The Showtime Bantamweight (118 lbs) Tournament concludes on August 13 with finalist IBF Bantamweight champion Joseph Agbeko (28-2, 22 KOs) of Accra, Ghana taking on the other finalist WBC Silver bantamweight champion Abner Mares (21-0-1, 13 KOs) of Hawaiian Gardens, California. The Agbeko vs. Mares fight will be held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada. … [Read more...] about Watch Joseph Agbeko vs. Abner Mares Live on Showtime
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Big Brawl in Chester: Round Four at Harrah’s Delivers with Thrilling Win for Victor Vazquez
Story and photos by Gary Purfield In an absolutely thrilling main event that lived up to everything a fight should be Victor Vazquez and Angel Rios went to war for eight grueling rounds in the lightweight division. The crowd was packed with Victor supporters as is always the case when the barber Vazquez fights. The fans were treated to a special fight in return for their … [Read more...] about Big Brawl in Chester: Round Four at Harrah’s Delivers with Thrilling Win for Victor Vazquez
Boxing 360 Buzz Amanda Serrano Eyes First World Title Shot
NEW YORK (August 11, 2011) – Undefeated, North American Boxing Federation (“NABF”)Featherweight Champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano took another step towards a world title fight when her most recent opponent, Diana Garcia, was unable to answer the bell for the second round in last Saturday night’s fight in the Dominican Republic,. … [Read more...] about Boxing 360 Buzz Amanda Serrano Eyes First World Title Shot
Cintron-Smith Featured on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights; Future Hall of Famer Champion Bernard Hopkins Ringside
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights presented by Corona Extra will originate from St. Charles, Mo. on August 12 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and ESPN3.com when former IBF welterweight titlist Kermit Cintron (32-4-1, 28 KOs) and junior middleweight “The Truth” Antwone Smith (20-2-1, 12 KOs) meet in the 10-round main event. … [Read more...] about Cintron-Smith Featured on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights; Future Hall of Famer Champion Bernard Hopkins Ringside
Fight Weekend around Philly Part 2: Teon Kennedy Continues his road to a Title Shot
By Gary Purfield On Saturday night from Bally’s Casino in Atlantic City Philadelphia’s talented undefeated Jr. Lightweight prospect, Teon Kennedy continues his ascent up the boxing ladder. The man once considered the “Technician” now turned furious fighting brawler with skills will take on yet another dangerous test, as he prepares for an inevitable date with boxing’s best … [Read more...] about Fight Weekend around Philly Part 2: Teon Kennedy Continues his road to a Title Shot
WBA & IBA World Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov ready to take on any champions or top contenders
LAS VEGAS (August 10, 2011) – Unification remains the goal for World Boxing Association (“WBA”) and International Boxing Association (“IBA”) light heavyweight king, Beibut Shumenov. If, however, none of the other 175-pound world champions – Bernard Hopkins, Tavoris Cloud and Nathan Cleverly – are willing or available to put their title belts on the line against Shumenov, … [Read more...] about WBA & IBA World Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov ready to take on any champions or top contenders
Billy Joe Saunders To Captain Star Studded TRAD TKO Boxers Team This Sunday
Former Olympian and rising Middleweight star Billy Joe Saunders has been named captain/co-manager of the TRAD TKO Boxing Gym’s football squad for this Sunday’s Boxers and Celebrity Charity Football Tournament, in aid of the Indee Rose Trust, at the Concord Rangers FC in Canvey Island, Essex. … [Read more...] about Billy Joe Saunders To Captain Star Studded TRAD TKO Boxers Team This Sunday
MMA SUPERSTAR FABRICIO WERDUM JOINS FORCES WITH MHP!
Vowing that he would never lose another MMA bout to a stronger, more muscular fighter, Fabricio Werdum has turned to MHP to help him build a more powerful body. “I have to get stronger and more muscular to win the Strikeforce and UFC Heavyweight Championships,” he said after signing a sponsorship contract with nutritional supplement powerhouse MHP. “I’m excited to join forces … [Read more...] about MMA SUPERSTAR FABRICIO WERDUM JOINS FORCES WITH MHP!
Fight Weekend around Philly Part 1: Victor Vasquez Headlines Hard Hitting Action Chester
By Gary Purfield This weekend two major fight cards are featured in the Philadelphia region. The once proud fighting city of Philadelphia rarely sees action inside the city anymore but new and old hot spots Chester and Atlantic City keep the tradition alive to provide a place for local talent to showcase their skills. … [Read more...] about Fight Weekend around Philly Part 1: Victor Vasquez Headlines Hard Hitting Action Chester
BEIBUT SHUMENOV CHOSEN BY FANS AS BOXER WITH THE MOST CARACTER
Shumenov Earns 58% of Votes from “Sólo Boxeo Tecate” Viewers New York (August 8, 2011) – World champion Beibut Shumenov stood his ground in front of contender Danny “The Bronx Bomber” Santiago and defended his WBA Light Heavyweight title by defeating the New York native by technical knockout in the ninth round of the main event of the July 29 broadcast of “Sólo Boxeo … [Read more...] about BEIBUT SHUMENOV CHOSEN BY FANS AS BOXER WITH THE MOST CARACTER
Ronnie Shields new chief second for top boxing prospect Edwin ‘La Bomba’ Rodriguez
WORCESTER, Mass. (August 8, 2011) – Undefeated Edwin“La Bomba” Rodriguez, arguably the premier super middleweight prospect in the world, has switched head trainers and now two-time world title challenger Ronnie Shields is his chief second. … [Read more...] about Ronnie Shields new chief second for top boxing prospect Edwin ‘La Bomba’ Rodriguez
Watch UFC 133: Rashad Evans vs. Tito Ortiz Free on Facebook and Spike
UFC 133: Evans vs. Ortiz was originally supposed to be a light heavyweight title fight between the current UFC 205-pound champion Jon Jones and Rashad Evans but Jones had to pull out of the fight due to a pre-existing injury during training. The next person to step in to fill in for Jones was Phil Davis but while he was training for the fight he suffered a knee injury. The next … [Read more...] about Watch UFC 133: Rashad Evans vs. Tito Ortiz Free on Facebook and Spike
Interview with Pound-for-Pound Boxing Queen Holly Holm
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (August 4, 2011) – Boxing’s Pound-for-Pound Queen, Holly “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holm, has thoroughly exhausted the list of leading North American challengers, so her promoter, Lenny Fresquez (Fresquez Productions) looked across the Atlantic Ocean to challenge Europe’s premier boxer, French superstar Anne Sophie Mathis. Holm-Mathis will headline the … [Read more...] about Interview with Pound-for-Pound Boxing Queen Holly Holm
Peter ‘Kid Chocolate’ Quillin Preparing for sweet fight
LOS ANGELES (August 4, 2011) – Unbeaten middleweight contender Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillinwants to make-up for lost time, yet, the multi-talented fighter has to remain patient and play the boxing game. … [Read more...] about Peter ‘Kid Chocolate’ Quillin Preparing for sweet fight
Top Two San Fran Ladies Moving On in Chicas Tecate Search
It’s official! After 10 days of voting, Denisse Gonzalez and Mara Siqueiros, have been selected by loyal Facebook fans to represent the city of San Francisco in the nationwide search for the next Chicas Tecate. … [Read more...] about Top Two San Fran Ladies Moving On in Chicas Tecate Search