Veteran promoter Bob Duffy announced today that his Ring Promotions company will present the “Holiday Hits” pro boxing show in Manhattan for the third consecutive year.

Unbeaten heavyweight prospect Nagy “Dominican Dynamite” Aguilera, 10-0 (6), fighting out of Newburgh, NY, will headline for the first time in the 10-round main event on Thursday night, December 4 at the famed Roseland Ballroom. More...

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In preparation for the big John Duddy vs. Charlie Howe show tonight from The Castle in Boston, MA, the principal fighters all weighed in yesterday. Irish Ropes Promotions present "Hassle In The Castle" with tickets still available at $50, $75, and $100.00 at door. Doors open at 6 PM/ET, first bout 7 PM/ET.

John Duddy: 158.5 lb
Charlie Howe: 160 lb More...

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Sweet Science Events hosted a great evening of boxing at Monticello Raceway, in Monticello, New York, on Friday night entitled “Catch a Rising Fist”. In the main event, Darrel “King David” Madison took a big step up in competition and defeated Zuri Lawrence for the vacant New York State Heavyweight Title.

In facing Lawrence, 23-14-4, in his first eight-round main event, Madison, 10-1 (3), faced a veteran that had five times the professional ring experience of any of his previous opponents. The resume of Lawrence includes names such as former champions Hasim Rahman and Sultan Ibragimov as well as top contenders Calvin Brock, Jameel McCline, Tony Thompson and Ray Austin.

If Madison was impressed by the ring experience of Lawrence, he didn’t show it as he entered the ring staring down his opponent looking confident and relaxed, a demeanor he was able to carry throughout the fight.

Early into the bout, the southpaw Madison outboxed Lawrence and moved around the ring well. Lawrence and Madison both trying to work on the inside clinched on several occasions forcing the referee to separate them and warn both combatants to stop holding. More...