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Byram to fight on July 6th at the Hard Rock Casino/Hotel in Vegas May 15, 2012

(MAY 15) Like most professional boxers, heavyweight Maurice “Freight Train” Byarm never thought about what it’d be like to lose. The Washington, DC based Philadelphian stopped 9 of his first 13 opponents and was named one of the best prospects in the beltway region. Still, Byarm, who had less than 15 amateur fights, was learning on the job. Between his work ethic and sparring quality fighters such as Tony Thompson, Byarm made notable improvements with every fight. In his final bout of 2011, the crowd-pleasing 29-year-old stopped veteran Clinton Boldridge in 74 seconds and planned to..Full Story

Saldivia Signs with Sergio Martinez's Maravilla Box May 15, 2012 Photo: Boxrec

(MAY 15) Argentinean welterweight contender Hector "El Tigre" Saldivia (41-2, 32 KO) has signed a managerial agreement with middleweight champion Sergio Martinez's Maravilla Box and re-signed another long-term promotional agreement with promoter Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing.  The exciting 28-year-old Saldivia, from Comodoro Rivadavia, Chubut, Argentina, is a former WBA Fedelatin Welterweight Champion, currently rated #4 in the IBF and #15 in the WBC.  Saldivia is currently riding an eight-fight winning streak. As part of the Maravilla Box stable, Saldivia will now be trained by the mastermind behind so many of his fighters' success, super trainer Pablo Sarmiento.   "Now that he is with the best manager and trainer in boxing, it will be Hector's time to become champion," said the proud Lewkowicz. "We will be petitioning the IBF to fight an eliminator for the right to face the winner of the Mike Jones and Randall Bailey fight for the vacant title in June."

Undefeated super middleweight contender Edwin "La Bomba" Rodriguez is ready, willing and able to replace No. 1 contender Anthony Dirrell, who was recently injured in a motorcycle accident, and fight No. 2 rated Nikola Sjekloca for the vacant WBC 68-pound title. Sjekloca and Dirrell, who is out of action for a reported six months, were ordered to fight for the WBC title, after Andre Ward was declared "Champion in Recess."   The 27-year-old Rodriguez (21-0, 14 KOs), a native of the Dominican Republic who lives in Worcester (MA), has been showcased on HBO, three times on ShoBox, and featured twice on ESPN. In his last five fights, he has beaten opponents with a combined record of 83-7-2, including three world-rated fighters (Don George, Aaron Pryor, Jr. and James McGirt), as well as unbeaten National amateur champion Will Rosinsky). Sjekloca (24-0, 7 KOs), a 33-year-old Serbian who lives in Montenegro, is the reigning WBC International super middleweight champion. However, he has fought only once outside of Montenegro and Serbia, in 2010 against 8-24 Artem Vychkin in a win by six-round decision. The lone opponent of note Sjekloca has fought is four-time world title challenger and former European champion, Khoren Gevor, who lost a close 12-round decision to Sjekloca last year.

Diaz to meet Sanchez at “Battle at the Boat 87”! May 11, 2012 Source/PR

(MAY 11) Junior lightweight prospect Joel Diaz will look to take another step in the right direction when he battles Guillermo Sanchez Saturday, June 2 in the main event of “Battle at the Boat 87.” The card is promoted by Halquist Productions and takes place at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, WA. Tickets start at $25 and are available at all Ticketmaster outlets or by visiting the EQC box office.  The hard-hitting Diaz is a perfect 9-0 with 8 KO’s as a professional and is one of the top young talents on the west coast. On January 20, 2012, Diaz stopped previously unbeaten Guy Robb in seven rounds on ShoBox: The New Generation. In his most recent bout, the 20-year-old Palmdale, CA native battered veteran Yogli Herrera, forcing him to quit on his stool after four rounds. Full Story

Media and Public Alert:  Press Conference and Weigh-in Today at the Texas Station in Las Vegas, Nevada May 10, 2012

(MAY 10) Today the press conference and weigh-in will be held for the Boxing event that will take place Friday night on the "Shootout at Texas Station", held at the Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The press conference will take place at 2:30 p.m., in the Dallas Ballroom, inside of the Texas Station, and the weigh-in will be held at 5:00 p.m.  About the event: Cleveland's once-beaten Willie "The Great" Nelson (17-1-1, 11 KOs) will step in to face Cuba's Yudel Jhonson (12-0, 8 KOs) in the 10-round junior middleweight main event of the ShoBox: The New Generation telecast presented by Warriors Boxing, entitled "Shootout at Texas Station", scheduled for Friday, May 11 (11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast), from the Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas.  Original Jhonson opponent, Freddy Hernandez, has been forced to pull out with an injury.  In addition, East Los Angeles lightweight Aalan Martinez has also been forced to pull out of his eight-round bout against Rances "Kid Blast" Barthelemy. Barthelemy (15-0, 11 KOs) will still fight an opponent to be determined but his bout will not be televised.
The eight-round co-featured battle of undefeated super middleweights Badou Jack "The Ripper" (10-0, 8 KOs) of Sweden and Colombia's power-punching Alexander Brand (17-0, 15 KOs) will go on as scheduled.  Cleveland, Ohio's 25-year-old Willie "The Great" Nelson (16-0-1, 10 KOs) stands an enormous 6' 3" and has a massive 76-inch reach. Before turning pro at age 18, the quick-fisted southpaw had over 230 fights as an amateur and was ranked #1 in the United States. He is also a former USA and European amateur champion.  Tickets for "Shootout at Texas Station" are on sale now, priced at $27 and $52 and are available at Ticketmaster, any Texas Station rewards center or at SCLV.COM/CONCERTS. A few VIP seats are available at a price of $102 can be purchased by calling (954) 985-1155. On fight night, doors open at 6:30 and the action starts at 7:00 pm.

Weigh-in Alert:  Kevin Ferguson vs. Howard Jones May 10, 2012

(MAY 10) Tomorrow at 7:00 p.m., Central time, the weigh-in will take place at the Bikini's Sports Bar & Grill 2747 West Memorial Rd Oklahoma City, OK (405-418-4800).  Boxers Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson and opponent Howard Jones; promoter Tony Holden, matchmaker Bobby Dobbs and all undercard fighters will be there.  The weigh in is open to all members of the media and the general public. A total of six bouts are scheduled, headlined by the four round heavyweight showdown between world-renowned Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson, 4-0 (3 KO's), and upset-minded Howard Jones, 5-4 (5 KO's). The card takes place Saturday evening at Lucky Star Casino in Concho, OK and is promoted by Holden Productions. Tickets are available by calling 1-866-966-1777.

Press Conference:  Robert Guerrero vs. Secuk Aydin May 11, 2012 Photos By Tom Hogan - Hoganphotos/ Golden Boy Promotions

(MAY 11)  "Selcuk is coming to the United States and he wants to prove a point. He's an unknown Turkish guy who was ducked by Floyd Mayweather and now he's coming to fight and make a huge statement. This is his chance for him to prove to American boxing fans that he's the real deal.  "I have to be ready for a guy like this. He is trying to creep up on me and shock the world. He's one of those tough guys that tries to knock everyone out, which makes for a really exciting fight, and I'll be ready."  Full Story

THE RING Magazine – Punch Drunk and Fading Fast By Dave McKee May 10, 2012

Jamel Herring Punches His Ticket for the 2012 Olympic Games in London While Michael Hunter Advances by Julie Goldsticker/ USA Boxing May 9, 2012

(MAY 9) Team USA added a fifth member to their Olympic boxing team on Tuesday evening as light welterweight Jamel Herring (Coram, N.Y.) qualified his spot in London. Herring won his third bout in four days to qualify the light welterweight division for the United States squad. Heavyweight Michael Hunter (Las Vegas, Nev.) notched his second win of the tournament to advance to the semifinal round but has not officially qualified his spot yet.  The United States Marine Corps Sergeant faced off with Yoelvis Hernandez of Venezuela in light welterweight quarterfinal action with the winner earning a berth in London and the loser going home empty handed. The bout was a close contest throughout the nine minutes of action with Herring taking the critical first round lead by a 5-3 margin. Hernandez pulled it to a 7-6 margin with only the final round remaining, but Herring refused to give up his lead and his Olympic dream. He staved off a late comeback, winning a 12-10 final decision and a berth on the 2012 Olympic Team.  Full Story

Team USA’s Marcus Browne Qualifies for the 2012 Olympic Games with a Quarterfinal Win in Brazil by Julie Goldsticker May 9, 2012

(MAY 9)Light heavyweight Marcus Browne (Staten Island, N.Y.) officially qualified for the 2012 Olympic Games with a quarterfinal victory at the Americas Qualifier in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Tuesday afternoon.   Browne is the first American boxer to qualify at the event, which features the top boxers from north, central and south America. The 21-year-old took on the Dominican Republic’s Felix Valera in the light heavyweight quarterfinal contest. Knowing the high stakes, Browne grabbed control of the bout early and enjoyed a 7-2 lead after the first round. The pace slowed over the next two rounds with Browne taking a 9-3 advantage into the last three points. He held on to his lead in the final round to win a 12-6 final decision and a light heavyweight berth in the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Full Story

At the Scales in Lowell: Joey McCreedy vs. Shujaa El-Amin May 8, 2012 Photo Credit: Daniel Militz

Today the weigh-in was held for tomorrow night's headliner: "Irish" Joey McCreedy vs. Shujaa El-Amin. The two will be fighting for the USBO Super Middleweight Championship, at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, in Lowell, MA. There will be five bouts on the card.  Weights:  Joey McCreedy, 166, Shujaa El-Amin, 168; Sean Eklunk, 142.5, James Ventry, 139.5; Antonio Canas, 141.5, Tyrone Chatman, 143; Rafael Jusino, 144, Jimmy Smith, 146.5; and Bernie Ongewe, 158.5, Anthony Jones, 160.  No females on the card....too bad.  Door open at 6:00 pm, first bout starts at 7:00 pm. TICKETS: $25.00, $40.00 and $75.00, available to purchase by calling 978.761.8374 or at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium box office.

Team Nelson Planning an Upset at the Texas Station in Vegas! May 8, 2012

Cleveland's Willie "The Great" Nelson (17-1-1, 11 KOs) may have come up a little short in his ShoBox: The New Generation debut against Vincent Arroyo last April, but he's planning on doing what all great fighters can do: come back stronger than ever.  Nelson and his training team and promoters, Rumble Time Promotions, are focused on making the second time the charm when he faces Cuba's Yudel Jhonson (12-0, 8 KOs) this Friday, May 11, in the 10-round junior middleweight main event of the ShoBox: The New Generation telecast (11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) presented by Warriors Boxing, entitled "Shootout at Texas Station", from the Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas.  The eight-round co-featured battle of undefeated super middleweights Badou Jack "The Ripper" (10-0, 8 KOs) of Sweden and Colombia's power-punching Alexander Brand (17-0, 15 KOs) will go on as scheduled.  Original opponent Jhonson opponent Freddy Hernandez was forced to pull out with an injury and Nelson stepped in on 11 days' notice. "We were training for a six-round tune-up fight a week later, so I've been working very hard and I'm in great shape," said Nelson of his decision to take this important fight on short notice. "When this opportunity came to showcase my talents and progress on Showtime, I could not turn it down. We were hoping for a big TV fight this summer, so when this opportunity came up it was very exciting. I have been there before and this time, I'll be ready!"  Tickets for "Shootout at Texas Station" are on sale now, priced at $27 and $52 and are available at Ticketmaster, any Texas Station rewards center or at SCLV.COM/CONCERTS. A few VIP seats are available at a price of $102 can be purchased by calling (954) 985-1155.  On fight night, doors open at 6:30 and the action starts at 7:00 pm.

Shumenov to fight June 2nd in Las Vegas May 7, 2012

(MAY 7) WBA Light Heavyweight World Champion Beibut Shumenov returns on June 2 to make his fourth title defense against former super middleweight world title challenger Enrique Ornelas at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. in a fight that will be televised live on FOX Sports Net and FOX Deportes. Shumenov vs. Ornelas is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and KZ Event Productions and sponsored by Corona. The FOX Sports Net and FOX Deportes bilingual simulcast will air live at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT.  Tickets, priced at $100, $60, $30, $25, along with a limited number of VIP suite seats priced at $125, may be purchased at the Hard Rock Hotel Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at (800) 745-3000.

Andrade Makes it a short Night! May 6, 2012 Photo: Ed Diller / Star Boxing

(MAY 6) Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade continued his march towards a world title shot, knocking out Rudy Cisneros at the end of the first round in tonight's "ESPN Boxing: FNF Special Edition," presented by Corona Extra, at Mohegan Sun Arena.  Andrade (17-0, 11 KOs), a fast-rising junior middleweight from Providence, is rated No. 6 in the WBO and No. 7 in the IBF. The gifted, young southpaw established his lightning-quick jab early, followed with some solid body punching, and closed the show with a perfect right, left combination that dropped Cisneros (12-4, 11 KOs) with three seconds left in the opening round. Chisneros, a Contender, Season Two participant, was taken out of the ring on a stretcher because he was dizzy. He reportedly was healthy in the locker room and taken to Backus Hospital for precautionary reasons only.  Andrade, who is co-promoted by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and Banner Promotions, explained that he simply followed the game plan. "The game plan was to use my jab to set-up opportunities," he said. "I kept throwing punches early and saw that he dropped his right....and there it goes! I knew he'd walk into it. In the women's bout, the fight was stopped in the second round and ruled a "No Contest" when Victoria Cisneros, who was fighting Addy Irizarry received a cut from an accidental headbutt.

Final Undercard Press Conference Quotes: Mayweather-Cotto card May 3, 2012

(MAY 3) Following boxers attended a fina press conference for May 5th card, on the headliner: Mayweather vs. Cotto.  Boxers:  Canelo Alvarez vs. Sugar Shane Mosley; Jessie Vargas vs. Stevie Forbes; Deandre Latimore vs. Carlos Quintana; Omar Figueroa vs. Robbie Cannon; and Keith Thurman vs. Brandon Hoskins.  Full Story

Mathis vs. Holm II: Mathis Puts Belts on the line by Dave McKee May 2, 2012

(MAY 2)  On June 15th at the Route 66 Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico one of the most dramatic ring dramas of the past year will have its sequel: Anne Sophia Mathis (26-1, 26 KO) will defend her WBAN and IBA Welterweight titles against Holly Holm (30-2-3, 9 KO). This will be Mathis’ first defense of the IBA belt since brutally lifting it from Holm in December 2011. Boxrec indicates Mathis will also be making her third defense of the WBF strap, though WBAN is currently unable to confirm this. Mathis and Holm are currently ranked #1 and #2 respectively by WBAN...Full Story

Dawson Wins Second Time Around Against Hopkins; Witherspoon Stopped in the Third by Mitchell! by Sue TL Fox April 29, 2012

(APR 29) Last night at the Boardwalk Hall, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and telecast on HBO, "Bad" Chad Dawson, 29, won a 12-round unanimous decision over Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins, now 47 years old.  Dawson was able to successfully dethrone Hopkins for the Ring and WBC Light heavyweight title, that could have happened in October of 2011, at the Staples Center, in Los Angeles, California, but in their first fight in October, Hopkins got injured early in that bout, Dawson was initially declared the winner, which shocked many in the crowd,  but then ultimately it was declared a technical draw after the WBC reviewed the bout.  Video, Photos, Full Story

Tony Bellew Wins by Fifth Round TKO April 28, 2012 Story by Anthony Leaver Photo credit:  Lawrence Lustig

Jackson Brothers Punch their Way to Victory in Paradise April 27, 2012

(APR 27) On Wednesday, at the Marin Center in Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, promoter Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing and co-promoter Lesley Commission of 340 Boxing Promotions presented "Boxing in Paradise V" to a sold-out crowd, who didn't go home disappointed.  Fighting in the night's main event before a hometown crowd, John Jackson son of former world champion Julian Jackson, defended his WBC Youth World Light Middleweight Championship and spoiled the undefeated record of Mexico's Jesus Selig via TKO 3 (1:33).  Selig was the second consecutive undefeated fighter to be steamrolled by 23-year-old Jackson, who seems destined to pick up where his power-punching father left off. In the main supporting bout, older brother Julius Jackson successfully defended his USNBC Super Middleweight Title with a TKO 2 (3:00) over Durrell Richardson. Both brothers were 2008 Olympians and both have been nothing but impressive throughout their brief but explosive professional careers.  On the undercard, St. Croix super middleweight Clarence Joseph spoiled the pro debut of Puerto Rico's Eduardo Anduroby TKO 1 (0:55); while his brother, super middleweight Austin Joseph, won by TKO 1 (1:52) over Pembroke Pines, Florida's Adam Schwartz.  Julian Jackson's nephew, undefeated Samuel Rogers had his scheduled fight scratched at the last minute due to visa issues for his opponent.

Tonight: Tony Bellew vs. Danny McIntosh April 27, 2012

Tony Bellew tackles Danny McIntosh tonight in their hotly anticipated British light heavyweight clash at the Echo Arena in Liverpool live on Sky Sports 1HD – and the home town fighter is urging the city to back football’s Kick It Out campaign.  The champ is a huge Everton fan and recently trod the Goodison Park turf with his idol Duncan Ferguson to give their backing to the club’s community work, and now the 29 year old is championing football’s fight against racism after a tough year for the problem. “Sport is designed to unite people and bring them together,” said Bellew. “When you look at the minute’s silence at the Cup semi against Liverpool, it was impeccable because it’s a city united by football. I think boxing does the same as we’ve got some great fighters on Merseyside and we all try to do our bit in the community by getting kids off the streets and in the gyms.  “There’s been some unsavoury moments this season on and off the pitch and everyone needs to step up to the plate and say enough is enough and stamp it out. Everton do some great work in the community, raising awareness of issues like racism and also working with kids – the club has my full support as everyone knows, but even more so with the work they do with Kick It Out.”  Bellew defends the title against the Norwich contender in front of his home crowd, and the belt holder thanked his fans for their support and issued a rallying cry as the first bell draws tantalisingly close.

Miranda vs. Mayol chief support for May 12 Viloria-Romero III 'Island Assault 4: The Battle' PPV April 25, 2012

(APR 25) A strong undercard has been announced for the May 12th "Island Assault 4: The Battle" pay-per-view-event, featuring Brian Viloria vs. Omar Nino Romero III, live from Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines.  "Island Assault 4:The Battle," presented by Solar Sports, is being distributed in the United States by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 9:00 PM/ET - 6:00 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, DISH Network and Avail-TVN for a suggested retail price of only $29.95. "Island Assault 4: The Battle" will also be available in Canada to Super Channel subscribers. The completion of the Viloria-Romero trilogy, originally slated for March 31, was temporarily delayed because the Nevada State Athletic Commission prevented the WBO from sanctioning the fight due to unpaid penalties on Romero's part. From 2006, Romero has amassed a total of $11,500 in penalties which he needed to pay before the fight is sanctioned.Three-time world champion Viloria, a 2000 U.S. Olympian, defends his "WBO" title belt against two-time world title-holder Romero, in the 12-round main event. Viloria won his first 20 pro fights, until he lost the WBC light flyweight championship to Romero by way of a 12-round unanimous decision in 2006. Three months later, their rematch ended in a draw that was later changed to a "no contest" when Romero failed a post-fight drug test.  The 10-round co-feature matches a pair of former world champions, Julio Cesar Miranda and Rodel  Mayol, in a 10-round bout with future world flyweight title fight implications.   Miranda, rated No. 3 by the WBO and No. 4 by the WBA is a Mexican knockout artist who dropped his WBO title fight last year to Viloria. WBC No. 9 and IBF #12 Mayol, a Filipino now living in Los Angeles, lost his WBC Light Flyweight crown, ironically, to Romero in 2010.  The remainder of the May 12 PPV card is filled-out by the next wave of Filipino prospects. Robert Bert" Udtuhan faces Alvin Makiling in a 12-round match for the Interim WBO Asia-Pacific Bantamweight Championship. In a special 10-round Featherweight Attraction, undefeated featherweight Jun Doliguez  fights veteran Jonel Alibio.

The Lampkins: A Boxing Story by Bernie McCoy April 24, 2012 Photos: Sue TL Fox

(APR 24)  If sports were months, boxing would be April, which T. S. Eliot labeled as the "cruelest month." That's because even the rare "feel good" tales in the sport have a hard edge to them. This one is about the Lampkins, father and son, out of a once great fight town, Portland, OR. The son, at 18, commenced a four year amateur career that took him to national prominence and, two weeks ago, at age 28, began a comeback with his debut bout as a professional boxer. The back story is of the father, one of the top ranked lightweight fighters of the 1970s, who stormed out of the clean, clear air of the Northwest and fought his way to the heat and humidity of Panama in a valiant attempt to unseat a champion who may have been the best lightweight of all time. And, of course, as with most boxing stories, this one is about the quest for fame and fortune in succeeding generations, unfulfilled promise, youthful missteps, and the irrefutable truth about a sport that usually pays off on dreams of fame at the rate of around two cents on each dollar of effort expended.  Full Story

Danny Garcia to be Honored by Philadelphia City Council on April 23rd April 21, 2012

(APR 21) Joining the esteemed ranks of Philadelphia boxing champions Joe Frazier and Bernard Hopkins is the newest world champion from the City of Brotherly Love, Danny "Swift" Garcia. Garcia will be honored and recognized at a special reception with Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter, co-sponsored by Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sánchez (7th Dist.) and Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th Dist.) to be held on Monday, April 23, 2012 at 11:00 am ET.
"We are proud to call 'Swift' a local hero and role model for our young people," said Councilman Jones. "We need more champions in our communities who are excelling and realizing spectacular achievements like this."  "I'm proud to be another Philadelphia champion, because this is a tough city," said Garcia. "I'm ready to make a historic mark as a Philadelphia fighter and make my city proud."  "We are extremely proud of Danny's accomplishments at such a young age," said Oscar de la Hoya, president of Golden Boy Promotions, Garcia's boxing promotional company. "We know he is going to keep improving and continue to make the great city of Philadelphia and Golden Boy very proud."
Danny "Swift" Garcia is a Puerto Rican-American professional boxer and the current World Boxing Council (WBC) Super Lightweight World Champion. On Saturday, March 24, 2012, Garcia captured the WBC Super Lightweight title by defeating future Hall of Fame and Mexican superstar Erik "El Terrible" Morales by unanimous decision.  Boxing runs in the Garcia family, as Danny's father and former boxer, Angel Garcia, introduced him to boxing as a youngster and began taking him to Philadelphia's Harrowgate Boxing Club when he was just 10 years old, the minimum age allowed by local law for a minor to train.  Garcia's professional record stands at 23 wins and zero losses with 14 wins coming by way of knockout. He compiled over one hundred wins as an amateur, and won a U.S. National Amateur title. The reception will be held at the Mayor's Reception Room, 2nd Floor, City Hall, on Monday, April 23, 2012, at 11:00 am ET with a reception to follow in Conversation Hall.

Miguel Cotto Conference Call Transcript April 21, 2012 Source/Golden Boy Promotions

(APR 21)  Oscar de la Hoya: Everybody's all excited, ready to go. I know all the writers are getting their stories in. We have two and a half weeks to go until the fight. "Ring Kings: Floyd Mayweather versus Miguel Cotto," and it will be for the WBA 154 pound title. Obviously the co-main event, Canelo Álvarez versus Sugar Shane Mosley, will be a 12-rounder for the WBC 154 pound title as well. This event is being promoted by Mayweather Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions, and Miguel Cotto Promotions-live from the MGM Grand Las Vegas, produced by HBO Pay-Per-View. I want to thank Corona, Hatfields & McCoys on the History Channel. I want to thank the DeWalt Tools, AT&T, O'Reilly Auto Parts, and Puebla-Cinco de Mayo for all their hard work in promoting this event. This event is being promoted all over the country, all over the world. People are excited.  Full Story

Upcoming fight for Carl Frampton April 21, 2012

"Shootout at Texas Station" Boxing Event April 21, 2012

(APR 21) On May 11, 2012, on the "Shootout at Texas Station", ShoBox: The New Generation-televised night of professional boxing in the Dallas Events Center at the Texas Station Gambling Hall & Hotel in Las Vegas. "Shootout at Texas Station" will be presented by Warriors Boxing and features Cuba's Yudel Jhonson (12-0, 8 KOs) taking on Freddy "The Rail" Hernandez (30-2, 20 KOs) from Mexico in the 10-round light middleweight main event.  Also that night, Cuban super featherweight prospect Rances "Kid Blast" Barthelemy (15-0, 11 KOs) will face Mexico's Aalan Martinez (12-1-1, 8 KOs) in the eight-round televised opener, and Colombia's undefeated Alexander Brand (17-0, 15 KOs) takes on Sweden's undefeated Badou Jack "The Ripper" (10-0, 8 Kos) in the eight-round, televised super middleweight co-main event, where someone's "0" must go.  Tickets for "Shootout at Texas Station" will be priced at $25 and $50 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster, any Texas Station rewards center.

Tonight: Quintero to fight Sabaupan April 21, 2012 Photo By Tom Casino - SHOWTIME

(APR 21) Tonight on a Gary Shaw Productions in conjunction Zanfer Promotions present a lightweight showdown between two hard punching southpaws. Tijuana, Mexico's, Marvin "Cachorro" Quintero (24-3, 20 KOs) and Philippine native, Al "Captain A" Sabaupan (18-0-1, 13 KOs) square off in a 12-round IBF title elimination bout with the winner positioning himself as the No. 1 contender and mandatory challenger to face the champion, Miguel Vázquez (30-3, 13 KOs). The fight takes place at the Unidad Deportiva Centenario in Michoacán de Ocampo, Mexico.  Riding a four fight knockout streak and always working hard in the gym, Quintero is ready to take his career to the next level. said Quintero, "The hard work in training camp is complete and I'm looking forward to getting the proper rest as Saturday approaches. This fight was originally scheduled to take place in the Philippines, but was moved to Mexico a few weeks ago. I'm very excited to be fighting in front of my people and I promise to give everyone in attendance a great show. I'm looking to end this fight early with a knockout."  After capturing the Pan Pacific lightweight title in July of 2010, Sabaupan has been on a mission to prove he is the best lightweight in the world. With all his fights taking place in his home country, Sabaupan will have a difficult task winning in Mexico for the first time in his career. This makes for an exciting bout as he will be seeking a knockout to ensure victory.

Tomorrow Night: "Night of Legends II - Celebrity Theatre in Arizona! April 20, 2012 Source/Press Release

(APR 2) Arizona’s top pro-boxing promotion company, Iron Boy Promotions, brings to Phoenix, Night of Legends II at the Celebrity Theatre on Saturday April 21st, 2012. Iron Boy’s last show in February brought over 2,300 excited fans to the Celebrity Theatre, creating a rare environment that soon rippled through the sports world. The theatre’s manager stated, “We have not seen a boxing show of this caliber since 2000, nobody has been able to put together this many fans without losing focus on quality, amazing job.”  Similar to the last show, there will be 8 professional bouts and 2 amateur bouts. The main event will feature the exciting prospect, Abel Ramos. Other big names are Don Moore, Thomas Valdez, Emilio “Milo Time” Garcia, and amateur stars David Benavidez and Panchito C’de Vaca. Also present will be boxing legends Roger Mayweather (uncle and trainer to Floyd Mayweather and a WBA, WBC, IBO and USBA ex-world champion) and Michael Carbajal (WBO, WBC and IBF ex-world champion). Roger actively trains 3 of the show’s fighters in Las Vegas and is making his second trip to an Iron Boy Promotions event. With prominent boxing legends, over 2,500 excited fans and a bout card full of high-powered talent, this event is of great interest to the Southwest’s sports world. Don’t miss out!  Showtime: Theatre doors open at 6:00 pm; first fight is at 7:00 pm.
Ticket Information: Go here

Free Streaming: Boxing Card Tonight! April 20, 2012

(APR 20)  Boxing returns to the National Guard Armory in Philadelphia this Friday, April 20, when Power Productions and Boxing360 team up for an action-packed night of fights. An innovator in bringing boxing to a worldwide audience by means of the Internet, Boxing360.com will once again stream the entire card live on its website for free. First fight airs at 4 p.m. PT/ 6 p.m. CT / 7 p.m. ET.  The eight-round main event features Philadelphia's Angel Luis Ocasio (6-0-1, 1 KO) vs.Camden, New Jersey's Jason Sosa (4-1-2, 1 KOs) for the vacant WPBF USBC lightweight championship.  Says Power Productions promoter Greg Robinson, "I'm extremely excited about streaming this show live on Boxing360.com. With today's technology, fans from around the world will be able to witness all our shows live on the internet. I want to thank Mario Yagobi for making this live stream a reality. It's going to be a great night of boxing. Everyone should tune in, its fee!"  "My goal to stream live boxing on the world wide web has become a reality," said Boxing360 promoter Mario Yagobi. "Were excited to be teaming up with local promoters from around the country by bringing top boxing prospects to the internet for the world to see. This is our second show and we plan to stream more in the future as the first one was a great success."   Link to live streaming of boxing event: boxing360.com

Latest Update on April 29th Card on PPV:  Senchenko - Malignaggi Undercard April 20, 2012 Photo credit: boxrec/Santilan

(APR 20) On April 29, 2012,  WBA welterweight champion Vyacheslav Senchenko (32-0, 21 KOs) will face tough challenger Paulie "Magic Man" Malignaggi (30-4, 6 KOs), airing live on pay per view from Donbass Arena in Donetsk, Ukraine. On the Undercard, WBC Inter-Continental Cruiserweight Champion Iago Kildaze (18-0, 12 KOs) defends his belt against WBC Mediterranean title-holder Julien Perriauz (15-8, 12 KOs) in the 12-round co-feature; Also, WBC Inter-Continental Featherweight Champion Oleh Yefimovych, defends against South American challenger Sergio Carlos Santillan (29-11-3, 14 KOs) in the third of five 12-round championship matches.  Just a side note: Senchenko and stable-mate Yefimovych are both trained by Hall of Famer Freddie Roach. In addition, on the undercard Volodymyr Kravests (25-1, 15 KOs), defends his IBC welterweight title against French champion Abdoulaye Soukouna (14-10-6, 1 KO).  Lastly, Andy Kudryavtsev (39-9, 17 KOs) takes on undefeated Frenchman Samir Ziani (10-0-1, 2 KOs) for the vacant WBA International Lightweight Championship.

Richard Pierson Closes The Night In Style With Devastating KO April 19, 2012 Photo credit: Courtesy

(APR 19)  Last night at the Robert Treat Hotel, in front of hundreds of hometown fans, super middleweight prospect Richard Pierson put on a show for three and a half rounds before dropping opponent Charles Hayward with a vicious right that ended the fighter’s night.  Pierson (11-2, 8 KO) was originally set to face Joshua Snyder for the New Jersey Super Middleweight Title, but Snyder pulled out only days before the bout. History seemed to be repeating itself, with another fight for Richard Pierson falling through last minute.  When presented the chance to fight the bigger man and former light heavyweight Hayward only days before the scheduled bout, Pierson accepted…nothing was going to prevent him from getting into that ring last night.  Full Story

Joe "The Irish Bomber" Smith to Continued His Return in New Legend / Old World Card Main Event By: Coach "K" April 18, 2012

(APR 18) Long Island KO artist light heavyweight Joe "The Irish Bomber" Smith Jr. continues his knockout return in the main event of a New Legend and Old World Boxing this Saturday April 21st at the Cordon Bleu located at 96-01 Jamaica Avenue, Woodhaven, NY.  Twenty one year old Joe Smith Jr. a two time New York Gold Glove winner turned pro October 2009 winning his first six by stoppage. Smith's KO run came to an abrupt stop August 2010 when after controlling the opening three and half minutes of his seventh pro fight at Aviator Sports complex in Brooklyn "The Irish Bomber" suffered what was later diagnosed with multiple fractures in his jaw when he was clipped with a clean hook from the heavy handed Eddie "Thunder" Caminero. The rough and ready Smith battled on finally succumbing to the pain in a clinch with two seconds to go in the fourth round many ringside had Smith ahead or even at the time of the stoppage.  Full Story

Outside The Ropes With Super Middleweight Prospect Richard Pierson April 17, 2012 Photo credit: Courtesy

(APR 17) Tomorrow super middleweight Richard Pierson will go to battle for the New Jersey Super Middleweight Title as he steps between the ropes against Charles Hayward.  Since turning pro in 2005 by exploding on to the boxing scene with a quick first round knockout, Pierson has put together an impressive record of 10-2 with 7 KO’s. Whereas most up-and-coming prospects are coddled and held by the hand through their first few fights, Pierson was thrown to the wolves and found himself fighting in top venues—including Las Vegas and Atlantic City..Full Story

Floyd "Money" Mayweather vs. Miguel Cotto adds the WBC Super Welterweight Diamond World title belt to the fight April 17, 2012

LOS ANGELES - When kings of the ring Floyd "Money" Mayweather and Miguel Cotto meet on May 5 in the biggest boxing event of 2012, there will be even more on the line than Cotto's WBA Super Welterweight World Championship belt and pound-for-pound supremacy. The two boxing superstars will also be fighting for the vacant WBC Super Welterweight Diamond belt when they step into the ring at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in less than three weeks.  "The WBC belt has always been respected by boxers as one of the most prestigious title they can win, and to have the Diamond belt up for grabs in the 'Ring Kings: Mayweather vs. Cotto' main event adds even more to this great night," said Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya. "When this fight is over, there will absolutely be no doubt as to who is the best 154-pounder in the world."  "Ring Kings: Mayweather vs. Cotto," a 12-round fight for Cotto's WBA Super Welterweight World Championship is promoted by Mayweather Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions and Miguel Cotto Promotions. Also featured will be Canelo Alvarez vs. Sugar Shane Mosley, a 12-round fight for Canelo's WBC Super Welterweight World Championship which is presented in association with Canelo Promotions and Sugar Shane Mosley Promotions and a 10-round welterweight fight between undefeated rising star Jessie Vargas and perennial contender Alfonso Gomez. Opening the pay-per-view broadcast will be a 10-round bout between super welterweight contender DeAndre Latimore and former World Champion Carlos Quintana which is presented in association with DiBella Entertainment. The mega event is sponsored by Corona, Hatfields & McCoys on HISTORY™, DeWalt Tools, AT&T, O'Reilly Auto Parts and Puebla - Cinco De Mayo and will take place Saturday, May 5 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT.

Jose Pedraza to face Gil Garcia April 17, 2012

(APR 17) On April 27, 2012, in Miami, Oklahoma, José "Sniper" Pedraza (7-0, 6KO's), from Puerto Rico, will be opening the telecast of the SHOWTIME series ShoBox: The New Generation, live at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).  Pedraza's opponent, Gil García (5-2-1, 1KO), from Texas, recently fought to a controversial draw against undefeated Gabino Saenz (6-0, 5KO's) and has a controversial majority decision loss to Jerry Belmontes (15-0, 5KO's). "García is a tough opponent that throws lots of punches, but we are more than ready for that. My condition is perfect, and we are very happy to be on a SHOWTIME fight," says Pedraza. Pedraza's WBC Youth super featherweight title will not be at stake. Pedraza's father, trainer and manager, Luis Espada, commented: "Pedraza is in great shape, near the weight limit, and the sparring with former world champ Rocky Martínez went great."
Espada also talked about Pedraza's opponent, Gil García: "I saw a video and he is an aggressive fighter that never backs down. Also, he has a controversial loss to Jerry Belmontes. We think García is a good fit for Pedraza's development."  The Pedraza vs. García bout is set for eight rounds at a maximum weight limit of 132 pounds.

Middleweight Brandon Harder Explodes Onto Boxing Scene With Impressive KO April 17, 2012 Photo/Facebook of Harder

(APR 17) This past Saturday night at the Landers Center in Southaven, MS, middleweight Brandon Harder made his pro boxing debut in style with a devastating knockout victory against Willie Bryant.  At 52 seconds into Round 3 the southpaw threw a textbook short right hand and caught Bryant square on the proverbial ‘button’, putting him to sleep in dramatic fashion, his limp neck and arms being held up by the rope as his body just laid there motionless.  Experiencing the glory of winning by KO is nothing new to Harder. As a MMA fighter Harder is 2-1, 1 KO, 1 Submission), but he showed Prize Fight Promotions and his large crew of supporters that he has found a home within the squared circle.  “It means everything,” said Harder. “I work full-time as a Memphis Police Officer, so I sacrifice all my free time to training and running our awesome new facility, Prize Fight MMA Academy in Southaven.”  You see a lot of boxers and MMA fighters making the transition from one fight sport to another, and it was clear that having the professional MMA background as Brandon does gave him an edge Saturday night.  “I do believe it gives me an advantage,” said Harder. “I love to stand in the pocket and throw leather. My mental toughness from fighting MMA has to help as I can go places mentally in there where most cannot.”  Going forward, Harder has proved that he can dominate whether it is within the cage or the ring, but where does the heavy hitter feel most at home? “I’m doing both (MMA and boxing); I love to fight so the more often the better. I have always trained boxing separate so a few weeks out I cut off the MMA training and focus solely on boxing. I’m back in the cage May 19 at the Landers Center and will be looking to knock another head off somebody!”  Brandon Harder has shown he has the determination, drive and raw talent to go far in this sport. In a division without too many big punchers and fighters prepared to go to war each time they step between the ropes, Brandon Harder may be what the boxing world needs to get excited about again.
“Lastly, I’d like to thank my Lord; he puts people in my life that bring so much positivity. Also my amazing girlfriend Michelle who trains with me on a daily basis; and my tough as nails training partners Jake and Zach Underwood—they hit harder with 16 oz. gloves on than most do in 4 oz! I lost my boxing coach Ken Blann last October; he was a trainer of champions but most of all he was a father figure and a beautiful person. I fought that fight for him.” A class act in and out of the ring, remember the name Brandon Harder, as he will undoubtedly be making a big splash in the fight world in the near future.

Press Conference: Ortiz vs. Berto II April 17, 2012

LOS ANGELES - Former World Champions Victor Ortiz and Andre Berto held a press conference on Monday in Los Angeles to formally announce their upcoming rematch of the 2011 "Fight of the Year" on Saturday, June 23, live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast), from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, Calif.  Ortiz (29-3-2, 22 KO's), of Ventura, Calif., and Berto (28-1, 22 KO's), of Winter Haven, Fla., will square off more than one year after their classic slugfest was named 2011 "Fight of the Year" (USA Today, Ring Magazine) for the vacant WBC Silver Welterweight Championship. The eagerly awaited 12-round fight, which was originally scheduled for February but was postponed when Berto suffered an arm injury in late January, is a rematch of a fiercely contested, multiple-knockdown affair on April 16, 2011 that Ortiz won by a unanimous decision while capturing Berto's WBC 147-pound title. Ortiz went on to lose the WBC title in his next fight to pound-for-pound champ Floyd Mayweather via a controversial knockout while Berto won the IBF Welterweight title in his next fight, but then relinquished it with hopes of avenging the only loss of his career against Ortiz.  In the June 23 co-feature, Mexican legend and former Three Division World Champion Humberto Soto (54-7-1, 24 KOs), of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, will face Argentinean knockout artist Lucas Matthysse (30-2, 28 KOs) in a 12-round super lightweight bout.   

Guerrero Injured, Forced to withdraw from Upcoming fight against Fitzpatrick Photo: Boxrec/Guerrero April 17, 2012

(APR 17) Dominican southpaw Fernando Guerrero (23-1, 18 KO's) of Salisbury, Md., suffered a partially torn left biceps in training camp, forcing him to withdraw from his upcoming fight against Chris "The Irish Ghost'' Fitzpatrick. The previously announced 10-round super middleweight fight between Guerrero and Fitzpatrick was tabbed to open a three-fight edition of ShoBox: The New Generation this Friday, April 20. SHOWTIME® will move ahead with a live doubleheader (11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast) from Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Miss.  The main event will feature former undisputed 160-pound World Champion Jermain Taylor (29-4-1, 18 KO's) facing undefeated Caleb "Golden" Truax (18-0-1, 10 KO's) in a 10-round middleweight bout. In the 10-round junior middleweight co-feature, former Cuban amateur standout Erislandy Lara (15-1-1, 10 KO's) takes on former world title challenger Ronald Hearns (26-2, 20 KO's).

Upcoming Boxing Event on Showtime April 16, 2012

(APR 16) On April 27, i2012, in Miami, Oklahoma, José "Sniper" Pedraza, from Puerto Rico, will be opening the telecast of the SHOWTIME series ShoBox: The New Generation, live at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast).
Pedraza's opponent, Gil García, from Texas, recently fought to a controversial draw against undefeated Gabino Saenz and has a controversial majority decision loss to Jerry Belmontes. The Pedraza vs. García bout is set for eight rounds. at a maximum weight limit of 132 pounds.  Co-featuring the event is fellow Boricua, Luis del Valle, who will be going against Christopher Martin in a 10-round fight in the super bantamweight division. The boxing card, which is promoted by DiBella Entertainment, will be held at the Buffalo Run Casino, and will feature the main event fight between current IBO super middleweight champion Thomas Oosthuizen (18-0, 13 KO's) and Marcus Johnson (23-1, 12 KO's). Pedraza and Del Valle are members of "Team Puerto Rico", which is a collaboration between Gary Shaw Productions, DiBella Entertainment, Universal Promotions and Warriors Boxing, made with the goal of gathering the best of Puerto Rico's boxing talents. For tickets, you may contact DiBella Entertainment: (212) 947-2577 and/or dbe1.com.

ESPN Friday Night Fights:  Alvarez vs. Saunders April 16, 2012

(APR 16)  Eleider "Storm" Alvarez takes on Rayco "War" Saunders in this week's ESPN Friday Night Fights co-feature at the famed Bell Centre in Montreal.  Adonis "Superman" Stevenson headlines another installment of the popular Fast and Furious Series, presented in Montreal by Mise-O-Jeu and Videotron, in a 10-round unification bout with Noe "El Carbonero" Gonzalez.  Alvarez (7-0, 5 KOs), a 2008 Colombian Olympian who now lives in Montreal, is the undefeated NABO champion on a fast track to stardom. He captured the NABO title in his seventh pro fight, knocking out Emiliano Cavetano (21-3) in the opening round last December.    Saunders (22-15-2, 9 KOs), who has been stopped only once in his pro career, in an eight-round, non-title fight. Saunders has defeated world-title challenger Tommy Karpency and fought three-time world title challenger Danny Santiago to a draw. World-class fighters such as Ismayl Sillakh, Edison Miranda, Marcus Oliveira and Chris Henry have been unable to stop the crafty boxer from Pittsburgh. Another Colombian Olympian also living in Montreal, unbeaten heavyweight prospect Oscar "Kaboom" Rivas meets veteran Kendrick "The Apostle" Releford in an eight-round bout.

Freddie Roach predicts on upcoming bout between Senchenko vs. Malignaggi April 13, 2012 Photo credit: Miguel Salazar source/Press Release

Still A Few Bullets Left In The Gunn April 13, 2012

(APR 13)  Following last Saturday’s loss to James Toney for the IBU Heavyweight Title, Bobby “The Celtic Warrior” Gunn thought long and hard what the next move of his career would be.  After thoroughly discussing options with his team, Gunn has announced that he will be dropping down to light heavyweight and will be seeking the WBU title by summertime.  “I spoke with my family, friends and team about how to proceed moving forward, and although retirement was brought up, I couldn’t bring myself to accept that my career inside the ring is over,” said Gunn. “I feel that the light heavyweight division is the best for me right now, and once my hand is healed we are going to begin a strong training camp to get me ready.”  Full Story

Upcoming Event: Cornu vs. Kiilu April 10, 2012 Source/WBF

On April 12, 2012, at the Halle Martenot in Rennes, tough French Journeyman Sebastien Cornu, will get an opportunity to boost his career when he takes on Kenya’s David Kiilu,  for the vacant World Boxing Federation Intercontinental Super Featherweight title.  Nicknamed “The Scorpion”, the 28-year-old Cornu has fought very good competition throughout his career, and no less than seven of the eight men who defeated him were undefeated at the time. Number eight had just one loss! In his last outing he won a unanimous decision over fellow countryman Leonus Marie Francoise, and he will be looking to continue his good form against Kiilu. Ten years older at 38, David “Silent Danger” Kiilu has a massive experience advantage over Cornu. Not only does the Nairobi-resident have more than twice as many professional bouts, he has also engaged in twelve title fights during his career, compared to Cornu’s one. The Sebastien Cornu vs. David Kiilu WBF Intercontinental Super Featherweight title fight on April 12 in Rennes, France will be promoted by Paul Bert Cercle.

Gift from an Angel: Smokin’ Joe Frazier April 10, 2012

SIMI VALLEY—Memories of our friends, especially professional boxers who move on to better things in heaven, are usually sweet and maybe even bittersweet. The bottom line is that we are accepting of the fact that we are left with memories, and no more …..UNLESS you are talking about Smokin’ Joe Frazier!  Joseph William "Joe" Frazier (January 12, 1944 – November 7, 2011), also known as Smokin' Joe, was an professional boxer and Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion during professional career that lasted from 1965 to 1976, with a one-fight comeback in 1981. On April 4th, 2011, he made a final comeback as the “Undisputed Champion for Dignity!” when a check for $20,000 arrived in the mail box of the Retired Boxers Foundation. The check was from the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund and was a donation made on behalf of Cantor Fitzgerald to a charity of Smokin Joe Frazier’s choice, because of Joe’s participation in a Charity Day event in New York City.  Full Story

HOBOKEN, NJ (April 9, 2012) - Here is a promotional video for the April 29th World Boxing Association Welterweight Championship bout between defending champion Vyacheslav Senchenko and challenger Paulie "Magic Man" Malignaggi, airing live in the United States from Donetsk, Ukraine, starting at 1 PM/ET: Senchenko vs. Malignaggi," presented by Union Boxing Promotion, is being distributed in the United States by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 1:00 PM/ET - 10:00 AM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, DISH Network and Avail-TVNfor a suggested retail price of only $29.95.

Irish Invasion Press Conference - Open to Public April 9, 2012

(APR 9) On April 19, 2012, there will be a press conference to formally announce the May 12th "Irish Invasion" pro boxing card, presented by Final Round Promotions in association with Team Snooki Boxing and Ring Promotions, at Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie.  Tickets, reasonably priced at $35.00, $50.00 and $100 (Gold Ringside), are available to purchase at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center and through all Ticketmaster outlets. The press conference will take place at the Union Square 51 Market St., Poughkeepsie...More details

Upcoming Event in Albuquerque on Telefutura Source: Press Release April 9, 2012

(APR 9) In 2011, rising star Fidel Maldonado Jr. began to make his mark in the boxing world by winning the WBC Youth Lightweight World Championship. On Saturday, April 28 at the Santa Ana Star Casino in his hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Maldonado will defend that title for the first time in the eight round main event of TeleFutura's "Sólo Boxeo Tecate" against Obregon, Mexico's Fernando Carcamo. In the co-featured fight of the evening, another local favorite, "Hurricane" Hector Munoz battles Louisiana's John Revish in an eight round welterweight fight.  This night of world-class professional boxing is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Golden Girl Promotions and sponsored by Cerveza Tecate. Doors open at 6:30 pm on fight night and the first bell rings at 7:30 pm MT. The TeleFutura broadcast begins at 11:00 pm ET/PT.Tickets, priced at $20, $35 and $55, are available for purchase at the Santa Ana Star Casino Box Office, by calling (505) 867-0000 or online at StarTickets.com or GTix.com.

McKart Defends UBO World Title April 28 April 6, 2012 Source/PR Photo Credit: Sue TL Fox

(APR 6)  UBO World Middleweight Champion Bronco McKart (53-9-1, 32 KOs) is set to defend his title on April 28th,  at the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio,  Jose “Stinger” Medina (17-9-1, 7 KOs).  The fight, which was officially announced at a press conference in Toledo this past Friday, will headline a massive card promoted by Turner Boxing Productions in association with living legend Thomas “Hitman” Hearns and Knockout Entertainment. A donation of at least $10.000 will be given to a charity called Mikies Minutes, a program that connects US soldiers serving in the field with loved ones at home, and 570 free seats will be available to US Military, both active and disabled. The card will also serve as a fundraiser for the Toledo Police Athletic league and area boxing clubs. Tickets are available via ticketmaster.com.

Lamanna Prepares in Las Vegas at the Famous Mayweather Boxing Club for upcoming April 27th card April 5, 2012

(APR 5) Thomas “Cornflake” LaManna has trekked out west and will prepare this week at the Famous Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas for his bout April 27th at Resorts in Atlantic City.  LaManna, 7-0 with five knockouts of Millville, NJ will be making second trip to the Mayweathers Boxing Club and is looking forward to working with the world class talent that is currently in the gym.  “From what I have been reading that besides Floyd, some of the best fighters in the world are in the gym”, said LaManna.  “There are a lot of fighters in my weight class there as well. I know that just being there will raise my game to another level”.  “I want to thank Frank Stea for facilitating this opportunity and the fans will see me put on a great show on April 27th”.  LaManna’s opponent has yet to be named for the six round bout.  The main event will feature the USBA Light Heavyweight championship between Omar Sheika and Yusaf Mack.  Tickets for this championship night of boxing cost $80 and $50 and can be purchased by calling:
609-319-4400 or 973-277-2604.

Stars and the public came out in force for Inaugural New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Dinner April 3, 2012 -Source/PR Top photo: Peter Frutkoff

 

(APR 3) - NEW YORK - Boxing stars joined a sold-out crowd of 500 at this past Sunday's inaugural New York State Boxing Hall of Fame ("NYSBHOF") induction dinner, sponsored by Ring 8, at Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.  Boxing in New York will not be forgotten," NYSBHOF founder Tony Mazzarella said. "Boxers, cornermen, judges, promoters, announcers and others in boxing are being honored." Full Story
 

Dennis Hasson to fight Taneal Goyco April 2, 2012 source/PR

(APR 2) Undefeated Dennis “The Assassin” Hasson, 13-0 (5KO,  will be facing Taneal Goyco in one of the co-featured bouts on Friday May 4th at Harrahs in Chester. The show is promoted by Joey Eye Boxing Promotions. In the main event, Tony Ferrante will take on Tommy Karpency will fight for the Pennsylvania State Light Heavyweight championship in a ten round bout. Goyco won his first three bouts and has a devastating first round knockout over Dennis Morris. Goyco has dropped two in a row which includes his last outing when he dropped a six round unanimous decision to highly regarded Derrick Webster (10-0) last October 28th. This will be Goyco’s third appearance at Harrahs in Chester.  Also, in a six round Lightweight bout, Victor Vasquez will take on an opponent to be announced in a six round bout; In a six round Heavyweight rematch, Jamie Campbell of Ridley Park, PA will attempt to avenge a defeat to William Miranda of Allentown, PA; Tyrone Crawley Jr. vs. TBD, four rounds; Joey Tiberi ( of Newark, DE will take part in a four round Lightweight Bout against an opponent to be named; Alex Barbosa of Philadelphia will take on an opponent to be named in a four round Bantamweight bout; Big Heavyweight John Mercurio (4-0, 3 KO’s) returns in a four round bout against an opponent to be named. Tickets are now on sale for $100 (VIP); $65 (Ringside) and $45 (General Admission) and can be purchased at the Harrahs Chester Gift Shop; By calling Joey Eye (267-304-9399); David Feldman (610-291-0806); 800-480-8020 or on webtix.net.

WBC mourning for the passing away of former president Miguel De la Madrid April 2, 2012

(APR 2) The World Boxing Council and its president, Jose Sulaiman Chagnon, joins the deep sorrow of the passing away of the former Mexican president, Miguel De la Madrid Hurtado and establishes a three day mourning in the national world of boxing. President De la Madrid was a sports fan, especially of boxing, which he always supported, he used to receive the champions and boxing executives and treated them the same way of other Mexican sports.  His cheerful temperament and his noble heart were always highly appreciated by our world and we hope he is in an everlasting peace at God's side.

Daily News Golden Gloves Finale 2012 by David Pambianchi April 2, 2012

(APR 2)  For a little piece of history, fighters brought their best effort to the 85th Daily News Golden Gloves Boxing Tournament at Madison Square Garden. Paved with intense training, sweat and plenty of bruises, the road leads to a chance for that moment of victory and put your name at the top.  This 2nd night featured two women bouts with serious competitors:(132-W) A close fight between Storm Chandler and Bertha Aracil, this match with heavy slugging, hard connecting rights by Storm and good recovery and counter punches by Bertha could have gone either way. Despite an ankle twist in the 3rd Round, Storm Chandler recovered enough to battle through the 4th and take the Championship.  Full Story