The World Boxing Association family congratulates Stanley Christodoulou, who celebrates today his 70th birthday, as well as to former WBA champion Felix Sturm, who celebrates his 35th birthday. Christodoulou is a member of the WBA International Officials Committee, where he fulfills his duties as judge and referee, besides being a …
Read More »Irish Amateur Update: Elite Schoolboy Awards Night Announced
The 2nd Elite Schoolboy Awards Night will take place on Friday, February 14, in the Hamlet Court Hotel, Johnstownbridge, Enfield, Co. Kildare. All 2013 Irish Champions at Boy 1, Boy 2, Boy 3, Boy 4 and Cadet Champions at these age groups will receive awards. Boxers who partook in the …
Read More »British Veteran Robin Deakin Signs With Acourtier Promotions
Promoter Dave Murphy announced today that he has signed the highly entertaining ‘Rocking’ Robin Deakin to his Acourtier Events promotional outfit, also stating that Robin will be making his first appearance under the Acourtier banner on the double WBU Europe Championship headed “Warzone”, at York Hall on Saturday 1st March, …
Read More »Iron Mike Productions Announces Monthly Series At Sands Casino
Hall of Famer “Iron” Mike Tyson is the youngest World Heavyweight Champion of all-time and in 1987 he was voted “World’s Most Popular Athlete.” The living legend became a boxing promoter last year, partnering with Garry Jonas to form Iron Mike Productions, which has announced its new monthly boxing series, …
Read More »Fight Network To Telecast Shared Chisora, Fury Bill To America
Fight Network announced today that it will air the February 15 Frank Warren-promoted card in North America, showcasing world heavyweight contenders Derek “Del Boy” Chisora and Tyson Fury in separate bouts, live from Copper Box Arena in London, UK. “We are excited to present our first pay-per-view broadcast in the …
Read More »Don King Welcomes Ricardo Mayorga Back To The Fold
World renowned boxing promoter Don King is thrilled to welcome back his former three time world champion Ricardo “El Matador” Mayorga. Rarely do boxers love to fight the way Ricardo Mayorga does, as he always fought with the reckless abandon and fearlessness of a teenager in a street brawl.
Read More »Top LA Fighters Meet Fans At Heroes Boxing Event
More than thirty professional boxers gathered before a lively crowd on Saturday for the fourth annual “Boxing Superstars” meet-and-greet event presented by Heroes Boxing Sponsorship Agency. Hundreds of excited fans enjoyed the rare opportunity to see their favorite fighters, get autographs and pose for photos. The free public event, hosted …
Read More »Trad TKO Star-Studded Boxing Event For Charity February 22
For the past few years, the Trad TKO Boxing Gym has held an annual Boxers & Celebrities Charity Football Tournament, in Aid of the Indee Rose Trust, however, due to being let down on a venue in 2013, the illustrious team at East London fight factory had to rethink their …
Read More »New York Fire Department Team Faces Off Against Elite Dublin Garda
On Thursday March 6, the FDNY Bravest Boxing Team will host the Garda Boxing Club from Dublin in the “Downtown Donnybrook” at Webster Hall in NYC. The Garda Boxing Club is made up of members of the National Irish Police Force. This event will feature 12 bouts of exciting amateur …
Read More »Ex-Amateur Star Sarah Knight Set For Pro Debut
Promoter Dave Murphy today announced that he has signed former amateur European Union Bronze medalist Sarah Knight to his ever growing stable of boxers. Mr. Murphy also took the opportunity to announce that Sarah will be making her professional debut on the upcoming Acourtier Events promoted “Warzone” event at York …
Read More »Big Names Dominate Irish Amateur Open Youth Championships Final
AIBA World Junior champions Willie Donoghue and Ciara Ginty both claimed Irish belts at the Open Youth Championships finals at Dublin’s National Stadium tonight. Current European and EU Youth champions Gary Cully and Kristina O’Hara also emerged victorious at IABA headquarters.
Read More »Prospect Semjay Thomas Added To Peterson vs. Jean
Former national amateur standout, Semajay Thomas heads to the nation’s capital, Washington D.C. to continue his professional boxing career this Saturday night, January 25, making his second start in the paid ranks. Following his highly anticipated professional debut this past August 30 at Cicero Stadium, Thomas, 1-0-0, will return to …
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