Boxing is back at the Forum in Inglewood, CA and the historic inaugural brawl on May 17 will feature four-division world champion and Méxican icon Juan Manuel “Dinamita” Marquez battling former junior welterweight world champion and the pride of Colorado “Mile High” Mike Alvarado. Márquez (55-7-1, 40 KOs), of México …
Read More »Fury Backing Fellow Traveller Ward To Unseat IBF Champ Hall
Tyson Fury is backing Martin Ward to make history on Saturday by becoming the first Traveller to win a world title. County Durham bruiser Ward challenges IBF Bantamweight king Stuart Hall at Newcastle’s Metro Radio Arena. And unbeaten heavyweight Fury is convinced his fellow Traveller can turn on the style …
Read More »Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero Signs With Advisor Al Haymon
Multiple world champion, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero (31-2-1, 18 KOs), who’s co-managed by Bob Santos and Luis Decubas Jr., has signed an agreement with world renowned adviser, Al Haymon. After a long layoff, Guerrero is eager to get back in the ring and start another run toward a world title. …
Read More »Velasquez Twins Back In Action Tonight In Maplewood
Puerto Rican twin brothers, Carlos and Juan Velasquez, are set to fight this Saturday at The Myth in Maplewood, Minnesota. Both fighters will campaign at super-featherweight in scheduled six round bouts. Carlos Velasquez (15-1, 11 KOs) will face Willshaun Boxley (6-9-1, 4 KOs) while Juan Velasquez (11-1, 5 KOs) will …
Read More »Bujaj vs. Barragan Now For USNBC Cruiserweight Crown
Stivens Bujaj (11-0, 8 KOs) and Victor Barragan (12-7, 3 KOs), a fight that was just announced two days ago, added an intriguing twist today to the Battle at the Boat 95 main event going on this Saturday at the Emerald Queen Casino. The fight will now be fought for …
Read More »Solis, Thompson Hit The Scales For Showdown In Turkey
Cuban Olympic gold medalist Odlanier Solis and US veteran Tony “The Tiger” Thompson collide in Tekirdag, Turkey for the vacant WBC international heavyweight championship. At the official weigh-in Solis brought 257 lbs. (116.7 kg) to the scale while Thompson weighed in at 266.5 lbs (120.9 kg). Asked if he felt …
Read More »Monte Barrett Makes Comeback To Fight Former Cuban Star Luis Ortiz
The April 3 Fox Sports 1 and Fox Deportes tripleheader is now complete, as former heavyweight world title challenger Monte “Two Gunz” Barrett returns to the ring to face unbeaten Cuban contender Luis “The Real King Kong” Ortiz in the main event of the highly anticipated “Night of the Heavyweights” …
Read More »Iron Mike Productions Opens Recruitment Office At Gleason’s
Iron Mike Productions (IMP) and Gleason’s Gym are joining forces in efforts to revitalize the New York boxing scene. The world famous gym – located on 77 Front Street in Brooklyn, NY – that once housed a young man who would go on to become the youngest heavyweight champion in …
Read More »Civil War: Team Ireland Clashes With Irish Defense Forces Squad
An Ireland selection and the Irish Defence Forces will go head-to-head at the National Stadium on Friday night, March 21st. Current Elite champion Chris Phelan will line out for the Defence Forces versus Darren Campbell in Dublin. 2014 Elite finalist Dean Gardiner will also be in action, along with Beijing …
Read More »Solis Motivated For Thompson Fight By Fighting History Of Turkey
Cuban heavyweight contender Odlanier Solis has spent the last two weeks in Turkey to get ready for his WBC international heavyweight championship bout this Saturday, March 22, in Tekirdag, Turkey against US veteran Tony Thompson. Promoter Ahmet Oner used the long and proud history of his home country to get …
Read More »Tony “The Tiger” Thompson Hits Istanbul For Solis Scrap
Tony “The Tiger” Thompson arrived in Istanbul, Turkey, this afternoon for his WBC International Championship bout against 2004 Olympic gold medalist Odlanier Solis this Saturday, March 22 in Tekirdag. The ring veteran from Washington, D.C. is used to traveling. The clash with Solis will be Thompson’s fifth consecutive fight outside …
Read More »Martin Ward Ready For Dream World Title Shot Against Hall
Martin Ward challenges IBF Bantamweight belt holder Stuart Hall at Newcastle’s Metro Radio Arena on March 29. It promises to be a titantic tussle between the two North East bruisers with 26-year-old Ward determined to come out on top. Ward (18-2-0) said: “A lot of people say I don’t deserve …
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