Metro Detroit’s Mary Jo Sanders continues to win over the boxing world, this time attracting the interest, and national television coverage, of ESPN Sports. Rarely do women get the spotlight of the main event position on a televised card, but Mary Jo’s recognition in the boxing world as one of …
Read More »European Boxing Champ David Haye Targets Jean Marc Mormeck
Photo ©Jane Warburton/SaddoBoxing WBC number one cruiserweight and European champion David Haye has a new target at 200 lb with Jean-Marc Mormeck’s recent world title win over hated rival O’Neil Bell. “I’m really looking forward to fighting Mormeck,” said Haye. “I think our styles will make for a great tear …
Read More »Impact Boxing: Chris Edwards Earns WBC Ranking
British title hopeful, Chris Edwards received a boost to his preparations today when he learned that had become the first member of Impact Boxing’s fledgling stable to earn a world ranking. The WBC, one of the leading sanctioning bodies in world boxing, now ranks Edwards at number 38 in the …
Read More »Virgil Hill Hitting High Notes Before Boxing Showdown With Maske
Five-time world champion and reigning WBA cruiserweight title-holder Virgil “Quicksilver” Hill has collaborated with Grammy Award-winning record producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins and singer Joy Enriquez to produce “Conqueror,” a new single that will be released at “The Rematch,” headlined by the 12-round main event between Hill and Henry “The Gentleman” …
Read More »Godfrey-Cora Headlines April 6 CES Boxing Show at Mohegan Sun
“Collision Course” is a throwback to the days when boxers readily fought each other, politics didn’t play a role, and fans always got their money’s worth. “Collision Course,” promoted by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. (CES), headlines ESPN2 Friday Night Fights on April 6 with young cruiserweight contenders …
Read More »Boxing Prospect Don George Back In Action April 13
In April 13, 2007, Cestus Management’s 168-pound prospect Don “Da Bomb” George returns to the squared circle as his promoter, Top Rank, is presenting a boxing card at Cicero Stadium in Chicago, Illinois. The promotion will be televised on Telefutura. That night the undefeated George will take on former regional …
Read More »Hector Velasquez Meets Francisco Lorenzo On Next 8 Count Boxing Card
Super featherweight Hector Velasquez will return to Chicago on Friday, April 13th to face Francisco Lorenzo at Cicero Stadium in the main event of Resurrection, it was announced today by Dominic Pesoli, President of 8 Count Productions. Tijuana, Mexico native Velazquez, 46-11-2 (32KO’s), riding a four bout winning streak, is …
Read More »HBO Boxing After Dark: Mikkel Kessler vs. Librado Andrade
Hot Super Middleweight Showdown From Denmark! HBO’s hit late-night boxing series showcases an emerging super middleweight star when HBO Boxing After Dark: Mikkel Kessler vs. Librado Andrade is seen Saturday, March 24 at 9:45 PM ET/PT from Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark, exclusively on HBO. The HBO Sports team will …
Read More »Arnaoutis Back With A Vengeance, Fights Holt In WBO Boxing Eliminator
After losing his first title match via highly controversial split decision, Cestus Management’s 140-pound contender “Mighty” Mike Arnaoutis is back in training. The Greek powerhouse, who is out to prove that his only loss is a fluke, is slated to face Kendall Holt in a WBO Junior Welterweight title eliminator …
Read More »Unbeaten Thompson Boxing Promotions Fighters Headline Benefit Event!
Tonight Thompson Boxing Promotions will present two of its unbeaten rising stars in separate bouts at the Doubletree Hotel in Orange, CA. Super Featherweight Dominic Salcido of Rialto will face brawler Barbaro Zepeda in an eight round bout, while hard-hitting Colombian Yohnny Perez faces Oscar Andrade in an eight round …
Read More »U.S. Olympian Jason Estrada promises new look.
Estrada-Manley at Mohegan Sun 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada, coming off of his first pro loss, promises to unveil a new, relatively svelte physical look April 6 for his six-round fight against Alvin Manley (11-1-2, 3 KOs) at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Read More »Boxing In Australia: Lovemore Ndou Responds To Team Gatti
In response to a suggestion from Arturo Gatti’s promoter Main Events this week that he is out of the mix for a July 14 match, IBF super lightweight world champion Lovemore “Black Panther” Ndou hit back at the politics in boxing that hurts the sport. “I’m always in the mix!” …
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