Boxing Update: Cunningham vs. Godfrey For Vacant IBF Title

By Boxing Press October 22nd, 2009 All Press Releases

Former IBF cruiserweight champ Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham’s dreams of regaining the IBF belt from the man that took his coveted title were shattered on Monday when Main Events boss Kathy Duva announced that Tomasz Adamek had relinquished the crown.

The IBF reacted quickly to Adamek’s resignation by announcing that Matt Godfrey would be the next available for the vacant title and ordered negotiations to start for the fight with Cunningham. More...

CES Boxing: Matt Godfrey Back In Action In Sacramento

By Boxing Press September 10th, 2009 All Press Releases

NABF cruiserweight champion Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey has headed west for Saturday night’s 10-round, non-title fight against former World amateur champion “Famous” Michael Simms outdoors at the Red Lion Hotel in Sacramento, California.

NABF champion Godfrey (19-1, 10 KOs) is rated No. 3 by the IBF, as well as WBC #5, WBA #12 and WBO #15. More...

CES Boxing: Godfrey vs. Simms Headlines Sacramento Bill Sept 12

By Boxing Press September 3rd, 2009 All Press Releases

NABF cruiserweight champion Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey defends his title against veteran “Famous” Michael Simms in the 12-round main event Saturday night, September 12 at the Red Lion Hotel in Sacramento, CA.

NABF champion Godfrey (19-1, 10 KOs) is rated No. 3 by the IBF, as well as WBC #5, WBA #12 and WBO #15. The Providence native, ranked No. 10 by The Ring magazine, has had sensational knockout victories on ESPN Friday Night Fights against Emmanuel Nwodo, Shaun George, and Felix Cora, Jr. More...

CES Boxing: Burchfield Fires Back Concerning Godfrey vs. Flores

By Boxing Press August 20th, 2009 All Press Releases

Jimmy Burchfield, president of Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), has responded to comments made in last Saturday night’s post-fight conference in Biloxi (MS) by cruiserweight B. J. Flores and his promoter, 8-time world champion Roy Jones, Jr. (Square Ring Promotions), about CES cruiserweight contender Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey. More...

Boxing Update: Matt Godfrey Relinquishes SNBC Title Belt

By Boxing Press July 24th, 2009 All Press Releases

World rated cruiserweight contender Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey has relinquished his Sovereign Nations Boxing Council (SNBC) belt so that worthy contenders may fight for it as he prepares for a major world title shot.

SNBC links federally recognized tribes throughout the United States and Canada. Its mission is to develop, promote and help regulate professional boxing and mixed martial arts in a fair and professional manner by federally recognized tribes that are sovereign nations. More...

Sovereign Nations Boxing Title Foes Share Spotlight In Philadelphia

By Boxing Press July 9th, 2009 All Press Releases

Sovereign Nations Boxing Council (SNBC) cruiserweight champion Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey defends his belt against Shawn “The Sioux Warrior” Hawk in a battle of full-blooded Native Americans on this week’s ESPN2 Friday Night Fights at The Arena in Philadelphia.

Godfrey (18-1, 10 KOs) is rated No., 6 by the World Boxing Council and No. 7 by the International Boxing Federation. He is also the North American Boxing Federation cruiserweight title-holder and rated No. 10 by The Ring magazine. More...

NABF Boxing Champ Godfrey Ready For Hawk Clash

By Boxing Press July 8th, 2009 All Press Releases

NABF and SNBC cruiserweight champion, Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey hopes the fourth time is the charm for him when he takes on unbeaten Shawn “The Sioux Warrior” Hawk in the main event on this week’s ESPN2 Friday Night Fights show from The Arena in Philadelphia.

In a battle of full-blooded Native Americans, Godfrey (18-1, 10 KOs), rated No. 6 by the WBC and No. 7 by the IBF, is a Wampanoag fighting in the 10-round headliner against a Sioux, Hawk (18-0-1, 16 KOs). More...

Philly Boxing Show Now Headlined By Godfrey vs. Hawk July 10

By Boxing Press June 24th, 2009 All Press Releases

Two major bouts have been added to the already packed July 10th show at The Arena in Philadelphia which will now be seen all over the country on ESPN 2.

In the new main event, Matt Godfrey will take on the undefeated Shawn Hawk for the NABF Cruiserweight championship. More...

CES Boxing: Godfrey Confidence Sky High For Hawk Clash

By Boxing Press June 23rd, 2009 All Press Releases

NABF and SNBC cruiserweight champion, Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey, plans to showcase his arsenal of skills July 10, headlining ESPN2 Friday Night Fights, against unbeaten Shawn “The Sioux Warrior” Hawk.

In a battle of full blooded Native Americans, Godfrey (18-1, 10 KOs), rated No. 6 by the WBC and No. 7 by the IBF, is a Wampanoag who will be fighting in the 10-round main event against a Sioux, Hawk (18-0-1, 16 KOs). More...

CES Boxing: Godfrey vs. Hawk Headlines July 10 ESPN2 Show

By Boxing Press June 19th, 2009 All Press Releases

Two of the best young cruiserweights in the world, Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey and Shawn “The Sioux Warrior” Hawk, have been on a collision course and lead promoter Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES) officially announced today that Godfrey-Hawk will headline the July 10th ESPN2 Friday Night Fights show.

Godfrey (18-1, 10 KOs), rated No. 6 by the WBC and No. 7 by the IBF, will defend his NABF and SNBC belts against unbeaten challenger Hawk (18-0-1, 16 KOs) in the 10-round main event. More...

Arena Boxing: Godfrey Out Of Hide Fight, Aydin Added To March 6 Bill

By Boxing Press February 10th, 2009 All Press Releases

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Bad news for Herbie Hide: The WBC Cruiserweight Final Eliminator between the “Dancing Destroyer” and Matt Godfrey originally scheduled to take place on March 6 in Cuxhaven, Germany, has been postponed for at least eight weeks because Godfrey suffered a hand injury while preparing for the fight.

Nonetheless, Hide, 46-4 (42), will make his next appearance on March 6 in an eight-rounder against an opponent to be announced.

“I am fired up to get back to Cuxhaven”, says Hide. “I wasn’t happy with my last performance here and I am glad about the chance to show my fans the real ‘Dancing Destroyer’.

"I am not coming here for playing. I will use this fight to prepare for Godfrey. My goal is to become the first former heavyweight champion to win the cruiserweight title and nobody will stop me on my way.” More...

Arena Boxing: Hide vs. Godfrey WBC Final Eliminator March 6

By Boxing Press January 20th, 2009 All Press Releases

“The Dancing Destroyer” will be back at the North Sea on March 6. Herbie Hide will return to the Kugelbake-Halle in Cuxhaven, Germany, for his WBC Final Eliminator against Matt Godfrey. More...

Arena Boxing: WBC Final Eliminator To Feature Hide vs. Godfrey

By Boxing Press January 12th, 2009 All Press Releases

Arena Box Promotion has won the purse bid for the WBC Cruiserweight Final Eliminator between Herbie Hide and Matt Godfrey.

The fight will likely take place in late March or early April. The winner of the elimination bout will face the winner of the WBC Cruiserweight Championship between Giacobe Fragomeni and Krystzof Wlodarczyk. More...

Godfrey vs. Gutierrez For Inaugural SNBC Boxing Title This Saturday

By Boxing Press November 20th, 2008 All Press Releases

NABF cruiserweight champion Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey, 17-1 (10), rated No. 3 by the WBC, fights Saturday night for the first Sovereign Nations Boxing Council (SNBC) title against Eddie “The Iron Man” Gutierrez at 4 Bears Casino in New Town, North Dakota. More...

Boxing In America: Weekend Results

By Richard Eberline August 31st, 2008 All Boxing Results

After taking almost the entire month of August off, the sport of boxing got back into full swing this weekend and there some decent shows to report upon.

Former WBO Heavyweight Champion Lamon Brewster returned to the ring for the first time in more than a year as the 35 year old slugger knocked out New York based veteran Danny Batchedler in the fifth round at The Gardens in Cincinnati, OH last night to take the NABA title.

Brewster, 34-4 (30), proved just too big and quick for Batchelder and wins for the first time in three years after dropping consecutive losses to Serguei Lyakhovich and Wladimir Klitschko in world title bouts.

31 year old Batchelder, who has come up in weight during his career from super middle, drops to 25-6-1 (12), losing his third bout in a row.

Also on Saturday, middleweight Anthony Greenidge, 12-1-1 (5), won a hard fought eight rounder over Louis Turner by majority decision at the Holiday Inn Select in Atlanta, GA.

Lightweight Tyrese Hendrix, 14-0-1 (6), posted a six round unanimous decision over veteran Luis Bolano, 41-11 (31), on the undercard.

There was action on Friday as well, with former welterweight contender Antonio Diaz, 44-5-1 (29), continuing his comeback with an eighth round points win against Juan Pablo Montes de Oca, 9-15-2, at Omega Products International in Corona, CA. More...

Boxing Weights For Tonight’s “Title Wave” Show At Mohegan Sun

By Boxing Press August 29th, 2008 All Press Releases

All the fighters on tonight's CES Boxing "Title Wave" card at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut weighed in yesterday. ESPN will broadcast the action live on their Friday Night Fights program.

Matt Godfrey: 200 Lb
Emmanuel Nwodo: 199.5 Lb
Godfrey defends the NABF Cruiserweight title More...

CES Boxing: Matt Remillard Faces Adauto Gonzalez On “Title Wave” This Friday

By Boxing Press August 28th, 2008 All Press Releases

Mexican fighters are feared worldwide because of their toughness in the ring. WBC World Youth featherweight title-holder Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard, however, has accelerated his relatively young pro career by defeating a series of Mexican opponents.

Remillard, 14-0 (7), fighting out of nearby Manchester, takes on new Texas State champion Adauto Gonzalez, 10-5 (3), for the vacant WBC USNBC featherweight title in the 10-round co-feature on the “Title Wave” card, airing live this week on ESPN Friday Night Fights from Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. More...

CES Boxing: Godfrey vs. Nwodo Headlines “Title Wave” August 29 At Mohegan Sun

By Boxing Press August 14th, 2008 All Press Releases

NABF cruiserweight champion Matt "Too Smooth" Godfrey defends his NABF Cruiserweight title against Emmanuel Nwodo in the 12 round main event headlining "Title Wave" on August 29 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

In the co-feature, WBC Continental Americas featherweight champion Adalberto "Terrible" Borquez 18-6 (17), of Mexico, defends his belt versus reigning unbeaten WBC Youth featherweight title-holder Matt "Sharp Shooter" Remillard, 14-0 (7), from nearby Manchester CT. More...

NABF Boxing Champ Matt Godfrey Calls Out Rob Calloway

By Boxing Press August 6th, 2008 All Press Releases

NABF Cruiserweight Champion Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey, 16-1 (9), had his nose bent out of shape, so to speak, by recent comments attributed to Rob “All American Prize Fighter” Calloway.

Calloway, 70-7-2 (56), was quoted as saying, “I’ve never turned down any fight!” He went on to proclaim that he deserved a title fight because he’s the WBC Americas Champion and proceeded to call out Rudolf Kraj, Firat Arslan and Enzo Maccaranelli. More...

Boxing Update: BJ Flores Sets Record Straight About Godfrey Offer

By Boxing Press June 28th, 2008 All Press Releases

World ranked and undefeated cruiserweight BJ Flores wanted to set the record straight regarding media reports that he rejected an offer to fight CES promoted Matt Godfrey next month on ESPN2.

Speaking after a training session with former heavyweight world champion Hasim Rahman in Phoenix, Arizona, Flores said, “Let me set the record straight. CES has Aaron Williams and Matt Godfrey. Williams had wanted to fight me after my win over Darnell Wilson in February. I was fine with that at the time, but I was okay with waiting until after his fight with Jose Luis Herrera. More...