Deepest condolences to Bob Arum and his family on the passing of Bob’s sister, Sari Rosenbaum, 76, of Portland, Conn., who passed away Friday morning after battling cancer. Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 11 at Congregation Adath Israel (8 Broad St., at Church St., Middletown, Conn. 06457), beginning …
Read More »“Star Power Friday” Lined Up As Mayweather vs. Ortiz Lead-In
The night before the biggest boxing event of 2011, the welterweight championship bout between Floyd “Money” Mayweather and “Vicious” Victor Ortiz, the “Star Power” weekend will get into gear during the September 16 edition of TeleFutura’s “Sólo Boxeo Tecate” which will also air live on Fox Sports Network from the …
Read More »Jose Antonio Rivera Looking For One More Title Shot
Paxton Promotions and Worcester MA’s own two-time world boxing champion “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera (41-6-1, 24 KOs) will step through the ropes for the third time this year since coming off of a two year hiatus on Saturday November 5th at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on …
Read More »Star Boxing’s Busy Summer Continues With More Shows
Possibly the only thing hotter in NYC in the month of July, which saw temperature’s reach record highs, well into the 100’s, was Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing, as it promoted three sizzling cards in back to back to back weeks throughout the NYC area (July 7th Bronx, July 15th NYC, …
Read More »Salinas Super Feather Perez Gets Long Awaited Homecoming
Ever since making Salinas, California his home in 2007, junior lightweight contender Eloy “Prince” Perez has waited for this moment. On Friday, September 2, his dream becomes a reality, as he will fight in his hometown for the first time when he takes on Puerto Rico’s Daniel Jimenez in the …
Read More »August 12 Diaz vs. Zepeda Solo Boxeo Undercard Announced
A host of exciting young boxers will be in the ring at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino on Friday, August 12 hoping to impress some of the sport’s most knowledgeable fans on the Antonio Diaz vs. Ernesto Zepeda undercard in Indio, Calif. In the all-California co-main event, which will be televised …
Read More »Telefutura To Re-Broadcast Greatest Hits Of Maidana, Guerrero
Later this month, two of boxing’s brightest young stars, Marcos “El Chino” Maidana and Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero will face off for the WBA Super Lightweight title on August 27 at HP Pavilion in San Jose, Calif. in a fight televised on HBO’s Boxing After Dark.
Read More »Wack KO’s McBride, Ayala Defeats Findley In Connecticut
Last night, Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports lived up to its commitment of “keeping the class in boxing” with an old-school fight card that showcased a wide variety of gifted fighters. All of the combatants lived up to their potential, producing a night of theatre that left boxing fans …
Read More »Shumenov Sets Sights High, Faces Santiago Tonight
One of professional boxing’s most driven world champions is WBA/IBA light heavyweight king, Beibut Shumenov, who takes the next step on his mercurial rise in the sweet science tonight, headlining “Fire & Fury” against two-time world title challenger Danny “The Bronx Bomber” Santiago, on TeleFutura’s “Sólo Boxeo Tecate” broadcast live …
Read More »McBride vs. Wach Reaches Zero Hour At Mohegan Sun
The temperature rose immensely Thursday night at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT, as fighters took the scales to weigh in for Friday night’s scheduled fights. Jimmy Burchfield, Classic Entertainment and Sports, in association with Global Boxing, have put together an extravagant ten bout card featuring top global and domestic …
Read More »Chargin Helping Shumenov Promote “Fire & Fury” Fight Card
WBA/IBA light heavyweight champion Beibut Shumenov and Hall of Fame promoter Don Chargin have joined forces to promote Friday night’s “Fire& Fury” championship boxing card South Point Hotel Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 12-round main event features Shumenov defending both belts against challenger Danny “The Bronx Bomber” Santiago (31-4-1, …
Read More »WBA Beltholder Shumenov Ready For Santiago Clash This Friday
Professional boxing’s most driven world champion is WBA and IBA light heavyweight king, Beibut Shumenov, who takes the next step on his mercurial rise in the sweet science Friday night (July 29), headlining “Fire & Fury” against two-time world title challenger Danny “The Bronx Bomber” Santiago, on TeleFutura’s “Sólo Boxeo …
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