It is with much pleasure that InterBox unveils the bouts that will headline the undercard at the Bell Center in Montreal. The Main Event final, presented in association with Goossen Tutor Promotions and Warriors Boxing that will feature IBF Super Middleweight champion Lucian Bute (25-0-0, 20 K.O.) vs. #9 rated mandatory contender Edison Miranda (33-4-0,…
Undefeated WBC International heavyweight champion Odlanier Solis (15-0, 11 KOs), a former Cuban Olympic gold medalist and the WBC’s No. 2-rated heavyweight contender, defends his title against one-time world heavyweight championship challenger Carl Drummond (26-2, 20 KOs), of Limon, Costa Rica on Saturday, March 20 at Mallory Square in Key West, FL. Bob Arum: These…
Sport and events channel Primetime will now be available on Virgin TV via On Demand Live Events. Since Primetime launched on the Sky platform in October 2009 with the Super Six Super middleweight boxing tournament there has been great demand for Primetime to expand onto Virgin by both boxing fans and promoters alike. The deal…
For the 4th time, GYM (Groupe Yvon Michel) will present its highly-touted “Boxing Under the Stars†gala at the spectacular Uniprix Stadium in Jarry Park during the Montreal Grand-Prix weekend. The eagerly anticipated event will take place on June 11th, 2010, the Friday before the world-famous Grand Prix of Canada.
In yet another meanigful development by the Boxing Promoters Association, the organization has announced that they have entered into a longterm distribution agreement with Round1 Magazine. Beginning this summer, Round1 will be distributed directly and for free, to boxing fans at events promoted by members of the Boxing Promoters Association.
Living legend and five-time world heavyweight champion, Evander “The Real Deal†Holyfield, challenges World Boxing Federation heavyweight title-holder Frans “The White Buffalo†Botha in the 12-round main event April 10, headlining “The Legend Returns†pay-per-view event, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
Three-division world champion Erik “El Terrible†Morales, the last opponent to defeat Manny Pacquiao, returns from an over two year layoff on March 27 to headline “The Champion Returns†pay-per-view event, live from Monterrey, Mexico. Morales (48-6, 34 KOs) may have his sights set on a fourth fight against Pacquaio in the not too distant…
David Price wants to get his boxing year off to a knockout start at Leigh Sports Village on Friday night (19th March) Liverpool’s 6ft 8in Olympic bronze medallist faces his first British professional opponent, Heywood’s Martin Grainger (3-2) in a heavyweight four rounder Price (4-0) hasn’t boxed this year because of a hand injury, but…
WBA super lightweight champ Amir Khan makes his American debut at Madison Square Garden when he places his world title at risk against former IBF champ Paulie Malignaggi on May 15. Amir Khan: “Its always been my dream to fight here in the U.S. and I know there will be a lot of pressure on…
American heavyweight “Fast Eddie†Chambers – rated #1 in the WBO – participated in an open workout in preparation for his World Championship bout against WBO/IBF Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko.
On Saturday night April 10th, some of the best amateur fighters in the state will participate in the annual Golden Gloves Open Eastern Regional Championships at The Legendary Blue Horizon. The competition is sponsored by Joe Hand Promotions with all proceeds going to the Joe Hand Boxing Gym and Computer Lab. This is the fifteenth…
Legendary sports performance management specialist Mackie Shilstone has a unique perspective into the April 3 Bernard Hopkins-Roy Jones, Jr. rematch at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Shilstone has worked closely with both boxers and knows better than anyone what makes each man tick. “I know them better than anyone,†Shilstone said. “I know what’s inside…