Saturday night, former heavyweight title challenger, Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson, added another win to his record, scoring a first round knockout over Harold Sconiers in the main event at the Elder Entertainment Center in Decatur, Georgia. It was the third consecutive win, and second by knockout, since Johnson’s decision loss in …
Read More »Boxing Legend Calzaghe Performs Prizefighter Draw
© John McDonald Welsh legend Joe Calzaghe performed the draw for Prizefighter International Heavyweights on Ringside on Sky Sports – as eight men with over 160 knockouts between them fight to become the first ever International Prizefighter Champion on May 7 at London’s Alexandra Palace.
Read More »Prizefighter rule change for International Heavyweights
Losing fighters could get second chance under new guidelines The British Boxing Board of Control have passed a proposed rule change for reserves in Prizefighter ahead of the International Heavyweights night at Alexandra Palace on May 7, live on Sky Sports. The change means that should a winning boxer in …
Read More »Matchroom Boxing: KO King Fields Gunning For Prizefighter Crown
Knockout American fighter Tye Fields is the latest man to join the line-up for Prizefighter International Heavyweights Alexandra Palace on May 7. The 6ft 8in southpaw known as “Big Sky” has 41 knockouts from his 45 wins as a pro, and his incredible knockout percentage means fans are in for …
Read More »Fres Oquendo Enters Prizefighter
David Haye’s sparring partner Fres Oquendo will fight in Prizefighter International Heavyweights on Saturday 7 May at London’s Alexandra Palace – after the Hayemaker recommended him to promoter Eddie Hearn. The 18th edition of Matchroom Sport’s eight-man, one night tournaments sees overseas fighters compete for the first time and Oquendo …
Read More »Matchroom Boxing: Sprott Stands For Britain In International Prizefighter
Michael Sprott will fly the flag for Britain in the Prizefighter International Heavyweights on May 7 at London’s Alexandra Palace, aiming for back-to-back titles in the series. The 36 year-old is the current UK Prizefighter Heavyweight Champion after lifting the trophy in October but has found opportunities to kick on …
Read More »Matchroom Boxing: Prizefighter Heavyweights Goes International
Matchroom Sport is delighted to announce that the Prizefighter International Heavyweights will take place at Alexandra Palace on May 7, live on Sky Sports. The 18th edition of the tournament promises to be the biggest night since the series began in April 2008. It’s the first time fighters from outside …
Read More »Boxing Result: Johnson Defeats Long On Holyfield vs. Williams Undercard
Heavyweight contender, and former world title challenger, Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson improved to (24-1-1, 10KO’s) dominating 7’1″, 300 lb. Julius “Towering Inferno” Long (15-15, 13KO’s) over eight rounds.
Read More »Star Boxing: Open Letter From Kevin Kingpin Johnson
This is America, the land of opportunity and redemption. On January 22nd, another great American, Evander Holyfield is fighting on a show called “Redemption.” When I heard that I was going to be on the PPV undercard, I said, ‘great, get me the toughest opponent available.’ Since then I was …
Read More »Star Boxing: “Kingpin” Johnson Returns To Ring, Stops Journeyman
Former Heavyweight Title Challenger, Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson (23-1-1, 10KO’s) returned with a vegenance earlier tonight, knocking out veteran, Charles Davis (19-21-2, 4KO’s) in the 4th round, in the main event bout of the evening at the Blake Hotel in Charlotte, NC.
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