The Dallas Convention Center, located in downtown Dallas, was the host of newly found Black Gloves Promotions first ever professional boxing event. With a 6 bout card that held many local boxers from the area most of the fans were filled with … [Read more...]
RONNY RIOS WINS IN SAN DIEGO !!!!!!!! JUNIOR FEATHERWEIGHT PROSPECT MOVES TO 4-0
March 28, 2009 By
LOS ANGELES, CA (March 28, 2009) Sensational junior featherweight prospect Ronny Rios continues to impress Southern California fight fans as he won a four round unanimous decision over Frank Gutierrez on Thursday night at the Four Points Sheraton … [Read more...]
Chambers takes majorirty decision from Peter
March 27, 2009 By
In the main event of a card that took place at The Nokia Theater in Los Angeles it featured two guys seemingly on two different paths. "The Nigerian Nightmare", Samuel Peter (30-2, 23KO's) is in a must win situation due to lack luster showings in … [Read more...]
WINKY WRIGHT AND PAUL WILLIAMS CONFERENCE CALL TRANSCRIPT
March 27, 2009 By
Operator: Good afternoon. My name is (Angelia) and I will be your conference operator today. At this time I would like to welcome everyone to the Winky Wright and Paul Williams Conference Call. … [Read more...]
ANDRE DIRRELL & DERRICK FINDLEY, RONALD HEARNS & HARRY JOE YORGEY, THOMAS “HITMAN’’ HEARNS QUOTES
March 27, 2009 By
Undefeated super middleweight Andre “The Matrix’’ Dirrell faces Derrick “Superman’’ Findley and Ronald “The Chosen One” Hearns meets “Lightning” Harry Joe Yorgey in a battle of unbeaten junior middleweights in the 10-round … [Read more...]
“THE DESTROYER” COMES HOME DAVID LOPEZ MAKES 12TH APPEARANCE AT DESERT DIAMOND CASINO WHEN HE FACES OSSIE DURAN
March 27, 2009 By
LOS ANGELES, March 27 - If it's a fight night at Desert Diamond Casino in Tucson, Arizona, you can almost guarantee that David "The Destroyer" Lopez will be on hand to thrill his legion of loyal fans. On Friday, April 10th, Lopez will fight at his … [Read more...]
CARLOS HERNANDEZ, VICENTE ESCOBEDO, JESSE JAMES LEIJA, AND IGNACIO BERISTAIN CONFERENCE CALL TRANSCRIPT
March 27, 2009 By
Richard Schaefer: Good morning, good afternoon, everyone. We have only a little more than a week to go to truly an exciting lightweight showdown featuring some of the most recognized names in the lightweight division. We have with Jesus Chavez, … [Read more...]
Weights from Puerto Rico
March 27, 2009 By
Bayamón, Puerto Rico.- Fighters weighed in today at the City Hall form tomorrow’s “Noche de Campeones DIRECTV”. The main bout will feature veterans Pramuansak Phosuwan (39-1-1, 21 KO’s) from Mahasalakam, Thailand against José “Carita” … [Read more...]
Weights from Tijuana, Mexico
March 27, 2009 By
Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. 154 - Luciano Cuello 154 Humberto Soto 130 - Antonio Davis 130 … [Read more...]
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA NOTEBOOK
March 27, 2009 By
Gallardo Meets Alvarado on Hatton-Pacquiao Undercard Juaquin Gallardo (18-7-1, 5 KOs) of Oakland, California has signed to fight IBF #14/ WBO #14 ranked light welterweight Mike Alvarado (25-0, 18 KOs) of Thornton, Colorado in a ten-round bout at 142 … [Read more...]
UNDEFEATED HEAVYWEIGHTS BRETT ROGERS AND ABONGO HUMPHREY TO BATTLE APRIL 11
March 27, 2009 By
New York (March 27, 2009)–Heavyweight mixed martial arts (MMA) forces, Brett “The Grim” Rogers (8-0) and “Abongo” Humphrey (12-0) will put their unbeaten records on the line when they face off on the live SHOWTIME televised portion of … [Read more...]
Yorgey-Hearns fight goes on despite injunction attempt
March 27, 2009 By
Despite a last-minute attempt top stop the fight, tomorrow night’s showdown between undefeated Jr. Middleweight’s Ronald Hearns and Harry Joe Yorgey will go on says a Philadelphia based judge. … [Read more...]
WEIGHTS FROM LOS ANGELES
March 27, 2009 By
Eddie Chambers 223 - Sam Peter 265 John Molina 132 - Carlos Vinan 134.5 Shawn Estrada 165 - Ray Craig 161 Javier Molina 144.5 - Jaime Cabrera 142 Francisco Santana 153 - Antonio Johnson Ismayl Sillaka 180 - Carlos Reyes 179 … [Read more...]
Give Tijuana a chance because Mexico is vital to boxing
March 26, 2009 By
A reasonable argument continues about whether to cross a border that, at least according to headlines and perhaps hyperbole, sounds like a battlefield. Bob Arum says that all is quiet on the Tijuana side of the southern front, despite news reports … [Read more...]
Black Gloves Turns Pro- Weigh Ins
March 26, 2009 By
Black Glove Promotions will host its first ever professional boxing event Friday, March 27 at the Dallas Convention Center in Dallas, TX. Friday Night Fights will consists of 6 bouts filled with many local talents such as Texas middleweight champ … [Read more...]
VIDEO: EDWIN VALERO OPEN WORKOUT
March 26, 2009 By
Edwin Valero works out in anticipation of his April 4 Lightweight title shot against Antonio Pitaula Watch Edwin Valero Sparring in Sports | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com … [Read more...]
Ronald “The Chosen One” Hearns
March 26, 2009 By
"What my daddy did in his career was great but i'm going to stand on my own" This weekend the son of the Legendary Thomas “Hitman” Hearns, Ronald Hearns 21-0(17) returns to action when he faces unbeaten Harry Joe Yorgey 21-0(9) on a Showtime … [Read more...]
2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada plans to upset No. 1 rated Alexander Povetkin
March 26, 2009 By
PROVIDENCE (March 27, 2009) – 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada held an open media workout today at his ”Big Six Academy” in Providence before he departs Sunday for Germany to fight Alexander Povetkin, 2004 Olympic gold medalist … [Read more...]
PACQUIAO and ROACH NAMED BWAA’S BEST!
March 26, 2009 By
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (March 26, 2009) – Boxing’s No. 1 pound for fighter MANNY PACQUIAO and No. 1 pound for pound trainer WORLD-FAMOUS FREDDIE ROACH, were named 2008 Fighter of the Year and Trainer of the Year, respectively, by the Boxing Writers … [Read more...]
Pascal, McGuinness anchor matinee, see the action first – Only on Super Channel Fights!
March 26, 2009 By
EDMONTON / MONTREAL March 27, 2009 - Super Channel, Groupe Yvon Michel and Hennessy Sports team up to bring Canadian fight fans a stirring afternoon of boxing action on Saturday April 4, featuring the return of Super Middleweight contender Jean … [Read more...]
CHICAGO’S 8 COUNT PRODUCTIONS ADDS THREE TO HALL OF FAME!!!!
March 26, 2009 By
CHICAGO, IL (March 26, 2009) Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions, HOME OF THE BEST IN CHICAGO BOXING, will induct three new members into it’s Hall of Fame this Friday night, March 27th, at their inaugural “WINDY CITY FIGHT CARD” professional … [Read more...]
Shuemenov-Berrio?
March 26, 2009 By
Up an coming Light Heavyweight Beibut Shumenov 7-0(5) has informed 15rounds.com that he will continue his impressive ascent to the top of the 175 division when he takes on former IBF Super Middleweight champion Alejandro Berrio 28-5(27) in his … [Read more...]
ISRAEL VAZQUEZ WINS 2008 FIGHT OF THE YEAR AWARD FROM BWAA THIRD BOUT AGAINST RAFAEL MARQUEZ TAKES PRESTIGIOUS PRIZE
March 26, 2009 By
LOS ANGELES, CA (March 26, 2009) Israel “EL MAGNIFICO” Vazquez’s third epic junior featherweight battle with Rafael Marquez has been named the 2008 “FIGHT OF THE YEAR” by the Boxing Writers Association of American. … [Read more...]
XTREME PRODUCTIONS FEATURING DEREK “POOH” ENNIS AND CLARENCE “SONY BONO” TAYLOR NOW ON WWW.GOFIGHTLIVE.TV
March 26, 2009 By
Philadelphia/New York (March 26, 2009)—The first big boxing event that took place in Philadelphia to start off 2009 is now available FREE to viewers on www.gofightlive.tv … [Read more...]
SIX QUESTIONS WITH RONALD HEARNS
March 26, 2009 By
NEW YORK (March 26, 2009) – Ronald Hearns loves March and all the madness that goes with it. The son of legendary eight-time world champion Thomas “Hit Man” Hearns, Ronald earned his college degree in criminal justice from American … [Read more...]
PACMAN and HITMAN NATIONS UNITE!
March 26, 2009 By
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (March 26, 2009) – Boxing’s No. 1 pound for pound king and reigning Fighter of the Year, MANNY “Pacman” PACQUIAO and world junior welterweight champion RICKY “Hitman” HATTON invite their Filipino and British fans to the … [Read more...]
UNBEATEN TIMOTHY BRADLEY, KENDALL HOLT TO DO BATTLE FOR WBC & WBO 140-POUND BELTS IN COMPELLING UNIFICATION BOUT ON SHOWTIME®
March 25, 2009 By
NEW YORK (March 25, 2009) – If the action inside the ring is remotely close to the ongoing war of words that has been waged outside of it, then the Timothy “Desert Storm” Bradley and Kendall “Rated R” Holt showdown will be a strong … [Read more...]
Hayemaker Promotions in Liverpool!
March 25, 2009 By
This weekend Heavyweight contender David Haye will be promoting his latest card from the Echo Arena, Liverpool. Headlining the bill will be a clash of two locals Tony Quigley 12-1(5) and Tony Dodson 24-4-1(12) for the vacant British Super … [Read more...]
RUSSIAN KO ARTIST ABDUSALAMOV LOOKS FOR FOURTH STRAIGHT FIRST ROUND WIN THIS FRIDAY NIGHT
March 25, 2009 By
HOLLYWOOD, FL, March 25 – Three opponents have tried and three opponents have failed to make it out of the first round against Moscow power hitter Magomed Abdusalamov. On Friday, March 27th, Dothan, Alabama’s Larry White will attempt to be the … [Read more...]
