Mora and Ortiz Shoot Commercial September 3, 2010

(SEPT 2) It was lights, camera, action for Sergio Mora and  Victor Ortiz in Los Angeles recently, when both fighters shot a national AT&T commercial to promote the company's Viva Mexico Plan and the fighters' September 18 bouts which are part of "200: CELEBRATE AND DOMINATE" from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. The event will be produced and distributed live on HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.   The commercial will air starting this Friday, September 3 and will run through fight night on Spanish-language television networks such as Univision, Telemundo, Telefutura, Azteca America and Mega TV, as well as on a number of independent stations in key markets across the country.

Limond trying to upset hero Morales on ‘Mexican Fiesta’ PPV show September 1, 2010

HOBOKEN, N.J. (Sept. 1, 2010) – Scotsman Willie “Hands of Steel” Limond, WBU Lightweight Champion, will be a plaid matador to Mexican bull -- 5-time world champion in three different weight classes, Erik “Terrible” Morales -- in their September 11 showdown that headlines the “Mexican Fiesta” Pay-Per-View show live from Mexico City. “”I know this is going to be a hard fight,” Limond said, “but I’m hoping to take the bull by the horns and put on a great performance for the fans in Mexico, USA and my Scottish fans back home.”  Limond (33-2, 8 KOs) will be fighting for the first time outside of the United Kingdom against living legend Morales (49-6, 34 KOs), rated No. 2 by the World Boxing Council, in an outdoor bull ring, Plazo de Toros, which is being set-up to seat 54,000 for “Mexican Fiesta.” Morales, who is the last to defeat the great Manny Pacquiao, will be shooting for his 50th career win in the 12-round main event.

Pacquiao to fight Margarito for WBC Belt August 30, 2010

Manager Gary Hyde signs British amateur Mark Heffron August 28, 2010

CORK, Ireland (August 28, 2010) – Noted worldwide boxing manager Gary Hyde this week announced the signing of British amateur standout Mark Heffron to an exclusive contract. Hyde also manages 2-time Olympic gold medalist Guillermo Rigondeaux and European super middleweight champion Lolenga Mock.  “I’m excited to sign Mark Heffron,” the Cork, Ireland-based Hyde said. “Freddie Roach told me this kid’s a huge talent and he advised me to sign him. Our plan is to keep him busy, starting with his pro debut September 5th in Wolverhampton, England and then, hopefully, five more fights before this year is out.”  The 18-year-old Heffron fights out of Manchester, England. He captured a gold medal at the Junior ABA Championships and silver at the European Youth Championships. “With Gary Hyde as my manager,” Heffron remarked, “the sky’s the limit. Through Gary’s connections, I’ve already met Freddie Roach and trained with some of his fighters at the Wild Card Gym. I can’t wait to make my pro debut September 5th.”

Weights From Atlantic City August 27, 2010

(AUG 27) The weigh-in was held today in Atlantic City, for tomorrow nights card at the Trump Taj Mahal, that is promoted by Spartan Fight Promotions. First bell will be at 8:00 p.m. EST.  Weights:  Chazz Witherspoon 231 - Livin Castillo 212; Farah Ennis 173 – Reggie Pena 178; Jose Reyes 138 – Walter Estrada 134; Lavarn Harvell 170 ½ - Nathan Bedwell 169; Isaiah Seldon 160 ½ - Jason Johns 164 ½
Eugene Soto 163 ½ - Maurice Williams 164. Broadcast: gofightlive.tv - Photos by: Tom Briglia / PhotoGraphics Photography

Dmitriy Salita to fight on September 1 August 27, 2010

Today Spartan Fight Promotions will hold the weigh-in for tomorrow night’s big fight card August 27, 2010

(AUG 27) Today at 6:00 p.m. ETA,  Spartan Fight Promotions will hold the weigh-in for tomorrow night’s big fight card at the Trump Taj Mahal Grand Ballroom.  The Weigh-in will begin at 6pm est with the main event fighters Chazz Witherspoon and Livin Castillo tipping the scale first.  The card will take place Saturday night at 8pm with a terrific seven fight card and will be broadcasted all over the world on gofightlive.tv.  WHO: Fighters on Spartan Fight Promotions fight card that will take place Saturday and will be headlined by a ten round Heavyweight bout between Chazz Witherspoon and Livin Castillo.  Ticket Prices for this great night of boxing are priced at $90 / $65 / $40 and are Available at the Trump Taj Mahal Box Office or by calling Ticketmaster 1-800-736-1420 or GNP Fitness 609-348-4999 VIP Tables are also available, for more information call 609-348-4999.

Brandon Rios Returns September 11 August 25, 2010 Source/Press Release

(August 25, 2010) Lightweight contender “Bam Bam” Brandon Rios (24-0-1, 18 KOs) of Oxnard, California,  will step back into the ring on September 11 in a 12-round WBA lightweight title eliminator against Anthony Peterson (30-0, 20 KOs) of Washington, DC in the co-feature bout of HBO Boxing After Dark at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV. “This is the biggest and most important fight of my career so far. I’ve been training very, very hard and I plan on taking full advantage of this opportunity,” said Rios. Photo Credit: Team Rios

Final Press Conference - Atlantic City August 24, 2010

ATLANTIC CITY (AUGUST 24, 2010)—TOMORROW night at the beautiful GNP Fitness Center in Atlantic City, Spartan Fight Promotions will hold the final news conference in conjunction with a world class boxing event dubbed Battle I that will take place on Saturday night, August 28th at The Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City.
In the main event, top American heavyweight contender, Chazz “The Gentleman” Witherspoon will take on grizzled veteran Livin Castillo in a bout scheduled for ten rounds.  The co-feature will showcase undefeated Super Middleweight Farah Ennis in a bout scheduled for eight rounds.  Those two fights plus an undercard featuring local favorites, Jose Reyes, Qa’id Muhammad, Lavarn Harvell and Eugene Soto are also slated for the card.  Ticket Prices for this great night of boxing are priced at $90 / $65 / $40 and are Available at the Trump Taj Mahal Box Office or by calling Ticketmaster 1-800-736-1420 or GNP Fitness 609-348-4999 VIP Tables are also available, for more information call 609-348-4999.

Lange Wins by Decision in Greenboro August 22, 2010

(AUG 22) Junior middleweight contender Jimmy Lange (33-4-2, 23 KOs) won last tonight in Greensboro with a convincing six-round decision (60-50, 60-50, 59-52) over Mike McFail (12-40-2, 4 KOs) highlighted by a pair of knockdowns (3rd and 6th rounds) both courtesy of an effective right. Lange came out dominating in the first round at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex’s War Memorial Auditorium utilizing his trademark stiff jab causing enough damage where McFail was issued a standing eight count. The former Contender star fighting out of Great Falls, VA pressed the action throughout the contest and finished strongly by battering a game, but wobbly Baltimore-based McFail in the final stanza.  Lange immediately heads back to Gleason’s Gym in New York with trainer Jimmy Glenn to prepare for a co-main event bout (opponent TBD) on a September 18 show in Monroe, MI. He is scheduled to return home to the Patriot Center on November 6 to headline another Ice Promotions card presented by Valcourt Building Services.

The United States’ Joshua Temple to Face Cuba’s Lenier Eunice Pero in his Youth Olympic Games Opener by Julie Goldsticker August 21, 2010

(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.) – Heavyweight Joshua Temple (St. Louis, Mo.) will make his Youth Olympic Games debut on Saturday evening, taking on Cuba’s Lenier Eunice Pero on the first day of boxing competition in Singapore. The contest will be second of two heavyweight bouts taking place at the International Convention Centre on Saturday night. Temple is the lone U.S. competitor in the inaugural Youth Olympic Games, which began on Monday. The heavyweight titlist at the 2010 Under 19 National Championships, Temple was chosen to participate in the event following AIBA’s decision to grant an at-large slot in the heavyweight division to the United States...Full Story

Update: The Tiger is Hungry for Prey August 21, 2010

(AUG 21) Former IBF cruiserweight champion Vassiliy Jirov (38-3-1, 32 Kos) has dropped back down to cruiser from the heavyweight division and is actively seeking a "name" opponent.  A fearsome body puncher seemingly incapable of taking a backward step, Jirov, 36, earned his reputation as a crowd favourite the hard way, by never being in a bad fight. Among others, Jirov was in the Fight of the Year against James Toney and retired then #1 heavyweight contender Joe Mesi.  Manager Ivaylo Gotzev says he has several lines in the water for Jirov. "I made contact with (top-rated cruiserweight) Danny Green's people, thinking that after the Paul Briggs debacle, he'd want a better challenge. Hopefully Danny Green, the mighty warrior from Down Under won't disappoint his fans in Australia." Plan B, according to Gotzev, is fighting on the same show as Roy Jones Jr. and then two facing each other after that in St. Petersburg, Russia. "We've wanted Roy Jones for well over a decade. Hopefully we can bring this to reality."  Whoever Jirov ends up facing, Gotzev says he's sure the fans will be the ultimate winners. "The plan is to mix it up with a big-name fighter and make some exciting fights. No matter who Vassiliy fights, rest assured, his style is do or die and he will not disappoint. He's a proven warrior ready to return to battle. 'The Tiger' is back on the Hunt."

(AUG 21) On October 2, 2010, male Boxer Andy Lee will fight a professional boxing event at the Horseshoe Casino, in Hammond, Indiana.  After a successful amateur career including an appearance at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Lee (22-1, 16 KOs) turned professional and moved his home base to Detroit, Michigan, where he went on a 15-fight winning streak before suffering his lone setback. Since then, the powerful southpaw has won another seven fights impressively.  "I've enjoyed a long-term relationship with his management team dating back to the early 90s and his trainer Emanuel Steward from even further back, so I'm absolutely thrilled to be featuring Andy Lee. Chicago loves this kid!" said Hitz Boxing Founder, Bobby Hitz. "He can't be in a bad fight and his fans from this area will fill the place."  Tickets will go on sale next week and will be available at the "Venue" box office, ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster outlets.

ABC Commission Press Release:  Antonio Margarito August 20, 2010

(AUG 20) HBN received a press release on a meeting concerning Antonio Margarito, dated August 19th.  They said the following:  "In the matter of the Antonio Margarito case the Association of Boxing Commissions, (ABC), officers were pleased that Mr. Antonio Margarito did indeed appear before the California State Athletic Commission, (CSAC), for licensure, the ABC had maintained since the beginning of this matter that Mr. Margarito should seek a hearing with CSAC. The ABC was also pleased that other member commissions held firm against licensing Mr. Margarito until he could appear before CSAC since they were the original disciplining commission. The ABC believes that the CSAC did their due diligence in conducting a fair an impartial hearing and should be commended for laying out the facts and findings surrounding this matter.   At this time Mr. Margarito has fulfilled his obligations per the ABC (which was to appear before the CSAC before applying for licensure to another state/tribal commission in the United States) and thus he is now free to pursue licensure with any ABC member commission. There is nothing under the federal law that would prohibit consideration for licensure.   The ABC would hope that each ABC member commission would examine the facts that have been laid out by the CSAC and weigh those facts in determining if Mr. Margarito should indeed be licensed to compete in their jurisdiction."  If most will recall, Margarito's license was revoked by the California State Athletic Commission after an illegal hand-wrapping scandal in January 2009.   [Related Story on Margarito]  [Margarito licensed in Texas for Pacquio fight]

Mansour to fight in Delaware Source/PR August 20, 2010

(AUG 20) On  Friday, August 27,  a big night of boxing is planned at the beautiful Dover Downs in Dover, Delaware and the night will be a long time coming for one fighter in particular. It was in 1997 a young Heavyweight named Amir Mansour turned pro with a first round knockout over Clifton Graham in Allentown, PA.  Mansour showed tremendous speed to go along with power that catapulted him to nine straight wins with five of those victories coming by knockout. In was that ninth fight where it became apparent that Mansour was not just a flash in the pan as he stopped thirty-four fight veteran Fabian Garcia in one round in Atlantic City.  That fight took place on June 1, 2001.  Fast forward to the night of August 27, 2010.  Instead of being a multi-time world champion, Mansour will carry that same record of 9-0 with five knockouts into his six round fight with Samuel Brown.  It has been more than nine years (111 months) since this upstart has set foot in a professional boxing ring.  Mansour was incarcerated for over eight years (for drug related crime) and is now looking capture the Heavyweight championship of the world.  “I have done a lot of thinking of the last eight years”, said Mansour  
 

BJ Flores now a Free Agent Source/PR August 20, 2010

(AUG 20) HBN has received a press release on BJ Flores where it announced that he is now a free agent in the sport.  They stated the following: "Undefeated and world ranked cruiserweight BJ Flores is now a promotional free agent after his contract with Florida based company Square Ring Inc. has run out. Flores of Las Vegas has been off for over a year and has a record of 24-0-1 with fifteen knockouts has not fought since scoring a fourth round stoppage over Epifanio Mendoza on August 15, 2009 in Biloxi, Mississippi.  Flores now will look forward to a new beginning and remains firmly on track to winning the cruiserweight championship of the world."  Flores stated, "I am looking forward to dealing directly with the promoters of all the champions and top contenders. It will be a lot easier to make deals directly.  Just because I have not had a fight in a year, it doesn’t mean I haven’t been busy. I have been in cam with John Ruiz, David Haye and Chad Dawson and that has kept me beyond sharp. I am chomping at the bit to get one of the champions.  This last year has given me a chance to focus on power and strength. Becoming more explosive and powerful is necessary to become a world champion today. People will be surprised in my next fight.    I want to thank my manager Jerry Guliani for all the calls and emails he has put out over the past few days. I have no doubt he will secure a big fight for me very quickly.”
 

It’s Personal - McAleese-Noble II Set For Title Honours August 17, 2010 Huge Photos of McAleese

(AUG 17) When Light Middleweight contender ‘Phat’ Pat McAleese last faced Lee Noble, on the Ricky Hatton promoted show at the Goresbrook Leisure Centre in Dagenham, Essex back on the 26th March, things didn’t go quite the way that McAleese or his legion of fans expected, with the referee, Richie Davies, scoring the contest a 58-58 points draw.  Full Story

Jupp Ready For Battle With Pavels Senkovs August 17, 2010 Huge photo of poster and Jupp

(AUG 17)  Ultrachem TKO’s exceptional teenage discovery, George Jupp, is set for the second start of his fledgling professional career, against the highly experienced Latvian Pavels Senkovs, at the Steve Goodwin promoted ‘It’s Personal’ title double header at the York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, on Saturday 11th September 2010. Back in May this year, at the ‘Oakey’s Last Stand’ event at the Mountbatten Centre in Portsmouth,19 year old Jupp showed his mettle against a very tough opponent in Peter Barney, with a superb boxing display to secure victory by a 40-37 points margin.  Full Story

Lange Starting Three Fight Tour August 17, 2010

Ennis to Battle David Thomas August 16, 2010

(AUGUST 16) On Saturday night August 28th at the beautiful Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, Spartan Fight Promotions presents BATTLE #I with a terrific main event as top American heavyweight, Chazz “The Gentleman” Witherspoon will take on Livin Castillo in a ten round bout.  In the exciting co-feature, undefeated Super Middleweight Farah Ennis will battle heavy handed David Thomas.  Ennis of Philadelphia has a record of 15-0 with nine knockouts and is quickly becoming a force in the loaded Super Middleweight division.  He has been one of the most active fighters around as this will be his fifth fight in 2010 and he has stepped the competition with each bout. His previous four bouts have produced knockout victories for Ennis.  Ticket Prices for this great night of boxing are priced at $90 / $65 / $40 and are Available at the Trump Taj Mahal Box Office or by calling Ticketmaster 1-800-736-1420 or GNP Fitness 609-348-4999 VIP Tables are also available, for more information call 609-348-4999.

It’s Personal - Smith Puts His Oar In “Alexander Will Finish Barratt In Three” August 16, 2010

(AUG 16) Barry Smith, coach of Mark ‘The Flash’ Alexander, is fuming at the comments that had been made in the press recently by Ryan Barratt, ahead of their 11th September showdown for the International Masters Lightweight Title on the Steve Goodwin promoted ‘It’s Personal’ double title show at York Hall, Bethnal Green, London.  Smith, who has not been in Alexander’s fight camp at the Ultrachem TKO Gym in Canning Town, London, for the past ten days, due to his brother being taken seriously ill whilst on holiday in Malta, returned on Friday to learn of the fiery verbal attack on his charge.  Full Story

Lara: Fight Me or Get out of My Division! August 13, 2010 Press Release

UBM Signs Three New Prospects August 13, 2010

Los Angeles, California (August 13, 2010) - Union Boxing Management has signed three new young prospects to add to their growing stable of future champions. Co-Managers Alex Vaysfeld and Alex Mezherovsky are pleased with the addition of super featherweight prospect Stan "The Man" Martyniouk, super flyweight prospect Matthew Villanueva and welterweight prospect Alexander Podrezov to the Union Boxing Management family.  Full Story

Upcoming Card on September 25th at the Bally's in Atlantic City August 13, 2010

(AUG 13) Atlantic City, NJ--Undefeated Teon Kennedy and battle-tested Alex Becerra meet for the vacant North American Boxing Association (NABA) super bantamweight title on Saturday evening, Sept. 25, in the Grand Ballroom at Bally’s Atlantic City.  The scheduled 12-round championship fight tops a seven-bout card which begins at 7.30 p.m. The card will be televised by gofightlive.tv. Kennedy, 24, of Philadelphia, PA, is ranked No. 8 in the world at 122 pounds by the International Boxing Federation (IBF). A former National Golden Gloves flyweight champion, Kennedy has beaten Thomas Snow, Andre Wilson..Full Story

It’s Personal - Alexander Says “Barratt Should Bring A Pillow, I’m Gonna Put Him To Sleep” August 9, 2010

The already heated war of words, between Former English Super Featherweight Champion Ryan Barratt and Mark ‘The Flash’ Alexander ahead of their 11th September title clash on the Steve Goodwin Promoted ‘It’s Personal’ event at York Hall in London, is beginning to turn into a full blown fire-fight.  The fuse for the fiery verbal exchanges, was well and truly lit back in May this year, following Alexander publicly calling out Barratt on Steve Bunce’s BBC...Full Story

Mason Menard Wins UBO All America Title August 6, 2010

(AUG 6) In front of a sell-out crowd, Local crowd-pleaser Mason Menard won the UBO All-America Lightweight title on Saturday night (July 31) at the Civic Center in Rayne, Louisiana when he beat Missouri state champion Robbie Cannon by technical knockout 37 seconds into the seventh round. Menard got off to a slow start, but eventually took control and seemed to be landing the cleaner shots while Cannon was a bit busier. In round seven Menard connected with a left hook followed by a picture perfect right hand that send Cannon down. Cannon got to his feet, but referee Larry Berger felt he was unable..Full Story

Looking for Havoc “The Irish Bomber” Goes Old School! By: Ethan Doutney (SBB) August 6, 2010

(AUG 6) Unbeaten light heavyweight prospect Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith Jr. is going old school taking his perfect record of 6-0, 6Ko’s back into the ring just 11 days after stopping Charles Wade last week on a Broadway boxing card at BB Kings. Full Story

"War on the Mainland" Event August 5, 2010

SAN DIEGO (Aug. 5, 2010) – The August 14th “War on the Mainland” Pay-Per-View event, showcasing three Powerhouse World Promotions (PWP) LLC title fights, will feature a world-class announcing team, PWP CESO Brian Manna announced today.  Bas Rutten, one of the most recognizable figures in mixed martial arts, will be the color commentator/ring interviewer, joining blow-by-blow announcer Benny Ricardo in the television booth. “Classy” Jimmy Lennon, Jr. will serve as the ring announcer.  Full Story

Campbell's Olympic Dream Back On Track August 4, 2010

(AUG 4) 2008 European Bantamweight Gold Medalist Luke Campbell’s 2012 London Olympic dream is well and truly back on track. Following his successful return to International competition last week at the WBC Night Of Champions in Cardiff, Luke is set to be back in action again this weekend at the Four Nations Challenge in Sheffield.  Full Story

Chazz Witherspoon to Face Livin Castillo August 4, 2010

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (August 4, 2010)—On Saturday night, August 28th, Spartan Fight Promotions will present Battle I at the beautiful Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City with a terrific main event that will pit Heavyweight contender Chazz “The Gentleman” Witherspoon battling rough veteran Livin Castillo in a tough heavyweight bout scheduled for ten rounds. Witherpsoon has a record of 26-2 with eighteen knockouts and is regarded as one of the top American Heavyweights.  When asked about fighting Castillo, Witherspoon responded “I am excited about getting back in the ring. It’s going to be an entertaining action packed affair because I know he comes to fight and I know I am coming to fight and I look forward to fighting back in Atlantic City.”

On August 6, 2010, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Albuquerque along with Fresquez Productions presents Northern Invasion. The Main event will feature Holly “The Preacher’s Daughter” Holm (24-1-3, 7KO’s) VS Jaime “Hurricane” Clampitt (21-4-1, 7KO’s) for the IBA Welterweight Championship. In the Semi-Main event there will be an 8 round bout in the Super Featherweight Division between Randy “Savage” Arrellin (4-3, 3KO’s) VS Luis Cervantes (7-5-3, 2KO’s). Other bouts include Carlos “El Gallo” Sanchez (5-1, 2KO’s) VS John Grimaldo (4-0, 3KO’s) in a 6 round Welterweight bout, Jennifer Han (1-1-1) VS Nohime Dennison (3-1) in 4 round Featherweight bout, Raymond “Hollywood” Montes (3-1, 2 KO’s) VS James Piar (3-1, 2KO’s) in a 4 round Super Bantamweight bout, Zeke Ramirez (Pro-debut) VS Yordan Perez (Pro-debut) in a 4round Super Featherweight bout. Ticket prices for this event range from $25 to $200 ringside. Doors open at 5:00PM and the first bout will begin at 7:00PM. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older.

Theophane Wants To Fight Worlds Best By: Cestus Press August 4, 2010

Cestus Management’s 140-to-147 pound world contender Ashley Theophane scored an impressive decision victory over IBF number 3 ranked welterweight Delvin Rodriguez. Theophane displayed superb boxing skills as he constantly kept Rodriguez off balance by stepping around the Dominican’s offense and landing sharp combination's to clearly win a close action packed fight. Rodriguez, who is a former 3 time world title challenger, worked hard but in the end, Theophane just proved to be the better fighter. The fight was the main event and took place at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma and was televised live on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights.

Marquez - Diaz Rematch - Free Undercard preview July 30, 2010

(JULY 30) When the Marquez vs. Diaz II "Fight of the Year: The Rematch" undercard was announced, Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schaefer promised fight fans "The Night of the Year," stacking the undercard with great fighters and fights with unpredictable outcomes. Now fans can look forward to even more from this spectacular night of boxing with two free undercard preview fights to be broadcast by select pay-per-view providers beginning at 7 p.m. ET/ 4 p.m. PT. Fans should check their guide listings for details.  Full Story

Harris to fight Aguilera July 30, 2010

“The Irish Bomber” Stays Perfect with Local Support! By: Anthony Genovese (SBB) July 29, 2010 You Tube Video

(JULY 29) Fighting on a Lou DiBella Broadway Boxing card at BB Kings in Time Square, New York,  20-year-old unbeaten light heavyweight boxer puncher Joe “The Irish Bomber” Smith Jr. from Mastic, Shirley NY’s who works as a laborer for Local 66 took a round to loosen up. Responding to the loud support from a large contingent of fellow union members “The Irish Bomber” settled down in round two blasting Chicago, Illinois Charles Wade with a heavy straight right flush on the chin leaving him doing a “Second City” impression of a weeble, wobbling through the referee’s eight count. Full Story

Yohnny Perez signs with Espinoza boxing! July 28, 2010 Photo: Courtesy of Frankie Espinoza

Ultrachem TKO Gym Boxer & Celebrity Football Tournament-In Aid Of The Indee Rose Trust July 23, 2010 Huge Photo of Hatton

(JULY 23) Today Ultrachem TKO boss Johnny Eames announced the teams that will be taking part in the Celebrity Football Tournament, in aid of the Indee Rose Trust, at Brockwell Stadium, Canvey Island, Essex, this coming Sunday.  There will be ten teams taking part in the nine-a-side tournament playing under a two league format. All teams play four times within the league system followed by an eleven-a-side final between the winners of each league....Full Story

Latest News on Carl Froch July 23, 2010

(JULY 23)) Carl Froch will be joining up with highly regarded trainer Rob McCracken at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield on July 26, 2010 to start his intensive ten-week training camp ahead of his crucial Super Six Group Stage 3 face off against the German based Armenian “King” Arthur Abraham.  It was officially announced last week that the last of the Super Six group stage matches will take place in the swanky surroundings of the world’s 2nd smallest country, Principality of Monaco, at the fabulous Chapiteau de l’Espace venue in the ward of Fontvieille, on Saturday, October 2, 2010.  Full Story

Tonight on ESPN2 "Friday Night Fights July 23, 2010

(JULY 23) IBA/WBA Lightweight Champion Beibut Shumenov will defend his WBA and IBA titles in a bout against mandatory challenger Vyacheslav Uzelkov of Vinitza, Ukraine, tonight in the scheduled 12-round main event of the ESPN2 “Friday Night Fights” (10pm ET/7pm PT).   Presented by Goossen Tutor Promotions in association with KZ Event Productions, the Shumenov-Uzelkov headlined boxing card will emanate from a specially constructed..Full Story

IBO Calls for Investigation Into Paul Briggs First Round KO July 23, 2010

Dive or No Dive----Only Briggs knows for sure! July 23, 2010 Video of Suspected Dive

(JULY 23) On Wednesday night in Australia, the sport of boxing was delivered a "black eye" when Danny Green fought Paul Briggs. Briggs, stopped at 29 seconds into the first round left boxing fans and anyone who viewed the fight with one question that only Briggs can answer--did he take a dive or not?  In a disgusting display of boxing in its' worst form, Briggs went down to the canvass with an obvious glancing blow that would not of hurt the...Full Story

McKart To fight for UBO Title July 22, 2010 Photo: McKart (right) by Sue TL Fox

Vasquez and Evans on Upcoming Boxing Card July 20, 2010

(JULY 20)  There will be a boxing event on August 13, 2010 at the Arena in Philadelphia as Blaine Garner’s Shalyte Promotions in association with SAM Promotions presents an outstanding night of boxing that will feature not one but two main events.  In one main event, Victor Vasquez, 11-4-1 (6KO),  will be fighting Thompson in a bout scheduled for six rounds. In a second main event, undefeated Featherweight prospect, Coy “Pretty Boy” Evans...Full Story

NYSAC LIfts Suspension of Golden Boy, and Clearing its Name July 20,2010

(JULY 20) The New York State Athletic Commission, after a hearing today, unanimously voted to lift the July 6, 2010 suspension of Golden Boy Promotions' New York boxing promoter's license. The Commission's Order, as well as its original Suspension Order, is attached hereto. The Commission' ruling unequivocally demonstrates that certain members of the boxing press, particularly George Kimball, had been guilty of unprofessional and personally vindictive reporting that falsely claimed that Golden Boy had been suspended for unethical conduct - arising from supposed financial transactions relating to Golden Boy's May 15, 2010 event in New York - after a full hearing.  Full Story

KSW Federation fires back at ‘Butterbean’ about Pudzianowski July 20, 2010

Recent critical quotes by former Pride FC fighter Eric “Butterbean” Esch regarding Mariusz Pudzianowski have initiated a terse response from the 5-time World’s Strongest Man’s promoter in Poland, KSAW Federation, which has been organizing MMA events in Europe since 2004.  The popular “Butterbean,” who is a former pro boxer and sumo competitor, publicly insulted Pudzian in the aforementioned press release – saying, among other things, “as strong as he is, he (Pudzianowski) punches like a girl’ -- and promised a knockout victory if he ever meets the Pole in MMA competition.  Full Story

Tua Fights to a Draw with Barrett July 18, 2010

(July 18) On Saturday night, before a packed house at the Tropicana showroom in the Tropicana Casino and Resort, Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing presented an action packed eight bout card. The event, shown live on PPV, featured knockouts, upsets, and just all around great fights. The show was headlined by David Tua defending his WBO Asian Pacific and WBO Oriental titles against long-time top rated contender Monte "Two Gunz" Barrett. Prior to the fight, Joe DeGuardia, CEO and President of Star Boxing, stated what an exciting fight it would be, and he was right on point.  Full Story

Limond’s ‘Team Scotland’ Set For Charity Football Tournament July 16, 2010 Huge Photo of Poster

(JULY 16) Willie Limond is taking a little time out of camp, where he is preparing for his September 11th showdown with seven time World Champion Erik Morales, to take part in the Ultrachem TKO Gym’s Charity Football Tournament, in aid of the Indee Rose Trust, at the Brockwell Stadium, Canvey Island on Sunday the 25th July.  Glasgow’s Limond, who beat English Champion Ryan Barrett to win the WBU Lightweight title in May ‘09, is no stranger to the football pitch, his team having won the previous Ultrachem TKO Gym celebrity football..Full Story

Today's Weigh-In Results: David Tua vs. Barrett July 16, 2010 (Photo: Tua on left) Huge Photo of Weigh-In

(JULY 16) Both main event fighters, David Tua (51-3-1, 43KO's) and Monte Barrett (34-9, 20KO's) weighed-in today on the boardwalk outside of the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City in anticipation of their upcoming heavyweight title fight, Saturday night on PPV. Both fighters looked to be in great shape with Tua tipping the scales at 237 1/2 lbs. while Barrett weighed-in at 225 lbs. The show, T-N-T at the Tropicana, is promoted by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and will start at 7PM. The PPV telecast will go live on the air at 8PM ET. Tua vs. Barrett is scheduled for twelve rounds, and will be for Tua's WBO Asian Pacific and WBO Oriental titles.  T-N-T at the Tropicana is promoted by Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing and will be shown live at 8 PM/ET - 5 PM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, Avail-TVN and DISH Network in all U.S. Territories and Puerto Rico for a suggested retail price of only $24.95. You can also catch the telecast in France, New Zealand, Australia and via tape delay in numerous other countries throughout the World. The exciting undercard will go live on PPV at 8 PM/ET - 5 PM/PT with the Tua vs. Barrett main event scheduled to go on air at approximately 10 PM/ET - 7 PM/PT.

WBC Bantamweight Championship: July 17th! July 16, 2010 Huge Poster and Press Conference shot of Event Pre-fight Interview of Concepcion

(JULY 16) Tomorrow night Montiel will put his WBC bantamweight belt in risk against Concepcion in the "Top Rank Live" main event aired live in USA by Fox Sports, in Mexico By TV Azteca.  "I was upset for the Morel Cancellation but the fan will be the real winner because the exchange of punches will be more straight. Morel was going to run and "Little bull" with no doubt is stronger and braver. But if I am the best bantamweight of the world I must probe it against contenders like the panamanian" Montiel said.  Concepcion said: "Fernando is correct, this is my biggest chance and since the first second I will fight for the Triumph that will change my life forever, the boxing style of Montiel matches with mine, he, as all the mexican boxer is fearless, same as me".  "I have been training two months ago with the illusion of fight against Montiel and the circumstances took me here for a reason" He added The official weigh in will be today at 1.00 (Mexico time).

Tonight: Ray Robinson to Face Porter - Televised on Shobox July 16, 2010

Tonight, at the DeSota Civic Center, in Southhaven, Mississippi, Ray Robinson will be facing highly regarded Shawn Porter (15-0, 12KO's). Robinson-Porter is scheduled for eight rounds in the welterweight division, and will be shown live on Showtime's Shobox: The New Generation. Robinson and Porter are familiar with one another, having boxed on the same national team during the amateurs. Both fighters have exciting, fan friendly styles, and will be sure to put on a good show for those in attendance and those at home watching on T.V.  So tune in for this exciting matchup!

Riddick Bowe to Sign Autographs and Film Reality Show: Saturday, July 17th-Rockville Center, New York July 16, 2010

This Saturday at Cannons Blackthorn Irish Restaurant and Bar in Rockville Center, New York, former two-time Heavyweight champion of the world, Riddick “Big Daddy” Bowe will be on hand for a very special evening with his fans.  Bowe will not only be greeting his fans but signing autographs while filming his reality show.
The champ will be on hand from 7pm to 11pm and he will sign boxing gloves for $40 and photos for $30.  Cannon's Blackthorn is located at: 49 North Village Avenue Rockville Centre, NY for further information call 516-594-1222 after 5pm
Bowe, a former Silver Medal winner at the 1988 Seoul Olympics captured the IBF/WBC/WBA Heavyweight championship in 1991 with his thrilling win over Evander Holyfield. After two defenses, Holyfield took the title back in the rematch. He won the WBO championship in 1995 with a sixth round knockout over Herbie Hide. Bowe made one defense with a sixth round stoppage over former Cuban amateur star Jorge Luis Gonzalez before stopping Holyfield in the third and final installment of what has become one of the greatest trilogies of all-time.

Results: Victories for Diaz - Nakash and Glazkov July 16, 2010

(JULY 16) Wednesday night saw an international fight card staged at The Arena in Philadelphia as Ran Nakash, Felix Diaz and Vyacheslav Glazkov scored impressive victories to highlight a seven bout card promoted by No Limit Promotions in association with Joey Eye Boxing. This card was the first show of the new Comcast boxing series that will be shown all over the country via tape delay. In the main event, Nakash was methodical in pounding out a ten round unanimous decision victory over rugged Victor Barragan in a cruiserweight bout to remain undefeated at 25-0.  Full Story

ARREOLA-QUEZADA TRANSCRIPT July 16, 2010

Dan Goossen: I want to welcome everybody on. I know it's early out here on the West Coast, where this fight is going to be emanating from. You know, HBO's loss is ESPN's gain, because 10, 15 years ago, this would have been right up HBO's and Showtime's ally to have two hungry heavyweights trying to re-establish themselves into the – the world championship picture and – and to also make history.  Full Transcript

Night of Champions - Held in the UK - July 29th! July 16, 2010

(JULY 16) The World Boxing Council "Night of Champions 2010" to be held in Cardiff, U.K.  It will start this July 29th, and there have been a lot of confirmations of champions that will be present.  Here is a list thus far that the WBC has posted on the Internet, Click Here for full list.

Gunn Targets Nakash! July 16, 2010 Huge Photo of Gunn

(JULY 16)  It was just over a year ago that Bobby "The Celtic Warrior" Gunn put forth a gutsy effort against IBF/Ring Magazine Cruiserweight champion Tomasz Adamek. Gunn's performance was commended by fight fans and various media outlets, who penned about his tremendous heart. The Hackensack, NJ native expected his showing against Adamek to help him land another notable bout, but this hasn't been the case. Since giving his all against the hard hitting Pole, Gunn had a number of bouts fall out and is yet to return to the squared circle. With one year down the tubes, the 36 year old Gunn acknowledges he's in the final chapter of his career and is only interested in facing world rated fighters.  Full Story

Open to the Public: Weigh-in July 16, 2010 Photo credit: Dominic Serna Huge Photos

(JULY 16) RANCH MIRAGE, CALIF. Today at 1 P.M. PT, the weigh-in will be held, and the public is invited.   TIMOTHY "Desert Storm" BRADLEY,  CARLOS ABREGU,  ALFREDO "Perro" ANGULO and fJOACHIM "Ti-Joa" ALCINE will step on the scale for the Official Weigh-In, in front of The Show at Agua Caliente Casino • Resort • Spa in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Bradley (25-0, 11 KOs), from Palm Springs, Calif., will be venturing into the heavier welterweight division for the first time when he battles Abregu (29-0, 23 KOs), of Argentina, in a 12-round welterweight rumble. Angulo (18-1, 15 KOs), a native of Mexacali. Mexico, trains in Maywood, Calif. His last 14 victories have been by knockout, dating back to 2006. Angulo will be going toe-to-toe with current Top-Five contender Alcine (32-1, 19 KOs), of Montreal, in a 12-round WBC super welterweight title elimination battle. Promoted by Gary Shaw Productions and Thompson Boxing Promotions, the Bradley-Abregu / Angulo-Alcine 12-round doubleheader will take place This Saturday! July 17, in The Show at Agua Caliente Casino • Resort • Spa in Rancho Mirage, Calif. HBO Boxing After Dark, will televise both fights live, beginning at 9:45 p.m. ET/PT.

Tickets On Sale Now! July 16, 2010

(JULY 16)  Tickets have gone on sale ($29) for the showdown between Riverside’s Cristobal “The Nightmare” Arreola (28-2, 25 KOs) and Bakersfield rival Manuel “El Toro” Quezada (29-5, 18 KOs) on Friday, Aug. 13, at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, Calif., in a scheduled 12-round main event for the WBC Mexican National Championship presented by Goossen Tutor Promotions. Tickets (parking included with purchase) are available at Citizens Business Bank Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster.com. For more information, please visit CBBankArena.com.