Year: 2008

By Andre Courtemanche Former middleweight and light heavyweight champion Reggie “Sweet” Johnson (43-7-1, 25 KOs) has had a good career. In his first world title fight in 1991, Johnson had a prime James Toney legitimately down and hurt, but lost a razor-thin split decision. Two fights later, he lifted the WBA strap from the talented…

Hennessy Sports are pleased to announce that they have won the purse bid for the Vacant English Welterweight title fight between Adnan Amar and Matthew Hatton, this long awaited fight will be added to the undercard of the Froch vs Inkin show to be held at the Nottingham Arena on Saturday 29th March. Nottingham born…

As the architect of Lennox Lewis’ meteoric rise to the undisputed world heavyweight title in the late 1990’s, brash promoter Frank Maloney knows a thing or two about the big men and doesn’t mince words when it comes to his take on the glamor division. “There are two categories in boxing; the heavyweights and then…

Crown Boxing returns to the Mardi Gras Ballroom at the Orleans Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on Friday, March 7. Headlining the show will be a GBU Lightweight title fight between Layla McCarter, 28-13-5, and Dominga Olivo, 5-2-1. Also on the bill is a rematch between junior welterweights Johnny “The Cobra” Taunton, 5-0-1, and…

Stacked card features respected veterans, undefeated prospects and a chance for boxing history! Carlos Llinas of CLIP Boxing and Bluecap Promotions have announced an outstanding Fox-televised card at the Soaring Eagle Casino in Mt. Pleasant Michigan, on Saturday, March 29. In the main event, former WBO Light Middleweight Champion Bronco “Superman” McKart (51-8, 31 KOs)…

Son of a TV legend has the power to establish his own name in boxing By Andre Courtemanche Undefeated 28-year-old super welterweight Wilford Scypion Jr., the son of 80s TV favorite and former world title challenger Wilford Scypion Sr., says he’s looking to surpass his father’s impressive ring career.

Faatimah “Tamika” Balmer, who fights out of Smokin’ Joe Frazier’s Gym in North Philadelphia, marked her return to boxing last month with a resounding win over the number two ranked Brittany Inkrote to secure the Mid Atlantic Boxing Association Championship for the second time. The 24 year old is set to compete at the East…

Special Event at Gleason’s Gym this Saturday evening and tickets for up coming boxing shows! Live Chamber Music and Boxing at Gleason’s Gym on Saturday, February 16. At 8:00PM, The International Street Cannibals and Gleason’s Gym present Strike Part V. Don’t miss it!

Middleweight veteran “Classy” Freddie Cuevas will return to the ring this Friday night, February 15th to take on Dominican Luis Hodge at “Celebration”, an outstanding evening of world class professional boxing marking the 10 year anniversary of Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions.

27 year old British super bantam Rendall Munroe put on the performance of his career in stopping opponent Marc Callaghan to win the English title this past October but the Leicester southpaw must overcome far greater odds if he is to lift the European title from bull-like reigning champion Kiko “La Sensacion” Martinez in their…