Mexico's Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (36-0-1, 26 KOs) will defend his WBC 154-lb junior middleweight title against England's Ryan Rhodes (45-4, 31 KOs) HBO Boxing After Dark. … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing Canelo Alvarez vs. Ryan Rhodes and Broner vs. Litzau
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Watch Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum Live On Showtime
Mixed Martial Arts returns to Showtime with the Strikeforce World Grand Prix Heavyweight Tournament on Saturday, June 18, 2011, 10:00 PM ET/PT at the American Airlines in Dallas, Texas. … [Read more...] about Watch Strikeforce: Overeem vs. Werdum Live On Showtime
Troy Ross hospitalized Off June 24 show in Canada
TORONTO (June 17, 2011) – World cruiserweight contender Troy Ross is experiencing abdominal pains and has been hospitalized in Toronto, where he is undergoing precautionary tests. He has been forced to withdraw from fighting June 24 on the “Friday Night At The Fights” show at Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. … [Read more...] about Troy Ross hospitalized Off June 24 show in Canada
Weights And Quotes From London: Choi-Asiku and Hamilton-Ryan
The weigh in for former WBU/WBF Featherweight World Champion Choi Tseveenpürev versus former IBO Featherweight World Champion ‘Action’ Jackson Asiku and Southern Area Light Welterweight Champion Darren ‘Mr R&B’ Hamilton versus Midlands Area Light Welterweight Champion Dave Ryan, for the British Masters Light Welterweight title, took place today at The Real Fight Club … [Read more...] about Weights And Quotes From London: Choi-Asiku and Hamilton-Ryan
Ring 8 Notebook: Silverglade, Serrano & Parillo guest speakers
NEW YORK, NY (June 16, 2011) – Gleason’s Gym owner Bruce Silverglade, NABF featherweight champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano and award-winning boxing artist Gabe Parillo, Jr. will be special guest speakers Tuesday night (June 21, starting at 7 PM/ET) at RING 8’s monthly meeting at the historic Waterfront Crabhouse in Long Island City. … [Read more...] about Ring 8 Notebook: Silverglade, Serrano & Parillo guest speakers
Chisora only first step for hot heavyweight prospect Tyson Fury
HOBOKEN, N.J. (June 16, 2011) – Undefeated challenger Tyson Fury believes his July 23 showdown in “The Big Brawl” Pay-Per-View event against defending British & Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion Dereck “Del Boy” Chisora, airing live from Wembley Arena in London, is merely the first step on his chosen journey … [Read more...] about Chisora only first step for hot heavyweight prospect Tyson Fury
True ‘Homecoming’ June 25 in Holyoke for seven boxers
HOLYOKE, Mass. (June 15, 2011) – The June 25th pro boxing show in Holyoke, only the second there in the last 50 years, is a true “Homecoming” for seven boxers scheduled to fight on the card, presented by American Fighting Organization, at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holyoke. … [Read more...] about True ‘Homecoming’ June 25 in Holyoke for seven boxers
Undefeated Jr. Middleweight and Former Champ on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
“Sugar” Ray Leonard Interview: Discusses Troubled Youth ESPN’s Friday Night Fights presented by Corona Extra will originate from Austin, Texas June 17 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and ESPN3.com when undefeated junior middleweight Fernando Guerrero (21-0, 16 KOs) and former IBF junior lightweight champion Steve “2 Pound” Forbes (35-9, 11 KOs) are featured in … [Read more...] about Undefeated Jr. Middleweight and Former Champ on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
Amanda Serrano captures NABF super featherweight title
NEW YORK (June 14, 2011) – Unbeaten, 22-year-old Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano captured the vacant NABF super featherweight title, stopping Jennifer Scott at 1:46 of the opening round, last Saturday night at historic Roseland Ballroom in New York City. … [Read more...] about Amanda Serrano captures NABF super featherweight title
NABA Lightweight Champion Logan Cotton McGuinness headlines ‘Friday Night At The Fights’
TORONTO (June 14, 2011) – NABA Lightweight Champion Logan Cotton McGuinness defends his title for the first time June 24th in the 10-round main event against Daniel “Canerito” Ruiz, headlining “Friday Night At The Fights,” at Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. … [Read more...] about NABA Lightweight Champion Logan Cotton McGuinness headlines ‘Friday Night At The Fights’
World Champs Collide In London – Choi Says He’ll Knock Asiku Out This Saturday
This weekend the Capital’s boxing fans will be treated to a mouth watering battle for supremacy between a current and former World Champion. The international contest, at York Hall in Bethnal Green, pits Mongolia’s two time World Featherweight Champion Choi Tseveenpürev against Australia’s former IBO World Featherweight Champion ‘Action’ Jackson Asiku in a non-Championship … [Read more...] about World Champs Collide In London – Choi Says He’ll Knock Asiku Out This Saturday
New Haven Six to be showcased June 18 on ‘The New Generation Boxing Series’ in Hartford
HARTFORD (June 13, 2011) – Undefeated, highly-regarded junior featherweight Luis Rosa, Jr. (6-0, 5 KOs) lead the New Haven Six into the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford this Saturday night, launching “The New Generation Boxing Series,” presented by Bulldog Cartel Promotions, Saturday night, June 18 at. … [Read more...] about New Haven Six to be showcased June 18 on ‘The New Generation Boxing Series’ in Hartford
World Cruiserweight Contender Troy Ross added to June 24 show in Canada
TORONTO (June 13, 2011) – World cruiserweight contender Troy Ross has been added to the “Friday Night At The Fights” professional boxing card, June 24 at Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. … [Read more...] about World Cruiserweight Contender Troy Ross added to June 24 show in Canada
Darren Hamilton – I’ll Stop Ryan In Seven
Newly crowned Southern Area Light Welterweight Champion Darren ‘Mr R&B’ Hamilton is back in action this coming weekend, at the Hard Knock Boxing Promotions ‘Summer Smash’ event at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on Saturday 18th June 2011. … [Read more...] about Darren Hamilton – I’ll Stop Ryan In Seven
Holm vs. Mathis for ‘World Dominance’ Announced
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (June 11, 2011) – Right after she registered her 30th career victory last night, promoter Lenny Fresquez announced that Holly “The Preachers Daughter” Holm will take on Anne Sophie Mathis -- the top two pound-for-pound female boxers in the world -- December 2 for “World Dominance,” at the Route 66 Casino Hotel in Albuquerque. … [Read more...] about Holm vs. Mathis for ‘World Dominance’ Announced