Less than a month after winning his debut professional fight Plumstead’s Sam Standing is primed and ready for more action at Olivia Goodwin Main Events promoted ‘Search & Destroy’ event at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on Saturday 4th June 2011. … [Read more...] about Still Standing – Second Fight In A Month For New Boy Sam
Real ‘Homecoming’ for Whitley
HOLYOKE, Mass. (May 19, 2011) – Battle-tested boxer Derrick “Double Impact” Whitley (24-25-3, 11 KOs) returns to the ring for the first time in nearly four years to headline a pro boxing show in his hometown of Holyoke, “Homecoming,” June 25 at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holyoke. … [Read more...] about Real ‘Homecoming’ for Whitley
Interview: John Wayne Hibbert Talks Prizefighter, Witter, Lynes, El Maachi and more
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro With seriously big names, such as former World Champs Junior Witter and Colin Lynes and former British Champion Kevin McIntyre, grabbing all the headlines in the build up to the highly anticipated Matchroom Sports promoted Prizefighter - Welterweights II, which takes place at York Hall on Tuesday 7th June, I decided to buck the trend a bit, well my … [Read more...] about Interview: John Wayne Hibbert Talks Prizefighter, Witter, Lynes, El Maachi and more
Connor Beats Grimes, Next Up Tough Test Against Todd On June 4th
On Sunday evening Carshalton Welterweight Danny ‘Cassius’ Connor scored his first professional win, over Luton’s Duane Grimes, which sets him up nicely for his upcoming showdown with former WBF Intercontinental Welterweight title challenger James Todd, at Olivia Goodwin’s Main Events promoted ‘Search & Destroy’ double title headlined event at York Hall on Saturday 4th June … [Read more...] about Connor Beats Grimes, Next Up Tough Test Against Todd On June 4th
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights and Main Events Return to New Jersey on May 20
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights presented by Corona Extra, will originate from Newark, N.J. May 20 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2 when former junior middleweight world title challenger Joel “El Predador” Julio (36-4, 31 KO’s, WBC#33) and undefeated 2008 U.S. Olympian Sadam “The World Kid” Ali (12-0, 7 KO’s) are featured in co-main events. Joe Tessitore and Teddy Atlas will be ringside at … [Read more...] about ESPN’s Friday Night Fights and Main Events Return to New Jersey on May 20
Double Joy For Balker: Faces Miles On June 4th Ahead of October Title Shot
London based Dutch Cruiserweight prospect Mitchell Balker has had a double helping of good news this past week. First his manager-coach Johnny Eames negotiated for him to fight Hari Miles on the Olivia Goodwin’s Main Events ‘Search & Destroy’ double title headliner at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Saturday 4th June 2011. … [Read more...] about Double Joy For Balker: Faces Miles On June 4th Ahead of October Title Shot
Watch Andre Ward vs. Arthur Abraham & Pacquiao-Mosley Replay on Showtime
Tonight on SHOWTIME, Super Six tournament leader and 2004 Olympic gold medalist Andre "S.O.G." Ward will defend his WBA Super-middleweight belt against Armenian power puncher "King" Arthur Abraham at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. The winner of tonight's Ward vs. Abraham semifinal bout will meet the winner of the June 4th Carl Froch versus Glen Johnson semifinal … [Read more...] about Watch Andre Ward vs. Arthur Abraham & Pacquiao-Mosley Replay on Showtime
LIBRADO ANDRADE CHOSEN BY FANS AS THE BOXER WITH THE MOST CARÁCTER
This Friday Ira Terry and Mike Perez Battle for the Cinturón Tecate Title on Solo Boxeo WHO: While Aaron Pryor Junior defeated Librado Andrade by way of majority decision over ten rounds during the May 6 edition of “Sólo Boxeo Tecate”, fans chose Andrade as the boxer with the most character on the ring. He secured 75 percent of all votes cast via text message and … [Read more...] about LIBRADO ANDRADE CHOSEN BY FANS AS THE BOXER WITH THE MOST CARÁCTER
Ring 8 Notebook, Farhood and McCallany guest speakers Tuesday in NY
NEW YORK, NY (May 13, 2011) – Award-winning boxing writer and television announcer, Steve Farhood, and “Light’s Out” star Holt McCallany will be special speakers at Tuesday night’s (May 17), starting at 7 PM/ET) for RING 8’s monthly meeting at the historic Waterfront Crabhouse in Long Island City. … [Read more...] about Ring 8 Notebook, Farhood and McCallany guest speakers Tuesday in NY
Olivia Goodwin To Be Studio Guest On TalkSPORT’S Andy Goldstein’s Sports Bar This Saturday
The UK’s newest and youngest professional boxing promoter, Olivia Goodwin, is to be a studio guest on Andy Goldstein's Sports Bar show on TalkSPORT - 1089/1053 MW, on digital and on line at www.talksport.co.uk - this coming Saturday night … [Read more...] about Olivia Goodwin To Be Studio Guest On TalkSPORT’S Andy Goldstein’s Sports Bar This Saturday
Williams calls-in Holyfield marker ‘Tank’ Demands Rematch
FT. PIERCE, Florida (May 12, 2011) – Popular Bahamian heavyweight Sherman “The Tank” Williams has called-in his Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield-marker and demanded an immediate rematch that the future Hall of Famer verbally agreed to after their January 22nd fight in West Virginia ended in a highly controversial “no contest” due to Holyfield’s left eye suffering a cut from a … [Read more...] about Williams calls-in Holyfield marker ‘Tank’ Demands Rematch
Peter ‘Kid Chocolate’ Quillin Now in Sweet Position
LOS ANGELES (May 11, 2011) – Newly-crowned USBO Super Middleweight champion and undefeated prospect, Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin (24-0, 18 KO’s), finds himself in a sweet position after his electrifying knockout of former world title challenger Jesse Brinkley (35-7, 22 KO’s) on April 30 in Reno, Nevada in a fight televised live on TeleFutura’s “Solo Boxeo Tecate.” … [Read more...] about Peter ‘Kid Chocolate’ Quillin Now in Sweet Position
Professional Boxing Returns to Holyoke for only second time in 50 years
HOLYOKE, Mass. (May 12, 2011) – Professional boxing returns to Holyoke for only the second time in the past half-century, the first since 2000, on June 25 when American Fighting Organization (“AFO”) presents, “Homecoming,” at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holyoke. … [Read more...] about Professional Boxing Returns to Holyoke for only second time in 50 years
WBC Champ Victor Ortiz Featured on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights will originate from San Ynez, Calif., May 13 at 9 p.m. on ESPN2 when former WBO junior welterweight world titlist Kendall “Rated R” Holt (26-4, 14 KO’s, WBA #8, WBO #8, IBF #15) will meet former two-time IBF lightweight world titlist Julio “The Kidd” Diaz (38-6, 27 KO’s, IBF #9) in a 10-round main event. Joe Tessitore and Teddy Atlas will be … [Read more...] about WBC Champ Victor Ortiz Featured on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
Interview With Sam Webb – Talks Prince Arron, Anthony Small, Martin Concepcion and more
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro This Friday Sam Webb makes his second defense of the British Light Middleweight title, he won back in March last year in a ding dong battle with Anthony Small. His opponent will be Prince Arron, whose probably best known for winning the Prizefighter - Light Middleweights tournament last year. … [Read more...] about Interview With Sam Webb – Talks Prince Arron, Anthony Small, Martin Concepcion and more