| Rodriguez-Hlatshwayo Make
Weight for IBF Welterweight Championship July 31, 2009 |
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(JULY 31) Delvin Rodriguez, his opponent Isaac Hlatshwayo and the rest of the participants of the Star Boxing promoted card weighed-in today at the Mohegan Sun. Rodriguez vs. Hlatshwayo is for the vacant IBF Welterweight Championship of the World, and is a much anticipated rematch of their highly entertaining bout that took place back in November of last year which resulted...Full Story
| Bronx Bombers Invade Mohegan
- featuring also female boxing bout July 30, 2009 |
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(JULY 30) This Saturday, August 1st, Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing brings world championship boxing back to the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville, CT, when Star Boxing's IBF #2 rated Delvin Rodriguez (24-2-2, 14KO) takes on the IBF #3 rated Isaac Hlatshwayo (28-1-1, 10KO) for the vacant IBF Welterweight Championship of the World. Before Rodriguez squares off against Hlatshwayo, two of the Bronx's biggest boxing prospects will step into the ring against separate foes on the...Full Story with Video
| Kimbrough-Litzau Special
Lightweight Attraction on “Hook City” PPV Jones-Lacy headline
Aug. 15 PPV in Biloxi July 30, 2009 |
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CALIFORNIA, PA (July 30, 2009) – A pair of young lightweight prospects battling to get to the next level, Verquan “The Show” Kimbrough and Jason “The American Boy” Litzau, have been added to the August 15th “Hook City” pay per view event in a 10-round Special Attraction. The “Hook City” pay-per-view show, headlined by two of the best left-hook punchers in boxing, 8-time world boxing champion Roy “Captain Hook” Jones, Jr. (53-5, 39 KOs) and former 2-time super middleweight title-holder Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy (25-2, 17 KOs, will air live from the Mississippi Coast..Full Story
| Travis Kauffman Using
Muhammad Ali Training Camp for Aug. 7 Bout With Victor Barragan July 28, 2009 |
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(JULY 28) Deer Lake, PA - Unbeaten heavyweight prospect Travis Kauffman of Reading, PA is looking to evoke boxing greatness as he prepares for his August 7 bout at the Star of the Desert Arena at Terrible's Primm Valley Casino Resorts in Primm, Nevada against Victor Barragan of Oxnard, CA. Kauffman, 23, is hard at work in Deer Lake, Pennsylvania at the training camp popularized by Muhammad Ali more than a thirty years ago. He is the first heavyweight since then to set up camp in..Full Story
| HBO Sports Documentary
Assault in the Ring Revisits the Ill-Fated 1983 Fight Between
Bill Collins Jr. vs. Juis Resto - Debuts August 1 July 28, 2009 |
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(JULY 28) HBO Sports presents ASSAULT IN THE RING, a documentary about the ill-fated junior middleweight bout between Billy Collins Jr. and Luis Resto and its subsequent effect on both boxers. Debuting SATURDAY, AUG. 1 (10:00 p.m. ET/PT & 9:00 p.m. CT) on HBO, the special explores the events that profoundly impacted the New York sports landscape and the world of boxing, and changed the lives of two athletes. Full Story
| Open Letter from
KIMO |
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(JULY 28) I’d like to thank all the members of the media, my fans, friends, and especially my family members with regards to their concern and support about me. I went to sleep late Monday (July 20) and woke-up to my promoter, Ron Kort, shaking me sometime between 12-1 PM/PT on Tuesday, telling me that the media is going crazy over my death, and that he and others had been looking everywhere for me. Full Story
| Shumenov took fast track to
WBA title fight against Campillo -August 15 in Astana,
Kazakhstan July 28, 2009 |
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LAS VEGAS (July 28, 2009) – Unbeaten Kazak light heavyweight sensation Beibut Shumenov is on the verge of boxing history as he prepares for his August 15th title challenge against World Boxing Association champion Gabriel “Chico Guapo” Campillo, making his first title defense, at Palace of Sports “Kazakhstan” in Astana, Kazakhstan. The Aug. 15th show will be presented by KZ Event Productions, owned and operated by the Shumenov brothers, Beibut and Chingis, in association with Sampson..Full Story
| Q & A
With Star Boxing's Hot Welterweight Prospect Raymond "Tito"
Serrano July 28, 2009 |
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(JULY 28) On August 1st, Star Boxing's welterweight prospect Raymond "Tito" Serrano (9-0, 5KO) will look to stay undefeated when he takes on Jessie Davis (11-13, 8KO) on the undercard of the Delvin Rodriguez vs. Issac Hlatswahyo matchup for the vacant IBF Welterweight Championship of the World. Rodriguez vs. Hlatshwayo will be a rematch of their highly entertaining draw that took place back in November of last year. The Star Boxing...Full Story
| Lamotte headlines vs. Gordon
Friday night in ASC MMA show Icenter in Salem, New Hampshire July 28, 2009 |
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SALEM, New Hampshire (July 28, 2009) – Manchester welterweight Nate “The
Future” Lamotte headlines Friday night’s (July 31) inaugural American
Steel Cagefighting’s (ASC) mixed martial arts show against dangerous
Doug “Flash” Gordon (9-7-0) at the Icenter in Salem, New Hampshire.
Lamotte (10-4-0), who is part owner of Team Burgess in Manchester,
started learning mixed martial art disciplines when he was eight,
transferred it over to combat fighting with the rising popularity of UFC,
and has been training to fight in the cage for the past four years.
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| Jeff Lacy Wants Everyone to
Know“August 15 Will End in a KO” July 28, 2009 |
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BILOXI, Miss. (July 28, 2009) – In “Hook City,” two of boxing’s dominating left hookers, 8-time world champion Roy Jones Jr. and 2-time world champion Jeff Lacy, go to battle on Saturday, August 15 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi to determine the most powerful hooker and the NABO Light Heavyweight Champion. “Hook City,” will be broadcast live on pay-per-view. Full Story
| Former champion Forrest shot
to death ESPN.COm coverage with Video July 26, 2009 |
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Former two-division world champion Vernon Forrest was shot and killed Saturday night during an attempted robbery, police said Sunday. Fulton County medical examiner Michele Stauffenberg confirmed the case was a homicide and that the autopsy showed Forrest died from "multiple gunshot wounds involving the torso and thigh." Sgt. Lisa Keyes said a police report on the shooting was not immediately available. Story with Video on ESPN
| Tonight on Fox Sports:
Hernandez vs. Jovan Jones in Six Round Bout July 24, 2009 |
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ORANGE - JULY 24 - South Gate lightweight Daniel Hernandez improved his record to 7-0, 4 KOs as the main event on Thomson Boxing Promotions “New Blood V” card that took place at Omega Products International in the city of Corona, California last Friday, July 17. The ever-cautious Hernandez took on an active Jones and consistently landed effective heavy blows such as the over hand left that dazed the San Diego veteran in the second round. By successfully dominating the fight, Hernandez is proving his staying power as a solid prospect. Witness Hernandez’s steady climb over Jovan Jones on Fox Sports en Español tonight. fight will air at 10:00pm ET / PT. Check your local listings for FSE.
| Andrade to fight on Star
Boxing Card August 1st at the Mohegan Sun Resort July 24, 2009 |
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(JULY 24) On August 1, 2009, Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing brings world championship boxing back to the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville, CT when Star Boxing's Delvin Rodriguez (24-2-2, 14KO) takes on Isaac Hlatshwayo (28-1-1, 10KO) for the vacant IBF Welterweight championship of the world. The bout between Rodriguez (IBF #2) and Hlatswhayo (IBF #3) will be a rematch of their highly entertaining draw that took place.Full Story
| Eyewitness Reports - Marquez
is Ready! "I Know Where He's Been Hurt and I'm Going for it!" July 23, 2009 |
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Mexico City, Mex. (July 23) -Reports out of Mexico City, where five-time World Champion Juan Manuel Marquez is back in training for his scheduled September 19 bout (at MGM Grand in Las Vegas and televised live on HBO Pay-Per-View®) against Floyd Mayweather (Mayweather vs. Marquez "Number One/Numero Uno"), confirm that Marquez is bigger, stronger and punching "to the body" harder than ever as he pushes his training regime to new heights in preparation for his ultimate challenge against Mayweather. Full Story
| “Hook City” goes Green July 23, 2009 |
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BILOXI, Miss. (July 23, 2009) -- “Hook City” has gone green, using Australian import and 2-time world champion Danny “Green Machine” Green, that is, and environmental issues aside, rest assured, Al Gore will not be working his corner August 15th in Biloxi. Green fights South American champion Julio Cesar “La Furia” Dominguez in the 12-round co-feature for the vacant IBO cruiserweight championship. The “Hook City” pay-per-view show, headlined by two of the best left-hook..Full Story
| Team Ruiz: Valuev-Haye
Wishful Arrogance July 23, 2009 |
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LAS VEGAS (July 23, 2009) – Team Ruiz believes a potential World Boxing Association title fight title between champion Nicolai Valuev and David Haye is nothing more than a matter of wishful arrogance. Team Ruiz has already contacted the WBA inform the WBA Championship Committee that WBA mandatory challenger, 2-time WBA heavyweight John “The Quietman” Ruiz (43-8-1, 29 KOs), will not stand by and allow the reported Valuev-Haye title fight in November. Full Story
| Kimo Leopoldo: Not
Deceased! |
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IRVINE, California “Jesus Christ took three days to come back from the dead,” a joking Kimo Leopoldo said, “but it only took me a few hours to be resurrected. I am the second resurrection. The funny part, given the time constraints, was I was almost late to my own funeral.” As one of its pioneers, KIMO has contributed greatly to the MMA community. He jump-started his MMA career in his first pro fight by issuing a beating to immortal Royce Gracie..Full Story
| Godfrey relinquishes
SNBC title |
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PROVIDENCE (July 23, 2009) World rated cruiserweight contender Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey has relinquished his Sovereign Nations Boxing Council (SNBC) belt so that worthy contenders may fight for it as he prepares for a major world title shot. SNBC links federally recognized tribes throughout the United States and Canada. Its mission is to develop, promote and help regulate professional boxing and mixed martial arts in a fair and professional manner by federally recognized tribes that are sovereign nations. Full Story
| Beibut Shumenov challenging
WBA light heavyweight champ Gabriel Campillo July 22, 2009 |
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LAS VEGAS (July 22, 2009) – In only his ninth professional fight, unbeaten light heavyweight sensation Beibut Shumenov will challenge current champion Gabriel “Chico Guapo” Campillo, making the first defense of his newly won World Boxing Association title belt, August 15 in Kazakhstan. The Aug. 15th show will be presented by KZ Event Productions, owned..Full Story
| Unbeaten featherweight Matt
“Sharp Shooter” Remillard keeps pluggin’ along
July 22, 2009 |
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MANCHESTER, Conn. (July 22, 2009) – WBC Youth and USNBC featherweight champion Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard is learning firsthand how the risk-and-reward theory in boxing can work against a fighter. For the second time in a row, veteran Edel “Cuate” Ruiz (32-22-4, 23 KOs) pulled out a scheduled bout against Remillard. Ruiz had done the same thing two months earlier ..Full Story
| De La Hoya Signs a Golden
Trio of Young & Undefeated Boxers from Los Angeles July 22, 2009 |
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LOS ANGELES, July 22 - Hailing from the same Southern California fight scene that launched the career of boxing superstar Oscar de la Hoya, former amateur standouts Luis Ramos Jr., Carlos Molina and Ronny Rios have started on their own roads to glory, already combining for a 23-0 professional record. Now they're teaming up with De La Hoya and Golden Boy Promotions to take on the world, as this standout trio has signed exclusive promotional agreements with Golden Boy Promotions. Full Story
| 1984 Olympic 26th Anniversary
Reunion -August 15th in Atlanta! July 21, 2009 |
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(JULY 21) On Saturday, August 15, 2009,
at the Atlanta Marriott Century Center, there will be a Silent Auction
held at 6:00 p.m., and a Tribute-Boxing Show at 8:00 p.m. The
following olympians will be present: Tyrell Biggs, Henry Tillman,
Evander Holyfield, Virgil Hill,
Frank Tate, Mark Breland, Jerry Page, Pernell Whitaker, Meldrick Taylor,
Robert Shannon, Steve McCrory* (family member); and
Paul Gonzales.
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| Three is not a crowd
for Manchester MMA fighters
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SALEM, New Hampshire (July 20, 2009) – Manchester mixed martial arts fighters Nate “The Future” Lamotte, Ryan “The Lion” Schieding and Adam “Lonewolf” McQuaid really have each other’s backs. All three will be in action July 31 on American Steel Cagefighting’s (ASC) inaugural show at the Icenter in Salem, New Hampshire. Lamotte (10-4-0) headlines against dangerous Doug “Flash” Gordon (9-7-0) in the main event, while Schieding (3-1-0) meets Carlos Nieves (3-6-0), and McQuaid will make his pro debut against Brian DeMuro (4-6-0). Full Story
| Drath pulls no punches in new
HBO documentary. By Mike Cassell July 20, 2009 |
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(JULY 20) I almost half expected the new HBO documentary “Assault in the ring” produced and directed by Eric Drath, to be an apprehensive possibly “watered down” expose of the events that transpired in and out of the ring on June 16th 1983 in Madison Square Garden. On that night undefeated highly touted prospect, Irish Billy Collins Jr. suffered a horrific beating and ten round decision lost at the tainted hands of the..Full Story
| "Hook City" Jones
Jr. Battles Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy |
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(JULY 18) BILOXI, Miss. – In “Hook City,” two of boxing’s dominating left hookers, 8-time world champion Roy Jones Jr. and 2-time world champion Jeff Lacy, go to battle on Saturday, August 15 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi to determine the most powerful hooker and the NABO Light Heavyweight Champion. “Hook City,” presented by Square Ring Promotions in association with Left Hook Promotions and Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, will be broadcast live on pay-per-view. Full Story
| Dmitriy "Star of
David' Salita strikes a deal with ARTHUR
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(JULY 17) World Boxing Association number one official challenger Dmitriy "Star of David' Salita strikes a deal with ARTHUR, leading French based homewear company. In 2008, LTJ ARTHUR took on the US market, after successfully spreading throughout France and Europe with 50 locations, while expanding our line to pajamas, beachwear and loungewear. With US operations lead by well established businessman Gene Freidman
...Full Story| Boxing Action on Star Boxing
Card July 17, 2009 |
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(JULY 17) Last night Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing brought boxing back to Westchester County with a six-fight card at the beautiful Hilton Rye Town Hotel in Rye Brook, NY. In the main event bout of the evening former light heavyweight title challenger, the Pride of Port Chester, David Telesco (30-6-1, 25KO) made his long awaited return to the ring a spectacular one with a 2nd round KO over the extremely durable William Gill. Full Story
| Results: Tachi Palace Casino
in Lemoore, CA July 16, 2009 Photos By Jan Sanders Goossen Tutor Promotions By Mario Serrano |
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(JULY 16) Securing his WBC CABOFE title and streaking up the heavyweight rankings, Manuel "El Toro" Quezada (28-4, 18 KO's) triumphed in spectacular fashion with a one-punch KO over Travis "Freight Train" Walker (31-3-1, 25 KO's). When the opening bell rang, both fighters felt each other out, with Walker trying to land the big blow as Quezada came forward. As the round continued, Quezada landed a vicious left hook to the body..Full Story
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Minto vs. Holmes for WBO NABO Belt! July 16, 2009 |
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(JULY 16) Heavyweight contender Brian "The Beast" Minto (33-2 21kos) will face undefeated Donnell "The Real Touch of Sleep" Holmes (31-0-2) for the interim WBO-NABO heavyweight title on Friday August 14, 2009, at Pullman Park in Butler, Pennsylvania. Minto will also put his WBA Fedecentro heavyweight title on the line. The hardhittin' Holmes, a former WBC Continental Americas' champion, has claimed 27 knockout victims in his 31 pro wins. The show will be Minto's second appearance at the historic Pullman Park baseball stadium. Promoted by Beatdown Promotions and beginning at 7pm, the undercard will feature 7 bouts involving prospects from western Pennsylvania. Tickets for the event are $25 (General Admission), $35 (Reserved) and $50 (Ringside) and available at the Pullman Park box office or by calling (724) 287-6797.
| Stevens Annihilates
Wilczewski July 13, 2009 Photo: Marty Rosengarten |
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Star Boxing's Curtis "Showtime" Stevens (21-2, 15) showed why he is one of the most feared super middleweights in the world, with a sensational third round TKO over previously unbeaten Piotr Wilczewski (22-1, 7KO). Stevens came out in the first round firing, eventually dropping Wilczewski hard with a right uppercut. Luckily for Wilczewski the end of the round was near and he was able to survive. In the third a huge left uppercut from Stevens dropped Wilczewski hard again. He was able to get to his feet but was visibly still hurt. Stevens seized the opportunity and jumped all over Wilczewski. With Wilczewski being helplessly beaten against the ropes, the referee called a halt to the contest at 1:47 of the third round.It was a huge win for Stevens as he showed why he is a serious contender in the super middleweight division.
| Gatti
Found Dead in Brazil July 11, 2009 Photo: Mary Ann Owen Video Link about Death-ESPN |
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Legendary former world champion Arturo Gatti, 37, has reportedly been
found dead inside a beachside flat he was renting at the Hotel Dorisol
of Porto de Galinhas, Pernambuco, Brazil. Gatti had arrived with his
wife and baby on Friday on their honeymoon. Amanda Gatti reportedly
awoke to her husband laying dead on the floor of a condo that the pair
had rented in Northeast Brazil. Gatti reportedly had marks on his neck
and head that were made with a blunt instrument. Brazilian authorities
are investigating the suspected homicide.
A spokeswoman for the public safety department of Pernambuco released
the following statement: "There were no bullet or stab wounds on
his body, but police did find blood stains on the floor," she said,
adding that his wife and son were unhurt.
| Open Senior
Competition By Bernard O'Neill July 10, 2009 |
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(JULY 10) Beijing silver medalist Ken Egan booked his ticket into the semi finals of the IABA Open Senior Competition following a 12-6 decision over his fellow Dubliner Brendan Fitzpatrick at the National Stadium in Dublin tonight. But 2008 European Championships bronze medalist Eamon O'Kane is out after he was beaten on a double count-back by Luke Keeler. Full Story
| Yonnhy
Perez Travels to Florida for Agbeko vs. Darchinyan July 10, 2009 |
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July 10, 2009 (Sunrise, FL) - Rising bantamweight star Yonnhy Perez (19-0, 14 KOs) arrived in Florida earlier today for the highly anticipated bout between champion Joseph "King Kong" Agbeko and Vic "Raging Bull" Darchinyan for the IBF Bantamweight title fight to take place on SHOWTIME Championship Boxing tomorrow, Saturday, July 11 LIVE on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING (9 p.m.ET/PT). "This is going to be a good fight..Full Story
| The World’s Greatest
Ever Bantamweight Boxers |
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(JULY 9) LAS VEGAS – Nine of the 10 Bantamweights nominated in “The World’s Greatest Ever Boxer” promotion are inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the one who isn’t enshrined yet, Hozumi Hasegawa, is still actively fighting. Seven different countries are represented in this group of fighters whose professional years range from 1909 to today. Full Story
| Houston's Hero - Juan Diaz
Retuns on August 22nd against Paulie Malignaggi July 8, 2009 |
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LOS ANGELES, July 8 - There's nothing in the world like Texas heat in August. On Saturday, August 22nd, four of boxing's best will square off at Houston's Toyota Center in an event that will raise the temperature of a sweltering summer of boxing even higher. In the main event, former Undisputed Lightweight World Champion and hometown hero Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz takes on former 140-pound world titleholder Paulie "Magic Man" Malignaggi of Brooklyn, New York, while the co-featured bout sees heavy-handed Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero challenge for a world..Full Story
| Mike Jones - Larry Mosley
Fight Re-scheduled for August 8th at Bally's July 8, 2009 |
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(JULY 8) ATLANTIC CITY, NJ—Unbeaten welterweight Mike Jones, of North Philadelphia, and veteran Larry Mosley, of Los Angeles, CA, hope the third time is a charm when they square off Saturday evening, Aug. 8, at Bally’s Atlantic City. At stake in the scheduled 10-round contest will be Jones’ world ranking and his North American Boxing Association (NABA) title. Full Story
| Unbeaten lightweight Gabor
Veto scored a sixth round TKO
July 8, 2009 |
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(jULY 8) The eight-round bout with Lauricella presented Gabor Veto with a new test. The 20-year-old Veto boxed smartly against an opponent who often switched from orthodox to southpaw. The Optimum Sports Agency’s Hungarian prospect constantly connected to the head and body of the Italian. Lauricella had little luck getting to the head of the faster Veto and instead concentrated on countering him. Veto boxed intelligently and frequently connected with his right hand in the first few rounds, instead of going for the early stoppage Veto was patient and followed the game plan. Full Story
| Hernandez Makes Thompson
Boxing Promotions debut in Main Event against Jones July 7, 2009 |
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(ORANGE, CA) July 7, 2009 - One of the hottest prospects in boxing today, unbeaten lightweight Daniel “El Travieso” Hernandez, returns to Omega Products International in Corona, California on Friday, July 17, to battle San Diego’s Jovann Jones in the main event of Thompson Boxing Promotions’ ‘New Blood V’. The six round bout – which headlines a six fight card of professional boxing that features the best young talent in the game - will be..Full Story
| Godfrey ready to
cage Hawk on way to world title fight |
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PROVIDENCE (July 7, 2009) NABF and SNBC cruiserweight champion, Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey hopes the fourth time is the charm for him when he takes on unbeaten Shawn “The Sioux Warrior” Hawk in the main event on this week’s ESPN2 Friday Night Fights show from The Arena in Philadelphia.
| Haskins, Burkinshaw In
British Title Clash Friday
July 6, 2009 |
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(JULY 6) The Seaburn Centre in Sunderland, England plays host to another sterling fight card from Frank Maloney Promotions this Friday, July 10, headlined by a British super flyweight title clash. Lee Haskins, 18-2 (9), puts his British super flyweight title on the line against newly minted English champion Ross Burkinshaw, 6-1-2 (4), in what is sure to be another thrilling battle of
..Full Story| Rodriguez to fight for
Welterweight Championship of the world July 6, 2009
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Bronx, NY - On August 1st, Star Boxing's IBF #2 rated, Delvin Rodriguez (24-2-2, 14KO) will fight for the Vacant IBF Welterweight Championship of the world when he takes on IBF #3 rated Isaac Hlatshwayo (28-1-1, 10KO) in a rematch of their highly entertaining draw that took place in November in Hlatshwayo's home country of South Africa. Rodriguez v Hlatshwayo is promoted by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and is set to take place at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville, CT. Full Story
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Gorges Suffers First Loss by Margaret Canty July 3, 2009 |
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(JULY 3) In a battle of undefeated pros, Las Vegas’ Abdan Lozano
handed “Gorgeous”Andre Gorges his first loss, winning unanimously.
Gorges edged the first, while Lozano tried to figure out his opponent’s
awkward attacks. A fight on the inside proved the only way to beat
Gorges and, by the third, uppercuts on the inside put him ahead on the
cards.With less success in the pocket, Gorges tried to keep to the
outside and catch Lozano coming in, with loopy lefts. Success was
marginal for Lozano’s constant pressure and cleaner, harder punches on
the inside. The loss drops Gorge's record to 8-1.
| Alexis Arguello
Dead at 57 Years Old July 1, 2009 |
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MANAGUA, Nicaragua -- Alexis Arguello, 57-years old, found dead in his home. It has been reported that he had a gunshot wound in his chest. An autopsy is pending at this time. Alexis was one of the greatest and most exciting boxers in the history of men's boxing. He retired in 1995, with a record of 82-8 (65KO). Alexis was inducted in the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1992.
| NTH Promotions seeks
injunction to stop Rigondeaux fight July 17 on ESPN FNF July 1, 2009 |
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CORK, Ireland (July 1, 2009) – Irish
boxing manager Gary Hyde, president of NTH Promotions, is seeking an
injunction to prevent 2-time Olympic champion Guillermo Rigondeaux from
fighting on the July 17th ESPN2 Friday Night Fights show in Las Vegas,
Nevada.
Rigondeaux (1-0, 1 KO), fighting as a bantamweight, now lives in Los
Angeles after defecting from Cuba, where he was a 7-time national
champion. The 28-year-old southpaw
| Sobral
Prepares for Mousasi |
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SEAL BEACH, California (July 1, 2009) — Gegard Mousasi has declared his fight against Strikeforce Light Heavyweight Champion, Renato “Babalu” Sobral an all-out war. “Sobral is so tough. When he comes, he comes to fight,” says Mousasi, as he trains for one of the biggest challenges of his career. Babalu Sobral ranks in the top ten of light heavyweights and has been training since Mousasi was a newborn. Besides the ten years difference in age and experience, Mousasi will have to contend with Sobral’s explosiveness and dangerous Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills in the ring. Full Story