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Al Bernstein On Boxing: It’s All In The Title

By Al Bernstein July 3rd, 2009 All Boxing Articles

When an athlete or any celebrity writes a book, an all important element is the title. And over the years, many projects have had titles that did not make the final cut.

I had a book project that had an original title that I thought was inspired--“My Life As Boxing’s Sex Symbol.” For some unfathomable reason, an editor ruled it out. Go figure.

Here are some other book titles that you will never see on the front of a book jacket.

Creative Baby Names
By George Foreman

Father Knows Best
By Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Weight Loss Guaranteed
By James Toney

Defend Yourself At All Times
By Arturo Gatti-- with a foreword by Mickey Ward More...


Golden Boy Boxing: “Fight Night Club” Returns July 30

By Boxing Press July 3rd, 2009 All Press Releases

After an explosive night of boxing action on June 11th that thrilled fight fans in attendance at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, as well as those watching at home on Versus,

Golden Boy Promotions is pleased to announce that tickets are on sale now for the second installment of the hit "Fight Night Club" series which will take place on Thursday, July 30th. More...


Hatton Boxing: Rainy City Rampage July 11

By Boxing Press July 3rd, 2009 All Press Releases

After a successful sell-out show in March, Hatton Promotions are returning once again to Altrincham Leisure Centre for what promises to be another cracking night of boxing.

Top of the bill sees Mark Thompson taking on Stourbridge fighter Kevin McCauley. More...


Big Brother’s Angel returns to the ring

By Boxing Press July 2nd, 2009 All Press Releases

Big Brother star Angel McKenzie is ready to resume her boxing career after her eviction from the Big Brother house last week. The Russian born Londoner says her stint on the hit show has renewed her enthusiasm for her professional boxing career and she’s wasted no time in lining up her next fight with a bout at the York Hall, Bethnal Green on July 18th.

McKenzie will have her eighteenth professional fight on the undercard of the Danny McIntosh – Nathan Cleverly British Light Heavyweight title fight with the Hennessy Sports event live on ITV4.

The 31-year-old has revealed that the pressure of being inside the Big Brother house is nothing compared to the pressure of being in the ring. “The pressure if far greater when you are a boxer,” said McKenzie. “In boxing the main muscle you need is your heart because when you are in the ring with another boxer then you really know what pressure is all about. The Big Brother house was nothing compared to that.” More...


Eddie Chambers Holds Boxing Workout In Hamburg, Germany

By Boxing Press July 1st, 2009 All Press Releases

American heavyweight Eddie Chambers (34-1, 18 KOs), is set to square off against #1 WBO heavyweight Alexander Dimitrenko (29-0, 19KOs) as the main event this Saturday, July 4 in a WBO official eliminator at Color Line Arena and the Pennsylvania native participated in an open media workout today in Hamburg, Germany.

“I’m motivated and ready to take my position as the mandatory challenger for Wladimir Klitschko," said Chambers. More...


Former Heavyweight Boxing Champ Ruiz Calls Out Arreola

By Boxing Press July 1st, 2009 All Press Releases

It didn’t take two-time WBA heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz (43-8-1, 29 KOs) very long to respond to comments made by unbeaten heavyweight contender Chris Arreola and his promoter, Dan Goossen, at a press conference Tuesday in Los Angeles.

Arreola was quoted as saying, “There are a lot of old guys and former champs sitting around there that we need to take care of. Their time is up. They need to go.” More...


Nugaev vs. Huerta Added To July 10 Reno Boxing Show

By Boxing Press July 1st, 2009 All Press Releases

An outstanding ten round lightweight battle has been added to the boxing card on Friday July 10th at the Reno Events Center as Russian Rustam Nugaev will battle Mexico City’s Miguel Angel Huerta in the co-main event, it was announced today by Let’s Get It On Promotions and TKO Boxing Promotions.

Recently signed to the Let’s Get It On banner, the 26 year old Nugaev, brings a record of 19-5-1 (11KO’s) into the battle with Huerta. He is riding a four bout winning streak, all of the bouts coming in his native Russia, most recently knocking out former world title challenger Justin Juuko in the second round on November 15, 2008, capturing the IBA Lightweight title. More...


8 Count Boxing: Fres Oquendo Returns To Chicago July 24

By Boxing Press July 1st, 2009 All Press Releases

Fresh off a devastating third round knockout win this past Friday night, two time world title challenger Fres Oquendo will return to action against WBO Latino Heavyweight Champion Gonzalo Omar Basile of Argentina in the ten round 8 Count Boxing main event on Friday, July 24th at Chicago’s UIC Pavilion. More...


Top Rank Boxing: Donaire, Luevano In World Title Fights August 15

By Boxing Press July 1st, 2009 All Press Releases

Former IBF/IBO flyweight champion Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire, Jr. and WBO featherweight champion Steven Luevano return to the top of the marquee to headline “Pinoy Power 2”, the world championship extravaganza taking place Saturday, August 15, in The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV.

“Pinoy Power 2,” Top Rank’s newest boxing series, will also feature undefeated Cuban heavyweight sensation Odlanier Solis and Filipino junior welterweight contender Mark “MJM Grand” Melliguen in separate exciting 10-round all-action brawls. More...


Top Rank CEO Bob Arum Mourns Passing Of Boxing Legend Alexis Arguello

By Boxing Press July 1st, 2009 All Press Releases

Bob Arum CEO of Top Rank, has issued a statement after hearing the news on the passing of three-division world champion and 1992 International Boxing Hall of Fame member Alexis Arguello.

"We at Top Rank are very saddened to learn about the death of Alexis Arguello. Alexis was one of the world's greatest fighters and champions. More importantly, he was a real man, a true gentleman and a loyal friend. He will be greatly missed." More...


Boxing Result: Booth Brilliant Against Dean In British Title Defense

By Ricky Jones July 1st, 2009 All Boxing Results

**With Slideshow**

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Jason Booth produced another magnificent performance last night, retaining his British super bantam title with a sterling effort against hard-nosed challenger Rocky Dean at York Hall in London.

Once again Booth handled the aggressions of a larger foe as the Nottingham nailer never let Thetford's Dean setup a coherent offense.

Booth used superb footwork and slashing counter shots to win round after round enroute to racking up a 120-108, 119-109 and 119-109 margin of victory. More...


Hennessy Boxing: Tyson Fury Looking For English, Irish Titles

By Boxing Press July 1st, 2009 All Press Releases

Heavyweight sensation Tyson Fury wants to have both the English and Irish title belts wrapped around his waist in the coming months.

The undefeated Manchester giant has been nominated by the British Boxing Board of Control as the mandatory challenger for John McDermott’s English heavyweight title with the bout ordered to take place by the end of November. More...


Frank Maloney Boxing: Tony Jeffries Raises £50,000 For Children’s Charity

By Boxing Press July 1st, 2009 All Press Releases

Tony Jeffries has raised more £50,000 for charity since returning home from last summer's Olympics with a treasured bronze medal.

His fantastic efforts have led to calls for the Sunderland hero to be recognised in the New Year honours list.

Jeffries' popularity is soaring and the Mighty Mackem's third professional contest in his home city at Seaham Centre on July 10 is close to a complete sell-out. More...


Boxing Quotes: Cris Arreola, Dan Goosen And Henry Ramirez Meet The Press

By Boxing Press July 1st, 2009 All Press Releases

Undefeated No. 1 ranked WBC heavyweight Cristobal Arreola, his promoter Dan Goossen and trainer Henry Ramirez hosted a press luncheon on Tuesday to discuss his future plan and quest on becoming the first Mexican fighter to become World Heavyweight Champion in the history of boxing.

Arreola, whose parents were born in Mexico, lives in Riverside by way of East Los Angeles. On Tuesday, he expressed his feelings with the current champions in the heavyweight division and their past and future challengers. He stated that he continues to get stronger and better as they continue to fight lesser opponents in Europe. More...


Boxing Quotes: Joseph Agbeko vs. Vic Darchinyan

By Boxing Press July 1st, 2009 All Press Releases

Two of the hardest-hitting boxers in the world participated in a media conference call Tuesday to discuss their upcoming world title fight on Saturday, July 11, live on Showtime at 9 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast) from the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, Fla.

IBF Bantamweight champion Joseph “King Kong” Agbeko and two division world champion Vic “Raging Bull” Darchinyan both possess eye-popping knockout percentages.

Agbeko (26-1, 22 KOs) of Accra, Ghana, now fighting out of Bronx, N.Y., has knocked out more than 81 percent of his opponents while Darchinyan (32-1, 26 KOs), of Sydney, Australia, by way of Armenia, is right behind him at 76 percent. More...


CES Boxing: Gringas, Flamos Headline July 17 Pro-Am Show

By Boxing Press July 1st, 2009 All Press Releases

The second Pro-Am boxing show in Rhode Island history will be held July 17 as two stars from The Contender IV television reality show, Rich Gingras and Tim “The Hammer” Flamos, headline the “Braggin’ Rights” card, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports Inc. (CES), at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln.

Gingras and Flamos battle for the vacant EBA cruiserweight championship in the 8-round co-main event. More...


Boxing Camp: Jesse Brinkley Preparing Hard For Mike Paschall Bout

By Boxing Press July 1st, 2009 All Press Releases


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Amidst the sweltering summer heat and humidity in Pawtucket , Rhode Island , trains the fighting pride of northern Nevada, Jesse Brinkley, in preparation for his light heavyweight showdown with Baltimore ’s Mike Paschall on Friday, July 10th at the Reno Events Center. More...


Golden Boy Boxing: Ortiz Battling Fallout From Maidana Loss

By Boxing Press July 1st, 2009 All Press Releases

After Saturday's thrilling world title match, which ended in a sixth round technical knockout victory for Argentinean Marcos Maidana when the fight was stopped by the ringside physician due to a severe cut over Victor Ortiz' right eye and swelling under his left eye, Ortiz wants to clear the air with the media and public regarding his performance. More...


NTH Boxing Promotions Seeks Rigondeaux Injunction For Vegas Fight

By Boxing Press July 1st, 2009 All Press Releases

Irish boxing manager Gary Hyde, president of NTH Promotions, is seeking an injunction to prevent 2-time Olympic champion Guillermo Rigondeaux from fighting on the July 17th ESPN2 Friday Night Fights show in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Rigondeaux (1-0, 1 KO), fighting as a bantamweight, now lives in Los Angeles after defecting from Cuba, where he was a 7-time national champion. More...


Ringside Boxing Report: Graham Earl vs. Karl Taylor

By Jane Warburton June 30th, 2009 All Ringside Boxing

**With Slideshow**

© Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing

On Sunday, at the Liquid Envy Night Club in Luton, England, PJ Rowson and Errol Johnson of First Team Promotions put on another action-packed fight card.

The show was headlined by local-man, the former British and Commonwealth lightweight champion Graham Earl, against tough veteran Karl Taylor of Birmingham.

It wasn’t an easy fight for Earl, who hasn’t fought since he lost by first round TKO to Henry Castle in October. He had success with the straight left, sometimes dipping low to target the body, but experienced Taylor scored with some left shots of his own and gave Earl a tough contest throughout.

The Luton favourite secured a 60-54 points win and improves to 26 wins (12 by KO) and 4 losses (3 by KO). More...



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