Andre Ward, of Oakland, will fight for the first time as a pro in his hometown when he faces dangerous, hard-hitting Edison Miranda in the main event on Saturday, May 16, at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA. The 2004 Olympic Games Gold Medallist and the last boxer from the …
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CES Boxing: Peter Manfredo Jr Back With Burchfield
Former world title challenger Peter Manfredo, Jr., free from his promotional contract ties with the Tournament of Contenders, has gone back to the future, hooking-up with his original promoter, Jimmy Burchfield, and fighting against Walid “Tempete de Sable” Smichet this Saturday afternoon at Montreal Casino. Manfredo, 31-6 (16), 28, faces …
Read More »Don King Boxing: Alexander vs. Rodriguez April 24
Jesus “Chuy” Rodriguez, a winner in 11 of his last 12 matches, signed a contract today to face undefeated WBC #1 light welter Devon Alexander “The Great” at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, MO on Friday, April 24 on Showtime. Alexander, 17-0 (10), is the Gateway City’s fastest-rising star, …
Read More »Star Boxing To Host Auction At VIP Show April 28
On April 28, Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing new series, “VIP Boxing,” will premier at the elegant Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, NY. The show will be made up of a scheduled five bout card, headlined by Star Boxing’s fan favorite heavyweight Vinny Maddalone, 31-5 (22), Queens, NY, and …
Read More »Frank Maloney Boxing: Solid Undercard Supports Booth vs. Moran April 17
An intriguing mix of undercard bouts supports Frank Maloney Promotion’s main event of Jason Booth vs. Mark Moran for the British super bantamweight title this Friday, April 17 at the Indoor Sports Centre in Leigh, England. Carl “Dynamite” Dilks, 10-1 (4), is coming off a strong showing during the light …
Read More »Oscar De La Hoya Retires From Boxing
Famed boxing champion and future Hall of Fame fighter Oscar de la Hoya, one of the most decorated pugilists in the history of the sport, retired as a professional today during a noon press conference at Nokia Plaza in downtown Los Angeles. “After heartfelt discussions with my family and my …
Read More »Showtime Boxing: Gamboa, Aydin Headline This Friday’s ShoBox Broadcast
When speaking of celebrated Cuban prizefighters, some of the names that readily come to mind are Jose “Mantequilla’’ Napoles, “Kid’ Chocolate, “Kid” Gavilan, Luis Manuel “El Feo” Rodriguez, Ultiminio “Sugar” Ramos and Joel Casamayor. It would be premature to suggest that Yuriorkis Gamboa is yet in that class, but “The …
Read More »Boxing Prospect Lattimore Ready For Spinks IBF Title Fight
Just eleven days out from the biggest fight of his life, Deandre Latimore was cool as the breeze Monday afternoon after a sparring session under the watchful eye of master trainer Kenny Adams, in addition to the best strength coach in boxing, Ray Franklin, at the Top Rank gym in …
Read More »British Super Bantam Marianne Marston Continues Fight For American Visa
Philadelphia trained, British super bantamweight Marianne ‘Golden Girl’ Marston is still be reeling from the American authorities decision to refuse her a visa in order for her to compete on a boxing show on Amy 9 in South Philadelphia, PA. However, her American training team, led by former IBF Cruiserweight …
Read More »Hayemaker Boxing: Appleby Ready For Lindsay Challenge In Belfast
British featherweight champion Paul Appleby believes his April 25 challenger Martin Lindsay represents the toughest test of his 14 bout pro career, but is eager to test the Irishman’s resolve with some well-placed body shots. The 21-year-old Appleby, 14-0 (9), will venture to Belfast for “Hayemaker 8” and is confident …
Read More »Top Rank Boxing: Cotto vs. Clottey At MSG June 13
New York’s most popular fighter, three-time world champion Miguel Cotto, returns to the Big Apple, risking his WBO welterweight title, to take on IBF welterweight champion Joshua Clottey in a rumble to determine the true world welterweight champion. Promoted by Top Rank, the Cotto vs. Clottey World Welterweight Championship will …
Read More »Newly Minted Commonwealth Boxing King O’Donnell Has Eyes On World Title
Newly crowned Commonwealth Welterweight Champion John O’Donnell believes he can follow stablemate Carl Froch all the way to a world title. O’Donnell lifted the Commonwealth title at the York Hall on Saturday night in front of the ITV cameras after a twelve round thriller to take the belt from defending …
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