Year: 2008

Biloxi boxing fans rejoiced at the news that Hurricane Ike’s dangerous “cone of uncertainty” no longer included their city, paving the way for Don King Productions world championship boxing card presentation at the Beau Rivage Theatre on Saturday. Two world championships will be featured including International Boxing Federation, World Boxing Association and World Boxing Organization…

From ABC President Tim Lueckenhoff – Mr. Jose Sulaiman World Boxing Council Mexico City, Mexico Dear Mr. Sulaiman: Reference is made to your September 9, 2008 “open” letter, published on the website of the World Boxing Council (“WBC”) as “World Boxing Council News,” regarding the appointment of officials for the boxing matches scheduled to be…

From WBC President Jose Sulaiman: “The World Boxing Council has tried by all means, and on several occasions, to reach an amicable agreement with the state boxing commission of Mississippi, as we have done with all other boxing commissions in the United States, for the exclusive WBC super lightweight world title fight between champion Timothy…

IBF Cruiserweight Champion, Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham announces today that he has added publicity and sports marketing specialist, Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro, to his team as he prepares for his upcoming mandatory title defense against Tomasz ‘Goral’ Adamek, the current number two rated cruiserweight from Gilowice, Poland.

As part of its continuous efforts to bring the passion of boxing directly to adult consumers, Cerveza Tecate once again spotlights a stellar Friday night of boxing live from Grand Prairie, TX at QuickTrip Park through its title sponsorship of “Solo Boxeo Tecate” as part of Telefutura’s programming. This Friday, “Solo Boxeo Tecate” will thrill…

Risum Boxing prospect Kim Poulsen, 9-1 (1), is now officially a full-fledged lightweight after 10 fights competing in or just above super featherweight. The Danish stylist has added enough physique for trainer Brian Mathiasen and manager Henrik Risum to be comfortable with the new weightclass, and Poulsen is personally also happy with his team’s mutual…

From WBC President Jose Sulaiman: The WBC was saddened to hear about the passing away of Dr. Anthony Daly. Dr. Daly worked very closely with the legendary promoter Bob Arum, who was devastated by the loss of his close friend.

By Per Ake Persson The fight for the WBO interim title at super middle between Karoly Balzsay and Denis Inkin set for Universum´s big show in Hamburg September 27 is postponed after Balzsay was cut in sparring. The cut didn´t require stitches but is still bad enough to force a postponement of the fight.

Joe DeGuardia CEO of Star Boxing and Art Pelullo’s Banner Promotions have signed U.S. Olympic team member and reigning World Amateur Champion Demetrius Andrade to an exclusive multi year fight contract. The 20- year-old Andrade from Providence, RI is the boxer widely regarded as the number one pro prospect from this year’s Olympic Team. Andrade…

While such instantly recognizable names as Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton continue to pack out arenas around the world, these luminaries of boxing were once just pinpoints of light among a dense field of strivers, all trying to fight their way to the top. It’s the entry level of boxing that will provide…