Emmanuel Rodriguez defeats Paul Butler – Results

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By Scott Gilfoid: Undefeated Emmanuel Rodriguez (18-0, 12 KOs) was far too good for Paul Butler (26-2, 14 KOs) in beating him by a one-sided 12 round unanimous decision to capture the vacant IBF bantamweight title on Saturday night at the O2 Arena in London, England. The scores were 118-108, 120-106, and 120-106.

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Tony Bellew vs. David Haye II – weigh-in results

Image: Tony Bellew vs. David Haye II – weigh-in results

By Scott Gilfoid: Tony Bellew weighed in at 210 pounds on Friday at the weigh-in for his rematch with former 2 division world champion David ‘Haymaker’ Haye this Saturday night at the O2 Arena in London, England. There was a lot of jawing back and forth during the face off between the two fighters, but it looked like they were doing more so to show off rather than there being a lot of bad blood between them. This was a calmer weigh-in than last year between the two.

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Ryan Burnett vacates IBF title, will face Yonfrez Parejo on March 31

Image: Ryan Burnett vacates IBF title, will face Yonfrez Parejo on March 31

By Scott Gilfoid: Ryan Burnett (18-0, 9 KOs) has vacated his IBF bantamweight title after being ordered to face talented knockout artist Emmanuel Rodriguez (17-0, 12 KOs). Instead of taking on Rodriguez, Burnett will be defending against WBA mandatory Yonfrez Parejo (21-2, 10 KOs) on March 31 on the undercard of Anthony Joshua vs. Joseph Parker at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.

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