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
Watch UFC 132: CRUZ vs. FABER Live on Facebook, Spike, and PPV
The Ultimate Fighting Championship presents a UFC bantamweight championship main event, UFC 132: Dominick Cruz vs. Urijah Faber. Cruz held the WEC bantamweight title just before they merged with the UFC, and now he will defend his belt against Urijah Faber, a former WEC featherweight champion who beat Dominick Cruz at featherweight. Cruz feels he has changed and evolved as a … [Read more...] about Watch UFC 132: CRUZ vs. FABER Live on Facebook, Spike, and PPV
Watch HBO Boxing David Haye vs. Wladimir Klitschko Live!
The much anticipated heavyweight showdown between WBA heavyweight champion David Haye and WBO, IBF, and IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko will take place live on Saturday July 2, in front of a sold out crowd of over 50,000 at the Imtech-Arena in Hamburg, Germany. The fight will be televised live in the United States on HBO World Championship Boxing. … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing David Haye vs. Wladimir Klitschko Live!
BRIAN VERA CHOSEN BY FANS AS BOXER WITH THE MOST CARACTER
Vera Earns 57% of Text and Online Votes from “Sólo Boxeo Tecate” Viewers Across U.S. New York (July 1, 2011) – Brian Vera not only knocked out San Antonio’s Eloy Suarez in the eighth and final round of their “Sólo Boxeo Tecate” bout last Friday, but he also was recognized by fans as the boxer with the most character in the ring. Having received 57 percent of all votes … [Read more...] about BRIAN VERA CHOSEN BY FANS AS BOXER WITH THE MOST CARACTER
RONALD CRUZ TO BE TESTED BY UPSET KING DOEL CARRASQUILLO TONIGHT LIVE!!! ON GFL
Boxing’s Hottest prospect to take on hard punching Carrasquillo; plus seven fight undercard featuring undefeated Rashad Brown; John Mecurio and Grayson Blake … [Read more...] about RONALD CRUZ TO BE TESTED BY UPSET KING DOEL CARRASQUILLO TONIGHT LIVE!!! ON GFL
Santiago hoping third time’s the charm for Shumenov title fight
LAS VEGAS (June 30, 2011) – Two-time world title challenger Danny “The Bronx Bomber” Santiagois hoping the third time’s the charm for him when he challenges World Boxing Association/International Boxing Association Light Heavyweight World Champion Beibut Shumenov, headlining the “Fire and Fury” pro boxing card, July 29 on the TeleFutura’s Solo Boxeo Tecate show, airing … [Read more...] about Santiago hoping third time’s the charm for Shumenov title fight
Former Welterweight Challenger and U.S. Olympian on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights presented by Corona Extra will originate from San Antonio, Texas July 1 at 11 p.m. ET on ESPN2, ESPN3D, ESPN Deportes and ESPN3.com when former welterweight world title challenger Sebastian “Iron” Lujan (37-5-2, 1 ND, 23 KOs) and undefeated lightweight Mickey Bey (16-0-1, 8 KOs) are featured in co-main events. Joe Tessitore and Teddy Atlas will … [Read more...] about Former Welterweight Challenger and U.S. Olympian on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
Michael Oliveira returns home again for WBC Latino Middleweight Title Fight in Brazil
SAO PAULO, Brazil (June 29, 2011) – Undefeated Michael“The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira continues his mission to re-popularize boxing in his native Brazil, when he returns home to fight for the third time, July 16 at Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo. … [Read more...] about Michael Oliveira returns home again for WBC Latino Middleweight Title Fight in Brazil
Boxing 360 inks 19-0 welterweight Prospect Vitaliy Demyanenko
NEW YORK (June 28, 2011) – Boxing 360 has announced today that it has signed unbeaten welterweight prospect Vitaliy “Demyan”Demyanenko (19-0, 12 KOs) to an exclusive promotional contract. … [Read more...] about Boxing 360 inks 19-0 welterweight Prospect Vitaliy Demyanenko
Pro Boxing Comes To Malta – EBU Inducts Malta Boxing Commission
Earlier this month, at the EBU General Meeting in Dublin, Ireland, the EBU Assembly voted that the Malta Boxing Commission become affiliated to the European Boxing Union. This exciting announcement has paved the way for the development of professional boxing in the Republic, as well as opening the door for promoters to hold sanctioned professional boxing events in Malta for … [Read more...] about Pro Boxing Comes To Malta – EBU Inducts Malta Boxing Commission