By Erwin Lastimosa In what is a shocking move, the talented Filipino American bantamweight champion, Nonito Donaire, officially left his old promoter Bob Arum and Top Rank Promotions for rival promoter Oscar De La Hoya and Golden Boy Promotions. … [Read more...] about Nonito Donaire leaves Top Rank for rival Golden Boy Promotions
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Jupp Confident Ahead Of Khan Clash on March 19th
Unbeaten Featherweight prospect ‘Saint’ George Jupp is set to face Harrow’s Raffi Khan at the Steve Goodwin promoted ‘Essex Eruption’ - sponsored by Fists of Rage new to DVD movie - at Goresbrook Leisure Centre in Dagenham, Essex, this coming Saturday. … [Read more...] about Jupp Confident Ahead Of Khan Clash on March 19th
Andre Berto vs. “Vicious” Victor Ortiz on April 16 HBO World Championship Boxing
NEW YORK, NY (Mar. 16, 2011) – Styles make fights and the compelling April 16 showdown between the lightning-quick World Boxing Council (“WBC”) Welterweight World Champion and undefeated star Andre Berto, from Winter Haven, Florida, and powerful, WBC # 5 rated challenger “Vicious” Victor Ortiz, of Ventura, Calif., will add-up to non-stop action when they square-off in an … [Read more...] about Andre Berto vs. “Vicious” Victor Ortiz on April 16 HBO World Championship Boxing
Brad “King” Solomon vs. Demetrius “Dynamite” Hopkins Featured on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights will originate from Hollywood Fla. on March 18 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2 with a 10-round main event featuring undefeated, welterweight Brad “King” Solomon (16-0, 7 KO’s, WBC #6) facing former jr. welterweight contender Demetrius “Dynamite” Hopkins (30-1-1, 11 KO’s). Joe Tessitore and Teddy Atlas will be ringside at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, … [Read more...] about Brad “King” Solomon vs. Demetrius “Dynamite” Hopkins Featured on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
Fists Of Rage Movie Sponsor Conquest – Akrong In Dagenham On Saturday
Revolver Entertainment’s new to DVD action drama movie ‘Fists of Rage’ is to sponsor Tony ‘The Conqueror’ Conquest versus Prince George Akrong, which co-headlines the Steve Goodwin quadruple headlined ‘Essex Eruption’ event at the Goresbrook Leisure Centre in Dagenham, this coming Saturday. … [Read more...] about Fists Of Rage Movie Sponsor Conquest – Akrong In Dagenham On Saturday
Guillermo “The Jackal” Rigondeaux vs. Willie “Big Bang” Casey March 9 in Ireland
CORK, Ireland (March 15, 2011) – WBA Interim World Super Bantamweight Champion Guillermo “The Jackal” Rigondeaux, arguably the greatest amateur boxer of all-time, arrived March 7 in Ireland to complete his extensive training for his first title defense this Saturday night (Mar. 19) in Dublin against Irish favorite, former European title holder Willie “Big Bang” Casey. … [Read more...] about Guillermo “The Jackal” Rigondeaux vs. Willie “Big Bang” Casey March 9 in Ireland
Boxer Vicente Escobedo on his way to win “Cinturón Tecate”
NEW YORK (March 15, 2011) – Not only did Vicente “Chente” Escobedo win his March 4 “Sólo Boxeo Tecate” fight against Walter Estrada by unanimous decision, but the judges at home also decided that he displayed the most character in the ring. With 89 percent of votes received from across the nation, our champion for the week enters the competition in first place for the … [Read more...] about Boxer Vicente Escobedo on his way to win “Cinturón Tecate”
London Boxers Show Their Support For 2012 Olympics As Tickets Go On Sale Today
As tickets for London 2012 Olympics go on sale for the first time today, boxers and coaches at the Ultrachem TKO Boxing Gym, in Canning Town, London showed their support for the Games, which are to take place just a short distance away in Stratford, via video interviews to WinkBall.com correspondents. … [Read more...] about London Boxers Show Their Support For 2012 Olympics As Tickets Go On Sale Today
Billy Graham, Brian McGee, Pat McAleese Plus More On Steve Bunce Show This Thursday
Steve Bunce has pulled together a bumper collection of boxing luminaries for this Thursday’s BBC London Boxing Hour - 8-9pm Thursday 17th March 2011 on BBC London 94.9, also available on DAB and BBC iPlayer. … [Read more...] about Billy Graham, Brian McGee, Pat McAleese Plus More On Steve Bunce Show This Thursday
El Maachi Battles South American Champ Lopez In Dagenham This Saturday
International Masters Light Middleweight Champion Yassine El Maachi is set for the toughest fight of his career to date, when he comes face to face with Argentinian and South American Light Middleweight Champion Ulises David Lopez, at the Steve Goodwin Promoted quadruple headlined ‘Essex Eruption’ super show at Goresbrook Leisure Centre in Dagenham, Essex this coming … [Read more...] about El Maachi Battles South American Champ Lopez In Dagenham This Saturday
Fists Of Rage Movie To Sponsor Hamilton-McDonagh Title Fight This Friday
Revolver Entertainment’s new to DVD action drama ‘Fists Of Rage’ are to sponsor Darren Hamilton versus Peter McDonagh, Southern Area Light Welterweight title clash, this coming Friday at Spencer Fearon’s Hard Knocks Boxing Promotions ‘Shamrock Showdown’ event at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London. … [Read more...] about Fists Of Rage Movie To Sponsor Hamilton-McDonagh Title Fight This Friday
Watch the replay of Cotto vs. Mayorga Free on Showtime
WBA Junior Middleweight champion Miguel Cotto successfully defended his title on Saturday, March 12th at the MGM Grand when he stopped wild trash talker Ricardo Mayorga in the 12th and final round of the championship fight. … [Read more...] about Watch the replay of Cotto vs. Mayorga Free on Showtime
Sergio Martinez Post Fight Press Conference Quotes
MASHANTUCKET, CT (March 12, 2011) – The 2010 Fighter of the Year, world middleweight champion Sergio “Maraville” Martinez, destroyed previously undefeated Sergiy “Razor” Dzinziruk en route to an impressive win by eighth-round technical knockout to capture the World Boxing Council (“WBC”) Diamond Belt and retain his Ring Magazine belt, live on HBO World Championship Boxing at … [Read more...] about Sergio Martinez Post Fight Press Conference Quotes
Watch Replay of Sergio Martinez vs. Sergiy Dzinziruk, Andy Lee vs. Craig McEwan on HBO
Two great displays of boxing aired on HBO World Championship Boxing Saturday night, March 12, 2011 on HBO, first was the Celtic War between Irish Andy Lee and Scottish Craig McEwan, both fighters put on a back and forth exciting Middleweight match-up, with Lee dropping and hurting Craig McEwan in the 10th round and winning by knockout. … [Read more...] about Watch Replay of Sergio Martinez vs. Sergiy Dzinziruk, Andy Lee vs. Craig McEwan on HBO
‘Diamond Elite’ attracts worldwide media publicity for Martinez vs. Dzinziruk, Lee vs. McEwan
Tonight on HBO World Championship Boxing live from MGM Grand at Foxwoods MASHANTUCKET, CT (Mar. 12, 2011) – The rising popularity of World Boxing Council (“WBC”) and The Ring Magazine middleweight champion, 2010 Fighter of the Year “Maravilla” Martinez (46-2-2, 25 KOs), has never been more evident than now as he prepares to step into the ring tonight at MGM Grand Theater at … [Read more...] about ‘Diamond Elite’ attracts worldwide media publicity for Martinez vs. Dzinziruk, Lee vs. McEwan