Mourning in Boxing: Efren "Alacran" Torres Passed Away by WBC Staff February 27, 2009

(FEB 27) Misfortune keeps hitting our sport. Today we received the unfortunate news of the passing away of Efren “Alacran” (Scorpion) Torres, of Michoacan-Jalisco, who was Flyweight world champion, an idol and great fighter in the sixties. Efren, born on November 29th, 1943, in La Palma, Michoacan, passed away today in Guadalajara, city where he lived since he was a child, and place where he became a boxer under the guidance of another one of the great boxing men of that region, manager..Full Story

Stewart, Cooley and Jones to be in action this weekend February 25, 2010

PHILADELPHIA (FEBRUARY 25, 2010)—This weekend, three members of the highly regarded Joe Hand Boxing Gym will have big bouts in three different venues in the Delaware Valley.  First off, on Friday night, former Jr. Welterweight contender, Michael “No Joke” Stewart will take on Brandon Baue at Dover Downs in Dover, Delaware in an eight round Welterweight bout.  Full Story

Butler gets fighting spirit for Prizefighter from his Army brothers February 24, 2010

(FEB 24)  Danny Butler is being inspired to win the Prizefighter Light-Middleweights this Friday by the fighting spirit of his brothers, who are serving with the Army in Afghanistan.   Butler, who backs the Help for Heroes charity, has two brothers – Adam and Martin – serving in the Army and says he will give the charity a portion of the £32,000 winning prize if he triumphs in the tenth Prizefighter competition at the York Hall in Bethnal Green. Full Story

Scott Finds a Home Inside the Ring February 24, 2010

(FEB 24)  They make them big in Texas, even their mortgage professionals. Just ask once-beaten heavyweight prospect Herman "Skip" Scott.   And if you're wondering how a 6' 8" 255-pound destroyer with a heavy right hand can find the mild temperament to spend his days filling out home buyers' paperwork and the aggressive temperament to spend his nights pulverizing opponents, you need look no further than the old real estate axiom: it's all about location, location, location.  Skip Scott is a gentleman in business and a monster in the ring.  Full Story

Hillyard seeks Prizefighter crown for his son February 24, 2010

(FEB 24)  George Hillyard is trying to win the Prizefighter Light-Middleweights (Friday, 26 February) so he can continuing paying for treatment for his partially blind son.  The Canning Town boxer admits his ring career has suffered due to family matters but sees winning the Prizefighter at the York Hall in Bethnal Green as the perfect way to establish himself as a serious contender for British and Commonwealth titles.  Full Story

Prizefighter Light-Middleweights Weigh-In February 24, 2010

(FEB 24) The weigh-in for Prizefighter Light-Middleweights takes place tomorrow at the Lillywhites sports shop in Piccadilly Circus, central London.  It will start at 1pm on Thursday, February 25 and all eight boxers will be present and available for interview.  Lillywhites - 24-36 Lower Regent Street, Piccadilly, London, SW1Y 4QF (next to Piccadilly Circus tube station). Prizefighter takes place at 8pm on Friday, February 26. All tickets are sold out but the entire show will be broadcast live on Sky Sports 1.

El Mais Defeats Canadian Champion by Margaret Canty February 23, 2010

(FEB 23) The Border City Boxing Club’s Samir El Mais won an 8-4 decision over National Heavyweight Champion Shavar Henry in Halifax, N.S. last night at the National Elite Final Team
Selection. El Mais must defeat Henry twice to claim the 2010 Canadian Elite 91 kg. Championship. The two will compete again later this week.  Border City’s Shelby Bialkowski was disappointed to discover that her opponent from Quebec withdrew from Junior Canadian Championships earlier this week. Bialkowski, therefore, earns her third Canadian Championship in the Junior 57 kg. division by way of walkover.  Also representing Border City
were Josh Cameron, who dropped a 5-3 decision to Quebec’s Mian Hussain in the 69 kg. division and Alison Hunter who lost to London’s Debbie Richards in the 60 kg. division. Richards is a
three-time National Champion.  The Junior C and Youth
Canadian Championships and Elite Final Team Selection takes place from Feb. 23 to Feb. 27, 2010 in Halifax.

O'Meara inspired by Mayweather sparring session February 20, 2010

(FEB 20)  Steve O’Meara says he has got nothing to fear ahead of the Prizefighter Light-Middleweights tournament - thanks to a sparring session with Floyd Mayweather Jr.  Unbeaten O’Meara is one of eight boxers who will be trying to win three, three round bouts in one night to pocket the £32,000 prize money at the York Hall in Bethnal Green on Friday, February 26.  O’Meara claims he has been transformed as a fighter since sparring with American Mayweather, a former world champion at..Full Story

Rooney's Boxing Gym Presents Judgement Day III February 20, 2010

(FEB 20) When Billy Schwer challenged Colin 'Dynamo' Dunne, for his WBU Lightweight World Title back in October 2000, the thousands of fans that packed Wembley Conference Centre were treated to one of the greatest British, if not world, fights of all time.  Right from the opening bell the Lightweight division's two best fighters, of the time, stood toe to toe exchanging power punch after power punch. Schwer was the first to land a truly hurtful shot in the first round, a solid right to the jaw which..Full Story

Former World Champion Latest Standout to Join Thompson Boxing Poster February 20, 2010

ORANGE, CA (February 20) With two world titles on his resume and the respect of the boxing world a given, Julio Diaz has already secured his place in the history books. But at 30 years old, "The Kidd" has plenty of fight left in him, and with a third world championship in his sights, he has signed with Thompson Boxing Promotions to help lead him there.  "Julio Diaz has always been one of my favorite fighters to watch, and we're honored to now have him on the team," said Ken Thompson, founder and president of Thompson Boxing Promotions. "He's got it all..Full Story

Results from the UK By Adam Fillingham February 20, 2010

(FEB 20)  Scott Lawton L Leva Kirakosyan - 3rd round TKO
Kiraksyan claims his European Super Featherweight title back with a powerfull display, against the over matched brit. Leva constantly hurt Lawton with short left hooks until the referee finally stood in. There was contreversy in the second round with a standing eight count for lawton although...Full Story

Ring of Fire Boxing Card to take place April 24th! February 19, 2010

(FEB 19) On Saturday, April 24 Goossen Tutor Promotions and Main Events in association with Ziggy Promotions will present “RING OF FIRE” on HBO’s Boxing After Dark (11:15 PM ET/PT). The 12-round main event for the NABO and IBF Heavyweight International Championship will take place at the state of the art Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California.   Top world contender Cristobal “The Nightmare” Arreola of Riverside, California will square off against former WBC Light ..Full Story

Friday fights for the UK by Adam Fillingham February 19, 2010

(FEB 19)  Last week it was Frank Warren. This week is the turn of Ricky Hatton's promotional company "Hatton Promotions". With three title fights on the bill and many British prospects this looks like a night to look forward to.  Scott Lawton 27(6)-5(3)-1 Vs Leva Kirakosyan 31(21)-5(2)-0, Vacant European...Full Story

Guerrero Vacates Junior Lightweight Title as his wife Battles Cancer February 17, 2010

LOS ANGELES, February 17 - Two-Division World Champion Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero, the current IBF Junior Lightweight World Title holder, announced yesterday that he is relinquishing his title in order to care for his wife Casey, who is currently battling leukemia.   "It is with great regret that I am relinquishing the junior lightweight championship of the world that I, along with my team, worked so hard to capture," said the 26-year old Guerrero. "I feel that it is in the best interest of the sport and the fans that I care so deeply for to give someone else a chance to fulfill their dream of becoming a World Champion. I am now ...Full Story

Elite National Championships By Bernard O'Neill February 17, 2010

(FEB 17) European Union middleweight champion Darren O'Neill is taking advantage of a break from teaching 6th class to put the finishing touches to his preparations for his upcoming title defence at the 2010 National Elite Men's and inaugural Women's Senior Championships which begin Friday at the National Stadium in Dublin.  O'Neill, who claimed his first Irish senior..Full Story

Ochieng Swoops Into Belgium To Spar 'Sugar Jackson' Osei Bonsu February 17, 2010

(FEB 17) Rising Light Middleweight star Erick 'The Eagle' Ochieng (3-0) has left his home in London to travel to Belgium to assist former IBC and European Welterweight Champion 'Sugar Jackson' Osei Bonsu prepare for his IBF welterweight eliminator against Randall Bailey on the 19th March.  Ochieng, who is proving to be quite a sensational discovery by veteran trainer manager Brian Lawrence, is already being tipped as a star of the future even though he has only had three professional fights. Full Story

Joseph Judah Walks the Red Carpet at the Magic Convention February 17, 2010

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - (February 17, 2010) Joseph Judah Promotions is pleased to announce that undefeated welterweight prospect Joseph Judah 5-0 (1 KOs), will be attending the Magic Convention on February 16-18 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Joseph Judah will be attending several VIP functions and walking the red carpet as a special guest.  Full Story

Marco Huck Vs Adam Richards By Adam Fillingham February 14, 2010 Photo of Huck: Boxrec

(FEB 14)  On the thirteenth of March, WBO cruiserweight champion Marco Huck will be defending his title for a second time against ranked no. 14 contender Adam Richards. Richards, a former heavyweight, will be fighting only his third fight in the cruiserweight division. Full Story

Cleverly fights for European title By Adam Fillingham February 13, 2010 Photo: Boxrec

(FEB 13) Growing Welshman Nathan Cleverly will be fighting for the vacant European title against Italian veteran Antonio Brancalion. The British and former Commonwealth champion will be hoping to make a big impression at Wembley..Full Story

AIBA World Rankings By Bernard O'Neill February 13, 2010

(FEB 13) IRELAND'S boxers have maintained their high flying positions in the first AIBA Official World rankings published for 2010.  Olympic medalists Ken Egan and Paddy Barnes, John Joe Nevin and John Joe Joyce are all ranked in the top ten.  Egan, the highest ranked of all the Irish boxers, is at number four at light heavy, while light flyweight Barnes is at nine. Joyce and Nevin are at six and seven in the light welter and..Full Story

Coy Evans to Return on February 27th in Allentown February 13, 2010

PHILADELPHIA (February 13, 2010)— on the heels of his first career knockout, Undefeated Featherweight prospect, Coy Evans returns to the ring on Saturday night February 27th at the Roadway Inn in Allentown, PA when he takes on tough veteran Robert DaLuz in a bout scheduled for six rounds.  Evans of Philadelphia has a record of 6-0-1 with one stoppage and is coming off a scintillating knockout over Vineash..Full Story

Honorio Defends Title at Pechanga Resort & Casino February 12, 2010

(FEB 12) Los Angeles, CA – He won his NABO Lightweight Championship by upsetting undefeated hot prospect John Molina, Jr. in the Grand Ballroom of the Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California back in November of 2009.  On March 5th, Martin “El Brochas” Honorio (27-4-1, 14 KOs) will make his first defense of that title against another undefeated hot fighter in Wilton “Pretty Warrior” Hilario (12-0-1, 9 KOs) at that very same venue in the scheduled 12-round main event of the ESPN2 “Friday Night Fights” telecast presented by Goossen...Full Story

Joseph Judah Returns on March 26, in Palm Desert California February 11, 2010

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - Undefeated welterweight prospect Joseph Judah (5-0, 1 KOs) returns to the boxing ring against the always dangerous TBA, on a fight card promoted by Steve Quinonez Jr. of Champion Promotions, on Friday, March 26th at the Palm Desert Athletic Center in Palm Desert, CA. Joseph Judah said "I am ready to bring excitement back to the sport of boxing. "When I step in the ring on March 26th, the boxing world can expect a spectacular victory." In his last fight on November 6, 2009 in Las Vegas, Judah scored a dominating four round decision victory over Joel Gonzalez. Joseph Judah said,  "I want to thank my fans for all of their support. I have a solid team behind me at Joseph Judah Promotions, we are working hard every day to represent brooklyn to the fullest." Macke Roberts said "Joseph Judah wants to fight at least once every month this year. The welterweight division better watch out because Joseph Judah is coming for you." To get Joseph Judah fight tickets for March 26th in Palm Desert, California, use the purchase code "I WANT JOSEPH JUDAH" and call Ph# (760) 835-3234.

Concepcion Seeks Pryce Revenge in Prizefighter February 10, 2010

(FEB 10) MARTIN Concepcion wants to avenge the ‘worst moment of his career’ by knocking out Bradley Pryce in the Prizefighter Light-Middleweight final.  Concepcion and Pryce are two of the eight contenders in Barry Hearn’s next Prizefighter, at the York Hall in Bethnal Green, London on February 26. Full Story

Jason Cintron Aims to Make a Statement for upcoming boxing event on February 27th! February 9, 2010 Photo credit: Jeff Julian

(FEB 9) Reading, PA - Jason Cintron may have a familiar last name but boxing fans are still getting to know the Reading, PA junior welterweight. The 28-year-old Cintron aims to take another step towards asserting himself as a world class prospect when he faces Maurice Chalmer on February 27 at the Rodeway Inn & Conference Center in Allentown, PA. The eight-round bout will be the co-featured attraction of a ten-fight professional/amateur boxing event promoted by King's Promotions. Travis Kauffman of Reading, PA will face Bernard Brown in the main event.  Full Story

Hopkins and Jones Jr. - New York City - "Debate" - Press Conference Quotes February 9, 2010

New York City (February 9) -Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins and Roy "The Terminator" Jones stayed true to their reputations as two of the most outspoken boxers in the history of the sport as they announced The Rivals: Hopkins vs. Jones II, which will take place April 3 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nev. and will be broadcast live on pay-per-view. The debate style format of the press conference was the perfect setting for these two living legends to prove why their nearly two-decade long rivalry is stronger than ever. Below please find a sampling of their bold statements, setting the stage for what will surely be a great night for boxing and a hotly contested fight.  Full Story

Tonight: Showtime Championship Boxing Courtesy Photos February 6, 2010

(FEB 6) – World Boxing Council (WBC) lightweight champ Edwin Valero and WBC 135-pound interim titleholder Antonio DeMarco both weighed in at 135 pounds during Friday’s weigh in the Arena Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico.   The hard-hitting Valero will face the once-beaten DeMarco in the main event this Saturday, Feb. 6, on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING on..Full Story

The World Boxing Council will begin the festivities of the 2010 Bicentennial. February 6, 2010

(FEB 6) This coming Saturday, at Monterrey Arena, the beginning of the WBC festivities to celebrate the 2010 Bicentennial of Mexico, having as the main event the bout for the undisputed WBC Lightweight world title, between Venezuelan fighter, Edwin Valero, and Mexican warrior Antonio DeMarco. This year, Mexico will be celebrating the anniversary of the Mexican Independence and Revolution deeds, respectively, and this..Full Story

Storm Postpones Boxing Event Until March 6th February 6, 2010

In light of the major snow storm expected to hit the Atlantic City area, Tropicana Casino and Resort and Star Boxing have decided to postpone Saturday night's boxing show until Saturday March 6th, noting major concern for the safety of traveling fans, fight participants and the general public welfare.  Both are very disappointed that they have had to postpone the show, especially since ticket sales had been so strong. All tickets purchased for the February 6th event will be honored on March 6th. The Tropicana and Star Boxing look forward to seeing everyone at the show on March 6th.  For further details or questions please call the Star Boxing at (718) 823-2000.