On January 30, 2009, there will be a championship fight taking place in Montreal between two hungry boxers who are getting a second chance at a title. Herman Ngoudjo will face Juan Urango of Colombia for the vacant IBF Light Welterweight title. The previous beltholder, Paul Malignaggi, beat Ngoudjo in …
Read More »Espinoza Boxing: Miguel Angel Huerta Moves Up To Face Mike Alvarado
World ranked lightweight Miguel Angel Huerta moves up to junior welterweight this Friday night, December 19, to take on undefeated prospect Mike Alvarado at the National Western Stadium Arena in Denver, Colorado. Huerta, 27-9-1 (18), will be moving up in weight for his first bout at junior welterweight against hometown …
Read More »Former Heavyweight Boxing Champ Holyfield Confident Going Into Valuev Clash
© SE Evander Holyfield is convinced that neither size nor age will matter in Saturday´s showdown with WBA Heavyweight Champion Nikolai Valuev. The 46 year old challenger is determined to become the oldest heavyweight champion in the history of boxing when he takes on “The Russian Giant” in front of …
Read More »“Solo Boxeo Tecate” Broadcasts Final Show This Friday After Eight Years
Cerveza Tecate presents the final edition of “Solo Boxeo Tecate” as the long-running series closes doors this Friday, December 19 with a last bout taking place at the National Western Complex Arena in Denver, CO. Through more than 400 exhilarating encounters, the action-packed boxing program has given numerous Hispanic and …
Read More »Boxing In Asia: Thai Promoters Recieve ABCO Awards
© Yanisa Onesongchai The WBC Asian Boxing Council (ABCO) announced the 2008 ABCO awards winners at a conference held on Tuesday, December 16 at Asia Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand.
Read More »Former IBF Boxing Champ Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero Now A Free Agent
After a ten month layoff, two-time world champion, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero, 21-1-1 (15), got the good news today from long time lawyer Bruce Zabarauskas of Crowell and Moring LLP, that the California State Athletic Commission ruled in his favor regarding his arbitration case against former promoter Goossen Tutor.
Read More »Boxing In Canada: Montreal Behind Jean Pascal Following Froch Defeat
On Saturday, December 6, the main event in boxing proved to be the one sided fight between Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De La Hoya. However, in Nottingham, England, one of the very best bouts of the year took place. Jean Pascal of Montreal lost a unanimous 12 round decision to …
Read More »Boxing In South Africa: Baloyi Switches Promoters, Lands In BSP Stable
In a substantial shakeup on the South African promotional scene, IBF Super Featherweight Champion Cassius Baloyi has moved from the Golden Gloves stable to that of fierce rival firm, Branco Sports Promotions. This is just the latest defection from the Golden Gloves camp to that of BSP and the move …
Read More »Star Boxing: Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson Calls Out Chris “The Nightmare” Arreola
If you ask him, he would tell you he’d fight anyone that you put in front of him, and he wouldn’t be lying. Since first turning pro on February 13, 2003, the self-proclaimed greatest heavyweight in the world, Star Boxing’s Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson has been telling anyone who would listen …
Read More »Espinoza Boxing Club Goes Undefeated Over The Weekend
Espinoza Boxing Club prospects Luis Ramos, Carlos Molina, Abraham Lopez and Ronny Rios all posted big wins this past weekend to stay undefeated, closing out a huge year for the young fighters. “Each one stepped up to the plate this past weekend and showed their mettle against tough and sometimes …
Read More »Boxing Info: Jessie Brinkley Added To Washington DC Fightcard
World ranked super middleweight Jesse Brinkley will travel to the nation’s capital, Washington, DC, this Saturday night, December 20, to battle James Johnson at the Burr Arena in a six round bout.. With the announcement of “Civil War”, Brinkley’s crosstown grudge match against Joey Gilbert set for Saturday, February 14, …
Read More »European Champion Munroe Faces Italy’s Trotta In Dublin
World ranked super bantamweight Rendall Munroe continues his busy reign as European champion when he meets rugged Italian challenger Fabrizio Trotta on a big boxing show at City University’s The Helix in Dublin, Ireland tomorrow, Thursday, December 18. Supporting the main event is a the much anticipated debut of Olympic …
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