Chicago's Pride at the Aragon - Ticket Alert June 30, 2008

CHICAGO, IL (June 30, 2008) Tickets are now on sale for an evening of world class professional boxing as Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions, HOME OF THE BEST IN CHICAGO BOXING, presents CHICAGO’S PRIDE on Friday, July 25th at the Aragon Ballroom headlined by local fan favorite Francisco...Full Story

Casamayor Defends World Lightweight Championship Against Former Two-Division
LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2008 – Mexico celebrated its independence from Spain on the historic date of September 16, 1810 and over the years, this day has grown to become a special day of celebration, especially in the world of sports and entertainment. This year, the boxing world will celebrate Mexico’s ...Full Story

Timothy (TJ) Hunter JR wins 2008 Ringside Summer Classic June 29, 2008

Palmetto Boxing’s Timothy Hunter Jr. added another belt to his collection by out classing the competition in one of the Southeast’s largest amateur boxing tournaments. The 2008 Ringside Summer Classic was held this past weekend in Augusta Ga. Particpants competed over four days for the chance to win custom Ringside belts and be crowned 2008 Summer Classic Champion. TJ won the 101 pound 13&14 year old weight class. Congratulations Timothy for a job well done.

Ireland v Russia...By Bernard O'Neill (JUNE 29) Russia beat Ireland A 4-1 in Clonmel last night to claim the two match senior international series 7-5 on aggregate. Sergey Demenew, Igor Ivanov, Rinet Valliuin and Ivan Doterov all chalked up wins in the Premier County two days after Ireland recorded a 4-3 verdict in Ballybunion Kerry.  Demenev beat Willie Casey ....Full Story

Where Are They Now? Vito Antuofermo By Shawn M. Murphy June 28, 2008

Recently it was my great pleasure to speak with former World Middleweight Champion Vito Antuofermo. Antuofermo was born in Italy, later moving to the United States.  Antuofermo was a New York Golden Gloves Champion as an amateur, and won the World Middleweight Championship in 1979 over ..Full Interview

Pacquiao Will Be Tested by Move Up
A PREVIEW OF THE JUNE 28TH FIGHT -Thirteen years and 29 pounds ago, Manny Pacquiao was a flyweight with a dream. Much has happened in the interim, but the dream, in expanded form, lives on. On June 28, Pacquiao will try to add his fourth world title to a resume that has left him universally rated the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world, now that Floyd Mayweather Jr. has -- at least for the moment -- left the stage.

BJ Flores sets the records straight about Godfrey "Offer"  PHOENIX, AZ (June 27, 2008) World ranked and undefeated cruiserweight BJ Flores wanted to set the record straight regarding media reports that he rejected an “offer” to fight CES promoted Matt Godfrey next month on ESPN2. Speaking following a training session with former..Full Story

Stepping Stone or Stumbling Block?
A LOOK AT DAVID DIAZ -In 1996, Diaz defeated Zab Judah twice to make the Olympic team. Two years ago, Jose Armando Santa Cruz got knocked out by Diaz in the 10th round of a title fight Santa Cruz was easily winning. Now Manny Pacquiao faces the enigmatic Diaz on his way to "bigger" things - and he might just want to watch out.

Unbeatens Salcido and Perez face stiff tests tomorrow night!  Orange, June 26 – On Friday, June 27th, at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California, unbeaten prospects Dominic Salcido and Yohnny Perez will be pushed to the limit by veteran competitors who have close to 100 combined fights and who are hungry for victory.   It’s the ultimate..Full Story

Don Juan Futrell Headlines at the Tachi Palace Casino (JUNE 26) Tonight Don Juan Futrell (21-3-1, 10 KO's) will test his skills against Lowell Brownfield (10-4, 3 KO's) as they clash in a ten round main event bout at the Tachi Palace Casino in Lemoore CA. Looking to extend on his a six fight winning streak, Futrell, who has a credible win against ..Full Story

Fonfara vs. Findley in Chicago - ESPN2 Co-Main  CHICAGO, IL (June 26, 2008) “THE POLISH PRINCE”, Andrzej Fonfara will battle cross town rival Derrick “SUPERMAN” Findley as the featured co-main event at THE RETURN OF THE POLISH WARRIOR, an outstanding evening of world class professional boxing set for Friday, July 11th ..Full Story

Melindo-Melo War: A Contest for Regional Dominance (JUNE 26) The crowning glory of a professional boxer’s career is to face as many talented opponents as possible and prevail. Champions move sideward across organizations and southward to conquer higher weights for the same reason. It was not the game, not even the love of the game... Full Story

Latimore Wants Spinks or Phillips after Big Win Against Powell ST. LOUIS, MO (June 26, 2008) Two weeks ago St. Louis native Deandre “THE BULL” Latimore scored the biggest win of his career as he stopped #1 IBF Junior Middleweight Sechew Powell in the seventh round at the Hard Rock Café in New York City. The bout, broadcast on ESPN2’s...Full Story

Championship Boxing - John O'Donnell
(JUNE 26) John O’Donnell continues on the comeback trail as part of a talented and exciting bill at the York Hall in Bethnal Green on Friday, 27th June 2008.  Top of the Hennessy Sports in association with GoldenPalace.net bill is the British Super-Bantamweight Title fight between Esham Pickering (Newark) and... Full Story

European Junior Championships
By Bernard O'Neill  (JUNE 26) Irish coach Jim Moore has hailed the performances of Joe Ward and Charlie Gallagher after both Irish boxers marched into the semi finals of the European Junior Championships after taking the early route to victory in Plovdiv, Bulgaria this afternoon.  Full Story

Flores rejects CES offer to fight Godfrey on ESPN show PROVIDENCE (June 25, 2008) – Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. (CES) president Jimmy Burchfield has expressed his disappointed that USBA cruiserweight champion BJ Flores (21-0-1, 12 KOs) has rejected an offer to fight NABF cruiserweight title-holder Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey .. Full Story

Chazz Witherspoon learns a valuable lesson in loss. By Mike Cassell- The Philadelphia Boxing Report
(JUNE 25) You know the old saying, “If you listen to the crowd, you will be sitting with them.” Undefeated heavyweight prospect Chazz Witherspoon 23 -1 15KO’s has been inundated with press and fan banter throughout his four year professional career, that he doesn’t display the “killer instinct” in the ring....Full Story

Duddy vs. Howe headlines show in Boston June 25, 2008

NEW YORK (June 25, 2008) – The return of unbeaten world middleweight title contender “Ireland’s” John Duddy to Boston highlights Saturday night’s (June 28) “Hassle In The Castle,” presented by Irish Ropes Promotions, at The Castle.  Duddy (24-0, 17 KOs), rated No. 2 by the WBC and...Full Story

Rivas 2(2) and 0 By Ewan Whyte June 24, 3008

(JUNE 24) After stopping Diana Garcia in front of her own people in Barranquilla on Friday evening, Venezuelan super bantamweight Mayerlin Rivas treated herself to two days of repose - no more, because she'll be fighting again before the ..Full Story

Card to be Rescheduled June 24, 3008

(JUNE 24) IOWA CITY-Due to the unforeseen flooding in Iowa, the Future Champions Boxing show, featuring Emily and Katy Klinefelter to be held at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on June 27th, will be moved to a later date (Aug-Sept).

Oaktree Knockout West in Battle at Salem New Jersey June 23, 2008 Courtesy Photos: PR

Mark ‘Oak Tree’ Brown put on an impressive show for his hometown fans at the Fight Night Productions 'History In Our City' event in Salem, New Jersey on Saturday night, culminating in a second round knockout of Ralph ‘Wild Wild’ West of....Full Story

Another Joke on Women’s Boxing? June 23, 2008

(JUNE 23) On June 21, 2008, at the Chrysler Halle, in Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany, Elina Tissen (ranked #27 on Boxrec), won the "Global Boxing Council" (GBC) featherweight title against Elena Dima, now 0-3-0, (ranked #75 on Boxrec)...Full Story

European Junior Championships
By Bernard O'Neill  (JUNE 23) Three Irish boxers are just one bout away from claiming at least a bronze medal at the 2008 European Junior Championships after an evening of mixed fortunes in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.  Ryston's Chris Mullaly, Moates Joe Ward, and Charles Gallagher, from the Saints club in....Full Story

Ivanova Defeats Christensen June 22, 2008

(JUNE 22) Last night in Copenhagen, Denmark, Galina Koleva Ivanova won the WBC, GBU and the vacant WBA Featherweight title, by defeating Anita Christensen. The judges scored the fight 98-91, 97-93 & 100-89. Anita Christensen was knocked down...Full Story

Where Are They Now? Alex Ramo By Shawn M. Murphy June 21, 2008

Recently I spoke with Alex Ramos, former USBA Middleweight Champion and nicknamed the “Bronx Bomber”. Ramos is widely considered among the best ever amateurs to come out of New York City. Ramos won four New York State Golden Gloves titles. Ramos turned professional in 1980 and in 1984 won  .. Full Story

Dunaway Has “Unfinished Business” June 21, 2008

Hot Boxing News Update By Sue TL Fox June 21, 2008

(JUNE 21) WBAN would like to invite men and women boxers, or their teams, who has a story, an interview, or anything of public interest to contact us for our HotBoxingNews.com [HBN] website so that we can get out the daily news on them. Full Story

6th European Union Championships
(JUNE 21) Darren Sutherland and Irish captain Ken Egan did the double over England to take Irelands medal haul from the 2008 European Union Championships which concluded in Cetniewo Poland this afternoon to an incredible four gold and two silver medals.  Sutherland, of the St Saviours club in ....Full Story

US Olympic Alternate Danny O’Connor Turning Pro in September FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (June 20, 2008) – Many amateur boxers who do not qualify for national teams often develop into better pros than some Olympians. Contrasting styles and maturation processes often are contributing factors and 2008 U.S. Olympic first alternate Danny O’Connor could very well be the next example of a boxer ....Full Story

Middleweights showcased on “Hassle In The Castle” Duddy-Howe headlining June 28th show in Boston  NEW YORK (June 20, 2008) – Middleweights will be showcased June 28 on “Hassle In The Castle,” presented by Irish Ropes Promotions, headlined by the 10-round main event between undefeated world middleweight contender “Ireland’s” John Duddy in his first fight with new head trainer in his corner, Pat Burns, against Charles Howe....Full Story

Chicago Sun-Times Proides Live Video Streaming of Hometown Open workout of David Diaz June 19, 2008

CHICAGO, IL. (June 19, 2008) –The Chicago Sun-Times will provide a live video stream today to boxing fans around the globe as World Boxing Council Lightweight Champion David Diaz along with his manager/trainer Jim Strickland and co-trainer Mike Garcia host a public/media workout at 1PM/CST at JABB Boxing...Full story
 

Rodriguez against Diaz for vacant USBA Welterweight Title June 19, 2008

Bronx, NY - Jun 19, 2008 Former USBA Welterweight Champion Delvin Rodriguez (22-2-1 13 KO's) looks to extend his most recent winning streak and also reclaim his belt, when he takes on tough and exciting Oscar Diaz (26-2 12 KO's) for the vacant USBA Welterweight Championship. The fight, which will take place ...Full Story

Press Conference in Germany June 19, 2008 Photo: SES [In English & German]

(JUNE 19) Today’s press conference about the WIBF and GBU World Championship between world champion Natascha Ragosina and Conjestina Achieng on July 11th, gave us foretaste of the suspense of the upcoming duel in Cuxhaven. Both rivals did not save verbal attacks against each other. The world champion ..Full Story

6th European Union Championships
By Bernard O'Neill  (JUNE 19) John Joe Nevin and Irish captain Ken Egan are through to Saturdays finals at the 2008 European Union Championships in Poland following impressive semi final victories in Cetniewo this afternoon.  Nevin, from the Cavan Boxing Club, booked his ticket into the weekends...Full Story

Golden Boy Promotions Signs Hot Cuban Prospects Yan Bathelemy and Erislandy Lara  LOS ANGELES, June 17 – Golden Boy Promotions and Arena Box announced today that a co-promotional agreement has been signed for two of Cuba’s hottest prospects in years, 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist Yan Barthelemy and 2005 World....Full Story

Giovanni Lorenzo ready to break out Saturday night  NEW YORK CITY (June 17, 2008) – Unbeaten Dominican middleweight sensation Giovanni “Chico Malo” Lorenzo has planned a breakout party Saturday night when he fights former world champion Raul “El Diamente” Marquez in the 12-round co-feature on Showtime Championship Boxing, live from Seminole ..Full Story

McCullough Sets the Record Straight
George Town, Grand Cayman (June 17, 2008) – Whether it was a misunderstanding or just plain hype, Cheryl McCullough would have none of it. Upon reading comments made by Juan Ruiz on boxing websites this morning which -- in the eyes of this longtime manager/wife of 1992 Irish Olympic Silver Medalist and former world champion Wayne McCullough – concerned ..Full Story

Video Streaming and Three huge photo galleries! Photos: Lori Steinhorst, Mary Ann Owen (Video/photos - Sue TL Fox) June 17, 2008

(JUNE 17) WBAN has just published video streaming of the PRESS CONFERENCE and WEIGH-IN, and THREE huge photo galleries (Galleries #480, #481, and #482 with over 160 huge photos) of the June 13th card in New Mexico. There are fight photos, weigh-ins shots, and more.  Also, photos of WBAN's "History Making" winners of the WBAN Belt.  Login

Video Streaming: Weigh-In for PPV Event June 15, 2008 Footage by Sue TL Fox Photo: Mary Ann Owen

 (JUNE 15) WBAN has just published the video streaming of the Weigh-In of the PPV with Holly Holm-Mary Jo Sanders, Garside-Hallback, Dunaway-Rodriguez, and Moreno-Olszewski Login

WBAN makes its own History!...By Sue TL Fox June 15, 2008 Photo: Lori Steinhorst

(JUNE 15) On Friday night at the Isleta Casino & Resort, in Albuquerque, New Mexico,  on the televised PPV event “FINALLY”---WBAN “Finally” made its own history in the sport.  WBAN celebrates its 10-year anniversary of being live ...Full Story

iBN Sports and Al Bernstein Agree to Multi-Year Deal -Bernstein to Host Own Show and Contribute to Fight Events on iBN Sports
Foothill Ranch, Calif. – June 14, 2008 – iBN Sports, a premiere Internet-based broadcast sports television network, announced that it has reached a multi-year agreement with Al Bernstein. iBN Sports and Bernstein will collaborate to produce original boxing and fight related programming on a designated Al Bernstein Channel over the iBN Sports network. In addition, this..Full Story

“Last Chance!”  Toney-Rahman in "Best Damn" Rematch  Los Angeles, CA (June 13, 2008) – In a classic crossroads battle of two former champions trying to sustain their careers for one last shot at another title, James “Lights Out” Toney and Hasim “The Rock” Rahman will hook up in their long-awaited rematch on Wednesday night, July 16.  Full Story

Weigh-In in Albuquerque! Photos: Mary Ann Owen June 12, 2008

(JUNE 12) Today the weigh-in was held for tomorrow night's PPV boxing event that will be held at the Isleta Casino & Resort.  There was a huge turnout for the event, and all of the women made weight with no problems. [WBAN will be having the weigh-in and press conference video-streamed after the fight takes place.  More

ALEX VALDEZ VS. ANYETEI LARYEA HEADLINES NEXT FRIDAY NIGHT IN CHICAGO  (JUNE 12) World ranked bantamweight contender Alex Valdez returns to Chicago next Friday night, June 20th to face Ghana-based veteran spoiler Anyetei Laryea in the ten round main event at FEARLESS, an outstanding evening of World Class Professional Boxing presented by Dominic...Full Story

Predictions: Finally Submitted by Amy Green June 10, 2008

(JUNE 10)  "Finally" is all set to go Friday, June 13th,  at the Isleta Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The IFBA light middleweight title bout between Holly Holm and Mary Jo Sanders has been much discussed and everyone has opinions and comments to spare. Experts, fighters, and writers and boxing....Predictions!

Duddy returns June 28th in Boston -Headlining “Hassle In The Castle”

NEW YORK (June 9, 2008) – Undefeated world middleweight contender “Ireland’s” John Duddy returns to the ring June 28 with a new head trainer in his corner, Pat Burns, in the 10-round main event against Charles Howe, headlining “Hassle In The ....Full Story

Pavlik lights up Lockett, now the real work begins. - By Mike Cassell - The Philadelphia boxing report (JUN 8) As the Floyd Mayweather Jr. era comes to a close, it seems fitting that a fighter like Kelly Pavlik 34-0 (30 KO) has emerged. Although he has fought very far above his competition and has done so in an absolutely spectacular fashion, someone often needs to remind this humble young man that he is ...Full Story

‘Famosa’ Returns to the ring with Golden Boy in his corner LOS ANGELES, June 8 – After facing the best fighters of his era and becoming the first fighter of Salvadorian decent to win a world championship, Carlos “Famoso” Hernandez’s place in boxing history is already secure. But after a year and a half away from the game, Hernandez’s desire to once again wear a world championship belt around his waist has been.... Full Story

Tavoris Cloud vs. Julio Gonzalez on August 8th in Chicago (JUN 7) The highly anticipated showdown between unbeaten light heavyweight Tavoris Cloud and former world champion Julio Gonzalez will take place on Friday, August 8th at Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom and will be broadcast on ESPN2, announced Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count Productions, HOME OF THE BEST IN CHICAGO BOXING, who..Full Story

Previously undefeated junior middleweight James Moore shockingly upset Source: Press Release June 6, 2008

(JUNE 6) Winky Wright Productions and Thomas Gallagher Promotions, in association with Sal Musemeci’s Final Forum, put together a sensational fight card at the Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn, New York, on June 4 that was televised on ESPN 2’s Wednesday Night Fights.  Full Story

Montell Griffin Fights in Chicago on June 20th June 6, 2008

CHICAGO, IL (June 6, 2008) “Nine years is a long time to be fighting out of town, I’m thrilled to be fighting at home on June 20th” said former world champion Montell “ICE” Griffin after a training session in his native Chicago. ‘I’ve been on the road for while and it’s nice that my kids and family can come see me fight in Chicago,” continued Griffin who was tutored..Full Story
 

The Return of the Mack - Yusaf shows off his new belt Source: Press Release June 6, 2008

The new NABA Light Heavyweight Champion Yusaf Mack returned victorious to his long time ‘home’, the legendary James Shuler Memorial Gym in West Philadelphia, to show off the belt he won on Wednesday evening having beaten Daniel Judah, of the famed Brooklyn Judah family, by unanimous decision.  Full Story

Where Are They Now? Leo Randolph By Shawn M. Murphy June 6, 2008

Recently I interviewed 1976 Olympic Gold Medalist and former World Super Bantamweight Champ Leo Randolph. Randolph had a great amateur career, highlighted by a gold medal as part of the “Dream Team”, along with Leon and Michael Spinks, Sugar Ray Leonard and Howard Davis jr. Randolph won the WBA Super Bantamweight title in 1980, but lost it in his first defense. Randolph ..Full Interview

Minister Cullen Hails the Performance of Irelands Olympians..By Bernard O'Neill
(JUNE 6) The Minister for Arts, Sports and Tourism, Martin Cullen TD, has hailed the achievement of the Irish Amateur Boxing Association in getting five boxers qualified for the 2008 Olympic Games.  Irish captain Ken Egan, Darren Sutherland, John Joe Joyce, John Joe Nevin and Paddy Barnes have all booked their ..Full Story

Ornelas to Headline "Solo Boxeo" on July 4th  LOS ANGELES, June 5 – If middleweight contender Enrique Ornelas has anything to say about matters, the sky won’t be the only place to see fireworks this Fourth of July, as he will be putting on his own explosive display in the ring as the featured attraction in the main event of the July 4th edition of ..Full Story

"Fright Night" Features Oakey vs. Francis June 5, 2008

(JUNE 5) Tony Oakey steps into his hometown ring on Friday, June 13, 2008 on a card billed as "Fright Night", to defend his British light heavyweight title against Commonwealth champion, the hard punching Dean Francis.  Both of these fighters know that only one of them can go forward and loss ..Full Story

Unbeaten heavyweight prospect
Tony “TNT” Grano in toughest test vs. Leroy Childs HARTFORD (June 5, 2008) – Unbeaten Hartford heavyweight prospect Tony “TNT’ Grano, one of New England’s most popular fighters, steps up in class June 13th when he takes on Missouri knockout artist Leroy Childs in the 8-round co-feature on “Connecticut Conquest” at the Connecticut ..Full Story

Duddy returns June 28th in Boston
Headlining “Hassle In The Castle”
NEW YORK (June 5, 2008) – Undefeated world middleweight contender “Ireland’s” John Duddy returns to the ring June 28 with a new head trainer in his corner, Pat Burns, in the 10-round main event against Charles Howe, headlining “Hassle In The ...Full Story

The Ghost returns to haunt Boardwalk Hall yet again....By Mike Cassell The Philadelphia Boxing Report 6/5/2008 When I asked Philadelphia middleweight legend Bernard Hopkins what he thought of Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik (33-0, 29 KOs), last year, his reply was simply, “don’t believe the hype”. Well, I’m sorry Bernard, I’m believing, buying, and getting in line for some more, when it comes to Kelly Pavlik ..Full Story

Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing appoints Kevin Rooney Jr., Director, Media Relations
Bronx, NY - Jun 04, 2008: Joe DeGuardia, President of Star Boxing announced today, the appointment of Kevin Rooney Jr., Director of Media Relations. Rooney, a 2006 graduate of Fordham University, is no stranger to the boxing world being the son of world renowned trainer Kevin Rooney and godson of 6-time world champion Vinny Pazienza. In addition to Kevin Jr.'s work with..Full Story

Irish Olympic Boxers Recognised in Athlone
(JUNE 4) The five Irish boxers who have qualified for the Beijing Olympics were recognised at a ceremony in Athlone on Wednesday evening, 4 June. The event was organised by Athlone Institute of Technology and FÁS, and represented the first time that the five Olympians were brought together for a function. The boxers are: Paddy Barnes (Belfast), Kenneth Egan..Full Story

“Pito” Cardona out of fight, going in CES Ring of Honor Remillard -Magallon HARTFORD (June 4, 2008) – Hartford’s popular boxer Israel “Pito” Cardona injured his elbow, forcing him to withdraw from his scheduled June 13th fight against Jason Pires, but promoter Jimmy Burchfield has announced that Cardona will be inducted into the CES Ring of Honor during a special ceremony mid-way through the....Full Story

Historic Women's Pro Boxing Week Coming Up June 4, 2008

(JUNE 4) Women’s boxing history will be made this month when an all-women’s pay-per-view card, “Finally,” is supported the night before by an all-women’s nationally televised show, Fox Sport Network’s Best Damn Championship Fight Night Period. A total of six world championship bouts will be held for seven different world titles – 6 International Female Boxers Association ... Full Story

How to Bet on Boxing June 3, 2008

(JUNE 3) Few sports rely as heavily on the income derived from betting as the sport of boxing. Since the very beginning of the profession, boxing has existed largely because people are willing to bet on the outcome. For example, betting on boxing matches is a natural part of Casino Gaming, just like blackjack and roulette is. As a result, boxing matches rank as the worlds....Full Story

Belinszky wins by unanimous decision Story and Photos by JollyDee June 1, 2008 *huge photo gallery to be posted soon!

Seldon and Simon club their way to KO wins! Prospect looks to move up, while former champ hopes to get back. By Mike Indri -Retired Boxers Foundation (JUNE 1) Atlantic City - Last night the popular House of Blues club, at the Showboat Hotel & Casino, was turned into a proverbial House of "Bruise", as the Rising Star Promotions five-bout fightcard held at the hot nightspot was filled with enough knockdowns and knockouts to keep any ....Full Story