Julian Smith

Michel Rivera bests Hugo Roldan; Julian Smith upsets Shohjahon Ergashev

Michel Rivera cemented a split decision win over Hugo Roldan while Julian Smith got a similar result in a potential upset of the year over Shohjahon Ergashev in Detroit on Saturday.

Claressa Shields, Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse make weight

Claressa Shields and Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse both made weight Friday for their title fight set for Saturday at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

Michel Rivera and Shohjahon Ergashev to be showcased on the undercard of Claressa Shields-Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse

The undercard for the Salita Promotions July 27 show - topped by Claressa Shields challenging WBC heavyweight titlist Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse - is taking shape. Junior welterweight contender Michel Rivera (25-1, 14 KOs) takes on Hugo Alberto Roldan (...

Michel Rivera, Tito Mercado, Shohjahon Ergashev to Feature on Claressa Shields Card

Michel Rivera will face Hugo Alberto Roldan in a co-featured bout at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on July 27, as the card headlined by Claressa Shields' challenge for Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse's heavyweight belt takes shape.

Julian Smith Floors Orestes Velazquez Four Times, Stops Him After Nine Rounds In Stunning Upset

Julian Smith provided an early entrant for 2024 Upset of the Year with a stunningly one-sided stoppage win over previously unbeaten Orestes Velazquez. Smith—a legally deaf boxer from the greater Chicago area—scored four knockdowns on the night and Ve...