Undefeated WBO junior welterweight champion Chris Algieri may be in training camp learning how to beat Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, but this weekend it will be his alma mater that takes him to school. Stony Brook University, where Algieri graduated with Honors in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in …
Read More »Hatley Now Facing Gutierrez In Middleweight Clash
Popular Dallas middleweight contender Charles “The Future” Hatley will now face battle tested Columbian veteran Richar “La Lamina” Gutierrez in the 10-round co-main event of “Big Texas Throwdown” this Friday, September 26 at the Mesquite Arena in Mesquite, Texas, just outside of Dallas. Hatley’s original opponent, former world title challenger …
Read More »Mexican Phenom Flores To Make US Debut In Mesquite
Undefeated and heralded Mexican featherweight prospect Moises “Chuky” Flores will make his highly anticipated United States debut at “Big Texas Throwdown” this Friday, September 26 at the Mesquite Arena in Mesquite, Texas, just outside of Dallas. Flores, 20-0-0 (15KO’s), will fight in a six round special feature attraction against Pablo …
Read More »13th Annual “Fight To Educate” A Huge Success In NH
Vermont junior middleweight Chis Gilbert (12-1, 9 KOs) edged previously undefeated Steven Matthews (4-1, 2 KOs) by way of an eight-round decision in Thursday’s main event on the 13th annual Fight To Educate Pro-Am show at Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire. Matthews, fighting out of Greensboro, NC held …
Read More »Yafai Sets A Course For World Honours At Multiple Weighrs
Kal Yafai is looking to add a second major title to his collection against Herald Molina at the SSE Arena, Wembley, tomorrow night live on Sky Sports – and the talented Birmingham man looks to be on a non-stop charge to a World title. Yafai and Molina battle it out …
Read More »Walters vs. Donaire For WBA Featherweight Title October 18
Top Rank announced today that 2012 Fighter of the Year and four-division world champion Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire and undefeated world champion Nicholas “The Axe Man” Walters will battle it out to determine the undisputed WBA featherweight champion. Donaire vs. Walters will take place Saturday, October 18, at StubHub! …
Read More »Hotly Anticipated Cleverly vs. Bellew Rematch Nearing Completion
Promoter Eddie Hearn says that the hotly anticipated rematch between Nathan Cleverly and Tony Bellew is close to being finalised. Cleverly earned a narrow win over Bellew in October 2011 when he defended his WBO Light Heavyweight title on enemy territory in Liverpool. The bad blood between the pair has …
Read More »Is Demetrius Andrade Now The Most Avoided Fighter On The Planet?
Undefeated WBO Junior Middleweight champion Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade (21-0, 14 KOs) and his team are patiently waiting to hear about his next fight. Negotiations are ongoing between Andrade’s co-promoters, Banner Promotions and Star Boxing, with Top Rank and HBO officials regarding a potential fight for a vacant WBO middleweight …
Read More »Amateur Phenom To Make Debut On Barthelemy vs. Saucedo Card
On Saturday, October 4, DiBella Entertainment and Warriors Boxing will stage a thrilling Showtime Boxing Special Edition headlined by reigning undefeated IBF champion Rances “Kid Blast” Barthelemy (20-0-0-1NC, 12KO’s) defending his super featherweight title against former world title challenger and IBF #3-rated Fernando Saucedo (52-5-3, 8KO’s). The event will air …
Read More »Heavyweights Dawejko, Banks Hit The Scales In Chester PA
Weights for Friday Night’s fight card at Harrah’s Philadelphia. Heavyweights: Joey Dawejko: 237 lb Yohan Banks: 288 lb Lightweights Anthony Burgin: 135 lb Ramon Ellis: 136 lb
Read More »Mayweather vs. Maidana Rematch On Showtime Followed By All Access
Showtime Sports will peel back the curtain on last Saturday’s rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Marcos Maidana and offer fans a unique glimpse into the drama and controversy surrounding the boxing event of the year with the premiere of the rematch this Saturday on Showtime, immediately followed by All Access: …
Read More »Ex-World Champ Burns Moves To Light Welter October 4
Ricky Burns will face Leonardo Esteban Gonzalez in his first bout at Light Welterweight at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on October 4, live on Sky Sports. Burns moves up to 140lbs following a tough run in the Lightweight division after surrendering his WBO title despite a gutsy display …
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