PROVIDENCE, R.I. (June 23, 2010) – Ohio heavyweight Nicolai “Stone Man” Firtha has made multiple visits to New England visiting relatives, but this Saturday night he’ll make his first business trip there, challenging Hartford heavyweight favorite Tony “TNT” Grano in the 10-round main event on the “Pride & Power” boxing show, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic … [Read more...] about Firtha planning to upset Grano Saturday night in ‘Pride & Power’ headliner
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Crossroads fight for Mike Oliver vs. Mauricio Pastrana at Mohegan Sun
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (June 22, 2010) – Hartford super bantamweight Mike “Machine Gun” Oliver, the reigning New England and EBA champion, will be in a crossroads fight Saturday night as he continues his journey back to the top of the 122-pound division, taking on 4-time world title-holder Mauricio “Indio Boy” Pastrana in the 8-round co-feature on the “Pride & Power” … [Read more...] about Crossroads fight for Mike Oliver vs. Mauricio Pastrana at Mohegan Sun
Biosse steps up to fight friend McCreedy on ESPN FNF July 9
PROVIDENCE (June 22, 2010) – New England and EBA super middleweight champion “Irish” Joey McCreedy (11-4-2, 6 KOs), trained by “Irish” Micky Ward and Dicky Eklund, was having a problem finding a suitable opponent for his July 9th fight in the 8-round co-feature on “Let Freedom Ring” presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), at the … [Read more...] about Biosse steps up to fight friend McCreedy on ESPN FNF July 9
Andre Ward defeats Allan Green retaining his WBA title
Andre Ward's first defense of his WBA super middleweight title was a success on Saturday night June 19 when he won a 12-round unanimous decision over challenger Allan Green on Showtime's Super Six World Boxing Classic, Group Stage 2. The Oakland, California fighter won the fight mainly from out muscling and smothering Green on the ropes and tying up in the middle of the ring … [Read more...] about Andre Ward defeats Allan Green retaining his WBA title
Watch the Super Six ‘Andre Ward vs Allan Green’ Fight Live on Showtime
The Super Six World Boxing Classic continues tonight when Oakland's own Andre Ward takes on Allan Green in group stage 2 of the super middleweight tournament. Andre Ward (21-0, 13 KO), is the WBA 168-pound champion, he won the belt in group stage 1 against Dane Mikkel Kessler. His opponent Allan Green (29-1, 20 KO) from Tulsa, Oklahoma, is making his debut in the super … [Read more...] about Watch the Super Six ‘Andre Ward vs Allan Green’ Fight Live on Showtime
VIDEO: Floyd Mayweather Jr. hints that he will fight Manny Pacquiao, or so it seems
In the past couple of weeks people were having their doubts on whether or not Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will ever fight. Manny said he agreed to the 14-day cut off for Olympic style drug testing and wants to fight one last time in November and Floyd told Make-A-Wish-Foundation that he was going to take a few years off from boxing. Well, Floyd 'Money' … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Floyd Mayweather Jr. hints that he will fight Manny Pacquiao, or so it seems
‘‘Hammerin’” Hank Lundy vs. John John “The Hammer” Molina on ESPN FNF July 9
PROVIDENCE (June 15, 2010) – Red-hot lightweight prospect “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy, rated No. 13 by the World Boxing Association, makes his first title defense against challenger John John “The Hammer” Molina (20-1, 16 KOs) in the 12-round main event July 9 on “Let Freedom Ring,” presented live on ESPN Friday Night Fights by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and … [Read more...] about ‘‘Hammerin’” Hank Lundy vs. John John “The Hammer” Molina on ESPN FNF July 9
Long Island’s Undefeated “Irish Bomber” Joe Smith to Test Punch on Heavyweight June 26th on CES Promotions “Pride and Power”
By Phil Kane Long Island’s popular light heavyweight Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith Jr. a 2008 New York Gold Gloves Champion will be taking a big step up on the undercard of Jimmy Burchfield’s CES Promotions “Pride & Power,” Tony Grano / Nicolai Firtha main event June 26th at the Mohegun Sun Casino and Resort in Uncasville, Connecticut. Smith, 4-0, 4Ko’s is a heavy … [Read more...] about Long Island’s Undefeated “Irish Bomber” Joe Smith to Test Punch on Heavyweight June 26th on CES Promotions “Pride and Power”
Kevin McBride returns July 10 to take care of unfinished business
NEW YORK (June 14, 2010) – Former Irish heavyweight champion and 1992 Olympian, Kevin “The Clones Colossus” McBride, returns to the ring July 10 for the first time in more than 2 ½ years against veteran Robert “Big Philly” Hawkins in an 8-round bout at Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York. The 37-year-old McBride (34-6-1, 29 KOs), fighting out of Boston, is … [Read more...] about Kevin McBride returns July 10 to take care of unfinished business
Grano sparred with Vitali Klitschko, working with Joe Mesi’s ex-trainer for June 26 fight vs. Firtha
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (June 14, 2010) – After sparring with world heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko for three weeks in Austria, Hartford heavyweight prospect Tony “TNT” Grano returned home for a week before shuffling off to Buffalo for training camp to prepare for his Saturday night, June 26 headlining fight on the “Pride & Power” boxing card, presented by Jimmy … [Read more...] about Grano sparred with Vitali Klitschko, working with Joe Mesi’s ex-trainer for June 26 fight vs. Firtha
Watch UFC 115 Liddell vs. Franklin Live! Online June 12
The UFC is back in full force and continuing their expansion into Canada with UFC 115: Chuck Liddell vs. Rich Franklin on Saturday, June 12, 2010 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Chuck "Iceman" Liddell was originally scheduled to fight his long time nemesis, Tito Ortiz, in a rubber match but Ortiz had to pull out of the fight and the Ultimate Fighter reality show due … [Read more...] about Watch UFC 115 Liddell vs. Franklin Live! Online June 12
Oscar De La Hoya says Pacquiao vs. Mayweather almost a done deal
In a satellite video interview done for Spanish Television station, Univision, Oscar De La Hoya of Golden Boy Promotions was in front of the Staples Center in Los Angeles talking about his young Mexican fighter, Saul Canelo Alvarez, and various other Mexican boxers then towards the end of the interview the hosts asked about the Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. super … [Read more...] about Oscar De La Hoya says Pacquiao vs. Mayweather almost a done deal
Live Stream of UFC 115 Liddell vs. Franklin Online
The UFC will host their first show in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on Saturday June 11, the MMA event is UFC 115 Chuck Liddell vs. Rich Franklin. The UFC 115 Weigh-ins start at 4 PM PT/ 7 PM ET at General Motors Place and is open to public. The weigh-ins will air on various internet websites including http://www.ufc.com/live/ and http://sports.yahoo.com/ufc. Watch … [Read more...] about Live Stream of UFC 115 Liddell vs. Franklin Online
Official U.S.A. Team in Grappling To Be Crowned June 12 in New Jersey
MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY – Grapplers Quest, The World’s Largest Grappling Tournament, is hosting the 2010 U.S. National Championships of Submission Wrestling and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu this Saturday (June 12) at the Mennen Sports Arena in Morristown, New Jersey. Go to http://www.grapplersquest.com/events/2010-us-national-championshipsfor more information. Submission Grappling … [Read more...] about Official U.S.A. Team in Grappling To Be Crowned June 12 in New Jersey
America’s Top Featherweight Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard
MANCHESTER, Conn. (June 10, 2010) – Undefeated, 23-year-old NABF and NABO champion Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard arguably rates as America’s leading contemporary featherweight and the old-school fighter can’t wait to prove his worth to the boxing world. Remillard, now rated No. 7 by the World Boxing Council, may not have a true signature fight, yet, but he … [Read more...] about America’s Top Featherweight Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard