This past Friday at Harrah’s Philadelphia, some of the best young prospects in the country were featured on a six bout card promoted by King’s Promotions and XFE. In the main event, Jarrett Hurd held on the defeat late replacement Emmanuel Sanchez via six-round majority decision on a Middleweight bout.
Read More »Antonio Tarver Fighting Johnathon Banks And Inactivity
Three-time former world champion Antonio “Magic Man” Tarver (30-6, 21 KOs) won’t be concerned about rust this Thursday night when he fights for the first time in more than a year against veteran Johnathan Banks (29-2-1, 19 KOs). Tarver-Banks is a 10-round heavyweight fight, presented on a Goossen Promotions card, …
Read More »Bradley, Chaves, Herrera, Benavidez, Korobov, Lee
World championship boxing returns to The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas this Saturday. Former two-division world champion Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley, Jr. is back in the ring, facing former interim world champion Diego “La Joya” Chaves, in a 12-round welterweight rumble. The co-main events will feature two world …
Read More »Alvarado, Rios Ready To Tangle For Third Time In Denver
Former world champions and co-stars of one this era’s most intense and exciting boxing rivalries, Denver’s “Mile High” Mike Alvarado and Brandon “Bam Bam” Rios of Oxnard, Calif, announced the final chapter of their epic trilogy at a Denver press conference today. Boasting a combined record of 66-5-1 (45 KOs), …
Read More »“Royal Battle” Boxers Talk About Fights And Holiday Season
With the holiday season upon us, fighters preparing to participate in the stacked Dec. 13 event taking place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas live on Showtime Championship Boxing, take a break from training to discuss their progress in camp and what they are most grateful for …
Read More »Irish Middleweight Andy Lee Ready For Korobov World Title Shot
Andy Lee (33-2, 23KO’s) is a fighter on a mission as he prepares to challenge unbeaten middleweight contender Matt Korobov (24-0, 12KO’s) for the vacant WBO middleweight title on December 13, 2014 at the Cosmopolitan Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Read More »Cuban Trainer Ismael Salas Joins Team Shumenov
After being self-trained for his last three fights, former WBA Light Heavyweight champion Beibut Shumenov (14-2, 9 KOs) is now working in Las Vegas with highly-regarded Cuban head trainer Ismael Salas. Salas, who has trained world champions such as Guillermo Rigondeaux, Yuriokis Gamboa, Danny Green, Jesse Vargas and Jorge Linares, …
Read More »WBF Update: Rodrigues, Benmakhlouf Win Titles
To kick off a busy weekend of World Boxing Federation title fight action, new WBF champions were crowned in Brazil and France on Friday night, December 5, as local fan-favorites fended off tough opposition in impressive performances. With Brazilian legend Acelino Freitas officially on his support-team, and fighting in front …
Read More »Bradley vs. Chaves Lands At The Chelsea In Las Vegas
World championship boxing returns to The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas next week. Former two-division world champion Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley, Jr. is back in the ring, facing former interim world champion Diego “La Joya” Chaves, in a 12-round welterweight rumble. The co-main events will feature two world …
Read More »Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini Gets Hall Of Fame Induction
The International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) today announced its newest class of inductees, including former world lightweight champion Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini. Also being inducted into the IBHOF are Class of 2015 Living inductees heavyweight champion Riddick “Big Daddy” Bowe and featherweight champion “Prince” Naseem Hamed in the Modern …
Read More »Douglas Gets Charles Test Tonight In Philadelphia
This Friday night at Harrahs Philadelphia, undefeated Omar Douglas will take on the battle tested Osnel Charles and one of the featured undercard of a six bout card. The show is promoted by King’s Promotions and XFE. In the main event, Jarrett Hurd (13-0, 8 KO’s) of Accokeek, MD will …
Read More »Boxing Stars Of Yesteryear Slated To Appear At Ring 8
Former world champions Aaron “Hawk” Pryor, Carlos Palomino and Tony DeMarco will be special guests Sunday afternoon (12:30-5:00 p.m. ET), December 14 for the 28th annual Ring 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. International ring announcer David Diamante will serve …
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