Promoter BSP prepares for their massive show this Friday at the Carousel Casino in Temba, South Africa. The card features three IBF title eliminators including former world champions Malcolm Klassen, 22-4-2 (13), of South Africa and Mexican veteran Manuel Medina, 67-15-1 (31), facing off at super featherweight.
Peter and Klitschko will hold a press conference to announce their highly anticipated showdown for the WBC Heavyweight title Saturday, October 11, on Showtime Championship Boxing. On a night that will electrify the boxing world, Peter will make his first world title defense, while Klitschko will make his dramatic return to the ring following a…
Undefeated world middleweight champion Kelly “The Ghost†Pavlik and legendary former two-division world champion Bernard “The Executioner†Hopkins will host a news conference, followed by a boisterous fan-friendly Public Pep Rally, in Youngstown, Ohio celebrating their upcoming light heavyweight showdown. Admission is free! Members of the Pavlik Nation are invited to participate in a Pavlik…
Cestus Management new boxing sensations Rodolfo “Baby Cobra†Gomez, Robert “Nighthawk†Luna Jr will make their much anticipated pro debuts, in front of a sold out 3,000 ravenous boxing fans that will pack the Civic Center in Laredo, Texas on August 29, 2008. These hardcore fans will watch these young Lions fight on the undercard…
Others may consider his Friday night match-up against Texas Champion Domonic Jenkins as simply a “stay busy” opportunity, however, 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada is fully aware that it’s a potential trap fight and he’s prepared as if it were a title bout. Estrada, 13-1 (3), takes on Jenkins, 13-8-1 (6), in an…
By Per Ake Persson Nothing offical yet, but notifight.com writes that WBA Light Heavy Champ Hugo Hernan Garay defends the title on October 18 in Germany against # 1 rated contender, Jurgen Brahmer. Adrian Diaconu and Silvio Branco square off for the WBC Light Heavy title on November 8, probably in Romania. Ex-European Middle Champ…
Nike has invited the promoter of the people, Don King, to join them in creating a significant campaign to bring all the people to bear witness to the two greatest tennis players in the world—No. 1-ranked Rafael Nadal and No. 2-ranked Roger Federer—and for them to reach even greater fame and acclaim at New York’s…
Former Kazakhstan Olympian Beibut “The Beast†Shumenov is the greatest fighter in the world that most boxing fans haven’t heard of, at least not at this stage of his young professional career. In less than 10 months, 24 year old Shumenov has won all six of his pro fights, five by knockout, capturing three title…
The Cecilia Gonzalez De La Hoya Cancer Center at White Memorial Medical Center will offer free prostate cancer screenings on Sunday, September 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The screenings provided will include a free blood draw and digital rectal exams. Hospital physicians will conduct the exams. The Cecilia Gonzalez De La Hoya Cancer…
Two-time WBA Heavyweight Champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz, 43-7-1 (29), broke Las Vegas training camp today and he departed for Germany in quest of his third world title. Ruiz is traveling with his advisor and attorney, Tony Cardinale, and head trainer, Manny Siaca, Sr. The WBA vacated the title due to an injury to Ruslan…
“. . .Punches in bunches, stay off the ropes, move your head, hands up. . .” These are the words four of boxing’s best trainers-Roger Bloodworth, Ignacio Beristain, Dean Campos and Buddy McGirt-are saying these days as they prepare their respective pugilists-Joel Casamayor, Juan Manuel Marquez, Sergio Mora and Vernon Forrest-for their upcoming bouts. Casamayor…
CES presents pro boxing show “August Annihilation” tonight at Twin River Events Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island. NABF Interim Super Middle Championship Peter Manfredo Jr: 168 lb Donny McCRary: 166 lb Joey Spina: 170.5 lb Jim Strohl: 168 lb Angel Camacho Jr: 163.5 lb Ariel Espinal: 164.5 lb Bobo Starino: 169 lb Joey McCreedy: 168.5…