Mutley fighting for his future November 27, 2009

(NOV 27) Young Mutley believes his boxing future is on the line in next week's Prizefighter Light-Welterweights. Mutley, 33, has seen his career go backwards in the last two years after he lost to Colin Lynes in July 2007 with the British and European belts up for grabs.  Another setback last month, when he was knocked out inside three rounds by Frenchman Mihaita Mutu, has left Mutley needing a big performance in Prizefighter.  Full Story

Karpency Crushes McFail November 27, 2009

WBA Fedecentro Light Heavy Champ, Tommy Karpency (19-1-1 12kos) knocked out normally durable veteran Mike McFail in the third round Wednesday night in Morgantown, West Virginia. A vicious Karpency left hook to the body dropped McFail to the canvas, and referee Mike Napple halted the contest after McFail was unable to survive the count. Highlighting the undercard, local welterweight prospect Matt Bershire (9-1-1 4kos) looked impressive in stopping trialhorse Eric Burke in the fifth of their scheduled 6 rounder. In addition, local middleweight Paul Pindroh (1-0) won a four round unanimous decision over Francisco Portillo in a battle of debut boxers. All scores were 38-37. Simons' Promotions next scheduled card in Morgantown will take place January 29th at the Waterfront Place Hotel, and the main event will feature Tommy Karpency defending his WBA Fedecentro title against light heavy Dallas Vargas (22-4). Source/Pat Nelson

Photo Gallery: Worlds Collide-Fight Night at the Radisson Hotel November 26, 2009 Huge photo Gallery

(NOV 26) Check out the huge photo gallery  of the MMA/Boxing event that took place on the November 21, 2009, at the Radisson Hotel.

National Intermediate Championships By Bernard O'Neill November 26, 2009

(NOV 26) The 2009 National Intermediate Championships resume this Friday and Saturday at the National Stadium in Dublin.  The weekends deciders will be dominated by quarter final bouts.  However, three semi final duel's will be decided on Saturday evening.  Boxing begins at 7pm on Friday. Saturday's sessions glove off at 2pm and 7pm.  Please see above..Full Story

Thompson and Gilbert Melendez to Square Off for Undisputed Strikeforce Lightwieght Championship Dec. 19 Photo: Tom Casino November 25, 2009

(NOV 25)After twice being forced out of the highly-anticipated rematch due to injuries, STRIKEFORCE World Lightweight (155 pound) Champion Josh "The Punk" Thomson (16-2) is healthy and ready to defend his title against top-seeded mixed martial arts (MMA) rival and Interim Champion Gilbert "El Nino" Melendez (16-2) on Saturday, Dec. 19 at HP Pavilion in San... Full Story

Karim "Hard Hitta" Mayfield Remains Undefeated November 25, 2009

(NOV 25) This past Saturday in Oakland CA, on the undercard of the Super Six World Boxing Classic featuring Mikkel Kessler vs Andre Ward, undefeated welterweight prospect, Karim "Hard Hitta" Mayfield (11-0-1, 7 KO's) continued his winning ways, scoring an impressive fifth round TKO over Francisco Santana (11-2, 5 KO's). Both fighters squared off in March of 2008...Full Story

Latest Euro News by Per Ake Persson November 25, 2009

(NOV 25) WBO supermiddle champ Robert Stieglitz defends the title January 9 in Magdeburg on a SES promotion. In the chief support Ina Menzer will defend the WBC, WIBF and WBO featherweight titles against Ramona Kuehne, who holds the WIBF crown at jr light. For Stieglitz it will be the first defence of the title he won in August with a come from behind win over Karoly Balzsay...Full Story

Strong Latino Influence on “World’s Greatest Ever Boxers” November 25, 2009

(NOV 25) LAS VEGAS – Latinos have had a profound influence on boxing, particularly in smaller-weight divisions, evident by 21 nominees in the ongoing “World’s Greatest Ever Boxer” (“WGEB”) promotion.  Eighteen of the 21 Latino “WGEB” nominees are in the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the remaining three – Oscar De La Hoya, Julio Cesar Chavez and Marco Antonio Barrera – are surefire locks for induction as soon as they’re...Full Story

Steve Upsher Chambers to fight Doel Carrasquillo November 25, 2009

(NOV 25) PHILADELPHIA —On Friday night December 4th at The Legendary Blue Horizon, Steve Upsher Chambers will take on the rugged veteran, Doel Carrasquillo in the eight round main event that will highlight the annual Children’s Holiday Show. The big night of boxing is promoted by Vernoca L. Michael and Blue...Full Story

Mark "TNT" Tucker Defends USBO Title November 23, 2009

(NOV 23) Mark "TNT" Tucker Defends his USBO title against George Armenta At the Carroll County Ag Center Friday December 11th. Ticket prices vary from 25$-125$ call 240-401-5885 OR 443-277-2256 For Tickets. Also Emmanuel Taylor, Jeremiah Wiggins and many other excited fighters expected.

CES Classic Sees Griffin Get it Done, O’Connor Dazzle By: Coach “K” November 22, 2009

(NOV 22)  Twin River Event Center, Lincoln, Rhode Island Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports Inc. presented “Autumn Classic” saw the leather flying like Autumn leaves falling in a Nor Easter.   The action started with Roxbury, Massachusetts Maceo Crowder the brother of 2008 U.S. Olympian Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade making his pro debut picking apart, buckling then putting to rest Reidsville North Carolina’s Duane King also making his pro debut. Crowder out boxed and dropped King in the opener, buckled his knees with a heavy lead right hand in the second before finishing him with a clean 1-2 at 1:48 of round three.  Full Story

Kessler and Ward: Final super six final Press Conference Quotes November 20, 2009

(NOV 20)— World Boxing Association (WBA) super middleweight champion Mikkel “Viking Warrior” Kessler of Denmark and undefeated Andre “S.O.G” Ward of Oakland participated in the free public press conference Wednesday for their Super Six World Boxing Classic Group Stage 1 showdown this Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast).  Full Story

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather will perform the draw for Prizefighter Light-Welterweights. November 18, 2009

(NOV 18)  Mayweather, widely regarded as the greatest fighter on the planet and the World pound for pound Champion, will be shown on Friday making the draw for the next Prizefighter event.  He will become another boxing legend to become involved in Prizefighter after Mike Tyson, Ricky Hatton and Chris Eubank, who have all performed draws in the past.  No boxers will be seeded for the draw so anyone could face anyone. It could lead..Full Story

Powell honored to headline ‘World’s Greatest Ever Boxing Show’ November 18, 2009

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 18, 2009) – IBF No. 6 rated junior middleweight Sechew “Iron Horse” Powell (25-2, 15 KOs) plans to take full advantage of the exposure and cache associated with headlining the “World’s Greatest Ever Boxing Show,” Dec. 12 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino, as part of a spectacular “World’s Greatest Ever Boxer” promotion that weekend at the..Full Story

Espino Gets Title Shot! Challenges Pavlik for WBC and WBO World Titles November 18, 2009

(NOV 18)  For nearly ten years, WBC CABOFE Middleweight Champion and former Contender alum Miguel Espino (20-2-1, 9 KO's) has been fighting for a better life for he and his family in hopes of being a World Champion one day. Well now, he finally has that opportunity as Espino will be challenging Kelly Pavlik for his WBC and WBO World Middleweight Championship titles on December 19, 2009 in Pavlik's hometown of Youngstown, Ohio.  Full Story

Carlos Ortiz in hunt for ‘World’s Greatest Ever’ Lightweight award Spectacular Three-Day Celebration November 17, 2009

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 17, 2009) – Puerto Rican great Carlos Ortiz, 4-time world champion in two weight classes, is still fighting but now it’s for global votes in the Lightweight Division of the “World’s Greatest Ever Boxer” (WGEB) promotion.  Ortiz presently is in heated competition for top honors in arguably the most stacked “WGEB” weight class with nine other official Lightweight candidates: Joe “The Old Master” Gans, Benny “The Ghetto Wizard” Leonard, Tony “Canzi” Canzoneri, Henry “Homicide Hank” Armstrong, Ike Williams, Roberto “Hands of Stone” Duran, Julio..Full story

Kelly Anundson to fight on Worlds Collide November 21st November 17, 2009 by Billy Stanick

We would like to let all of our boxing fans in and around the area know that The State newspaper has an excellent article about Kelly Anundson who is fighting in Worlds Collide this weekend. This show features boxing and MMA for the first time in Columbia, SC.   Kelly has been training at the White Rock boxing gym with our trainer, Dominic Robinson Neal. Dominic runs the White Rock boxing gym and is doing a great job getting everyone ready for the shows presented by Palmetto Boxing Promotions this weekend. Kelly Anundson is being sponsored by Ryan King and Billy Stanick. We look forward to an exciting night with boxing and MMA! It looks like this show will be a sellout. All ringside seats and all tables are sold out.  From the Desk of Billy Stanick

Small Ready For British & Commonwealth Title Showdown With McDonagh November 16, 2009

(NOV 16) On the 27th November, at the Robin Park Centre in Wigan, Anthony 'The Scream' Small (22 (KO 16)-1-0) defends his British and Commonwealth Light Middleweight titles for the first time, against former WBU International Light Middleweight Champion Thomas 'Storm Boy' McDonagh (34 (KO7)-2-3).  Back in July '09, at the M.E.N. Arena in Manchester, Small stopped Matthew 'El Torito' Hall in the 8th round of a fight he spectacularly..Full Story

McCreedy predicts he’ll stop Griffin in 5 “Autumn Classic” Nov. 20 at Twin River November 13, 2009

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Nov. 13, 2009) – New England and EBA super middleweight champion, “Irish” Joey McCreedy (11-3-1, 6 KOs), fights his first real “name” opponent, “The Next Great Champ” winner Otis “Triple OG” Griffin (20-6-2, 8 KOs), in the main event Nov. 20 on the Irish-themed “Autumn Classic” pro boxing show, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, R.I. Full Story

Harrison: Haye Will Inspire Me to Glory November 12, 2009

(NOV 12)  PRIZEFIGHTER Champion Audley Harrison believes David Haye will inspire him to win boxing titles in 2010.   Haye claimed the WBA Heavyweight Championship on Saturday and Harrison believes the victory acts as an incentive for the rest of the British heavyweights. Full Story

Unbeaten Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez set to explode November 19th in Rochester November 10, 2009

WORCESTER, Mass. (Nov. 10, 2009) – Shining star and undefeated prospect, Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez, rated No. 13 by the NABA, headlines Thursday night at the Main Street Armory in Rochester (NY).The Dominican Republic-born Rodriguez (12-0, 8 KOs), fighting out of Worcester (MA), faces veteran super middleweight Brian “The Assassin” Norman (17-9, 5 KOs) in the 8-round main event, Edwin’s third in only 13 pro matches. Full Story

Broad Street Brawl:  Hopkins vs. Ornelas Honors Veterans and Active Service People with Ticket Discount November 10, 2009

Philadelphia, PA (November 10, 2009) - As a nation, we honor the men and women of the Armed Services with the observance of Veteran's Day on Wednesday, November 11. The people who defend our freedom embody a fighter's spirit; they are full of courage, discipline, and passion. In recognition of this fighting spirit and their great service to our country, tickets for Hopkins vs. Ornelas will now be offered at a discount of 20 percent off to those with a current or past military identification (limit of eight tickets...Full Story

Ruiz stops Serin, eyes Haye November 7, 2009

NUREMBERG, Germany LAS VEGAS (November 7, 2009) – Two-time World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz did exactly what he was supposed to do tonight in Germany, stopping former IBU title-holder Adnan “Aachen Assassin” Serin, to set the stage for a 2010 world title fight against new WBA champion David “Hayemaker” Haye.  Full Story

Hustler Boxing Press Conference Quotes November 9, 2009

(NOV 9)On Wednesday, Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and Larry Flynt's Hustler Club-NYC held a press conference at Manhattan's famous Il Postino Ristorante to announce their new promotional alliance to produce a new series of star-studded boxing events throughout the NYC area. Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and Larry Flynt's Hustler Club-NYC held a press conference at Manhattan's famous Il Postino Ristorante to announce their ...Full Story

Don "DA BOMB" George Has World Class Win; Annihilates Natorious Jason Naugler In 4! November 9, 2009 By: Cestus Press

(NOV 9) Cestus Management's super middleweight destroyer Don "Da'Bomb" George made the leap from boxing prospect to being on the verge of becoming a world-class contender with a four round savage annihilation of Canadian Jason Naugler; handing this tough and very experienced fighter his first loss byway of stoppage. Coming into the contest, Naugler previously had twenty-nine fights and has gone the distance in very creditable performances against Chad Dawson, Jean Paul Mendy,Anthony Thompson...Full Story

Boxing Event at the Orleans Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas November 6, 2009

(NOV 6) On November 20, 2009 at the the Orleans Hotel & Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the Mardi Gras Ballroom there will be a night of boxing action.  Al Bernstein (The Official Host of Crown Boxing) will be Ringside.  (Al will be interacting with fans, signing autographs, pictures; you may be interviewed by Al!).  Bouts: Featherweight Bout - Rocco Santomauro (Las Vegas, NV.) vs. Jose Fernandez (Tucson, AZ.); Cruiserweight Bout -Brandon Harris (Henderson, NV.) vs. Erick Vega (Phoenix, AZ.);  Welterweight Bout Juan Heraldez (North Las Vegas, NV.) vs. Jesse Isais (San Diego, CA.); Lightweight Bout -David Yanez (Las Vegas, NV.) vs. Johnny Frazier (Las Vegas, NV.); Super Middleweight Bout -Christopher Spang (Las Vegas, Nevada) vs. Kevin Riding-In (Arizona) and more.

Serrano to face Veteran Orrantia on "The Path to Glory" This Friday Night November 5, 2009

ORANGE (November 5, 2009) – Tomorrow night Huntington Park’s unbeaten Hector ‘Teco’ Serrano returns to action at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California, in one of the featured bouts on Thompson Boxing Promotions’ latest edition of “The Path to Glory” series. Looking to spoil his perfect 9-0 record in the lightweight six rounder will be seasoned Los Mochis, Mexico native Jaime Orrantia, who replaces Raul Franco on the six bout card.  Full Story

Kingpin Woes Champion Klitschko and Swiss at Press Conference November 5, 2009

(NOV 5) When Star Boxing's undefeated heavyweight Kevin "Kingpin" Johnson (22-0-1, 9KO) faces off against Vitali Klitschko (38-2, 37KO) for Vitali's WBC Heavyweight Championship belt on December 12th at the PostFinance Arena in Bern, Switzerland, there won't be an empty seat left in the house. The arena which holds 17,000 people has already completely sold out all of its pre-sale tickets. And while many of those 17,000 people will consist of Klitschko's adoring European fans, after ...Full Story

Casal vs. Fernandez at Buffalo Niagara Convention Center November 5, 2009

(NOV 5)  Promoter Nick Garone and his X-Cel Worldwide have announced most of the opponents for their November 6 "Road to Redemption" event at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. In the main event, hometown hero Nick "Hands of Gold" Casal (19-4-1, 15 KOs) will face Salt Lake City's Christopher "Kid Kayo" Fernandez (18-7-1, 11 KOs) in an eight-round super...Full Story

Arnaoutis-Coleman Clash in New York City November 5, 2009

(NOV 5) Atlantic City, NJ - With the stakes higher than ever, "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis will face another tough challenge when he meets Baltimore, MD's Tim "The Pitbull" Coleman in a 12 round contest for the vacant USBA junior welterweight title. Joe Deguardia's Star Boxing will promote the event in the classy Grand Ballroom at the Manhattan Center in New York City, NY. Arnaoutis, 22-3-2 (10 KO), of Atlantic City, NJ by way of Sparta, Greece has faced the very elite of the division including champs..Full Story

International Junior Tournament By Bernard O'Neill November 5, 2009

(NOV 5)  The Ireland junior team bounced back from a 3-2 defeat to Germany to come from behind and record a 5-4 win over England at the National Stadium this afternoon. With both nations locked at 4-4 AIBA World junior champ Joe Ward sealed the win after English middleweight Tom Buckley's corner retired their man at the end of the second. Ward, from the Moate club..Full Story

Star Boxing and Larry Flynt's Hustler Club NYC to Present a new Boxing Special Event Series November 4, 2009

(NOV 4) Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing announces a promotional alliance with Larry Flynt's Hustler Club-NYC to produce a new series of star-studded boxing events. There will be a press conference held this Wednesday at New York's celebrity favorite, Il Postino Ristorante to officially announce the joint venture and the company's first upcoming event. The first event, to be held on December 3rd at the Manhattan Center, will feature a USBA light welterweight title championship between Star Boxing's "Mighty" Mike...Full Story

Interview with welterweight contender Alfonso Gomez Interview/Photos by Ricardo Conde November 3, 2009

(NOV 3) Welterweight contender Alfonso Gomez (20-4-2, 10KOs) from Whittier, CA, famed for season one of “The Contender” reality show, will face Jesus Soto Karass (24-3-3, 16KOs) on November 14th for the WBC Continental Americas welterweight title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV on the Pacquiao vs. Cotto “Firepower” undercard which will be shown live on HBO PPV and is being promoted by Top Rank.  Full Story

Joe Smith “The Irish Bomber” Backs it Up! By: Coach “K” photos: Bill Doutney SBB November 3, 2009

(NOV 3) On Halloween night, on the undercard of Jimmy Burchfield's CES “Fright Night” at the Mohegan Sun, Long Island,  Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith who punched his way through the amateur’s winning New York Metro and Gold Gloves Championships backed it up as a pro. Smith, at 6', and 178 pounds, made his...Full Story

“Non-Stop” Gladney Invades “Worlds Collide” November 2, 2009

Palmetto Boxing’s Female Phenom, Angel “Non-Stop” Gladney, will once again showcase her skills on the upcoming “Worlds Collide” Boxing/MMA Event, Worlds Collide will take place on November 21st at the Radisson Hotel in Columbia, SC. Gladney has yet to experience the bitter taste of defeat and she vows to keep it that way. Gladney has been performing double duty, as she is preparing for her upcoming fight and helping Donna “Nature Girl” Biggers prepare for her upcoming World Title Fight on December 4th in San Jose, at the HP Pavilion.

Haye going Freaky on Valuev in WBA Heavyweight Title Fight November 2, 2009

HOBOKEN, N.J. (November 2, 2009) – Three-time world cruiserweight champion David “The Haymaker” Haye is excited that his “David vs. Goliath” title fight Nov. 7 against World Boxing Association heavyweight champion Nikolai “The Russian Giant” Valuev is being broadcast in North America live on Pay-Per-View from Nuremberg, Germany.  Full Story

Hammerin’” Hank Lundy Philadelphia Dreamin’ November 2, 2009

PROVIDENCE, R.I.  – One of the hottest prospects on the East Coast, Philadelphia light welterweight “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy, is continuing the great “City of Brotherly Love” boxing tradition, determined to become Philly’s premier 135- to 140-pound fighter of contemporary times.  Lundy (15-0-1, 9 KOs) faces his toughest opponent, former WBC FECARBOX and WBA Fedecentro champion Aldo “El Pato” Valtierra (25-11, 13 KOs), Saturday night in the 10-round co-feature (Halloween) on the “Fright Night..Full Story