Wayne Elcock sees Friday’s first defence of the British Middleweight title as the first step on the road back to the top. Birmingham’s ‘Mad Dog’ was unsuccessful in a world title shot when he faced IBF Champion Arthur Abraham in his last fight in December, 2007.
Read More »8 Count Boxing: Kid Diamond Added To “Fearless” Bill In Chicago This Weekend
World ranked lightweight contender Almazbek Raiymkulov aka “Kid Diamond” has been added to the action packed “Fearless” professional boxing event, presented by Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions, set for this Friday night, June 20 at Chicago’s Aragon Ballroom. Raiymkulov will battle “The Lion”, Leo Martinez over eight rounds as part …
Read More »International Boxing Hall Of Fame Honors Our Sport’s Greatest
Canastota plays host to boxingʼs retired royalty for 2008 Induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, located in Canastota, New York, has become what many refer to as “Boxingʼs Ultimate Prize”. Ultimately, enshrinement there is more important than titles, more important than headlining pay per views and more important …
Read More »Boxing In Britain: Kell Brook Wins British Welterweight Title In London
Highly touted Sheffield stylist Kell Brook, 17-0 (10), won the biggest fight of his career last night by stopping Welsh southpaw Barrie Jones, 15-2 (7), in the seventh round to win the vacant British Welterweight title at London’s historic York Hall. 22 year old Brook has been dazzling audiences since …
Read More »Boxing In Mexico: Weekend Results
Lots of action south of the border this weekend and we start with a big show at Palacios de los Desportes in Mexico City where Edgar Sosa retained his WBC Light Flyweight title for the fifth time by stopping southpaw Takashi Kunishige in the eighth round on Saturday night. Kunishige, …
Read More »Salem New Jersey Hosts First Boxing Show June 21
The city of Salem, New Jersey will be making history on June 21, 2008 when it hosts itʼs very first fight night, headlined by home town favourite Mark ʽOaktreeʼ Brown, 12-1 (5), in a heavyweight bout against Ralph ʽWild Wildʼ West, 17-13-1 (14), from Jamboree, Kentucky at Campbell Fitness Centre …
Read More »WBC Boxing Champ David Diaz Guests On ESPN Radio
WBC Lightweight Champion David Diaz will hit the airwaves this weekend to discuss his upcoming showdown with “The Mexicutioner”, Manny Pacquiao set for Saturday, June 28 at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Read More »European Boxing News: Brahmer, Sartison, Kessler, Gammer, Lara, Klemetsen
By Per Ake Persson WBA Intercontinental Welter Champ Vyacheslav Senchenko defends the title against Frenchman Frederik Klose July 8 in Donetsk, Ukraine. In the other main bouts, Oleg Yefimovich and Sergio Blanco fight for the vacant European Featherweight title.
Read More »Boxing Info: Cruiserweight BJ Flores Becomes Advisor To Prospect Erick Vega
Undefeated cruiserweight contender BJ Flores continues to expand his business interests beyond boxing and real estate in the Phoenix area, as he has taken on the role of advisor for explosive cruiserweight prospect Erick “Dynamite” Vega.
Read More »WBC Boxing News: Dawson vs. Diaconu Will Take Place In Romania
From the office of WBC President Jose Sulaiman: Gankor Promotions, Inc., represented by promoter Chris Ganescu, won the purse offer for the rights to promote the light heavyweight championship fight between WBC world champion Chad Dawson of the U.S.A. versus WBC interim champion Adrian Diaconu of Romania. Gankor bid $1,813,790.00 …
Read More »8 Count Boxing: Valdez vs. Laryea Headlines “Fearless” June 20
World ranked bantamweight contender Alex Valdez returns to Chicago next Friday night, June 20 to face Ghana-based veteran spoiler Anyetei Laryea in the ten round main event at “Fearless”, an outstanding evening of World Class Professional Boxing presented by Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions.
Read More »VIP Boxing Ready For “Homegrown” This Sunday At St. Helens, England
This Sunday at the Suttons Leisure Centre in St.Helens, Merseyside, England, Steve Woods of VIP Boxing will be hosting another action-packed fight event. Billed as “HomeGrown” – the main event features local-boy Martin Murray, as he faces Belgian boxer Michael Recloux in a super middleweight contest. Murray hopes to add …
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