Bobby “Boogaloo” Ward admits that sibling rivalry is driving him to succeed in the pro ranks. Ward is the oldest of three boxing brothers and the first of them to turn professional. The 22-year-old from Romford will have his third pro fight at the Watford Colosseum on Saturday night when …
Read More »Boxing Update: Holmes vs. Minto Rematch On The Horizon?
The Pennsylvania Athletic Commission has determined that Brian Minto’s cut above his left eye was caused by a punch and not a head butt, during the heavyweight’s contest with Donnell Holmes on August 14th, 2009. The fight was stopped after the fourth round.
Read More »Amateur Boxing Sensation Campbell Competing At World Championships In Milan
European Amateur Boxing Champion Luke Campbell has drawn Mexico’s Ray Vargas in the first round of the amateur World Championships which starts on September 13 in Milan, Italy. Campbell, a two-time ABA titlist, was crowned Bantamweight Champion at the European Championships in Liverpool last November. His path to glory was …
Read More »Hennessy Boxing: Purdy Gets McDonagh Rematch
Lee “Lights Out” Purdy is planning to live up to his name this weekend and avenge the sole defeat of his career by knocking out Peter McDonagh. The two men clash at the Watford Colosseum on Saturday night with the vacant Southern Area Welterweight title on the line in a …
Read More »Frank Maloney Boxing: Jeffries Has A Mountain To Climb
Tony Jeffries will whip himself into shape for his next fight in the sunnier climbs of Portugal. The Olympic bronze medallist jets off to the Algarve today with fellow Sunderland fighter Dave Ferguson and Blackpool’s unbeaten light middleweight Brian Rose. Jeffries, 24, and his FTM stablemates will spend a week …
Read More »Boxing In Puerto Rico: Calderon Fighting For Legacy September 12
WBO light fly champ Ivan “Iron Boy” Calderon, (32-0-1, 6 KOs), defends both belts September 12 against No. 1 contender Rodel “Kid Rapido” Mayol, (25-3-1, 19 KOs), in the headliner of the “Undefeated Champions” pay per view event, airing live in the United States from the Coliseum of Puerto Rico …
Read More »Hennessy Boxing: Trainer Ingle Backing Sheffield Duo
Brendan Ingle may be one of boxing’s most feted trainers but for many of the young boxers he’s put through his hands, the Sheffield based Dubliner has played a dual role of social worker and boxing trainer. Despite an involvement in the sport that stretches back almost 60 years and …
Read More »Crown Boxing Enters Into Agreement With Al Bernstein
Crown Boxing Inc. of Las Vegas, NV has entered into an exclusive agreement with Al Bernstein for Al to be the official host for the upcoming Crown Boxing World Championship Boxing series. Al Bernstein will be inducted into The World Boxing Hall of Fame by receiving the highest number of …
Read More »Talon Boxing: Welshman Kerry Hope Wins US Debut
Light middleweight Kerry Hope made his US debut Thursday night at the Nokia Center in LA on a Golden Boy show, facing the tough veteran Daniel Stanislavjevic, better know locally as Danny Zee. Stanislavjevic has already shared the ring with a number of top opponents including James McGirt Jr, Josiah …
Read More »Gotham Boxing: “Fight To Educate” Returns September 23
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, …
Read More »TKO Boxing Signs Prospect Dat “Be Dat” Nguyen
TKO Boxing Promotions has signed all action featherweight Vietnamese prospect Dat Nguyen, it was announced today by its President, Chet Koerner. The 26 year old Nguyen, a native of Bien Hoa, Vietnam, now living in Vero Beach, Florida, has amassed a record of 16-1-0 (6KO’s) since turning professional five years …
Read More »Star Boxing Returns To Howard Beach September 30
On Wednesday September 30th, Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing returns to the elegant Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, NY to present its second installment of VIP Boxing. VIP Boxing II will be headlined by Star Boxing’s heavyweight prospect “Devastatin” Devin Vargas (17-1, 7KO) taking on New Jersey’s own Terrell …
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