Miranda Puts the Middleweight Division on
Notice HOLLYWOOD, FL, March
28 – After a stirring seventh round TKO of Howard Eastman on ESPN2’s
Friday Night Fights last weekend, top middleweight contender Edison
“Pantera” Miranda is eager to take the next step in his career and bring
home a world championship. More
Timur Ibragimove faces Calvin Brock
on June 24th HOLLYWOOD, FL, March 28 – Unbeaten prospect Timur Ibragimov, fresh off a
second round stoppage of Kenny Craven on March 24, will take the next
step on his road to the heavyweight championship of the world when he
faces highly-regarded contender Calvin Brock...More
Big Upset Tonight!!!
March 25, 2006
More to follow...
(MAR 25)
Tonight at the Grand Victoria Casino in Rising Sun, Indiana,
Terri “The Road Warrior” Blair stopped Sumya “The Island
Girl” Anani of Overland Park, Kansas 1:37 of the tenth
round! The fight was non-stop action. Blair became the
NEW IBA World welterweight champion!
Mosley a no-show at youth boxing club
(MAR 25) Sometimes, the hardest punch a boxer takes is outside the ring.
That's what 200 disappointed teenagers learned on Thursday when professional
Shane Mosley was a no-show for a scheduled appearance at the Home of
Neighborly Service.
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Anani Defends her IBA Belt
March 23, 2006
(MAR 23) This Saturday night, March 25th
at the beautiful Grand Victoria Casino in Rising Sun, Indiana, Sumya
“The Hawaiian Girl” Anani of Overland Park, Kansas will defend her
IBA World Championship against Terri “The Road Warrior” Blair as..Full
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Miranda and Eastman Clash on ESPN2's Friday
Night Fights HOLLYWOOD, FL, March 23 – Right now, there are only two fighters left
standing near the top of the Middleweight division – Edison Miranda and
Howard Eastman. On Friday, March 24th, in a bout to be televised live on
ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights from the Seminole Hard Rock Live
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Cordova And Medina’s Homecoming Card Takes Shape
(Rocky Ford, Colorado, March 22, 2006,
Gladiator Sports Management & Marketing) Zeferino Ramirez
and his promotional company JewBoy Promotions are bringing
live professional boxing to Rocky Ford, Colorado, hometown
to David Medina, Marvin Cordova and his sister Chantell. Full Story
John Ruiz: juiceless Toney a different
fighter LAS VEGAS (March 21,
2006) – Team Ruiz collectively feels that James Toney's listless
performance last Saturday night against Hasim Rahman strengthen
former two-time world heavyweight champion John "The Quietman" Ruiz'
lawsuit...Full
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Thompson to fight Boone
NEW YORK (March 21, 2006) – For Anthony Thompson, his message is clear.
“I want to step up and fight guys in the top 10,” the promising super
welterweight said. “I hope to fight for a world title soon. I am
confident in my ability and I will be ready.’’ Full Story
“The Eliminator" Final Press Conference to
be held on March 22
HOLLYWOOD, FL, March 21 – Right now, there are only two fighters left
standing near the top of the Middleweight division – Edison Miranda and
Howard Eastman. On Friday, March 24th, in a bout to be televised live on
ESPN2’s Friday Night Fights from the Seminole Hard Rock Full Story
IBO World Light Welterweight
Champion -Stevie “Lil’ But Bad” Johnston
(MAR 17) Tampa, FL: A few weeks back WBA/IBA World Light Welterweight
Champion Ricky Hatton sat in the ESPN studios on a Friday night proudly
proclaiming that he has come to America to train and fight … to test his
skills against the best fighters America has to offer..More
Wild Bill's Fight Night
March 17, 2006
(MAR 17) Undisputed Productions and Full
Throttle Entertainment's Wild Bill's Fight Night will take place in only
one week on Friday, March 24. Wild Bill's Fight Night will feature
MMA style No Holds Barred fighting and Muay Thai fighting. There is
currently 13 fights scheduled for the evening. Full Story
Antonio Tarver vs. Bernard Hopkins - 4 City Media Tour
NEW YORK, March 17- Antonio Tarver
& Bernard Hopkins will kick off a 4 city media tour beginining
Tuesday, March 21 in New York & Philadelphia with stops in
Tampa (Wednesday,March 22) and Los Angeles (Thursday,
March 23). Full Story
Godfrey &
Estrada in Camp with Rahman!
(MAR 16) PROVIDENCE, RI -- WBC United States
Cruiserweight Champion Matt "Too Smooth" Godfrey and 2004 United States
Olympic Heavyweight Jason "Big Six" Estrada recently returned from Rocks
Gym in Rochester, NY where ...Full
Story
Great Expectation on the 4th Vazquez-Larios Bout
(MAR 16) The
World Boxing Council has received confirmation from at
least five promoters who will participate in the purse
offer for the promotion of the highly expected fight
between WBC world champion Israel Vazquez and his
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One on One Interview
with Hollie Dunaway!
By Sue TL Fox
March 16, 2006
(MAR 16) WBAN had an opportunity to go “one
on one” with WIBA World Champion Hollie “Hot Stuff” Dunaway about the
on-going saga in regards to an incident that occurred in April of
2005----nearly a year ago. The “saga” involved Dunaway Full Story
Clampitt Ready to
get back to Business!
Source: Press Release
March 14, 2006
PROVIDENCE, RI – Reigning
IWBF world lightweight champion was given clearance at the
beginning of February to begin use of her surgically
repaired left hand, however the use was limited to light
hitting only. Now, a month later Clampitt is
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Line-Up for
Indiana Card! March 10, 2006
Dominic Pesoli's 8 Count
Productions, HOME OF THE BEST IN CHICAGO BOXING, and
Octavius James' One in a Million Inc. present another
outstanding evening of professional boxing on Saturday,
March 25th at Grand Victoria Casino
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Figueroa to fight
Silva in Chicago
Source: Press Release
March 9, 2006
Chicago female boxing sensation Rita
Figueroa returns to the Aragon Ballroom on St. Patrick Day, March
17th when she faces Mexican veteran Eva Lidia Silva, it was
announced today by Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count Productions,
HOME OF THE BEST IN CHICAGO BOXING.
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TARVER vs HOPKINS FIGHT OFFICIAL; 4-CITY
PRESS TOUR ANNOUNCED
(MAR 8) Joe De Guardia’s Star Boxing and Golden Boy Promotions announced
on March 6th, that they have finalized terms under which
middleweight legend Bernard Hopkins will challenge light heavyweight
king Antonio Tarver in a 12-round light heavyweight championship bout to
take place on ...More
Showtime Championship Boxing Presents
World Championship Doubleheader
(MAR 7) The 20th anniversary celebration of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING
continues on Cinco de Mayo weekend with a world championship
doubleheader Saturday, May 6, on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on Full Story
2004 US
Olympian Vicente Escobedo Also in Action
LOS ANGELES, March 4 – For over 20 years, Manuel Medina has
thrilled fight fans with his undeniable skills and warrior
spirit. And on Friday, March 24th, at the
Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, ‘Mantecas’
will kick off his third decade in the fight game with a bout
against Javier
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Undisputed World Middleweight Champion
Jermain Taylor to defend title
(MAR 4) DiBella Entertainment, Gary Shaw Productions and Prize Fight
Promotions announced yesterday that the much anticipated Jermain Taylor
vs. Winky Wright Undisputed World Middleweight Championship, slated for
Saturday, June 17th, will take place at the More
Wild Bill''s
Fight Night: Friday, March 24
March 3, 2006
David Oblas'' Undisputed Productions will
co-promote Wild Bill''s Fight Night in conjunction with Steve Mudder''s
Full Throttle Entertainment on Friday, March 24 at Wild Bill''s.
Wild Bill''s is located directly outside Gwinnett Mall. Doors open at
6:30 p.m. and. More