Oscar de la Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions announced a two year agreement with HBO Latin America Group yesterday to collaborate on a new television series showcasing young Latin American boxers who are destined to be the sport’s stars of tomorrow. The series, entitled “Next Boxing Generation”, will be comprised of twelve events per year that…
Promoter Bob Duffy today announced that his Ring Promotions will present “Havoc At The Hilton,†featuring Polish power puncher Pawel “Raging Bull†Wolak, 21-1 (14), Friday night, September 26 at the Huntington Hilton Hotel. Wolak, originally from Poland and now living and training in Brooklyn, is coming off his first pro loss August 21 to…
Gulf Coast auto magnate Chuck Stevens will return to his singing roots and perform the national anthem at Don King’s world championship boxing card being staged at the Beau Rivage Theatre in Biloxi, MS., on September 13. The main event will feature unified lightweight champion Nate Campbell opposing undefeated former two-time world champion Joan Guzman.
Peter and Klitschko will hold a press conference today in New York to announce their highly anticipated showdown for the WBC Heavyweight title Saturday, Oct. 11, on Showtime Championship Boxing. On a night that will electrify the boxing world, Peter will make his first world title defense, while Klitschko will make his dramatic return to…
From WBC President Jose Sulaiman: The World Boxing Council, which will hold its 46th convention in Chengdu, China, from November 2-8, congratulates China on the medals that several of its boxers won in the recent Olympic Games that took place in Beijing.
With the 2008 Olympic Games now in the history books, it’s time to look towards the future, and Seminole Warriors Boxing has kick started its run towards the best young talent in boxing today by signing the pride of Framingham, Massachusetts, 2008 US Olympic team alternate Danny O’Connor. “Danny was an exciting young amateur boxer…
Promoter BSP prepares for their massive show this Friday at the Carousel Casino in Temba, South Africa. The card features three IBF title eliminators including former world champions Malcolm Klassen, 22-4-2 (13), of South Africa and Mexican veteran Manuel Medina, 67-15-1 (31), facing off at super featherweight.
Fighters are interesting people. Many fight because it is a means to an end or their only chance of becoming a professional athlete, without any college to play for, or any type of extensive amateur experience. I always find it fascinating to see how a fighter progresses throughout his career, be it good or bad….
Peter and Klitschko will hold a press conference to announce their highly anticipated showdown for the WBC Heavyweight title Saturday, October 11, on Showtime Championship Boxing. On a night that will electrify the boxing world, Peter will make his first world title defense, while Klitschko will make his dramatic return to the ring following a…
Undefeated world middleweight champion Kelly “The Ghost†Pavlik and legendary former two-division world champion Bernard “The Executioner†Hopkins will host a news conference, followed by a boisterous fan-friendly Public Pep Rally, in Youngstown, Ohio celebrating their upcoming light heavyweight showdown. Admission is free! Members of the Pavlik Nation are invited to participate in a Pavlik…
Cestus Management new boxing sensations Rodolfo “Baby Cobra†Gomez, Robert “Nighthawk†Luna Jr will make their much anticipated pro debuts, in front of a sold out 3,000 ravenous boxing fans that will pack the Civic Center in Laredo, Texas on August 29, 2008. These hardcore fans will watch these young Lions fight on the undercard…
Others may consider his Friday night match-up against Texas Champion Domonic Jenkins as simply a “stay busy” opportunity, however, 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada is fully aware that it’s a potential trap fight and he’s prepared as if it were a title bout. Estrada, 13-1 (3), takes on Jenkins, 13-8-1 (6), in an…