DiBella Entertainment, in association with Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions presents “East-West Showdown: Andre Berto vs. Victor Ortiz” on HBO. WBC welterweight champion Andre Berto is undefeated with a record of (27-0, 21 KOs) his opponent is former junior welterweight standout "Vicious" Victor Ortiz (28-2-2, 22 KO’s) who will be making his welterweight debut and … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing: Khan vs. McCloskey & Berto vs. Ortiz Live!
Shumenov prepared to continue History making boxing journey
LAS VEGAS (April 14, 2011) – WBA/IBA Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov (11-1, 7 KOs) remains fully prepared to continue his history-making journey to unify the light heavyweight titles before the end of 2011 with one of the other 175-pound division world champions. … [Read more...] about Shumenov prepared to continue History making boxing journey
Georges St. Pierre Before he became ‘GSP’ on ‘Rush To The Top’ PPV Special
Watch superstar ‘GSP’ before April 30 showdown vs. Shields HOBOKEN, N.J. (April 14, 2011) – Long before Georges “Rush: St. Pierre became a living legend and achieved rock star status in the mixed-martial-arts world, he learned how to fight in his native Canada prior to him joining the UFC, and now MMA fans in the United States have an opportunity to watch the 2-time Canadian … [Read more...] about Georges St. Pierre Before he became ‘GSP’ on ‘Rush To The Top’ PPV Special
May 7th Is Redemption Day for Paul Morby, Daniel Cadman and Leon Williams
World Champ turned promoter Graham Earl has really pulled all the stops out for his second London show of the year - ‘Redemption Day’ - at the York Hall in Bethnal Green on Saturday 7th May - by having not just one, but two, Southern Area title bouts co-headlining along with a seriously quality undercard, which is to such a high standard that it is likely to put most televised … [Read more...] about May 7th Is Redemption Day for Paul Morby, Daniel Cadman and Leon Williams
Victor Ortiz Training Camp Notes
Berto-Ortiz headlines “East-West Showdown” April 16 at MGM Grand at Foxwoods and Live on HBO’s World Championship Boxing NEW YORK, NY (April 12, 2011) – World Boxing Council (WBC) # 5 rated “Vicious” Victor Ortiz plans to go full throttle in order to knockout WBC Welterweight World Champion and unbeaten star Andre Berto in their highly-anticipated 12-round “East-West … [Read more...] about Victor Ortiz Training Camp Notes
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights Features Junior Welterweights in Main Event
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights will originate from Temecula, Calif. featuring junior welterweight’s Ruslan Provodnikov (18-1, 12 KO’s, WBO #14) and undefeated Ivan “El Marro” Popoca (15-0-1, 10 KO’s) in the 10-round main event April 15, at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2. Joe Tessitore and Teddy Atlas will be ringside at the Pechanga Resort Casino, describing the action. ESPN.com’s Dan … [Read more...] about ESPN’s Friday Night Fights Features Junior Welterweights in Main Event
Leon Williams: Couzen’s Gonna Get Crushed Like A Biscuit On May 7th
Leon ‘Solid’ Williams is to defend his Southern Area Cruiserweight title, against Titchfield, Hampshire’s Danny Couzens, at the Graham Earl promoted ‘Redemption Day’ double title headlined event at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on Saturday 7th May 2011. … [Read more...] about Leon Williams: Couzen’s Gonna Get Crushed Like A Biscuit On May 7th
Brazilian Revolution in Boxing working for WBC #20 rated Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira
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