Anthony Dirrell has a new opponent for Saturday’s UBO Inter-Continental Super Middleweight title fight at the Atwood Stadium in Flint, Michigan. Original foe Michi Munoz won’t be able to fight after being arrested, and in steps 2000 Olympian Dante “Inferno” Craig (18-9-1, 13 KOs).
Read More »Boxing Update: Emanuel Steward To Train Chad Dawson
Former WBC and IBF light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson will be under new stewardship when he begins preparations for his rematch against WBC light heavyweight titlist Jean Pascal early next year. Hall of Fame trainer Emanuel Steward has agreed to join Dawson’s corner as head trainer. Steward has trained 41 …
Read More »Former Boxing Contender Tarvis Simms Calls Out Kelly Pavlik
Even though he has tasted defeat just once in twenty seven professional bouts, Tarvis Simms’ career has not gone as planned. In 2005 when he was a perfect 24-0, Simms entered the hometown of title contender Robert Frazier for what looked to be a step in the right direction. After …
Read More »Truax vs. Daniels IBA Boxing Title Clash Nov 30 In St. Paul
Unbeaten super middleweight “Golden” Caleb Truax will vie for his first title Friday November 20 against former world champion Carl Daniels in the main event of Seconds Out Promotions’ “The Golden Era” live from the St. Paul Armory. Truax, 13-0 (9 KO’s), has been impressive thus far during his young …
Read More »Star Boxing: “Kingpin” Johnson Stops Vargas In Atlantic City
Last night, Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing presented a thrilling five bout card at The Concert Venue at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. The card was broadcast live on the always exciting ESPN2 “Friday Night Fights”. The main event bout of the evening carried heavy implications for boxing, especially heavyweight …
Read More »Boxing Weights: Kevin Johnson vs. Devin Vargas
All participants for Star Boxing’s ESPN2 “Friday Night Fights” show at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City weighed-in today. Below are the listed weights for Friday night’s show. 10 rounds, heavyweights Kevin Johnson: 246 lb Devin Vargas: 225.75 lb
Read More »Star Boxing: Devin Vargas Ready For Fight Of His Life
This Friday May 15th, 2004 Olympic team captain, Devin Vargas, (17-0, 7KO) will be in the fight of his life when he takes on Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson (21-0-1, 8KO) in the main event on ESPN2’s “Friday Night Fights” at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. Johnson, who many believe is …
Read More »Star Boxing: Johnson vs. Vargas Undercard Announced
On May 15, Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing brings boxing back to Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, NJ with a compelling six bout card. In the main event bout of the evening, the WBA #5, WBC #10, IBF #13 rated heavyweight in the world Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson, 21-0-1 (8), is set …
Read More »Boxing In America: Taylor, Cintron, Grant, Martinez Victorious
Good weekend in the states with former middleweight world champion Jermain Taylor making a comeback from a pair of Kelly Pavlik losses to outpoint ex-IBF titlist Jeff Lacy at super middle to headline a big show last night at Vanderbilt University Memorial Gymnasium in Memphis, TN. Taylor, 28-2-1 (17), controlled …
Read More »Star Boxing: Weigh-In Results For DeGuardia’s Massive Night Of Fights
The weigh-in for both of Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing events Wednesday night took place today at the New York State Athletic Commission in New York City. Vinny Maddalone, 29-4 (20), who is fighting at B.B. King’s in New York City on a card co- promoted with DiBella Entertainment, looked in …
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