Following his dominating world title unification victory over Christian Mijares, Vic Darchinyan asked reporters at the post-fight press conference “Did I keep my promise to knock him out? What about my pound-for-pound ranking? Mijares was No. 6.” Even after a career changing win, the 115-pound IBF, WBC and WBA champ’s …
Read More »Star Boxing: Rodriguez vs. Alvarez For USBA Title March 6
Star Boxing’s top welterweight contender Delvin Rodriguez, 23-2-2 (14), ranked #5 in the IBF, will face off against Shamone “The Truth” Alvarez, 20-1 (11), ranked #15 in the IBF in a must see match-up of two of boxing’s top welterweights on March 6 at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT. …
Read More »TKO Boxing Signs Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard
Featherweight prospect Matt “The Sharp Shooter” Remillard has signed an exclusive promotional agreement with Las Vegas based TKO Boxing Promotions, it was announced today by TKO President Chet Koerner. “We’re thrilled to welcome Matt to our growing stable of prospects, contenders and future world champions,” said Koerner.
Read More »Risum Boxing: Semo Challenges Zamora April 17 In Italy
Risum Boxing today received the signed contract from promoter Mario Loreni which finalizes negotiations for a fight between former IBF Intercontinental champion Peter Semo, 19-3 (14), and reigning WBA Intercontinental champion Brunet Zamora, 16-0 (7), on April 17 in Udine, Italy. Semo is managed by Eddie Bazira, represented by Risum …
Read More »British Boxing: David Haye vs. Matt Skelton?
David Haye successfully moved into the heavyweight division with a fifth round KO of aging American Monte Barrett in November and looks to have annoyed divisional kingpin Wladimir Klitschko so much that the Ukrainian giant is willing to give Haye a title shot, possibly on June 20 at Chelsea Football …
Read More »Boxing Info: Juan Urango Wants Ricky Hatton Rematch
With two devastating knockdowns and a swarming attack from rounds one through twelve, Juan Urango was not going to be denied in his battle to regain the IBF junior welterweight title Friday night at the Bell Centre in Montreal, and he wasn’t, as he pounded out a dominant 12 round …
Read More »Showtime Boxing: Andre Ward vs. Henry Buchanan Headlines February 6 ShoBox Broadcast
Outside the ring, Andre Ward is one of the most pleasant, personable, thoughtful and unselfish young men you’ll ever meet. Inside, he is widely recognized as one of the most talented young fighters in the world, a “can’t miss” world champion in the eyes of many. Others take it a …
Read More »Boxing In Ireland: WBA Champ Cordoba Preparing For Fight Of Life
Although WBA World Super Bantamweight Champion Ricardo Cordoba says he won’t be watching any video of Bernard Dunne ahead of their Hunky Dorys World Title Fight Night, the champ’s backroom team are adamant that they will be doing their homework on the challenger. The two men clash at The O2, …
Read More »Boxing In Thailand: Onesongchai Promotions Announces Two Fight Cards
Thailand’s Onesongchai Promotions will put on a show on Friday, February 6 at Temporary Boxing Stadium in Ayutthaya. The main event sees a WBC Youth Bantamweight title fight between reigning champion Peungluang Sor Singyoo, 21-0 (13), and former IBO title challenger and Filipino southpaw Eden Sonsona, 15-4 (3).
Read More »Spanish Bombs Over Barnsley February 27
Kiko Martinez just may be the most dangerous fighter in Europe and the Spanish Bomber is coming back to England this month to take back what he says is rightfully his. The 22 year old detonation artist from Alicante, Spain has a rematch with British southpaw Rendall Munroe on February …
Read More »Boxing In Australia: Dawson KO’s Aparicio In Perth
Australia’s top light middleweight was in action earlier today as Daniel “The Rock” Dawson won his fifth straight by knocking out Ariel Gerardo Aparicio in the third round at the WA Italian Club in Perth. The big punching local man’s patient pressure style proved to be too much for Argentina’s …
Read More »Boxing In Asia: Weekend Results
This biggest happenings this weekend in Asia took place last night in The Philippines, with a bill in Cebu City and one in Tagbilaran City. At the Cebu Coliseum, there were four title fights, all for WBO regional belts, with three of the contests ending in stoppages, providing a fireworks …
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