Joe DeGuardia, President of Star Boxing announced today, the appointment of Kevin Rooney Jr., Director of Media Relations. Rooney, a 2006 graduate of Fordham University, is no stranger to the boxing world being the son of world renowned trainer Kevin Rooney and godson of 6-time world champion Vinny Pazienza. In addition to Kevin Jr.’s work…
Darren McDermott claims his British Middleweight Title showdown with Wayne Elcock on June 20 is the biggest all-Midlands clash for 28 years. Dudley’s ‘Black Country Body Snatcher’ argues there has not been a bigger Midlands boxing derby since former world title challenger Pat Cowdell and Dave Needham faced each other in Wolverhampton for the British…
Originally ARENA-CEO Ahmet Öner had planned to present heavyweight sensation Odlanier Solis in the USA on May 17th, 2008 but the Cuban Olympic gold medallist was denied visa. Now ARENA’s attorneys tried again to get “La Sombra†into the US but the Consulate in Berlin denied the application again.
From WBC President Jose Sulaiman: The Japan Boxing Commission has agreed to use instant replay in WBC title fights. The WBC is very happy with this development regarding the instant replay rule, which was adopted during the 45th Annual WBC World Convention in Manila , Philippines , in November 2007.
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The date of March 27, 2008, doesn’t immediately jump out as a landmark moment in boxing history. Verno Phillips decisioning away Corey Spinks’ IBF Junior Middleweight title was a shock to some, but certainly nothing historic . Yet the story for some isn’t in the fight itself, but the way that the fight was broadcast….
© Joe Miranda / Showtime Boxing Legendary fighter Sugar Ray Leonard recently shared his thoughts about Sergio Mora and the challenger’s upcoming bout against Vernon Forrest Saturday on Showime.
© Joe Miranda / Showtime Boxing Sergio Mora participated in a recent media workout as he winds down preparations for the biggest fight of his career against Vernon Forrest, 40-2 (29), for his WBC Super Welterweight title this Saturday, June 7, on Showtime Championship Boxing at 9 p.m. ET/PT and delayed on the west coast.
Undefeated world middleweight contender “Ireland’s†John Duddy returns to the ring June 28 with a new head trainer in his corner, Pat Burns, in the 10-round main event against Charles Howe, headlining “Hassle In The Castle†at The Castle in Boston.
After dominating Paul Williams for 12 rounds and capturing the WBO Welterweight title in convincing fashion, Carlos Quintana believes that he is still getting no respect. Going into their Saturday, June 7 rematch for Quintana’s title on Showtime Championship Boxing at 9 p.m. ET/PT and delayed on the west coast, most industry experts have the…
Popular WBC mininumweight champion Carina “La Reina†Moreno is a prime example of good things coming in small packages. The 5-foot, barely over 100-pounds Moreno, 11-1 (5), faces WIBA flyweight title-holder and former New York Knicks dancer, Eileen “The Hawaiian Mongoose†Olszewski, 5-0-1, fighting out of New York City by way of Honolulu, in a…
Former two time WBA heavyweight champion John “The Quietman†Ruiz, currently the WBA’s No. 2 rated contender, left today for Venezuela to participate in this week’s 18th annual WBA – KO to Drugs Festival.