Former Army boxer Sam Standing is used to a good fight, but come the 7th of May this will take on a whole new meaning for the 25 year old year old, from Plumstead, South London, as he takes a big step up, from amateur to professional status, and makes his pro-debut at the Graham Earl promoted ‘Redemption Day’ double title event at York Hall in Bethnal Green. … [Read more...] about Out-Standing! – Former Army Boxer Sam To Pro-Debut On May 7th
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Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira Repeat Brazilian Athlete of the Year winner
MIAMI (April 18, 2011) – Unbeaten Interim WBC Latino super middleweight and UNBC middleweight champion, Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira (14-0, 11 KOs), received his the Brazilian International Press Award’s 2010 Athlete of the Year Award last Saturday night in the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. … [Read more...] about Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira Repeat Brazilian Athlete of the Year winner
Nelson Mandela’s Daughter Sued Over Pacquiao-Mayweather Boxing Match
By TMZ Staff Boxing promoter Duane Moodyclaims he was victimized by Nelson Mandela's daughter over a botched effort to organize a Floyd Mayweather/Manny Pacquiao fight to celebrate her dad's 93rd birthday. … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela’s Daughter Sued Over Pacquiao-Mayweather Boxing Match
Shumenov prepared to continue History making boxing journey
LAS VEGAS (April 14, 2011) – WBA/IBA Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov (11-1, 7 KOs) remains fully prepared to continue his history-making journey to unify the light heavyweight titles before the end of 2011 with one of the other 175-pound division world champions. … [Read more...] about Shumenov prepared to continue History making boxing journey
Brazilian Revolution in Boxing working for WBC #20 rated Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira
MIAMI (April 12, 2011) – The movement spearheaded by MO Productions to establish undefeated Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira as a star in his native Brazil is moving forward as TV Globo, the third-largest network in the world, committed to a two-year, six-fight commitment featuring the 20-year-old Oliveira. … [Read more...] about Brazilian Revolution in Boxing working for WBC #20 rated Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira
‘Saint’ George Jupp Added To Sam Webb-Prince Arron May 13th British Title Fight Card
Featherweight prospect ‘Saint’ George Jupp has been added to the undercard of the Frank Maloney promoted Sam Webb versus Prince Arron British Light Middleweight title clash at the Medway Park Leisure Centre in Gillingham, Kent, on Friday 13th May 2011. … [Read more...] about ‘Saint’ George Jupp Added To Sam Webb-Prince Arron May 13th British Title Fight Card
Donnie Nietes Lands At 108 (with Photo)
By Mark F. Villanueva It was Donnie Nietes’ first fight at the 108lb division after coming up from the Minimumweight class, but it seemed as though his diminutive opponent from Mexico was the one moving up. The WBO Minimumweight World Champion was beaming with confidence in his corner, waiting for the bell to signal the fight, staring at Armando Vasquez, who made a … [Read more...] about Donnie Nietes Lands At 108 (with Photo)
‘Kid Chocolate’ played Wild Card as unbeaten Peter Quillin headed West for Success
NEW YORK (April 11, 2011) – A year ago, undefeated prospect Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin packed his bags and headed West, moving from Brooklyn to Los Angeles in what can only be described as a culture shock experience. … [Read more...] about ‘Kid Chocolate’ played Wild Card as unbeaten Peter Quillin headed West for Success
Michael Grant: Talks Career, His Move to Lightweight, Kevin Mitchell etc
By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro Back in the early 2000s there was a real buzz around the British amateur boxing scene, there were some excellent young fighters coming through the ranks with serious championship potential, none more so than a particular pair of teenage buddies from London, Michael Grant and Kevin Mitchell. … [Read more...] about Michael Grant: Talks Career, His Move to Lightweight, Kevin Mitchell etc
Can Shane Mosley pull off a Morales against Pacquiao?
By Chuy Marco First off, let's give it up for the Mexican warrior Erik "El Terrible" Morales! He showed us what boxing is all about, he is a true warrior and blood and guts fighter! He came in a fight to be a stepping stone to build up Marcos Maidana, but Erik schooled the most dangerous fighter in the junior welterweight division taking Maidana's best punches and hurting … [Read more...] about Can Shane Mosley pull off a Morales against Pacquiao?
Tune Ups Done: Adamek takes down McBride and will Fight Klitschko for Title
Live Coverage from Newark by Gary Purfield Tomasz Adamek took care of business by defeating the much larger but less skilled Kevin McBride by wide unanimous decision Saturday night at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Adamek 44-1 (28 KO) who won by scores of 120-108, 119-108, and 119-108 now has a date in September to challenge Vitali Klitschko for his WBC heavyweight … [Read more...] about Tune Ups Done: Adamek takes down McBride and will Fight Klitschko for Title
The Big Tune-Up: Adamek vs. McBride Breakdown and Preview
By Gary Purfield Fighters:Tomasz “Goral” Adamek 43-1 (28 KO) from Poland and now residing in Jersey City, NJ and Kevin “the Clones Colossus” McBride 35-8-1 (29 KO) from Ireland now living in Brockton, MA … [Read more...] about The Big Tune-Up: Adamek vs. McBride Breakdown and Preview
Nonito Donaire Jr: A Hybrid Filipino
By Mark F. Villanueva Change is good, but most certainly not without hurt. We detest it when something or someone new disrupts established patterns we have become deeply set in, ostracize it when something different presents itself. Who knows how much each of us may have missed over the years with that approach, individually or collectively, as a people? Admit it. … [Read more...] about Nonito Donaire Jr: A Hybrid Filipino
Manny Pacquiao Ran When He Fought Erik Morales
By Chuy Marco I find it funny how some biased Manny Pacquiao fans will say that Floyd Mayweather Jr. is a runner. Show me a fight where Floyd ran -- you can't! Because Floyd doesn't run, he knows distance and space and how to get in range and get out. Floyd Mayweather fights in the pocket and slips and counters shots, making guys miss and pay, he never runs, he fights like a … [Read more...] about Manny Pacquiao Ran When He Fought Erik Morales
Graham Earl Announces Double Title London Show Set For May 7th
Earlier this year former World Champ, turned promoter, Graham Earl returned to his old stomping ground, York Hall in Bethnal Green, for his inaugural London show. On the 7th May Graham again returns to York Hall with his double title headlined ‘Redemption Day’ event. … [Read more...] about Graham Earl Announces Double Title London Show Set For May 7th