NEW YORK, NY (Feb 9, 2011) – The “Diamond Elite” WBC Middleweight Diamond Championship showdown between Sergio Martinez and Sergiy Dzinziruk was formally announced today at a kick-off press conference Wednesday afternoon from the BB King Blues Club in Times Square. Also in attendance were Andy Lee and Craig McEwan who will battle in a “Celtic War” in the HBO-televised … [Read more...] about Quotes from Wednesday’s kickoff press conference featuring Sergio Martinez, Sergiy Dzinziruk, Andy Lee, and Craig McEwan
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Interview With Former World Champion Colin Lynes
by Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Former IBO Light Welterweight Champion of the World Colin Lynes is set to make his welcome return to the ring this coming Saturday, the 12th February, against Bradley Pryce at the Matchroom Sports promoted John Watson versus Anthony Crolla vacant British Lightweight Title clash at Olympia, Liverpool. … [Read more...] about Interview With Former World Champion Colin Lynes
Erick Ochieng – Easy Win Over Noble Leads To Title Shot
On Saturday night Stoke Newington’s exceptional Light Middleweight prospect Erick ‘The Eagle’ Ochieng easily secured his sixth win, albeit not in his usual all action style. … [Read more...] about Erick Ochieng – Easy Win Over Noble Leads To Title Shot
Middleweight champ Sergio Martinez and Sergiy Dzinziruk to hold kickoff press conference Feb. 9
Who: Middleweight Champion & 2010 Fighter of the Year, Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez Martinez’s Promoter, Lou DiBella Martinez’s Trainer, Gabriel Sarmiento Martinez’s Advisor, Sampson Lewkowicz Unbeaten WBO Jr. Middleweight Champion, Sergiy “Razor” Dzinziruk Dzinziruk’s Promoters, Gary Shaw and Artie Pelullo Dzinziruk’s Advisor, Harry Kazandijan Middleweight Contender, … [Read more...] about Middleweight champ Sergio Martinez and Sergiy Dzinziruk to hold kickoff press conference Feb. 9
Kevin Mitchell, Jimmy Tibbs, Chris Evangelou Plus More On Steve Bunce Show This Thursday
This coming Thursday’s edition of The Steve Bunce Boxing Hour - BBC Radio London 94.9 between 8-9pm on Thursday 10th February 2011 - features part II of the Jimmy Tibbs interview which covers his life as a trainer at the Royal Oak. … [Read more...] about Kevin Mitchell, Jimmy Tibbs, Chris Evangelou Plus More On Steve Bunce Show This Thursday
VIDEO: Manny Pacquiao’s Home On MTV Cribs
Filipino boxing star and congressman, Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao, took MTV on a tour of his home in Los Angeles, California for the long running series "MTV Cribs," where celebrities give the public a glimpse inside their lavish homes. … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Manny Pacquiao’s Home On MTV Cribs
Conquest, El Maachi & McAleese Co-Headline ESSEX ERUPTION Super Show On 19th March
‘ESSEX ERUPTION’, the second of the two-event extravaganza during March to celebrate Steve Goodwin’s first anniversary as a promoter, sees Romford Cruiserweight prospect Tony ‘Conqueror’ Conquest, International Masters Light Middleweight Champion Yassine ‘The Showman’ El Maachi and Newmarket’s ‘Phat’ Pat McAleese co-headline the mega show at the Goresbrook Leisure Centre in … [Read more...] about Conquest, El Maachi & McAleese Co-Headline ESSEX ERUPTION Super Show On 19th March
Watch UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort Live with free fights on Spike TV & Facebook
UFC 126 Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort is the first big UFC event of 2011 and takes place on Saturday February 5th the day before the big Super Bowl 45 football game (Super Bowl XLV) between the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Like the Super Bowl, UFC 126 looks to deliver fireworks with exciting match-ups from top to bottom. … [Read more...] about Watch UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort Live with free fights on Spike TV & Facebook
Tomasz Adamek to prepare for a Klitschko with Kevin McBride at the Prudential Center April 23
By Gary Purfield It has been made official that Tomasz Adamek 43-1 (28 KO) will take on Kevin McBride 35-8-1 (29 KO) on April 23. Previously it was being proposed that this fight would take place in Adamek’s native home of Poland but it will be staged at the Prudential Center in Newark NJ where Adamek has drawn large crowds in previous fights and he has a loyal fan base. … [Read more...] about Tomasz Adamek to prepare for a Klitschko with Kevin McBride at the Prudential Center April 23
Watch UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort Weigh-In Live Online Stream
Watch the official weigh-in for UFC 126: Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort live in person or online Friday Feb. 4th the day before the fight. UFC 126 will be the first biggest event by the UFC to kick off 2011, it will feature a 185-pound middleweight title bout between the champion Anderson Silva and UFC Veteran Vitor Belfort. The fight has the makings of a great stand up … [Read more...] about Watch UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort Weigh-In Live Online Stream
McAleese Backs Ochieng To Beat Noble This Saturday
Light Middleweight prospect ‘Phat’ Pat McAleese today gave his full support to Erick ‘The Eagle’ Ochieng by stating that his Ultrachem TKO Boxing Gym mate will easily defeat Lee ‘Lightning’ Noble this Saturday at the Frank Maloney promoted Jamie Arthur vs Jason Booth Commonwealth Super Bantamweight title clash at the Brentwood Leisure Centre, Brentwood, Essex. … [Read more...] about McAleese Backs Ochieng To Beat Noble This Saturday
Toks Owoh – Journey Back To The Top Flight Begins On March 5th
Former IBF Inter-Continental Super Middleweight title challenger Toks Owoh is set to begin his second campaign for championship glory in earnest, albeit this time in the Cruiserweight division. His opponent, at the Steve Goodwin promoted ‘Unleash The Fury’ event at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London, on Saturday 5th March 2011, will be former Southern Area Light Heavyweight … [Read more...] about Toks Owoh – Journey Back To The Top Flight Begins On March 5th
Boxing 360 taps into rich Guyana resources in Moore and Allen
NEW YORK (February 2, 2011) – Boxing 360 has tapped into the rich Guyana resources to sign world rated super bantamweight Leon “Hurry Up” Moore and unbeaten super middleweight Lennox “2 Sharpe” Allen, the reigning New York State champion. … [Read more...] about Boxing 360 taps into rich Guyana resources in Moore and Allen
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights Presents “Super Brawl 2011”
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights will originate from the Fort Worth (Texas) Convention Center Arena on Super Bowl weekend at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The main event on the February 4 “Super Brawl 2011” show will feature former world champion and current #8 world-ranked junior middleweight Sergio Mora (22-1-2, 6 KO’s) meeting Fort Worth’s Brian Vera (17-5, 11 KO’s). … [Read more...] about ESPN’s Friday Night Fights Presents “Super Brawl 2011”
Top prospects showcased on March 12 Martinez-Dzinziruk undercard
NEW YORK, NY (Feb. 2, 2011) – Some of the top prospects in boxing will be showcased March 12 on the hottest New England pro boxing show of the 21st century, “Diamond Elite,” live on HBO World Championship Boxing from MGM Grand Arena at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut. … [Read more...] about Top prospects showcased on March 12 Martinez-Dzinziruk undercard