Sutton’s Danny ‘Cassius’ Connor intends to start 2011 of with a bang after a fairly disappointing end to 2010, following the cancellation of Bruce Baker’s ‘Christmas Punch’ event due to the extreme snow storms that battered Surrey in December. Connor’s first outing of the year sees him up against Graham Earl’s protégé Terry Holmes at the former World Champion boxer turned … [Read more...] about Connor Says “I’m Gonna Knock Holmes Out” Ahead Of 22nd Jan York Hall Showdown.
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Bunting defeats O’ Brien at Battle at the Boat 80
TACOMA, Wash. – Light heavyweight LaFarrell Bunting defeated a game Matt O’ Brien by majority decision in the main event of Battle at the Boat 80 at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma on Saturday. One judge scored the 10-round bout at 95-95, while the other two had Bunting winning the contest, 96-94 and 97-93. … [Read more...] about Bunting defeats O’ Brien at Battle at the Boat 80
David Haye Calls Wladimir Klitschko A Coward
The sport of boxing his having trouble making super fights happen. Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr failed to negotiate a deal twice for a fight that could gross each fighter 50 million dollars. Wladimir Klitschko and David Haye, two heavyweight champions that failed to make a unification bout twice, over contract and money disputes. … [Read more...] about David Haye Calls Wladimir Klitschko A Coward
WORLD CHAMPION BEIBUT SHUMENOV STOPS WILLIAM JOPPY IN SIX
SHYMKENT, Kazakhstan (January 8, 2011) – WBA/IBA Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov (11-1, 7 KOs) successfully defended his world titles for the second time, stopping 3-time world champion William Joppy in the sixth round, tonight in front of a packed house at the Ice Mansion in Shymkent, Kazakhstan. … [Read more...] about WORLD CHAMPION BEIBUT SHUMENOV STOPS WILLIAM JOPPY IN SIX
Showcase and Upset to Open ESPN Friday Night Fights
By Gary Purfield ESPN kicked off their 13th season of Friday Night Fights in Las Vegas with two fights featuring rising contenders Demetrius Andrade and Ruslan Provodnikov against brothers Albert and Mauricio Herrera. The Herrera brothers were meant to be a step up in competition for each well regarded prospect that would further the learning and records of the favorites. … [Read more...] about Showcase and Upset to Open ESPN Friday Night Fights
BUNTING, O’ BRIEN MEET AT BATTLE AT THE BOAT SATURDAY
TACOMA, Wash. – Knockout specialist Lafarrell Bunting meets Matt O’ Brien in a scheduled 10-round light heavyweight main event at Battle at the Boat 81 on Saturday at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma. Bunting, fighting out of Memphis, TN, has registered knockouts in all 17 of his professional victories, including a sixth-round TKO of Junior Moar in his most recent … [Read more...] about BUNTING, O’ BRIEN MEET AT BATTLE AT THE BOAT SATURDAY
Watch ESPN2 “Friday Night Fights” Season Premiere Live Online
ESPN2 Friday Night Fights returns for its 13th season January 7, 2011 with a main event headlined by undefeated Russian Provodnikov (17-0, 11 Kos) and Mauricio Herrera (15-1, 7 KOs) in a 12-round junior welterweight (140lbs) non title fight. The January-August series run of "Friday Night Fights" will feature 31 aired fights in 2011 (two more televised fights than 2010). … [Read more...] about Watch ESPN2 “Friday Night Fights” Season Premiere Live Online
Watch Strikeforce ‘Challengers 13’ Live on Showtime
Showtime airs Strikeforce Challengers 13 live from Nashville, Tennessee featuring rising stars of Mixed Martial Arts. The main event feature is a welterweight match, Tyron Woodley vs. Tarec Saffiedine. Woodley is a highly touted prospect with a collegiate wrestling background, Saffiedine is Belgian mixed martial artist who likes to keep the fight standing. Also on the card … [Read more...] about Watch Strikeforce ‘Challengers 13’ Live on Showtime
WEIGHTS FROM SHYMKENT, KAZAKHSTAN
12 Rounds -- WBA & IBA World Light Heavyweight Championships Beibut Shumenov (10-1, 6 KOs), WBA/IBA Light Heavyweight Champion, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 175 LBS. William Joppy (39-6-2, 30 KOs), 3-Time World Middleweight Champion, Woodbridge, Virginia, USA 174 ½ LBS. 12 Rounds -- WBA FEDALATIN Welterweight Championship … [Read more...] about WEIGHTS FROM SHYMKENT, KAZAKHSTAN
SHUMENOV FIGHTS JOPPY AFTER BRAEHMER “RUNS” OUT OF TOWN
SHYMKENT, Kazakhstan (Jan. 7, 2011) – Despite the unannounced departure from Kazakhstan of WBO champion Juergen Braehmer, WBA/IBA Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov decided not to allow the devastating news derail his homecoming as a World Champion when he defends his titles Saturday night against 3-time world champion William Joppy in the 12-round main event at … [Read more...] about SHUMENOV FIGHTS JOPPY AFTER BRAEHMER “RUNS” OUT OF TOWN
ESPN2 Friday Night Fights Returns Jan. 7, 2011
2011 to Feature More Dates, New Look, 3D January 6, 2011 ESPN2 Friday Night Fights will return for its 13th season January 7 with the 2011 opening main event featuring undefeated Russian Provodnikov (17-0, 11 Kos) and Mauricio Herrera (15-1, 7 KOs) in a 12-round junior welterweight bout at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about ESPN2 Friday Night Fights Returns Jan. 7, 2011
Light Heavyweight Ronson Frank & O’Shea Brother’s Old Time Professional Boxing Returns to the Yonkers Armory
By Coach “K” O’Shea Brothers Boxing brings back Old Time Professional Boxing Returns to the Yonkers Armory, Yonkers, New York showcasing Rosedale, New York’s unbeaten light heavyweight Ronson Frank taking on North Philadelphia’s Anthony “Boom Boom” Ferrante in the evening’s main event. … [Read more...] about Light Heavyweight Ronson Frank & O’Shea Brother’s Old Time Professional Boxing Returns to the Yonkers Armory
SHUMENOV: ‘BRAEHMER DOESN’T DESERVE TO BE WORLD CHAMP’
SHYMENT, Kazakhstan (Jan. 5, 2011) – A terribly upset and disappointed WBA/IBA Light Heavyweight World Champion Beibut Shumenov was in near shock to learn that his scheduled opponent for Saturday night’s unification fight, WBO titlist Juergen Braehmer, left Shymkent last night without informing or explaining why he has pulled out of “The Unification.” … [Read more...] about SHUMENOV: ‘BRAEHMER DOESN’T DESERVE TO BE WORLD CHAMP’
Redemption In America’ PPV show headliner in West Virginia
CHARLOTTE, NC (January 4, 2011) -- Evander Holyfield (43-10-2, 21 KOs) will defend his World Boxing Federation heavyweight title against battled-tested veteran Sherman “The Tank” Williams (34-11-2, 19 KOs) in a 12-round championship fight January 22, headlining the “Redemption In America: The Journey Begins Now” Pay-Per-View Event, live from America’s resort -- The … [Read more...] about Redemption In America’ PPV show headliner in West Virginia
UNDEFEATED HEAVYWEIGHT THOMPSON SIGNS WITH HALQUIST PRODUCTIONS
TACOMA, Wash. – Brian Halquist Productions has announced the signing of heavyweight “Vicious” Vincent Thompson (6-0-0, KO) to a long-term promotional contact today. The undefeated Thompson, who fights out of Federal Way, Washington, is coming off an impressive victory over the previously unbeaten Charles Ellis, a former 2003 National Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion, … [Read more...] about UNDEFEATED HEAVYWEIGHT THOMPSON SIGNS WITH HALQUIST PRODUCTIONS