Southern Area Cruiserweight Champion Leon ‘Solid’ Williams has signed a promotional contract with Frank Maloney. ‘Solid’ also secured his first fight, at the Brentwood Leisure Centre on the 5th February, under the Frank Maloney banner. … [Read more...] about Frank Maloney Signs Leon ‘Solid’ Williams – ‘Solid’ Added To 5th Feb Show
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Lennox Lewis & Larry Holmes have Evander Holyfield’s back
CHARLOTTE, NC (January 18, 2011) – Two of the all-time greatest world heavyweight champions, Lennox Lewis and Larry Holmes, will be special guests supporting their former rival, Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield (43-10-2, 28 KOs), when the living legend defends his World Boxing Federation heavyweight title Saturday night against challenger Sherman “Tank” Williams (34-11-2, 19 … [Read more...] about Lennox Lewis & Larry Holmes have Evander Holyfield’s back
Eames And Earl Reunite – Four TKO Fighters On Earl’s York Hall Show This Saturday
Former WBU World Champion, turned boxing promoter, Graham Earl and his former coach Johnny Eames have rekindled a working partnership, which spanned more than six years as fighter-trainer team, and as a result there are no less than four of Johnny’s Ultrachem TKO Gym trained fighters appearing at Graham’s upcoming ‘Capital Punishment’ event this coming Saturday at York … [Read more...] about Eames And Earl Reunite – Four TKO Fighters On Earl’s York Hall Show This Saturday
Evander Holyfield TV Interview Promoting Upcoming Fight
Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield (43-10-2, 28 KOs) defends his World Boxing Federation heavyweight title Saturday night against challenger Sherman “Tank” Williams (34-11-2, 19 KOs), live from America’s resort -- The Greenbrier’s Colonial Hall -- in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. … [Read more...] about Evander Holyfield TV Interview Promoting Upcoming Fight
Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard signs with Top Rank
MANCHESTER, Conn. (January 17, 2011) – Undefeated, 24-year-old NABF and NABO champion Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard (23-0, 13 KOs), arguably America’s leading featherweight, has signed an exclusive promotional contract with Top Rank. "Matt is a tremendous, exciting fighter, “Hall of Fame promoter and Top Rank CEO Bob Arum said. “We are very pleased he has joined our … [Read more...] about Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard signs with Top Rank
Oshinronde Set To Face ‘Mr KO’ Smyle At York Hall, 22nd Jan
Dollis Hill based American boxer Emmanuel ‘Manny’ Oshinronde is set for his second UK fight this coming Saturday, the 22nd January, at the Graham Earl promoted ‘Capital Punishment’ event at the York Hall in Bethnal Green, London, which is headlined by the BBBofC Southern Area Super Middleweight title clash between Portsmouth’s Paul Morby and Essex’s Daniel ‘The Slick’ Cadman. … [Read more...] about Oshinronde Set To Face ‘Mr KO’ Smyle At York Hall, 22nd Jan
LIVING LEGEND EVANDER “THE REAL DEAL” HOLYFIELD OPEN WORKOUTS MON. & TUE. IN NYC – MEDIA & PUBLIC
WHAT: Open Workout – Media & Public Welcome WHO: EVANDER “The Real Deal” HOLYFIELD 4-Time World Heavyweight Champion Atlanta, GA … [Read more...] about LIVING LEGEND EVANDER “THE REAL DEAL” HOLYFIELD OPEN WORKOUTS MON. & TUE. IN NYC – MEDIA & PUBLIC
Teddy Atlas guest speaker at Ring 8 meeting
NEW YORK, NY (Jan. 14, 2011) – Popular television color commentator and respected boxing trainer, Teddy Atlas, will be the special guest speaker this coming Tuesday night (Jan. 18 starting at 7 PM/ET) for the RING 8’s first meeting of 2011 at the historic Waterfront Crabhouse in Long Island City. … [Read more...] about Teddy Atlas guest speaker at Ring 8 meeting
Cruiserweight Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey a promotional free agent
PROVIDENCE (January 15, 2011) – World title challenger and former U.S. amateur standout, Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey (20-2, 10 KOs), is a promotional free agent prepared to get right back into the cruiserweight picture with the right promoter in his corner. … [Read more...] about Cruiserweight Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey a promotional free agent
Holyfield going back to future for Williams
CHARLOTTE, NC (January 14, 2011) – Future Hall of Famer Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield is an old-school fighter who has gone new wave in terms training. The 48-year-old, ultra fit Holyfield (43-10-2, 28 KOs) defends World Boxing Federation heavyweight title against challenger Sherman “Tank” Williams (34-11-2, 19 KOs), headlining the January 22nd “Redemption In … [Read more...] about Holyfield going back to future for Williams
Former Contender Manfredo: From Arena Star to Arena Maintenance ESPN2 Friday Night Fights
ESPN2 Friday Night Fights (Friday, 10 p.m., ESPN2) Middleweight Peter Manfredo Jr., a finalist and star in the first season of the TV reality series The Contender, will headline this week’s ESPN2 Friday Night Fights. Although rising to fame on The Contender, he has not been successful against higher level opposition, gone through all of his money, and now works fulltime to … [Read more...] about Former Contender Manfredo: From Arena Star to Arena Maintenance ESPN2 Friday Night Fights
Don King’s Goal Is To Match Mayorga With Manny Pacquiao
Veteran boxing promoter, Don King, promotes the entertaining trash talking boxer Ricardo Mayorga and has him signed up to fight against Bob Arum's 154-pound champion Miguel Cotto on March 12, 2011 in Las Vegas. Cotto will be a tough task for Mayorga, who is coming off one tune up fight and a long layoff from boxing. … [Read more...] about Don King’s Goal Is To Match Mayorga With Manny Pacquiao
Strong supportive undercard announced for Holyfield-Williams PPV card
CHARLOTTE, NC (January 13, 2011) – ARK Promotions president Rick Lazes today announced a strong, supportive undercard for the January 22nd “Redemption In America: The Journey Begins Now” Pay-Per-View Event, headlined by living legend Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield (43-10-2, 28 KOs) defending his World Boxing Federation heavyweight title against challenger Sherman “Tank” … [Read more...] about Strong supportive undercard announced for Holyfield-Williams PPV card
Former Contender Peter Manfredo Jr. & Aaron Pryor Jr. Headline ESPN2 Friday Night Fights
ESPN2 Friday Night Fights Show from Key West, Fla. at 9 p.m. ET ESPN2 Friday Night Fights will originate from Key West, Fla. at 9 p.m. when middleweight Peter Manfredo Jr., a finalist and star in the first season of the TV reality series The Contender, and super middleweight Aaron Pryor Jr., son and namesake of the 1996 International Hall of Fame inductee, headline the … [Read more...] about Former Contender Peter Manfredo Jr. & Aaron Pryor Jr. Headline ESPN2 Friday Night Fights
Dean ‘Irish Lightning’ Byrne Set ‘To Strike Up A Storm’ In Dublin On Jan 30th.
Sensational, unbeaten (14-0 with 6 wins by KO), Light Welterweight prospect Dean ‘Irish Lightning’ left his London base earlier today to travel back to Dublin, where he is set to fight a yet to be named opponent at the Dolphil promotions event at the Citywest Hotel on Sunday the 30th January 2011. … [Read more...] about Dean ‘Irish Lightning’ Byrne Set ‘To Strike Up A Storm’ In Dublin On Jan 30th.