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Dimitri Kirilov weighed in at 114.5 pounds and challenger Vic Darchinyan tipped the scales at 114 pounds during Friday’s weigh in at the Fife Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department in Fife, Washington. Andre Dirrell measured 168 pounds while Mike Paschall weighed in at 166.5 pounds. (more…)
IBF Junior Bantamweight Champion Dimitri “The Baby†Kirilov, 29-3-1 (9), will defend his title against former IBF Flyweight Champion and knockout artist Vic “Raging Bull†Darchinyan, 29-1-1 (23), Saturday, August 2, live on Showtime Championship Boxing at 9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast. (more…)
Kenny “The Emerald City Assasin” Ellis, 35-5-3 (24). will face The Contender star David Banks, 15-4-1 (2), on a Showtime Championship Boxing card, Saturday, August 2, 2008.
After a three year layoff, Ellis, made a comeback at the Emerald Queen Casino “Battle at the Boat” Boxing series on June 28, 2008 with a knockout over Jonathan Corn. (more…)
IBF Junior Bantamweight Champion Dimitri “The Baby†Kirilov, 29-3-1 (9), will defend his title against former IBF Flyweight Champion and knockout artist Vic “Raging Bull†Darchinyan, 29-1-1 (23), Saturday, August 2, live on Showtime Championship Boxing at 9 p.m. ET/PT and delayed on the West Coast. (more…)
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Undefeated Andre Dirrell answered his critics, made a statement and showed that he is a force to be reckoned with in the super middleweight division by stopping Anthony Hanshaw in the fifth round Friday on Showtime’s “ShoBox: The New Generation.†(more…)
NOTE: WEIGHTS – Andre Dirrell weighed 168 ¼ pounds and Tony Hanshaw tipped the scales at 169 pounds during Thursday’s weigh-in. Antonio DeMarco weighed 135 pounds, while Juan Castaneda weighed 134 ¼. (more…)
In a match-up of top super middleweight prospects, undefeated 2004 Olympic bronze medalist Andre Dirrell (14-0, nine KOs) will take on once-beaten Anthony Hanshaw (21-1-1, 14 KOs) in a 10-round showdown Friday, May 2, live on SHOWTIME (ShoBox: The New Generation, 11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast). (more…)
In a match-up of top super middleweight prospects, undefeated 2004 Olympic bronze medalist Andre Dirrell, 14-0 (9), will take on once-beaten Anthony Hanshaw, 21-1-1 (14), in a 10-round showdown Next Friday! May 2, live on Showtime’s ShoBox: The New Generation, 11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast.
In the co-feature, the promising and once-beaten Antonio DeMarco, 18-1-1 (13), will take on undefeated Juan Castaneda, 12-0 (9), in an eight-round lightweight bout. (more…)
On May 2, 2008, undefeated super middleweight Andre “The Matrix†Dirrell takes on Anthony “The Tyger†Hanshaw at Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, California on Shobox. Dirrell won an Olympic Bronze Medal in 2004 at 165 pounds while Hanshaw was in the class prior, losing to Jermain Taylor in the Olympic qualifier.
Dirrell was first spotlighted on HBO in June of last year on the undercard of Paulie Malignaggi vs. Lovemore N’Dou, in a winning performance against Curtis Stevens where many thought he could have done more.
Hanshaw hasn’t been active since dropping a lopsided decision to Roy Jones, Jr. as a light heavyweight. SaddoBoxing had the opportunity to speak with both Andre Dirrell and his trainer and grandfather, Leon Lawson, by phone.
SaddoBoxing: How long have you been training Andre?
Leon Lawson: “I trained him for over 12-13 years now. I just constantly train him. I got my son helping me. I worked with him the last 3-4 weeks. He’s down there now with my son.”
SB: What does Hanshaw do that might be problematic?
LL: “Nothing.”.
SB: Is he impressive at all? The last match I saw him in was the draw with Jean Paul Mendy.
LL: “Well no, I was glad Hanshaw didn’t lose. I been knowing Hanshaw for ten years or better. He’s came up with the group ahead of Andre as far as Olympics go. That was his year anyway. Andre, I’ve worked with him the last couple years and cultivated him. It all adds up and that’s why he’s so fast. He’s the fastest thing out there these days.” (more…)