Floyd Mayweather Jr. is coming back to the boxing ring and after a lengthy hiatus from the sport, he is taking on the young and hungry newly crowned WBC champion "Vicious" Victor Ortiz on September 17th, live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about Watch the Mayweather-Ortiz New York and L.A. Press Conferences Live on Ustream
Providence amateur boxer Toka Kahn-Clary Qualifies for U.S. Olympic Team Trials
PROVIDENCE (June 27, 2011) – Nineteen-year-old Toka Kahn- Clary, of Providence, qualified to compete in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials by capturing a Silver Medal at last week’s 2011 USA Boxing National Championships in Colorado Springs. … [Read more...] about Providence amateur boxer Toka Kahn-Clary Qualifies for U.S. Olympic Team Trials
Billy Joe Saunders Interview – Talks Gary Boulden, Mitchell-Murray, Olympics and much more…
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Back in May, at the O2 Arena, George Groves and James DeGale may have been the headliner but without doubt the true star of the show was a youngster from Hertfordshire, Billy Joe Saunders. … [Read more...] about Billy Joe Saunders Interview – Talks Gary Boulden, Mitchell-Murray, Olympics and much more…
McGuinness successfully defends NABA lightweight title, looking to fight Gaudet in Aug. 27
TORONTO (June 27, 2011) – Undefeated prospect Logan Cotton McGuinness successfully defended his North American Boxing Association (“NABA”) lightweight title for the second time, taking a 10-round majority decision (96-94, 96-94, 95-95) against veteran Daniel “Canerito” Ruiz, in an entertaining, highly competitive fight on the most recent “Friday Night At The Fights” show … [Read more...] about McGuinness successfully defends NABA lightweight title, looking to fight Gaudet in Aug. 27
Watch UFC Live on Versus 4: Kongo vs. Barry on Facebook/Versus
The Ultimate Fighting Championship presents UFC Live on Versus 4: Cheick Kongo vs. Pat Berry on Sunday, June 26, 2011, at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This UFC event will be televised both in the United States and in Canada, Versus in the U.S.A and Rogers Sportsnet in Canada. … [Read more...] about Watch UFC Live on Versus 4: Kongo vs. Barry on Facebook/Versus
Watch HBO Boxing Devon Alexander Vs. Lucas Matthysse and Cloud vs. Mack
HBO Boxing After Dark features a double header promoted by Don King live from Missouri. The headlining bout is Devon Alexander vs. Lucas Matthysse, and the co-feature bout is Tavoris Cloud vs. Yusaf Mack. … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing Devon Alexander Vs. Lucas Matthysse and Cloud vs. Mack
Boxing broadcaster Nick Charles passes away after battle with cancer
CNN's first sports anchor and Showtime boxing announcer Nick Charles passed away at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico today, Charles was fighting bladder cancer for two years, he was 64. … [Read more...] about Boxing broadcaster Nick Charles passes away after battle with cancer
Pacquiao, Hopkins, Martinez Nominated For 2011 “Fighter of the Year” ESPY
This years nominees for the 2011 ESPN ESPY award for "Fighter of the Year" include stand outs from the world of boxing and mixed martial arts. … [Read more...] about Pacquiao, Hopkins, Martinez Nominated For 2011 “Fighter of the Year” ESPY
NABA Lightweight Champion Logan Cotton McGuinness at home headlining ‘Friday Night At The Fights’
TORONTO (June 22, 2011) – North American Boxing Association(“NABA”) Lightweight Champion Logan Cotton McGuinness makes his second title defense this weekend at home in the 10-round main event against veteran Daniel “Canerito” Ruiz on the “Friday Night At The Fights” card at Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. … [Read more...] about NABA Lightweight Champion Logan Cotton McGuinness at home headlining ‘Friday Night At The Fights’
World Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov Makes third title defense July 29 in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (June 22, 2011) – KZ Event Productions announced today that World Boxing Association/International Boxing Association Light Heavyweight World Champion Beibut Shumenov will make his third title defense July 29, showcased on TeleFutura’s Solo Boxeo Tecate show, live from South Point Hotel Casino in Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about World Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov Makes third title defense July 29 in Las Vegas
Graham Earl Statement: The BBBofC Were Wrong To Stop Earl-Katsidis II
Over the past few days there have been some highly misleading statements circulating in the media regarding the reason why the planned August 13th rematch between Graham Earl and Michael Katsidis was shelved. Notable scribes around the world have been attributing the failure of Earl-Katsidis II to materialise being either Graham Earl pulling out or the failure of both camps … [Read more...] about Graham Earl Statement: The BBBofC Were Wrong To Stop Earl-Katsidis II
TECATE GIVES CONSUMERS CON CARÁCTER CHANCE TO ELECT NEXT CHICAS TECATE
Every Vote is an Entry to Win the Ultimate VIP Boxing Experience NEW YORK (June 20, 2011) – This summer Tecate, cerveza con carácter, is giving adults 21-and-older the opportunity to not only select an elite group of Chicas Tecate to represent the brand, but also to win the ultimate boxing fan experience at an upcoming championship bout. … [Read more...] about TECATE GIVES CONSUMERS CON CARÁCTER CHANCE TO ELECT NEXT CHICAS TECATE
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights to Air on ESPN 3D for Second Time
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights presented by Corona Extra will originate from Temecula, Calif. June 24 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2, ESPN3D, ESPN Deportes and ESPN3.com. Joe Tessitore and Teddy Atlas will be ringside at the Pechanga Resort Casino describing the action, while studio host Jonathan Coachman will present all the latest boxing news and highlights. The card is presented by … [Read more...] about ESPN’s Friday Night Fights to Air on ESPN 3D for Second Time
Fight Report: Summer Smash – Choi World Class, Moment of Madness For Hamilton plus more…
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro On Saturday night close to fourteen hundred hardy souls braved the rain and packed the York Hall to capacity, stormy weather wasn’t going to stop them being ringside, at Spencer Fearon’s Hard Knock Boxing promotions ‘Summer Smash’ event, to watch former World Champs Choi Tseveenpurev (WBU/WBF) and Jackson Asiku (IBO) battle it out. … [Read more...] about Fight Report: Summer Smash – Choi World Class, Moment of Madness For Hamilton plus more…
Flores sizzles against Moore to keep record perfect
New Haven Six boxers go 4-1-1 HARTFORD (June 18, 2011) – Youth defeated experience tonight as red-hot welterweight prospect Javier “El Chino” Flores extended his perfect record to 6-0 with six knockouts, stopping 30-fight veteran Shakha Moore in the seventh round of the main event on “The New Generation Boxing Series” card, presented by Bulldog Cartel Promotions, at … [Read more...] about Flores sizzles against Moore to keep record perfect