In these times when fighters, managers and promoters are so careful about matchmaking, a thriller is in store when Martin “Too Much’ Power, 19-1 (8 KO’s), goes head to head with Tshifhiwa “The Atomic Spider’ Munyai, 12-0-1 (7 KO’s), his sole conqueror to date, at Goresbrook Leisure Centre in Dagenham, …
Read More »Boxing Info: Solis vs. Grigsby On Next Versus Bill
Versus, in collaboration with leading boxing promoter Top Rank, today announced that the IBF light flyweight world championship will be up for grabs in a showdown between Mexico’s Ulises Solis (22-1-2, 16 KOs) and Will Grigsby (18-3-1, 7 KOs) of St. Paul, MN. The fighters will headline the network’s second …
Read More »Silverhawk Boxing signs Mexican Warriors Bojorquez & Reynoso
Silverhawk Championship Boxing announced today that it has signed a pair of Mexican warriors, former world title challenger Carlos “El Elegante” Bojorquez and welterweight prospect Jose “El Nino” Reynoso, to promotional contracts. Both were born in Mexico and now fight out of Mira Loma, California.
Read More »Boxing In England: Date Set For Edwards – Robinson British Title Clash
Impact Boxing today confirmed that a date had been set for the rematch between Stoke’s Chris Edwards and Huddersfield’s Dale Robinson who will challenge for the British flyweight title. The bout will take place on April 13th at Altringham Leisure Centre.
Read More »Boxing Legend Roberto Duran Set To Promote First Show
Legendary boxer and Hall of Famer Roberto Duran will be in attendance to promote his first boxing card in Connecticut when Mohegan Sun, in association with DRL Promotions, will present an exciting night of boxing action on Friday, January 26th.
Read More »Boxing News: Lucky Eagle Casino Announces Fight Night 55
Hall of Fame promoter Bennie Georgino always has the Northwest’s most exciting boxing cards and Fight Night 55 is no exception. Popular favorites Reggie Davis, Dumont Welliver, and Eloy Perez return to the Lucky Eagle Casino on February 10th at 7pm.
Read More »Asian Boxer Speaks Out Against Racism In British TV Show Big Brother
Statement from Asian boxer Akaash Bhatia “As I prepare for my fifth professional fight on 26 January in London, I have been disgusted by the treatment of my countrywoman Shilpa Shetty by Londoner Jade Goody on Big Brother, the reality TV show. “I train in Frank Maloney’s multicultural gym in …
Read More »Boxing Info: Duddy-Bonsante headlines “Erin Go Brawl”
IBA middleweight champion “Ireland’s” John Duddy defends his world title for the first time, as well as his WBC Continental Americas belt, March 16 against The Contender 1 star Anthony “The Bullet” Bonsante, headlining the “Erin Go Brawl” pay-per-view event, live from The Theater at Madison Square Garden.
Read More »Boxing Result: Danny Green Crushes Paul Murdoch In Two
Clear Path For WBA Challenge Or Mundine Rematch IBF Pan Pacific Light Heavyweight Champion Danny Green crushed durable PABA titlist Paul Murdoch in two rounds last night in front of 3,000 fans at the State Netball and Hockey Centre in Melbourne, Australia. Win the thrilling victory, the hammer fisted Green, …
Read More »Fighting Hatton Brothers Victorious In Las Vegas
Ricky Hatton returned to the light welterweight ranks in authoritative fashion last night at Las Vegas’ Paris Hotel, overcoming Colombian strongman Juan Urango via a wide points decision to once again claim the IBF 140 lb title as well as the IBO belt.
Read More »Ringside Boxing Report: Hatton and Castillo’s victories pave the way for a June showdown.
Click for larger image © Curtis McCormick / Saddo Boxing Manchester, England’s Ricky Hatton fulfilled his dream of winning a major title in the boxing capital of the world by scoring a unanimous 119-109 decision over Colombia’s Juan Urango at The Paris Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV. Hatton …
Read More »Ringside Boxing Report: Junior Witter – Arturo Morua
Junior Witter completed the first defence of his WBC light welterweight title in effective rather than outstanding style last night when he stopped Arturo Morua, saying afterwards that he will fight Ricky Hatton “as soon as he wants”. At a buzzing Alexandra Palace, Witter pounced mid-way though round nine with …
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