MIAMI (April 12, 2011) – The movement spearheaded by MO Productions to establish undefeated Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira as a star in his native Brazil is moving forward as TV Globo, the third-largest network in the world, committed to a two-year, six-fight commitment featuring the 20-year-old Oliveira. … [Read more...] about Brazilian Revolution in Boxing working for WBC #20 rated Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira
‘Saint’ George Jupp Added To Sam Webb-Prince Arron May 13th British Title Fight Card
Featherweight prospect ‘Saint’ George Jupp has been added to the undercard of the Frank Maloney promoted Sam Webb versus Prince Arron British Light Middleweight title clash at the Medway Park Leisure Centre in Gillingham, Kent, on Friday 13th May 2011. … [Read more...] about ‘Saint’ George Jupp Added To Sam Webb-Prince Arron May 13th British Title Fight Card
Andre Berto Training Camp Notes
NEW YORK, NY (April 11, 2011) – World Boxing Council (“WBC”) Welterweight World Champion and undefeated star Andre Berto is experiencing one of his best training camps ever in preparation for his sixth title defense April 16 against WBC # 5 rated challenger “Vicious” Victor Ortiz in the 12-round main event headlining the “East-West Showdown” card at the MGM Grand Theater at … [Read more...] about Andre Berto Training Camp Notes
Graham Earl And Johnny Eames Back Together For 30th April Newmarket Event
Former World Lightweight Champion Graham Earl has linked up with his former longtime coach Johnny Eames to present a night of professional boxing at Tattersalls Sales Rooms in Newmarket, Suffolk on Saturday 30th April. … [Read more...] about Graham Earl And Johnny Eames Back Together For 30th April Newmarket Event
‘Kid Chocolate’ played Wild Card as unbeaten Peter Quillin headed West for Success
NEW YORK (April 11, 2011) – A year ago, undefeated prospect Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin packed his bags and headed West, moving from Brooklyn to Los Angeles in what can only be described as a culture shock experience. … [Read more...] about ‘Kid Chocolate’ played Wild Card as unbeaten Peter Quillin headed West for Success
Michael Grant: Talks Career, His Move to Lightweight, Kevin Mitchell etc
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Back in the early 2000s there was a real buzz around the British amateur boxing scene, there were some excellent young fighters coming through the ranks with serious championship potential, none more so than a particular pair of teenage buddies from London, Michael Grant and Kevin Mitchell. … [Read more...] about Michael Grant: Talks Career, His Move to Lightweight, Kevin Mitchell etc
Grano stops Alexander in 6th Round
HARTFORD (April 9, 2011) – Heavyweight Tony “TNT” Grano got back on the winning track tonight in the main event on “The Willie Pep Boxing Classic,” presented by Hard Hittin’ Promotions, at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. … [Read more...] about Grano stops Alexander in 6th Round
Watch HBO Boxing Marcos Maidana vs. Erik Morales Live on PPV
Saturday April 9, live on HBO pay-per-view from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV, Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions presents: Marcos Maidana vs. Erik Morales "Action Heroes". Golden Boy Promotions has put together an outstanding pay-per-view card with match ups that they believe will give fight fans the most bang for their buck. … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing Marcos Maidana vs. Erik Morales Live on PPV
Watch Heavyweight Boxing Adamek vs. McBride Online via Ustream/PPV
Polish fighter Tomasz Adamek is climbing up the heavyweight ladder and will take on the last man to defeat Mike Tyson, Irish fighter Kevin McBride tonight (Saturday, April 9) at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. … [Read more...] about Watch Heavyweight Boxing Adamek vs. McBride Online via Ustream/PPV
Watch Strikeforce: Nick Diaz vs. Paul Daley Live on Showtime
Strikeforce: Nick Diaz vs. Paul Daley is the first Strikeforce event under the new Zuffa management. Zuffa, owners of the worlds number one Mixed Martial Arts organization UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) purchased Strikeforce in a deal that would shake up MMA in North America. The plan is to keep everything business as usual and run Strikeforce as a separate entity. … [Read more...] about Watch Strikeforce: Nick Diaz vs. Paul Daley Live on Showtime
Quotes From Adamek – McBride Final Press Conference
Kathy Duva: "This is a very important fight and we've seen lots of fighters in this situation look past the guy in front of him. In this situation Tomasz is putting a lot on the line and we really have got to give him all the respect in the world for continuing to stay active and wanting to challenge himself as much as he can, before he gets to that fight he's been working for … [Read more...] about Quotes From Adamek – McBride Final Press Conference
Perez happy to be fighting at home in Hartford
HARTFORD (April 6, 2011) – Popular East Hartford lightweight Joseph “Chip” Perez (5-0, 2 KOs) puts his undefeated record on the line Saturday night at home against unbeaten Esteban Nichol (2-0, 1 KO) on “The Willie Pep Boxing Classic” card, presented by Hard Hittin’ Promotions (“HHP”), at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. … [Read more...] about Perez happy to be fighting at home in Hartford
Last $65.00 tickets released for April 16 Berto vs. Ortiz at MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods
NEW YORK, NY (April 6, 2011) – The MGM Grand at Foxwoods box office has released additional $65.00 tickets today for the April 16 “East-West Showdown” championship boxing event featuring World Boxing Council (“WBC”) Welterweight World Champion and undefeated star Andre Berto against powerful, WBC # 5 rated challenger “Vicious” Victor Ortiz, at MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods. … [Read more...] about Last $65.00 tickets released for April 16 Berto vs. Ortiz at MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods
Lemieux vs. Rubio Featured in WBC Title Eliminator on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights will originate from Montreal, Quebec with a 12-round main event featuring Ring Magazine’s #10 ranked middleweight David Lemieux (25-0, 24 KO’s, WBC#2) pitted against former middleweight world title challenger Marco Antonio “El Veneno” Rubio (49-5-1, 43 KO’s, WBC#3) April 8, at 9 p.m. ET live on ESPN3.com and ESPN Deportes. Friday’s show will be … [Read more...] about Lemieux vs. Rubio Featured in WBC Title Eliminator on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
Danny Aquino ready to make statement in ring
HARTFORD (April 5, 2011) – Mexican-American bantamweight prospect Danny Aquino, trained by his father Julian, is looking forward to making a statement Saturday night in the six-round co-feature fighter on “The Willie Pep Boxing Classic” card, presented by Hard Hittin’ Promotions (“HHP”), at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. … [Read more...] about Danny Aquino ready to make statement in ring