By Dan Ambrose: WBO World lightweight champion Terry Flanagan (33-0, 13 KOs) says he’s close to having a deal done for a unification fight against WBA World 135 lb. champion Jorge Linares (43-3, 27 KOs) for a still to be determined date.
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Mikey Garcia – Jorge Linares negotiating
By Dan Ambrose: Negotiations have started between WBC World lightweight champion Mikey Garcia (37-0, 30 Kos) and WBA 140 lb. champion Jorge Linares (43-3, 27 KOs) for a unification fight, according to the World Boxing Council.
Linares retains titles In close split decision
By Anthony Montero: An excellent back and forth battle for the WBA and Ring Lightweight titles took place Saturday night at the Forum in Inglewood California between defending champion Jorge Linares and gutsy challenger Luke Campbell.
Jorge Linares vs. Luke Campbell – Results
By Scott Gilfoid: WBA World lightweight champion Jorge Linares (43-3, 27 KOs) defeated #1 WBA Luke Campbell (17-2, 14 KOs) by a 12-round split decision on Saturday night on HBO World Championship Boxing from The Forum in Inglewood, California.
Jorge Linares vs. Luke Campbell – Weights
By Scott Gilfoid: WB World lightweight champion Jorge Linares (42-3, 27 KOs) weighed in at 134.2 pounds on Friday for his title defense on Saturday night against his #1 WBA mandatory Luke Campbell (17-1, 14 KOs) at The Forum in Inglewood, California. Campbell weighed in at 134.8 lbs.
Jorge Linares in the spotlight
Jorge “El Niño de Oro” Linares (42-3, 27 KOs), WBA, WBC Diamond, and Ring Magazine World Lightweight Champion, will defend all three of his titles on Sept. 23 when he takes on Luke Campbell (17-1, 14 KOs), No. 1 contender and Olympic Gold Medalist in a battle for the ages. Linares will make his triumphant return stateside after three years away to defend his titles against a formidable opponent. The event takes place Saturday, Sep. 23 at the ‘Fabulous’ Forum in Inglewood, California and will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing® beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Jorge Linares vs. Luke Campbell preview and analysis
By Ajuan Isaac-George: At first glance, while it appears to be a mismatch, for all intents purposes, the September 23rd clash between Jorge Linares and Luke Campbell for the WBA and The Ring lightweight titles at The Forum in California has all the makings of a highly entertaining fight. While Campbell of course does have a much coveted Olympic gold medal to his name from the 2012 games in London, many feel his elite level talents in the amateur game have not translated as hoped, or as planned, into the pro game.
Linares vs. Campbell: Luke okay with being underdog
By Scott Gilfoid: #1 WBA Luke Campbell (17-1, 14 KOs) is okay with being the underdog for his title shot this Saturday night against WBA World lightweight champion (42-3, 27 KOs) on HBO Championship Boxing at The Forum in Inglewood, California.
Luke Campbell to face Jorge Linares
By Scott Gilfoid: Thanks to some clever match-making, Luke Campbell (17-1, 14 KOs) is now on the verge of getting a title shot against WBA World lightweight champion Jorge Linares (42-3, 27 KOs). The World Boxing Association has ordered the 31-year-old Linares to defend his title against the #1 Campbell. The two fighters have 30 days to negotiate a deal before it goes to a purse bid.
Mikey Garcia looking past Broner fight, wants Linares
By Dan Ambrose: Mikey Garcia (36-0, 30 KOs) is seemingly already viewing his next fight on July 29 against Adrien “The Problem” Broner as a victory in the win column, and he’s now got his eyes on moving back down to the lightweight division to face WBA lightweight champion Jorge Linares in a unification fight.