NEW YORK, NY (April 4, 2011) – Last Thursday’s media conference call featured World Boxing Council (“WBC”) Welterweight Champion Andre Berto and WBC #5 rated title challenger “Vicious” Victor Ortiz in advance of their “East-West Showdown” event on April 16 from the MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods, airing live on HBO World Championship Boxing. Also on the call were Berto’s … [Read more...] about Quotes from media conference call featuring Andre Berto and Victor Ortiz
Special Wheelchair boxing exhibition added to Hartford pro card
HARTFORD (April 4, 2011) – A special wheelchair boxing exhibition match has been added to Saturday night’s pro card, “The Willie Pep Boxing Classic,” presented by Hard Hittin’ Promotions (“HHP”), at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. The eight-round main event finds local heavyweight favorite Tony “TNT” Grano (17-2-1, 13 KOs), 2005 U.S. Nationals amateur … [Read more...] about Special Wheelchair boxing exhibition added to Hartford pro card
World rated super bantamweight Leon Moore & prospect DonYil Livingston win in Big Apple
NEW YORK (April 4, 2011) – A pair of Boxing 360 fighters, World Boxing Council No. 3 rated super bantamweight Leon “Hurry Up” Moore and promising middleweight prospect DonYil Livingston, both registered unanimous six-round decision victories last Saturday evening in Brooklyn. The 31-year-old southpaw Moore (28-2, 22 KOs), from Guyana, is the reigning PABA and WBC CABOFE … [Read more...] about World rated super bantamweight Leon Moore & prospect DonYil Livingston win in Big Apple
Graham Earl Announces Double Title London Show Set For May 7th
Earlier this year former World Champ, turned promoter, Graham Earl returned to his old stomping ground, York Hall in Bethnal Green, for his inaugural London show. On the 7th May Graham again returns to York Hall with his double title headlined ‘Redemption Day’ event. … [Read more...] about Graham Earl Announces Double Title London Show Set For May 7th
Demetrice King Paid In Full For Tua Fight
NEW YORK (April 2, 2011) – Heavyweight Demetrice King has been paid in full, by Gotham Boxing president Cedric Kushner, for his March 19th fight in New Zealand against David Tua. This was confirmed over the phone by King from his home in Jackson, Michigan. … [Read more...] about Demetrice King Paid In Full For Tua Fight
Watch Fight Camp 360: Pacquiao vs. Mosley Free on CBS!
On Saturday May 7, 2011, in Las Vegas, Nevada, eight division champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao will put his WBO welterweight title on the line against "Sugar" Shane Mosley at the MGM Grand. Before the fight happens, Showtime/CBS will cover the fighters training camps as they prepare for the biggest boxing event of 2011. … [Read more...] about Watch Fight Camp 360: Pacquiao vs. Mosley Free on CBS!
“Irish” Micky Ward & Dick Eklund at ESPN Friday
Irish” Micky Ward, known for his trilogy of brutal fights with Arturo Gatti, and his brother Dicky Eklund, will join studio host Brian Kenny throughout ESPN’s Friday Night Fights telecast tonight (April 1), from 9-11 p.m. ET on ESPN2. … [Read more...] about “Irish” Micky Ward & Dick Eklund at ESPN Friday
Grano in crossroads fight Apr. 9 in Hartford
HARTFORD (March 31, 2011) – Popular Connecticut heavyweight Tony “TNT” Grano will be in a crossroads fight April 9 when he headlines “The Willie Pep Boxing Classic,” presented by Hard Hittin’ Promotions (“HHP”), at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. … [Read more...] about Grano in crossroads fight Apr. 9 in Hartford
Son of great Ricardo Lopez added to Saturday Night’s Segura-Calderon 2 PPV Card
HOBOKEN, N.J. (March 31, 2011) – Unbeaten Mexican flyweight prospect, Alonso “Finito” Lopez, son of legendary Mexican boxer Ricardo “Finito” Lopez, has been added to Saturday night’s “La Revancha” pay-per-view event, featuring the highly-anticipated rematch between WBO and The Ring light flyweight champion Giovani “El Guerrero Azteca” Segura and former 108-pound king, … [Read more...] about Son of great Ricardo Lopez added to Saturday Night’s Segura-Calderon 2 PPV Card
Video: Floyd Mayweather sends message to Justin Bieber
First Mike Tyson sent out a shout out to Justin Bieber via Twitter, now undefeated and controversial boxer Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. sends out his own message to Justin on his official Twitter and the video is posted on his YouTube account. … [Read more...] about Video: Floyd Mayweather sends message to Justin Bieber
(Video) Fight Camp 360°: Pacquiao vs. Mosley Episode 1 Preview
Manny Pacquiao the worlds most famous active boxer today, will defend his WBO welterweight title against the always dangerous Sugar Shane Mosley on May 7th, but first SHOWTIME and CBS networks will air several episodes of Fight Camp 360, a series that allows the audience a first hand look at what goes on behind the scenes and into the fighters everyday lives as they prepare for … [Read more...] about (Video) Fight Camp 360°: Pacquiao vs. Mosley Episode 1 Preview
Micky Ward & Dicky Eklund Live in Studio on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights with Host Brian Kenny
“Irish” Micky Ward, known for his trilogy of brutal fights with Arturo Gatti and his brother Dicky Eklund will join studio host Brian Kenny throughout ESPN’s Friday Night Fights telecast April 1, from 9-11 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The brothers were portrayed in the 2010 Academy Award winning film The Fighter, which centeredon the life of Ward (played by Mark Wahlberg), and his older … [Read more...] about Micky Ward & Dicky Eklund Live in Studio on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights with Host Brian Kenny
Graham Earl’s Belfast Show Postponed
Former WBU Lightweight World Champion, turned promoter, Graham Earl announced earlier today that this Saturday’s ‘Fists of Fury’ event, at the King’s Hall in Belfast, has been postponed, … [Read more...] about Graham Earl’s Belfast Show Postponed
Watch The Ultimate Fighter 13: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos Premiere
The long running mixed martial arts reality series, The Ultimate Fighter, is back for another season, TUF 13, which will feature welterweight fighters competing for a six figure contract. … [Read more...] about Watch The Ultimate Fighter 13: Team Lesnar vs. Team dos Santos Premiere
Segura-Calderon 2 Undercard Announced
HOBOKEN, N.J. (March 21, 2011) – The pay-per-view undercard for Saturday night’s “La Revancha,” featuring the highly-anticipated rematch between WBO and The Ring light flyweight champion Giovani “El Guerrero Azteca” Segura and former 108-pound king, Ivan “Iron Boy” Calderon, has been officially announced. … [Read more...] about Segura-Calderon 2 Undercard Announced