Undefeated Gabor Veto scores first round TKO June 29, 2009

(JUNE 29) Undefeated lightweight Gabor Veto (7-0, 6 KOs) scored a brilliant first round TKO over hometown journeyman Anton Glofak (2-79-8) on Saturday night at the City Hall in Komarno, Slovakia.
The 20-year-old Veto, a former member of Hungarian amateur national team, had to show his excellent skills against the experienced journeyman Anton Glofak. The 38-year-old Slovakian has had 90 fights and he’s fought world class..Full Story

Marquez vs. Mayweather Rescheduled for September 19 June 26, 2009

LOS ANGELES (June 26, 2009) - Sports fans around the world can breathe again as it was announced today that the highly anticipated 12-round welterweight showdown between Floyd Mayweather and Juan Manuel Marquez has been officially rescheduled for September 19, after Mayweather, who suffered a rib injury while training for the originally scheduled July 18 date, received clearance from his doctor to participate on the new date. Full Story

Back to the Future: Tsurkan Looks to Repeat Upset in Familiar Setting June 26, 2009

(JUNE 26) On Saturday June 27th, Star Boxing's jr. middleweight contender Andrey Tsurkan (26- 4, 17KO) takes on 23-year-old up and coming prospect, and 2004 U.S. Olympian,Vanes "The Nightmare" Martirosyan (24-0, 15KO) on the undercard of Latin Fury 9, headlined by WBO super bantamweight champion Juan Manuel Lopez defending his title against Olivier Lontchi. The card will take place at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City...Full Story

Live Championship Boxing Returns to Resorts Casino June 25, 2009

(JUNE 25)  ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Dee Lee Promotion and GNP Boxing announced the return of live championship boxing to Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City on Friday, July 31.  Headlining the hard-hitting fight card will be Camden Royalty PRINCE-BADI AJAMU "Dancing Prince" (26-3-1/15 KO’s) taking on DALLAS "Deaf Pride" VARGAS (22-4/16 KO’s) of Toledo, Ohio in a 12 round N.B.A. Light Heavyweight Title Fight.  Full Story

Bhatia Meets Arthur For Brit Title Eliminator June 24, 2009

(JUNE 24) After a three year matriculation, featherweight Akaash Bhatia gets his first truly significant bout on Tuesday, June 30 at London's famed York Hall.  The 26 year old speed merchant will face opponent Jamie Arthur as chief support to the Jason Booth vs. Rocky Dean British super bantam title fight headliner.  Bhatia, 14-0 (5), has experienced a surge in power over the last year, stopping adversaries during his last three bouts after finishing off only two opponents in his previous 11 contests.  Full Story

Sexton vs. Robinson Added To June 30 Show June 24, 2009

(JUNE 24) London boxing fans once again get the opportunity to see talented super flyweight Ashley Sexton in the ring on Tuesday, June 30 at York Hall.  The sizzling prospect will square up against Northern hard man Mike "Robbo" Robinson in a six rounder that could prove to be a difficult test for "Flash Ash".  21 year old Cheshunt man Sexton, 6-0 (3), has his eye on the titles of Britain's leading little man Chris Edwards, but one slip against his upcoming York Hall opponent will ruin that lofty ambition.  Full Story

Herrera Wins the Vacant WBC USNBC Title June 24, 2009

LOS ANGELES, JUNE 24 – Riverside’s Mauricio Herrera captured the vacant WBC USNBC Welterweight title and improved his record to 11-0, 5 KOs as the co-main event on June 12th with an impressive 10-round unanimous decision win over Luis Alfredo Lugo. Witness Herrera’s relentless body shots on the steadfast Lugo who managed to stay standing to the very end on Fox Sports en Español this Friday, June 26th edition of Boxeo Thompson.  Herrera vs Lugo will air at 10:00pm ET / PT. Check your...Full Story

New Opponent For Fres Oquendo on June 26th Card June 24, 2009

(JUNE 24) CHICAGO, IL- Two time heavyweight world title challenger Fres Oquendo of Chicago, will now face New Jersey native Mark Brown for the WBC Latino Heavyweight Title this Friday night, June 26th, in the ten round main event at the seven bout “WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT 3” at Chicago’s UIC Pavilion, it was announced today by Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count Productions. Said Pesoli, “There was an issue with his original opponent, Gonzalo Omar Basile getting into the United States from Argentina. Full Story
 

Godfrey plans to ground Hawk in July 10 ESPN2 FNF main event June 24, 2009

PROVIDENCE (June 24, 2009) -- NABF and SNBC cruiserweight champion, Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey, plans to showcase his arsenal of skills July 10, headlining ESPN2 Friday Night Fights, against unbeaten Shawn “The Sioux Warrior” Hawk. In a battle of full blooded Native Americans, Godfrey (18-1, 10 KOs), rated No. 6 by the WBC and No. 7 by the IBF, is a Wampanoag who will be fighting in the 10-round main event against a Sioux...Full Story

Danny O’Connor back boxing in Boston June 24, 2009

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (June 24, 2009) – Highly active unbeaten prospect Danny O’Connor fights in his first scheduled 6-round bout Saturday afternoon (5:00 PM/ET start) in a junior welterweight Special Attraction against 30-fight veteran Sebastien Hamel at The Roxy in Boston’s famed theater district. The popular Irish-American will be in his seventh fight in eight months since turning pro last September.  “I’m excited to be fighting in my first 6-rounder,” O’Connor said. “It’s going to be a good experience, especially in Boston, where there will be a lot of my people. Full Story

Edgar Sosa meets Mexico City Major Source: WBC June 24, 2009

(JUNE 24) MÉXICO, D.F., (CPN Sports)-- Edgar Sosa, lightweight flyweight WBC World Champion meet on Monday with the Major of Mexico City, Marcelo Ebrard, in the main government palace
Sosa arrived along with José Sulaimán, WBC President; Promoter Fausto Daniel Garcia and the lightweight international champions Reyes Sanchez and Daniel Estrada.  The reunion was to thank Marcelo Ebrard for the support he gave to make this last bout "pair of Ases" in the cathedral of Mexican boxing: Full Story

Iraqi War Veteran Woody Weatherby carrying NH MMA on back against Everson in ASC pro MMA debut show June 24, 2009

Mike Arnaoutis Faces Doel Carrasquillo June 23, 2009

(JUNE 23) North Bergen, NJ - "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis is pumped and ready for his June 25 return at North Bergen, NJ's Schuetzen Park this Thursday night. Arnaoutis, 21-3-2 (10 KO), will be fighting in Pound 4 Pound Promotions' "Summer Rumble" 10-round main event this Thursday night against Puerto Rican..Full Story

3-day boxing spectacular Oct. 2-4 at the Paris Las Vegas June 22, 2009

LAS VEGAS (June 22, 2009) – The age-old question about who the all-time greatest boxers are will soon be answered thanks to The World’s Greatest Ever Boxer promotion, presented by Greatest Ever Enterprises.  Muhammad Ali was the self-proclaimed Greatest. Was it really Ali or Joe Louis, Sugar Ray Robinson, Willie Pep, or Henry Armstrong? How about modern day boxers such as Joe Calzaghe, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. or Manny Pacquiao? Full Story

“The Dragon” Chris John workout - Q & A: “The Dragon” Chris John Interview and Photos by Ricardo Conde June 20, 2009

(JUNE 20) WBA featherweight champion “The Dragon” Chris John (42-0-2, 22KOs), of Indonesia, will face Rocky Juarez (28-4-1, 20KOs) in a rematch on June 27th at the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, CA. Their first bout, on February 28th, ended in a controversial draw. John vs. Juarez, which will be shown live on HBO B.A.D. (Boxing After Dark) and being promoted by Golden Boy Promotions, will be the co-feature to Victor Ortiz (24-1-1, 19KOs) vs. Marcos Maidana (25-1, 24 KOs) for the interim WBA junior welterweight title.  Full Interview with Photos

Daily Reports: EU Championships by Bernard O'Neill June 20, 2009

(JUNE 20) The Irish squad weighed in this morning ahead of today's European Union Championships finals in Odense, Denmark.  Six Irish boxers, Declan Geraghty, John Joe Nevin, David Oliver Joyce, Willie McLaughlin, Darren O'Neill and Con Sheehan are all three,
three minute rounds away from claiming gold at the Odense Sports Centre.  Speaking ahead of this afternoons deciders, Irish head coach Billy Walsh, who will be working Ireland's..Full Story

Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade Wins over Tony Hirsch Source: Star Boxing Promotions June 20, 2009

Quezada Takes on World Heavyweight Contender Travis June 19, 2009

(JUNE 19) LOS ANGELES-Tachi Palace's own Manuel Quezada said he was ready to make his move in the Heavyweight division after winning his 16th straight fight in April of this year. On Thursday, July 16 at Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino in Lemoore, California, Quezada will get his wish when he will be testing his World Championship aspirations against hard-hitting Heavyweight World contender, Travis "The Freight Train" Walker.  Full Story

The Showdown at Early Sunset June 27 in Boston! June 19, 2009

(JUNE 19) New England fight fans, and summer enthusiasts, looking to start off their summer weekends early, need not look any further as Cappiello Promotions’ President Rich Cappiello has officially announced “The Showdown at Early Sunset,” a professional boxing event, to be held Saturday, June 27 at The Roxy in Boston, Massachusetts. The nine-bout event, to be held in association with Seminole Warriors Boxing, will begin at 5 PM, with doors to the event opening at 3:30 PM.  Full Story

“Vicious” Victor Ortiz workout Q & A: Victor Ortiz Interview and Photos by Ricardo Conde June 18, 2009

NABO/USBA light welterweight champion “Vicious” Victor Ortiz (24-1-1, 19 KOs), from Oxnard, CA by way of Garden City, Kansas, will face Argentina’s Marcos “El Chino” Maidana (25-1, 24 KOs) on June 27th for the interim WBA junior welterweight title at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. Ortiz vs. Maidana, which will be shown live on HBO B.A.D. (Boxing After Dark) and being promoted by Golden Boy Promotions, will be the main event that night and in the co-feature will be the rematch between WBA featherweight champion Chris John and Rocky Juarez. Full Story with Photos

Press Release:  AAPRP Recommendations: Ruslan Chagaev June 18, 2009

News Brief: Mayweather vs. Marquez Postponed June 17, 2009

LAS VEGAS (June 17, 2009) - The highly anticipated July 18 fight between Floyd Mayweather and Juan Manuel Marquez has been postponed due to a rib injury sustained by Mayweather while training. The mega-fight was scheduled to take place at MGM Grand in Las Vegas and be televised live on HBO Pay-Per-View. "I am extremely disappointed that this fight has to be postponed," said Mayweather. "I was training very hard and looking forward to getting back in the ring on July 18th." "I was very disappointed to hear the news about the fight being postponed," said Marquez from his training camp in Mexico. "I will remain focused, in shape and ready to fight whenever the fight is rescheduled for."

Shaun George to Make Statement with Chris Henry Fight June 17, 2009

(JUNE 17) NEW YORK - Approaching his July 10 showdown with top contender Chris Henry, New York City's Shaun George has a single-minded agenda: Seek and Destroy.  George vs. Henry is scheduled for ten rounds and will be televised as part of ESPN2's Friday Night Fights in the co-featured bout. The fight will take place in Henry's hometown of Houston, TX at the West Side Tennis Club which is located at 1200 Wilcrest Drive and will be contested for the vacant North American Boxing Organization light-heavyweight title. The show will be promoted by CES Promotions.  Full Story

Guerrero to fight on Maryland card June 17, 2009

SOUTHHAVEN, Miss. (June 17, 2009) – Undefeated middleweight prospect Fernando Guerrero may have been flying under the radar during his young pro career, but that ends Friday night when he fights in his first main event, headlining the “Boxing’s Future Champions” pay-per-view pro card at Wicomico Civic Center in Salisbury, Maryland. Guerrero (13-0, 11 KOs), born in the Dominican Republic, has become somewhat of a boxing..Full Story

EU Championships By Bernard O'Neill June 16, 2009

(JUNE 16) Ireland celebrated five wins on the trot at the European Union Championships in Odense, Denmark tonight.  Ken Egan completed the high five with a 10-6 quarter final decision over Eric Skoglund of Sweden - a win that guarentees the 2008 Olympic silver medalist at least bronze.  There were last 16 wins for defending EU champions David Oliver Joyce and John Joe Nevin also, Nevin beating Poland's Mateusz Mazik 13-1 in a repeat of the 2008 EU final in Poland which Nevin also won.  Full Story

Tinley Park Rumble June 15, 2009

Finally It’s On! - Cunningham Vs. Braithwaite Set For 11th July. June 15, 2009

(JUNE 15)  The mouth watering prospect of two of the Cruiserweight division’s finest former World Champions, Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham and Wayne ‘Big Truck’ Braithwaite, facing each other is finally a reality after promoter, Don King Productions, confirmed that the fight will take place on the under card of the Joseph Agbeko - Vic Darchinyan IBF Bantamweight title fight at the Bank Atlantic Center, Sunrise, Florida on July 11th.  Full Story

Andrade at it again on ESPN Friday Night Fights June 15, 2009

(JUNE 15)  2007 amateur world champion and 2008 U.S. Olympian, Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade (4-0, 4KO) will look to improve to a perfect 5-0 when opens up next Friday's ESPN2 "Friday Night Fights" telecast from the Laredo Entertainment Center, in Laredo, TX. The card is headlined by an intriguing featherweight match-up between Fernando Beltran Jr. (32-3-1, 18KO) and Monty Meza Clay (28-2, 19KO) for Beltran's IBF Latino featherweight title.For Andrade, who is co-promoted by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and Banner Promotions, it will mark the third time this year the jr. middleweight prospect will open a Friday Night Fights telecast. Full Story

Mayweather Celebrates America's Holidays with Flag Wrapping of Gym and July 4th Picnic June 12, 2009 Mayweather-Marquez Press Conference with De La Hoya

"Tinley Park Rumble" Tonight At Tinley Park Convention Center June 12, 2009

(JUNE 12) Merrillville, In - Fighters for Octavius James' One In A Million Inc.'s loaded card dubbed the "Tinley Park Rumble" looked incredible as they hit the scales prior to their showdowns tonight at the Holiday Inn/ Tinley Park Convention Center.  Former sparring partners look to settle the score in what is shaping up to be a brutal and bruising 10-round main event when Michael "Midnight Stalker" Walker (19-2-2, 12 KOs) and Iron" Orphius..Full Story

Buffalo Businesses, Boxing Community Rallying Behind "Buffalo Beatdown" June 12, 2009

(DATE)Promoter Nick Garone of X-Cel Worldwide says he's proud to be receiving the full support of Buffalo businesses and boxing community for his "Buffalo Beatdown" show on Friday, June 19, at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. "This city has been fantastic," says Garone of the support he's enjoyed from locals. "People like "Baby" Joe Mesi and Ray Casal (local trainer and father of main event fighter Nick Casal), Jimmy Ralston (local trainer and former top-ranked light heavyweight contender), Don..Full Story

Former WBA Welterweight Champion Luis Collazo training hard at the WRB! June 11, 2009 Don Kings Personal Message Flash Photo Slideshow

Former WBA Welterweight Champion Luis Collazo is training hard at the Whiterock Boxing Gym in preparation for his upcoming fight. Collazo will be fighting next Saturday, June 20th at the Radisson Hotel in Columbia SC, on the Palmetto Boxing promoted card dubbed Fight Night III at the Radisson. Collazo also took time out of his busy schedule to visit and workout with the troops on Fort Jackson. Collazo appreciates their service and told the troops it is an honor to spend time with them.

MMA-PPV: Sriyapai relying on experience against youthful Horodecki June 10, 2009

BILOXI, Miss. (June 10, 2009) – Four-time World Muay Thai title-holder William “The Bull” Sriyapai (12-4-0) feels like fine wine, getting better with age, as he prepares to face exciting Canadian lightweight prospect Chris “The Polish Hammer” Horodecki (12-1-0) in one of the June 27th featured fights on the “Ultimate Chaos” pay-per-view event, airing live from the Mississippi Gulf Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Mississippi. Full Story

News Brief: Tyson Gets Married in Las Vegas June 10, 2009 Tyson Gets Married

(JUNE 10) Mike Tyson and 32-year old Lakiha Spicer exchanged vows in a private ceremony on Saturday in Las Vegas, Nevada. The two quickly wed, less than an hour after they applied for a marriage license. The two wed two weeks after Tyson's 4-year old daughter had died due to a tragic accident that happened at home on a treadmill.

Johnson on June 12th Card June 10, 2009

(JUNE 10) This Friday, June 12th, Star Boxing's undefeated heavyweight contender Kevin "Kingpin" Johnson (22-0-1, 9KO) will be honored at the 20th annual Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend.  Johnson, who is ranked as the WBA #4, WBC #10, and IBF #13 rated heavyweight in the world, will be part of the "Night of Rising Stars" ceremony being hosted by Legendary Hall of Fame trainer Emanuel Steward. Some of boxing's ..Full Story

MMA - Bellator Fighting Championships Pit Alvarez vs. Imada for the Bellator Championship June 10, 2009

(JUNE 10) HOLLYWOOD, Fla. June 10 - Bellator Fighting Championships continues its 12 week nationwide world championship series with its final event taking place at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. on June 19, 2009. The Hollywood event will determine the Bellator Lightweight (155 lbs.) and Middleweight (185 lbs.) World Champions. Tickets are on sale now.  Full Story

News Brief: Catch Live Boxing Thursday Night Source: PR/Yahoo By Y! Sports staff June 10, 2009

What is better than a night at the fights? A free night at the fights, of course. On Thursday, Yahoo! Sports teams up with Versus and The Ring magazine to present a live stream of the Fight Night club event at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. Bell time is 9 p.m. Eastern/ 6 p.m. Pacific. The card features a co-main main event. In a junior lightweight showdown, David Rodela (12-1-3, 6 KOs) meets Juan Garcia (14-2, 5KOs). And at featherweight Charles Huerta (10-0, 5 KOs) meets Noe Lopez Jr. (4-0, 3 KOs).  And you don't have to pay a dime. So be sure to tune in to Yahoo! Sports and The Ring magazine on Thursday to watch the fights.

Cotto vs. Clottey - Old Fashion Welterweight "Donnybrook" by James “Coach Rick” Coward June 10, 2009

(JUNE 10) The business of sanctioned violence is growing in immense proportions, Mixed Martial Arts have a hugh following and the draw is enormous. But for the many true “Fight” fans out there, nothing beats a good old fashion “Bellicose”, “Fist Fight” for our slightly younger enthusiasts,,, and for these the octagon will not suffice.  Full Story

Floyd St. Claims He'll Train Son for a Mosley Mega Fight by John "Johnny" Martinez June 9, 2009

(JUNE 9) The return of Floyd “Money” Mayweather means an influx of revenue and action fights for boxing right?  Surely the once number one fighter on the planet with the undefeated record parlays into a buzz that boxing fans want and need to see. A fighter whose gift for assaulting his potential foes with crafty, brash one liners which mirrors in delivery to the pain he inflicts upon his victims in the ring with stinging precision and calculated..Full Story

Patriotic theme for Friday night’s “Brawl At The Hall” in Plymouth June 9, 2009

PROVIDENCE (June 9, 2009) – The red, white and blue will be flying high Friday night for a rare Massachusetts Pro-Am boxing show, “Brawl At The Hall,” presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports (CES) Inc., at historic Memorial Hall.
Iraqi War veteran Chris Traietti (7-1, 4 KOs), a light heavyweight from Quincy, is in the 6-round main event against Shawn Kirk. (4-3, 2 KOs), while U.S. Navy veteran and Plymouth firefighter, Full Story

You Can't Fix Stupid June 9 , 2009

(JUNE 9) As comedian Ron White say many times in some of his entertaining skits, "You can't fix stupid." And nothing could be any more true than in Jerry "Wimpy" Halstead's situation.  In 2002, "Wimpy"  was arrested for vehicular manslaughter charges when he rolled his car while driving drunk and killed his wife.  Maybe one would learn after such a traumatic and lifelong tragic incident.  Well, apparently "Wimpy", was arrested again for DUI a couple of months ago. According to myhighplains.com he was bailed out on Friday after being arrested on a warrant.  Can you say "L - O - S - E - R....."

Battle in the Ballroom Show June 9, 2009

(JUNE 9) To say that the Thursday, June 11th Battle In The Ballroom show is BIG, is an understatement! How about a 6'7" power forward from the University of Idaho...or a 6'7" quarterback from Northern Colorado University...or a 6'7" power forward from Notre Dame, it that big enough for you!! That will be just some of the heavyweights that will be in action at the Irvine Marriott, as promoter Roy Englebrecht takes his Ballroom shows to a "higher" level.   Full Story

George Foreman's son makes pro debut June 9, 2009 Photo: AP Photo /Karen Wink

(JUNE 9) Heavyweight George "Monk" Foreman III, a strapping 6'5", 236 pounder had a successful pro debut when he stopped his opponent Clyde Weaver 1:16 in the first round at the Coushatta Casino Resort, in Kinder, Louisiana. Some reported that the fight was "Like father, Like son." His famous father, George Foreman did not watch the fight according to news sources, but came in after the fight was over. His father trains and manages his son.

Championship Doubleheader Headlines "New Blood IV" June 9, 2009

ORANGE, June 9 – It’s a championship doubleheader for fight fans this Friday, June 12th, when unbeaten young guns Juan Carlos Burgos and Mauricio Herrera look to make the leap from prospects to contenders on Thompson Boxing Promotions’ highly-anticipated “New Blood IV” card at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California.
In the main event, Burgos looks for his 22nd win without a loss when he battles fellow featherweight standout...Full Story

Johnnie Edwards Out, Efren Hinojosa In June 8, 2009

LOS ANGELES, June 8 - Former two-time world champion Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero now has a new opponent for his June 12th fight at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, after original foe Johnnie Edwards withdrew from the bout due to a back injury. Stepping up to the plate for the ESPN "Friday Night Fights" main event is veteran contender Efren "Huracan" Hinojosa. Full Story

Tickets to the Premier "Fight Night Club" Event at Club Nokia Selling Fast! June 5, 2009

Hatton Camp Labels Freddie Roach Story as "Absolute Nonsense" by John "Johnny" Martinez Photo: Mary Ann Owen June 4, 2009

(JUN 4) Boxing websites and forums are buzzing with activity regarding trainer extraordinaire, Freddie Roach, and whom he may be training next. In a story carried by Eastsideboxing.com, but originally posted on Ringtalk.com, James Slater writes that Manny Pacquaio’s trainer, Freddie Roach, is set to become the newest instructor for Manchester, England’s Ricky..Full Story

Passport in one hand Boxing Gloves in the Other June 4, 2009

(JUNE 4) Undefeated and world ranked heavyweight contender Kevin Johnson (22-0-1, 9KO) has one question for The Klitschko Management Group, "What time does the next flight to Germany leave?" Johnson, coming off an impressive TKO victory over undefeated US Olympic Team Captain Devin Vargas on May 15th looks to prove he is the leading US heavyweight contender and next heavyweight champion. "It's as simple as picking up the phone and calling Star Boxing,"  Full Story

Treasure fights on Fathers Day & Charity Calendar Launch Party June 21st June 4, 2009

Antonio Zamora Readies for June 5th Bout by Leonard Fresquez June 3, 2009

22-year-old Albuquerque native Antonio Zamora fights out the Chavez Dojo off of Bridge Street a few blocks west of the Rio Grande River in Albuquerque, NM. Antonio has been training there under Grandmaster Chavez since he was 10 years old. He finished off his amateur boxing career with a 4-0 4 KOs record and was 22-2 21 KOs as an amateur kick boxer. Zamora is 4-0 4 KOs as a professional Mixed Martial Artist but this Friday he will be making his professional Boxing Debut at the Isleta Casino & Resort against the extremely game Manuel “Mano” Otero of Peralta, NM. Otero is an experienced MMA Fighter who will be making his professional boxing debut as well. According to Zamora the two fighters have “ been wanting to fight each other for over a year now” and “I think this fights probably going to be a war, I’m a boxer brawler and he is a brawler”. The four round bout will be the 2nd bout of the night in the Cruiserweight division.

Full Report: Edwards Defeats Usman In Stoke June 3, 2009

(JUNE 3)  The Fenton Manor Sports Complex in Stoke-on-Trent, England, was the scene of Chris Edwards retaining his British and Commonwealth flyweight titles with a well deserved 12 round points verdict over opponent Usman Ahmed on Friday night.  Edwards, 13-13-3 (4), mounted a trademark hyper-busy attack, pressing Ahmed, 5-2-1 (0), for the majority of the bout.  Full Story

News Brief: Deguardia Honored at the IBF Convention June 3, 2009

Joe DeGuardia, CEO and President of Star Boxing, was awarded this year's "Most Active USBA promoter", at the 26th annual IBF/USBA Convention, which was held in Panama City, Panama. DeGuardia who was in attendance, earned the award for the work he did with current USBA Welterweight champion and IBF #2 rated, Delvin Rodriguez and former USBA Jr. Welterweight champion "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis. Rodriguez will now fight for the vacant IBF Welterweight championship this summer against South African Isaac Hlatshwayo. Both Rodriguez and Arnaoutis fought four separate times in 2008, winning all four of their bouts.

Mosley Answers His Critics: "Says He Will "Retire Him (Mayweather)" by John "Johnny" Martinez June 3, 2009

(JUNE 3)  In the district that spans from 140 to 154 pounds, some of the sweet science’s most gifted warriors reside and thrive. From junior welterweight to super welterweight, this region of weight classes is stacked with fighters that are willing to give the public what they want and deserve- a fight.  Full Story

Everything set for the Boxing Events in Xcaret and Cancun June 2, 2009

Fight Night Club Debuts at Club Nokia June 2, 2009

LOS ANGELES, June 2 - On Thursday, June 11th, "Fight Night Club" premieres at Club Nokia at LA LIVE across the street from STAPLES Center in downtown Los Angeles, and to kick off this highly-anticipated new boxing series, Golden Boy Promotions will be featuring Los Angeles area top young boxing talent with Oxnard's David Rodela headlining against Juan Garcia and Paramount's unbeaten featherweight Charles Huerta in the co-featured attraction during what promises to be a night to remember.  Full Story

Pro-Am boxing card to rock historic Plymouth -“Brawl At The Hall,” June 12 June 1, 2009

PROVIDENCE (June 1, 2009) – Pro boxing returns June 12 to Plymouth as Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES) presents a rare pro-am card, “Brawl At The Hall,” at historic Plymouth Memorial Hall.  “Brawl At The Hall” is the second of four shows in “The Radisson Hotel Plymouth Harbor Fight Series,” scheduled in 2009 at Plymouth Memorial Hall and exclusively promoted by CES. Full Story