Paul Spadafora (45-0-1, 19KO) is finally making a comeback to the ring after a two year absence. The Pittsburgh Kid will be facing Wilfredo Negron (26-16-1, 19KO) of San Juan, Puerto Rico on August 18th in West Virginia. The Undefeated Spadafora has been busy and focused. Most of his time this year was concentrated on…
A particular junior welterweight who has been notably absent to the division, has his sights set on a come back. Paul Spadafora (45-0, 19 KO) is currently training in Miami, FL alongside Buddy McGirt. He also made an extremely positive choice in his life; Spadafora is in a treatment center for alcohol and substance abuse….
Don’t Miss ABC News’ Spotlight On Ginamarie Russo Coming Next Month! I recently had a chance to catch up with Brooklynite, Sechew Powell, 26-2 (15KO), at Trinity Boxing in NYC. Ironically, Powell was born in the same part of Brooklyn, known as Brownsville, as my father was born in. Powell says that the neighborhood’s culture…
Whenever you can add positivity through your passion, do it. And that is what Knockouts For Girls are doing. This non profit organization, in which myself and my twin Annamarie are apart of, is West coast based and co-founded by president Pattianna Harootian. Us ‘Knockouts,’ help troubled, abused or unfortunate children find happiness and peace…
With persistence, drive and determination, Joelo Torres, 11-1 (7), has crept up the ladder in boxing. This junior welterweight had earned an eight round main event fight last Wednesday, March 31st at DiBella Entertainment’s Broadway Boxing in New York City, where Torres has a large fan base. Torres, the favorite of the night, was up…
Undefeated Petey “Kid Chocolate” Quillin, 20-0 (15), is finally stepping into the ring tonight at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ as the co-main event to the headliner of Tomasz Adamek vs. Jason Estrada, going against Fernando Zuniga 28-9 (20). Quillin last fought in September, 2008 against Sam Hill. It’s been over a year since…
Observing Paulie Malignaggi’s and Juan Diaz’s first fight together this past August, I took heavy notice of the clash of their styles. Malignaggi is faster, he reminds me of a spider cricket; hard to catch. Diaz packs a heavier punch. Malignaggi is punching twice the rate, thus could be equivalent to a power punch or…
Miguel Cotto is a proven warrior. He has been more judged by his wins than his losses. He has started out as a stone statue, barely being disturbed by many impressive agile boxers. Manny Pacquaio has nicked that statue. Pacquaio gets through his fights by determination. His faith in his skill has catapulted him into…
The Bronx’s Francisco “El Gato” Figueroa “can’t stop, won’t stop.” He is on his journey to greatness and is paving the road with vigorous training, concentration and his fitness program. Currently at 20-3-1 (13), Mr. Figueroa always had a positive, happy-go-lucky attitude growing up. Even getting questionably sent home from Miguel Cotto’s training camp, EL…
NABF Female Featherweight Champion Jennifer “The Razor Barber” will be facing Gloria Ramirez at the Irvine Marriott in Irvine, California on October 29. This co-main event six-rounder will not be a defense for her title, but it will give Barber a tough competitor. Ironically, a few months ago, Barber had foreseen the addition of women’s…
Joelo Torres was the co-main event last week on DiBella Entertainment’s “Broadway Boxing” show at BB Kings in Manhattan and he graciously spoke afterward in an exclusive interview with SaddoBoxing. He was originally billed as the main event, but the fight with David Armstrong fell through so Torres, 11-0-1 (7), faced Washington Hago 5-4 (3),…
WBO super bantamweight champion Juan Manuel Lopez, 26-0 (24), came out to DiBella Entertainment’s Broadway Boxing last Wednesday night and generously took the time to speak with SaddoBoxing. From Caguas, Puerto Rico, the 26 year old southpaw will be defending his belt the fifth time on October 10 at Madison Square Garden, meeting the challenge…