Alberto Puello

Alberto Puello Suspended Six Months By Nevada Commission For Prior Drug Testing Infraction

Alberto Puello will face a six-month suspension but avoided a fine or further disciplinary action for a prior drug test. The five-member Nevada State Athletic Commission panel voted unanimously to bench the unbeaten Dominican through October 5 during...

Alberto Puello Temporary Suspension Extended By Nevada Commission, Remains WBA 'Champion In Recess'

Alberto Puello will remain without his title or a fight for at least one more month. The five-member Nevada State Athletic Commission panel voted unanimously to extend the temporary suspension of the unbeaten Dominican during its monthly agenda heari...

Romero: I’m Happy Puello Got Caught; That’s What He Gets For Being A Piece Of Sh!t!

LAS VEGAS – Rolando “Rolly” Romero is thankful that the performance-enhancing drug testing process served its purpose prior to his fight Saturday night.

Rolly Romero On Puello's PED Test Failure: A Lot Of These Motherf------ On That Sh!t!

Rolly Romero is thankful that the testing process prevented him from fighting an opponent Saturday night who used a banned substance. Romero believes boxing has a long way to go, though, before his sport is anything resembling clean.

Puello Named WBA 140-Pound Champ In Recess; Romero, Barroso To Fight For Vacant Title

The WBA has rendered Alberto Puello its super lightweight champion in recess as it attempts to resolve his status with the Nevada State Athletic Commission. BoxingScene.com confirmed Wednesday that the WBA changed Puello’s championship status for fai...

Alberto Puello Cooperating In Drug Testing Investigation; Medical Records Provided To NSAC, VADA, WBA

Alberto Puello is about to be a father. The process to get there, however, could also lead to his becoming an ex-titleholder. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that the Dominican Republic’s Puello and his team are fully cooperating with several parties i...

Batyr Ahkmedov on Puello: I Knew Something Was Off in Our Fight, I'm Very Suspicious

World ranked super lightweight Batyr Ahkmedov has reacted to the news, first reported by BoxingScene.com, that WBA world champion Alberto Puello had tested positive for clomiphene, a performance enhancing drug.

Puello Tests Positive For Banned Substance; Romero To Box Barroso For Vacant WBA Belt 5/13

LAS VEGAS – Alberto Puello’s championship reign apparently will be a short one. BoxingScene.com has learned that the Dominican southpaw has tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug, which is expected to cost Puello his WBA super lightweight t...

Rolly Romero Admits That Puello Clash Isn’t a Walk In The Park: “He’s a Difficult Fight”

In addition to his concussive knockout power and slick words whenever a microphone is present, Rolando “Rolly” Romero has built up his name, in part, by openly clowning his foes. But while his penchant for ripping his opponents has come across as hil...

Alberto Puello Vows To Make a Statement Against Rolly Romero

Alberto Puello (21-0) will make the first defense of his WBA super lightweight title on May 13th when he faces former lightweight title challenger Rolando “Rolly” Romero (14-1). The fight will top a Showtime Championship boxing telecast.

Alberto Puello-Rolly Romero: The Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas Site For Showtime Card 5/13

Neither Alberto Puello nor Rolly Romero will have to travel far for their 140-pound title fight. BoxingScene.com has learned that their Premier Boxing Champions main event May 13 will take place at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Showtime will televis...

Alberto Puello-Rolly Romero Main Event Of Showtime Telecast May 13; Venue TBD

Alberto Puello and Rolly Romero have a date for their 140-pound title fight. Showtime announced Tuesday that Puello and Romero will meet May 13 in a “Showtime Championship Boxing” main event. The venue for their 12-round fight for Puello’s WBA super...

Rolly Romero To Challenge Alberto Puello For WBA 140-Pound Title; April Date, Venue TBD

Rolly Romero will get a title shot in his first fight at the 140-pound limit. BoxingScene.com has learned that Romero will challenge unbeaten WBA super lightweight champ Alberto Puello for the Dominican southpaw’s title at some point in April at a ve...

Prograis Eyeing Unification at 140 Next, Puello, IBF Winner

Regis Prograis figures he may as well try to unify his division if none of his mandatories are willing to step up to the plate. The newly crowned WBC 140-pound champion from New Orleans recently became the focus of business politics, when a proposed...

Hector Luis Garcia On Him, Puello, Adames: We're An Inspiration To New Generation In Dominican Republic

LAS VEGAS – Hector Luis Garcia’s success in 2022 is a testament to the undefeated Dominican southpaw’s perseverance. The WBA super featherweight champion became so disenchanted with the boxing business before he capitalized on his two opportunities l...