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In the last couple of weeks it has been quiet around heavyweight sensation Odlanier Solis.

After dominating and stopping “Big Man” Kevin Burnett in his US and ESPN debut on January 9, “La Sombra” suffered a hand injury while preparing for a fight against “Fast” Fres Oquendo. More...

All participants for Star Boxing's ESPN2 "Friday Night Fights" show at Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City weighed-in today. Below are the listed weights for Friday night's show.

10 rounds, heavyweights
Kevin Johnson: 246 lb
Devin Vargas: 225.75 lb More...

This Friday May 15th, 2004 Olympic team captain, Devin Vargas, (17-0, 7KO) will be in the fight of his life when he takes on Kevin "Kingpin" Johnson (21-0-1, 8KO) in the main event on ESPN2's "Friday Night Fights" at Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City, NJ.

Johnson, who many believe is the top American heavyweight contender, is ranked as the WBA #5, WBC #10, IBF #13 rated heavyweight in the world and will surely be Vargas's toughest opponent to date. More...

On May 15, Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing brings boxing back to Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City, NJ with a compelling six bout card.

In the main event bout of the evening, the WBA #5, WBC #10, IBF #13 rated heavyweight in the world Kevin "Kingpin" Johnson, 21-0-1 (8), is set to square off against 2004 Olympic Team Captain Devin Vargas, 17-0 (7), in a ten round heavyweight contest.

The winner stakes their claim as the top American heavyweight and takes one step closer to challenging for a world title. More...

On May 15, Star Boxing's undefeated heavyweight contender Kevin "Kingpin" Johnson, 21-0-1 (8), will look to take one step closer to fighting for a world title when he takes on highly regarded, undefeated 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Captain, Devin Vargas, 17-0 (7).

The bout will take place at Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City, NJ and be shown live as that evening's ESPN2 "Friday Night Fights" main event. More...

On May 15, Jorge "The Truth" Teron, 22-1-1 (15), will be out for revenge when he makes his debut under the Star Boxing banner at Harrah's Resort in Atlantic, City, NJ.

Teron will be taking on Aldo "El Pato" Valtierra, 25-10 (13), in a rematch of their highly entertaining bout of December, 2008. More...

After months of back and forth trash talking, Star Boxing's WBA#5, WBC #10, and IBF #13 world rated heavyweight contender Kevin "Kingpin" Johnson, 21-0-1 (8), will face off against two-time world title challenger Monte "Two Gunz" Barrett, 34-7 (20), on May 15 in the main event of ESPN2'S "Friday Night Fights" at The Concert Venue at Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City, NJ.

Johnson vs. Barrett pits one of the top prospects in the industry against the man who many believe to be the ultimate gatekeeper in the heavyweight division. More...

Oscar de la Hoya's "Fight Night at Sundance Square" in Ft. Worth, TX, has proven to be a showcase for many of boxing's top prospects and the 6th annual event on Friday, May 8 will be no different.

Three of the sport's top undefeated prospects, including Dallas' Charles Hatley, will be featured on the undercard. More...

Boxing fans in Chicago are talking “Fight of the Year” candidate about this Friday night’s battle between junior featherweights Antonio Escalante and Gary Stark in the ESPN2 Friday Night Fights main event at the UIC Pavilion in Chicago.

Said Dominic Pesoli of 8 Count Productions, “Since we announced the fight, I’ve had many people who know both fighters tell me their styles make for an outstanding fight. More...

Junior middleweight contender Anthony Thompson will return to the ring against Luis Lopez on Saturday, May 2 in one of the feature bouts at "Fists Of Thunder II" at the Cambria County War Memorial Arena in Johnstown, PA it was announced today by Chet Koerner, President of TKO Boxing Promotions.

This will be Thompson's first bout following his highly controversial loss against Ishmail Arvin on August 15 in Washington, D.C., which was broadcast on ESPN. More...

ESPN and Tecate, the Mexican cerveza con carácter, announced today a ground-breaking sponsorship agreement that aligns Tecate with ESPN’s Spanish and English-language boxing content on TV, online and on radio. More...

NABF light welterweight champion Frankie “El Gato” Figueroa feels every fight is like a chess match and he plans to put former two-time world champion Randall Bailey into a checkmate position Friday night on ESPN2 during their scheduled 12 round IBF title eliminator in Memphis.

The winner between IBF No. 3 rated Bailey, 38-6 (34), and No. 6 ranked Figueroa, 20-2 (13), will earn a title shot against IBF champion Juan Urango. More...

The Vitali Klitschko vs. Juan Carlos Gomez WBC heavyweight championship title defense contested in Stuttgart on Saturday was a big hit in Germany and throughout Europe.

Vitali’s ninth round knockout victory over challenger Gomez was watched by a sold out crowd of 12,500 spectators. More...

2007 amateur world champion and 2008 US Olympian Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade made his second consecutive appearance on ESPN2's "Friday Night Fights" this Friday at the Laredo Entertainment Center in Laredo, TX and improved his record to 4-0 (4).

Andrade once again showed why many consider him to be the top amateur prospect to come out of the 2008 Olympics as he dismantled Arnulfo Javier Romero, 3-4 (1), scoring a TKO at 2:53 of the second round. More...

Fresh of his first round annihilation of Tom Joseph in his ESPN2 "Friday Night Fights" debut on March 6, the 2007 amateur world champion and 2008 US Olympian Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade, 3-0 (3), will be back in action on this weeks edition of Friday Night Fights.

Andrade takes on fellow unbeaten Arnulfo Javier Romero, 2-0 (0), in a four round junior middleweight contest. More...

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Undefeated lightweight prospect Bayan “The Mongolian Mongoose” Jargal scored a crushing third round knockout of Saginaw, Michigan’s Reggie “Two Guns” Nash on Saturday night at the Sportsplex in Winchester, Virginia. More...

NABF light welterweight champion Frankie “El Gato” Figueroa, 20-2 (13), now known as Gato Figueroa, gets the opportunity that he’s worked hard for on April 3 when he takes on former WBO light welterweight champion Randall Bailey, 38-6 (34), in an IBF title eliminator shown live on ESPN from Memphis, TN. More...

No sooner had the announcement been made that the March 16 “Erin Go Brawl II” show in New York City was canceled, Seminole Warriors Boxing informed its prize light welterweight, Danny O’Connor, of his repositioning on a show this Saturday night in Boston.

The National Guard Armory in Dorchester isn’t a long drive for family, friends and fans from Framingham to watch O’Connor, 4-0 (1), 2008 U.S. Olympic first alternate, fight live against Charlie Wade, 4-7 (1). More...

All participants for Star Boxing's ESPN2 "Friday Night Fights" show Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville, CT tonight weighed-in yesterday.

USBA Welterweight Championship, 12 rounds
Delvin Rodriguez: 147 lb
Shamone Alvarez: 145.75 lb More...

On March 6, Delvin Rodriguez, 23-2-2 (14), will look to defend his USBA welterweight championship and earn the number two ranking in the IBF world ratings when he takes on highly touted welterweight contender Shamone "The Truth" Alvarez, 20-1 (11).

The bout will take place at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville, CT and be broadcast live as that evening's ESPN2 "Friday Night Fights" main event. More...