Nine of the talented boxers who will fight on a top-notch, action-packed Golden Boys Promotions’ fight card this Saturday, April 26, at the StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., participated in a Media Workout Wednesday at the Westside Boxing Gym. In Saturday’s main event live on Showtime at 9 p.m. ET/6 …
Read More »Title Belts Be Damned: Maidana Focusing Only On Mayweather
Knockout artist Marcos Maidana is gunning for pound-for-pound king Floyd Mayweather so bad he doesn’t care about any world titles up for grabs. The Argentine kingpin knows gaining victory over Mayweather will be the biggest scalp of all, despite the fact that both Maidana’s WBA Welterweight Title and the undefeated …
Read More »Bahoeli Confident His Speed Will Overcome Browne’s Power
Canadian puncher Eric Martel Bahoeli believes his speed will be telling against Lucas Browne in Sheffield this Saturday night, April 26. The Quebec-native takes on the hard-hitting Aussie for the vacant Commonwealth Heavyweight title at the Ponds Forge Arena and is very confident of victory.
Read More »Sheffield Slugger Etches Faces Mexican Hurdle This Weekend
Adam Etches insists his opponent this weekend will provide his toughest test to date. The Sheffield middleweight meets Felipe De La Paz Teniente for the vacant WBC Youth crown at the Ponds Forge Arena and believes the Mexican will be far from a soft touch.
Read More »Commonwealth King Warrington Brings Boxing Back To Leeds
Josh Warrington will defend his Commonwealth Featherweight title at First Direct Arena in Leeds, on Wednesday May 21, live on Sky Sports – the first Matchroom Boxing show in the city. The 23 year old Leeds man defended his title in style on Saturday night at the Phones 4u Arena …
Read More »“Big Daddy” Lucas Browne Hoping for Sheffield Support
Despite previously defeating one of the city’s favourite sons, Lucas ‘Big Daddy’ Browne is hoping Sheffield fight fans get behind him when he faces Eric Martel Bahoeli this Saturday. Browne, 35, set up his Commonwealth Heavyweight shot by stopping the Steel City’s own Richard Towers in Hull last November, but …
Read More »Tickets On Sale For Provodnikov vs. Algieri WBO Title Fight
World Championship boxing returns to Barclays Center when the “The Siberian Rocky” Ruslan Provodnikov makes the first defense of his WBO junior welterweight title and his Brooklyn debut against undefeated world-rated contender and New York product Chris Algieri. Provodnikov vs. Algieri will take place Saturday, June 14 and will be …
Read More »Crolla Stops Murray, Quigg Stops Munyai, Munroe Retires
At the Phones 4U Arena, Manchester, last night, ‘Fight of the Year’ contender – Anthony Crolla v John Murray saw the tenth round stoppage of the ‘Murray Machine’. The much anticipated local derby between the two Manchester men proved to be a cracker of a fight over the ten rounds. …
Read More »Professor Hopkins Schools Student Shumenov, Wins WBA Title
IBF light heavyweight champion Bernard Hopkins produced an masterpiece last night at Washington DC’s Armory, painting IBF titlist Beibut Shumenov with an array of right hand brushstrokes that made an impression on two of the three judges. Shumenov’s lack of experience against top level opponents mixed with the Hopkins’ surplus …
Read More »Browne vs. Bahoeli To Be Televised In Australia/Pacific Region
In what is a fantastic move for Australian fight fans, next weekend’s blockbuster Commonwealth title fight between Lucas Browne and Eric Bahoeli will be televised live on Eurosport. The Foxtel based company will be showcasing the bout live from Sheffield at no additional charge to subscribers. Lucas “Big Daddy” Browne …
Read More »Gary Shaw Productions’ Fighters March Up WBC Rankings
Gary Shaw Productions is happy to announce the ranking updates of six GSP fighters, who have worked their way up the WBC ratings. Fighting in a heavyweight elimination bout, is # 4 ranked contender Bryant Jennings (18-0, 11 KOs). Former two-time Australian Middleweight world champion, Daniel Geale (30-2, 16 KOs), …
Read More »WBA Celebrates 62nd Birthday Of Alexis Arguello
Nicaraguan Alexis Arguello was not only an outstanding athlete, but also managed a successful political career in his native Nicaragua. Today we commemorate what would have been Arguello’s 62nd birthday in Managua. Of humble origin, Arguello entered into the sport to become three-time world champion. He debuted in 1971, and …
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