Tonight on Showtime Championship boxing Cuban lightweight boxer Richard "El Tigre" Abril (17-3-1, 8 KOs) will defend his WBA lightweight title against the undefeated Sharif "The Lion" Bogere (23-0, 15 KOs) of Uganda live from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. … [Read more...] about Watch Richard Abril vs. Sharif Bogere Live on Showtime Championship Boxing
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Watch UFC on Fuel TV 8: Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann Prelims Live Online
The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan for UFC on Fuel TV 8 Silva vs. Stann. Before the main event card televised live on Fuel TV, fight fans can tune in online to the UFC's official Facebook page to view the five fight preliminary undercard, featuring exciting fighters from middleweight all the way down to bantamweight. … [Read more...] about Watch UFC on Fuel TV 8: Wanderlei Silva vs. Brian Stann Prelims Live Online
Paulie Malignaggi: I WILL Be Fighting In Abu Dhabi, Against Either Chaves or Soto
With the news breaking, that the negotiations between promoter Johnny Eames’ Showtime Sports Events (SSE) promotional outfit and WBA Interim Welterweight Champion Diego Chaves’ camp have been terminated, it seemed inevitable that the proposed title clash between the Argentinian and WBA Welterweight King, Brooklyn, New York’s Paulie ‘Magic Man’ Malignaggi would no longer take … [Read more...] about Paulie Malignaggi: I WILL Be Fighting In Abu Dhabi, Against Either Chaves or Soto
Rapper, Boxing Promoter 50 Cent Visits ESPN, Talks Sports and his Camp’s Role in Friday Night Fights
Multiplatinum recording artist and boxing promoter Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson stopped by ESPN’s Bristol, Conn., headquarters yesterday to discuss ESPN’s Friday Night Fights tonight, which will feature IBF Featherweight titlist Billy Dib, promoted by 50 Cents SMS Promotions. … [Read more...] about Rapper, Boxing Promoter 50 Cent Visits ESPN, Talks Sports and his Camp’s Role in Friday Night Fights
Watch Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson on ESPN First Take Discuss his Relationship with Floyd Mayweather Jr., Mayweather Ducking Manny Pacquiao and More
Watch Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson on ESPN First Take talk about his relationship with Floyd Mayweather Jr., Mayweather ducking Manny Pacquiao, what boxing could learn from MMA and his upcoming album. 50 Cent visited ESPN’s headquarters in Bristol on Thursday, February, 28, to promote the March 1 edition of ESPN’s Friday Night Fights. Details about March 1 Friday Night Fights: … [Read more...] about Watch Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson on ESPN First Take Discuss his Relationship with Floyd Mayweather Jr., Mayweather Ducking Manny Pacquiao and More
Featherweight Titlist Billy Dib – Promoted by Entertainer 50 Cent – to Defend Title Against Evgeny Gradovich on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
The March 1 edition of ESPN’s Friday Night Fights presented by Corona Extra will feature an IBF Title fight between Featherweight titlist Billy “The Kid” Dib (35-1, 1 NC, 21 KOs; The Ring Magazine’s No. 4, ESPN.com No.8 ranked Featherweight) and undefeated challenger Evgeny “The Mexican Russian” Gradovich (15-0, 8 KOs) in the 12-round main event. Friday’s show from the MGM … [Read more...] about Featherweight Titlist Billy Dib – Promoted by Entertainer 50 Cent – to Defend Title Against Evgeny Gradovich on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
‘Return of the King’ – Amir Khan faces Julio Diaz challenge in Sheffield!
SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND, February 28 - After nearly two years fighting away from England, the “King” is back. On Saturday, April 27 at Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield, British superstar Amir “King” Khan returns to England to face former World Champion Julio “The Kidd” Diaz. … [Read more...] about ‘Return of the King’ – Amir Khan faces Julio Diaz challenge in Sheffield!
SPIKE TV LAUNCHES GROUNDBREAKING CO-VIEWING APP FOR BELLATOR MMA
New York, NY – February 28, 2013 – Spike TV today launched “Bellator MMA” for iPad and iPhone, giving fans the chance to experience mixed martial arts like never before with the world’s most advanced co-viewing MMA app. … [Read more...] about SPIKE TV LAUNCHES GROUNDBREAKING CO-VIEWING APP FOR BELLATOR MMA
CARD SHAPING UP FOR KING’S BOXING PROMOTIONS ON MARCH 15TH AT THE VALLEY FORGE CASINO RESORT
Valley Forge, PA (February 27, 2013)—On Friday night, March 15th Professional Boxing will make its maiden appearance at The Valley Forge Casino Resort as King’s Promotions presents a terrific night of action that will be headlined with an eight round Lightweight bout between Naim Nelson and Georgi Kevlishvilli. … [Read more...] about CARD SHAPING UP FOR KING’S BOXING PROMOTIONS ON MARCH 15TH AT THE VALLEY FORGE CASINO RESORT
“King” Raheem Prepares for Comeback to boxing at Battle at the Boat 91!
Tacoma, WA (February 28th, 2013) – After a brief layoff, Zahir Raheem will make his way into the ring when Halquist Productions brings Battle at the Boat back to the Emerald Queen Casino for the 91st time. In the main event, Raheem (31-3-0) is scheduled to fight Spokane’s Santos Pakau (28-7-2) in a 10 round thriller that will have fans excited to see Raheem once again take a … [Read more...] about “King” Raheem Prepares for Comeback to boxing at Battle at the Boat 91!
Argie Bargey – Malignaggi-Chaves Negotiations Fail, Scuppering Abu Dhabi Flagship Event
Showtime Sports Events (SSE) today announced that all negotiations for WBA Welterweight World Champion Paulie Malignaggi to defend his crown against interim Champion, Argentina’s Diego Chaves, at their inaugural event at Zayed Sports City, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on May 18th have been terminated. … [Read more...] about Argie Bargey – Malignaggi-Chaves Negotiations Fail, Scuppering Abu Dhabi Flagship Event
Arizona Boxing News & Notes With Don Smith
Boxing Fans, Arizona Boxers Eddie Brooks (welterweight) and Javier Loya(light welterweight) fought in the state of New York recently and both young men left the Empire State with knockout losses. Brook's night ended at 1:35 into the first round while Loya's bout was scored as a second round knockout, according to boxrec. The loss dropped Brook's record to 9-4 while Loya now … [Read more...] about Arizona Boxing News & Notes With Don Smith
ELVIR MURIQI TO TAKE ON PAUL VASQUEZ ON MARCH 15TH IN WHIPPANY, NEW JERSEY
WHIPPANY, NEW JERSEY (February 26, 2013)—On Friday night, March 15th Light Heavyweight contender Elvir “The Kosovo Kid” Muriqi returns to the ring when he takes on Paul Vazquez in a scheduled eight round bout at the Birchwood Manor in Whippany, New Jersey. … [Read more...] about ELVIR MURIQI TO TAKE ON PAUL VASQUEZ ON MARCH 15TH IN WHIPPANY, NEW JERSEY
Freddie Turner Repays New Management With Stunning Win
Just over a month ago unbeaten Welterweight prospect Freddie Turner was wondering when, and even if, he would get to fight again, having had just the single outing in 2012 and it seemed there were absolutely zero fights on the horizon. However things soon changed for the 24 year old from Canning Town, following a call from his coach, Mark Tibbs, suggesting he has a word with … [Read more...] about Freddie Turner Repays New Management With Stunning Win
Ochieng In Confident Mood, Ahead Of Carruthers March 9th Test
English Light Middleweight Champion Erick ‘The Eagle’ Ochieng makes the fourth defense of his crown, against the highly experienced Terry Carruthers from Birmingham, at the Matchroom Sport promoted ‘Betfair London’s Finest’ event, which takes place at Wembley Arena on Saturday, the 9th March. … [Read more...] about Ochieng In Confident Mood, Ahead Of Carruthers March 9th Test