Campbell-Funeka

By Jim Dower: Former WBA/WBO lightweight champion Nate Campbell (33-5-1, 25 KOs) defeated number#1 International Boxing Federation (IBF) lightweight contender Ali Funeka (30-2-2, 25 KOs) by a 12-round majority decision on Saturday night at the BankAtlantic Center, in Sunrise, Florida. Campbell, 36, knocked Funeka down twice in the fight – once in 2nd and then [...]

By Sam Gregory: Nate Campbell, “The Galaxxy Warrior” won a close 12 round majority decision even though his belts weren’t on the line having been vacated due to the fact that he did not make weight at yesterdays weigh in. Ali Funeka was a very game fighter throughout the fight and he won at least [...]

By Matt Stein: IBF/WBA/WBO lightweight champion Nate Campbell (32-5-1, 25 KOs) lost all three of his titles today when he couldn’t make the lightweight limited of 135 pounds at the weigh-in today at the BankAtlantic Center. Campbell, 36, came three pounds over the limit at 138 at the initial weigh in attempt. He was then [...]

Three of the four fighters who will be featured on Saturday’s excellent doubleheader on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING participated in a workout Wednesday that was open to the media and public. It was held at the TKO Boxing Gym in Anaheim, Calif.