The 2012 USA Boxing National Championships Kick Into Full Gear on Day Three at Fort Carson by Julie Goldsticker February 29, 2012

(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO) – Nine weight classes took the ring in a full day of boxing action at the 2012 USA Boxing National Championships at the Fort Carson Special Events Center on Tuesday. One hundred and twenty-nine bouts were contested on day three of action with all of the victors moving on to Wednesday’s action. The light flyweight class competed for the first time on Tuesday morning, with two 106-pound bout contests taking place at Fort Carson. Olympic Trials flyweight silver medalist made a successful light flyweight debut, winning a convincing 29-8 decision over Dominique Ascension (Glendale, Ariz.) in the first bout of the day. Simpson will have a stiffer test on Wednesday, facing friend and Olympic Trials light flyweight titlist Eros Correa (San Jose, Calif.).Full Story

News Brief: Six Indian boxers selected for Olympics qualifier Full Copyrighted article on Oman Tribune February 29, 2012 Photo: IBNlive

(FEB 29) News from New Delhi: Olympic bronze medallist Vijender Singh (75 kg) and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Paramjeet Samota (above 91 kg) are among the Indian Elite Men Boxers who are selected for Asian Continental Olympic Boxing Qualification tournament to be held at Astana, Kazakhstan from April 5-12. Apart from Vijender and Samota, four other boxers - Suranjoy Singh (52 kg), Shiva Thapa (56 kg), Sumit Sangwan (81 kg) and Manpreet Singh (91 kg) - were selected on the basis of selection trials held at NIS, Pa-tiala from February 24–26. In the 81 kg category, Sumit is taking the place of Dinesh Kumar, who is a World Cup bronze medallist and CWG champion. Dinesh also represented India at the Beijing Olympics. Shiva Thapa, meanwhile, has come in place of Akhil Kumar, a former CWG gold medallist and World Cup bronze medallist. Akhil has represented India twice in the Olympics. The Indian men’s boxing team will leave for Kazakhstan on April 1 in order to get acclimatised.  (This story is on many online sites from India).

Five Male Cuban Amateur Boxers Crowned in 2012 European Debut Story/Cadenagramonte.cu February 29, 2012

(FEB 29) The Cuban national men’s boxing squad performed very well in their 2012 debut in European tournaments.  Five of the male amateur boxers won five crowns in the Strandzha Tournament, that took place in Sofia, Bulgaria, with the last day of the tournament ending last Sunday.  Boxers: Lazaro Alvarez (56 kg), Julio Cesar La Cruz (81 kg), Yosvany Veitia (49 kg), Jose Angel Larduet (91 kg), and Erislandy Savon (+91 kg). In the gold medal bouts, Alvarez defeated Turkish Mehmet Topgakan (15-8), La Cruz downed Russian Alexander Khotyantsev (15-10), Veitia beat Bulgarian Alexander Alexandrov (12-6), Larduet overcame also local Tervel Pulev (23-15), and Savon beat Georgian Milutin Bakhtidze, who did not show up for the finale. Robeisy Ramirez (52 kg) also advanced to the semifinals of the tournament but he had to content himself with a bronze medal as he had to quit his fight versus Bulgarian Stefean Ivanov when he felt discomfort on his right shoulder. “It is a good start,” said Cuban head coach Rolando Acebal in reference to the team’s preparation for the upcoming Olympic Games in London. (acn).

Announcement of Boxing Card February 28, 2012

(FEB 28)  Last Saturday night promoter Mick Hennessy announced live on Channel 5 in front of millions of viewers “I’m absolutely proud and delighted to say that we have got a massive fight at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast on April 14th, Tyson Fury in a long awaited fight versus Martin Rogan.”  Tyson Fury vs. Martin Rogan will be shown live on Channel 5.Tickets for the UNFINISHED BUSINESS event at the Odyssey Arena on April 14th are priced at £155, £105, £65, £44, £33 and £27.50 and can be purchased from the Odyssey Arena Box Office on 028 9073 9074, or via Ticketmaster on 0844 277 4455 (24 hour).  Tickets can also be purchased in person from the Odyssey Arena Box Office and the usual Ticketmaster outlets.
Tickets are also available to purchased online from ticketmaster.ie

Macklin to open his training camp at the Trinity Boxing Club February 27, 2012

MATTHEW MACKLIN will open his training camp at the Trinity Boxing Club in New York City as he prepares for his much anticipated middleweight title challenge against SERGIO "MARAVILLA" MARTINEZ on Saturday, March 17 - St. Patrick's Day at The Theater at Madison Square Garden which will be televised live on HBO. Also making a special appearance are Irish Hurling stars, Eoin Kelly and Lar Corbett who are traveling to New York to observe Macklin in training and hope to bring "the luck of the Irish" with them across the pond. Details:  Time/ 12:00 p.m. ET.  The card which will be aired live on HBO's "World Championship Boxing is entitled, "THE REAL Middleweight Championship - Get Your Irish Up", features Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez (48-2-2, 27KO's) defending his middleweight crown against Ireland's Matthew "Mack the Knife" Macklin (28-3, 19KO's). The card is promoted by DiBella Entertainment and will be shown live on HBO beginning 10PM ET/7PM PT.

Rodriguez to fight March 17th February 27, 2012

(FEB 27) Edwin Rodriguez will be fighting on March 17 in his HBO debut against Donovan George, live from the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.  The 10-round, non-title fight between the International Boxing Federation's ("IBF") No. 3-ranked Rodriguez (20-0, 14 KOs) and No. 11-rated Donovan (22-1-1, 19 KOs) with world title shot implications for the winner, potentially threatens to steal the show from the Sergio Martinez-Matthew Macklin main event on the DiBella Entertainment-promoted St. Patrick's Day show.

Geale gets ready for anticipated bout on March 7 February 27, 2012 Source/Press Release

(FEB 27) As IBF middleweight champion, Daniel Geale prepares for his highly anticipated title defense against mandatory challenger, Osumanu Adama on March 7, 2012.  "The future is very bright for Daniel Geale," said Promoter Gary Shaw. "There is interest among the major networks for his next fight if he can get passed Adama. Sergio Martinez is considered a pound for pound champion, and we would love to take that fight. First things first though and Geale must be victorious against a very game challenger in Adama and that's where the focus is right now. Daniel wants to show the world why he should be considered the best middleweight in the division."  Said Geale, "I know if I defeat Adama on March 7, a floodgate of opportunities will open up for me. Sergio Martinez is the person everyone in the middleweight division is seeking so I'll entertain that fight when it presents itself. I'll be willing to unify the titles with all the champions but, right now my concentration is solely on Adama. My team and I have a great game plan and I'll be ready to execute it on fight night. Training camp has been going great."

Results from Allentown February 26, 2012

(FEB 26) Heavyweight boxer William Miranda of Allentown, PA and junior middleweight Keenan Collins of Reading, PA both registered wins on Saturday evening at King's Promotions' "Heavyweight Explosion" event at the Rodeway Inn in Allentown, PA. In the main event of King's Promotions' "Heavyweight Explosion" show, Miranda (5-4) had his hometown crowd on their feet all night as he ran his win streak to two with a six-round unanimous decision victory over Riley Brooks (1-4-1) of Baltimore, MD. The scores were 58-56 twice and 59-55.  In the co-featured bout, junior middleweight Collins (14-7-2, 9 KO) returned to the win column with a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over Nicaraguan Julio Cesar Lanzas (7-18-6, 1 KO). The scores were 58-56 twice and 59-55.  In other results, junior middleweight Grayson Blake scored a fourth round TKO of Corey Preston---the bout was stopped at 1:29 of the final round; Frank Santos De Alba was held to a four-round majority draw against Ramon Ellis; heavyweight Eric Newell knocked out Keon Graham at the 3:00 mark of the first round;  Featherweight Joshua Reyes won his pro debut with a unanimous decision victory over Osahon Omo-Osagie.

The Brackets are Drawn in Six Weight Divisions at the 2012 USA Boxing National Championships by Julie Goldsticker/USA Boxing February 26, 2012

(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO) – The tournament brackets for the 2012 USA Boxing National Championships were drawn in six weight divisions on Saturday in preparation for Sunday’s action at the Fort Carson Special Events Center. Due to the large number of registered athletes in the male lightweight, light welterweight, middleweight, light heavyweight, heavyweight and super heavyweight classes, an additional day of competition was added for those...Full Story

Latest WBF News on Fights and more... February 26, 2012

Less than two months into 2012, we probably already have the fight of the year locked down after fellow Mexicans Juan Jose Montes and Oscar Ibara traded non-stop bombs Saturday night in Guadalajara in their fight for the vacant World Boxing Federation World Super Flyweight title.   Ibara got off to the better start and landed some huge right hands in the first round, but “Goofy” Montes took back control in the second by driving his opponent to the ropes and firing relentlessly with both hands. Ibara didn’t just receive, but landed some shots of his own and the capacity crowd was on its feet watching what was turning out to be an outright war. This trend continued throughout, Montes on the offensive but Ibara always active and dangerous with his right hand. In the fourth he cut Montes over the right eye, and in the tenth over the left, and with a bloody nose to boot it was evident that Ibara had his share of success. But Montes continued to charge relentlessly, and showed extraordinary courage and determination from start to finish. After twelve pulsating rounds of boxing, the crowd had hardly used their chairs and gave the two warriors a two-minute standing ovation while waiting for the decision. Judges Jose Garduno, Sergio Sotelo and Alan Santana scored the bout 118-109, 116-111 and 114-113, all for Montes, but both fighters deserves big credit for putting on one of the best WBF world title fights in recent memory. New World Boxing Federation World Super Flyweight Champion Juan Jose Montes improved his professional record to 22-2 (14), while Oscar Ibara fell to 27-6 (18). The fight was promoted by Hector Garcia and HG Boxing, and televised live in Mexico by Televisa. Supervisor was WBF President Howard Goldberg. On the previous night, February 24 in Saint Quentin, France, Thierry Karl captured the vacant WBF International Cruiserweight title with a unanimous decision over Georgian Sandro Sirposhvili at the Palais des Sports. Karl fought a clever fight, and seemed to be one step ahead of his opponent from the first bell, although Siproshvili never stopped trying. At the conclusion, scores were 97-93 (Jean Marcel Nartz, Germany), 99-93 (Alfred Asaro, France) and 100-90 (Robert Verwijs, Netherlands). Referee was Alexsander Kalinkin from Russia. The fight was promoted by Boxing Club des Saint Quentin. Thierry Karl, who won his first title at Cruiserweight in the professionals.

Melson to meet Parsley in Battle of Unbeatens! Source/Press Release February 24, 2012

NEW YORK - Junior Middleweight Captain Boyd Melson will put his perfect record on the line when he faces fellow unbeaten Delen ” Parsley of Brooklyn, NY in an eight round contest Wednesday, March 7 at BB King Blues Club in New York City.
A Brooklyn native who currently resides in Manhattan, Melson is amongst the most popular fighters in the tri-state area. In his most recent match, Melson, 8-0 (4 KO’s), impressed a capacity crowd at the Roseland Ballroom by dominating Shawn Rawley Wilson over six one-sided rounds.  Full Story

Hopkins to fight Dawson April 28 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City February 23, 2012

(FEB 23) The oldest fighter in boxing history to win a world title, Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins, and former World Champion "Bad" Chad Dawson will meet again to settle their heated feud following their October 2011 bout, which was originally scored as a TKO win for Dawson, but later ruled a no decision by the California State Athletic Commission. The two are ready to resume their high-stakes rivalryon Saturday, April 28 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The 12 round bout for Hopkins' WBC and Ring Magazine light heavyweight world championships will be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing beginning at 10:15 p.m. ET/7:15 p.m. PT. "Hopkins vs. Dawson: Once And For All," a 12 round bout for Hopkins' WBC and Ring Magazine light heavyweight world championships, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Gary Shaw Productions and sponsored by Caesars Atlantic City. The bout will take place from Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey and be televised live on HBO World Championship Boxing® beginning at 10:15 p.m. ET/7:15 p.m. PT.  Tickets, priced at $300, $200, $100, $50 and $25, go on sale on Thursday, February 23 at 12:00 p.m. ET. Tickets will be available for purchase at the Boardwalk Hall box office, by calling Ticketmaster at (800) 736-1420 or online at ticketmaster.com.

Red Hot News: A Positive Role Model A WBC Champion! February 21, 2012

Denver Has a New Champion, Rob " RED HOT" Frankel, defeats Raul Carrillo for the WBC USNBC Jr. Welter Weight Title. This gives a much needed Boost to the Pro Boxing world here in the Mile High City of Denver , Colorado. The belt may be a minor title but, thanks to the WBC it helps boxing prospects reach their goal of getting a World Title fight through the steps of gaining the experience and ratings of achieving and in finally reaching the pinnacle of a World Title.Many World Champions of the WBC have held minor belts before becoming World Champions.  Just a little over 72 hours after Rob “Red Hot” Frankel wins his WBC USNBC Jr. Welter Title, The Champion visits local Denver Police Brotherhood Youth Gym to offer words of encouragement to our young boxers about working hard not only in the ring but in the community in being positive citizens. Champ Rob “Red Hot” Frankel showed why the WBC has not only Champions in the Ring but in the Community and he is now officially part of our WBC Cares! Thanks Champ with much respect, Coach Blea & Raylene Carbone.

Mayweather vs. Cotto Tickets Go on Sale in One Week! February 21, 2012

Los Angeles- Tickets for Floyd Mayweather vs. Miguel Cotto, 2012's biggest night of boxing, go on sale next Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT. The WBA Super Welterweight World Championship between the undefeated Seven-Time, Five-Division World Champion Mayweather and Three-Division World Champion Cotto will take place Saturday, May 5 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. The 12-round contest for Cotto's WBA Super Welterweight World title is presented by Mayweather Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions and Miguel Cotto Promotions and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View®.Tickets will be priced at $1,500, $1,250, $600, $300 and $200, not including applicable service charges, with a total ticket limit of 12 per person. Ticket sales will be limited to 10 per person at the $1,500, $1,250, $600 and $300 price levels with a ticket limit of two (2) per person at the $200 price level. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets also are available for purchase at mgmgrand.com.

Media Week Leading up to Fight night on February 25th at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis! February 21, 2012

"Arch Enemies: Alexander vs. Maidana," a 10 round welterweight fight taking place on Saturday, February 25 at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Missouri, is presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with The Great Promotions and Universum Box Promotions and sponsored by Corona and AT&T. Also featured will be Adrien Broner vs. Eloy Perez in a 12 round fight for Broner's WBO Junior Lightweight World Title which is presented in association with R&R Promotions. The fights will be televised live on HBO Boxing After Dark at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Tickets, priced at $252.50, $127.50, $77.50, $52.50 and $27.50, are available for purchase at the Scottrade Center Box Office, all Ticketmaster Ticket Centers, by phone at 800-745-3000, or online at ticketmaster.com. Ticketmaster service charges and handling fees apply to all tickets purchased through Ticketmaster outlets, by phone or online. For disabled seating, call (314) 622-5420. MEDIA WEEK OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:  Feb. 22-Open Media Workout, 1:00 p.m., Cherokee Recreation Center: 3200 S. Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO 63118; Feb. 23, Final Press Conference, Scottrade Center Main Concourse: 1401 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103, MEDIA 12:00 pm, Open to the public, 1:00 p.m.; February 24, Official Weigh-in, St. Louis City Hall Rotunda: 1200 Market Street; St. Louis, MO 63103, 5:00 PM.  Fight night: February 25!

Campillo Had His Hands Up Because - He Knew He Was Being Robbed! Source/PR February 20, 2012

(FEB 20) In retrospect, it was very appropriate that light heavyweight title challenger Gabriel Campillo raised his arms above his head at the conclusion of his fight on Saturday night.  To the live audience at the American Bank Center Arena in Corpus Christi, Texas, and the nationwide viewers of Showtime Championship Boxing, it appeared that Campillo was celebrating his dominant 12-round victory over IBF Champion Tavoris Cloud. Full story

Dulorme Wins by KO February 18, 2012

SANTA YNEZ--Last night at the Chumash Casino, in Santa Ynez, California Thomas Dulorme and junior middleweight Jonathan Gonzalez remained undefeated with impressive victories Friday on ShoBox: The New Generation live on SHOWTIME. In the main event, Dulorme (14-0, 11 KOs), of Carolina, Puerto Rico, captured the vacant North American Boxing Federation (NABF) welterweight title with a devastating 2:12, first-round knockout over late substitute Aris Ambriz (16-3-1, 8 KOs) of Azusa, Calif. Gonzalez (15-0, 13 KOs), of San Juan, P.R., opened the telecast with a solid, hard-fought unanimous 10-round decision over Billy Lyell (24-11-2, 5 KOs), of Youngstown, Ohio.  Dulorme mostly overwhelmed Ambriz, twice knocking him down, the first time with a powerful left hook. A wobbly Ambriz, who took the fight on one week's notice after Jose Reynoso withdrew with an injury, made it to his feet, but moments after absorbing a couple more solid shots, went down from a right hand that left him out and flat on his back.  Undercard Results: (6-round featherweight bout) Rufino Serrano (12-3, 0 KOs) vs. Rodrigo Aranda (8-16-2, 2 KOs) -- In a fight that featured numerous exchanges, Rufino Serrano outworked a game Rodrigo Aranda to get the victory. Serrano controlled the battle with lateral movement and by landing good, clean punches. The match was halted in the sixth round when Serrano unintentionally landed a low blow. At the time of the stoppage, Serrano was ahead by the scores of 59-54 twice and 57-56. Undercard Results: Azat Hovhannesyan (2-1, 2 KOs) vs. William Fisher (0-5) -- In a one-sided bashing, Armenian Azat Hovhannesyan, dominated William Fisher with a fierce body and head attack. Switching from southpaw to orthodox, Hovhannesyan kept pressuring Williams while landing crisp punches and creating a huge black eye under the right eye of Williams. Azat finally put his opponent on the canvas in the latter half of the fourth round with a powerful right hand. Williams got up, but Hovhannesyan finished him off with a flurry of punches. Referee Marcos Rosales stopped that bout at 2:43 mark of the fourth round;   Roy Tapia (3-0, 2 KO) vs. Yeniki Brice (0-5) - After landing a devastating left hook to the head of Yeniki Brice, Roy Tapia scored an impressive knockout at 2:34 of the first round. Before the knockdown, Tapia unleashed a massive body attack that opened up the guard of Brice; and Roman Morales (9-0, 6 KOs) vs. Ernie Marquez (9-9-2, 3 KOs) - After knocking down Ernie Marquez five times in four rounds, Roman Morales extended his winning streak to nine. Marquez showed great heart by getting up from the canvas, but it wasn't nearly enough and the referee halted the bout at 2:23 of the fourth round.

The International Boxing Federation handed down a lifetime ban Thursday to Argentine boxer Luis Lazarte for helping to incite a riot after his loss to Johnriel Casimero of the Philippines.  Casimero stopped the 40-year-old Lazarte on Friday in the 10th round after knocking him down twice, triggering an ugly scene in which Argentine fans hurled bottles and chairs into the ring in anger over the local favorite's loss.   Lazarte also threatened to kill referee Eddie Claudio after he was docked a point in the sixth round.  "Lazarte is banned from being involved in any capacity in any IBF related fight that takes place in Argentina or around the world," read a letter from IBF president Daryl Peoples to the Argentine Boxing Federation, according to BoxingScene.com.  Full Story on msn.foxsports.com

Live Stream of Boxing Event - February 17th February 15, 2012

(FEB 15) Boxing360.com will host a free live stream of Sammy Merza Promotions "International Rumble in Cicero" this Friday February 17, 2012, live from Cicero Stadium. free webcast via LDLTV Inc., and will showcase six bouts, with three others pending. First fight airs live at 6:00 P.M PST-8:00 P.M CT-9:00 P.M ET.  In the eight-round main event, Joel Diaz Jr. vs. ning seventh round knockout of Guy Robb (7-1, 3 KOs) last month, had everyone in boxing raving, as the fight was seen by millions watching on Showtime's ShoBox Series.  The co-main event Amanda Serrano vs. Ela Nunez in an eight round non-title bout.   Other bouts: Heavyweights, Joey Dawejko vs. Juan Carlos Robles in a six round bout;  Mike Gavronski vs.  Chris Grays in a six rounder; Middleweight Ninos Abraham  vs. Alonzo Perdomo in a four round bout; Ricardo Chavez, pro debuter vs. Khuzky Mmhal Nubu'; Middleweight Ramon Valenzuela vs.  Bryan Akaba;  and super-bantamweight Sergio Montes de Oca vs. pending approval for their potential opponents.  Full Story

Oliveira Dropping down to junior middleweight Next up May 19 mega-fight vs. Acelino Freitas in Rio February 15, 2012

(FEB 15) Team Oliveira has collectively decided to drop undefeated WBC South American middleweight champion Michael "The Brazilian Rocky" Oliveira down one weight class to junior middleweight, starting with his Brazilian mega-fight against four-time world champion Acelino "Popo" Freitas, which is tentatively scheduled for May 19 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In his Canadian debut last Saturday, fighting in the third different county (US and Brazil) in his last three fights -Oliveira won a unanimous eight-round decision (79-73, 77-75, 77-75 against Sergei "Baltic King" Melis (18-8, 7 KOs) in Mississauga, Ontario. Oliveira (17-0, 12 KOs), rated No. 14 by the World Boxing Council ("WBC"), battled the rugged Estonian in a spirited Special Middleweight Attraction "It was a war," Michael's father/promoter Carlos Oliveira (MO Productions) described the Oliverira-Melis fight. "Overall, it was a very good experience for Michael. It went back-and-forth, every round, and Michael was a warrior. Michael has been fighting much bigger opponents, so he'll now be dropping down to his natural fighting weight at 154 pounds."

New Website Alert for WBAN/HBN that will have Extensive coverage on the 2012 Olympics in London for Boxing  By Sue TL Fox February 15, 2012

(FEB 15) WBAN has just made live a new website in anticipation of all of the news that will be connected with boxing at the Olympics.  The site is specific to the history-making event for female boxers, but we will also have information on any of the news for the male boxers who are participating in the Olympics.  To check out the new site go to www.wban2012.com.

Lange Wins by a Decision February 12, 2012

FAIRFAX, VA—Jimmy Lange successfully defended his World Boxing Union WBU Jr. Middleweight title, and picked up the North American Boxing Union (NABU) belt by a decision over Ruben Galvan.  In a fight report they stated the following: "Lange began by taking advantage of his longer reach and a powerful jab, giving Galvan precious few opportunities to come inside. But having faced such boxing luminaries such as Zab Judah and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., Galvan was neither intimidated by Lange’s stature nor the pro-Lange Patriot Center crowd. Things took a strange turn in the third round when Galvan began showboating, dropping his hands, shimmying his knees, sitting on the ropes, and inviting Lange ..Full Story

Andrade Wins over Hernandez February 11, 2012 Photo: Ed Diller/Star Boxing

(FEB 11)  Demetrius Andrade turned in an electrifying performance, destroying former world title challenger Angel Hernandez in two rounds, in last night's ESPN Friday Night Fights main event on an entertaining card, presented by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing, at Mohegan Sun Arena. Andrade improved his record to a perfect 16-0 (11 KOs) and captured his first title belt, the IBA Americas junior middleweight title. The 23-year-old from Providence went to Hernandez' (30-11, 17 KOs) body in the opening round and then opened-up in the second, dropping Angel once and then again for good at 1:39 as referee Steve Smoger waved off the count and declared the outcome a knockout. In the co-feature, unbeaten Philadelphia junior welterweight Raymond "Tito" Serrano (18-0, 8 KOs), bounced back from a third-round knockdown to take a unanimous 10-round decision from Kenny Abril (11-2-4, 6 KOs).  In other action, Emanuel Gonzalez kept his perfect record intact by way of a fourth-round unanimous decision versus Jesus Bayron; Mike Arnaoutis won a decision over Shaka Moore; Joseph Perez defeated Jamell Tyson for a hard-fought six-round decision; Jair Ramos stopped Miguel Rodriguez  in the second round; and  Charles Foster won a four-rounder by decision over Borngood Washington in a spirited bout.

Ambriz Steps in to Challenge Thomas Dularme on ShoBox February 10, 2012

(FEB 10) Thomas Dulorme was scheduled to fight Jose Reynoso on ShoBox February 17, but Reynoso pulled out with a hip injury. Aris Ambriz has agreed to step in as a late replacement and the main event will move forward. Promoter Gary Shaw stated, "Ambriz is a tough fighter and he'll give Dulorme everything he's got. This is a big opportunity for him going up against one of the best up and coming prospects in boxing and he's promised to deliver a great show. Dulorme is ready to go and he's looking to shine on ShoBox."  Dulorme vs. Ambriz is for the vacant NABF welterweight title in the main event on ShoBox: The New Generation on Friday, Feb. 17, live on SHOWTIME® (11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast). The bout takes place at Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, Calif.

At The Scales at the Mohegan Sun February 9, 2012

BRONX (February 9, 2012) -- The official weigh-in was held today for tomorrow evening's ESPN Friday Night Fights show, presented by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.  10 Rounds - NABO Junior Middleweight Championship, Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade (15-0, 10 KOs), Providence, RI 153 1/2 LBS. Angel "Toro" Hernandez (30-10, 17 KOs), Chicago, IL 152 3/4 LBS. Full Details on Weights

Kevin Mitchell Interview - Talks Murray, Lora, Burns and Rios Photos and Interview Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro February 8, 2012

(FEB 8) This coming Friday WBO Inter-Continental Lightweight Champion Kevin Mitchell is set to face Spain based Felix Lora in a non-championship bout at the famous York Hall in Bethnal Green, London.   Mitchell returns to the ring for the first time since stopping John Murray in July last year at the Echo Arena in Liverpool and this fight is said to be a warm up ahead of a challenge for Ricky Burns new acquired WBO World Lightweight crown.  With such an important bout waiting in the wings Mighty Mitchell will surely be looking to impress in front his home crowd, in similar style to his utter destruction of arch rival John Murray last year.  Full Story

Hernandez to fight Andrade February 8, 2012

(FEB 8) Star Boxing president Joe DeGuardia has announced that former world title challenger Angel Hernandez has replaced an ill Derek Ennis for Friday's night's main event against 2008US Olympian Demetrius Andrade on ESPN Friday Night Fights at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. The headliner is a 10-round battle for the vacant NABO junior middleweight title. Ennis was forced to withdraw due to the flu.  Hernandez, fighting out of Chicago, is a typically tough Mexican fighter who has been stopped only twice in 40 professional fights. In 2004, he lost a 12-round decision to Winky Wright in their IBF light middleweight title fight. A former NABF, IBA Americas and NABA champion, Angel lost a disputed 12-round split decision to former world champion Kassim Ouma for the vacant USBA championship. 

"Hip Injury" Forces Renoso to pull out of fight February 7, 2012

(FEB 7) In a press release earlier today, it was reported that Jose Reynoso was needing to pull out of his fight against Thomas Dulorme, due to a hip injury that he incurred while training in California, USA.  The fight was to take place on ShoBox on February 17, 2012.  The manager of Reynoso, Charlie Perez, contacted Gary Shaw and reported that Reynoso was taken to the emergency room where his hip was popped back into place after the doctor told him that he had a hip contusion. Reynoso left the hospital in crutches. Gary Shaw said, "It's unfortunate that Reynoso will have to pull out of this fight. I know it must have been a serious injury for him to do so. My team is diligently looking for an opponent to step in. Right now we have a few names that we're looking at. An announcement will be made shortly."

Open Media Workout tomorrow: Demetrius Andrade February 7, 2012

BRONX (February 7, 2012) -- 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius Andrade will hold an open media workout tomorrow (Wednesday, Feb. 8) at the 401 Gym in Cranston, Rhode Island. Andrade headlines a Star Boxing event February 10 on ESPN Friday Night Fights against Derek Ennis (23-3-1, 13 KOs) at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.  The media workout is to promote the Feb. 10 Star Boxing show on ESPN Friday Night Fights, headlined by Andrade vs. Ennis for the vacant NABO junior middleweight title, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Andrade is co-promed by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and Banner Promotions. Tickets are $75.00, $40.00 and $30.00 (plus $5.00 facility fee for all tickets) and are on sale now through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster's national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets are also available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability, or by calling Star Boxing at 1.718.823.2000 and online via StarBoxing.com. Location of Media Workout:  401 Boxing & Fitness Gym, 1612 Elmwood Ave., Cranston, RI, 401.261.9800, 2:00 PM/ET.
 

Young Returns to the Ring at the Rodeway Inn in Allentown February 7, 2012

(FEB 7) Anthony Young, Atlantic City, returns to the ring on Saturday, February 25, 2012,  at the Rodeway Inn in Allentown, PA on the undercard of King's Promotions' "Heavyweight Explosion" against Steven Matthews (1-0) of Greensboro, N.C. Now trained by Ray McCline, who guided Virgil Hill to world titles in the light heavyweight and cruiserweight divisions, Young is ready to reach the heights of boxing. In the main event, William Miranda of Allentown, PA will meet Riley Brooks  of Baltimore, MD in a six-round battle. In the six-round co-featured bout, junior middleweight Keenan Collins of Reading, PA will face Julio Cesar Lanza of Managua, Nicaragua. Collins, a native of York, PA, is looking to get back on track after a competitive decision loss to world-ranked Philadelphian Gabriel Rosado.  Also on the card, Grayson Blake of State College, PA will meet Corey Preston from North Carolina in a four-round bout. In other action, Eric Newell of Bethlehem, PA will face debuting Randy Easton, plus junior lightweight Frank Santos De Alba of Reading, PA meets Corey White from Ohio in a four-round bout. Rounding out the card is a four-round junior welterweight clash between pro debut Joshua Reyes of Reading, PA against Osahon Omo-Osagie.

Congratulations to Dulorme:  He Graduates from Summa Cum Laude, of the Lyceum Arts and Technology School February 6, 2012

Puerto Rico's Thomas Dulorme has graduated from Summa Cum Laude, of The Lyceum Arts and Technology school in Hato Rey, specializing as an AutoCad drafter. Dulorme, a native of Carolina went on to say, "I'm very happy to achieve one of my lifelong dreams to graduate and have a profession. As an individual, regardless of whether you're a boxer, you should seek to have options and I am happy to have this great achievement and to help secure my future."  "Boxing is my passion, it's the force that makes me get up every morning, but I know that one day it all ends and I will be ready when that day comes," he continued.  Dulorme, 22, also has four years invested in a Bachelors Degree at the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (UPPR), concentrating in Civil Engineering. He is scheduled to resume his undergraduate studies in mid-2012.  Full Story

Upcoming Boxing Card at the Bell Centre in Montreal February 6, 2012

Olusegun Looks for Respect in 2012 February 6, 2012 Full Biography

WBC #1 ranked super lightweight contender, Ajose Olusegun (30-0, 14 Kos) has been patiently waiting for his opportunity to fight for the title. Frustrated that he's been ducked by everyone in the division, Olusegun feels he's one of the most avoided fighter in boxing. Ajose, who hails from Nigeria agitatedly stated, "I've done everything that was required of me to get my shot at the champion Erik Morales. For some reason I've been bypassed but I'm not going anywhere. All these guys can run but they can't hide and I'm going to stay on top ranked #1 in the world. It's been my dream to strap the WBC belt around my waist since I first got ranked and I will not be denied. Believe that!"  Advisor Damian Ramirez said, "Ajose is a great fighter and I have faith in our promoter that they'll get him his opportunity. We should be fighting the winner of Erik Morales vs. Danny Garcia. I want to schedule him on the undercard of Sergio Martinez March 17th. In the mean time, I'm going to keep Olusegun busy in the gym and wait to see what Lou DiBella has lined up for us."  Olusegun is a slick southpaw who's worked his way to the #1 spot by beating everyone who's challenged him. Having fought most of his fights in the UK, Ajose wants to make a name for himself here in the United States. He's hoping his opportunity will come in 2012.

Hanks Wins IBA Title February 5, 2012

(FEB 5) Boxing fans in Albany, New York turned out in droves on Saturday night as Star Boxing presented "KO AT THE TU" at the Times Union Center. "We're very pleased with the supportive crowd who saw some great fights and truly had an entertaining evening. Our next date here in Albany at the Times Union Center will be on Saturday, April 28th," said Joe DeGuardia, President of Star Boxing. In front of a loud and supportive crowd approaching 4,000, heavyweight contender Joe "The Future " Hanks defended his IBA Americas Title over monstrous Cuban Rafael Pedro.  The 28-year-old Hanks took the fight right at the 6'7" Pedro, pressuring the giant with piston like jabs and crunching body shots, easily winning the opening stanza. The assault continued in the second round when the proceedings ended abruptly. With Pedro attempting to fend off Hanks, he fell to the canvas after attempting a right hook. Suffering from an apparent dislocated right shoulder, Pedro informed the referee he was unable to continue and the bout was stopped at the 0:48 mark of the round. With the win, Hanks of Newark, New Jersey improved his perfect record to 19-0 with thirteen stoppages while Pedro fell to 21-10-1 (15KO's).

Quotes from Superbrawls Conference at Texas Station Casino February 3, 2012

Heavyweights Nearly Come to Blows at Weigh-in! Source/PR February 3, 2012

(FEB 3) Yesterday at the weigh-in, tensions rose and a scuffle broke out between heavyweight prospects Magomed Abdusalamov (12-0, 12 KOs) and Pedro Rodriguez (8-0, 6 KOs). They are set to fight tonight on the ESPN Friday Night Fights broadcast from the Texas Station Gambling Hall and Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.  The two undefeated big men will meet in a potentially explosive eight-round televised feature attraction tonight.  According to the press release HBN received, the promoter Sampson Lewkowicz was forced to step in and separate the two fighters when the publicity staredown led to forehead contact and then pushing.  This fight should definitely be a brawl on the "Super Brawl" card!  Tickets are priced at $25 and $50 and are available at Ticketmaster, any Texas Station rewards center. Doors open at 5:30 and the action starts at 6:00 pm.  Weights: Edison Miranda 174.5 vs. Isaac Chilemba 174; Hylon Williams Jr. 130 vs. Rances Barthelemy 130; Magomed Abdusalamov 227 vs. Pedro Rodriguez 243; Roberto J. Acevedo 163 vs. Velvet Malone 163; Evgeny Gradovich 127 vs. Robert Osiobe 129.5; Cameraon Kreal 136.5 vs. Jesus Gutierrez 136; and Lamar Russ 162 vs. Roberto Yong 157.5.

The "WBC" Declares a three-days of Mourning for the passing of Angelo Dundee February 2, 2012

(FEB 2) A great icon of boxing has left and gone through the path of "no return."  Angelo Dundee, the master technician and who handled the corners of Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard, among others, and who had the ability to guide these two heroes to the greatest victories against adversity.  Angelo will be remembered by the boxing world for his great charisma, a person who could manage to set the mind to be the one of a winner, no matter what, defeat was "not" an option. The WBC joins the world of boxing to remember one of the greatest of boxing and wishes to recommend that the 10-bell ceremony is rendered in all the arenas of the world as a posthumous homage to our dear Angelo. We extend our deepest condolences to the Dundee Family and our heartwarming feelings as they must be very proud to see how this man has left his name in the history books written with golden letters.  Jose Sulaiman, WBC President

The Passing of Dundee..Flash in the Past Memory by Ice John Scully February 2, 2012

(FEB 2) The last time I saw Goody Petronelli in person was March 2010 at Foxwoods...I knew him pretty well from all the years I've spent sparring with his fighters at his gym in Brockton....(I first boxed there with Cedric Parsons in 1986 and I last boxed there in 2010 with Demetrius Andrade)....I was in the dressing room at the casino and realizing Angelo Dundee was also in the building that night and I went and got him and said, "I have an old friend of yours in the dressing room who will definitely want to see you"...and they met up again, more than 24 years after Hagler-Leonard...and they greeted each other and talked it up like long lost friends...I asked them to take a photo together and this is how they posed...I'm very glad I was there to see it (and listen to them as they talked about the old days, about fighters, family, etc) and capture the moment...even more amazing now in light of the fact that they both have passed on within just a few days of each other this week...

Statement on the passing of Angelo Dundee February 2, 2012

(FEB 2) We’ve lost a great human being whose contributions reached far beyond the world of boxing. I had the privilege and honor to have Angelo working in my corner for many of my fights over the past six years. To me he was a friend, confidant and a great boxing mind.  I’m glad that I was able to talk with him on a regular basis and we recently discussed my upcoming fight. His advice was always inspiring and encouraging to me. He always seemed to be correct in his analysis.  I will miss him dearly but he will always be in my heart and in my thoughts. My prayers are with him and his family. May God bless him and bring him peace.  Jimmy Lange -WBU Jr. Middleweight Champion

Rodriguez vs. George:  Bombs Away February 2, 2012

(FEB 2) The fuse has been lit for a super middleweight explosion March 17 on HBO between an undefeated Edwin "La Bomba" Rodriguez and Donovan "Da Bomb" George, live from the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City.The 10-round, non-title fight between International Boxing Federation ("IBF") No. 4-rated Donovan (22-1-1, 19 KOs) and No. 5-ranked Rodriguez has world title shot implications for the winner. The much-anticipated, action-packed fight between two of the top 168-pounders in the world will serve as chief support for the Sergio Martinez-Mathew Macklin main event on the DiBella Entertainment-promoted St. Patrick's Day show, THE REAL Middleweight Championship - Get Your Irish Up.

'Men of Steel" Card Announcement February 2, 2012

Hennessy Sports announced today that Kid Galahad and Chris Eubank Jr will be looking to impress millions of fight fans and lead the way as the new generation of boxing stars when they both appear on the "Men of Steel" event at the Magna Science Adventure Centre, Rotherham on Saturday Feb.18. Both bouts will be shown exclusively on Channel 5. Joining Kid Galahad and Chris Eubank Jr will be former British Light Welterweight champion Lenny Daws of Morden who will be fighting Chris Truman from Birmingham, local fighters Kash Ali and Karl Bell, Leigh Wood from Nottingham and Jason Cunningham from Doncaster. The Central Area Middleweight title will also be contested over 10 rounds when Phill Fury from Lancaster takes on Lee Noble from Barnsley.

Mayweather to fight Cotto May 5 in Las Vegas February 1, 2012

Matchroom Sport and Coldwell Boxing Join Forces February 1, 2012

(FEB 1) HBN received news that Matchroom Sport have joined forces with David Coldwell and Coldwell Boxing for Tony Bellew’s British light Heavyweight title defense against Danny McIntosh on The Big Bang card at the Echo Arena in Liverpool on Saturday April 14, live on Sky Sports.  “I'm delighted to be working in association with David Coldwell and Coldwell Boxing to deliver another great night of boxing for Sky Sports,” said Eddie Hearn. “Tony has tremendous support in Liverpool and Danny represents a real test for him on what promises to be an electric night at the Echo Arena.” 

Media Conference: Rodriguez vs. George February 1, 2012