Despite no opponent being confirmed for Ricky Hatton’s American invasion, part of the plan was revealed at a packed press conference on Thursday aboard the WW2 era warship HMS Belfast. The thrust of the event was that Ricky Hatton had signed a three fight deal with Philadelphia based Banner Promotions and British outfit Fight Academy,…
The saying goes “what doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger” and that saying is oh so true for heavyweight “Fast” Fres Oquendo. Oquendo has seem some rough days in his career as a professional fighter. His one main goal is to become heavyweight champion of the world. He has held the NABF title, but…
Why The Hammerstein Ballroom In NYC Will Be A Knockout Feb 16! “Many are called but few are chosen” is a familiar and true saying and those who are familiar with this verse understands the depth of the meaning, so I choose not to use it lightly in comparing it to the art of having…
Three Hennessy Sports fighters have landed British Title shots. Lenny Daws has been formally rewarded for his outstanding win over Colin Lynes in January with a showdown against Nigel Wright at light welterweight, whilst Lee Meager and Dave Stewart will meet for the lightweight version of the Championship. The British Boxing Board of Control announced…
USNBC cruiserweight champion Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey (10-0, 4 KOS) is locked and loaded for his Sunday night (Feb. 12) showdown against veteran Ernest “M-16” Mateen (28-11-3, 10 KOs) in their six-round bout on “The Contender Special – East Coast Pride” at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence.
HBO Sports will present a thirty- minute special, “Countdown To Vargas – Mosley”, analyzing the upcoming HBO pay-per-view fight between Fernando Vargas and Shane Mosley, premiering this Saturday night, Feb. 11 (12:15 a.m. ET/PT) on the main HBO service. The special features fighter profiles, expert analysis and forecasts for the showdown in Las Vegas. “Countdown…
On the same night as the eagerly awaited British Heavyweight showdown between Danny Williams and Matt Skelton, another big fight takes place on the other side of the pond. In an eliminator for the 154 pound crown, Shane Mosley meets Fernando Vargas in a battle between two men who many claim have seen better days,…
Fan favorite Ireland’s John Duddy (15-0, 13 KO’s) will be back in the Big Apple spotlight and looking to roll off his 16th consecutive win when the middleweight battles Shelby Pudwill (21-2-1, 9KO’s) for the WBC Intercontinental Americas Middleweight Championship in the main event at “Shamrock Express.” The bout headlines an Irish Boxing extravaganza on…
Heavyweight contender Fres Oquendo will return to the ring and make his DiBella Entertainment debut when Broadway Boxing Presented by Turning Stone Resort and Casino gets the 2006 season underway on Thursday night, February 16 at the Grand Ballroom at Manhattan Center. A Chicago native of Puerto Rican heritage, he boasts a 24-3 career mark,…
Everlastâ Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq: EVST), manufacturer, marketer and licensor of sporting goods and apparel under the Everlast brand name, today reported the entire redemption of its outstanding $20 million Series A Preferred Stock and related rights and privileges, including the elimination of the profit-sharing mechanism, the retirement of its two board of director seats, and…
Unbeaten Hopkins Draws Mario Ramos For USBA 140lb Belt While Miguel Figueroa Clashes With Larry Mosley For NABO 147lb Crown On March 3rd A pair of championship 12-round fights top the Friday evening, March 3, boxing card at the New Alhambra, next to Forman Mills, in South Philadelphia. Unbeaten Demetrius Hopkins, of Philadelphia, will box…
U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada (5-0, 1 KO) plans on making a big splash in the heavyweight pool, starting Sunday night (Feb. 12) against Yanqui Diaz (13-3, 8 KOs) in a six-round bout, on “The Contender Special – East Coast Pride” card, at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence.