Upset in Vegas - Lopez vs. Ruiz
(SEPT 24) On Friday night at the Orleans Hotel, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Samuel Lopez, 118, 31 years old, of Los Angeles pulled an upset, when he won a 10-round majority decision over world-ranked Herberto Ruiz, 119, of Mexico.   Final judges scores were 97-93, 96-94, and 95-95, with no knockdowns during the ten rounder.

Jabb Boxing featured in Ring Magazine
(SEPT 23) JABB Boxing Gym, Chicagoland's biggest and best boxing gym is featured in the December 2005 issue of Ring Magazine. JABB Boxing Gym was opened in December 2003 by Dominic Pesoli and Tina Park of 8 Count Productions, Home of the Best in Chicago Boxing, along with Mike Garcia, former world ranked and undefeated featherweight. Full Story

Hopkins vs. Taylor "No Respect - December 3  LOS ANGELES, Sept. 23, 2005 - In what is being called the most highly anticipated fight of the year, the rematch between undisputed middleweight champion Jermain ‘Bad Intentions’ Taylor and former undisputed middleweight champion Bernard ‘The Executioner’ Hopkins - Taylor vs. Hopkins II, “No Respect” - will take place Saturday, Dec. 3 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Full Story

Johnson loses battle, after getting injured in ring September 22, 2005

(SEPT 22) Today, Leavander Johnson passed away after suffering a head injury when he fought Jesus Chavez on September 17th, at the MGM Hotel, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
“All of my prayers are with Leavander Johnson and his family in this difficult time,” said Chavez. “He was a true warrior with a tremendous heart, and every day I will think of him and say a prayer for him. He will never be forgotten.”  Full Story

New England Ringside Radio Network -Samuel Peter & Scott Pemberton
WOBURN, Mass. (September 21, 2005) - One of the hottest heavyweights in the world, unbeaten contender Samuel Peter (24-0, 21 KOs), is Thursday night's special guest on the two-hour New England Ringside Boxing Radio Show, airing 6-8 PM/ET on Boston's Boxing Station, The Zone (1510 AM). The show is part of the New England Ringside Radio Network, which broadcasts boxing radio shows six nights a week throughout New England.  Full Story

A very tragic turn for a new boxing champion..BY BERNARD FERNANDEZ  (SEPT 21) PHILADELPHIA - (KRT) - Leavander Johnson never appeared at the Blue Horizon, but the career of the Atlantic City lightweight bears the gritty imprimatur of a lot of fighters who year after year pay their dues in boxing's sweatshops in the hope they one day might catch Link to Story 

Klitschko to fight Rahman in Vegas
On November 12, 2005, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and promoted by Top Rank, Vitali Klitschko, of the Ukraine,  35-2 (34KO), defends his WBC Heavyweight title against Hasin Rahman, 48-6-0 (33KO).  The event will be billed “See and Destroy”.  Pay day for the two:  Klitschko, will earn$7.8 million; Rahman receives $4.2 million.

Fountain Wins by a Split; Mahfood and Swindell Draw Photo Gallery #290 September 20, 2005 ©Photos by J & P Photography.

(SEPT 20) On September 17, in Kinder, Louisiana, there was two women’s bouts on the card.  In one matchup, Akondayne Fountain, 160, won a four-round split decision over Veronica Rucker. In a second women’s match,  Yolanda Swindell, 169, and a four-round draw with last replacement Valerie Mahfood. Full Results

Olson Defeats Rakoczy for two world titles! September 17, 2005 MPEG/Photo Gallery #289

(SEPT 17) Last night in Lemoore, California, Eliza Olson defeated Jessica Rakoczy in a 10-round world title bout for the IBA and WBC lightweight title! In the ninth round, Olson knocked Rakoczy to the canvas. Scores  97-92, 97-92, and 98-91.

Parade of Champions: Barrera vs. Peden Mosley vs.  Cruz September 16, 2005

(SEPT 16) Big night for men's boxing in Las Vegas, Nevada, and  on HBO, when tomorrow night, September 17th, WBC Super Featherweight Champion Marco Antonio Barrera looks to add another chapter to his storied career in a 12 round showdown against IBF 130-pound champion Robbie “The Bomber” Peden. In the co-feature, “Sugar” Shane Mosley, will continue his march back to the welterweight championship when he faces unbeaten Jose Luis Cruz.

Fight Night 51 at the Lucky Eagle Casino Saturday, October 1st 2005 at 7:00pm
Lucky Eagle fan favorite Rafael Ortiz of Lebanon, OR (11 wins all by knockout) will face popular Jesse Feliciano of Las Vegas, NV in the 10 round main event at the last fight of the year on October 1, 2005 at 7:00pm. Ortiz knocked out Dewey Welliver in the sixth round main event at the Lucky Eagle Casino in January. Feliciano has 12 wins and seven knockouts, and is originally from Puerto Rico. Full Story

Irish eyes smilin' in Mansfield
John Duddy headlines Saturday night's "Mayhem in Mansfield"
(SEPT 16) WOBURN, Mass. "Ireland's" John Duddy (11-0, 10 KOs) headlines Saturday night's "Mayhem in Mansfield" pro boxing show at the Dana Barros Sports Complex in Mansfield, Massachusetts. "Mayhem in Mansfield" is promoted by New England Ringside....Full Story

Tonight: Herron faces Canadian Bouchard September 16, 2005

(SEPT 16) Tonight at the Bell Center, Montreal, QC, Canada, and promoted by Interbox, featherweight Michelle Herron, of Seattle, Washington, will be taking on Canada’s Danielle Bouchard, in a four-round bout, on the undercard.  The main event features Lucian Bute vs. Kabary Salem for the WBC Continental Americas Super Middleweight Title.

Acclaimed Artist Puts Corrales and Castillo on the Canvas! September 15, 2005

Las Vegas (Sept 15, 2005) - Multi-award winning artist Richard T. Slone has unveiled his latest painting. Slone rendered the Diego Corrales vs. Jose Luis Castillo painting to celebrate their upcoming rematch, which will take place on Saturday, October 8th, at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Full Story

Celaya-Cortes Highlight Hard-Hitting Action at Miller Lite Fight Night at the Tank San Jose, CA --- Silicon Valley Sports & Entertainment (SVS&E) announced that Miller Lite Fight Night at the Tank continues its 2005 season at HP Pavilion at San Jose on Friday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. Featured on the card will be three-time NABO Welterweight Champion Jose Celaya (26-3, 15 KO’s) of Salinas, CA and California Super Middleweight Champ Ricardo “El Guerrero” Cortes..Full Story
 

Seeger gets new date -Licona & Gonzalez meet for Featherweight title Photo by Bryant Watson September 14, 2005

(SEPT 14) Scheduled for Las Vegas action on October 13th IBA Jr. Featherweight World Champion Al Seeger will now defend his title in early November in Savannah, Georgia against an opponent to be named soon. The October 13th date instead will be filled by featherweights Marcos Licona and Jose Gonzalez when they meet for the IBA World title at the Stardust Hotel & Casino. More to follow.....

Holm Prepares for her Toughest Battle! September 13, 2005  ©Photos by Mary Ann Owen/ MPEGS by Butch Gottlieb Mpeg & Photo Gallery #285

(SEPT 13) Today in Albuquerque, New Mexico,  Holly Holm prepares for her toughest battle when she takes on veteran Christy Martin, for her upcoming bout on September 16th card. Mary Ann Owen and Butch Gottlieb met up with Holm in the gym. They are covering this event for WBAN.  ©Photos by Mary Ann Owen, and MPEGS by Butch Gottlieb.  

Martin Readies to fight with Holm! September 13, 2005  ©Photos by Mary Ann Owen/ MPEGS by Butch Gottlieb Mpeg & Photo Gallery #284

(SEPT 13) Yesterday, at the Cancellaria Gym, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Christy "The Coal Miner's Daughter" Martin was training to prepare for her big fight with Holly Holm set for September 16th card, and promoted by Fresquez Productions, Inc. Mary Ann Owen and Butch Gottlieb went to the gym to meet up with Martin!  While Owen and Gottlieb were at the gym, the local TV station interviewed her at the gym.  More

Calzaghe Breaks Hand in Tune-up
(SEPT 12)  On Saturday night, in what was reported as a “tune up” fight, when he fought Kenyan’s Evans Ashira. Joe Calzaghe broke his left hand (the metacarpal bone), during that bout.  Calzaghe was set to fight IBF champion Jeff Lacy on November 5^th, but with the injury, he will be in a cast for a month and out of the ring until next year.

Tonight: Morales vs. Raheem; Pacquiao vs. Velazquez September 10, 2005

(SEPT 10) Tonight at  9:45pm ET/6:45pm PT. The lighter weight classes dominate the night when ERIK MORALES VS. ZAHIR RAHEEM and MANNY PACQUIAO VS. HECTOR VELAZQUEZ is presented live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, exclusively on HBO.

“Knockouts at Coushatta” Schedules DeMarcus Corley For Main Event
(SEPT 10) Kinder, LA—The main event at “Knockouts at Coushatta IX” will feature the flamboyant former world light-welterweight champion DeMarcus “Chop Chop” Corley. He will replace the injured William Joppy, a former three-time world champion, on the main event fight card at Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder, Louisiana.  Full Story

Stars out for "Mayhem in Mansfield"
Duddy-Brady headlines Sept. 17 in Mansfield, MA  WOBURN, Mass. (September 9, 2005) - The stars will be out September 17 for "Mayhem in Mansfield," the pro boxing show headlined by undefeated Irish middleweight sensation "Ireland's" John Duddy (11-0, 10 KOs), at the Dana Barros Sports Complex...Full Story

Fight Night 51 at the Lucky Eagle Casino
(SEPT 9) Lucky Eagle fan favorite Rafael Ortiz of Lebanon, OR (11 wins all by knockout) will face popular Michael Lucero of West Linn, OR in the 10 round main event at the last fight of the year on October 1, 2005 at 7:00pm. Full Story

Nicolino Locche Dies Wednesday
(SEPT 9) On Wednesday, September 7^th, Former Argentine world champion Nicolino “The Untouchable” Locche died of heart failure, at the age of 66 years old.  Locche had won the WBA title against Paul Fuji, of Japan in 1968.  Locche, inducted to Boxing's Hall of Fame in New York in 2003, lost his crown to Panamanian Alfonso Frazer in 1972.

Byrd-Williamson IBF Title Fight
(SEPT 7) NEW YORK  – The terrific Oct. 1 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING fight card just got better. International Boxing Federation (IBF) Heavyweight Champion Chris Byrd (38-2-1, 20 KOs) will make the fourth defense of his title against mandatory challenger DaVarryl Williamson (22-3, 18 KOs), it was formally announced today. The exciting tripleheader on SHOWTIME begins at 9:15 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast). Full Story

Raul Martinez on KO Chicago Radio Tonight (SEPT  7) Raul "The Cobra" Martinez calls in tonight on KO Chicago Radio at 6:20pm  on WJJG AM-1530. Every Wednesday night KO Chicago Radio features the finest in weekly discussion about the local and national professional boxing scene as well as the latest in breaking news in the world of boxing. Bantamweight Martinez, currently 9-0 with 6 KO's, is thought by many to be a future ..Full Story

“Fight Night at the Fitz"
(SEPT 6) SOUTHAVEN, MS – Prize Fight Promotions in association with Fitzgeralds Tunica, Miller Lite, Bill Heard Chevrolet and the DeSoto Atheletic Club is proud to present “Fight Night At The Fitz” on Saturday September 10^th at Fitzgeralds Tunica. The fight card will feature six exciting fights headlined by the undefeated Leon Bobo 9-0 (1 KO) battling tough nosed Carlos Valdez 10-3 (4 KO’s) for the Mid-South Jr. Lightweight Title. Bobo..Full Story

Alex Baba vs. Fidencio Reyes for IBA Bantamweight Title September 5, 2005

(SEPT 5) The Fabulous Fox Theatre of Atlanta will be the host for atlanta's "BALLROOM BRAWL". The event will take place September 30th, 2005 In the illustrious Egyptian Ballroom.   The main event will be Atlanta's knock out specialist Alex Baba (21-7-1 16KO) vs a pure boxer from Garland Texas Fidencio Reyes (18-3-1 3KO) in a 12 rd. bout for the IBA ban
tamweight championship.
Beyer defends WBC title with ease
(SEPT 4) The judges scored the fight 116-112, 118-110 and 116-112. The result took Beyer's career record to 33-2 with 12 knockouts, while Sheika's title defeat was the fourth of his career. "I hit him cleanly, he hardly hit me. What more do you want?" said Beyer. Full Story

Anyos to fight Acuna for WBC Title September 4, 2005

(SEPT 4) Rumors of Laila Ali’s retirement are greatly exaggerated. Ali, the daughter of Muhammad Ali and considered by many the best female fighter Pound for Pound, announced several major changes this week. One change not disclosed earlier is an imminent divorce from husband Johnny “Yahya” McClain who managed and promoted her fights with Absoloot Boxing Promotions from 1999 to the present.
“It’s a big change for me,” said Ali...Full Story