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
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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
Jupp Confident Ahead Of Khan Clash on March 19th
Unbeaten Featherweight prospect ‘Saint’ George Jupp is set to face Harrow’s Raffi Khan at the Steve Goodwin promoted ‘Essex Eruption’ - sponsored by Fists of Rage new to DVD movie - at Goresbrook Leisure Centre in Dagenham, Essex, this coming Saturday. … [Read more...] about Jupp Confident Ahead Of Khan Clash on March 19th
Andre Berto vs. “Vicious” Victor Ortiz on April 16 HBO World Championship Boxing
NEW YORK, NY (Mar. 16, 2011) – Styles make fights and the compelling April 16 showdown between the lightning-quick World Boxing Council (“WBC”) Welterweight World Champion and undefeated star Andre Berto, from Winter Haven, Florida, and powerful, WBC # 5 rated challenger “Vicious” Victor Ortiz, of Ventura, Calif., will add-up to non-stop action when they square-off in an … [Read more...] about Andre Berto vs. “Vicious” Victor Ortiz on April 16 HBO World Championship Boxing
Brad “King” Solomon vs. Demetrius “Dynamite” Hopkins Featured on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights will originate from Hollywood Fla. on March 18 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2 with a 10-round main event featuring undefeated, welterweight Brad “King” Solomon (16-0, 7 KO’s, WBC #6) facing former jr. welterweight contender Demetrius “Dynamite” Hopkins (30-1-1, 11 KO’s). Joe Tessitore and Teddy Atlas will be ringside at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, … [Read more...] about Brad “King” Solomon vs. Demetrius “Dynamite” Hopkins Featured on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
Fists Of Rage Movie Sponsor Conquest – Akrong In Dagenham On Saturday
Revolver Entertainment’s new to DVD action drama movie ‘Fists of Rage’ is to sponsor Tony ‘The Conqueror’ Conquest versus Prince George Akrong, which co-headlines the Steve Goodwin quadruple headlined ‘Essex Eruption’ event at the Goresbrook Leisure Centre in Dagenham, this coming Saturday. … [Read more...] about Fists Of Rage Movie Sponsor Conquest – Akrong In Dagenham On Saturday
Guillermo “The Jackal” Rigondeaux vs. Willie “Big Bang” Casey March 9 in Ireland
CORK, Ireland (March 15, 2011) – WBA Interim World Super Bantamweight Champion Guillermo “The Jackal” Rigondeaux, arguably the greatest amateur boxer of all-time, arrived March 7 in Ireland to complete his extensive training for his first title defense this Saturday night (Mar. 19) in Dublin against Irish favorite, former European title holder Willie “Big Bang” Casey. … [Read more...] about Guillermo “The Jackal” Rigondeaux vs. Willie “Big Bang” Casey March 9 in Ireland
Boxer Vicente Escobedo on his way to win “Cinturón Tecate”
NEW YORK (March 15, 2011) – Not only did Vicente “Chente” Escobedo win his March 4 “Sólo Boxeo Tecate” fight against Walter Estrada by unanimous decision, but the judges at home also decided that he displayed the most character in the ring. With 89 percent of votes received from across the nation, our champion for the week enters the competition in first place for the … [Read more...] about Boxer Vicente Escobedo on his way to win “Cinturón Tecate”
London Boxers Show Their Support For 2012 Olympics As Tickets Go On Sale Today
As tickets for London 2012 Olympics go on sale for the first time today, boxers and coaches at the Ultrachem TKO Boxing Gym, in Canning Town, London showed their support for the Games, which are to take place just a short distance away in Stratford, via video interviews to WinkBall.com correspondents. … [Read more...] about London Boxers Show Their Support For 2012 Olympics As Tickets Go On Sale Today