Going back through the decades Argentina has had a reputation of having some of the toughest fighters in the world, full of guile, valour & incredible fighting spirit. Great champions like Carlos Monzon, Nicolino Locche, Pascal Perez et al. However … [Read more...]
First Lady to support Russian Giant
August 28, 2008 By
Nikolai Valuev can count on some special help this Saturday when he takes on John Ruiz in a clash for the WBA heavyweight title. Supporting the Russian Giant from ringside will be Cecilia Braekhus, who even cancelled a live TV appearance in her home … [Read more...]
Ronny Vargas: A Championship Dream Tragically Cut Short
August 28, 2008 By
Just about every boxer to enter the squared circle has the dream of one day becoming a world champion. Unfortunately, this does not become a reality for most. Some of the common reasons are the fighter never ends up getting a big fight, has legal … [Read more...]
TICKETS AVAILABLE IN ALL PRICE RANGES FOR SPECTACULAR ELITEXC MMA EVENT
August 28, 2008 By
LOS ANGELES (Aug. 27, 2008) – Incredibly popular hometown hero Kimbo Slice returns to 305 to face legendary Hall Of Famer Ken Shamrock in a featured fight on a stellar, star-studded mixed martial arts card that includes women’s superstar Gina … [Read more...]
UNDEFEATED LIGHT WELTERWEIGHT CONTENDER TY BARNETT TO HEADLINE MAIN EVENT AT AMERICAN METAL & IRON FIGHT NIGHT AT THE TANK
August 28, 2008 By
American Metal & Iron Fight Night at the Tank returns to HP Pavilion at San Jose on Thursday, September 11. The evening’s main event will feature Jr. Welterweight TY BARNETT (14-0-1, 10 KO’s), a native of Washington D.C. Barnett will fight in … [Read more...]
KIMBO SLICE, KEN SHAMROCK, JAKE SHIELDS, PAUL DALEY
August 27, 2008 By
Undefeated Heavyweight Sensation Kimbo Slice Faces One of the Sports All-Time Greats, Ken Shamrock (Co-Main Event) EliteXC Welterweight Champion Jake Shields Makes First Title Defense Against Cage Rage Welterweight Champion and UK Standout, Paul … [Read more...]
PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES: Peter vs. Klitschko
August 27, 2008 By
Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Gallagher’s Steak House, New York, New York … [Read more...]
Molitor, Labarda Ready for Battle at Rumble at Rama V
August 27, 2008 By
TORONTO, ON - After weeks of intense preparation, the wait has dwindled down to scant hours for IBF Junior Featherweight world champion, "The Canadian Kid" Steve Molitor (27-0, 10 KO's), prior to his title defense against undefeated Argentine, … [Read more...]
Remillard earning bones vs. Mexican fighters
August 27, 2008 By
Godfrey-Nwodo NABF title fight headlines Friday night’s “Title Wave” at Mohegan Sun UNCASVILLE, Conn. (August 27, 2008) – Mexican fighters are feared worldwide because of their toughness in the ring. WBC World Youth featherweight … [Read more...]
De La Hoya to hold conference call on Thursday; Could it be to announce Pacquiao fight?
August 27, 2008 By
Oscar De La Hoya is holding an international conference call on Thursday. … [Read more...]
GOLDEN BOY PROMOTIONS AND HBO LATIN AMERICA GROUP INTRODUCE NEW BOXING SERIES
August 27, 2008 By
Mexico DF, August 27, 2008 -Oscar de la Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions announced a two year agreement with HBO Latin America Group yesterday to collaborate on a new television series that showcases young Latin American boxers who are destined to be the … [Read more...]
Pawel Wolak returns to headline “Havoc At The Hilton”
August 27, 2008 By
Sept. 26 at Huntington Hilton Hotel NEW YORK CITY (August 27, 2008) – Promoter Bob Duffy today announced that his Ring Promotions will present “Havoc At The Hilton,” featuring Polish power puncher Pawel “Raging Bull” Wolak (21-1, 14 … [Read more...]
STAR BOXING CONGRATULATES “MIGHTY” MIKE AND ELENI ARNAOUTIS:
August 27, 2008 By
Star Boxing congratulates Mike Arnaoutis and his wife Eleni on their beautiful baby daughter Agapi-Michelle Arnaoutis that was born on August 5th. Arnaoutis, who is fighting on September 5th at Bally's Hotel and Casino in his adopted hometown of … [Read more...]
Special charity auction – Valuev´s boxing robe on ebay
August 27, 2008 By
Big man, big heart: After his WBA heavyweight title fight against John Ruiz, Nikolai Valuev will make a special charity donation, selling his boxing robe on ebay. The auction (www.ebay.de/starsandcharity) has already started and will end on September … [Read more...]
Top Rank Outbids Branco Sports for Donaire-Mthalane
August 26, 2008 By
The camp of Nonito Donaire Jr. (19-1, 12 KOs) of San Leandro, California has informed 15rounds.com that their promoter, Top Rank, has won the purse bid for the right to promote his IBF Flyweight title defense against mandatory challenger Moruti … [Read more...]
RUIZ REPLACES INJURED SOUTHWORTH IN BABALU FIGHT
August 26, 2008 By
SAN JOSE, Calif. —A potentially torn ACL and meniscus will prevent Strikeforce Light Heavyweight (205 lb. limit) Champion Bobby Southworth from being able to defend his crown against Renato “Babalu” Sobral (30-7) at the world-famous Playboy … [Read more...]
SEMINOLE WARRIORS BOXING INKS US OLYMPIC TEAM ALTERNATE DANNY O’CONNOR
August 26, 2008 By
HOLLYWOOD, FL, August 26 – With the 2008 Olympic Games now in the history books, it’s time to look towards the future, and Seminole Warriors Boxing has kick started its run towards the best young talent in boxing today by signing the pride of … [Read more...]
Pound for Pound Promotions is Coming back to Schuetzen Park!
August 26, 2008 By
Union City, NJ (August 26, 2008) – Pound for Pound Promotions will be returning to Schuetzen Park on October 16th with “October Fist,” which is sure to provide yet another exciting evening of boxing for North Jersey fight fans. “The last … [Read more...]
Lauzon positioning himself for UFC title run in 2009 Bradley fight Sept. 17 in Omaha on UFC Fight Night 15
August 26, 2008 By
E. BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (August 26, 2008) – In a relatively short period, 24-year-old Joe “J-Lau” Lauzon has gone from computer geek to starring on The Ultimate Fighter 5 television reality show, upsetting a former world mixed-martial-arts champ, … [Read more...]
ONE ON ONE WITH STAR BOXING’S WORLD RATED HEAVYWEIGHT KEVIN “KINGPIN” JOHNSON
August 26, 2008 By
JOHNSON READY TO BATTLE FORMER HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMP BRUCE SELDON ON SEPTEMBER 5TH BRONX, NY - Aug 25, 2008 On September 5th Star Boxing's top rated heavyweight Kevin "Kingpin" Johnson returns to the ring when he takes on former WBA heavyweight … [Read more...]
CESTUS MANAGEMENT: LAUNCHES NEWLY IINKED LATINO FIGHTERS
August 26, 2008 By
Cestus Management, known for developing European and American talent, is now taking the next step and moving into the most powerful market in boxing: The Latino Market. Latino fighters and Latino fans have long been the bloodline that oils the … [Read more...]
CESTUS MANAGEMENT FIGHTERS READY FOR FRIDAY NIGHT RUMBLE
August 26, 2008 By
August 29, 2008, Cestus Management new boxing sensations Rodolfo “BABY COBRA” Gomez, Robert “NIGHTHAWK” Luna Jr will make their much anticipated pro debuts, in front of a sold out 3,000 ravenous boxing fans that will pack the Civic Center in … [Read more...]
LIGHTWEIGHTS LEAD OFF FOR HBO/GOLDEN BOY
August 25, 2008 By
Much like the welterweights earlier this year, the lightweights are now on the threshold of providing some clarity to a stacked, competitive division. In the 147 pound division, Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s retirement, for however long it lasts, loosened … [Read more...]
Jason Estrada won’t get caught in trap fight
August 25, 2008 By
Godfrey-Nwodo NABF title fight headlines Friday night’s “Title Wave” at Mohegan Sun UNCASVILLE, Conn. (August 25, 2008) – Others may consider his Friday night match-up against Texas champion Domonic Jenkins as simply a “stay busy” … [Read more...]
America’s weight shift
August 25, 2008 By
Imagine this. Last week officials from USA Track & Field watched Jamaican Usain Bolt win the 100-meter dash. They loved Bolt’s last 10 meters. And they noticed his long legs. So in 2012 they’ll be selecting American sprinters according to leg … [Read more...]
Don King Joins Nike To Promote Potential World Tennis Classic Showdown
August 25, 2008 By
NEW YORK CITY—Nike has invited the promoter of the people, Don King, to join them in creating a significant campaign to bring all the people to bear witness to the two greatest tennis players in the world—No. 1-ranked Rafael Nadal and No. … [Read more...]
Valuev, Ruiz public work-out
August 25, 2008 By
Five days ahead of their clash for the vacant WBA heavyweight title, Nikolai Valuev and John Ruiz today underwent a public training session in the heart of Berlin. “I want the title back,” the Russian Giant said after a light work-out in the … [Read more...]
“Beibut The Beast” Boxing’s Top Secret Project
August 24, 2008 By
AKHSTAN (August 24, 2008) – Former Kazakhstan Olympian Beibut “The Beast” Shumenov is the greatest fighter in the world that most boxing fans haven’t heard of, at least not at this stage of his young professional career. … [Read more...]
Manfredo takes care of McCrary in Two
August 23, 2008 By
Peter Manfredo Jr. looked like he was on his way to another big opportunity as he stopped Donny McCrary at 1:24 of round two of their scheduled twelve round super middleweight bout at the Twin River Casino in Lincoln, Rhode Island. … [Read more...]
Irish themed boxing show scheduled for Philadelphia on Saturday, October 4
August 23, 2008 By
Promoter Tom Moran, the former manager of heavyweight titlist Tim Witherspoon and current manager of former world junior middleweight champion Kassim “The Dream” Ouma, has announced what he calls “A major Irish boxing show” to be held at the … [Read more...]
