Boxing News

Author: Boxing Press

  • Khan vs. Quaye Support For Roy Jones Jr vs. Tony Moran September 12

    Bradford’s Tasif Khan is just over a week away from the biggest fight of his career to date, when he faces two time Commonwealth title challenger, Ghana’s Isaac Quaye, for the WBF International Super Flyweight Championship, on the Stephen Vaughan promoted “Legend” event, at the Aintree Equestrian Centre on Saturday 12th September, which is headlined by Roy Jones Jr’s first ever UK fight, against Tony Moran.

    Khan, who only returned to the fray, following a twenty five month sabbatical from the sport, in January this year more than made up for his time out of the ring with three top class wins. (more…)

  • Tom Molineaux: From Bondage To Baddest Man On The Planet

    Tom Molineaux: From Bondage To Baddest Man On The Planet

    Tom Molineaux

    Bill Calogero, host of boxing’s Undisputed Champion of Boxing Talk program, the Talkin Boxing With Billy C TV & Radio Show, officially released his first book, Tom Molineaux: From Bondage To Baddest Man On The Planet two weeks ago.

    Since then, the demand for signed copies has not stopped. (more…)

  • Top Northeast Prospects Added To Quillin vs. Zerafa PBC Show

    Some of the top prospects from the Northeast including undefeated super featherweight Bryant “Pee Wee” Cruz (15-0, 8 KOs) will be showcased on a stacked undercard Saturday, September 12 live from Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT with the first bout beginning at 1 p.m. ET.

    The September 12 Premier Boxing Champions on NBC card is headlined by undefeated middleweight star Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin (31-0-1, 22 KOs) taking on Michael “Pretty Boy” Zerafa (17-1, 9 KOs) in a 10-round middleweight bout with world title implications on the line for former world champion Quillin. (more…)

  • King’s Promotions Ready For Busy September Schedule

    On Thursday night, September 24, King’s Promotions will present a special night of boxing at Fightin’ Phils First Energy Stadium in Reading, PA.

    The show will culminate a busy week for King’s Promotions as the company, founded by Marshall Kauffman, will be promoting its’s fourth event in seven days.

    Nick Valliere (5-0, 2 KO’s) of Forked River, NJ, will take on Maurice Amaro (2-9, 1 KO) of Philadelphia, PA, in a Middleweight bout. Erik Spring (6-0, 1 KO) of Reading, PA, battles James Robinson (3-3-2, 1 KO’s) of York, PA, in a Super Welterweight bout. (more…)

  • Light Heavyweight Prospect Elbiali Added To Trout vs. Hernandez

    On Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California, undefeated light heavyweight power puncher, Ahmed Elbiali (11-0, 10 KOs) is scheduled to fight on the televised portion of the Premier Boxing Champions on Fox Sports 1 card headlined by Austin Trout (29-2, 16 KOs) vs. Joey Hernandez (24-3-1, 14 KOs).

    Elbiali will face an Fabiano Pena (12-3-1, 8 KOs) in an 8-round bout. The PBC telecast will begin at 9PM ET / 6PM PT live on Fox Sports 1. (more…)

  • Tribute To 18th Century Boxer Bill Richmond Unveiled In London

    Tribute To 18th Century Boxer Bill Richmond Unveiled In London

    Bill Richmond

    A permanent memorial to pioneering black boxer Bill Richmond (1763-1829) was unveiled by Earl George Percy at the Tom Cribb pub, in Panton Street, London on Wednesday 26 August 2015 at 2.30pm.

    A plaque consisting of a portrait of Richmond and a summary of his amazing life and career now adorns the wall of the historic pub owned by Shepherd Neame brewery in recognition of Richmond’s position in history as the first black sportsman to achieve international fame and significance. (more…)

  • Rod Stewart Concert To Open Klitschko vs. Fury In Germany

    Rod Stewart Concert To Open Klitschko vs. Fury In Germany

    Rod Stewart

    When Wladimir Klitschko defends his titles against Tyson Fury at Esprit Arena in Düsseldorf, Germany, on October 24, another Brit will be dazzling the fans – even before the fight’s first round: Rock icon Rod Stewart is going to open the night of this epic fight with an exclusive performance presented by RTL Television.

    Stewart’s performance will also celebrate the worldwide release of his highly-anticipated new studio album “Another Country”, which will be released just one day before the prize fight, on October 23. (more…)

  • McDonnell, Kameda Discuss Plans For Their Texas Rematch

    After a razor-thin decision in their first fight, top bantamweights Jamie McDonnell (26-2-1, 12 KOs) and Tomoki “El Mexicanito” Kameda (31-1, 19 KOs) will square-off again on the Sunday, September 6 edition of Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on CBS live from the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas.

    The 12-round bantamweight showdown will kick-off the telecast beginning at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT and will be headlined by a super middleweight battle between Anthony “The Dog” Dirrell (27-1-1, 22 KOs) and Marco Antonio “El Veneno” Rubio (59-7-1, 51 KOs).

    In the first fight between the United Kingdom’s McDonnell and Japan’s Kameda, which originally aired on the May 9 installment of PBC on CBS, McDonnell narrowly took the decision 114-113 on all three judges’ scorecards. (more…)

  • Santa Cruz, Mares Make Weight Ahead Of WBC Title Clash

    Ahead the mostly highly anticipated clash of the summer, featherweights Leo Santa Cruz and Abner Mares made weight yesterday for their WBA “super” title clash this evening at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

    WBA Featherweight Super Championship, 12 rounds
    Leo Santa Cruz: 124.8 lb
    Abner Mares: 125.2 lb (more…)

  • Fresno Prospect Marcos Hernandez Wins In Costa Mesa

    Last night during the Fight Club OC card at the “The Hangar” in Costa Mesa, California, super-welterweight prospect, Marcos “The Madman” Hernandez (7-0, 2 KOs) remained undefeated, winning an six round unanimous decision against Luis Alfredo Lugo (14-23-1, 5 KOs).

    In the opening round, Hernandez wobbled Lugo with a powerful left hook, almost stopping the veteran of over thirty fights. Lugo, surviving most of the fight, was hurt again in the sixth, but managed to finish the fight. (more…)

  • Andy Lee Overwhelmed By Irish Invasion For Saunders Clash

    Boxing star Andy Lee has been overwhelmed at the number of Irish fans set to travel to Manchester for his world title clash with Billy Joe Saunders.

    The WBO middleweight champion defends his title against the unbeaten Londoner in an Ireland versus England showdown and has been taken aback at the number of fans snapping up tickets for the October 10 Manchester Arena clash.

    Masses of Irish supporters disappointed at not seeing their hero fight on home soil, following the rescheduling of his Limerick bout due to illness, are refusing to be deterred and are buying up tickets in massive numbers to make the trip across the Irish Sea. (more…)

  • Weaver Back In The UK, Faces Latvian Hurdle Saturday

    Weaver Back In The UK, Faces Latvian Hurdle Saturday

    Weaver Skripkins

    Former Team GB star Iain ‘The Blessed One’ Weaver is set for his first UK bout, since returning from America, this coming Saturday at the York Hall in Bethnal Green, where he will face Latvian Dinars Skripkins.

    Weaver, who last fought at York Hall back in October 2013, has been establishing himself as one of the top prospects in the ultra competitive Super Featherweight division internationally. (more…)