Undefeated Tavoris Cloud Prepares for his next move (MAY 27) Fresh off a fishing trip in his native northern Florida, undefeated light heavyweight prospect Tavoris Cloud spoke about his move in the rankings to #15 in the IBF and #26 in the WBC. The 25 year old Cloud’s record stands at 15-0 with fourteen knockouts after his brutal first round stoppage....Full Story

England Record Victory Over Ireland ...by Bernard O'Neill  (MAY 25) England emerged victorious from tonight's U/16 international with Ireland at the National Stadium in Dublin.  Peter Brady, Tyrone McKenna, Cian Thornton, Stephen Ward and Joe Joyce recorded victories for Ireland...Full Story

Video: Moreno-Kikuchi -- Rakoczy vs. Terri Blair May 25, 2007

(MAY 25)  WBAN has video streamed both bouts (excerpts) of the Carina Moreno vs. Nanako Kikuchi, (Video/Photo Gallery #427) and the Jessica Rakoczy vs. Terri Blair Video/Photo Gallery #428). Login 

Holm Wins by decision over Hallback! May 24, 2007

(MAY 24) Last night in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and televised on ESPN2 “Wednesday Night Fights”. Holly Holm, 139, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, won a 10-round unanimous decision over Chevelle Hallback, 137½.  The two were fighting for the IFBA junior welterweight world title.  Final judges scores...Full Story

"Bos" wants in on heavyweight mix
LAS VEGAS (May 23, 2007) - Fresh off of his first-round destruction of veteran Steve "Storm" Pannell (34-13, 28 KOs) last Friday night in Colorado, Cedric "Bos" Boswell believes he's ready to take on the any of the world's top heavyweights. Boswell ...Full Story

US amateur boxing star Demetrius Andrade in own class PROVIDENCE (May 23, 2007) - The ultimate compliment in boxing is for opponents to try just about anything to take a star such as Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade out of his game. Andrade, 19, has dominated the 152-pound weight class in the United States the past two years to the point now...Full Story

Miranda to his fans: "I'm Sorry" Middleweight Contender Vows to Return Better Than Ever  HOLLYWOOD, FL, May 21 – It was a disappointing Saturday night in Memphis for middleweight contender Edison ‘Pantera’ Miranda as he suffered his first real loss of his career to Kelly Pavlik. But Miranda vows to be back in the ring and better than ever...Full Story

John Duddy & Peter Quillin: Super Middleweights Still Undefeated Photo and Story by David Pambianchi

(MAY 19) In 1928, the Beacon Theatre opened to “Silent Films,” a majestic realm of white, grey and brown marble, polished bronze, and Art Deco design, but on May 18, 2007, John Duddy faced Dupre Strickland, and Peter Quillin met Victor Paz, with...Full Story

Hot Prospect Daniel Jimenez Fights in Chicago on Friday - June 1st Puerto Rican super featherweight prospect Daniel Jimenez will battle veteran Angel Chacon on Friday, June 1st at Cicero Stadium in the ten round co-main event at TEST OF COURAGE, another evening of world class professional boxing, it was announced today...Full Story

Pantera' Steals Show at Press Conference! Disgraces Jermain Taylor to his face! MEMPHIS, May 18 – Edison “Pantera” Miranda was in his usual form today at the final press conference before his HBO-televised bout with Kelly Pavlik at the FedEx Forum, letting both Pavlik and the night’s headliner, Jermain Taylor, know that he’s got ...Full Story

Tonight: Two Women's bouts on card! Photos by Alan Messick May 17, 2007 Weigh-in Gallery #426

(MAY 17) Tonight at the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, in Lemoore, California, there will be two exciting women's bouts on the card.  In the main event, there will be a WBC strawweight world title fight, 10 rounds between Carina Moreno, 104.5 vs. Nanako Kikuchi, 104.5,  In a second bout, Jessica Rakoczy, 136, will face.. Full Story

Vanda-Kost Headlines “The Brawl In St. Paul: A Father’s Day Special”  ST. PAUL/MINNEAPOLIS (May 16, 2007) – “The Brawl In St. Paul: A Father’s Day Special,” featuring bitter rivals Matt “The Predator” Vanda and Kenny “KO”
Kost in the 10-round main event, will be held June 15 at “ The Legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium (excerpt:press release)

Jimmy Lange Captures WBC Title with 8th Rd KO at Patriot Center  (MAY 14) Fairfax, VA --- Showing his fearless courage and trademark heart, Jimmy Lange scored an eight-round TKO of Fontaine Cabell in their highly-anticipated rematch to capture the previously vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) Continental America’s 154-pound title in front...Full Story

Border City Club Show XIII Results
(MAY 14) The Border City Boxing Club hosted a nine-bout fight card Saturday night at 1072 Drouillard Road. In the Main Event, "Gorgeous" Andre Gorges won a spilt-decision over Detroit's Kronk Boxing Team's LeAndre White. Border City's Lukas "The Rabbit" Welniak won a unanimous decision over ...Full Story

Chicago's 8 Count Productions back on June 1st (MAY 14) Headlining TEST OF COURAGE is an excellent ten round welterweight bout between highly regarded prospect Freddy Hernandez, 21-1 (17KO’s) of Mexico City and former world title challenger, Ghanaian Ben Tackie, 29-6 (17KO’s) now ..Full Story

It's "Bos" time in the Rockies
LAS VEGAS (MAY 14) - Heavyweight contender Cedric Boswell is a Sonny Liston look- alike but what "Bos" wants more than anything is to capture the world title belt that the late Liston once wore around his waist.  Bosell (23-1, 18 KOs) takes on veteran Steve "Storm" Pannell (34-11, 28 KOs) in a 10-round bout on the..Full Story

Time Warner Fires HBO Chief Three Days After Arrest By Andy Fixmer   (MAY 11) (Bloomberg) -- Time Warner Inc. fired Home Box Office Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Chris Albrecht, three days after he was arrested in Las Vegas following a fight with his girlfriend.   HBO Chief Operating Officer  Link to copyrighted story

Boxing Legend Ray Mancini Hits Chicago for Friday Night Fights (MAY 11) Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini won the WBA Lightweight Championship against Deuk Koo Kim on November 13, 1982 and defended it four times. His legendary career includes epic battles with Alexis Arguello, Bobby Chacon, Hector Camacho and twice with Livingstone Bramble.   Full Story

Kea Boxing's "Brawls at the Birchwood" are Back!  (MAY 11) After putting on "The War in the South" in April at The Citidel in Charleston, South Carolina, KEA is right back in action making their return to continue their popular New Jersey boxing series, "The Brawls at the Birchwood". The event will take place on June 23, 2007, at the Birchwood Manor, Whippany, New Jersey.

De La Hoya vs. Mayweather Bout shows that boxing is alive and well LOS ANGELES, May 10 – With critics threatening that boxing was in trouble and in danger of losing its grip on the American public, the sport needed a great event to give it a shot in the arm. On May 5th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, boxing got what it needed when Oscar De La Hoya..Full Story

IBA approves '10 Round' Title fights
(MAY 9) Following a brief trial period the International Boxing Association has approved title fights to be contested over a distance of ten rounds. The new ten round distance has received the blessing of A.B.C. President Tim Lueckenhoff and will include our current 'Continental' and "America's' title classification as well as our soon to be announced 'Asia & Pacific Region' and 'Europe & Africa' titles. The choice of staging either a ten round title fight or a twelve round title fight shall be the choice of the promoter of a sanctioned IBA event. World title fights will continue to be contested over twelve championship rounds.

Jermain Taylor - Middleweight Champ Ready to Defend Title Against Cory Spinks MEMPHIS, May 9 - While "The World Awaited" for another bout, Tennessee, Arkansas and Missouri fight fans are waiting for one too. Jermain Taylor and Cory Spinks are in the final stages of preparation for their WBC and WBO middleweight championship...Full Story

Tavoris Cloud Heads to Chicago for Friday Night Main Event (MAY 9) Fast becoming one of the sports hottest prospects, Cloud shared his thoughts on his training, his first ten rounder, fighting in Chicago and his future. “I’m leaving in the morning and looking forward to putting on another great show for the fans in Chicago. We've been in ...Full Story

Corrales killed in Motorcycle accident May 8, 2007

Jermain Taylor ready to defend title against Cory Spinks MEMPHIS, May 8th - While "The World Awaited" for another bout, Tennessee, Arkansas and Missouri fight fans are waiting for one too. Jermain Taylor and Cory Spinks are in the final stages of preparation for their WBC and WBO middleweight championship on Saturday, May 19 from...Full Story

Carl "Iron Fist" Davis in Co-Main Event
(MAY 6) Davis, 9-2 (8KO’s) is coming off a devastating first round knockout of Nigerian Innocent Otukwu three months ago in front of a stunned crowd at Cicero Stadium. The knockout was the eighth of Davis’ career, all of which have come in the first two rounds. Standing 6’4” and weighing 235 pounds, Davis brings...Full Story

Mayweather Wins by a Split May 6, 2007 Photo: Sue Fox

(MAY 6) Last night in front of a sellout crowd, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Floyd Mayweather Jr., won by a 12-round split decision.   The two were fighting for the WBC 154-pound title.  Mayweather, still undefeated at 38-0, was scored with 116-112, and 115-13.  The third judge had the fight for De La Hoya, at 115-113.

Manfredo fighting May 11 for respect “The Budweiser Night at the Fights” Series Opener at Twin River in RI PROVIDENCE (May 6, 2007) – When “The Pride of Providence” Peter Manfredo, Jr. steps into the ring May 11 to fight veteran Ted Muller, he’ll be making a statement that he’s much more than a reality television star on The Contender, rather a legitimate world class boxer reloading to get ....Full Story

Results in Uncasville
(MAY 5) Last night at the "Battle Zone 3", in Uncasville, Connecticut, the results are the following: HEAVYWEIGHTS: Tony Grano (9-0-1, 8 KOs), Hartford, CT WTKO1 (1:35) Jay Sweetman (7-6, 3 KOs), Smyrna, DE; CRUISERWEIGHTS: Chris McInerney (8-0-1, 5 KOs), Stoughton, MA WTKO5 (2:10) Eric Starr (15-31-3, 4 KOs)..Full Story

UBC Latin tripleheader in Brazil!
By Kevin Bello (MAY 5) Brazilian Fabio Maldonado, Osvalmir Damasceno and Mike Miranda are favorites for capturing  the UBC Iberian-American titles Sunday, May 6th, at the Guarany club in Sao Paulo, Brazil.  Unbeaten heavyweight Maldonado(10-0, 9 KOs) will fight for the vacant belt against Paulo dos Santos Aragao.  More

Cadet Team Named for Ukraine
By Bernard O'Neill (MAY 4) The Irish Amateur Boxing Association have named their Cadet team for an upcoming international tournament and training camp in Ukraine between May 7th and the 13th.  Des Fahy, Stephen Fenessey, Tyrone McKenna, Bernie McDonagh, Pat Harkin, and Stephen Ward ..Full Story

Angel "Toro" Hernandez Fights in Chicago on Friday, May 11th (MAY 4) Chicago boxing favorite Angel “TORO” Hernandez returns to the ring on Friday, May 11th to battle Kendall Gould at Cicero Stadium as the special feature attraction of MANO A MANO, it was announced today by Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count Productions.   Full Story

Henry "Dis-com-bob-u-lating" Jones Brings Exciting Ring...(MAY 3) Fairfax, VA --- Ice Promotions is proud to announce that popular, 20-year veteran ring announcer Henry "Dis-com-bob-u-lating" Jones will bring his exciting style to the May 12th boxing card featuring the Jimmy Lange-Fontaine Cabell WBC Continental Americas Championship Main...Full Story

Toney grasping one last time for brass ring SANDWICH, Massachusetts (May 2, 2007) - Veteran light heavyweight Rodney Toney has a famous last name, several disappointing outcomes against world-class opponents, and a master's degree in boxing experience from his 14-year pro career. Friday night in a rematch against Anthony "The Rowdy One" Russell, Toney starts what will likely be his final run towards a high-profile fight and lucrative payday.   Full Story

Alvarez Comes Home for NABO Title Bout Against Cruz HOLLYWOOD, FL, May 2 – When unbeaten welterweight contender Shamone Alvarez was rising up the 147 pound ranks, one of his mentors and friends was IBF lightweight champion Leavander Johnson, a fighter who had been through the ups and downs of boxing and who was ....Full Story