PANTERA’ TO BATTLE GREEN ON HBO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING
HOLLYWOOD, FL, January 30 – Without question one of the most exciting fighters in the world today, Uncrowned Middleweight Champion, Edison ‘Pantera’ Miranda will make his long-awaited debut in his newly adopted home of Puerto Rico on Saturday, March 3rd when he takes on hard-hitting rising star Allan..Full Story"

HEAVYWEIGHT CONTENDERS TO CLASH ON FOX SPORTS NET’S “BEST DAMN SPORTS SHOW PERIOD” HOLLYWOOD, FL, January 30 – With a combined record of 49-2-1, it is amazing that Timor Ibragimov (21-1-1, 13 KOs) and Tony Thompson (28-1, 17 KOs) haven’t already received a well-earned shot at the World Heavyweight Title. Full Story

Giovanni Segura Headlines at Cicero Stadium on February 16th (JAN 28) Undefeated flyweight prospect Giovanni Segura will face Jesus Martinez on Friday, February 16th at Cicero Stadium in the twelve round main event of FEBRUARY FURY. Tickets starting at $30, are on sale in advance by...Full Story

Barrera will put his title on the line January 27, 2007 Courtesy Photos of Press Conference

LOS ANGELES (JAN 27)  – WBC Super Featherweight Champion, Marco Antonio Barrera will meet WBO Featherweight Champion Juan Manuel Marquez on Saturday, March 17, 2007 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, it was announced today. This battle between two of the most recognized Mexican fighters in the world is what boxing fans have been waiting for.  Full Story

Smithsonian wins Lewis gloves by TKO
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- A Canadian has donated the boxing gloves heavyweight champ Joe Lewis used in his first fight against Max Schmeling to Washington's Smithsonian Institution. Ken Milburn of Windsor, Ontario, says the gloves have been in his family since Schmeling's 12th-round knockout of Lewis at New York's Yankee Stadium in 1936, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. reported Friday. Although they would be a valuable collector's item, Milburn told CBC Radio he never even considered selling the gloves.

Tapia returns to give fans going-away fight! January 25, 2007

(JAN 25) Five time former World Champion Johnny (Mi Vida Loca) Tapia 55-5-2 (28 KO’s) will be returning to the ring on February 23rd at Isleta Casino and Resort. Tapia wanted to make a final fight but didn’t want it to be an easy one. He wanted to give his fans one last fight before he retires. “This is the last time I will get to put on a show for my fans”, stated Tapia. Tapia will be fighting Ilido Julio 33-10-1 (29 KO’s) from Columbia which is a tough fight. Full Story

"Erin Go Brawl" Press Conference in New York City January 24, 2007

John Duddy: “It’s going to be a great night the 16th of March in Madison Square Garden, the arena of all arenas. I thank Anthony (they shook hands). I respect him in and out of the ring. He has a hard lifestyle (working nights and single father of two children). We’re hungry fighters. (Yory Boy) Campas asked me a lot of...More

Duddy-Bonsante headlines “Erin Go Brawl” -St. Patrick’s Day Eve
NEW YORK CITY (JAN 24)  – IBA middleweight champion“Ireland’s John Duddy defends his world title for the first time, as well as his WBC Continental Americas belt, March 16 against The Contender 1 star Anthony “The Bullet” Bonsante, headlining the “Erin Go Brawl” pay-per-view event, live from The Theater at...More

Lee is backing Irish squad for Beijing"
by Bernard O'Neill (JAN 24) Andy Lee reckons his former Irish team-mates Ken Egan, Darren Sutherland, Eric Donovan and Roy Sheahan have what it takes to book their tickets for the Beijing 2008 Olympics. And the 2004 Irish Olympian believes that...Full Story

Ali Celebrates 65th Birthday
Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali was honoured by his friend Billy Crystal on his 65th birthday last night (17JAN07). The former heavyweight champion was watching Crystal perform at Arizona State University when the comedian called him up onstage. Ali was then given a standing ovation for one minute, while Crystal's wife JANICE brought out a birthday cake.  Crystal told the crowd, "He's been a truly great friend to me and a great friend to the world. Please join me in singing happy birthday to the greatest senior citizen of all time."

Tapia announces Final Furry retirement fight!  (JAN 18) Five-time former World Champion and living legend Johnny (MI Vida Loca) Tapia 55-5-2 28 KO’s, held a press conference on Wednesday, January 17 to announce his final fight. The fight will be held at Isleta Casino and Resort in Albuquerque, NM on February 23, 2007. Tapia, already a lock for the Boxing Hall ..Full Story

Johnston & Harris meet for IBA World Title
(JAN 18) Lightweights Stevie 'Lil But Bad' Johnston (36-4-1) and Tyrone Harris (18-2) meet for the vacant IBA World title January 26 at 'Destinys' in Orlando, Florida. Silverhawk Boxing promotes.

Pintoso Box Inks Franklin Escobar!
(JAN 17) The Pintoso Box Promotions president, Ivan Feris, has announced the signing of unbeaten hot middleweight Ecuadorian prospect Franklin "Destroyer" Escobar to a promotional contract by five years. Full Story

Seminole Warriors Boxing Inks Former World Champion Raul Marquez  HOLLYWOOD, FL, January 17 – Former world champion and 1992 United States Olympian Raul Marquez is the latest addition to the elite stable of boxers promoted by Seminole Warriors Boxing Promotions Inc., it was announced today.“Raul Marquez is a true warrior and one...Full Story

Urango Here in Vegas; Here on Business
LAS VEGAS, January 17 – On the strip the high rollers are rolling, the tourists are checking out the sights, and fight fans are taking in the big event atmosphere that no other sport can compare to. But for IBF junior welterweight champion Juan Urango, this isn’t a time for partying; it’s time for work as he readies for his first title defense this Saturday night against British superstar Ricky Hatton at the Paris Hotel and Casino.

Tapia to hold press conference! Source: Press Release January 16, 2007

Five time former World Champion Johnny ( Mi Vida Loca ) Tapia will hold a press conference on this Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Isleta Casino and Resort.  The former champion will reveal details on his retirement fight to take place in February.  The Press conference is open to the public and will announce the full undercard.  Come and meet Tapia’s opponent and the rest of the undercard.

Press Conference held for Irish Ropes Promotions  (JAN 16) On January 22, 2007, at the The Kells of Boston, 161 Brighton Ave., Allston, MA,  617.782.9082 - 1:30 pm, there will be a press conference to formally announce Irish Ropes Promotions’ March 16th pro boxing show, which will be broadcast live all over the world, including on pay-per-view in North America, from The Theatre in Madison Square Garden.  Boxers to be announce: John Duddy, James Clancy, and Mark Clancy.

IABA: Sutherland back on the road
By Bernard O'Neill (JAN 16) Every journey begins with a single step according to an old Chinese proverb. Likewise with Irish middleweight Darren Sutherland, who believes that that the National Senior Championships which begin at the Stadium Dublin next Friday will be the first step on the road to the Beijing 2008 Olympics. Full Story

Briggs Makes First Title Defense Against Ibragimov on March 10 New York, January 10 — It’s the first heavyweight championship fight of 2007, and on Saturday night, March 10th, at Madison Square Garden’s Theater in New York City, Sultan Ibragimov hopes to take his first step towards becoming the sport’s next great heavyweight when he challenges...Full Story

Garside vs. Colbert: Pointless and Predictable January 9, 2007

(JAN 9) On January 24, 2007, in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, Jeannine Garside will rematch against Kim Colbert, 2-11-0 (2KO). Garside fought Colbert the first time on February 16, 2006..Full Story

Chicago's 8 Count Productions Prepares for Huge 2007 (JAN 9) 8 Count Productions, HOME OF THE BEST IN CHICAGO BOXING, is preparing for another outstanding year of presenting world class professional boxing for Chicagoland fight fans. Said Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count, “Last year we promoted 18 events and we’re looking at a similar number...Full Story

Bonsante-Vanda winner in line for Duddy title shot January 8, 2007

MINNEAPOLIS (January 8, 2007) - Much more than bragging rights and regional title belts will be on the line Friday night (Jan. 12) when Minnesota middleweight champion Anthony "The Bullet" Bonsante fights Minnesota archrival Matt "The Predator" Vanda, headlining "Bad Blood" in the 10-round main event for the ..Full Story
 

McGee to fight in Indiana source: Press Release January 8, 2007

(JAN 8)  In a cross-town battle for bragging rights, Hammond’s Ruben “The Modern Day Warrior” Galvan (27-10-2, 10 KOs) faces Merrillville’s Jermaine “Too Sweet” White (14-2, 7 KOs) for the IN.B.A. state welterweight championship on February 9th at Star Plaza Theatre in Merrillville, IN. Presented by Octavius..Full Story

Final Tribute to Yvon Durelle January 7, 2007

MONCTON, New Brunswick (January 7, 2007) Yvon Durelle, born October 14, 1929, one of Canada's greatest boxers, passed away on Saturday, after he suffered a stroke on Christmas Day. Durelle also had Parkinson's disease. He was 77 years old.  Full Story
 

Nicholas to fight Title bout after five years of inactivity By Sue TL Fox January 6, 2007

(JAN 6) When was the last time 43-year old Gina Nicholas fought as a professional?  The date was November 16, 2001. She will re-enter the sport fighting Mary Jo Sanders on January 12th, in a 10-round IBA Americas title bout.  Nicholas is not ranked with WBAN--we do not ranked boxers who have been inactive for that...Full Story

Teheran, Perez, Berrio, Wins!
By Kevin Bello  (JAN 3) Colombian prospects John Teheran and Aristides "papa" Perez, won on a boxing card that was promoted by The Pintoso Box and Etilson Vergara associated, last Friday at the Municipal Gym of San Antero, Colombia.  Full Story

Tribute to Fellow Boxer Kemal Kolenovic By Maureen Shea January 2, 2007

I met Kemal Kolenovic when I first started boxing at the Omni Health and Fitness Gym in Pelham when I was 19. He had just started his pro career... He used to tell me to stop boxing because I'm a woman and that it's a dangerous sport.... He told me this on various occasions. And when I would retort, he would ...Full Story

The Best of Boxing 2006 in Peru!
(JAN 2) UBC Int'l and WBA Fedebol super lightweight champion Raùl "Courage" Enciso has been nominated as best fighter of 2006 year in Peru. This nomination was decided by the Peruvian Boxing Commission that is presided by Ricardo Delgado, respect to the data and compilation of the Official Alex Amayo. Full Story

Leon Moore Win in Barbados!
By Kevin Bello (JAN 1) Guyanaese Leon "Up Harry" Moore scored a fifth round TKO over Guyanaese Linden Arthur last Saturday night in a boxing card that was promoted by Samuel Layne in Barbados.  Arthur's replaced Mexican Moises Zamudio, who..Full Story