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Latest Update on Prizefighter Card June 30, 2010 |
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(JUNE 30) Nigel Benn and Steve Collins performed the Prizefighter Super Middleweights draw at the Covent Garden Hotel in London ahead of the June 30 event on Sky Sports. Patrick Mendy makes Prizefighter history as the youngest boxer to take part in the show, and he kicks-off the night against Dudley’s Sam Horton, a fighter full of confidence after a positive showing against James DeGale for the WBA International super middleweight title. Full Story
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Notes from Training Camp: Former British Super Bantam Matt Marsh June 30, 2010 |
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(JUNE 30) Matthew Marsh, a former British champion is set to fight Kris Hughes for the vacant Commonwealth (British Empire) belt at the Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear on Friday July 23, 2010. Marsh has decided to stay in London for his pre-fight training camp. With just over three weeks to go until the big fight, Marsh has been making the short trip from his home in West Ham to the Ultrachem TKO gym in Canning Town to be put through his paces by co-trainers, Johnny Eames and Derek Grainger. Full Story
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Joe Smith Jr. “The Irish Bomber” Remains Perfect! By: Ethan Doutney June 30, 2010 Huge photos |
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(JUNE 30) After returning from the Mohegun Sun CES Promotions “Pride and Glory” witnessing Nicolia “The Stone Man” Firtha stone Tony “TNT” Grano in two, I returned home to watch the tape of Latin Fury 15. Impressed by Chavez Jr.’s improvement against better competition named John Duddy it was another Jr. I couldn’t get off my mind but it was an Irishman. It was Long Island light heavyweight Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith Jr. Full Story
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Euro News: Universum has Three Shows Scheduled in July by Per Ake Persson June 30, 2010 |
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Universum now have three shows scheduled for July for a grand finish of the collaboration with network partner ZDF. On July 17th, Universum salvage the collapsed Zbib vs Gevor fight with WBO light heavyweight champ Juergen Braehmer defending the title against Spaniard Alejandro Lakatos, who at one time came close to upsetting then champ Dariusz Michalczewski but was stopped and have never reached the same heights since then. He does however hold the WBO European title. Headlining the show for ZDF is female flyweight queen Susi Kentikian. On July 31 at home in Hamburg Universum have WBC interim middle champ Sebastian Zbik against the ever dangerous tba while Khoren Gevor moves up to super middleweight to challenge WBA "standard" champ Dimitri Sartison.
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Graham Earl Laces Up Boots For
Charity Football Tournament June 29, 2010 |
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(JUNE 29) Graham ‘The Duke’ Earl is the latest boxing superstar to sign up for the Celebrity Football Tournament, in aid of the Indee Rose Trust, at the Brockwell Stadium in Canvey Island on Sunday 25th July 2010. Earl, who in October ‘06 beat Angel Hugo Ramirez in a thrilling contest to lift the coveted world lightweight crown, now trains and manages boxers in Luton, as well as promoting boxing events, said, “The Indee Rose Trust is a very worthy ..Full Story
| World Series of
Boxing By Bernard O'Neill June 29, 2010 |
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Ken Egan, John Joe Nevin and David Oliver Joyce have been signed up by teams from Miami, Paris and Delhi ahead of the AIBA sanctioned World Series of Boxing (WSB) which begins next November. The Irish Irish trio were amongst 175 boxers from 64 countries on offer to 12 city-based franchises from the Americas, Asia and Europe at today's WSB international draft in London. Full Story
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UBO All America Title Fight Is
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(JUNE 29) The hype is picking up for the UBO All-America lightweight title fight on July 31 at the Civic Center in Rayne, Louisiana featuring local power-puncher “Rock Hard Mighty” Mason Menard (11-1, 9 KOs). Promoter Chad Broussard is hoping to announce the opponent for Menard soon, but tickets are already on sale and can be purchased online by logging on...Full Story
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DeMarcus “Chop Chop” Corley Replaces Tim Coleman on July 10 Card June 29, 2010 |
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FAIRFAX, VA (June 29, 2010) – Former world champion DeMarcus “Chop Chop” Corley of Washington, D.C. (36-13-1, 21 KOs) will fight Detroit southpaw Damian Fuller (30-7-1, 14 KOs) in the July 10th co-main event at the Patriot Center, replacing Baltimore’s Tim “The Pitbull” Coleman (17-1-1, 4 KOs) who suffered a laceration on his head during training last Thursday
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David is out for Revenge on
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(JUNE 25) Paul David got the draw he wanted for Prizefighter Super Middleweights on June 30 at York Hall, Bethnal Green live on Sky Sports, taking on Tony Salam and earning the chance to avenge a defeat inflicted over three years ago. The Sheffield-based Northampton fighter took on Salam in January 2007 in Essex in just his second professional fight and lost to the Stoke Newington southpaw on points. The pair will lock horns in the latest of Barry Hearn’s eight-man, one night tournaments and David’s trainer Dominic Ingle says his charge is delighted with the chance to gain revenge en route to claiming the..Full Story
| Tonight: Telefutura's
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LOS ANGELES, June 25 - After a spectacular event in March that saw lightweight contender Vicente Escobedo score another big win, Golden Boy Promotions returns to the Auditorio Plaza La Condesa in Mexico City with an exciting fight card tonight that will be broadcast throughout Latin America on HBO Plus' "Next Boxing Generation" and on TeleFutura's "Sólo Boxeo Tecate" in the United States and Puerto Rico. In the main event, 20-year-old lightweight sensation Pablo Cesar Cano takes on Colombian southpaw Oscar Leon in a 10 round bout for the NABF super lightweight title. In the eight round co-feature, Mexican prospect Marco Antonio Periban returns to action against Canada's Jason Naugler in an 8 round light heavyweight fight. Opening the telecast will be battle of Mexico City natives with super lightweight Ivan Cano facing Adrian Quiroz in a 6 round fight.
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(JUNE 25) David Tua is currently in the United States, training for his upcoming fight against Monte Barrett at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, NJ on Saturday July 17th. The WBO #2 rated Tua has set himself up in camp in nearby Jersey City, NJ with long-time trainer Roger Bloodworth. This will be Tua's third fight overall, but first in the U.S. since making his return to the ring in October of last year after a two-year hiatus. "It is great coming back to fight in the states. I'm back to the place where it all started for me," stated Tua. "My fans here are just as passionate as they are at home. It's a great feeling and humbling to know that my fans are still there and still into it for me. I'm grateful for their support and loyalty they've always shown for me. My fans have supported me since
Day 1 and that means the world to me." Regarding training here in the states, Tua seems to be very content. "All is good, I have no complaints. I'm working hard, and taking it one day at a time."| "Fight Night Club" is
Stacked from Top to Bottom for Tonight's Show June 24, 2010 |
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LOS ANGELES, June 24 - "Fight Night Club" continues to deliver top boxing action to the Los Angeles boxing fans with another action-packed show featuring unbeatens Frankie Gomez, Jessie Vargas and Jamie Kavanagh. In the main event, East Los Angeles' highly-touted amateur star Frankie Gomez (3-0, 3 KO's) makes his fourth pro and second consecutive "Fight Night Club" appearance in a four round welterweight match against Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico's Jaime Orrantia (13-26-5, 4 KO's).The co-main event will see Las Vegas' Jessie Vargas (10-0, 5 KO's) return to "Fight Night Club" to face 11-year pro Ernesto Zavala (21-4, 9 KO's) of Burbank, California in a six round welterweight bout. Opening the televised portion of the card will be 140-pound Irish phenom Jamie Kavanagh (1-0, 1 KO) of Los Angeles against Fairfeild's Luis Sanchez (0-1) in a four rounder. "Fight Night Club" is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and AEG and is sponsored by DeWalt Tools, McDonald's, Budweiser, Powerade and USTREAM. The series will return to L.A. LIVE's Club Nokia on July 22, August 26, September 30, October 28 and November 18. The fights will be broadcast on Fox Sports Net (FSN) and its regional sports network affiliates (check local listings) and streamed live online at ustream.com and RingTV.com at 8 p.m. PT/11 p.m. ET. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. PT and the first bell rings at 7:00 p.m. PT.
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Chavez Readies for Fight June 24, 2010 Huge photo |
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(JUNE 24) Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., is ready to fight, and just this week had a great workout in front of the media in San Antonio, Texas. Chavez will be fighting John Duddy in the main event of “Latin Fury 15: La Furia de México” on Saturday, June 26th. The fight will be live on Pay-Per-View, from the Alamodome in San Antonio. Chavez Jr. workout took place yesterday at the Jesse
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Seven Hopefuls on Prizefighter's card on Sky Sports June 23, 2010 Huge Photos |
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(JUNE 23) On June 30, 2010, there will be ten boxers featured on the Prizefighter Super-Middleweights at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Sky Sports began the countdown to the show with today’s promotional shoot at Sky Sports studios in London. The eight starters on the night were joined by the two reserves for a number of promotional activities including Sky Sports interviews for the night and promotional videos and pictures, all within tantalizing touching distance of the Prizefighter trophy which will go to the winner of the 13th edition on Barry Hearn’s eight-man, one night tournament, along with a cheque for £32,000. Full Story
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Results from Niagara Falls June 23, 2010 |
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Three of The Empire Sports and Entertainment's fighters were in action Saturday night, June 19, at the Conference Center in Niagara Falls, as former heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman, and welterweight sensations "Sting" Bwalya and Cecil McCalla all wowed the thousands in attendance with their skills. Fighting in the main event, comebacking two-time heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman dropped Troy, New York's Shannon Miller once in every round before getting the TKO stoppage at 1:37 of round four. Full Story
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Biosse To fight McCreedy on
ESPN2 Friday Night Fights June 22, 2010 Huge Photo |
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PROVIDENCE (June 22, 2010) – New England and EBA super middleweight champion “Irish” Joey McCreedy (11-4-2, 6 KOs), trained by “Irish” Micky Ward and Dicky Eklund, was having a problem finding a suitable opponent for his July 9th fight in the 8-round co-feature on “Let Freedom Ring” presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, RI. When his good friend and CES stable mate, undefeated Cape Verdean boxer Vladine Biosse (6-0, 4 KOs), found himself without an opponent due to an injury suffered by Chris Traietti..Full Story
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Lundy to fight Molina in 12-round Main Event June 22, 2010 |
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(JUNE 22) On July 9, 2010, “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy, will make his first title defense against challenger John John “The Hammer” Molina in the 12-round main event on “Let Freedom Ring,” presented live on ESPN Friday Night Fights by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, R.I. The always entertaining, fan-favorite Lundy (18-0-1, 10 KOs), fighting out of Philadelphia, has made the Providence area his second home with this being his fifth fight in that market. The 26-year-old has defeated Tyrese Hendrix, Richard Abril Jason Cintron, Esteban Alvarez and fought Darnell Giles, Jr. to a controversial draw. Full Story
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Ward Wins by a Shut Out of Green! June 22, 2010 |
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(JUNE 22) Andre Ward retained his WBA 168-pound championship and undefeated record by winning a unanimous decision over Allan Green in his second straight commanding performance in the Super Six World Boxing Classic. In front of his hometown crowd of 8,797 at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Ward (22-0, 13 KOs) secured a place in the Super Six semi-finals by dominating a..Full Story
| News Flash: David Tua
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(JUNE 22) On July 17, 2010, boxing event returns to the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, promoted by Star Boxing with a sizzling heavyweight showdown, when David Tua faces Monte Barrett in what is expected to be an all-out war. "We had great success with our show at the Tropicana back in March and we are expecting an even greater event this summer featuring this can't miss heavyweight showdown," stated Joe DeGuardia, CEO of Star Boxing. "With David and Monte you have two heavyweights who both are going to leave everything they have in the ring. Both of these guys have very heavy hands, and will look to trade big shots from the moment that bell sounds to start round one. Anytime you have two guys of this nature going toe-to- toe, you just know you are in for a special treat. I am looking forward to fistic fireworks at the Tropicana on the Atlantic City boardwalk come July 17th."
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Marsh to fight on July 23rd June 22, 2010 |
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(JUNE 22) Matthew Marsh will be fighting on July 23rd, and will fight for the vacant Commonwealth British Empire belt against Kris Hughes. The Marsh-Hughes title clash is scheduled to be on the undercard of the Frank Maloney promoted IBF Super Bantamweight World Title fight between Steve Molitor and Jason Booth at the Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton-le-Spring, Following a sparring session, with former British and European Bantamweight Champion Ian ‘Dappa’ Napa, at the Ultrachem TKO Gym in Canning Town, Marsh took a little time out to speak about the surprise news, “I’ve only just found out today the fights on. I’m really pleased to get another chance at the..Full Story
| WBC Final Tribute to
Anwar Chowdri June 21, 2010 |
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(JUNE 21) Jose Sulaiman, President of The World Boxing Council, regrets to inform of a day of mourning for the boxing family for the passing away in Karachi of Anwar Chowdri of Pakistan, the former President of AIBA. His wife and family were at his side when he passed away. Mr. Chowdri was a fine friend of the WBC, with whom AIBA had signed a mutual medical agreement during the annual WBC convention held in Moscow, Russia, in 1999. Mr. Chowdri held the presidency of AIBA for about 25 years and was a real leader of amateur boxing in the world. His leadership was the basis for enjoying a solid support from the affiliated nations for the dedication of his life to AIBA and amateur boxing, making loyalty and gratitude to his institution and his friends, the most sacred behavior of his life. May he rest in everlasting peace.
| WBC Special Event: Public
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(JUNE 21) In a break from tradition, members of the public will be able to join celebrities and the stars of film, television and the boxing ring, at the World Premiere of the Welsh-made film Risen, about the inspiring life of Welsh World Boxing Champion Howard Winstone. Full Story
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Tonight: Andre Ward vs. Allan
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(JUNE 19) Tonight at the Oracle Arena will be the showdown between, Andre "S.O.G" Ward 167.75 lbs.vs. Allan "Sweetness" Green, 166 lbs. Other weights from yesterday: Upsher Chambers 144 lbs. - Hector Alatorre 142.5 lbs.; Juan Tepoz 118 lbs. - Michael Ruiz Jr. 117.5 lbs.; Mark Tucker 175.5 lbs. - Billy Bailey 175 lbs.; Alexander Podrezov 144 lbs. - John Dunham 142 lbs.; Willie Nelson 148 lbs. - Jesse Feliciano 149 lbs. Photos of weigh-in
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Maddalone Outside the Ring June 18, 2010 |
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(JUNE 18) Vinny Maddalone (33-6, 24KO's), a top fan heavyweight favorite of promoter Star Boxing, known for his tough performances inside the ring, has began parlaying his popularity into a career outside the ring. Though still active; Maddalone scored TKO in the 5th round, over Dominique Alexander in his last bout n March of this year, at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. It has recently been announced that Maddalone has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors to Ring 8, the Veteran Boxers Association
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Long Island’s Undefeated
“Irish Bomber” Joe Smith to Test Punch on Heavyweight By: Phil Kane June 18, 2010 |
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(JUNE 18) Long Island’s popular light heavyweight Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith Jr. a 2008 New York Gold Gloves Champion will be taking a big step up on the undercard of Jimmy Burchfield’s CES Promotions “Pride & Power,” Tony Grano / Nicolai Firtha main event June 26th at the Mohegun Sun Casino and Resort in Uncasville, Connecticut. Smith, 4-0, 4Ko’s is a heavy handed boxer / puncher taking a big step up squaring off with Mazur Ali who until now has battled as a cruiserweight and fought four of his last five bouts at heavyweight. Full Story
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Tonight: Boxing at the Doubletree Hotel Event Center June 18, 2010 |
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(JUNE 18) Tonight at the Doubletree Hotel Event Center, 222 N. Vineyard Ave., Ontario (off 10 freeway) starting at 5:30 pm., boxing event will take place. The event is promoted by Thompson Boxing Promotions, and will be tape delayed on Fox Sports en Español. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. At the weigh-in
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Green Relaxes in Hotel before
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OAKLAND - Allan Green relaxes in his Hilton Oakland Airport suite as he gets mentally ready for his Super Six World Boxing Classic showdown with WBA World Champion Andre Ward televised Saturday, June 19-live on SHOWTIME, 10p ET/PT-from Oakland's Oracle Arena. The event is promoted by Goossen Tutor Promotions, TNT Boxing and Dibella Entertainment and sponsored by Corona, Oakland Tribune and River Rock Casino. Full Story
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Tucker Looking Forward to DBE Debut June 18, 2010 |
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(JUNE 18) On Saturday, June 19th,at Oakland, CA’s Oracle Arena, as a hero to many who regularly fights before raucous, standing room only crowds, Mark “TNT” Tucker, 22, is accustomed to performing under the bright lights. Tucker said, “Fighting in Westminster has been tremendous and I’ve already accepted some tough fights to please my fans, but now it’s time to take the next step towards becoming a premier fighter.” Full Story
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Mendy a teenager, will be
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(JUNE 17) PRIZEFIGHTER history will be made when teenager Patrick Mendy, 19 years old, becomes the youngest fighter in the event. Mendy will be boxing in the super middleweight competition on June 30, 2010, at the York Hall, in Bethnal Green. Mendy, who reigns out of Maidenhead has been tipped for big things and got the call up for the latest of Barry Hearn’s eight-man, one night tournaments live on Sky Sports as he travelled to spar with European, British and Commonwealth title winner Nathan Cleverly – great preparation for
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Latest Update on Grano June 15, 2010 |
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(JUNE 15) This wee, after sparring with Vitali Klitschko for three weeks in Austria, Hartford heavyweight prospect Tony Grano returned home for a week before going to Buffalo for training camp to prepare for his on June 26, 2010, in the mainliner on the “Pride & Power” boxing card, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. Grano faces Nicolai Firtha for the vacant
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El Mais Wins in Puerto Rico June 15, 2010 |
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(JUNE 15) Last night, the Border City Boxing Club’s National Heavyweight Champion, “Sweet” Sammy El Mais defeated Puerto Rico’s Jose Santiago in Puerto Rico by a 4-1 score. El Mais, and the rest for the Canadian Team left Puerto Rico for the Elite Continental Championships in Ecuador today. At the Continental Championships, scheduled from June 15-18, El Mais will face champions from Argentina, Brazil, Bahamas, Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, Guatemala, Mexico, Trinidad and Tobago, Virgin Islands and Venezuela. The Elite Continental Championships will take place in Ecuador’s Julio Cesar Hidalgo Coliseum.
| Open to the Public Press
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(JUNE 15) On Wednesday, June 16th, at the ORACLE Arena – Courtside Club, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, California, Andre Ward and World-ranked Allan Green will participate in an open to the public press conference. Ward will take on his first world title defense against challenger Allan Green in Group Stage 2 of the Super Six World Boxing Classic on Saturday, June 19th from the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California to be broadcast on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m., ET/PT, delayed on the west coast). Ward, who has emerged as a tournament favorite following his win in Group Stage 1 against Mikkel Kessler, is currently listed as a 1-1 favorite to win it all by USA Today sports analyst Danny Sheridan. A victory over the world-ranked Green (29-1, 20 KOs), of Tulsa, Okla., will catapult the last American to win an Olympic Games gold medal into the tournament semi-finals.
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Final Press Conference and Weigh-In June 14, 2010 |
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(JUNE 14) This Friday at 3:00 pm, at the Niagara Falls Conference Center, promoter Nick Garone of X-Cel Worldwide, Emcee "Baby" Joe Mesi,Hasim "The Rock" Rahman, Shannon Miller, Donnie Orr and other local fighters will be available for questions and one-on-one interviews at the final press conference for Saturday's "The Return of the Rock" boxing event. At the conclusion, all fighters will have their official weigh-in for the next night's event. Full Story
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Matt Remillard - Top
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(JUNE 12) Undefeated, 23-year-old NABF and NABO champion Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard arguably rates as America’s leading contemporary featherweight and the old-school fighter can’t wait to prove his worth to the boxing world. Remillard, now rated No. 7 by the World Boxing Council, may not have a true signature fight, yet, but he improved his pro record to 23-0 (17 KOs) last month with a fourth-round TKO of Carlos Rivera (16-4-2), retaining his NABF belt and capturing the vacant NABO strap. The Manchester..Full Story
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Harrison Vacates his European
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(JUNE 12) HotBoxingNews received news that Audley Harrison, 38 years old, has vacated his European heavyweight title. This will now open a door to a showpiece World title fight when he makes his return from injury in October. Harrison had an operation on a pectoral muscle last month to correct the injury that forced him to fight one-handed against Michael Sprott from the fourth round of their European title bout at Alexandra Palace in April. The injury hampered Harrison for the remainder of the fight until he produced a stunning last-gasp knockout victory to land the title he is now surrendering. Full Story
| Judah Added to Boxing
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(JUNE 12) Joseph Judah, 5-0 (1KO), has recently been added to a fight card promoted by R&R Promotions, on Saturday, June 19th at the Taft Theater in Cincinnati, Ohio. Joseph Judah said, "I am ready to bring excitement back to the sport of boxing. When I step in the ring on June 19th, the boxing world can expect a spectacular victory." In his last fight on November 6, 2009 in Las Vegas, Judah scored a dominating four round decision victory over Joel Gonzalez. Joseph Judah said "Since my last fight in November, I have had several fights fall thru for various reasons. I don't let those mishaps bother me, I just continue to stay focused and train harder to represent Brooklyn to the fullest." Macke Roberts said "I want to thank R&R Promotions for making this fight happen. Joseph Judah is ready to show the boxing world he is a fighter to be reckoned with." To get Joseph Judah fight tickets for June 19th in Cincinnati, Ohio, use the purchase code "I WANT JOSEPH JUDAH TICKETS" and call Ph# (513) 381-7247.
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Summer Fight Night Explosion
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(JUNE 12) On June 19, 2010, Goodwin Promotions presents a night of boxing action on the “Summer Fight Night Explosion”. Following the huge success of his ‘A Night Of The Rising Stars’ event at York Hall back in April promoter Steve Goodwin recently announced that his “Summer Fight Night Explosion” at York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, will be bigger, better and even more explosive! The event will feature 12 bouts. Full Story
| Latest Amateur Results
from Ireland - European Senior Championships by Bernard O'Neill June 12, 2010 |
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McCloskey looking to have a chance to fight Khan June 11, 2010 |
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(JUNE 11) Tonight pro boxer Paul McCloskey, 30, is hoping that if he wins, that it will take him closer to a world title fight with Amir Khan. McCloskey is making his first defense of his European belt against Giuseppe Lauri, of Italy at the King’s Hall in Belfast. This will be a hometown fight for McCloskey, McCloskey said about his fight, “I’m very confident of winning the fight and I’m in great shape. I’ve seen him on a DVD and he’s very experienced, he’s been around the block and is very clever. “But some good boxers have beaten him and I’ve seen some of his defeats. He likes to control the fight and fight at his pace but I’m going to do something he doesn’t like and take the fight from him." Full Story
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Menard to fight Title Bout in Louisiana June 11, 2010 |
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(JUNE 11) On July 31, 2010, Mason Menard, 21, (11-1, 9 KOs) will be featured on a card where he will be fighting for the UBO All-America Lightweight title in his hometown, when he fights at the Civic Center, in Rayne, Louisiana. The fight will be promoted by Chad Broussard and his Boxncar Promotions. Menard's opponent has not been named. Menard made his professional debut in October 2007. Just five days after his nineteenth birthday he knocked out fifty-four-fight veteran Richard Dinkins in the second round to get his promising career under way. After scoring another win following May, Menard had a loss in August..Full Story
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Adams Wins by Third Round but disappointed at not getting Title shot June 11, 2010 |
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(JUNE 11) Ali Adams, who moved just another step to fight for a title, when he won last Saturday against Mark Lewis who he stopped in the third round has been let down after this win. Adams had dominated this fight with Lewis, making the centre of the ring his own by firing vicious jabs into the face of Nottinghamshire’s Lewis every time he tried to come forward. The times Lewis did manage to get past the jabs he was greeted by some slick combinations and..Full Story
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Boxing Event on the Battle in the Ballroom" June 10, 2010 |
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(JUNE 10) On June 24, 2010 in the Battle in the Ballroom fight series, they will present a heavyweight battle in a full night of ring action. In the main event, Joe “The Future” Hanks is back and he’s in with the Bayou Banger 22-2 Johnnie White. Over the past 12 months White has been in with top contenders Dominch Guinn and Seth Mitchell, and is currently the 65th ranked heavyweight in the USA, and with 18 knockouts will be Hank’s stiffest test so far. Since Hanks first round KO of Baby Tyson Cliff Couser in April at the Marriott, Hanks has KO’ed Marcus Dickerson and Anthony Gatt to improve his record to 13-0 with 9 knock outs. People in the fight business are starting to talk about a big future awaiting Hanks and it starts with White! Full Story
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Alexander to fight Razak June 8, 2010 |
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(JUNE 8) On June 19, 2010, Mark ‘The Flash’ Alexander is set to face Sid Razak on Goodwin’s “Summer Fight Night Explosion” at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London. Last month, following his magnificent demolition of rising star Michael ‘Simply’ Devine, Alexander went on BBC London Boxing Hour, presented by Steve Bunce, and called out former English Champion Ryan Barrett. He got his wish, but not for right away, and will face Barrett as the headline on Steve Goodwin’s “It’s Personal” event on September 11th. Full Story
| European Senior
Championships By Bernard O'Neill June 7, 2010 |
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(JUNE 7) Seven Irish boxers will compete in the quarter finals of the European Senior Championships following a hat-trick of wins at the Ice Palace in Moscow today. John Joe Nevin, who celebrates his 21st birthday today, handed himself the best birthday present of all - a chance to add a European medal to the World bronze he won in Milan last year. Full Story
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Official Statement By Steve ‘USS’
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(JUNE 7) Cruiserweight World Champion Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham, who has been receiving high levels of negative commentary from the Canadian media, as well as from Ross supporters, following the fifth round stoppage decision that saw him become the IBF World Champion for the second time, today issued an official statement regarding the circumstances that lead to the fight with Troy Ross being stopped by the ringside doctor. Full Story
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Andre Made a "Pitch" to
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(JUNE 6) Andre Ward (20-0, 13 KOs) made his “pitch” to his hometown fans in Oakland, California, to come out and support him when he defends his title against Tulsa, Oklahoma's Allan Green (29-1, 20 KOs). The two will fight on June 2010 at the Oracle Arena. Full Story
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Setterfield to fight on June
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(JUNE 5) On June 19, 2010, Daryl
Setterfield will be fighting Matt Scriven on the "Summer Fight Night
Explosion” card at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London.
After a training workout, Setterfield spoke about the victory over
Darren Hamilton, a fighter that he took on last March. Setterfield
said, “Darren had gone five unbeaten. He’s a very good fighter. It was
hard going as he has an awkward defence. We battled hard,
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Ennis and Evans to fight on
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(JUNE 3) There will be two co-featured bouts tomorrow night at the Legendary Blue Horizon that will headline a seven bout card promoted by SAM Promotions in association with Blue Horizon Boxing LLC. Farah Ennis, will face Steve Walker, in a six-rounder, and Coy Evans, will take on Barbaro Zepeda in the second co-feature. Full Story
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Boxing Event in Lincoln, Rhode
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PROVIDENCE - On July 9, on ESPN2 "Friday Night Fights" comes to Twin River Event Center, in Lincoln, R.I. The main event will feature Hank Lundy in his first title defense against challenger John John “Molina. Also, “Irish” Joey McCreedy will make his first middleweight fight in the 8-round co-feature against an opponent to be determined. In a women's bout, Aleksandra Magdziak Lopes will fight in a rematch against Kali Reis (2-0 1 KO), who won a 4-round decision in their first meeting, in a 6-round rematch. ..Full Story