NEW YORK (May 9, 2010) – Veteran Angel “El Toro” Hernandez is arguably, pound-for-pound, one of the toughest boxers in the business. The Mexican native, fighting out of Chicago, has parlayed impressive back-to-back performances into a May 22 title fight against Peter Manfredo, Jr. at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. “It’s all in his nickname – ‘Toro’ means … [Read more...] about Hernandez ready for Manfredo
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WORLD CHAMPION BEIBUT SHUMENOV SIGNS WITH GOOSSEN TUTOR
Los Angeles, CA (May 8, 2010) – In its nearly 30 years in the boxing industry Promoter Dan Goossen has grown accustomed to developing many young boxers from the amateur ranks into World Champions. Now, Goossen Tutor Promotions has entered into a promotional agreement with a boxer who holds a World Championship title belt with the goal of developing him into a Marquee World … [Read more...] about WORLD CHAMPION BEIBUT SHUMENOV SIGNS WITH GOOSSEN TUTOR
Watch HBO Boxing Mayweather-Mosley Replay / Williams vs. Cintron Live!
Watch HBO boxing this SATURDAY, MAY 8 at 9:45 PM ET/ 6:45 PM PT for the exclusive replay of the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Sugar Shane Mosley fight followed by the live broadcast of Paul "The Punisher" Williams vs. Kermit "The Killer" Cintron from the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Paul “The Punisher” Williams (38-1, 27 KOs) vs. Kermit “The Killer” Cintron (32-2-1, … [Read more...] about Watch HBO Boxing Mayweather-Mosley Replay / Williams vs. Cintron Live!
Watch Antonio Margarito’s boxing return on “Latin Fury 14” May 8
Antonio Margarito vs. Roberto Garcia will headline the main event of Bob Arum's Top Rank "Latin Fury 14" on Saturday, May 8 at Aguascalientes, Mexico. Top Rank is airing the non-televised undercard for FREE beginning at 7:00 PM ET/PT on the Top Rank website at www.TopRank.com/TRLiveStream. This will be Antonio Margarito's first fight back since his suspension in Jan. of … [Read more...] about Watch Antonio Margarito’s boxing return on “Latin Fury 14” May 8
Clark out-classes Pires to win NABA U.S. Junior Welterweight Crown
LINCOLN, Rhode Island (May 7, 2010) – Former world title challenger Michael “Cold Blood” Clark pitched a near shutout against New Bedford police officer Jason “School Boy” Pires in tonight’s main event on the “Spring Fever” card, presented by Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc., at Twin River in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Clark (40-5-1, 18 KOs), fighting out of … [Read more...] about Clark out-classes Pires to win NABA U.S. Junior Welterweight Crown
Sylvia plans to KO Pudzianowski in “Moosin: God of Martial Arts” PPV event
WORCESTER, Mass. (May 7, 2010) – Two-time UFC heavyweight champion Tim “Main-iac” Sylvia feels disrespected regarding his May 21st showdown against the first 5-time World’s Strongest Man, iconic Polish powerhouse Mariusz “Dominator” Pudzianowski, headlining the “Moosin: God of Martial Arts” pay-per-view event, at the DCU Center in Worcester. Sylvia (25-6-0), a … [Read more...] about Sylvia plans to KO Pudzianowski in “Moosin: God of Martial Arts” PPV event
Amir Khan wants to fight Pacquiao and Mayweather on the downside
British-Pakistani boxer, Amir Khan, prepares for his HBO and American TV debut on May 15, when he defends his WBA light-welterweight title against Paulie Malignaggi at Madison Square Garden in New York. The ambitious young Muslim boxer from Bolton has his eyes set on the big dogs in boxing like Floyd Mayweather Jr. and his own stablemate at Wild Card Boxing Club, Manny … [Read more...] about Amir Khan wants to fight Pacquiao and Mayweather on the downside
Bedak challenging WBO champ Vazquez May 29 on PPV
Zsolt Bedak (Photo Credit: Leidig) HOBOKEN, N.J. (May 5, 2010) – Hungarian-born and Germany based Zsolt “Mr. Lefthook” Bedak, the WBO No. 1 contender, fights outside of Europe for the first time in his pro career May 29 against WBO Junior Featherweight Champion Wilfredo “WV2” Vazquez, Jr., headlining the “Undefeated Champions” pay per view event, airing live in the … [Read more...] about Bedak challenging WBO champ Vazquez May 29 on PPV
Rededicated Maurice Harris preparing to make mark in heavyweight division
NEW YORK (May 4, 2010) – Veteran heavyweight Maurice “Sugar Moe” Harris, winner of the “2002 Thunderbox Heavyweight Tournament,” has rededicated himself to boxing with a new promoter, Boxing 360, as well as a new head trainer, former world title contender William “Bo” James, now in his corner. Harris (23-14-2, 10 KOs), fighting out of New Jersey, has already fought … [Read more...] about Rededicated Maurice Harris preparing to make mark in heavyweight division
Hot prospect Michael Oliveira remains unbeaten with 10th KO in 12 fights
Picture of Michael Oliveira from his win lat Saturday against Jessie Davis. (Photo By: Jefferson Simizu) MIAMI (May 4, 2009) – Brazilian middleweight prospect “Chairman of the Board” Michael Oliveira kept his unbeaten record intact, stopping rugged 29-fight veteran Jessie Davis in the fourth round, last Saturday night at Miccosukee Resort in Miami. Oliveira (12-0, … [Read more...] about Hot prospect Michael Oliveira remains unbeaten with 10th KO in 12 fights
HBO’s Bradley vs. Maidana fight is OFF
WBO Junior-Welterweight champion Timothy "Desert Storm" Bradley's HBO boxing debut has now hit a stumbling block. Bradley's promoter Gary Shaw said the July 17 HBO fight with Argentinean boxer Marcos Rene Maidana which was to be held at Agua Caliente in Rancho Mirage, California is now off. Eric Gomez, Golden Boy Promotions Matchmaker, told Gary Shaw that Marcos Maidana … [Read more...] about HBO’s Bradley vs. Maidana fight is OFF
Rocky Martinez fighting for worldwide recognition on May 29 PPV
Picture of Ricky Martinez (Photo Credit: PR Best Boxing) HOBOKEN, N.J. (May 3, 2010) – WBO junior lightweight champion Roman “Rocky” Martinez (22-0-1, 143 KOs) makes his second title-defense May 29th in the 12-round co-feature against WBO No. 10 rated Gonzalo “El Destructor” Mungia (17-6-3, 13 KOs) on the “Undefeated Champions” pay per view event, airing live in the … [Read more...] about Rocky Martinez fighting for worldwide recognition on May 29 PPV
It’s Official Manny Pacquiao willing to take blood tests, want’s the fight with Mayweather now!
Floyd Mayweather Jr. just defeated Shane Mosley on Saturday May 1, 2010 in Las Vegas, but Manny Pacquiao has yet to see the fight, he is busy campaigning for congressman and getting ready for the May 10 Philippine elections. Manny Pacquiao just released an official statement through his website mpboxing.com that he wants to fight Floyd Mayweather. Pacquiao said in the … [Read more...] about It’s Official Manny Pacquiao willing to take blood tests, want’s the fight with Mayweather now!
Heavyweight prospect Jesse Barboza joins forces with ‘Irish’ Micky Ward & Dicky Eklund
CES president Jimmy Burchfield and heavywight prospect Jesse Barboza. (Photo By: Emily Harney) PROVIDENCE (May 2, 2010) – Unbeaten Cape Cod heavyweight Jesse Barboza has two new formidable additions to his corner, the stars of the soon-to-be-released movie, “The Fighter,” 3-time Fight of the Year participant “Irish” Micky Ward and his brother and former trainer, … [Read more...] about Heavyweight prospect Jesse Barboza joins forces with ‘Irish’ Micky Ward & Dicky Eklund
Boxing Champion Yuri Foreman’s Unusual Story on ESPN’s E:60
ESPN's award-winning primetime newsmagazine E:60 will tell the unusual story of boxing champion Yuri Foreman in the episode airing Tuesday, May 4, at 7 p.m. ET. It's an old story, kind of. A penniless immigrant finds his way to America, wins fame and fortune in the boxing ring and marries a model. But as E:60’s Jeremy Schaap reports, this is a story with a twist. Foreman … [Read more...] about Boxing Champion Yuri Foreman’s Unusual Story on ESPN’s E:60