Dickenson Confident of Remaining Undefeated and being £32,000 Richer April 29, 2010

(APR 29) JON-LEWIS DICKINSON is confident he will be £32,000 richer and still undefeated at the end of Friday’s Prizefighter Cruiserweights II tournament Durham-based Dickinson, 24 on Monday, is one of eight men in Barry Hearn’s latest one-night Prizefighter event and believes he will have a career-changing night.  “I want the glory,” said Dickinson, who has won all of his five professional contests. “I’m very confident I’m going to win and the money will help me focus completely on boxing – it will be a big change in my life. Full Story

Hot Brazilian middleweight prospect Michael Oliveira puts undefeated record on line Apr. 30 at Miccosukee April 27, 2010

MIAMI (Apr. 27, 2009) – 2009 Brazilian Athlete of the Year, unbeaten middleweight prospect “Chairman of the Board” Michael Oliveira, returns to the ring April 30 to fight for the first time this year in a 6-round bout against 28-fight veteran Jessie Davis at Miccosukee Resort in Miami.  Oliveira (11-0, 8 KOs), who only turns 20 next Monday, is the heir apparent to retired Brazilian boxing star Acelino “Popo” Freitas. Michael hasn’t fought since December but he has been working out at Normandy Gym in North Miami....Full Story

Unbeaten prospect Edwin Rodriguez Moving Up Super Middleweight Ladder April 27, 2010

(APR 27) WORCESTER, Mass – Hot, unbeaten super middleweight prospect Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez, coming off of his nationally televised destruction of veteran George “The Rooster” Armenta with a lethal left hook to the body at 47 seconds of the opening round, takes another progressive step April 30, when he takes on rugged Kevin Engel in an 8-round bout April 30 on “The Next Generation of Super Middleweights, live from UIC Pavilion in Chicago. Full Story

Yassine El Maachi & Mark ‘The Flash’ Alexander Shine Bright At A Night Of The Rising Stars By Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro April 27, 2010

(APR 27)  On Saturday night, whilst most British fight fans were waiting to watch Nottingham’s Carl Froch face, and lose to, Mikel Kessler in the latest Super Six offering on Sky TV, London’s York Hall, in Bethnal Green, played host to the equally exciting Steve Goodwin promoted “A Night Of The Rising Stars” fight show.  Headlining the show was Finsbury Park’s Yassine El Maachi and France’s Bertrand Aloa for the International Masters Light Middleweight title. This fight was always going to be a real cracker, not just because this was a very well matched fight, as promoter Steve Goodwin offered the tough Frenchman an extra £15,000 if he could stop El Maachi within the distance.  Full Story

John “The Quietman” Ruiz Retires The First and Only Heavyweight World Champion of Latino Heritage Calls it a Career April 27, 2010

Williams Keen to Grab Prizefighter Glory April 25, 2010

(APR 25E) LEON Williams insists the glory of winning Prizefighter is more important to him than picking up the £32,000 winner’s cheque. Williams is one of eight men in Barry Hearn’s latest one-night Prizefighter event – Cruiserweights II – at the York Hall in Bethnal Green, east London next Friday. April 30. At 26, Williams is one of the youngest competitors and believes a successful night will be the springboard to the boxing big-time. Full Story

Don "DA BOMB" George, Ready To Explode on ShoBox By Cestus Press April 25, 2010

Mayweather vs. Mosley: WBC Diamond World Championship April 23, 2010

(APR 23)  World Boxing Council President, Jose Sulaiman Chagnon, after hearing of a statement issued by the promotion, regarding the fact that the bout between an extraordinary boxer, our pride, Floyd Mayweather, and another excellent boxer, Shane Mosley, would not be for a world title, informed that the WBC has decreed the following: Full Story

Middleweight Champion Sergio Martinez Calls for a Boxing Initiative against Domestic Violence April 23, 2010

(APR 23)  (Oxford, CA – Newly crowned world champion Sergio Martinez won the biggest fight of his career last Saturday night, a stunning and emphatic decision over Kelly Pavlik to capture the WBC and WBO world middleweight championship belts. Now, he’s joining a fight of even greater significance. In the wake of the tragic murder of Edwin Valero’s wife Jennifer Viera, and Valero’s subsequent suicide, Martinez is making his voice heard, taking a stand..Full Story

Anthony Vows to Prove Bookmakers Wrong and Win Prizefighter By Michael Emons April 23, 2010

JOHN Anthony has vowed to upset the form book and beat the odds to win Prizefighter Cruiserweights II.  Doncaster-based Anthony, 35, is one of eight men in Barry Hearn’s latest Prizefighter tournament, to be staged at the York Hall in Bethnal Green, east London on Friday, April 30.   Anthony, who has won seven out of 18 fights, has been written off by bookmakers, who have priced him as a 16/1 outsider to claim the £32,000 top prize.  Full Story

Unbeaten middleweight Michael Oliveira Learns ropes from Bernard Hopkins April 21, 2010

MIAMI (Apr. 21, 2009) – For four invaluable weeks at the Normandy Gym in North Miami, undefeated middleweight prospect “Chairman of the Board” Michael Oliveira (11-0, 8 KOs), the heir apparent to retired Brazilian boxing star Acelino “Popo” Freitas, acted more like a sponge than a young prize fighter.  The 19-year-old Oliveira, who is trained by Danny Hawk at Normandy Gym, absorbed everything he heard or viewed from the Hall ..Full Story

“Tua De Force” continues June 26 in Brazil April 20, 2010

NEW YORK (April 20, 2010) – Samoan strongman David “Tuamanator” Tua, coming off a near shutout victory by unanimous 12-round decision last month against Friday Ahunanya, continues his “Tua De Force” tour June 26 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.  The growing problem, however, is signing a suitable opponent for the World Boxing Organization’s No. 2 rated heavyweight contender Tua (51-3-1, 43 KOs), arguably the most dangerous puncher in boxing today.

84 Olympic Team Partial Reunion One of Many Highlights of "Hassle at the Castle" April 20, 2010

The Flash Is Back: Mark ‘The Flash’ Alexander Fired Up For Saturday’s Showdown With Michael Devine April 20, 2010

(APR 20) This coming Saturday former Olympian Mark ‘The Flash’ Alexander makes a welcome return to the York Hall in Bethnal Green, London when he faces Michael Devine on the undercard of the International Masters Light Middleweight title fight between Yassine El Macchi and Bertrand Aloa at the Goodwin Promotions “Night Of The Rising Stars” event.  Full Story

Open To the Public: Guerrero to Host Open Workout - Tuesday - April 20 at 11:00 a.m. - San Jose Boxing and Fitness April 17, 2010

"Pain on Penn Street" Kauffman - Koval Press Conference Quotes April 14, 2010

Reading, PA (April 14, 2010) - Boxing fans and media filled Blind Hartman’s Tavern Monday night for the kick-off press conference announcing the Pain on Penn Street pro-am fight card to take place May 22nd at the Reading Eagle Theater at the Sovereign Center in Reading, PA. The fight card will consist of seven pro bouts, as well as five amateur bouts and three titles will be up for grabs. The show will be promoted by King's Promotions.  Full Story

Diaz vs. Ngoudjo Headlines ESPN2 Friday Night Fights April 14, 2010

(APR 14) Primm, Nevada  – It is now or never for two of the junior-welterweight division's most experienced contenders as former two-time lightweight champion Julio "The Kidd" Diaz meets former title challenger Hermann Ngoudjo with potential championship implications in the balance. The ten-round main event will headline an evening of boxing action 6 p.m. Friday, May 14. Presented by Guilty Boxing in association with Vega Boxing and Thompson Boxing Promotions, the event will be held in The Star of The Desert Arena at Buffalo Bill's Casino & Resort in Primm, Nev. and will be televised by ESPN2's Friday Night Fights. Full Story

Holyfield stops Botha in 8 April 13, 2010

LAS VEGAS (April 13, 2010) – Hall of Fame-bound Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield added the World Boxing Federation heavyweight title belt to his overcrowded trophy case, stopping defending champion Frans “The White Buffalo” Botha in the 8th round in the main event on “The Legend Returns” card, promoted by Crown Boxing, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las...Full Story

Welterweight World Champion Sugar Shane Mosley -Los Angeles Media Day Quotes April 13, 2010

(APR 13)  "The theme of this fight is 'Who R U Picking?' Well people should be picking me because I have proven that I can knock people out in any round. I'm experienced and I have the speed, power and agility to win this fight." Welterweight World Champion Sugar Shane Mosley said on April 12, 2010 at his Los Angeles Media Day. Full Story

Mayweather Camp Notes: Bring On The Heat . . . Training Camp Intensity Like Never Before April 8, 2010 Photo Credit: Henry Boothe Source/Press Release

Former World Champ Keith Holmes In UBO Title Fight April 8, 2010

(APR 8)  It has already been announced that former WBO world champion DeMarcus Corley will fight for the UBO World Light Welterweight title on May 29 in Washington D.C., and now Titanium Promotions reveals that one more local former world champion will attempt to lift a UBO belt on their big show promoted at the D.C. Armory.  Former two-time WBC champion of the world Keith Holmes, 41-5, 25 KOs, is back at his best weight after a stint at super middle and light heavyweight, and will be taking on an opponent to be confirmed for the vacant UBO International middleweight title.  Full Story

The Empire Signs Undefeated Welterweight "Sting" Bwalya! April 5, 2010

(APR 5)  "They've been talking about how good the kid was, but I never dreamed he was this good. His talent is something you have to see to believe."
Greg Cohen (Founder and CEO) and Barry Honig (Chairman) of The Empire Sports and Entertainment have worked with an extensive list of boxing world champions. So when they say they're "off the charts" excited about signing a young prospect, it's not to be taken lightly.  Full Story

Brooklyn Boxing Action at Historic Landmark Photos and Story By David Pambianchi April 4, 2010

(APR 4) In need of restoration, the magnificently decorated four story auditorium of the Masonic Temple in Brooklyn’s historic Fort Greene District provided a unique aura for an intense evening of O’Shea Brothers “Brooklyn Brawl” boxing. Limited space created a feeling of intimacy amid the smell of popcorn, hot dogs and bottled beer. Surrounded by marble, brick and glazed terra cotta, a few hundred packed-in boxing fans eagerly anticipated the evening bouts. And from the start, a roar went up from the balcony. Full Story

Haye Passes Crucial Ruiz test: David Haye v John Ruiz Report by Daniel Cann April 4, 2010

The “Irish Bomber” Joe Smith Jr. Looks to Keep it Perfect Friday Night at O”Shea Brothers “Brooklyn Brawl!” By: Coach “K” April  1, 2010

(APR 1) Fighting Friday night April 2nd on the undercard of O’Shea Brothers “Brooklyn Brawl” Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith Jr. 3-0, 3Ko’s looks to keep it perfect adding another W and Ko to his record.  The 20 year old light heavyweight from Shirley, New York is the boxing reincarnation combo of Philadelphia’s Jack O'Brien and “Irish” Bob Murphy. He moves and punches with both hands behind a solid defense like O’Brien but loves to fight and packs..Full Story

"Superman" Returns May 7th To Defend His Middleweight Title at The Hammond Civic Center April 1, 2010

(APR 1) After a World rattling performance Feb. 26th Derrick "Superman" Findley stepped up his game and defeated One In A Million Boxing Stablemate Michael "Midnight Stalker" Walker in an epic title match. Now after defeating Walker, Findley will return to the Historic Hammond Civic Center Friday May 7th to defend his IN.B.A. Middleweight Title when he steps into the ring with ESPN2's The Contender Miguel "Macho" Hernandez.  Full Story