Songchai Boxing: Savud Wins WBC International Belt
Cambodian boxer Vi Savud defeated Paul Apolinario of the Philippines to claim the vacant WBC International super bantam title at Olympic Stadium in Phnom Penh, Cambodia yesterday.
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Boxing Result: Klitschko Remains Atop Heavyweights With Arreola Win
Despite his 38 years, Vitali Klitschko remains firmly in control of the heavyweight division after battering brave but outgunned challenger Chris Arreola for ten rounds last night to retain the WBC title at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Arreola stuck to his game plan of coming forward in the attempt to take away the towering…
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Boxing Result: Dunne Gets Done In Dublin By Kratingdaenggym
Last night in front of a strong hometown crowd at Dublin’s O2 Arena, local hero Bernard Dunne was hammered back out of his brief foray into the world class standings by Thai slugger Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym. Having won the WBA super bantam crown in a surprising upset of Ricardo Cordoba at the O2 this past March,…
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TNT Boxing: Tucker Batters Strohl To Win USBO Belt
Buoyed by a standing room only crowd at the Shipley Arena, Mark “TNT†Tucker improved his professional ledger to 12-0 (7 KO’s) after a dominant unanimous decision victory over Las Vegas’ Jim “Steel Chin†Strohl 27-8 (21 KO’s) on Friday. Supported by chants of “TNT, TNTâ€, Tucker got off to a fast start to stagger…
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TKO Boxing Signs Veteran Edner Cherry
Former world title challenger Edner Cherry has signed an exclusive promotional contract with TKO Boxing Promotions, it was announced today by Chet Koerner, its President. Said Koerner, “TKO Boxing Promotions is thrilled to add Edner to our growing team of outstanding international fighters. Edner’s toughness and world class skills have made him a fan favorite…
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Boxing Preview: Vitali Klitschko vs. Cristobal Arreola
Tonight at Staples Center in Los Angeles, the WBC heavyweight title is up for grabs as Vitali Klitschko defends against undefeated Cristobal Arreola over 12 scheduled rounds. During the media buildup to this one, a lot has been made of the power of Arreola, 27-0 (24), by his promoters and while it’s true that their…
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Boxing Preview: Bernard Dunne vs. Poonsawat Kratindaenggym
The O2 in Dublin, Ireland hosts a big occasion later today when local hero Bernard Dunne meets Thailand’s Poonsawat Kratindaenggym. On offer will be Dunne’s WBA super bantam crown, won six months ago in the very same venue against Panama’s Ricardo Cordoba in a major upset. Can Dunne, 28-1 (15), turn the trick again and…
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Boxing In Canada: Pacal Stops Branco To Retain WBC Crown
At the Bell Centre in boxing mad Montreal last night, Jean Pascal put his WBC light heavyweight belt at risk for the first time and came away with victory against seasoned warhorse Silvio Branco. A pro since 1988, ex-WBA and European champ Branco went after the much younger Pascal early on but had difficulty with…
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Boxing Result: Macklin Stops Asikainen For European Title
British middleweight champion Matthew Macklin increased the hardware in his trophy cabinet by winning the European title last night at the Velodrome in Manchester, England. The Birmingham based slugger went right to work in the first round, swapping punches with former titlist Amin Asikainen. The Finn was soon down from a full-blooded Macklin left hook…
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With Marquez Victory, Mayweather Reclaims Boxing Pay-Per-View Throne
Floyd Mayweather’s highly anticipated comeback fight against Juan Manuel Marquez on Saturday, Sept. 19 was seen in over one million homes on HBO Pay-Per-View. Mayweather, who returned to boxing after a 21-month layoff, delivered a masterful performance against the number two pound-for-pound fighter in the world, Juan Manuel Marquez, reminding those ringside and watching from…
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Boxing Weights: Bernard Dunne vs. Poonsawt Kratingdaenggym
Brian Peters promotes a fight card tonight at The O2 in Dublin, Ireland, headlined by Bernard Dunne’s first defence of his WBA Super Bantamweight title against mandatory challenger Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym from Thailand. WBA Super Bantam Championship, 12 rounds Bernard Dunne:121.5 lb Poonsawt Kratingdaenggym: 122 lb
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TKO Boxing Adds Artie DePinho To Staff
Chet Koerner’s TKO Boxing Promotions has announced that New England based Artie DePinho has joined their team as part of its nationwide “Hometown Heroes To World Champions†acclaimed professional boxing series. The 23 year old DePinho previously worked at Classic Entertainment and Sports Inc. as the Director of Tickets and Boxer Development. He graduated from…