By Gary Purfield It’s fight week in Bethlehem PA. Yes, you read that correctly, not Philadelphia or Atlantic City but Bethlehem. This Friday, July 1, rising welterweight Ronald Cruz will look to remain undefeated when he goes for win number thirteen against Doel Carrasquillo 15-17-1 (13 KO). This will be the first time he will be fighting in his hometown of Bethlehem PA. … [Read more...] about Ronald Cruz Returns Home to Bethlehem
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Boxing 360 inks 19-0 welterweight Prospect Vitaliy Demyanenko
NEW YORK (June 28, 2011) – Boxing 360 has announced today that it has signed unbeaten welterweight prospect Vitaliy “Demyan”Demyanenko (19-0, 12 KOs) to an exclusive promotional contract. … [Read more...] about Boxing 360 inks 19-0 welterweight Prospect Vitaliy Demyanenko
Pro Boxing Comes To Malta – EBU Inducts Malta Boxing Commission
Earlier this month, at the EBU General Meeting in Dublin, Ireland, the EBU Assembly voted that the Malta Boxing Commission become affiliated to the European Boxing Union. This exciting announcement has paved the way for the development of professional boxing in the Republic, as well as opening the door for promoters to hold sanctioned professional boxing events in Malta for … [Read more...] about Pro Boxing Comes To Malta – EBU Inducts Malta Boxing Commission
Watch the Mayweather-Ortiz New York and L.A. Press Conferences Live on Ustream
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is coming back to the boxing ring and after a lengthy hiatus from the sport, he is taking on the young and hungry newly crowned WBC champion "Vicious" Victor Ortiz on September 17th, live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about Watch the Mayweather-Ortiz New York and L.A. Press Conferences Live on Ustream
Providence amateur boxer Toka Kahn-Clary Qualifies for U.S. Olympic Team Trials
PROVIDENCE (June 27, 2011) – Nineteen-year-old Toka Kahn- Clary, of Providence, qualified to compete in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials by capturing a Silver Medal at last week’s 2011 USA Boxing National Championships in Colorado Springs. … [Read more...] about Providence amateur boxer Toka Kahn-Clary Qualifies for U.S. Olympic Team Trials
Billy Joe Saunders Interview – Talks Gary Boulden, Mitchell-Murray, Olympics and much more…
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Back in May, at the O2 Arena, George Groves and James DeGale may have been the headliner but without doubt the true star of the show was a youngster from Hertfordshire, Billy Joe Saunders. … [Read more...] about Billy Joe Saunders Interview – Talks Gary Boulden, Mitchell-Murray, Olympics and much more…
McGuinness successfully defends NABA lightweight title, looking to fight Gaudet in Aug. 27
TORONTO (June 27, 2011) – Undefeated prospect Logan Cotton McGuinness successfully defended his North American Boxing Association (“NABA”) lightweight title for the second time, taking a 10-round majority decision (96-94, 96-94, 95-95) against veteran Daniel “Canerito” Ruiz, in an entertaining, highly competitive fight on the most recent “Friday Night At The Fights” show … [Read more...] about McGuinness successfully defends NABA lightweight title, looking to fight Gaudet in Aug. 27
Watch UFC Live on Versus 4: Kongo vs. Barry on Facebook/Versus
The Ultimate Fighting Championship presents UFC Live on Versus 4: Cheick Kongo vs. Pat Berry on Sunday, June 26, 2011, at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This UFC event will be televised both in the United States and in Canada, Versus in the U.S.A and Rogers Sportsnet in Canada. … [Read more...] about Watch UFC Live on Versus 4: Kongo vs. Barry on Facebook/Versus
Mike Jones with easy win in stay busy fight: Wants Manny Pacquiao next!
Ringside coverage and photos by Gary Purfield Mike Jones made it a short night in his homecoming stay busy fight Saturday night at the Arena in South Philadelphia. Jones used the first round to measure his opponent Raul Munoz landing jabs and a few rights to set the tone. … [Read more...] about Mike Jones with easy win in stay busy fight: Wants Manny Pacquiao next!
Watch HBO Boxing Devon Alexander Vs. Lucas Matthysse and Cloud vs. Mack
HBO Boxing After Dark features a double header promoted by Don King live from Missouri. The headlining bout is Devon Alexander vs. Lucas Matthysse, and the co-feature bout is Tavoris Cloud vs. Yusaf Mack. … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing Devon Alexander Vs. Lucas Matthysse and Cloud vs. Mack
Boxing broadcaster Nick Charles passes away after battle with cancer
CNN's first sports anchor and Showtime boxing announcer Nick Charles passed away at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico today, Charles was fighting bladder cancer for two years, he was 64. … [Read more...] about Boxing broadcaster Nick Charles passes away after battle with cancer
Pacquiao, Hopkins, Martinez Nominated For 2011 “Fighter of the Year” ESPY
This years nominees for the 2011 ESPN ESPY award for "Fighter of the Year" include stand outs from the world of boxing and mixed martial arts. … [Read more...] about Pacquiao, Hopkins, Martinez Nominated For 2011 “Fighter of the Year” ESPY
NABA Lightweight Champion Logan Cotton McGuinness at home headlining ‘Friday Night At The Fights’
TORONTO (June 22, 2011) – North American Boxing Association(“NABA”) Lightweight Champion Logan Cotton McGuinness makes his second title defense this weekend at home in the 10-round main event against veteran Daniel “Canerito” Ruiz on the “Friday Night At The Fights” card at Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. … [Read more...] about NABA Lightweight Champion Logan Cotton McGuinness at home headlining ‘Friday Night At The Fights’
World Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov Makes third title defense July 29 in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (June 22, 2011) – KZ Event Productions announced today that World Boxing Association/International Boxing Association Light Heavyweight World Champion Beibut Shumenov will make his third title defense July 29, showcased on TeleFutura’s Solo Boxeo Tecate show, live from South Point Hotel Casino in Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about World Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov Makes third title defense July 29 in Las Vegas
Mike Jones Has His Philly Homecoming and Staying Busy Part Two of Fight Week Coverage from Open Workout at Joe Hand Gym
By Gary Purfield This Saturday at the Arena in South Philadelphia rising welterweight contender Mike Jones will be having a homecoming when he fights Raul Munoz to stay busy in between bigger HBO fights. Part one covered Jones past and present including wins over Jesus Soto-Karass on the big stage, his up and coming days in Philly, and where he heads next to possible world … [Read more...] about Mike Jones Has His Philly Homecoming and Staying Busy Part Two of Fight Week Coverage from Open Workout at Joe Hand Gym