Prizefighter Light-Heavyweights II contender Joe Smyth has revealed his motivation behind entering the show at Olympia on January 29 – to catch up with his high-profile amateur teammates. The St Albans’ fighter Smyth lapped up the attention at Sky’s studios on the promotional day on Wednesday ahead of the 16th edition of Matchroom Sport’s eight-man,…
Good news for fans of heavyweight Sinan Samil Sam. The “Bull from Bosporus†has been released from a hospital in Istanbul where he was staying since mid-December with liver-cirrhosis. The two-time European heavyweight champion had been rushed to the intensive care unit after he spat up blood.
He is boxing’s ageless wonder. His accomplishments and legacy are timeless. Yet Bernard Hopkins still celebrates his birthday like everyone else and Golden Boy Promotions would like to wish “The Executioner” a very Happy Birthday when he celebrates his 46th (January 15).
The contracts for the WBC heavyweight championship between Vitali Klitschko and Odlanier Solis have been signed this week. The fight will take place on March 19th at Cologne’s Lanxess Arena. Solis’ promoter Ahmet Oner is looking forward to the fight and convinced that his fighter will end the Klitschko’s reign. “It’s about time that somebody…
An Irish War has been declared for March 12, between Andy Lee, ‘The Limerick Assassin’ and John Duddy, ‘The Derry Destroyer’ to feature as chief supporting bout to Sergio Martinez – Sergei Dzinziruk WBC world middleweight clash at Foxwoods Resort Casino, Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States.
In honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day national holiday on Monday, we asked Devon Alexander and Timothy Bradley—two young, undefeated American world champion boxers who will meet in a title unification match on Jan. 29 at the Silverdome in Pontiac, Mich. (HBO: 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT)—for their thoughts on Dr. King, and…
© Lawrence Lustig The fighters in the line-up for Prizefighter Light-Heavyweights II show at Olympia in London on January 29 were put through their paces by Sky Sports – and each admitted their desire to fight for a major title after lifting the trophy. The eight boxers headed to Sky’s studios in London on Wednesday…
Junior Middleweight sensation Denis “Da Mommas Boy†Douglin has signed an exclusive agreement with world renowned advisor Al Haymon. Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in professional boxing, Haymon’s impressive clientele includes Floyd Mayweather, Paul Williams, Andre Berto, Daniel Jacobs and Antonio Tarver amongst others. His fighters all have appeared in lucrative…
WBC Champion Vitali Klitschko will defend his title against Cuban Odlanier Solis at Lanxess Arena Cologne, Germany, on March 19. Solis is ranked #1 in the WBC and Klitschko’s official mandatory challenger. Odlanier “La Sombra” Solis is 30 years old and lives in Florida. He has an impressive amateur fight record of 241 fights and…
ARK Promotions president Rick Lazes today announced a strong, supportive undercard for the January 22nd “Redemption In America: The Journey Begins Now†Pay-Per-View Event, headlined by living legend Evander “The Real Deal†Holyfield (43-10-2, 28 KOs) defending his World Boxing Federation heavyweight title against challenger Sherman “Tank†Williams (34-11-2, 19 KOs), live from America’s resort…
Sensational, unbeaten (14-0 with 6 wins by KO), Light Welterweight prospect Dean ‘Irish Lightning’ left his London base earlier today to travel back to Dublin, where he is set to fight a yet to be named opponent at the Dolphil promotions event at the Citywest Hotel on Sunday the 30th January 2011. Dean is managed…
Heavyweight prospect Travis “GW Hope†Kauffman (21-1, 16 KOs) has been added to the “Redemption In America: The Journey Begins Now†Pay-Per-View Event, headlined by living legend Evander “The Real Deal†Holyfield (43-10-2, 28 KOs) defending his World Boxing Federation heavyweight title against challenger Sherman “Tank†Williams (34-11-2, 19 KOs), January 22 live from America’s…