Rafael Concepcion:”I know Las Vegas and I know there will be Latino fans in the arena rooting for me on Saturday night. There will be Mexican fans for sure on my side. I’ve trained hard and I will win. Panama fighters do not lose to Filipinos. We’re 4-0 in title fights.” Nonito Donaire: “I’ve seen…
Heavyweight sensation Tyson Fury has hit back at promoter Frank Maloney ahead of his English title clash with John McDermott in Brentwood on September 11th. Fury has knocked out all 7 of his professional opponents to date and he’s promising to do the same to McDermott and prove to Maloney that he’s much more than…
Frank Maloney has lashed out at rent-a-quote motormouth Tyson Fury. FTM promoted John McDermott defends his English heavyweight title against the unbeaten pretender at the Brentwood Centre on Friday, September 11. Fury, unbeaten in seven fights has criticised the quality of heavyweight boxing on Maloney bills, but the promoter reckons the mouthy Mancunian must be…
John McDermot will now defend his English heavyweight title against unbeaten hope Tyson Fury the Brentwood Centre in Essex, England on Friday, September 11. The clash of the titans had been due to take place at Crystal Palace in London, but logistical problems has meant a venue switch much to the delight of Horndon’s McDermott…
A media conference will reportedly be held in Los Angeles this week to formally announce the upcoming WBC heavyweight title fight between champion Vitali Klitschko and Cristobal Arreola.
Award-winning boxing broadcaster Barry Tompkins will call all the action for this Saturday night’s “Hook City†pay-per-view card, headlined by 8-time world boxing champion Roy “Captain Hook†Jones, Jr. (53-5, 39 KOs) and 2-time super middleweight world title-holder Jeff “Left Hook†Lacy (25-2, 17 KOs), live from the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi. Tompkins is…
When heavyweight Brian Minto (33-2, 21 KO’s) steps into the ring on August 14th against Ivanhoe, North Carolina’s Donnell Holmes (31-0-2, 27 KO’s), he’ll have a new coach in his corner: 2008 Trainer of the Year Freddie Roach. “I just called him and told him my deal and my record and asked if you mind…
Taking a little time out from the European promotional tour for his debut album “Catch Me If You Can”, rising hip hop star Bashy dropped into Rooney’s Boxing Gym in London for some serious R&R, Bashy style. During his time at the gym, Bashy, from Chiswick, West London, spent some time talking with former Team…
Tickets will go on sale today at 10am for the showdown between former world champions David Diaz and Jesus Chavez set for Saturday, September 26th at the UIC Pavilion in downtown Chicago, IL. The Diaz vs. Chavez ten round lightweight main event headlines “Warriors Collide/Windy City Fight Night 6”, presented by Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count…
Former California State Heavyweight Champion Denorvell Collier will appear on “Wipe Out,” ABC-TV’s top rated reality series! Collier will join 24 thrill seekers on Wednesday, August 19 at 8:00 pm EST as they compete in the world’s largest extreme obstacle course!
WBC Super Middleweight Champion Carl Froch recently celebrated his 32nd birthday, but the “Cobra†believes he’s still improving and he has the evidence to back it up. Froch is part of the groundbreaking new Super Six concept which will ultimately crown the World’s best super middleweight and produce a leading candidate for the best pound…
**With Slideshow** © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Last night at the Floral Hall in Southport, England, Steve Wood of VIP Promotions presented a fight night which would feature six thrilling contests. The venue is sited in a lovely location – right alongside Marine Lake in the coastal town of Southport – in the Northwest…