Story and photos by Gary Purfield Welterweight prospect Ronald Cruz stopped tough veteran Doel Carrasquillo in the sixth round of a scheduled ten at the Sands Casino in Bethlehem. Cruz was in his first bout as a headliner and fighting for the first time in his hometown of Bethlehem. The card was televised via internet on gofightlive.tv. … [Read more...] about Just Cruzin in Bethlehem: Ronald Cruz stops durable Carrasquillo
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Watch UFC 132: CRUZ vs. FABER Live on Facebook, Spike, and PPV
The Ultimate Fighting Championship presents a UFC bantamweight championship main event, UFC 132: Dominick Cruz vs. Urijah Faber. Cruz held the WEC bantamweight title just before they merged with the UFC, and now he will defend his belt against Urijah Faber, a former WEC featherweight champion who beat Dominick Cruz at featherweight. Cruz feels he has changed and evolved as a … [Read more...] about Watch UFC 132: CRUZ vs. FABER Live on Facebook, Spike, and PPV
Watch HBO Boxing David Haye vs. Wladimir Klitschko Live!
The much anticipated heavyweight showdown between WBA heavyweight champion David Haye and WBO, IBF, and IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko will take place live on Saturday July 2, in front of a sold out crowd of over 50,000 at the Imtech-Arena in Hamburg, Germany. The fight will be televised live in the United States on HBO World Championship Boxing. … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing David Haye vs. Wladimir Klitschko Live!
BRIAN VERA CHOSEN BY FANS AS BOXER WITH THE MOST CARACTER
Vera Earns 57% of Text and Online Votes from “Sólo Boxeo Tecate” Viewers Across U.S. New York (July 1, 2011) – Brian Vera not only knocked out San Antonio’s Eloy Suarez in the eighth and final round of their “Sólo Boxeo Tecate” bout last Friday, but he also was recognized by fans as the boxer with the most character in the ring. Having received 57 percent of all votes … [Read more...] about BRIAN VERA CHOSEN BY FANS AS BOXER WITH THE MOST CARACTER
RONALD CRUZ TO BE TESTED BY UPSET KING DOEL CARRASQUILLO TONIGHT LIVE!!! ON GFL
Boxing’s Hottest prospect to take on hard punching Carrasquillo; plus seven fight undercard featuring undefeated Rashad Brown; John Mecurio and Grayson Blake … [Read more...] about RONALD CRUZ TO BE TESTED BY UPSET KING DOEL CARRASQUILLO TONIGHT LIVE!!! ON GFL
Santiago hoping third time’s the charm for Shumenov title fight
LAS VEGAS (June 30, 2011) – Two-time world title challenger Danny “The Bronx Bomber” Santiagois hoping the third time’s the charm for him when he challenges World Boxing Association/International Boxing Association Light Heavyweight World Champion Beibut Shumenov, headlining the “Fire and Fury” pro boxing card, July 29 on the TeleFutura’s Solo Boxeo Tecate show, airing … [Read more...] about Santiago hoping third time’s the charm for Shumenov title fight
Former Welterweight Challenger and U.S. Olympian on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights presented by Corona Extra will originate from San Antonio, Texas July 1 at 11 p.m. ET on ESPN2, ESPN3D, ESPN Deportes and ESPN3.com when former welterweight world title challenger Sebastian “Iron” Lujan (37-5-2, 1 ND, 23 KOs) and undefeated lightweight Mickey Bey (16-0-1, 8 KOs) are featured in co-main events. Joe Tessitore and Teddy Atlas will … [Read more...] about Former Welterweight Challenger and U.S. Olympian on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
Michael Oliveira returns home again for WBC Latino Middleweight Title Fight in Brazil
SAO PAULO, Brazil (June 29, 2011) – Undefeated Michael“The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira continues his mission to re-popularize boxing in his native Brazil, when he returns home to fight for the third time, July 16 at Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo. … [Read more...] about Michael Oliveira returns home again for WBC Latino Middleweight Title Fight in Brazil
Ronald Cruz Returns Home to Bethlehem
By Gary Purfield It’s fight week in Bethlehem PA. Yes, you read that correctly, not Philadelphia or Atlantic City but Bethlehem. This Friday, July 1, rising welterweight Ronald Cruz will look to remain undefeated when he goes for win number thirteen against Doel Carrasquillo 15-17-1 (13 KO). This will be the first time he will be fighting in his hometown of Bethlehem PA. … [Read more...] about Ronald Cruz Returns Home to Bethlehem
Boxing 360 inks 19-0 welterweight Prospect Vitaliy Demyanenko
NEW YORK (June 28, 2011) – Boxing 360 has announced today that it has signed unbeaten welterweight prospect Vitaliy “Demyan”Demyanenko (19-0, 12 KOs) to an exclusive promotional contract. … [Read more...] about Boxing 360 inks 19-0 welterweight Prospect Vitaliy Demyanenko
Pro Boxing Comes To Malta – EBU Inducts Malta Boxing Commission
Earlier this month, at the EBU General Meeting in Dublin, Ireland, the EBU Assembly voted that the Malta Boxing Commission become affiliated to the European Boxing Union. This exciting announcement has paved the way for the development of professional boxing in the Republic, as well as opening the door for promoters to hold sanctioned professional boxing events in Malta for … [Read more...] about Pro Boxing Comes To Malta – EBU Inducts Malta Boxing Commission
Watch the Mayweather-Ortiz New York and L.A. Press Conferences Live on Ustream
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