Douglin Bout Moved to December 17! November 30, 2010

Morganville, NJ (November 30, 2010) – Due to unforeseen circumstances, junior middleweight prospect Denis “Da Momma’s Boy” Douglin is off this Friday’s card in Santa Ynez, CA and will now be fighting December 17 at the Doubletree Hotel in Monroeville, PA.  A multi-time amateur champion who won the coveted National Golden Gloves title in 2008, Douglin is 11-0 with 7 wins by way of knockout as a professional. The Morganville, NJ native stopped his last four opponents in impressive fashion while displaying sensational skills each time out. Douglin will square off against an opponent to be announced in an eight round bout. Tickets are available by calling 1-800-745-3000.

HBN has just added a NEW segment: We are developing Biographies of the Boxers! If you are a boxer and would like to be added, contact HBN! November 28, 2010 Photo:  LaLonde/Boxrec.com

(NOV 28) HBN has been working on  adding a new segment to have biographies of the male boxers and women boxers.  We just added Donny "Golden Boy" LaLonde, [one of the newest GBU Representatives for Costa Rica] a boxer who fought from 1980 to 2003.  To check out some of the new biographies, Go Here.  If you would like to ADD a biography, you can send it directly to wban100@aol.com, and we will add it to HBN.

Marquez Wins by TKO over Katsidis! November 27, 2010

(NOV 27) At the MGM Grand, in Las Vegas, Nevada, In an action-packed bout, Juan Manuel Marquez, now 52-5-1 (38KO), stopped Michael "The Great" Katsidis, 27-3-0 (22KO), 2:14 seconds of the ninth round, of a scheduled 12-round unification world title bout for the Ring Belt, WBA, and WBO lightweight title. Katsidis knocked Marquez down in the third round with a powerful left hook.  The two stayed close inside, throwing short and powerful combinations throughout the fight.  In another bout, Andre berto made a short night of it when he TKO'd [2:07] Freddy Hernandez in the first round of a scheduled 12-round bout. The two were fighting for the WBC Welterweight title.  In a ten rounder super featherweight Jason Litzau won a 10-round split decision over Celestino Caballero. 

Tonight:  Jargal in Action on Martinez -Williams II Undercard November 27, 2010

(NOV 27) Tonight undefeated Bayan Jargal (15-0-3, 10KO's) will face the toughest test of his young career, when he takes on Steve Upsher Chambers (22-1-1, 6KO's) at the Boardwalk Hall Convention Center in Atlantic City, NJ. The bout, scheduled for six rounds in the jr. welterweight division, will be one of the undercard bouts to the much anticipated rematch between current WBC Middleweight Champion, Sergio Martinez (45-2-2, 24KO's) and Paul Williams (39-1, 27KO's).  Jargal, who hails from Mongolia but now resides in Virginia, is an exciting fighter who likes to come forward and overwhelm his opponents with constant pressure. A representative of his home country Mongolia at the 2004 World Games, Jargal is co-promoted by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and Let's Get It On Promotions. Jargal is looking to put a halt to Chambers current eighteen fight win streak, and close out 2010 on a high note as he gears up for what should be a big 2011.

Unbeaten Byarm Headlines December 11 in Baltimore! November 27, 2010

Baltimore, MD (November 27, 2010) Exciting heavyweight Maurice “Freight Train” Byarm will take on perennial spoiler Theron Johnson Saturday, December 11 in the main event of Baltimore Pro Boxing’s “Season’s Beatings” live from the Pikesville Armory.  Tickets start at $35 and can be ordered by calling 410-675-6900, logging onto Baltimoreboxing.com or going to the Armory’s box office.  Byarm, 9-0 (6 KO’s), is quickly building a reputation as a heavyweight prospect to keep an eye on, showing solid improvement each and every time he's returned to the squared circle. The Washington, DC native scored his best victory to date in June, demolishing previously unbeaten Jason Freeman in 76 seconds.  Standing in his way will be tougher than advertised Theron Johnson of Chicago, IL. Johnson, who has a deceptive 4-3-1 record, is far from a pushover, and needed just 37 seconds to stop popular Baltimore native Jed Phipps on September 17. Byarm and Johnson will battle it out over eight rounds for the East Coast Heavyweight Championship.

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Shamone "The Truth" Alvarez to fight for IBA Title November 26, 2010 Photo:  Boxrec

(NOV 26) On December 4, 2010, at the Bally's, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Shamone "The Truth" Alvarez, 21-2-0 (12KO), will be fighting Avi Bruce, 17-30 (12KO), for the vacant IBA welterweight title in a 12-round bout. The card is promoted by Star Boxing.

Salita flies out IBO Inter. Champ Ashley Theophane Reporter Gavin Lee November 25, 2010

(NOV 25) Former World number one and World title challenger Dmitriy 'Star of David' Salita has flown current IBO International Welterweight champion and IBF World number ten Ashley 'Treasure' Theophane out to New York to help him prepare for his IBA Title challenge against former World Champion 'Mighty' Mike Anchondo on December 16th in Brooklyn, New York.  Full Story

Mormeck Back in Action December 2nd Against Ibragimov November 25, 2010

(NOV 25) On Thursday December 2nd, at the Halle Carpentier Arena in Paris France, former two-time cruiserweight champion, and now IBF #10 and WBA #12 heavyweight rated contender, Jean Marc Mormeck (35-4, 22KO's) will look to take one step closer towards challenging for a heavyweight world title, when he takes on fellow contender Timur Ibragimov (30-2-1, 16KO's). The bout is scheduled for twelve rounds and is promoted by Mormeck's J3M Management and Star Boxing.  The fight on the 2nd will mark Mormeck's third since he started his campaign at heavyweight in December of 2009. In his last bout he won a ten round unanimous decision over two-time heavyweight world title challenger Fres Oquendo. A win over Ibragimov, a 1996 Olympian, could set Mormeck up for a world title shot against current WBA champion, David Haye, or with one of the Klitschko brothers sometime in 2011. Ibragimov, currently riding a nine bout win streak, is ranked number seven in the world by the WBA.   Mormeck-Ibragimov is promoted by J3M Management and Star Boxing, and being distributed live on Orange TV.

News from London: El Maachi Lashes Out At Prince Arron, Anthony Small And More Ahead of Colas Title Clash. November 24, 2010

(NOV 24) Flamboyant Light Middleweight Yassine El Maachi is clearly in fighting mood ahead of the defense of his International Masters title, against France based Haitian hard man Jimmy Colas at the Steve Goodwin promoted ‘Judgement Day’ double title event at York Hall on Saturday 4th December.  Full Story

Watch Some of the Top Amateur Fighters on the East Coast Compete in this Traditional Event November 24, 2010

(NOV 24) PHILADELPHIA (November 23, 2010)—On Saturday afternoon, December 4th, some of the best amateur fighters will be on display at the 7th annual Mitchell Allen Boxing Showcase will take place at the Sheppard Recreation Center on 5700 Haverford Avenue in Philadelphia.  This special event will pit the finest boxers from Philadelphia taking on an elite team from New York City.
Special guests will include former Pound for Pound king, Roy Jones Jr., Former lightweight world champion Nate Campbell; Currant IBF Cruiserweight champion Steve “USS” Cunningham, ; Top heavyweight contender “Fast” Eddie Chambers; Jr. Welterweight prospect Steve Upsher Chambers; Top Welterweight contender Mike Jones as well as top Super Bantamweight Teon Kennedy. The fighters noted are all committed to Jesus Christ and this event will help deliver the message that there is an alternative to a life on the streets and show the youth something constructive can be done with their lives.  The event starts at 2pm. For more information please contact Dave Price 267.246.7182 or daveprice@tmail.com.

Exclusive Interview with Alex "The Bronx Bomber" Ramos By Sue TL Fox /WBAN November 23, 2010 [Video Highlight of Interview]

This week I had an opportunity to sit down with Alex Ramos, the President of the Retired Boxers Foundation, who has also taken a position as Global Representative for the Global Boxing Union (GBU). He talked with me about the GBU.   Full Interview    Short Video Clip

Warriors Congratulates O'Connor and Barthelemy November 22, 2010

(NOV 22) Young prospects score impressive wins on Friday, Saturday Night. Warriors Boxing President Leon Margules wishes to congratulate two of his future champions for their dominating performances over the weekend. On Saturday night at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut, undefeated super lightweight Danny O'Connor ran his record to (14-0, 3 KOs) with a shutout (80-72, 80-72 and 80-71) unanimous eight-round decision over proven veteran Humberto Tapia. And on Friday night at the Magic City Casino in Miami, Florida, lightweight Rances Barthelemy ran his record to 9-0, 7 KOs when 23-fight veteran Roberto Acevedo could not answer the bell for the second round.  Fighting on the undercard of his fistic idol Paul Spadafora in the main event, Framingham, Massachusetts native O'Connor outclassed Tapia from bell to bell, with superior hand speed, superb defense and an awe-inspiring array of punches to the head and body. Southpaw O'Connor enjoyed the advantage whether boxing or brawling. In Miami, heavy-fisted Cuban Barthelemy continued his tear through the lightweight ranks by making quick work of New Jersey's Acevedo. Barthelemy had over 200 amateur fights and was a Cuban junior national champion before turning pro in August of last year.

The United States Battles to a 5-5 Tie with France at the USA vs. France Dual by Julie Goldsticker November 22, 2010

(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – The United States and France boxed to a 5-5 tie on Saturday at the USA vs. France Dual in Abbeville, France in the first competition of their trip overseas. The two squads will now prepare for the Four Nations Tournament in Berck Sur Mer, France, November 26-27. American boxers John Franklin (Colorado Springs, Colo.), Roman Morales (San Ardo, Calif.), Eric Flores (Ingle, Calif.), Errol Spence (Desoto, Texas) and Jeffrey Spencer (Fort Carson, Colo.) all won their bouts on Saturday over their French foes. Full Story

Muriqi Defeats Judah in Brooklyn by Decision November 22, 2010

BROOKLYN (NOVEMBER 22, 2010)—This past Saturday night in front of an over flow crowd at The Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn, Light Heavyweight contender Elvir Muriqi scored an impressive ten round unanimous decision over Daniel Judah in a battle of New York fighters that highlighted an eight bout card that was promoted by Rob Diaz Havoc Boxing Promotions.  Muriqi was the better man as he attacked the body of the southpaw Judah. Judah went down to the canvas on three separate occasions, claiming low blows but Muriqi was never docked any points.  Muriqi, dubbed “The Kosovo Kid” won by shutout margins of 100-90 on two cards and a third card read 99-90.  “It was an OK performance after a thirteen month layoff”, said Muriqi. The co-feature saw a battle of two undefeated Light Heavyweights from Brooklyn as Will Rosinsky scored a eight round unanimous decision over Yasin Rashid.  U.S. Army captain Boyd Melson had to get off the canvas in round one to comeback to score a for round unanimous decision over Andrew Jones in Melson’s long awaited pro debut.

Ramos Visits the Amateur Boxers at Grand Avenue Gym Story/Photos by Sue TL Fox November 21, 2010 Flash Photo Slideshow

(NOV 21) On Friday night at the Grand Avenue Gym, in Portland, Oregon, President of the Retired Boxers Foundation, and former top amateur/pro boxer and GBU Global Representative, ALEX RAMOS paid a special visit to this gym to meet up with the amateurs boxers and  gym owner/manager Fred Ryan. The gym has a variety of boxing equipment from punching/speed bags to heavy tires, boxing ring, truck tires so that a boxer can work on their balance and do a variety of exercises, to many mirrors to work on the skills of shadow boxing. On the walls of the gym, there are old photos and posters of boxers and events, and other interesting memorabilia donning the walls. Full Story with photos

SARTONK at the 2010 NJ Boxing Hall of Fame November 21, 2010

Union City, NJ -- On November 11, 2010, Sartonk Designs made its appearance at the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Ceremony. This annual event was held at the beautiful Venetian in Garfield, NJ, and hosted by none other than Hall of Fame President, and 2010 Inductee himself, Henry Hascup [Hascup is also an advisory committee member for the Global..Full Story

Buckland stuns British CHAMP before claiming Prizefighter crown November 20, 2010

(NOV 20) Welshman sees off Sykes then Mathews to triumph on stunning night. Gary Buckland struck a mighty blow to Derry Mathews’ ribs to win the Prizefighter Super-Featherweights tournament at York Hall, Bethnal Green on a memorable night for British boxing.  The Welshman destroyed British champion Gary Sykes with a devastating knock out in the opening round of their semi-final before claiming the trophy and £32,000 winner’s cheque with a clinical second round knockout of Mathews in the final.  Full Story

Havoc Boxing Press Conference This Wednesday at Portobellos in New York City at 2:00 PM November 15, 2010

NEW YORK (NOVEMBER 15, 2010)—This Wednesday at Portobellos in New York City, Havoc Boxing Promotions will stage the final press conference in conjunction Saturday’s big fight card that will take place at The Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn, New York.  In the ten round Main Event, world ranked Super Middleweight, Curtis “Showtime” Stevens will see action in a ten round bout.The co-feature, Elvir “The Kosovo Kid” Muriqi will fight in a ten round Light Heavyweight bout.The undercard will feature many undefeated stars from New York as well as the special pro debut of U.S. Army Captain Boyd Melson, who will be donating who whole purse to Stem-Cell Research.

Margarito...THIS was a huge mistake..Robert Garcia are you REALLY this ignorant? by "Ice Man" John Scully November 11, 2010

AMAZING that Margarito would make fun of Freddy in this fashion...AMAZING that Robert Garcia would do this...amazing that Brandon Rios would make his first foray into the public consciousness via 24/7 in a way that would make most fans HOPE FOR HIM TO GET BRUTALLY KO'd should he ever make it anywhere in this game...someone should have stepped in and destroyed this taped evidence before it made it on to world wide TV.  You Tube Video

Colonel Bob Sheridan Commentates 900th world championship! by Sue TL Fox/WBAN November 8, 2010 Photo: Mary Ann Owen

(NOV 8) On November 13, 2010, at the Cowboys Stadium, in Arlington, Texas, International celebrity Colonel Bob Sheridan will be commentating his 900th World Championship fight, when he announces for the powerhouse world title bout between Manny Pacquaio vs. Antonio Margarito who will be fighting for the WBC light middleweight title.Colonel Bob Sheridan, of Las Vegas, Nevada, has been in the business for 45 years, broadcasting over 10,000 fights on radio and television, with now coming up to his 900th world title bout...Full Story

Lange Wins by Knockout November 7, 2010

FAIRFAX, VA -- Displaying his trademark heart, guts and determination, Jimmy Lange scored a dramatic 10th round knockout of Joe Wyatt with 22 seconds remaining in the final round to capture the North American Boxing Association’s U.S. 154-pound title Saturday night at the Patriot Center.  There was plenty of action in the early rounds with each fighter gaining an upper hand at times, but with neither taking total control of the fight. Lange struck two minutes into the fifth round when he knocked Wyatt down after connecting with a flurry of combinations. However Wyatt, who showed little ring rust despite fighting...Full Story

Press Release: Perez Defeats Herrera in Hometown Debut! November 7, 2010

Newark, NJ (November 7, 2010) – Unbeaten lightweight phenom and Newark’s very own Michael Angelo “The Artist” Perez, 10-0 (5 KO’s), needed just 62 seconds to destroy veteran Hevinson Herrera yesterday evening at the Prudential Center.
The 2008 National Golden Gloves champion caught Herrera’s attention with the very first punch he landed and it was all downhill for the experienced Colombian from there. Perez hurt Herrera with a left hook before decking him shortly thereafter with a combination, sending his adoring fans into a frenzy. Herrera made it back to his feet but was in no condition to continue, which forced Referee Randy Neumann to save him from taking further punishment.  “Tonight was a blessing,” said Perez, who stopped the same fighter that went the distance with former world champion Ricardo Cordoba. “I had all of my fans here supporting me and scored the fastest knockout of my career. I loved fighting at home and hope return here soon.”

Fighting City and Rocco's MMA Join Forces November 7, 2010

Fighting City Boxing has officially announced that they will be moving to 1810 Bustleton Ave inside ROCCO’s MMA. Rocco Mixed Martial Arts Academy is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s premiere MMA training facility with FULL Octagon, FULL Boxing Ring, 2000 sq ft of mats, free weights, and cardio machines! From professional and amateur fighters to kids and women students, Rocco MMA offers the best trainers in a safe and friendly environment. Offering MMA, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Submission Grappling, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, and pro and amateur boxing training from Fighting City Boxing . Free parking and conveniently located at Grant and Bustleton in Northeast Philly. go to www.fightingcity.com.

Salita vs. Anchondo for the IBA Welterweight Title November 5, 2010

The excitement is mounting for the upcoming IBA World Welterweight Title fight against Mike "Mighty" Anchondo (30-3, 19KO) on December 16 at Roseland Ballroom in New York City.  In this issue, you will find out more about Dmitriy's preparation for his upcoming fight with help from legendary trainer Emanuel Steward.  Tickets are priced at: General Admission $40, Ringside $75 & $125 and VIP $175. Tickets are available at WWW.DSALITA.COM , by calling 917-440-3278. What a difference a year makes. In 2009 an unbeaten Dmitriy "The Star of David Salita traveled to England to challenge WBA Junior-Welterweight Champion Amir Khan only to be stopped in a round. Fast forward to the present; now he is back with a win and a chance to become the IBA Welterweight Champion when he takes on former world champion Mike Anchondo.