SAO PAULO, Brazil (July 13, 2011) – Undefeated prospect Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira will have some heavy hitters supporting him Saturday night – Hall of Famer Eder “Golden Bantam” Jofre and former world light heavyweight champion Glen “Road Warrior” Johnson – when he enters the ring against Dominican veteran Jose “Minguito” Soto, headlining the “Sao Paulo Fight … [Read more...] about Michael Oliveira has heavy hitters in corner Jofre & Johnson supporting ‘The Brazilian Rocky’
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Rodriquez-Wolak Featured on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights presented by Corona Extra will originate from New York City, on July 15 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and ESPN3.com when former welterweight world title challenger Delvin Rodriguez (25-5-2, 14 KOs) and Ring Magazine’s No.7-ranked junior middleweight Pawel “Raging Bull” Wolak (29-1, 19 KOs) meet in the 10-round main event. … [Read more...] about Rodriquez-Wolak Featured on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
KEENEY, BENNETT BATTLE FOR INTERIM HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE AT CAGESPORT XV
TACOMA, Wash. – Mixed martial arts returns to Tacoma as Brian Halquist Productions presents CageSport XV at the Emerald Queen Casino on Saturday. The stellar card features a total of 10 professional MMA bouts with a main event for the CageSport Interim Heavyweight Championship between challengers Kyle Keeney and Josh Bennett. … [Read more...] about KEENEY, BENNETT BATTLE FOR INTERIM HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE AT CAGESPORT XV
“KING” GABRIEL ROSADO TO BATTLE ALLEN “THE DREAM SHATTERER” CONYERS THIS FRIDAY LIVE ON GFL
Rosado – Conyers headlines action packed Atlantic City fight card that will also feature Ferrante – Hemphill rematch as well as Tyrone Luckey – Bryne Green in Lightweight shootout NEW YORK / ATLANTIC CITY (July 11, 2011)—This Friday an important Jr. Middleweight bout will take place between Gabriel Rosado and Allen Conyers with the winner taking a big step towards a … [Read more...] about “KING” GABRIEL ROSADO TO BATTLE ALLEN “THE DREAM SHATTERER” CONYERS THIS FRIDAY LIVE ON GFL
Danny Dyer Joins Kevin Mitchell For Final Training Session Ahead of Saturday’s Showdown with John Murray
Earlier today Dagenham’s Kevin Mitchell undertook his final training session at the TRAD TKO Boxing Gym in Canning Town, for his career defining showdown with Manchester’s John Murray at the Echo Arena in Liverpool this coming Saturday. … [Read more...] about Danny Dyer Joins Kevin Mitchell For Final Training Session Ahead of Saturday’s Showdown with John Murray
Solid undercard announced by KZ Event Productions for ‘Fire & Fury: Shumenov-Santiago’
LAS VEGAS (July 12 2011) – A solid undercard has been announced for the “Fire & Fury” pro boxing card, featuring World Boxing Association/International Boxing Association Light Heavyweight World Champion Beibut Shumenov in his third title defense, July 29 against two-time world title challenger Danny “The Bronx Bomber” Santiago, on TeleFutura’s“Sólo Boxeo Tecate” … [Read more...] about Solid undercard announced by KZ Event Productions for ‘Fire & Fury: Shumenov-Santiago’
Michael Oliveira fighting at home once again
SAO PAULO, Brazil (July 12, 2011) – Unbeaten prospect Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveirahas returned home to fight once again in Brazil, headlining Saturday night’s “Sao Paulo Fight Night” pro-am boxing card, presented by MO Productions, July 16 at Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo. … [Read more...] about Michael Oliveira fighting at home once again
Interview With Promoter Spencer Fearon – Talks World Title For Choi, Nathan Graham, Darren Hamilton and much more
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro There’s a real buzz around the London Boxing scene at the moment thanks to the plethora of new young promoters strutting their stuff. … [Read more...] about Interview With Promoter Spencer Fearon – Talks World Title For Choi, Nathan Graham, Darren Hamilton and much more
Rigondeaux Targets New Champ Rico Ramos
CORK, Ireland (July 11, 2011) – No sooner had new World Boxing Association (“WBA”) Super Bantamweight Champion Rico “Suavecito” Ramos had his arm raised victoriously after his seventh-round knockout of defending champion Akishumni Shimoda last Saturday night in Atlantic City, WBA Interim titlist Guillermo “The Jackal” Rigondeaux issued an instant challenge to the … [Read more...] about Rigondeaux Targets New Champ Rico Ramos
22 year old ‘Bazooka’ Joe Linenfelser Already veteran pro boxer for nearly 6 years
“Irish” Micky Ward & Dicky Eklund now working ‘Bazooka’ Joe’s corner CHICAGO (July 11, 2011) – Junior middleweight prospect “Bazooka” Joe Linenfelser (9-1-1, 6 KOs), a 22-year-old boxer from Rockford, Illinois who lived a few years in Florida before returning home, has already been fighting professionally for nearly six years. … [Read more...] about 22 year old ‘Bazooka’ Joe Linenfelser Already veteran pro boxer for nearly 6 years
Graham Earl To Showcase Local Fighters On His 31st July ‘Renaissance’ Show
With the rematch of his classic 2007 ‘Fight of the Year’ encounter with Michael Katsidis firmly on hold for the foreseeable future, Graham Earl is keeping busy by presenting his third event of the year, ‘Renaissance’, which will take place in his home town of Luton on Sunday 31st July. … [Read more...] about Graham Earl To Showcase Local Fighters On His 31st July ‘Renaissance’ Show
Colonel Bob Sheridan Is Back
By Benny Ricardo The pipes were clear; the energy through the roof and the main event took place right where he likes it, in his kill zone area. The Colonel, Bob Sheridan, was back on the air calling another championship fight that is rapidly nearing the thousand mark. Top Rank’s Director of TV production, Marty Corwin told the Colonel “You were in mid-season form, it was … [Read more...] about Colonel Bob Sheridan Is Back
Watch Brandon Rios vs. Urbano Antillon Live on Showtime
Brandon "Bam Bam" Rios (27-0-1, 20 KOs) vs. Urbano Antillon (28-2, 20 KOs) has the makings of "Fight of the Year," with both guys never taking a backwards step and always trying to press the action, fight fans will be in for a show. … [Read more...] about Watch Brandon Rios vs. Urbano Antillon Live on Showtime
Watch Williams vs. Lara and Ramos vs. Shimoda Live on HBO
Former world champion Paul "The Punisher" Williams (39-2, 27 KOs) takes on the Cuban amateur standout Erislandy Lara (15-0-1, 10 KOs) and on the undercard is a title fight between the WBA junior featherweight champion Akifumi Shimoda (23-2-1, 10 KOs) of Japan versus the undefeated challenger out of California, Rico Ramos (19-0, 10 KOs) on Saturday night, live on HBO "Boxing … [Read more...] about Watch Williams vs. Lara and Ramos vs. Shimoda Live on HBO
Lucian Bute vs. Jean-Paul Mendy Live from Romania
IBF 168-pound champion Lucian Bute (28-0, 23 KOs) returns home to Romania on Saturday July 9, to defend his title against France's Jean-Paul Mendy (29-0-1, 16 KOs) at the Romexpo Arena in Bucharest, Romania. … [Read more...] about Lucian Bute vs. Jean-Paul Mendy Live from Romania