Go ahead, admit it. No matter how much of a purist you are, no matter how much you ridiculed this fight’s announcement, no matter how much you see this spectacle as the eulogy of a decadent era, the fact is you are damn curious to see its first minute.
Oscar and Manny: Curiosity, money and an empty 45?
November 30, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Chris Arreola Dodges The Freight Train But Can He Duck The Buffet Table?
November 30, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Before I start to go off on Chris Arreola, I must give him props for how he turned things around last night. Arreola recovered from an anemic opening stanza and a second round trip to the canvas to drop Walker twice in the same round before KO’ing him with a vicious left hook only 13 seconds into the third. Although the man they call “The Nightmare” is an entertaining brawler with a heart the size of Texas, he has plenty of work to do.
Results & Quotes from Lincoln, Rhode Island
November 30, 2008 By Leave a Comment
HEAVYWEIGHTS
Jason Estrada (15-1, 3 KOs), Providence, RI WDEC8 (80-72, 80-72, 79-73) Derek Bryant (20-5-1, 17 KOs), Philadelphia, PA
Williams Stops Phillips in Ontario
November 29, 2008 By 1 Comment
Reigning WBO Welterweight Champion moved up to the 154-pound division on Saturday night, stopping former IBF Light Middleweight Champion Verno Phillips after eight bruising rounds at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario, California.
ROACH CANCELS MONDAY’S PACQUIAO PUBLIC SEND-OFF! “It’s Time to Get Down to Business
November 29, 2008 By 43 Comments
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (November 29, 2008) – The public send-off for Manny Pacquiao, scheduled for Monday, December 1 at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, has been CANCELED by Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach.
FOLLOW WILLIAMS-PHILLIPS; ARREOLA-WALKER LIVE!!!
November 29, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Follow all the action from Citizens Bank Arena in Onterio, California when Paul Williams battles it out with Verno Phillips for the vacant WBO “Interim” Jr. Middleweight crown. beofre that, undefeated Heavyweight, Critobal Arreola takes on once-beaten Travis Walker in a 12 round Heavyweight tilt. The action begins at 10pm eastern/7pm Pacific.
The Diaz Comeback Rolls On
November 29, 2008 By 1 Comment
Antonio Diaz continued his recent comeback on Friday night in scoring an eight-round unanimous decision win over the game Mario Jose Ramos in front of a capacity crowd at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California. The bout headlined a six-fight card jam packed with former champions, current contenders and emerging prospects.
Chambers to face Salif on December 13th Toney-Thompson undercard
November 29, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Sources have told 15rounds.com that IBF number-six heavyweight, “Fast” Eddie Chambers will take on perrenial opponent Cisse Salif on December 13th on the Versus televised card that will feature James Toney battling Tony Thompson in a twelve round heavyweight bout.
Alfaro bounces back in three
November 29, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Former WBA World lightweight champion Jose Alfaro (21-4, 19 kos), returned to ring for the first time Friday night, since losing his title to Yusuke Kobori in Japan last May.
ESPINOZA BOXING CLUB CLOSES WITH STRONG 2008,GEARS UP FOR BUSY 2009
November 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
LOS ANGELES, CA (November 28, 2008) The Espinoza Boxing Club is closing 2008 with a strong finish and making plans for a huge 2009 as plans are underway for their foray into the promotional aspect of boxing.
Ward Opponent Named for December 13th
November 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
15rounds.com was informed today of the opponent for undefeated super middleweight Andre Ward in his co-featured slot on the Versus televised card emanating from the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon, California on December 13th.
FANS INVITED TO SEND OFF MANNY PACQUIAO
November 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (November 28, 2008) – Members of the Pacman Nation are invited to give boxing’s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter and five-division world champion MANNY PACQUIAO a world championship sendoff as he heads off to Las Vegas for his showdown with “The Golden Boy” Oscar De La Hoya. This Monday! December 1 at 3:30 p.m. PT, following his final training camp workout. Pacquiao will depart the parking lot of Freddie Roach’s Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood in a custom-designed luxury bus, featuring Pacquiao’s likeness, from stem to stern, on all sides.
Weights & Quotes from Lincoln, Rhode Island
November 28, 2008 By 1 Comment
Jason Estrada 241 lbs.-Derek Bryant 225 lbs.
Demetrius Andrade 157 lbs.-Eric Marriott 162 lbs.
Jason Pires 147 lbs.-Frank Houghtaling 147 ½ lbs.
Joey McCreedy 174 lbs.-James Johnson 176 lbs.
Eddie Soto 140 lbs.-Blake Franklin 140 lbs.
Keith Kozlin 168 ½ lbs.-Vincent Robbins 158 lbs.
Omar Pena 130 lbs.-Lindberg Freeman 133 ¼ lbs.
Rashad Minor 288 lbs.-Ryan Shay 260 lbs.
Williams, Phillips at the Scales
November 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
HBO Boxing After Dark will feature a twin-title bill tomorrow night at the new Citizens Bank Arena in Ontario, California. In the main event, feared welterweight Paul Williams moves up to junior middleweight against veteran Verno Philips for the Interim WBO title. The televised co-feature pits two of the few contending American heavyweights, as local attraction Chris Arreola takes on Travis Walker in an IBF Heavyweight Eliminator. Fighters weighed in this afternoon at the Doubletree Hotel, the site of tonight’s card promoted by Thompson Boxing.
DEMETRIUS ANDRADE COMES HOME
November 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Maybe it is the speed and power he possesses in his hands. Or perhaps it’s his beautiful footwork and cat like reflexes that have been honed to perfection since he first put on a pair of gloves at the ripe age of six. Maybe it’s the fact that at only 20 years old and having only one professional fight, he already can spar twelve hard rounds, barely breaking a sweat. The list goes on and on when describing this gifted fighter. Ladies and gentlemen, meet Demetrius Andrade.
“DE LA HOYA WILL KNOW HOW CHAVEZ FELT!”
November 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (November 28, 2008) — Two-time BWAA Trainer of the Year, World-Famous Freddie Roach is confident that his charge MANNY PACQUIAO, boxing’s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter and five-division world champion, will not only beat “The Golden Boy” Oscar De La Hoya, but will knock him out within nine rounds.
“MEXICO, KISS YOUR ARCE GOOD-BYE!”
November 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
TOTOWA, NJ (November 28, 2008) — World super flyweight champion and Fighter of the Year candidate VIC “Raging Bull” DARCHINYAN is ready to defend his crown by kicking a little Arce, as they say Down Under. Darchinyan (31-1-1, 25 KOs), from Sydney, Australia by way of his native Vanadzok, Armenia, will be making the first defense of his newly unified titles against WBA interim super flyweight champion Jorge Arce (51-4-1, 38 KOs), of Los Mochis, Mexico. Promoted by Gary Shaw Productions and Top Rank, Darchinyan vs. Arce will take place on Saturday, February 7, 2009 and will be televised live on SHOWTIME Championship Boxing.
Diaz-Ramos Headlines “Heavy Artillery”
November 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Former IBA Light Welterweight Champion Antonio Diaz continues his rebuilding process tonight at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California, taking on serviceable veteran Mario Jose Ramos in an eight-round welterweight fight. Promising young local talent will be showcased on the undercard. Fighters weighed in on Thanksgiving at the Doubletree Hotel.
De La Hoya-Pacquiao: Intrigue & skepticism
November 27, 2008 By 1 Comment
On a day for leftovers, there are reasons to be grateful amid all of the usual turkeys, but a chance to say thanks, or maybe no thanks, is waiting on one of those fights that includes all of the trimmings, yet questions about whether it can live up to plate full of hype.
Weights from Onterio, California
November 27, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Antonio Diaz 147 – Mario Ramos 147
Dominic Salcido 136 – Celestino Rodriguez 136
Pavel Miranda 144 – Maurixio Herrera 143.5
Juan Carlos Burgos 127 – Jesus Perez 127
Omara Salado 112 – Jose Albuquerque 111
Malcom Frankilin 110.5 – Israel Huerta 110
Jorge Gurgel Signs With Strikeforce
November 27, 2008 By Leave a Comment
SAN JOSE, CA—Lightweight (155 lb. limit) fan favorite and seven-time UFC veteran, Jorge Gurgel (12-5), has signed an exclusive agreement to compete for world championship mixed martial arts (MMA) fight promotion, Strikeforce.
DE LA HOYA TAKES THE CAKE!
November 27, 2008 By Leave a Comment
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (November 27, 2008) — Six-division world champion OSCAR DE LA HOYA reportedly beat up … A CARNEGIE DELI CHEESECAKE!
Jorge Gurgel released from UFC
November 27, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The UFC may have released Jorge Gurgel, but Gurgel’s time out of work did not last long. Just a few minutes later, Gurgel signed a multi-fight deal with the Strikeforce organization.
TEAM KIELSA WELCOMES HINTON CHALLENGE
November 26, 2008 By Leave a Comment
TORONTO, ON – November 26, 2008 – It didn’t take long for brand new Canadian Heavyweight champion Greg Kielsa (8-0, 3 KO’s) to become the centre of attention in the Canadian boxing scene.
Strikeforce “Greatest Knockouts” Premieres On NBC Saturday
November 26, 2008 By Leave a Comment
SAN JOSE, Calif. —A special 30 minute episode featuring a collection of the 10 greatest knockouts in Strikeforce mixed martial arts (MMA) history will premiere on NBC Saturday night.
What’s New at Seminole Warriors Boxing
November 26, 2008 By Leave a Comment
HOLLYWOOD, FL 11/26/08 – VIVA CABALLERO!!!
WBA super bantamweight champion Celestino Caballero added the IBF 122-pound title to his collection on November 21st at Casino Rama in Rama, Ontario, as he stopped previously unbeaten Steve Molitor in just four rounds. It was one of the most impressive championship performances of 2008, and now Caballero wants the other big names in the division – Israel Vazquez, Juan Manuel Lopez, and Rafael Marquez – to step up to the plate and fight him.
CHICAGO BOXING ALIVE AND KICKING, 8 COUNT PLANS HOLIDAY BLOWOUT BASH ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12TH ADVANCE TICKETS NOW ON SALE
November 26, 2008 By Leave a Comment
CHICAGO, IL (November 25, 2008) With sub freezing temperatures becoming the norm, Chicago’s 8 Count Productions, HOME OF THE BEST IN CHICAGO BOXING, is planning an outstanding eight bout holiday blowout for Friday, December 12th at Cicero Stadium.
DARCHINYAN TO DEFEND AGAINST ARCE ON SATURDAY, FEB. 7, ON SHOWTIME
November 26, 2008 By 1 Comment
NEW YORK (Nov. 26, 2008) – A must-see matchup that fans, media and the fighters themselves have been clamoring for will take place when two of boxing’s biggest little men and hardest punchers, Vic Darchinyan and Jorge Arce, clash on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009, live on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING (SHOWTIME, 9 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast).
Ballogou-Judah crossroads fight on “Holiday Hits”
November 26, 2008 By Leave a Comment
NEW YORK (November 26, 2008) – The 12-round IBF International light heavyweight championship bout between Jaffa “African Assassin” Ballogou and Daniel Judah is a crossroads fight for both New York City southpaws in the co-feature on the third annual “Holiday Hits” pro boxing show, promoted by Bob Duffy’s Ring Promotions, December 4 at the famed Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan, New York.
VERSUS TO AIR NEXT LIVE WORLD EXTREME CAGEFIGHTING® (WEC®)
November 26, 2008 By Leave a Comment
NEW YORK, N.Y. (November 26, 2008) – VERSUS, the network that celebrates real competition and the exclusive television home of World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC), will air its next live event on Wednesday, December 3, at 8 p.m. ET. The championship bout that will headline the card features Miguel Torres as he defends his WEC Bantamweight title against Manny Tapia. The telecast will originate from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and is presented in HD and Spanish language SAP where available.