By Gary Purfield This weekend at Bally’s Casino in Atlantic an all Philly showdown highlights an entertaining night of fights. Gabe Rosado will be taking on Jamaal Davis in a junior middleweight action in the main event with a co-headliner of rising Ronald Cruz taking on Dillett Frederick. Five more bouts are scheduled for the night featuring fighters from the Philly and … [Read more...] about Don’t Ignore the Philly War Live at the Shore
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“Irish” Micky Ward Special Guest for “Diamond Elite” event March 12
Martinez vs. Dzinziruk, Lee vs. McEwan at MGM Grand Arena at Foxwoods NEW YORK, NY (Feb. 24, 2011) – “Irish” Micky Ward, more popular now than ever after the success of the Oscar-nominated movie about his life, The Fighter, has been invited by promoter Lou DiBella to be a special guest March 12 for the “Diamond Elite” event at the MGM Grand Arena at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, … [Read more...] about “Irish” Micky Ward Special Guest for “Diamond Elite” event March 12
Featherweight Challenger and Undefeated Super Middleweight on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights with Bernard Hopkins Studio Guest
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights will originate from Tulsa, Okla. on February 25 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2 with a 10-round main event featuring featherweight contender Juan Carlos “Mini” Burgos (25-1, 18 KO’s, WBC #4), battling Frankie Archuleta (27-7-1, 14 KO’s). Joe Tessitore and Teddy Atlas will be ringside at the Osega Million Dollar Elm Casino describing the action. … [Read more...] about Featherweight Challenger and Undefeated Super Middleweight on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights with Bernard Hopkins Studio Guest
Steve Goodwin Talks About His Huge Dagenham Event On March 19th
Steve Goodwin steps up big time to celebrate his one year anniversary, as a boxing promoter, by staging two huge shows in March. … [Read more...] about Steve Goodwin Talks About His Huge Dagenham Event On March 19th
Interview With Boxer Kevin Mitchell
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro 15th May 2010 is a date etched deep in the memory of the tens of thousands of Dagenham’s Kevin Mitchell’s supporters. On that fateful night over twenty four thousand of those partisan fans packed in to Upton Park to watch their all conquering hero, who was firm favourite to clinch the interim WBO Lightweight title and to be just one step from … [Read more...] about Interview With Boxer Kevin Mitchell
Happy Birthday Champ, Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez Turns 36
NEW YORK, NY (Feb. 21, 2011) – World Boxing Council (“WBC”) Emeritus and The Ring Magazine middleweight champion Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez celebrates his 36th birthday today. … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday Champ, Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez Turns 36
Undefeated red hot prospect Javier Fortuna fighting for WBC Youth Title March 12 at MGM Grand at Foxwoods
NEW YORK, NY (Feb. 21, 2011) – Unbeaten Dominican knockout specialist Javier “El Abejon” Fortuna will be fighting for the vacant World Boxing Council (“WBC”) Youth Featherweight Championship on the “Diamond Elite” card, headlined by 2010 Fighter of the Year Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez, March 12 at MGM Grand Arena at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut. … [Read more...] about Undefeated red hot prospect Javier Fortuna fighting for WBC Youth Title March 12 at MGM Grand at Foxwoods
Michael Grant Returns 5th March – Unleash The Fury @ York Hall
Tottenham’s Michael Grant is set to return to the ring, after a year long sabbatical from the sport, at the Steve Goodwin promoted ‘UNLEASH THE FURY’ mega event at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London, on Saturday 5th March 2011. … [Read more...] about Michael Grant Returns 5th March – Unleash The Fury @ York Hall
Ojuederie Pulls Out Of Owoh Showdown – Boyle Steps Up to The Plate On March 5th
The highly anticipated Cruiserweight clash between Toks Owoh and JJ Ojuederie, at the Steve Goodwin promoted ‘Unleash The Fury’ super show at London’s York Hall on Saturday 5th March 2011, is off following Ojuederie pulling out, due to an injury sustained in training. … [Read more...] about Ojuederie Pulls Out Of Owoh Showdown – Boyle Steps Up to The Plate On March 5th
Nonito Donaire KO’s Montiel in round 2 with powerful left hook
By Erwin Lastimosa Make room Manny Pacquiao because there is another Filipino in town and his name is Nonito "Filipino Flash" Donaire. Tonight on HBO, boxing fans witnessed one of the best finishes in boxing in the lower weight divisions when Filipino American boxer Nonito Donaire knocked out the 118-pound champion from Mexico, Fernando Montiel, with a lethal left hook … [Read more...] about Nonito Donaire KO’s Montiel in round 2 with powerful left hook
Watch HBO Boxing “Nonito Donaire vs. Fernando Montiel” Live
HBO “Boxing After Dark” presents a bantamweight title fight between WBC and WBO champion Fernando Montiel of Mexico vs Filipino American challenger Nonito Donaire. … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing “Nonito Donaire vs. Fernando Montiel” Live
Watch Nonito Donaire-Fernando Montiel Weigh-Ins Live Stream
On Saturday, Feb. 19, HBO boxing will televise a bantamweight title fight between current champion Fernando Montiel of Mexico versus Filipino-American challenger Nonito Donaire. But first the fighters must make weight on the scales before they can be cleared to fight on Saturday. The Montiel vs Donaire weigh-ins are today at the Mandalay Bay's Mizuya lounge and is open to … [Read more...] about Watch Nonito Donaire-Fernando Montiel Weigh-Ins Live Stream
HBO Boxing Erik Morales Vs. Marcos Maidana PPV Set For April 9
HBO will have their first pay-per-view boxing event of 2011 on April 9th with a card headlined by Mexican boxing legend Erik "El Terrible" Morales versus Marcos "El Chino" Maidana at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. … [Read more...] about HBO Boxing Erik Morales Vs. Marcos Maidana PPV Set For April 9
Sweet Pea on Zab: Pernell Whitaker talks about training Zab Judah
By Gary Purfield Former four division champ and hall of fame boxer Pernell Whitaker is now training Zab Judah for his upcoming IBF junior welterweight title fight March 5 against Kaizer Mabuza. Main Events Promotions brought the legend and defensive master known as Sweet Pea on believing he would be a perfect fit to guide Judah who attempts to make a late resurgence in his … [Read more...] about Sweet Pea on Zab: Pernell Whitaker talks about training Zab Judah
Mitchell Balker Added To Unleash The Fury At York Hall 5th March
Exciting London based Dutch Cruiserweight prospect Mitchell Balker is to make his third UK outing, against Doncaster’s John Anthony, at the Steve Goodwin promoted ‘UNLEASH THE FURY’ event at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London, on Saturday 5th March 2011. … [Read more...] about Mitchell Balker Added To Unleash The Fury At York Hall 5th March