We’re back On The Ground this time on Santa Monica Pier for the Crawford vs Madrimov Grand Arrivals. Matchroom’s Jamie Ward takes you on an unpredictable jaunt around the Pier following the launch event to speak with the likes of Eddie Hearn, Terence Crawford, Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz, BoMac, Buddy McGirt, …
Read More »"Change was needed!" – Dillian Whyte teams up with Buddy McGirt for Franklin
Dillian Whyte has linked up with Hall of Famer Buddy McGirt in his quest to become World Heavyweight Champion. In his first fight back after defeat to Tyson Fury, The Body Snatcher takes on unbeaten 21-0 American Jermaine Franklin at the OVO Arena Wembley on Nov 26 #WhyteFranklin #DillianWhyte #Boxing …
Read More »Exclusive Interview With Sechew Powell
Don’t Miss ABC News’ Spotlight On Ginamarie Russo Coming Next Month! I recently had a chance to catch up with Brooklynite, Sechew Powell, 26-2 (15KO), at Trinity Boxing in NYC. Ironically, Powell was born in the same part of Brooklyn, known as Brownsville, as my father was born in. Powell …
Read More »Boxing Quotes: Sergiy “Razor” Dzinziruk
Today’s media conference call featured WBO Jr. Middleweight Champion, Sergiy “Razor” Dzinziurk in advance of his “Diamond Elite” clash with Middleweight Champion, Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez on March 12 from the MGM Grand Arena at Foxwoods, airing live on HBO World Championship Boxing. Also on the call were Dzinizruk’s co-trainer, Buddy …
Read More »Showtime Boxing: Rodriguez vs. McGirt Headlines Friday’s ShoBox Fight Card
When unbeaten prospect Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez steps into the ring Friday night to fight James McGirt for the vacant WBC USNBC super middleweight title on ShoBox: The New Generation, the dangerous Dominican boxer will be fighting for his most significant victory as a professional, as well as a major …
Read More »Don King Boxing: Manny Steward vs. Buddy McGirt In St. Louis
Adding intrigue to Cory Spinks’ defense of his IBF junior middleweight crown in St. Louis on June 12 against IBF mandatory challenger Cornelius Bundrage is the fact that Bundrage will be trained for the first time by International Boxing Hall of Fame member Emanuel Steward while Spinks’ new trainer is …
Read More »TKO Boxing: Nguyen vs. Ledesma In Houston October 10
All action Vietnamese featherweight Dat Nguyen will face Columbian banger Andres Ledesma on Saturday, October 10th as Chet Koerner’s TKO Boxing Promotions presents “High Stakes”, an evening of world class professional boxing at Houston’s Arena Theatre. A native of Bien Hoa, Vietnam, now living in Vero Beach, Florida and training …
Read More »HBO Boxing: Is Mayweather’s Return Among Other Great Comebacks?
It’s the year of the sports comeback with Tiger Woods, Pedro Martinez, Roger Federer, and Tom Brady all coming back to their respective sports in attempts to reclaim their places in sports history. Joining the roster is Floyd “Money” Mayweather, already a six-time world championship in five weight divisions, coming …
Read More »CES Boxing: Buddy McGirt And Micky Ward Reunite May 22
Legendary boxers James “Buddy” McGirt, Sr. and “Irish” Micky Ward began a friendship in 1986 that continues today. They will reunite May 22 at “Rage At The River,” promoted Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment, Inc. as head trainers of fighters on that show. McGirt, two-time world champion in two different weight …
Read More »Boxing Info: James McGirt Jr Regroups After First Loss
There’s nothing more devastating in boxing that than a hot prospect’s first pro loss, especially for someone such as James McGirt, Jr., 18-1 (9), whose last name alone makes opponents perform better. McGirt suffered his first set-back April 11 when another son of a former world champion, Carlos “Baby Sugar” …
Read More »Exclusive Boxing Interview: James McGirt Jr
© Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing Friday night at the Miccosukee Resort in Miami, Florida, undefeated Super Middleweight James McGirt Jr 18-0 (9) will face Carlos De Leon Jr 19-2-2 (12) in his first scheduled ten round bout live on Showtime’s Shobox, the New Generation. No pun intended but the …
Read More »McGirt vs. DeLeon in boxing battle between sons of former world champs
The marketing of unbeaten super middleweight prospect James McGirt, Jr. (18-0, 9 KOs) spikes Friday night when the son of former world champion James “Buddy” McGirt fights in his first scheduled 10-round bout against the offspring another ex-world title holder, Carlos “Baby Sugar” DeLeon, Jr. (19-2-2, 12 KOs), in the …
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