Second Pro Fighter Decides To Attend Fight Promoter University II
(JUNE 18) Fight Promoter University founder Roy Englebrecht announced today that welterweight Paul Delgado has enrolled in Fight Promoter University II and will attend the three day session August 23-25 in Irvine, California. Delgado joins  More

Reid:  "I just want to fight" By Lee Bates June 18, 2006 ©Photo credit by Team Reid

(JUNE 18) If there was ever a fighter who fit the term of, "THE total package" it would be Elena " Baby Doll" Reid (17-3-5, 5KOS). Saying Reid has it all as a fighter is an understatement.  Reid is an exciting fighter to watch, has a fan following, is a very skilled boxer, and..Full Story

Cameron Dominates
(JUNE 18) The Border City Boxing Club's ninth installment of its in-house boxing series was a great success on Saturday
afternoon.  Club Show IV featured "Jackknife" Josh
Cameron avenging a recent loss to Cinncinati's Brett
Simmons.  Cameron not only won a unanimous decision,
but he also won the Bill White Best Boxer Award for
the evening.  Also representing Border City was
"Gorgeous" Andre Gorges, who won via disqualification
over Toronto's Craig Morgan, Eyobe "Sharpshooter"
Amberber who defeated River Rouge's Matt Templeton by
unanimous decision, and "Bustin'" Dustin Heggie, who
stopped Pontiac's Nathan Betty in the second round to
move to 6-0.

Quarry Dies at age 55 June 17, 2006 ©Photo by Madison Square Garden/1975

HBO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING
Jermain Taylor vs. Winky Wright
(JUNE 17) Tonight, Saturday, June 17 (9:30PM ET/6:30PM PT) tune into HBO nwhen two of boxing's most accomplished competitors meet in a major middleweight title showdown -- World Championship Boxing: Jermain Taylor vs. Winky Wright live on HBO from the FedEx Forum in Memphis.
 

"Summer Showdown" - June 24th! Large Poster Summer Showdown Video

(JUNE 17) On June 24, 2006, Palmetto boxing presents, “Summer Showdown” at the Jamil Temple, in Columbia, South Carolina.  Doors open at 7:00 P.M.. Tickets available at Palmetto Boxing (691-4761), and Stanick Sheetmetal & Roofing (798-2266). 

Becerra heads to Vegas June 16, 2006

(JUNE 16) On Saturday, June 24, 2006, at Cesar’s Palace, Las Vegas, NV, former NABA Super Flyweight Champion, Alex “El Diablo” Becerra 18-3 (8KO’s) of El Paso, TX, will face Raul Martinez 14-0 (10KO’s) of San Antonio, TX, in an 8-round Super Flyweight war. The event will be promoted by Main Events in association with Fresquez Productions.

Becerra is currently ranked #9 by the WBA, #15 by the WBO, and #14 by Fightnews.com. This is a big fight for Alex who has not been as active as his team would like. They are hoping that a victory over the undefeated Martinez will propel him into the next level to fight for a World Championship. The fight will be on the undercard of HBO’s After Dark featuring Calvin Brock vs. Timur Ibragimov (heavyweights) and Joel Julio vs. Carlos Quintana (welterweights).

MCCALL AND BROWN TO COMPETE ON JUNE 30 CARD  HOLLYWOOD, FL, June 15 – They come from vastly different pasts and have taken diverse journeys to their current spots in the boxing world, but former world heavyweight champion Oliver McCall and top Cruiserweight contender Dale Brown have the same goals – to be the best and to be called ‘Champion.’  More

June 16th Boxing event in Chicago
Undefeated Chicago super middleweight prospect, Donovan “DA BOMB” George makes his return to the 8 Count Productions’ ring this Friday night, June 16th at Cicero Stadium on the huge “DESTINY” professional More

Warriors-Lewkowicz Win Heavyweight Purse Bid HOLLYWOOD, FL, June 13 – With a bid of $810,000 today in East Orange, New Jersey, Warriors Boxing Promotions and Sampson Lewkowicz have secured the right to promote the IBF Number One Elimination Bout between unbeaten 2000 Olympic Silver Medalist, Sultan Ibragimov and rugged contender Ray Austin..More

Matt Godfrey prospect no more
PROVIDENCE (June 13, 2006) - With one short, powerful right hand, USNBC cruiserweight champion Matt "Too Smooth" Godfrey (12-0, 7 KOs) went from promising prospect to legitimate contender, stopping previously unbeaten NABA title-holder Shauna George (11-0-2, 5 KOs) in the first round of their recent unification bout on ESPN2 Wednesday Night Fights at Foxwoods Resort...More

FIREWORKS WILL FLY AND EXPLODE FOR “INDEPENDENCE” MERRILLVILLE, IN.- June 13 - Jimmy “The Fighting Schoolteacher” Holmes will put his IN.B.A. State Middleweight Title on the line as Octavius James/One In A Million Inc. returns to the Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrillville, IN for “Independence,” the next action-packed card, on July 14, 2006. More

Diaz and Guerrero - meet in first "Showbox" Rematch
NEW YORK (June 13, 2006) – In a rematch of a thrilling, action-packed slugfest that wound up as one of 2005’s most shocking upsets, “The Ghostbuster,” Gamaliel "Platano" Diaz (20-5-2, 9 KOs), will face Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero (17-1-1, 10 KOs) in the “ShoBox: The New Generation” main event Friday, June 23, on SHOWTIME (11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast).  More

Shibata charged for hit-and-run!
(JUNE 13) Some surprising news came into WBAN, that Japanese female boxer and kickboxer Sachiyo Shibata, 26 years old,  was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of injuring a -year-old woman in a hit-and-run traffic accident.  In the local news, they reported that Shibata was arrested by police on suspicion of professional negligence resulting in injury and violating the Road Traffic Law.  The accident occurred on February 2^nd.  

Good News for Anyos source: Press Release June 13, 2006 HOT Photo Gallery #365

(JUNE 13) Thirty minutes before Sharon "Wild Thing" Anyos stepped into the ring on Friday night, June 9th,  against Konsuay Deksukhothai of Thailand,  Terry Knight of Gold Coast Porsche paid her a visit to...More

AAPRP ANNOUNCES 2006 BOXING MEDICAL CONFERENCE DARIEN, CONNECTICUT - June 12, 2006 - The American Association of Professional Ringside Physicians (AAPRP) announced today that this year's boxing medical conference will take place on September 13 -17 at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. More

LIVE PROFESSIONAL BOXING IN INDIANAPOLIS ON FRIDAY, JUNE 30th AT THE ADAMS MARK HOTEL! (JUNE 12) The main event features Jose Spearman (25-11-4) vs. Corey Budd (7-10, 7 KO's). Spearman is a former seven time golden glove champion in the states of Michigan and Ohio. In 1996 he won the National Golden Gloves Title. In 2002 he won the IBC Light Heavyweight Title.  More

Border City Goes 2-1 in on Kronk Show
(JUNE 11) Three Border City Boxers competed at a Kronk Boxing Team Show in Detroit on Saturday night.  "Bustin'"
Dustin Heggie improved his record to 5-0 with a firs -round knockout over Kronk's Daniel Davidson, while "Gorgeous" Andre Gorges defeated Kronk's Ray Harris by unanimous decision.  Also representing Border City was "Jackknife" Josh Cameron, who lost a unanimous decision to Kronk's LeAndre White. 

Tonight: Burton vs. Stone ©Photo by Mary Ann Owen June 10, 2006

(JUNE 10) Tonight in Kalispell, Montana, Shelley Burton, 157.4,  will be fighting Dakota Stone, 159,  in the first-ever world championship in Montana. The two will be fighting for the NABF title. Photos

FREDDIE CUEVAS ANGERED AT JOHN DUDDY’S PLANS FOR HBO BOUT ON SATURDAY AUGUST 5th  (JUNE 8) “He’s in for a big surprise on Saturday night” said Chicago middleweight “Classy” Freddie Cuevas as he read the report on the net (boxing site) about John Duddy’s plan to face Giovanni Lorenzo on August 5th on HBO.  More

MARTINEZ STEPS IN FOR HOLEWYNE Copyrighted photo by J & Photography  June 8, 2006

On Saturday, June 10th, 2006, at the Isleta Casino & Resort, Isleta, NM, Junior Welterweight Womens IBA World Champion Holly Holm, 13-1-2 (5 KOs), Albuquerque, NM moves up a weight class to face late sub Angela Martinez, 4-1-1 (1 KO),  Dallas, TX, for a third time.  Martinez will step in for Lisa Holewyne, 25-18-2 (8 KOs), who was originally slated to face Holm but left back to Austin Full Story

‘THE ATOMIC BULL’ LOOKS TO GORE THE HEAVYWEIGHT DIVISION ONCE AGAIN HOLLYWOOD, FL, June 8 – He’s back.  With a knockout punch, steel chin, newfound determination and a rock-solid promotional team, Oliver ‘The Atomic Bull’ McCall, who is currently being promoted by Warriors Boxing and Chris Webb Promotions, is ready, willing, and able to make a run at regaining his Heavyweight Championship and giving the division a much needed injection of life ..More
 

Fight to the Finish - Tarver vs. Hopkins JUNE 10, 9:00 PM ET/6:00 PM PT - HBO Pay-Per-View

(JUNE 7) When boxing historians look back at the date of June 10th, 2006, one of two results will be crystal clear - it will be the day that light heavyweight Antonio Tarver cements his hall of fame credentials by ending the career of boxing legend Bernard Hopkins, or it will be the day when middleweight great Hopkins, ends a legendary career with a stirring win over one of the top light heavyweights of this era. Source: HBO/photo

CES signs heavyweight Charles Shufford  PROVIDENCE (June 7, 2006) - Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. (CES) has signed heavyweight Charles Shufford (20-6, 9 KOs) to an exclusive promotional contract, CES president Jimmy Burchfield...More

8 COUNT PRODUCTIONS LAUNCHES 8 Count TV (JUNE 6) Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions, HOME OF THE BEST IN CHICAGO BOXING, is proud to announce the launch of 8 Count TV, on www.8countproductions.com. 8 Count TV is an outstanding fan friendly installation of all 8 Count Productions’ news, past and present via the Internet...Full Story

Jones said he will quit if he loses next bout June 4, 2006

(JUNE 4) Roy Jones Jr., has told news sources that he plans to quit if he loses his next fight. He will be fighting at the Qwest Arena, in Boise, Idaho on July 29^th.   Jones has had three straight losses.  Jones will be fighting Prince Badi Ajuna. HotBoxingNews Photos of Roy Jones, taken in 2002 when he was undefeated fighting in Portland, Oregon.  

AFTER CASTILLO FAILS TO MAKE WEIGHT  AND CORRALES BOUT IS CANCELLED  LAS VEGAS (June 3, 2006) – Saturday’s fight between Diego Corrales and Jose Luis Castillo has been cancelled after Castillo failed to make the weight. Castillo weighed in four-and-one half pounds over the 135-pound limit on his first attempt. In his next try on the scales, at a little before 5 p.m. PT, Castillo also weighed 139 1/2 pounds.  More
 

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH DAVID MARTINEZ June 2, 2006

(JUNE 2) On May 25th, Fresquez Productions interviewed David Martinez exclusively on www.fresquezproductions.com on his upcoming event.  Full Interview

 Calzaghe drops off card
(JUNE 2) Due to a reoccurring hand injury, Joe Calzaghe has withdrawn off the July 8^th, boxing card, that was to take place at the Millennium Stadium.  The card will go as scheduled without him in the mainliner.   Although the hand is not broken, it was recommended that he rest the injury.  

Showtime: Press Conference for June 3rd Card June 1, 2006

Diego “Chico’’ Corrales and Jose Luis Castillo are signed, sealed and ready to deliver once again LIVE on SHOWTIME on Saturday, June 3 (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast). The world’s most talented and courageous lightweights will collide in their eagerly awaited rubber match for Corrales’ WBC title at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. More

Brock faces stern test!! Unbeatens battle on HBO "Boxing After Dark" June 1, 2006 ©Photo by Steve Lindenman

(JUNE 1) World rated IBA Continental Heavyweight Champion Calvin Brock defends his belt against Timor Ibragimov June 24th at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada. Promoter: Main Events.