By Peter Fury: We’re in the south of France, we’ve got excellent facilities and the weather is perfect. It’s 35-degrees [95 F] every day. What more could anyone ask for? We’re on top of a mountain, living by an old monastery, and it’s a struggle just getting up the steep …
Read More »Philly Prospect “Super O” Douglas Eyeing De Alba Showdown
Undefeated Jr. Lightweight Omar “Super O” Douglas has been climbing the prospect ladder since he turned professional in 2011. He has taken the route that most prospects take and now he is looking for a win that will take him to the next level. He will be facing rising Reading, …
Read More »Gill Looking To Thrill Derby Fans Before English Title Clash
Featherweight Jordan Gill is on the cusp of fighting for his first professional title, but must first stay focused and switched on – and keep his unbeaten record intact – when he fights over six rounds on July 25 at Derby Arena. The talented 21-year-old, who last week celebrated his …
Read More »Promoter Golden Gloves Signs Three Hot Prospects
African boxing powerhouse Golden Gloves has signed promotional deals with three exciting young international prospects – Gary Sweeney of Ireland, Roman Zhailauov of Kazakhstan and Otabek Ibragimov of Uzbekistan. Rodney Berman, who recently propelled the UK’s Martin Murray to a championship shot against Golovkin, explained the rationale behind his company’s …
Read More »Mexican Campaigner Marcos Reyes Next Up For Chavez Jr
One of the most recognizable names in boxing, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. (48-2-1, 32 KOs) will attempt to get back on the winning track when he meets Mexico’s Marcos “Dorado” Reyes (33-2, 24 KOs) live on Showtime at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT on Saturday, July 18, from the Don …
Read More »Sir Alex Ferguson Got Anthony Crolla Through Dark Times
Anthony Crolla says he is still stunned by the support from former Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson and the rest of the football club after his attack in December – and wants to repay that faith by ripping the WBA Lightweight title from Darleys Perez at the Manchester Arena …
Read More »Mayfield Likes His Chances In Potential Mayweather Clash
After pound for pound king Floyd “Money” Mayweather (48-0, 26 KOs) mentioned Karim “Hard Hitta” Mayfield (19-2-1, 11 KOs) as one of his possible opponents for his final contracted fight with Showtime, the San Francisco native says is ready to step up and give Mayweather his first loss. “I’m always …
Read More »Donaire, Ramirez Headline Big July 18 Macao Show
Former Fighter of the Year and five-division world champion Nonito “Filipino Flash” Donaire and 2012 U.S. Olympian and undefeated super lightweight contender Jose Ramirez will headline “Victory at The Venetian,” on the Saturday, July 18 edition of Solo Boxeo Tecate, which will be televised from The Venetian Macao’s Cotai Arena …
Read More »GH3 Promotions Signs Prospect O’Shanique Foster To Contract
Vito Mielnicki’s GH3 Promotions is proud to announce the signing of undefeated Jr. Lightweight O’Shanique Foster to an exclusive promotional contract. Foster, 6-0 (3), is from Beaumont, Texas, and trains out of Houston. He was a former amateur star where he was a two-time national Jr. Golden Gloves champion, five-time …
Read More »British Prospect Woodall Off To Promising Career Start In America
Unlike most British boxers who first establish themselves at home in the United Kingdom before fighting in the United States, middleweight Steed “The Stallion” Woodall packed up and moved over a year ago from Birmingham, England to Miami, Florida in order to pursue his boxing dream. As an amateur, Woodall …
Read More »Docherty vs. Kelly Lands In Paisley August 15
Glasgow’s former Commonwealth Champion Craig Docherty is set to challenge Dundalk, Ireland’s Michael Kelly for the WBU Super Welterweight title, on the Thomas Melville’s Colloseum Promotions “The Comeback” event at the Lagoon Leisure Centre in Paisley on Saturday 15th August. For Docherty it could be deemed a case of back …
Read More »Luis Collazo Next Up For Welter Champ Keith “One Time” Thurman
Undefeated Welterweight Champion Keith “One Time” Thurman (25-0, 21 KOs) is ready for his July 11 Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on ESPN fight, the first PBC fight on ESPN. Thurman will meet former world champion Luis Collazo (33-6, 19 KOs) on ESPN at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT live from …
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