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Tonight: 75th
Annual New Jersey State Finals of the Diamond Gloves
Boxing Tournament
November 14, 2008
Photo: Generic
INDEN —A night of sparkling diamonds, bubbling champagne and championship
boxing will be tonight (Nov. 14th) when the Linden Boxing Association, in
conjunction with the Linden Public Property and Community Services
Department. presents the 75th annual New Jersey State finals of the
Diamond....Full Story
A Night Of Boxing At The Silver
Nugget Casino in North Las Vegas Set For Dec. 12th
November 14, 2008
Henderson, NV -- A Night of Boxing at the Silver Nugget Casino Event
Center, located at the top of 'The Strip' in N Las Vegas, will be presented
by the North Las Vegas Center Ring Boxing Club on Friday, December 12th at
7pm. The 20 bout card will feature the top area amateurs as they prepare for
events such as the Silver Gloves, Golden Gloves, and other such tournaments.
Full Story
Kheir
wins world dwarf boxing title
By David Lewis
Goldcoast.com.au November 14, 2008
ALL the small talk finally turned into deeds last night at the Gold Coast
Convention Centre as mighty midget Nazih Kheir out-powered his tiny
challenger Jamie The Giant Fallon to take out the inaugural International
Littleman Federation title in front of yelping and appreciative crowd.
Derided as a sideshow by some, the two combatants showed..Full
Story on Goldcoast.com.au
Winky
Wright to featured on Snoqualmie Casino's Inaugural Fight Night
November 14, 2008
LOS ANGELES, November 14 -Winky Wright will return to the ring on
Thursday, December 4, at the inaugural fight night at Snoqualmie Casino,
Seattle's premier gaming, dining and entertainment destination. The fight
will air live on VERSUS at 8 p.m. ET. The promoter of event: Golden...Full
Story
Talk about a “Low Blow”!
November 14, 2008
(NOV 14) TOLEDO, Ohio – It was reported in the news this week that
somewhere in the timeframe of Sunday, the boxing ring at Glass City Boxing
was stolen. Trainer Tom Urbina said that if the ring is not returned that
the gym may have to cancel upcoming boxing shows. The ring was locked in a
trailer under a security light, in front of the gym. The lock had been
cut off..Full Story
"Hot Stuff"
Woolcombe Looking To Reignite Career
November 14, 2008
Light middleweight Gary "Hot Stuff" Woolcombe realized a career ambition
by winning the British title in December of last year but a first defense
against former champion Ryan Rhodes in April saw the 26 year old lose his
grip on the domestic crown when KO'd in the ninth round. Full Story
Oscar De La Hoya Media
Day Quotes
November 14, 2008
LOS ANGELES (November 14, 2008) . . .Olympic Gold Medalist and 10-time
world champion in six weight classes, Oscar de la Hoya opened his training
camp this week to over 100 media members who made the trip up to the
secluded mountains of Big Bear, CA to observe the boxing legend's training
regiment first hand as he prepares for his December 6 ..Full
Story
Golden Boy Promotions Inks 2008
Olympic Bronze Medalist Deontay Wilder
November 14, 2008
Photo: H. Darr Beiser/USA Today
LOS ANGELES, November 14 - 22-year old Tuscaloosa, Alabama native Deontay
Wilder was amateur boxing's Cinderella story this year, rising from
obscurity to not only winning the National Golden Gloves and U.S.
Championships, but also capturing a Bronze Medal at the 2008 Olympics in
Beijing..Full Story
O'Kane, Joyce, Hickey Bow Out
by Bernard O'Neill
November 14, 2008
There was triple disappointment for Ireland at the 37th European Senior
Championships in Liverpool tonight after Eamon O'Kane, John Joe Joyce and
Ross Hickey lost their semi bouts at the Greenbank Academy. However,
despite the hat trick of reversals all three will be taking home bronze..Full
Story
(NOV 14) Last night on the "Tough & Tested" boxing event, at the
Dunkin’ Donuts Center, in Providence, Rhode Island, the following were the
results of that card. Full Details on Results
Duffy
brings “Holiday Hits” back to Big Apple -Dec. 4 at
Roseland Ballroom
November 13, 2008
NEW YORK (November 13, 2008) – Veteran promoter Bob Duffy announced today
that his Ring Promotions company will present the “Holiday Hits” pro boxing
show in Manhattan for the third consecutive year. Unbeaten heavyweight
prospect Nagy “Dominican Dynamite” Aguilera (10-0, 6 KOs), fighting out of
Newburgh (NY), will headline for the first time...Full
Story
“I’ll make her pay!” vows Juárez
by Ewan Whyte
November 13, 2008
(NOV 13) I’ve no idea what kind of reception
Monica Lovato is expecting when she touches down in
Mexico City later this month for her rematch with
Mariana
Juárez, but if she’s been watching reruns of
Fantasy Island, it won’t be like that. The WBC International champion
was none too...Full Story
Danny Garcia Returns to the Ring
at MGM Grand
November 13, 2008
(NOV 13) Philadelphia's undefeated hard hitting Jr. welterweight
prospect, Danny "Swift" Garcia (8-0, 7 KO's) strives to keep his unbeaten
streak alive. The Golden Boy Promotions standout slugger returns to the ring
November 22, 2008 on the Ricky Hatton vs. Paul Malignaggi spectacle, set to
take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Full Story
TKO Fighters Return to Baltimore
November 13, 2008
BALTIMORE, MD. (November 13, 2008) TKO BOXING Promotions has announced
that super middleweight Joey Gilbert, female sensation Katy Klinefelter and
newcomer Bastie “THE BEAST” Samir have been added to the BALLROOM BOXING
show on Thursday, November 20th at Michael’s Eighth..Full
Story
JJ Joyce and O'Kane Advance
by Bernard O'Neill
November 12, 2008
Irish middleweight Eamon O'Kane joined John Joe Joyce and Ross Hickey in
the semi finals of the 37th European Senior Championships after recording a
deserved win over Andranik Hakoyban in Liverpool tonight. All three
boxers are guaranteed bronze from the Championships, maintaining Ireland's
remarkable sequence of having won medals at every international tournament -
including the Olympic Games - entered this year. Full Story
St. John to be honored in Zacatecas
November 12, 2008
(NOV 12) On Mexican Revolution Day, November 20th, Mia Rosales St. John
will be honored in Zacatecas, Mexico by Governor Amalia Garcia Medina, for
her role in sports. Mia's family is from Zacatecas and says she is honored
to take part in this event and hopes to be an inspiration to the women of
Zacatecas as the Governor herself has been. Full Story
Steve Molitor and Celestino
Caballero Conference Call Quotes
November 12, 2008
Undefeated International Boxing Federation (IBF) champion Steve “The
Canadian Kid” Molitor and World Boxing Association (WBA) super bantamweight
boss Celestino Caballero will battle to unify the titles on Friday, Nov. 21,
from Casino Rama, in Ontario, Canada, live on ShoBox: The New Generation on
SHOWTIME (11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast). Full Story
Woolford Headlines York Hall This
Saturday
November 12, 2008
Frank Maloney Promotions returns to London this Saturday night, November
15, when welterweight Scott Woolford leads a charge of young fighters
looking to make their mark on the highly competitive British scene. 25
year old Woolford came of age in his recent clash with Matthew Hatton,
giving the...Full Story
Media Conference Call Transcript: De La Hoya-Pacquiao
Head Trainers
November 12, 2008
(NOV 12) On Monday, November 10th, at 2:30 p.m. ETA, a media
conference was held to talk with De La Hoya-Pacquiao Head Trainers---Ignacio
Beristain and Freddie Roach. This is for the all anticipated
Dream Match between Oscar De La Hoya and Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao that will
take place on December 6, 2008, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Full Transcript
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Toney vs. Thompson: Battle of the
Heavyweight Contenders
November 12, 2008
Los Angeles, CA (November 12, 2008) – On December 13, 2008, a pair of
prominent top heavyweight world title contenders will square off against
each other with everything on the line, including their professional future
at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa. The winner of Toney vs. Thompson, ‘Now or
Never,’ emerges as the next major challenger to the Klitschko brothers..Full
Story with Photos
IBF
Champ, Steve 'USS' Cunningham, Tries A Different Combat Sport
November 11, 2008
International Boxing Federation cruiserweight champion, Steve ‘USS’
Cunningham is set to experience a totally different type of “contact” sport
on Wednesday evening, when he attends the New Jersey Devils vs New York
Rangers ice hockey..Full
Story
Latest
Euro News
by Per Ake Persson
November 11, 2008
It’s not official but Nikolay Valuev´s defence of the WBA heavyweight
title appears to be on fof Zurich in Switzerland December 20 with
Evander Holyfield as opponent. As always when Sauerland Event promotes
they have the Austrian Federation as supervising body - in this case
it’s a must..Full Story
Hot off the Press: Boxing
Event Cancelled
November 11, 2008
NEW YORK
(November 11, 2008) – Cedric Kushner, President of Gotham Boxing, announced
in New York today that he has been informed by Irish Ropes that they cannot
deliver the services of John Duddy, the headliner on the November 21st
New York City show. As such, the show has been cancelled.
Hickey Into Semi Finals
by Bernard O'Neill
November 11, 2008
Ross Hickey guaranteed Ireland at least a bronze medal from the 37th
European Senior Championships following a magnificent 6-1 quarter final
victory over Famil Suleymanov of Azerbaijan at the Greenbank Academy in
Liverpool this afternoon. The 20 year old Irish senior lightweight champion
will now..Full Story
Media Workout
held for Manfredo and Bika!
November 11, 2008
(NOV 11) Yesterday a media workout was held for the upcoming boxing event
that featuring Peter Manfredo (31-5, 16 KOs), runner-up in The Contender I,
fights The Contender III winner Sakio “The Scorpion” Bika (26-3-2. 16 KOs)
in "Tough & Tested," Thursday night in the 12-round main event for the..More
with photos
Luna Jr. Makes Impressive Cestus
Debut!
November 11, 2008
by Cestus Press
(NOV 11) On November 8, 2008, Cestus Management’s 140-pound destroyer,
Robert "NIGHTHAWK" Luna Jr. made his professional debut on the undercard of
the Class Act promotional event held in Round Rock, Texas. Luna Jr. who is
from San Antonio, Texas, gave the local fans present a true display..Full
Story
Martinez, Proa Ready for November
14th Showdown
November 11, 2008
Philadelphia, PA—Super flyweight Raul "The Cobra" Martinez, of San
Antonio, TX, who did everything as an amateur except make the 2004 United
States Olympic Team, goes against amateur standout, hard-hitting Victor Proa,
of Monterrey, Mexico, over 10 rounds Friday evening, Nov. 14, at the New
Alhambra, Swanson & Ritner Streets. First fight is 7.15 p.m. Full Story
Full Report: Haskins Wins British
Title
November 11, 2008
On Friday night at Robin Park Centre in Wigan, England, Lee Haskins, 18-2
(9), overcame stiff resistance to take the British super flyweight title
from reigning champ Andy Bell, 11-4 (3), by decision after twelve rounds of
combat on a..Full Story
Split decision in Round Rock
by Ewan Whyte
November 10, 2008 Mayela Pérez (Photo:
Oscar Osvaldo Rivera)
“It was a real home-town
decision,” complains Óscar Soberón Nakasima, the manager of Mayela “La
Cobrita” Pérez. “Two of the judges saw Zurita winning, the other, Mayela by
one point. No way! But we were the visitors and such things are to..Full
Story
Abraham Stops Marquez in Sixth round
November 10, 2008
(NOV 10) On Saturday
night, at the Jako Arena, in Bamberg,
Germany, WBA middleweight belt holder and still undefeated Arthur Abraham,
28 years old, (28-0, 23 KOs) stopped Raul Marquez, 37 years old, (41-4-1,
29 KOs) in the sixth round. Abraham was defending his IBF title against
Marquez. According to news sources, Marquez began well at the beginning of
the bout, effectively using his jab, and working his combinations to the
body, but as the fight progress, Abraham began to wear Marquez down. After
a tough round in the sixth, Marquez failed to come out for the next round.
Fight Breaks out shortly after Elomar KO’s Kickett
The
Nitro Fight Night promotion at the Central Coast Leagues Club in NSW ended
in controversy on Friday night when a wild brawl erupted inside and outside
the ring after Ahmed Elomar had scored a devastating 1st round knockout win
over highly touted prospect Willie Kickett. Full
Story on Secondsout.com
Another Road Trip Lands Barber In
France
November 10, 2008
Photo by: Mike Blair
(NOV 10) After recently capturing the
NABF Featherweight Championship in Denver, CO, Jennifer “The Razor”
Barber packs her bags once again. The NABF Champ will travel to
Paris, France to battle Myriam Chomaz on November 20th for the WBC
Super Featherweight Interim Title. Full Story
Roy Jones Jr.
hangs tough, in a bloody New York showdown.
Mike Cassell
November 9, 2008
NEW YORK- Neil young once sung that it is better to burn out, then to
fade away. Roy Jones Jr. managed to do both on Saturday night in Madison
Square Garden. Early in the first round there was a glimmer, a small spark
of the old Roy Jones we all once knew. It was a small farewell gift to the
millions of fans Jones culminated over his 19 year career since his first
knock..Full Story
Keeping Up With...
Herol "Bomber" Graham
By Shawn M. Murphy
November 9, 2008
Recently I spoke with Herol Graham, often called the greatest British
fighter to never win a world title. Graham was a defensive wiz and quick as
lightning. Graham would fight for world titles three times in his career,
losing to Mike McCallum by a close decision, Julian Jackson via a one-punch
knockout...Full Story
Joyce Beats Murray
by Bernard O'Neill
November 9, 2008
Reigning Irish featherweight champion David Oliver Joyce joined Ryan
Lindberg and Ross Hickey in the quarter finals of the 37th European Senior
Championships following a convincing 16-3 win over British 2008 Olympian Joe
Murray at the Greenbank Academy in Liverpool this afternoon. Full Story
NEW YORK - Last night in front of over 14,000 boxing fans, at the Madison
Square Garden, undefeated Joe Calzaghe remained undefeated when he wond a
12-round unanimous decision over Roy Jones Jr. Calzaghe was knocked down in
the first round, but recovered to dominate Jones in the 12-round title bout.
All judges scores cards had it, 118-109. Calzaghe improved his record to
46-0. Jones fell to 52-5.
Star Boxing
Results From Bally's in Atlanta City
November 8, 2008
ATLANTIC CITY - NEW JERSEY (NOV 8) On Friday Night before a sold out
crowd, Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing presented yet another exciting night of
boxing at the beautiful Bally's Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ. The
seven bout card which featured some of boxing's hottest up and coming
prospects was headlined by the WBA #5 rated heavyweight in the world Kevin
"Kingpin" Johnson taking on Matt Greer in a ten round..Full
Story
Where are they now?
Boone Kirkman
By Shawn M. Murphy
November 8, 2008
(NOV 8) Born Daniel Victor Kirkman, "Boone" was a 1965 National AAU
Heavyweight Champion. Kirkman turned pro in 1966 under Jack Hurley. Kirkman
was always a huge draw and crowd-pleaser in the Seattle area. Although he
would never fight for the heavyweight title, Kirkman beat many notables
during his twelve year career including Eddie Machen...Full
Story
Raymond Olubowale Defends Crown
Against Greg Kielsa
November 8, 2008
TORONTO, ON – November 8, 2008 - While IBF Junior Featherweight champion
Steve Molitor makes his last second preparations for WBA champion Celestino
Caballeros on November 21, in the most important Canadian fight in over a
quarter century, two of Canada’s best heavyweights will be fighting for
their own piece of national boxing history. Full Story
Lindberg Wins But Ahern Bows
Out
by Bernard O'Neill
November 8, 2008
Irish bantamweight Ryan Lindberg chalked up his second win in 48 hours at
the 37th European Senior Championships following an 11-3 victory over 2006
European silver medalist Samir Mammadov of Azerbaijan at the Greenbank
Academy in Liverpool ..Full
Story
“The Grande
Event” goes Greene - Duddy, Pawlek & Teron in action
Nov. 21
November 8, 2008
NEW YORK (November 8, 2008) – NABA light middleweight champion “Mean” Joe
Greene has been added to the star-studded “The Grande Event” card, promoted
by Cedric Kushner’s Gotham Boxing, November 21 at the famed Roseland ..Full
Story
Simon ‘One Punch’ Carr Hangs Up
His Gloves For Promoting Career
November 8, 2008
Philadelphia, PA - Popular Philadelphia cruiserweight, Simon ‘One Punch’
Carr, announces that he is to hang up his gloves in order to concentrate on
his fight promotion business. Carr, who had a magnificent amateur career
record of 40-3, 20 by way of knockout, was heralded by many as the
next superstar boxer to come from the City of Champions when in 1996...Full
Story
Jermain
Taylor Peaking at the Right Time
November 8, 2008
MIAMI, Nov. 8 -With less than two weeks to go before the fight that could
determine the entire direction of his boxing future, Jermain Taylor is both
calm, cool, confident and anxious to get in the ring. Taylor has less than
one week left in his Miami-based training camp before shifting to Nashville,
Tennessee...Full Story
