Undefeated Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira (17-0, 12 KOs), rated No. 12 by the WBC, is set to battle Brazilian living legend and four-time world champion, Acelino “Popo” Freitas (38-2, 32 KOs), June 2 at Conrad Punta Del Este and Resort Casino in Uruguay. The 10-round Freitas-Oliveira main event headlines …
Read More »Top Rank Signs Amateur Star Toka Kahn-Clary
Top Rank announced today the signing of amateur sensation Toka Kahn-Clary, from Providence, Rhode Island. Kahn-Clary, 20, who boasts speed, power and a “pro style of fighting” is trained by Peter Manfredo Sr. and managed by Mike Criscio, who discovered and managed light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson.
Read More »Jones Rattles Brook In Sheffield Pre-Fight Showdown
Kell Brook’s IBF welterweight clash with Carson Jones on July 7 at the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield promises fireworks after the pair clashed at today’s press conference at the venue. The stakes couldn’t be higher for the pair as IBF number three ranked Jones travels from his Oklahoma home to Sheffield …
Read More »Scott Quigg A Shock Favorite Against Rendall Munroe
Scott Quigg is shocked that bookies’ have made him red hot favourite to beat Rendall Munroe next month. Quigg challenges Munroe for the vacant interim WBA super-bantamweight crown on Hatton Promotions ‘Road To Glory’ bill at Manchester Velodrome, on Saturday 16th June.
Read More »Matchroom Sport Signs British Prospect Kal Yafai
Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Sport are delighted to announce the signing of Kal Yafai – and the exciting youngster has been backed by Carl Froch and Kell Brook to become a big star. Yafai will make his debut on the undercard of Brook’s IBF welterweight showdown with American Carson Jones …
Read More »Froch Banking On Nottingham Faithful Against Bute
Carl Froch believes his loyal fans with be the twelfth man when he takes on IBF super middleweight champion Lucian Bute at the Capital FM Arena in Nottingham on May 26, live on Sky Sports. The Cobra fights in his hometown for the first time since beating Andre Dirrell in …
Read More »Bailey Aims To KO Jones For IBF Welter Crown
For the past few years, two-time world champion Randall “The Knockout King” Bailey has been one of the most avoided boxers in the world, largely due to his awesome punching power, which has put 36 of his 42 victims to sleep.
Read More »Willie Nelson Upsets Yudel Jhonson In ShoBox Thriller
After losing his perfect record in his ShoBox: The New Generation debut, Willie Nelson survived a highlight reel knockdown to upset Yudel Jhonson by unanimous decision. The 10-round junior middleweight Showtime main event was scored 97-92 twice and 95-94.
Read More »Lange Suffers Training Injury July 23 Fight Card Off
Jimmy Lange suffered a leg injury during training camp that is preventing him from training for his bout scheduled for June 23, 2012. As a result, Jimmy Lange Boxing officials announced that the June 23rd event at the Patriot Center has been postponed.
Read More »Ex-Bantam World Champ Christensen Returns May 26
Former WBC, WBA, WIBF, WIBA & GBU Bantamweight Champion Anita Christensen (24-1-1, 8 KOs) of Denmark is set to return to the ring on May 26 after more than two years out, when she takes on reigning French Champion Isabelle Leonardi (8-9-2, 3 KOs) at Skyline Arena in hometown Randers.
Read More »Woodhouse vs. Miles Shaping Up As Battle Of Britain
Curtis Woodhouse is fired up for what he believes could be the ‘fight of the year’ with Dale Miles. The former footballer, now at light-welterweight, 32, meets with Alfreton’s Miles, 27, in a British title eliminator on June 8th at Rotherham’s Magna Centre and fireworks are expected.
Read More »Kell Brook To Face American Spoiler Carson Jones
Kell Brook will face highly ranked Carson Jones at the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield on July 7 as an IBF World title shot draws a step closer. Jones is ranked at number three by the IBF – two spots above Brook – and the stakes couldn’t be higher as the victor …
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