On Saturday, former Super Flyweight champion Christian Mijares (47-6-2 22 KOs) faced off against fellow Mexican Rafael Marquez (41-8-0 37 KOs), the slightly less famed brother of Juan Manuel Marquez, in an all out thriller. As expected, the aging warrior Rafael couldn’t help but fight toe-to-toe. He came out swinging …
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Aces Boxing Club Novice Cogavin Gets First Win
Many people think that boxing is no more than two people throwing punches at each other within a squared ring; few understand the components that lead up to even stepping foot between the ropes. The blood, sweat and tears exuded by a fighter inside and out of the gym, the …
Read More »Rahimi, Mbelwa Make Weight For Kabul “Fight For Peace”
Today, middleweight contender Hamid Rahimi makes history by stepping into the ring for the first professional boxing event ever in his home country Afghanistan. At yesterday’s official weigh-in both contenders made the weight. Rahimi who emphasized again that the “Fight 4 Peace” is “a dream coming true” weighed in at …
Read More »Long-Brewing Rees vs. Murray Showdown Hits London
Gavin Rees will face John Murray at the London Olympia on December 8, live on Sky Sports on the ‘Christmas Cracker’ bill. Former light welterweight World champion Rees is hunting a shot at two-weight World rule, and victory over the talented Mancunian Murray on would strengthen his case. Fireworks are …
Read More »Hatton Promotions Announces Asia Pacific Branch
Ricky Hatton has continued to expand his promotional arm despite preparing for his boxing comeback. ‘The Hitman’ has launched ‘Hatton Promotions – Asia Pacific’ where he plans to feature top boxers from the Far East and Australasia. The first show will be staged at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition, …
Read More »Emanuel Steward RIP 1944-2012
Boxing has lost a much loved icon in professional trainer and television commentator Emanuel Steward, reportedly to complications following surgery for Diverticulitis. It was well covered by the media that Steward was in the hospital and had undergone surgery, but the boxing community is in shock and much grief after …
Read More »Diaz Pulls Off Upset Of WBC Champ Ao In Japan
In one of the biggest upsets of the year, Mexico’s Gamaliel Diaz swooped into the lion’s den and plucked the WBC super feather title from reigning champion and local hero Takahiro Ao last night at Tokyo’s International Forum. The contest started slowly with both boxers studying the other, mounting limited …
Read More »Undefeated Raja Amasheh Wins First Title In Germany
Germany has a new champion in women’s boxing, as local favorite Raja Amasheh captured her first professional title by lifting the vacant World Boxing Federation Intercontinental Flyweight championship on Saturday night, October 27, in Sankt Ingbert. Amasheh beat former world title-challenger Fleij Djendji from Serbia by unanimous decision, and improved …
Read More »Jeter Exposes Big Ticket Seller Lange In Fairfax
The evening’s Main Event lived up to its billing as a beltway brawl as Northern Virginia’s Jimmy Lange and Baltimore’s Tony Jeter went toe-to-toe. Despite scoring a first round knockdown and earning four points on deductions to Jeter for low blows and holding against the ropes, Lange was upset by …
Read More »Vazquez Keeps IBF Lightweight Crown Against Quintero
Gary Shaw Productions in association with Greg Cohen Promotions, DiBella Entertainment, Thompson Boxing Promotions, Universal Promotions, Prize Fight, Joe Deguardia’s Star Boxing, and Zanfer Promotions presented an amazing night of boxing at the Turning Stone Casino. In the opening televised bout, Miguel Vazquez (32-3, 13 KOs) and No. 1 contender, …
Read More »Rafael Marquez, Cristian Mijares Clash Tonight In Mexico City
Tonight we will see two experienced veterans, Rafael Marquez (41-7-0 37 KO’s) and Cristian Mijares (46-6-2 21 KO’s) face off in a Mexican super-fight. This bout is a clear final opportunity at glory for both, and both men will be primed as ever to take advantage of it. The WBC’s …
Read More »Diaz Gets WBC Title Shot Tonight Against Ao In Tokyo
Mexican veteran Gamaliel Diaz will arrive at Tokyo International Forum this evening for his first title shot since 2009 when the 31 year old takes on WBC super feather champion Takahiro Ao. Diaz, 36-9-2 (17), comes into the bout on the strength of 13 consecutive wins, eight of which where …
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