Art Pelullo, president of Banner Promotions and promoter of undefeated Top-Five junior middleweight contender Harry Joe Yorgey, announced today that he has petitioned the WBO to sanction Yorgey’s upcoming fight against fellow Top-Five contender Alfredo Angulo for the WBO’s interim 154-pound world title.
Read More »Gary Shaw Boxing: Spotlight On Alfredo Angulo
Once-beaten Alfredo Angulo participated in a media workout on Monday at Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn, N.Y., answering questions from New York-area media. Angulo (16-1, 13 KOs, of Mexicali, Mexico), world-rated No. 4 by the WBO and No. 5 by the WBC and WBA, takes on the tough, unbeaten Harry Joe …
Read More »Boxing Weights: Dawson, Johnson On Target For 30 Day WBC Check
Looking fit and ready to go, both Chad Dawson and Glen Johnson participated in their WBC 30-day mandatory weigh-in Wednesday. Dawson weighed in at 185 pounds in Las Vegas where he is training while Johnson tipped the scale at 181.6 pounds in Miami, FL. The WBC light heavyweight limit is …
Read More »Mexican Boxing Star Alfredo Angulo Added To Dawson vs. Johnson Rematch
Former Mexican Olympian Alfredo Angulo simply has to live up to his side of the bargain for what his promoter Gary Shaw has promised: A world title shot in 2010. “Gary Shaw has promised me that chance, but first I have to take care of some business in the ring,” …
Read More »Boxing In America: Angulo, Kauffman, Dirrell Win In Nevada
Light middleweight contender Alfredo Angulo got back in the saddle last night with a second round TKO against outgunned opponent Gabriel Rosado last night at Buffalo Bill’s Star Arena in Primm, Nevada. The meteoric rise of Angulo, 16-1 (13), had been blunted in May by two-time former welterweight world champion …
Read More »Boxing Weights: Angulo, Dirrell Make Weight In Nevada
Ahead of the Gary Shaw Production event tonight at Terrible’s Primm Valley Resort and Casino, the principal boxers all made weight yesterday. Light middleweights, 10 rounds Alfredo Angulo: 155 lb Gabriel Rosado: 154 lb
Read More »Boxing Result: Berto Defeats Urango, Cintron Upsets Angulo
Last night at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood, FL, Andre Berto retained his WBC welterweight title with a superb points win against challenger Juan Urango. Urango, the current IBF light welter titlist, employed his trademark pressure approach from the start but had difficulty in finding the target as …
Read More »HBO Boxing: Andre Berto Vs Juan Urango, Kermit Cintron Vs Alfredo Angulo
Hype and brash talk have become a part of most boxing promotions in recent years, but for May 30th’s HBO Boxing After Dark doubleheader at the Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, none of that is necessary when Andre Berto defends his welterweight title against junior welterweight champion Juan Urango, …
Read More »Boxing Update: Edouard Turns Down Angulo Fight Opportunity
Daniel Edouard released the following press release concerning his potential fill in for Ricardo Mayorga. “Recently I have been offered a sensational opportunity to fight in place of Ricardo Mayorga against Alfredo Angulo at the Bank Atlantic Center, Sunrise, FL on Friday, February 14,” said Edouard.
Read More »HBO Boxing: Angulo, Diaz, Gamboa Win On “Night Of The Rising Stars II”
Undefeated junior middleweight Alfredo “Perro” Angulo scored his tenth consecutive knockout victory tonight, recording a 10th round TKO over Andrey Tsurkan in a battle of top 10 contenders. The fight was the star attraction of “Night of the Rising Stars II,” the tripleheader broadcast live from Pechanga Resort & Casino …
Read More »Star Boxing: Tsurkan Ready For Angulo On HBO Showcase
Light middleweight Andrey Tsurkan, who is known for his intense conditioning, looked to be in excellent shape and was very calm and confident following the weigh-in for his bout against undefeated slugger Alfredo Angulo tonight at the Pechanga Casino in Temecula, CA.
Read More »Boxing Weigh-In: Alex Bunema vs. Sergio Martinez
In preparation for the HBO Boxing After Dark bill tonight at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, CA, all participants weighed in yesterday. HBO will televise the contest live at 10:05PM ET/PT, delayed on West Coast. WBC Interim Super Welterweight Championship: 12 rounds Alex Bunema: 152.5 lb Sergio Martinez: …
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