WBA jr. welterweight champion Vivian Harris will headline the June 25 “Thunder & Lightning†undercard when he defends his crown against Carlos Maussa in a 12 round co-feature bout, it was announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva. HBO Pay-Per-View will broadcast the bout live, beginning at 9pm ET/6pm PT. Harris (25-1-1, 17 KO’s)…
DiBella Entertainment has signed unbeaten junior welterweight sensation Dmitriy “Star of David” Salita (21-0, 12 KO’s) to an exclusive promotional agreement, it was announced today by Salita and DBE president Lou DiBella. Salita.at will make his fourth appearance on the Big Apple stage when he headlines Broadway Boxing Presented by Mohegan Sun on Thursday night,…
Maloney Promotions officially announce the new date for the much-anticipated British and Commonwealth Lightweight title showdown between Graham Earl and Kevin Bennett as Sunday, June 19th. Historic York Hall in London’s East End will host the fight card, which will now include popular British Southern Area Lightweight titlist Rob Jefferies. Other attractions include the British…
An eclectic group of guests are scheduled for this week’s editions of the New England Ringside radio show, Thursday and Saturday evening, live from Boston. Norman “Stoney†Stone, John Ruiz’ fiery manager/head trainer, undefeated welterweight prospect “Nasty†Nick Morganelli and matchmaker John Beninati are guests on Thursday’s two-hour New England Ringside Boxing Radio Show –…
Unbeaten middleweight prospect Jason LeHoullier puts his perfect 15-0 record on the line Friday night (May 20) in the eight-round main event on “Friday Night Fights,†Knockout Boxing’s inaugural professional show, at the National Guard Armory in Dorchester (MA). LeHoullier (15-0, 7 KOs), fighting out of Portland (ME), squares off against Cleveland veteran Rashaan Blackburn….
What would you like to say to all of your fans in Chicago who are planning to attend your fight this weekend at the United Center against World Boxing Organization heavyweight champion Lamon Brewster? “Come and support me on Saturday night. I will make you proud.†How do you feel about fighting in your adopted…
There are reports abound that Felix “Tito” Trinidad has announced his retirement en route back to his home in Puerto Rico. Trinidad is reportedly making this decision in accordance with a pact made with his father/trainer who feels that he should retire having been admittedly infeffective as Trinidad Jr’s. cornerman against Ronald Wright this past…
Tonight in Dublin, Ireland, Birmingham’s middleweight prospect won the Irish middleweight title with a fifth round stoppage of Michael Monaghan. As reported earlier today on this site, Macklin is coming on in leaps and bounds under the tutelage of Manchester trainer Billy Graham and this latest success is hoped to be the first of many…
FELIX TRINIDAD. “The fighter who beats me in the ring has to be one of the best in the world and Wright is one of the best. He has an uncomfortable style and a stiff jab. I came in at the best condition ever and I couldn’t land any power punches because I was being…
Tonight in Germany, heavyweight fighter Nicolai Valuev scored a solid three round stoppage over American Clifford Etienne. The American, formerly known for fighting Mike Tyson and Calvin Brock, and of course for being stopped rather spectacularly on both occasions, would seem to be at the end of his pretensions in world-class company. Valuev, of Russia,…
Britain’s amateur star Amir Khan successfully gained his revenge over Cuban Mario Kindelan tonight in Bolton, England with a clear-cut points decision. The final tally read 19-13 for the Bolton teenager and silver medalist as he avanged his loss over Kindelan, the very fighter that denied him gold in the Athens final last year. With…
Last night in California, the expected outcome of the Jose Celaya-James Webb fight did not materialize as Celaya found himself knocked out in the eighth round. Celaya, now beaten three times in his career was expected to deal handily with the undefeated Webb, being the more experienced, quality boxer of the two. However, it was…