Making his first title defense, Nate Campbell will risk his newly acquired IBF, WBO and WBA lightweight titles against undefeated two-division world champion Joan Guzman on Saturday, September 13, 2008, live on Showtime Championship Boxing at 9 p.m. ET/PT and delayed on the West Coast. The fight will be co-promoted …
Read More »Telefutura Boxing: Soto-Karass vs. Estrada Headlines This Week’s “Solo Boxeo Tecate”
Cerveza Tecate presents an amazing Friday fight night from Las Vegas, NV as part of its continued efforts to bring the power of boxing to fans across the nation. This week’s edition of “Solo Boxeo Tecate” will be broadcasted as part of Telefutura’s programming.
Read More »Boxing In Las Vegas: Cotto vs. Margarito Undercard Fighters Go Head To Head Today In Vegas
WBA light flyweight interim world title contenders Giovanni Segura of Mexico and Cesar Canchila of Colombia, rated No. 1 and No. 2 by the WBA respectively, undefeated super lightweight contender Mike Alvarado of Denver and former WBC lightweight champion Cesar Bazan of Mexico, NABF super bantamweight champion Bernabe Concepcion of …
Read More »Warriors Boxing: Julio, Greene Headline “Heavy Hitters” August 13
With a combined knockout percentage of 85% in their 53 pro bouts, it is easy to see why Joel Julio and ‘Mean’ Joe Greene are considered two of the most powerful punchers in boxing today. On Wednesday, August 13, at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, these “Heavy Hitters” will …
Read More »Arena Boxing: Sinan Samil Sam Receives European Title Belt In Ankara
© Arena Boxing At a press conference in Ankara, Turkey on Tuesday, heavyweight Sinan Samil Sam received the European championship belt that he had won by majority decision against Paolo Vidoz on July 4.
Read More »ESPN Radio Station Launches Third Annual Benefit For The Caring Place
For the third year in a row, ESPN Radio 1100 AM will host “The Longest Radio Show Ever” to benefit The Caring Place, a charitable organization which provides services, free of charge, for the mind, body and soul of those touched by cancer.
Read More »Arena Boxing: Ahmet Oner Leaves German Boxing Commission
Last week, Arena CEO Ahmet Öner decided to quit his engagement with the German boxing commission (BDB). The BDB didn’t strip his license as falsely reported. Öner himself left the BDB as Wilfried Sauerland and the Klitschkos had done before him. “I didn’t consider this to be a big thing”, …
Read More »Boxing Hall Of Fame Artist Richard T. Slone Immortalizes Cotto vs. Margarito With Landmark Painting
© Richard T. Slone Multi-award winning artist Richard T. Slone has unveiled his latest work of art; a massive pre-fight canvas of boxing champions Miguel Cotto fighting Antonio Margarito just days before their epic battle in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Read More »Main Events Boxing: Joel Julio To Face Jose Varela August 13 In Florida
WBC/IBF #4 ranked junior middleweight contender Joel Julio will headline an August 13, 2008, fight card from the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, it was announced today by Main Events CEO Kathy Duva. Julio will battle Nicaraguan veteran Jose Varela in a 10 round junior middleweight …
Read More »Boxing Update: Ruiz, Valuev To Rematch August 30 In Berlin For WBA Title
Two-time WBA Heavyweight Champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz, 43-7-1 (29), rated # 2 by the WBA, travels to Germany once again to fight the 7-0, 320-pound giant who took his title belt over two years ago, # 1 contender Nikolai Valuev, 48-1 (34), on August 30 in Berlin.
Read More »Former IBF Boxing Champ Paul Spadafora Resumes Training After Knee Surgery
Unbeaten former IBF lightweight champion Paul Spadafora, 41-0-1, has cleared another hurdle in his comeback bid, returning to the gym on Monday after undergoing knee surgery June 3 by renowned specialist Dr. Keith Lustig at Sharon Regional Health Systems Hospital in Sharon, PA.
Read More »Women’s Boxing: Carina Moreno Returns To Ring August 21 At Tachi Palace
Three-time world champion Carina “La Reina” Moreno, 18-1 (5), wastes little time continuing the quest to become the greatest female boxer of her generation. Riding a ten fight winning streak, Moreno, the WBC Female Fighter of the Year, is ready to get back into the ring on August 21, 2008 …
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