With the rematch of his classic 2007 ‘Fight of the Year’ encounter with Michael Katsidis firmly on hold for the foreseeable future, Graham Earl is keeping busy by presenting his third event of the year, ‘Renaissance’, which will take place in his home town of Luton on Sunday 31st July. … [Read more...] about Graham Earl To Showcase Local Fighters On His 31st July ‘Renaissance’ Show
Colonel Bob Sheridan Is Back
By Benny Ricardo The pipes were clear; the energy through the roof and the main event took place right where he likes it, in his kill zone area. The Colonel, Bob Sheridan, was back on the air calling another championship fight that is rapidly nearing the thousand mark. Top Rank’s Director of TV production, Marty Corwin told the Colonel “You were in mid-season form, it was … [Read more...] about Colonel Bob Sheridan Is Back
Interview – Kevin Mitchell On This Weekend’s Showdown With John Murray
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro At long last the highly anticipated showdown between Dagenham’s ‘Mighty’ Kevin Mitchell and Manchester’s John Murray will finally take place this weekend, albeit in Liverpool and not the ExCel in London which was to originally host this career defining fight. … [Read more...] about Interview – Kevin Mitchell On This Weekend’s Showdown With John Murray
Watch Brandon Rios vs. Urbano Antillon Live on Showtime
Brandon "Bam Bam" Rios (27-0-1, 20 KOs) vs. Urbano Antillon (28-2, 20 KOs) has the makings of "Fight of the Year," with both guys never taking a backwards step and always trying to press the action, fight fans will be in for a show. … [Read more...] about Watch Brandon Rios vs. Urbano Antillon Live on Showtime
Watch Williams vs. Lara and Ramos vs. Shimoda Live on HBO
Former world champion Paul "The Punisher" Williams (39-2, 27 KOs) takes on the Cuban amateur standout Erislandy Lara (15-0-1, 10 KOs) and on the undercard is a title fight between the WBA junior featherweight champion Akifumi Shimoda (23-2-1, 10 KOs) of Japan versus the undefeated challenger out of California, Rico Ramos (19-0, 10 KOs) on Saturday night, live on HBO "Boxing … [Read more...] about Watch Williams vs. Lara and Ramos vs. Shimoda Live on HBO
Lucian Bute vs. Jean-Paul Mendy Live from Romania
IBF 168-pound champion Lucian Bute (28-0, 23 KOs) returns home to Romania on Saturday July 9, to defend his title against France's Jean-Paul Mendy (29-0-1, 16 KOs) at the Romexpo Arena in Bucharest, Romania. … [Read more...] about Lucian Bute vs. Jean-Paul Mendy Live from Romania
USBA heavyweight champ Maurice Harris seeks redemption
NEW YORK (July 8, 2011) – Much more than his title belt will be on line Saturday night , July 16 when USBA Heavyweight Champion Maurice “Sugar Moe” Harris makes his first defense against Derric “The Shaolin Fist” Rossy at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City. Harris needs to erase the memories of his last fight in order to keep his roller coaster-like career alive. … [Read more...] about USBA heavyweight champ Maurice Harris seeks redemption
Ashley Theophane in co-feature on Chisora-Fury PPV card
HOBOKEN, N.J. (July 7, 2011) – Trans-Atlantic boxer Ashley “Treasure” Theophane defends his British Boxing Board of Control (“BBB of C”) light welterweight title July 23 in the 12-round co-feature against Welsh champion Jason “The Power” Cook on “The Big Brawl” Pay-Per-View Event, live from Wembley Arena in London. … [Read more...] about Ashley Theophane in co-feature on Chisora-Fury PPV card
BEST GRAPPLERS IN AMERICA’S WEST COMPETE THIS SATURDAY IN VEGAS
LAS VEGAS, NV - This Saturday, July 9, Grapplers Quest hosts the 20th West Grappling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Open Championships at Sports Center (located at 121 East Sunset Road) in Las Vegas, Nevada. The mega-grappling event will be recorded for our nationally syndicated television show, "Best of Grapplers Quest" on FightNow TV. The event will feature 300 amateur and … [Read more...] about BEST GRAPPLERS IN AMERICA’S WEST COMPETE THIS SATURDAY IN VEGAS
Peter ‘Kid Chocolate’ Quillin on mission
LOS ANGELES (July 6, 2011) – From the mean streets of Grand Rapids to living in New York and now Hollywood, undefeated middleweight prospect Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin is on the verge of boxing greatness, and is being talked about in boxing circles as being a fighter ready for a high-profile world title fight within a year. … [Read more...] about Peter ‘Kid Chocolate’ Quillin on mission
Super Middleweights on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights; Boxing’s Fourth Telecast on ESPN 3D
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights presented by Corona Extra will originate from Phoenix, Ariz. July 8 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2, ESPN3D, ESPN Deportes and ESPN3.com when super middleweight’s Jesus “El Martillo” Gonzales (26-1, 14 KOs) and Francisco Sierra (24-3-1, 22 KOs) meet in the 12-round main event. Joe Tessitore and Teddy Atlas will be ringside at U.S. Airways Arena describing the … [Read more...] about Super Middleweights on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights; Boxing’s Fourth Telecast on ESPN 3D
McAleese Ready For Shot At Title on July 23rd
Light Middleweight prospect ‘Phat’ Pat McAleese (12-1-1) gets his first shot at a domestic title, when he challenges Southern Area Champion Ryan Toms for his title, at Wembley Arena on Saturday 23rd July. … [Read more...] about McAleese Ready For Shot At Title on July 23rd
Facebook Fans have Chosen the Chicas Tecate Finalists from Los Angeles!
It’s official! After 10 days of voting, Lisa Garcia and Paulina Borrero, have been selected by loyal Facebook fans to represent the city of Los Angeles in the nationwide search for the next Chicas Tecate. Garcia received a resounding 24% of votes while Borrero received an equally impressive 17%. … [Read more...] about Facebook Fans have Chosen the Chicas Tecate Finalists from Los Angeles!
Chisora believes Fury nothing more than dreaming pretender
HOBOKEN, N.J. (July 5, 2011) – British and Commonwealth heavyweight Champion Dereck “Del Boy” Chisora (14-0, 9 KOs) believes undefeated challenger Tyson Fury (14-0, 10 KOs) is nothing more than a dreaming pretender, as they prepare to throw-down July 23 in “The Big Brawl” Pay-Per-View Event, airing live in the United States from Wembley Arena in London. … [Read more...] about Chisora believes Fury nothing more than dreaming pretender
Dewey Bozella to be Honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at The 2011 ESPYs on July 13
There are times in life when it is easier, or even more sensible, to just give up. This isn’t a belief held by this year’s Arthur Ashe Courage Award winner Dewey Bozella. The 2011 ESPYs will celebrate the courage and conviction that lead Bozella to the ultimate path of freedom after 26 years of imprisonment. … [Read more...] about Dewey Bozella to be Honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at The 2011 ESPYs on July 13