WBA champion Alexander “El Explosivio†Munoz is fighting in WBC title-holder Cristian Mijares’ hometown this Saturday night, May 17, in the first super flyweight unification title bout in nearly a decade, headlining the “Noche de Campeones†pay-per-view event live from the Auditorio Centenario in Gomez Palacio, Durango, Mexico.
Images © Gianluca Di Caro Philadelphiaʼs very own first lady of amateur boxing, Faatimah “Tamika” Balmer, makes her professional debut against former New England Golden Gloves Champion, Alexandra Madgziak, at “Diamonds In The Rough”, presented by Peter Manfredo Sr. in association with Letʼs Get It On Promotions at Freeport (IBEW) Hall in Dorchester MA on…
When unbeaten super featherweight phenomenon Yuriorkis Gamboa (9-0-0, 8 kos) steps into the ring against Darling Jimenez (23-2-2, 14 kos) this Saturday (May 17th) in Primm, Nevada, it will not only be the HBO debut of the Cuban Olympic gold medallist, but also his chance to win the WBC international championship. The title had been…
Two-time heavyweight champion Chris Byrd will give the media an up-close-and-personal look at his new physique when he and his opponent Shaun George host a media workout tomorrow, Wednesday, May 14, in Las Vegas Byrd, 40-4-1 (21), from Las Vegas by way of Flint, MI., will open up the session beginning with interviews followed by…
In front of a sold out Bally’s Atlantic City crowd, presented by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing, “Mighty” Mike Arnaoutis, 19-2-2 (9), retained his USBA Junior Welterweight title with a spirited, hard fought, 12 round unanimous decsion over previously undefeated Lanardo Tyner, 19-1 (11), by scores of 118-110 twice, and 116-112 this past Friday.
Reading, PA will host a weekend of fistic warfare on June 6 and 7 at the historic Sovereign Performing Arts Center. Although the nation’s largest and best World War II Reenactment Weekend will be taking place this same weekend on the nearby Reading Airport grounds, bombs will also be flying in the boxing ring in…
Welterweight contender Don Juan Futrell, 21-3-1 (10), wants to sent a message to NABF Welterweight Champion Andre Berto, 21-0 (18) before Berto’s scheduled HBO televised fight takes place June 21, 2008 at the FedEx Forum in Memphis TN. “My brother Repo Rick has informed me that your fight with Miguel Angel Rodriguez is not signed…
Riding an eleven fight winning streak and training hard in his hometown of Bakersfield CA, WBC CABOFE Heavyweight champion, Manuel Quezada, 25-4 (15), prepares to defend his title against Teke “African Prince” Oruh, 14-1-1 (6), set to take place June 5, 2008 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose.
Step-up fight for undefeated Featherweight highlights a big night of boxing on June 6th On Friday night, June 6th, undefeated Featherweight, Jules Blackwell will be in with his toughest test as he takes on Tyrell Samuel in an eight round bout that will headline a big night of boxing promoted by Vernoca L. Michael and…
On May 24, at City of Manchester Stadium, British fight fans will be treated to a boxing feast. Leading the top of the card will be Britain’s favorite son and most popular sportsman this decade, Ricky Hatton. In addition, a great deal of interest will be focused on the first appearance in Britain of IBF…
Undefeated 24 year old boxer Timothy Bradley, of Palm Springs, CA has traveled approximately 2,100 miles total by car for his 21 professional fights. In fact, he has fought exclusively in California and never traveled farther than 230 miles by car from his hometown.
© Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing ShoBox: The New Generation returns to the United Kingdom on May 10, 2008, with an outstanding world title showdown and a promising undercard bout featuring two undefeated prospects.