Heavyweight prospect Odlanier Solis meets veteran Ray Austin tonight in a WBC title eliminator at American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL. WBC heavyweight title eliminator, 12 rounds Odlanier Solis: 260 lb Ray Austin: 239.75 lb
Read More »Boxing Quotes: Solis, Mayorga, Austin In Miami
Three of the top boxers appearing on Don King Productions’ Dec. 17 card at American Airlines Arena in Miami—Ray Austin, Odlanier Solis and Ricardo Mayorga—participated in media workouts yesterday at the famed 5th St. Gym in Miami. WBC No. 1-ranked heavyweight contender Ray Austin (28-4-4, 18 KOs) was dismissive of …
Read More »Boxing In Germany: WBA Champ Sturm Back In Ring September 4
Last week WBA middleweight super champion Felix Sturm has reached an agreement with his former promoter Klaus-Peter Kohl (Universum) regarding the end of their promotional contract. Now Sturm is free to organize and promote his fight all by himself. His comeback after more than a year of ring absence is …
Read More »Boxing Result: Campbell Defeats Funeka In Lightweight Swan Song
Last night at BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, FL, lightweight Nate Campbell held off a good challenge by South Africa’s Ali Funeka to win a majority decision over twelve rounds to lead the way on a massive Don King promoted fight card. Campbell’s IBF, WBA and WBO titles were not on …
Read More »HBO Boxing: Campbell Loses Lightweight Titles On Scale Ahead Of Tonight’s Clash With Ali Funeka
IBF, WBO and WBA lightweight champion Nate Campbell lost his titles on the scales at the official weigh in held yesterday at BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise, FL., failing to make the lightweight limit of 135 pounds ahead of his clash tonight with South Africa’s Ali Funeka. Campbell weighed 138 pounds …
Read More »Boxing Update: Edouard Turns Down Angulo Fight Opportunity
Daniel Edouard released the following press release concerning his potential fill in for Ricardo Mayorga. “Recently I have been offered a sensational opportunity to fight in place of Ricardo Mayorga against Alfredo Angulo at the Bank Atlantic Center, Sunrise, FL on Friday, February 14,” said Edouard.
Read More »Gary Shaw Boxing: Has Mayorga Done A Runner Before Angulo Fight?
Undefeated junior middleweight sensation Alfredo “Perro” Angulo of Mexico, has lost the scent of his scheduled next victim, former world champion Ricardo “The Matador” Mayorga. The Angulo vs. Mayorga WBC super welterweight title elimination bout was scheduled to take place on February 14, 2009 on Valentine’s Day at BankAtlantic Center …
Read More »Lightweight Boxing Champion Nate Campbell Ready To Drill Ali Funeka
Unified lightweight world champion Nate “Galaxxy Warrior” Campbell, 32-5-1 (25), gave a stern warning to IBF No. 1-Ranked lightweight mandatory challenger Ali “Rush Hour” Funeka, 30-1 (25), at a Don King-hosted press conference at BankAtlantic Center today promoting their Valentine’s Day meeting in South Florida. “I’m a New Age guy …
Read More »Don King Boxing: St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Tickets Two For One
Boxing promoter Don King will present another tremendous international boxing event in South Florida when his “St. Valentine’s Day Massacre” lands at BankAtlantic Center on Saturday, Feb. 14 featuring unified lightweight world champion—and Jacksonville native—Nate “Galaxxy Warrior” Campbell, 32-5-1 (25) opposing IBF mandatory challenger Ali “Rush Hour” Funeka, from East …
Read More »Don King Selects BankAtlantic Center For Massive Boxing Show February 14
One of the premier arenas in America, BankAtlantic Center of Sunrise, FL, will host professional prizefighting for the first time when Don King Productions presents a star-studded world championship boxing event at the South Florida venue on Saturday, February 14.
Read More »Don King Announces Massive HBO Tripleheader For February 14
Daniel Santos will make his first defense of the WBA Super Welterweight Championship he won in July when he faces Interim WBC Super Welterweight Champion Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez on February 14. The addition of the Santos vs. Martinez world championship to the previously announced HBO-televised card promoted by Don King …
Read More »Gary Shaw Boxing: Angulo vs. Mayorga, Campbell vs. Funeka February 14
Undefeated junior middleweight sensation Alfred “Perro” Angulo of Mexico has picked up the scent of his next victim – former world champion Ricardo Mayorga. The Angulo-Mayorga junior middleweight rumble will take place on February 14, 2009, Valentine’s Day, and will be televised live on HBO.
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