| John Ruiz Quotes from
Questions Asked at Today's Media Workout in Manchester March 31, 2010 |
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Regarding Haye’s win vs. Nicolai Valuev: “I was surprised he (David Haye) got a decision in Germany. Luck was on his side. I congratulate him. He did what he had to do and got the win.” On Haye’s popularity in the US: “It’s still in the beginning. His name is spreading around. He needs to face somebody who’s been in the heavyweight division and that’s me. He still isn’t well
...Full Story| Sugar Ray Leonard Featured on
Broadcast Team for Hopkins vs. Jones II - April 3 Pay-Per-View March 31, 2010 |
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LAS VEGAS, March 31 - Boxing superstar and legend, Sugar Ray Leonard, a man who knows better than most what it's like to compete in a super fights and legendary rematches, will join an elite team of announcers at ringside and help call the action for the pay-per-view telecast of "The Rivals: Hopkins vs. Jones II" Saturday night at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Full Story
| Velasquez Faces New Foe Ira
Terry Due to Injury Sustained by Perez March 31, 2010 |
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LAS VEGAS, March 31 - A hand injury sustained by Alejandro Perez has forced a change in opponent for featherweight standout Carlos Velasquez who will now face Ira Terry in the co-featured attraction on the April 2 edition of ShoBox: The New Generation, live on SHOWTIME at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast) from The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Full Story
| One on One Interview
with Mike Arnaoutis |
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(MAR 30) On Friday April 2nd, the Pride of Greece, "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis (22-4-2, 10KO) will move up in weight as he looks to establish himself as a force to be reckoned with in the welterweight division when he challengers Delvin Rodriguez (24-4-2, 14KO) for the USBA welterweight championship in Rodriguez's backyard at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino. The fight is scheduled for twelve rounds and will be the main event bout of the evening on that night's
...Full Story| Haye must be wary of Ruiz
threat Report by Daniel Cann March 29, 2010 |
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(MAR 29) It’s not long to go when new WBA Heavyweight Champion of the World, Bermondsey’s David Haye makes the first crucial defence of the title he took from the giant Russian Nikolay Valuev last November. Facing him this time is former champion John Ruiz, renowned for making the opposition look bad. In fact this match is a calculated risk for Haye as Ruiz is just the type of person who could upset the party. That party being a unification contest down the line with one of the Klitschko brothers (Wladimir and Vitali) holders of the other belts. Before the Englishman can dream of the riches and recognition to be won against either of them he has first to dispose of Ruiz. Full Story
| Audley:
Haye Will Lose Title if he Underestimates Ruiz |
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(MAR 29) AUDLEY Harrison believes
David Haye will lose his WBA World Heavyweight Championship on Saturday
if he underestimates American John Ruiz. Haye fights Ruiz at the
MEN Arena in Manchester in the first defence of his belt, which he won
in November by beating Russian giant Nikolay Valuev.
However, Harrison, who fights Michael Sprott for the vacant European
title on April 9 at London’s Alexandra Palace, thinks betting favourite
| Steve ‘USS’
Cunningham A Free Agent |
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(MAR 29) Former IBF Cruiserweight Champion Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham is a promotional free agent following the conclusion of his eight year promotional contract with Don King Productions. ‘USS’ Cunningham and his wife, and manager, Livvy, are currently considering various options ahead of his forthcoming challenge for the vacant IBF World Cruiserweight title against Canada’s Troy Ross. US Navy veteran ‘USS’ Cunningham, who returned from camp, in Big Bear, California, last week following the cancellation of the 26th March title fight with Matt ‘Too Smooth’ Godfrey, spoke briefly about his time with Don King Productions . "It has been eight that I've been under contract with DKP, and a lot has happened, in those eight years I have become a world champion and have traveled all over the world, from South Africa to Europe. I am thankful to Don for the opportunities that he has given me and I wish him and his company nothing but the best in the future." Full Story
| Riley Added to Friday's Card March 29, 2010 |
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(MAR 29) Star Boxing's light heavyweight prospect Yathomas Riley (7-0, 5KO) has been added to this Friday's Star Boxing promoted card at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville, CT. Headlining the card, which is being broadcast live on ESPN's "Friday Night Fight" series, is Delvin Rodriguez (24-4-2, 14KO) defending his USBA welterweight championship against "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis (22-4-2, 10KO). Full Story
| Michael Faragon Joins The
Empire! March 29, 2010 |
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(MAR 29) Co-Founders Greg Cohen and Barry
Honig of The Empire Sports and Entertainment proudly announce the
signing of Schenectady, New York's Michael "Baby Face" Faragon (10-0, 4
KOs) to a promotional agreement.
For good reason, the undefeated 22-year-old Faragon has been called "the
most promising young fighter to come out of the Capital Region in a...
| Farah Ennis Signs with
Fingerman Promotions March 29, 2010 |
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Philadelphia (March 29, 2010)—Mike Fingerman of Fingerman Promotions is proud to announce the signing of undefeated Super Middleweight prospect Farah Ennis to a promotional contract. Ennis of Philadelphia has been perfect as he has amassed a record of 12-0 with six knockouts. The twenty-seven year old Ennis has generated a buzz in the Philadelphia boxing scene since he turned pro with 2nd round stoppage over Sylvester Golding on..Full Story
| DeMarcus Corley Fights For
UBO World Title March 29, 2010 |
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(MAR 29) Former WBO World champion
DeMarcus “Chop Chop” Corley will attempt to become a two-time world
champion on May 29 in Washington D.C., when he fights for the vacant
Universal Boxing Organization light welterweight crown on a show
promoted by Garcia Staley Sr. and his Titanium Promotions.
A true veteran, Corley, 36-13-1 (21), turned pro in Washington in 1996
after winning the Golden Gloves amateur championships the previous year,
and went undefeated through his first eighteen paid fights before...Full
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| Holyfield-Botha Headlines
“The Legend Returns” PPV March 28, 2010 |
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LAS VEGAS (Mar. 28, 2010) – Living legend and 5-time world heavyweight champion, Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield, challenges World Boxing Federation heavyweight title-holder Frans “The White Buffalo” Botha in the 12-round main event April 10, headlining “The Legend Returns” pay-per-view event, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Full Story
| Behind The Scenes At The 2010
Golden Gloves: A Boxing Tournament Without NYC-P.A.L. Contenders By Beth Sarafraz Freelance Reporter/Photojournalist March 27, 2010 |
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(MAR 27) Despite statements by the recently appointed New York City Police Athletic League Director Felix Urrutia that boxing is "barbaric" and despite the resultant closing of at least five city gyms (some of them operated by the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation officials who agreed with Urrutia's anti-boxing stance) and despite the sudden scarcity of places where young amateur boxers could afford to train [the P.A.L. was free; private gyms like Gleason's charge at least $85/per month], the esteemed NY Daily News 2010 Golden Gloves boxing tournament blasted off in January and continues through March with all the passion and excitement that it always had....Full Story
| Burchfield clears the air
regarding Cunningham-Godfrey fight
March 26, 2010 |
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PROVIDENCE (March 25, 2010) – After reading reports associated with the postponed Steve Cunningham-Matt Godfrey IBF cruiserweight title fight, scheduled for this Friday, Jimmy Burchfield, president of Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), has responded to the situation and misinformation being distributed in the media. Burchfield is Godfrey’s promoter. The purse bid for Cunningham-Godfrey was won by Don King Productions and originally scheduled for March 19 in Florida and then switched to March 26 in Las Vegas. DKP issued a release March 17 postponing the fight. Full Story
| Bernard Hopkins Camp
Notes |
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(MAR 26) Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins opted for sunny weather and sandy beaches when deciding where to train for his long-awaited rematch against Roy Jones Jr. which is set to take place Saturday, April 3 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas live on pay-per-view. Hopkins decided the warm weather would make for better training conditions and bring back memories of preparing for past fights as Miami has been home to Team Hopkins
...Full Story| Naazim Richardson Weighs In -
Ross Next For Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham? The Godfrey Saga And More.
March 26, 2010 |
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(MAR 26) Following the cancellation of Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham’s fight, for the vacant IBF Cruiserweight Title, with Matt ‘Too Smooth’ Godfrey the former Champ, and his esteemed coach Naazim Richardson, must be wondering if he will ever get the chance to regain the belt that he lost to Tomasz ‘Goral’ Adamek some fifteen months ago. On the 11th December ‘08, one most exciting and intriguing boxing matches ever seen took place between Steve 'USS' Cunningham and former WBO light heavyweight champion, Tomasz 'Goral' Adamek. The result, a split decision in favour of Tomasz Adamek, could have gone either way and it would have been fair and unarguable as many neutral observers scored it
...Full Story| Joseph Judah Appears
on CBS Network "Let's Make a Deal" Television Show |
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - (March 25, 2010) Joseph Judah Promotions is pleased to announce that undefeated welterweight pro boxing prospect Joseph Judah 5-0 (1 KOs), will be appearing on the CBS network, Let's Make A Deal television show hosted by Wayne Brady on April 2, 2010 at 9am EST/9am PST. Check your local listings for additional broadcasting time slots in your area. Full Story
| Holyfield-Botha Headlines “The Legend Returns” PPV March 18, 2010 |
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LAS VEGAS (Mar. 18, 2010) – Living legend and 5-time world heavyweight champion, Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield, challenges World Boxing Federation heavyweight title-holder Frans “The White Buffalo” Botha in the 12-round main event April 10, headlining “The Legend Returns” pay-per-view event, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. “The Legend Returns,” presented by Crown Boxing, is being distributed in the United States and Canada by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 9 PM/ET – 6 PM/PT on both cable..Full Story
| April 1st No Jokes Here! Brawlroom Action All Night Long March 18, 2010 |
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(MAR 10) Fight Fans in attendance on April 1st will witness some of the best local talent California has to offer, as The Battle in the Ballroom Fight Series is set to take its show to new heights. Boxing and MMA enthusiasts will not only be treated to an action packed, 8-bout card consisting of six Boxing bouts and two MMA fights, but all attendees will also enjoy a free VIP-pass to our after-party at Sutra Lounge (a $20 value) with any ticket purchase. Full Story
| “Kid Chocolate” Quillin
headlines Apr. 15 show in Big Apple March 18, 2010 |
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NEW YORK (Mar. 18, 2010) – Unbeaten middleweight sensation Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin will headline a Jed Weinstein-promoted show April 15 at the famed Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan. Quillin (21-0, 15 KOs), fighting out of New York City, faces an opponent soon to be announced in the 10-round main event. Last month, “Kid Chocolate” returned after an 18-month
...Full Story| Morales sets sights
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HOBOKEN, N.J. (Mar. 17, 2010) – Three-division world champion Erik “El Terrible” Morales, the last opponent to defeat Manny Pacquiao, returns from a 2 1/2-year layoff March 27 to headline “The Champion Returns” pay-per-view event, live from Monterrey, Mexico. Morales (48-6, 34 KOs) may have his sights set on a fourth fight against Pacquaio in the not too distant future, but the iconic Mexican warrior must first get past former WBA lightweight champion and Nicaraguan KO specialist, Jose “Jicaras” Alfaro (23-5, 20 KOs), Mar. 27 in the 12-round main event for the vacant WBC Intercontinental welterweight crown. Full Story
| Latest News on the
WBC |
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(DATE) On March 27, WBC’s flyweight champion Koki Kameda will fight WBC interim champion Pongsaklek Wonjongkam, from Thailand to determine the undisputed WBC flyweight champion of the world. In the same card WBC strawweight champion Oleydong Sithsanerchai will fight Japanese challenger Yasutaka Kurioki in a voluntary defense and a WBC female championship bout between Momo Koseki, of Japan and Gun Joo Shim
..Full Story| Fast Eddie Chambers Media Day
Wednesday March 10 March 9, 2010 |
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(MAR 9) On Saturday, March 20th, Eddie
“Fast Eddie” Chambers will travel
to Germany to fight Wladimir Klitschko who currently holds the IBF, WBO,
IBO and Ring Magazine world heavyweight titles. As a boxer born in
Pittsburgh and trained right here in Philadelphia, we would like for you
to join members of the media, sports, business and civic communities for
the official U.S. send-off of “Fast Eddie” Chambers as he represents our
country on
| USA Vs. UK - Battle of the Countries by Adam Fillingham March 6, 2010 |
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(MAR 6) The United kingdom. Three world champions. The United States. Ten world champions. Two super powers in the boxing world. This got me thinking this morning. Whilst looking through some of the "boxrec" rankings the title of this article got me thinking. Who is better? America? Or the UK? I myself, am from the United Kingdom but I will not be biased, the same as I do realise that the USA is bigger and has a vaster population than the United kingdom. Full Story
| Mike Jones Returns April 17 in Seminfinal
to HBO Title Fight Featuring Pavlik vs. Martinez March 5, 2010 |
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Atlantic City, NJ—Kelly Pavlik, of Youngstown, OH, will defend his WBC/WBO world middleweight titles against Sergio Martinez, of Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the scheduled 12-round main event Saturday evening, April 17, in the 10,000 seat Boardwalk Hall. HBO will televise. The big news for local fans is that undefeated welterweight Mike Jones, of North Philadelphia, will box in the scheduled 10-round co-feature, making the fifth defense of his North American Boxing Association (NABA) title. Full Story
| Evans Wins by Decision |
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PHILADELPHIA (March 5, 2010)—This past Saturday night at The Roadway Inn in Allentown, PA., one of the most exciting up and coming prospects, Coy “Pretty Boy” Evans, remained undefeated with a six round unanimous decision over tough veteran Robert DaLuz. In the fight, Evans showed lightning quick hands and divided his shots up nicely between the ..Full Story