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Guyana super middleweight champion Lennox “2 Sharpe” Allen has dedicated his New York State title fight against Nick Brinson, November 13 in Albany (NY), to the memory of his brother, 19-year-old Christopher, who died recently back home in Guyana.

Talks have been rumbling for a few weeks now, but now it is a official that on Thursday December 9th, two of the tri-state areas most popular fighters will go toe-to-toe in what promises to be an all-out war, when heavyweight fan favorite, and one of boxing ultimate blood and …

World amateur sensation Jesse Magdaleno signed a long-term exclusive promotional contract with Top Rank today. Magdaleno, who campaigned at 119 pounds through most of his career, leaves the amateur ranks with a 120-16 record and six major national titles, including the National Golden Gloves and the U.S. Nationals.

Unbeaten junior middleweight star James Kirkland was released from prison ahead of schedule yesterday and will finish the remainder of his sentence for a 2009 parole violation in a half-way house. Kirkland will be allowed to train, travel and continue his quest for a world title in the boxing ring.

The highly anticipated unveiling of the Leavander Johnson Memorial Statue has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 30th due to scheduling conflicts. “While it is unfortunate that we have to reschedule the statue dedication, The Leavander Johnson Foundation is looking forward to the unveiling next month in front of a large …

Fresh off of his spectacular sixth round knockout victory over former World Champion Carlos “Tata” Baldomir this past Saturday at Los Angeles’ Staples Center, Mexican star Saul “Canelo” Alvarez has re-signed with Golden Boy Promotions. “I’m happy with my performance against Baldomir and to re-sign with Golden Boy Promotions,” said …

Bury ring ace Scott Quigg will gatecrash the world rankings if his wins the WBA international super-bantamweight title later this month. Quigg, 21, will meet Argentinian Santiago Allione (16-6-1) for the vacant crown Bury’s Castle Leisure Centre on Saturday September 25, with the show being filmed by Hatton TV. Quigg …

Final details are nearly ironed out for the Zab Judah (39-6, 27 KO’s) vs. Lucas Matthysse (27-0, 25 KO’s) fight. The fight will take place at Newark’s Prudential Center on November 6th and will be televised on HBO’s “Boxing After Dark”. More details will follow. People who have already purchased …

Bury ring ace Scott Quigg will face Nelson Monte when he challenges for the vacant WBA international super-bantamweight title. Quigg, 21, will face the Argentinian (14-6-3) at Bury’s Castle Leisure Centre on Saturday September 25, with the show being filmed by Hatton TV.

© Robert Brizel / Saddo Boxing Saturday, August 28 at Atlantic City’s Trump Taj Mahal Hotel and Casino, Chazz Witherspoon, nephew of former world heavyweight champion Tim Witherspoon, outlasted a game but poorly conditioned Livin ‘La Maquina’ Castillo by stopping him in the seventh round of a scheduled ten rounder. …

On Thursday September 16th, Star Boxing and The Empire Sports and Entertainment will present an exciting and entertaining night of professional boxing at the New York City’s famous and luxurious Capitale located in downtown Manhattan. Headlining the card will be the newest addition to Star Boxing’s growing stable, Huntington’s undefeated, …

After Tomasz Adamek’s decision win over Michael Grant this weekend Arena CEO Ahmet Öner suggests Adamek to fight his Cuban heavyweight sensation Odlanier Solis next. “I believe that this could be a good fight to revive the division”, said Öner. “Both guys are top 10 heavyweights and two of the …