When WBC world lightweight champ Edwin Valero makes his first world title defense back home in Venezuela on December 19, it will mark the first time in just over 9 years that any Venezuelan fighter has defended a world boxing title in his home country. That is by far the longest period the nation has gone without hosting a world title defense by a Venezuelan world champion since Carlos Hernandez became the first from his country to hold a world boxing championship in January 1965.
ROY JONES JR. TAKES ON DANNY GREEN THIS WEDNESDAY MORNING TO BE SEEN INTERNATIONALLY ON GFL
November 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
NEW YORK (NOVEMBER 30, 2009)—This Wednesday, Roy Jones Jr., one of the legends of boxing looks to win the IBO Cruiserweight title as he travels to Sydney, Australia to face the popular Aussie, Danny Green.
VIDEO: FREDDIE ROACH
November 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Pound for Pound King, Manny Pacquiao victorious over heavy-hitter, Miguel Cotto.
And what a fight it was.
STEPPING OUT OF THE SHADOW: STEVE UPSHER CHAMBERS TO HEADLINE THIS FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE LEGENDARY BLUE HORIZON
November 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
PHILADELPHIA (NOVEMBER 30, 2009)—This Friday night, Steve Upsher Chambers will take on Doel Carrasquillo in the eight round main event at The Legendary Blue Horizon.
Andrade’s pursuit, Bute’s conclusion
November 29, 2009 By 1 Comment
There were two questions to answer when Lucian Bute and Librado Andrade fought a rematch of their 2008 IBF super middleweight championship bout. Was Bute an outstanding fighter who’d made merely a strategic error in getting worn down, or was he something less? And what psychological effect would Andrade’s relentlessness have on a rematch in which both men knew its consequences?
AUDIO: PAULIE MALIGNAGGI & HECTOR CAMACHO ON THE SUNDAY SIZZLER
November 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Recorded Live November 29th: 15rounds.com Johnny “JSizzle” Schulz and New York Danny Stash welcomes Former World Champion Paulie Malignaggi Live who promised to get past Diaz and would love a rematch with Ricky Hatton. Juan Diaz tells us what he plans to do to make this fight, “less complicated” and how he would love to avenge his loss to Juan Manuel Marquez. And finally boxing legend Hector “Macho” Camacho announces “Its Macho Time again!” and calls out Fernando Vargas. “Come get some you big fat Turkey!”. Enjoy this classic episode of the nets fastest growing boxing podcast!
Honorio upsets Molina ; Ramos decisions Perez in action filled Featherweight affair
November 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Martin Honorio scored a mild upset as he scored a wide unanimous decision over previously undefeated prospect John Molina Jr. in a ten round Lightweight bout at The Pechanga Hotel and Resort in Temecula, California.
Bute stops Andrade in four in rematch ; Funeka and Guzman battle to controversial draw
November 28, 2009 By 1 Comment
Before 16,500 rabid fans at Coliseo Pepsi in Quebec City, Canada, IBF Super Middleweight champion Lucian Bute extracted revenge on a win he had thirteen months ago as he emphatically stopped the seemingly unstoppable Librado Andrade at 2:57 seconds of round four.
Stieglitz to risk Super Middle crown against Miranda on January 9 in Germany
November 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, WBO Super Middleweight champion Robert Stieglitz will defend his belt against hard punching Edison Miranda on January 9th in Magdeburg, Germany.
Q & A with Carlos Tamara
November 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
15rounds.com caught up with top rated contender Carlos “El Olimpico” Tamara 20-4 (14 KO’s) of North Bergen, NJ by way of Colombia to talk about his upcoming bout. Tamara will fight for the world title for a second time January 23 when he challenges Brian Viloria in the Phillippines for the IBF Junor Flyweight championship. Manager Nelson Fernandez served as the translator.
THIS SATURDAY NIGHT IS ALL MMA ON GFL MMA BIG SHOW AND Memphis EXTREME ‘LIVE’
November 28, 2009 By 1 Comment
NEW YORK (NOVEMBER 27, 2009)—This weekend, two big MMA events will take center stage on www.gofightlive.tv as controversial former UFC fighter Junie Browning takes on Scott Cornwell from Indiana while Memphis Extreme MMA I will launch its promotion from Memphis, Tennessee.
AUDIO: JUAN DIAZ
November 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Former unified lightweight champion of the world Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz took time out from his training camp to speak with 15rounds.com Johnny Schulz and New York Dan Stash about his upcoming fight with Paulie Malignaggi December 12th.
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Q & A with Javier “In Tocable” Molina
November 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
In Bejjing at last year Olympics Javier ” El Intocable” Molina represented America in the Light Welterweight division. Though he didn’t get a medal as he was eliminated in the first round. He has since turned proffessional and gone to 2-0(2) before a hand injury temporerily derailed his progress. Now fully fit he’ll end his 7 month hiatus. Molina 19, hails from Commerce, Ca but is of Mexican stock. In fact his twin brother Oscar fights for the Mexican national team. Here’s what he had to say
Pacquiao should be in hunt for Sportsman of the Year
November 27, 2009 By 12 Comments
Critical acclaim for Manny Pacquiao after his stoppage a couple of weeks ago of stubborn Miguel Cotto included a moment in the post-fight news conference that defined the Filipino’s ongoing emergence and pointed toward recognition that he has yet to achieve.
Brinkley-Stevens on ESPN2 in Reno on January 29th
November 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Sources close to the situation have informed 15rounds.com that former star of The Contender reality series Jesse Brinkley will take on once touted prospect Curtis Stevens on the January 29th edition of ESPN2 Friday Night Fights emanating from the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino in Reno, Nevada.
Q & A with Librado Andrade
November 26, 2009 By 4 Comments
On Saturday Librado Andrade 28-2(21) faces Lucian Bute for the IBF Super Middleweight title in a rematch of there controversial fight from late last year. It will be Andrade 31, third title attempt having come up short previously against Mikkel Kessler & Bute. Though Andrade was a mile behind on points he came on very strong in the championship rounds and almost bludgeoned Bute into submission in the final round when he had Bute out on his feet. This Saturday on HBO Andrade will get the chance to set the record straight. Here’s what he had to say.
Team Julaton Adds Fil-Am Coach Rick Noble as Chief Trainer
November 26, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Veteran world class trainer Rick Noble will be the number one voice in the corner of Ana “The Hurricane” Julaton December 4th at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California when she goes for her second consecutive world championship, the WBO Super Bantamweight title. Noble, who is well respected in the female boxing realm, is best known as the head coach of pound-for-pound female and multi-time world champion Carina “La Reina” Moreno. Coach Noble, who has been a guide for Ana since her amateur career in 2006, was very happy to take over the duties of chief trainer for Team Julaton.
PRICE AND DALLAS BECOME SPAR MATES
November 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
HEAVYWEIGHT hopes David Price and Tom ‘The Bomb’ Dallas will be double trouble when they have their next professional fights.
Q & A with Shawn Estrada
November 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Los Angeles native Shawn Estrada fought at last years Olympics for America and has gone 6-0(6) so far as a pro. He made a bright start to his pro career fighting once a month for the first six months of his fledgling career with all but one of the wins being a first round KO. However the 24 year old of Mexican descent injured his shoulder and hasn’t fought since May. He makes his much anticipated return to action this Saturday in Temecula, Ca on the undercard of John Molina-Martin Honorio.
STEVE UPSHER CHAMBERS TO BATTLE DOEL CARRASQUILLO TO HEADLINE THE ANNUAL CHILDEN’S HOLIDAY SHOW ON DECEMBER 4TH AT THE LEGENDARY BLUE HORIZON
November 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
PHILADELPHIA (November 24, 2009)—On Friday night December 4th at The Legendary Blue Horizon, Steve Upsher Chambers will take on the rugged veteran, Doel Carrasquillo in the eight round main event that will highlight the annual Children’s Holiday Show.
“The Brawl In Brick City” Final Press Conference Quotes–FIGHTS TO BE LIVE ON GOFIGHTLIVE.TV ON DECEMBER 4TH
November 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Quotes from Essex County College, Newark, NJ
Truax Wins WBF Title in St. Paul!
November 23, 2009 By 1 Comment
St. Paul, MN- In front of a standing room only crowd at the St. Paul Armory Caleb “Golden” Truax of Osseo, MN claimed the WBF Intercontinental Super Middleweight title by cruising to a unanimous decision win over fellow prospect Kerry Hope.
Pacquiao – Mayweather negotiations to get underway this Monday
November 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, negotiations for a proposed mega showdown between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather will get underway this Monday in Las Vegas.
AUDIO: SUNDAY SIZZLER REVIEWS WARD – KESSLER
November 23, 2009 By 1 Comment
15Rounds.com’s Johnny Schulz Weekly Sunday Morning Open Line talk show. This week Special guests Punching Pat Nwamu and Billy From Philly joins us as we talk about the Ward Kessler beatdown, and get into the MMA vs BOXING debate.
Porter Stops Ellis in Tunica! —FIGHTS ON GOFIGHTLIVE.TV
November 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Tunica, MS – Supported by a large crowd at Fitzgeralds Casino in Tunica, MS, junior middleweight sensation Shawn “Showtime” Porter kept his perfect intact after scoring a fourth round TKO over upset specialist Jerome Ellis.
OMG, SOG
November 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Time to start filling in the memory blanks about Andre Ward: “Who, ‘S.O.G.’? I’ve been following Andre since Athens. That’s a gold medal, kid; you don’t forget a guy with a gold medal!” If we start now, there’s a chance friends will think we’ve always been on the Ward bandwagon.
FRANCISCO RODRIGUEZ PASSES AWAY FROM HEAD INJURY FOLLOWING CLASSIC BOUT IN PHILLY
November 22, 2009 By 1 Comment
15rounds.com is saddened to report that 122 lb fighter, Francisco Rodriguez passed away on Sunday evening from injuries that he suffered on Friday night in his thrilling USBA title bout with Teon Kennedy.
Video: Post Fight Interview with Paul Nave
November 22, 2009 By 43 Comments
This past Friday, former WBF Welterweight Champion Paul Nave (18-8-2, 7 KOs) of San Anselmo, California continued his recent comeback with a comprehensive six-round decision win over Daniel Schlienz (7-17-1, 4 KOs) of Duluth, Minnesota at the Marin Center Exhibit Hall in San Rafael, California. Moments after the fight’s conclusion, Nave took a couple minutes to discuss the bout and his future plans with 15rounds.com.
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WARD DETHRONES KESSLER BY TECHNICAL DECISION IN SUPER 6 SHOWDOWN
November 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
In a virtuoso performance, the last U.S. Olympic gold medalist Andre Ward added pro gold to his resume completely dismantling Mikkel Kessler to win the WBA Super Middleweight title before a raucous crowd of 10,227 at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California. Not only did the win earn Ward two points in the Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament, but it may have elevated him into the elite category.
Nave Comeback Rolls On
November 21, 2009 By 47 Comments
Fighting before his supportive local fan base for the third time this year, Paul Nave scored a six-round unanimous decision win over Daniel Schlienz to cap a night of professional boxing at the Marin Center Exhibit Hall in San Rafael, California on Friday night.