Bob Arum and Todd duBoef, CEO and President of Top Rank, respectively, and Michael Koncz of MP Promotions are pleased to announce that an agreement was reached today for undefeated two-division world champion Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley to defend his WBO welterweight title against Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao. Promoted by Top …
Read More »David Price Wins In Germany
Former British and Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion – David Price, scored a first round TKO last night over Hungarian – Istvan Ruzsinszky, in Stuttgart, Germany. The fight, which lasted just 2 minutes, saw Pricey jabbing his long-reaching left in the face of Ruzsinszky continuously – while looking to land the right. …
Read More »Mikey Garcia vs. Juan Carlos Burgos Tonight For WBO Super Feather Belt
The top super featherweight in the world is back in action tonight as New York’s famed Madison Square Garden plays host to WBO champion Mikey Garcia’s defense against Juan Carlos Burgos. Burgos, 30-1-2 (20), views the WBO strap as his own after he was denied the belt following his disputed …
Read More »Huck, Arslan Go At It Again Tonight In Germany For WBO Title
In November, 2012, Marco Huck retained his WBO cruiserweight title by UD after appearing to get outfought by challenger Firat Arslan and tonight, the pair engage in a rematch at Hans Martin Schleyer Halle in Stuttgart, Germany. The first fight was a genuine war, with each man taking turns on …
Read More »Lamont Peterson In Dangerous IBF Title Defense Against Dierry Jean
Washington D.C.’s top boxer makes his way back to the ring tonight as IBF champion Lamont Peterson puts his light welter crown on the line against the latest product of the Montreal fighter factory, Dierry Jean, at the D.C. Armory in Peterson’s hometown. Peterson, 31-2-1 (16), has had more career …
Read More »David Price Vs Istvan Ruzsinszky Weights
David Price of Liverpool weighed in at 112.8 kg (248.7 lbs) yesterday afternoon, at the Maritim Hotel, Stuttgart, Germany, ahead of tonights’ Team Sauerland event which headlines the rematch between Marco Huck and Firat Arslan. But the Former British and Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion – making his return to the ring …
Read More »Big Names Dominate Irish Amateur Open Youth Championships Final
AIBA World Junior champions Willie Donoghue and Ciara Ginty both claimed Irish belts at the Open Youth Championships finals at Dublin’s National Stadium tonight. Current European and EU Youth champions Gary Cully and Kristina O’Hara also emerged victorious at IABA headquarters.
Read More »Lebedev, Jones Come To Terms For WBA Title Rematch In Russia
Cruiserweight regular champion Dennis Lebedev and the champion in recess, the Panamanian Guillermo “Felino” Jones’ teams reached a definitive agreement for the promoting of the rematch fight between both fighters. The bout will take place in April in Russia in a venue and date to be announced.
Read More »Prospect Semjay Thomas Added To Peterson vs. Jean
Former national amateur standout, Semajay Thomas heads to the nation’s capital, Washington D.C. to continue his professional boxing career this Saturday night, January 25, making his second start in the paid ranks. Following his highly anticipated professional debut this past August 30 at Cicero Stadium, Thomas, 1-0-0, will return to …
Read More »Star Boxing Looks Forward From Successful 2013
2013 was an exceptional year for Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing. It was a year that saw Star Boxing fighters appear on every major network: HBO, Showtime, ESPN, and NBC Sports Network. 2013 also saw the emergence of many of Star Boxing’s up and coming fighters. The year was highlighted by …
Read More »Chicago Amateur Standout Quezada Turns Pro February 7
Highly decorated Chicago amateur boxer Jose Felix Quezada will make his much anticipated professional debut on Friday, February 7 at the UIC Pavilion. In preparation for his pro debut, the nineteen year old Quezada, advised by local entrepreneur Rick Ramos will hold a public media workout on Saturday, February 1 …
Read More »Peterson, Jean, Rosado, Charlo Confident As Fight Night Looms
Just a couple of days away from the first night of the initial Showtime Championship Boxing event in 2014, read what the Lamont Peterson vs. Dierry Jean trainers, fighters and promoters had to say at the final press conference, at Hamilton Live in Washington, D.C. on Thursday: Lamont Peterson, IBF …
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