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Former Boston College defensive lineman Derric Rossy (8-0, 5 KOs) returns to familiar grounds, close to where he starred on the gridiron, in order to advance his professional boxing career. Rossy has been added to the September 17th “Mayhem in Mansfield” undercard at the Dana Barros Sports Complex in Mansfield, …

The bell signaled the end of the fight. Clinton Woods walked toward the referee and gestured like a fan seeking an autograph. The referee gave something to Woods alright: his first defeat. It was unfair but not a terrible injustice as David Starie, a decent fighter in his own right, …

Jhonny Gonzalez will put his NABO bantamweight crown on the line on this Thursday’s HBO Latino broadcast from the Diamond Desert Casino in Tuscon, Arizona when he meets the undefeated William Gonzalez. The twenty-three-year-old from Mexico City is riding a fifteen-bout win streak but will have to be in top …

Well fight fans, I must tell you that I am very upset right now. Let me start by saying that I am a long time “The Ring” magazine subscriber and, for the most part, have been happy with their publication. Every now and then, they do tend to be off …

Tickets for Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero’s NABF title defense Sept 16, 2005 at The Palace Indian Gaming Center in Lemoore Ca. are on sale now. A sellout crowd is anticipated so get your tickets in advance by calling 1-866-PALACE(1-866-472-5223) or by logging on to www.tickets.com. An opponent for this clash …

Tickets are moving fast for the September 24, 2005, Samuel Peter vs. Wladimir Klitschko/Miguel Cotto vs. Gianluca Branco Boardwalk Brawl event at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. As of Friday, August 26, over 6000 of the 12,000 available seats had already been sold. “It’s unbelievable!!! Tickets have been available for …

Blistering ticket sales have been the norm since the box office windows opened for Tarver vs. Jones 3 just over a week ago. The St. Pete Times Forum box office has seen breathtaking action and the forecast shows no decline, leading the St. Pete Times Forum to expand capacity. What …

The boxing world had the privilege of watching Iran “The Blade” Barkley do what most thought could not be done, and that was to stop Thomas “Hitman” Hearns. The stoppage came in dramatic fashion and thus catapulted Barkley into boxing superstardom. Ring Magazine stated, “This fight was the upset of …

James “Lights Out” Toney, and Dominick “The Southern Disaster” Guinn will host a media roundtable/luncheon to discuss their upcoming main event, which is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005, at 9:15 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING (delayed on the west coast). Gary Shaw Productions, in association with Goossen Tutor …

With a hectic 8-world class boxing events in just 23 days, it will undoubtedly be a period of time to remember for Goossen Tutor Promotions and their fighters, as it brings major events and match-ups to fight fans around the world. “Fall has always been a good season for boxing, …

After collectively taking off the month of August, the boxing industry in Britain gets back to business with former two time British title challenger Jonathan Thaxton hoping to retain the WBF lightweight title in his hometown of Norwich. Argentine import Eduardo Daniel Roman will look to keep Thaxton, 27-7 (14), …

This Wednesday in Carnival City, South Africa, IBO super featherweight titlist Cassius Baloyi will attempt to move up in weight and secure that organization’s lightweight crown. In the opposite corner will be fellow South African undefeated phenomenon, Isaac Hlatshwayo. Baloyi, 31-1 (16), is coming off two narrow victories over former …