Darren Sutherland refused to become obsessed with James DeGale despite the Londoner’s Olympic success against the Dubliner. Beijing bronze medallist, Sutherland (2-0) bids to better DeGale at Fenton Manor Sports Complex, Stoke-on-Trent on Friday when he faces Vepkhia Tchilaia in a super-middleweight six rounder.
Chicago’s 8 Count Productions has finalized plans for an outstanding evening of world class professional boxing this Friday night, May 29th, at the UIC Pavilion. Headlining “Windy City Fight Night 2” is an outstanding lightweight rematch between Chicago’s Jaime Sandoval and San Luis Potosi, Mexico native Juan Carlos Martinez for the WBF Americas World Title.
Darren Barker wants to prove beyond doubt that he’s the best Middleweight in Britain by adding Matthew Macklin’s British title to his Commonwealth crown. The undefeated Barnet man was punch perfect in defending his Commonwealth title at the Watford Colosseum last weekend as he scored a one punch stoppage win over Darren McDermott in a…
He’s one of Southern California’s hottest prospects, and with 14 wins and no losses, 21-year old Michael “Lil’ Warrior†Franco has gotten the boxing world buzzing. On Saturday, May 30, the super bantamweight powerhouse will look to win his first professional title when he takes on Juan Jose Beltran for the WBC Youth belt at…
It’s hard to tell who this fight means more to. Is it bigger for Antonio DeMarco to impress his growing legion of followers as he climbs up the lightweight rankings ladder? Or will Anges “Baby Face†Adjaho make a name for himself in his Showtime debut and prove he’s a legitimate top-10 contender in the…
Former two-time world champion, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero, is looking sharp during training camp in preparation for his ESPN 2 “Friday Night Fights” debut, set to take place June 12, 2009 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose. The Glendale Fight Club in Southern California is where Guerrero’s been doing most of his sparring while…
Undefeated two-time light heavyweight champion Chad Dawson informed the International Boxing Federation (IBF) that he has vacated its title, effective immediately. Promoter Gary Shaw personally delivered the letter to the IBF at its annual convention which is being held in Panama City, Panama.
On Monday, May 25, 2009, while the rest of the country celebrated Memorial Day, Mike Tyson was struck yet with another tragedy in his life. Mike’s four year old daughter Exodus Tyson was playing on a treadmill in the family workout room and somehow accidentally caught her neck in one of the straps that hang…
Disappointed Scott Haywood will unleash his frustrations on Michael Frontin next week. The Derby dazzler has been fired up to meet Lenny Daws in an English light-welterweight title fight, but that scrap has been shelved until July. Haywood, 27, instead meets the London based Mauritian Michael Frontin (1-5-1) who is one of the trickiest opponents…
© TKO BOXING Promotions Featured fighters from this Thursday’s world class professional boxing event, “The Beatdown In H-Town”, met with the Houston media this afternoon to discuss their upcoming bouts taking place at the Arena Theatre.
Sensational junior featherweight prospect Rafael Valenzuela has finished preparations and is headed to Houston, Texas for his featured showdown against Colombian veteran Jose Garcia Bernal at “The Beatdown In H-Town” set for this Thursday night, May 28, at the Arena Theatre.
© The Espinoza Boxing Club World ranked contender Abner Mares has joined forces with The Espinoza Boxing Club, it was announced today by award winning manager Frank Espinoza.