Boxing Quotes: Juan Diaz vs. Paulie Malignaggi Rematch

By Boxing Press November 12th, 2009 All Press Releases

After controversy, heated conversations and negotiations were settled, former three-time lightweight world champion Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz and former junior welterweight world champion Paulie "Magic Man" Malignaggi met face-to-face yesterday to announce the December 12 rematch of their exciting August 22 bout.

Diaz and Malignaggi will square off on neutral ground at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois in a12 round junior welterweight bout that will be televised live on HBO's Boxing After Dark. More...

Boxing Result: Chad Dawson Outpoints Glen Johnson In Rematch

By Richard Eberline November 8th, 2009 All Boxing Results

Last night at the XL Centre in Hartford, CT, Interim WBC and IBO light heavyweight champ Chad Dawson outpointed challenger Glen Johnson in a rematch fought over the full 12 round distance.

The pair first clashed in April, 2008 when Johnson forced an all-action thriller upon his younger, taller adversary but this time southpaw Dawson wisely kept his 40 year old rival largely on the outside, much to Johnson's disadvantage.

Dawson, 27, used excellent footwork to stay away from exchanges, picking off the challenger during the odd moments that Johnson managed to close distance. More...

Golden Boy Boxing: Diaz vs. Malignaggi Rematch December 12

By Boxing Press November 6th, 2009 All Press Releases

The fans demanded it and so did the fighters, so on Saturday, December 12, one of 2009's most exciting fights gets an encore, as Juan "Baby Bull" Diaz meets up with Paulie "Magic Man" Malignaggi once again, this time on neutral territory at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago, Illinois in a 12 round rematch of their August 22, 2009 battle.

HBO Boxing After Dark will televise the bout along with a co-main event featuring the return of top junior welterweight contender "Vicious" Victor Ortiz in a pivotal 10 round matchup against the always dangerous contender Antonio Diaz. More...

Goossen-Tutor Boxing: Sergio Martinez vs. Paul Williams December 5

By Boxing Press November 6th, 2009 All Press Releases

What do a pair of fearless world champions do - one who is the most feared fighter and the other most avoided - when no other fighter is willing to get into the ring with them? They fight each other.

On Saturday night, December 5, Paul “The Punisher” Williams (37-1, 27 KO), the “Most Feared Fighter in the World” will step into the ring at the Boardwalk Hall Ballroom in Atlantic City in a scheduled 12-round middleweight Bout against Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez (44-1-2, 24 KO). More...

Boxing Update: Dawson, Johnson Hold Final Media Workout Before Saturday Clash

By Boxing Press November 6th, 2009 All Press Releases

Light heavyweight champ Chad Dawson and challenger Glen Johnson held a media workout in Bloomfield, CT as they prepare to face off this Saturday at the XL Center in Hartford.

Chad Dawson:

“I’m feeling some buzz around the city about the fight. I’ve really just been sitting in my hotel room and spending time with my kids. I’m sure come Saturday night there will be a lot of buzz. More...

Boxing Quotes: Chad Dawson vs. Glen Johnson 2

By Boxing Press October 30th, 2009 All Press Releases

Chad Dawson and Glen Johnson, who will battle for the WBC interim light heavyweight title on Nov. 7 in Hartford, Conn., took part in an international teleconference call with members of the media on Thursday.

Dawson (28-0, 17 KOs), from New Haven, Conn., serving his second term as light heavyweight champion, successfully defended the IBF and IBO titles on May 9 in a rematch against former world champion Antonio Tarver, whom he dethroned last October. More...

Banner Boxing: Pelullo Petitions WBO For Yorgey vs. Angulo

By Boxing Press October 28th, 2009 All Press Releases

Art Pelullo, president of Banner Promotions and promoter of undefeated Top-Five junior middleweight contender Harry Joe Yorgey, announced today that he has petitioned the WBO to sanction Yorgey’s upcoming fight against fellow Top-Five contender Alfredo Angulo for the WBO’s interim 154-pound world title. More...

Gary Shaw Boxing: Spotlight On Chad Dawson

By Boxing Press October 11th, 2009 All Press Releases

Chad Dawson shared his thoughts on facing Glen Johnson again, the state of the light heavyweight division and his interests outside the ring answering six quick questions posed to him recently.

Dawson (28-0, 17 KOs) of New Haven, Conn., meets Johnson (49-12-2, 33 KOs), from Miami, FL by way of Clarendon, Jamaica, Nov. 7 at the XL Center in Harford , Conn., in a WBC light heavyweight world title rematch.

Back in April, 2008, the two met with Dawson ’s WBC light heavyweight title on the line with Dawson coming away with the unanimous decision. More...

Boxing Weights: Dawson, Johnson On Target For 30 Day WBC Check

By Boxing Press October 8th, 2009 All Press Releases

Looking fit and ready to go, both Chad Dawson and Glen Johnson participated in their WBC 30-day mandatory weigh-in Wednesday.

Dawson weighed in at 185 pounds in Las Vegas where he is training while Johnson tipped the scale at 181.6 pounds in Miami, FL. The WBC light heavyweight limit is 175 pounds. More...

Mexican Boxing Star Alfredo Angulo Added To Dawson vs. Johnson Rematch

By Boxing Press October 6th, 2009 All Press Releases

Former Mexican Olympian Alfredo Angulo simply has to live up to his side of the bargain for what his promoter Gary Shaw has promised: A world title shot in 2010.

“Gary Shaw has promised me that chance, but first I have to take care of some business in the ring,” Angulo said recently. “I want my shot at that title fight next year, but the only way I’m going to get it is if I win the fights before that.” More...

Gary Shaw Boxing: Johnson Predicts Victory In Dawson Rematch

By Boxing Press October 6th, 2009 All Press Releases

Former IBF light heavyweight champion Glen Johnson is in training camp for his rematch with IBO and Interim WBC titlist Chad Dawson and the Miami resident couldn't be more confident.

The pair face off at the XL Center in Hartford, CT on November 7 following Dawson's hard fought unanimous decision victory in April, 2008. More...

Showtime Boxing Result: Allan Green Defeats Tarvis Simms

By Boxing Press October 3rd, 2009 All Boxing Results

“Sweetness” Allan Green handed “Marvelous” Tarvis Simms his first career defeat in a fight that started late Friday and ended early Saturday morning on an exciting tripleheader on ShoBox: The New Generation.

“It went exactly how I expected,” said the favored Green, who won the super middleweight 10-round decision unanimously, 98-92, 99-91 and 97-93. Green was fighting on Showtime for the fifth time in his career and who moved his record to 29-1 (20 KOs ). “ More...

Showtime Boxing: Weights, Quotes Allan Green vs. Tarvis Simms

By Boxing Press October 2nd, 2009 All Press Releases

Tarvis Simms skipped rope in the hallway just moments after weighing in slightly over the super middleweight limit on Thursday during the final weigh-in for Friday’s ShoBox: The New Generation matchup against Allan Green.

Simms was able to finally make weight later in the evening at a previously agreed 168.8 pounds while Green weighed in at 167.6 pounds during the afternoon weigh-in for their 10-round main event today, Friday, Oct. 2, live on Showtime at 11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast). More...

Boxing Update: Simms Replaces Oganov In Green Clash

By Boxing Press October 2nd, 2009 All Press Releases

On Friday October 2nd, Star Boxing's undefeated super middleweight contender "Marvelous" Tarvis Simms (25-0-1, 11KO) enters hostile territory when he takes on top rated Allan Green (28-1, 20KO) at the First Council Casino in Newkirk, Oklahoma.

The bout is scheduled for ten rounds in the super middleweight division and will be shown live as the main event on that evening's Showtime's Showbox: The Next Generation. More...

Showtime Kicks Off New Boxing Season With Kessler, Ward Double ShoBox Bill

By Boxing Press September 9th, 2009 All Press Releases

An incredible fall lineup for boxing kicks off this Saturday on Showtime with a special edition of ShoBox: The New Generation at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

Showtime will televise the WBA Super Middleweight Championship between defending champ Mikkel Kessler and challenger Gusmyr Perdomo on same-day coverage from Herning, Denmark. More...

Showtime Boxing: Taylor Moves Training Camp To Foreman’s Houston Gym

By Boxing Press September 8th, 2009 All Press Releases

Former middleweight champion Jermain Taylor knows what it takes to win, and that is: finish strong. And now Taylor has changed his training camp from Miami, Florida, to prepare for his explosive October 17th fight with Arthur Abraham in Berlin, Germany at o2 World.

Taylor is going through a grueling 10-week training camp at former heavyweight champion George Foreman's gym in Houston, Texas, the George Foreman Youth Center.

The Taylor-Abraham fight is the start of the historic inaugural Super Six World Boxing Classic round-robin six fighter tournament, featuring the class of the Super Middleweight division from home and abroad. More...

Showtime Boxing: Abraham vs. Taylor Oct 17 In Berlin

By Boxing Press September 5th, 2009 All Press Releases

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King Arthur Abraham presented his new “fortress” to the German media today as he welcomed dozens of reporters to a packed press conference at the o2 World in Berlin, Germany´s most modern arena. More...

Exclusive Boxing Interview: Eddie Irizarry

By Ginamarie Russo August 28th, 2009 All Boxing Interviews

The bantamweight division has an upcoming force who proved to be competition on Wednesday night at DiBella Entertainment's Broadway Boxing in New York City.

Eddie Irizarry produced an exciting win over Felix Flores in a six rounder, setting his record to 7-1-(2). Flores was down in the first couple rounds, and Irrizary fought hard to ensure victory.

Irizarry won the 2004 Golden Gloves and has a dream of becoming a champion. This Bronx native credits boxing with saving his life.

SaddoBoxing: How was training for this bout?

Eddie Irizarry: Training was great. I focused a lot on left handed sparring because of Felix Flores. I sparred 30 rounds with left handed guys from Gleason's Gym.

SB: How is the competition in the bantamweight class?

EI: Well, weight is never an issue for me, so I am always ready. I am always focused and effective with training. There is competition, but like I said I am ready for the challenge. More...

Exclusive Boxing Interview: Joelo Torres

By Ginamarie Russo August 25th, 2009 All Boxing Interviews

Fighting out of Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, undefeated light welterweight Joelo Torres, 10-0 (6), will be facing David Armstrong, 20-11 (12), on DiBella Entertainment's Broadway Boxing series at B.B King's in Manhattan on August 26th.

Torres has fought such opponents as Mike Gonzalez and Christopher Fernandez, and won his last fight against Omar Serrano by way of knockout in just the first round.

Torres is ready to take on Armstrong in an eight round main event. SaddoBoxing spoke with him and his manager Ricardo Figueroa of Real Fighters.

SaddoBoxing: You are facing David Armstrong Wednesday night; how have you been preparing to fight him and are you familiar with his style?

Joelo Torres: I am comfortable fighting him, even that he is a right handed fighter.

Ricardo Figueroa: Joelo's a complete fighter, we feel confident against his style.

SB: How has training camp been in Puerto Rico?

JT: I have the same approach and am progressing with my trainer Uri Ramos. The regime is tougher and the intensity is increased. I've been concentrating on technique, in-fighting, to pick apart my opponent. During training, I focused on technique such as slipping. More...

Boxing Spotlight: Joel “Joelo” Torres

By Ginamarie Russo July 17th, 2009 All Boxing Articles

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Lou DiBella of DiBella Entertainment made a recent trip to Puerto Rico to finalize signing of junior welterweight prospect, Joel "Joelo" Torres.

DiBella comments, “I have no doubt in my mind that Joelo has the qualities to become a big star in Puerto Rico.

"From now on, we will be helping him in everything that we can so he can reach his potential.”

Torres' manager, Ricardo Figueroa of Real Fighters, was also on hand. His efforts have helped Torres succeed and has been supporting "Joelo" since the early days of the junior welter's career. More...