The Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame (NVBHOF) a non-profit charitable organization which donates to boxing-related causes, is happy to announce Michelle Corrales-Lewis as its new CEO/President. Respected boxing announcer, Rich Marotta, who founded the NVBHOF in 2012, steps down after devoting years of his life to get the organization off …
Read More »Beterbiev Returns To Face Prieto December 23 In Gatineau
Ottawa and Outaouais boxing fans in Canada will receive a special Christmas gift when Montreal’s adopted son and the most dangerous world title challenger, Artur Beterbiev (10-0, 10 KOs), faces Paraguay slugger and reigning WBC Latino light heavyweight champion Isidro Ranoni Prieto (26-1-3, 22 KOs) in a real power punching …
Read More »Linares decisons Crolla In Terrific Scrap For WBA/WBC Diamond Lightweight Titles
Lightweight Jorge Linares won a twelve round unanimous decision over Anthony Crolla to capture the WBA crown and retain his WBC Diamond title at the Manchester Arena in Manchester, England. The bout, which took place this past Saturday, headlined a card that was broadcasted live all over the United States …
Read More »Michael Spinks, Vanderpool Honored At Rochester Boxing Hall Of Fame
A capacity crowd packed The Diplomat Party House to honor Michael “Jinx” Spinks and Fitz “The Whip” Vanderpool at the recent 26th annual Rochester Boxing Hall of Fame (RBHOF) Banquet & Awards Night. Spinks (31-1, 21 KOs) received the prestigious Integrity Award, while Vanderpool (26-8-4, 13 KOs) was presented the …
Read More »Details Announced For Next “Knockout Night At The D”
The September 30 “Knockout Night at the D” co-feature between Tony Lopez, Jr. and Stephon “Showstopper” Young will have serious implications as the winner will rise in various rankings. Airing live (11 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. PT) on CBS Sports Network and internationally via ESPN (digital delay check local …
Read More »Lopez Vows To KO Bitter Rival Vazquez Jr In Puerto Rico
Former two-division world champion Juan Manuel “JuanMa” López plans to knockout bitter arch-rival Wilfredo “Papito” Vázquez, Jr., also a past world titlist, in their 12-round Special Attraction showdown Saturday, October 8, airing live on pay per view from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The 33-year-old López (34-5, 31 KOs), fighting out …
Read More »‘Lightning’ Strikes Twice At National Stadium As Eric Donovan Returns
Kildare’s former Irish international amateur boxing star Eric ‘Lilywhite Lightning’ Donovan follows up his successful pro debut victory in June at the National Stadium, Dublin, with a return to the south Dublin venue after securing a slot on Red Corner promotions bumper ‘Inception’ bill on Saturday, November 5. The five-time …
Read More »Integrated Sports Secures Rights For Vasquez Jr vs. Lopez Rematch
Integrated Sports Media, North America’s undisputed leader of pay-per-view distribution of major boxing events, has secured the rights to for the much anticipated showdown between former world champions Wilfredo”Papito” Vazquez, Jr. and Juan Manuel “JuanMa” Lopez, headlining “Guerra En El Clemente,” Saturday night, October 8, live from San Juan, Puerto …
Read More »Philadelphia Contender Tevin Farmer Ready For All Comers
Hot junior lightweight Tevin Farmer is ready for the biggest fights between the featherweight and lightweight divisions. Farmer, of Philadelphia, has won 15 fights in a row and is now ranked number-five by the WBC at 130-pounds. In his last bout, Farmer put on a masterful performance in a virtual …
Read More »Andy Lee Eyes Comeback Against Jacobs Or Golovkin
Irish middleweight fighter Andy Lee, 34-3-1 (24), is eager to return to the ring following some time off after his WBO title majority decision loss to Billy Joe Saunders on December 19, 2015. Lee, an experienced world class operator, is a formidable opponent for any of the top middleweight fighters …
Read More »Super Middle Gavronski Hands Aussie Phenom Carr First Defeat
Mike Gavronski did something no one in Australia could do – defeat Jake Carr. Gavronski, stepping back into the ring following a 10-month layoff, spoiled Carr’s U.S. debut by scoring a sixth-round victory via knockout in their super middleweight matchup in the main event at Battle at the Boat 107 …
Read More »Veteran Claggett Upsets Prospect Robles In Las Vegas
The heat was on last night at “Knockout Night at the D,” in and out of the ring, thoroughly entertaining another sold-out crowd at the outdoor Downtown Las Vegas Events Center. On a stacked card that had fans on their feet all night, Canadian Steve “The Dragon” Claggett (24-4-1, 16 …
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