By Gary Purfield The first fight between Giovanni Segura and Ivan Calderon was a thrilling eight round slugfest that resulted in the Ring Magazine’s fight of the year. The second time around will not be considered for the same distinction. The only similarity was the result as the bigger and stronger Segura was able to overwhelm the boxer Calderon to a stoppage. … [Read more...] about Rematch is a Repeat: Segura Again Overwhelms Calderon
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“Irish” Micky Ward & Dick Eklund at ESPN Friday
Irish” Micky Ward, known for his trilogy of brutal fights with Arturo Gatti, and his brother Dicky Eklund, will join studio host Brian Kenny throughout ESPN’s Friday Night Fights telecast tonight (April 1), from 9-11 p.m. ET on ESPN2. … [Read more...] about “Irish” Micky Ward & Dick Eklund at ESPN Friday
Graham Earl’s Belfast Show Postponed
Former WBU Lightweight World Champion, turned promoter, Graham Earl announced earlier today that this Saturday’s ‘Fists of Fury’ event, at the King’s Hall in Belfast, has been postponed, … [Read more...] about Graham Earl’s Belfast Show Postponed
Joe Hillerby: Fired Up And Ready For Graham Earl’s Big Belfast Show This Saturday
Sensational Middleweight prospect Joe ‘Belfast Banger’ Hillerby is set for his first home town fight this coming Saturday, on the Graham Earl promoted ‘Fists of Fury’ event, headlined by WBU Lightweight World Champion Willie Limond, at the King’s Hall in Belfast. … [Read more...] about Joe Hillerby: Fired Up And Ready For Graham Earl’s Big Belfast Show This Saturday
Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao #1 on NowBoxing’s first P4P Top 10 List
Nowboxing Pound for Pound Top Ten Pac-Man #1 in Nowboxing’s first P4P Top Ten Manny Pacquiao received the majority of the first place votes (6) in the first NowBoxing.com pound for pound top ten list. Pacquiao and Martinez each had the same point total but the first place vote’s breaks the tie (one writer left Pacquiao off his list causing the points to be lower but … [Read more...] about Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao #1 on NowBoxing’s first P4P Top 10 List
Phil Gill Set For Barker-Spada Undercard On 30th April
Waltham Abbey Light Welterweight Phil Gill is set for major television exposure, when he appears on the undercard of ‘Dazzling’ Darren Barker’s European Middleweight Title showdown with Italian Domenico Spada at the Matchroom Sports promoted event at Olympia in Kensington, London, on Saturday 30th April 2011. … [Read more...] about Phil Gill Set For Barker-Spada Undercard On 30th April
Kennedy takes the Battle of the Bridge
Live Coverage by Gary Purfield In a local showdown of unbeaten prospects Teon Kennedy of Philadelphia and Jorge Diaz of New Brunswick New Jersey met in a junior feather weight showdown that could catapult the winner into a possible title fight. While the fight was not included in the HBO broadcast both fighters had strong crowd support and the excitement the bout generated … [Read more...] about Kennedy takes the Battle of the Bridge
Gamboa Lights Up Solis and Atlantic City
Live Coverage by Gary Purfield Yuriorkis Gamboa had the capacity crowd at Boardwalk Hall on their feet for the majority of his short four round outing with his speed, power, and electric style. Gamboa took on veteran Jorge Solis in the main event of HBO’s Boxing After Dark. … [Read more...] about Gamboa Lights Up Solis and Atlantic City
Brazil’s Prodigal Son Michael Oliveira Returns Home to Capture Interim WBC Title
SAO PAULO, Brazil (March 25, 2011) – Somebody’s “O” had to go in tonight’s Brazilian-Argentinean showdown between unbeaten prospects, as Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira’s rising popularity in his native country continued to grow with his 10-round unanimous decision victory against a game Abel Nicolas “El Principito” Adriel, headlining the “International Boxing Challenge” … [Read more...] about Brazil’s Prodigal Son Michael Oliveira Returns Home to Capture Interim WBC Title
Adamek Open Workout (Photos)
By Gary Purfield Main Events Promotions held an open workout for media Thursday for Tomasz Adamek as he prepares for his date with Kevin McBride on April 9 at the Prudential Center in Newark NJ. The event was held at the Fernwood Resort in Bushkill PA the spot of his current training camp. The Poconos in Pennsylvania provides a quiet spot that many fighters have used for … [Read more...] about Adamek Open Workout (Photos)
Liakhovich looks to get back on top with Main Events
By Gary Purfield In 2006 Belarus native Sergei Liakhovich defeated Lamon Brewster to win the WBO heavyweight title. Liakhovich was a heavily touted contender following an outstanding amateur career that included representing his home country in the 1996 Olympics and winning a bronze medal in the 1997 World Championships. … [Read more...] about Liakhovich looks to get back on top with Main Events
Graham Earl On His Upcoming Belfast Show – ‘Fists Of Fury’ 2nd April
Following the recent announcement that Willie Limond is to headline his upcoming ‘Fists of Fury’ event, at King’s Hall in Belfast on Saturday 2nd April 2011, former WBU Lightweight World Champion, turned promoter, Graham Earl today took the time to give a rundown on the fighters and fights that will be showcased at his Irish debut event. … [Read more...] about Graham Earl On His Upcoming Belfast Show – ‘Fists Of Fury’ 2nd April
Heavy Attention on Adamek
By Gary Purfield This past Saturday another challenger to the Klitshko throne fell short when Odlanier Solis could not continue at the end of the first round against the older brother Vitali. So now the attention will turn to former light heavyweight and former cruiserweight champion turned heavyweight contender Tomasz Adamek. … [Read more...] about Heavy Attention on Adamek
Vitali Klitschko Remains Champ on Bizarre 1st Round Ending
By Gary Purfield Three minutes into round one it was over. Not from a punch of any kind but an odd event even for a boxing match. Odlanier Solis’s opportunity to become the first Cuban heavyweight champion came to an abrupt end when his right leg apparently gave out on him. Vitali Klitschko was advancing towards Solis when he seemed to bend low and fell onto his back. … [Read more...] about Vitali Klitschko Remains Champ on Bizarre 1st Round Ending
Quotes from Wednesday’s ‘East-West Showdown’ kickoff press conference for Andre Berto vs. Victor Ortiz
NEW YORK, NY (Feb 17, 2011) – The “East-West Showdown,” featuring World Boxing Council (“WBC”) Welterweight World Champion Andre Berto and WBC #5 rated challenger “Vicious” Victor Ortiz, was held yesterday at The Palm West Restaurant in New York City. The two featured fighters and representatives from their respective camps were in attendance at yesterday’s event. … [Read more...] about Quotes from Wednesday’s ‘East-West Showdown’ kickoff press conference for Andre Berto vs. Victor Ortiz