Undefeated Espinoza Boxing Club prospects Manny “Suavecito” Roman and Jesus “Pollo” Hernandez return to the ring in the feature bouts this Friday night, November 21 at “Battle Of The Rising Stars” presented by All Star Boxing at the Quiet Cannon Ballroom in Montebello, California.
Read More »Boxing Trainer Freddie Roach Continues War Of Words With De La Hoya
With less than three weeks to go unti Manny Pacquiao’s ring war with Oscar De La Hoya, Pacquiao’s gym general, the world famous trainer Freddie Roach, has cried fowl! “I’m glad to hear that Oscar’s diet has made him skinny,” said Roach, from his Hollywood-based Wild Card Boxing Club. “The …
Read More »Funds Needed For Medical Care Of Former WBC Champion Genaro Hernandez
Former WBC World Champion Genaro Hernandez is facing the fight of his life. Diagnosed with a rare cancer, his insurance will not cover his full treatment. The World Boxing Council, and our President Jose Sulaiman, urges you to join us in Genaro’s corner. Here’s how you can help: Donations: Mark …
Read More »British Boxing: Haye Bombs Out Barrett To Pass Heavyweight Entrance Test
Last night at London’s 02 Arena, former world cruiserweight champion David Haye backed up his boasts by knocking out nearly man Monte Barrett in five rounds to make a successful entry into the world of bigtime heavyweight boxing. Haye gave Barrett problems with handspeed and of course, the vaunted “Hayemaker” …
Read More »Boxing In America: Taylor, Cintron, Grant, Martinez Victorious
Good weekend in the states with former middleweight world champion Jermain Taylor making a comeback from a pair of Kelly Pavlik losses to outpoint ex-IBF titlist Jeff Lacy at super middle to headline a big show last night at Vanderbilt University Memorial Gymnasium in Memphis, TN. Taylor, 28-2-1 (17), controlled …
Read More »Boxing In Europe: Weekend Results
The Continent saw a few good fight cards this weekend and we start off in Germany where at the Burg-Waechter Castello in Dusseldorf played host to a good card. The headline event featured the biggest win so far for heavyweight Alexander Dimitrenko, 29-0 (19), who knocked out ex-European Champion and …
Read More »Boxing In Argentina: Weekend Results
On Saturday at Polideportivo Municipal in La Pampa, light welterweight Martin Antonio Coggi took a big step up in class to knock off Carlos Wilfredo Vilches via unanimous decision and capture the South American title. 25 year old Buenos Aires southpaw Coggi, 21-2-1 (11), had largely mixed with a lesser …
Read More »Catbox Set For November 24 Boxing Show In Oklahoma City
On Monday, November 24, 2008, catBOX Entertainment will present professional boxing at Remington Park Racing and Casino. For the main event, two undefeated boxers, Noah Zuhdi, 4-0 (4), and George Colbert, 2-0 (2), will be fighting to claim the vacant Oklahoma Lightweight title belt.
Read More »Ringside Boxing Report: Nasser Al Harbi vs. Davey Jones
**With Slideshow** © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing On Friday night at the Holiday Inn, Smallbrook Queensway in Birmingham, England promoter Jon Pegg hosted a Boxing dinner show which showcased four contests with boxers hailing from Richie Woodall‘s gym. The Albany Suite was full with tables of attendees – happily …
Read More »Boxing Preview Analysis: David Haye vs. Monte Barrett
After unifying the cruiserweight championship with a stunning knockout win over Enzo Maccarinelli, London’s David Haye begins his assault on the heavyweight division when he takes on American Monte Barrett tonight. London’s 02 Arena is the venue and its a location that both men know very well. Back in July …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Jermain Taylor vs. Jeff Lacy
Tonight at Vanderbilt University Memorial Gymnasium in Memphis, TN, former world champions Jermain Taylor and Jeff Lacy clash over twelve scheduled rounds in a WBC Super Middleweight title eliminator. Taylor, the former world middleweight champion and ex-IBF 168 pound champ Lacy are both trying to rebuild their careers after shattering …
Read More »Boxing Weights And Quotes: Bernard Dunne vs. Cristian Faccio
Click for larger image © Brian Peters Promotions Brian Peters promotes a big show tonight at the International Arena at the Breaffy House Resort in Castlebar, Ireland. Bernard Dunne:122 lb Cristian Faccio:121 lb
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