The road to boxing stardom for 21-year-old Sadam “World Kid†Ali, a 2008 U.S. Olympian, is being patiently paved and continues February 6 in Newark, New Jersey. “I’m a promotional free agent taking fights one by one,†Ali explained the route he’s taking. “We’re doing it this way to show people I’m a boxer worth…
2010 is now upon us and boxing’s hottest series is revving up for another spectacular year, as HBO Plus’ “Next Boxing Generation” visits Mexico City for the first time on Saturday, February 20, for a hard-hitting night of world-class boxing at the Foro Scotiabank featuring fights sure to set the Mexico City night ablaze.
Dangerous Maurice “Sugar Moe†Harris, returns to the ring Friday night in Albuquerque against veteran Billy “The Kid†Zumbrun. The 33-year-old Harris (20-14-2, 10 KOs), winner of the 2002 ‘Thunderbox Heavyweight Tournament,†has been inactive for more than two years due to promotional problems. His fight against battled-tested Zumbrun marks Harris’ debut as a member…
Before Curtis “Showtime” Stevens (21-2, 15KO) steps into the ring against Nevada’s Jesse Brinkley (34-5, 22KO) on Friday January 29th at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, NV, Stevens sat down to discuss his upcoming fight. The bout, promoted by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing and Let’s Get It On Promotions, is scheduled for…
The Midland Hotel: Manchester, Thursday 18th February, 2010 “Vegas is Coming to Manchester”.
**With Slideshow** © Robert Brizel / Saddo Boxing Over five hundred people attended the rescheduled Ring 8 annual benefit luncheon for injured and retired boxers held at Russo’s on the Bay catering hall in Howard Beach, New York. The event was originally scheduled for December but got snowed out. Former middleweight champion Giovanni ‘Nino’ Benvenuti,…
In 2009, Golden Boy Promotions and AEG’s “Fight Night Club” series captivated the boxing world with compelling matchups featuring the top young boxing talent from the Southern California area in a unique setting at LA Live’s Club Nokia. Well, the fans have spoken and “Fight Night Club” is back for 2010, bigger and better than…
Junior middleweights Saul Roman, of Tijuana, Mexico, and Gabriel Rosado, of Philadelphia, PA, collide in a scheduled 10-round match Saturday evening, Feb. 27, at Bally’s Atlantic City. The Roman-Rosado fight will be the semifinal to the 10-round main event which features Mike Jones, of Philadelphia, PA, making the fourth defense of his NABA welterweight title…
WBA interim super flyweight champion Nonito “The Filipino Flash†Donaire, will host a Media Workout at Undisputed Gym at 883 East San Carlos Avenue, San Carlos, Calif., 94070 on Saturday, January 30, beginning at 1 p.m. PT. Donaire’s workout will be open to the public. Managed by Cameron Dunkin, Donaire (22-1, 14 KOs), of General…
British Champion Lenny Daws is looking to retain his Light Welterweight title against former European Lightweight Champion Jason Cook at York Hall, Bethnal Green on Friday 12th February 2010 on a Matchroom Sports in association with Hennessy Sports show. Daws v Cook will be headlining the eventwhich will be shown live on Sky Sports 1…
**With Slideshow** © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Today, at the Radisson Edwardian Hotel in Manchester, England media gathered to hear David Haye and Adam Booth confirm Haye’s first defence of his Heavyweight Crown will be against Mandatory Challenger – American – John Ruiz, at the MEN Arena on the 3rd April. Unfortunately, Ruiz failed…
Liverpool flyweight Paul Edwards is insisting that promoter Frank Maloney gives him tougher tests. The 2006 ABA champion has stormed to five impressive wins since turning professional 18 months ago. Maloney wanted to bring the 23-year-old on slowly, but Edwards refused to face a journeyman in his next fight.