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Ringnews24 talks to Frank Baltazar

News | Peter Van Leyden | Sunday, 19 May 2013

Remembering a Californian great - Frank Baltazar Ringnews24 had the privilege of spending time with former fighter Frank Baltazar to talk about his career and life. Many thanks to Frank and his family for allowing this interview to take place at their home in California during the summer of 2012. Ringnews24: Can you tell me about your amateur career, Frank? Baltazar: I don't know for sure, but I believe I had about one hundred and fifty junior fights and I was victorious in winning around one hundred and fifteen of my junior fight...

Luke Campbell to make Pro Debut on Brook vs Jones undercard

News | Anthony Leaver | Sunday, 19 May 2013

Brook v Jones and Mathews v Coyle feature on bumper bill Luke Campbell will make his eagerly awaited professional debut at Craven Park in Hull on July 13, live on Sky Sports. The Olympic Gold medallist kicks off life in the paid ranks at the home of Hull Kingston Rovers Rugby League, with tickets for the night going on sale on Monday (May 20). Campbell’s pro bow tops the bill on a great night of action in Yorkshire, as Sheffield’s unbeaten welterweight star Kell Brook returns to the ring after nine months out and will face old foe C...

Bryant Jennings, Sergey Kovalev in 'must win' fights

News | Ellen Haley | Sunday, 19 May 2013

BETHLEHEM, PA - When NBC Sports Network Fight Night returns to the Sands Casino Resort in Bethlehem, PA, Friday, June 14, it will feature a competitive triple header that promises more of the great action the series has become known for. The three hour telecast will begin at 8 PM ET. In addition, all three headliners will find themselves in "must win" fights, critical for their career advancement. The pressure will be great for them to collect a win and remain on track for the big fights that lie ahead for each of them. Russia...

Nobody can tame 'The Lion' Eddie Paredes

News | Bob Trieger | Sunday, 19 May 2013

Nobody can tame 'The Lion' Eddie Paredes primed to Attack top welterweights in world Eddie "The Lion" Paredes in action (photo by Rey Sanchez / Acquinity Sports) DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (May 16, 2013) - World-rated welterweight Eddie "The Lion" Paredes (32-3-1, 21 KOs) is prepared to go from being considered one of the most avoided welterweights to world champion. Rated #2 in the world by the World Boxing Council (WBC) and #3 by the World Boxing Association (WBA), Parades hopes to soon face one of the top-ra...

Andy Lee annihilates Cunningham

News | Kevin Rooney Jr. | Sunday, 19 May 2013

New York, NY (5/15/13) - Earlier tonight before a sold-out partisan crowd at NYC's famed BB King Blues Club in midtown Manhattan, DiBella Entertainment presented the latest edition of itsBroadway Boxing series, with an exciting eight-bout card headlined by WBA and WBC #8-rated middleweight contender "Irish" Andy Lee (29-2, 20KO's) as he squared off against Daryl Cunningham (28-4, 11KO's) in a 10-round middleweight match-up. Lee, who challenged for the WBC middleweight championship last summer, came out looking to make a statement, as he ...

Darren Barker lands World title shot against Daniel Geale

News | Anthony Leaver | Sunday, 19 May 2013

Londoner meets IBF champ in New York on August 17 Darren Barker will challenge IBF middleweight champion Daniel Geale at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York on August 17, live on Sky Sports and on HBO Boxing After Dark in America. Barker fights for a World title for the second time after his brave challenge against Sergio Martinez in Atlantic City in October 2011. After a period out through injury, Barker has blasted away Kerry Hope and Simone Rotolo in back-to-back stoppages and now faces the Aussie champion in the summer....

Wild Will Tomlinson Retains IBO Super-Featherweight Title

News | Mario Serrano | Sunday, 19 May 2013

May 18, 2013 - In the face of adversity, 'Wild' Will Tomlinson (21-0-1, 12 KOs) overcame a brave performance from Malcolm 'Stone' Klassen (27-6-2, 14 KOs) to retain his IBO super-featherweight title via a controversial unanimous points decision in an enthralling battle of wills at The Melbourne Pavilion overnight. All three judges looked favorably towards the defending champion for his controlled aggression and punch output, distributing disputed verdicts of 117-110 and 118-109 twice in Tomlinson's favour. That said, Klassen, 31, will le...

Lucas Matthysse blasts out Lamont Petersen

News | Monica Sears | Sunday, 19 May 2013

LUCAS MATTHYSSE BLASTS LAMONT PETERSON IN THIRD ROUND TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT WIN; DEVON ALEXANDER OUTCLASSES AND STOPS LEE PURDY "It is literally like a bomb exploding every time (Matthysse) lands a punch." - SHOWTIME Boxing analyst Paulie Malignaggi Saturday's SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Telecast Will Replay Sunday Morning At 9 a.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME® and Tuesday, May 21 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME EXTREME® ATLANTIC CITY (May 19, 2013) - It took knockout artist and WBC Interim Super Lightweight World Champion Lucas Matthyss...

Mitch Buckland wants more titles

News | Hatton Media | Saturday, 18 May 2013

WELSH lightweight prospect Mitch Buckland is on a mission to win as many titles as he can. The Cardiff southpaw, 19, has watched his older brother Gary win numerous belts in the past few years, but now he's started a collection of his own. Last weekend Mitch defeated Bridgewater's tough Dean Mills to win the vacant British Masters bronze crown and he believes it will be the first of many. "Winning a title was like a dream come true. You always imagine winning a belt growing up and when that day comes you can't believe it," he said. "Befo...

Rees v Crolla, Selby, Rose, Fielding and Stalker set for Bolton Arena

News | Anthony Leaver | Saturday, 18 May 2013

Eddie Hearn has moved the David Haye v Manuel Charr undercard to Bolton after the Hayemaker withdraw from his proposed bout due to a hand injury, with the show now taking place at Bolton Arena on June 29, live on Sky Sports, sponsored by Betfair. Gavin Rees will return to action after his brave World title challenge against Adrien Broner in Atlantic City in February and he takes on former British champion Anthony Crolla in a crucial clash for both of their careers after ‘Million Dollar’ Crolla’s rematch with Derry Mathews in Liverpool i...

Povetkin ready for Klitschko! Convincing victory against Wawrzyk

News | Frank Bleydorn | Saturday, 18 May 2013

Wladimir Klitschko can come. That's what must have gone through the mind of Alexander Povetkin on Friday night after he finished off Andrzej Wawrzyk inside three rounds. It was obvious that the Pole was over his head from theget go and was sent to the canvas on three occasions before the 33-year-old Russian was declared the winner and still WBA Heavyweight Champion of the world.The defending champion started of slowly at the Crocus City Hall in Myakinino, close to the Russian capital of Moscow. In front of the eyes of Vitali Klitschko (curre...

Guy Robb marches on with a unanimous decision victory

News | Mario Serrano | Saturday, 18 May 2013

May 17, 2013 - Tonight featherweight prospect Guy Robb (11-1, 4 KO's) marched forward with a unanimous decision victory against John Herrera (4-7-1, 2 KOs) at the Celebrity Theater in Phoenix, Arizona. From the opening round, Robb controlled the action with pressure while throwing a lot of punches. Herrera was durable but never showed he could hurt Robb with any of his punches. The scorecards read 60-54 across the board. "This was my first fight with Boxing 360 and I'm glad I came out victorious." said Robb. "My promoter Mario Ya...

Vincent captures first title

News | Michael Parente | Saturday, 18 May 2013

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (May 17th, 2013) – In a night of epic finishes, Providence’s Shelito Vincent left Twin River Casino with her first championship belt wrapped around her waist. Fighting for a title for the first time in her career, Vincent (9-0) responded with her most impressive performance to date Friday night, dominating tough challenger Angel Gladney (8-8-1) in an 80-71, 79-72, 79-72 unanimous-decision victory to capture the vacant Women’s International Boxing Association (WIBA) International super bantamweight title in the main event of...

Calzaghe vs Ward - fantasy fight prediction

News | | Friday, 17 May 2013

Former super middleweight world champion Joe Calzaghe has predicted that he would have beaten Andre Ward had the two met in the ring. Calzaghe made 21 defenses of the WBO title starting in 1998 and ending in 2007 when he beat the then undefeated Mikkel Kessler in Wales. Calzaghe then stepped up to the light heavyweight division to fight and beat Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr. Andre Ward has impressed people in his Super Six tournament performances against the likes of Mikkel Kessler and Carl Froch. He then went on to defeat Chad Dawson ...

Aalan Martinez to face Charlie Serrano for vacant WBO Latinofeatherweight title

News | Mario Serrano | Friday, 17 May 2013

May 15, 2013 - On Friday, July 12th Mexican lightweight Aalan Martinez (14-2-1, 10 KOs) will get an opportunity to redeem his last loss in a significant manner when he steps into the ring with featherweight Charlie Serrano (15-3-1, 4 KOs) for the vacant WBO Latino featherweight title. The 10-round bout will be televised on Telemundo and take place on Serrano's home turf at the A La Carte Event Pavilion, in Tampa, Florida. Martinez was unable to capitalize against Orlando Cruz in his last outing, but this upcoming bout is a tremendous oppor...

McIntosh wants British title at Cruiserweight

News | Nick Teale | Friday, 17 May 2013

Danny McIntosh is hoping to propel himself to a British title shot in new division as he steps up a weight to take his place in Betfair Prizefighter Cruiserweights III at York Hall on Saturday, live on Sky Sports. The former European light heavyweight champion is ready to bounce back from defeats to Eleider Alvarez, Tony Bellew and Eduard Gutknecht with success in Betfair Prizefighter and would be looking to fight Jon-Lewis Dickinson for the British cruiserweight title immediately, if he claims the £32,000 winner’s cheque this weekend. ...

"Knockout Kings II" Featuring Andre Berto vs. Jesus Soto Karass and undefeated rising stars

News | Monica Sears | Friday, 17 May 2013

SAN ANTONIO, May 15, 2013 - San Antonio, Texas will once again be the site of a major boxing event when SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® returns to the Lone Star State on Saturday, July 27 with "KNOCKOUT KINGS II," a spectacular night of world-class fights at the AT&T Center featuring a tripleheader starring some of the sport's brightest stars live on SHOWTIME. In the 12-round main event, former Two-Time Welterweight World Champion Andre Berto is back in the ring to take on tough Mexican contender Jesus Soto Karass. Plus, unbeaten knockout...

Newcastle fighters promise entertainment

News | John Hannen | Friday, 17 May 2013

Naseem Hamed once flew into the ring on a magic carpet, while Bernard Hopkins likes to enter the squared-circle with his executioner’s mask on. Newcastle’s Dougie Curran may well be the only boxer ever to walk to the canvas with a straitjacket on though! The Geordie battler, 8-17-3 (2), headlines in his home city’s O2 Academy on May 18, on promoter Steve Wraith’s ‘Black and White Fight Night’, and is promising to entertain the local fans. Dougie will take on Pavel Senkovs over eight rounds, for the International Masters Bronze super-fe...

Maduma-Carreon and DeGale-Demers weigh-in

News | Marc Abrams | Friday, 17 May 2013

GATINEAU, QUEBEC, CANADA (MAY 17, 2013) –TONIGHT on WealthTV and www.wealthtv.com a terrific night of boxing will take place beginning at 7pm est / 4pm pac at the Hilton Lac Leamy in Gatineau. In the main event, Undefeated WBC Continental America’s Lightweight champion Ghislain Maduma takes on Saul Carreon. In the co-feature, 2008 Olympic Gold Medal winner and currant European and WBC Silver Super Middleweight champion James DeGale makes his North American Debut when he takes on former world title challenger Sebastien Demers. Those two ...

Meet and greet with Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini in San Francisco May 21

News | Mario Serrano | Thursday, 16 May 2013

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (May 16, 2013) - HardKnox Promotions Inc. will present a meet and greet luncheon with boxing legend and Hall of Famer Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini on May 21, 2013. The event will take place from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Gino and Carlo Sports Bar located at 548 Green Street in San Francisco's beautiful North Beach district. A trailer video for The Ray Mancini Story, "The Good Son," a documentary on the life of Ray Mancini will be shown to those in attendance. The lunch for this special day will be fresh San Fra...

McIntosh hunting the British Cruisers

News | Anthony Leaver | Thursday, 16 May 2013

Former European champion steps up from light heavyweight for Betfair Prizefighter Danny McIntosh is hoping to propel himself to a British title shot in new division as he steps up a weight to take his place in Betfair Prizefighter Cruiserweights III at York Hall on Saturday, live on Sky Sports. The former European light heavyweight champion is ready to bounce back from defeats to Eleider Alvarez, Tony Bellew and Eduard Gutknecht with success in Betfair Prizefighter and would be looking to fight Jon-Lewis Dickinson for the British cru...

Vincent ready for golden opportunity

News | Michael Parente | Thursday, 16 May 2013

Tomorrow night, Shelito Vincent, the unbeaten bantamweight from New London, Conn., will have the opportunity to achieve something most boxers only dream about when she fights Angel Gladney for the vacant Women's International Boxing Association (WIBA) International championship in front of her hometown fans at Twin River Casino.As if often the case in evenly-matched title bouts, the outcome might hinge on who wants it more."There's no way this girl is working harder than me," said Vincent (8-0), who now lives and trains in Providence under t...

Lionell Thompson: "I'm the best-kept secret in boxing"

News | Bob Trieger | Thursday, 16 May 2013

New lease on life for Light heavyweight Lionell Thompson MIAMI (May 16, 2013) -- Rejuvenated by back-to-back victories over favored fighters, light heavyweight Lionell "Lonnie B" Thompson is back on the right track, and still following his dream. A decorated amateur out of Buffalo, Thompson (14-2, 9 KOs) is now living in Miami and planning to use the invaluable experience he's gained as a sparring partner for Chad Dawson, Carl Froch, Lucian Bute, Troy Ross, Issac Chilemba and David Lemieux. "I'm the best-...

Quotes from today's Lamont Peterson, Devon Alexander,Lee Purdy, Anthony Peterson and Anthony Ogogo New York City press conference

News | Monica Sears | Thursday, 16 May 2013

NEW YORK (May 15, 2013) - All five of the fighters in attendance at Wednesday's press conference at Lucille's Bar & Grill (located inside B.B. King's Blues Club) in New York City were confident and ready for fight night as they discussed their upcoming bouts taking place this Saturday, May 18 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, N.J live on SHOWTIME® (9:00 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast). In the main event IBF Junior Welterweight Champion Lamont Peterson (31-1-1, 16 KO's), of Washington, D.C., faces power-punching WBC Int...

Purdy: Devon has underestimated my power

News | Anthony Leaver | Thursday, 16 May 2013

Brit vows to pour the pressure on ‘boring’ champion Lee Purdy has warned Devon Alexander that he will put on an explosive show in Atlantic City as he bids to rip the IBF welterweight title from his grasp on Saturday night live on Sky Sports HD1. Purdy tackles the St. Louis man at the famous Boardwalk Hall and said he’s far from a fan of the St. Louis champ, but believes the pressure is all on the American to impress on home soil. “I've watched a lot of his fights since we got the fight and he's not looked great recently,” sai...

WBA Champion Povetkin focused on last hurdle

News | Sauerland Boxing | Wednesday, 15 May 2013

There is only one stepping-stone left between Alexander Povetkin (25-0, 17 KOs) and the World Championship bout with Wladimir Klitschko (59-3, 50 KOs). The current WBA Champion takes on Andrzej Wawrzyk (27-0, 13 KOs) this Friday, a must-win situation for Povetkin. Defeat is not an option or the hotly anticipated fight against the Ukrainian is over before it has even begun. The champion met up with his challenger for the very first time during today´s press conference. This is what they had to say:Alexander Povetkin (WBA Heavyweight Champion)...

Weigh-in Alert1 for "The New Era"

News | Michael Parente | Wednesday, 15 May 2013

WHAT: Final weigh-in and press conference for "The New Era." WHEN: Thursday, May 16th , 2013, 4 p.m. WHERE: Wicked Good Bar & Grille (2nd floor)Twin River Casino100 Twin River RoadLincoln, R.I. 02865401.723.2300 WHY: Thursday is the final weigh-in and press conference for "The New Era," live professional boxing scheduled for Friday, May 17th, 2013 at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, R.I., and presented by Jimmy Burchfield's Classic Entertainment & Sports. This event is open to the public. Undefeated female bantamweight Shelito...

Undefeated Ghislain Maduma takes on Saul Carreon

News | Marc Abrams | Wednesday, 15 May 2013

This Friday night, some of the best prospects in the world will be highlighted on a special night of boxing on Wealth TV and WORDWIDE on www.wealthtv.com In the main event, undefeated Ghislain Maduma takes on battle tested Saul Carreon in a bout scheduled for ten rounds. In the exciting co-feature, 2008 Olympic Gold Medal, James “Chunky” DeGale will make his North American debut when he takes on former world title challenger Sebastien Demers in an eight round bout. Those two bouts will highlight a full nine bout card that will begin at 7p...

Martin Gethin public work-out this Saturday

News | Richard Maynard | Wednesday, 15 May 2013

British Lightweight Champion Martin Gethin is looking forward to taking part in an open training session at The Saddlers Shopping Centre, Walsall, this coming Saturday, 18th May. Walsall's Gethin faces Ammeth Diaz in an IBF Final Eliminator at Walsall Town Hall on Friday, 31st May, live and exclusive on BoxNation (Sky Ch. 437/Virgin Ch. 546) with the winner earning the right to face Miguel Vazquez for the IBF Title. On Saturday Gethin will be put through his paces by members of his training team and will be joined by Frank Warren's Matchmake...

Johnny Eames announces line-up for 1st June event at York Hall

News | Gianluca Di Caro | Wednesday, 15 May 2013

Earlier this year TRAD TKO Boxing Gym head honcho Johnny Eames announced that he will be promoting events in 2013, keeping to his word Johnny last night announced that his first UK event, tagged Two Tribes Go To War, will take place at York Hall, in Bethnal Green, London on Saturday 1st June 2013.Headlining Johnnys first show is former IBO Light Welterweight World and British Welterweight Champion Colin Lynes in an International contest against Georgias Beka Sutidze.Supporting Lynes-Beka Johnny has put together a solid card featuring man...

Adam Little intends on stealing the show

News | Hatton Group | Wednesday, 15 May 2013

ADAM LITTLE intends on stealing the show when he boxes on VIP Promotions' card at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool on June 7. The Kirkham prospect, 22, has been out of action since last October due to a hand injury, but after undergoing surgery he is keen to make up for lost time. "This fight is a big thing for me and I'm really looking forward to showing people what I can do with two hands," he said. "People do know I've had an injury and my performances haven't been as good as they should have been so there's a bit of extra pressure in t...

Butler heading to the top with Frank Warren

News | Richard Maynard | Wednesday, 15 May 2013

Paul Butler’s promoter Frank Warren says the Ellesmere Port sensation will become the next big star of British boxing following in the footsteps of Ricky Hatton and Naseem Hamed. Butler, the British and Commonwealth Super-Flyweight Champion, returns to action on Saturday 15th June at Wembley Arena where he aims to win his third title when he challenges for the Vacant WBO International title, live and exclusive on BoxNation (Sky Ch. 437/Virgin Ch. 546). The 24-year-old won the Commonwealth title last month against Yaqub Kareem with a punch-pe...

Olympic gold medal hero Luke Campbell debuts at Craven Park on July 13

News | Nick Teale | Wednesday, 15 May 2013

Luke Campbell will make his eagerly awaited professional debut at Craven Park in Hull on July 13, live on Sky Sports. The Olympic Gold medallist kicks off life in the paid ranks at the home of Hull Kingston Rovers Rugby League, with tickets for the night going on sale on Monday (May 20). Campbell’s pro bow tops the bill on a great night of action in Yorkshire, as Sheffield’s unbeaten welterweight star Kell Brook returns to the ring after nine months out and will face old foe Carson Jones in a rematch of their brutal battle in the Ste...

John Thompson and Antoine Douglas remain undefeared with wins

News | Marc Abrams | Wednesday, 15 May 2013

This past Friday night, John “Apollo Kid” Thompson and Antoine “Action” Douglas remained perfect with bog victories at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma. Thompson and Douglas are promoted by Vito Mielnicki’s GH3 Promotions and Greg Cohen Promotions. Thompson scored an eight round unanimous decision over Geovanni Rodriguez in a Jr. Middleweight bout that was televised live on SHOWTIME’s acclaimed series SHO BOX: The New Generation. Douglas scored a ninety-eight second destruction over Coy Witt in what was a scheduled six round Mi...

Haroon Khan makes United States debut on the Lamont Peterson vs. Lucas Matthysse undercard

News | Monica Sears | Wednesday, 15 May 2013

Haroon Khan (1-0) will be starting his American adventure sooner rather than later as he takes on Vicente Medellin (0-5) on the undercard of the Lamont Peterson vs. Lucas Matthysse clash this weekend in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The younger brother of former Unified Super Lightweight World Champion Amir Khan got off to a winning professional start in his debut fight against Brett Fidoe last month in Sheffield, England where he won a unanimous decision over four rounds. The 22-year-old will now be showcasing his talents on Saturd...

Hearn dismisses Hopkins fight

News | Lee Skavydis | Wednesday, 15 May 2013

British promoter Eddie Hearn has dismissed Carl Froch fighting Bernard Hopkins anytime soon. Hearn said on the Sky Sports website: "It's flattering. Hopkins understands the value of a fight with Froch, but I don't think Carl needs to fight at catchweight. "Nathan Cleverly has already called him out but Carl walks around just above 12st and he'd be at a big disadvantage. "I wouldn't say it's a fight I wouldn't make but it's not one that immediately jumps out at me. We'll see how Carl gets on against Kessler and we'll see which big figh...

Battle of Badges 5 Saturday night at Foxwoods

News | Bob Trieger | Tuesday, 14 May 2013

MASHANTUCKET, Conn (May 14, 2013) - The fifth annual Battle of the Badges(BOB5), featuring amateur boxing matches between the Massachusetts Correctional Officers (MCO)and Suffolk County Correctional Officers Association (SCCOA) amateur boxing teams will be held this Saturday night, May 18, in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut."BOB5" is presented by National Public Safety Athletic League ("NPSAL") in association with MCO, SCCOA, and Foxwoods Resort Casino. Defending champion NY leads in this amateur boxing ser...

Robert Guerrero firearm possession charges dismissed

News | Monica Sears | Tuesday, 14 May 2013

NEW YORK, NY, May 14 - Early today, Six-Time and Four-Division World Champion Robert Guerrero appeared in New York State Supreme Court for Queens County where all firearm possession charges were dismissed in connection with his March 28 arrest at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. Guerrero pled guilty to disorderly conduct, a violation and not a crime, was fined $250 and ordered to complete 50 hours of community service which he will be allowed to perform in his home state of California.Guerrero was arrested on March 28...

Ray Narh returns against Ronald Cruz June 14 - NBCSN Fight Night

News | Ellen Haley | Tuesday, 14 May 2013

Bethlehem, PA - Hard-hitting Ray Narh steps in against Ronald Cruz in a scheduled 10-round welterweight fight on Friday evening, June 14, at the Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem. The match-up is part of a triple header telecast on NBC Sports Network Fight Night beginning 8PM ET. The Narh-Cruz contest is part of the big NBC Sports Network Fight Night series tripleheader. On tap are a pair of-world class fights featuring heavyweight contender Bryant Jennings, of Philadelphia, PA, against Andrey Fedosov, of Shuya, Russia, in a 10-round contest and...

Full card announced for Saturday's Lamont Peterson vs. Lucas Matthysse

News | Monica Sears | Tuesday, 14 May 2013

TLANTIC CITY, May 14 - The explosive May 18 match-up between unbeaten contendersShawn Porter and Phil Lo Greco at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey will air as part of the event's SHOWTIME EXTREME® telecast live at 7 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast). 2012 British Olympic Bronze Medalist Anthony Ogogo will also participate one of the featured undercard bouts. With both Porter and Lo Greco currently ranked in the top 15 (Porter #5 by the WBO and Lo Greco #12 by the WBA and #13 by the WBO), the stakes have never been hig...

Booth steps in for injured Graham

News | Chris Walker | Tuesday, 14 May 2013

This Friday’s English light-middleweight title scrap featuring Nav Mansouri and Nathan Graham has unfortunately been postponed due to an injury suffered by Graham. Instead, Mansouri will still challenge for the vacant belt as Nottingham’s Tyan Booth has stepped in at late notice to oppose the Rotherham man and promoter Dave Coldwell is confident that the bout will deliver. “It’s unfortunate that this has had to happen because everyone was really looking forward to this rematch but boxing is like that sometimes,” revealed Coldwell. “I’ve b...

Biosse hopes for fresh start Friday

News | Michael Parente | Tuesday, 14 May 2013

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (May 14th, 2013) -- These last few weeks have been like a midterm cram-session for Vladine Biosse, except this fighter is no wide-eyed freshman. The popular super middleweight, dubbed "Mr. Providence" by his hometown fans, is working with new trainer Paul Andrade for the first time as he prepares for Friday's showdown against Latif Mundy (10-5, 4 KOs) at Twin River Casino. Like any new relationship between a fighter and his trainer, this one is a work in progress, so Biosse (14-2-1, 7 KOs) will lean heavily on his own experi...

Zou Shiming headlines Top Rank's July 27 Venetian Macao event

News | Fred Sternburg | Tuesday, 14 May 2013

MACAO (May 14, 2013) – Chapter two of the Z ou Shiming era will begin when the two-time Olympic gold medallist and three-time Amateur World Champion returns to the ring and headlines an exciting card featuring two world championship fights – WBO/WBA flyweight champion Juan Estrada vs. Milan Melindo and IBF featherweight champion Evgeny Gradovich vs. Mauricio Muñoz – Saturday, July 27, at The Venetian® Macao’s CotaiArena™. Promoted by Top Rank and Sands China Ltd., in association with Tecate, ZOU SHIMING: Fists of Gold II ticket details will...

Sparring for Huck - Intense preparation key for successful title defense?

News | Frank Bleydorn | Tuesday, 14 May 2013

The wait for Marco Huck (35-2-1, 25 KOs) is almost over. On June 8, the current WBO Cruiserweight Champion will lace-up his gloves for the very first time in his home city of Berlin, Germany after two and a half years on the road. The 28-year-old will take on interim-titlist Ola Afolabi (19-2-4, 9 KOs) at the Max-Schmeling-Halle in his eleventh defense of his belt and the third against the Brit. “All good things come in threes”, said Huck, who is currently in the hot phase of his preparations. “So far Afolabi hasn’t been able to...

VIDEO: Paulie Malignaggi vs. Adrien Broner - Emotionally charged press conference

News | Monica Sears | Tuesday, 14 May 2013

At the press conference to announce this explosive world title tilt, WBA Welterweight World Champion Paulie Malignaggi and undefeated, two-division World Champion Adrien Broner promised an emotionally charged affair when the excitable and vocal pair finally meet in the ring on Saturday, June 22 in Malignaggi's backyard at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Don't miss the next edition of Brooklyn Boxing powered by Golden Boy Promotions live on SHOWTIME (9p ET/6p PT). Tweet Now: On June 22, @paulmalignaggi and @adrienbroner ...

Boxing: A Case for the Defence

News | Dan Yeo | Tuesday, 14 May 2013

Last month, Michael Norgrove became the first boxer to die after a fight in the UK since James Murray in 1995, sending shockwaves through the boxing world. The news of this tragedy whipped up instant controversy and has led to renewed criticism of the sport. CEO of the Headway brain injury charity, Peter McCabe, called for boxing to be banned in the wake of Norgrove’s death, which came nine days after he was rushed to hospital following a professional bout in London. McCabe said, ‘Every time a boxer gets into the ring, there is a sign...

David Haye pulls out of Charr fight

News | Michael Readman | Tuesday, 14 May 2013

David Haye has had to pull out of his upcoming fight with Syrian Manuel Charr after sustaining a hand injury during training.The 'Hayemaker' has an injury to his left hand which he picked up on Sunday night.Haye was due to face Manuel Charr for the Syrian's WBC international silver title, and more than likely the winner would have been granted a shot at WBC world champion Vitali Klitschko.Haye said: “ I'm absolutely gutted to have to pull out of this fight.“I pick up injuries now and again in training, and sometimes carry them into fights, b...

World-famous Michael Buffer to announce Monte Carlo super show

News | Clinton van der Berg | Tuesday, 14 May 2013

Rodney Berman of South Africa’s Golden Gloves has confirmed that Hall of Famer, Michael Buffer will be doing ring-announcing duties for the final of the “Monte Carlo Million Dollar Super Four” tournament in Monaco on July 13.Berman says it is only fitting that the legendary announcer, known for his catchphrase “Let’s Get Ready To Rumble”, does duty at such a major tournament. “He is a true professional and perhaps the only announcer whose presence resonates internationally,” said Berman. “He’ll be one of a number of stars at the final.”Berma...

Theophane steps into the ring for his 40th professional fight at the weekend

News | Left Jab Boxing | Tuesday, 14 May 2013

Ashley Theophane steps into the ring for his 40th professional fight at the weekend. Returning from nine weeks at the Mayweather boxing club in Las Vegas, he fights on Miranda Carter’s show in Grays, Essex on Saturday 18th May. The 32 year-old former British champion has a record of 33 wins, 1 draw and 5 defeats. This fight also marks his 10th anniversary as a professional boxer. Since his reign as British champion ended a year ago, he has won fights in North Carolina and Luxembourg. This year Ashley has been linked with junior middlew...

Guy Robb makes 2013 debut this Friday in Phoenix Arizona

News | Mario Serrano | Tuesday, 14 May 2013

May 13, 2013 - Featherweight Guy Robb (10-1, 4 KOs) will return to the ring this Friday May 15, 2013 at the Celebrity Theater in Phoenix, Arizona. This will be Robb's first bout under the Boxing 360 Promotional banner. Robb is scheduled to face John Herrera (4-6-1, 2 KOs) in a six-round bout. Guy Robb gained national exposure with his gutty performance against fellow Boxing 360 stable mate Joel Diaz Jr. (11-0, 10 KO's). Robb suffered his first loss against Diaz, but has regained his confidence by closing out 2012 with three consecu...

Maidana vs. Lopez and Angulo vs. Lara press conference quotes for June 8 fights at the Home Depot Center, live on Showtime

News | Monica Sears | Tuesday, 14 May 2013

LOS ANGELES (May 13, 2013) - A fan-friendly, action-packed fight card highlighted by three important 12-round bouts which is presented by Golden Boy Promotions on Saturday, June 8, live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT) from The Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif., was formally announced by Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya today at La Fonda Restaurant in Los Angeles. In what should be a slugfest in the main event on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING, hard-hitting, former WBA Super Lightweight World Champion and current No....

Maddalone knockout caps Star Boxing's sold out Rockin Fights 8

News | Bernie Bahrmasel | Monday, 13 May 2013

Huntington, NY (May 12, 2013) Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing returned to professional boxing's Long Island home, The Paramount in Huntington, New York on Saturday night with another installment of their sold-out Rockin Fights series."This was our eighth event at The Paramount and the fans who continually turn out in droves, each time packing the house, have really made this a special place for professional boxing" said DeGuardia.In the main event, longtime heavyweight contender Vinny Maddalone had the Long Island faithful on their feet cheering...

McGirt boxing team take home hardware at Adidas Cup in Quebec

News | Marc Abrams | Monday, 13 May 2013

NEWARK, NJ (May 13, 2013)—This past weekend, New Jersey’s number one amateur boxing team, The Elite Heat / McGirt Boxing Team traveled to Quebec, Canada and were dominant at the esteemed Adidas Cup. The team which consists of 12 boxers that range in ages 9-18 competed in 31 bouts against some of the best in Canada and came away with an astonishing 27-4 record in those bouts.\ The roster consisted of some of the best Jr. Olympic youngsters in the country. Kavon Robertson (12 Years Old, 85 lbs)—2011 National PAL Champion, 2012 Ringside Worl...

May 24th show rescheduled to June 28th now featuring pro debut of Martin McCord

News | Gary Reilly | Monday, 13 May 2013

Due to an injury picked up in sparring to head liner Alex Montgomery, the May 24th card at Cleland Miners Club has now been rescheduled to Friday June 28th at the same venue. In addition to the injury to Montgomery, Fauldhouse fighter Sean Watson has also endured a personal problem which has seen him struggle to make the original date . With two of the original four scheduled home fighters having to come off the bill, promoter Paul Graham explains it was the logical choice to reschedule the show to a later date “Alex has picked up a cut in ...

Saturday, December 7th and Saturday,January 25th now reserved for postponed Bute vs. Pascal bout

News | David Messier | Monday, 13 May 2013

Montreal, Monday, May 13th 2013 - InterBox and Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) have reserved the dates of Saturday, December 7th and Saturday, January 25th at the Montreal Bell Centre for the postponed Bute vs. Pascal bout. Both promoters reserved two dates in order to afford HBO some options. Both promoters plan to discuss the two options with HBO Executives in a few weeks time before announcing the exact rescheduled date. All tickets purchased will be accepted All fight fans who have purchased tickets already can hold on to them fo...

Legendary ring announcer will raise the curtain on blockbuster rematch

News | Anthony Leaver | Monday, 13 May 2013

Hall of Fame ring announcer Michael Buffer will be calling IBF Super Middleweight Champion Carl Froch and WBA Champion Mikkel Kessler into the ring for their blockbuster rematch on May 25 at the O2 Arena live on Sky Sports Box Office in ‘Warriors’ Call’ in association with Betfair.The “Voice of Champions”, who has announced more than 500 world title fights in over 30 countries, is excited to be part of what he thinks could be the fight of the year.“After 30 plus years of announcing some of the greatest names in boxing, I still get a thrill w...

Cohen congratulates all his fighters for their performances in Miami, Oklahoma

News | Andre Courtemanche | Monday, 13 May 2013

Promoter Greg Cohen of Greg Cohen Promotions wishes to thank his promotional partners (Eye of the Tiger, Vito Mielnicki and GH3 Promotions, and Pitbull Promotions) and congratulate all four of his fighters who scored impressive victories on Friday, May 10, in Miami, Oklahoma. Fighting in the night's main event and live on ShoBox: The New Generation Canada's Dierry "Dougy Style" Jean (25-0, 17 KOs) won his 12-round IBF elimination bout with a spectacular, one-punch TKO 4 (2:01) over Cleotis "Mookie" Pendarvis (17-4-2, 6 KOs). ...

Charr: KO Haye for a return shot at WBC champion Vitali Klitschko

News | Michael Readman | Monday, 13 May 2013

Syrian Heavyweight Manuel 'Diamond Boy' Charr, 23-1 (13 KO) has said that he believes he must KO David Haye, 26-2 (24 KO) in his bout against the Englishman, to secure another shot at WBC heavyweight world champion, Vitali Klitschko 45-2 (KO 41).In his previous fight against 'Dr Ironfist' (Klitschko) Charr was stopped in the fourth round due to a cut sustained on the Syrian's right eyebrow. Charr was also down in the second round."Before my fight with Vitali, I looked at him as the best heavyweight in the world." Charr said. "My opinion cha...

Darley Perez to face Yuriorkis Gamboa in Montreal June 8 on HBO

News | Mario Serrano | Monday, 13 May 2013

May 13, 2013 - Undefeated lightweight contender Darley Perez (28-0, 19 KOs) has signed on to fight explosive Cuban superstar Yuriorkis Gamboa (22-0, 16 KOs) in the co-feature of an HBO telecast taking place on June 8th, live from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada. The main event that evening will be a light heavyweight title tilt between Chad Dawson and Adonis Stevenson . Perez vs. Gamboa is a strong addition to an already stellar night of boxing. Darley Perez is promoted by Gary Shaw Productions and Thompson Boxing Promotions, whil...

Ringside report: Ricky Burns - The Heart Breaker

News | Bobby Hunter | Sunday, 12 May 2013

Ricky Burns successfully defended his WBO lightweight Title in Glasgow last night but boy was he made to work for it by crafty No 1 contender Jose A Gonzalez. The Puerto Rican challenger dramatically pulled himself out of the fight after the 9th round claiming a broken wrist. Many at ringside, twitter and all over the boxing world felt it was more of a heart problem. Gonzalez was 87-84 up on all three judges cards when he called time on the fight. Watching from ringside I couldn't believe those scores as I had Burns up 87-85. Most guy...

Burns - Gonzalez Full Under card Report

News | Bobby Hunter | Sunday, 12 May 2013

Simpson edges past Choi Heading the six fight under card at the new Emirates Arena was the popular and well supported John Simpson of Greenock who was fighting the Mongolian warrior Choi Tseveenpurev for the vacant WBC Silver International Title. Beforehand many pundits and fans thought this would be the fight of the night. They were right. Both guys are warriors and for twelve rounds took turns of battering away on each other before Simpson was awarded the decision. Simpson (9st 3lbs) edged the first as his speed of punch and f...

Full card announced for tomorrow night's ShoBox

News | Andre Courtemanche | Saturday, 11 May 2013

The undercard has been announced for tomorrow's (Friday, May 10) ShoBox: The New Generation doubleheader (on SHOWTIME at 11 PM ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma. Presented by Camille Estephan, of Eye of the Tiger and Greg Cohen, of Greg Cohen Promotions, in association with Pitbull Promotions, the night's ShoBox-televised main event will pit Canada's undefeated IBF #3-ranked Dierry "Dougy Style" Jean (24-0, 16 KOs) taking on Los Angeles' IBF #7-rated southpaw Cleotis "Mookie" Pendarvis (...

Weigh-in results for Rockin Fights 8

News | Bernie Bahrmasel | Saturday, 11 May 2013

This afternoon the Official Weigh-In was held for Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing "ROCKIN FIGHTS 8 event set for Saturday, MAY 11 at The Paramount in Huntington, New York. Below are the results from the weigh-in; Ten Rounds, Heavyweights Vinny Maddalone, Queens, New York, 36-8-0 (27KO's) 229LBS. Richard Carmack, Kansas City, MO, 12-0-0 (10KO's), 324LBS. Eight Rounds, Light Heavyweights Yathomas Riley, Augusta, GA, 8-0-0 (6KO's) 173LBS. Lionel Thompson, Buffalo, New York, 13-2-0 (9KO's) ...

Friday's ShoBox Results: Dierry Jean No. 1 In IBF

News | Johnny Beyrooty | Saturday, 11 May 2013

MIAMI, Okla. (May 11, 2013) – Undefeated Dierry “Dougy Style” Jean (25-0, 17 KOs), of Quebec, Canada, overcame a bad cut on the side of his right eye to register two knockdowns en route to a fourth-round TKO over southpaw Cleotis “Mookie” Pendarvis (17-4-1, 6 KOs), of Long Beach, Calif., in the main event Friday on ShoBox: The New Generation from Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Okla. By winning, Jean becomes the No. 1 contender in the IBF 140-pound division. He entered the scheduled 12-rounder ranked No. 3, four spots higher than Pendarvi...

Holly Holm and Mary McGee weigh-in

News | Bob Trieger | Saturday, 11 May 2013

WHAT: "Mayhem" Professional Boxing IBA & WBF WOMEN'S LIGHT WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIPS MAIN EVENT (10) HOLLY HOLM (32-2-3, 9 KOs), Champion, Albuquerque, NM 139.2 lbs. vs. MARY McGEE (20-1, 11 KOs), Challenger, Gary, IN 137 lbs. LIGHTWEIGHTS (6) MATTHEW BACA (2-1, 2 KOs), Albuquerque, NM 135.6 lbs. vs. ARMANDO GONZALES (2-2, 1 KO), Tucson, NM 134.6 lbs. WELTERWEIGHTS (4) ROCKY ROMERO (2-0, 2 KOs), Albuquerque, NM 146.0 lbs. vs. MICHAEL COCA GALLEGOS (1-10-1, 1 KO), Albuquerque, NM 147.4 lbs. LIG...

McDonnell "I need everyone's support"

News | Dennis Hobson | Friday, 10 May 2013

Top bantamweights, Jamie McDonnell and Julio Ceja, went head-to-head for the first time at a packed press conference on Tuesday (May 7). The pair square off for the vacant IBF world crown this Saturday, May 11, at Doncaster’s Keepmoat Stadium in a fight that will be screened live, via pay-per-view, on Primetime TV (Sky Channel 498 – preview available now). The bout is shaping up to be a really exciting, and intriguing, affair. Unbeaten Ceja has dynamite in his mitts, having knocked out 22 of 24 opponents. While McDonnell – who is hop...

Holm vs. McGee final presser quotes

News | Bob Trieger | Friday, 10 May 2013

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (May 9, 2013) - The final press conference was held today at Route 66 Casino Hotel in Albuquerque for Saturday night's Fresquez Productions-presented "Mayhem" show there, featuring IBA and WBF light welterweight champion Holly "The Preacher's Daughter" Holm (32-2-3, 9 KOs) defending against formerNABC World lightweight title-holder "Merciless" Mary McGee (20-1, 11 KOs) in the 10-round main event. Press Conference Quotes Holly Holm: "I have lots of emotion surrounding this fight. Even though there's been lots...

ESPN Boxing Coming to Minneapolis on June 21!

News | Andre Courtemanche | Friday, 10 May 2013

On Friday, June 21, 2013, at the Minneapolis Convention Center and broadcast live on ESPN Friday Night Fights, Seconds Out Promotions and Warriors Boxing will proudly present a night of world-class professional boxing featuring Miami, Florida, via Arroyo Naranjo, Cuba's IBF #2-rated Rances "Kid Blast" Barthelemy (18-0, 11 KO) taking on Chiang Mai, Thailand's IBF #5-rated Fahsai "Mountain Boy" Sakkreerin (39-3-1, 21 KO) in a 12-round IBF Super Featherweight Title Eliminator. The two super featherweights will be competing for the right t...

Burns and Gonzalez weigh-in for Glasgows showdown

News | Anthony Leaver | Friday, 10 May 2013

Ricky Burns and José González both tipped the scales at 9st 8lbs ½oz ahead of their clash for Burns’ WBO lightweight title in Betfair’s ‘Fighting Pride of Scotland’ from the Emirates Arena in Glasgow live on Sky Sports HD1 from 7pm. Burns’ third title defence sees him tackle the unbeaten mandatory challenger from Puerto Rico – his second clash with a fighter from the United States commonwealth, and the Scot appears in a Ringside special on his epic clash with ‘Rocky’ Roman Martinéz tonight at 6.30pm on Sky Sports HD1. The Coatbridge two-we...

Kovalev and White in IBF Voluntary Elminator on June 14th NBCSN Fight Night

News | Ellen Haley | Friday, 10 May 2013

The IBF has granted formal sanction approval for the IBF Light Heavyweight Voluntary Eliminator fight for the #1 position between #4, Sergey Kovalev and #5, Cornelius White. The winner will become #1 but will not be the mandatory challenger. Karo Murat is the current mandatory challenger and has been ordered to fight Champion Bernard Hopkins. Once the Hopkins - Murat fight occurs, the winner of Kovalev - White will become the next mandatory challenger for the winner.The Kovalev - White 12-round bout is part of a blockbuster triple-header tha...

Buffalo run ShoBox final press conference quotes, weigh-In photos and weights

News | Johnny Beyrooty | Friday, 10 May 2013

MIAMI, Okla. (May 9, 2013) – The four confident boxers who will compete on ShoBox: The New Generation tomorrow/Friday, May 10, live on SHOWTIME® (11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) participated in a press conference /weigh-in Thursday at Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Okla. In the ShoBox main event, undefeated Dierry “Dougy Style” Jean (24-0, 16 KOs), of Quebec, Canada, will meet southpaw Cleotis “Mookie” Pendarvis (17-3-1, 6 KOs), of Los Angeles, Calif., in a 10-round elimination bout for the No. 1 spot in the IBF’s 140-pound div...

Quotes from today's Lamont Peterson, Anthony Peterson and undercard fighters Washington, D.C. Media Workout

News | Monica Sears | Friday, 10 May 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 9) - IBF Junior Welterweight World Champion Lamont Peterson held an open workout in Washington, D.C. in preparation for his May 18 fight against WBC Interim Super Lightweight World Champion Lucas Matthysseat Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey which will be televised live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®. Lightweight contender and Lamont's brother Anthony Peterson as well as Three-Time U.S. Olympian Rau'shee Warren and lightweight prospects Robert Easter and Jamel Herring joined Lamont at the Bald Eagle Recreati...

Weights from Miami, Oklahoma

News | Andre Courtemanche | Friday, 10 May 2013

Dierry Jean 139.6 lbs. vs. Cleotis Pendarvis 139.8 lbs. John Thompson 153.8 lbs. vs. Giovany Rodriguez 155.8 lbs. Ahmad Cheiko 150.4 lbs. vs. Shad Howard 148.2 lbs. Cecil McCalla 146.6 lbs. vs. Abel Perry 148.6 lbs. Antoine Douglas 158.8 lbs. vs. Coy Witt 158.6 lbs. Chris Plaitis 137.8 lbs. vs. Octavio Garay (NA) Event Date: Friday, May 10, 2013 Promoters: Eye of the Tiger and Greg Cohen Promotions, in assoc. with Pitbull Promotions Venue: Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma Television: ShoBox: The New Generation (SHOWTIME at 1...

Patrick Hyland injured - May 18 card in Poughkeepsie cancelled

News | Bob Trieger | Friday, 10 May 2013

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (May 9, 2013) - A minor shoulder injury suffered during training camp has forced Irish featherweight contender Patrick "The Punisher" Hyland to withdraw from his scheduled main event fight May 18 at Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York. Final Round Promotions announced today that the entire "The Heat Is On" card has been cancelled. Hyland (27-1, 12 KOs), rated No. 13 by the World Boxing Association (WBA), has a muscle pull in his right shoulder. The 29-year-old Hyland, a native of Dublin, lives in Marl...

Mikey Garcia to take on JuanMa Lopez

News | Fred Sternburg | Thursday, 9 May 2013

DALLAS (May 9, 2013) -- Undefeated World Boxing Organization (WBO) featherweight champion MIKEY GARCIA will make his first title defense, against former two-division world champion JUAN MANUEL "Juanma" LOPEZ, Saturday, June 15, at the American Airlines Center (2500 Victory Ave., Dallas, TX 75219). The fight will be televised live on HBO Boxing After Dark, beginning at 10:45 p.m. ET/PT. This will be the first time HBO has televised a boxing event from the American Airlines Center. Making their Dallas debut, Garcia and Lopez boast a co...

Jeter vs Correa on Saturday on GFL TV

News | Tim Kudgis | Thursday, 9 May 2013

Tony "Mo Better" Jeter looks to continue his rise through the WBC ranks when defends his FECARBOX Title against the tough and gritty Victor Hugo "Magnifico" Correa Saturday in a 10-round main bout during an exciting night of boxing presented by Jeter Promotions at Club One Fitness in Millersville. Jeter, who is rising in the middleweight ranks, stopped a much bigger opponent in Tyrel Brown thanks to a TKO in the fifth round of their scheduled 8-round bout September 2012. Just 5 weeks later he stopped Jimmy Lange, who was billed a...

Undefeated Yathomas Riley returns on May 11th in NY

News | Bernie Bahrmasel | Thursday, 9 May 2013

NEW YORK; (May 8, 2013) After spending almost 3 years in jail for a crime he didn't commit, undefeated light heavyweight prospect Yathomas Riley will return to battle on Saturday, MAY 11 against Buffalo, New York'sLionell Thompson at The Paramount in Huntington, New York it was announced today by Joe DeGuardia, President of Star Boxing. Sporting a record of 8-0-0 with six knockouts, the hard-hitting southpaw enters the eight round co-main event at"ROCKIN FIGHTS 8" following a prolonged legal battle that saw him holed up in a Florid...

It's Chocolate Time! Quillin ready to unify world middleweight title

News | Bob Trieger | Thursday, 9 May 2013

It's Chocolate Time! Peter Quillin ready to unify world middleweight title Winky Wright was one of 11 knockdowns Peter Quillin has had in his last three fights. NEW YORK (May 9, 2013) - Undefeated World Boxing Organization (WBO) middleweight champion Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin (29-0, 21 KOs) has officially arrived on the International boxing scene, after destroying challenger Fernando Guerrero (25-2, 19 KOs) en route to victory by seventh-round techni...

Burns invites fans to give challenger a taste of Scottish pride at public weigh-in

News | Anthony Leaver | Thursday, 9 May 2013

Ricky Burns wants his fans to give José González an early taste of the noise he’ll face on fight night when the pair weigh-in for the clash at the St. Enoch’s Centre in Glasgow at 1pm on Friday. Burns defends his WBO lightweight title against the mandatory challenger from Puerto Rico live on Sky Sports HD1 from 8pm on Saturday night in Betfair’s ‘Fighting Pride of Scotland’ and the Coatbridge star has asked his fans to turn out in force as they hit the scales on Friday. “It would be great to get all the fans down to the St. Enoch’s Centre ...

Ryan Burnett can't wait to make his pro debut

News | Hatton Group | Thursday, 9 May 2013

RYAN BURNETT believes he'll take to the professional side of the sport like the proverbial duck to water. The Belfast prospect boxes for the first time without the vest and head guard on a show held in association with Steve Wood's VIP Promotions at the Olympia in Liverpool on May 24. And feels the time he's spent in the gym with trainer Ricky Hatton will help him make a perfect start. "I think it'll come natural to me because I've prepared myself for so long for it," the 20-year-old said. "The amateurs is a lot different to the pros and...

Deontay Wilder to face Dereck Chisora at Wembley

News | Richard Maynard | Thursday, 9 May 2013

Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren has assembled an all-star line up for his blockbuster event at Wembley Arena on Saturday 15th June, live and exclusive on The Channel of Champions BoxNation (Sky Ch. 437/Virgin Ch. 546). Top of the bill sees an explosive Trans-Atlantic heavyweight showdown between Britain’s enigmatic Dereck Chisora and unbeaten American star Deontay Wilder in a ten-round international contest. Londoner Chisora is relishing the fight and is promising to pull off a huge upset as he targets a second world title shot. Chisora ...

Choi "John Simpson is just a little boy"

News | Anthony Leaver | Thursday, 9 May 2013

Choi Tseveenpurev says he’ll prove that age is nothing but a number and show the divide in class between him and John Simpson as they clash for the WBO International featherweight title live on Sky Sports in Betfair’s ‘Fighting Pride of Scotland’ at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow on Saturday (May 11). ‘The Mongolian Warrior’ is 41 years of age but shows no sign of tiring in his pursuit of major honours in the game, and took Daud Yordan all the way in his challenge for the Indonesian’s IBO belt in November. Always an entertaining watch and a...

Thompson looking to put on another masterpiece

News | Andre Courtemanche | Thursday, 9 May 2013

As a painter and artist in his spare time, Newark, New Jersey, boxer John "Apollo Kidd" Thompson IV (11-0, 4 KOs) has created many satisfying works of art. But Thompson will be looking to put his finest work yet on canvas this Friday, May 10, when he takes on Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico's also-undefeated Giovany Rodriguez (8-0, 5 KOs). The two middleweights will clash over eight rounds in the co-feature of a ShoBox: The New Generation doubleheader (on SHOWTIME at 11 PM ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) at the Buffalo Run Casino in M...

Gladney steps in for injured Ruiz to face Vincent May 17th

News | Michael Parente, | Thursday, 9 May 2013

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (May 7th, 2013) - Her opponent has changed, but the goal remains the same for Shelito Vincent as she prepares for the biggest fight of her career Friday , May 17th, 2013 at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, R.I.Vincent (8-0), the undefeated female bantamweight prospect from New London, Conn., who now lives and trains in Providence, R.I., will face South Carolina's Angel Gladney (8-7-1, 6 KOs) for the vacant Women's International Boxing Association (WIBA) International in the eight-round main event next Friday. The show, titled "...

Gareth Williams believes Damien Hooper can go onto become one of Australia's greatest ever fighters

News | Hatton Group | Thursday, 9 May 2013

AUSTRALIAN boxing trainer Gareth Williams believes his charge Damien Hooper can go onto become one of the country's greatest ever fighters. Hooper, a 2012 Olympian, entered the professional ranks in a blaze of glory last month, stopping the experienced Garth Murray inside five rounds. He returns to the ring this Thursday (May 9) when he faces Kashif Mumtaz at the Royal International Conference Centre in Brisbane. And Williams feels the Aboriginal light-heavyweight will put in a display which underlines his potential to follow in the foots...

InterBox and Groupe Yvon Michel announcement regarding Bute-Pascal

News | David Messier | Thursday, 9 May 2013

Montreal, Wednesday, May 8th – After internal discussions, InterBox and Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) have jointly decided against promoting a boxing event on Saturday, May 25th at the Montreal Bell Centre. Preferring to wait until Lucian Bute recovers from surgery to his hand, HBO has confirmed interest in broadcasting the Bute vs. Pascal bout when the new date is known. InterBox and the GYM Group will now focus their efforts on the Stevenson vs. Dawson WBC Light Heavyweight event on June 8th. Certain undercard bouts signed for May 25th...

TKO Video Series: Peter 'Kid Chocolate' Quillin Parts 1 and 2

News | Bob Trieger | Thursday, 9 May 2013

Take a look at the life of Peter Quillin during training camp. Feel free to watch, post and share....... In part one of this two part docu-series, Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin gives us a look into his life outside of boxing. Whether it's taking salsa lessons or teaching boxing classes, Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin provides a glimpse into his world leading up to his fight at Barclay's Center in Brooklyn, NY on April 27, 2013 against Fernando Guerrero. TKO PT 1: http://youtu.be/St1vjfEZ0ZA In part two of this two part docu-series, Peter ...

Press conference quotes Malignaggi -Broner

News | Monica Sears | Wednesday, 8 May 2013

Saturday, May 4, an unforgettable day for boxing, kicked off with a Las Vegas press conference to officially announce the June 22 world championship showdown between two of the most colorful characters in the sport, WBA Welterweight World Champion Paulie "Magic Man" Malignaggi and Two-Division World Champion Adrien "The Problem" Broner at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York which will be televised live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING®. Here is what the two had to say at the press conference: PAULIE MALIGNAGGI, WBA Welterweight Worl...

Elite boxers shine at Trenton High School

News | Marc Abrams | Wednesday, 8 May 2013

TRENTON, NJ (May 6, 2013)—this past weekend, The 3rd Annual Elite Heat Boxing Tournament took place at Trenton High School. This tournament featured some of the top young amateurs in the United States The Elite Heat Boxing Team performed very well taking home a lot of titles and medals. Jr. Golden Gloves National champ Malik Nelson and silver glove national champ jeremy Ardono of Allentown, PA met in the 12year old- 80 lbs from faced off With Nelson winning a 2-1 decision. In a special bout, 2-time Jr. Golden G...

Mark Cuban Welcomes World Title Fight to Dallas

News | Fred Sternburg | Wednesday, 8 May 2013

DALLAS (May 8, 2013) -- Dallas Maverick's owner MARK CUBAN will welcome undefeated World Boxing Organization (WBO) featherweight champion MIKEY GARCIA (31-0, 26 KOs) of Oxnard, Calif., former WBO junior featherweight and WBO featherweight champion JUAN MANUEL LOPEZ (33-2, 30 KOs), of Caguas, Puerto Rico, two-time heavyweight champion GEORGE FOREMAN and Hall of Fame promoter BOB ARUM to Dallas at a news conference Tomorrow! Thursday, May 9, beginning at 1:00 p.m. CT, at the American Airlines Center (2500 Victory Ave., Dallas, TX 75219). The ...

SHOWTIME Will Air Mayweather-Guerrero This Saturday At 9 P.M. ET/PT

News | Johnny Beyrooty | Wednesday, 8 May 2013

NEW YORK (May 7, 2013) - This past Saturday, undefeated boxing superstar and undisputed No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the world Floyd "Money" Mayweather produced a magnificent performance en route to winning a 12-round unanimous decision over Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero on SHOWTIME PPV® before nearly 16,000 fans at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. This Saturday, May 11, SHOWTIME will air the fight, along withunbeaten Abner Mares' exciting ninth-round technical knockout victory over defending WBC Featherweight World Cham...

Gonzales confident of KO victory over Burns

News | Lee Skavydis | Wednesday, 8 May 2013

Hard hitting Jose Gonzales has said that Ricky Burns will not get up if he puts him down. Burns and Gonzales will face one another on Saturday night in Glasgow at the Emirates arena and Jose is confident of leaving Scotland with the belt. "If I land a big shot, Ricky he will taste the canvas," said Gonzales to the Evening Times. "I am ready to work for 12 rounds but when I hit Ricky, and it does not matter which hand I land with, he will know all about it. "We know Ricky is a good boxer with a tough jaw but I know the power that I hav...

On The Ropes Boxing Radio Interview with Sugar Shane Mosley

News | Michael Readman | Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Making his tenth appearance to OTR Jenna J welcomes 'Sugar' Shane Mosley.Jenna J:Shane, you have an up coming fight against Pablo Cesar Cano on May the eighteenth. How do you feel about choosing this opponent? Shane Mosley: Well, he fought Paulie Malignaggi and I was supposed to be lined up to fight Paulie Malignaggi and unfortunately he backed out and wanted to chose another fight, so we make the best thing that Golden Boy came up with, was Pablo Cano. Obviously I'm OK with whatever they came up with, it didn't matter, and here I am fightin...

Jazza Dickens "The big names at Super-Bantam will have to fight me eventually"

News | Hatton Group | Tuesday, 7 May 2013

FAST-RISING Liverpool super-bantamweight James "Jazza" Dickens says he isn't too bothered about not being able to defend his English title on May 24 as he's got the opportunity to win another belt. Manager Steve Wood has searched high and low for a suitable opponent for the St George's belt but could not find anyone willing to step up to the plate. Instead Dickens will face tough Welshman Dai Davies for the vacant British Masters crown and he's viewing it as a chance to showcase the development he's made in recent weeks in front...

Bute Injured, May 25th fight vs. Pascal postponed

News | Bob Trieger | Tuesday, 7 May 2013

MONTREAL (May 7, 2013) - As announced earlier by InterBox earlier, Lucian Bute is injured and cannot fight Jean Pascal on May 25 at the Bell Centre.For GYM President Yvon Michel, who was co-promoting the event with InterBox, this is only a postponement of the greatest fight in Canadian history."Obviously, when we first heard the news a few hours ago, we were all in shock," Michel said. "This is part of boxing and we are aware that we have to live and deal with these contingencies. Our perception is that this only a postponement. We ask Quebe...

Cletus Seldin recovering from shoulder surgery

News | Bernie Bahrmasel | Tuesday, 7 May 2013

NEW YORK (May 7, 2013) Popular undefeated jr. welterweight prospect Cletus "The Hebrew Hammer" Seldin is recovering well from surgery on his right shoulder to repair his rotator cuff and labrum.Known for his spectacular knockouts and sporting a record of 11-0-0 with nine knockouts, the young 'Hebrew Hammer' is a product of the huge resurgence of professional boxing on Long Island by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing."Our team at Star Boxing wishes Cletus a successful and speedy recovery" said DeGuardia. "Fans on Long Island have been very supporti...

"Troll Hunter" Woodhouse in action on May 17th

News | Chris Walker | Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Next Friday (May 17th) sees Driffield’s Curtis Woodhouse make his first in-ring appearance since controversially losing his English light-welterweight title to Shayne Singleton back in March. The oft-exciting Woodhouse has been kept busy since the crushing setback as his online altercation with a Twitter troll became global news and has seen the Yorkshire man’s profile soar. Now set to campaign at lightweight, promoter Dave Coldwell is excited to see his charge back in action.“It’s been an interesting couple of months for Curtis but his head...

Golden Gloves announces final leg of 'Million Dollar Super Four'

News | Clinton van der Berg | Tuesday, 7 May 2013

New York, NY / Monaco / Johannesburg (May 7) – The bill for the “Monte-Carlo Million Dollar Super Four” final, a partnership between South Africa’s Golden Gloves and the Monte-Carlo SBM Group, was announced in Monaco this morning. The tournament takes place at the glittering Salle des Etoiles on the Monte Carlo beachfront on July 13. Highly-rated Edwin Rodriguez (23-0, 15 KOs) of the US and Denis Grachev (13-1-1, 8 KOs) of Russia will meet in the “Super Four” final for a US $1-million purse, to be split 60/40. Truly coming ...

"Irish"Andy Lee vs Daryl Cunningham on May 15th

News | Kevin Rooney Jr. | Tuesday, 7 May 2013

BROADWAY BOXING GETS MAJOR BOOST WORLD-RATED "IRISH" ANDY LEE MOVED INTO MAIN EVENT SLOT ANDY LEE VS. DARYL CUNNINGHAM NEXT WEDNESDAY, MAY 15TH - BB KING BLUES CLUB New York, NY (5/7/13) - Next Wednesday, May 15, DiBella Entertainment returns to BB King Blues Club in NYC for the latest edition of its Broadway Boxing series. Moving into the main event slot, in what was already a stacked card, will be WBA and WBC #8-rated middleweight contender "Irish" Andy Lee (29-2, 20KO's) as he takes on Daryl Cunningham (28-4, 11KO's) in a 10...

John “Apollo Kid” Thompson ready for Shobox debut this Friday

News | Marc Abrams | Tuesday, 7 May 2013

NUTLEY, NJ (May 7, 2013)—This Friday night at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma undefeated Jr. Middleweight John “Apollo Kid” Thompson and undefeated Middleweight Antoine “Action” Douglas will be back in action in separate fights. In the main event, undefeated Dierry Jean (24-0, 16 KO’s) will take on Cleotis Pendarvis in an IBF Jr. Welterweight Elimination bout. Thompson and Douglas are promoted by Vito Mielnicki’s GH3 Promotions and Greg Cohen Promotions. Thompson (11-0, 4 KO’s) of Newark, NJ will take on fellow unbeaten Giovany ...

Bute vs. Pascal postponed

News | David Messier | Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Montreal, Tuesday, May 7th 2013 – Lucian Bute suffered an injury to his left hand that has forced the postponement of his May 25th bout vs. Jean Pascal. Lucian will undergo surgery this week to remove bone fragments from his hand and recovery is anticipated to take a few weeks. Motivated like never before, Lucian Bute was in the middle of the best training camp of his career. “I am very disappointed by this injury. I have never been in better shape. My preparation was ahead of schedule until late last week. The fans that paid high...

Doncaster's McDonnell Raring To Go Ahead Of World Title Bid

News | John Hannen | Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Doncaster’s Jamie McDonnell will soon walk to the ring for the biggest fight of his life.On Saturday May 11, the former European bantamweight king will challenge Mexico’s Julio Ceja for the vacant IBF world title, in front of thousands of fans in his hometown’s Keepmoat Stadium.With 22 KOs from 24 wins, unbeaten Ceja brings a formidable record to the contest but McDonnell, with just two defeats in 23 bouts, is hoping he’ll have too much ring craft for the South American and will become Doncaster’s first ever world boxing champ.With less than...

Super sparring for Kessler – Cleverly, Groves and Skoglund in Copenhagen

News | Johannes Berendt | Tuesday, 7 May 2013

WBA Super-Middleweight Champion Mikkel Kessler will get the most competitive sparring of his career prior to his May 25 showdown with IBF Champion Carl Froch. The Viking Warrior will train with no less than three unbeaten youngsters in his Copenhagen gym this week: WBO Light Heavyweight Champion Nathan Cleverly (26-0, 12 KOs), WBO #1 super middleweight contender George Groves (18-0, 14 KOs) and WBC Youth Light Heavyweight Champion Erik Skoglund (16-0, 9 KOs). Together, they have amassed a perfect record of 60 wins, zero losses and 35 KOs. Ke...

Huck vs. Afolabi III: First presser gets heated!

News | Frank Bleydorn | Monday, 6 May 2013

There is definitely no love lost. Britain´s Ola Afolabi (19-2-4, 9 KOs) did say he would hug and shake hands with his opponent Marco Huck (35-2-1, 25 KOs) after their WBO Title Fight on June 8 at the Max-Schmeling-Halle in Berlin, Germany but the attending members of the press were not really convinced after the pair´s previous war of words during Mondays press conference.Before Afolabi started his attempt to calm things down, current WBO Cruiserweight Champion Marco Captain Huck and the Interims Titlist were involved in a heated exchan...

Maddalone 'more than ready' for May 11

News | Bernie Bahrmasel | Monday, 6 May 2013

NEW YORK: (May 6, 2013) Long Island fan favorite and perrienal contender Vinny Maddalone is in final preparations for his scheduled ten round heavyweight clash on SATURDAY, May 11 against undefeated prospect Richard Carmack of Kansas City, Missouri in the main event of "ROCKIN FIGHTS 8" at The Paramount in Huntington, New York. Presented by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing, advance tickets for"ROCKIN FIGHTS 8", priced at $50, $100, $150 and $200 are now on sale through Ticketmaster, (www.Ticketmaster.com , 800-745-3000) or through The Paramou...

Boxing Queen Holly Holm leaving Ring for Cage after Saturday night

News | Bob Trieger | Monday, 6 May 2013

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (May 6, 2013) - The true "Queen of Boxing," 14-time world champion Holly "The Preacher's Daughter" Holm, may be hanging-up her gloves Saturday night but she's only switching from a ring to a cage as she pursues her very promising mixed-martial-arts career. Holm (32-2-3, 9 KOs) will defend her International Boxing Association (IBA) and World Boxing Federation (WBF) junior lightweight titles against former NABC World lightweight title-holder "Merciless" Mary McGee (20-1, 11 KOs) in the 10-round main event headlining the...

It's one for the Money - Floyd Mayweather

News | John Beyrooty | Sunday, 5 May 2013

IT’S ONE FOR THE MONEY – FLOYD MAYWEATHERDOESN’T SKIP A BEAT IN RETURN TO THE RING WITH DOMINATING WIN OVER ROBERT GUERRERO Boxing’s Pound-For-Pound Champ Extends Undefeated Record To 44-0 In Front Of 15,880 At MGMGrand Garden Arena In Las Vegas on SHOWTIME PPV LAS VEGAS (May 5, 2013) – Showing no ill effects from a one-year layoff, boxing superstar Floyd “Money” Mayweather didn’t skip a beat in his return to the ring, retaining his WBC Welterweight World Championship and capturing the vacant Ring Magazine Welterweight World Cha...

Easy night's work for Klitschko as Pianeta succumbs in six

News | Lee Skavydis | Saturday, 4 May 2013

Francisco Pianeta was battered into submission by Wladimir Klitschko at the SAP arena in Germany in a defence of his WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO titles tonight.Pianeta was given a 'Cinderella Man' opportunity against Klitschko but it wasn't to be for him when he was knocked out in six rounds. Pianeta started reasonably positive, moving his head and trying to land 'lottery ticket' shots but all missed while Klitschko began to set his position to land his jabs and straight rights. Pianeta landed a little left to finish the round. He scored with a...

Remembering Alvin "Blue" Lewis

News | Jimbo Amato | Saturday, 4 May 2013

The late 60’s and early 70’s spawned an array of fistic talent in the heavyweight division. From the great champions Patterson, Liston, Ali, Frazier and Foreman along with Ellis and Terrell to the parade of bona fide contenders. Almost always among the top contenders of the day were the names of Chuvalo, Quarry, Bonevena, Norton, Lyle, Shavers, Bugner, Leotis Martin and Henry Clark. Throw in a Mac Foster, Boone Kirkman and Chuck Wepner and you get an idea of the talented mix. Among the elite during this time was a fine fighter out of Michiga...

Galarza vs Thompson tonight in Queens, New York

News | Marc Abrams | Saturday, 4 May 2013

QUEENS, NY (May 4, 2013)—TONIGHT!!! at the Resorts World Casino in Queens, New Legend Boxing, Old World Boxing and W.O.N Promotions presents an eight bout that will be headlined by undefeated Bantamweight Juan Dominguez takes on Manuel de los Reyes Herrera in the ten round main event. DOORS OPEN AT 5PM---1ST BOUT IS AT 6PM After the eight bout card is complete, fans will be able to watch the Floyd Mayweather – Robert Guerrero fight on six large screens that will be erected throughout the fight venue. The exciting eight round co-feature wi...

Mayweather vs Guerrero: How it plays out

News | Michael Readman | Saturday, 4 May 2013

The month of May is here, the sun has started to shine, people are sporting their sunglasses and spring is in the air. “MayDay” is the fourth of May this year. Fight night is upon the two men, who now enter battle mode for the coveted WBC world welterweight crown. The green belt that all pro boxers wish to hold proudly aloft one day. Floyd 'Money' Mayweather Jr (43-0, KOs 26) and Robert 'The Ghost' Guerrero (31-1,KOs 18) are set to meet in the MGM Grand ring, in Las Vegas, on Saturday night. The bout will be Floyd Mayweather's first o...

GOD, Guns, & Holy Ghost Robert Guerrero vs Showtime Debut of Floyd Mayweather Jr

News | Bobby Mac | Saturday, 4 May 2013

Cinco de Mayo got a whole lot more interesting this year when Floyd Mayweather Jr signed a mega six fight deal with Showtime and Golden Boy Promotions. A preposterous figure of around $220 million was quoted, but regardless, the first installment comes against the interim WBC welter titlist Robert The Ghost Guerrero for the supreme claim to the WBC welterweight title being defended by Mayweather. That’s Saturday, May 4th, but look out and be forewarned all ye Mayweather team and fans. Robert Guerrero says God is on his side and he enjoy...

De Leon, Mares, Cruz, Munoz,Love and Rosado final press conference

News | Monica Sears | Saturday, 4 May 2013

LAS VEGAS (May 3, 2013) - The six fighters who will compete on the pay-per-view undercard portion of "MAY DAY: Mayweather vs. Guerrero" this Saturday, May 4on SHOWTIME PPV from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. participated in their final press conference on Thursday in front of a packed media center at MGM Grand. Undefeated Eight-Time and Five-Division World Champion Floyd "Money" Mayweather (43-0, 26 KO's), of Grand Rapids, Mich., defends his WBC Welterweight World Championship against Six-Time and Four-Division ChampionR...

Mayweather Promotions rising stars to be featured on Mayweather vs Guerrero undercard

News | Monica Sears | Saturday, 4 May 2013

LAS VEGAS, May 2 - A bevy of undefeated Mayweather Promotions rising stars will get the crowd ready for "MAY DAY: Mayweather vs. Guerrero" when they compete in undercard bouts that will lead into the four-fight SHOWTIME PPV telecast taking place this Saturday, May 4 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.Warming up fans watching at home will be "MAY DAY Live: Countdown to Mayweather vs. Guerrero" which will include up to two live preliminary fights, special ALL ACCESS features and exclusive interviews and will air live on SHOWTIM...

Classics to be shown on Fox Deportes to lead up to Mayweather vs Guerrero

News | Monica Sears | Saturday, 4 May 2013

LAS VEGAS, May 3 - Just a day away from the Saturday, May 4 showdown between Eight-Time and Five Division World Champion Floyd "Money" Mayweather and Six-Time and Four-Division Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero, FOX Deportes will wrap up fight week with back-to-back classic fights and an "ALL ACCESS" look into the biggest event of 2013. On Friday, May 3, the Classics will showcase memorable wins by both Mayweather and Guerrero. Guerrero's battle against all-action warrior Michael Katsidis which took place on April 9, 2011 will open th...

Weights from Queens, NY

News | Marc Abrams | Saturday, 4 May 2013

Juan Dominguez 122 vs Manuel Herrera 123Joe Smith 176 vs Hamid Abdul-Mateen 174Frank Galarza 154 vs. Jason Thompson 149Angel Garcia 138 vs Ray Velez 138Allan Phelan 128 vs Jimmy Small 130Ryan Ramayya 123 vs Daniel Hernandez 124Bryant Cruz 130 vs. Michael Doyle 128 1/2Shawn Cameron 159 vs Gustavo Medina 160 Venue: Resorts World CasinoPromoters: New Legend Boxing, Old World Boxing and W.O.N Promotions1st bout 7:30 pm est (Mayweather - Guerrero will be shown on 6 large screens following the fight)

Jose Aguiniga withdraws from his fight with Francisco Vargas

News | Monica Sears | Friday, 3 May 2013

LAS VEGAS, May 2 - Jose Aguiniga was forced to withdraw from his fight tomorrow night against Francisco Vargas at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas after he was rushed to the hospital this afternoon after collapsing in the gym apparently suffering from severe dehydration. The previously scheduled eight-round welterweight clash between Antonio Orozco and Jose Reynoso has been increased to a ten-round fight and moved up to the main event slot of tomorrow's card which will be televised by FOX Sports Networks and FOX Deportes. In previously a...

Full Ringside Report from ESPN’s Thursday Night Fights

News | Geoff Booth | Friday, 3 May 2013

ESPN returned to The Omega Products International grounds for the first time this year to host a special Thursday night edition of boxing. The 7 bout card hosted By Ken Thompson had a good turn out and gave boxing fans solid entertainment from beginning to end. The Main event saw Mauricio Herrera improve to 19-3 7 KOS over Ji Hoon Kim, who fell to 24-7 16 KOS. From the opening bell Herrera was just too slick, too quick and ultimately, too much for the determined Korean. The first four rounds were all clearly for Mauricio as he was able t...

Mayweather says he's right to bring dad back

News | Richard Maynard | Friday, 3 May 2013

FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR believes he will be proved right in bringing back his dad to train him.Floyd Sr will be the chief corner man when his son defends the WBC World Welterweight crown against Robert Guerrero in Las Vegas on Saturday night, live and exclusive onBoxNation (Sky Ch. 437/Virgin Ch. 546).It means Roger Mayweather will not be in his corner for the first time in 13 years with Leonard Ellerbe the head of Mayweather Promotions acting as assistant and Rafael Garcia as cutsman.Mayweather Jr believes his uncle, who is suffering from sugar...

Heavyweight Spencer To Excite On Doncaster World Title Show

News | Dennis Hobson | Friday, 3 May 2013

Although two little men, Jamie McDonnell and Julio Ceja, will be the main attraction at Doncaster’s Keepmoat Stadium on May 11 when they contest the IBF world bantamweight title, the 9000 strong crowd will also be treated to some exciting heavyweight action. Undefeated local fighter, Carl Spencer, turned over in September last year and has made an explosive start to his pro career. The 27-year-old has had two fights to date, with both of his wins coming by KO, and is now relishing the chance to showcase his talent on such a huge stage....

Ricardo Mayorga takes on Welsey Tiifer in MMA Debut TONIGHT LIVE on GFL.tv

News | Tim Kudgis | Friday, 3 May 2013

Tonight at 10pm ET / 7pm PT LIVE WORLDWIDE on GFL.tv, former Jr. Middleweight Champion Ricardo Mayorga will make his return to combat sports but this time to the cage! "El Matador" amassed a record of 29-8-1 throughout his boxing career as well as being a 3 time Jr. Middleweight Champion. The controversial former champion holds victories over the likes of Andrew Lewis, Vernon Forrest, & Fernando Vargas. Mayorga also faces future HOF'ers Shane Mosely & Oscar De La Hoya. Mayorga will make his MMA debut in his home country of Nicara...

Athletes/Entertainers/Media Predictions For Mayweather-Guerrero

News | John Beyrooty | Friday, 3 May 2013

LAS VEGAS (May 2, 2013) – The stars and scribes always come out when Floyd “Money” Mayweather fights, and there will be an abundance of both when the Eight-Time and Five-Division World Champion returns to the ring to face Six-Time and Four-Division Champion Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero in the highly anticipated main event of “MAY DAY: Mayweather vs. Guerrero” this Saturday, May 4 live on SHOWTIME PPV from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.So who is going to triumph? The experts overwhelmingly like Mayweather to be victorious, but n...

Regional wars heat up May 17th card!

News | Michael Parente | Friday, 3 May 2013

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (May 2nd, 2013) -- With Vladine Biosse and Shelito Vincent already grabbing headlines as the co-main event on Classic Entertainment & Sports' Friday , May 17th, 2013 professional boxing event at Twin River Casino, the stacked undercard is threatening to steal the spotlight.Two more regional showdowns are on tap for "The New Era," starting with Pawtucket, R.I., middleweight Thomas Falowo (9-1, 7 KOs) stepping up to face undefeated power-puncher Tylon Burris (5-0, 3 KOs) of Hartford, Conn., in a six-round bout. Super middl...

Klitschko vs Pianeta prediction

News | Lee Skavydis | Thursday, 2 May 2013

Heavyweight world title challenger Francesco Pianeta may use his surviving cancer in 2010 in an attempt to dethrone Wladimir Klitschko on Saturday night. Pianeta was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2010, a type of cancer that he beat surgically and the challenger and could be attempting to turn that situation into a positive one by using that as motivation to beat the Ukrainian champion. "I will bust my backside to get those belts. I am sure that everyone is beatable," said Pianeta. Klitschko was respectful in his response: "“It is th...

Mayweather vs Guerrero - Heats Up!

News | Richard Maynard | Thursday, 2 May 2013

ROBERT GUERRERO has fired back after big fight rival Floyd Mayweather accused him of looking for sympathy after his wife battled cancer.The California boxer challenges for Mayweather’s WBC welterweight title in Las Vegas on Saturday night, live and exclusive on BoxNation (Sky Ch. 437/Virgin Ch. 546).Guerrero’s wife beat a near fatal leukemia battle three years ago and her illness has become a major story during the build-up to this weekend’s big clash at the MGM Grand Garden.He has dismissed Mayweather’s claim that he used her suffering to g...

Baltimore Boxing’s Jerome Featherstone Headed to Tournament of Champions!

News | Matt Yanofsky | Thursday, 2 May 2013

Baltimore, MD (May 2, 2013) – Baltimore Boxing & Fitness’ middleweight sensation Jerome Featherstone is headed to Salt Lake City, UT for the National Golden Gloves Tournament of Champions. The tournament begins May 13 at the Salt Palace Convention Center and tickets are available by going to smithstix.com/events/item/root/national-golden-gloves-tournament-may-13. A local high school wrestling legend at Maryland’s Boys Latin High School, Featherstone took up boxing a few years back following an excelling as a collegiate wrestle for the Un...

Professional boxing returns to Poughkeepsie

News | Bob Trieger | Thursday, 2 May 2013

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (May 2, 2013) - Irish featherweight contender Patrick "The Punisher" Hyland headlines "The Heat Is On" professional boxing card, presented by Final Round Promotions, in association with Team Snooki Boxing, Saturday night, May 18, at Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York. Hyland (27-1, 12 KOs), rated No. 11 by the World Boxing Association (WBA), faces an opponent to be determined in the eight-round main event. The 29-year-old Hyland, who lives in Marlboro, New York, is coming off his first pro loss. La...

Daniel Ponce De Leon, Abner Mares and Leo Santa Cruz press conference quotes

News | Monica Sears | Thursday, 2 May 2013

David Itskowitch We're on the home stretch now for the big one. Again, May 4th, MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, live on Showtime pay-per-view beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET, 6:00 p.m. PT. Our main event is, of course, Floyd "Money" Mayweather against Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero in a 12-round fight for Mayweather's WBC Welterweight World Championship and the Vacant Ring Magazine Welterweight World Championship. Also, we have on today's call, Daniel Ponce De Leon vs. Abner Mares in a 12-round fight for Ponce De Leon's WBC Fea...

Mayweather & Guerrero final press conference quotes

News | John Beyrooty/ | Thursday, 2 May 2013

LAS VEGAS (May 1, 2013) – Tensions flared, insults flew and blows were nearly exchanged during the final main event press conference Wednesday for “MAY DAY: Mayweather vs. Guerrero” this Saturday, May 4, live on SHOWTIME PPV from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. No, Eight-Time and Five-Division World Champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. and Six-Time and Four-Division Champion Robert “The Ghost ‘’Guerrero didn’t go at it three days before they’ll get paid to do so, but their trainers, who also are their fathers, Floyd Sr....

McGirt & Cooney supporting Team NY in May 18 Battle of Badges 5

News | Bob Trieger | Thursday, 2 May 2013

MASHANTUCKET, Conn (May 1, 2013) - The Suffolk County (New York) Correctional Officers (SCCOA) Boxing Team has the support of two-time world champion James "Buddy" McGirt and former world heavyweight title challenger "Gentleman" Gerry Cooney in the fifth annual Battle of the Badges (BOB5), featuring amateur boxing matches against the Massachusetts Correctional Officer Boxing Team (MCO), on Saturday night, May 18, in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. "BOB5" is presented by National Public Safety At...

Kell Brook would fight rival Amir Khan without a world title on the line

News | Michael Readman | Wednesday, 1 May 2013

Sheffield fighter Kell “The Special One” Brook has recently came out and said he would take on his fierce rival Amir “King” Khan without a world title to contest for. Brook, 26, recently told Sky Sports 'Toe2Toe' boxing podcast, that he would love to face 'King Khan' and finally put to bed the feud once and for all. "I heard he looked terrible. He got put down in the fourth round. He didn't look good in the fight against a blown-up lightweight, who's getting on a bit, so that will teach him to come to my city and think he can take i...

Mayweather Snr takes the lead on Saturday night

News | Richard Maynard | Wednesday, 1 May 2013

He recently returned as the head trainer for his son, Floyd Jr who defends his WBC welterweight title against Robert Guerrero in Las Vegas on Saturday night, live and exclusive on BoxNation (Sky Ch. 437/Virgin Ch. 546).Mayweather Jr had been trained by his uncle Roger who is expected to be in the corner at the MGM Grand Garden along with his brother and cutsman Rafael Garcia, but won’t be giving the orders.Mayweather Jr said: “There are certain things my dad sees, and he only wants the best for me.”The unbeaten American, 36, hasn’t boxed sin...

Rees vs Crolla chief support for David Haye in Manchester

News | Anthony Leaver | Wednesday, 1 May 2013

Gavin Rees will face Anthony Crolla as the chief support on the undercard of David Haye’s clash with Manuel Charr at the Manchester Arena on June 29, live on Sky Sports. The Welshman returns to action after his brave World title challenge against Adrien Broner in Atlantic City in February and he takes on former British champion Crolla in a crucial clash for both their careers after ‘Million Dollar’ Crolla’s rematch with Derry Mathews in Liverpool in March ended in a draw with the Commonwealth title on the line. “I cannot wait to get back i...

Fight Report: York Hall, London, April 27th: Weaver, Marston And Poetsh Impress In Style

News | Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro | Wednesday, 1 May 2013

Chris Goodwin versus Oisin Fagan, for the vacant World Boxing Federation Inter-Continental Lightweight title, was due to headline the Dave Murphy promoted Thunder and Lightning event, that took place at the famous York Hall, in Bethnal Green, London, on Saturday night. However, following Goodwin failing to make the championship weight of Friday, as well as an agreed catch weight on Saturday, the organisers were forced to cancel the Championship bout. With Goodwin versus Fagan fight off, the headline status moved instead to eage...

Ricky Burns "My punch power is underestimated"

News | Anthony Leaver | Wednesday, 1 May 2013

Ricky Burns says that he is not concerned by Jose Gonzalez’s KO ratio as he prepares to defend his WBO lightweight title in Betfair’s ‘Fighting Pride of Scotland’ on May 11 at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow, live on Sky Sports. The mandatory challenger comes to Scotland with 17 KOs from 22 wins and after Burns was floored by Gonzalez’s fellow Puerto Rican ‘Rocky’ Roman Martinez in the first round of their title clash in September 2010. Burns showed true grit to climb off the canvas and rip the title from Martinez, and the 30 year old...

Audley Harrison retires from boxing

News | Rory Rebbeck | Wednesday, 1 May 2013

Around the time great Olympians like Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), Floyd Mayweather and our very own Amir Khan were starting their Olympic journey and winning their medals. I was just getting serious with life – lacing on a pair of boxing gloves for the 1st time age 19. I was a young tear away, expelled from two schools, had no qualifications and was just released from a young offenders institution. If you told me then I would be a 2x national champion, Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist, Olympic Games Gold Medalist, B.Sc. University Gr...

Al Bernstein Celebrates PPV Anniversary

News | Adie Zuckerman | Wednesday, 1 May 2013

When Hall Of Fame boxing broadcaster Al Bernstein serves as ringside analyst on the May 4 SHOWTIME Pay-Per-View telecast of Floyd Mayweather vs. Robert Guerrero he will celebrate a significant milestone. It will mark 30 years since he did his first major pay per view match in 1983Marvin Hagler vs. Roberto Duran. In those 30 years Al has also called PPV matches featuring the likes of Sugar Ray Leonard, Tommy Hearns, Manny Pacquiao, Evander Holyfield, George Foreman, Mike Tyson, Miguel Cotto and many other champions. Now reigning poun...

Floyd Mayweather & Robert Guerrero arrivals quotes

News | Johnny Beyrooty | Wednesday, 1 May 2013

“This camp has been the best camp of my career." – Mayweather “He should just worry about getting ready for the rematch at this point.” – Guerrero LAS VEGAS (April 30, 2013) – Welcome to Fight Week. Eight-Time and Five-Division World Champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather and Six-Time and Four-Division World Champion Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero made their grand arrivals on Tuesday at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, formally kicking off fight week for “MAY DAY: Mayweather vs. Guerrero” taking place this Saturday, May 4, live on SHOWTIME PPV (9 p....

On this Day: Patterson Batters London

News | Geoff Booth | Wednesday, 1 May 2013

A noisy crowd of around 10,000 packed the Fairgrounds Coliseum in Indianapolis to watch Heavyweight Champion Floyd Patterson completely dominate 10-1 underdog Brian London over 10 rounds before finally stopping him in the eleventh. Floyd came into the fight looking to make the fourth defense of the heavyweight title he’d won two and a half years before when he knocked out Light heavyweight King Archie Moore inside of 5 rounds. Along with the win, he also became the youngest man to ever win the title in history. His three defenses include...

Bute vs. Pascal Undercard announced

News | Bob Trieger | Wednesday, 1 May 2013

MONTREAL (April 30, 2013) - InterBox and Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) are proud to announce all six undercard bouts that will support the historic fight between Lucian Bute (31-1-0 24 KO) and Jean Pascal (27-2-1 16 KO) on Saturday night, May 25, at Bell Centre in Montreal. Four title belts will be on the line on this Mega Card that has already convinced more than 17,000 fans to purchase tickets. Several new good tickets were placed into circulation for the general public on Monday. Froch vs Kessler II: IBF and WBA World Unification Title f...

Merseyside Fighters To Be Moved Forward At The Olympia

News | John Hannen | Tuesday, 30 April 2013

Promoter Steve Wood is hoping fight fans will turn out in numbers for his next Liverpool show, on May 24 at The Olympia, after promising some of the city’s brightest fighting talent will be pushed on, and are now ready to step up to championship level.Wood, who has been promoting shows and developing Merseyside talent since the early 1990s, has some of Liverpool’s best, young boxers in his VIP Promotions stable and says now is the perfect time to jump on-board and follow them on their journey’s.“It’s a great time for boxing in Liverpool with...

Ceja Confident He Will Knockout McDonnell For World Crown

News | John Hannen | Tuesday, 30 April 2013

If Jamie McDonnell is to make history and become Doncaster’s first ever world boxing champion then he will have to do it the hard way. Fighting in his hometown’s Keepmoat Stadium on May 11, Jamie will face concussive puncher, Julio Ceja, for the vacant IBF world bantamweight crown in what is sure to be an explosive contest. Ceja brings to the ring a formidable record. The unbeaten Mexican has faced 24 opponents, knocking out 22, and finishing 15 within the first three rounds. Heading into the fight, his first outside South America, 20-year...

Eleider Alvarez vs Allan Green added to Bute vs Pascal Card

News | David Messier | Tuesday, 30 April 2013

Montreal, Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 – InterBox and Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) are proud to announce all six undercard bouts that will support the historic fight between Lucian Bute (31-1-0 24 KO) and Jean Pascal (27-2-1 16 KO) on Saturday, May 25th 2013 at the Montreal Bell Centre. 4 title belts will be on the line for this Mega Card that has already convinced over 17,000 fans to purchase their tickets. Several new good tickets have been placed into circulation for the general public on Monday. Froch vs Kessler II: IBF and WBA World titl...

Mayweather vs Khan a possibility for the UK

News | Richard Maynard | Tuesday, 30 April 2013

FLOYD MAYWEATHER is planning to have a British fight inside the next 18 months. That fight could even be an open air stadium defence of his WBC welterweight title against Amir Khan. Bolton’s Khan is ranked number two contender for the unbeaten American superstar’s title. Mayweather, 36, bids for 44th career win in Las Vegas on Saturday night when he puts his crown on the line against California’s Robert Guerrero, live and exclusive onBoxNation (Sky Ch. 437/Virgin Ch. 546). His adviser Leonard Ellerbe said: “Floyd cannot wait ...

Quotes and pictures from 2nd annual NY State Boxing HOF induction ceremony

News | Bob Trieger | Tuesday, 30 April 2013

(L-R) Standing: NYSBOF & Ring 8 president Bob Duffy, Tony Graziano, James "Buddy" McGirt, Mark Breland, Eddie Mustafa Muhammad: seated: Junior Jones, Shelly Finkel, U.S. Congressman Peter King, Bobby Cassidy and Iran Barkley. ( Picture by Peter Frutkoff) NEW YORK (April 30, 2013) - More than 300 people attended this past Sunday's second annual New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) induction dinner, sponsored by Ring 8, at Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York, as 20 inductees from the Class of 20...

Lee Purdy steps in for injured Kell Brook to face Devon Alexander for IBF title

News | Monica Sear | Tuesday, 30 April 2013

LOS ANGELES, April 30 - England's Lee Purdy, the number four rated IBF welterweight contender, is set to face IBF Welterweight World Champion Devon Alexander in place of Kell Brook who had to withdraw from the May 18 bout against Alexander at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey after suffering a foot injury. The bout will be telecast live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING ® along with Lamont Peterson vs. Lucas Matthysse as the main event. "We look forward to Devon facing a formidable opponent in the U.K.'s Lee Purdy," ...

Martin Gethin is one step away from a dream world title shot says Frank Warren

News | Richard Maynard | Tuesday, 30 April 2013

Lightweight ace Martin Gethin is one step away from a dream world title shot, but first he has to get through tough Panamanian Ammeth Diaz on Friday 31st May at Walsall Town Hall. Gethin, 29, has home advantage in the crucial showdown promoted by Frank Warren in association with Errol Johnson’s NEWOB Promotions which will be televised live and exclusive on The Channel Of Champions BoxNation (Sky Ch. 437/Virgin Ch. 546). The Black Country hero won the British title with a sensational ninth round stoppage of Ben Murphy in January,...

Martin Murray thanks Sergio Martinez, his team and the people of Argentina

News | Hatton Group | Tuesday, 30 April 2013

MARTIN MURRAY doesn't feel he'll get another shot at Sergio Martinez despite giving the Argentinian southpaw the fight of his life on Saturday night. The St Helens man dropped the world's number one middleweight and seemed to dominate the second half of the contest in front of 40,000 vociferous fans in Buenos Aires, but failed to get the decision. Murray would like an immediate rematch, but accepts that is unlikely despite Martinez himself managing to secure a return with Paul Williams after losing a similarly contentious verdict...

Marston Impresses On Debut Stops Roman In First Round!

News | Gianluca Di Caro | Tuesday, 30 April 2013

Marianne Marston, the exciting protégé of legendary Heavyweight Champion of the World Smokin’ Joe Frazier and two time IBF Cruiserweight Champion of the World Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham, made an impressive start to her long awaited professional career at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London, on Saturday night.Marianne, who was discovered and trained by the aforementioned Smokin’ Joe, until his landmark North Philadelphia gym closed in 2008, has had a succession of false starts to her career over the past few years, was clearly fired up for the fig...

Video: George Foreman interview with CNN

News | Fred Sternburg | Tuesday, 30 April 2013

Two-time heavyweight champion George Foreman (@GeorgeForeman) did a wonderful interview with CNN (@CNN) while he was at The Venetian Macao (@VenetianMacao) for China's two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Zou Shiming's professional debut, which was promoted by Top Rank (@TopRank / @TRBoxeo), in association with Tecate (@TecateBoxing), and televised in the U.S. on HBO 2 (@HBO). #CNN #TRBoxing #TRBoxeo #VenetianMacao #HBOboxing Part I - George Talks About His Boxing Career and Muhammad Ali http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/internation...

Guerrero's co-trainer confident that Mayweather will go down

News | Lee Skavydis | Tuesday, 30 April 2013

Robert Guerrero's co-trainer Bob Santos believes that Floyd Mayweather will hit the canvas on Saturday night when the two finally come face to face. Speaking to RingTV, Santos said,“I could be wrong, but we’ve never had a camp like this, and I’ve never been this confident for a fight,” Santos said. “I can’t tell you why I’m so at ease.” “I have to tell you that I was more nervous for world title fights or Denmark fights than I am for this fight,” he added. “But we have never had a fight like this.” “I just feel it, man. Floyd’s going ...

Daniel Ponce de Leon vs. Abner Mares Battle for the WBC Featherweight Championship

News | Monica Sears | Tuesday, 30 April 2013

Daniel Ponce de Leon and Abner Mares have a lot in common - they both overcame extremely difficult childhoods, they've trained together and they have the same promoter and manager. This Saturday, May 4, the 126-pounders put aside their friendship in what may be the toughest tests of their careers - a fight against each other. Check out this clip to see the friends-turned-rivals as they discuss the challenges they had to overcome to become two of the most feared fighters in the lighter weight classes. See their world title fight, a fi...

Melson dominates Perez in Brooklyn!

News | Matt Yanofsky | Tuesday, 30 April 2013

Brooklyn, NY (April 29, 2013) – Boyd “Rainmaker” Melson of New York improved to 11-1-1 with 4 wins by knockout following a dominant victory against Chicago based veteran Edgar Perez Saturday, April 27 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Fighting for the first time since last October, Melson was the classier fighter from the opening bell, soundly outboxing Perez and scoring a knockdown in the fifth round en route to a one-sided six round decision. Melson, who received national attention after being profiled by HBO Real Sports along with h...

Iain Weaver Wins in Style On Pro Debut - And Gains A New Manager!

News | Gianluca Di Caro | Tuesday, 30 April 2013

European Silver and Commonwealth Boxing Championships Gold medalist Iain Weaver made the long awaited transition to the professional ranks, on Saturday night at the Dave Murphy promoted Thunder & Lightning event, at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London. Weaver put on what can only be described as a truly sensational performance, against Polands Damian Lawniczak. Throughout the enthralling contest Weaver showcased his exceptional skills to an appreciative crowd on way to winning by a shutout 40-36 points margin. Amongst those...

Lucas Browne defeats James Toney and moves up the Heavyweight ladder

News | Hatton Group | Monday, 29 April 2013

LUCAS "BIG DADDY" BROWNE moved a few more rungs up the heavyweight ladder by defeating legendary American veteran James Toney in Melbourne on Sunday. Browne, 34, controlled the contest from the first bell until the last and was rewarded with a wide unanimous decision as well as the WBF title. It's a win which underlines the big punching Aussie's potential for the top and even impressed his newest fan – Hollywood actor Ewan McGregor. But Browne isn't getting too excited just yet. He said: "I wasn't really pleased overall with ...

Dominguez vs Herrera to fight on May 4th in Queens, New York

News | Marc Abrams | Monday, 29 April 2013

QUEENS, NY (April 28, 2013)—Undefeated Bantamweight Juan Dominguez will fight Manuel de los Reyes Herrera in the ten round main event on Saturday May 4th at the Resorts World Casino New York City in Queens, New York. The show is promoted by New Legend Boxing, Old World Boxing and W.O.N Promotions. Dominguez of Brooklyn, NY has a record of 13-0 with 9 knockouts and is coming off an explosive 2nd round stoppage over Geyci Lorenzo in his hometown of Santiago de los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic that took place on February 16th. Domingue...

Floyd Mayweather looks like he could fight in the UK

News | Michael Readman | Monday, 29 April 2013

Unbeaten boxing supremo, Floyd 'Money' Mayweather, looks like he could well make true his promise of one day coming to fight in the UK.Mayweather has many times said he loves the UK fans and they are the best fans in the world , Floyd has also numerous times expressed his desire to come and fight at a venue in England. If this is to take place, Wembley stadium would be the first venue that pops into mind. A high capacity and great modern facilities would be just what Team Mayweather would be looking towards. Mayweather's very close friend an...

Ricky Hatton "Murray should be World Middleweight Champ"

News | Hatton Group | Monday, 29 April 2013

RICKY HATTON says he cannot understand how Martin Murray didn't emerge victorious against Sergio Martinez at the weekend. Murray blocked most of the Argentinian's southpaw's best punches in the early rounds before taking over the second half of the contest in front of more than 40,000 fans in Buenos Aires. The Englishman scored a knockdown in the eighth round and had the Martinez over again in the tenth only to see it ruled a slip. Despite this, and punch stats leaning in Murray's favour, all three judges posted scores of 115-112 f...

Matt McCarthy is moving on up

News | Miranda Carter | Monday, 29 April 2013

Undefeated Matt McCarthy takes centre stage at Left Jab’s 18th May show at Grays Civic Hall, Essex. The Tilbury welterweight will be fighting in his first 6 x 3 contest as he moves towards his aim of a first title by the end of the year.19-year old Matt lives for his boxing and is super fit, and he is in a very competitive weight division. His manager, Miranda Carter, is determined he shouldn‘t get ahead of himself, but so far Matt has never failed to entertain in building his 5-0 record, and he has been named as ‘one to watch’ by many obser...

Englebrecht Signs California Golden Gloves Champion

News | Roy Englebrecht | Monday, 29 April 2013

Newport Beach, CA.: Southern California fight promoter Roy Englebrecht announced today the signing of one of California's top amateur boxers to a promotional agreement. 21 year old lightweight Dwain Victorian, the 2012 California Golden Gloves Champion and 2012 National Blue & Gold State Champion signed with Englebrecht in an office ceremony on Friday."I am extremely excited that Dwain has decided to sign with us," said Englebrecht. "As it is our goal to sign only Southern California fighters, and with Dwain being from Anaheim, it was a ...

Huck vs. Afolabi III in Berlin! WBO Title clash on June 8

News | Frank Bleydorn | Monday, 29 April 2013

It is official! The fight between WBO Titlist Marco Huck (35-2-1, 25 KOs) and interim champion Ola Afolabi (19-2-4, 9 KOs) is going to be staged on June 8 in Berlin, Germany at the Max-Schmeling-Halle. “I’m glad that we have finally arrived at this point. I will be fighting in my backyard,” said an excited Huck ahead of the highly anticipated championship clash. The first time the pair have met inside the ring was back in December of 2009 in Ludwigsburg, Germany. Back then, the prodigy of Coach Ulli Wegner won a hard fought battle af...

Jamie McDonnell is 'Making History' live on Primetime

News | Adam Taylor | Monday, 29 April 2013

On Saturday 11th May, Doncaster’s Jamie McDonnell will be looking to gain his first world title as he challenges Julio Ceja for the vacant IBF Bantamweight title live on Primetime, ch498 on Sky and Virgin On Demand. Dennis Hobson Promotions will be bringing the ‘Making History’ bill to the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster and will be handling the TV production while utilising the established Primetime network to retail the Pay-Per-View event.McDonnell holds a record of 20(9)-2-1 and is the current British, Commonwealth and European Bantamweigh...

Danny Garcia defeats Judah, eyes move to 147 lbs

News | Vicky Villa | Monday, 29 April 2013

Light Welterweight Champion Danny Garcia (26-0, 16KOs) retained his belts when he defeated the very game veteran Zab ‘Super” Judah (42-0, 39KOs) in a very entertaining twelve round Championship fight. Garcia made another defense of his titles at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn, New York, fighting in front of a crowd who showed up to support Brooklyn’s own Judah. Going into the fight many fans and experts felt that the quick Judah would give Garcia fits with his speed and defense. But in the early rounds it was Garcia who dominated the figh...

Hayemaker faces Manuel Charr at the MEN Arena on June 29

News | Anthony Leaver | Monday, 29 April 2013

David Haye has signed a long term promotional association with Matchroom Sport, which begins when he faces Manuel Charr at the MEN Arena in Manchester on June 29, live on Sky Sports. Matchroom Sport and Hayemaker Promotions will co-promote the shows headlined by the former World Heavyweight champion, beginning with the clash with the 28 year old World title challenger Charr in Manchester. “I’m delighted to have agreed a four-fight promotional deal with David Haye and Hayemaker,” said Eddie Hearn. “In my opinion David is the most exc...

Khan survives Diaz, Wilder and Ogogo victorious

News | Lee Skavydis | Monday, 29 April 2013

Amir Khan's homecoming party almost ended rudely on Saturday night at the Motorpoint arena when Mexican opponent Julio Diaz made it as tough as it could possibly be for Khan's second fight since his crushing KO defeat to Danny Garcia last year. Contrary to popular prediction, the people of Sheffield turned out in droves to see Khan make a statement, and it was looking that way in the opening round with Khan landing quick flurries on a reluctant Diaz. But Danny Garcia must have given him inspiration as Diaz began to try for counter hooks whe...

Braehmer crushes Averlant inside two rounds - Arslan ready for another world title shot!

News | Frank Bleydorn | Sunday, 28 April 2013

Juergen Braehmer is still the European Light Heavyweight Champion. The prodigy of coach Karsten Roewer saw-off his challenger Tony Averlant in two rounds on Saturday. 3,200 fans inside the Sporthalle Hamburg, Germany witnessed a vastly improved Braehmer, who is seemingly getting back to the top of his game.We said after my last fight that there was still some room for improvement and I proved that today. But my coach and I know that I can even do better than that, said the champion afterwards.The 34-year-old was keen to put his stamp onto ...

David Haye will fight Syrian Manuel Charr in Manchester.

News | Michael Readman | Sunday, 28 April 2013

English heavyweight David 'Hayemaker' Haye, has announced his opponent for his date in Manchester this summer.Haye, 32, the former WBA heavyweight world champion, has also said that he will now be back fighting on the Sky Sports platform with a commercial relationship agreed with Matchroom Sports promoter Eddie Hearn. Hearn has been seeking a heavyweight contingent to add to his ever growing stable of fighters, and Haye would certainly fit in nicely.Maybe with the news of friend, and fellow gym buddy, Geroge Groves signing with Matchroom Sp...

Alantez Fox victorious improves to 11-0-1, 4 KOs

News | Mario Serrano | Sunday, 28 April 2013

April 27, 2013 - Boxing 360 promoted prospect Alantez Fox remains undefeated after pitching a shutout against Keith Collins on a card held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Tulsa, Oklahoma this past Thursday. Fox (11-0-1, 4KOs) was origanlly slated to face Djolevi Ballogou on April 20th, but after some unforeseen issues that prevented Ballogou from competing Boxing360 quickly stepped in and salvaged the effort Fox put forth preparing for his initial date, delaying his appearance by a mere 5 days. Fox earned the unanimous decision victory over ...

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