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Outspoken Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi (21-0, 5 KOs), preparing for the fight of his life June 10th against World Boxing Organization light welterweight champion Miguel Cotto (26-0, 22 KOs) at Madison Square Garden, refuses to tone down his act despite advice to do so from all corners.

Aaron Mitchell Click for larger image Eric Mitchell Click for larger image Silverhawk World Championship Boxing in association with Ringsports Boxing Promotions celebrate the spirit of Cinco de Mayo with the return of their highly successful pro boxing series in Ybor City on Friday Night.

Brazil’s Acelino Freitas led the way last night in the world of boxing, completing his return from a disastrous loss to Diego Corrales by winning the vacant WBO Lightweight crown via a split decision over difficult southpaw Zahir Raheem. The Banner Promotion from Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut was a good …

Boxing as a sport, has through the ages, provided the fulcrum for much heated debate and contested analysis. Standard among this tendency to polemisize, is that which matches fighters from different eras against each other. The question always is, ‘How would this great fighter shape up against this other great …

Impact Boxing today confirmed that their 6th May event at the Kings Hall Stoke-on-Trent will now consist of six bouts. Unfortunately, the popular Micky Abbott is unable to compete on the evening but Team Impact are confident that he will take part in future events. Both Scott Lawton and Gary …

On Saturday, May 20th, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, and concluding with another epic card on Saturday, May 27th at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California, some of the greatest fighters in the world – including Marco Antonio Barrera, Rocky Juarez, Jorge Rodrigo Barrios, Jhonny Gonzalez, Fernando Montiel, …

Silverhawk Boxing officially announced today that it has hired Jeff Grmoja as its Vice President of Boxing Operations. Grmoja served in the same position the past few years for Guilty Boxing. “I’m extremely elated to be part of Silverhawk Boxing,” Jeff said. “I look forward to the many challenges ahead …

There were some important bouts that took place on Friday night, the most prominent of which was a night of heavyweight action at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut headlined by Samuel Peter’s first round crushing of the seven foot tall Keith Long for the NABF belt. Also on the …

Samuel “The Nigerian Nightmare” Peter needed only 2:31 of the first round to dispose of seven foot tall Julius Long at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut last night on a Duva promotion televised by ESPN 2 Friday Night Fights. In his second bout after a disappointing close decision loss …

With one week left, the world anxiously awaits De La Hoya versus Mayorga. Below please find a complete media fight week schedule with all the press events and activities leading up to May 6 – DANGER ZONE. The De La Hoya vs. Mayorga pay-per-view telecast, beginning at 9 p.m. ET/ …

The Bantamweights will take center stage on Wednesday night, May 17th, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT when DiBella Entertainment presents an exciting main event featuring former Olympian Jose Navarro (21-2, 11 KO’s) squaring off against Phillipino star Vernie Torres (27-6, 15 KO’s) on ESPN2’s Wednesday Night Fights.

Promoter Gary Shaw announced today the signing of undefeated lightweight contender Nick Casal to an exclusive long-term contract. Casal, 13-0 (11 KOs), from Niagara Falls, NY, has been promoted on a handshake agreement by GSP since making his pro debut June 5, 2004, beginning an impressive string of 10 consecutive …