Last night at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, NV lightweight contender Breidis Prescott picked up his first pro loss at the hands of Mexican veteran Miguel Vazquez, who pounded out a split decision victory.

Colombian bomb thrower Prescott, 21-1 (18), came into the bout best known for crushing Britain's heavily hyped Amir Khan last year and was favored to defeat Vazquez, 25-3 (12).

Prescott nearly pulled off another early stoppage when he decked his rival in the first but Vazquez, a career light welter/welter who's only losses had come at the hands of former IBF 140 pound champ Timothy Bradley and welterweight contender Saul Alvarez, got back up and went to work.

After ten rounds, Vazquez had outboxed Prescott, taking two of the cards by scores of 96-93 and 95-94 while the Colombian won the third 97-92. More...

Rising stars Erislandy Lara and Deontay Wilder, along with top prospects Seth Mitchell, Hylon Williams, Jermell Charlo, and Keith Thurman, will look to keep their unbeaten records intact this Friday night when they step into the ring at the Desert Diamond Casino in Tucson, Arizona as part of a stacked undercard to the ESPN "Friday Night Fights" main event between Daniel Jacobs and George Walton. More...

On Friday, June 26th, fight fans at the Desert Diamond Casino in Tucson, Arizona will get a first-hand look at the brightest young stars in the boxing universe.

Undefeated middleweight Daniel "The Golden Child" Jacobs, rising junior middleweight star Erislandy Lara and 2008 United States Olympic Bronze Medalist Deontay Wilder step into the ring in separate featured bouts on ESPN's "Friday Night Fights". More...

There is no rest for the Golden Boy Promotions team in or out of the ring this week, and the Floyd Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel Marquez international press tour is only the tip of the iceberg for the hardest working promotional team in the boxing business.

In addition to the press tour, which has already hit Los Angeles, New York and London, six of Golden Boy's finest will step into the ring this week for pivotal battles on their road to world championships. More...

Last night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV, Manny Pacquiao made a mockery of the lengthy pre-fight buildup with opponent Ricky Hatton, turning what had been promoted as a titanic battle of light welterweight warriors into a one-sided hammering that ended with Hatton KO'd before he even hit the canvas in the second round.

Hatton had started the contest strong, backing up southpaw Pacquiao and looking to make the bout into the kind of close quarters brawl in which he excels.

But once Pacquiao began to punch back, he had no difficulty in finding the target and soon Hatton was decked from a short counter right hook.

The Englishman didn't look hurt and beat the count with no problems and resumed his heavy pressure upon his rival
but shortly afterward was floored again when a left hand connected flush. More...

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Ahead of tonight's massive fight card at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, the principal boxers all weighed in.

12 rounds, IBO Light Welterweight title
Ricky Hatton: 140 lb
Manny Pacquiao: 138 lb More...

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Manny Pacquiao:
"I am ready for the fight on Saturday. I know Ricky Hatton has trained hard for this fight. I have seen it on 24/7.

"I respect Ricky Hatton. He is a good person. He is a nice guy and I would like to remind everyone that there is nothing personal for this fight and we are just doing our job to give a good fight to the people and make them happy. More...

One of boxing's hottest prospects and rising middleweight star, Daniel "The Golden Child" Jacobs, has been added to the much anticipated May 2nd pay-per-view undercard of Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton: "The Battle of East and West" at MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

The highly touted prospect will be featured in the third of four pay-per-view undercard bouts against former two-time world amateur champion Mike Walker. More...

A world championship battle between north and south will highlight the May 2 pay-per-view undercard for Manny Pacquiao vs. Ricky Hatton: "The Battle of East and West."

WBC Super Featherweight Champion Humberto Soto of Mexico will defend his title against Canadian contender Benoit Gaudet. The pay-per-view broadcast will also feature undefeated top-rated junior middleweight contender James Kirkland, risking his rating and record when he takes on Mike Walker. More...

Ricky Hatton is leaving no stone unturned while in preparations for his up coming super fight with pound for pound champion, Manny Pacquaio.

Today, "The Hitman" went at it with former amateur welterweight world champion, Erislandy Lara, who is 4-0 (3) as a pro at light middleweight. More...

Arena CEO Ahmet Öner confirms that two-times Olympic Gold Medallist Guillermo Rigondeaux has finally defected from Cuba , has arrived in Miami, Florida, and signing with Arena Box-Promotion.

“It’s true”, says Öner. “Our director of boxing operations in the USA, Luis DeCubas, has met Rigondeaux in Miami. More...

Yuriorkis Gamboa did it again. Arena’s fast rising featherweight superstar scored another impressive KO win, stopping veteran Walter Estrada in only 35 seconds.

“El Ciclon” lived up to his name, simply blowing away his opponent with one of his overwhelming combinations. Gamboa went to the body with his left and followed up with a stunning right to the head that put Estrada straight to the canvas. More...

Arena’s fast rising featherweight superstar Yuriorkis Gamboa, 13-0 (11), will be back in action again on February 20 at the University Center Arena in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Only six weeks after stopping Roger “Speedy” Gonzalez in round 10 at his last ESPN appearance, “El Ciclon” is ready to shine again on the next “Friday Night Fights” show presented by Arena Box-Promotion US, LLC.

“Yuri is a true fighter”, states promoter Ahmet Öner. “He loves to go out there and show his talent, power and speed. If it was up to him he would most probably fight every other week.

"Originally, we had planned to have him fight for the world title in his next bout but I think it might be good to give him another tough test before reaching for the gold.” More...

Arena Box Promotions started off this year’s ESPN “Friday Night Fights” series last week with Yuriorkis Gamboa, Odlanier Solis and Erislandy Lara scoring impressive wins in Primm, Nevada.

On February 20, promoter Ahmet Öner will present his next FNF show live from the University Center Arena at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. More...

Arena CEO Ahmet Öner was very pleased with the spectacular performance of his rising Cuban stars Yuriorkis Gamboa, Odlanier Solis and Erislandy Lara at the season premiere of ESPN’s “Friday Night Fights” last night in front of 3,500 spectators at Terrible’s Primm Valley Casino Resorts in Primm, Nevada.

“This was a great night of boxing”, stated Öner. “I think we presented high quality fights and we had a great crowd who turned the arena into a madhouse. I am pretty sure that everybody goes home very happy tonight.” More...

Heavyweight sensation Odlanier Solis will face another tough test against former world title challenger Owen Beck on January 9 at the “Star of the Desert Arena” at Terrible’s Casino Resort in Primm, Nevada.

The US debut for 2004 Olympic Gold Medallist Solis will be featured on ESPN’s “Friday Night Fights”. “La Sombra” will put his WBC international champion title on the line when he is looking to score his 13th win in as many pro fights. More...

On September 12, two of Arena’s hottest rising stars will take their next steps towards the top of the world. Heavyweight sensation Odlanier “La Sombra” Solis is looking to score his 11th win in his 11th pro-fight.

The 2004 Olympic Gold Medallist and three-time world amateur champion is returning from a shoulder injury that has prevented him from fighting since early June. More...

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After the dust had settled in Ankara, Turkey last night, the controversial draw between Sinan Samil Sam and Paolo Vidoz in their European Heavyweight Championship bout still led to lots of discussions. “The Bull from Bosporus ” had been the more active fighter over the 12 rounds, but Vidoz could score with his pumping jab. More...

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“I am only thinking about Friday night – there is nothing else on my mind right now“, states Sinan Samil Sam. “I am very well prepared for Paolo Vidoz.” More...

Ankara is not only the Turkish capital, it is also about to become a major city for professional boxing in Europe. After last year’s “Bull Fight At The Bosporus” between Sinan Samil Sam and Oliver McCall, Arena will be back in Ankara on July 4 at the Büyük Anadolu Hotel. More...