The Gateway City’s biggest boxing stars opened their workouts to the media today to promote Friday’s “Show Me in St. Louis” card at Scottrade Center. The main event features a hometown showdown for the vacant IBF junior middleweight championship when Cory Spinks, 36-5 (11), takes on hard-punching IBF No. 6-ranked …
Read More »Don King Boxing: Show Me In St. Louis April 24
The three best boxers in St. Louis will be showcased on the same Don King-promoted fight card at Scottrade Center on Friday, April 24. The main event will feature the long-awaited hometown showdown for the vacant IBF junior middleweight championship between former four-time world champion Cory “The Next Generation” Spinks, …
Read More »Boxing Update: Carl Moretti Joins Top Rank
Todd duBoef, president of Top Rank, Inc., boxing’s leading promotional company, announced today the hiring of boxing veteran Carl Moretti as Vice President, in charge of Boxing Operations. “We are ecstatic about Carl joining the Top Rank family,” said duBoef. “He’s a great fit for the company. He understands Top …
Read More »Boxing Quotes: Carl Froch vs. Jermain Taylor
Undefeated Carl Froch, a household name in his native England, looks to enhance his reputation in America when he defends his WBC Super Middleweight title against Jermain Taylor, a former undisputed middleweight champ and one of the most highly regarded and recognizable fighters of this generation, in a world championship …
Read More »Showtime Boxing: Dirrell, Yorgey Win On ShoBox
Click for larger image © Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing Undefeated super middleweight Andre Dirrell outclassed Derrick Findley and Harry Joe Yorgey outfought Ronald Hearns in a battle of unbeaten junior middleweights en route to impressive victories on a special Saturday edition of ShoBox: The New Generation on Showtime.
Read More »Showtime Boxing: Carl Froch vs. Jermain Taylor Head To Head
Undefeated Carl “The Cobra” Froch and Jermain “Bad Intentions” Taylor participated in a press conference on Wednesday in London where Froch was joined by a host of U.K. journalists and television crews, while Taylor took part via satellite from his training camp in Miami, FL. In a highly anticipated world …
Read More »DiBella Boxing: Rodriguez Stops Thompson In Worcester
Undefeated middleweight/super middleweight sensation Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez had a very successful “Homecoming,” stopping 30-fight veteran Patrick Thompson for only the second time in his career in Thursday night’s main event at historic Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA. “Homecoming,” promoted by DiBella Entertainment in association with Manfredo’s Gym, was taped …
Read More »DiBella Boxing: Prospect Edwin Rodriguez Headlines Show In Worcester This Thirsday
Undefeated middleweight/super middleweight sensation Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez has his “Homecoming,” promoted by DiBella Entertainment in association with Manfredo’s Gym, all set for Thursday night, March 19, against veteran Patrick Thompson in an eight round main event at historic Mechanics Hall in Worcester, MA. “Homecoming” will be taped live as …
Read More »Boxing Prospect Deandre Latimore Furious At Cory Spinks
“I’m tired of this waiting; I’m a prize fighter, not some dude working in a restaurant serving food,” said Deandre “The Bull” Latimore after a morning run in Las Vegas. “Every day I’m in the gym here in Vegas and when we finally get in the ring, I’m going to …
Read More »DiBella Boxing: Rodriguez vs. Thompson Headlines March 19 Fight Card
Unbeaten prospect Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez has been matched against veteran Patrick Thompson in the eight round main event on “Homecoming,” promoted by DiBella Entertainment in association with Manfredo’s Gym, Thursday night, March 19 at historic Mechanics Hall. “Homecoming” will be taped live as part of DiBella’s “Broadway Boxing Series,” …
Read More »DiBella Boxing Signs Middleweight Prospect Edwin Rodriguez
Click for larger image © Emily Harney A large group of supporters attended today’s press conference in Worcester, MA for unbeaten middleweight prospect Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez’ formal signing of an exclusive promotional contract with DiBella Entertainment. Friends, family, members of the Worcester Police Gang Unit, local politicians, media, business …
Read More »Boxing In America: Taylor, Cintron, Grant, Martinez Victorious
Good weekend in the states with former middleweight world champion Jermain Taylor making a comeback from a pair of Kelly Pavlik losses to outpoint ex-IBF titlist Jeff Lacy at super middle to headline a big show last night at Vanderbilt University Memorial Gymnasium in Memphis, TN. Taylor, 28-2-1 (17), controlled …
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