Middleweight champion, Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez of Argentina, will receive this years BWAA (Boxing Writers Association of America) "Sugar Ray Robinson Fighter of the Year" award, for his sensational wins over Kelly Pavlik, a fight where Martinez was the huge underdog and beat Pavlik for his Middleweight title, and his one punch knockout of Paul Williams, which many writers … [Read more...] about Sergio Martinez beats out Manny Pacquiao for 2010 BWAA “Fighter of the Year”
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FIGHT REPORT: Morby Retains Title – Upsets, Drama And Controversy At York Hall
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Former WBU Lightweight Champion, turned promoter, Graham Earl promised closely matched, exciting fights on his return to York Hall on Saturday night with his ‘Capital Punishment’ event. Being a man of his word, that’s just what Graham delivered and much, much more. … [Read more...] about FIGHT REPORT: Morby Retains Title – Upsets, Drama And Controversy At York Hall
DeMarcus “Chop Cop” Corley’s Manager Cries Foul
Open letter to boxing world from Egis Klimas What happened last night to my fighter, former world champion DeMarcus “Chop Cop” Corley (36-16-1, 22 KOs), in Argentina against Lucas Matthysee (28-1, 26 KOs) was a travesty. He recently fought Marcus Maidana in Argentina and lost without any complaints, but last night was an outright injustice and another black eye for boxing. … [Read more...] about DeMarcus “Chop Cop” Corley’s Manager Cries Foul
Holyfield-Williams ends in No Contest
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, West Virginia (January 22, 2011) – Tonight’s title fight between World Boxing Federation Heavyweight Champion Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield and challenger Sherman “Tank” Williams abruptly ended after three rounds due to a cut over Holyfield’s left eye that happened in the second round suffered in the second round. Holyfield was unable to continue … [Read more...] about Holyfield-Williams ends in No Contest
Watch UFC ‘Fight for the Troops 2’ Live On Facebook & SPIKE
UFC presents: Fight for the Troops 2, also known as UFC Fight Night 23, a mixed martial arts event by the Ultimate Fighting Championship made in support of the United States Armed Forces on January 22, 2011 at Fort Hood, near Killeen, Texas. The event will be televised live on SPIKE TV at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT. … [Read more...] about Watch UFC ‘Fight for the Troops 2’ Live On Facebook & SPIKE
Manny Pacquiao Vs. Shane Mosley Moves From HBO To CBS/SHOWTIME
Legendary boxing promoter, Bob Arum, made a surprising decision when he decided to move the Manny Pacquiao vs. Sugar Shane Mosley welterweight showdown to HBO's rival network Showtime. Manny Pacquiao and Shane Mosley have both fought the majority of their biggest fights on HBO and many fight fans naturally felt that the fight would be on HBO pay-per-view, but didn't expect … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao Vs. Shane Mosley Moves From HBO To CBS/SHOWTIME
WEIGHTS FROM WEST VIRGINIA “EVANDER HOLYFIELD VS. SHERMAN WILLIAMS” PPV
WORLD BOXING FEDERATION HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MAIN EVENT – 12 ROUNDS -- PPV Evander Holyfield (43-10-2, 28 KOs), World Federation Heavyweight Champion, Atlanta, GA 224 LBS. Sherman Williams (34-11, 19 KOs), Challenger, Ft. Pierce, FL by way of the Bahamas 258 LBS. … [Read more...] about WEIGHTS FROM WEST VIRGINIA “EVANDER HOLYFIELD VS. SHERMAN WILLIAMS” PPV
Morby Vs. Cadman – Connor Vs. Holmes Weights And Quotes
The weigh-in for Paul Morby versus Daniel ‘The Slick’ Cadman BBBofC Southern Area Super Middleweight title fight at the Graham Earl promoted CAPITAL PUNISHMENT event at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on Saturday was undertaken, at the Ultrachem TKO Gym in Canning Town, earlier today under the watchful eyes of BBBofC official Bob Longhurst. … [Read more...] about Morby Vs. Cadman – Connor Vs. Holmes Weights And Quotes
Bruce ‘Lionheart’ Scott Shows His Support For Mitchell Balker.
Former British, Commonwealth and WBU International Cruiserweight Champion Bruce ‘Lionheart’ Scott popped into the Ultrachem TKO Gym in Canning Town to wish Dutch Cruiserweight prospect Mitchell Balker success in his first London fight, against Nick ‘The Ox’ Okoth at the Graham Earl promoted ‘Capital Punishment’ at the York Hall, Bethnal Green, London this Saturday. … [Read more...] about Bruce ‘Lionheart’ Scott Shows His Support For Mitchell Balker.
Erick ‘The Eagle’ Ochieng Eyes Title Shot After 5th Feb Outing.
Stoke Newington’s exceptional Light Middleweight prospect Erick ‘The Eagle’ Ochieng gets his first outing of the new year on the undercard of the Frank Maloney promoted Commonwealth Super Bantamweight title showdown between Jamie Arthur and Jason Booth at the Brentwood Centre on Saturday 5th February 2011. … [Read more...] about Erick ‘The Eagle’ Ochieng Eyes Title Shot After 5th Feb Outing.
Kevin Johnson replaces Travis Kauffman vs. Julius Long on Holyfield-Williams PPV
CHARLOTTE, NC (January 19, 2011) – Former world heavyweight title challenger Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson has replaced an ill Travis Kauffman against dangerous Julius “Towering Inferno” Long (15-14, 13 KOs) in an 8-round bout on Saturday night’s “Redemption In America: The Journey Begins Now” Pay-Per-View event, headlined by living legend, Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield (43-10-2, … [Read more...] about Kevin Johnson replaces Travis Kauffman vs. Julius Long on Holyfield-Williams PPV
Frank Maloney Signs Leon ‘Solid’ Williams – ‘Solid’ Added To 5th Feb Show
Southern Area Cruiserweight Champion Leon ‘Solid’ Williams has signed a promotional contract with Frank Maloney. ‘Solid’ also secured his first fight, at the Brentwood Leisure Centre on the 5th February, under the Frank Maloney banner. … [Read more...] about Frank Maloney Signs Leon ‘Solid’ Williams – ‘Solid’ Added To 5th Feb Show
Lennox Lewis & Larry Holmes have Evander Holyfield’s back
CHARLOTTE, NC (January 18, 2011) – Two of the all-time greatest world heavyweight champions, Lennox Lewis and Larry Holmes, will be special guests supporting their former rival, Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield (43-10-2, 28 KOs), when the living legend defends his World Boxing Federation heavyweight title Saturday night against challenger Sherman “Tank” Williams (34-11-2, 19 … [Read more...] about Lennox Lewis & Larry Holmes have Evander Holyfield’s back
Eames And Earl Reunite – Four TKO Fighters On Earl’s York Hall Show This Saturday
Former WBU World Champion, turned boxing promoter, Graham Earl and his former coach Johnny Eames have rekindled a working partnership, which spanned more than six years as fighter-trainer team, and as a result there are no less than four of Johnny’s Ultrachem TKO Gym trained fighters appearing at Graham’s upcoming ‘Capital Punishment’ event this coming Saturday at York … [Read more...] about Eames And Earl Reunite – Four TKO Fighters On Earl’s York Hall Show This Saturday
Evander Holyfield TV Interview Promoting Upcoming Fight
Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield (43-10-2, 28 KOs) defends his World Boxing Federation heavyweight title Saturday night against challenger Sherman “Tank” Williams (34-11-2, 19 KOs), live from America’s resort -- The Greenbrier’s Colonial Hall -- in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. … [Read more...] about Evander Holyfield TV Interview Promoting Upcoming Fight