DiBella Entertainment ligth welterweight Emmanuel Clottey appeared on the Broadway Boxing bill in New York City tonight and kept his aspirations of achieving a world championship fight in the talent-packed division alive. Clottey did away with the challenge of tough guy Marteze Logan over the eight round distance, posting comfortable …
Read More »Lacy-Reid Final Quotes.
JEFF “LEFT HOOK” LACY (19-0, 15 KOs) “I am just a fighter who is ready to fight. This has been a long time coming and I really appreciate the work of everyone on my team for making this fight happen in my hometown. The support I have received here has …
Read More »New Champion Taylor on a Whirlwind Publicity Tour.
On the heels of a Caribbean vacation with his family, DiBella Entertainment’s undisputed Middleweight Champion of the world, Jermain Taylor, is on a whirlwind New York City media tour this week. The journey started on Tuesday with a private meeting with fellow Little Rock, Arkansas, native President William Jefferson Clinton …
Read More »Lacy-Reid Quotes.
JEFF “LEFT HOOK” LACY (19-0, 15 KOs) “I am very excited about defending my title in my hometown and, for me, this is more than a dream come true because, really, I never believed something like this could happen. I would like to thank my promoter, Gary Shaw, and SHOWTIME …
Read More »Klitschko-Peter and Cotto-Branco Officially Announced.
On Wednesday August 10 at Gallagher’s Steak House in New York City, K2 Promotions, Duva Boxing and Top Rank along with Caesar’s Atlantic City will formally announce the signing to HBO of a huge night of boxing coming up on September 24. The fight card will include a heavyweight main …
Read More »Juarez-Soto All Set for August 20.
WBC #1 ranked contender Rocky Juarez will challenge WBC #2 ranked contender Humberto Soto for the WBC-Interim Featherweight Championship on August 20 at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL, it was announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva. Both the Juarez-Soto 12 round co-feature bout and the Fernando Vargas-Javier …
Read More »Spina Takes on Oshina in Providence.
World Boxing Council USNBC super middleweight champion Joey “KO Kid” Spina (16-0, 11 KOs) makes his first title defense August 26 against dangerous challenger Anwar Oshana (23-4, 13 KOs) in the 12-round main event at the Rhode Island Convention Center in providence. “CES’ Prime Time Fights” is presented by Jimmy …
Read More »Oliver McCall Steps in to Face Saleta on King PPV.
Former heavyweight world champion and Chicago native Oliver “The Atomic Bull” McCall has agreed to step in to fight Przemyslaw “Chemek” Saleta on Don King’s Global Glory card at the United Center on Aug. 13. Saleta’s original opponent, Andrew Golota, suffered a training injury, which will prevent him from participating …
Read More »Sycuan Ringside Promotions to Present Guzman vs. Jandaeng.
Undefeated and former World Boxing Organization junior featherweight champion Joan Guzman of the Dominican Republic faces the WBO’s No. 1-ranked featherweight, Terdsak Jandaeng of Thailand, on a nationally televised card promoted by Sycuan Ringside Promotions in association with Northeast Promotions, Zanfer, Goossen Tutor Boxing and Top Rank Aug. 26 at …
Read More »Showtime Present James Toney\’s Return Against Dominick Guinn.
Lights (Out), camera, action!! Heavyweight superstar James Toney is back and returning to the ring on SHOWTIME. The charismatic, talented Toney and Dominick “The Southern Disaster” Guinn lock horns in what is sure to be an action-packed main event on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005, at 9 p.m. …
Read More »Calzaghe Awaits Lacy – Reid Winner.
By Curtis McCormick WBO Super Middleweight Champion Joe Calzaghe has a definite interest in this weekend’s compelling matchup between IBF titlist Jeff Lacy and his seasoned veteran challenger Robin Reid, as the quick handed southpaw will likely face the winner later this year. The undefeated Welshman, 39-0 (31), is coming …
Read More »Vargas Gathering Mainstream Sponsors Ahead of Castillejo Fight.
Miller Lite, Southwest Airlines, Sportsbook.com, and Rock Star Energy Drink have signed on as sponsors of Fernando Vargas’ August 20 bout against former world champion Javier Castillejo from the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, IL, it was announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva. Miller Lite, Southwest Airlines, and Sportsbook.com …
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