http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/alfonso_gomez/73465 Recent articles about Alfonso Gomez en-us With the April 20 super welterweight unification showdown between Canelo Alvarez and Austin "No Doubt" Trout just a day away, FOX Deportes Classics will prepare fans for fight night on Friday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT with a series of three of the Mexican superstar's most memorable fights. In the main event, it's a trip back to November of 2011 when Canelo defeated former World Champion Kermit Cintron in the famed Plaza del Toros in Mexico City. Also featured will be Canelos' September 2011 defeat of fellow countryman Alfonso Gomez on Mexican Independence Day weekend as well as Canelo's first defense of his title against England's Ryan Rhodes from June 2011. Back in Mexico to close out his 2011 campaign, Canelo made an emphatic statement to the boxing world that he was ready for even bigger fights when he blasted former World Champion Kermit Cintron of Puerto Rico in just five rounds on November 26, 2011.  From there, it was clear that the ... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:59:34 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/tonight_on_fox_deportes_3_classic_canelo_alvarez_fights/13438381 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/tonight_on_fox_deportes_3_classic_canelo_alvarez_fights/13438381 Tonight on Fox Deportes: 3 classic Canelo Alvarez fights http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/tonight_on_fox_deportes_3_classic_canelo_alvarez_fights/13438381 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/b/8b87a6295392886383022bc8dd12a6b5b454d7a7/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f78077302.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1934C2ABA172D8AF7E4F9831EC1B3E5E187.jpg Before British superstar Amir "King" Khan makes his ring return against Carlos Molina at the legendary Los Angeles Sports Arena on Saturday, December 15 live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, LA's own IBF Bantamweight World Champion Leo "Terremoto" Santa Cruz will face unbeaten Alberto "Metro" Guevara in a 12-round bout that will air as a special boxing feature live on SHOWTIME BOXING on CBS beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT. U.S. Olympian Joseph "Jo-Jo" Diaz's bout against an opponent to be named will also be broadcast live on CBS, the first live fight on CBS Television in 15 years. Rounding out the early portion of the fight card will be Olympians Errol Spence and Marcus Browne, who made their pro debuts one month ago on November 9, in separate bouts also against opponents to be named. Also featured on the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast (10:30 p.m. ET/PT, SHO) will be a 10-round junior middleweight clash between Alfredo &... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:05:49 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/santa_cruz_is_coming_to_town_headlines_jam_packed_day_of_boxing_on_cbs_showtime/12378817 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/santa_cruz_is_coming_to_town_headlines_jam_packed_day_of_boxing_on_cbs_showtime/12378817 “Santa” Cruz is coming to town, headlines jam-packed day of boxing on CBS & Showtime http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/santa_cruz_is_coming_to_town_headlines_jam_packed_day_of_boxing_on_cbs_showtime/12378817 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Manny Pacquiao’s former sparring partner, the man who helped Pacquiao get ready to do battle with Miguel Cotto, Shawn Porter comes to the Pound 4 Pound Boxing show after his 20th victory less than a week ago against Alfonso Gomez on Showtime last Saturday night.  Porter remains undefeated in his professional career. This is the guy that  Manny Pacquiao let go as his sparring partner just before the Cotto fight because Porter was too good. Shawn Porter has the makings of a Champion, it won’t be long until Manny Pacquiao has to give him a shot at the Welterweight Championship of the World. Porter who is managed and trained by his father Ken, has had a great professional career thus far. Porter continues to impress the boxing world. This Friday night at 7:00PM you can have the chance to call in and ask Porter and his father Ken question while they both appear on the Pound 4 Pound Boxing show. The number to call is 216-672-4300. To see the show live visit www.streamingsportstalk.com and... Thu, 02 Aug 2012 21:16:07 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/undefeated_boxer_shawn_porter_comes_to_the_pound_4_pound_boxing_show_friday_night_at_7pm/11363872 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/undefeated_boxer_shawn_porter_comes_to_the_pound_4_pound_boxing_show_friday_night_at_7pm/11363872 Undefeated Boxer Shawn Porter Comes To The Pound 4 Pound Boxing Show Friday Night at 7PM http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/undefeated_boxer_shawn_porter_comes_to_the_pound_4_pound_boxing_show_friday_night_at_7pm/11363872 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/b/db200a76d91d2dd40870d7293b17dc490817a0f9/mini/image-300x187.jpg Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero won the World Boxing Council (WBC) Interim Welterweight World Championship with a unanimous decision victory over previously undefeated Selcuk Aydin in front of a hometown crowd on Saturday in the Showtime main event at HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. It was a huge night  for the Ghost, who emerged with a hard fought win and places himself right into the mix in the talented - and lucrative - welterweight division. Right here, you can find a huge collection of Guerrero vs. Aydin pictures, a video recap of the event, quotes from the fighters and much more. Take a look. Guerrero vs. Aydin Photos Guerrero vs. Aydin Video Recap Guerrero, who was moving up two weight classes after a 15-month layoff, was the more active boxer despite admitting having to shake off some rust in his return to the ring. The Gilroy, Calif., native threw and landed more punches while showcasing a surprising display of power and aggressiveness in an impressive debut... Sun, 29 Jul 2012 14:42:52 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/more_on_guerrero_aydin_huge_fight_night_photo_gallery_video_recap_quotes_more/11326219 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/more_on_guerrero_aydin_huge_fight_night_photo_gallery_video_recap_quotes_more/11326219 More on Guerrero-Aydin: Huge fight night photo gallery, video recap, quotes & more http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/more_on_guerrero_aydin_huge_fight_night_photo_gallery_video_recap_quotes_more/11326219 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png The weigh-ins for the Robert Guerrero vs. Selcuk Aydin fight got a bit intense today. After both Guerrero and Aydin easily made weight, the two got into a shoving match. Right here, you can find the complete and official Guerrero vs. Aydin weights, as well as a collection of photos from the weigh-in, a video clip of the weigh-in and the altercation, and more. Take a look and enjoy. Weigh-in Photos Weigh-in Videos FINAL WEIGHTS - SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING: ROBERT GUERRERO: 145 ¾ Pounds SELCUK AYDIN: 146 ½ Pounds SHAWN PORTER: 146 ¼ Pounds ALFONSO GOMEZ: 146 ½ Pounds SHOWTIME EXTREME: HUGO CENTENO: 152 Pounds AYI BRUCE: 151 ½ Pounds GEORGE GROVES: 169 ½ Pounds FRANCISCO SIERRA: 170 Pounds Time Permitting: MANUEL AVILA: 122 ½ Pounds RAYMOND CHACON: 121 ½ Pounds Guerrero vs. Aydin, a 12-round fight for the WBC Interim Welterweight World Championship, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Arena-Box Promotion and sponsored by Corona, DeWalt Too... Sun, 29 Jul 2012 14:36:57 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/guerrero_vs_aydin_weigh_in_results_photos_video/11326156 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/guerrero_vs_aydin_weigh_in_results_photos_video/11326156 Guerrero vs. Aydin weigh-in results, photos & video http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/guerrero_vs_aydin_weigh_in_results_photos_video/11326156 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/9/3920427e19976ff234a1b85c1fe16b4b14cc6747/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f72399039.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D0E39417C1EE0FDD7D.jpg Robert Guerrero vs. Selcuk Aydin Live on Showtime from San Jose On Saturday night, Robert Guerrero met Selcuk Aydin for the interim WBC Welterweight title. The fight marked Guerrero's debut in the division and return from a long hiatus, and it marked Aydin's first shot at the big-time. With a lot at stake for each man, take a look to see how the Guerrero vs. Aydin results played out. On the undercard, undefeated prospect Shawn Porter was also in action, taking on veteran Alfonso Gomez. Credit: Tom Hogan - Hoganphotos / GBP Guerrero vs. Aydin - - Porter vs. Gomez In the first bout on the Showtime Championship Boxing card, Shawn Porter took on Alfonso Gomez in a 10-round welterweight attraction. Porter, 19-0 (14 KOs) is a 24-year old decorated former amateur star taking on his first name opponent in the pro ranks. Gomez, 31, and coming off a TKO loss to Canelo Alvarez 10 months ago, is looking for something to spark a career that has flattened out a bit.The former Contender... Sat, 28 Jul 2012 22:32:37 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/guerrero_vs_aydin_results/11322931 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/guerrero_vs_aydin_results/11322931 Guerrero vs. Aydin results http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/guerrero_vs_aydin_results/11322931 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/7/b7d516d9c95e8dd94108eb7853c177a5f605438e/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f72406273.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D0780C9D933E15FEEC.jpg Former Three-Division World Champion Robert Guerrero and undefeated number one rated WBC welterweight contender Selcuk Aydin met for their final pre-fight press conference on July 25, 2012 in San Jose, California. This Saturday they meet in the ring, July 28, 2012 fight for the vacant WBC Interim Welterweight World Championship at HP Pavilion in San Jose which will be televised live on SHOWTIME Championship Boxing. Right here, you can find a collection of photos from the final presser for Guerrero vs. Aydin Guerrero (Left) addresses undefeated number one rated WBC welterweight contender Selcuk Aydin (Right) Robert Guerrero speaks to members of the media. Selcuk Aydin (Right) speaks to members of the media. Undefeated welterweight prospect Shawn Porter (Left) and former world title challenger Alfonso Gomez (Right) (From Left to Right) Undefeated welterweight prospect Shawn Porter, former Three-Division World Champion Robert Guerrero, undefeated number one rated WBC welterweig... Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:21:46 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/guerrero_vs_aydin_final_presser_photos/11300206 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/guerrero_vs_aydin_final_presser_photos/11300206 Guerrero vs. Aydin final presser photos http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/guerrero_vs_aydin_final_presser_photos/11300206 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/c/0cd5a8724dc9aed35f5a29ba8c8afebd8d8f5812/mini/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f71775706.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193DADD97B58D4678D0875C5F13A3AC67B4.jpg In this week’s three punch combo I want to start by taking a look back at the very competitive Art Hovhannisyan-Miguel Acosta bout on Friday night.  Then, I'll take a close look at the unheralded Hank Lundy who finds himself back in the ring on Friday night.  And finally, I'll take a closer look at the intriguing bout between Shawn Porter and Alfonso Gomez this Saturday night which will be on the undercard of the Robert Guerrero vs. Selcuk Aydin fight on Showtime. Art Hovhannisyan-Miguel Acosta Credit: Tom Casino / Showtime Going into Friday’s ShoBox headliner between Art Hovhannisyan and Miguel Acosta, I figured we would see Acosta come out and effectively box early on and Hovhannisyan come on strong late.  The fighters must have received the wrong scripts because exactly the opposite took place. Hovhannisyan started strong and had Acosta down and in serious trouble at the end of round one. As a matter of fact, had the knockdown occurred earlier in the round Acosta p... Mon, 23 Jul 2012 16:56:46 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/3_punch_combo_hovhannisyan_wins_but_doesnt_impress_lundy_porter_in_action_this_weekend/11280784 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/3_punch_combo_hovhannisyan_wins_but_doesnt_impress_lundy_porter_in_action_this_weekend/11280784 3 punch combo: Hovhannisyan wins but doesn’t impress; Lundy & Porter in action this weekend http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/3_punch_combo_hovhannisyan_wins_but_doesnt_impress_lundy_porter_in_action_this_weekend/11280784 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/8/086b763a9dd687b7ff8ddfa6bef36ece8a75612a/mini/Alfonso_Gomez_v_312e.jpg "Showtime" is coming to SHOWTIME on Saturday, July 28 when top-rated welterweight prospect "Showtime" Shawn Porter steps into the ring at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif., against his toughest foe to date, two-time world title challenger Alfonso Gomez for the NABO Welterweight Title. Porter vs. Gomez will open the SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING telecast followed by the homecoming main event between Bay Area favorite and former Three-Division World Champion Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero and number one rated WBC welterweight contender Selcuk Aydin for the vacant WBC Interim Welterweight World Championship. With over 275 victories to his name, Akron, Ohio's Shawn Porter (19-0, 14 KO's) is known as one of the best amateur boxers of this era, and now he's proving that he has the goods in the professional game as well. Unbeaten in 19 fights since his debut in 2008, Porter has already nabbed two regional titles, the NABO junior middlewei... Fri, 20 Jul 2012 14:29:22 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/shawn_porter_meets_alfonso_gomez_on_showtime_july_28/11261884 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/shawn_porter_meets_alfonso_gomez_on_showtime_july_28/11261884 Shawn Porter meets Alfonso Gomez on Showtime July 28 http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/shawn_porter_meets_alfonso_gomez_on_showtime_july_28/11261884 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png With Alfonso Gomez forced to withdraw from his scheduled May 5 bout against undefeated rising star Jessie Vargas on the "Ring Kings: Mayweather vs. Cotto" pay-per-view undercard due to a back injury, the call went out for someone willing to step up and face the unbeaten rising star on short notice. Former World Champion Steve "2 Pounds" Forbes answered the call without hesitation, ready to step into the ring at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas to face Vargas in a 10-round welterweight bout. "I am so excited to have been given the opportunity to fight on the May 5th fight card," said Forbes. "It is an honor to be on the same card with such great champions. I am not going to overlook Jessie. We both have a lot riding on this fight and I look forward to showing him what I have in the ring." 22-year old Las Vegas product Jessie Vargas (18-0, 9 KO's) has long been on the media's top prospects list thanks to wins over Artur... Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:48:42 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/steve_forbes_to_take_on_jessie_vargas_in_place_of_alfonso_gomez/10652477 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/steve_forbes_to_take_on_jessie_vargas_in_place_of_alfonso_gomez/10652477 Steve Forbes to take on Jessie Vargas in place of Alfonso Gomez http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/steve_forbes_to_take_on_jessie_vargas_in_place_of_alfonso_gomez/10652477 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Carson Jones (33-8-2, 23 KOs) will defend his minor welterweight title against Allen Conyers (12-6, 9 KOs) in a 12-round fight headlining a card at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Thursday night. Jones, the 25-year-old journeyman from Oklahoma City, is making his first appearance of 2012 after a busy 2011 that included five appearances. Four of Jones' eight losses came early in his career to the ilk of Alfonso Gomez, Roberto Garcia, Freddy Hernandez, and Jesus Soto Karass. He suffered another loss in September 2010, but has won seven straight against club-level opposition. Labeled an "opponent," Jones stopped undefeated Tyron Brunson in 2009. Conyers is a perennial "opponent" and journeyman, having faced and lost to Delvin Rodriguez, James Kirkland, Carlos Molina and Ronald Cruz. The highlight of Conyers' career came in 2011 when he upset undefeated prospect James De La Rosa, dropping him three times en route to a 10-round unanimous decision. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 04:28:01 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/jones_conyers_in_a_battle_of_journeymen/10638268 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/jones_conyers_in_a_battle_of_journeymen/10638268 Jones, Conyers in a battle of journeymen http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/jones_conyers_in_a_battle_of_journeymen/10638268 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Jessie Vargas vs. Alfonso Gomez and Deandre Latimore vs. Carlos Quintana to be featured on may 5 mega-event. Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:07:36 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ring_kings_mayweather_vs_cotto_televised_pay_per_view_card_set/10527497 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/ring_kings_mayweather_vs_cotto_televised_pay_per_view_card_set/10527497 “RING KINGS: MAYWEATHER VS. COTTO” televised pay-per-view card set. http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/ring_kings_mayweather_vs_cotto_televised_pay_per_view_card_set/10527497 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/8/f81362bf3431c4eb03deb9df221bb80beabf0ee9/mini/Jesus_SotoKarass_v_ca63.jpg The "Ring Kings: Mayweather vs. Cotto" pay-per-view card is set, and two additional fights which have been rumored have now been made official to support the headling Floyd Mayweather vs. Miguel Cotto fight, and the co-feature of Saul "Canelo" Alvarez vs. Shane Mosley. Undefeated rising star Jessie Vargas faces-off against Alfonso Gomez and, in the opening pay-per-view bout, exciting 154 lb. contender DeAndre "The Bull" Latimore takes on former World Champion Carlos "El Indio" Quintana. The two 10-round bouts will take place prior to the WBA Super Welterweight Championship between Floyd Mayweather and Miguel Cotto and the Canelo Alvarez vs. Sugar Shane Mosley WBC Super Welterweight title bout Saturday, May 5 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The event will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT. Twenty-two-year-old Las Vegas resident Jessie Vargas (18-0, 9 KO's) is one of box... Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:21:10 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/mayweather_cotto_undercard_is_official_vargas_gomez_latimore_quintana/10519046 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/mayweather_cotto_undercard_is_official_vargas_gomez_latimore_quintana/10519046 Mayweather-Cotto undercard is official: Vargas-Gomez & Latimore-Quintana http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/mayweather_cotto_undercard_is_official_vargas_gomez_latimore_quintana/10519046 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/1/c17d09ebe29c90c40603c68b826fd4f4bd0cd0a7/mini/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f93090313.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D07A5678CF701198DD9ABC63D4684CD93364E3B5E1920E2055.jpg January 21st Undercard Line Up: Asylum Arena, Philadelphia, PA The card for the opening night of the NBC Sport Network Fight Night series will prove to be just what the boxing fans ordered. Truly great fights that match styles - not records. Tune in for a great night of boxing on NBC Sports Network Fight Night! Matchmaker, Russell Peltz, shares his insight into the undercard bouts: MAIN EVENT 10 Rounds - Heavyweights Eddie Chambers                      vs.            Sergei Liakhovich Philadelphia, PA                                      Scottsdale, Arizona 36-2, 18 KO's                                          25-4, 16 KO's UNDERCARD ______________________________________________________________ 10 Rounds - Junior Middleweights Jesus Soto Karass                   vs.            Gabriel Rosado Los Mochis, Mexico                         Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:39:24 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/full_undercard_for_jan_21st_nbc_sports_network_card_in_philly_at_asylum_arena/9134440 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/full_undercard_for_jan_21st_nbc_sports_network_card_in_philly_at_asylum_arena/9134440 Full Undercard for Jan 21st NBC Sports Network Card in Philly at Asylum Arena http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/full_undercard_for_jan_21st_nbc_sports_network_card_in_philly_at_asylum_arena/9134440 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png In 2004, rising light middleweight prospect Peter Manfredo, Jr. vacated his NABO title belt to participate as a middleweight in boxing's newly created reality television show called "The Contender." He was one of the early favorites to win the tournament-style competition before being upset and eliminated by then-unheralded Alfonso Gomez in the show's opening bout. As luck would have it, Manfredo would get an opportunity to get back into the competition again when one of the show's other contestants was medically disqualified. Making the most of the chance, Manfredo put together a three-fight win steak, including a revenge win over Gomez, to put himself into the show's final bout. Again the favorite, Manfredo was upset by Sergio Mora in the championship finale. Five months later, he again lost to Mora in the rematch, this time by controversial split decision. So, while Manfredo had proven he truly was a contender in the sport he loved, he didn't quite show he could be anything Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:51:04 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/manfredo_wants_to_be_more_than_contender/8190868 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/manfredo_wants_to_be_more_than_contender/8190868 Manfredo wants to be more than contender http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/manfredo_wants_to_be_more_than_contender/8190868 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/8/08059eb854020f87de3bb97b56dd36201d36afc0/mini/Jesus_SotoKarass_v_c2bf.jpg