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(NOV 30) Last night in
Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Bettina Volker won on points over Corina
Carlescu. Bettina won the WIBF European Super bantamweight title. Also, in
another women’s bout, Ozlem Sahin and Rama Amasheh fought to a draw.
More Trouble for Erin
McGowan?
November 29, 2008
(NOV 29) In this week’s local news in Australia, the Perthnow has
reported that female boxer McGowan, is not only going to court for one
case of an alleged assault, but she has an additional court case for
assault in another incident. Full Story
2008 Olympian Shawn Estrada
Pro Dut on "At Last" Undercard
November 29, 2008
Los Angeles, CA (November 29, 2008) – Goossen Tutor Promotion’s
Matchmaker Tom Brown has orchestrated an exciting undercard for the “AT
LAST” boxing event tonight highlighted by the pro debut of 2008 U.S.
Olympian Shawn Estrada of East Los Angeles. The Event will be held at
the new Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, CA. Full Story
Demetrius Andrade Comes Home
November 28, 2008
(NOV 28) Maybe it is the speed and power he possesses in his hands.
Or perhaps it's his beautiful footwork and cat like reflexes that have
been honed to perfection since he first put on a pair of gloves at the
ripe age of six. Maybe it's the fact that at only 20 years old and
having only one professional fight, he already can spar twelve hard
rounds, barely breaking a sweat. Full Story
Taylor One Bout From Gold
By Bernard O'Neill
November 28, 2008
(NOV 28) Katie Taylor produced a master-class of boxing to march into
the lightweight final at the 5th AIBA Women's World Championships in
Ningbo City, China following a resounding 20-2 semi final win over two
times Russian national champion Ayzznat Gadzhieva this morning. Full Story
(NOV 26) Cleveland, OH - - The St. Clarence Hall in North
Olmsted, Ohio was buzzing with excitement on Friday, November 21st, as
Kincaid Godhard Promotions presented live professional boxing. Fans were
treated 6 professional bouts and 4 preliminary amateur bouts. Full Story
WBC Cabote Champion Manuel
“El Torro” Quezada to battle Teke Oruh in Heavyweight Showdown
November 26, 2008
(NOV 26) Manuel "El Toro" Quezada, faces his toughest challenge when
he goes toe to toe with Teke "African Prince" Oruh. On the line will be
Quezada's WBC CABOFE heavyweight title as both fighters attempt to stay
in title contention. Quezada is riding a 13-fight winning streak while
Teke is coming...Full Story
Jamaal ‘Da Truth’ Davis Signs
With Peltz Boxing Promotions
November 26, 2008
(NOV 26) Ever popular Philadelphia middleweight, Jamaal ‘Da
Truth’ Davis (8-4, 6KOs), has signed a promotional contract with Peltz
Boxing Promotions Inc. Promoter, Russell Peltz, opened discussions with
Jamaal and his trainer/manager, Sharron Baker, after watching his
impressive dominating..Full
Story
Taylor Advances to Semi
Finals
by Bernard O'Neill
November 26, 2008
(NOV 26) Katie Taylor is guaranteed at least a bronze medal at the
5th AIBA Women's World Championships in Ningbo City, China following a
quarter final blitzkrieg of Argentine lightweight Peralta Celeste this
morning. The Bray woman, the current World, European and European
Union champion, forced Celeste into two standing counts before the fight
was stopped in the first round with the 22 year old Irishwoman 10-1 up.
Full Story
Paul Williams Open Workout
Photos and Quotes
November 26, 2008
(NOV 26) Riverside, CA (November 26) - The following are
quotes from Dan Goossen, George Peterson and boxing’s “most feared
fighter,” 2-time WBO Welterweight Champion Paul “The Punisher” Williams
(35-1, 26 KOs) who will move up a weight class to take on the IBF Junior
Middleweight Champ Verno Phillips (42-10-1, 21 KOs) in a scheduled
interim 12-round..Quotes
and Photos
(NOV 26) Yesterday a public workout was held
in Magdeburg with Natascha Ragosina, Conjestina Achieng (WBA-WBC
World Championship super middleweight) and Ramona Kuehne, Dahianna
Santana (WIBF World Championship lightweight).
Olympic flavor to “Holiday
Havoc” -Saturday night at Twin River Event Center
November 26, 2008
PROVIDENCE (November 26, 2008) – There’s a touch of red, white and
blue this holiday season in Rhode Island as the state’s only U.S.
Olympic Boxing Team members, Jason “Big Six” Estrada (2004) and
Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade (2008), as well as 1996 Olympic alternate
Jason Pires, are all scheduled to be in action Saturday night (November
29) on “Holiday Havoc” at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode
Island. Full Story
Godfrey 1st SNBC champion
-WBC Title Eliminator next up against Herbie Hide
November 26, 2008
PROVIDENCE (November 26, 2008) – World cruiserweight contender Matt
“Too Smooth” Godfrey (18-1, 10 KOs), rated No. 3 by the WBC, became the
first Sovereign Nations Boxing Council (SNBC) champion last Saturday
night when he won a dominating 10-round decision against Eddie “The Iron
Man” Gutierrez at 4 Bears Casino in New Town, North Dakota. Full Story
Final Tribute: Boxing Referee
Toby Gibson
November 26, 2008
Photo/Source: Mary Ann Owen
(NOV 26) WBAN was notified last night that well known boxing referee Toby
Gibson has taken his own life. Apparently, this occurred in the last
two days. This information was confirmed by the Nevada State Athletic
Commission. No further details are available at this time. Last Saturday
night Gibson refereed the Matthew Hatton-Ben Tackie fight at the MGM in Las
Vegas.
Here Comes the Haymaker..
British Bomber David Haye
November 25, 2008
(NOV 25) LOS ANGELES, November 25 - Former Undisputed Cruiserweight
World Champion David Haye promised to make a statement in his first
major heavyweight fight Saturday, November 15 against Monte Barrett and
the "Hayemaker" delivered in devastating fashion, dropping the former
world title challenger five times en route to a fifth round TKO victory.
Full Story
Border City Club Show XVI
4th Annual Bill White Memorial Event
by Margaret Canty
November 25, 2008
(NOV 25) It was "Jackknife" Josh Cameron's 19th birthday on Saturday
night when he faced the largest opponent of his career. Cameron moved up to
Junior Middleweight to face Detroit's Willie Fortune in the Main Event at
the Border City Boxing Club's 4th Annual Bill White Memorial Boxing Show.
Full Story
O’Connor going to “school”
each pro fight
November 24, 2008
(NOV 24) FRAMINGHAM, MASS – Each fight is a learning experience for
any young boxer and 2008 U.S. Olympic first alternate Danny O’Connor is
no exception. His pro debut in September resulted in a second-round
stoppage of Jose Guerrido, but his November 11th win against 15-fight
veteran Anthony Woods was much more important in terms..Full
Story
Mixed Martial Artists and
Professional Boxers Team Up for Charity Event
November 24, 2008
(NOV 24) In an effort to benefit the Life Rolls on Foundation, an
organization that supports and benefits young people with spinal cord
injuries, Convicted Artists is proud to present the “Extreme Sports &
Artists Charity Event.” The Life Rolls on Foundation’s mission is to
ensure that spinal cord injury patients live an active as well as
fruitful life. Full Story
Arreola's
Surreal "Ring Life" Experience was no "Nightmare"
November 24, 2008
Photos: Jan Sanders/Goossen Tutor
(NOV 24) Los Angeles, CA (November 24, 2008) – On Saturday, November
29, undefeated Cristobal “The Nightmare” Arreola will be taking what he
hopes is another step toward a World Heavyweight Championship, when he
defends his WBC Continental Americas title against Travis “Freight
Train” Walker on the first-ever professional boxing card to be held at
the new state-of-the-art Citizens Business Bank Arenain Ontario,
California. Full Story
Hatton Stops Malignaggi in
11th Round
November 23, 2008
Photos by: Mary Ann Owen Flash
Photo Slideshow
(NOV 23) LAS VEGAS — Last night at the MGM Hotel, in Las Vegas,
Nevada, England's Ricky “Hitman” Hatton defeated Paulie Malignaggi in
the 11th round of a scheduled 12 round bout. Hatton
improved his record to 45-1 (32 KO). Full
Story
Live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas November 22, 2008
(NOV 22) Golden Boy Promotions undefeated rising star, Danny "Swift"
Garcia, improves to (9-0, 7 KO's) as he dominated a lopsided contest
against Adan Hernandez (14-6), while going the distance for the second
time in his career. Garcia utilized his superior boxing skills and
punching power to take an early lead as he dropped Hernandez with..Full
Story
National Intermediate
Championships Results
by Bernard O'Neill
November 22, 2008
(NOV 22) The 2008 National Intermediate Championships hit the ground
running at the National Stadium in Dublin tonight with a marathon
session of 21 bouts decided at the home of Irish boxing.
The red corner produced the first four winners of the night, Stephen
Coughlan, Luke Comiskey, Karl Roche and Patrick J Ward all emerging
victorious from "la coin rouge" as...Full
Story
Hatton Stops Malignaggi in
11th Round
November 23, 2008
Photos by: Mary Ann Owen Flash
Photo Slideshow
(NOV 23) LAS VEGAS — Last night at the MGM Hotel, in Las Vegas,
Nevada, England's Ricky “Hitman” Hatton defeated Paulie Malignaggi in
the 11th round of a scheduled 12 round bout. Hatton
improved his record to 45-1 (32 KO). Full
Story
Tonight: Nick Otieno vs.
Adewale
November 22, 2008
(NOV 22) Tonight Kenyan Nick 'Kanyankole' Otieno (17-2) face a tough
test when he trades leather with Nigerian Ibrahim Adewale in a rare all
African unification bout at the Cultural Centre in Ibadan.
Adewale (11-0) is the current holder of the WBC affiliated African
boxing Union (ABU) bantamweight title and..Full
Story