By Gary Purfield In front of another huge crowd of 12, 219 at the Belle Center in Montreal Canada Lucian Bute continued steam rolling every super middleweight he could find outside of the super six tournament. Bute scored a tenth round TKO of challenger Brian Magee when he landed his trademark left uppercut to the head ending the fight at two minutes and four seconds of the … [Read more...] about Lucian Bute Continues Rolling with Another KO
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Vitali Klitschko Remains Champ on Bizarre 1st Round Ending
By Gary Purfield Three minutes into round one it was over. Not from a punch of any kind but an odd event even for a boxing match. Odlanier Solis’s opportunity to become the first Cuban heavyweight champion came to an abrupt end when his right leg apparently gave out on him. Vitali Klitschko was advancing towards Solis when he seemed to bend low and fell onto his back. … [Read more...] about Vitali Klitschko Remains Champ on Bizarre 1st Round Ending
Vitali Klitschko Stops Solis In The First Round
The Vitali Klitschko vs. Odlanier Solis WBC heavyweight title fight ended early and left the German fans in the Lanxess Arena in Cologne, Germany unsatisfied. … [Read more...] about Vitali Klitschko Stops Solis In The First Round
Watch Showtime Boxing Lucian Bute vs. Brian Magee and Cotto-Mayorga Replay
Showtime Championship Boxing is back with IBF super middleweight champion Lucian Bute vs. Brian Magee live from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. … [Read more...] about Watch Showtime Boxing Lucian Bute vs. Brian Magee and Cotto-Mayorga Replay
Watch UFC 128: Shogun Rua vs. Jon Jones on Facebook, Spike & PPV
The Ultimate Fighting Championship heads to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on March 19, 2011 for UFC 128: Mauricio "Shogun" Rua vs. Jon "Bones" Jones. The main event is a UFC light heavyweight title showdown, Shogun Rua is the champion and Jones is the challenger. … [Read more...] about Watch UFC 128: Shogun Rua vs. Jon Jones on Facebook, Spike & PPV
Watch Vitali Klitschko vs. Odlanier Solis Live Online
EPIX TV will make their first foray into boxing with a heavyweight title fight between champion Vitali Klitschko and unbeaten challenger Odlanier Solis. The fight will also be streamed live online via the EpixHD.com website. … [Read more...] about Watch Vitali Klitschko vs. Odlanier Solis Live Online
Watch The UFC 128 “Shogun Rua-Jon Jones” Weigh-in Live Online
The official weigh-in for UFC 128 "Mauricio "Shogun" Rua vs. Jon "Bones" Jones light heavyweight championship fight will take place on Friday March 18 live from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey at 1 PM PT/ 4 PM ET and it is open to the public. … [Read more...] about Watch The UFC 128 “Shogun Rua-Jon Jones” Weigh-in Live Online
World Champion Beibut Shumenov severs ties with Goossen Tutor
LAS VEGAS (March 17, 2011) – World Boxing Association/International Boxing Association Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov filed a lawsuit today (Thursday, March 17, 2011) against Goossen Tutor Promotions. The lawsuit asks the Nevada court to confirm that a promotional agreement between Shumenov and Goossen Tutor is terminated. … [Read more...] about World Champion Beibut Shumenov severs ties with Goossen Tutor
Quotes from Wednesday’s ‘East-West Showdown’ kickoff press conference for Andre Berto vs. Victor Ortiz
NEW YORK, NY (Feb 17, 2011) – The “East-West Showdown,” featuring World Boxing Council (“WBC”) Welterweight World Champion Andre Berto and WBC #5 rated challenger “Vicious” Victor Ortiz, was held yesterday at The Palm West Restaurant in New York City. The two featured fighters and representatives from their respective camps were in attendance at yesterday’s event. … [Read more...] about Quotes from Wednesday’s ‘East-West Showdown’ kickoff press conference for Andre Berto vs. Victor Ortiz
Saturday Night Fights Returns Apr. 9 to Hartford, Grano headlines ‘The Willie Pep Boxing Classic’
ARTFORD (Mar. 17, 2011) – Tradition returns to Hartford on Saturday night, April 9 when Hard Hittin’ Promotions (“HHP”) presents “The Willie Pep Boxing Classic,” featuring local heavyweight Tony “TNT” Grano, as well as a Hartford bragging rights battle between veterans Israel “Pito” Cardona and Luis Maysonet, at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. … [Read more...] about Saturday Night Fights Returns Apr. 9 to Hartford, Grano headlines ‘The Willie Pep Boxing Classic’
Peter Manfredo Dreamin’ about Sergio Martinez title shot
PROVIDENCE (March 17, 2011) – Middleweight contender Peter “The Pride of Providence” Manfredo, Jr. had a ringside seat in MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods last Saturday night to witness the superlative performance turned in by WBC Emeritus and The Ring 160-pound champion Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez, who dropped previously unbeaten WBO junior welterweight titlist Sergiy “Razor” … [Read more...] about Peter Manfredo Dreamin’ about Sergio Martinez title shot
Weights and Quotes McDonagh-Hamilton Southern Area Light Welterweight Title
The weigh in for Peter McDonagh versus Darren Hamilton BBBofC Southern Area Light Welterweight Title, sponsored by Revolver Entertainment’s new to DVD action drama ‘Fists of Rage’ movie, was held earlier today at The Real Fight Club in Shoreditch, London. … [Read more...] about Weights and Quotes McDonagh-Hamilton Southern Area Light Welterweight Title
Segura expects repeat performance vs. Calderon
HOBOKEN, N.J. (March 17, 2011) – WBO and The Ring light flyweight champion Giovani “El Guerrero Azteca” Segura expects nothing less than a winning repeat performance April 2 in his much anticipated rematch against former 108-pound king Ivan “Iron Boy” Calderon, headlining the “La Revancha” Pay-Per-View event, live from Auditorio del Estado in Mexicali, Mexico. … [Read more...] about Segura expects repeat performance vs. Calderon
Willie Limond To Headline Graham Earl’s ‘Fists Of Fury’ In Belfast 2nd April
Former WBU World Lightweight Champion, now turned promoter, Graham Earl has lined up his old friend and training partner Former European Super Featherweight, Commonwealth and World Lightweight Champion Willie Limond to headline his inaugural Irish event ‘Fists of Fury’ at King’s Hall, Belfast on Saturday 2nd April 2011. … [Read more...] about Willie Limond To Headline Graham Earl’s ‘Fists Of Fury’ In Belfast 2nd April
Nonito Donaire leaves Top Rank for rival Golden Boy Promotions
By Erwin Lastimosa In what is a shocking move, the talented Filipino American bantamweight champion, Nonito Donaire, officially left his old promoter Bob Arum and Top Rank Promotions for rival promoter Oscar De La Hoya and Golden Boy Promotions. … [Read more...] about Nonito Donaire leaves Top Rank for rival Golden Boy Promotions