U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six†Estrada (2-0, 1 KO) continues his pro career June 17 in a Special Heavyweight Attraction on “Providence’s Prime Time Fights,†promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc (CES) – The Franchise in Rhode Island — in The All-New Theatre at the Dunkin’ Donuts Theatre in Down City Providence….
Howard Eastman is set to return from his challenge to undisputed middleweight champion Bernard Hopkins when he faces the world-class Berlin-based Arthur Abraham at the Nuremberg Arena on July 16th. “I can confirm that I have verbally agreed terms for this contest with Abraham’s representatives Sauerland Promotions,†explained Eastman’s promoter Mick Hennessy.
It’s just days away – the 12 round IBF Light Heavyweight Elimination bout between Ricky “Showtime†Quiles and Javier Jauregui live at the Coconut Creek Casino in Coconut Creek, Florida. Ricky “Showtime†Quiles (37-6-3, 8 KOs), a slick boxing southpaw out of Loraine, Ohio, is coming off the biggest victory of his almost 16-year career,…
Earl – Bennett Card Now a Four Title Fight British Mega Event on Sunday, June 19th. “Lightweight Bragging Rights”, the long awaited British and Commonwealth Lightweight title clash between Graham Earl and Kevin Bennett has now become a four title fight British mega card and becomes the only such event that will have been viewable…
RED CORNER BLUE CORNER JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS – 10 ROUNDS Dmitriy Salita vs. Louis Brown Brooklyn, NY Indianapolis, IN 21-0 (12 KO’s) 14-1 (10 KO’s) Weight: 142.25 lbs. Weight: 137 lbs. JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHTS – 6 ROUNDS Andre Berto vs. Anthony Little Winter Haven, FL Akron, OH 5-0 (3 KO’s) 4-1 (1 KO) Weight: 151 lbs. Weight:…
By Frank Maloney. This past weekend saw one of the biggest boxing events to be staged in Britain since such high profile occasions such as the Lewis -Bruno, Lewis – Ruddock, Benn – McClellan or McGuigan – Pedroza fights. The Hatton – Tszyu card had been the fastest selling fight on record in Britain, with…
It will be the veteran warrior against the young turk fighting in his home town when Team Freedom Promotions, Inc. presents “Battle For Pride,” a super welterweight showdown featuring Mexican great Yory Boy Campas, the former world champion, against Matt Vanda, the local hero, live on Pay-Per-View on Friday night, June 24, from the Target…
To President Gilberto Mendoza: I am proud to be the World Boxing Association Heavyweight Champion. As the first Latino to ever win the world heavyweight title, it is an honor that I have fought for or defended nine times since August of 2000. It has come to my attention that, behind my back, James Toney…
Russian born, Israeli raised heavyweight prospect Roman Greenberg (18-0, 13 KOs) fights Saturday night in Las Vegas for the second time in his young career and he appreciates the significance of headlining in the modern-day Mecca of Boxing. “It’s great,†Greenberg remarked about fighting in Las Vegas. “I’ve fought here once before, but this time…
Main Events is pleased to announce that thanks to the release of production holds and sponsorship holds, a limited number of tickets have become available for purchase to the June 25 Arturo Gatti-Floyd Mayweather WBC super lightweight championship showdown at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ, it was announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy…
The WBA super middleweight championship of the world is still in the grasp of Danish fighter Mikkel Kessler thanks to his unanimous decision win over Australian former champion Anthony Mundine. In a dominating performance, on the score-cards at least, Kessler remained undefeated at thirty-six wins with no losses and keeps himself viable for high-profile unification…
Former World Boxing Council super flyweight champion Gerry “Geronimo†Penalosa (48-5-2, 33 KOs) headlines “Friday Night Fights,†promoted by Knockout Boxing in association with the Rivera Brothers, Friday evening (June 10) at the National Guard Armory in Lynn, Massachusetts. Penalosa, reigning WBF super flyweight champion, fights out of his native Philippines. He has been inactive…