Vera Earns 57% of Text and Online Votes from “Sólo Boxeo Tecate” Viewers Across U.S. New York (July 1, 2011) – Brian Vera not only knocked out San Antonio’s Eloy Suarez in the eighth and final round of their “Sólo Boxeo Tecate” bout last Friday, but he also was recognized by fans as the boxer with the most character in the ring. Having received 57 percent of all votes … [Read more...] about BRIAN VERA CHOSEN BY FANS AS BOXER WITH THE MOST CARACTER
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RONALD CRUZ TO BE TESTED BY UPSET KING DOEL CARRASQUILLO TONIGHT LIVE!!! ON GFL
Boxing’s Hottest prospect to take on hard punching Carrasquillo; plus seven fight undercard featuring undefeated Rashad Brown; John Mecurio and Grayson Blake … [Read more...] about RONALD CRUZ TO BE TESTED BY UPSET KING DOEL CARRASQUILLO TONIGHT LIVE!!! ON GFL
Santiago hoping third time’s the charm for Shumenov title fight
LAS VEGAS (June 30, 2011) – Two-time world title challenger Danny “The Bronx Bomber” Santiagois hoping the third time’s the charm for him when he challenges World Boxing Association/International Boxing Association Light Heavyweight World Champion Beibut Shumenov, headlining the “Fire and Fury” pro boxing card, July 29 on the TeleFutura’s Solo Boxeo Tecate show, airing … [Read more...] about Santiago hoping third time’s the charm for Shumenov title fight
Former Welterweight Challenger and U.S. Olympian on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights presented by Corona Extra will originate from San Antonio, Texas July 1 at 11 p.m. ET on ESPN2, ESPN3D, ESPN Deportes and ESPN3.com when former welterweight world title challenger Sebastian “Iron” Lujan (37-5-2, 1 ND, 23 KOs) and undefeated lightweight Mickey Bey (16-0-1, 8 KOs) are featured in co-main events. Joe Tessitore and Teddy Atlas will … [Read more...] about Former Welterweight Challenger and U.S. Olympian on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
Michael Oliveira returns home again for WBC Latino Middleweight Title Fight in Brazil
SAO PAULO, Brazil (June 29, 2011) – Undefeated Michael“The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira continues his mission to re-popularize boxing in his native Brazil, when he returns home to fight for the third time, July 16 at Credicard Hall in Sao Paulo. … [Read more...] about Michael Oliveira returns home again for WBC Latino Middleweight Title Fight in Brazil
Ronald Cruz Returns Home to Bethlehem
By Gary Purfield It’s fight week in Bethlehem PA. Yes, you read that correctly, not Philadelphia or Atlantic City but Bethlehem. This Friday, July 1, rising welterweight Ronald Cruz will look to remain undefeated when he goes for win number thirteen against Doel Carrasquillo 15-17-1 (13 KO). This will be the first time he will be fighting in his hometown of Bethlehem PA. … [Read more...] about Ronald Cruz Returns Home to Bethlehem
Boxing 360 inks 19-0 welterweight Prospect Vitaliy Demyanenko
NEW YORK (June 28, 2011) – Boxing 360 has announced today that it has signed unbeaten welterweight prospect Vitaliy “Demyan”Demyanenko (19-0, 12 KOs) to an exclusive promotional contract. … [Read more...] about Boxing 360 inks 19-0 welterweight Prospect Vitaliy Demyanenko
Pro Boxing Comes To Malta – EBU Inducts Malta Boxing Commission
Earlier this month, at the EBU General Meeting in Dublin, Ireland, the EBU Assembly voted that the Malta Boxing Commission become affiliated to the European Boxing Union. This exciting announcement has paved the way for the development of professional boxing in the Republic, as well as opening the door for promoters to hold sanctioned professional boxing events in Malta for … [Read more...] about Pro Boxing Comes To Malta – EBU Inducts Malta Boxing Commission
Watch the Mayweather-Ortiz New York and L.A. Press Conferences Live on Ustream
Floyd Mayweather Jr. is coming back to the boxing ring and after a lengthy hiatus from the sport, he is taking on the young and hungry newly crowned WBC champion "Vicious" Victor Ortiz on September 17th, live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about Watch the Mayweather-Ortiz New York and L.A. Press Conferences Live on Ustream
Providence amateur boxer Toka Kahn-Clary Qualifies for U.S. Olympic Team Trials
PROVIDENCE (June 27, 2011) – Nineteen-year-old Toka Kahn- Clary, of Providence, qualified to compete in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials by capturing a Silver Medal at last week’s 2011 USA Boxing National Championships in Colorado Springs. … [Read more...] about Providence amateur boxer Toka Kahn-Clary Qualifies for U.S. Olympic Team Trials
Billy Joe Saunders Interview – Talks Gary Boulden, Mitchell-Murray, Olympics and much more…
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Back in May, at the O2 Arena, George Groves and James DeGale may have been the headliner but without doubt the true star of the show was a youngster from Hertfordshire, Billy Joe Saunders. … [Read more...] about Billy Joe Saunders Interview – Talks Gary Boulden, Mitchell-Murray, Olympics and much more…
McGuinness successfully defends NABA lightweight title, looking to fight Gaudet in Aug. 27
TORONTO (June 27, 2011) – Undefeated prospect Logan Cotton McGuinness successfully defended his North American Boxing Association (“NABA”) lightweight title for the second time, taking a 10-round majority decision (96-94, 96-94, 95-95) against veteran Daniel “Canerito” Ruiz, in an entertaining, highly competitive fight on the most recent “Friday Night At The Fights” show … [Read more...] about McGuinness successfully defends NABA lightweight title, looking to fight Gaudet in Aug. 27
Watch UFC Live on Versus 4: Kongo vs. Barry on Facebook/Versus
The Ultimate Fighting Championship presents UFC Live on Versus 4: Cheick Kongo vs. Pat Berry on Sunday, June 26, 2011, at the Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This UFC event will be televised both in the United States and in Canada, Versus in the U.S.A and Rogers Sportsnet in Canada. … [Read more...] about Watch UFC Live on Versus 4: Kongo vs. Barry on Facebook/Versus
Mike Jones with easy win in stay busy fight: Wants Manny Pacquiao next!
Ringside coverage and photos by Gary Purfield Mike Jones made it a short night in his homecoming stay busy fight Saturday night at the Arena in South Philadelphia. Jones used the first round to measure his opponent Raul Munoz landing jabs and a few rights to set the tone. … [Read more...] about Mike Jones with easy win in stay busy fight: Wants Manny Pacquiao next!
Watch HBO Boxing Devon Alexander Vs. Lucas Matthysse and Cloud vs. Mack
HBO Boxing After Dark features a double header promoted by Don King live from Missouri. The headlining bout is Devon Alexander vs. Lucas Matthysse, and the co-feature bout is Tavoris Cloud vs. Yusaf Mack. … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing Devon Alexander Vs. Lucas Matthysse and Cloud vs. Mack