Indianapolis, IN-Relentless Events and CBelieve regretfully inform the public that the November 29th HomeComing fight featuring Lamon Brewster vs. Bruce Seldon at the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis has been postponed. Brewster had contracted … [Read more...]
JEFFREY RESTO PREPARES FOR SHOWDOWN WITH VICTOR ORTIZ
November 26, 2008 By
BRONX, NY (November 26, 2008) In his hometown gym in the Bronx, NY, three times zones removed from Las Vegas, Jeffrey Resto has been training for the last seven weeks in anticipation of his junior welterweight showdown with Victor Ortiz on December … [Read more...]
Lauzon’s goodwill trip memorable for UFC fighter
November 26, 2008 By
E. BRIDGEWATER, Mass. (November 26, 2008) – UFC lightweight contender Joe “J-Lau” Lauzon’s recent 12-day goodwill trip visiting U.S. military troops in Iraq and Kuwait was a knockout for everybody. … [Read more...]
Godfrey 1st SNBC champion
November 26, 2008 By
PROVIDENCE (November 26, 2008) – World cruiserweight contender Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey (18-1, 10 KOs), rated No. 3 by the WBC, became the first Sovereign Nations Boxing Council (SNBC) champion last Saturday night when he won a dominating … [Read more...]
Olympic flavor to “Holiday Havoc”
November 26, 2008 By
PROVIDENCE (November 26, 2008) – There’s a touch of red, white and blue this holiday season in Rhode Island as the state’s only U.S. Olympic Boxing Team members, Jason “Big Six” Estrada (2004) and Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade (2008), as … [Read more...]
TRYING TO MAKE TURKEY SALAD
November 26, 2008 By
Before we file away in our memory banks last Friday’s Fernando Vargas-Ricardo Mayorga fight, held at Staples Center in Los Angeles, we would just like to leave some commentary on the good, bad, and the ugly of the event. … [Read more...]
MIGHTY MIKE TO 140 LB. DIVISION:I’LL BE WATCHING AND WAITING
November 26, 2008 By
On December 13th there will be no one watching the Kendall Holt vs. Ricardo Torres bout more eagerly then Star Boxing's light welterweight "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis (21-2-2, 10KO). Holt will be defending his WBO light welterweight championship belt … [Read more...]
Gomez vs. Klitschko in Istanbul?
November 26, 2008 By
ARENA-CEO Ahmet Öner announced today that he received offers from a big Turkish investor and one of the biggest Turkish TV stations to host the WBC heavyweight championship between Vitali Klitschko and no. 1 contender Juan Carlos Gomez in Istanbul, … [Read more...]
MANNY PACQUIAO/BOB ARUM CONFERENCE CALL TRANSCRRIPT
November 26, 2008 By
Lee Samuels: We’re talking about “The Dream Match” - Oscar De La Hoya versus Manny Pacquiao. The five-division world champion Manny Pacquiao is here with us. We were with him in Los Angeles yesterday for that wonderful turkey giveaway where … [Read more...]
Fighting for a Cause at the Hilton
November 26, 2008 By
November 25th at the Huntington Hilton had a good card for an even better cause. Final Forum and matchmaker Eric Bentley put together a night of boxing, where a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Friends of Amanda Malloy for Education … [Read more...]
GFL TRIPLE PLAY NOW AVAILABLE ON WWW.GOFIGHTLIVE.TV
November 25, 2008 By
NEW YORK (November 24, 2008)—On Thursday, November 20^th an outstanding night of boxing took place as Bobby Gunn took on Shelby Gross in a rematch of a wild cruiserweight bout that took place on March 31^st , 2006. The rematch was no different as … [Read more...]
ANGULO PROMISES MAYORGA A DOG FIGHT!; Junior Middleweight Rumble
November 25, 2008 By
TOTOWA, NJ (November 25, 2008) – Undefeated junior middleweight sensation ALFREDO “Perro” ANGULO of Mexico, has picked up the scent of his next victim – former world champion Ricardo Mayorga. The Angulo-Mayorga junior middleweight rumble … [Read more...]
JOEY GILBERT OFFERS TO HELP CHICAGO CUBS END CENTURY LONG DROUGHT,
November 25, 2008 By
CHICAGO, IL (November 25, 2008) While visiting his original hometown of Chicago yesterday in anticipation of the Thanksgiving holiday celebration with family, super middleweight contender Joey Gilbert stopped at Wrigley Field to offer his assistance … [Read more...]
LET HIM EAT CAKE!TEAM PACQUIAO BAKES UP THANKSGIVING SURPRISE FOR OSCAR DE LA HOYA
November 25, 2008 By
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (November 25, 2008) – Team Pacquiao has baked up a Thanksgiving surprise for six-time world champion OSCAR DE LA HOYA. De La Hoya has been claiming he’s been walking around the past two weeks at a Twiggy-like 145 pounds … [Read more...]
WBC CABOFE CHAMPION MANUEL “EL TORRO” QUEZADA TO BATTLE TEKE ORUH IN HEAVYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN
November 25, 2008 By
November 25, 2008 Manuel "El Toro" Quezada, faces his toughest challenge when he goes toe to toe with Teke "African Prince" Oruh. On the line will be Quezada's WBC CABOFE heavyweight title as both fighters attempt to stay in title contention. … [Read more...]
HERE COMES THE HAYMAKER. . .BRITISH BOMBER DAVID HAYE TARGETS KLITSCHKOS
November 25, 2008 By
LOS ANGELES, November 25 - Former Undisputed Cruiserweight World Champion David Haye promised to make a statement in his first major heavyweight fight Saturday, November 15 against Monte Barrett and the "Hayemaker" delivered in devastating fashion, … [Read more...]
Winky Wright injured; comeback fight scrapped
November 25, 2008 By
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, former Jr. Middleweight champion Winky Wright will have to wait a little longer for his return to the squared circle. … [Read more...]
Margarito-Mosley looks good for January 24
November 25, 2008 By
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, the much rumored Welterweight title match between Antonio Margarito and Shane Mosley is just more then a signature or two away from being official. … [Read more...]
RICKY FATTON HUMILIATES MALIGNAGGI
November 24, 2008 By
When you hear little tidbits such as Ricky Hatton’s drop of 42 pounds to be on weight for his junior welterweight fight with Paulie Malignaggi last Saturday night, and then you add into account his 46 fights, the abuse inflicted on his 30 year old … [Read more...]
Contender Season 4 Participant Erick Vega to Attend Life Rolls On Foundation Charity Event
November 24, 2008 By
Contender Season 4 Participant and Arizona based power punching cruiserweight Erick “Dynamite Hands” Vega will be on hand at the “Battle of Orange County” December 13th. The event which is taking place at the No Limit Mixed Martial Arts and … [Read more...]
LUIS CARLOS ABREGU PUTS UNBEATEN RECORD ON LINE AGAINST DANGEROUS DAVID ESTRADA IN MAIN EVENT; TRAVIS KAUFFMAN FACES MALACHY FARRELL IN CO-FEATURE
November 24, 2008 By
NEW YORK (Nov. 24, 2008) – The hard-hitting South American welterweight champion has an unblemished record (24-0), a knockout percentage of nearly 90 percent (21 of 24) and a world top-10 ranking (World Boxing Council/WBC No. 7). … [Read more...]
USBA MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION, LAJUAN SIMON TO APPEAR ON AN ALREADY PACKED NIGHT ON DECEMBER 5TH AT THE LEGENDARY BLUE HORIZON
November 24, 2008 By
PHILADELPHIA (November 24, 2008)—On Friday night, December 5th, The biggest card in Philadelphia in the last several years, just got stronger as the USBA Middleweight champion, Lajuan Simon will fight an opponent to be named as part of a ten bout … [Read more...]
AUDIO: MANNY PACQUIAO CONFERENCE CALL
November 24, 2008 By
Listen to the "Pound for Pound" King, Manny Pacquiao talk to the media about his December 6th mega-showdown with Oscar De La Hoya listen-to-manny-pacquiao … [Read more...]
ROCK ALLEN vs. HUMBERTO TAPIA IN SEMIFINAL CONTEST DEC. 5 AT SOVEREIGN CENTER IN READING, PA
November 24, 2008 By
Reading, PA—Unbeaten junior welterweight Rock Allen, of Philadelphia, PA, will box Humberto Tapia, of Tijuana, Mexico, in the scheduled eight-round semifinal contest Friday evening, Dec. 5, at The Reading Eagle Theatre at the Sovereign Center, 700 … [Read more...]
O’Connor going to “school” each pro fight
November 24, 2008 By
MINGHAM, Mass. (November 24, 2008) – Each fight is a learning experience for any young boxer and 2008 U.S. Olympic first alternate Danny O’Connor is no exception. His pro debut in September resulted in a second-round stoppage of Jose Guerrido, … [Read more...]
One perspective on a tragedy narrowly averted
November 23, 2008 By
Get any prizefighter alone and ask him if he is willing to die in the ring. Even the least flamboyant will say something like this: “I don’t like to think about it, but, yes, it is part of what I signed up for.” Then ask him if he is willing … [Read more...]
Lamon Brewster, Bruce Seldon Ready for 11/29 Clash
November 23, 2008 By
Indianapolis, IN-Less than a week away from his November 29th Homecoming fight in Indianapolis, NABA heavyweight champion "Relentless" Lamon Brewster remains very confident approaching his 12-round clash with former WBA heavyweight champion Bruce … [Read more...]
MANNY ROMAN WINS BIG ON FRIDAY NIGHT, LOOKS TOWARDS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SHOWDOWN WITH BRIAN VILORIA
November 23, 2008 By
LOS ANGELES, CA (November 22, 2008) Friday night in front of a sold out crowd of 1,100 at the Quiet Cannon Country Club in Montebello, flyweight contender Manny Roman overcame a first round knockdown to work towards an eight round unanimous decision … [Read more...]
VIDEO: HATTON-MALIGNAGGI POST FIGHT PRESS CONFERENCE
November 23, 2008 By
Watch the post fight reaction from Ricky Hatton & Paulie Malignaggi after Hatton's 11th round stoppage to retain his Jr. Welterweight title Watch Hatton-Malignaggi Post-fight press conference in Sports Online | View More Free … [Read more...]
Hatton Overwhelms Malignaggi in 11!
November 22, 2008 By
Ricky Hatton retained his recognized Jr. Welterweight world-title with an eleventh round stoppage over former IBF belt holder Paulie Malignaggi after Malignaggi's trainer Buddy McGirt at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. … [Read more...]
