Earlier today at the beautiful Palm Restaurant (Palm West) in New York City, Star Boxing hosted a luncheon press conference for Saturday night’s PPV show in Atlantic City. In attendance were both main event fighters, David Tua (51-3-1, 43KO’s), Monte Barrett (34-9, 20KO’s), and their camps, Star Boxing President and …
Read More »Don King Boxing: Steward vs. McGirt In St. Louis Trainer Clash
An interesting fact emerged in June when Don King planned to present IBF 154-pound champion Cory Spinks against mandatory challenger Cornelius “K9” Bundrage in St. Louis: Bundrage’s Hall of Fame trainer Emanuel Steward revealed he has never set foot inside the city of St. Louis. As fate would have it, …
Read More »Main Events Boxing: Zab Judah vs. Jose Armando Santa Cruz Quotes
The final press conference for the July 16th Zab Judah vs. Jose Armando Santa Cruz “Brick City Boxing Series” show at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, was held at the impressive Global Boxing Gym, North Bergen, NJ. Here are quotes from the event. Kathy Duva: “Zab Judah started his boxing …
Read More »Goossen-Tutor Boxing: Arreola vs. Quezada For Mexican Title August 13
The similarities are many, almost eerily so. Both are heavyweights. Both are from California. Both are members of the Goossen Tutor boxing stable. Both have dreams of becoming the first world heavyweight champion of Mexican descent. Both are coming off bitterly disappointing defeats in fights they were both favored to …
Read More »Don King Boxing: Spinks vs. Bundrage Added To August 7 Fight Card
Don King has promoted many of the biggest main events and best undercards in boxing history, and he’s still building great shows as evidenced by the fact he has added another world championship to his “Gateway to Greatness” on Aug. 7 in St. Louis, which is now a world championship …
Read More »Gotham Boxing: Trainer Bloodworth Tips Tua To Win World Title
Veteran boxing trainer Roger Bloodworth, who has known Samoan strongman David “Tuamanator” Tua for nearly 20 years, training him exclusively for the last five years, believes Tua will soon shed the label as the best contemporary heavyweight never to be world champion.
Read More »Star Boxing: Tua Training In America For July 17 Barrett Fight
World-rated heavyweight contender David Tua (51-3-1, 43KO’s), is currently in the U.S. training for his upcoming fight against Monte Barrett (34-9, 20KO’s) at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, NJ on Saturday July 17th. The WBO #2 rated Tua has set himself up in camp in nearby Jersey …
Read More »Boxing In Canada: Pascal vs. Dawson For WBC Title In Montreal
Groupe Yvon Michel (GYM) and Gary Shaw Productions are particularly proud to officially announce that WBC light heavyweight champion Jean Pascal (25-1-0, 16KO) will make a third defense of his title against undefeated American light heavyweight superstar Chad “Bad” Dawson (29-0-0, 17KO) on Saturday, August 14th at the Bell Centre …
Read More »Star Boxing: Maddalone’s Career Extending Outside The Ring
Star Boxing’s Heavyweight fan-favorite, Vinny Maddalone (33-6, 24KO’s), known for his warrior-like performances inside the ring, has began parlaying his popularity into a career outside the ring. Though still active; Maddalone scored a 5th round TKO over Dominique Alexander in his last bout back in March at the Tropicana Casino …
Read More »8 Count Boxing: Herrera vs. Granados This Saturday In Chicago
Sensational young prospects Jaime Herrera and Adrian Granados will be featured this Saturday night, June 19th at Windy City Fight Night 10 at Chicago’s UIC Pavilion. Herrera and Granados’ continued ascent in professional boxing headlines a six bout action packed evening presented by Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions.
Read More »Hatton Boxing: European King Matthew Hatton Hopes For The Magic July 16
Matthew Hatton bids to show he’s a world class welterweight when he makes the first defence of his European title next month. ‘Magic’ Matthew (39-4-2) will face mandatory contender, Yuriy Nuzhnenko (30-1) at Bolton Arena on Friday July 16. Hatton, 29, is one of the most improved fighters in the …
Read More »Boxing In Ireland: McCloskey Ready For European Title Defense Tonight In Belfast
It’s been almost three decades since a European Champion last graced the ring at the King’s Hall in Belfast. On that November night in 1983 Barry McGuigan wrapped the famous blue belt around his waist having dispatched Italian Valerio Nati in 6 rounds to capture the European Featherweight crown. Nati’s …
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