Tag Archives: Omar Sheika

Having just witnessed the last round stoppage of Roy Jones Jr. by Denis Lebedev, it is now clear that the American fighter must retire; for his own health. It is one of boxing’s worst kept secret that Jones has been in decline for many years, racking up defeats to Antonio …

On Thursday May 5th, Star Boxing will kick off the much anticipated 2011 Punchin at the Paradise Series. Fighting in one of the featured undercard bouts of the evening will be hard-hitting super middleweight prospect, Jason “Montruo” Escalera (10-0, 9KO’s) as looks to impress in his Star Boxing debut when …

Veteran boxer Omar Sheika of Paterson, New Jersey, has fought for six world title belts and four national title belts of different types, but he has never worn a championship belt. A bout for the vacant USBA cruiserweight title and a world rating from the International Boxing Federation was no …

On December 11 at the Jannus Live in hometown St. Petersburg, Florida, former IBF and IBO Super Middleweight champion Jeff “Left Hook” Lacy will return to the ring for the first time since his loss to all-time great Roy Jones Jr. last year. Lacy, 25-3, 17 KOs, will take on …

IBF super middle ruler Lucian Bute retained his title in dominating fashion last night on home ground at the Bell Centre in Montreal. Challenging Bute was American veteran Jesse Brinkley, who had earned the mandatory IBF position by winning nine straight contests, including a title eliminator against Curtis Stevens in …

Gotham Boxing presents 8th annual “The Fight To Educate” fight card tonight at Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, NH. Cruiserweights, 10 rounds Omar Sheika: 181.4 lb Theo Kruger: 184.2 lb

New Hampshire native Richard Gingras, star of The Contender IV television reality television series, will be fighting in New Hampshire for only the third time as a pro when he enters the ring September 23rd in the 8th annual “Fight To Educate” charity event at the Verizon Wireless Arena in …

Unbeaten Worcester prospect Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez continues September 24 on his mission to establish himself as a future world champion, fighting in the eight round co-feature on the eighth annual “Fight To Educate” charity event, at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, NH. The 8th annual “Fight To Educate,” …

Professional boxing returns September 23, showcasing some of New England’s top prospects at the 8th annual “Fight To Educate” charity event, live at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire. The 8th annual Fight To Educate, presented by MB Tractor & Equipment, in association with Cedric Kushner’s Gotham Boxing, …

Former World Light Heavyweight Champion Roy Jones Jr, 53-5 (39), made a successful comeback following his loss to Joe Calzaghe last November with a fifth round stoppage of former super middle world title challenger Omar Sheika, 27-9 (18), at the Civic Center in Jones’ hometown of Pensacola, FL. On the …

Declaring himself “Primed and Pumped” for his cruiserweight showdown tomorrow night, Las Vegas based BJ “El Peligroso” Flores is in Pensacola, FL for his NABO Cruiserweight title fight against Columbian banger Jose Luis Herrera. “I’m thrilled to be here and most thankful to John Wirt and the entire Square Ring …

Roy Jones faces Omar Sheika tonight at The Civic Center in Pensacola, FL. 12 rounds, NABO Light Heavyweight Championship Roy Jones Jr: 173.25 lb Omar Sheika: 175 lb