Gary Shaw Productions world title contender, Puerto Rican star Thomas Dulorme (21-1, 14 KO’s), is available to face current WBO welterweight champion, Manny Pacquiao in November, as it seems that Chris Algieri, current WBO junior welterweight champion, may not fight Pacquiao because of money issues. “I’m available and willing to …
Read More »Erislandy Lara Protests Loss To Saul “Canelo” Alvarez
After landing more punches and connecting with a higher percentage, Erislandy “The American Dream” Lara (19-2-2, 12 KOs) feels he was robbed in his fight with Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (44-1-1, 31 KOs) that took place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas this past weekend. According to Compubox statistics, Lara …
Read More »Promoter Dave Coldwell Overjoyed Over Perfect Week
Tony Bellew’s knockout victory over Brazilian puncher, Julio Dos Santos, at the Liverpool Echo Arena at the weekend provided Dave Coldwell the perfect ending in what was a hectic week for the Sheffield multi-tasker. The loud Liverpudlian destroyed the game South American and the path to a long-awaited rematch with …
Read More »World Boxing Weekend Roundup: Alvarez, Kameda, Barthelemy Win
We kick things off in America’s capital of Boxing, Las Vegas, where last night at the MGM Grand there were several major world level bouts. In a major non-title clash at light middle, former WBC/WBA champ Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, 44-1-1 (31), posted a controversial split decision over current WBA ruler …
Read More »Porter vs. Brook Headlines Showtime World Title Tripleheader
Golden Boy Promotions and Showtime will deliver another explosive night of boxing from the renowned StubHub Center in Carson, Calif., when undefeated IBF Welterweight Champion Shawn “Showtime” Porter (24-0-1, 15 KOs), of Akron, Ohio defends his belt against unbeaten British star Kell Brook (32-0, 22 KOs), of Sheffield, England, on …
Read More »Mayweather vs. Maidana Rematch, Press Tour Dates Announced
Eleven-time world champion Floyd “Money” Mayweather and former world champion Marcos “El Chino” Maidana are hitting the road on a four-day, five-city cross-country press tour to officially announce their championship rematch which will take place Saturday, Sept. 13 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas live on Showtime PPV. Both …
Read More »Irish Amateur Boxing Gets Massive Boost From Government
Michael Ring, TD, Minister of State for Tourism & Sport, today,11th July 2014, announced a special grant of €975,000 to the Irish Amateur Boxing Association (IABA), primarily for boxing clubs. Most of the allocation (€750,000) is to further extend the 2011 facilities initiative which was devised to improve boxing facilities …
Read More »WBA Update: “Neon Leon” Spinks, Perez, Herrera, Vargas
Former world champion “Neon Leon” Spinks celebrates his 61 birthday today, and the World Boxing Association family joins the festivity. Spinks was born in 1953 in San Louis, Missouri. He began boxing while very young, he was member of the National Team and stood out in the mid 70’s.
Read More »Johnson, Maicelo Victorious on Thrilling ESPN2 Friday Night Fights
Last evening, Gary Shaw Productions presented another great night of boxing on ESPN “Friday Night Fights” at the Little Creek Casino in Shelton, WA. In the main event, Tureano Johnson (15-1, 10 KOs) handed Mike Gavronski (14-1-1, 10 KOs) his first defeat, as they battled in a 10-round middleweight showdown …
Read More »Lara Vows To Light Up Hot-Head Alvarez On BoxNation
Erislandy Lara has said he doesn’t owe Canelo Alvarez anything other than left hands as he prepares to do battle with the Mexican superstar this weekend. The Cuban light-middleweight takes on the dangerous Alvarez this Saturday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, live on BoxNation, and despite being …
Read More »Steady Eddie Moves Forward On British Scene With Fight Pass
Eddie Hearn is proud to announce the launch of the Matchroom Boxing Fight Pass – a new membership service that gives fight fans more live boxing, as Matchroom Boxing teams up with other UK promoters to develop younger fighters, and gives members priority ticket booking to Matchroom Boxing shows and …
Read More »Matchroom Unveils New Season Show Schedule Part One
Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing are delighted to announce their early schedule for the new season on Sky Sports. Matthew Macklin and Anthony Joshua, MBE, will star in the opening show of the season at the National Stadium in Dublin on August 30, before WBA Super Bantamweight champion Scott Quigg …
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