With a hand injury forcing Lanard Lane to withdraw from his scheduled February 24 fight against Jessie Vargas, former Lightweight World Champion Jose Armando Santa Cruz has stepped up to face the unbeaten Las Vegan in the main event of the 2011 premiere of “Fight Night Club” at L.A. Live’s …
Read More »Boxing Prospect Perez Added To Judah vs. Matthysse
Undefeated lightweight prospect Michael Angelo “The Artist” Perez will step up in competition when he takes on battle tested veteran Hevinson Herrera November 6 at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. At 14-6-1 (9 KO’s), Herrera is the most experienced foe of Perez’ young career. Each of Florida based Colombian’s …
Read More »TKO Boxing: Cherry vs. Herrera Feb 19 In Tampa
Former world title challenger Edner Cherry is a man on a mission and continues on his path towards another world title opportunity on Friday, February 19th in the main event of “Triple Header In Tampa” at the Ala Carte Event Pavilion. Cherry squares off against Columbian banger Hevinson Herrera in …
Read More »TKO Boxing Stacks Deck At Commerce Casino
Fight fans in Southern California will be treated to world class professional boxing at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles this Thursday night, December 17th as TKO Boxing Promotions presents “Fight Night At The Commerce”. In the eight round main event, 21 year old junior featherweight sensation Leo Santa Cruz …
Read More »TKO Boxing Signs Veteran Edner Cherry
Former world title challenger Edner Cherry has signed an exclusive promotional contract with TKO Boxing Promotions, it was announced today by Chet Koerner, its President. Said Koerner, “TKO Boxing Promotions is thrilled to add Edner to our growing team of outstanding international fighters. Edner’s toughness and world class skills have …
Read More »Ringside Boxing Report: Cotto v Jennings
© Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City Miguel Cotto regained the WBO Welterweight Title by sending Michael Jennings to the canvas three times before the referee stopped the bout at 2:36 of round five. After his loss to Margarito last year, …
Read More »British Boxing: Jennings Falls To Cotto In Madison Square Garden
© Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing Last night at Madison Square Garden in New York, British man Michael Jennings faced his toughest challenge yet as he met Miguel Cotto for the WBO Welterweight title. From the start, Jennings puts a lot of distance between himself and Cotto. Cotto stays in …
Read More »Boxing Preview Analysis: Miguel Cotto vs. Michael Jennings
© Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing The impossible may be possible tonight when Chorley, England’s Michael Jennings meets former champion Miguel Cotto for the WBO Welterweight title at the Mecca of boxing, New York’s Madison Square Garden. For Jennings, it’s a massive leap into the big time. For Cotto, it’s …
Read More »Final NY Boxing Press Conference: Cotto v Jennings
**With Slideshow** © Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing Yesterday at Madison Square Garden’s WaMu Theater in New York City, Top Rank hosted their final press conference for their “Two World Title Fights – One Night” Pay-Per-View event which will take place this Saturday, February 21 hosted from two locations. The …
Read More »Irish Boxing Hero John Duddy Returns On Cotto vs. Jennings Bill
Undefeated Top-Five contenders “Ireland’s” John Duddy and Anthony Peterson will light it up in separate bouts at Madison Square Garden, headlining the undercard of the Miguel Cotto vs. Michael Jennings / Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik vs. Marco Antonio Rubio two-city / two-title pay-per-view extravaganza.
Read More »WBC Boxing News: Mississippi Officials Flap Resolved Amicably
From WBC President Jose Sulaiman: Timothy Bradley Jr., the World Boxing Council super lightweight champion of the world, successfully defended the title with a unanimous decision over challenger Edner Cherry, and Elio Rojas defeated Hector Velázquez by unanimous decision in a WBC elimination bout on a fight card held in …
Read More »Boxing Result: Bradley, Velazquez Roll To Victory At Beau Rivage In Biloxi
Citing dehydration, Joan Guzman pulled out of his challenge to triple world lightweight champion Nate Cambell, but the show still went on at the Beau Rivage in Biloxi, MS. Upgraded to the headlining bout, light welter Timothy Bradley, 23-0 (11), didn’t disappoint, pounding out a big win against Edner Cherry, …
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