Paul Butler has signed a promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing and will face bitter rival Stuart Hall in a world title eliminator at Liverpool’s Echo Arena. More: continued here
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Floyd: Fight will not be dull
Floyd Mayweather is expecting a gruelling fight with UFC superstar Conor McGregor, someone he believes is a “warrior”. More: continued here
Read More »Maybe there are worse things in boxing than Mayweather-McGregor – BoxingScene.com
BoxingScene.com Maybe there are worse things in boxing than Mayweather-McGregorBoxingScene.comI mean, how do you even start to explain to a 'non-boxing person' how the best fighters in the divisions often do not hold the titles, and how there are four (minimum) championships apparently telling people who the best in the world actually are. How …Boxing champ Floyd Mayweather's girlfriend 'feared …
Read More »Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor tickets on sale today – here’s how to get your hands on one
The pair will meet on August 26 at the T-Mobile Arena on the Sin City Strip – now finally tickets are going on sale More: continued here
Read More »Lincoln Center Boxing Club Hosts “Victory is my Destiny” Boxing Event – WTXL ABC 27
WTXL ABC 27 Lincoln Center Boxing Club Hosts "Victory is my Destiny" Boxing EventWTXL ABC 27This Saturday, the National Guard Armory was packed to capacity as the Lincoln Center Boxing Club hosted their annual "Victory is my Destiny" boxing event. Amateur boxers from all over the state of Florida and Georgia were given the chance to … More: continued here
Read More »Eddie “Bossman” Brooks, Milwaukee boxing legend, has passed away: “All the way to the end, he was a fighter” – fox6now.com
fox6now.com Eddie “Bossman” Brooks, Milwaukee boxing legend, has passed away: “All the way to the end, he was a fighter”fox6now.comMILWAUKEE — One of Milwaukee's boxing greats has passed away. Eddie "Bossman" Brooks threw punches with the best of them, but his family is taking the biggest hit after such a loss. Brooks recalled the time he knocked down Muhammad Ali …
Read More »Brooklyn boxing champs – and sisters – get mural in their honor … – New York’s PIX11 / WPIX-TV
New York’s PIX11 / WPIX-TV Brooklyn boxing champs – and sisters – get mural in their honor …New York’s PIX11 / WPIX-TVBUSHWICK, Brooklyn — World champion boxing sisters Amanda and Cindy Serrano couldn't believe how beautiful the mural of these incredible world champs …and more » More: continued here
Read More »NZ First pledges to shut down inter-gang boxing events – Stuff.co.nz
Stuff.co.nz NZ First pledges to shut down inter-gang boxing eventsStuff.co.nzJones is pledging changes to the Boxing and Wrestling Act following a weekend bout, which drew gangs from across New Zealand to Portland, just outside Whangarei, to duke it out in the ring under the premise of keeping the violence off the streets.Boxing or gang conference: Whangarei's new annual eventNew Zealand …
Read More »Boxing: Bordoy gets second victory – Danbury News Times
Boxing: Bordoy gets second victoryDanbury News TimesDanbury native Oscar Bordoy scored a win in his second career boxing match, defeating Felip Nazario at Uptown Live in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday. Bordoy is now 2-0 as a lightweight fighter. Bordoy, 22, won via unanimous decision after four … More: continued here
Read More »Retired boxing champ Vinny Paz stops in Jessup – Scranton Times-Tribune
Scranton Times-Tribune Retired boxing champ Vinny Paz stops in JessupScranton Times-TribuneJoe Munley, a former amateur boxer, and Paz, a five-time world boxing champ, have been friends for decades. A few months ago, the two reunited and exchanged numbers. After talking for a few months, they agreed Paz would visit Munley's home in Jessup. More: continued here
Read More »Mexico artisans handcraft gloves for Pacquiao, other boxing legends – ABS-CBN News
ABS-CBN News Mexico artisans handcraft gloves for Pacquiao, other boxing legendsABS-CBN NewsMEXICO CITY — In a boxing world often dominated by promoters, self-promoters and glitz — exhibit A, Mayweather vs. McGregor — Alberto Reyes likes to do things the old-fashioned way: his company still makes gloves by hand, just as it did for Muhammad …and more » More: continued here
Read More »Light Heavyweight Elbiali Looks To Step Up Competition
After his resent destruction of Christopher Brooker, a second round KO shown live on PBC on FS1, undefeated light heavyweight, Ahmed Elbiali (16-0, 13 KOs) is looking to step up in competition. With the 175 lb division loaded with talent, Elbiali is looking to get ranked with a victory against a name fighter. “I think … The post Light Heavyweight …
Read More »Toney, a cage & a choke-hold
James ‘Lights Out’ Toney clearly remembers the feeling of helplessness forced upon him during his eccentric adventure into MMA. More: continued here
Read More »Brunson vs. Cintron Fight Of The Year Candidate Rebroadcast Schedule
The scintillating Pennsylvania Junior Middleweight championship bout that took place on June 24 between former two-time world champion Kermit Cintron and knockout artist Tyrone Brunson will have at least four airings in Philadelphia area in the coming weeks. The first airing will be this Friday night, July 14 at 9:30 PM ET on The Comcast … The post Brunson vs. …
Read More »Saunders To Defend WBO Title Against Monroe Jr
WBO Middleweight Champion Billy Joe Saunders will make the second defense of his crown against New York’s Willie Monroe Jr. on Saturday, September 16 at London’s Copper Box Arena, live on BT Sport and BoxNation. Hatfield’s Saunders (24-0, 12 KOs) defeated Irish hero Andy Lee to take the WBO strap in a close and absorbing … The post Saunders To …
Read More »Mayweather vs. McGregor: Unprecedented Boxing Event
A worldwide audience will witness a one-of-a-kind sporting event when legendary boxer and pound-for-pound king Floyd “Money” Mayweather returns to the ring to battle all-time MMA great and UFC champion “The Notorious” Conor McGregor in a 12-round boxing match. The fight announcement on June 14 captured the world’s attention as fans across the globe anticipate … The post Mayweather vs. …
Read More »Vasquez, Flores Co-Headline Fallon Rural Rumble 2017
The City of Fallon and Let’s Get It On Promotions are pleased to announce the tenth annual ‘Rural Rumble’. The August 12 fight card will feature Reno’s Oscar “Chapito” Vasquez (13-1), and Gabriel Flores (2-0) of Stockton, CA. Oscar “Chapito” Vasquez, who was recently ranked #15 flyweight in the world by the WBO, is coming … The post Vasquez, Flores …
Read More »“Mighty Midget” Williams Headlines July 29 California Show
Featherweight prospect Tramaine “The Mighty Midget” Williams will headline the “KO Night Boxing: Rumble on the Water 2” card, on July 29, to air (10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network, live from The Queen Mary’s outdoor venue in Long Beach, California. Presented by Black Tree, “KO Night Boxing: Rumble on … The post “Mighty Midget” …
Read More »Boxing legend Barry McGuigan reveals he is haunted by memory of … – Mirror.co.uk
Mirror.co.uk Boxing legend Barry McGuigan reveals he is haunted by memory of …Mirror.co.ukBrave Nigerian fighter Young Ali was fatally injured when he was slow to react to a Clones Cyclone punch in the sixth round of the fight 35 years ago.and more » More: continued here
Read More »Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero Announces Retirement
After giving fans some of the most thrilling fights in boxing, which spanned over sixteen hard fought years, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero is announcing his retirement. “First, I want to thank God for allowing me to have a wonderful career”, said Guerrero “I’m a kid from a small town in Gilroy, California, who made it … The post Robert “The …
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