(May 30) Tonight at the Municipal Auditorium, in San Antonio, Texas, Maribel Zurita, 8-8-2 (0KO), will be fighting Bianca Ledezma. Zurita weighed in at 113 lbs, and Bianca, 117 lbs.  Esteban Erik Stipnieks was on scene..More

Champions visit Quintana Roo´s Integral Rehabilitation Center Source: Press Release May 30, 2008

In a very emotional act, which began along with some rain that had not been seen for months, some champions visited Quintana Roo´s Integral Rehabilitation Center in....  Full Story with photos

National Youth Championships
By Bernard O'Neill  (MAY 30) Light heavyweight prospect Tommy McCarthy is two bouts away from claiming an Irish title at the National Youth Championships just a few weeks after going all the way in the Ulster Senior Championships.  The future stars of Irish boxing will be on show when the Championships .. Full Story

Remillard enjoys home cookin’ Friday the 13th at the Connecticut Convention Center HARTFORD (May 30, 2008) -- WBC World Youth featherweight champion Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard makes his first title defense on June 13, practically in his backyard at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, against Mexican challenger..Full Story

James Moore to fight on ESPN on June 4th May 29, 2008

(MAY 29) The enormously popular James Moore, 15-0 (10 KOS), a native of County Wicklow, Ireland, who fights out of Queens, New York, will open the June 4 show at the Aviator Sports & Recreation Center that will be televised on ESPN 2’s Wednesday..Full Story

Full Hatton vs Lazcano Report May 28, 2008

(MAY 28) This past Saturday, Frank Maloney Promotions enjoyed a successful partnership with Golden Boy Promotions and Punch Promotions to put on the largest boxing card in British history as 58,000 fans packed the City of Manchester Stadium to witness the Ricky Hatton vs. Juan Lazcano bill.  Full Story

Holm & Villasenor: fighters love story Source: PR May 27, 2008

(MAY 27) ALBUQUERQUE  - Women’s professional boxing champion Holly “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holm and her boyfriend, MMA star Joey Villasenor, met in an Albuquerque gym, where today they train and spar with each other as they both prepare for upcoming career-defining fights.  Full Story

BJ Flores Wants Jose Luis Herrera May 27, 2008 Source: PR

PHOENIX, AZ (May 27, 2008) Undefeated cruiserweight contender BJ Flores watched intently this past Friday night as prospect Aaron Williams battled Columbian veteran Jose Luis Herrera on ESPN2 in the main event from the Twin Rivers Events Center in  Full Story

British Superstar David Haye to be exclusively promoted by Golden Boy in the USA  LOS ANGELES, May 27 – One of the most charismatic athletes to hit boxing in recent memory, London’s David Haye not only packs a huge punch and outstanding boxing skills, but also possesses the willingness to take on all comers and the ability to capture the imagination of fight fans around... Full Story

Ballroom Boxing Thursday
(MAY 26) The "rematch" between heavyweights "The People's Champion" Jonathan Felton of Stafford, VA and Baltimore's Askia Snyder will be on this card in another four-round bout. Back on January 31 at Michael's, the two men made national press when they brawled before the bell even rang. Felton comes in with a record of 5-9, five KO's. Snyder was making his pro ...More

National Youth Championships
By Bernard O'Neill (MAY 25) Glen Clarke, Conor Coyle, Rory O'Donoghue and Michael Bustard advanced from the opening four bouts of the National Youth Championships at the National Stadium in Dublin this afternoon.  O'Donoghue, a three times Irish champion, and Cork's only representative at the tournament....Full Story

Bouts Added to Ballroom Card
(MAY 24) The Ballroom Boxing card slated for Thursday, May 29 at Michael's Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD is starting to fill out. Here are some bouts that have been added to the card.  The "rematch" between heavyweights "The People's Champion" Jonathan Felton of Stafford, VA and Baltimore's Askia Snyder will be on this card in another four-round bout. Back on ..Full Story

Boxing's Future is on June 27 "Solo Boxeo" at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa  LOS ANGELES, May 24 – In a few years, boxing historians may look back on Friday, June 27 as a day when fans got to see the fighters making up the future of the sport of boxing all fighting on one spectacular card. Given the amateur pedigree and pro success of Abner Mares, Nestor Rocha, the Velasquez Brothers and Hector Sanchez..Full Story

8 Count Productions Returns to Chicago's Aragon Ballroom on June 20th May 24, 2008

CHICAGO, IL (May 22, 2008) World Class Professional Boxing Returns to Chicago as Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions, HOME OF THE BEST IN CHICAGO BOXING and Bob Arum’s Top Rank Incorporated present FEARLESS, an action packed evening of world class professional boxing on Friday, June 20th....Full Story

Manchester Reaches Boiling Point For Hatton vs. Lazcano (MAY 24) With the excitement in North West England reaching a fever pitch for Ricky Hatton's much anticipated return to his beloved city of Manchester, there are many questions still to be answered surrounding this massive fight card which will be played out in the open air City of Manchester Stadium before a record breaking 56,000 spectators.  Full Story

Al Bernstein Adds Luster to Holm-Sanders Promotion (MAY 24) Al Bernstein will add his legendary status in boxing to one of the best female matches in the sport's history, when he makes a celebrity appearance at the Isleta Casino and Resort for the June 13th Holly Holm-Mary Jo Sanders IFBA Jr. Middleweight Championship match. Full Story

Ray Hatton Gets It Done In Manchester
(MAY 22) Although he isn't as famous as his fighting sons, Ricky, the world light welterweight champion or Matthew, a British welterweight contender, Ray Hatton is definitely a heavyweight in the boxing business.  Full Story

Golden Boy's Robert Diaz In Manchester
For Hatton's Homecoming
(MAY 21) One of the most powerful matchmakers in the world of boxing today, Robert Diaz, has been in Manchester this week looking after the interests of his employer, Golden Boy Promotions, as they partner with Frank Maloney Promotions and Punch Promotions to put on the biggest fight card ever..Full Story

Chicago Sun-Times to Stream Live from Pacquiao-Diaz Brunch on Wednesday
CHICAGO, IL, (May 21, 2008) The Chicago Sun-Times will stream live on Wednesday morning from the Chicago media brunch for boxing superstar MANNY PACQUIAO and World Boxing Council champion DAVID DIAZ as they promote their showdown set for

The Lion And The Cobra Set To Duel In Portsmouth (MAY 21) Now that Portsmouth has had time to reflect upon their historic FA Cup win, and the city has been dancing the Kan-Kan since May 17, it's now time to change the music and dance the Oakey-Kokey as Portsmouth's other favorite sporting star, Tony Oakey, steps into the ring on Friday, June 13 for "Fright Night" at the Mountbatten Centre to defend his....Full Story

2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada fighting again on ESPN2 FNF this week
PROVIDENCE (May 20, 2008) – 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada fights this week on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights for the second time in seven weeks when he faces Carolina heavyweight champion Moultrie “Jack Hammer” Witherspoon (14-1, 8 KOs) in an 8-round Special Heavyweight Attraction co-feature ..Full Story 

"Homecoming" Heats Up As Lazcano Trainer Predicts Hatton Downfall (MAY 20) The position of trainer in the sport of boxing is perhaps the most crucial piece of the puzzle when it comes to putting together a successful fighter. The best trainers command a great deal of respect for their unique abilities to raise the performance levels of their...Full Story

Titulares Y Mas” is broadcast on Telemundo at 11:30 EST and PST, and 10:30 CST.
When two explosive world champions at the top of their game mix it up for the world title, it’s a “Lethal Combination!” Newly-crowned World Boxing Council (WBC) super featherweight champion MANNY PACQUIAO and WBC lightweight champion DAVID DIAZ will battle in a 12-round rumble with Diaz’s title at stake...Full Story

Ricky Hatton-Juan Lazcano Conference Call Transcript Moderator: David Itskowitch  -May 15, 2008
11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET  David Itskowitch: Thank you very much. Thank you everybody for joining us today. We’re here to discuss the Ricky Hatton vs. Juan Lazcano fight which will be on May 24 from Manchester and will be televised here in the United States live on VERSUS at 3:30 pm Eastern and 12:30 pm..Full Transcript

Adamek Returns to Chicago on July 11
CHICAGO, IL (May 19, 2008) – IBF #1 ranked mandatory challenger Tomasz Adamek will return to the Windy City on July 11 when he headlines an exciting fight card at the Aragon Ballroom against veteran brawler Gary Gomez, it was jointly announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva and 8 Count Productions President Dominic Pesoli. ESPN2’s “Friday Night Fights” broadcast begins at 9:00 pm ET/8:00 pm CT.   Full Story

Ireland v England
By Bernard O'Neill  (MAY 19) St Anne's aces Bernie and Jason McDonagh did a club double as Ireland and England shared the spoils in a 7-7 draw at yesterdays schoolboy international at the Dungarvan Sports Centre in Waterford.  Keith Flavin, James Sherlock, Conor McDonald, Gerard Whitehouse and Patrick Gaffney also had their hands raised in triumph..Full Story

Tony Oakey Ready For Unification Bout
(MAY 19) The first half a sporting double for the South Coast city of Portsmouth, England became a reality this weekend at Wembley Stadium when Portsmouth defeated Cardiff City 1-0 to win the FA Cup. Now, light heavyweight Tony Oakey has to keep his side of the bargain by keeping his British title when ..Full Story

Ex Champ Wins In Return
(MAY 16) It's been nearly 18 months since former WBO Featherweight Champion Ivan Choko Hernandez has fought, and after his tough loss to Isreal Vasquez he had some doubts about his future. But Hernandez looked anything by rusty last night on Roy Englebrecht Promotions sold out private show at the Hyatt Regency Irvine.  Full Story

Otieno: This is my Time (MAY 16) He took the vacant Universal Boxing Organization bantamweight crown against Twalib Muribu in Dec 2006. He was the warrior who stopped African Boxing Union super flyweight champion Francis Miyeyusho with a first-round knockout on Apr 5, taking him off the race for the IBF Intercontinental super flyweight title in the meantime. That’s Nick “Kanyankole” Otieno, a hardboiled African champion ..Full Story

Tyson Victor Rates McDermott  (MAY 16) "English heavyweight champion John McDermott will be hard to beat", said British champion Danny Williams yesterday at a London press conference announcing the July 4 bout between the two.  Williams, whose 38 wins include 30 stoppages, defends his belt at Goresbrook Leisure Centre in Dagenham, England following his ninth round stoppage of Scott Gammer in March of last ..Full Story

Healthy Hatton Puts On Tremendous Display Of Fitness (MAY 16) In stark contrast to the circulating stories of an illness during training camp, which turned out to be nothing more than a fleeting minor virus, IBO/Ring Light Welterweight World Champion Ricky Hatton extended an open invitation to the British press yesterday to witness a rigorous display of his ..Full Story

Cruiserweight sensation Aaron Williams
headlines his first ESPN2 FNF show May 23
PROVIDENCE (May 14, 2008) – ESPN2 Friday Night Fights (ESPN2 FNF) returns May 23 to Rhode Island as unbeaten prospect “Awesome” Aaron Williams, the future of the cruiserweight division, headlines his first major show on “Ring Warriors,” promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), live from Twin River...Full Story

Eileen Olszewski on WABC with Dr. Marvell Scott. -By Amy Greene (MAY 14) New York boxing fans be sure to tune in to WABC TV Eyewitness News Sports on Wednesday, May 14. Sports anchor Dr. Marvell Scott visits with current WIBA flyweight champion Eileen Olszewski (5-0-1).  Dr. Scott spoke with Eileen about her unique career choice from ....Full Story

Golden Boy Promotions Signs Deal with Versus to televise Hatton vs. Lazcano
LOS ANGELES (May 14, 2008) – Golden Boy Promotions announced today a deal with VERSUS, the sports network that celebrates real competition in all its forms, to televise the Ricky Hatton vs. Juan Lazcano and Paulie Malignaggi vs. Lovemore N’Dou world championship doubleheader.  Full Story

Munoz enters Mexican lion’s den for
Super Flyweight Unification vs. Mijares
GOMEZ PALACIO, DURANGO, Mexico (May 13, 2008) – WBA champion Alexander “El Explosivio” Munoz is fighting in WBC title-holder Cristian Mijares’ hometown Saturday night (May 17) in the first super flyweight unification title bout in nearly a decade, headlining the “Noche de Campeones” pay-per-view event live from the Auditorio Centenario in Gomez Palacio..Full Story

Youth on display in “Diamonds in the Rough” Saturday Night in Boston PAWTUCKET, Rhode Island (May 13, 2008) – Youth takes center stage Saturday night (May 17) in “Diamonds in the Rough,” presented by Peter Manfredo, Sr. in association with Let’s Get It On Promotions, at Freeport (I.B.E.W.) Hall in Dorchester, Massachusetts.  Full Story

Derrick "Superman" Findley Defeats "The Contender's" Miguel Hernandez (MAY 12) In the highly anticipated Middleweight match up, cross town rivals Derrick "Superman" Findley (11-2-0, 6 KOs) and "The Contender's" Miguel "Macho" Hernandez (20-8-0, 10 KOs) did battle in an eight round bout this past Friday at the Cicero Stadium in Cicero, IL. Hernandez known from his appearance on the third season of the boxing reality show "The Contender" looked to put on a show for his hometown crowd. Full Story

Arnoutis and Vargas Rock the Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ - May 12, 2008 In front of a sold out Bally's Atlantic City crowd presented by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing, "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis (19-2-2 9KO) retained his USBA JR. Welterweight title with a spirited, hard fought, 12 round unanimous decsion over previously undefeated Lanardo Tyner (19-1 11KO) by scores of 118-110 twice, and 116-112.  Full Story

Camp Notes: WBC CABOFE Heavyweight Champion Manuel Quezada BAKERSFIELD - Riding an eleven fight winning streak and training hard in his hometown of Bakersfield CA, WBC CABOFE Heavyweight champion, Manuel Quezada (25-4, 15 KO's) prepares to defend his title against Teke "African Prince" Oruh (14-1-1, 6 KO's), set to take place June 5, 2008 at the ..Full Story

Cotto, Margarito is a MONSTER in the making.
By Mike Cassell   (MAY 12) While I sat ringside earlier this month, watching what amounted to a glorified sparring session between Oscar De La Hoya and Steve Forbes, it reminded me just how ridiculous boxing can get. This was boxing without the drama. It was absurdly obvious that Oscar De La Hoya is getting hit far more than ever before, by an opponent that wouldn’t last..Full Story

Where Are They Now? Greg Haugen
By Shawn M. Murphy  (MAY 11) Recently I spoke with former Lightweight and Light Welterweight champ Greg Haugen. Haugen turned pro in 1982 and with an 18-0 record, received a title shot against Jimmy Paul in 1986. Haugen decisioned Paul to become the IBF Lightweight champ. Haugen lost the title in his first defense to Vinny Pazienza. The following year Haugen...Full Story

Cotto ready to climb another mountain, as De La Hoya and Mayweather Jr. pad their accounts.By Mike Cassell 5/11/2008 Philadelphia Boxing ReportIt is becoming embarrassing and a bit demeaning to the boxing public when we are forced to listen to Floyd Mayweather Jr. 39 – 0 (25 KO’s) and Oscar De La Hoya 39 – 5 (30 KO’s) pontificate about the talent, or lack thereof, Miguel Cotto .Full Story

Gonzalez vs. Pastrana Headlines "Solo Boxeo" card in May 16 LOS ANGELES, May 10 – The super bantamweight division may be in for a shakeup on Friday, May 16, as four of the division’s most exciting battlers will be in action in pivotal bouts on TeleFutura’s ‘Solo Boxeo’ from the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon, California.  Full Story

'Now is the Time' -- Nick Otieno ready for Z Gorres (MAY 10) When Kenya's Nick Otieno steps into the ring at the marvelous Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City in the Philippines Islands, he will have only one thing on his mind. To ensure that he does not see a repeat of his February outing against Mexico's Eduardo Garcia in a title fight in Russia. As experience has shown him... Full Story

Judah Injured - Bout with Mosley Off - May 31st PPV Show Canceled LOS ANGELES (May 8) – The scheduled May 31 fight between Shane Mosley and Zab Judah has been canceled due to an arm injury suffered by Judah during his Las Vegas training camp it was announced by Golden Boy Promotions today. The HBO Pay-Per-View event was scheduled to take place ..Full Story

AEG Acquires Ownership Shares of Golden Boy Promotions  LOS ANGELES (May 8, 2008) – AEG, considered one of the world’s leading live sports and entertainment presenters, has entered into an agreement with boxing’s leading promoter, Golden Boy Promotions to acquire ownership shares of the Los Angeles-based organization it was announced today by Oscar De La Hoya, President of Golden Boy Promotions...Full Story

Ruiz on call and ready to rock  LAS VEGAS (May 8, 2008) – Former two-time WBA heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz has announced that he’s prepared to replace WBA heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev to fight another former WBA title-holder, Nikolay Valuev. Full Story

Former World Champion Martin Castillo Retires  LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (MAY 7, 2008) Former super flyweight world champion Martin "EL GALLO" Castillo has retired from boxing, it was announced today by his longtime manager Frank Espinoza.

Countdown Begins For Hatton's Return Against Lazcano  (MAY 7) Saturday, May 24 sees a record breaking show in the United Kingdom with 55,000 fans packed into the home of Manchester City Football Club to witness the homecoming of their favorite son, Ricky Hatton.  Ricky defends his IBO light welterweight crown and the most prestigious title in world boxing, the Ring Magazine belt, against..Full Story

New York Welcomes Italian Exhibit about Rocky Marciano  (MAY 7) Having already achieved great success in Italy, the exhibition “From Rocco Marchegiano to Rocky Marciano” will come to the United States beginning September 21, 2008. Promoted by Francesca Mancini, with the support of the Province of Chieti, the exhibit focuses on the life of the late undefeated heavyweight champion Rocky Marciano..Full Story

Star Boxing Announces Great Fight Quotes: Arnaoutis-Tyner – Vargas-Brunelli
Bronx, NY - May 07, 2008 Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing presents an exciting evening of boxing this Friday night from Bally's Atlantic City, as "Mighty Mike" Arnaoutis (18-2-2 9KO) defends his USBA Jr. Welterweight title against undefeated Lanardo Tyner (19-0 11KO) in a 12 round bout.  Full Story

World Champion David Diaz Lands in San Antonio to Meet Fans and Media
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, (May 6, 2008) World Boxing Council Lightweight Champion David Diaz arrived in San Antonio, Texas on Monday night in advance of his meeting with the fans and local media on Tuesday at 11:30am at Mi Tierra Café, 218 Produce Row in San Antonio.  Full Story

Moore Will Open ESPN2 Telecast on June 4, 2008  (MAY 6) Undefeated junior middleweight James Moore, 15-0 (10 KOS), a native of County Wicklow, Ireland, who fights out of Queens, New York, will open the telecast of ESPN 2’s Wednesday Night Fights on June 4, 2008.  Full Story

Full Frank Maloney Nottingham Card Report(MAY 5) Friday night at Harvey Hadden Leisure Centre in Nottingham, England, Frank Maloney Promotions held a fight card headlined by European super bantamweight champion Rendall Munroe, who made a successful title defense against European Union ...Full Story

Oliver to face Lopez on May 7th ESPN2 WNF's  (MAY 3) Connecticut super-bantamweight contender Mike "Machine" Oliver (21-0, 7 KO's) will now take on 14-year, Colombian veteran Reynaldo Lopez (28-5-2, 19 KO's) on this week's installment of ESPN2's Wednesday Night Fights, to be held at The Roxy in Boston, Massachusetts.  Oliver's originally slated bout was to be against Julio Zarate, in an IBF Title Eliminator, but that..Full Story

De La Hoya to face Forbes
(MAY 1) On Saturday, May 3, De La Hoya will face former world champion Steve Forbes, in what will be the first-ever boxing event at The Home Depot Center’s soccer stadium.  The bout will also mark De La Hoya’s return home to fight for the first time in Los Angeles since 2000 as well as his return to HBO’s World Championship Boxing for the first time since 2001.  “Homecoming” is presented by Golden Boy Promotions in association with Tournament of Contenders, AEG and The Home Depot Center and sponsored by Cazadores, Tecate, Rockstar Energy Drink, Southwest Airlines and Affliction Clothing.  The match up will be televised live by HBO’s World Championship Boxing beginning at 10pm ET / 7pm PT.