February 5, 2010 watch boxing on ESPN2 and Showtime. Espn2 will feature Glen Johnson and Yusaf Mack in a IBF light heavyweight title eliminator bout, and also on the card is fast rising star Guillermo Rigondeaux. Rigondeaux is a Cuban boxer and 2 time Olympic gold medalist winner. Guillermo is trained by Manny Pacquiao's trainer, Freddie Roach. SHObox on Showtime will … [Read more...] about Watch ESPN2 “Johnson vs. Mack” and SHObox “Hernandez vs. Corley”
Announcements
Wilfredo Vasquez Jr. vs. Marvin Sonsona on Feb. 27 PPV
Vasquez not fighting in father’s shadow Ready to make Puerto Rican history against Sonsona “The Double Assault” PPV Feb. 27 HOBOKEN, N.J. (Feb. 5, 2010) – Unbeaten Wilfredo “WV2” Vasquez, Jr., the proud son of 2-time world champion Wilfredo Vasquez, plans to make Puerto Rican history Feb. 27 when he fights the 19-year-old being billed in the Philippines as the next Manny … [Read more...] about Wilfredo Vasquez Jr. vs. Marvin Sonsona on Feb. 27 PPV
Rigondeaux donating Friday night’s purse to Children of Haiti Fund
LOS ANGELES (Feb. 4, 2010) – Two-time Olympic champion Guillermo “El Chacal” Rigondeaux, arguably the greatest amateur boxer of all-time, is showing more of his personal side with an announcement that he is donating his entire purse from this Friday night’s fight to the Children of Haiti Fund. Rigondeaux (4-0, 3 KOs), fighting as a super bantamweight, now lives in Los … [Read more...] about Rigondeaux donating Friday night’s purse to Children of Haiti Fund
Mayweather Jr. “Mosley won’t be great enough to beat me”
After some speculation, Floyd Mayweather Jr. finally signed the contract to fight Sugar Shane Mosley on HBO Pay Per View, May 1, 2010. Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer was worried about not having the contract signed early by Floyd Mayweather Jr. because he wanted to start promotions during Super Bowl Week to help drum up some publicity for the fight. Mosley had already … [Read more...] about Mayweather Jr. “Mosley won’t be great enough to beat me”
U.S. Olympian Sadam “World Kid” Ali Ready to go Saturday night in Newark
BROOKLYN (Feb. 2, 2010) – 2008 U.S. Olympian Sadam “World Kid” Ali recently completed a strong training camp and now he’s ready to go Saturday night against fellow Brooklyn welterweight Jason Thompson in Newark, New Jersey. Ali puts his perfect pro record (4-0, 2 KOs) on the line versus Thompson (5-4-1, 4 KOs) in a 4-round bout on Saturday night’s “Heavy Artillery” card, … [Read more...] about U.S. Olympian Sadam “World Kid” Ali Ready to go Saturday night in Newark
Grano-Brown rematch headlines Foxwoods March 12 pro boxing card
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Feb. 2, 2010) – The rematch between heavyweights Tony “TNT” Grano and Mark “Oak Tree” Brown headlines the March 12 pro boxing card, “Brace For Impact,” presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Sports and Entertainment, Inc. (CES), in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. Brown (15-2, 7 KOs) overcame two knockdowns to stop Grano, … [Read more...] about Grano-Brown rematch headlines Foxwoods March 12 pro boxing card
Pacquiao and Roach Win 2009 BWAA Boxing Awards
Pound for Pound king, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, and his hall of fame trainer, Freddie Roach, won Boxing Writers Association of America fighter and trainer of the year for 2009, this will be their second year in a row winning the awards, Pacquiao was also voted "Fighter of the decade" by the BWAA. This is Manny Pacquiao's third BWAA Sugar Ray Robinson trophy for fighter of … [Read more...] about Pacquiao and Roach Win 2009 BWAA Boxing Awards
Mayweather and Mosley agree to fight on May 1st in Vegas
A long awaited super fight between Floyd Mayeather Jr. and Sugar Shane Mosley was just announced by Brian Kenny during the ESPN Friday Night Fights "Curtis Stevens vs. Jesse Brinkely" broadcast. Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Sugar Shane Mosley have agreed to terms for an upcoming May 1st welterweight super fight at MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada on HBO Pay Per View. Both … [Read more...] about Mayweather and Mosley agree to fight on May 1st in Vegas
Wladimir Klitschko Vs. Eddie Chambers announced for March 20th
The official press conference for the March, 20, 2010 Wladimir Klitschko (Ukraine) Vs. Eddie Chambers (USA) boxing match took place on January 28, 2010 at the Esprit Arena in Duesseldorf, Germany. This will be Wladimir Klitschko's fifth defence of his WBO and IBF titles and Eddie Chambers first attempt at the heavyweight titles. (Photo by Lars Baron/Bongarts/Getty … [Read more...] about Wladimir Klitschko Vs. Eddie Chambers announced for March 20th
SHUMENOV BROTHERS LAUNCH KZ EVENT PRODUCTIONS IN LAS VEGAS
CAMPILLO-SHUMENOV REMATCH FOR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD TITLES ON FOX SPORTS NET FRIDAY NIGHT FROM HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO LOS ANGELES, January 27, 2010 – The Shumenov brothers, world title challenger Beibut and Chingis, two years ago established their boxing promotional company, KZ Event Productions, in Las Vegas. Tomorrow night (Friday), KZ Event Productions makes its … [Read more...] about SHUMENOV BROTHERS LAUNCH KZ EVENT PRODUCTIONS IN LAS VEGAS
Campillo-Shumenov II title fight Friday night in Las Vegas
GABRIEL CAMPILLO & BEIBUT SHUMENOV CLASH IN REMATCH FOR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE ON JANUARY 29 AT HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO IN LAS VEGAS AND TELEVISED LIVE ON FOX SPORTS NET LOS ANGELES, January 26 – On Friday, January 29, KZ Event Productions and Golden Boy Promotions are pleased to present an evening of world championship boxing when they present “Campillo … [Read more...] about Campillo-Shumenov II title fight Friday night in Las Vegas
Pacquiao #72, Mayweather Jr. #91 on “Power 100” list
Bloomberg's Business Week released their annual "Power 100" list of 100 most powerful athletes in 2010 and boxers made the list, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. and Shane Mosley. The list seems mainly focused on North American power rankings instead of international appeal. It is surprising to see that Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao ranks higher at … [Read more...] about Pacquiao #72, Mayweather Jr. #91 on “Power 100” list
U.S. Olympian Sadam “World Kid” Ali Fighting Feb. 6 in Newark
BROOKLYN (Jan. 27, 2010) – The road to boxing stardom for 21-year-old Sadam “World Kid” Ali, a 2008 U.S. Olympian, is being patiently paved and continues February 6 in Newark, New Jersey. “I’m a promotional free agent taking fights one by one,” Ali explained the route he’s taking. “We’re doing it this way to show people I’m a boxer worth investing money in. I’ll probably … [Read more...] about U.S. Olympian Sadam “World Kid” Ali Fighting Feb. 6 in Newark
Harris returns Friday night against Zumbrun
NEW YORK (Jan. 27, 2010) – Dangerous Maurice “Sugar Moe” Harris, returns to the ring Friday night in Albuquerque against veteran Billy “The Kid” Zumbrun. The 33-year-old Harris (20-14-2, 10 KOs), winner of the 2002 ‘Thunderbox Heavyweight Tournament,” has been inactive for more than two years due to promotional problems. His fight against battled-tested Zumbrun marks Harris’ … [Read more...] about Harris returns Friday night against Zumbrun
A Million Styles Boxing
A Million Styles Boxing Barry Robinson Jr. grew up in New York City as an avid basketball player and a recreational boxer. As a young man, Barry realized he needed a change in atmosphere and served four years in the United States Navy. While in the Navy Barry learned not only efficiency and discipline, but most importantly attention to detail and accountability. Upon … [Read more...] about A Million Styles Boxing