Pacquiao vs. Hatton:
"The Battle of East and West"
March 14, 2009
Photo: HBO
(MAR 14) Pacquiao vs. Hatton "The Battle
of East and West," presented by Rockstar Energy Drink and promoted by
Top Rank and Golden Boy Promotions, in association with MP Promotions
and Hatton Promotions, takes place Saturday, May 2 at MGM Grand. The
12-round rumble will be for Hatton's IBO and Ring Magazine World Junior
Welterweight titles. The fight is also sponsored by Cerveza Tecate and
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.
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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 with the passage of time. With age, catlike reflexes dull, reaction
time slows and ...Full Story
Figueroa gets shot against
Bailey in April 3rd IBF title eliminator
March 14, 2009
NEW YORK (March 14, 2009) – NABF light
welterweight champion Frankie “El Gato” Figueroa (20-2, 13 KOs), now
known as Gato Figueroa, gets the opportunity that he’s worked hard for
on April 3 when he takes on former WBO light welterweight champion
Randall Bailey (38-6, 34 KOs) in an IBF title eliminator.
The winner between IBF No. 3 rated Bailey (No. 1 and 2 are unrated) and
No. 6 ranked Figueroa, shown ..Full
Story
Luhan
and Matthyssee to Co-Headline Separate Bouts
March 14, 2009
LOS ANGELES, March 14 - HBO Plus' Next
Boxing Generation series will make its maiden voyage to Argentina on
Saturday, March 21st and its bringing two of the country's heaviest
hitters to the Estadio Cubierto Newell's Old Boys in Rosario, as
knockout artists Sebastian Lujan and Lucas Matthysse will try to leave
their fans on their feet and cheering in separate
Oakland, CA (March 13) - “I’ll be
watching tonight’s fight intently between Lucian Bute and Fulgencio
Zuniga. I believe the champion will retain his title. This is the fight
I would love to get. It would be a great match. The challenge would be a
great one and it is exactly the direction I would like to go in my
career. He’s the champion trying to keep his title and I am a young lion
Jones-Sheika headlines
boxing/MMA PPV show March 21in Pensacola
March 13, 2009
PENSACOLA, Fla. (March 13, 2009) – Square
Ring Promotions officials announced this morning that, despite the
reported CSAC (California State Athletic Commission) suspension of Ken
Shamrock, its March 21 pro boxing/MMA pay-per-view event will be held as
scheduled at the Pensacola Civic Center. Eight-time world boxing
champion Roy Jones, Jr. (52-5, 38 KOs) takes on 4-time world title
challenger Omar Sheika...Full
Story
Luck of the Irish for Danny
O’Connor Fighting Saturday night in Boston
March 12, 2009
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (March 12, 2009) – No
sooner had the announcement been made that the March 16th “Erin Go Brawl
II” show in New York City was canceled, Seminole Warriors Boxing
informed its prize light welterweight, Danny O’Connor, of his
repositioning on a show this Saturday night in Boston. The
National Guard Armory in Dorchester (70 Liberty Ave.) isn’t a long drive
for family, friends and fans from..Full
Story
Lucian Bute To Defend his IBF
Suer-Middleweight Crown Against Hard Hitting Fulgencio Zuniga
by James Coward
March 12, 2009
(MAR 12) Scheduled for March 13, 2009, at
the Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, ShowBox The New Generation
11pm. The International Boxing Federation (IBF) Super-Middleweight Crown
is up for grabs as Lucian Bute (23 - 0, 18KO’s) prepares to make his
third title defense against hard hitting pressure fighter, Fulgencio
Zuniga (22 - 3, 19KO’s). This will be Zuniga’s third attempt at a world
title, and he hopes
Thompson Boxing’s “Night of
Champions” to Honor Genero Hernandez on March 14th
March 12, 2009
(MAR 12) LOS ANGELES, CA – On Saturday,
March 14th, at the Doubletree Hotel in Orange County, Thompson Boxing
Promotions’ third annual “Night of Champions” event will be highlighted
by a celebration of the career of former world junior lightweight
champion Genaro “Chicanito” Hernandez as well as four action-packed
bouts featuring some of boxing’s
Deontay
Wilder Looks Impressive in Second Professional Bout Scoring
First Round TKO
March 12, 2009
LOS ANGELES (March 12, 2009) - As the
boxing year charges full steam ahead, 2008 Olympic Bronze Medalist
Deontay Wilder, the lone United States Boxing Medalist from the Beijing
Games, is already making a statement in his first year of professional
boxing. The heavyweight looked impressive in scoring a first round
technical knockout victory against Shannon Gray (1-1) at the Trotter
Convention Center in Columbus...Full
Story
Bryne doesn’t get bite out of
Big Apple, yet
March 11, 2009
(MAR 11) LOS ANGELES – Unbeaten
light welterweight Dean “Irish Lightning” Byrne’s dream to fight in New
York is only delayed, not shattered, after the recent announcement that
“Erin Go Brawl II,” scheduled for March 16 at WaMu Theater in Madison
Square Garden, had been canceled. Byrne (10-0, 4 KOs), fighting
out of Los Angeles by way of Dublin, was supposed to fight in an 8-round
bout on the card headlined by his friend, Andy Lee, and featuring his
hero, Wayne McCullough. Full Story
Former Sparring Partners Look
To Prove Who Is Better At "Date With Destiny"- Tickets On Sale
Now!
March 11, 2009
(MAR 11) - Less than a month ago Michael
"Midnight Stalker" Walker (19-1-2, 12 KOs) had a sparring partner
Orphius Waite (4-0, 3 KOs), but there was always this buzz in the air at
the One In A Million Inc. training facility when this duo would strap on
the head gear and spar. "This card is definitely going to be worth the
price of admission," said One In A Million Inc. CEO Octavius James. On
Saturday, April 25th, 2009 at ..Full
Story
Square Ring Promotions brings
best of South Florida MMA to N. Lauderdale
March 11, 2009
(MAR 11) N. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Roy
Jones. Jr.’s Square Ring Promotions, tuning up for its major
boxing/mixed martial arts hybrid pay-per-view event March 21 at the
Pensacola Civic Center, presents an evening of pro MMA action Saturday
night (March 14), featuring South Florida’s best MMA fighters, at the
Jack Brady Sports Complex in North Lauderdale, Florida. MMA stars
including two featured on the Pensacola PPV, ex-WWE star and 3-time NAIA
wrestling champion Bobby Lashley (vs. Ken Shamrock) and former UFC
heavyweight
Danis Pozniakas
Tournament
By Bernard O'Neill
March 10, 2009
(MAR 10) World Youth star David Joe
Joyce has withdrawn from the Irish squad for this weeks Danas Pozniakas
Olympic Youth tournament in Lithuania after picking up a hand injury.
The St Michael's Athy middleweight, who claimed bronze at the 2008 AIBA
World Youth Championships in Guadalajara Mexico, injured his left hand
and has been replaced by
Jamaal ‘Da Truth’ Davis:
Ain’t That ‘Da Truth’, Tyson Victorious At The Blue!
March 10, 2009
(MAR 10) Philadelphia’s crowd pleasing
Middleweight Jamaal ‘Da Truth’ Davis (aka: Tyson) continued his winning
ways at The Legendary Blue Horizon on Friday night when he defeated
Wilmington, Delaware’s Clarence Taylor in convincing style by winning
every round. Jamaal, better known in the boxing fraternity as
‘Tyson’, was in seriously great shape thanks to the grueling training
and conditioning schedule set by...Full
Story
Rodriguez-Thompson headlines
“Homecoming” March 19 at historic Mechanics Hall in Worcester
March 10, 2009
(MAR 10) WORCESTER, Mass. – Unbeaten
prospect Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez has been matched against veteran
Patrick Thompson in the 8-round main event on “Homecoming,” promoted by
DiBella Entertainment in association with Manfredo’s Gym, Thursday
night, March 19 at historic Mechanics Hall. Full Story
Roach Training Afolabi for
Maccarinelli Fight
March 8, 2009
(MAR 8) "Trainer of the Year" Freddie
Roach training Cruiserweight Contender Ola Afolabi for March 14 World
Title Shot in UK
Cruiserweight contender Ola "Kryptonite" Afolabi has reunited with elite
trainer Freddie Roach for his March 14 showdown against Enzo
Maccarinelli for the Interim WBO Cruiserweight Championship at the M.E.N.
Arena, in
WBC Super Lightweight
Champion Timothy Bradley Weighs In for his Mandatory WBC 30-Day
Weigh-in
March 7, 2009
(MAR 7) CATHEDRAL CITY - WBC supervisor
Rudy Tellez and WBC Super Lightweight Champion Timothy "Desert Storm"
Bradley (23-0, 11KOs) convened on Thursday for the mandatory WBC
regulated 30-day weigh in review. The well conditioned Bradley
weighed in at exactly 150 pounds and had one simple message for Kendall
"R Rated" Holt (25-2, 13KOs) who he is scheduled to square off against
in a
Kirkland - Julio Prefight
Review
by James “Ricky Coward
Photo: Mike Blair
(MAR 7) Tonight at the HP Pavilion, in
San Jose, California, and televised on HBO "Boxing after Dark" - Two
“Knockout Artists’’ will clash. This night, the continuing journey
of two “ Very Good” 154-pound fighters in James Kirkland (24-0-21KO’s)
and Joel Julio (34-2 - 31KO’s) will cross paths. Both have crushing
knockout power and both are willing to test the others resolve in the
ring. This contest should position the winner for a shot at a world
title. But make no mistake, for these two fighters...Full
Story
Star Boxing’s Rodriguez
Rallies Winning Friday Night Fight!
By: Jason Sardelis
March 7, 2009
(MAR 7) Last night at the Mohegan
Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut: Star Boxing’s Delvin Rodriguez held
on to his USBA welterweight title closing hard pulling out a slim
unanimous decision over Shamone “The Truth” Alvarez in ESPN2’s Friday
Night Fights featured event
Boy-Girl 4 and
Youth 1-2 Championships
By Bernard O'Neill
March 7, 2009
(MAR 7) The Boy & Girl 4 and Youth 1 & 2 National Championships got
underway at the National Stadium in Dublin today with a marathon fifty
one bouts over both sessions. Anthony Byrne and Jake Kaliac
produced the first count-back of the tournament, the Cork teenager
winning out by a two point margin. But overall it was an afternoon
of mixed fortunes for clubs from Leeside with Peter Keenan advancing but
Noel Murphy bowing out at the preliminary round stage. Full Story
“Erin Go Brawl II” cancelled
in New York City
March 6, 2009
NEW YORK (March 6, 2009) – Irish Ropes
Promotions announced today that its scheduled March 16th “Erin Go Brawl
II” pro boxing show at WaMu Theater in Madison Square Garden had been
cancelled due to the poor economy in the United States and Ireland that
adversely effected advance ticket sales. 2004 Irish Olympian Andy
Lee (16-1, 13 KOs) was slated to fight 3-time world title challenger
Antwun “Kid Dynamite” Echols (31-9-4, 27 KOs) in the main event, while
1992 Olympic silver medalist Wayne “Pocket Rocket” McCullough (27-7, 18
KOs), former WBC..Full
Story
Final chapter hasn’t been
written by “The Quietman” Ruiz
March 6, 2009
LAS VEGAS (March 6, 2009) – Two-time WBA
heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz has one final chapter to
live before his boxing career is finished: to capture another world
title, defend his belt back home in Massachusetts, and fight for the
first time in Puerto Rico. Full Story
2008 US Olympians Looking to
Impress Hometown Fans
March 6, 2009
(MAR 6) Los Angeles, City of Commerce and
Covina have in common? They hold the distinction of being home to three
of the top young fighters in the World today, Shawn Estrada, Javier
Molina and John Molina, Jr. (no relation) respectively. All three cities
will be well represented when each of these young men step into the ring
at the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on
Senior Training
Camp
By Bernard O'Neill
March 6, 2009
(MAR 6) Nine senior champions have been named in a nineteen
strong squad for a week long training and conditioning camp at the
University of Ulster in Jordanstown. World champions Katie Taylor
and Ray Moylette have been called up to the panel which left for Ulster
this morning. The training and conditioning camp is part of the
IABAs preparations for the 2009 European Union Senior Championships and
2009 AIBA World Senior Championships in Denmark and Milan this year.
Full Story
McCullough wants one more
title shot before hanging up gloves
March 05, 2009
(MAR 5) NEW YORK – Former WBC
bantamweight champion and 1992 Olympic silver medalist, Wayne “Pocket
Rocket” McCullough, wants one more world title shot at that’s why he’s
fighting St. Patrick’s Day Eve (Monday, March 16) “Erin Go Brawl II”
card, presented by Irish Ropes Promotions, at WaMu Theater in the famed
Madison Square Garden. Limerick’s 2004 Irish Olympian Andy Lee (16-1, 13
KOs), 14 years younger than his 38-year-old hero, McCullough,
headlines...Full Story
Barrera on historic mission
Khan next on Mexican’s hit list
March 5, 2009
(MAR 5) HOBOKEN, N.J. – The 12-round main
event March 14th between 22-year-old lightweight prospect Amir Khan and
Hall of Fame bound multiple world champion, “The Baby Faced Assassin”
Marco Antonio Barrera, shapes up as a potential classic at The M.E.N.
Arena in Manchester, United Kingdom. Khan (19-1, 15 KOs), 2004 Olympic
silver medallist, defends his WBA International lightweight crown
against...Full Story
Tecate
to Sponsor Triple-Header Boxing Night
March 5, 2009
Photo: Mary Ann Owen
(MAR 5) WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Tecate,
cerveza con carácter, celebrates boxing’s newest stars as the title
sponsor of HBO’s “Boxing After Dark” program broadcasting live from San
Jose’s HP Pavilion on March 7. The triple-header encounter features
Ortiz vs. Arnaoutis, Kirkland vs. Julio and Guerrero vs. Yordan. As the
main sponsor, Tecate will launch a local activation plan to generate
excitement and awareness of the event. Full Story
The Mother of all Sundays -
York Hall in Gethnal Green
March 5, 2009
(MAR 5) Miranda Carter’s York Hall show
on 22nd March offers a packed bill and a feast of Sunday afternoon
entertainment. Light-welter Ashley Theophane keeps his career on the
boil, against an as yet unnamed opponent. In his first outing
since winning the English super-featherweight title, Ryan Barrett goes
up against Kenyan stylist Geoffrey Munika. Full Story
Brewster Signs Promotional
Deal with Sauerland Event
March 5, 2009
(MAR 5) LOS ANGELES - Former WBO
heavyweight and current NABA heavyweight champion "Relentless" Lamon
Brewster has signed a deal with German-based promotional outfit
Sauerland Event. Brewster, 34-4 (30 knockouts) will fight in the
co-featured slot of IBF middleweight champion Arthur Abraham's world
title defense against Lajuan Simon on March 14 at the Ostseehalle in
Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. Full Story
Red Hot Prospect Edmonds
Added To Moore vs. Piccirillo Bill
March 5, 2009
(MAR 5) Big hearted bantamweight
Matthew Edmonds has been added to the mouth-watering Wigan, England bill
this Friday, March 6, headlined by Jamie Moore's long awaited European
light middleweight title opportunity against Italy's former world
champion Michele Piccirillo at Robin Park Arena. 25 year old Edmonds,
9-2 (2), has been on a tear since losing a valiant Commonwealth title
clash against the far more experienced..Full
Story
Peters expresses
disappointment at Egan withdrawal
March 5, 2009
Photo: Inpho
(MAR 5) Promoter Brian Peters has
expressed his disappointment at Kenny Egan’s withdrawal from the Hunky
Dorys World Title Fight Night at The O2, Dublin on Saturday, March 21st.
The 2008 Beijing Silver medallist had been set for a rematch of his
Olympic final on the undercard of Bernard Dunne’s World title bid but he
withdrew yesterday admitting that he
Press Statement concerning
Kenny Egan
March 4, 2009
(MAR 4) Kenny wishes to express his
sincerest apologies to everyone and in particular all those people that
have been very supportive of him both through his journey to the Olympic
Final in Beijing and after the games. He would also like to apologise to
his mother and family for all the media attention that his success has
brought to their doors. Kenny knows he has largely fed the media
commentary and wishes to hold his hands up and again apologise to all
involved. He has found dealing with the success and the new found fame
it brings very challenging and
Darren Sutherland Set For
Second Pro Fight
March 4, 2009
(MAR 4) Frank Maloney has in his
promotional stable what he feels are the two brightest stars from the
2008 Beijing Olympic boxing competition and this Friday, March 6 sees
one of them, Darren "The Dazzler" Sutherland, return to the ring at
Robin Park Arena in Wigan, England. Sutherland will be on the bill
lending support to light middleweight Jamie Moore's hotly anticipated
clash with former world champion Michele Piccirillo ..Full
Story
Marquez Emerges From
the Shadow's of Great Mexican Fighters to become Boxing's New
Pound 4 Pound King
by James “Ricky” Coward
(MAR 4) Mexico has a rich tradition of
producing some of the best boxers in the sport today. Names that
immediately come to mind are Marco Antonio Barrera and of course the
great Julio Cesar Chavez. So it’s no wonder that with the exception of
some true boxing fans and critic’s, the current linear and undisputed
lightweight world champion, Juan Manuel Marquez would not be a name
immediately mentioned, that is until now...
Mosley and Richardson Help
Jamaal ‘Da Truth’ Davis Prepare For 6th March Showdown
March 3, 2009
(MAR 3) Popular Philadelphia Middleweight
Jamaal ‘Da Truth’ Davis, better known around the boxing scene as
‘Tyson’, spends his final day at 'Sugar' Shane Mosley’s Big Bear,
California; training camp where he has been preparing for his first
fight, at the Legendary Blue Horizon on Friday 6th March 2009, since
being signed by promoter Russell Peltz. Full Story
2008 US Olympian to make Pro
Debut on March 27 at the Nokia Theatre
March 3, 2009
(MAR 3) Sherman Oaks – Just 19 years old,
junior welterweight Javier Molina has already been picked by boxing
insiders as a future star. World-renowned promoter Dan Goossen agrees
with the experts when it comes to the 2008 United States Olympian, and
he has shown his confidence by signing Molina to an exclusive
promotional contract with his company, Goossen Tutor Promotions, that
begins with the City
Steve ‘USS’
Cunningham Praises Tomasz Adamek’s Knockout Victory.
March 2, 2009
(MAR 2) Former IBF Champion, Steve ‘USS’
Cunningham was ringside at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey
on Friday night supporting his former foe, current champ, Tomasz ‘Goral’
Adamek, when he faced Kronk fighter Johnathon Banks from Detroit in the
first defense of the IBF title. Full Story
Star Boxing Fighters Working
as a Family
March 2, 2009
(MAR 2) On March 6th, Delvin Rodriguez
(23-2-2, 14KO) will look to defend his USBA welterweight championship,
and earn the number two ranking in the IBF world ratings when he takes
on highly touted welterweight contender Shamone "The Truth" Alvarez
(20-1, 11KO). The bout will take place at the Mohegan Sun Resort and
Casino in Uncasville, CT and be broadcast live as that evening's ESPN2
"Friday Night Fights" main event.
Full Story
Full Report: Munroe Defeats
Martinez Again For European Title
March 2, 2009
(MAR 2) Friday night at the
Metrodome in Barnsley, England, promoter Frank Maloney put on a fight
card headlined by European super bantam champion Rendall Munroe's
dangerous defense against Kiko Martinez in a rematch. Martinez
ruthlessly attacked the southpaw champion in the early rounds, forcing
Munroe to weather the storm and bide his time until the hard punching
Spaniard started to slow down. Full Story
Marquez Stops “The Bull” in
Nine!
By: Jason Sardelis
March 2, 2009
(MAR 2) February 28th Toyota Center,
Houston, Texas: In a match-up of the number one and two lightweights in
the world “Dinamita” Juan Manuel Marquez. 50-4-1, 37Ko’s stopped
hometown Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz 34-02, 17Ko’s in the ninth round of their
twelve round championship fight claiming the vacant WBA and WBO
lightweight titles.
Full Story
Welterweight Tommy Rainone
Looks To Make An Impact in 2009
March 2, 2009
LONG ISLAND - The professional boxing
career of Tommy "Razor" Rainone started out just as he had hoped,
fighting 10 times within his first 13 months. Since then the fights have
been coming in less frequently, despite his burgeoning popularity in his
native Long Island, NY and the entire Tri-State area. Full Story
Garcia Wins In Houston
March 1, 2009
By Mario Serrano/Publicist
(MAR 1) At the Toyota Center, in Houston,
Texas, Philadelphia's undefeated Jr Welterweight prospect, Danny "Swift"
Garcia, improves to (11-0, 7 KO's) with a dominating performance against
crafty veteran Cristian Favela, now (17-19-6, 10 KO's). In the early
rounds, Garcia pressed the action, landing accurate jabs, followed by
some impressive counter punching that appeared to dishearten the will of
his opponent. Full Story
2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big
Six” Estrada finally gets shot at Alexander Povetkin
March 1, 2009
(MAR 1) PROVIDENCE – The long awaited
showdown between America’s leading young heavyweight prospect, 2004 U.S.
Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada, and Alexander Povetkin, 2004 Olympic
gold medalist and the IBF’s No. 1 contender, will finally happen April 4
in Dusseldorf, Germany. Estrada (15-1, 3 KOs) and Povetkin (16-0, 12
KOs) should have fought in the amateurs at the 2003 World Championships
or a scheduled..Full Story
