Sugar Ray Leonard, a 1976 Olympic gold medalist who won world titles in five weight classes as one of the great fighters in the 1980s, has announced that he will attend the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame’s inaugural induction gala on Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Monte Carlo Resort in …
Read More »Harty, McDonagh Win In Euro Schoolboy Championships
Jamie Harty and Martin McDonagh both won as Ireland posted two wins from two bouts on Day 1 of the 2013 EUBC European Schoolboy Championships at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin, Ireland today.
Read More »“Big Fight 2” Boxers Bring Downtown Chicago To A Halt
This past Tuesday at Chicago’s world-renowned Magnificent Mile, an open workout was held for many of the fighters appearing on the “Big Fight 2”, ESPN Friday Night Fights boxing event at U.S. Cellular Field on Friday, August 16.
Read More »Amir Khan Parts Ways With Business Manager Asif Vali
Boxer Amir Khan and business manager Asif Vali have parted ways after a mutual agreement. Vali leaves Premier Consultancy UK, the sports management company founded in 2005, after eight years.
Read More »Promoter Coldwell Looks Forward To Successful Season
In a hectic season that delivered gripping battles, contentious decisions and the emergence of star talents, perhaps the biggest news to arrive from Coldwell Boxing was the launch of the groundbreaking Coldwell Television App which enabled boxing fans to finally be able to watch high quality Coldwell Boxing events as …
Read More »Ireland Hosting EUBC European Schoolboy Championships In Dublin
19 nations, represented by 160 boxers, will compete at the 2013 EUBC European Schoolboy Championships in Ireland. Boxing at the IABA hosted tournament begins at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin on Monday, July 29th.. Armenia, Belarus, Ireland, Russia, Turkey and the Ukraine will be using a full compliment of 18 …
Read More »Matchroom Scores Again, Signs Gold Medallist Anthony Joshua
Anthony Joshua, MBE, has signed a long term promotional deal with Matchroom Sport and will make his debut at The O2 in London on October 5, live on Sky Sports. The Olympic super heavyweight star joins fellow Gold medallist Luke Campbell and Team GB captain Thomas Stalker in Eddie Hearn’s …
Read More »Villanueva Boxing Academy Turning The Corner To Success
It all began months ago. One man, one dream, one plan and a fulfillment. Nobody gave guarantee to boxing fan, trainer, and writer Mark Villanueva. While many tipped their hat to his selfless desires, no one could do the work for him.
Read More »Coldwell Boxing Hits Manchester Bowlers September 20
Coldwell Boxing’s Autumn offering at Manchester Bowlers on September 20 has received a significant boost, as Preston’s Matty Clarkson will defend his Central Area light-heavyweight title against unbeaten Castleford man, Jamie Kelly. The Yorkshire v Lancashire theme continues on the show as this bout will play chief support to the …
Read More »Floyd Mayweather Jr Trophy Cabinet Gets A Little Bigger
Eight-Time, Five-Division World Champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather was crowned the 2013 ESPY Award winner for the Best Fighter, giving him the honor for the second consecutive year and for the fifth time in the last seven years. The award, voted on by fans throughout the country, recognizes Mayweather for his …
Read More »Irish Youth, Junior Squads Meet The Germans In Mayo
The Irish Youth and Junior sides will meet Germany over two legs in Mayo tonight and Friday, July 18th and 19th. Both nations clash at the Downhill House Hotel in Ballina on both nights. Boxing begins at 8pm Thursday and Friday. Internationals will feature three Youth and seven Junior bouts. …
Read More »Purse Bids Cancelled: Quigg vs. Salinas Vacant WBA Title
Scott Quigg, WBA super bantam interim champion and #2 challenger, Yoandris Salinas, reached an agreement for the vacant title bout, thus cancelling the World Boxing Association purse biding. The WBA World Championships Committee had summoned the purse bid for July 15, however, Quigg and Salinas’ representatives announced they had reached …
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