Click the above Image for more Photos from this Event By now everyone has read and heard about Mike Tyson getting choked up or Sylvester Stallone declaring “Yo, Adrian! I did it!” as they gave their induction speeches this past weekend at the International Boxing Hall of Fame. It was …
Read More »Floyd Mayweather To Challenge Victor Ortiz September 17
The wait is over and once again Floyd “Money” Mayweather delivers as the undefeated six-time world champion announced today that he will return to the ring on Saturday, September 17, to face the hard-hitting and explosive current WBC Welterweight Champion “Vicious” Victor Ortiz in what is now the biggest international …
Read More »Boxing Prospect O’Brien Ready For ESPN Debut
Welterweight prospect Vinny “The Lion” O’Brien of East Hanover has exploded onto the boxing scene, winning his first two fights by way of TKO. The explosive 24-year-old fighter has already shown his power and determination, and looks to continue his winning streak May 20 at the Prudential Center in Newark, …
Read More »Boxing Update: Prospect O’Brien Added To Adamek vs. McBride Show
Following his stellar performance in his professional debut, winning by TKO, welterweight prospect Vinny “The Lion” O’Brien will be returning to the ring April 9 as part of the undercard for the Tomasz Adamek and Kevin McBride heavyweight fight at the Prudential Center. Tickets have recently been made available for …
Read More »8 Count Boxing Signs Three Chicago Prospects
Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions announced the signing today of three sensational young undefeated prospects to exclusive promotional contracts. Joining the 8 Count Productions roster are Chicagoans’ Adrian Granados, Achour Esho and Ramiro Carrillo.
Read More »Boxing Spotlight: Ray Robinson vs. Jake LaMotta VI
It has long been one of boxing’s most famous rivalries. Before Muhammad Ali vs. Joe Frazier, Ray Leonard vs. Roberto Duran, Marco Antonio Barrera vs. Erik Morales, Arturo Gatti vs. Micky Ward and Rafael Marquez vs. Israel Vazquez, Sugar Ray Robinson and Jake LaMotta met in six brutal bouts that …
Read More »Boxing In Australia: Zappavinga Earns IBF Title Shot With KO In Sydney
Lenny Zappavinga needed just 101 seconds to transform himself from undefeated Top-10 contender to IBF mandatory lightweight challenger when he blasted out top-rated Jin Hoon Kim last night in their IBF-sanctioned lightweight title elimination bout. The fight took place last night at the Sydney Olympic Park Sports Center. “Lenny looked …
Read More »Spartan Boxing: Newly Formed Promotional Outfit Hits Atlantic City
With G&P Fitness and Boxing Center officially opened, President and CEO Mike Brestle is continuing his quest to make a difference in the community of Atlantic City as well as the boxing and fitness industries. With a brand new state of the art boxing and training facility, located squarely in …
Read More »Boxing Perspective: The 2009 Final Bell
This has been a turbulent year for boxing in so many ways. We’ve seen the return of Floyd Mayweather Jr, the end of Roy Jones as a possible serious contender, the fall of old champions and the rise of new. This year we were dazzled by Manny Pacquiao, who disposed …
Read More »Main Events Boxing: Arturo Gatti Tribute Announced For September 19
Fans of Arturo Gatti will not want to miss this night of special events celebrating the unforgettable boxing legend on Saturday, September 19, at Bally’s Atlantic City. In addition to six fights packed with the kind of excitement “Thunder” Gatti fans expect, there will be Gatti tributes, videos and special …
Read More »Arturo Gatti Memorial Mass Set For Thursday July 30 In Jersey City
Friends and fans of Arturo “Thunder” Gatti are invited to attend a memorial Mass that will be held in his honor on Thursday evening, July 30th at 7 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic in Jersey City. “Since it was not possible for so many of Arturo’s friends …
Read More »Boxing Perspective: Arturo Gatti Tribute
© Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing Upon hearing the tragic news about Arturo Gatti’s death, like many, I was devastated. As the details began to unravel in the days that followed, disbelief was replaced with reality in what a senseless death it was. Unlike many fans of the sport, I …
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