Cunningham Running For StanleyÆs Dream On New Years Day December 30, 2009

(DEC 30)  This New Years Day instead of taking a well deserved break from training, former IBF Cruiserweight Champion of the World, Steve æUSSÆ Cunningham will instead be lacing up his running shoes to take part in the AngerWear sponsored StanleyÆs Dream 5K run in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Steve, who is passionate in his belief of helping others less fortunate than himself, jumped at the opportunity to help raise funds for StanleyÆs Dream, a fund for the Chester...Full Story

Latest Euro News by Per Ake Persson December 29, 2009

Mayweather Jr. and Golden boy, dumb and dumber. December 29, 2009 by Mike Cassell Philadelphia Boxing Report

(DEC 29) Two of the greatest quotes in movie history are credited to the Godfather I and II. The first is “Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer” and the second is “Blood is a big expense”. That wisdom should have been heeded by the CEO of Golden boy promotions Richard Schaeffer and the man he is representing, Floyd Mayweather Jr. They both may have just talked themselves out of tens of millions of dollars for one nights work. Now that’s dumb. But believe me, it gets dumber.  Full Story

Spreading Holiday Cheer With Tomasz Adamek Source: Boxingpress December 29, 2009

Tomasz Adamek,  IBF Heavyweight International Champion and Ring Magazine Cruiserweight Champion hosted a “Meet and Greet” at Jersey Gardens Mall, Elizabeth, NJ., in anticipation of his upcoming fight against Providence Rhode Island’s, Jason Estrada,on February 6, 2010 at Prudential Center in Newark, Adamek signed autographs and posed for photos with excited fight fans. Three of the 2/6 undercard fighters also participated in the event. Fighters from left to right, Patrick Farrell, Jersey City, NJ (4-0, 3 KO’s), Tomasz Adamek, Denis Douglin, Morganville, NJ (6-0, 3 KO’s), and Sadam Ali, Brooklyn, NY (4-0, 2 KO’s). Two lovely NJ Devil’s Dancers were on hand to greet fans also.  FIGHT INFO: Venue – Newark’s Prudential Center. Tickets priced at $38, $53, $78, $103 and $253 (ringside) can be purchased at Prudential Center Box Office, by calling TicketMaster at 800-745-3000 or Prucenter.com.

Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions Set the Record Straight December 28, 2009

LOS ANGELES (December 28, 2009) After a Christmas weekend filled with comments and reports related to the potential mega-fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions are issuing the following statement in order to set the record straight. Let the record be clear: Manny Pacquiao and his promoter Bob Arum are threatening to walk away from the largest fight in history.  Full Story

Richie Boy’s top prospects Terry & Rudd closed out 2009 in style December 28, 2009

(DEC 28) NORTH MIAMI BEACH – Richie Boy Promotions’ top prospects, IBF No. 15 rated junior lightweight Ira Terry and 2008 Ringside World Championships winner Chris Rudd, both closed out 2009 in style with knockout victories. Richie Boy Promotions also promotes undefeated IBF light heavyweight champion Tavoris Cloud (20-0, 18 KOs).  The 22-year-old Terry (24-2, 14 KOs), fighting out of Memphis, stopped Terrance “T-Brick” Roy in the sixth round of their Dec. 15th fight in Kentucky. Terry also is ranked No. 5 by the USBA. Full Story

IBA Gym Gets an Artistic Touch December 27, 2009 Photos by Rick Pineda

(DEC 27) Just recently the IBA gym has undergone a beautiful makeover when Tony Rila of the IBA flew in a fantastic artist who created artwork on all of the walls of the IBA Boxing Gym that is located in Las Vegas, Nevada! Flash Photo Slideshow of the artwork

Mayweather vs. Pacquiao in Jeopardy December 23, 2009

LOS ANGELES, CA  The mega-fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao is now in jeopardy after Golden Boy Promotions, on behalf of Mayweather Promotions, learned today that Manny Pacquiao is refusing to comply with Olympic style drug testing as outlined and mandated by the United States Anti Doping Agency (USADA) and as requested by Mayweather's management to ensure fair play and sportsmanship..Full Story

Charles Adamu, Celebrates Victory Over Dilks, Now Wants Rematch With Carl Froch December 20, 2009

(DEC 20) Ghana's Two Time Commonwealth Super Middleweight Champion Charles ‘The Crusader’ Adamu celebrated his victory over Liverpool’s Carl ‘Dynamite’ Dilks on Friday night by calling out current WBC Super Middleweight World Champion Carl ‘The Cobra’ Froch.  Adamu, who first lifted the Commonwealth belt back in August 2003 with a scintillating performance..Full Story

Undefeated Ray "LINO" Gatica: Makes Sensational Cestus Debut, KO's Julio Perez in 5 Rounds! By Cestus Press December 20, 2009

(DEC 20) Raymond "LINO" Gatica made his Cestus Management debut an exciting one by knocking out tough and durable Texan Julio Perez in the fifth round of a scheduled six round bout. The fight card was heldon Thursday December 17th at the San Antonio Events Center in San Antonio, Texas. The arena was filled with Gatica fans who traveled from the nearby...Full Story

Maddalone Turns in Another Warrior Like Effort December 20, 2009

(DEC 20) Before last night's battle against Jean Marc Mormeck, Vinny Maddalone had promised to turn in an exciting and entertaining performance. After eight hard fought rounds not many people could argue against his statement. Maddalone took the fight straight to the former two-time cruiserweight champion. The fight, which took place at the Halle Carpentier in Mormeck's native Paris, France, had the packed house in attendance on the edge of their seats for the majority of the contest. In the end Mormeck was the winner on the judges score cards,77-75, 79-75, 79-73, but the warrior Maddalone, won over many of the fans.

Weigh-In:  In Youngstown for Tomorrow Night's card Photo: Jerry Gonzalez December 18, 2009

(DEC 18) In front of a roaring crowd in YSU's Beeghly Center, #3 world-rated middleweight contender Miguel Espino and WBC/WBO world middleweight champion Kelly "the Ghost Pavlik" both weighed in under the 160 pound limit. Espino weighed in at 159 lbs and Pavlik at 160 lbs respectively. Fans in attendance as well as the participants for tomorrow's fight witnessed history as the Governor of Ohio announced the weigh in.  Full Story

Maddalone and Mormeck at the Scales December 17, 2009

(DEC 17) Vinny Maddalone (32-5, 23KO) and former two-time cruiserweight champion Jean Marc Mormeck (33-4, 22KO) weighed-in yesterday in anticipation of tonight's heavyweight match-up, scheduled for eight rounds at the Halle Carpentier in Mormeck's native Paris, France. Weights: Maddalone, 232 lbs., and Mormeck, 216 lbs.

Rodney Berman’s Golden Gloves December 17, 2009

(DEC 17) The world championship fight promoted by Arthur Pelullo’s Banner Promotions and Rodney Berman’s Golden Gloves on Saturday, December 19, 2009, at El Palenque in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico, will now televised on Cadena 3 in Mexico, and worldwide. The main event and featured bouts will be televised.  Full Story

Latest Euro News by Per Ake Persson December 16, 2009

(DEC 16) Danish Palm Promotions won today´s purse bids for the fight for the vacant EBU supermiddle title between Mads Larsen and Brian Magee. Palm bid 303 303 EUR while Sauerland came in with an offer for 255 309 EUR. The fight goes ahead January 30 in Aarhus. In the chief support Lolenga Mock face Medhi Bouadla for the vacant EU supermiddle title. Full Story

Tucker Retains Title in Westminster! December 16, 2009

(DEC 16) Westminster, MD – In front of 2,500 boisterous fans at the Shipley Arena, Mark “TNT” Tucker retained his USBO Light Heavyweight championship Friday night with a hard fought ten round unanimous decision over wily veteran George “El Gallo” Armenta of Silver Spring, MD.   With a group of US Marines leading his loudly cheered ring walk, Tucker controlled the opening two frames by ripping Armenta with hard jab-straight left hand combinations. The hard charging Armenta had some success in the middle rounds with short right hands....Full Story

Maddalone Looks to Bring Excitement to France December 14, 2009

(DEC 14) When heavyweight fan favorite Vinny Maddalone (32-5, 23KO) takes on former two-time cruiserweight champion Jean Marc Mormeck (33-4, 22KO) this Thursday, one thing is for sure, the fans in attendance will be treated to one very exciting fight. The bout, scheduled for eight rounds, will take place at the Halle Carpentier Arena in Mormeck's native Paris, France.  Full Story

Hot middleweight prospect Michael Oliveira Added to Dec. 18th card in Haiti December 13, 2009

MIAMI (Dec. 14, 2009) – Fresh off of his impressive first-round stoppage of Gustavo De La Cruz last week in the Dominican Republic, unbeaten Brazilian middleweight prospect “Chairman of the Board” Michael Oliveira (10-0, 8 KOs) has been added to Friday night’s (Dec. 18) pro card at the Karibe Convention Center in Petionville, Haiti. The 19-year-old Oliveira, a student at Miami Dade Community College, was born in Brazil but lives and fights out of Miami. The charismatic teenager...Full Story

Ireland vs. England by Bernard O'Neill December 12, 2009

(DEC 12) Ireland will face England in the first of two internationals at the Castlecourt Hotel in Westport, Co Mayo tonight. Both countries meet for a second time at the Ramada Hotel in Ballina tomorrow evening.The double header of senior internationals are being hosted by the St Anne's and Arnaree clubs. Full Story

"Pain on Penn Street 2" Weigh-In Open to the Public December 12, 2009

(DEC 12)  Reading, PA - King's Promotions will hold the weigh-in for this Friday's "Pain on Penn Street 2" Boxing/MMA hybrid show the day before - this Thursday - at 6:30 PM sharp at the historic Abraham Lincoln Hotel in downtown Reading, PA. The event will be open to the public.  The Abraham Lincoln Hotel is located at 100 N Fifth Street in Reading, PA.  The event takes place December 4 at the Sovereign Center in Reading, PA and will feature five professional boxing matches and ten mixed..Full Story

Jose Sulaiman 34 Years of Chairing the World Boxing Council! December 4, 2009 [In English and Spanish]

(DEC 4) It happened in the main ballroom of the Africa Hotel in Tunisia (December 5th, 1975), the now Doctor, Jose Sulaiman Chagnon, was unanimously elected President of the World Boxing Council, within the framework of the thirteenth Annual Convention of the Organization created in Mexico on...Full Story

Mosley Looks to Grab Berto’s Belt and Up the Ante! By: Ethan Doutney December 4, 2009

(DEC 04)  As “Sugar” Shane Mosley, 46-5, 39Ko’s lays in wait for his shot at Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao he has his eyes securely set on the target before him, Winter Haven, Florida’s WBC Welterweight Champion Andre Berto. Mosley is scheduled to meet Berto January 23rd, at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada strategically looking to claim Berto’s WBC title enabling him to raise the ante and finally draw “Pretty Boy” or “the Pac Man” into the fight of his career.   Full Story