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
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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
ROBERT “THE GHOST” GUERRERO HELP TEAM GUERRERO FIGHT CANCER “LIGHT THE NIGHT WALK”
Join Team Guerrero in their effort to cure cancer with a small or large donation. Light The Night Walk is The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's annual fundraising walk to pay tribute and bring hope to people battling cancer. Hundreds of thousands of participants raise funds for lifesaving research and patient services. Click here to donate … [Read more...] about ROBERT “THE GHOST” GUERRERO HELP TEAM GUERRERO FIGHT CANCER “LIGHT THE NIGHT WALK”
Interview With Choi Tseveenpürev – Talks Gamboa, Asiku, Patavikorngym and much more
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Two time Featherweight Champion of the World Choijiljavyn Tseveenpürev, better known to British fans simply as ‘Choi’, is set to face WBC Asia Champion Bandung Patavikorngym at the Spencer Fearon and Ciaran Baynes Hard Knock Boxing Promotions ‘This is Hard Knocks' event at York Hall in London this coming Friday. … [Read more...] about Interview With Choi Tseveenpürev – Talks Gamboa, Asiku, Patavikorngym and much more
Vella’s London Training Camp Over, Returns To Malta Ready To Fight
n June this year the Malta Boxing Commission became the official professional boxing sanctioning organisation for the Republic of Malta. Shortly after becoming affiliated with the European Boxing Union the MBC President, Alexander Zammit, expressed his desire to help aspiring Maltese pro boxers, by organising exchange programmes with overseas coaches and gyms … [Read more...] about Vella’s London Training Camp Over, Returns To Malta Ready To Fight
PHIL LO GRECO STRIPPED; VICTOR LUPO TO FIGHT FOR VACATED WBC INTERNATIONAL WELTERWEIGHT TITLE
TORONTO (September 30, 2011) - The World Boxing Council ("WBC") has announced today that Phil Lo Greco has been stripped of his WBC International Welterweight belt due to his refusal to defend against mandatory challenger Victor Lupo (19-1-2, 9KO's). The official announcement can be found below: … [Read more...] about PHIL LO GRECO STRIPPED; VICTOR LUPO TO FIGHT FOR VACATED WBC INTERNATIONAL WELTERWEIGHT TITLE
Watch Sergio Martinez vs. Darren Barker Live on HBO and Face Off: Pacquiao/Marquez
Thirty six year-old Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez (47-2-2, 26 KOs) puts his WBC "Diamond" middleweight belt on the line against relatively unknown and undefeated 29-year-old Darren Barker (23-0, 14 KOs) of England on Saturday's HBO World Championship Boxing live from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. … [Read more...] about Watch Sergio Martinez vs. Darren Barker Live on HBO and Face Off: Pacquiao/Marquez