Crowd-pleasing Windy City fan favorite Andrzej “Chicago’s Polish Prince” Fonfara (25-3, 1 NC, 15 KOs), who’s been training in Big Bear, Calif., participated in an open media workout Tuesday in preparation for his “Homecoming” fight against Congo’s Doudou Ngumbu (33-5, 12 KOs) in the main event of a Showtime Boxing: …
Read More »Boxing Returns To Ravenscraig Sports Facility on November 15
After a successful show at the Cleland Miners Club on September 21, Prospect Boxing are pleased to announce a swift return with their next show on Saturday 15th November at the Ravenscraig sports facility in Motherwell, Scotland. Speaking about both shows, promoter Paul Graham is happy with the progress Prospect …
Read More »Murray, Spada Go Head To Head In Monte Carlo
High-riding middleweight Martin Murray of the UK says he plans to “do a job” on Domenico Spada on Saturday, using the opportunity to demonstrate that he is one of the best middleweight fighters in the world. Murray was speaking at the media conference for the weekend’s “Title Tornado” tournament in …
Read More »Karim Mayfield Looks To Bounce Back In San Francisco
Boxing returns to San Francisco as OPP & MoBetta Entertainment present “Back To Business , War On The Wharf” Saturday, November 8, 2014, at the Longshoreman’s Hall. In the main event, hometown hero, Karim “Hard Hitta” Mayfield (18-2-1, 11 KOs) and Michael Balasi (10-5, 7 KOs) of Honolulu, HI, will …
Read More »Irish Bantam Prospect Burnett Back In Ring In Belfast
Ireland’s rising bantamweight star, Ryan Burnett (4-0, 3 KO’s) will return to the ring on November 22, 2014 as part of the ‘Return of the Crazy Gang’ boxing event at the Devendish Complex in Belfast. Burnett relocated to London over the summer and has established a new team around him …
Read More »Monaghan, Cassidy Featured At Ring 8 Meeting In NY
Undefeated light heavyweight contender Sean Monaghan (22-0, 14 KOs) and multi-media personality Bobby Cassidy Jr. were guest speakers at last night’s Ring 8 monthly meeting, held for the first time at Plattduetsche Park Restaurant in Franklin Square, New York.
Read More »Gloves Are Off: Hall Rubbishes Caballero’s Record
Older by 10 years and with three world title fights under his belt, former IBF bantamweight champion Stuart Hall is unequivocal about his clash with unbeaten American Randy Caballero (21-0, 13 KOs) for the vacant title in Monte Carlo next weekend. “I’m a man, he’s a boy. A man beats …
Read More »Next Jimmy Lange Boxing Show Features DeMarcus Corley
Local boxing fans will get their money’s worth at the Jimmy Lange Boxing show coming to the Patriot Center on November 15, 2014. In addition to the highly-anticipated Main Event rematch between Jimmy Lange and Tony “Mo Better” Jeter and a title bout featuring world champion Tori “Sho Nuff” Nelson …
Read More »Spada Hits Monte Carlo Gunning For Martin Murray
Beating highly-rated Martin Murray will be a short cut to a world title shot, believes Domenico Spada, who challenges for Murray’s WBC Silver middleweight belt in Monte Carlo next weekend. Ranked #7 by the WBC, Spada (39-5, 19 KOs) has been a perpetual contender in recent years and needs a …
Read More »Will “Boom Boom” Mancini Get In Boxing Hall Of Fame?
Former WBA lightweight champion Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini is officially a candidate for induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF). Mancini (29-5, 23 KOs), the pride of Youngstown, Ohio, turned professional in 1979 and officially retired from the ring in 1992. From 1982 to 1984, he captured the …
Read More »Veteran Marcus Upshaw Gets Rare Middleweight Opportunity
Modern day road warrior Marcus “Arillius” Upshaw (17-13-2, 8 KOs) plans to jumpstart his career October 23 against fellow gatekeeper and upset specialist, Aaron Pryor Jr. (19-7, 12 KOs), in the 10-round main event on a private (no tickets sold or media coverage) Alarm Charity Boxing fundraiser event at Renaissance …
Read More »Keta Brothers Organize To Help KO Cancer In Albania
WBC Eurasian Pacific middleweight champion Mike Keta dedicates his title defense on October 18 in Bulqize, Albania to the worldwide battle against breast cancer. Mike and his brother Jonny Keta, who promotes the event in their hometown, follow the initiative of the WBC and the “National Breast Cancer Foundation” in …
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