Maximum Gee-Force at the Blue Horizon on April 3rd March 31, 2009

(MAR 31)Super Middleweight contender, Gee Culmer, returns to the Legendary Blue Horizon in Philadelphia this Friday at the ‘Israel vs Italy’ event headlined by powerful Israeli Cruiserweight Ran Nakash against local boy Dave Brunelli.   Gee, who beat fellow Philly fighter Jameel Wilson on his last outing on 12th September ‘08, will be hoping to continue the one hundred percent success rate of Philadelphia’s premier ..Full Story

Open Letter from Irish Ropes March 30, 2009

(MAR 30) After reading some derogatory stories unfairly criticizing Irish Ropes Promotions for canceling its March 16th scheduled “Erin Go Brawl II” pro boxing show at WaMu Theater in Madison Square Garden, I am compelled to set the record straight about why we pulled the plug 10 days out and to explain what really happened leading up to the final decision. Full Story

2009 Golden Gloves Tournament in Ontario March 30, 2009

(MAR 30) On April 3-5, 2009, at the Delta Hotel, in Kitchener, ON, the 2009 Golden Gloves Tournament and Primetime Prospects Invitational will be held.  Bout events will be taking place all weekend, so come and see the finest up and coming boxers show their talent and passion for the sport right here in KW. Preliminary match tickets are $20.00 for General admission and $35.00 for Ringside admission. Bouts begin Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 1pm and Saturday at 7pm. Ringside tickets for the final bouts on Sunday are $45.00, with bouts starting at 6pm.
 

Travis Kauffman Returns to ShoBox: The Next Generation on May 1 March 30, 2009

Reading, PA - Undefeated heavyweight prospect Travis Kauffman returns to the nationally televised spotlight on May 1 at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, CA. The fight will air on the Showtime series ShoBox: The Next Generation. Kauffman will face an opponent to be named in the broadcast..Full Story

Timothy Bradley: “Bring It on Holt…I’m Ready to Shock the World” March 30, 2009

(MAR 30) Los Angeles, CA -- WBC light welterweight champion Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley weighed in for the mandatory WBC 7-day weigh in hours before his departure to Montreal Canada yesterday, where he will clash against Kendall “R-Rated” Holt as the main event of the evening in front of thousands of fight fans The Bell Centre and many more on..Full Story

Bailey-Figueroa collide Friday! The entire card is free to the public (According to Team Figueroa) March 30, 2009

(MAR 30) As part of the “I AM A MAN” weekend commemorating the 41st anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s untimely death in Memphis TN, on April 4, 1968, Prize Fight Boxing and DiBella Entertainment will be on the famous Beale Street in downtown Memphis this Friday (April 3rd) live on ESPN2 Friday Night fights. Headlining the night’s event is former world champion Randell Bailey (38-6, 34 KOs) in a scheduled 12 round IBF jr welterweight eliminator against Frankie Figueroa..Full Story

Yorgey takes Hearns deep, and puts him to sleep. By Mike Cassell March 29, 2009

(MAR 29) MIAMI OKLAHOMA – Respect in the sport of boxing cannot be earned with a name. Light middleweight contender Ronald Hearns 21 – 1 (17 KO’s) found that out very quickly on Saturday night when he met Philadelphia fighter Lightning Harry Joe Yorgey. Yorgey entered the ring with an undefeated professional record of 21 – 0 (9 KO’s), and more than sixty amateur fights under his belt. The crafty..Full Story

Chamber and Peter Looking to Make Some Much Needed "Noise" in the Heavyweight Division by James “Ricky” Coward March 27, 2009

(MAR 27) Tonight at the Nokia Theater Los Angeles, CA, ESPN2 Friday Night Fights.  Today when we hear people talking “The Business” of boxing at the coffee shop or in the barbershop, some of the the names most likely to be discussed would be, Marguez, Pacquiao / Hatton, Shane Mosley, Miguel Cotto..Full Story

Two Irish Squads Named By Bernard O'Neill March 27, 2009

(MAR 27) World champion Katie Taylor, Olympic bronze medalist Paddy Barnes, and European Union champion David Oliver Joyce have been named in two top Irish squads for international tournaments in Albania and Turkey next month. Beijing Olympians John Joe Joyce and John Joe Nevin, also a European Union champion, will compete in the Ahmet Cup in Turkey.Joyce replaces Philip Sutcliffe who is injured.  Full Story

Latest Euro News by Per Ake Persson March 27, 2009

EBU super middle champ Karo Murat reportedly defends the title against Italian Lorenzo Di Giacomo, a former EU champ and EBU two-time challenger at middleweight, May 30 at a site to be announced in Germany.  P 3 Boxing have been forced to cancel EU jr welter ruler Giuseppe Lauri´s defence against Juho Tolppola April 18 as the Finn have battling with illness...Full Story

Boxing Event on May 1st, in Las Vegas March 27, 2009

(MAR 27) Platinum Entertainment in association with Adam Fish of Big Fish Boxing will present boxing at its finest when they showcase former undisputed welterweight champion “SUPER” ZAB JUDAH (37-6-0 KO: 25) in a special attraction. The co-main event features the rising star of the Philippines, WBC International Super Bantamweight Champion..Full Story

Jimmy Lange to Face New Opponent March 27, 2009

Antillon: "I Paid my Dues, Now I Want My Shot." March 25, 2009 Photo credit: Chris Farina/Top Rank

LOS ANGELES, March 25 – Unbeaten in 25 fights with 18 knockouts, and ranked in the top five by three of the four major world sanctioning bodies, Maywood, California’s Urbano Antillon has more than earned his right to a major fight on premium cable television or for a world championship, yet the top names at 135 pounds continue to avoid him at every opportunity.  Full Story

Jermain Taylor Sets His Sights on Carl Froch for WBC Title March 25, 2009

(MAR 25) MIAMI - This time, Jermain Taylor is training for one thing, and one thing only. He wants his championship belt back. Taylor, who held the Middleweight Championship from 2005 through 2007, will get his shot at the WBC Super Middleweight belt when he faces current WBC titleholder Carl Froch on Saturday, April 25, on Showtime Championship...Full Story

Tecate Announces Support of Unparalleled Four-Bout Battle in Austin March 24, 2009

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (March 24, 2009) – Tecate, cerveza con carácter, continues its efforts to make boxing accessible to its adult consumers by sponsoring Golden Boy Promotions’ “Lightweight Lightning” four-bout card on April 4 at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas. That night, the ring will host seven former world champions as they vie for recognition in what is considered the most talented division of the sport. Full Story

Signing of Olympic Teammates Estrada and Molina March 24, 2009

(MAR 24) Los Angeles, CA – It’s been nearly 10 years since any professional boxing promoter signed more than one member of a U.S. Olympic Boxing squad – but that drought is over with the recent signings by Goossen Tutor Promotions of 2008 Beijing Olympic teammates Shawn Estrada and..Full Story

WBC Cabofe Heavyweight Champion Manuel Quezada calls out James Toney March 24, 2009

(MAR 24) WBC CABOFE Heavyweight Champion, Manuel "El Toro" Quezada, is calling out James "Lights Out" Toney. Quezada, who's been working with Joe Goossen, is riding a 15-fight winning streak and is currently ranked # 17 by the WBC. "When I heard the news that James Toney wanted to start his own promotional company and headline his first show my eyes lit up," said Quezada. "I'm willing to fight him anywhere at anytime. James, this message is for you, LETS GET IT ON."  Full Story

Matthews-Pasley added to Legendary Blue Horizon Card on April 3rd March 24, 2009

PHILADELPHIA (March 24, 2009)—A very intriguing six round cruiserweight fight has been added to an already packed show that will take place at The Legendary Blue Horizon on Friday night, April 3rd. The card is promoted by Vernoca L. Michael and Blue Horizon Boxing Promotions Inc. Julio Cesar Matthews will risk his undefeated record when he takes on the streaking Kamrah Pasley in a bout scheduled for six rounds. Full Story

Miguel Espino Stops Alex Garcia in 6; Retains WBC Cabofe Title March 24, 2009

(MAR 24)  WBC CABOFE Middleweight Champion and former Contender alum Miguel Espino (20-2-1, 9 KO's) continued his winning ways by stopping former light middleweight champion Alex “Terra” Garcia in an impressive fashion this past Saturday night at the Playboy Mansion in Beverly Hills, California. In front of a packed celebrity crowd and TV sets all over the nation, Espino and Garcia traded shots for the first three ..Full Story

Jones stops Sheika in 5 rounds March 23, 2009

PENSACOLA, Fla. (March 23, 2009) -- Fighting at home for the first time in a decade, 8-time world champion Roy Jones, Jr. (53-5, 39 KOs) fought before a packed house of loyal fans and gave them exactly what they came for with a dazzling display of superior quickness and athleticism en route to a fifth-round stoppage of 4-time world title challenger Omar Sheika for the vacant NABO championship last night in Pensacola, Florida.  Full Story

Gorges Fights Again at the ROMT in One Week March 22, 2009

(MAR 22) On Saturday, March 28 marks the return of boxing to the Royal Oak Music Theatre in suburban Detroit. Carlos Llinas Productions (CLIP) and Ron Remus Productions will present a scheduled 9 bout card featuring Border City Boxing's Junior-Welterweight Prospect "Gorgeous" Andre Gorges in his toughest bout to-date against veteran Guy Packer of Battle Creek Michigan. Also on the card will be former Lebanese and Canadian Super Heavyweight Amateur Champion, Ali Mansour, who will be facing Iowa's Guadalupe Diaz. Doors open at 7 PM, first bell is at 8 PM.

Latest Euro News by Per Ake Persson March 21, 2009

March 21, Hamburg, Germany:  Susianna Kentikian retained the WIBF and WBA female flyweight titles with a ten round unanimous decision over outclassed American challenger Elena Reid. It was scored 100-90 twice and 100-91. Reid had her day back in 2004 when she looked very unlucky to only get a draw with then female star Regina Halmich, who was commentator..Full Story

Press Conference to be held: Super Middleweight Champion Carl Froch March 21, 2009

(MAR 21) Hennessy Sports will be holding a press conference with the WBC Super Middle Weight Champion Carl Froch on Wednesday 25th March. Britain’s only genuine World Champion will be departing for the US very soon for his first defence of his WBC title against Former WBC Middleweight...Full Story

Kielsa Defends Canadian Heavyweight Crown with Huge TKO Over Cook March 21, 2009

(MAR 21) Greg “The Steel Pole” Kielsa (9-0, 4 KO’s) made the first defense of his Canadian Heavyweight title a memorable one, bombing out Winnipeg’s Arthur Cook (14-5-2, 5 KO’s) via devastating 8th round TKO Friday night at Casino Rama, in Rama, Ontario.  Cook came out aggressively in the first half of the fight pressing the pace, but never landing any damaging shots, all the while walking into stiff Kielsa counters. Full Story

Final Tribute:  WBC Vice-President Edmund Lipinski of Russia By WBC March 21, 2009

(MAR 21) On behalf of the World Boxing Council’s Board of Governors, I announce with the deepest regret and sadness the passing away of WBC Vice-President Edmund Lipinski of Russia, in Stuttgart, Germany, where he was the co-representative of the WBC for the heavyweight world championship fight between champion Vitali Klitschko and challenger...Full Story

Andrade Opens Up Second Consecutive Friday Night Fights Telecast with a Bang March 21, 2009

(MAR 21) 2007 amateur world champion and 2008 U.S. Olympian, Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade made his second consecutive appearance on ESPN2's "Friday Night Fights" this Friday at the Laredo Entertainment Center in Laredo, TX and improved his record to 4-0, 4KO. Full Story

Roy Jones, Jr. Breaks Up Lashley-Guida Skirmish at Press Conference March 20, 2009

(MAR 20) At the final press conference in Pensacola yesterday, Bobby Lashley read some excerpts at the podium of what Jason Guida had been saying in the press. At that time, Guida shot back with, "This is a real fight. Not what you have been used to. This is not fake - these are real punches." Video and More

Mtagwa Boxes Medina in Mini-World War May 1, at Blue Horizon March 20, 2009

(MAR 20) PHILADELPHIA, PA—Crowd-pleasers Rogers Mtagwa, of South Philadelphia, and Ricardo Medina, of Mazatlan, Mexico, will go at it for 10 rounds or less in their featherweight main event Friday evening, May 1, at the Legendary Blue Horizon, 1314 North Broad Street. First fight 7.30 p.m. Throw out..Full Story

Rodriguez stops Thompson in 2nd Round March 20, 2009

(MAR 20) WORCESTER, Mass.  – Undefeated middleweight/super middleweight sensation Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez had a very successful “Homecoming,” stopping 30-fight veteran Patrick Thompson for only the second time in his career in Thursday night’s main event at historic Mechanics Hall. “Homecoming,” promoted by DiBella Entertainment in association with Manfredo’s Gym, was taped live as part of DiBella’s “Broadway Boxing Series,” which shot in New England for the first time. Full Story

Peter Taking the Hard Way Back to the Title March 20, 2009

(MAR 20 Former WBC Heavyweight Champion Samuel Peter (32-2, 23 KOs) is a man of his word.  After losing his title to Vitali Klitschko last October in Germany, the powerful slugger vowed to redeem himself by taking on the best the division has to offer on his road back to the top.  Full Story

More Celebrities Sign Up For Kronk's Knockout Fundraiser March 20, 2009

(MAR 20)  Where will Aretha Franklin be celebrating her birthday this coming Wednesday? Where will Philip Anselmo of the platinum-selling world renowned, Pantera and Down, be partying loud and proud? Where will Jim Lampley of HBO fame be the master emcee?  Answer: The Kronk Foundation's mega fundraiser. It will be Metro Detroit's biggest bash..Full Story

"Talented" Junior Middleweight Prospect Rashad Holloway--Looking to Shine by James “Ricky” Coward March 20, 2009

(MAR 20) On Saturday, March 21st at the U.S. BANK ARENA in Cincinnati co-main event of "3 THE HARD WAY".  When people mention boxing’s junior middleweight division, some of the first big names that probably come to mind are Vernon Forest, Paul Williams, up and coming star fighter’s James Kirkland and Alfredo Angulo, and a fairly new name in the mix..Full Story

CES Signs James McGirt, Jr. March 20, 2009

(MAR 20)  PROVIDENCE – Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES) announced yesterday that it has signed super middleweight prospect James McGirt, Jr. to an exclusive, multi-year promotional contract.  The 26-year-old McGirt (19-2-1, 9 KOs), born in Brentwood, New York and now fighting out of Vero Beach (FL), is scheduled to make his CES debut on “River Rage” on May 22 at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island. James is trained by his father, James “Buddy” McGirt, 2-time world champion and former Trainer of the Year.  Full Story

Maloney's Heavyweight Prospects In Action At Newham March 20, 2009

(MAR 20) Two of the most promising heavyweight prospects in Britain will be in action this Friday, March 20 on the undercard of the Ian Napa vs. Malik Bouzaine European bantamweight title fight show at Newham Leisure Centre in London. Larry Olubamiwo and Tom Dallas both turned professional last year with promoter Frank Maloney and have each hammered their way to perfect records after three bouts.  Full Story

Miguel Espino Ready to Showcase Skills on National Television March 18, 2009

(MAR 18) WBC CABOFE Middleweight Champion and former Contender alum Miguel Espino (19-2-1, 8 KO's) is eager to get back in the ring after almost a year off since his last fight and is ready to show the Middleweight division that he is no longer a prospect and should be considered a legitimate contender. Ranked #6 by the WBC, Espino has won his last ten fights dating back to 2004 when he lost a decision to Peter Manfredo Jr. in the semi-finals on the initial Contender TV Series.  Full Story

Jimmy Lange to Battle Ryan Davis for WBC USNBC Championship Title March 17, 2009

(MAR 17) FAIRFAX, VA  – Junior middleweight contender Jimmy Lange (29-3-2, 20 KOs) will battle Ryan “Dangerous” Davis (20-8-2, 8 KOs) for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) United States National Boxing Championship (USNBC) Super Welterweight (154-lb) title in the 12-round Main Event on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at the Patriot Center, Ice Promotions officials announced today. The title fight headlined by the popular Lange will be part of an exciting lineup featuring several top local fighters on ..Full Story

Rodriguez “Homecoming” Thursday night in Worcester March 17, 2009

(MAR 17)  WORCESTER, Mass.  – Undefeated middleweight/super middleweight sensation Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez has his “Homecoming,” promoted by DiBella Entertainment in association with Manfredo’s Gym, all set for Thursday night (March 19) veteran Patrick Thompson in the 8-round main event at historic Mechanics Hall. “Homecoming” will be taped live as part of DiBella’s “Broadway Boxing Series,” which will be shooting in New England for the first time, from the beautiful Mechanic’s Hall venue that hasn’t hosted pro boxing since 1967.  Full Story

Veto stops Zeliev in second round in Germany March 17, 2009

(MAR 17) On March 15, 2009, in a lightweight bout Optimum Sports Agency's Hungarian prospect Gabor Veto stopped Ibragim Zeliev in Karlsruhe in the second round with an impressive combination to the body and head. The 20-year-old Veto (2-0), former member of Hungarian amateur national team, controlled round one with long, straight punches. His boxing style and hand speed proved too much for the frustrated Zeliev (0-2).  Full Story

Vicente Escobedo Steps in for Injured Jorge Barrios on April 4th March 17, 2009

(MAR 17) LOS ANGELES-- Golden Boy Promotions' prospect and 2004 U.S. Olympian Vicente Escobedo has agreed to step in and face Carlos Hernandez on the April 4th "Lightweight Lightning" pay-per-view event after former World Champion Jorge Barrios was forced to withdraw from the bout due to a right temporal bone fracture above the temple he suffered while training. The fight is part of a quadruple header at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas and rounds out the highly anticipated ...Full Story

Latest Euro News by Per Ake Persson March 16, 2009

(MAR 16) Former WBO heavyweight champ Chris Byrd, who fought both Klitschko-brothers looks to continue his career at cruiser and face German Ralf Riemer in the chief support to Klitschko vs Gomez March 21 in Stuttgart. Riemer, 8-6-2, is not exactly the toughest opponent around even at national level. Another former Wladimir K opponent, Tony Thompson is in against Adnan Serin - a brave German heavy ..Full Story

Not a Family Affair -Crossroads Battle for Lopez vs. Lopez set for April 17 March 16, 2009

(MAR 16) ORANGE, CA  – The collision course for two bright young stars is set for what could be an explosive Fight of the Year candidate, a bout that might decide the future of these two heavy punchers. On Friday, April 17, Thompson Boxing Promotions in association with Fox Sports Español, will feature the clash between Riverside’s, Jose Lopez against Venezuelan Patrick “El Elegante” Lopez in an eight round battle at the...Full Story

The Veteran Could Have Taken a Lesson from Young Rising Star Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero! By Jason Sardelis March 16, 2009

(MAR 16) M.E.N. Arena in Manchester, United Kingdom: The “Baby Faced Assassin” Marco Antonio Barrera, a veteran twenty eight title fights and 72 professional bouts total could have taken a page from fellow Mexican American fighter Robert “The Ghost Guerrero.” Just last week March 7th fighting on HBO’s Boxing After Dark from the HP Pavilion in San Jose, Guerrero 23-1-1, 16 Ko’s took on Daud "Chino Latino" Yordan...Full Story

Lithuania Tournament By Bernard O'Neill March 16, 2009

(MAR 16) Donegal welterweight Jason Quigley finished on top of the 69Kg podium in Lithuania today following a commanding win over Deimantas Mickevicus. The Finn Valley boxer convincingly beat the Lithuanian 14-1 to claim gold at the Danas Pozniakas Olympic Youth tournament in Vilnius.  Quigley, the current Irish U/21 and Intermediate champion, registered 53 points in his four wins in Lithuania and conceded just seven.  Full Story

Announcement to be made  about McCline vs. Arreola March 15, 2009

(MAR 15) Los Angeles, CA  – Goossen Tutor Promotions is rapidly approaching three significant dates.  Tomorrow, Cristobal Arreola and Jameel McCline will meet face-to-face for the first time to announce their upcoming WBC Continental Americas and NABF Heavyweight Championship Bout on April 11 at Mandalay Bay Events Center.  Full Story

Afolabi Proves To Be Super Mac's "Kryptonite" by Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro March 15, 2009

(MAR 15) Enzo ‘Big Mac’ Maccarinelli’s title aspirations, and possibly his career, were bought to an abrupt end last night at Manchester’s M.E..N. Arena when a relatively unknown California based Brit, Ola “Kryptonite” Afolabi knocked him out in the ninth round of their WBO interim title battle.  Maccarinelli, who was the bookies 1-20 favourite,  started the fight strongly and dominated round after round, constantly pushing forward and pinning Afolabi against the ropes. Playing to Afolabi’s strategy..Full Story

Cestus Fighters Gomez, Luna Jr. and DuBois to Fight on ESPN FNF Undercard March 20 in Laredo By Cestus Press March 15, 2009

(MAR 15) On March 20, 2009 , the Laredo Entertainment Center in Laredo, Texas , will be packed with boxing fans as ESPN's “Friday Night Fights” boxing series invades the beautiful gateway city for a night of unforgettable fights. The event is promoted by Banner Promotions and features Mexican warrior Fernando Beltran Jr., Russian banger Ruslan Provodnikov, tough Ji Hoon Kim and undefeated, former 2008 United States..Full Story

Pacquiao vs. Hatton:  "The Battle of East and West" March 14, 2009 Photo: HBO

Castle, Johanneson Meet March 20 In London March 14, 2009

(MAR 14) A thrilling domestic showdown has been added to Ian Napa's upcoming European title defense on Friday, March 20 at Newham Leisure Centre in London, England as Henry Castle clashes with Carl Johanneson at lightweight. Castle, 19-4 (11), has moved up the ranks from the bottom, fighting his way through the ranks at lightweight and picking up a few losses along the way. But the man from Salisbury found his stride over the last year and a half, racking up five consecutive victories.  Full Story

Lithuania Tournament By Bernard O'Neill March 14, 2009

(MAR 14) Charlie Haggerty, Jason Quigley and Bernard Roe chalked up their second hat-trick of wins for Ireland in 24 hours in Lithuania tonight to march into the Danas Pozniakas Olympic Youth semi finals in Vilnius.  Quigley, who is having a fine tournament so far, impressed in his win over Czech Republic welterweight Vit Kral and Roe always looked comfortable versus Poland's Roger Hryniuk.  Full Story

Lightweight WBA/WBO Showdown, Ahmir Khan vs. Barerra By James "Ricky" Coward March 14, 2009

(MAR 14) Tonight at the M.E.N. Arena, Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom...I think that most of us can agree that few things in life get better with time, a fine wine perhaps,,, but when it comes to professional athletes, specifically those involved in the business of “Sanctioned Violence”, few would agree with the adage, “It just gets better with time”. When it comes to a fighter’s performance, the vigor of youth that energizes and drives the “Human Machine” simply begins to slow ...Full Story

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