Rafako Hussars Poland and Italia Thunder hunt for their second win of the season in Konin
Both Rafako Hussars Poland and Italia Thunder have only won a solitary match out of four so far in Season V of the World Series of Boxing (WSB), which makes this a key match for either Franchise to escape from the mid-table of Group B.
However, the last time the Polish team competed in these five weight classes they won 5-0 against Argentina Condors, while Italia Thunder also have confidence in these categories after they also whitewashed Puerto Rico Hurricanes two weeks ago.
Therefore, both teams will be full of confidence despite relatively poor starts to the season, and plenty of exciting boxing is expected.
Hala Mosir, Konin is the venue for this match, and on Friday 13th February, fans across the world can watch the action free, live and on demand from 20:00 (GMT +1) at AIBABoxingTV.com.
Up first are the Light flyweights (49 kg) and Poland’s Dawid Sebastian Jagodzinski is looking for his second win a row against the 2-0 Irish star and two-time Olympic bronze medalist Patrick Barnes who has looked excellent this season.
Rafako Hussars Poland
Sylwester Kozlowski picked up a walkover victory in his last Bantamweight (56 kg) match, and will look forward to getting into the ring with Ireland’s 1-1 Michael Conlan who stopped Garibaldy Gomez in his last WSB appearance.
At Light welterweight (64 kg) the 1-1 Damian Kiwior competes against the Italian with an identical record, Vincenzo Mangiacapre.
Polish Middleweight (75 kg) Tomasz Jablonski has impressed for Poland in Season V having won his opening two matches, and he puts his undefeated record on the line when he fights Italy’s 1-1 Salvatore Cavallaro.
In the last match, Polish Heavyweight (91 kg) Igor Pawel Jakubowski is hunting for his third stoppage win of the season against Endri Spahiu who won his lone match of the campaign via walkover.
Can China Dragons win their first WSB match against Morocco Atlas Lions?
After two exceptional World Series of Boxing (WSB) victories in succession against British Lionhearts and Ukraine Otamans, Morocco Atlas Lions are the form team coming into this Group A match against the winless China Dragons.
Both of these Franchises were new additions to Season V, but so far it is the African team who have impressed more, with China having lost 75% of their bouts across four matches.
The last time they competed at home, the Dragons narrowly lost to Ukraine Otamans, while the Atlas Lions beat the same Ukrainian Franchise away last week, so they will hold no fear of traveling again.
Mexico Guerreros vs Morocco Atlas Lions
Mangrovetree Convention Center, Sanya hosts the action in this WSB match, and on Friday 13th February, fans across the world can watch the action free, live and on demand from 20:00 (GMT +8) at AIBABoxingTV.com.
2014 China Open Tournament silver medalist He Junjun is 1-0 this season after winning the very first match of Season V, and the Chinese Light flyweight (49 kg) looks for his second victory of the campaign against Morocco’s 1-1 National Champion Zouhair El Bekkali.
At Bantamweight (56 kg), 1-1 Diao Jianhao had a night to remember two weeks ago with an amazing performance against Ukraine’s Mykola Butsenko, and will take much confidence into his match against 1-1 Mohamed VI Trophy winner Mohamed Hamout who also won his last bout in WSB.
Next up are the Light welterweights (64 kg) and China’s Jun Yang makes his first appearance of the season when he faces Morocco’s 0-2 Hamza El Barbari.
2014 Asian Games quarter-finalist Zhou Di is an exciting Middleweight (75 kg) and he competes against Said Harnouf in a battle of boxers who have already lost to Britain’s Anthony Fowler this season.
The last fight of the evening is at Heavyweight (91 kg) where China’s Jin Guo opens his WSB account with a fight against 1-0 Vitalijus Subacius.
Ukraine Otamans will face African opposition for the second week in a row as they take on Algeria Desert Hawks in Blida
Algeria Desert Hawks have had a troubled start to Season V of the World Series of Boxing (WSB) after their opening round fixture was postponed followed by three losses from three matches.
Ukraine Otamans won their first three matches in Group A, but were surprisingly beaten last week by Morocco Atlas Lions.
Therefore, this is an important clash in the group – can Algeria pick up their first win of the campaign, or will Ukraine return to the dominant form they showed prior to their loss at home to African opposition?
WEEK 1 Match Ukraine Otamans vs Mexico Guerreros
Chalane Hocine, Blida is the venue for this match, and on Friday 13th February, fans across the world can watch the action free, live and on demand from 17:00 (GMT -1) at AIBABoxingTV.com.
The action begins at Light flyweight (49 kg), where home favourite Belkacem Khennoussi makes his first appearance of the season against Uzbekistan’s Hasanboy Dusmatov who has won both of his matches so far for Ukraine Otamans in this campaign.
Bantamweight (56 kg) Fahem Hammachi won the silver medal late last year in the World Military Championships, and will aim to take that good form into his match against Ukraine’s 1-1 Mykola Butsenko.
At Light welterweight (64 kg), Algeria’s Mohamed Boudiaf lost against Raúl Curiel García in his last contest, and will be eager to make amends when he fights Ukraine’s young Klitschko Brothers Youth Tournament winner Viktor Petrov.
The penultimate fight sees Algerian Middleweight (75 kg) and WSB veteran Ilyas Abbadi in action against Taras Holovashchenko.
An evening of much anticipated action closes at Heavyweight (91 kg) Bouziane Houna puts his 1-0 record on the line when he takes on the 2-0 2006 European Champion Denys Poyatsyka.
Cuba Domadores continue their perfect start to Season V against China Dragons
For many sports franchises, maintaining success after achieving a Championship is one of the hardest things to do, but the World Series of Boxing (WSB) Season IV winners Cuba Domadores have now gone 20-0 in their first four matches of the new campaign.
The Cubans were at home in Havana as they maintained their grip at the top of Group A with yet another 5-0 victory, this time over China Dragons who are still looking for their first win of the season.
Flyweight (52 kg) Yosbany Veitia began the night off in style for the Domadores, dropping just one round against Chang Yong to pick up his tenth successive WSB win.
Lightweight (60 kg) Cuban fighter Lazaro Alvarez then won his second match of Season V with a wide points victory over Shan Jun.
2013 AIBA World Championships silver medalist Arisnoidys Despaigne made his first appearance of the season for Cuba at Welterweight (69 kg), but was made to work hard for his victory against China’s Hurichabilige who bossed the last two rounds of their fight.
After the overall win was secured by Despaigne, Light heavyweight (81 kg) Julio César la Cruz won his second match in a row as he crushed former Chinese National Championships medalist Shi Guojun with a number of 10:8 rounds.
The whitewash victory was concluded in the last match of the night, where 2-0 Cuban Super heavyweight (91+ kg) outclassed Serbian Vladan Babic.
Cuba Domadores look to go 25-0 next week away to local rivals Mexico Guerreros, while China Dragons again look for their first WSB victory at home to Morocco Atlas Lions.
Ruthless Russian Boxing Team resume their winning habit against Mexico Guerreros
After defeat in their last World Series of Boxing (WSB) match in Cuba, Russian Boxing Team returned to winning ways at home in Samara as they whitewashed a Mexico Guerreros Franchise who came into this match having won two matches in succession.
This was Russia’s first match at home this season, and if they maintain the quality they showed against Mexico throughout the rest of the group stages, they will be very hard to beat.
The night began with a split decision win for Russia’s former AIBA Youth World Championships bronze medallist Vasiliy Vetkin who earned Flyweight (52 kg) victory with a split decision win over Orlando Huitzil Ahuatl.
One judge scored the contest to Vetkin 50:45, another 49:46, while the third judge appreciated the work of the Mexican more and awarded him the contest.
Another close bout followed at Lightweight (60 kg) where Adlan Abdurashidov eventually won his second match of the season against William Zepeda Segura by just one point on all three scorecards.
Radzhab Butaev also clinched a second win in a row, and the match victory for Russia with a decisive performance over the out of form 0-2 Mexican Marvin Cabrera, who was once one of the best Welterweights (69 kg) in WSB.
Another split decision result followed at Light heavyweight (81 kg) where Pavel Silyagin won an entertaining match against Igor Teziev.
The final Super heavyweight (91+ kg) match was a walkover win for Maxim Babanin after Nelson Hysa did not compete, which established the 5-0 win for Russia.
After this resounding victory, Russian Boxing Team are at home again next week against British Lionhearts, while Mexico Guerreros are at home to the undefeated Cuba
Morocco Atlas Lions roar to victory in Kiev against Ukraine Otamans
On a night of intense World Series of Boxing (WSB) action in Kiev, Morocco Atlas Lions stunned the previously undefeated Ukraine Otamans to win their second match in a row, while subjecting Ukraine to their first loss of the season.
The new Moroccan Franchise have surprised many boxing fans with their brilliant performances over the past two weeks, but more than deserved their 3-2 victory away from home.
They began with a victory at Flyweight (52 kg) where Achraf Kharroubi won his first match of the season against Maksym Fatych via unanimous decision.
A second success for the Atlas Lions occurred at Lightweight (60 kg) as Abdellah Boudrar gave Ukraine’s Oleg Prudkyi his first loss of Season V according to all three judges.
Morocco sealed the overall victory in match number three, when Welterweight (69 kg) Mohammed Rabii went 2-0 in the competition with a split decision win over Oleg Zubenko.
Ukraine Otamans improved in the last two bouts however, beginning at Light heavyweight (81 kg) as European Junior Championships silver medallist Oleksandr Khyzhniak won his second match of the season against Holland’s Peter Mullenberg on points.
Home favourite Taras Neudachyn then clawed back another win for Ukraine at Super heavyweight (91+ kg) when he outpointed Abouhamada Abdeljalil.
After their second spectacular win, Morocco Atlas Lions are away next week to China Dragons who have yet to taste victory this season, while Ukraine Otamans will look to shake off this defeat away to Algeria Desert Hawks.
Puerto Rico Hurricanes pick up third win of the season against Caciques Venezuela
After losing in Italy last week, the Puerto Rico Hurricanes returned to winning ways in San Juan with a resounding 4-1 victory over Caciques Venezuela.
Puerto Rico have now won three out of their four World Series of Boxing (WSB) matches this season, while the new Venezuelan Franchise have only picked up a victory in one of their bouts.
Jeyvier Cintrón Ocasio is one of the most exciting prospects in the entire Flyweight (52 kg) division, and he picked up his second win of the season against the previously undefeated Eduard Johan Bermúdez Salas, stopping his South American opponent in the first round.
Puerto Rican Lightweight (60 kg) Jose Rosario also picked up his second win in a row, this time in closer fashion when he beat Venezuelan debutant Fradimil Macayo via split decision.
Welterweight (69 kg) Nicklaus Flaz then improved his WSB record to 1-1 against Caciques star Gabriel Maestre Perez who lost his first match of the campaign via unanimous decision.
With the match already in the bag for the Hurricanes, home favourite Light heavyweight (81 kg) Joseph Laboy lost on points to the 2-0 Albert Ramon Ramirez Duran.
The victories continued at Super heavyweight (91+ kg) however, as Clayton Laurent Jr defeated Edgar Ramon Munoz Mata on points.
Next week, Puerto Rico Hurricanes travel away to Astana Arlans Kazakhstan, while Caciques Venezuela are at home to Argentina Condors.
Amazing Azerbaijan Baku Fires do not lose a round against Rafako Hussars Poland
World Series of Boxing (WSB) Season IV runners-up Azerbaijan Baku Fires came into this Group B fixture having lost their last two matches, but returned to winning ways with a flawless 5-0 victory over Rafako Hussars Poland.
During the course of the five fights, no Azeri boxer lost a single round against their Polish opponents, in one of the most one-sided matches in the history of the competition.
The night began at Flyweight (52 kg) as home favourite Elvin Mamishzada won his first match of the season against Poland’s Grzegorz Kozlowski via incredibly wide margins, with two judges awarding him the fight 50:43, while the third had it 50:42.
Lightweight (60 kg) WSB legend Albert Selimov then enjoyed a similarly decisive win over Dawid Michelus, as he did not lose a single round during their bout.
The perfect run continued for The Baku Fires at Welterweight (69 kg) when Azerbaijan’s Parviz Baghirov also won every single frame against Ireland’s 2014 Commonwealth Games bronze medalist Steven Donnelly to secure the match for his Franchise.
Light heavyweight (81 kg) Soltan Migitinov then won all of the first four rounds against Poland’s Jordan Kuliński, before stopping his opponent in the fifth.
The last match of the night was at Super heavyweight (91+ kg) and Azerbaijan’s Arslanbek Makhmudov responded superbly after being stopped two weeks ago by winning widely over Mantas Valavicius.
Azerbaijan Baku Fires will have all the confidence in the world next week away to USA Knockouts, while Rafako Hussars Poland are at home to Italia Thunder.
Astana Arlans Kazakhstan dominate USA Knockouts to remain undefeated in WSB
Both Astana Arlans Kazakhstan and USA Knockouts entered this Group B World Series of Boxing (WSB) contest having won their first three matches of the season, but after five fights in Karaganda City, the Astana Arlans remained undefeated with a whitewash 5-0 victory.
The night began at Flyweight (52 kg) where Miras Zhakupov recovered well from losing the first round with a comfortable victory against 1-1 American Brent Venegas III.
Kazak Lightweight (60 kg) Yerzhan Mussafirov won his opening match of Season V against fellow debutant Maliek Dawnnell Montgomery in close fashion, with a narrow split decision verdict going in his favour.
Astana Arlans Welterweight (69 kg) star Aslanbek Shymbergenov secured the win for his Franchise with another split decision win against American Brian Ceballo.
Ceballo struggled in the early part of the fight, but despite losing he will take great confidence from dominating the last two rounds of their bout.
The fourth fight was at Light heavyweight (81 kg), and Croatia’s Hrvoje Sep earned his second win of Season V for Kazakhstan against Steven Nelson, winning widely on two scorecards, and by a single round on the third.
Giant Croatian Super heavyweight (91+ kg) Filip Hrgovic secured the whitewash for Kazakhstan by knocking out Brandon Glanton in round two of their fight.
Astana Arlans Kazakhstan look for their fifth win in a row next week at home to Puerto Rico Hurricanes, while USA Knockouts will aim to return to winning ways as they entertain Azerbaijan Baku Fires.
Ukraine Otamans bid to stay undefeated against Morocco Atlas Lions
Ukraine Otamans are one of the few Franchises to remain undefeated in Season V of the World Series of Boxing (WSB) and they will aim to keep that run going at home to Morocco Atlas Lions, who earned the greatest result of their WSB tenure so far last week by beating British Lionhearts.
The Acco International Exhibition Center, Kiev hosts this Group A match, and fans across the world can watch free, live and on demand from 21:30 (GMT +2) at AIBABoxingTV.com.
A night of great matches will begin at Flyweight (52 kg), where Azat Usenaliev enters the ring for the first time since sensationally defeating two-time AIBA World Championships medalist Andrew Selby in his first match of the season.
Looking to burst his bubble is Morocco’s Achraf Kharroubi who lost his first match of Season V to Alam Yael de la Luz Galindo.
Next up are the Lightweights (60 kg) and Ukraine’s Oleg Prudkyi defends his 1-0 season record against the 0-1 Abdellah Boudrar who won October’s Mohamed VI Trophy.
Morocco’s Welterweight (69 kg) Mohammed Rabii enjoyed a memorable opening WSB win against Marvin Cabrera, and will look to continue his excellent form when he faces Ukraine’s Oleg Zubenko.
The Light heavyweights (81 kg) fight next, and European Junior Championships silver medallist Oleksandr Khyzhniak is aiming for his second stoppage win in succession against top Dutch boxer Peter Mullenberg who represents the Atlas Lions this season.
An intriguing Super heavyweight (91+ kg) clash finishes off proceedings in Kiev as home favourite Taras Neudachyn battles the heavy handed Abouhamada Abdeljalil.
Can Cuba Domadores keep the perfect run going against China Dragons?
Cuba Domadores, the World Series of Boxing (WSB) Season IV Champions have started the fifth instalment of the competition with 15 straight individual wins across three unblemished matches.
They bid to make it a perfect 20 against China Dragons, who have yet to taste a full match victory in their return to WSB despite some impressive solo results.
Ciudad Deportiva, La Habana hosts this Group A match, and fans across the world can watch free, live and on demand from 20:30 (GMT -5) at AIBABoxingTV.com.
The action begins at Flyweight (52 kg) where Cuba’s Yosbany Veitia aims for his tenth straight WSB victory against China’s Asian Games silver medallist Chang Yong who makes his first appearance of the season.
Lightweight (60 kg) Domadores fighter Lazaro Alvarez won his opening WSB contest against Reda Benbaziz, and puts his overall 7-1 record in the competition on the line when he faces China’s young Shan Jun.
Cuban Welterweight (69 kg) Roniel Iglesias Sotolongo has gold medals from the Olympic Games and the AIBA World Championships, and also boasts a 6-0 WSB record, with one of those victories already earned this season against Sofiane Tabi.
In the opposite corner for his fight in Havana is China’s Hurichabilige.
Julio Cesar De La Cruz is one of the most imposing Light heavyweight (81 kg) fighters on the planet, and he faces the former Chinese National Championships medalist Shi Guojun in the penultimate fight of the evening.
The last bout is a Super heavyweight (91+ kg) shootout between Cuba’s Lenier Eunice Pero who defends his 1-0 record against the strong Serbian Vladan Babic who is representing China this season.
Russian Boxing Team eager to return to winning ways against in form Mexico Guerreros
After defeat in their second World Series of Boxing (WSB) match of the season against Cuba Domadores, Russian Boxing Team will look to resume their winning habit against the red hot Mexico Guerreros who have won their last two matches.
On Friday 6th February 2015, the Gratsiya Sport Center, Samara hosts this Group A match, and fans across the world can watch free, live and on demand from 19:00 (GMT +4) at AIBABoxingTV.com.
The evening begins at Flyweight (52 kg) and Russia’s former AIBA Youth World Championships bronze medallist Vasiliy Vetkin makes his first appearance of the season against fellow debutant Orlando Huitzil Ahuatl.
An exciting Bantamweight (60 kg) clash follows, as Adlan Abdurashidov looks to go 2-0 this campaign when he faces Mexico’s young AMBC American Youth Continental Champion William Zepeda Segura who makes his first WSB appearance in Season V.
Mexico’s Marvin Cabrera was the WSB Season III number one ranked Welterweight (69 kg), but surprisingly lost his opening match of the fifth instalment to Mohammed Rabii.
He will look to make amends in Russia when fighting Radzhab Butaev who dominated the majority of the rounds in his previous match against Liu Wei.
Light heavyweight (81 kg) Pavel Silyagin won the Golden Gloves Tournament back in December, to take confidence into his first match of the season for Russian Boxing Team against Igor Teziev, who has past WSB experience for Team Germany, and could be the favourite to win this match due to his knowledge of the longer format.
The Super heavyweights (91+ kg) compete in the last fight of the night, where home favourite Maxim Babanin, who also has plenty of WSB fights faces Albania’s Nelson Hysa who is representing Mexico this season.
Morocco Atlas Lions claim first win of the season against British Lionhearts
Mexico Guerreros vs Morocco Atlas Lions
A nerve wracking evening in Casablanca resulted in the first World Series of Boxing (WSB) victory of the season for Morocco Atlas Lions as they defeated British Lionhearts 3-2.
The night began with success for Morocco at Light flyweight (49 kg) when Moroccan National Champion Zouhair El Bekkali won his first WSB contest of the season as he defeated Commonwealth Games bronze medalist Ashley Williams who is now 0-2 in WSB.
Mohamed VI Trophy winner Mohamed Hamout also claimed victory for the first time in Season V, with a unanimous points win over Bantamweight (56 kg) Qais Ashfaq who drops to 1-1.
The Lionhearts began a comeback in match three at Light welterweight (64 kg) when 2-0 Sam Maxwell reacted well from losing the first round by claiming a split decision win against Morocco’s 0-2 Hamza El Barbari.
Middleweight (75 kg) 2-0 Anthony Fowler then evened up the scoring on the night wide a wide points win over Said Harnouf, leaving everything to play for in the last night of the evening.
A Heavyweight (91 kg) shootout established which Franchise would win the contest, and when Lionhearts fighter 0-2 Ionut-Mirel Jitaru was forced to pull out at the end of the third round due to a shoulder injury, 1-0 Vitalijus Subacius picked up the win for himself, and for Morocco Atlas Lions.
British Lionhearts will aim to halt their losing streak next week when they face Algeria Desert Hawks at home, while Morocco Atlas Lions can climb Group A even further if they win away against the still undefeated Ukraine Otamans.
Cuba Domadores go 15-0 in Season V with victory over Russian Boxing Team
Heavyweight (91kg) Erislandy Savon (L) Cuba Domadores vs Abdulkadir Abdullayev (R) Azerbaijan Baku Fires
Cuba Domadores maintained their flawless start to Season V of the World Series of Boxing (WSB) as they defeated Russian Boxing Team 5-0 in Havana, to ensure three victories this season, and a trio of whitewash results.
The Group A leaders began with victory at Light flyweight (49 kg), as Cuba’s 2013 AIBA Junior World Champion Joahnys Oscar Argilagos Perez made it 2-0 this season with a unanimous points win over 2011 European Championships silver medalist 0-1 Belik Galanov of Russia.
Bantamweight (56 kg) Olympic champion Robeisy Ramirez then dropped just two rounds en route to his second win of the campaign over former European Junior Champion 0-1 Bakhtovar Nazirov.
The Cuban win was sealed at Light welterweight (64 kg) as two-time AIBA World Championships silver medalist and Olympic bronze medalist Yasniel Toledo won his seventh WSB match in total, and second of the season against 0-1 Avak Uzlian in dominating fashion.
Middleweight Arlen Lopez then went 2-0 against WSB veteran 0-1 Maxim Gazizov to display his burgeoning reputation as one of the best in his weight class this season.
The Heavyweight sensation (91 kg) Erislandy Savon finished the evening by winning his tenth WSB match in a row when he stopped Dmitriy Zaytsev just over two minutes into their contest.
Cuba Domadores look to remain perfect next week at home to China Dragons who have yet to win a match this season, while Russian Boxing Team will aim to get back to winning ways at home to Mexico Guerreros.
Unstoppable USA Knockouts maintain winning start to Season V against Caciques Venezuela
Ukraine Otamans vs British Lionhearts
The USA Knockouts continued their dream start to Season V of the World Series of Boxing (WSB) as they defeated Caciques Venezuela 3-2 in Miami.
Venezuela’s new Franchise came into this match full of confidence having beaten Azerbaijan Baku Fires in week two, but ultimately it was the American team who proved victorious, and sit pretty in Group B.
South American Light flyweight (49 kg) Yoel Finol won his first WSB match of the season in the first bout of the night, as he won by a tantalisingly close split decision verdict against America’s Nico Hernandez.
Bantamweight (56 kg) Knockout Francisco Martinez then evened up the scoring on the night, and secured his second WSB win a row by defeating 0-2 José Vicente Azocar in another split decision contest.
A more decisive verdict was to be found at Light welterweight (64 kg) with American debutant Tra-Kwon Pettis winning on all three scorecards against 0-2 Luis Arcón.
Venezuela regrouped at Middleweight (75 kg) however, with Jose Endry Saavedra Pinto winning his first WSB match as he won another close contest when he faced 1-1 Anthony Campbell.
With the score 2-2 heading into the final match, American Heavyweight (91 kg) Josh Temple made short work of his clash against Alfonso Flores when his 0-2 Venezuelan opponent was stopped in the third round for the second time this season.
After winning their third in a row match, USA Knockouts look for a fourth next week away to Astana Arlans Kazakhstan, while Caciques Venezuela travel to Puerto Rico Hurricanes.
Magical Mexico Guerreros establish second win in succession over Algeria Desert Hawks
Mexico Guerreros vs Morocco Atlas Lions
Mexico Guerreros enjoyed their second World Series of Boxing (WSB) win in a row as they defeated Algeria Desert Hawks 4-1, to establish themselves as Franchise to watch in this campaign in Group A.
Light flyweight (49 kg) Joselito Velázquez Altamirano won his first match of the season to open up the winning evening for Mexico when he stopped the 0-1 Youcef Soltani less than two minutes into their fight.
Mexican Bantamweight (56 kg) Brian González also enjoyed a stoppage win in match number two, although this time it took four rounds for him to finish African Boxing Championships gold medalist Khalil Litim.
Light welterweight (64 kg) Raúl Curiel García then sealed the win for Mexico Guerreros, and his second WSB win in a row as he dropped just one round en route to a wide victory over Mohamed Boudiaf.
1-1 Mexican Light heavyweight (81 kg) Misael Uriel Rodríguez Oliva went one better than García as he won every single round against Azzouz Boudia to make it 4-0 on the night.
Algeria Desert Hawks claimed back a win in the last fight at Heavyweight (91 kg) when Bouziane Houna won on all three scorecards against Daniel Paniagua.
Mexico Guerreros are away to Russian Boxing Team next week, while Algeria Desert Hawks look for their first win of the season in London against British Lionhearts.
Astana Arlans Kazakhstan win again and send Azerbaijan Baku Fires to second consecutive loss
Venezuela Caciques vs Azerbaijan Baku Fires
One of the most storied rivalries in the history of World Series of Boxing (WSB) continued in Guba, and Astana Arlans Kazakhstan won their third match in a row of Season V 3-2 away to Season IV runners-up Azerbaijan Baku Fires who have now lost two in a row.
The night began at Light flyweight (49 kg), where Temirtas Zhussupov, who is competing in his second WSB campaign for Astana Arlans Kazakhstan widely outpointed Rasul Saliyev.
Azerbaijan evened up the scoring in fight number two, as their Bantamweight (56 kg) Magomed Gurbanov continued his winning run with a comfortable win against Nursultan Kochshegulov.
Light welterweight (64 kg) Gaybatulla Gadzhialiyev has been a standout performer for Azerbaijan Baku Fires over the years, and lived up to his reputation with his second win of the season, earned over Askhat Ualikhanov.
Kazakhstan’s exciting Meiirim Nursultanov continued his undefeated start to the season at Middleweight (75 kg) and kept the match alive for Astana Arlans after a close, but deserved win against Jaba Khositashvili.
With everything to play for heading into the final match, Heavyweight (91 kg) Vasiliy Levit won the night for Kazakhstan with a third round finish over Rail Mammadli, earning his second stoppage win of the season.
Azerbaijan Baku Fires will look to shake off their losing run next week at home to Rafako Hussars Poland, while Astana Arlans Kazakhstan host fellow undefeated Franchise USA Knockouts.
Italia Thunder destroy Puerto Rico Hurricanes and enjoy first victory of Season V
USA Knocouts vs Italia Thunder
Puerto Rico Hurricanes were riding a wave of success coming into their bout with Italia Thunder having won their opening two contests, while the European Franchise had lost both of their first two matches.
These earlier results established this Group B contest in Palermo, Italy as a must win match for the Thunder, and they finally opened their WSB winning account at the third time of asking with a resounding 5-0 victory.
Northern Ireland’s two-time Olympic medalist Paddy Barnes is representing Italy this season, and won his second match of Season V at Light flyweight (49 kg) with a wide points win over Puerto Rican Olympian Anthony Ortiz who is now 1-1 in the competition.
Ortiz won the opening round, but Barnes improved and impressed as the fight progressed.
Michael Conlan, a Northern Irish teammate of Barnes and a fellow Olympic medalist picked up his first win of the campaign at Bantamweight (56 kg) when he stopped 1-1 Garibaldy Gomez in the third round of their contest.
Italia Thunder’s first win was confirmed in the third fight, when 1-1 Light welterweight (49 kg) Vincenzo Mangiacapre showed his class with a dominant victory over Jan Rivera, who came into this fight having won his opening WSB match.
The glory continued for Italy at Middleweight (75) as Salvatore Cavallaro won every round against Jeffrey Flaz Guillén, while Italian Heavyweight (91 kg) Endri Spahiu won via walkover due to a medical suspension for Puerto Rico’s Michael Narvaez.
Next week, Italia Thunder look for a second victory a row away against the winless Argentina Condors, while Puerto Rico Hurricanes welcome Caciques Venezuela to San Juan.
Rafako Hussars Poland secure first victory of Season V leaving Argentina Condors winless
Argentina Condors vs Puerto Rico Hurricanes
Both Rafako Hussars Poland and Argentina Condors entered this World Series of Boxing (WSB) match having failed to win in their first two matches, so something had to give in this Group B fixture.
After a strong night of action in Włocławek, the home Polish Franchise reigned supreme, winning every fight with aplomb, and leaving Argentina still without a win this season.
The evening began at Light flyweight (49 kg) where Dawid Sebastian Jagodzinski won his first contest of the campaign with a wide points win over Argentina’s 1-1 Junior Zarate.
Argentine Bantamweight (56 kg) Ignacio Perrin was unable to compete, so therefore Sylwester Kozlowski picked up a walkover victory.
Poland went 3-0 up and took the match in the third bout, as Light welterweight (64 kg) Damian Kiwior made amends for his first week loss by beating Ronan Nahuel Sanchez 48:47 across the board.
Sanchez won two of the first three rounds, but Kiwior was the stronger fighter in the final two frames.
Polish Middleweight (75 kg) Tomasz Jablonski achieved his second WSB fight in a row with a whitewash victory over Christian Zarate.
The 5-0 scoreline for the home team was assured in the final bout at Heavyweight (91 kg) when Igor Pawel Jakubowski secured his second stoppage in in succession against Elber Santos dos Passos.
Rafako Hussars Poland will aim to continue the momentum of this decisive conquest next week when they travel to face Azerbaijan Baku Fires, while Argentina Condors continue their quest for an opening win at home to Italia Thunder.
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