Adam Little is confident he’ll be able to make a major impact in the welterweight division when he returns to action this spring. The Ricky Hatton-trained prospect, 22, is currently recovering after having surgery to rectify a persistent hand injury and he feels he’ll show a different side to his …
Read More »Moroccan Magic: Bois Decisions Demchenko At Beach Resort
Frenchman Patrick Bois is the new World Boxing Federation International Light Heavyweight Champion after winning a unanimous decision over tough Ukrainian Serhiy Demchenko Saturday night, February 23. The pair fought on a big card promoted by Driss Khelaffi and his Khelladdi Group at the luxurious Mazagan Beach Resort in El …
Read More »WBA Wishes Light Middle Champ Mayweather Happy Birthday
World Boxing Association Super champion of the 154-pound division, Floyd Mayweather Jr is celebrating his birthday today, and on behalf of the WBA family we send him our warmest greetings and our best wishes of success. Mayweather became super champion on May 5, 2012, when he defeated the Puerto Rican …
Read More »Egan Retires After Third Straight Loss Against Ward
A night of World class boxing and the return of Katie Taylor to competitive action for the first time since she won gold at the London Olympics ended on a poignant note after Ken Egan announced his retirement from inside the ring he has graced for over a decade last …
Read More »ShoBox Alumni Bundrage, Smith Tangle For World Title
Since its inception in July 2001, 47 fighters who’ve appeared on ShoBox: The New Generation have gone on to capture a world title. One of them, Cornelius “K9” Bundrage (32-4, 19 KO’s), of Detroit, will defend his IBF Junior Middleweight Championship against fellow ShoBox alum, Ishe “Sugar Shay” Smith (24-5, …
Read More »Perez Knocks Off Hovhannisyan In ShoBox Thriller
For the 102nd and 103rd times in its over 10 year history, a previously unbeaten fighter suffered the first loss of his career on ShoBox: The New Generation live on Showtime The latest was Art “Lionheart” Hovhannisyan, of Glendale, Calif., who dropped a close, unanimous 10-round decision to Alejandro “El …
Read More »Can Former Cruiserweight Walker Live Up To KO Boasts?
Travis Walker has vowed to back his favourite status for the Prizefighter International Heavyweights III with three KO wins at York Hall in Bethnal Green, live on Sky Sports 1HD tomorrow night from 8pm. Walker is the favorite to land the trophy in the 29th edition of Matchroom Sport’s eight-man, …
Read More »Irish Amateur Star Taylor Back In Ring On Sunday
Katie Taylor is hoping that her fans can recreate just a sample of the atmosphere that saw her win Gold at last years Olympics when she takes on two weight German Champion, Maike Klueners at a sold out Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin this Sunday night. Klueners faces the …
Read More »Showtime Airing Replays Of Bogere, Russell Fights
In anticipation of the highly anticipated doubleheader featuring Sharif “The Lion” Bogere and Gary Russell Jr. on Saturday, March 2, live on Showtime at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, from The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev., Showtime Sports is offering a full-length replay from each of …
Read More »Hovhannisyan, Perez Make Weight For Tonight’s ShoBox
The boxers who will fight on a terrific doubleheader on ShoBox: The New Generation tomorrow/Friday, Feb. 22, live on Showtime at 11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast, made weight on their first attempts Thursday at Morongo Casino Resort. Main eventers Art “Lionheart” Hovhannisyan (15-0-2, 8 KOs), of Glendale …
Read More »Boxing In Chile: Rodriguez, Ribeiro Clash In Santiago
The Chilean Carolina “Crespita”Rodriguez and Brazilian Daiane Ribeiro will meet on Friday, February 22, to define who will be the owner of the vacant Fedelatin bantamweight belt. The battle will be staged at the Olympic Training Center gym in Santiago, Chile.
Read More »Irish Gloves Are Flying At Dublin’s National Stadium
Five of the ten male titles available at The Irish Daily Star sponsored 2013 National Elite Championships Finals Night at Dublin’s National Stadium are guaranteed to change hands on Friday evening (February 22nd). The light-flyweight, bantamweight, lightweight, middleweight and super-heavyweight belts lie vacant and await new owners. Ten male and …
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