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Last Friday in the preliminary bout of the ‘Capitale Punishment II’ fight card in New York City, sponsored by Empire Sports and Entertainment, and Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing, light heavyweight Irish Seanie Monaghan of Long Beach, New York, in his second bout in 15 days, went to 4-0 (3), scoring …

© Jose Espinoza / Saddo Boxing Short Audio Interview: [audio:Jean.mp3] There are occasions when a writer feels compelled to compare a current athlete with an all-time great. Looking at Jean Pascal’s career so far and his potential in the future; I can’t help but be reminiscent as I see in …

Dover Downs Hotel & Casino will host a WBC Continental Americas Middleweight Title fight on Friday, Dec. 3, showcasing Lajuan Simon (23[KO12]-2-2) of Philadelphia, Pa., against Dionisio “Mister Nocaut” Miranda (20[KO18]-6-2), out of Miami, Fla.

On Friday October 22nd, lightweight prospect Jorge “The Truth” Teron (23-2-1, 15KO’s) returns to the ring, when he takes on James Hope in the feature bout of the evening on Star Boxing and The Empire’s rescheduled “Capitale Punishment II” card at the Capitale NY. The bout is scheduled for eight …

Gary Shaw announced the recent signing of undefeated NABO cruiserweight champion and Top-10 contender Lateef “Power” Kayode to Gary Shaw Productions. The 6’2 Kayode (13-0, 12 KOs), returns to the ring on Friday, October 15, seeking his 13th consecutive knockout victory, in a 10-round rumble against one-time world title challenger …

Last Wednesday at BB King Blues Club in New York City, junior welterweight Gabriel ‘Tito’ Bracero won a unanimous eight round decision over Terry Buterbaugh in front of a midweek capacity crowd sellout. Besides the first two rounds, the bout was actually far closer than the scoring indicated. Bracero, now …

Ray ‘Sucra’ Oliveira, a one time light welterweight contender attempting a comeback at age 41 as a light heavyweight, five years out of the ring, has failed the pre-fight physical at Foxwoods. The announcement put Oliveira’s comeback on hold. Many in the boxing world had expressed concern that Oliveira had …

Veteran contender Glen “The Road Warrior” Johnson has been tapped to replace the injured Mikkel Kessler in the Super Six World Boxing Classic and is preparing to meet Allan Green in a Group Stage 3 bout on Saturday, Nov. 6, live on Showtime at 10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the …

Three-time world title challenger “Sucra” Ray Oliveira steps into the ring Saturday night (Oct. 2) for the first time in five years against WBA No. 6 rated light heavyweight contender Joey “K.O. Kid” Spina in the 10-round main event headlining the “Last Man Standing” card in Fox Theater at Foxwoods …

By Per Ake Persson Helsinki, Finland, has been mentioned in the past by various sources including MTV3 in Finland as a possible site for the postponed Carl Froch vs Arthur Abraham Super Six tournament fight. The working date is November 27. I have been told that the date and site …

WBA No. 6 rated light heavyweight contender Joey “K.O. Kid” Spina must get past his respectful friendship with his next opponent, former multi-world title challenger “Sucra” Ray Oliveira, as well as fight at a lighter weight than normal in order to win the pivotal Oct. 2 match-up, which headlines the …

© Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing World-ranked welterweight Freddy “El Riel’’ Hernandez is one step closer to a future world title shot against Andre Berto following his convincing fourth-round TKO victory over Mike Anchondo on ShoBox: The New Generation on ShowtimeFriday night from Buffalo Bills Casino. A poised and relaxed …