Boxing News

Author: Boxing Press

  • Juan Manuel Marquez vs. Mike Alvarado May 17

    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 City, a longtime Forum stalwart who never lost a fight at the legendary boxing venue, and Alvarado (34-2, 23 KOs), of Denver, CO., will collide in a 12-round WBO welterweight title elimination bout on Saturday, May 17. (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 and relieve Ward of the belt.

    Fury said: “I met up with Martin last week and we had a good chat. He is looking really, really confident. The travelling community is a closely knit one and we will all be cheering Martin on in what looks like being a terrific contest. (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. With the addition of Haymon, sky is the limit for Guerrero, who will most likely be returning to the ring in the very near future. (more…)

  • Velasquez Twins Back In Action Tonight In Maplewood

    Velasquez Twins Back In Action Tonight In Maplewood

    Carlos and Juan Velasquez

    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 square off against Philip Adyaka (4-4, 2 KO). (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 the vacant WBC United States Cruiserweight Title (USNBC).

    The belt was previously held by Michael Seals (17-0, 13 KOs), who fought for the vacant title once in 2012 and has since gone down in weight to fight in the light heavyweight division leaving the title vacated once again. (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 a specific pressure before this important fight, Solis stated: “I never put myself under pressure. If I worried about the future I couldn’t perform the way I do. I take every fight and every opponent serious. (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” Golden Boy Live! event at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif.

    In previously announced televised heavyweight bouts, Vallejo, California’s Gerald “El Gallo Negro” Washington risks his perfect professional record in the 10-round co-main event against Houston’ Skipp “Strictly Business” Scott and 2012 U.S. Olympian Dominic “Trouble” Breazeale goes for 10 straight wins when he takes on veteran standout Nagy Aguilera. (more…)

  • Iron Mike Productions Opens Recruitment Office At Gleason’s

    Iron Mike Productions Opens Recruitment Office At Gleason’s

    Argenis Mendez

    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 boxing history will now serve as headquarters for IMP to recruit local amateur fighters aspiring to enter the pro ranks. (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 Olympicn John Joe Joyce and multiple Elite champion Roy Sheahan. (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 Solis heated up for the clash of former Klitschko foes. (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 of the USA. His last bout on home soil has been a third round TKO win over Maurice Harris almost three years ago. (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 the chance because people haven’t seen or heard of me – but Stuey knows this is not a gimme fight for him. (more…)