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 televised live on HBO Boxing…
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. There was more pressure from…
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 of the same produced some…
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 19-0 (17 KO) will look…
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), is ranked # 2. At…
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 in 1974 he won his…
Rod Salka put on a boxing clinic for Alexei Collado in Friday’s ShoBox: The New Generation main event and then he stated his case for a world title shot. Salka was the more intelligent and effective fighter from the opening bell, pounding the body and utilizing his superior movement in an impressive 10-round unanimous decision…
Jamie McDonnell will face Tabtimdaeng Na Rachawat for the vacant WBA Bantamweight title at Wembley Stadium on May 31, live on Sky Sports Box Office. McDonnell faces the Thai star on the undercard of Carl Froch’s blockbuster rematch for the WBA and IBF Super Middleweight titles against George Groves. The former IBF champion from Doncaster…
It’s not hard to believe that Bernard Hopkins will turn 50 years of age this coming January, but it almost requires a suspension of belief to realize that he is still winning and defending world title belts. The question of how much longer can “The Alien” continue his otherworldly accomplishments is really what makes his…
Super bantam Scott Quigg could be in for a genuine test tonight as the Bury man headlines the massive Phones 4u Arena in Manchester in defense of his WBA crown against South Africa’s Tshifhiwa Munyai. Quigg, 27-0 (20), was scheduled to defend against mandatory challenger Nehomar Cermeno until immigration issues knocked the Panamanian out of…
Nearly 1 million uniformed military personnel serving abroad will be able to watch and support U.S. Armed Forces veteran Sammy Vasquez, Jr., as part of a special agreement between Showtime and the American Forces Network. Vasquez, who served two tours of duty in Iraq, is featured in the opening bout of Friday’s ShoBox: The New…
Hard-hitting Canadian Eric Martel Bahoeli believes his Commonwealth title fight with Lucas Browne will open the door to the big time. The heavyweights clash at the Ponds Forge Arena in Sheffield next Saturday, with the winner likely to surge up the world rankings. Bahoeli, 32, accepts he will be a huge underdog come fight night,…