Undefeated lightweight Angelo “La Cobra†Santana (14-0, 11 KOs), from Miami , Fla. , will face Carlos Cardenas (20-6-1, 13 KOs), from Barinas, Venezuela, for the WBA interim lightweight championship.
Undefeated super lightweight prospect Amir “Young Master†Imam (8-0, 7 KOs), from Albany, N.Y., meets Jeremy “Hollywood†Bryan (16-2, 7 KOs), from Paterson, N.J., in the co-feature on Friday, April 12 at Treasure Island Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. (more…)
Heavyweight contender Manuel Charr is calling out former world champion David Haye again. “I heard that Haye is still looking for an opponent for his next fight. There’s no need to look any further.
“I’m right here waiting. Haye himself said that Vitali Klitschko couldn’t beat me – instead Vitali’s doctor won the fight for him. I still want my rematch against Klitschko. And Haye is my way to get there. Let’s do an eliminator for Vitali. I’m ready when you are, David!” (more…)
Professional boxing manager A.J. Galante, founder and President of Elite Boxing Enterprises, is excited to announce the signing of fast rising Junior Middleweight prospect Frank ‘Notorious’ Galarza.
With very little amateur experience, Galarza captured the 2010 New York Golden Gloves in the 165 pound novice division. Six months after the Golden Gloves, Galarza turned pro and since then has compiled a record of 9(5)-0-1. (more…)
For the first time in fifteen years Bristol will play host to a British title fight as Lee Haskins the hometown hero challenges Martin Ward on Saturday 27 April. Promoter Chris Sanigar has fought tooth and nail to secure his man home advantage at the City Academy, Bristol.
Lee Haskins is hoping to bounce back from his epic struggle against Stephane Jamoye when he lost his European title back in December. Haskins is still rated at number 1 by the European Boxing Union (EBU) with Ward rated #3. As well as the prestigious Lonsdale belt on the line, the winner will be on course for a European title shot. (more…)
5th April sees the debut of exciting heavyweight AJ Carter – aka ‘Mr Carter’ – on Goodwin Promotions’ Eurosport-televised show billed as ‘It’s Banjo Time’ at Grays, Essex.
Carter takes on the experienced Paul Morris over four three-minute rounds. 25 year-old Carter has been described as a “mini Mike Tyson†by manager Derek Williams who has signed a promotional deal with Steve Goodwin for his heavyweight protégé. (more…)
Former two-weight World king Buddy McGirt says that Tony Bellew could crumble under the pressure of the hometown crowd when he faces Isaac Chilemba on Saturday night, March 30, in an official final eliminator for the WBC light heavyweight title in ‘No Retreat, No Surrender’ at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, live on Sky Sports.
McGirt, who leads Chilemba into his second fight as his trainer, believes his 25 year old Malawian danger man will rise to the occasion on Merseyside and that the 29 year old Scouser will find it hard to deal with the expectation on him in front of a passionate Liverpool crowd. (more…)
Trainer Joe Gallagher believes Anthony Crolla can shock Merseyside this weekend.
The Mancunian lightweight meets Derry Mathews at the Echo Arena in Liverpool on Saturday, in what is a rematch of last year’s domestic fight of the year.
And Gallagher believes his charge will not only gain revenge but will also leave the 11,000 capacity venue silenced.
He explained: “We were at the David Price fight when he lost to Tony Thompson there and the place just went quiet. I said to Anthony, ‘listen to that, that’s what you can do by beating Derry Mathews’. (more…)
It’s been a couple of hectic but satisfying and productive days for Robert Guerrero, who along with his wife, Casey, appeared on “The 700 Club†with Pat Robertson and Terry Meeuwsen on Monday in Virginia Beach, Va., met Robin Roberts on the set of “Good Morning America†in New York City on Tuesday and then later in the morning were joined by Executive Vice President and General Manager of Showtime Sports, Stephen Espinoza for an “invite-only†media brunch at Vanderbilt Suites in The MetLife Building in Midtown Manhattan.
During Tuesday’s brunch, which was emceed by Golden Boy Promotions Chief Operating Officer, David Itskowitch, Guerrero, who turns 30 on Wednesday, was presented with a birthday cake. (more…)
Grind 2 Def Entertainment proudly announces that eighteen year old UK boxing star Junior Saba will be traveling from the UK to train in Las Vegas starting on April 16, 2013.
Last year Saba trained in Las Vegas at the Mayweather Boxing Club and showcased his boxing talent to the amazement of many boxing industry observers. After watching Saba train and spar in the ring, many boxing industry observers have said that, Saba has the potential to be a world champion & the next boxing superstar. (more…)
Arthur Pelullo’s Banner Promotions is pleased to announce the signing of Welterweight Cornelius Whitlock to a promotional contract. Whitlock will make his Banner Promotions debut on March 29th as part of ESPN’s Friday Night Fights undercard at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York.
Whitlock of Landover, Maryland has a record of 1-0-1 with his victory coming by vicious knockout of former amateur standout Shakur Jackson in the third round on January 31st in Staten Island, New York. (more…)
Giving fans nationwide ring-side seats from the comfort of their local movie theaters, NCM Fathom Events, Mayweather Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions, Showtime Sports and O’Reilly Auto Parts bring undefeated, Eight-Time and Five Division World Champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather to the big screen once again as he takes on Six-Time and Four Division World Champion Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero. (more…)
Sergey Rabchenko has swapped the snow covered streets of Manchester for the glitz and glamour of Monte Carlo.
The undefeated European light-middleweight king flew out to Monaco yesterday ahead of his defence against tough Italian Adriano Nicchi this weekend.
And trainer Ricky Hatton believes the Belarusian sensation is set to light up the gambling hotspot with a career best performance. (more…)