By Gary Purfield It’s fight week in Bethlehem PA. Yes, you read that correctly, not Philadelphia or Atlantic City but Bethlehem. This Friday, July 1, rising welterweight Ronald Cruz will look to remain undefeated when he goes for win number thirteen against Doel Carrasquillo 15-17-1 (13 KO). This will be the first time he will be fighting in his hometown of Bethlehem PA. … [Read more...] about Ronald Cruz Returns Home to Bethlehem
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Pro Boxing Comes To Malta – EBU Inducts Malta Boxing Commission
Earlier this month, at the EBU General Meeting in Dublin, Ireland, the EBU Assembly voted that the Malta Boxing Commission become affiliated to the European Boxing Union. This exciting announcement has paved the way for the development of professional boxing in the Republic, as well as opening the door for promoters to hold sanctioned professional boxing events in Malta for … [Read more...] about Pro Boxing Comes To Malta – EBU Inducts Malta Boxing Commission
Billy Joe Saunders Interview – Talks Gary Boulden, Mitchell-Murray, Olympics and much more…
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Back in May, at the O2 Arena, George Groves and James DeGale may have been the headliner but without doubt the true star of the show was a youngster from Hertfordshire, Billy Joe Saunders. … [Read more...] about Billy Joe Saunders Interview – Talks Gary Boulden, Mitchell-Murray, Olympics and much more…
McGuinness successfully defends NABA lightweight title, looking to fight Gaudet in Aug. 27
TORONTO (June 27, 2011) – Undefeated prospect Logan Cotton McGuinness successfully defended his North American Boxing Association (“NABA”) lightweight title for the second time, taking a 10-round majority decision (96-94, 96-94, 95-95) against veteran Daniel “Canerito” Ruiz, in an entertaining, highly competitive fight on the most recent “Friday Night At The Fights” show … [Read more...] about McGuinness successfully defends NABA lightweight title, looking to fight Gaudet in Aug. 27
Mike Jones with easy win in stay busy fight: Wants Manny Pacquiao next!
Ringside coverage and photos by Gary Purfield Mike Jones made it a short night in his homecoming stay busy fight Saturday night at the Arena in South Philadelphia. Jones used the first round to measure his opponent Raul Munoz landing jabs and a few rights to set the tone. … [Read more...] about Mike Jones with easy win in stay busy fight: Wants Manny Pacquiao next!
NABA Lightweight Champion Logan Cotton McGuinness at home headlining ‘Friday Night At The Fights’
TORONTO (June 22, 2011) – North American Boxing Association(“NABA”) Lightweight Champion Logan Cotton McGuinness makes his second title defense this weekend at home in the 10-round main event against veteran Daniel “Canerito” Ruiz on the “Friday Night At The Fights” card at Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. … [Read more...] about NABA Lightweight Champion Logan Cotton McGuinness at home headlining ‘Friday Night At The Fights’
Mike Jones Has His Philly Homecoming and Staying Busy Part Two of Fight Week Coverage from Open Workout at Joe Hand Gym
By Gary Purfield This Saturday at the Arena in South Philadelphia rising welterweight contender Mike Jones will be having a homecoming when he fights Raul Munoz to stay busy in between bigger HBO fights. Part one covered Jones past and present including wins over Jesus Soto-Karass on the big stage, his up and coming days in Philly, and where he heads next to possible world … [Read more...] about Mike Jones Has His Philly Homecoming and Staying Busy Part Two of Fight Week Coverage from Open Workout at Joe Hand Gym
Graham Earl Statement: The BBBofC Were Wrong To Stop Earl-Katsidis II
Over the past few days there have been some highly misleading statements circulating in the media regarding the reason why the planned August 13th rematch between Graham Earl and Michael Katsidis was shelved. Notable scribes around the world have been attributing the failure of Earl-Katsidis II to materialise being either Graham Earl pulling out or the failure of both camps … [Read more...] about Graham Earl Statement: The BBBofC Were Wrong To Stop Earl-Katsidis II
Mike Jones Has His Philly Homecoming and Staying Busy Part One of Fight Week Coverage from Open Workout at Joe Hand Gym
By Gary Purfield This Saturday at the Arena in South Philadelphia rising welterweight contender Mike Jones will be having a homecoming when he fights Raul Munoz to stay busy in between bigger HBO fights. It has been nearly two years since Jones fought in his hometown of Philadelphia PA. The number one rated welterweight by the WBO (and top five by all the major sanctioning … [Read more...] about Mike Jones Has His Philly Homecoming and Staying Busy Part One of Fight Week Coverage from Open Workout at Joe Hand Gym
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights to Air on ESPN 3D for Second Time
ESPN’s Friday Night Fights presented by Corona Extra will originate from Temecula, Calif. June 24 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2, ESPN3D, ESPN Deportes and ESPN3.com. Joe Tessitore and Teddy Atlas will be ringside at the Pechanga Resort Casino describing the action, while studio host Jonathan Coachman will present all the latest boxing news and highlights. The card is presented by … [Read more...] about ESPN’s Friday Night Fights to Air on ESPN 3D for Second Time
Weights And Quotes From London: Choi-Asiku and Hamilton-Ryan
The weigh in for former WBU/WBF Featherweight World Champion Choi Tseveenpürev versus former IBO Featherweight World Champion ‘Action’ Jackson Asiku and Southern Area Light Welterweight Champion Darren ‘Mr R&B’ Hamilton versus Midlands Area Light Welterweight Champion Dave Ryan, for the British Masters Light Welterweight title, took place today at The Real Fight Club … [Read more...] about Weights And Quotes From London: Choi-Asiku and Hamilton-Ryan
Chisora only first step for hot heavyweight prospect Tyson Fury
HOBOKEN, N.J. (June 16, 2011) – Undefeated challenger Tyson Fury believes his July 23 showdown in “The Big Brawl” Pay-Per-View event against defending British & Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion Dereck “Del Boy” Chisora, airing live from Wembley Arena in London, is merely the first step on his chosen journey … [Read more...] about Chisora only first step for hot heavyweight prospect Tyson Fury
Undefeated Jr. Middleweight and Former Champ on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
“Sugar” Ray Leonard Interview: Discusses Troubled Youth ESPN’s Friday Night Fights presented by Corona Extra will originate from Austin, Texas June 17 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and ESPN3.com when undefeated junior middleweight Fernando Guerrero (21-0, 16 KOs) and former IBF junior lightweight champion Steve “2 Pound” Forbes (35-9, 11 KOs) are featured in … [Read more...] about Undefeated Jr. Middleweight and Former Champ on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights
NABA Lightweight Champion Logan Cotton McGuinness headlines ‘Friday Night At The Fights’
TORONTO (June 14, 2011) – NABA Lightweight Champion Logan Cotton McGuinness defends his title for the first time June 24th in the 10-round main event against Daniel “Canerito” Ruiz, headlining “Friday Night At The Fights,” at Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. … [Read more...] about NABA Lightweight Champion Logan Cotton McGuinness headlines ‘Friday Night At The Fights’
World Champs Collide In London – Choi Says He’ll Knock Asiku Out This Saturday
This weekend the Capital’s boxing fans will be treated to a mouth watering battle for supremacy between a current and former World Champion. The international contest, at York Hall in Bethnal Green, pits Mongolia’s two time World Featherweight Champion Choi Tseveenpürev against Australia’s former IBO World Featherweight Champion ‘Action’ Jackson Asiku in a non-Championship … [Read more...] about World Champs Collide In London – Choi Says He’ll Knock Asiku Out This Saturday