Esham Pickering is warning challenger Matthew Marsh not to underestimate him ahead of their British Super Bantamweight title fight at the York Hall in Bethnal Green in London on Friday, June 27, 2008. Former European and Commonwealth Champion Pickering, of Newark, defends his British title against Marsh, of Welling, on what promises to be a…
Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES) president Jimmy Burchfield has expressed his disappointed that USBA cruiserweight champion BJ Flores, 21-0-1 (12) has rejected an offer to fight NABF cruiserweight title-holder Matt “Too Smooth†Godfrey, 16-1 (9), in an ESPN2 main event next month.
By Mesuli Zifo Top American fighter Zahir Raheem is proving to be as cagey outside the ring as he is in it after he went ahead and booked his own lodging without consulting fight promoter Branco Milenkovic. This after the American had also made his own travel arrangement to arrive in East London on Sunday.
© Gianluca “Rio” Di Caro Mark ʽOak Treeʼ Brown put on an impressive show for his hometown fans in Salem, New Jersey on Saturday night, culminating in a second round knockout of Ralph ʽWild Wildʼ West of Louisville, Kentucky. Brown, who weighed in at a lean 223 pounds, was clearly fired up and determined to…
**With Slideshow** © Brian Peters Promotions Each morning as Andy Lee steps out to begin his roadwork he peers up at the highest peaks of the Austrian Alps. The fresh, clean mountain air is the perfect setting for clearing his thoughts as he begins his daily run up the picturesque foothills of the imposing mountain…
Julio Diaz and David Torres completed Tuesday’s weigh in at the Sportsmen’s Lodge Hotel in Studio City, CA The main event fighters square off Wednesday at the world famous Playboy Mansion on ESPN2 at 11:00 p.m. ET/8:00 p.m. PT.
John O’Donnell continues on the comeback trail as part of a talented and exciting bill at the York Hall in Bethnal Green this Friday, June 27, 2008. Top of the Hennessy Sports in association with Golden Palace bill is the British Super Bantamweight title fight between Esham Pickering of Newark and Matthew Marsh of Welling…
The return of unbeaten world middleweight title contender “Ireland’s†John Duddy to Boston highlights this Saturday night’s, June 28, “Hassle In The Castle,†presented by Irish Ropes Promotions, at The Castle. Duddy, 24-0 (17), rated No. 2 by the WBC and WBO, faces Charles Howe, 17-4-2 (9), in the 10 round main event. The popular…
Open Letter to Chris Arreola From US Olympian Jason Estrada Dear Chris, Congratulations on your win last weekend against Chazz Whitherspoon. I honestly didn’t agree with the referee’s decision to disqualify Chazz. Hell, I really wasn’t impressed by anything you did.
The tradition of fights at their finest continues at Remington Park Racing and Casino in Oklahoma City on Tuesday night, July 22, 2008. Some of the best undefeated boxers in the country will be fighting on CatBox Entertainment’s card, consisting of five professional and three amateur bouts.
Cerveza Tecate and the boxing power arrive to the Morongo Casino in Cabazon, CA this week in an exhilarating fight between Abner Mares and Kermin Guardia with Solo Boxeo Tecate this Friday, June 27. Fans across the nation will have the chance to enjoy it live as it will be broadcasted by Telefutura at 8PM…
Danish super featherweight prospect Kim Poulsen, 8-1 (1), will appear on the undercard of the Fawaz Nasir vs. Robert Steiglitz showdown on July 11 at the Rundturm Arena in Cuxhaven, Germany. Poulsen will be pitted against very experienced Tanzanian Obote “The Thunder†Ameme, 34-18-2 (27), a veteran of seven title fights of various kinds. 29-year-old…