A solid supporting undercard for Saturday night’s “The Legend Returns†pay-per-view event, headlined by 4-time world heavyweight champion Evander “The Real Deal†Holyfield challenging World Boxing Federation heavyweight title-holder Frans “The White Buffalo†Botha, has been announced by Crown Boxing.
With persistence, drive and determination, Joelo Torres, 11-1 (7), has crept up the ladder in boxing. This junior welterweight had earned an eight round main event fight last Wednesday, March 31st at DiBella Entertainment’s Broadway Boxing in New York City, where Torres has a large fan base. Torres, the favorite of the night, was up…
Keisher “Fireâ€Mcleod-Wells (3-1) dominated her over matched opponent Laura Gomez (3-1) on a DiBella Entertainment boxing show Wednesday night at BB King’s Blues club and grill on 42nd street in Times Square, NY on a night which showcased local talent. Gomez, who hails from Sonora Mexico, entered the ring with an undefeated ledger of 3-0….
WBC Cabofe Champion and current #8 ranked WBC Heavyweight contender Manny “El Toro” Quezada (29-4-1, 18 KOs) is making final preparations for his first fight of 2010 against the very tough veteran Jason “The Sensation” Gavern (18-7-3, 8 KOs), on Thursday evening, April 8. The contest and undercard will also be the first of four…
Last night at the packed MEN Arena in Manchester, England, David Haye successfully defended his WBA Heavyweight Title against ‘The Quiet Man’ – John Ruiz of Massachusetts, USA. Immediately, Ruiz took centre ring while Haye edged around the perimeter. A big right lands flush to the face of Ruiz and he falls backwards just at…
Bernard Hopkins had to wait 17 years for a return bout with Roy Jones Jr but it finally took place last night at The Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas and “The Executioner” walked away with a unanimous points decision after 12 rounds. Both men fought conservatively in the early going, slinging jabs and single…
For years, it was one of the most beloved series for true fight fans and Golden Boy Promotions is pleased to announce that the “Sólo Boxeo Tecate” boxing series will make its much-anticipated return on Friday, April 30 from Tropicana Las Vegas. In the premiere show, which will be televised live on TeleFutura, former three-time…
Tonight at Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas, NV, Roy Jones Jr faces Bernard Hopkins at light heavyweight in a rematch that comes 17 years after their clash for the vacant IBF middleweight title. This bout comes at least seven years too late as Jones’ incredible reflexes left him following his WBA heavyweight title winning…
Denton Vassell (14-0) has been given a surprise shot at the Commonwealth welterweight title and faces Lee Purdy (13-1-1) for the vacant belt on April 16th. The bout will co-headline with Thomas McDonagh against Gary Woolcombe for the vacant light middleweight title at Wigan’s Robin Park Arena and go out live on Sky Sports’ Friday…
© Tom Casino / Showtime Boxing Young prospect Erislandy Lara outworked and controlled his toughest opponent to date, Danny Perez, to remain undefeated by unanimous decision Friday evening on ShoBox: The New Generation. In the Showtime co-feature Carlos Velasquez impressed with a fourth-round knockout over late replacement Ira Terry to also remain undefeated.
Earlier tonight Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing presented an exciting and entertaining six bout card before a packed house of fans at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville, CT. The card, presented by ESPN’s “Friday Night Fights”, featured hometown favorite, Delvin Rodriguez, defending his USBA welterweight championship against “Mighty” Mike Arnaoutis.
The official weights for the Jones vs. Hopkins 2 fight card are in along with a surprising variety of fight predictions from those who know best; other world champions, most of whom have fought either Hopkins or Jones or both. Light heavyweights, 12 rounds Roy Jones Jr: 175 lb Bernard Hopkins: 175 lb