Since turning pro in June, 2005, middleweight Peter Quillin has confidently pounded his way to a superb 20-0 (15) record. Over the last 16 months, the Brooklyn based "Kid Chocolate" has defeated the likes of former world title challenger Antwun Echols, Colombian bomber Dionisio Miranda and most recently, rugged battler Sam Hill.

The 26 year old contender will now face seasoned Indianapolis veteran Jose "Seek and Destroy" Spearman, 27-15-5 (11), at the M2 Ultra Lounge in New York, NY on August 19. SaddoBoxing had the good fortune to interview Peter about his upcoming bout, coming back from injury and much more.

SaddoBoxing: You are facing Jose Spearman on August 19th at M2 Ultra Lounge. In terms of being a test or a challenge, what does your opponent offer you?

Peter Quillin: "Well, he's got some losses and I'm undefeated, but I know that one punch could change the fight. I don't overlook that, regardless who my opponent is. I always do the best I can".

SB: You experienced a hand injury during your last fight. How is the hand now?

PQ: "The surgery was done by Dr. Melone and it is 100%. I broke it during my last fight, and still stopped my opponent, Sam Hill, in the 10th round, and he was known to be a survivor in the ring. My hand is healed, it's great, its 100%". More...

Cedric Kushner, President of Gotham Boxing, announced in New York today that he has been informed by Irish Ropes that they cannot deliver the services of John Duddy, the headliner on the November 21 New York City show. As such, the show has been cancelled.

NABA light middleweight champion "Mean" Joe Greene has been added to the star-studded "The Grande Event" card, promoted by Cedric Kushner's Gotham Boxing, November 21 at the famed Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan.

Unbeaten middleweight "Ireland's" John Duddy, 25-0 (17), fighting out Queens, NY, by way of Derry, Northern Ireland, headlines against veteran Sam "The Punching Policeman" Hill, 17-9-1 (10). Duddy is rated No. 2 by the World Boxing Organization, No. 4 by the World Boxing Council, and No. 7 by the International Boxing Federation. More...

Undefeated sensation "Ireland's" John Duddy returns to action November 21 in his adopted New York City home, headlining "The Grande Event" against veteran Sam "The Punching Policeman" Hill, at famed Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan.

Duddy, 25-0 (17), on his way from the middleweight to light middleweight division, is fighting at 158 pounds against Hill, 17-9-1 (10), who has beaten former world champion and Olympic Gold Medallist David Reid and fought world champions Jermain Taylor and Maselino Masoe. More...

Nearly a full decade ago, Cedric Kushner promoted his first show at New York City’s famed Roseland Ballroom and on November 21, Kushner’s Gotham Boxing returns to the iconic Manhattan venue with “The Grande Event,” featuring a quartet of young, explosive talent sporting a combined pro record of 89-1-1 (65): “Ireland’s” John Duddy, Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin, Pawel “Raging Bull” Wolak and Jorge Luis “The Truth” Teron. More...

At the "Maul In Manchester" on Thursday night at the Verizon Wireless Arena in New Hampshire, middleweight Peter Quillen stopped Sam Hill in the tenth and final round, light middle Ronald Hearns finished off Alexander Pacheco Quiroz in the first and light welter Danny O'Connor made his professional debut by scoring a second round TKO against Jose Guerrido. More...

Peter Quillin: 161.5 lb
Sam Hill: 159 lb.

Ronald Hearns: 154 lb
Alexander Pacheo Quiroz: 155.5 lb

Danny O'Connor: 143 lb
Joe Guerrido: 142 lb More...

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Deandre Latimore “rocked the house” in an upset victory by scoring a seventh round technical knockout over Sechew Powell at the Hard Rock Café in Times Square, New York City on this week’s ESPN Wednesday Night Fights promoted in association with Warriors Boxing and Gotham Boxing.

Not that I want to get in the “too much information” category, but before the night of boxing began I was using the restroom and one of the St. Louis natives came in yelling “It’s gonna be an upset tonight, we didn’t come all the way from St. Louie to lose!” At this point I just smiled as I washed my hands and he continued, “You’re smilin’ but you wait and see its Latimore’s night!” I guess he knew what he was talking about.

The St. Louis native Latimore 19-1 (16) built up his record in just over two years, fighting seemingly lower level competition eleven times in 2006 and eight times in 2007, with the combined records of his opponents at 95-158-8.

From the opening bell it seemed Latimore was better than anticipated as he was able to trade with Powell from the beginning of the fight. Each fighter was able to land hard blows and made each round close. More...

A native of St. Louis, 22-year old junior middleweight up and comer Deandre ‘The Bull’ Latimore made his way to the boxing capital of the world, Las Vegas, last year to take the next step in a promising pro career that has thus far produced 18 wins in 19 fights with 15 of those wins coming by knockout.

On Wednesday, June 11th, Latimore will look for victory number 19 against the top-ranked junior middleweight in the world, Sechew Powell, and he’s ready for the challenge. More...

Due to popular demand, tickets for June 11th’s historic show at the Hard Rock Café in New York City’s Times Square, featuring young guns Sechew Powell and Peter Quillin in co-featured bouts, are now available at Ticketmaster. More...

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Jed Weinstein Presents hosted the fourth annual Box-NYC charity event at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom. The star studded night was highlighted with live boxing televised on ESPN’s Wednesday Night Fights, fine-dining, a Texas Hold ‘Em poker tournament, model and celebrity appearances as well as live and silent auctions. Over the past three years Jed Weinstein has donated $100,000 to The Laureus Sport for Good Foundation through Box-NYC.

Local favorite Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin improved to 18-0 (14) by getting the best of veteran Antwun Echols 31-8-4 (27) over ten rounds. Quillin dropped Echols in the first round and dominated the fight which could have been stopped at anytime during the last three or four rounds.

The domination of Echols and the fact that he is 0-3-3 in his last six fights not winning since 2004 will hopefully indicate to him that it may be time to retire. During the last few rounds of the fight Echols bravely showed his fighter’s spirit by refusing to go down after being on the receiving end of many unnecessary blows, but it was clear that he was out on his feet. More...