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New British & Irish Professional Boxing Sanctioning Organization Launches

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British and Irish boxers and promoters are set to have a choice of National Licensing and Sanctioning Authority for the first time in living memory, as a new Professional Boxing Governing, Sanctioning and Licensing organization for the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland officially launches this month. … [Read more...] about New British & Irish Professional Boxing Sanctioning Organization Launches

“The Beast” Joe Smith Jr Heads Star Boxing’s “Rockin Fights 23” at The Paramount

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By Coach K Coming off a convincing ten round unanimous decision win over Will "Will Power" Rosinsky on the Daniel Jacobs vs Peter Quillin WBA World Middleweight Championship card at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn, New York, Mastic Shirley, Long Island light heavyweight Joe "The Beast" Smith Jr. is finding it harder and harder to find fights. … [Read more...] about “The Beast” Joe Smith Jr Heads Star Boxing’s “Rockin Fights 23” at The Paramount

Kimbo Slice: The Truth Premieres on Spike TV Friday, February 19

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Experience the unbelievable, hard-hitting, real-life tale of the undisputed king of the street fights: Kevin Ferguson a.k.a. Kimbo Slice. This gut-wrenching documentary reveals Kimbo's implausible journey from being homeless, living out of a car to delivering MMA's highest cable ratings ever, catapulting him to superstardom. … [Read more...] about Kimbo Slice: The Truth Premieres on Spike TV Friday, February 19

“Best of Boxing” in 2015 – Golden Boy Promotions Marks Stellar Year with Top Fights, Fighters and Prospects

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LOS ANGELES (Dec. 11, 2015) – The year 2015 proved to be an exciting year for boxing, with the sport seeing some of the best action it’s had in years the last 12 months. Golden Boy Promotions, one of the top promoters in the sport, presented some of the most-watched, highly entertaining, fan-friendly fights in the sport this year, and promoted fights across the globe in the … [Read more...] about “Best of Boxing” in 2015 – Golden Boy Promotions Marks Stellar Year with Top Fights, Fighters and Prospects

2012 US Olympian Joseph Diaz Jr to face Hugo Partida for Vacant NABF Featherweight Title on Dec. 18

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LOS ANGELES (Nov. 24) – Undefeated featherweight sensation Joseph “Jo Jo” Diaz Jr. (18-0, 10 KOs) will make his fifth appearance at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Friday, December 18, in a 10-round featherweight main event against Mexico City, Mexico’s Hugo “Olimpico” Partida (20-6-2, 15 KOs) for the vacant NABF featherweight title live on Boxeo Estelar on Estrella TV. … [Read more...] about 2012 US Olympian Joseph Diaz Jr to face Hugo Partida for Vacant NABF Featherweight Title on Dec. 18

Diego De La Hoya headlines November 20 card at Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas

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LOS ANGELES (Nov. 10, 2015) – Undefeated boxing legacy and fan-favorite Diego De La Hoya (12-0, 7 KOs) of Mexicali, Mexico will kick off an intense weekend of boxing on Friday, November 20, as he meets fellow countryman Giovanni “Lloviznas” Delgado (15-3, 9 KOs) of Mexico City, Mexico in what is sure to be an explosive eight-round super bantamweight main event at The Joint at … [Read more...] about Diego De La Hoya headlines November 20 card at Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas

Golden Boy Promotions Signs Boxers Jorge Melendez and Bastie Samir

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LOS ANGELES (October 22, 2015) – Continuing its legacy of seeking out the best and brightest in boxing, Golden Boy Promotions has signed super welterweight contender Jorge “Destroyer” Melendez (29-5-1, 27 KOs) of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico and undefeated middleweight boxing legacy Bastie Samir (14-0-1, 14 KOs) of Accra, Ghana. … [Read more...] about Golden Boy Promotions Signs Boxers Jorge Melendez and Bastie Samir