In 2011, Pablo Cesar Cano made the leap from prospect to contender, capping off his year with a stellar effort in a late notice world title fight against the legendary Erik “El Terrible” Morales. Now gearing up for a title run at 135 pounds, the Tlanepantla product will make his first start of 2012 on…
An IBF Elimination bout that was scheduled to take place between John Molina Jr. and Marvin Quintero was recently called off and replaced by a junior welterweight attraction between Mike “The Silent Assassin” Dallas Jr. and Miguel “Silky Smooth” Gonzalez, that will take place February 17, and air on ESPN “Friday Night Fights.”
Both Elvin Ayala and “Hammerin’†Hank Lundy have reached the point in their careers where they can no longer hide behind past accomplishments without facing each test the sport of boxing has to offer. On Friday, March 30th, 2012 at Foxwoods Resort Casino’s MGM Grand Theater, Ayala and Lundy will put their belts – and…
Undefeated middleweight prospect Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira will make his Canadian boxing debut this Saturday night (Feb. 11) on an explosive card, presented by United Promotions in association with Hennessy Sports, at Hershey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario.
Super middleweight sensation Adonis “Superman” Stevenson, now being trained by Hall of Famer Emanuel Steward in Detroit, is prepared to successfully defend his IBF Inter-Continental belt February 18 against former NABF champion Jesus “El Martillo” Gonzales (27-1, 14 KOs) in the 12-round main event that is also an IBF voluntary eliminator for the No. 2…
Sports fans in Albany, New York turned out in droves on Saturday night as Star Boxing presented “KO At The TU” at the Times Union Center. “We’re very pleased with the supportive crowd who saw some great fights and truly had an entertaining evening. Our next date here in Albany at the Times Union Center…
Tyrone Nurse believes victory in the sold-out Betfair Prizefighter Light-Welterweight II, at Wolverhampton Civic Hall on Saturday 11 February, will be the perfect start to a big year for his career. The unbeaten Huddersfield man has clocked up 20 wins since turning pro in 2008, but as he fights in the 23rd edition of the…
British super-bantamweight champion – Scott Quigg, is gearing himself up for a clash with emerging Irish star – Carl Frampton. Quigg, 23, retained his title by stopping Welsh veteran – Jamie Arthur, in Bolton on Saturday night (February 4) and remains on course for a mouth-watering clash against the Barry McGuigan managed Commonwealth king.
London Heavyweight – Ali Adams, has enlisted the permanent help of a hypnotist in his build up to the most important fight of his career – his Heavyweight Championship contest against former Olympic Champion – Audley Harrison, on 14th April 2012. “My promoter – Steve Goodwin, recommended this guru who has helped many jockeys and…
With the likes of Filipino icon and current pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao, Mexican three-weight world champion Juan Manuel Marquez and Floyd Mayweather all being tipped to an automatic call up to the International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota when they complete their five year eligibility period, other names look automatic certainties into…
Some famous, some infamous, some legendary. Recently, Boxing lost five of its all-time greats: legendary heavyweight champion Smokin’ Joe Frazier, trainer Angelo Dundee, trainer Goody Petronelli, noted referee Wayne Kelley and boxer Don Fullmer. It is worth noting the pro boxing contributions of each of these outstanding individuals. Each, in their own way, were noteworthy…
In a Saturday night co-main event, February 4, 2012, the one-time WBA, WBO and IBF # 1 heavyweight contender Jameel McCline stepped into the ring in a comeback at Guilford Convention Center in Greensboro, North Carolina at age 41, but lost three battles: to old injuries, to journeyman Harold Sconiers, and to father time. A…