxer.

Boxing: Harrison retires from boxing

Agence France-PresseMay 1, 2013 07:30

Olympic gold medallist Audley Harrison said Tuesday he was retiring from professional boxing following his latest professional loss. The 41-year-old Briton was knocked out by Deontay Wilder of the United States in Sheffield, northern England, on Saturday. "There are only so many times you can fall before it becomes foolhardy to continue," said Harrison, whose professional career failed to build on the promise he showed as an amateur boxer.

Boxing: England's Purdy to replace Brook in title fight

Agence France-PresseApril 30, 2013 15:01

England's Lee Purdy will replace unbeaten compatriot Kell Brook in a May 18 world welterweight title bout against American southpaw Devon Alexander, promoters announced on Tuesday. Purdy, 20-3 with one drawn and 13 knockouts, will challenge for the International Boxing Federation crown held by Alexander, 24-1 with 13 knockouts, at Atlantic City's Boardwalk Hall.

Boxing: Haye names Charr as comeback opponent

Agence France-PresseApril 28, 2013 16:45

Controversial boxer David Haye will take on German Manuel Charr in his comeback fight on June 29, the Briton announced on Sunday. Lebanon-born Charr, who also has Syrian heritage, has twice already called out Haye as both men lost a world title fight to one of the dominant Klitschko brothers over the last 18-months.