The much anticipated rematch between Olympic lightweight champion Mario Kindelan and England’s Amir Khan takes place tonight in Bolton, England. Khan, set to turn professional after taking on Kindelan in this revenge mission received some unexpected motivation this week from his opponent. Kindelan arrived in England with some less than …
Read More »Cherry Returns with a Win.
Bahamian lightweight fighter Edner “Cherry Bomb” Cherry returned to form last night with a hard-fought decision win over former notable featherweight contender Juan Polo Perez. Cherry received much attention in his challenge to Ricky Quiles in his last fight, a contest in which he pressed the action but in the …
Read More »Toney Not Challenging Ban.
Now former WBA heavyweight champion James “Lights Out” Toney released several statements over the last few days concerning the indictment that he was found with banned substances in his system surrounding his fight with John Ruiz. Toney intends to serve out his suspension as imposed by the New York State …
Read More »Bell-Brown quotes.
It’s just days away – the 12 round IBF championship showdown that will crown a new king in the cruiserweight division on Friday, May 20 at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Both O’Neil Bell and Dale Brown, are ready for the fight of their lives. “I’ve had …
Read More »Broadway Boxing on MSG Network.
Fort Apache’s Jeffrey Resto fighting in the main event, a return engagement of a 2004 Fight of the Year candidate against Michael Warrick, put on a ding dong battle on DiBella Entertainment’s Broadway Boxing Presented by Mohegan Sun on Thursday night, April 28, at the Grand Ballroom at the Manhattan …
Read More »Golden Gloves on ESPN Classic.
The premier amateur fighters in America will hit the television airwaves prime-time in innovative two-day sports programming when ESPN Classic televises the Golden Gloves National Semi Finals and Finals live on Friday, May 20, and Saturday, May 21, from 8:OO PM to 12 midnight from the Statehouse Convention Center in …
Read More »Ellis-Norwood on Saturday.
Kenny Ellis (33-6-2, 22kos) will return to the ring for the first time in ten months this Saturday night at the Emerald Queen Casino’s Battle at the Boat boxing series. First fight is scheduled for 7:30 PM. Ellis will face Aaron Norwood (22-5-2, 10kos) in a super middleweight fight. Ellis …
Read More »Trinidad-Wright: Final Quotes.
FELIX “TITO” TRINIDAD. “It is going to be a great fight. But like I have always said, I am here to win. I am prepared for whatever Winky brings to the table. But Saturday night you will see another great victory for Tito Trinidad. I am telling you face to …
Read More »Toney-Ruiz Fight Declared No Contest.
Team Ruiz was formally notified today by the New York State Athletic Commission that the April 30th World Boxing Association heavyweight championship fight between defending champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz and challenger James “Lights Out” Toney has been officially declared a “No Decision” because Toney violated the illegal substance rule. …
Read More »Toney to be Stripped?
A serious rumor is abound that newly crowned WBA heavyweight champion James Toney has tested positive for a performance enhancing substance in the wake of his historic title winning effort. Toney took the WBA crown with a twelve round unanimous decision win over former to-time champion John Ruiz, who promptly …
Read More »Froch Chasing Barney.
We are pleased to announce that Hennessy Sports have secured the promotional rights for the first defence of Carl Froch’s cherished British title. Carl Froch, the widely acclaimed hottest prospect in World boxing, secured home advantage with the bout scheduled to take place on Saturday 9th July at the prestigious …
Read More »John Ruiz is Back.
Two-time WBA heavyweight champ John Ruiz is back LAS VEGAS (May 9, 2005) – Former two-time World Boxing Association heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz announced today that, after speaking with his family and management team, he has reconsidered his decision to retire and will continue fighting. Ruiz retired April …
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