Ivan Calderon

Ivan Calderon Hopes 'Real Disciplined' Xander Zayas Stays That Way

Puerto Rican junior middleweight Xander Zayas seems on the cusp of stardom as he readies to face Patrick Teixeira on Saturday. Ivan Calderon, a countryman and a Hall of Famer, had some words of advice for him.

Oscar Collazo Salutes Fellow Puerto Rican Strawweight on Eve of Fight

A final pre-fight press conference to kick off the Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend and prime fans for Friday's Oscar Collazo-Gerardo Zapata card was held on Thursday.

International Boxing Hall of Fame Diary: Day 1

The crowds started forming after lunch on Thursday’s opening day of the 2024 International Boxing Hall of Fame Weekend, and the honored guests in attendance did not disappoint.

Calderon Spar Told Roach All He Needed to Know About Oscar-Pacquiao Fight

Ivan Calderon, the brilliant two-weight world champion and new International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee, revealed that he was influential in the 2007 fight between Oscar De La Hoya and Manny Pacquiao.

Paulie Malignaggi's Picks: Lower-Profile Inductees All Deserve Recognition at IBHOF

My former opponent Ricky Hatton, the late Diego Corrales and Ivan Calderon are all very worthy inductees into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Ivan Calderon Q&A: ‘I Wanted to Be a Better Guy, to Be Something Different’

Ivan “Iron Boy” Calderon, a former two-division titleholder at 105 and 108 pounds who helped pioneer the mainstreaming of boxing’s lower weight divisions, is part of the International Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

Ricky Hatton, Diego Corrales, Calderon, Moorer Among 2024 Boxing Hall of Fame Class

The International Boxing Hall of Fame and Museum, which will be celebrating its 35th Anniversary in 2024, is thrilled to announce the newest class of inductees to be honored during the Hall of Fame Induction Weekend June 6-9, 2024.

Alberto Machado Plans Move To 140, Ivan Calderon is Now Head Coach

Former champion Alberto “El Explosivo” Machado will give a “restart” to his career in 2022. The former Puerto Rican 130-pound beltholder seeks a new breath with the entry of two-time Puerto Rican world champion Ivan “Iron Boy” Calderon as head traine...

Alex Sanchez Hungry To Derail World Title Plans of Ivan Calderon

Ivan “Iron Boy” Calderon didn't have to struggle to activate Alex “El Nene” Sanchez's competitive streak. A few text messages to Sanchez's cell phone were enough to start conversations between the retired former world champions, who are determined to...

Ivan Calderon Wants To Beat Sanchez, Challenge Mendez For WBO Title

Former two division world champion Ivan “Iron Boy” Calderon is determined to give himself a new opportunity in the ring even though he's been retired from boxing since 2012. A few days ago, Calderon hinted at the probability of a ring return.

Ivan Calderon Hints At Planned Rematch With Alex 'Nene' Sanchez, Dec. 4 In Bayamon

Ivan Calderon remains hopeful of 2021 serving as the year where he finally makes it into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. He also believes it is a year where he will make his way back into a boxing ring.

Edgar Berlanga: I'm Here To Stay, Put Puerto Rico on The Map Again

Super middleweight prospect Edgar “The Chosen One” Berlanga is technically on vacation in Puerto Rico, but that hasn't stopped the boxer from training very hard during his stay. Berlanga is scheduled to return on December 12, at the MGM Grand's Confe...

Former Coach Did Not See Much of a Change in Felix Verdejo

Felix Verdejo self-criticized his performance on Saturday, in a fight where he debuted with new head trainer Ismael Salas in the corner. “I give myself a C,” stated Verdejo, after securing a unanimous decision by way of 99-91, 97-93 and 98-92 scores...

Calderon Reflects on Cintron's Defeat To Kazuto Ioka

Former world champion turned trainer, Ivan "Iron Boy" Calderón, understands that Kazuto Ioka's seniority prevailed over the youth of his pupil, Jeyvier Cintrón. Calderon discussed the factors that led to his boxer losing his undefeated record and the...

Photos: Navarrete Embraced By Cotto, Calderon, Pedraza, WBO

Current Junior Featherweight Champion Emanuel ‘El Vaquero’ Navarrete was recognized by the World Boxing Organization (WBO) today, during the 22nd Annual WBO Golf Tournament at ‘El Legado Golf Club’ in Guayama. This edition of the annual golf competit...