WBA Super Bantamweight Champ Bernard Dunne will start targeting some of the biggest names in the sport should he come through the first defence of his World title at The O2, Dublin on the next Hunky Dorys Fight Night. The Dubliner returns to the scene of his dramatic title win over Ricardo Cordoba on Saturday,…
2008 Olympian Jason “Big Six†Estrada, women’s boxing trailblazer Christy “The Coalminer’s Daughter†Martin and super middleweight prospect James McGirt, Jr. were all impressive winners last night at the “Fight Night At The Fairâ€. The show was presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), in association with the New York State Fair…
During a well-attended media workout on Wednesday at the Pound4Pound Gym, Vitali “Dr. Ironfist†Klitschko (37-2, 36 KOs) and K2 Promotions Managing Director, Tom Loeffler, announced that 100 tickets for Klitschko’s eagerly anticipated WBC heavyweight title defense against unbeaten, No. 1-ranked Cristobal Arreola (27-0, 24 KOs), of East Los Angeles, Saturday, Sept. 26, at Staples…
On Friday September 4th, Providence, Rhode Island’s newest favorite son, the 2007 amateur world champion, and 2008 U.S. Olympian, Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade (6-0, 5KO) will look to put on yet another spectacular showing. He’ll get that chance in front of his hometown fans when he takes on fellow unbeaten John Williams (3-0-1, 2KO) in…
Commonwealth Welterweight champion John O’Donnell and upset specialist Tom Glover will step on the scales tomorrow ahead of their clash at the Watford Colosseum this weekend. The two men meet in the headline bout of a Hennessy Sports event which is live on ITV4 from 7.35pm on Saturday.
Streaking flyweight prospect Ashley Sexton gets his first shot at the big time on Friday, September 11 at the Brentwood Centre in Essex, England. The lightning quick Cheshunt stylist faces seasoned performer Andy Bell for the vacant English belt in a contest that also serves as an eliminator for the British title. The pair are…
NABF cruiserweight champion Matt “Too Smooth†Godfrey defends his title against veteran “Famous†Michael Simms in the 12-round main event Saturday night, September 12 at the Red Lion Hotel in Sacramento, CA. NABF champion Godfrey (19-1, 10 KOs) is rated No. 3 by the IBF, as well as WBC #5, WBA #12 and WBO #15….
Chicago based junior lightweights Jose Hernandez and Juan Carlos Martinez will meet in the ten round co-main event on Saturday, September 26th. Presented by Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions, the event at Chicago ’s UIC Pavilion is headlined by a lightweight showdown between former world champions David Diaz and Jesus Chavez.
Donnell Holmes’ promoter Rick Lazes reports, “It’s unfortunate that Brian Minto has turned down our offer for a rematch with Donnell Holmes. “I have made it clear that Holmes will fight Minto anywhere and at any time. Minto’s Management has refused this offer.
Hot Hammersmith super middleweight George Groves makes a return to competitive action on Sunday, October 4, as he headlines Hayemaker 10 from Bethnal Green’s historic York Hall. Out of the ring since April, Londoner Groves will face an opponent soon to be announced at one of his favourite British boxing venues.
© Lawrence Lustig The hugely successful Prizefighter event, scheduled for Friday, October 2 and featuring the cream of British heavyweights, will now take place at ExCel, London following unprecedented demand for tickets.
A year ago, 2008 Olympian Demetrius “The Cape Verdean Assassin†Andrade was a world amateur champion representing the United States in the Olympic Games. Now, considered one of the top pro prospects in the world, Demetrius returns home to fight Friday night in the 6-round co-feature on the “School’s In†card, at the Twin River…