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  • Golden Boy Boxing: Lara vs. Correa July 9 In Denver

    When one door closes, another opens, and after lightweight contender Vicente Escobedo was forced to withdraw from his bout against Raymundo Beltran due to viral infection, unbeaten Cuban standout Erislandy Lara eagerly agreed to step up to the plate at Denver’s indoor Softball Country Pavilion on Friday, July 9 to battle Puerto Rico’s William Correa in the 10 round main event of TeleFutura’s “Sólo Boxeo Tecate.” (more…)

  • Showtime Boxing: Lara, Velazquez Victorious On ShoBox


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    Young prospect Erislandy Lara outworked and controlled his toughest opponent to date, Danny Perez, to remain undefeated by unanimous decision Friday evening on ShoBox: The New Generation.

    In the Showtime co-feature Carlos Velasquez impressed with a fourth-round knockout over late replacement Ira Terry to also remain undefeated. (more…)

  • Boxing Weights And Quotes: Erislandy Lara vs. Danny Perez

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    Undefeated Cuban junior middleweight rising star Erislandy Lara weighed in at 156.5 pounds and the dangerous Danny Perez measured 155.5 pounds during Thursday’s weigh in at The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. The two will square off in the main even of a 10-round junior middleweight bout on ShoBox: The New Generation on Showtime. (more…)

  • Golden Boy Boxing Makes ShoBox Debut April 2

    For years, Showtime has featured boxing’s top prospects and future World Champions on its hit series ShoBox: The New Generation, giving boxing fans a glimpse of the World Champions of tomorrow today. On Friday, April 2, live on Showtime, Golden Boy Promotions is proud to present its first event on the series. (more…)

  • Golden Boy Boxing: Lara vs. Brewer On Campillo vs. Shumenov Rematch

    Former Cuban amateur star Erislandy Lara has made his mark in the professional ranks with the same speed and impact that his blistering combinations make on his opponents, and after just nine fights, he appears to be ready to graduate to the next level.

    On Friday, January 29, the undefeated rising star will be featured in a 10-round junior middleweight bout that will push Lara to the limit as he takes on 154-pound standout and the winner of the second season of “The Contender,” Grady Brewer. Lara vs. Brewer will be the opening bout of the Fox Sports Net telecast headlined by Campillo vs. Shumenov II from The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. (more…)

  • Boxing Weights: Juan Diaz vs. Paulie Malignaggi II


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    Golden Boy and Dibella Entertainment in association with 8 Count Productions put on a fight card tonight at UIC Pavilion in Chicago, IL.

    NABO junior welter championship, 12 rounds
    Juan Diaz: 138.4 lb
    Paulie Malignaggi: 138.6 lb (more…)

  • Boxing In America: Friday Night Results

    Last night at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, NV lightweight contender Breidis Prescott picked up his first pro loss at the hands of Mexican veteran Miguel Vazquez, who pounded out a split decision victory.

    Colombian bomb thrower Prescott, 21-1 (18), came into the bout best known for crushing Britain’s heavily hyped Amir Khan last year and was favored to defeat Vazquez, 25-3 (12).

    Prescott nearly pulled off another early stoppage when he decked his rival in the first but Vazquez, a career light welter/welter who’s only losses had come at the hands of former IBF 140 pound champ Timothy Bradley and welterweight contender Saul Alvarez, got back up and went to work.

    After ten rounds, Vazquez had outboxed Prescott, taking two of the cards by scores of 96-93 and 95-94 while the Colombian won the third 97-92. (more…)

  • Golden Boy Boxing: Lara, Wilder Lead On Desert Diamond Casino Bill

    Rising stars Erislandy Lara and Deontay Wilder, along with top prospects Seth Mitchell, Hylon Williams, Jermell Charlo, and Keith Thurman, will look to keep their unbeaten records intact this Friday night when they step into the ring at the Desert Diamond Casino in Tucson, Arizona as part of a stacked undercard to the ESPN “Friday Night Fights” main event between Daniel Jacobs and George Walton. (more…)

  • Boxing Prospect Daniel Jacobs Headlines ESPN Show June 26

    On Friday, June 26th, fight fans at the Desert Diamond Casino in Tucson, Arizona will get a first-hand look at the brightest young stars in the boxing universe.

    Undefeated middleweight Daniel “The Golden Child” Jacobs, rising junior middleweight star Erislandy Lara and 2008 United States Olympic Bronze Medalist Deontay Wilder step into the ring in separate featured bouts on ESPN’s “Friday Night Fights”. (more…)

  • Golden Boy Boxing Promotional Team Gets Through Busy Week

    There is no rest for the Golden Boy Promotions team in or out of the ring this week, and the Floyd Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel Marquez international press tour is only the tip of the iceberg for the hardest working promotional team in the boxing business.

    In addition to the press tour, which has already hit Los Angeles, New York and London, six of Golden Boy’s finest will step into the ring this week for pivotal battles on their road to world championships. (more…)

  • Boxing Result: Manny Pacquiao Crushes Ricky Hatton In Las Vegas

    Last night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV, Manny Pacquiao made a mockery of the lengthy pre-fight buildup with opponent Ricky Hatton, turning what had been promoted as a titanic battle of light welterweight warriors into a one-sided hammering that ended with Hatton KO’d before he even hit the canvas in the second round.

    Hatton had started the contest strong, backing up southpaw Pacquiao and looking to make the bout into the kind of close quarters brawl in which he excels.

    But once Pacquiao began to punch back, he had no difficulty in finding the target and soon Hatton was decked from a short counter right hook.

    The Englishman didn’t look hurt and beat the count with no problems and resumed his heavy pressure upon his rival
    but shortly afterward was floored again when a left hand connected flush. (more…)

  • Boxing Weights: Ricky Hatton vs. Manny Paquiao

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    Ahead of tonight’s massive fight card at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, the principal boxers all weighed in.

    12 rounds, IBO Light Welterweight title
    Ricky Hatton: 140 lb
    Manny Pacquiao: 138 lb (more…)