European super-middleweight champion Karo Murat will be hoping for history to repeat itself when he takes on former world champion Cristian Sanavia in Neubrandenburg on Saturday night. Ten months ago, the 25-year-old clinched a points victory over … [Read more...]
MANAGER OF WORLD CHAMPIONS CAMERON DUNKIN ENGAGED NUPTIALS TO TAKE PLACE IN COSTA RICA THIS FALL
February 25, 2009 By
Las Vegas, NV (February 25, 2009) Rumor has it that Cameron Dunkin, longtime manager of numerous boxing world champions, was recently engaged to 26 year old Emily Williams with the two planning to wed this Fall in Costa Rica. … [Read more...]
15rounds.com congratulates Norm Frauenheim for winning the Nat Fleischer award
February 25, 2009 By
The Boxing Writers Association of America is pleased to announce its first award recipient for 2008. It is Norm Frauenheim of Arizona, who has won the 2008 Nat Fleischer award for "Excellence in Boxing Journalism." … [Read more...]
Weights from the Lyndhurst, NJ!
February 24, 2009 By
Bobby “The Celtic Warrior” Gunn 197 vs Brad Gregory 192 Marcus Bianconi 160 vs Nelson Roldan 160.5 K.C. Cunningham 220 vs Tyyab Beale 236 Carlos Zambrano 126.5 vs Javier Dennis 131 Jose Ortiz 129.5 vs. Jonathan Ocassino 127 Kyle White 166 … [Read more...]
Shaun George Weighs 177.5, Ready to Conquer Ballogou Wednesday Night
February 24, 2009 By
NEW YORK- Light-heavyweight contender Shaun George tipped the scales at 177.5 for his scheduled 10-round match against Jaffa Ballogou on Wednesday night at BB King Blues Club & Grill in New York City's Times Square. Ballogou weighed exactly 177. The … [Read more...]
HENRY COYLE RETURNS TO CHICAGO ON FRIDAY, MARCH 27TH JUNIOR MIDDLEWEIGHT PROSPECT CO-FEATURED AT UIC PAVILION ADVANCE TICKETS NOW ON SALE
February 24, 2009 By
CHICAGO, IL (February 24, 2009) Popular Irish junior middleweight prospect Henry Coyle will once again battle in Chicago as he will be featured in the eight round co-main event at the inaugural “WINDY CITY FIGHT NIGHT” on Friday, March 27th, it … [Read more...]
VIDEO: JOEL CASAMAYOR
February 24, 2009 By
Former Lightweight champion of the world, Joel Casamayor talks about his April 4 bout with Julio Diaz … [Read more...]
VIDEO: JULIO DIAZ
February 24, 2009 By
Former IBF Lightweight champion, Julio "Kidd" Diaz talks about his crossroads fight with Joel Casamayor that takes place on April 4 … [Read more...]
VIDEO: JESUS CHAVEZ
February 24, 2009 By
Former world champion Jesus Chavez talks about his April 4 fight with Michael Katsidis … [Read more...]
Sylvester seeking fresh start on Saturday night
February 24, 2009 By
The protagonists of Saturday night´s Sauerland Event fight card in Neubrandenburg today warmed up with a public training session in the heart of the East German city. Former European middleweight champion Sebastian Sylvester (29-3, 14 KOs) will be … [Read more...]
VIDEO: JORGE BARRIOS
February 24, 2009 By
Jorge Barrios talks about his April 4 fight with Carlos Hernandez … [Read more...]
Dean “Irish Lightning” Byrne makes NYC debut in “Erin Go Brawl II”
February 24, 2009 By
NEW YORK (February 24, 2009) – The latest boxing sensation in a long, growing line of Irish boxers who’ve emigrated to the United States is unbeaten light welterweight Dean “Irish Lightning” Byrne, who makes his New York City debut fighting … [Read more...]
VIDEO: CARLOS HERNANDEZ
February 24, 2009 By
Carlos Hernandez talks about his April 4 showdown with Jorge Barrios … [Read more...]
VIDEO: SAMUEL PETER
February 24, 2009 By
Samuel "The Nigerian Nightmare" Peter talks about his March 27 showdown with Eddie Chambers … [Read more...]
VIDEO: “FAST” EDDIE CHAMBERS
February 24, 2009 By
"Fast" Eddie Chambers talks about his March 27 showdown with Samuel Peter in Los Angeles … [Read more...]
VIDEO: WINKY WRIGHT
February 24, 2009 By
Winky Wright discusses his April 11 showdown with Paul Williams … [Read more...]
Q&A Hozumi Hasegawa
February 24, 2009 By
We recently caught up with WBC Bantamweight champion Hozumi Hasegawa 25-2(9) ahead of his eighth title defence. Japanese star Hasegawa 28, is widely thought of as the top guy at 118. His next fight will be against mandatory challenger Vusi Malinga on … [Read more...]
ABRAHAM LOPEZ RETURNS TO ACTION THIS FRIDAY NIGHT!!! UNDEFEATED JUNIOR LIGHTWEIGHT FEATURED IN ONTARIO
February 24, 2009 By
LOS ANGELES, CA (February 24, 2009) Undefeated junior lightweight prospect Abraham Lopez will return to action this Friday night, February 27th in the feature bout at NEW BLOOD III at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California. … [Read more...]
BURGOS READY FOR LIZARRAGA Great Fights to take Place This Friday in Ontario!
February 23, 2009 By
Orange, CA (February 23, 2009) - Undefeated featherweight Juan Carlos Burgos reported himself ready as he closes his training camp at the Azteca Gym in Tijuana, Mexico, and makes the trek to Ontario, CA, for this Friday’s “NEW BLOOD III” IBA … [Read more...]
VIDEO: PAUL WILLIAMS
February 23, 2009 By
Paul Williams talks about Winky Wright who he fights on April 11 … [Read more...]
STAR BOXING WISHES OSCAR DIAZ CONTINUED PROGRESS
February 23, 2009 By
Oscar Diaz has been discharged from University Hospital in San Antonio and has been moved to a local rehabilitation facility. "He's doing remarkably well compared to when we first saw him," stated neurosurgeon Dr. David Jimenez as quoted by the San … [Read more...]
Pound for Pound Promotions Will be back at Schuetzen Park on May 7th!
February 23, 2009 By
Union City, NJ (Monday, February 23, 2009) – With the overwhelming success of this past Thursday evening’s “Turn up the Heat” production, Pound for Pound Promotions is immediately announcing their next installment at Schuetzen Park on May … [Read more...]
“OFFICIAL NAME CHANGE” YOU HELP DECIDE
February 23, 2009 By
Sherman Oaks, CA (February 23, 2009) -- One of boxing’s hottest young jr. lightweight prospects John Molina, Junior of Covina, California has decided to change his nickname from “John John” to two other possible suggestions that were made at … [Read more...]
Figueroa growing with RJ & Square Ring
February 23, 2009 By
LAS VEGAS (February 23, 2009) – NABF light welterweight champion Frankie “El Gato” Figueroa (20-2, 13 KOs), halfway through his five-week training program at the famed Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning in Winchester, Massachusetts, took some … [Read more...]
Rooney stops Morrow in two in North Jersey
February 23, 2009 By
It was a packed house at Schuetzen Park in North Bergen, New Jersey as John Lynch and Pound for Pound Promotions put an a fight card that showcased many local favorites that thrilled the audience throughout the night. … [Read more...]
“SHAMROCK VS. DIAZ” TICKETS ON SALE TODAY
February 23, 2009 By
SAN JOSE, CA (Feb. 23, 2009)—Tickets for “Shamrock vs. Diaz,” the Strikeforce mixed martial arts (MMA) mega-event that will take place at San Jose, California’s HP Pavilion on Saturday, April 11th, are officially on sale. … [Read more...]
Guillermo Rigondeaux arrives in Miami, signs with ARENA Box-Promotion
February 23, 2009 By
ARENA-CEO Ahmet Öner confirms that two-times Olympic gold medallist Guillermo Rigondeaux has finally defected from Cuba, has arrived in Miami, Florida, and signed with ARENA Box-Promotion. “It’s true”, says Öner. “Our director of boxing … [Read more...]
BOXING IN PARADISE NOW AVAILABLE ON WWW.GOFIGHTLIVE.TV
February 23, 2009 By
New York/Virgin Islands (February 23, 2009) -- ON JANUARY 30TH, The Virgin Islands made a big push to become a boxing powerhouse in the coming years. The monumental occasion saw 340 Promotions, in association with Seminole Warriors Boxing, Sampson … [Read more...]
The New Erick “Dynamite” Vega Ready To Explode On Alfredo Escalara Jr!
February 23, 2009 By
Phoenix , AZ – Following his opening round loss on The Contender to Akinyemi “AK47” Laleye, Erick Vega 8-3-1 (6 KO’s) knew he needed to make changes in his arsenal. … [Read more...]
O’Connor fighting on ESPN’s FNF
February 23, 2009 By
AMINGHAM, Mass. (February 23, 2009) – In only his fourth professional fight, 2008 U.S. Olympic first alternate Danny O’Connor makes his national television debut Friday night in the opening bout on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights against light … [Read more...]
