Exciting London based Dutch Cruiserweight Mitchell Balker is set for his second British outing, since signing with Johnny Eames’ Ultrachem TKO Boxing Gym team last year, when he comes face to face with Battersea’s super tough ‘Fighting Fireman’ Nick ‘The Ox’ Okoth at the Graham Earl promoted ‘CAPITAL PUNISHMENT’ event at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on Saturday 22nd … [Read more...] about DUTCH CRUISER BALKER’S READY FOR LONDON SHOWDOWN WITH OKOTH ON 22ND JAN
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Former World Champ Graham Earl Guests On The Steve Bunce Show This Thursday
Former WBU Lightweight Champion of the World, now turned Boxing promoter, Graham Earl is to be a guest on Steve Bunce’s Boxing Hour, on BBC Radio London 94.9 between 8pm and 9pm this coming Thursday, 13th January 2011, to talk about his upcoming show ‘CAPITAL PUNISHMENT’ which takes place at York Hall, in Bethnal Green, London on Saturday 22nd January 2011. … [Read more...] about Former World Champ Graham Earl Guests On The Steve Bunce Show This Thursday
Connor Says “I’m Gonna Knock Holmes Out” Ahead Of 22nd Jan York Hall Showdown.
Sutton’s Danny ‘Cassius’ Connor intends to start 2011 of with a bang after a fairly disappointing end to 2010, following the cancellation of Bruce Baker’s ‘Christmas Punch’ event due to the extreme snow storms that battered Surrey in December. Connor’s first outing of the year sees him up against Graham Earl’s protégé Terry Holmes at the former World Champion boxer turned … [Read more...] about Connor Says “I’m Gonna Knock Holmes Out” Ahead Of 22nd Jan York Hall Showdown.
David Haye Calls Wladimir Klitschko A Coward
The sport of boxing his having trouble making super fights happen. Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr failed to negotiate a deal twice for a fight that could gross each fighter 50 million dollars. Wladimir Klitschko and David Haye, two heavyweight champions that failed to make a unification bout twice, over contract and money disputes. … [Read more...] about David Haye Calls Wladimir Klitschko A Coward
A Look Back: Ricardo “El Finito” Lopez
By Gary Purfield In this column I will be taking a look back at a retired fighter to examine his career or reviewing a great fight (or series of fights) in an effort to further mine and hopefully the reader’s knowledge of a sport that is so rich in history. Like baseball boxing is defined as much if not more by what came in the past than what is current or in the future. … [Read more...] about A Look Back: Ricardo “El Finito” Lopez
BUNTING, O’ BRIEN MEET AT BATTLE AT THE BOAT SATURDAY
TACOMA, Wash. – Knockout specialist Lafarrell Bunting meets Matt O’ Brien in a scheduled 10-round light heavyweight main event at Battle at the Boat 81 on Saturday at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma. Bunting, fighting out of Memphis, TN, has registered knockouts in all 17 of his professional victories, including a sixth-round TKO of Junior Moar in his most recent … [Read more...] about BUNTING, O’ BRIEN MEET AT BATTLE AT THE BOAT SATURDAY
Light Heavyweight Ronson Frank & O’Shea Brother’s Old Time Professional Boxing Returns to the Yonkers Armory
By Coach “K” O’Shea Brothers Boxing brings back Old Time Professional Boxing Returns to the Yonkers Armory, Yonkers, New York showcasing Rosedale, New York’s unbeaten light heavyweight Ronson Frank taking on North Philadelphia’s Anthony “Boom Boom” Ferrante in the evening’s main event. … [Read more...] about Light Heavyweight Ronson Frank & O’Shea Brother’s Old Time Professional Boxing Returns to the Yonkers Armory
Take a Stand and Join the Boycott Pacquiao-Mosley Facebook Page
By Pierre Grimm I touched on this subject in my previous article "Boxing Fans Are You Going To Boycott Pacquiao Vs. Mosley?" and someone left a comment underneath with a link to a Boycott Manny Pacquiao vs. Shane Mosley Facebook page. This was an awesome comment and I felt proud of whoever made that Facebook account. It goes to show that there are still some hardcore … [Read more...] about Take a Stand and Join the Boycott Pacquiao-Mosley Facebook Page
24th annual Ring 8 Holiday & Awards Ceremony a Knockout Success
NEW YORK, NY (Dec. 20, 2010) – The 24th annual RING 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony attracted more than 400 people last Sunday afternoon at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. … [Read more...] about 24th annual Ring 8 Holiday & Awards Ceremony a Knockout Success
Leon ‘Solid’ Williams Teams Up With Johnny Eames
Ahead of his upcoming title defense BBBofC Southern Area Cruiserweight Champion Leon ‘Solid’ Williams has switched his training base to the Ultrachem TKO Gym in Canning Town following his recent signing with Johnny Eames to head up his new training team. … [Read more...] about Leon ‘Solid’ Williams Teams Up With Johnny Eames
STEVE AND LIVVY CUNNINGHAM’S NEW ARRIVAL – IT’S A BOY!
Philadelphia, PA - 16th December 2010 Just a month ahead of his pending IBF Cruiserweight title defense Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham has become a father for the third time. On Tuesday Steve’s wife Livvy gave birth to a baby boy who weighed in at a healthy 7lbs 14ozs. … [Read more...] about STEVE AND LIVVY CUNNINGHAM’S NEW ARRIVAL – IT’S A BOY!
Graham Earl Returns To York Hall For London’s First Boxing Event Of 2011
London - Wednesday, 15th December 2010 Former WBU World Lightweight Champion Graham Earl returns to his old stomping ground, The York Hall in Bethnal Green, London, on Saturday 22nd January. However it will not be a return to the ring as Graham will be promoting London’s first championship boxing event of 2011 - ‘CAPITAL PUNISHMENT’ … [Read more...] about Graham Earl Returns To York Hall For London’s First Boxing Event Of 2011
Daryl Setterfield And Danny Connor Back In Action This Saturday
London - Tuesday, 14th December 2010 Sutton’s Danny ‘Cassius’ Connor and Redhill’s ‘Dynamo’ Daryl Setterfield are back in action this coming Saturday, the 18th December, at the Bruce Baker promoted ‘Christmas Punch’ event at the Tolworth Recreation Centre in Surbiton. … [Read more...] about Daryl Setterfield And Danny Connor Back In Action This Saturday
Elite House Call MD for boxers and MMA fighters
Elite House Call MD & MMA Superstar KIMO Leopoldo Making Christmas a Knockout Hit For Physically Debilitated Children LOS ANGELES (December 13, 2010) -- To help brighten the holidays for immobile children and their families, MMA superstar KIMO Leopoldo and Elite House Call MD are creating real health-related miracles. … [Read more...] about Elite House Call MD for boxers and MMA fighters
Wladimir Klitschko Says Chisora Is A Loser For Hitting Girlfriend
Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko (55-3, 49 KOs) wasn't happy with his opponent Dereck Chisora's actions outside of the ring and comments during the pre fight press-conference for their heavyweight title fight on Monday. … [Read more...] about Wladimir Klitschko Says Chisora Is A Loser For Hitting Girlfriend