San Francisco’s highly respected welterweight prospect, Karim “Hard Hitta” Mayfield (11-0, 7 KO’s) puts his undefeated record on the line March 19, 2010 when he faces Jason Davis (11-5, 3 KO’s) in a scheduled six round bout, set to take place at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno NV on the “Let’s Get…
Who is as American as apple pie? What exactly is “The American Dream”? On any given day The American Dream definition changes depending on who you ask. No matter what the answer, there seems to be one thing in common, “work hard and you will get your rewards”. Unfortunately, the stories that generate headlines are…
The last time Ricky Hatton was in London to fight was in December 2004 when he faced American Light Welterweight, Ray Olivera. He returns on March 26 but this time promoting the eagerly anticipated Light Middleweight contest between Anthony Small and Sam Webb. The controversial Anthony Small, from Deptford in London, will make the second…
There will be fireworks at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday, March 27 when Golden Boy Promotions presents a world championship doubleheader featuring one of boxing’s most exciting fighters in a pivotal matchup against the number one challenger to his crown, and a rematch of one of…
Hall of Fame-bound Erik “El Terrible†Morales returns to the ring March 27 after over two years of inactivity, headlining “The Champion Returns†pay-per-view event, on a mission to become the first Mexican boxer to capture world titles in four different weight classes. Integrated Sports Media has teamed with KO Entertainment to bring American fans…
In their continued drive to building and bringing the best and most exciting boxing stable to the public — heavily populated with world heavyweight title caliber pedigree – it was announced today Goossen Tutor Promotions has signed Ukrainian heavyweight Sergey Karpenko. “American sports fans have, and always will be looking for that next great heavyweight,…
Undefeated WBC super lightweight champion Devon Alexander “The Great” (19-0, 12 KOs), from St. Louis, arrived today at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn. Alexander is making final preparations for his world championship unification match on Saturday night against IBF junior welterweight champion Juan “Iron Twins” Urango, from Colombia, televised by HBO at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT.
The legacy of Fighting Irishmen will be illustrated in an exhibition to be hosted by the GAA Museum and the Irish Arts Center, at the historic Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland this summer. The exhibit tells the story of Irish emigration and assimilation to eventual success and world-wide acclaim through the sport of boxing. The…
Grammy-nominated recording artist Drake will join undefeated WBC super lightweight champion Devon Alexander “The Great†during the boxer’s walk to the ring for his world championship unification match on Saturday at Mohegan Sun that will be televised live on HBO (9:30 p.m. ET/PT) from Mohegan Sun. The event is being promoted by Don King Productions….
Considered by many to be Canada’s top boxing prospect, Orangeville, Ontario’s Logan Cotton McGuinness (9-0, 4 KO’s) is about to take a major step forward in his young career this Saturday at the Casino De Montreal. Not only is Canada’s top lightweight stepping up his competition by facing Mexican warhorse Pedro Navarrete (24-6-3, 13 KO’s),…
Bob Arum: Manny Pacquiao is having a great training camp, as Freddie will tell you. There is excitement is Dallas. We have less than 8,000 tickets to go and I am fully confident we will have a sellout for the fight. It is very exciting for us and it should be a great, great show….
Friday night, at the York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, Barry Hearn (Matchroom Sport) hosted the next of the Prizefighter Series – ‘Prizefighter the Light Middleweights’. As per the usual format – eight boxers challenged for the £32,000 Prize and winning trophy – the three-round quarter-final, semi-final and final all in one night. Despite his problems…