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Professional Boxing Debut For Philadelphia’s Leading Lady

By Boxing Press May 13th, 2008 All Press Releases

Images © Gianluca Di Caro

Philadelphiaʼs very own first lady of amateur boxing, Faatimah “Tamika” Balmer, makes her professional debut against former New England Golden Gloves Champion, Alexandra Madgziak, at “Diamonds In The Rough”, presented by Peter Manfredo Sr. in association with Letʼs Get It On Promotions at Freeport (IBEW) Hall in Dorchester MA on May 17, 2008.

Faatimah, who trains at the Fast Lane Gym in West Philadelphia and has a stellar 42-6 amateur record, is making the transition to professional under the guidance of the highly rated trainer Zahir Justice. More…

 

 

Gamboa reaching for Pacman’s boxing title

By Boxing Press May 13th, 2008 All Press Releases

When unbeaten super featherweight phenomenon Yuriorkis Gamboa (9-0-0, 8 kos) steps into the ring against Darling Jimenez (23-2-2, 14 kos) this Saturday (May 17th) in Primm, Nevada, it will not only be the HBO debut of the Cuban Olympic gold medallist, but also his chance to win the WBC international championship. The title had been laid down by none other than Phillipinian superstar Manny Pacquiao before “Pacman” stripped the world title from Juan Manuel Marquez on March 15th. More…

 

 

Chris Byrd And Shaun George Set To Go Head To Head At Vegas Media Workout

By Boxing Press May 13th, 2008 All Press Releases

Two-time heavyweight champion Chris Byrd will give the media an up-close-and-personal look at his new physique when he and his opponent Shaun George host a media workout tomorrow, Wednesday, May 14, in Las Vegas

Byrd, 40-4-1 (21), from Las Vegas by way of Flint, MI., will open up the session beginning with interviews followed by his workout. George, 16-2-2 (7), from Brooklyn, NY, will conduct his interview and workout immediately following Byrd’s. More…

 

 

Star Boxing: Arnaoutis, Vargas Rock The Boardwalk

By Boxing Press May 13th, 2008 All Press Releases

In front of a sold out Bally’s Atlantic City crowd, presented by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing, “Mighty” Mike Arnaoutis, 19-2-2 (9), retained his USBA Junior Welterweight title with a spirited, hard fought, 12 round unanimous decsion over previously undefeated Lanardo Tyner, 19-1 (11), by scores of 118-110 twice, and 116-112 this past Friday. More…

 

 

King’s Promotions Teams With Top Rank For Huge Boxing Weekend In Reading

By Boxing Press May 13th, 2008 All Press Releases

Reading, PA will host a weekend of fistic warfare on June 6 and 7 at the historic Sovereign Performing Arts Center. Although the nation’s largest and best World War II Reenactment Weekend will be taking place this same weekend on the nearby Reading Airport grounds, bombs will also be flying in the boxing ring in downtown Reading.

On Friday June 6, Top Rank Promotions, in association with King’s Promotions, presents a night of professional boxing featuring heavy hitters and knockout artists in an event to be televised live by TeleFutura. More…

 

 

Boxing Prospect Futrell Calls Out Top Welterweight Contender Andre Berto

By Boxing Press May 13th, 2008 All Press Releases

Welterweight contender Don Juan Futrell, 21-3-1 (10), wants to sent a message to NABF Welterweight Champion Andre Berto, 21-0 (18) before Berto’s scheduled HBO televised fight takes place June 21, 2008 at the FedEx Forum in Memphis TN.

“My brother Repo Rick has informed me that your fight with Miguel Angel Rodriguez is not signed yet.” said Furtell. “If Rodriguez doesn’t want to step up, I will. Let’s make it happen.” More…

 

 

Boxing Info: Quezada vs. Oruh June 5 In San Jose

By Boxing Press May 12th, 2008 All Press Releases

Riding an eleven fight winning streak and training hard in his hometown of Bakersfield CA, WBC CABOFE Heavyweight champion, Manuel Quezada, 25-4 (15), prepares to defend his title against Teke “African Prince” Oruh, 14-1-1 (6), set to take place June 5, 2008 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose. More…

 

 

Blue Horizon Boxing: Jules Blackwell Vs Tyrell Samuel

By Boxing Press May 12th, 2008 All Press Releases

Step-up fight for undefeated Featherweight highlights a big night of boxing on June 6th

On Friday night, June 6th, undefeated Featherweight, Jules Blackwell will be in with his toughest test as he takes on Tyrell Samuel in an eight round bout that will headline a big night of boxing promoted by Vernoca L. Michael and Blue Horizon Boxing Promotions Inc. More…

 

 

Paul Malignaggi Looking To Shine On Hatton vs. Lazcano Bill

By Boxing Press May 12th, 2008 All Press Releases

On May 24, at City of Manchester Stadium, British fight fans will be treated to a boxing feast. Leading the top of the card will be Britain’s favorite son and most popular sportsman this decade, Ricky Hatton.

In addition, a great deal of interest will be focused on the first appearance in Britain of IBF light welterweight champion Paul Malignaggi who defends his title against hardened former beltholder Lovemore Ndou. More…

 

 

Showtime Boxing: Timothy Bradley Upsets Junior Witter To Take WBC Light Welter Crown

By Boxing Press May 11th, 2008 All Boxing Results

Click for larger image © Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing

Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley showed no signs of jetlag in his upset, split-decision victory over defending world champion Junior Witter Saturday. Bradley, a four-fight veteran of the Showtime boxing series ShoBox: The New Generation, captured the WBC Super Lightweight Championship by scores of 115-113, 114-113 and 112-115 to become the 25th ShoBox fighter to win a world title.

The special Saturday night edition of the popular, prospect-oriented series was promoted by Hennessy Sports from the Trent FM Arena at Nottingham, England and aired on a same-day tape delay.

In the co-feature, No. 1-ranked WBC super middleweight contender Carl Froch of Nottingham dispatched late-replacement Albert Rybacki of Poland with a fourth-round stoppage. More…

 

 

Showtime Boxing: Bradley Will Fight Outside Of California For First Time Tonight

By Boxing Press May 10th, 2008 All Press Releases

Undefeated 24 year old boxer Timothy Bradley, of Palm Springs, CA has traveled approximately 2,100 miles total by car for his 21 professional fights. In fact, he has fought exclusively in California and never traveled farther than 230 miles by car from his hometown. More…

 

 

Boxing Weigh-In: Junior Witter vs. Timothy Bradley, Carl Froch vs. Albert Rybacki

By Boxing Press May 10th, 2008 All Press Releases


© Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing

ShoBox: The New Generation returns to the United Kingdom on May 10, 2008, with an outstanding world title showdown and a promising undercard bout featuring two undefeated prospects. More…

 

 

Boxing Update: Zab Judah Pulls Out Of Shane Mosley Clash With Injury

By Boxing Press May 10th, 2008 All Press Releases

The scheduled May 31 fight between Shane Mosley and Zab Judah has been canceled due to an arm injury suffered by Judah during his Las Vegas training camp it was announced by Golden Boy Promotions today. The HBO Pay-Per-View event was scheduled to take place at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. More…

 

 

Showtime Boxing: Carl Froch vs. Albert Rybacki Added To ShoBox Special From England

By Boxing Press May 10th, 2008 All Press Releases

Hard-hitting super middleweight Carl Froch has been added as the co-feature to Saturday’s special edition of ShoBox: The New Generation, which is taking place from Nottingham, England on Showtime, 10:45 p.m. ET/PT, tape delayed.

The main event remains the WBC Super Lightweight World Championship bout between titlist Junior Witter of Bradford, England and American contender Timothy Bradley of Palm Springs, CA . More…

 

 

Duva Boxing: WBC Heavyweight Champion Sam Peter To Face Vitali Klitschko Later This Year

By Boxing Press May 10th, 2008 All Press Releases

Dino Duva, president of Duva Boxing and promoter of WBC Heavyweight Champion Samuel Peter, announced today that an agreement has been reached with K2 Promotions for the “Nigerian Nightmare’ to defend his title against former champion Vitali Klitschko, thus avoiding a purse bid. More…

 

 

Arena Boxing Promotion: German Champion Konstantin Airich Faces Danny Williams May 30

By Boxing Press May 9th, 2008 All Press Releases

German Interim heavyweight champion Konstantin Airich will face his toughest opponent so far on May 30 in Istanbul in “Brixton Bomber” Danny Williams. Experienced Williams, 38-6-0 (30,) has a tko-victory over none other but Mike Tyson in his record.

Williams has also been in the ring with the two competitors who will fight for the vacant European heavyweight championship in the main event in Istanbul – both Matt Skelton and Sinan Samil Sam were able to beat the “Brixton Bomber”. More…

 

 

Boxing Conference Call Quotes: Junior Witter vs. Timothy Bradley

By Boxing Press May 9th, 2008 All Press Releases

ShoBox: The New Generation returns to the United Kingdom this Saturday, May 10, with an outstanding world title showdown and a promising undercard bout featuring two undefeated prospects.

On a special Saturday night edition of the popular Showtime boxing series, WBC Super Lightweight Champion Junior Witter will defend his crown for the third time when he takes on WBC No. 1 contender Timothy Bradley at the Trent FM Arena in Nottingham, England, same day tape delay at 10:45 p.m. ET/PT on Showtime.

If triumphant, Bradley will become the 25th ShoBox alum to capture a world title. More…

 

 

Hennessy Boxing: Froch Gets Another New Opponent, Fewkes Out Of Murray Clash

By Boxing Press May 9th, 2008 All Press Releases

Hennessy Sports in association with GoldenPalace.com today announced a change of opponent for Carl Froch for May 10, at the Trent FM Arena Nottingham, live on ITV1.

Carl’s opponent Rubin Williams was unable to leave the US in time to challenge Carl in the scheduled 12 round International Super Middleweight contest at the Trent FM Arena this coming Saturday due to personal problems. More…

 

 

Hand injury stops Sinan Samil Sam

By Boxing Press May 9th, 2008 All Press Releases

European heavyweight championship postponed

Sinan Samil Sam has to take a break in preparing for his European heavyweight championship bout against Matt Skelton due to a hand injury.

The title fight that was originally scheduled for May 30th in Istanbul will be postponed for about for weeks. More…

 

 

John Ruiz Waiting For Call To Replace WBA Boxing Champ Chagaev Against Valuev

By Boxing Press May 9th, 2008 All Press Releases

Former two-time WBA heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz has announced that he’s prepared to replace WBA heavyweight champion Ruslan Chagaev to fight another former WBA title-holder, Nikolay Valuev, for the WBA belt.

Chagaev pulled out of his scheduled mandatory defense against Valuev in May, reportedly due to a cold that forced him to break training, but Ruslan hasn’t made his initial mandatory defense since capturing the WBA belt on April 14, 2007 via a 12-round majority decision versus Valuev. More…

 


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