CES Presents “Brace For Impact” PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Feb. 8, 2010) – Jimmy Burchfield, president of Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), announced today that CES will promote three professional boxing cards at Foxwoods Resort Casino in 2010. The first show is scheduled for March 12 with the rematch between heavyweights Tony “TNT” Grano (16-1-1, 13 KOs) and Mark “Oak … [Read more...] about CES inks 3-fight series at Foxwoods
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Heavyweight Maurice Harris going back to future
NEW YORK (Feb. 5, 2010) – Veteran heavyweight Maurice “Sugar Moe” Harris, inactive for the previous 26 months, recently returned to the ring (Jan. 29) in Albuquerque, impressively winning a 6-round unanimous decision (60-54, 60-54, 58-56) against battle-tested Billy “The Kid” Zumbrun. The 33-year-old Harris (21-14-2, 10 KOs), winner of the “2002 Thunderbox Heavyweight … [Read more...] about Heavyweight Maurice Harris going back to future
Wilfredo Vasquez Jr. vs. Marvin Sonsona on Feb. 27 PPV
Vasquez not fighting in father’s shadow Ready to make Puerto Rican history against Sonsona “The Double Assault” PPV Feb. 27 HOBOKEN, N.J. (Feb. 5, 2010) – Unbeaten Wilfredo “WV2” Vasquez, Jr., the proud son of 2-time world champion Wilfredo Vasquez, plans to make Puerto Rican history Feb. 27 when he fights the 19-year-old being billed in the Philippines as the next Manny … [Read more...] about Wilfredo Vasquez Jr. vs. Marvin Sonsona on Feb. 27 PPV
VIDEO: Mike Tyson on “Dancing with the Stars”
It's always fun to see the "Baddest Man on the Planet" Iron Mike Tyson have some fun and goof around a bit, Tyson has been through some trying times in his life and its always good to see him stay positive and light hearted. Mike Tyson appeared as a contestant on the Italian version of Dancing with the Stars a few days ago and showed off his footwork outside the boxing … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Mike Tyson on “Dancing with the Stars”
Rigondeaux donating Friday night’s purse to Children of Haiti Fund
LOS ANGELES (Feb. 4, 2010) – Two-time Olympic champion Guillermo “El Chacal” Rigondeaux, arguably the greatest amateur boxer of all-time, is showing more of his personal side with an announcement that he is donating his entire purse from this Friday night’s fight to the Children of Haiti Fund. Rigondeaux (4-0, 3 KOs), fighting as a super bantamweight, now lives in Los … [Read more...] about Rigondeaux donating Friday night’s purse to Children of Haiti Fund
U.S. Olympian Sadam “World Kid” Ali Ready to go Saturday night in Newark
BROOKLYN (Feb. 2, 2010) – 2008 U.S. Olympian Sadam “World Kid” Ali recently completed a strong training camp and now he’s ready to go Saturday night against fellow Brooklyn welterweight Jason Thompson in Newark, New Jersey. Ali puts his perfect pro record (4-0, 2 KOs) on the line versus Thompson (5-4-1, 4 KOs) in a 4-round bout on Saturday night’s “Heavy Artillery” card, … [Read more...] about U.S. Olympian Sadam “World Kid” Ali Ready to go Saturday night in Newark
JUST HOW NAIVE CAN THESE SO CALLED BOXING SCRIBES BE?
By John Max F. Barcenas "aka Longinus" Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com I mean seriously, do they really believe what they're writing or are they just doing it for formalities' sake. I know most of you have read articles by respected boxing writers that contains ideas like Manny Pacquiao is on PEDs, Andre Berto pulled out of his scheduled … [Read more...] about JUST HOW NAIVE CAN THESE SO CALLED BOXING SCRIBES BE?
Grano-Brown rematch headlines Foxwoods March 12 pro boxing card
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Feb. 2, 2010) – The rematch between heavyweights Tony “TNT” Grano and Mark “Oak Tree” Brown headlines the March 12 pro boxing card, “Brace For Impact,” presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Sports and Entertainment, Inc. (CES), in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. Brown (15-2, 7 KOs) overcame two knockdowns to stop Grano, … [Read more...] about Grano-Brown rematch headlines Foxwoods March 12 pro boxing card
Mayweather’s Olympic Style Blood Testing in Boxing is Pure Nuts!
By Allen Canceran Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com Imagine yourself as an up and coming boxer eager to fight anybody "anytime, anywhere". An eager dollar-eyed promoter takes notice of your murderous amateur record and signs you up to a 3-year contract vowing to make you a global superstar within those 3 years. He shows you his plan which … [Read more...] about Mayweather’s Olympic Style Blood Testing in Boxing is Pure Nuts!
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Talks Pacquiao, Steroids, Mosley and Helping Haiti
Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com Floyd Maywaeather Jr. gives an exclusive radio interview to DJ Whoo Kid on Shade 45 sirius satellite radio today Jan. 30. Floyd Mayweather calls in to talk about his recently announced May 1st fight with Sugar Shane Mosley. During the interview Mayweather talks about the upcoming Superbowl and All-Star … [Read more...] about Floyd Mayweather Jr. Talks Pacquiao, Steroids, Mosley and Helping Haiti
Golden Boy Must Lead the Way to Increase Drug Vigilance in Boxing
By Allen Canceran Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com "I think what's going to happen with boxing is, people are now opening their eyes and realizing that, wow, you have two fighters who want to bash their brains in and if one fighter is on something, it can be devastating," De La Hoya said. "It should be mandatory that fighters go through … [Read more...] about Golden Boy Must Lead the Way to Increase Drug Vigilance in Boxing
What Can The Floyd Mayweather Jr. Haters Say Now?
By Lou Block Got an Opinion? Boxing Fans Submit Your Article to Nowboxing.com It looks like the fight that Floyd Mayweather Jr. haters were claiming he would never take after the Pacquiao fight fell out, is now happening. Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr. will take on the true welterweight champion in Sugar Shane Mosley on May 1, 2010, yes you heard that correct, Floyd … [Read more...] about What Can The Floyd Mayweather Jr. Haters Say Now?
SHUMENOV BROTHERS LAUNCH KZ EVENT PRODUCTIONS IN LAS VEGAS
CAMPILLO-SHUMENOV REMATCH FOR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD TITLES ON FOX SPORTS NET FRIDAY NIGHT FROM HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO LOS ANGELES, January 27, 2010 – The Shumenov brothers, world title challenger Beibut and Chingis, two years ago established their boxing promotional company, KZ Event Productions, in Las Vegas. Tomorrow night (Friday), KZ Event Productions makes its … [Read more...] about SHUMENOV BROTHERS LAUNCH KZ EVENT PRODUCTIONS IN LAS VEGAS
Pacquiao Camp/Clottey on Mayweather and Upcoming Fight; Lou DiBella update on Andre Berto
This week as a part of TruFan Boxing on INASECTV.com, J. Monte gets word from Manny Pacquiao, Freddie Roach, and Bob Arum as to why Floyd Mayweather Jr. didn't want to fight him, and the reason most fans seemed to side with the Pacquiao camp. Monte also talks to Joshua Clottey, and asks him why he thinks Manny chose to fight him, and if he's got a shot. Also in this … [Read more...] about Pacquiao Camp/Clottey on Mayweather and Upcoming Fight; Lou DiBella update on Andre Berto
Campillo-Shumenov II title fight Friday night in Las Vegas
GABRIEL CAMPILLO & BEIBUT SHUMENOV CLASH IN REMATCH FOR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE ON JANUARY 29 AT HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO IN LAS VEGAS AND TELEVISED LIVE ON FOX SPORTS NET LOS ANGELES, January 26 – On Friday, January 29, KZ Event Productions and Golden Boy Promotions are pleased to present an evening of world championship boxing when they present “Campillo … [Read more...] about Campillo-Shumenov II title fight Friday night in Las Vegas