© Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing At the lobby of the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Top Rank held a final press conference to promote the Welterweight Championship fight between undefeated WBO titlist Miguel Cotto, 33-1 (27), and Joshua Clottey, 35-2 (21). The bout will be televised live on HBO this…
Fight fans have seen the scenario set up a million times; a young undefeated prospect with a possible world title bout looming on the horizon faces off against a widely unknown opponent trying to make a name for himself with a career boosting victory. What plays out depends largely on the strength and focus of…
Reigning English Champion Scott Lawton has warned John Murray not to take him for granted ahead of Saturday nights British title showdown at the Robin Park Arena in Wigan. Lawton will challenge for Murray’s Lonsdale belt in the main event on Hennessy Sports “Rule Britannia†event which is live on ITV4 from 8pm.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Juan Manuel Marquez hope to unite the stately leaders the United States of America and Mexico by inviting their respective Presidents Barack Obama and Felipe de Jesús Calderón Hinojosa to their Saturday, July 18 Mayweather vs. Marquez: “Number One/Numero Uno,” mega-fight at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas.
Former World Heavyweight champion Riddick “Big Daddy†Bowe will be appearing this Saturday at the Meadowlands Marketplace in East Rutherford, NJ. Bowe will be on hand from 11-3 to sign autographs, pose for photos and chat with fight fans about his sensational professional career.
The waiting is almost over for John Murray and Scott Lawton ahead of their British Lightweight title showdown at the Robin Park Arena in Wigan on Saturday night, June 13. The two men will weigh in on Friday ahead of their clash which has been billed by Hennessy Sports as “Rule Britannia†with British Champion…
© K2 Promotions Irish Middleweight prospect Andy Lee turned 25 years old today and he certainly got the birthday present he was looking for. It has been confirmed today that the Kronk star will feature on the undercard of the Waldimir Klitschko vs. Ruslan Chagaev World Heavyweight title clash on June 20 in the Veltins…
On Friday night July 10th the action will be as hot inside the ring as it will be outside as Tony Ferrante of Northeast Philadelphia risks his undefeated record when he takes on the tough Billy Bailey for the WBF United States Light Heavyweight championship. The show is promoted by former pro fighter Blaine Garner…
Only 9 days left before the bell rings in a fight that will make history in Quebec. WBC World Light Heavyweight champion Adrian Diaconu (26-0-0, 15KO) and contender Jean Pascal (22-1-0, 15KO) are at the final stages of their preparation in their respective camps. “The Shark†is adding the finishing touches in Montreal, and Pascal…
Gary Shaw announced today the exclusive signing of Mexican welterweight contender Freddy Hernandez. Hernandez will make his Gary Shaw Productions (GSP) debut on July 31 at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, Calif., on the undercard of Showtime’s “ShoBox: The New Generation” event headlined by?junior lightweight Marvin Quintero and bantamweight Chris Avalos fighting in 10-round…
In the ring, his actions are so accelerated, you wish there was slow motion control. It is the result of drive and agility and also how Robert Guerrero was dubbed “Ghost.” Since he was a child, he has been very swift when he boxes. Guerrero has a rare prowess on how he fights and prepares…
With all of the big promotion companies in competition with each other to fill the airwaves with fight cards these days, often we miss out on some quality shows thrown by the promoters who happen to miss out on some national TV time. This of course does not mean that they are not working just…