Tag Archives: Heavyweight

CES puts on the “Pride & Power” fight card tonight at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT. NABA Heavyweight Championship, 10 rounds Tony Grano: 218.5 lb Nicolai Firtha: 254.5 lb

When capturing the WBA Light Heavyweight Championship in just his 10th professional bout back in January, Beibut Shumenov (9-1, 6 KOs) entered the boxing record books for winning a major world title in the light heavyweight division with the fewest number of fights in his professional career, beating Jeff Harding’s …

On Saturday, July 17th, two former heavyweight title challengers collide live on Pay-Per-View, when devastating knockout artist, David Tua (51-3-1, 43KO’s) takes on fellow hard-hitting contender, Monte Barrett (34-9, 20KO’s) in an exciting match-up of heavy handed bangers at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. The show, …

As a hero to many who regularly fights before raucous, standing room only crowds, Mark “TNT” Tucker is accustomed to performing under the bright lights. So far so good. The 22 year old light heavyweight sensation has impressive victories over former title contenders Rubin Williams and Ross Thompson, while decisioning …

Following Ukranian heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko’s 54-3 K2 Promotions KO win over Eddie Chambers before a sellout audience in Dusseldorf, Germany, the next candidate to step into the big money by facing Wlad is already lined up. It’s Russia’s undefeated Alexander Povetkin 19-0 and a purse bid may be booked …

Omar Sheika has long been known as one of the most exciting fighters in the world. He is a former four-time world title challenger and has shared the ring with the legendary Roy Jones Jr.

Star Boxing’s Heavyweight fan-favorite, Vinny Maddalone (33-6, 24KO’s), known for his warrior-like performances inside the ring, has began parlaying his popularity into a career outside the ring. Though still active; Maddalone scored a 5th round TKO over Dominique Alexander in his last bout back in March at the Tropicana Casino …

Cork’s Cuban sensation’s Alexei Acosta, Luis Garcia and Mike Perez will be looking for a hat trick of wins on Saturday, June 26th when they look to extend their unbeaten records on the Yanjing Beer Fight Night at The Neptune Stadium in their adopted city. The trio, are all World …

Newmarket, Suffolk’s boxing fireman Matt Jack is back in action this Saturday, against Luton’s Marco Stephenson, at the Steve Goodwin promoted “Summer Fight Night Explosion” at the famous York Hall In Bethnal Green London. Jack is looking to build on his heroic, against the odds, win over ‘Dangerous’ Danny Goode …

On Sunday it was a special afternoon of boxing as Aaron Pryor highlighted a four bout card with a sixth round stoppage over gritty Willis Lockett at the Hyatt Regency on the Philadelphia Waterfront. The show was promoted by Joey Eye Boxing in association with Gulfstream Sports and Entertainment. Pryor …

© Robert Brizel / Saddo Boxing All-Italian East Coast Light Heavyweight War in Atlantic City! Last Friday at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, Diane Lee Fischer’s Dee Lee Productions hosted an exciting “Italian” fight card. In the main event, Chuck ‘The Professor’ Mussachio of Wildwood, New Jersey, …

Audley Harrison has vacated his European heavyweight title, opening the door to a showpiece World title fight when he makes his return from injury in October. The 38 year-old had an operation on a pectoral muscle last month to correct the injury that forced him to fight one-handed against Michael …