Spina promises to KO Manfredo Source: Press Release September 20, 2006

PROVIDENCE (September 20, 2006) - Outspoken super middleweight Joey "KO Kid" Spina promises to knockout Providence cross-town rival "Peter "The Pride of Providence" Manfredo, Jr. on October 14 in the 12-round main event on "The Contender Special - Put Up or Shut Up" at the Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, Rhode Island. Full Story

“SHOBOX” SUPER MIDDLEWEIGHT TOURNAMENT ROLLS ON WITH SEMI-FINAL BOUTS  NEW YORK (Sept. 20, 2006) – One match-up features former roommates who used to spar together, while the other pits undefeated fighters from different sides of the globe. What all four fighters have in common, however, is a goal to reach the top of the super middleweight division. That journey will...Full Story

Gunn bounces back By Norm Longtin September 19, 2006 Photo: Richard King Flash Photo Slideshow

Legendary Angelo Dundee Joins Jimmy Lange’s Corner  FAIRFAX, VA (September 19, 2006) --- Johnny Lange, father and manager of top middleweight contender Jimmy Lange, announced today that boxing legend Angelo Dundee will serve in Jimmy’s corner for his 10-round Main Event bout against Tommy Wilt on Saturday, October 7 at the Patriot Center.

Sports Media Alert! September 19, 2006

(SEPT 19) The Jane Couch vs. Holly Holm bout takes place on September 23rd, at the Isleta Casino & Resort, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The PUBLIC is also invited to attend the Press Conference, on Sept. 20th 2:00 pm, and Weigh-in September 22, 2:00, at the Isleta.

From Boxing Along The Beltway Blog
(SEPT 18) Ballroom Boxing at Michael’s Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie, MD kicks off its 12th season on Thursday, September 28 with an interesting cruiserweight main event.
Ballroom favorite Darnell “The Ding-A-Ling” Man Wilson of Silver Spring, MD returns to take on Daniel Judah of Brooklyn, NY in a 10-round encounter.  Full Story
 

Derric Rossy Wins Again, Despite Opponent Ducking Out By Josh Stewart September 17, 2006

MELVILLE, N.Y.—The only potential danger Derric Rossy faced Friday night was when five scantily clad round card girls cuddled up to him for post-fight photos—while his girlfriend, Dana, was also in the ring.   “She handles it well,” Rossy said with a chuckle. And Rossy, the New York State Heavyweight Champion, handled last-minute replacement Joe Stofle pretty well, too, improving to... Copyrighted Story on LongIslandPress.com

AAPRP Holds Conference in Las Vegas ©Photos by Mary Ann Owen September 17, 2006

(SEPT 17) This week the American Association of Professional Ringside Physicians (AAPRP) held their conference at the Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. At the conference the featured doctors, trainers, boxers, commissioners, and the boxing community involved. On Sept. 15th, at the Awards Banquet, Alex Ramos received an award for "Outstanding Contribution to Boxing.” Full Story
 

Holly Holm: Hometown Favorite By Bernie McCoy September 17, 2006

Last week, after a few false starts with her promoter and trainer, I caught up with Holly Holm at her home base in Albuquerque, NM where, on September 23, she will defend her IBA light welterweight title against Englishwoman Jane Couch. I spoke with her on her cell phone as she weaved her way, successfully, thru the traffic in Albuquerque.  Holm has, likewise, weaved her way, successfully, thru the ranks of top welterweights in the sport of Women's boxing. Holm has accomplished this while putting ..Full Story

WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: LIAKHOVICH TO DEFEND CROWN AGAINST BRIGGS
NEW YORK (Sept. 13, 2006) – With all four world heavyweight champions hailing from the former Soviet Union, much has been made of America’s lack of heavyweight mettle. Can Brooklyn’s Shannon “The Cannon” Briggs crash the Eastern-bloc party when he challenges World Boxing Organization (WBO) heavyweight titleholder Sergei “The White Wolf” Liakhovich...Full Story

“YOU MADE ME WAIT; NOW I’LL MAKE YOU PAY” PANTERA SAYS DELAYED FIGHT WILL COST ABRAHAM
HOLLYWOOD, FL, September 12 – A little over a week away from the biggest fight of his career, Edison ‘Pantera’ Miranda is growing impatient with his desire to strap the IBF World Middleweight Championship belt around his waist – something he is sure will happen when he faces Arthur Abraham on September 23rd at Rittal Arena in Wetzlar, Germany.  Full Story

WHO’S NUMBER ONE?  SULTAN IBRAGIMOV, THAT’S WHO! HOLLYWOOD, FL, September 12 – It goes without saying that unbeaten Heavyweight contender Sultan Ibragimov is on the fast track to a World Championship. The only question is – who will be the first champion to fall to the Russian..Full Story
 

Jane Couch, Professional By Bernie McCoy September 11, 2006

It's said, with some accuracy, that if you hang around boxing gyms long enough you eventually hear the wisdom of the world. With me, my first epiphany came during my second or third time in the old Broadway Gym in Brooklyn. I asked about a fighter who seemed to be moving pretty good, shadowboxing in the ring: "Is he a pro?", I asked one of the ringside "lifers." "Nah," the old guy replied "he jest fights for money." It took me some time...Full Story

CHALLENGES AND THREATS FLY AT “RUMBLE” PRESS CONFERENCE
(SEPT 11) HAMMOND, IN.-The promise of a knock-out victory led to a heated scuffle between Ruben “The Modern Day Warrior” Galvan and defending IN.B.A. Lightweight Champion Jaime Alvarado supporter days before their third match-up, and up-and-coming lightweight favorite Johnny Novak...Full Story

Boxing News Conference for Oct. 7 Fight Card  (SEPT 11) News conference to provide update on the exciting fight card set for Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Patriot Center. Virginia’s biggest boxing event ever will feature many top fighters from around the Beltway competing against boxers from across the country. Public invited to attend news conference.  Full Story

Reading Fight Card To Benefit Slain Officers  (SEPT 8) READING, PA - King's Promotions' Saturday Night at the Fights, to be held this Saturday evening September 9th in the Reading Eagle Theater at the Sovereign Center in Reading, PA, will include a special tribute to the two local Reading police officers killed recently in the line of duty. Honored will be Officer Scott A. Wertz, who was slain just over a month ago on August 6th, and Officer Michael H. Wise who was...Full Press Release
 

“The side show that is Nikolay Valuev.” Mike Casile Philadelphia boxing report September 8, 2006

(SEPT 8) Ok, so you wanted some excitement in the Heavyweight division. You wanted to see something. Well, here is – something? Nikolay Valuev is over 7ft tall, and weighs 320lbs. He does not look like anything of this world; in fact, I think before people worry about Tommy Morrison passing his HIV test, they should be more concerned about Nikolay...Full Story

"Mayhem" in South Florida on Friday the 13th   HOLLYWOOD, FL, September 8 - With a combined knockout percentage of 78%, it goes without saying that the featured performers on the Seminole Warriors Boxing show on Friday, October 13th, at the Seminole Hard Rock Live Arena in Hollywood, Florida, are going into battle with just one thought in mind:  Full Story
 

Event to Honor Late Trainer! Source: Press Release September 7, 2006

For James Toney, the lights may be out for good. Mike Casile/ Philadelphia boxing Report  (SEPT 3) James “lights out” Toney played the role of the “bad guy” all month long, taking every opportunity to insult and belittle anyone who asked him a simple question. I believe in Karma, and maybe the 257lb heavyweight hopeful Sam Peter, is a firm believer too. I have to admit, that James Toney made things at least interesting, in the not so glamorous, glamour division. Most of the writer’s ringside in the ...Full Story
 

Redemption Cavallo Added to October 14th card

(SEPT 1) JUST added, a sensational young star out of Trenton Nj, Chucky Cavallo, 10 – 0 (3KO’s). With only 2 amateur fights under his belt, he fights like a seasoned pro. A light Heavyweight, with power in both hands, and something to prove. Always a crowd pleaser. Full Story

The Square Ring
by Howie Reed  (SEPT 1) ‘Tiz the first Sunday of the month, which translates to lots of fights around the world and up your block.  One fight that won’t take place is German-based IBF middleweight champion Arthur Abraham against mandatory challenger Edison Mirand at the EWE-Arena in Oldenburg, Germany. The reason? Bad flu. Don’t ever recollect a “good flu” but that’s just me. Jeeves lately has been struck by the “bottle flu” and blames it on something he ate.  Full Story

Another "Bad Boy Boxer" on the Horizon  (SEPT 1, 2006) Alex Hilton, 40 years old,  Canadian boxing champion from the 1980's, has gone on trial in regards to being arrested for armed robbery at the depanneur in Lachine, two weeks before last Christmas.  Apparently the "bad egg" was caught on video tape, and threatened the employees with a baseball bat.  After robbing the establishment, he was chased home by the employees where he had a paltry 39.19 in his pocket.  Hilton claimed to be drunk.  Full Story