LOS ANGELES, CA – On this week’s UFC TONIGHT, we have analysis, breakdowns, and predictions of the epic UFC 158: ST-PIERRE VS DIAZ card. Plus, Chael Sonnen has a response to Jon Jones’ recent tweets and much more. … [Read more...] about Sonnen on GSP vs Diaz: “This is going to be a war. This isn’t about rankings. This isn’t about titles. This is about respect.”
Announcements
Loaded And Dangerous In London: Pompey Prospect Joel McIntyre Ready For The Limelight
Tony Oakey Protégé Steps Up With London Test Ahead Of Future Challenge For Championship Honours. Back in May 2010 British, Commonwealth and WBU Light Heavyweight World Champion Tony ‘Oakey Kokey’ Oakey announced his retirement from the ring. Some three months or so later Tony could be seen back in his old home from home, The TRAD TKO Boxing Gym deep in the heart of London’s … [Read more...] about Loaded And Dangerous In London: Pompey Prospect Joel McIntyre Ready For The Limelight
BOXING’S BIG NAMES TO ATTEND THE ‘MONTE CARLO MILLION DOLLAR SUPER FOUR’ On the 30th MARCH 2013 in Monaco
Three Hall of Famers will be among the boxing cognoscenti attending the “Monte Carlo Million Dollar Super Four” event in Monaco on March 30. … [Read more...] about BOXING’S BIG NAMES TO ATTEND THE ‘MONTE CARLO MILLION DOLLAR SUPER FOUR’ On the 30th MARCH 2013 in Monaco
Watch HBO Boxing: Bernard Hopkins vs. Tavoris Cloud Live
HBO World Championship Boxing presents Tavoris Cloud vs. Bernard Hopkins IBF light heavyweight championship on March 9, 2013 live at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. At 48-years-old, Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins (52-6-2, 32 KOs) is still fighting and against younger opponents, he has created a legacy that would cement his place in the boxing hall of fame but his … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing: Bernard Hopkins vs. Tavoris Cloud Live
Van Heerden set for big run, returns in early June
Chris “The Heat” Van Heerden (19-0-0 9 KO’s) is a man of faith and desire, overlooked by international fans but praised by local admirers. He has forever dreamed of the opportunities bestowed upon him in his boxing career. Winning the IBO world title in 2011, and defending it two times since is a “blessing”. And he hopes to gain even more recognition, and perhaps opportunities … [Read more...] about Van Heerden set for big run, returns in early June
UNDEFEATED NEW YORKER FRANK GALARZA TO APPEAR ON HOPKINS – CLOUD UNDERCARD MARCH 9TH AT BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN
BROOKLYN, NY (MARCH 9, 2013)—TONIGHT at the Barclays Center,undefeated Brooklyn native, Jr.Middleweight Frank “Notorious” Galarza will appear on the undercard of the IBF Light Heavyweight champion Tavoris Cloud who will be defending his title against legendary Bernard Hopkins. … [Read more...] about UNDEFEATED NEW YORKER FRANK GALARZA TO APPEAR ON HOPKINS – CLOUD UNDERCARD MARCH 9TH AT BARCLAYS CENTER IN BROOKLYN
TIMOTHY BRADLEY JR. vs. RUSLAN PROVODNIKOV FIGHT WEEK BEGINS NEXT WEEK IN LOS ANGELES!
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. (March 6, 2013) -- Undefeated World Boxing Organization (WBO) welterweight champion TIMOTHY BRADLEY, JR. (29-0, 12 KOs), of Palm Springs, Calif., and top-rated contender RUSLAN PROVODNIKOV (22-1, 15 KOs), of Siberia, will break their respective training camps and begin their Fight Week activities as their world championship showdown looms ever closer. … [Read more...] about TIMOTHY BRADLEY JR. vs. RUSLAN PROVODNIKOV FIGHT WEEK BEGINS NEXT WEEK IN LOS ANGELES!
UFC ON FUEL TV 8 SHATTERS VIEWERSHIP RECORDS
LOS ANGELES – UFC® ON FUEL TV 8: SILVA VS. STANN on Saturday, March 2, shattered several of the network’s viewership records including most-watched program, most-watched day and most-watched prime time ever, according to Nielsen Media Research. … [Read more...] about UFC ON FUEL TV 8 SHATTERS VIEWERSHIP RECORDS
VERA TO TAKE ON BONDOROVAS ON MARCH 29th ON ESPN FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS
PHILADELPHIA (MARCH 6, 2013)—On Friday night March 29th, Arthur Pelullo’s Banner Promotions and Greg Cohen Promotions will present ESPN Friday Night Fights featuring the NABO Middleweight champion Brian Vera. Vera will take on upstart Lithuanian Donatas Bondorovas in the twelve round bout that will headline a night of boxing at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New … [Read more...] about VERA TO TAKE ON BONDOROVAS ON MARCH 29th ON ESPN FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS
Fegatilli training hard to set score straight with Chakim
If you know former EBU champion Ermano “ll’l Dottore” Fegatilli (26-5-0 7 KO’s), he isn’t a vengeful man. He craves a world title more than anything, But you wouldn’t know that either. Ermano Fegatilli is a silent killer who makes up for his mellow attitude with his tremendous fighting skills in the ring. That is how he plans to defeat Karim Chakim in their highly anticipated … [Read more...] about Fegatilli training hard to set score straight with Chakim
DHAFIR SMITH TO DEFEND PA. LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE AGAINST ANTHONY CAPUTO SMITH ON APRIL 19TH AT HARRAHS PHILADELPHIA
CHESTER, PA (March 6, 2013)—On Friday night April 19th, boxing returns to Harrahs Philadelphia as Joey Eye Boxing and David Feldman presents a night of championship boxing as Dhafir “No Fear” Smith defends the Pennsylvania State Light Heavyweight championship against the popular Anthony Caputo Smith in a bout scheduled for ten rounds. … [Read more...] about DHAFIR SMITH TO DEFEND PA. LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE AGAINST ANTHONY CAPUTO SMITH ON APRIL 19TH AT HARRAHS PHILADELPHIA
Former Junior Welterweight Title Challenger Cayo to Meet Taylor on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
The March 8 edition of ESPN’s Friday Night Fights presented by Corona Extra will feature Victor “Mermelada” Cayo (31-3, 21 KOs), who once fought for the Junior Welterweight title, and Emanuel “Tranzforma” Taylor (16-1, 11 KOs) in the 10-round main event. Friday’s show from the Resorts Casino in Atlantic City, N.J., will air live at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2 HD, and will be available … [Read more...] about Former Junior Welterweight Title Challenger Cayo to Meet Taylor on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
Loaded And Dangerous In London – Teenage Prospect Tommy Martin Aims To Impress On March 15th
St. Neots, Cambridgeshire’s Tommy Martin, takes part in his third professional outing on March 15th, when he features on the undercard of the Matt Skelton versus John McDermott English Heavyweight title clash on the Frank Maloney promoted ‘Loaded and Dangerous in London’ event at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London, which will be broadcast live and exclusive on Loaded TV (Sky … [Read more...] about Loaded And Dangerous In London – Teenage Prospect Tommy Martin Aims To Impress On March 15th
Silva: “Stann is a tough guy and a great opponent. Thank you for taking this fight and making it a great show for the fans.”
LOS ANGELES, CA – The following quotes are from tonight’s UFC ON FUEL TV POSTFIGHT SHOW ON FUEL TV for FUEL TV 8: SILVA VS. STANN. The show was hosted by Jay Glazer, with UFC light heavyweight contender Chael Sonnen and #3 ranked middleweight Michael Bisping offering analysis. Gareth A. Davies conducted fighter interviews on-site. … [Read more...] about Silva: “Stann is a tough guy and a great opponent. Thank you for taking this fight and making it a great show for the fans.”
Watch UFC on Fuel TV 8 Japan 2013: Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann Live!
On March 2, 2013 Former Pride fighting champion Wanderlei "The Axe Murderer" Silva returns to the light-heavyweight division and to Japan the country where he made his name in mixed martial arts to face "All American" Brian Stann in the main event on UFC on FUEL TV 8 Japan 2013. Silva was known as one of the deadliest 205-pound champions in mixed martial arts history, in his … [Read more...] about Watch UFC on Fuel TV 8 Japan 2013: Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann Live!