Promoter Lou DiBella informed 15rounds.com that he and Gary Shaw exchanged fights for two SHO BOX dates in the next month.
PHILIPPINE SENSATION JASON SIA TO MAKE PRO DEBUT AT THE LEGENDARY BLUE HORIZON ON SEPTEMBER 11TH–to be aired on gofightlive.tv
August 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment
PHILADELPHIA (August 31, 2009)—through the years, boxing has been built on fans getting behind fighters of a particular ethnic group. Over the past few years, a rabid fan base of Filipino boxing fans has emerged with the success of Manny Pacquiao.
Return of boxing’s cliché maker
August 30, 2009 By 1 Comment
DALLAS – It’s Friday morning, and on my way to the nation’s capital, I’m going to Van-Hoy HBO’s upcoming “Mayweather/Marquez 24/7” series. That is, by the time you read this, you’ll have seen the first episode. And I won’t. Hence the verb Van-Hoy.
Viloria Decisions Iribe in Honolulu
August 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Returning local hero Brian Viloria successfully defended his IBF Light Flyweight title on Saturday night at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, Hawaii with a largely one-sided twelve-round decision win over IBF #15 ranked contender Jesus Iribe. Viloria’s title defense was the first world championship fight to take place in the state since 1976 and could elevate him into a much talked about unification bout against WBO Light Flyweight titleholder Ivan Calderon later this year.
Fernando Guerrero Headlines a Night Full of Knockouts
August 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Tunica, MS – There is a moment in the first Rocky film where Paulie brings Rocky back to his home in the hope that Rocky will take his sister Adrian out on a date. When they show up Adrian doesn’t want to go and Paulie screams “I want you out of here instamatically.” Shortly thereafter she and Rocky depart and the rest is history. Someone may have given the same ultimatum to all of Prize Fight Promotions’ fighters before their bouts on Saturday night, as they all showed a tremendous sense of urgency in getting their opponents out as quickly as possible.
VIDEO: PAULIE MALIGNAGGI
August 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
15Rounds.com Johnny Schulz caught up with Paulie Malinaggi who had plenty to say about his controversial decision loss in Houston by way of Golden Boy Promotions and Juan Diaz.
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Viloria Attempts to Elevate Himself and Hawaiian Boxing
August 29, 2009 By 1 Comment
Tonight at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, native son Brian Viloria makes his return to the state to defend his IBF Light Flyweight title against Mexican challenger Jesus Iribe. Their twelve-round title bout headlines an eight-fight card, dubbed “Island Assault,” which marks the most significant event to take place in the state for over thirty years. A potential unification bout against WBO 108-pound ruler Ivan Calderon could hang in the balance for Viloria. Fighters weighed in on Friday at the venue where they will clash tonight.
Undefeated Champions set to defend
August 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
San Juan, P.R.-Undefeated titlists Juan Manuel López and Yuriorkis Gamboa were present yesterday to promote their respective October 10 bouts at the Madison Square Garden Arena in New York City. The card will also feature undefeated Cuban heavyweight Odlanier Solis and also undefeated super welterweight Vanes Martirosyan.
WEIGHTS FROM TUNICA, MS–TOMORROW ON GOFIGHTLIVE.TV
August 28, 2009 By 1 Comment
Fernando Guerrero 168.6
Chris Archer 167.9
Urango stops Bailey in eleven to retain IBF Jr. Welter crown
August 28, 2009 By 1 Comment
Juan Urango’s consistent pressure proved to be too much for former World Champion Randall Bailey as he retained the IBF Light welterweight title with a 11th round stoppage. The end came at 1:51 of round 11 with Urango was knocking a visibly worn Bailey around the ring with huge left hands and right hooks. The first 6 rounds were close, back and forth action of a stalking Urango and a counterpunching Bailey. Bailey knocked Urango down with a blistering right hand in the 6th round and I was uncertain that Urango would beat the count, but he did and raised his hands as if to say I am ok. Urango came out of that knockdown and applied relentless pressure on a very tired Bailey. Urango dropped Bailey twice in the ninth with a huge straight left hand and again with a right hook. That was the beginning of the end as Urango finished the night with pressure and prompted Baileys corner saved their fighter at 1:51 of the 11th.
Fight Night Club Results
August 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Golden Boy Promotions Fight Night Club returned to downtown Los Angeles for another installment of boxing matches. The series, which is aired live on Versus, is ever so popular in the Southern California area as the crowds are packed and enthusiastic about the matches.
Weights from Hollywood, Florida
August 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Official weights for ESPN’s Friday’s Night Fights Finale.
Witherspoon continues revival on “Boxing’s Future Champions II” PPV
August 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
SOUTHHAVEN, Miss. (August 28, 2009) – Once-beaten heavyweight prospect “Gentleman” Chazz Witherspoon (25-1, 17 KOs), the 2004 National Golden Gloves champion, wants to match his cousin “Terrible” Tim Witherspoon’s major accomplishment as heavyweight champion of the world.
Rooney, Escalera victorious; Murphy-Torres Draw in a Ballroom Classic!
August 28, 2009 By 1 Comment
From the moment I entered North Bergen’s Schuetzen Park, there was a feeling of disappointment. As reported on GardenStateFightScene.com , the main event between Junior Welterweight contender/big time ticket seller “Mighty” Mike Arnaoutis and late replacement Ilido Julio was axed at the last minute by the New Jersey State Athletic Commission due to a nine pound weight difference.
Best heavyweights are on either of the line of scrimmage
August 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
There are no more great American heavyweights. They are all linebackers, defensive backs, linemen, an occasional receiver or even quarterback. That, at least, is the theory about an endangered species that has been about as lively as a blocking dummy for years.
Jirov looking to play the Phoenix in Arizona
August 28, 2009 By 1 Comment
PHOENIX – Former IBF cruiserweight world champion Vassiliy Jirov and manager Ivaylo Gotzev know all about ashes. And so does Arizona boxing. Now, working off a wordplay on the mythical bird that is this city’s namesake, Jirov and Gotzev are hoping Phoenix can help all three rise and live on for 500 years – or at least a couple.
Mendez, Hamer, Del Valle and Torres shine on Broadway
August 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
This past Wednesday night, four of DiBella Entertainment’s future stars all won in differant ways as Argenis Mendez, Tor Hamer, Luis Del Valle and Joelo Torres scored victory in front of a packed and star studded crwod at BB Kings in midtown Manhatten
STEVE UPSHER CHAMBERS TO BATTLE AARON DRAKE IN CO-MAIN EVENT ON SEPTEMBER 11TH AT THE LEGENDARY BLUE HORIZON
August 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
PHILADELPHIA (AUGUST 27, 2009)—On Friday night, September 11th at The Legendary Blue Horizon, rising Jr. Welterweight Steve Upsher Chambers gets back in the ring after a nine month absence when he takes on the veteran Aaron Drake that will be one of two co-features on Public Safety Night.
Mike Arnaoutis To Face New Opponent, Weigh-in Results–FIGHT CARD TO BE SHOWN ON GOFIGHTLIVE.TV
August 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
North Bergen, NJ – “Mighty” Mike Arnaoutis tipped the scales at a ripped and ready 143.5 pounds for his ten-round bout tomorrow night at North Bergen, NJ’s Schuetzen Park. His original opponent Troy Browning pulled out Monday with an upper respiratory issue which hindered his training camp. Last minute replacement Ilido Julio tipped the scales at 134.5. The event will be promoted by Pound4Pound Promotions.
Viloria Returns Home to Defend Title
August 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
On Saturday night Hawaiian native Brian Viloria will defend his IBF Light Flyweight title for the first time against Jesus Iribe at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Viloria’s title defense headlines the event, dubbed “Island Assault,” which marks the return of world class boxing to the state.
WATCH LIVE WEIGH-IN THIS FRIDAY NIGHT FOR BOXING’S FUTURE CHAMPIONS II on WWW.GOFIGHTLIVE.TV
August 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
TUNICA, MISSISSIPPI (August 26, 2009)—This Friday night fans all over the world can watch some of the best young talent in boxing weigh-in for a great night of boxing that will take place this Saturday night on www.gofightlive.tv
Timothy Bradley signs with Cameron Dunkin
August 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
WBO Jr. Welterweight champion Timothy Bradley has signed a managerial contract with manager of the year Cameron Dunkin.
Mendez, Torres, Hamer and Del Valle look to impress in New York tonight
August 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Promoter Lou DiBella is a big baseball fan. A big enough fan to own his own minor league baseball team. And like any baseball team, it must shake off yesterday’s heartbreak because tomorrow comes quick. Dibella suffered a heartbreaking loss and one of his main fighters, Paulie Malignaggi dropped a controversial unanimous decision to Juan Diaz in Houston over the weekend in a bout the boxing world is still talking about today. What is also a parallel to baseball, DiBella acquired some tremendous young talent in what was baseball’s trading month’s of June and July and some of that talent will be on display as part of another installment of Broadway Boxing on Wednesday night at BB King’s in New York City.
UFC 102 PREDICTIONS
August 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Randy Couture vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira (Hwt.)
Randy Couture finally takes on Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira in a battle of MMA heavyweight legends. What does Nogueira have left after the loss to Mir? He looked terrible in the defeat, but soon after the fight, rumors started circulating amount Nogueira having multiple ailments including a staph infection that should have precluded him from fighting. However, we shouldn’t forget that Nogueira also looked poor against Tim Sylvia before pulling off the submission. It’s impossible to question Nogueira’s heart or, for that matter, his MMA skill. He’s fantastic on the ground, and he is a technically sound boxer. On the other hand, Couture is an awesome MMA fighter. He has no glaring weakness except for submissions, and he prepares extremely well for all of his fights. Couture’s edge is going to be standing where he’ll have the ability to strike or slow the fight down by pushing Nogueira into the cage. Based on their past few fights, Couture is just in better shape than Nogueira. For that reason, the pick is Randy Couture by unanimous decision.
SQUARE RING MANAGEMENT COMMENT ON “DANGER BOY” BJ FLORES
August 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
LAS VEGAS (August 26, 2009) – On August 15 in Biloxi, in a bout featured on the “Hook City” Jones vs. Lacy pay-per-view broadcast, undefeated and world-ranked cruiserweight “Danger Boy” BJ Flores stopped former world-title challenger Epifanio Mendoza in four rounds to successfully defend his NABO cruiserweight title.
Prospect on the Rise: Shawn Porter
August 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
This Saturday, electrifying Junior Middleweight prospect “Showtime” Shawn Porter will look to add another victory to his flawless professional ledger. A 2008 Olympic alternate, Porter, 9-0 (7 KO’s), has been nothing short of sensational thus far as a pro. I had the opportunity to catch up with Porter, who till tangle with tough Missourian Lamar Harris over six rounds at Fitzgerlad’s Casino & Hotel in Tunica, MS.
Q & A with Billy Joe Saunders
August 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
A new wave of talent that is coming through on the British scene & one of the top emerging talents is Billy Joe Saunders 3-0(3). It’s still early days for the 19 year old who debuted back in February having competed at last Summers Olympics, even though he didn’t bring back a medal many experts believe he has the best style & will be the most successful of his Olympic team mates. As an amateur Saunders competed at Welterweight where he lost to eventual silver medallist Carlos Banteaux, though he holds a win of Banteaux in a previous tournament. He signed pro forms in December 2008 along with James Degale & Frankie Gavin to fight for Frank Warren.
MAYWEATHER-MARQUEZ TO BE SHOWN IN MOVIE THEATER’S
August 24, 2009 By 1 Comment
Today Richard Schaefer of Golden Boy Promotions announced that the September 19th showdown between Floyd Mayweather and Juan Manuel Marquez will be shown in movie Theater’s around the country in 170 theaters.
MARCO HUCK TRAINING PHOTOS
August 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
We have received these pictures exclusively from Marco Huck from his training base ahead of his challenge this weekend for Victor Ramirez WBO Cruiserweight title from Halle in Germany. It will be Huck 25-1(20) second shot at a Cruiserweight title having been unsuccessful back in December 2007 when Steve Cunningham stopped in in the twelfth round which is his sole loss to date. Huck 24, had these photo’s taken from a sparring session in his training camp on Kienbaum, near Berlin with his trainer Uli Wegner. Today he’ll arrive in Halle for fight week.
Malignaggi tells us why not
August 23, 2009 By 2 Comments
There’s a reason Saturday’s fight was in Houston, with its advantages of crowd, canvas, referee and judges. There’s a reason Houston’s Juan Diaz, 1-2 in his last three fights, was the promotional A-side. There’s a reason Brooklyn’s Paulie Malignaggi had to make a first fight in the imaginary 138 1/2 pound weight class.