By Chris Williams: Former IBF/WBA featherweight champion Yuriorkis Gamboa (21-0, 16 KO’s) will be moving up in weight to face journeyman Rocky Juarez (28-9-1, 20 KO’s) in a non-title bout scheduled for 12 rounds on March 3rd on HBO at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.
Rocky Juarez
Linares-Juarez: Is it 7th time lucky for Rocky?
By Peter Wells: One thing Rocky Juarez does hold is the record for the most failed world title attempts, not a record though to be proud of. Once again he may not be fighting for a major title but the WBA Fedelatin Lightweight title is a belt and will get him a chance at the WBA ‘world’ title. Juarez is considering retirement if he doesn’t come out victorious this time. Juarez is coming off two defeats and doesn’t really look like he’s ready for a tough opponent yet.
John wins a UD in the rematch
By Sam Gregory: On tonight’s final bout for the undercard of the Mayweather-Marquez fight in a highly anticipated rematch, the reigning and defending undefeated featherweight champion Chris John 43-0-2 with 22 KO’s defended his WBA belt against Rocky Juarez 28-5-1 with 20 KO’s in a 12 round bout in the featherweight division.
UFC 103 vs. Mayweather-Marquez: Look for MMA to Win
By Chris Williams: On September 19th, the Golden Boy Promotions card featuring Floyd Mayweather making his comeback against Juan Manuel Marquez will be matched against the UFC 103 event on the same night at the American Airlines Center, in Dallas, Texas. The two events will be competing for pay-per-view dollars from fans. At this point, UFC 103 looks to have the advantage, because the price of the their card is five dollars cheaper at $44.95 compared to the steeper priced $49.95 for the Mayweather vs. Marquez card.
The Mayweather-Marquez Undercard Not that Great
By Chris Williams: While some boxing fans are excited about the undercard of the September 19th fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Juan Manuel Marquez at the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada, I’m not one of them or close to being one of them. I see nothing but a bunch of faded stars and huge mismatches on the card and it doesn’t make me want to lay out the bread to purchase the fight on PPV.
John Cancels Rematch with Juarez Due to Illness; Witter-Alexander on August 1st – News
By Sean McDaniel: WBA featherweight champion Chris John (42-0-2, 22 KO’s) had to pull out of his June 27th rematch with Rocky Juarez due to an illness that John experienced while in training camp. Apparently, John, 29, collapsed while training for his bout with Juarez, which may be caused by a blood problem. John fought to a controversial 12 round draw with Juarez on February 28th in Houston, Texas, the home town of Juarez.
Chris John vs. Juarez II on June 27th; Martinez Picks Up WBC Light Middleweight Belt – News
By Jim Dower: WBA featherweight champion Chris John (42-0-1, 22 KOs) will be facing Rocky Juarez (28-4-1, 20 KOs) in a much needed rematch next month on June 27th. This time, the bout will take place on neutral territory at the Staples Center, in Los Angeles, California. Their previous fight in February 2009 ended up in a controversial 12 round draw which left few fans happy.
Kirkland vs. Dzinziruk in Loaded Card on June 27th? – News
By Eric Thomas: According to The Ring’s boxing website, Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer is trying to arrange a big three-fight card involving WBO light middleweight champion Sergiy Dzinziruk (36-0, 22 KOs) against number #3 ranked WBO challenger James Kirkland (25-0, 22 KOs) for June 27th.
John Interested in Rematch With Juarez
By Jim Dower: After staying patient after being jobbed in a very controversial 12-round draw last weekend with challenger Rocky Juarez (28-4-1, 20 KOs), WBA featherweight champion Chris John (42-0-2, 22 KOs) is reportedly interested in giving Juarez a rematch, as long as the fight isn’t in Texas, where their fight took place last weekend and which just so happens to be the hometown of the 28-year-old Juarez.
John-Juarez Bout Ends In a Draw
By Sam Gregory: At the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas undefeated featherweight champ 29 year old Chris John 42-0-2, (22 KO’s) made his American debut against 28 year old Houston, Texan Rocky Juarez 28-4-1 (20 KO’s) in a 12 round championship fight for Chris John’s WBA featherweight belt.