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
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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
Watch HBO Boxing Canelo Alvarez vs. Ryan Rhodes and Broner vs. Litzau
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
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