According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, WBC Super Welterweight champion Devon Alexander will meet IBF champ Juan Urango in a unification bout that will take place on March 6th
Alexander to meet Urango in March 6th unification bout
December 31, 2009 By Leave a Comment
10 Prospects for 2010
December 31, 2009 By 1 Comment
While you may see prospect lists on many other websites and various publications at this time of the year this is one that’s a little different. Instead of throwing out the more obvious talents who appear to be a shoe in for future glory we’ve gone for 10 of the top prospects that probably escaped most people’s gazes.
DEREK “POOH” ENNIS TO BATTLE EDWIN VAZQUEZ AS PART OF “TURF WARS” ON FRIDAY JANUARY 15TH AT THE ARENA IN PHILADELPHIA
December 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
PHILADELPHIA (DECEMBER 30TH, 2009)—On Friday night, January 15th, the first big boxing event of 2010 will take place as Greg Robinson’s Power Promotions in association with River Edge Beverage Company presents “Turf Wars” that will take place at The Arena in South Philadelphia.
Pacquiao sues Mayweather; Golden Boy for Deemation
December 30, 2009 By 1 Comment
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, the saga that is the negotiations for a proposed March 13th mega fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather may have suffered a final nail that will put a clamp in any fight as Pacquiao filed a defemation lawsuit against Mayweather, his Unlce Roger, Father Floyd Sr., Richard Schaefer and Oscar De La Hoya of Golden Boy Promotions for statements allegedly made by the latter about Pacquiao’s possible use of Performance Enhancement Drugs.
Hopkins – Green breaks down over money
December 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com a proposed bout between light heavyweights Bernard Hopkins and Danny Green has broken down over the sides being unable to reach a financial agreement.
A mosaicked revisit to the year’s best fight – Part 2
December 29, 2009 By 2 Comments
Editor’s Note: For Part 1, click here.
MUNROE GETS WBC TITLE FINAL ELIMINATOR
December 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
RENDALL MUNROE will meet Mexican Victor Terrazas in a final eliminator for the WBC world super-bantamweight title.
Warner Promotions signs top Jr. Welterweight boxing prospect Dante Moore
December 29, 2009 By 1 Comment
Cleveland, Ohio – December 28, 2009 – Warner Promotions, a newly formed boxing promotional company based out of Cleveland, Ohio, announced that it has signed former USA Boxing Junior Olympic National Champion and current professional Junior Welterweight prospect Dante Moore to a promotional contract. Moore, currently 6-0, with 4 knockouts, will make his debut for Warner Promotions on Friday, January 29th at the Legendary Cleveland Gray’s Armory in downtown Cleveland.
Moore is coming off of a 4 round decision over the formerly undefeated Nathan Kempa in Mississippi in October. He is scheduled to headline his first 6 round bout on January 29th against an opponent to be determined. He is trained locally at the Old School Boxing club by standout trainer Joe Delguyd and his father Darrell Moore.
Phil Williams Signs on to Fight Donovan George of Chicago
December 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Super middleweight Phil Williams has signed on to do battle with Donovan George at the UIC Pavillion in Chicago on January 29.
The latest inside the Pacquiao – Mayweather saga
December 28, 2009 By 1 Comment
The very latest scandal in the Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs Manny Pacquiao super-fight is the demand by the Mayweather camp for Manny Pacquiao to undergo Olympic-style drug testing leading up to the fight March 13, 2010.
THREE GREAT INTERNATIONAL BOXING EVENTS NOW AVAILABLE FOR FREE ON GFL
December 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
NEW YORK (December 28, 2009)—The world’s number-one site for streaming combat sports, www.gofightlive.tv is offering three tremendous boxing cards as a treat to the great fans all over the world.
A mosaicked revisit to the year’s best fight – Part 1
December 27, 2009 By 3 Comments
Because of the breadth of Texas, and its effects on time – zones and flight – to arrive at Houston’s William P. Hobby airport, collect a rental car and make a 1 p.m. weigh-in, you’d better depart Sky Harbor before 8:30 a.m., which means being in downtown Phoenix round 6:00.
A Plea to Pacquiao and Mayweather
December 26, 2009 By 4 Comments
As a 20 year old boxing writer/publicist I have seen a fight or two in my day, but nothing compared to my boxing elders, and if this week is any indication it looks like it may stay that way.
Money, not blood, will still lead to a Pacquiao-Mayweather fight
December 24, 2009 By 1 Comment
Chances of no trouble in negotiations for the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Jr. fight were about as good as Santa landing on your roof Thursday night. It just wasn’t going to happen, although talks had gone so smoothly that I had begun to wonder whether my roof was big enough for a sleigh and team of reindeer.
INTRODUCING WORLD CLASS CUTMAN—DARREN ANTOLA
December 24, 2009 By 1 Comment
When a boxer wins a world championship, he gets most of the glory. Maybe some credit goes to a trainer, manager or promoter but some nights most important to him is his cutman.
Q & A with Tavoris Cloud
December 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment
He may have only fought once in 2009 but it has still been a big year for Tavoris Cloud, he graduated from the IBF number one contender to the become the IBF Light Heavyweight Champion. He won the title back in August when he scored an entertaining points win over former world champion Clinton Woods. That win took Cloud’s record to 20-0(18). It’s hoped that the 27 year old power puncher will help breath new life into the ageing Light Heavyweight division. Here’s what the IBF 175 kingpin had to say.
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao in Jeopardy
December 24, 2009 By 5 Comments
Depending on whom you want to believe the mega-fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao could be on life support if not dead. Hard to believe when there is an 80 million dollar purse at stake and one of the gladiators is nicknamed “Money”. Supposed confidential reports began to circulate late Tuesday claiming that the March 13th fight could be in serious jeopardy if Team Pacquiao did not agree to Olympic Style testing which includes urine and blood sampling. Typical Olympic Style testing consists of 3-5 blood draws and 8-10 urine samples over a 10 week period.
A mosaicked revisit to the year’s biggest fight – Part 2
December 22, 2009 By 49 Comments
Editor’s Note: For Part 1, click here.
Martirosyan to take on Ouma in Fox Espanol series opener
December 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, Vanes Martirosyan, fresh off his knockout win on Saturday night over Willie Lee, will take on former IBF Jr. Middleweight champion Kassim Ouma on January 16th in Las Vegas.
PINOY POWER/LATIN FURY PHOTO GALLERY
December 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Fernando Montiel,Mexico, Nonito Donaire,Philippines and Eric Morel,Puerto Rico pose during a press conference Tuesday to announce their upcoming world championship fights on a special edition of “Latin Fury 13/Pinoy Power 3″, a Top Rank Pay Per View on Saturday,February 13,2010 from the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas. In the main event, Donaire takes on Gerson Guerrero, Morel battles Gerry Penalosa and Montiel goes against Ciso Morales
Q & A with Chris Avalos
December 22, 2009 By Leave a Comment
One of the best up and coming young fighters around from is Bantamweight Chris Avalos. He’s enjoyed a busy year having 6 fights taking his current ledger to 14-0(11). The 20 year old hails from the Northern Los Angeles town of Lancaster where at one time actors John Wayne, Judy Garland & musician Frank Zappa resided. Avalos has made a bright start to his career and hopes to go from prospect to contender in 2010. Just maybe one day Avalos will one day join the illustrious band of previous citizens of Lancaster. He’s certainly a name worth keeping an eye on in the white hot Bantamweight division.
Benal and Melindo headline in the Philippines
December 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Highly-rated and world title prospect AJ Banal will face yet another acid test when he collides with rugged and dangerous Mexican Cecilio “Boga” Santos in the initial offering of SMART Sports and TV 5 in cooperation with ALA Promotion at the plush ballroom of Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino on January 14, 2010.
Mayweather – Pacquiao looks to be heading to MGM Grand in Las Vegas
December 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, the much anticipated mega showdown between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao looks to be heading to the MGM Grand in Las Vegas according to Mayweather’s promoter, Oscar De La Hoya.
Starks, McLaurin, and Fort Shine in Hinckley
December 21, 2009 By 1 Comment
Hinckley,MN- In a card that featured Shawn Porter, Fernando Guerrero, and Gary Russell Jr, Minnesota threw a few of it’s own rising stars into the mix. Fighters representing Midwest Sports Council came away with a clean sweep Friday night, as Javontae Starks and Cerresso Fort both stopped their opponents early, and Jeremy McLaurin took home an impressive unanimous decision. Derek Winston of Hoffman Brothers Promotions also cruised to an easy decision victory.
Caged Madness 14
December 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Caged Madness 14
Dannon Svab, Owner of Explosive Fight Promotions, has told 15Rounds.com that he will be returning to Akron, Ohio for an evening of Championship MMA. Explosive Fight Promotions will host its first MMA event of the New Year on Saturday, January 9th, 2010 at Pronio Sports in Akron, Ohio. Tickets for the event are $25 & $35. Pronio Sports is located at 2420 Wedgewood Dr. in Akron, Ohio. Doors will open at 5:00pm with the first bell ringing at 7:00pm.
A mosaicked revisit to the year’s biggest fight – Part 1
December 20, 2009 By 2 Comments
Mosaic (n.) A picture or decorative design made by setting small colored pieces, as of stone or tile, into a surface. 2. A composite picture made of overlapping, usually aerial, photographs.
Audio: Jeremiah Graziano & Shawn Porter on the Sunday Sizzler
December 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
15rounds.com’s Johnny “JSizzle” Schulz and New York Dan Stash present the Sunday Sizzler replay from December 20,2009 featuring Shawn “Showtime” Porter who talks about his fourth round TKO over Jamar Patterson this past Friday night on ShoBox the New Generation. We also discuss the weeks fight results with Sam Peter, Kelly Pavlik, Edwin Valero, and more. Also 2008 amateur heavyweight champion and owner of the quickest KO in boxing history at 6 seconds, Jeremiah Graziano check in with a quick update on what he is up to. And as always joined by friends of the show Billy from Philly, Punch Drunk Pat, Physical Phil, and Rababoey.
VIDEO: PAVLIK-ESPINO POST FIGHT PRESS CONFERENCE
December 20, 2009 By 1 Comment
Watch the fallout from Kelly Pavlik’s 5th round stoppage over Miguel Espino
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Pavlik takes out Espino in Five to retain Middleweight crown
December 19, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik successfully defended his WBC/WBO/Ring Magazine titles with a 5th Round TKO over Miguel Espino.
Guerrero remains udefeated with fourth round stoppage over Nicklow
December 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Fernando Guerrero remained undefeated with a fourth round stoppage over Jesse Nicklow in a scheduled ten round Middleweight bout at the Grand Casino in Hinkley, Minnesota.