Denis The "Momma's Boy" Douglin Making Pro Debut February 13th! January 26, 2009

(JAN 26) Please allow me to introduce to you Denis the “Momma’s Boy" Douglin.  No...he’s not your average momma’s boy. Denis adopted this name ten years ago when he first stepped in the ring wearing shorts that read Momma’s Boy. When asked why a fighter would wear shorts that read momma’s boy in such a masculine sport is where his history in boxing begins.  Full Story

Cliff Couser: Still got some Punch By David Pambianchi January 26, 2009

(JAN 26)  Unless the fighter is a friend or relative, a celebrity or you placed a bet on the match and want to get home early, few fans want to see a mismatch where one boxer pummels the other into an early TKO. Most audiences admire action, determination and heart from equally matched opponents. While he still has the goods, Cliff Couser (often referred to as “Twin Tyson” for his resemblance to Mike Tyson), hopes his new manager ..Full Story

Gleason's Tuesday Nights Fight - February 3rd January 25, 2009

(JAN 25) Gleason’s gym re-enters the world of Professional Boxing Promotions on February 3rd at the Masonic Temple in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York. after a 20 year hiatus.  The celebrated boxing gym located under the Brooklyn bridge in the Dumbo section of Brooklyn, has not been an active player in professional boxing promotions since 1989,when such notable...Full Story

‘USS’ Cunningham Hopes Scuppered As Maccarinelli Chooses Ramirez For WBO Title Fight January 25, 2009

(JAN 25)Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham’s hopes of facing Enzo Maccarinelli in Manchester, England on the 14th March were dashed when promoter, Frank Warren, wrote in his weekly column in the British newspaper, The Sun, that Maccarinelli will now face interim-champion, Victor Ramirez, for the vacant..Full Story

Mosley Dominates Margarito January 25, 2009

(JAN 25) Last night at the Staples Center, in Los Angeles, California, in front of over 20,820 boxing fans, “Sugar” Shane Mosley was not too sweet to Margarito, when he stopped Margarito in the 9th round. Margarito was defending his WBA Welterweight title.
VERY strange circumstances took place just 30 minutes prior to their fight, when the California State Athletic Commission said that an “illegal substance” was found in Margarito’s handwraps. More

Olympic Alternate and Four Time National Champion Adam Willet Wins Pro Debut! By: Ethan Doutney January 24, 2009

(JAN 24) Huntington, NY- On a fight card as Havoc II promoted by Bob Duffy and Frankie G four time national champion and Olympic alternate Adam the “Bellport Kid” Willett won his pro debut in defining fashion. Willett took on the tough journeyman Andrew “Came to Fight” Hutchinson a veteran of tough fights with the likes of Gurcharan Singh, Eric Kirkland, Shaun George..Full Story

Holm Wins By Decision over Lamare January 24, 2009

(JAN 24) Last night at the Isleta Casino and Resort, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Holly Holm, 145.5,  won a 10-round unanimous decision over Myriam Lamare, 144.5, of France.  The two were fighting for the WIBA Welterweight world championship. [WBAN will be received the video of this fight, and will be video-streaming the complete fight on the WBAN member's site in the..Full Story

Canadian Amateur Boxing Action: Border City Boxing Club has two in the finals By Margaret Canty January 24, 2009

(JAN 24) Border City sent two boxers to the 2009 Senior Canadian Boxing Championships in Trois-Rivieres, QC and two will compete in the finals tonight. In his third bout of the tournament Josh Cameron defeated Mian Hussain of Quebec by a score of 4-1. Josh will face Custio Clayton of Nova Scotia in the final. Alison Hunter defeated Brandy Badry of Alberta by a score of 8-2 advancing her to the final against Amanda Galle of Ontario.  Full Story

Ireland News: Award Winners By Bernard O'Neill January 24, 2009

(JAN 24) World champions Katie Taylor and Ray Moylette and Olympic hero Ken Egan shared the top award as Irish amateur boxing celebrated last years unprecedented level of success in style at the Irish Daily Star and Moran Red Cow Hotel sponsored 8th Annual IABA Awards at the Moran Red Cow Hotel in Dublin last night. Taylor, who also picked up the Irish Times/Irish Sports Council Irish sportswoman of the year...Full Story

Young Guns Ready to Fire Tonight - Top Prospects Stack Margarito vs. Mosley Undercard at Staples Center January 24, 2009

(JAN 24) LOS ANGELES- Some of boxing's top young talent will enter the ring at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on Saturday, January 24th before Antonio Margarito and Shane Mosley battle in one of the most highly-anticipated welterweight bouts in recent years.  In addition to Margarito vs. Mosley and the junior lightweight clash between former two-time world..Full Story

Hutlin Spars With Vic Darchinyan in Las Vegas Photos: Mary Ann Owen January 24, 2009 Flash Photo Slideshow

(JAN 24) Yesterday at the world famous Johnny Tocco's gym in Las Vegas, Donatella Hultin, a swedish amateur, got an opportunity to spar with  WBC/WBA/IBF world champion Vic Darchinyan.  Darchinyan is preparing for his February 7th title defense in Anaheim, California,  against former champion Jorge Arce. Donatella will be ringside for his fight.  Full Story

Homage to Genaro Hernandez-- great success January 23, 2009

(JAN 23)  The WBC in coordination with the WBC Legends of Boxing Museum Committee, held a meeting last Saturday January 17th, to pay homage to a great former world champion, who is, without a doubt, one of the most beloved boxers within the world of boxing, as he is a clean, altruistic and exemplary person in every respect, Genaro “Chicanito” Hernandez.  Full Story

Open Letter: Salita Challenges Ricky Hatton by Dmitriy Salita January 22, 2009

(JAN 22)  "I have learned that Ricky Hattons' fight with Manny Pacquio is off. I would like nothing more than the opportunity to fight Ricky. Ricky is considered by many the best Jr. Welterweight in the world. I have been to two of his fights against my friends and fellow NYC fighters.  Open Letter

Middleweight prospect Edwin Rodriguez passes another test in Biloxi January 22, 2009

WORCESTER, Mass. (January 22, 2009) – Unbeaten middleweight prospect Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez received a B+ grade from his head trainer, Peter Manfredo, Sr., for the 2-time national amateur champion’s performance last Saturday night against veteran “Bad Ass” Brad Austin (8-6, 2 KOs) at the Beau Rivage Resort Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi.  In his first scheduled 8-round bout, Rodriguez floored Austin four times en route to a third-round stoppage of Austin on the off-televised portion of the HBO card, headlined by the Andre Berto-Luis Collazo WBC welterweight title fight.  Full Story

Bobby Harris going into CES Ring of Honor  “February Frenzy,” Feb. 6 at Twin River Event Center January 22, 2009

PROVIDENCE (January 22, 2009) – Former 4-time U.S. national amateur champion Bobby Harris will be inducted into the prestigious CES Ring of Honor, Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. president Jimmy Burchfield announced, during a special “February Frenzy” card ceremony February 6 at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island.  The 8-round main event features Providence’s former USNBC and IBF Intercontinental champion light heavyweight Joey “The KO Kid” Spina (23-1-1, 16 KOs), rated No. 14 by the WBO and No. 15 by the WBC.  Full Story

The War Machine Marches On Stoke-On-Trent January 22, 2009

(JAN 22) Britain's most destructive heavyweight prospect will be in action this Friday, January 23, as Larry Olubamiwo has been added to the Chris Edwards vs. Wayne Bloy British and Commonwealth flyweight title bill at Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke-On-Trent, England. Standing 6 feet 4 inches and weighing in at a solid 260 pounds, Olubamiwo, 2-0 (2), has earned his "War Machine" nickname by obliterating both opponents put before him since turning professional in October of last year.  Full Story

Ireland vs. USA By Bernard O'Neill January 21, 2009

(JAN 21) World champion Katie Taylor will meet American lightweight Caroline Barry when the Irish senior men's team take on the USA over two legs next month.  Ireland will meet the USA at the National Stadium in Dublin on February 27th and at the Arch Centre in Athy on March 1st.  Taylor, who returned to training recently, claimed her second World title on the trot last year and was also named AIBA World female boxer of the year for 2008. Full Story

Hammond vs. Doherty Added To Stoke Bill January 21, 2009

(JAN 21) A thrilling light middleweight bout has been added to the Chris Edwards vs. Wayne Bloy British and Commonwealth Flyweight Championship bout this Friday, January 23 at Fenton Manor in Stoke, England. Undefeated Kevin Hammond will drop down from middleweight and face a more seasoned opponent in the form of fast-handed boxer Jimmy Doherty.  Full Story

KO King Maidana fighting Kotelnik on Feb 7 PPV January 20, 2009

HOBOKEN, N.J. (January 20, 2009) – Undefeated Argentinean knockout artist Marcos Rene “El Chino” Maidana, the WBA No. 1 contender, challenges WBA light welterweight champion Andreas Kotelnik for the title belt and worldwide respect February 7 on “The Champion Returns” card, featuring WBA heavyweight “Champion in Recess” Ruslan “White Tyson” Chagaev versus unbeaten challenger Carl David Drumond, live on pay-per-view in the United States from Rostock, Germany.  Full Story

Shawn Estrada undergoes Surgery on January 21st January 19, 2009

Los Angeles, CA (January 19, 2009) – It was recently learned that 2008 US Olympian Shawn Estrada will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder this Wednesday, January 21, 2009 in Los Angeles. Dr. Douglas E. Garland of the Southern California Center for Sports Medicine will perform the surgery for what is described as a decompression of the subacromial space. Dr. Garland expects the operation to be a complete success and that Estrada should be able to resume training within..Full Story

Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham’s Next Opponent is... By Gianluca Di Caro January 17, 2009

(JAN 17) The announcement by Tomasz Adamek’s camp that his first defense of the IBF title will be against Johnathon Banks in February 2008 has left former champ, Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham with a major dilemma. He and his team have been campaigning for a quick rematch of the December classic and as such doesn’t have an alternative fight lined up for the near future.  Full Story

Gleason's Gym to put on Boxing Event on February 3rd! January 17, 2009

(JAN 17) NEW YORK - Gleason’s gym re-enters the world of Professional Boxing Promotions on February 3rd at the Masonic Temple in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York. after a 20 year hiatus.
The celebrated boxing gym located under the Brooklyn bridge in the Dumbo section of Brooklyn, has not been an active player in professional boxing promotions since 1989,when such notable fighters as Riddick Bowe fought on its shows.  Full Story

“The Havoc Continues!” on Long Island -January 23 at the Huntington Hilton Hotel January 17, 2009

(JAN 17) NEW YORK CITY – Pro boxing returns Friday night, January 23 to Long Island with “Havoc at the Hilton II: The Havoc Continues!,” co-promoted by Bob Duffy’s Ring Promotions and Frankie G Productions, at the Huntington Hilton Hotel in Melville, New York. “Havoc at the Hilton II: The Havoc Continues!” features some of New York’s finest, most entertaining pro boxers, headlined by an 8-round New York State welterweight..Full Story

National Amateur Boxing Championships January 16, 2009

(JAN 16) Two time Olympians, world champions, national title holders and provincial contenders assemble in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec next week at the Canadian Senior Male & Female Amateur Boxing Championships. All Gold medal winner's move on to international boxing rings and a shot at greatness; while their opponents are left to ponder what could have been. From January 21 to 25, 2009, Ontario's elite boxing stars will..Full Story

Travis Kauffman Ready to Shine Friday Night Against Murphy January 16, 2009

(JAN 16) Tulsa, OK- Undefeated heavyweight prospect Travis Kauffman is relaxed and ready to take care of business tomorrow night against Ken Murphy of Chicago, Illinois. Kauffman, 14-0 (11 KO), of Reading, PA will fight Murphy in a six-round bout on the undercard of the Gary Shaw Productions/Holden Productions-promoted show at the Million Dollar Elm Casino..Full Story

Darwish Brothers Knockout Promotions Open Workout Notes January 15, 2009

(JAN 15) Hackensack, NJ- Darwish Brothers Knockout Promotions' first media event in support of their January 22 boxing show was a smashing success this past Monday. The fighters who will be participating at "Knockout Night" at the Meadowlands Sheraton Hotel put their skills on display in front of various members of the media, dazzling all in attendance at the Hackensack Police Athletic League with their boxing prowess. For close..Full Story

Riley Dominates in Homecoming January 15, 2009

(JAN 15) Star Boxing's hot light heavyweight prospect Yathomas Riley improved to (5-0,3KO) after punishing Evjeny Stardubstev (0-1) over four rounds in front of his hometown fans at the Hardrock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Riley stuck to his gameplan, "pressure breaks pipes", in going right after Stardubstev from the opening bell. Riley immediately begin landing ..Full Story

Drumond plans to KO Chagaev or punish him for 12 rounds January 15, 2009

HOBOKEN, N.J. (January 15, 2009) – WBA No. 10 rated and undefeated heavyweight contender, Carl Davis Drumond, plans to shock the boxing world February 7th when he fights WBA “Champion in Recess” Ruslan “White Tyson” Chagaev, live on pay-per-view in the United States from Rostock, Germany. “The Champion Returns” card, presented by Universum Boxing-Promotion, will also feature on PPV the WBA light welterweight title fight between title holder Andreas Kotelnik...Full Story

"Next Boxing Generation" Kicks Off 2009 in Mexicali on January 31st January 15, 2009

LOS ANGELES, January 15 - The 2009 season of "Next Boxing Generation" will get off to an explosive start on Saturday, January 31st, when HBO Plus's hit boxing series returns with a hard-hitting card that will take place at Palenque del FEX de Mexicali in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. In the 12 round main event, Mexicali's own Ricardo Castillo and Mexico City's Abraham Rodriguez will challenge for the vacant ..Full Story

"Ghost" Sighting in Los Angeles by Mario Serrano/PR January 15, 2009

Castle Plans To Storm Lawton's English Title January 14, 2009

(JAN 14) The past year has seen Henry Castle rip his way up the lightweight ranks in Britain, knocking off one seasoned rival after another until he now stands at the brink of gaining his first professional championship.  Castle will challenge English lightweight title holder Scott Lawton on Friday, January 23 at Fenton Manor in Stoke, England, as chief support to the Chris Edwards vs. Wayne Bloy British and Commonwealth ...Full Story

Samuel Peter: I am Back in 2009! January 13, 2009   Peter vs. Klitschko - End of bout

(JAN 13) "The Nigerian Nightmare" Ready to Prove Klitschko bout was a Fluke; Issues Challenge to Chris "The Nightmare" Arreola Approx. four years ago, Samuel "The Nigerian Nightmare" Peter burst onto the scene and generated tremendous excitement and buzz in the heavyweight division. But since his disappointing loss to Vitali Klitschko in Berlin, Germany, last October, the division has once again gone flat.  Full Story

McGirt schooled by Johnson January 13, 2009

VERO BEACH, Florida (January 13, 2009) – The new-look middleweight prospect James McGirt, Jr. (19-1-1, 9 KOs) has developed an invaluable relationship, like a younger brother, with former world light heavyweight and current title challenger Glen Johnson as they’ve sparred together for their upcoming fights.
McGirt’s takes on veteran Angel “Toro” Hernandez (28-7, 16 KOs) Friday night (Jan. 16) on ESPN2 in..Full Story

“February Frenzy” features old-time boxing - Feb. 6 at Twin River Event Center January 13, 2009

PROVIDENCE (January 13, 2009) – Old-time boxing returns Friday might, February 6 as Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES) presents “February Frenzy,” featuring many of New England’s most promising prospects, at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island. The 8-round main event pits Providence light heavyweight Joey ...Full Story

Riley Comes Home: Light Heavy Prospect to Display Skills in Front of Home Fans January 12, 2009

(JAN 12) Star Boxing's fast rising light heavyweight prospect, Yathomas Riley (4-0,3KO) will return home to Florida when he fights on the undercard of the Hard Knocks at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, FL, Wednesday January 14th against Evjeny Stardoubstev (pro-debut).  Riley burst onto the scene in 2007 stopping Borngood Washington ..Full Story

Fight Night at the Radisson “Standing Room Only” January 12, 2009 [Official Record in Report]

(JAN 12) On Saturday night, a standing room only crowd was treated to a night of professional boxing at The Radisson Hotel as Shane "The Irish Hitman" Benfield won a unanimous decision over Mickey Stackhouse in a light heavy weight bout that had the sell-out crowd on its feet from beginning to end. Full Story

Bryant Pappas to fight in Arkansas January 12, 2009

Boxing Action at the Orleans Hotel & Casino January 12, 2009

(JAN 12) On January 30, 2009, at the Orleans Hotel & Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada, held in the Mardi Gras Ballroom, there will be a boxing card that will feature the following: Nicolai “The Stoneman” Firtha 6’5” 245 lbs., from Akron, Ohio travels west to Las Vegas, NV, will fight Charles Davis , Tucson, Arizona; Patrick Liles vs. Victor Barragan; Las Vegas Heavyweight Eric Bozan will try to get back on the winning track when he meets UNLV’s Henry Namauu; Brian Batease undefeated from Las Vegas 3-0 will meet Issac Hidalago from Tucson, Arizona; and (both boxers from Las Vegas) Demark Scott will meet Caleb Caldwell, son of Leroy Caldwell former Heavyweight contender.

Rodriguez to fight on January 17th in Biloxi January 11, 2009

(JAN 11)  – Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez, former 2-time national amateur champion, fights Saturday night (January 17) in his first scheduled 8-round bout against Brad Austin on the off-televised HBO undercard, headlined by Andre Berto-Luis Collazo WBC welterweight title fight, at the Beau Rivage Resort Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi.  Full Story

Myriam Lamare lands in the U.S. - Will train with Rijker in Los Angeles January 9, 2009

(JAN 9) Myriam Lamare, of France, arrived in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday, in her anticipated match against Holly Holm, that will take place on January 23, 2009, at the Isleta Casino & Resort in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  Holm has taken on all top challengers in 3 different weight divisions and has amassed 9 world titles. Holm has taken women’s boxing to another level almost single-handedly. After cleaning out top contenders in the U.S. in 3 different weight divisions, now she seeks..Full Story

Edwards vs. Bloy Double Title Fight Hits Stoke January 9, 2009

(JAN 9) Thrilling ex-British super flyweight champion Chris Edwards returns to the ring Friday, January 23 when the pint-sized terror drops down a division to meet his chief domestic rival, Wayne Bloy, in a clash for the vacant British and Commonwealth flyweight belts. Fans are expected to pack out the Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke, England for the return of local hero Edwards, who hasn't fought in his hometown...Full Story

Marquez vs. Diaz Co- Feature Live on HBO January 9, 2009

LOS ANGELES, January 9 - It's the homecoming fight Rocky Juarez has dreamed of ever since he turned pro and on Saturday, February 28th at Houston's Toyota Center, the 2000 US Olympic Silver medalist will have an opportunity to face the premier featherweight in the world, unbeaten WBA World Featherweight Champion Chris John in a 12 round championship bout. Full Story

Integrated Sports Distributing Chagaev-Drumond Title Fight - February 7 - PPV Card January 9, 2009

HOBOKEN, N.J. (January 9, 2009) – Integrated Sports will distribute “The Champion Returns” show, featuring WBA heavyweight champion Ruslan “White Tyson” Chagaev against unbeaten challenger Carl Davis Drumond, February 7th on pay-per-view in the United States live from Rostock, Germany.  “The Champion Returns” card, presented by Universum Boxing-Promotion, will also feature on PPV the WBA light welterweight...Full Story

A Final Tribute for Junior Middleweight Champion Giselle Salandy January 8, 2009

(JAN 8) On January 4, 2009, at about 7:00 a.m., female multi-world Champion, Giselle Salandy, of Trinidad and Tobago, was involved in a fatality when she had a vehicular accident on Beetham Highway (located on the outskirts of Port of Spain. Salandy, just 21 years old, and two weeks short of turning 22, was rushed to the Port of Spain General Hospital, where she died of massive head and internal injuries at 8:29 a.m.  Full Story

Travis Simms off Radisson Card Will Fight Sergio Martinez For WBC World Title? By Andrew Stokes January 8, 2009

2008 U.S. Olympian Shawn Estrada Looks to Knock all Challengers "Out Cold" in 2009 January 8, 2009

LOS ANGELES - Recently signed Goossen Tutor Promotions fighter Shawn “El Chamuko” Estrada (2-0, 2 KOs) is set to continue his knockout path in 2009 when he challenges Jeffrey Osborne Jr. of Davenport, Iowa, and a veteran of 21 professional bouts on Saturday, January 24 in Minnesota’s Grand Casino Mille Lacs Hinckley. Estrada, the 2008 U.S. Olympian from East Los Angeles has come a long way in the past few months...Full Story

Update: Torres to fight Shuler on January 23rd Boxing Card in New Mexico January 7, 2009

(JAN 7) On January 23, 2009, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Josh Torres an up-and-coming fighter out of Albuquerque, will be featured on the undercard, of the Holly Holm vs. Myriam Lamare mainliner.  Torres will be fighting El Paso's Cornelius Shuler.  Torres said that he has a good game plan against Shuler and he’s sticking to it. He has been boxing for six years in boxing. 

Amateur Boxing Club Show This Saturday Source/Jill Diamond January 7, 2009

Cunningham Wants His Cruiserweight Crown Back - Returns To Training January 5, 2009

(JAN 5)Philadelphia, PA - Former IBF cruiserweight champion, Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham, has returned to training at the James Shuler Memorial Gym in West Philadelphia just three weeks after losing his crown by close split-decision to Tomasz ‘Goral’ Adamek in what most media and fans alike described as one of the Fights Of The Year at the Prudential Center..Full Story

Lauzon headlines “UFC Fight Night” Feb. 7 vs. Franca on national television January 5, 2008

(JAN 5)  E. BRIDGEWATER, Mass – UFC lightweight sensation Joe “J-Lau” Lauzon fights once again in the main event February 7, headlining “UFC Fight Night” on Spike TV against fellow Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist Hermes Franca, live from the Sun Dome in Tampa, Florida.  Full Story

Salandy Dies in Traffic Accident January 4, 2009 Special Tribute Photo Slideshow

(JAN 4) WBAN has just learned that multi-world champion 21-year old Giselle Salandy, of Trinidad and Tobago, died this morning, after she was involved in a vehicle accident on Beetham Highway (located on the outskirts of Port of Spain.  Full Story

Fight Night at the Radisson Returns Travis Simms back in Action January 2, 2009

Nick Otieno, 'I want Booth's Commonwealth title' January 1, 2008

(JAN 1) After bagging the African Boxing Union and WBC International Bantamweight title in November 2008, Kenyan boxer Nick 'Kanyankole' Otieno has set his sights on a mission he has long desired to accomplish, the commonwealth title. He says 'As an amateur it was great pride to fight for my country, however in the professional ranks its not really that way. Full Story