SHYMKENT, Kazakhstan (Jan. 7, 2011) – Despite the unannounced departure from Kazakhstan of WBO champion Juergen Braehmer, WBA/IBA Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov decided not to allow the devastating news derail his homecoming as a World Champion when he defends his titles Saturday night against 3-time world champion William Joppy in the 12-round main event at … [Read more...] about SHUMENOV FIGHTS JOPPY AFTER BRAEHMER “RUNS” OUT OF TOWN
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ESPN2 Friday Night Fights Returns Jan. 7, 2011
2011 to Feature More Dates, New Look, 3D January 6, 2011 ESPN2 Friday Night Fights will return for its 13th season January 7 with the 2011 opening main event featuring undefeated Russian Provodnikov (17-0, 11 Kos) and Mauricio Herrera (15-1, 7 KOs) in a 12-round junior welterweight bout at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas. … [Read more...] about ESPN2 Friday Night Fights Returns Jan. 7, 2011
Light Heavyweight Ronson Frank & O’Shea Brother’s Old Time Professional Boxing Returns to the Yonkers Armory
By Coach “K” O’Shea Brothers Boxing brings back Old Time Professional Boxing Returns to the Yonkers Armory, Yonkers, New York showcasing Rosedale, New York’s unbeaten light heavyweight Ronson Frank taking on North Philadelphia’s Anthony “Boom Boom” Ferrante in the evening’s main event. … [Read more...] about Light Heavyweight Ronson Frank & O’Shea Brother’s Old Time Professional Boxing Returns to the Yonkers Armory
SHUMENOV: ‘BRAEHMER DOESN’T DESERVE TO BE WORLD CHAMP’
SHYMENT, Kazakhstan (Jan. 5, 2011) – A terribly upset and disappointed WBA/IBA Light Heavyweight World Champion Beibut Shumenov was in near shock to learn that his scheduled opponent for Saturday night’s unification fight, WBO titlist Juergen Braehmer, left Shymkent last night without informing or explaining why he has pulled out of “The Unification.” … [Read more...] about SHUMENOV: ‘BRAEHMER DOESN’T DESERVE TO BE WORLD CHAMP’
Redemption In America’ PPV show headliner in West Virginia
CHARLOTTE, NC (January 4, 2011) -- Evander Holyfield (43-10-2, 21 KOs) will defend his World Boxing Federation heavyweight title against battled-tested veteran Sherman “The Tank” Williams (34-11-2, 19 KOs) in a 12-round championship fight January 22, headlining the “Redemption In America: The Journey Begins Now” Pay-Per-View Event, live from America’s resort -- The … [Read more...] about Redemption In America’ PPV show headliner in West Virginia
UNDEFEATED HEAVYWEIGHT THOMPSON SIGNS WITH HALQUIST PRODUCTIONS
TACOMA, Wash. – Brian Halquist Productions has announced the signing of heavyweight “Vicious” Vincent Thompson (6-0-0, KO) to a long-term promotional contact today. The undefeated Thompson, who fights out of Federal Way, Washington, is coming off an impressive victory over the previously unbeaten Charles Ellis, a former 2003 National Golden Gloves Heavyweight Champion, … [Read more...] about UNDEFEATED HEAVYWEIGHT THOMPSON SIGNS WITH HALQUIST PRODUCTIONS
Video of Mayweather Assault on Josie Harris Aftermath
TMZ has obtained exclusive surveillance video footage that was taken by security cameras immediately after the alleged September assault on Josie Harris by boxing star Floyd Mayweather Jr. The video captures Floyd and Josie's children early morning at around 5 AM on September 9, 2010 rushing into a security guard station to be with their mother who was in the station to … [Read more...] about Video of Mayweather Assault on Josie Harris Aftermath
Cuban missile Rigondeaux to terminate ‘Big Bang’Casey March 19 in Dublin
CORK, Ireland (January 2, 2011) – Interim WBA World Super Bantamweight Champion Guillermo “El Chacal” Rigondeaux, arguably the greatest amateur boxer of all-time, is preparing to school challenger Willie “Big Bang” Casey when they square-off March 19 in Dublin. … [Read more...] about Cuban missile Rigondeaux to terminate ‘Big Bang’Casey March 19 in Dublin
Watch UFC 125: Edgar Vs Maynard Live On New Year’s Day
UFC 125: Resolution is a New Year's Day PPV card featuring a lightweight UFC championship Main Event between champ Frankie Edgar and challenger Gray Maynard. The event takes place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. This UFC event will air live prelim fights for the first time on free network TV on ION instead of SPIKE TV. … [Read more...] about Watch UFC 125: Edgar Vs Maynard Live On New Year’s Day
WATCH UFC 125: Edgar Vs Maynard ‘Resolution’ Weigh-in’s Live Online
UFC and Mixed Martial Arts fans can watch the UFC 125 Frankie Edgar vs Gray Maynard "Resolution" weigh-ins live online or in person at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday Dec. 31, 2010 New Year's Eve. The pay-per-view event is headlined by a title fight, lightweight UFC champion Frankie Edgar versus number 1 contender Gray Maynard, who beat Edgar before he won the … [Read more...] about WATCH UFC 125: Edgar Vs Maynard ‘Resolution’ Weigh-in’s Live Online
Williams plans to give Evander Holyfield a beating
CHARLOTTE, NC (December 30, 2010) – Battle-tested Sherman “Tank” Williams plans to give living legend Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield a beating January 22 when they headline “Redemption In America: The Journey Begins Now” Pay-Per-View Event, live from America’s resort, The Greenbrier’s Colonial Hall, in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. … [Read more...] about Williams plans to give Evander Holyfield a beating
Benny Ricardo’s Ideas To Improve Boxing In 2011
Former NFL placekicker Benny Ricardo is a man of many talents. In addition to being a stand-up comic who will play two sold-out shows New Year's Eve in San Diego, Benny is a veteran boxing analyst on television, often teaming with Hall of Fame blow-by-blow announcer Col. Bob Sheridan. Here's a unique look at Ricardo's comedic ideas about how to improve boxing in 2011: … [Read more...] about Benny Ricardo’s Ideas To Improve Boxing In 2011
WBA & IBA Light Heavyweight Champ Beibut Shumenov trains with Dewey Cooper
"THE UNIFICATION" Shymkent, Kazakhstan (Dec. 29, 2010) - WBA and IBA Light Heavyweight World Champion Beibut Shumenov (10-1, 6 KOs) has been preparing for the biggest fight in his very short, but storied career, training for "The Unification," his Jan. 8, 2011 blockbuster boxing event first at Team Barry Boxing in Henderson, Nevada with his head trainer and 1984 Olympic … [Read more...] about WBA & IBA Light Heavyweight Champ Beibut Shumenov trains with Dewey Cooper
BUNTING FACES O’ BRIEN IN BATTLE AT THE BOAT 80 MAIN EVENT
BUNTING FACES O’ BRIEN IN BATTLE AT THE BOAT 80 MAIN EVENT TACOMA, Wash. – Lafarrell Bunting will look to continue his knockout streak when he faces once-beaten Matt O’ Brien at the main event of Battle at the Boat 80 at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma on Jan. 8, 2011. Bunting (17-3-1) has won all 17 of his professional fights by knockout with 12 of those KOs … [Read more...] about BUNTING FACES O’ BRIEN IN BATTLE AT THE BOAT 80 MAIN EVENT
Boxing 360 Inks KO King Tyrone Brunson
NEW YORK (Dec. 27, 2010) – The all-time record for most consecutive first-round knockouts, Philadelphia junior middleweight Tyrone “Young Gun” Brunson (21-1-1, 20 KOs), has signed an exclusive promotional contract with Boxing 360. “We’re thrilled to add a talented knockout artist such as Tyrone to our growing stable of future champions,” Boxing 360 Founder and CEO Mario … [Read more...] about Boxing 360 Inks KO King Tyrone Brunson