As part of their 10 year anniversary, Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions, has announced plans to honor Rocky Martinez and Mike “Fly” Garcia this Friday night, February 15 at Cicero Stadium with both being inducted into the 8 Count Productions Hall of Fame as part of the “Celebration” boxing event. …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Paul Williams vs. Carlos Quintana
© Jan Sanders / Goossen Tutor Promotions It is possible to be too dangerous. This is exactly what current WBO Welterweight Champion Paul “The Punisher” Williams, 33-0 (24), is learning as he gets set to make the first defense of this title against challenger Carlos Quintana, 24-1 (19). In a …
Read More »Boxing In Canada: Decarie, Lontchi Headline Montreal Bill
GYM Promotions trots out two of it’s prospects tonight at the Casino in the burgeoning hotspot of Canadian boxing, Montreal, as fellow undefeated aspirants Antonin Decarie and Olivier Lontchi take center stage. Welterweight Decarie, 17-0 (5), has the higher profile assignment as the 25 year old from Laval meets seasoned …
Read More »Boxing In Mexico: Top Rank Puts On Massive Show
There’s a big card on tonight at the Domo De La Feria in Leon, Mexico with Top Rank promoting four high level bouts. While there’s only one genuine world title contest, there are three other intriguing fights that all add up to a massive bill. WBC Light Flyweight Champion Edgar …
Read More »Boxing Conference Call: Kelly Pavlik, Jack Loew And Bob Arum
Lee Samuels: The champion is here, Kelly Pavlik. He’s in his hometown, Youngstown, Ohio with his trainer, Jack Loew ,who is also with us today and of course my boss, Bob Arum. This is Kelly Pavlik v. Jermain Taylor. The epic battle continues on HBO Pay-Per-View coming from the MGM …
Read More »Impact Boxing: Chris Edwards – Andy Bell
British super-flyweight champion Chris Edwards will make the first defence in Barnsley on 28th March of the title he won last December. The Fenton based fighter will meet English champion Andy Bell at Barnsley’s Metrodome Leisure Centre on a Sky Sports televised card, the event being promoted by Frank Maloney.
Read More »Oubaali Meets Theophane At Mohegan Sun On February 15 Star Boxing Show
After his sensational show stopping U.S debut in front of a sold out crowd at the Manhattan Center in New York City on October 18, 2007, French-Moroccan welterweight sensation Ali “Hurricane” Oubaali (20-3, 17KO’s) is set to make his second appearance in his newly adopted homeland, when he goes up …
Read More »Star Boxing Signs Prospects Riley And Serrano
Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing, has inked multi fight deals with two promising prospects. Highly thought of light heavyweight YaThomas Riley who won the National PAL and the Golden Gloves Championships in 2006 is turning pro after a stellar amateur career.
Read More »Assoc. Of Boxing Commissions Lobbies For Cancellation Of Tommy Morrison Fight!
To: Mexican Provincial Boxing Commission for Guanajuato, Mexico Re: Tommy Morrison v. Matt Weishaar Guanajuato, Mexico February 9, 2008 Dear Commissioners:
Read More »Boxing Result: Holt Gets Past Tackie In Las Vegas
Last night at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, former NABF light welter champion Ben Tackie squared off with recent WBO title challenger Kendall Holt before losing a ten round majority decison by scores of 95-95 and 98-92 (twice) after ten rounds. The seasoned Ghana native now calling The Bronx …
Read More »Boxing Conference Quotes: Clinton Woods vs. Antonio Tarver
Showtime will thrill boxing fans with an exciting and explosive light heavyweight championship doubleheader when IBO 175-pound champion and former undisputed light heavyweight kingpin Antonio Tarver defends his crown against IBF titleholder Clinton Woods at the St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, FL. on Saturday, April, 12.
Read More »Boxing Showdown: Calzaghe, Hopkins Trade Spite In London Ahead Of April 19 Clash In Vegas
Two living legends came together yesterday in London with longtime world champions Joe Calzaghe and Bernard Hopkins going nose to nose ahead of their massive clash taking place on April 19 in the Planet Hollywood ring at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas. Ageless wonder Hopkins has long …
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