BOSTON (October 10, 2011) – The National Italian American Sports Hall (“NIASHF”) has announced its plans to erect a statue honoring Tony DeMarco, former Welterweight Boxing Champion of the World, to be located at DeMarco’s birthplace, neighborhood and longtime home in Boston’s historic North End. … [Read more...] about Tony DeMarco Statue Plans Unveiled
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WBF Appoint Gianluca Di Caro As Marketing Director
World Boxing Federation President Howard Goldberg today announced the appointment of London based Gianluca Di Caro as Marketing Director. … [Read more...] about WBF Appoint Gianluca Di Caro As Marketing Director
Johnny Eames: Williams-Norton The Right Fight At The Right Time
It’s been a cracking year for British boxing fans - there have been so many sensational domestic battles, Mitchell-Murray, Fury-Chisora, McDonnell-Hall and Walsh-Appleby being amongst the very best to date - and it’s just about to get even better, as on the 21st of this month Streatham’s hugely popular, all action, Cruiserweight prospect Leon ‘Solid’ Williams challenges savvy … [Read more...] about Johnny Eames: Williams-Norton The Right Fight At The Right Time
Malta National Boxing Championship Belt Unveiled
Whilst the Malta Boxing Commission may have only become the official professional boxing sanctioning organisation for the Republic of Malta a matter of four months, their determination to establish pro boxing in the Islands is clearly evident, as today MBC President Alexander Zammit unveiled the first ever Malta National Championship belt. … [Read more...] about Malta National Boxing Championship Belt Unveiled
Watch UFC 136: Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard III Live on YouTube PPV
On October 8, 2011 the Ultimate Fighting Championship presents one of the most stacked MMA cards of 2011 with UFC 136 featuring two title fights, and potential fight of the year match-ups. The main event is a rubbermatch between UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and his number one nemesis Gray Maynard. The co-main event is a featherweight championship bout between UFC … [Read more...] about Watch UFC 136: Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard III Live on YouTube PPV
Hennessy Sports Inks Undefeated Light heavyweight prospect Lionell Thompson
TORONTO (October 7, 2011) – Hennessy Sports announced today that it has signed undefeated light heavyweight prospect Lionell “Lonnie B” Thompson to an exclusive, long-term promotional contract. … [Read more...] about Hennessy Sports Inks Undefeated Light heavyweight prospect Lionell Thompson
Free UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard III Fights on Facebook
UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard III is a lightweight championship mixed martial arts bout that takes place on Saturday, October, 8, 2011 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. … [Read more...] about Free UFC 136: Edgar vs. Maynard III Fights on Facebook
NEW ENGLAND FAB FOUR FEATURED OCTOBER 21 IN NATIONALLY TELEVISED SHOBOX DOUBLEHEADER
Mashantucket, CT/New York, NY - (Oct. 6, 2011) – Some of New England’s brightest and best boxing prospects will be showcased Friday, Oct. 21, in the main event on ShoBox: The New Generation LIVE on SHOWTIME® at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast), when DiBella Entertainment returns to the MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods. … [Read more...] about NEW ENGLAND FAB FOUR FEATURED OCTOBER 21 IN NATIONALLY TELEVISED SHOBOX DOUBLEHEADER
‘Hacksaw’ Jim Duggan Ready to defend Patriotism vs. Akbar ‘AWE Wrestling: Night Of The Legends’ PPV
FISHERSVILLE, Virginia (October 6, 2011) – Now, more than ever, Americans desperately need flag-waving, 2 X 4 wielding “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan to lead their patriotic charge against foreign enemies of this country. … [Read more...] about ‘Hacksaw’ Jim Duggan Ready to defend Patriotism vs. Akbar ‘AWE Wrestling: Night Of The Legends’ PPV
Weights & Quotes From London – Darren Hamilton Vs Dave Ryan II
The weigh in for Spencer Fearon and Ciaran Baynes Hard Knocks Boxing Promotions ‘This Is Hard Knocks’ event event at York Hall, Bethnal Green, on Friday 7th October 2011 and broadcast live on Premier Sports (Sky channel 433) took place at The Boxers Bar, 9 Christopher Street, Shoreditch, London, earlier today. … [Read more...] about Weights & Quotes From London – Darren Hamilton Vs Dave Ryan II
FIGHT NOW TV Airing INSTINCT MMA Live
HOBOKEN, New Jersey (October 5, 2011) – America’s only 24-hour combat sports and entertainment channel – FIGHT NOW TV TM – keeps the LIVE action coming as it prepares to deliver INSTINCT MMA from Montreal, Canada, this coming Friday night (Oct. 7), starting at 7:30 PM/ET on the channel. … [Read more...] about FIGHT NOW TV Airing INSTINCT MMA Live
CUNNINGHAM vs. HERNANDEZ – JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED
On Saturday night in Neubrandenburg, Germany, Yoan Pablo Hernandez was awarded the IBF Cruiserweight Title by split technical decision over 2-time champion Steve Cunningham of Philadelphia after Hernandez's corner and doctor advised the referee to stop the bout in the corner after the 6th round. … [Read more...] about CUNNINGHAM vs. HERNANDEZ – JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED
Kimbo Slice & Franklin Lawrence to be Showcased in ‘Rumblein the Heartland’
TOTOWA, N.J. (October 5, 2011) – Hard-hitting heavyweights Kimbo Slice and Franklin“Yah Yah” Lawrence will be showcased in separate bouts October 15 on the“Rumble in the Heartland” card, presented by Gary Shaw Productions and Legacy Communications, at Heartland Events Center in Grand Island, Nebraska. … [Read more...] about Kimbo Slice & Franklin Lawrence to be Showcased in ‘Rumblein the Heartland’
BERNARD HOPKINS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
Bernard Hopkins, WBC and Ring Magazine Light Heavyweight World Champion “I chose to continue to fight and defend what I worked so hard to get.So why not get all of the benefits of what I’ve been doing for 20-something years and then walk away when it’s time? … [Read more...] about BERNARD HOPKINS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
Boxer Christy Martin Featured on ESPN’s Season Debut of E:60, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 8 p.m. ET
EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Husband/Former Trainer Interviewed in Prison Discussing Alleged Murder Attempt on Martin She was the face of women's boxing when it first captured the nation's attention in the mid-1990's. West Virginia-native Christy Martin fought on several Mike Tyson undercards, capturing fans' attention by combining a brawling style in the ring with a dash of femininity … [Read more...] about Boxer Christy Martin Featured on ESPN’s Season Debut of E:60, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 8 p.m. ET