http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/players/hozumi_hasegawa/74441 Recent articles about Hozumi Hasegawa en-us Thompson Boxing Promotions and Banner Promotions are re-signing Tijuana's crackerjack super featherweight contender Juan Carlos Burgos (30-1-1, 20 KOs) to a second promotional contract. After coming extremely close to winning a world title why stop now? Co-Promoters Thompson Boxing and Banner Promotions and Burgos held a press conference luncheon on Wednesday in East Los Angeles to celebrate the re-connection at the world famous Tamayo Restaurant. Said Thompson, "Juan Carlos Burgos should be recognized as the best 126-130 pounder out there. He has done a great job in every facet of his young career and today we will solidify his future and we will make sure he gets what he so eagerly deserves, a belt around his waist. Although he is 25 years old, he is a veteran of the sport as he started his professional career at the age of 16 and we know one day he will be considered as one of the greats. This is a happy day for our company." "We know Juan Carlos Burgos can ... Thu, 23 May 2013 09:00:53 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/juan_carlos_burgos_re_signs_with_thompson_boxing_banner_promotions/13677659 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/juan_carlos_burgos_re_signs_with_thompson_boxing_banner_promotions/13677659 Juan Carlos Burgos re-signs with Thompson Boxing & Banner Promotions http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/juan_carlos_burgos_re_signs_with_thompson_boxing_banner_promotions/13677659 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png WBO number-one ranked Jr. Lightweight Juan Carlos "Mini" Burgos (30-1, 20 KO's) is finishing up a hard training camp preparing for his WBO world title bout on January 19th against Roman "Rocky" Martinez (26-1-1, 16 KO's) at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City that will be part of a championship tripleheader televised Live on HBO. Burgos has what he has termed the best training camp of his life as he prepares for his second opportunity for a world championship title. Burgos believes that his past experience of competing for a title will serve him well. Back on November 26, 2010, Burgos dropped a hotly contested decision to Hozumi Hasegawa in Japan in his lone attempt at a world title. "I don't want to let this opportunity get away from me. I have been in this position before when I faced Hasegawa and I know I could've done much better that night. It could have been a life changing victory for me but I let that one ge... Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:49:08 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/juan_carlos_burgos_workout_photos_notes_i_want_to_get_the_victory_please_the_crowd/12627130 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/juan_carlos_burgos_workout_photos_notes_i_want_to_get_the_victory_please_the_crowd/12627130 Juan Carlos Burgos workout photos & notes: I want to get the victory & please the crowd http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/juan_carlos_burgos_workout_photos_notes_i_want_to_get_the_victory_please_the_crowd/12627130 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Juan Carlos Burgos is ready for his mandated challenge against newly crowned WBO Jr. Lightweight champion Roman “Rocky” Martinez. Burgos, 30-1 with twenty knockouts is now ranked number-one by the WBO and has been informed that Martinez must defend against him next. Since his one blemish which came in his only world title opportunity against Hozumi Hasegawa, Burgos has won five in a row against top competition such as contenders Frankie Archueta, Gilberto Sanchez Leon; undefeated upstarts in Luis Cruz and Cesar Vazquez as well as former world champion Cristobal Cruz. "I am ready for Rocky Martinez, he showed his ability on his fight against Beltran Jr., and was the deserving of the title, but I'm ready to challenge him for it," said Burgos from his native Tijuana, Mexico. "I want to thank the WBO for giving me this opportunity which I had a chance for before," reminisced Burgos who fought and lost a title bout against Hozumi Hasegawa in Nagoya, ... Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:45:31 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/juan_carlos_burgos_set_to_challenge_rocky_martinez_next/11828530 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/juan_carlos_burgos_set_to_challenge_rocky_martinez_next/11828530 Juan Carlos Burgos set to challenge Rocky Martinez next http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/juan_carlos_burgos_set_to_challenge_rocky_martinez_next/11828530 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/9/09602f073e5511bf40144fa5aa97dc19c536ac55/mini/BOX_CONFE_MARTINEZ_b11c.jpg Jhonny Gonzalez vs. Daniel “Ponce” De Leon Fight Preview and Pick to Win On September 15, Jhonny Gonzalez defends his WBC Featherweight Title against ex-titleholder Daniel “Ponce” De Leon at the MGM in Las Vegas. This bout will take place as the main supporting bout to the Alvarez-Lopez fight and promises to offer some excitement, as these two skilled battlers go at it. It’s fortunate that on an undercard, we get to see a title bout between these two standout Mexican veterans. Each man was formerly a titleholder at a lower weight class and their combined 80 knockouts underlies the power-punching menace they each bring to the ring. They also share in common the fact that they have both been written off, only to rebound in a big way. Date: September 15, 2012 Site: MGM Grand Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada Titles: WBC Featherweight Title: 12 Rounds Jhonny Gonzalez, 52-7 (45 KOs), Mexico City, Mexico, WBC Featherweight Champion Vs. Daniel “Ponce” De Leon, 43-4 (35 KOs), Chihuahua... Sat, 21 Jul 2012 10:48:30 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/jhonny_gonzalez_vs_daniel_ponce_de_leon_preview_prediction/11266327 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/jhonny_gonzalez_vs_daniel_ponce_de_leon_preview_prediction/11266327 Jhonny Gonzalez vs. Daniel Ponce De Leon preview & prediction http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/jhonny_gonzalez_vs_daniel_ponce_de_leon_preview_prediction/11266327 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/4/2427749caa3e89f045d0698db960b1213389beae/mini/Marcos_Antonio_Barrera_d550.jpg Mexican Independence Day weekend will come alive in one-of-a-kind fashion on Saturday, September 15 when "Knockout Kings" featuring undefeated Mexican sensation Canelo Alvarez taking on boxing's breakout star and upset-minded Josesito Lopez for Canelo's World Boxing Council (WBC) Super Welterweight World Championship, takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, live on SHOWTIME. Fans can expect fireworks all night long with the unparalleled quadruple-header, which also features WBC Featherweight World Champion Jhonny Gonzalez defending his title against former World Champion Daniel Ponce De Leon. "We know the exceptional talent we have in Mexican superstar Canelo, and certainly Josesito Lopez deserves the opportunity to face him after his stunning upset victory over Victor Ortiz on June 23," said Oscar de la Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions.  "It is going to be another prideful Mexican Independence Day weekend for ... Thu, 12 Jul 2012 09:43:29 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/official_canelo_vs_lopez_announcement_quotes_4_fight_card_on_showtime_sept_15th/11204329 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/official_canelo_vs_lopez_announcement_quotes_4_fight_card_on_showtime_sept_15th/11204329 Official Canelo vs. Lopez announcement & quotes: 4 fight card on Showtime Sept 15th http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/official_canelo_vs_lopez_announcement_quotes_4_fight_card_on_showtime_sept_15th/11204329 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/0/403abc97997748a04c45f7144d871c5f36ab0a45/mini/Juan_Manuel_Lopez_6cc5.jpg Juan Carlos Burgos returns on July 20th at The Edgewater Casino in Laughlin, Nevada.  The main event & co-main event will be televised live on ESPN’S Friday Night Fights on ESPN 2, ESPN Deportes and ESPN 3 at 9 p.m. ET. In the ten round main event, former world title challenger Juan Carlos Burgos, 29-1 with 19 knockouts of Tijuana, Mexico will look to make it five straight wins when he takes on Cesar Vazquez, 25-0 with 16 knockouts of Mexicali, Mexico in a ten round Super Featherweight bout for the WBO Latino Junior Lightweight Championship. Burgos, 24 years old is ranked No. 2 by the WBO and No. 4 by the IBF and is one of the hottest fighters in the 130 pound division.  Since he came up just short in his title opportunity to the distinguished Hozumi Hasegawa, Burgos has had four signature victories which include wins over previously undefeated Luis Cruz and former world champion Cristobal Cruz.  In the fight with Cristobal Cruz, which took place on February 24th, Burgos claime... Mon, 25 Jun 2012 16:32:39 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/juan_carlos_burgos_headlines_friday_night_fights_on_july_20_against_undefeated_cesar_vazquez/11087633 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/juan_carlos_burgos_headlines_friday_night_fights_on_july_20_against_undefeated_cesar_vazquez/11087633 Juan Carlos Burgos headlines Friday Night Fights on July 20 against undefeated Cesar Vazquez http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/juan_carlos_burgos_headlines_friday_night_fights_on_july_20_against_undefeated_cesar_vazquez/11087633 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/3/53622fa51341ca637bb9857f263a5f7e7e7d31e7/mini/CHIAPAS_BOX_CRUZ_8811.jpg For those fans clamoring for bigger cards, better matchups and a more fan-friendly attitude to promotion in boxing, this Saturday will be their chance to bask in the glow of a well-constructed televised card. Not only will Showtime's "Four Warned" show at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., feature four quality, meaningful bouts, but there also will be an Internet lead-in via Showtime Extreme one hour before the main show starts. Showtime has done the Internet lead-in before, but they haven't put all of the pieces together like they will be doing for Saturday's card. Now the ball will be in the fans' court. For all of the hand-wringing and bellyaching generated by boxing fans, these same fans also have been slow to support innovative, fan-friendly changes made to resolve long-standing complaints. Quality undercards to pay-per-view events have been met with ambivalence. Attempts to build new stars often have been met with downright scorn. Even the World Boxing Classic super Thu, 31 May 2012 07:30:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/dont_forsake_four_warned_card/10911863 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/dont_forsake_four_warned_card/10911863 Don't forsake Four Warned card http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/dont_forsake_four_warned_card/10911863 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png In an entertaining prizefight between two quality pros, WBC featherweight champ Jhonny Gonzalez (52-7, 45 KOs) took a decisive 12-round decision over WBC featherweight "champion in recess," Elio Rojas (23-2, 14 KOs) by scores of 117-111, 116-112, and 116-111. Making the fourth defense of the belt he took from Hozumi Hasegawa in 2011, Gonzalez pressed the attack and scored points early on pure, effective aggression. Rojas, who was forced to vacate his WBC title in 2010 due to a hand injury, used movement and looked sharp while trying to time and counter Gonzalez. However, the native of the Dominican Republic was dropping early rounds in the process. In the sixth round, Rojas' plan seemed to be coming together as he began scoring some hard counters on his opponent and the scorecards began to even up. But Gonzalez kept pushing forward, throwing heavy combinations and making them count when they touched the elusive Rojas. In the 10th, a Gonzalez hook to the liver forced Rojas to take a knee. The Sun, 29 Apr 2012 04:10:07 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/jhonny_gonzalez_bests_elio_rojas/10675838 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/jhonny_gonzalez_bests_elio_rojas/10675838 Jhonny Gonzalez bests Elio Rojas http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/jhonny_gonzalez_bests_elio_rojas/10675838 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/2/52195545aedd2479c2c91d410e7e27a4894e2a03/mini/Marcos_Antonio_Barrera_38d9.jpg Vic Darchinyan has been defeated by Shinsuke Yamanaka in a WBC bantamweight title fight held in Japan. Darchinyan now drops to 37 (27) - 5 - 1, while Yamanaka improves to 16 (11)- 0 -2. The undefeated Yamanaka made the first defense of his strap with scores of 116-112, 116-112 and 117-111 for a unanimous decision win. His youth and his size clearly played a major part in the win, as Darchinyan's struggles the 118-lb division continue. Credit: Bret Newton Darchinyan has now lost two fights in a row and three of his last five. It was also his third failed attempt at winning an elusive title in the bantamweight division. He's just 3-4 as a bantamweight fighter, as his age has caught up with him, and his power and strength prove to not be the advantages they were for him at his previous weights. The loss will have many people asking what's next for Darchinyan. He has previously expressed an interest in getting involved in mixed martial arts. Before the Yamanaka fight, he ... Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:26:39 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/vic_darchinyan_loses_title_bid_in_japan/10495346 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/vic_darchinyan_loses_title_bid_in_japan/10495346 Vic Darchinyan loses title bid in Japan http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/vic_darchinyan_loses_title_bid_in_japan/10495346 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Hozumi Hasegawa and Vic Darchinyan both look to bounce back from losses in separate bouts this Saturday at the Tokyo International Forum. The two southpaws have more in common than coming off defeat as both have seemed ready to crack the top of the sport several times, only to be knocked down and out, literally, each time they were coming through the big door. That is not to say each man has not had their share of success. Both have won multiple world titles in several weight classes, but the big time stardom and top-10 pound-for-pound status that each seemed destined to achieve has slipped through their fingertips. Darchinyan makes his attempt to bounce back from defeat in the co-feature. The "Raging Bull," who has thrilled crowds with his wildly aggressive style and stunning knockout power over the years, has had his share of ups and downs. His bravado and excessive trash talking make him the kind of fighter people watch, whether they cheer for him or cheer for him to lose. Darchinyan began his Wed, 04 Apr 2012 21:58:47 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/darchinyan_hasegawa_eye_comebacks/10485835 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/darchinyan_hasegawa_eye_comebacks/10485835 Darchinyan, Hasegawa eye comebacks http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/darchinyan_hasegawa_eye_comebacks/10485835 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Featherweights Rey "Boom-Boom" Bautista (32-2, 24 KOs) and Genaro "Poblanito" Garcia (38-8, 22 KOs) will headline the Pinoy Pride XII fight card on Saturday. The event will be hosted at the Carlos P. Garcia Sports Complex in Tagbilaron City, Bohol, Philippines. As a Bohol native, Bautista comes into this bout with home-field advantage. Additionally, he's coming off six consecutive wins -- all against fighters with winning records. His last win was over Miguel Angel Mendoza. Mendoza was undefeated at the time, and Bautista sent him to the canvas twice in Round 1, and then again in Round 6 to the end the fight by knockout. The win over Mendoza was integral in his continued climb of the featherweight ranks. In 2007, Bautista was easily one of the most recognizable Filipino boxers of his time, soon to be prince to King Pacquiao. But in August 2007, all of that disappeared when he faced Daniel Ponce de Leon in a world championship title bout. Ponce de Leon came out of the gates strong, t Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:29:39 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/bautista_garcia_headline_pinoy_pride_xii_card/10218577 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/bautista_garcia_headline_pinoy_pride_xii_card/10218577 Bautista, Garcia headline Pinoy Pride XII card http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/bautista_garcia_headline_pinoy_pride_xii_card/10218577 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png These two and their promoters just drive me up the wall. Floyd Mayweather, Jr. won't go to jail for smacking around his baby mama until June, in what is a miscarriage of the whole idea that celebrities don't deserve special treatment that we'd been sold on by the judge. Gross. But even though Manny Pacquiao COULD fight in May when Mayweather was going to be in jail, now his promoter says Pacquiao can't fight until June because of cuts that don't take SEVEN MONTHS to heal. Uncool. According to Bob Arum, Mayweather doesn't do any business in Las Vegas, even though the gates say otherwise to such a large extent you have to wonder whether Arum really did go to Harvard. Goofy. This fight won't happen, even if Arum says it can happen in November, until one side or the other is absolutely convinced that they've gotten so old that they'll lose to some schlub, so why not lose to someone who can make you more money? And then, it's only a &quot... Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:30:26 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/round_and_round_including_whats_next_for_abner_mares_alexander_povetkin_manny_pacquiao_and/9194713 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/round_and_round_including_whats_next_for_abner_mares_alexander_povetkin_manny_pacquiao_and/9194713 Round And Round, Including What's Next For Abner Mares, Alexander Povetkin, Manny Pacquiao And ... http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/round_and_round_including_whats_next_for_abner_mares_alexander_povetkin_manny_pacquiao_and/9194713 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/0/f0442101b242cf605a559a49fc54008812860112/mini/Pacquiao_v_Cotto_4920.jpg Juan Carlos Burgos, who is co-promoted by Thompson Boxing Promotions and Banner Promotions, scored the biggest win of his career last Saturday night, a 10 round decision against previously undefeated prospect Luis Cruz. Banner Promotions president Art Pelullo said, "I congratulate Juan Carlos Burgos on his big win. It was a very important fight, a high-profile co-featured bout on the Pacquiao-Marquez card, and he rose to the occasion and gave a sensational performance. Luis Cruz was undefeated at 19-0 and ranked IBF No. 3, WBC No. 4, and WBC No. 6. A lot of people considered him the favorite to win, but they obviously underestimated Juan Carlos. "Juan Carlos is only 23 years old, but he proved that he is a top featherweight contender last year in a very close decision loss - and a great fight - against Hozumi Hasegawa, who has been one of the most dominant world champions in recent years. On Saturday night, Juan proved it again." Alex Camponov... Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:54:46 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/burgos_scores_biggest_win_of_his_career_ready_for_anyone_at_130_lbs_burgos_cruz_photos/8129191 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/burgos_scores_biggest_win_of_his_career_ready_for_anyone_at_130_lbs_burgos_cruz_photos/8129191 Burgos Scores Biggest Win of His Career, Ready for Anyone at 130 Lbs; Burgos-Cruz Photos http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/burgos_scores_biggest_win_of_his_career_ready_for_anyone_at_130_lbs_burgos_cruz_photos/8129191 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png One of the intriguing fights on the Pacquiao vs. Marquez 3 undercard is that between Juan Carlos Burgos and Luis Cruz. This is a tough to call fight between Burgos, the more experienced of the two, who has only one loss in his career and that coming to Hozumi Hasegawa; and Cruz, an undefeated and high-rising prospect who many believe has the potential to be a future star in the sport. Credit: Paul Hernandez/Punch News The undercard press conference for the PPV was held on Thursday, and Burgos and Cruz got to meet face-to-face and square off with one another. Battling it out for their native lands, Juan Carlos Burgos (27-1, 19 KOs) of Tijuana, Mexico and  Puerto Rican Luis Cruz (19-0, 15 KOs) are set to trade leather this Saturday, November 12 in a ten-round super featherweight battle  for the WBO/NABO title as the HBO Pay-Per-View televised opener of the highly anticipated Pacquiao vs. Marquez trilogy. Earlier today the two went face-to-face and Burgos made one clear state... Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:03:36 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/burgos_vs_cruz_presser_notes/8019553 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/burgos_vs_cruz_presser_notes/8019553 Burgos vs. Cruz Presser Notes http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/burgos_vs_cruz_presser_notes/8019553 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png Super featherweight Juan Carlos Burgos (27-1, 19 KOs) of Tijuana, Mexico, who is set to engage 26-year-old Puerto Rican Luis Cruz (19-0, 15 KOs) this Saturday, November 12 in a ten- round battle as the HBO Pay-Per-View televised opener of the highly anticipated Pacquiao vs. Marquez rubber match, put the finishing touches before his departure to Las Vegas. The talented Burgos had this to say about the upcoming battle, "I am preparing very hard for this fight because I don't want to have the problems I had last year when I fought Hozumi Hasegawa in Japan.  I feel that I started too late and it caused me the loss, I was able to hurt Hasegawa in the middle rounds but I would have been more effective if I put more pressure on him early on.  I don't want to have any regrets after this fight so I am going to go all out." Burgos continued, "I put in a lot of work training in both San Diego and my hometown of Tijuana.  The training was intense.  Th... Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:04:15 -0500 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/burgos_workout_photos_quotes_fights_on_pacquiao_marquez_undercard_against_luis_cruz/7934872 http://network.yardbarker.com/boxing/article_external/burgos_workout_photos_quotes_fights_on_pacquiao_marquez_undercard_against_luis_cruz/7934872 Burgos Workout Photos & Quotes: Fights on Pacquiao-Marquez Undercard Against Luis Cruz http://www.yardbarker.com/boxing/articles/burgos_workout_photos_quotes_fights_on_pacquiao_marquez_undercard_against_luis_cruz/7934872 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png