Arthur Desires winning the British Title May 30, 2010

(MAY 30) Prizefighter Super Bantamweights is just one day away at York Hall, Bethnal Green – and Jamie Arthur believes that the winner could be one step away from a British title shot.  The former Commonwealth gold medalist steps into the ring in Barry Hearn’s latest eight-man, one night tournament for the first time since losing a British featherweight title fight against Martin Lindsay in March. The 30 year-old will face fellow countryman Robbie Turley in the..Full Story

Boxing Event: "Road to the Title in Mexico" May 28, 2010 Photos: Rene Perez

Tua to fight on July 17th May 26, 2010

(MAY 26) On July 17, 2010, Star Boxing returns to the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, NJ , when David Tua faces Monte "Two Gunz" Barrett in what is expected to be a great matchup. "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..Full Story

Turley to fight on Bethnal Green Card May 27, 2010

(MAY 27)  There will be 3 Welsh male boxers on the card on  Saturday’s Prizefighter event.  The card will take place at York Hall in Bethnal Green, east London.  Robbie Turley (super bantamweight)  believes the trophy will be heading to the Valleys at the end of the night.  Turley will be fighting Jamie Arthur in an all-Welsh quarter-final, and if  Ricky Owen defeats Gavin Reid in their quarter-final, there will definitely be a Welshman in the final.   Gavin Rees won the Prizefighter Junior Welterweight title in December and the draw made by darts legend Phil “The Power” Taylor has certainly increased the chances of a Welshman claiming the £32,000 winner’s cheque live on Sky Sports.  Full Story

Latest Update on Shannon Briggs May 27, 2010

(MAY 27) Shannon Briggs, (50-5-1, 44KO) is not only the last American-born heavyweight champion in boxing, he is the sole top-ranked heavyweight in the world carrying on a tradition as old as the sport: Like no other elite big man today, Shannon Briggs doesn't just beat his opponents... He DESTROYS them. He leaves them flat on their backs while crowds gasp in amazement at the blinding power and brutality in his fists.  Full Story

Press Release to Public: Special Event in San Jose May 22, 2010

You are all invited to join three-time world champion, Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero, as he host's an elegant wine tasting fundraiser event on Wednesday May 26, 2010. Kãama Lounge and Supper Club across from Santana Row will be the location. A $20 entry fee will be collected at the door with exotic hors d'oeuvre's and fine wine being served from 7:00-9:00 P.M. A silent auction and raffle will be conducted throughout the evening festivities. All proceeds benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  Who: Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero to host wine tasting
fundraiser. What: Wine tasting fundraiser event. $20 entry fee with raffle and silent auction. Complimentary Hors  D'oeuvre's and fine wine to be served. Where: Kãama Lounge and Supper Club, 385 S. Winchester Blvd San Jose CA 95128,
Across from Santana Row (408) 243-4200; When: Wednesday May 26, 2010
7:00-9:00 P.M.  Why: Raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society foundation.

Ceston Returns to RIng after 10-Year Retirement from Boxing May 22, 2010

(MAY 22) Until earlier this year, Kevin Cestone was a trader working downtown in his native Chicago. That's when life caught hit him with a shot in the solar plexus. The 39-year-old says the sagging economy and his responsibilities as a single father of three small children forced him to leave his job, move back in with his parents and look for a new direction in life. The direction he chose was backward... to the time when he was happiest.  Full Story

Weigh In: Boxing Event to take place in Reading May 22, 2010

(MAY 22) Yesterday the weigh-in was held for tonight's boxing event "Pain on Penn Street".  Travis Kauffman came in at 224, and Chris Koval, 258.  The two are scheduled to fight eight rounds, and will be fighting for a WBF Interc. Heavyweight belt.  Kaufman said at the weigh-in, "I am the future of the heavyweight division but I have to worry about right now and that's Chris Koval. Koval has only lost to the best fighters he's fought so I have to exceed those expectations."  Full Story

Burgos to fight for Title May 21, 2010 Photo: Carlos Baeza of Thompson Boxing Promotions

Napa to fight on June 4th May 19, 2010

(MAY 19) On June 4, 2010, Ian Napa  will be fighting for the first time since losing his British title to Jamie McDonnell back, in Jan. of 2010.  Napa will be facing Stuart Hall at the Peterlee Leisure Centre in Peterlee, Tyne and Wear.   After a sparring session at the Ultrachem TKO Boxing Gym,  Napa took the time to talk about his upcoming bout,   Full Story

Dmitriy has been invited to meet President Obama May 18, 2010

Mack Returns on Friday Night - June 4th at the Legendary Blue Horizon May 17, 2010

PHILADELPHIA (May 17, 2010)—World ranked Light Heavyweight Yusaf “Mack Attack” Mack will make his return to Philadelphia when he headlines a big night of boxing on Friday night June 4th at The Legendary Blue Horizon.  The card is promoted by Blue Horizon Boxing Promotions Inc. and SAM Promotions.  The night will also be a celebration of promoter Vernoca Michael’s 65th birthday.  Mack, of Philadelphia has a record of 28-3-2 with seventeen knockouts and is ranked number eleven in the world by the IBF.  Full Story

“Moosin: God of Martial Arts” PPV card May 15, 2010

Prizefighter Super-Bantamweights Line-Up with Boxers who will participate May 13, 2010

(MAY 13) Barry Hearn’s next eight-man, one-night tournament - Prizefighter Super-Bantamweights - will take place at the York Hall, Bethnal Green, east London on Saturday, May 29.   Boxing legend Wayne McCullough, a former WBC world champion at bantamweight who also fought for world titles at two other weights, will be the bookmakers’ favourite to win it.However, favourites do not always win Prizefighter, as former WBO Heavyweight Champion Herbie Hide found out when he had to withdraw at the semi-final stage in Prizefighter Cruiserweights II last month.  Full Story

Muriqu Looks to Follow his Cousin in Boxing May 13, 2010

(MAY 13 On May 14, 2010, Shqiprim Muriqi will fight in the Bronx for the first time when he takes on Rondu Campbell  at the Paradise Theater.  The show is being billed as "Punchin at the Paradise 10," and is headlined by undefeated lightweight prospect Adrien "The Problem" Broner (14-0, 11KO).
Muriqi, 22 years old, frst began boxing when he was 14-years-old. "Boxing is in my blood," stated Muriqi. "My whole family is into boxing. My uncles in Kosovo, and of course my cousin Elvir all box. Watching Elvir fight as a kid I knew that I wanted to follow in his footsteps one day."  Full Story

Mitchell ready to impress Report by Daniel Cann May 13, 2010

(MAY 13) Saturday should prove to be a very busy day for boxing with fight bills in both New York and London showcasing World class talent in the lightweight and light-welterweight divisions as well as some interesting undercard contests. On UK shores the jewel in the crown has to be the eagerly anticipated clash between Australian tough man Michael Katsidis and English prospect Dagenham’s Kevin Mitchell.  With an expected 30,000 fans expected and no doubt most of London’s East End willing their favourite son to win the World title the stakes are high and the pressure on young Mitchell’s shoulders enormous. Actor and former amateur boxer Ray Winstone is said to be expected at ringside and ‘X Factor’ finalist Stacey Solomon is to sing the national anthem. Full Story

Today: Don King announces ring return of Ryan 'The Irish Outlaw' Coyne at Chaifetz Arena! May 12, 2010

Samir Added to Card on May 14th May 11, 2010

(MAY 11) On May 14, 2010,  Star Boxing's boxer, undefeated cruiserweight prospect, Ahmed Samir will fight for the first time since signing with the Bronx-based promotional company, when he squares off against John Douglas at the historical Paradise Theater in the Bronx. Samir-Douglas is scheduled for six rounds, and will be one of the feature undercard bouts of the evening. The show is the tenth installment of the popular "Punchin at the Paradise" fight series, and is co-promoted with Golden Boy Promotions and being shown live as part of TeleFutura's "Sólo Boxeo Tecate".  Full Story

Erick ‘The Eagle’ Ochieng To Face Curtis Valentine In Battle Of The Undefeated May 10, 2010

(MAY 10) This coming Friday, Stoke Newington’s rising Light Middleweight star Erick ‘The Eagle’ Ochieng is back in action on the under card of the Sky television broadcast, Frank Maloney promoted, British Flyweight title clash between Shinny Bayaar and Ashley Sexton at the Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Dagenham, Essex.  In his last fight, back in January, Ochieng decisively stopped Plymouth’s Jon Harrison at the Brentwood Centre in Brentwood, Essex. Harrison fought hard and tried all that he could to stop the stylish Ochieng from utilising his fight plan. Ochieng was patient though, constantly working away on Harrison’s body until the opportunity arose to finish him off with a beautiful left hook in the second round.  Full Story

Van Oscar Penovaroff Ready to Light Up "Pain on Pain Street" in Reading May 10, 2010

Reading, PA (May 10, 2010) - Fighting is ingrained deep into the genetic material of Van Oscar Penovaroff. A native of Kailua Kona, Hawaii but now residing in Reading, PA, Penovaroff was an alternate on the 2004 US Olympic boxing squad after 120 amateur fights. He also won the 135 pound world title with the Hawaiian-based X-1 World Events mixed martial arts outfit, concluding with a 4-1 record.  When Penovaroff returns to the ring Saturday, May 22 at the Sovereign Center in Reading, PA, boxing will be the only combat sport on his mind. Penovaroff..Full Story

Former Heavyweight Champion Shannon Briggs Headlines The Empire's First Solo Promotional Event May 10, 2010

(MAY 10) On May 21, 2010,  Cohen and Honig, founders of The Empire Sports and Entertainment, are proud to announce "Capitale Punishment" an evening of world-class professional boxing at Capitale in New York City.  In the night's main event, former linear and two-time World Heavyweight Champion Shannon "The Cannon" Briggs (49-5-1, 43 KOs) will look to further the growing momentum of his comeback and notch his 50th career victory against Kansas veteran Dominique "Diamond" Alexander (19-8-1, 9 KOs).  Full Story

Williams Wins by Technical Decision May 9, 2010

Carson, CA (May 8, 2010) – The “Most Feared Fighter in the World”, Paul “The Punisher” Williams was just heating up in the fourth round when his opponent, Kermit “The Killer” Cintron disappeared from the ring and fell onto a table at ringside at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA..Doctors felt that Cintron could not continue and thus the bout went to the scorecards with two of the three judges scoring the bout in favor of Williams, thus giving the talented southpaw the technical decision.Judge James Jen Kin had the bout 40-36 and Fritz Werner scored it 39-37, both in favor of Williams. Judge Jerry Cantu saw the talented Puerto Rican Cintron ahead at 40-36. .Full Story

World Champion Beibut Shumenov Signs with Goossen Tutor May 9, 2010

Los Angeles, CA (May 9, 2010) – In its nearly 30 years in the boxing industry Promoter Dan Goossen has grown accustomed to developing many young boxers from the amateur ranks into World Champions. Now, Goossen Tutor Promotions has entered into a promotional agreement with a boxer who holds a World Championship title belt with the goal of developing him into a Marquee World Champion.  “It is with great pleasure and honor that WBA Light Heavyweight World Champion, Beibut Shumenov, has agreed to provide Goossen Tutor with the privilege of being his promoter,” Goossen revealed at a press conference held at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA just hours before his company’s “THE WEIGHT IS OVER” promotion featuring Paul “The Punisher” Williams against Kermit Cintron in a scheduled 12-round super welterweight bout.  Full Story

Hernandez no Angel in ring Ready for Manfredo May 9, 2010

NEW YORK (May 9, 2010) – Veteran Angel “El Toro” Hernandez is arguably, pound-for-pound, one of the toughest boxers in the business. The Mexican native, fighting out of Chicago, has parlayed impressive back-to-back performances into a May 22 title fight against Peter Manfredo, Jr. at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut.  “It’s all in his nickname – ‘Toro’ means bull,” Angel’s trainer “Fearless” Fernando Hernandez describes his fighter. “He is a charger who has evolved into a good boxer. He’s very tough!”  Full Story

Murray Targets All-English World Title Clash With Mitchell By Michael Emons May 8, 2010

(MAY 8) JOHN Murray claimed the European lightweight belt and immediately set his sights on an all-English world championship clash with Kevin Mitchell.  Manchester-based Murray, 25, won the vacant European title on Friday with an 11th round stoppage of Cardiff’s Gary Buckland in Matchroom Sport’s latest boxing show.   Murray also held on to his British belt with a dominant performance at the Kingsway Leisure Centre in Widnes. However, Murray now wants to fight the winner of next Saturday’s WBO world title clash between Londoner..Full Story

Star Boxing Congratulates Delvin Rodriguez May 8, 2010

Boxing Legend McCullough the Next World Champion to be in Prizefighter May 7, 2010

(MAY 7) PRIZEFIGHTER returns later this month with former WBC bantamweight world champion Wayne McCullough among the entrants.Barry Hearn’s latest eight-man, one-night tournament will be at super-bantamweight and held at the York Hall in Bethnal Green, east London on Saturday, May 29.  Belfast-born McCullough, 39, who now lives in Las Vegas, USA, becomes the third world champion to enter a Prizefighter event in the last few months.He follows in the footsteps of ex-WBA light-welterweight champion Gavin Rees, who won Prizefighter at the same weight, and former WBO heavyweight champion Herbie Hide, an entrant in Cruiserweights II last week.  Full Story

A Trio of Philly's Finest Headline "Solo Boxeo Tecate" Tonight May 7, 2010

(MAY 7)  'The City of Brotherly Love's' finest will be back home and ready to fight tonight when Danny Garcia and the Dargan brothers - Karl and Mike - step through the ropes at The Arena (formerly The New Alhambra) in Philadelphia in featured bouts on the next edition of TeleFutura's "Sólo Boxeo Tecate".  In the 10 round main event, welterweight Danny "Swift" Garcia looks to keep his unbeaten record intact when he takes on veteran Christopher "Kid Kayo" Fernandez. The co-featured bout of the evening will see lightweight Karl "Dynamite" Dargan in a six round bout against Miami's Jorge Ruiz, and in a junior middleweight battle scheduled for four rounds, Mike "Sharp" Dargan battles Jason Montgomery. Full Story

The Flash Is Back - Alexander Calls Out Former Champ Barratt May 7, 2010 Photo: Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro

Bronx Bombers Riley and Lopez Added to Punchin' at the Paradise Card May 7, 2010

(MAY 7) On Friday May 14th, two of the Bronx's most exciting up and coming prospects, Yathomas Riley (8-0, 6KO's) and Raul Lopez (3-0-1, 3KO's), square off against separate opponents in a professional night of boxing, promoted by Golden Boy Promotions and Star Boxing, at the Paradise Theater in the Bronx. Headlining TeleFutura's "Solo Boxeo Tecate" card will be lightweight prospect Adrien "The Problem" Broner (14-0, 11KO). The show will be the tenth installment of Star Boxing's popular, "Punchin at the Paradise" fight series.  Full Story

Edgar Sosa Released from the Hospital Source/WBC May 7, 2010

(MAY 7) Edgar Sosa Received the "Okay" from the Doctors and will return to the ring this June 5th.  The Mexican boxer underwent a Tomography and a Magnetic Resonance, which determined that the Titanium Plaque will not be Obstacle for him to continue his boxing career...Full Story

“The Kidd” Diaz Ready for Action May 7, 2010

Orange, CA – May 7, 2010) One week prior to his next challenge, former two-time lightweight champion Julio Diaz reports himself ready as he closes training camp in Indio, California, where he readied himself to face Herman Ngoudjo in a junior welterweight main event next Friday, May 14, live on ESPN, from the Star of the Desert Arena in Primm, NV. Eager to prove the boxing world that he must be considered as an elite contender, Julio “The Kidd” Diaz (36-6, 26 KOs), finished up eight weeks of hard work under the watchful eye of his brother and trainer Joel Diaz.  Full Story

Tonight: Boxing Event on Telefutura First Bell : 7:30 pm est May 7, 2010

(MAY 7) The weigh-in for the entire “The Weight is Over” boxing card will be held today, Friday, May 7 at 1 p.m. The most feared fighters in the world, three-time World Champion Paul “The Punisher” Williams will face another tough opponent in knockout artist Kermit “The Killer” Cintron on tomorrow, Saturday May 8 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, CA. The two fighters will meet at the Super Welterweight limit of 154 pounds in a bout televised by HBO at 10 p.m. ET/PT and presented by Goossen Tutor Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment.  Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel at LAX—Salon A, 5985 W. Century Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90045.

"Big" Michael Returns Tomorrow Night! May 6, 2010

(MAY 7)  Former #1 heavyweight contender "Big" Michael Grant (27-1, 20 KOs) weighed in at 257 lbs for his battle with Kevin "Big Man" Burnett (13-3-1, 8 KOs) tomorrow night at Oheka Castle in Huntington, New York.  Grant vs. Burnett is the main supporting bout on X-Cel Worldwide (in association with Bang Productions) "Hassle at the Castle" boxing benefit show. The main event is a USBA Light Heavyweight Championship showdown between former world champion Byron Mitchell and reality TV star Otis Griffin.  Full Story

Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham Signs With Sauerland Event May 4, 2010

MAIDANA PULLS OUT OF FIGHT! News Conference Canceled! May 4, 2010

RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIF. (May 4, 2010) – World Boxing Association interim super lightweight champion MARCOS "El Pollo" MAIDANA pulled out of his fight against undefeated World Boxing Organization junior welterweight champion TIMOTHY “Desert Storm” BRADLEY today. The public news conference scheduled for Tuesday, May 4 at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage, Calif. is canceled.  Full Story

Escalante Forced to Withdraw from May 7th Fight Card May 3, 2010

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (May 3, 2010) --- Antonio Escalante, the #3 world ranked featherweight from El Paso, has withdrawn from his scheduled bout on May 7 at UTEP's Don Haskins Center due to injury.  The 24 year old Escalante was slated to face Argentina's Carlos Ricardo Rodriguez in the ten round ESPN Friday Night Fights main event, but was forced to withdraw after suffering injuries to both elbows. According to Escalante, he was diagnosed by Dr. Charles Zaltz as having "nerve entrapment" in one elbow and tendonitis in the other. Full Story

Magic Mayweather - Floyd Mayweather Jr v Shane Mosley -12 round Welterweight contest Report by Daniel Cann May 2, 2010

(MAY 2)In an eagerly awaited non-title Welterweight contest between multi-weight champions Floyd Mayweather Jr and ‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley fans were treated to an absorbing, exciting and dramatic contest that highlighted Mosely’s bravery.  I admit to liking the idea that Mosley was perfectly poised to cause a close but stunning upset. He did shake Mayweather up big time in this contest, only for the Grand Rapids virtuoso to answer back with a master class in controlled fury and boxing that would have got nods of approval from Muhammad Ali at ringside and the late great Sugar Ray Robinson.  Full Story

Top Celebrities, Athletes, Boxers and Trainers Weigh In: WHO R U PICKING? May 1, 2010

Williams-the most feared welterweight in the world, agrees with his May 8th Challenger Cintron -Mosley will defeat Mayweather May 1, 2010

(MAY 1) Los Angeles, CA  – If ‘THE WEIGHT IS OVER” headliners Paul “The Punisher” Williams and Kermit “The Killer” Cintron are as accomplished at making predictions as they are with their fists, then “Pretty Boy” Floyd Mayweather’s perfect record (40-0, 25 KOs) will be a thing of the past come this Saturday night in Las Vegas.  “The two proclaimed best welterweights in the world fighting Saturday night aren't the best welterweights in the world -- Paul Williams is the best,” declared the ever self-assured Williams (38-1, 27 KOs), who has challenged both of them on multiple occasions. Full Story

Dickinson Claims Prizefighter Trophy - Bad Cut Forces Out Hide May 1, 2010

(MAY 1)  JON-LEWIS DICKINSON is the Prizefighter Cruiserweights II champion after a night of high drama and tension. Durham-based Dickinson, 24 on Monday, floored substitute Nick Okoth three times in the final and claimed a knockout victory at the York Hall in London’s East End. However, there had been an earlier twist as pre-tournament favourite Herbie Hide became the first fighter to be unable to continue after winning a fight.  Full Story