Ian Napa will defend his British bantamweight title against Jamie McDonnell at the Brentwood Centre on Friday 22nd January. Napa, 31, will be making the first defence in his second reign as champion when he tackles the Doncaster youngster. The flashy Londoner regained the title in October with a deserved …
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Former Boxing Champ Steve Cunningham Running For Stanley’s Dream
This New Years Day instead of taking a well deserved break from training, former IBF Cruiserweight Champion of the World, Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham will instead be lacing up his running shoes to take part in the AngerWear sponsored Stanley’s Dream 5K run in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Steve, who is passionate …
Read More »Boxing Update: Pacquiao Files Federal Defamation Lawsuit
On December 30, 2009, pound-for-pound boxing champion Manny Pacquiao filed a lawsuit in Nevada federal court against Floyd Mayweather, Jr., Floyd Mayweather, Sr., Roger Mayweather, Mayweather Promotions, LLC, and Golden Boy Promotions executives Oscar de la Hoya, and Richard Schaefer for making false and defamatory statements accusing Pacquiao of taking …
Read More »King’s Boxing: Allentown vs. Reading February 27
King’s Promotions returns to the Allentown area on Saturday February 27th where they will host an exciting professional and amateur boxing card pitting Reading fighters against their nearby Allentown counterparts. The event will consist of five professional fights featuring local fan favorites, as well as five amateur fights featuring the …
Read More »Boxing Book Review: “Hitman” – The Thomas Hearns Story
One would think that a sporting man of Thomas Hearns’ stature would have countless books written about his conquest. Hearns is not only one of the most established professional boxers to ever grace the ring but one of the most accomplished professional athletes, period. Any man that has been involved …
Read More »Frank Maloney Boxing: Munroe Gets WBC Final Elimination Bout
Rendall Munroe will meet Mexican Victor Terrazas in a final eliminator for the WBC world super-bantamweight title. Leicester southpaw Munroe expects the battle for the right to challenge for Toshiaki Nishioka’s crown to take place in next February or March. The WBC have mandated the fight and the fighter’s promoters …
Read More »Brazilian Boxing Prospect Michael Oliveira Ready For 2010
Undefeated Brazilian middleweight “Chairman of the Board” Michael Oliveira (11-0, 9 KOs), established himself as one of the top prospects to watch in 2010. The 19-year-old Oliveira, living in Miami and attending Miami Dade Community College, went into 2009 with three first-round knockout wins in his first three pro fights. …
Read More »Hatton Boxing Celebrates A Big First Year In Business
The year began with intense speculation surrounding a potential mega fight between the reigning Light Welterweight champion, Ricky Hatton and pound for pound star, Manny Pacquiao. And it wasn’t long before the bout was confirmed as Ricky and his team held a press conference at the Village Hotel, in Ashton …
Read More »European Boxing News: Dzinziruk, Miranda, Tajbert, Monteyne, Paszterko
By Per Ake Persson Sergey Dzinziruk, WBO junior middle champ but inactive since November 2008, continues in Ukrainian media to claim his contract with Universum is over with but what does Universum say? Well, today Universum have for the first time commented on the case and confirms a contractual dispute …
Read More »Boxing Update: Team Mayweather Set Record Straight On Pacquiao Fight
After a Cristmas weekend filled with comments and reports related to the potential mega-fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions are issuing the following statement in order to set the record straight. Let the record be clear: Manny Pacquiao and his promoter Bob Arum …
Read More »O’Shea Brothers Boxing Returns To Yonkers Jan 15
O’Shea Bros. Boxing Promotions kicks-off its 2010 schedule January 15, featuring many of New York’s top young fighters in action on the “New Year, New Stars” pro boxing card, at the Yonkers PAL Gym. “Our goal is to bring old-school boxing back to the fans,” promoter Brian O’Shea explained. “We …
Read More »European Boxing News: Sylvester, Navascues, Kretschmann, Studer, Botha
By Per Ake Persson It´s official: the battle between the hurricanes is on: IBF middleweight champ Sebastian “Hurrakan” Sylvester defends the title January 30 in Neubrandenburg against Spaniard Pablo “Huracán” Navascues. Navascues is now # 15 in the IBF ratings and thus eligible for a shot at the title.
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