Robson Conceicao

Herring on Fighting Ortiz: Commey Turned Me Down, Conceicao Couldn't Get a Visa

Jamel Herring (23-3) can still make the 130 pound super featherweight limit comfortably. The 2012 U.S. Olympian last fought in October when he lost his WBO super featherweight title to Shakur Stevenson in Atlanta. 

Makabu Escapes To Keep Canelo Hopes Alive: Weekend Afterthoughts

Ilunga Makabu isn’t a name that has crossed over beyond the boxing world but it was one that took on new significance last November at the WBC convention.

Robson Conceicao: I Want Valdez Rematch, Martinez Punches Harder Than Him!

Robson Conceicao did not experience a world title defeat hangover. Less than five months removed from a close decision loss to WBC super featherweight world champion Oscar Valdez, Conceicao earned a one-sided decision over the previously undefeated X...

Robson Conceicao Boxes Past Xavier Martinez For Unanimous Decision

Robson Conceicao responded to his first professional defeat by beating an undefeated contender Saturday night. In his first fight since unbeaten WBC super featherweight champ Oscar Valdez defeated him, the 2016 Olympic gold medalist out-pointed Xavie...

Robson Conceicaio: Scores Of The Valdez Fight Were Ridiculous; I Won 8 Or 9 Rounds

Robson Conceicao believes he, not Oscar Valdez, should own the WBC super featherweight title. Four months later, the 130-pound contender still cannot believe Valdez was awarded a victory over him in their 12-round title fight. Conceicao is convinced...

Arnold Barboza Views Conceicao vs. Martinez as a 50-50 Fight

Super lightweight contender Arnold Barboza (26-0) will be an interested observer of tonight’s super featherweight showdown pitting former title challenger Robson Conceicao (16-1) against unbeaten prospect Xavier Martinez (17-0). The bout will top an...

Photos: Robson Conceicao, Xavier Martinez - Ready For Showdown

Conceicao, Martinez Weights Photos Gallery - The main event features a 130-pound title eliminator with Robson Conceicao facing Xavier Martinez, preceded by a co-main junior welterweight battle between Rene Tellez Giron and Giovanni Cabrera.  Both bou...

Conceicao-Martinez, ESPN Undercard Weigh-In Results From Tulsa

Robson Conceicao aims for a second title run, while Xavier Martinez looks to make a splash in his Top Rank debut. Both boxers made weight ahead of their scheduled ten-round junior lightweight contest, which airs live from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in...

Xavier Martinez: Conceicao Looked Better Versus Valdez Due To Valdez Not Fully Being There

Xavier Martinez believes Robson Conceicao benefited from facing a distracted Oscar Valdez on September 10. Martinez credited Conceicao for fighting well against an unbeaten world champion that night. Conceicao’s opponent Saturday night just doesn’t t...

Robson Conceicao: Oscar Valdez Should've Been Banned For At Least One Year From The Sport

By Keith Idec - Robson Conceicao tested Oscar Valdez in the Brazilian boxer’s first world title fight four months ago. The 2016 Olympian’s performance versus Valdez validated that he is a credible contender in the 130-pound division and moved him int...

Photos: Robson Conceicao, Xavier Martinez - Face To Face at Final Presser

The 130-pound title picture will crystallize Saturday evening at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, as the unbeaten Xavier Martinez (17-0, 11 KOs) battles recent world title challenger Robson Conceicao (16-1, 8 KOs) in a 10-round WBC title eliminator. (...

Robson Conceicao vs. Xavier Martinez - Official For January 29, ESPN

The 2022 junior lightweight world title picture will get a bit clearer Saturday, Jan. 29 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The 10-round main event — a WBC title eliminator — will see recent title challenger Robson "O Brabo" Conceicao attempt to turn back hard-char...

Xavier Martinez Signs With Top Rank, To Fight Robson Conceicao In ESPN Main Event January 29

If Xavier Martinez is to fight for a 130-pound world title, the 24-year-old contender will do so as a member of Top Rank’s stable of fighters.

Arum: I'll Do Whatever I Can To Make Valdez Against Herring-Stevenson Winner Next

Jamel Herring and Shakur Stevenson have clearly conveyed to Bob Arum that they want Oscar Valdez next after a fight they each expect to win October 23 in Atlanta.

Canelo Post-Fight Advice To Valdez: You Have To Be Patient But That Comes With Experience

When all was said and done, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez remained by Oscar Valdez’s side for support. And to offer plenty of advice. The four-division titlist and reigning WBC/WBA/WBO super middleweight champion was ringside for and in the locker room after...