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
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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
Boxing broadcaster Nick Charles passes away after battle with cancer
CNN's first sports anchor and Showtime boxing announcer Nick Charles passed away at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico today, Charles was fighting bladder cancer for two years, he was 64. … [Read more...] about Boxing broadcaster Nick Charles passes away after battle with cancer
Pacquiao, Hopkins, Martinez Nominated For 2011 “Fighter of the Year” ESPY
This years nominees for the 2011 ESPN ESPY award for "Fighter of the Year" include stand outs from the world of boxing and mixed martial arts. … [Read more...] about Pacquiao, Hopkins, Martinez Nominated For 2011 “Fighter of the Year” ESPY
NABA Lightweight Champion Logan Cotton McGuinness at home headlining ‘Friday Night At The Fights’
TORONTO (June 22, 2011) – North American Boxing Association(“NABA”) Lightweight Champion Logan Cotton McGuinness makes his second title defense this weekend at home in the 10-round main event against veteran Daniel “Canerito” Ruiz on the “Friday Night At The Fights” card at Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. … [Read more...] about NABA Lightweight Champion Logan Cotton McGuinness at home headlining ‘Friday Night At The Fights’
World Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov Makes third title defense July 29 in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (June 22, 2011) – KZ Event Productions announced today that World Boxing Association/International Boxing Association Light Heavyweight World Champion Beibut Shumenov will make his third title defense July 29, showcased on TeleFutura’s Solo Boxeo Tecate show, live from South Point Hotel Casino in Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about World Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov Makes third title defense July 29 in Las Vegas
Mike Jones Has His Philly Homecoming and Staying Busy Part Two of Fight Week Coverage from Open Workout at Joe Hand Gym
By Gary Purfield This Saturday at the Arena in South Philadelphia rising welterweight contender Mike Jones will be having a homecoming when he fights Raul Munoz to stay busy in between bigger HBO fights. Part one covered Jones past and present including wins over Jesus Soto-Karass on the big stage, his up and coming days in Philly, and where he heads next to possible world … [Read more...] about Mike Jones Has His Philly Homecoming and Staying Busy Part Two of Fight Week Coverage from Open Workout at Joe Hand Gym
Graham Earl Statement: The BBBofC Were Wrong To Stop Earl-Katsidis II
Over the past few days there have been some highly misleading statements circulating in the media regarding the reason why the planned August 13th rematch between Graham Earl and Michael Katsidis was shelved. Notable scribes around the world have been attributing the failure of Earl-Katsidis II to materialise being either Graham Earl pulling out or the failure of both camps … [Read more...] about Graham Earl Statement: The BBBofC Were Wrong To Stop Earl-Katsidis II
Mike Jones Has His Philly Homecoming and Staying Busy Part One of Fight Week Coverage from Open Workout at Joe Hand Gym
By Gary Purfield This Saturday at the Arena in South Philadelphia rising welterweight contender Mike Jones will be having a homecoming when he fights Raul Munoz to stay busy in between bigger HBO fights. It has been nearly two years since Jones fought in his hometown of Philadelphia PA. The number one rated welterweight by the WBO (and top five by all the major sanctioning … [Read more...] about Mike Jones Has His Philly Homecoming and Staying Busy Part One of Fight Week Coverage from Open Workout at Joe Hand Gym
TECATE GIVES CONSUMERS CON CARÁCTER CHANCE TO ELECT NEXT CHICAS TECATE
Every Vote is an Entry to Win the Ultimate VIP Boxing Experience NEW YORK (June 20, 2011) – This summer Tecate, cerveza con carácter, is giving adults 21-and-older the opportunity to not only select an elite group of Chicas Tecate to represent the brand, but also to win the ultimate boxing fan experience at an upcoming championship bout. … [Read more...] about TECATE GIVES CONSUMERS CON CARÁCTER CHANCE TO ELECT NEXT CHICAS TECATE
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights to Air on ESPN 3D for Second Time
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights presented by Corona Extra will originate from Temecula, Calif. June 24 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2, ESPN3D, ESPN Deportes and ESPN3.com. Joe Tessitore and Teddy Atlas will be ringside at the Pechanga Resort Casino describing the action, while studio host Jonathan Coachman will present all the latest boxing news and highlights. The card is presented by … [Read more...] about ESPN’s Friday Night Fights to Air on ESPN 3D for Second Time
Fight Report: Summer Smash – Choi World Class, Moment of Madness For Hamilton plus more…
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro On Saturday night close to fourteen hundred hardy souls braved the rain and packed the York Hall to capacity, stormy weather wasn’t going to stop them being ringside, at Spencer Fearon’s Hard Knock Boxing promotions ‘Summer Smash’ event, to watch former World Champs Choi Tseveenpurev (WBU/WBF) and Jackson Asiku (IBO) battle it out. … [Read more...] about Fight Report: Summer Smash – Choi World Class, Moment of Madness For Hamilton plus more…
Flores sizzles against Moore to keep record perfect
New Haven Six boxers go 4-1-1 HARTFORD (June 18, 2011) – Youth defeated experience tonight as red-hot welterweight prospect Javier “El Chino” Flores extended his perfect record to 6-0 with six knockouts, stopping 30-fight veteran Shakha Moore in the seventh round of the main event on “The New Generation Boxing Series” card, presented by Bulldog Cartel Promotions, at … [Read more...] about Flores sizzles against Moore to keep record perfect