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Holm vs. Mathis for ‘World Dominance’ Announced

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ALBUQUERQUE, NM (June 11, 2011) – Right after she registered her 30th career victory last night, promoter Lenny Fresquez announced that Holly “The Preachers Daughter” Holm will take on Anne Sophie Mathis -- the top two pound-for-pound female boxers in the world -- December 2 for “World Dominance,” at the Route 66 Casino Hotel in Albuquerque. … [Read more...] about Holm vs. Mathis for ‘World Dominance’ Announced

Junior Witter Interview – Junior Talks Prizefighter, Lynes, El Maachi Plus More

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Interview by Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Last week I was fortunate enough to catch up with one of the UK’s most decorated Champions - former multi British, Commonwealth, European Union, European, WBF, WBU and WBC Light Welterweight Champion - Junior Witter at the Prizefighter-Welterweights II promo shoot at the Sky Television Studios in Osterley. … [Read more...] about Junior Witter Interview – Junior Talks Prizefighter, Lynes, El Maachi Plus More

Live Report Action Packed Card for Round Three at Harrah’s in Chester

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Ringside Coverage by Gary Purfield Joey Eye Promotions and David Feldman hosted their third card at Harrah’s Casino in Chester PA outside of Philadelphia Friday night. They put on an action packed card with seven fights for the eight hundred boxing fans in attendance. Featuring five four round fights followed by two six round headlining bouts it was a night of crowd … [Read more...] about Live Report Action Packed Card for Round Three at Harrah’s in Chester

Manny Pacquiao: Mayweather’s Take The Test T Shirt, did Floyd violate another law?

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By Superstar Billy Graham Floyd Mayweather Jr made an announcement in an interview on Fighthype.com that he will be releasing a special T-shirt that will say "Take The Test".  It seems to be a clever and cute ploy to get under Manny Pacquiao's skin, maybe garner some support and make some money at the same time from his blinded fans. The shirts apparently will be sold at … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao: Mayweather’s Take The Test T Shirt, did Floyd violate another law?

Round Three at Harrah’s in Chester: Victor Zasquez vs. Gustavo Dailey

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By Gary Purfield This coming Friday Joey Eye Boxing along with David Feldman will put on their third card from the new casino in Chester PA outside of Philadelphia. With the legendary Blue Horizon closed Harrah’s in Chester may serve as the venue for local Philly talent to keep alive the cities proud tradition of putting on exciting fights. … [Read more...] about Round Three at Harrah’s in Chester: Victor Zasquez vs. Gustavo Dailey

Interview: Jimmy Tibbs On Colin Lynes and Prizefighter – Welterweights II

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By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro During his half a century in boxing Jimmy Tibbs has done it all, a highly decorated amateur and professional boxer, manager and promoter, but of all his pugilistic talents he is without doubt best know as the UK’s most successful boxing coach and fight strategist. … [Read more...] about Interview: Jimmy Tibbs On Colin Lynes and Prizefighter – Welterweights II

Ricky Burns Interview – Ricky talks about Nicky Cook, Roman Martinez, Mzonke Fana and more

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By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Last Friday I was lucky enough to sit down and have a chat with the highly likable WBO Super Featherweight Champion of the World Ricky Burns, who is set to defend his title for the third time against Nicky Cook at the Echo Arena in Liverpool on the 16th July. … [Read more...] about Ricky Burns Interview – Ricky talks about Nicky Cook, Roman Martinez, Mzonke Fana and more

Byrne Notice – Big Hitting Adams Set For Tough Debut on June 4th

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Burnt Oak Middleweight Mark Adams is on the verge of having his childhood dream of being a professional boxer come true. As 25 year old Adams is set to pro-debut against Guildford’s tough battler Louis Byrne at the Olivia Goodwin Main Events promoted ‘Search & Destroy’ event at York Hall in Bethnal Green on Saturday 4th June 2011. … [Read more...] about Byrne Notice – Big Hitting Adams Set For Tough Debut on June 4th

Giardello Statue Unveiling Part 3 of 3: Dedication Ceremony from South Philadelphia

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By Gary Purfield This Saturday May 21, 2011 at 1:00pm a statue of great Philadelphia Middleweight Joey Giardello was unveiled at S 13th St and Mifflin St and E Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia.  The statue honors the former middleweight champ as well as many other past Philly fighters. … [Read more...] about Giardello Statue Unveiling Part 3 of 3: Dedication Ceremony from South Philadelphia

MIKE PEREZ CHOSEN BY FANS AS THE BOXER WITH THE MOST CARÁCTER LAST WEEK

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NEW YORK (May 19, 2011) – Undefeated lightweight Mike “The Artist” Perez overcame the challenge of Ira Terry during the May 13 edition of “Sólo Boxeo Tecate,” making it look easy with a third round knockout, and demonstrating his carácter in earning a resounding 87 percent of fans’ votes cast via text message and on Univision.com.  The Puerto Rican boxer enters the … [Read more...] about MIKE PEREZ CHOSEN BY FANS AS THE BOXER WITH THE MOST CARÁCTER LAST WEEK