**With Slideshow** © Jim Everett / Saddo Boxing The documentary Orthodox Stance began its exclusive theatrical engagement at Cinema Village (www.cinemavillage.com) yesterday in New York City featuring Dmitriy Salita, a Russian immigrant, undefeated professional boxer and a religious Jew. Director Jason Hutt documents Salita’s journey over the course of a …
Read More »Boxing Round By Round: Chris John vs. Roinet Caballero
Last night at the Istora Bung Karno Arena in Jakarta, Indonesia, WBA Featherweight Champion Chris John kept his title when Panama’s Roinet Caballero could not answer the bell for the eighth round. Afterward, John resumed his campaign to lure Manny Pacquiao into the ring. Round one: John coming forward behind …
Read More »Boxing In Germany: Alexander Povetkin Gives “Fast” Eddie Chambers A First Loss
Eastern European domination of boxing’s glamor division continued last night as Russia’s Alexander Povetkin officially became the top up and coming heavyweight in the world with a twelve round handling of America’s best hope, “Fast” Eddie Chambers. In front of 3,500 fans in the packed state of the art Tempodrom …
Read More »8 Count Boxing Marks 10 Year Anniversary With “Celebration”
Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions mark their ten year anniversary with an outstanding evening of world class professional boxing as they present “Celebration” on Friday, February 15th at Cicero Stadium. Said Pesoli, “I’m honored to enter my second decade promoting professional boxing. It’s been an incredibly rewarding experience presenting monthly …
Read More »Boxing Result: Colin Lynes vs. Juho Toppola
Click for larger image © Jane Warburton / Saddo Boxing Colin Lynes of Hornchurch made the first defence of his European Light Welterweight title against Finnish boxer Juho Tolppola at the Goresbrook Leisure Centre in Dagenham, Essex, England last night. It was a packed venue for the Barry Hearn (Matchroom …
Read More »Boxing Preview: Alexander Povetkin vs. Eddie Chambers
© Jan Sanders / Goossen Tutor Promotions “Fast” Eddie Chambers doesn’t just carry his own hopes of world glory in to ring tonight, Saturday, January 26, he carries on his broad shoulders the expectancy of an entire nation. As we all know, the American’s once dominated a division that was …
Read More »WBA Featherweight Champ Chris John In Action Tonight
On the the best kept secrets of the boxing world gets back in the ring tonight as WBA 126 lb Champion Chris John puts his belt at risk at the Istora Bung Karno in Jakarta, Indonesia. Challenging the lightning quick champion will be slugger Roinet Caballero, 22-7-1 (16), the reigning …
Read More »Women’s Boxing: Laura “Lady Ram” Ramsey Calls Out Mary Jo Sanders
GBU World Middleweight Champion “Lady Ram” Laura Ramsey is calling out to IBF Ladies Middleweight Champion Mary Jo Sanders to a unification title fight between the top two currently active women boxers in the world.
Read More »HBO Boxing After Dark: Povetkin vs. Chambers Tonight From Berlin
HBO’s late-night boxing series kicks off the new year with a high-powered heavyweight showdown when HBO Boxing After Dark: Alexander Povetkin vs. Eddie Chambers is seen Saturday, Jan. 26 at 10:00 PM. (ET/PT), from the Tempodrome in Berlin, exclusively on HBO.
Read More »Boxing Result: Derric Rossy – Ray Mercer
“Don King and Bob Arum tried to bring Boxing here,: said Sal Musumeci President and CEO of Final Forum Boxing, “Not only did we bring it here we leave here with a new champion with his eyes set on one of the World Champions!” Musumeci was on cloud nine following …
Read More »Putting His Title On The Lynes: European Light Welter Champ In Action Tonight In Dagenham
The resurgent Colin Lynes embarks on the maiden defence of his European light welterweight crown this Friday evening when he faces late substitute Juho Tolppola of Finland at the Goresbrook Leisure Centre in Dagenham, England on a Matchroom promotion. Lynes, 30-3 (12), was expecting two time world title challenger and …
Read More »European Boxing News: Beyer, Solis, Menzer, Virchis, Gomez
By Per Ake Persson Former WBC super middle champ Markus Beyer returns to action March 14 in Munich. Beyer is now promoted by Arena. Co-headlining with Beyer is Cuban heavy Odlanier Solis. Arena will thus stage two events inside three days as they are in Halle / Saale March 11 …
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