© K2 Promotions Irish Middleweight prospect Andy Lee turned 25 years old today and he certainly got the birthday present he was looking for. It has been confirmed today that the Kronk star will feature on the undercard of the Waldimir Klitschko vs. Ruslan Chagaev World Heavyweight title clash on June 20 in the Veltins…
On Friday night July 10th the action will be as hot inside the ring as it will be outside as Tony Ferrante of Northeast Philadelphia risks his undefeated record when he takes on the tough Billy Bailey for the WBF United States Light Heavyweight championship. The show is promoted by former pro fighter Blaine Garner…
Only 9 days left before the bell rings in a fight that will make history in Quebec. WBC World Light Heavyweight champion Adrian Diaconu (26-0-0, 15KO) and contender Jean Pascal (22-1-0, 15KO) are at the final stages of their preparation in their respective camps. “The Shark†is adding the finishing touches in Montreal, and Pascal…
Gary Shaw announced today the exclusive signing of Mexican welterweight contender Freddy Hernandez. Hernandez will make his Gary Shaw Productions (GSP) debut on July 31 at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, Calif., on the undercard of Showtime’s “ShoBox: The New Generation” event headlined by?junior lightweight Marvin Quintero and bantamweight Chris Avalos fighting in 10-round…
Promoter Frank Maloney is offering fans who buy tickets for his shows from the FTM website heavyweight discounts. Maloney launches the new scheme with his action packed show which will be staged at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Tuesday June 30. The Sky Sports televised card is headed by Nottingham’s Jason Booth (32-5) who risks…
Russian amateur sensation Dmitry Chudinov will be ringside this Saturday night, June 13th, at the “Mecca of Boxingâ€, New York City’s Madison Square Garden, to watch his rival countryman Matt Korobov battle on the undercard of the Welterweight World Championship Bout between Miguel Cotto and challenger Joshua Clottey.
After Wladimir Klitschko has neglected his offer to step in for injured David Haye to fight the IBF / WBO / IBO champion in Gelsenkirchen, Germany on June 20th Arena’s heavyweight sensation Odlanier Solis (13-0) will be back in action this Friday, June 12, at Miccosukee Resort & Gaming in Miami, Florida, against “Diamond†Dominique…
Three-time world champion Israel Vazquez will jet to New York City this week where he will be honored on Friday night, June 12th, by the Boxing Writers Association of America for his role in the ‘2008 Fight of the Year’ at their annual awards dinner. The honor is being bestowed on Vazquez and former world…
Two time heavyweight world title challenger Fres Oquendo will face Gonzalo Omar Basile in the new ten round main event on Friday, June 26th at the UIC Pavilion, it was announced today by Dominic Pelosi’s 8 Count Productions. Recently signed to Simmons Entertainment Marketing LLC, Oquendo is looking towards another run at a world championship…
This Friday, June 12th, Star Boxing’s undefeated heavyweight contender Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson (22-0-1, 9KO) will be honored at the 20th annual Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend. Johnson, who is ranked as the WBA #4, WBC #10, and IBF #13 rated heavyweight in the world, will be part of the “Night of Rising Stars” ceremony…
With only 10 short days to go before fight night, tension is starting to mount in the camps of WBC World Light Heavyweight champion Adrian Diaconu (25-0, 15KO) and Jean Pascal (22-1,15KO) from Laval. Both local boxers will meet at the Montreal Bell Centre on June 19th 2009 to dispute the crown of new King…
Floyd Mayweather Jr. v Juan Manuel Marquez Sat 18th July ’09 Grand Garden Arena – MGM Grand Casino & Resort Also featuring on the bill ; Matthew “Magic” Hatton v Zab “Super”Judah.