Author: Boxing Press

Marcos “Madman” Hernandez Lands On Mayweather vs. McGregor Undercard

Middleweight prospect Marcos “Madman” Hernandez (9-1, 1 KO) is scheduled to face Kevin Newman II (7-0-1), this Saturday on the Mayweather vs. McGregor undercard.

The six rounder will serve as the swing bout for the preliminaries on Fox and Fox Deportes. Prelims on Fox and Fox Deportes begin at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT and leads directly into the Mayweather vs. McGregor event that will be produced and distributed by Showtime PPV beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.

Marcos Hernandez gives his thoughts on training camp, his upcoming showdown with Newman, and more. (more…)

8/26/2017
Lane Challenges Ramabeletsa For Commonwealth Crown

Neilson Boxing in association with Sanigar Events are delighted to bring the first ever Commonwealth title fight to Swindon in a highly anticipated rematch between South Africa’s Michael Ramabeletsa and Bristol’s Ashley Lane.

The pair fought in 2012 resulting in a controversial points win for Ramabeletsa and Lane is excited to even the score: (more…)

8/26/2017
Benavidez vs. Gavril Set For WBC Super Middle Title Clash

Unbeaten rising star David Benavidez and powerful contender Ronald Gavril will battle for the vacant WBC Super Middleweight Championship on Friday, Sept. 8 live on Showtime in the headlining attraction of a Premier Boxing Champions event from The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas. (more…)

8/22/2017
Derevyanchenko, Johnson Meet In Middleweight World Title Eliminator

Powerful middleweights Sergiy Derevyanchenko (10-0, 8 KOs) and Tureano Johnson (20-1, 14 KOs) will square-off in a middleweight world title eliminator that headlines a special Friday night edition of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and on Fox Deportes on August 25 from Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Oklahoma.

“This is a very important fight for me,” said Derevyanchenko. “A victory in this fight brings me closer to my dream of becoming a world champion. I’m training hard for this challenge and I know that Johnson will be prepared. I’m going to show that I’m ready for anybody in the middleweight division.” (more…)

8/22/2017
Former World Champ Bey Returns Against Peterson In Vegas

Former lightweight world champion Mickey Bey (22-2-1, 10 KOs) will face once-beaten contender Anthony Peterson (37-1, 24 KOs) in a 10-round lightweight matchup that headlines Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and on Fox Deportes August 22 from Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas in Las Vegas.

Televised coverage begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT as part of an exciting week of events presented by Mayweather Promotions and leading up to the Mayweather vs. McGregor showdown on Saturday. (more…)

8/22/2017
Porter, McCarter Named Nevada Pro Boxers Of The Year

Former world champions Shawn Porter and Layla McCarter were chosen as Nevada Menâ€™s and Womenâ€™s Pro Boxers of the Year by the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame.

Michelle Corrales-Lewis, the Hallâ€™s CEO, also announced five other awards, including the male and female Amateur Boxer of the Year for the state of Nevada. (more…)

8/22/2017
Mayweather vs. McGregor To Be Shown In US Movie Theaters

The unprecedented showdown between legendary boxing champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr and UFC superstar “The Notorious” Conor McGregor will be broadcast live to U.S cinemas on Saturday, August 26.

“Mayweather vs. McGregor” will feature a 12-round super welterweight contest that marks the first time champions from both boxing and MMA will meet in a sanctioned boxing match. (more…)

7/29/2017
Victor Ortiz Prepares For Comeback Fight Against Saul Corral

Former world champion Victor Ortiz held a media workout in Ventura, Calif. Wednesday as he prepares to return to the ring and battle Mexico’s Saul Corral in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FS1 and Fox Deportes Sunday, July 30 live from Rabobank Theater in Bakersfield, California.

Televised coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT and will feature super welterweight contender Justin DeLoach taking on once-beaten Nathaniel Gallimore in a 10-round showdown and 2016 U.S. Olympian Karlos Balderas in his second pro fight. (more…)

7/29/2017
RingTV, Flipps To Stream Golovkin vs. Alvarez PPV Showdown

RingTV.com and Flipps Media today announced a partnership to stream the most anticipated boxing showdown of the year, “Supremacy,” on Saturday night, September 16, as two-division and current Ring Magazine and lineal world middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez (49-1-1, 34 KOs) takes on IBF/WBA/WBC Middleweight Champion Gennady “GGG” Golovkin (37-0, 33 KOs) in the 12-round main event on Mexican Independence Day.

“Canelo vs. Golovkin”, presented by Golden Boy Promotions and GGG Promotions, will air live on RingTV Pay Per View in the United States, Mexico and Canada, starting at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, from an already sold-out T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The PPV broadcast will be available to watch in HD, in both English and Spanish. (more…)

7/29/2017
Gavronski vs. Hirsch Headline Battle At The Boat 112

Super-middleweights Mike Gavronski and Tony Hirsch will face off in the main event at Battle at the Boat 112 at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Wash. on Saturday, Sept. 9.

Gavronski brings a record of 23-2-1 with 14 KO’s into the 10-round bout, while Hirsch sports a record of 22-6-2 with 9 knockouts. (more…)

7/29/2017
Former Boxing Prodigy Younan Added To Queen Mary Show

Former junior boxing prodigy and undefeated professional prospect, undefeated Junior “The Young God” Younan, will be showcased in the “KO Night Boxing: Rumble on the Water 2” co-feature this Saturday, July 29, airing at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT on CBS Sports Network, live from The Queen Mary’s outdoor venue in Long Beach, California. The Queen Mary will be hosting its first pro boxing show. (more…)

7/29/2017
Light Heavyweight Elbiali Looks To Step Up Competition

After his resent destruction of Christopher Brooker, a second round KO shown live on PBC on FS1, undefeated light heavyweight, Ahmed Elbiali (16-0, 13 KOs) is looking to step up in competition. With the 175 lb division loaded with talent, Elbiali is looking to get ranked with a victory against a name fighter.

“I think the time is now for me to step up in competition and face a name fighter, someone who’s making, or who has made some noise in the light heavyweight division,” said Miami’s Elbiali. (more…)

7/24/2017