Paxton Promotions and Worcester MA’s own two-time world boxing champion “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera (41-6-1, 24 KOs) will step through the ropes for the third time this year since coming off of a two year hiatus on Saturday November 5th at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on …
Read More »Angel McKenzie Narrowly Misses Big Prize On ‘Red Or Black’
Female Boxer and former ‘Big Brother’ contestant – Angel McKenzie, found herself in the penultimate task on Simon Cowell’s ‘Red or Black’ game show this weekend. The new UK show – hosted by Ant and Dec – saw thousands of participants whittled down in its roulette-style competition. Ms McKenzie made …
Read More »Mayweather Skypes His Appreciation To Afgan Based US Troops
“God bless you, thank you for fighting for this country… the red white and blue, there’s nothing better than this country, America – you guys are great, thank you so much… from the bottom of my heart.” – Floyd Mayweather While Americans were preparing to celebrate the long Labor Day …
Read More »Catbox Fighters Zuhdi, Fields Win At Riverwind Casino
In what could only be described as a perfect night of boxing, catBOX fighters Noah Zuhdi (15-2, 12 KOs) and Eric Fields (19-1, 15 KOs) both added wins to their stats. In the main event, Eric Fields showed off his impressive skills and once again proved why he is considered …
Read More »Hard Knocks Promotions Signs TV Deal With Premier
Premier Sports have signed a broadcast deal with Spencer Fearon and Ciaran Baynes’ Hard Knocks Boxing Promotions for six events, starting with their October 7th York Hall Super Show ‘This Is Hard Knocks’ which will be headlined by Mongolia’s two time Featherweight Champion Choi Tseveenpürev. The dynamic duo’s commitment to …
Read More »An Evening With Joe Calzaghe Saturday October 8th
Former WBF Super Featherweight Champion turned promoter Carl Greaves presents the opportunity for boxing fans to spend an evening with one of the greatest British boxers of all time – undisputed Super Middleweight World Champion Joe Calzaghe – at the Cedric Ford Pavilion, Newark Showground, Newark, Nottingham on Saturday 8th …
Read More »Lamare Puts WBF Title On Line Against Florez
In a big night of boxing at the Stade de l’Est in Saint Denis on the beautiful Indian Ocean island of Reunion (a French overseas department), reigning WBF womens light welterweight champion Myriam Lamare (18-3, 10 KO’s) will make the second defense of her world title against the experienced former …
Read More »Fury To Face Firtha In Belfast September 17
Tyson Fury says he will battle with North American champion Nicolai Firtha at Belfast’s King’s Hall on September 17 because he wants to give the Irish fans a night to remember. The 12 round international contest will be shown live on Channel 5. British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion Fury could …
Read More »Andre Berto Wins IBF Welter Title From Jan Zaveck In Thriller
In a hard fought contest, recently dethroned WBC welter champion Andre Berto got right back on the horse by stopping IBF titlist Jan Zaveck at the Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi, MS. Berto answered any questions about his remaining abilities following a punishing loss to Victor Ortiz in April with …
Read More »Darchinyan Retains IBO Belt Against Mbamba In Armenia
Fighting in his native Armenia for the first time in his pro career, bantamweight Vic Darchinyan kept hold of his IBO title against the challenge posed by South African super flyweight Evans Mbamba in an all-southpaw battle. In front of a sold old Karen Demirchyan Sports Complex in Yerevan, Darchinyan …
Read More »Humberto Soto, Marco Antonio Rubio Win Big In Mexico
Two big Mexican names were in action last night south of the border with ex-three weight world champion Humberto Soto and former world middleweight title challenger Marco Antonio Rubio treading the boards on separate fight cards. Soto, who gave up his WBC lightweight crown in July after four successful title …
Read More »Pacquiao, Marquez Manilla Press Stop Draws 70,000 Fans
Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez kicked off their 25,000-mile four-city international media tour on Saturday with an outdoor public rally at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. Televised live nationally as an hour-long special on GMA 7, the rally attracted an estimated crowd of 70,000 enthusiastic Pacquiao and Marquez fans. …
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