LAS CRUCES, N.M. – And you thought it was flat and dark on a nighttime drive from Phoenix to Tucson? The current view from I-10 East: Indian reservations, 18-wheelers, dust and an unobstructed view of where the sky touches the road. It is not picturesque. Still, you can understand the metaphorical appeal; a boundless expanse that enchants wandering souls.
AUDIO: Sunday Sizzler-Yusaf Mack LIVE.. Marc Abrams LIVE..Rocking Talking Boxing wJSizzle and NYD
January 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Light Heavyweight contender Yusaf Mack Joins Johnny and Dan to talk about his upcoming fight with Glen Johnson that will take place this Friday night on ESPN2. Also 15rounds.com Marc Abrams stops by to talk all things boxing.
PACQUAIO WINS FIGHTER OF YEAR AND DECADE
January 31, 2010 By 1 Comment
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com Manny Pacquiao won the 2009 fighter of the year and also won the fighter of the deacde award by the Boxing Writers Association of American (BWAA)
Garden State Round up: Farrell Ready for the Contender’s Schneider, Duran and Tapia return February 27!
January 31, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Cruiserweight Patrick Farrell has dominated thus far as a pro, but knows there is plenty of room for improvement.
Brinkley Rises to the Occasion, Beats Stevens in Reno
January 31, 2010 By 1 Comment
In the performance of his career, Jesse Brinkley weathered an early onslaught to outbox Curtis Stevens going away and claim the IBF #2 super middleweight ranking before his loyal fan base at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino in Reno, Nevada on Friday night.
Diaz, Cyborg, Herschel Walker, Bobby Lashley and Lawlor score stoppages at Strikeforce Miami
January 31, 2010 By 1 Comment
Nick Diaz scored an exciting first round knockout over Mariusz Zaromskis in a wild round to retain his Strikeforce Welterweight title at the Bank Once Center in Sunrise, Florida.
Arce wins WBO Super Flyweight crown via technical decision
January 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Jorge Arce captured the WBO Super Flyweight champion via a technical decision over a nasty cut was opened up over the right eye of Angky Angkota during round seven of their scheduled twelve round main event in Mexico City.
Nonito Donaire Media Photo Gallery
January 30, 2010 By 1 Comment
Nonito’ The Filipino Flash’ Donaire,Philippines works out during a media day for his upcoming championship fight on “Latin Fury 13/Pinoy Power 3″, a Top Rank Pay Per View on Saturday,February 13 from the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas. Donaire takes on top-rated Gerson Guerrero of Mexico in the main event.
Manfredo Wins Landslide Unanimous Decision
January 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
While Peter Manfredo Jr. may never be among the elite of the division, he certainly looked impressive as he took apart fellow middleweight Matt Vanda over 10 rounds. Vanda (of St. Paul, MN) looked good during the early going as he sunk body shots to the midsection of Manfredo (Providence, RI.) But Manfredo quickly answered back with body shots of his own and in the second began to incorporate his most important punch of the fight; a short right uppercut aimed at the head of Vanda. This punch would begin to land with scary accuracy over the coming rounds and seemed to completely bewilder Vanda every time he attempted it. Manfredo also began working a double jab, right hand combo that was often the starting point for 4, 5 and 6 punch combos which were the norm during rounds 3-8. Despite his best efforts, Vanda never seemed to be in range to land his punches. He was either too far out and missing wildly or smothering himself on the inside while he ate uppercuts from Manfredo. In the sixth, Vanda charged in and was met with a perfectly placed left hook to the liver from Manfredo which put him on the canvas. Vanda rose and was battered around the ring for the remainder of the round. He survived on sheer heart and at times it seemed the fight was only mere seconds away from being stopped. Vanda knew just when to throw though and was able to keep the referee convinced that he was still in the fight. The seventh round was more of the same with Vanda doing just enough to keep himself from being stopped. Vanda had his greatest success in the 9th and 10th where he truly gave it his all, throwing every punch in his arsenal in an attempt to catch Manfredo. Unfortunately for Vanda, it was too little too late and when the final bell sounded, the outcome was never in question. People were heading for the exits when the scores were announced: 99-90 and 100-89 all for Manfredo who is now 34-6 18Kos. Vanda (42-10 22Kos) showed great heart throughout the fight but at this point should probably consider hanging up his gloves for good. Neither fighter was ever among the truly elite of their weight class but if tonight’s fight showed anything, it’s that Manfredo still has reason to believe he can be among he best, while Vanda should start taking a serious look at his reasons to continue fighting.
Shumenov wins WBA Light Heavyweight crown on controverisal decision over Campillo
January 30, 2010 By 1 Comment
LAS VEGAS – Beibut Shumenov, a lawyer in Kazakhstan, had a plan. Gabriel Campillo, a boxer from a country known best for fighting bulls, had the power. Put them together and you might have a good light-heavyweight. As it is, Bernard Hopkins and Chad Dawson don’t have much to worry about.
Avalos pounds out Nieves in Three!!!
January 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Chris Avalos remained undefeated as he pounded out Jose Nieves at 2:20 of round four of a scheduled ten round Bantamweight bout at the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
MAYWEATHER – MOSLEY IS ON!!!
January 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
LAS VEGAS — Shane Mosley has signed to fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. on May 1 at the MGM Grand, Mosley attorney Judd Burstein said Friday night while sitting at ringside after Beibut Shumenov took the World Boxing Association’s light-heavyweight title with a split decision over Gabriel Campillo at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
Brinkley, Stevens Set for Crossroads Clash
January 29, 2010 By 1 Comment
The super middleweight division has been thrust into the boxing media spotlight of late, and yet another intriguing clash of 168-pounders takes place tonight at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino in Reno, Nevada, as hometown hero Jesse Brinkley takes on Curtis Stevens in a bout with world title implications. Their twelve-round bout, with the IBF#2 super middleweight ranking up for grabs, headlines ESPN2 Friday Night Fights. Fighters weighed in Thursday evening at the casino’s Xtreme Sports Bar & Lounge.
FORMER WORLD JUNIOR CHAMPION, JOEY DAWEJKO TO MAKE PHILLY DEBUT ON FEBRUARY 5th AT THE LEGENDARY BLUE HORIZON
January 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
PHILADELPHIA (January 29, 2010)—On Friday night February 5th one of the most anticipated area debuts in quite some time will take place as former world Junior amateur heavyweight champion Joey Dawejko will fight a four round Heavyweight bout as part of the Special Valentine’s Day card at The Legendary Blue Horizon.
Video: Jesse Brinkley-Curtis Stevens Weigh-in
January 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
IBF #7 ranked super middleweight Jesse Brinkley (34-5, 22 KOs) of Yerington, Nevada takes on IBF #8 ranked Curtis Stevens in a twelve-round elimination bout tonight at the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino in Reno, Nevada. The winner will move into the IBF #2 world ranking, placing them right in line for a shot at IBF kingpin Lucian Bute. Their bout headlines ESPN2 Friday Night Fights. Fighters weighed in Thursday night at the casino’s Xtreme Sports Bar & Lounge
Watch Jesse Brinkley-Curtis Stevens Weigh-in
Promising Prospect: Raymond Serrano
January 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The elements are all there for rising welterweight prospect Raymond Serrano to become a boxing star. The former amateur standout has the look, he’s just 20-years-old, comes from a fighting family, fights at the prominent welterweight class and oh yeah, he’s from Philadelphia. Serrano, a gifted boxer-puncher, tests his wares before the world tonight in the ESPN2-televised co-feature from the Grand Sierra Resort & Casino in Reno, Nevada.
ADAMEK – ESTRADA FEB 6th – AVAILABLE ON GOFIGHTLIVE PPV!
January 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
On February 6th at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, Tomasz ‘Goral’ Adamek, the IBF Heavyweight International Champion (37-1, 27 KO), will take on Jason “Big Six” Estrada (16-2, 4 KOs) of Providence, Rhode Island, in a 12 round title defense. The fight is promoted by Main Events and Ziggy Promotions in association with Classic Entertainment and Sports Inc.
A corner has always been where Kevin Barry’s heart and home are
January 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
It’s not exactly a comeback. Kevin Barry never really left. Home has always been in a corner, no matter how obscure. It’s just that the lights are beginning to brighten again for Barry at a post that has cornered a special place in his heart.
UNBEATEN UZBEKISTAN PROSPECTS MAKE UNITED STATES PROFESSIONAL DEBUTS JANUARY 29 ON UNDERCARD OF CAMPILLO VS. SHUMENOV REMATCH FOR LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD TITLES ON FOX SPORTS NET FROM HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO IN LAS VEGAS
January 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment
LOS ANGELES, January 25 – A pair of unbeaten prospects from Uzbekistan, light heavyweight Gayrat Ahmedov and junior middleweight Ravshan Hudaynazarov, are set to make their United States debuts in separate bouts on January 29 on the Gabriel Campillo vs. Beibut Shumenov II card at The Joint at Hark Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Q & A with Carlos Tamara
January 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Whether it’s in the ring or the kitchen Carlos “El Olímpico” Tamara 21-4(15) has been cooking up a storm of late. Last week the Columbian went to The Philippines and as a heavy underdog scored the best win of his career sensationally knocking out home favourite Brian Viloria to claim the IBF Light Flyweight title in the final round whilst narrowly behind on points. Now back in his adopted home of North Bergen, NJ made famous by former Heavyweight champion James J Braddock. He’s enjoying life and hoping to do just the same as Braddock and provide a better life for his family. He may only weight 108 pounds but Tamara certainly doesn’t starve himself when not in camp. The mighty mite who by his own admission loves to spend time in the kitchen cooking knock out food for all the family. It’s just one of a number of things he does to care for his family. To go on the road to another country the other side of the world and win a world title and in dramatic fashion says a lot about a fighter and you get the impression that this is just the beginning of what may just be another Cinderella story. James J Braddock would be proud.
Holyfield – Botha off for Uganda ; To be rescheduled in US?
January 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, The historic heavyweight bout between former undisputed Heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield and Francois Botha slated for Uganda has been postponed and may be revived in the United States.
Quotes From Tomasz Adamek Workout World Boxing and Fitness Center, Jersey City, NJ–FIGHT TO BE ON GOFIGHTLIVE.TV ON FEBRUARY 6TH
January 27, 2010 By 1 Comment
When asked about his weight and Cruiserweight vs. Heavyweight:
Night of Champions on February 13th in London
January 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
On Saturday 13 February Frank Warren presents “The Night of the Champions” from Wembley Arena in London. In total 9 bouts are currently scheduled. With Nathan Cleverly, Kevin Mitchell, Danny Williams featuring in title action plus an Olympic Gold medallist as well as World Amateur champion & several of the top prospects..
TROPICANA UNDERCARD ANNOUNCED—FIGHT TO BE STREAMED LIVE ON GFL ON FEB 6
January 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
On Saturday February 6th, Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing will present its “Super Saturday” boxing show, on the eve of the Big Game Sunday, from the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. Headlining the card is Atlantic City’s, Shamone “The Truth” Alvarez (20-2, 11KO) taking on hard hitting, Lou Duva trained, Alexis Camacho (17-2, 16KO) in a ten round welterweight showdown. In the co-feature bout of the evening, exciting heavyweight fan favorite, Vinny Maddalone (32-6, 23KO) squares off against Dominique Alexander (19- 7-1, 9KO) in a heavyweight special attraction. The entire card will be broadcast live on GoFightLive.tv.
LUNDY – ABRIL NOW ON WWW.GOFIGHTLIVE.TV
January 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
NEW YORK (JANUARY 25, 2010)– Hot lightweight prospect “Hammerin” Hank Lundy brought a touch of his Philadelphia fighting to Boston last night, defeating former Cuban amateur standout Richard “El Tigre” Abril by a 10-round split decision, in the “Boston Pop” main event at The Roxy.
Jason “Big Six” Estrada feels disrespected by Team Adamek–WATCH EXCLUSIVELY ON GOFIGHTLIVE.TV
January 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
PROVIDENCE (Jan. 25, 2010) – As he prepares for his February 6 showdown in Newark against former world light heavyweight and cruiserweight champion Tomasz Adamek, 2004 U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada’s nose is out of place and it doesn’t have anything to do with sparring sessions gone wrong.
Introducing Featherweight Prospect Coy Evans
January 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
PHILADELPHIA (JANUARY 25, 2010)–When Coy Evans went to a nearby gym in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, he was looking for a hobby. Nearly ten years later that hobby has turned serious and Evans looks to be the next in the long line of potential world champions from the “City of Brotherly Love”
Betting on Juanma in 2010’s fight of the year
January 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Before you put all your money on the single toss of Yuriorkis Gamboa over Juan Manuel Lopez in a featherweight superfight, consider this: Gamboa just razed a guy with 13 losses coming up (or not) from a weight class below; Lopez just rose four pounds to take the WBO belt from a titlist with one career loss. Sobriety is warranted.
Erik Morales to comeback on March 27 against Jose Alfaro
January 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com,. former three-divison world champion Erik Morales will comeback after a two and a half year retirement to take on former Lightweight beltholder Jose Alfaro on March 27 in Mexico.
AUDIO: CELESTINO CABALLERO
January 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
15Rounds.com Matt Yanofsky caught up with with unified 122 lb champion Celestino Caballero at Saturday night’s Lopez/Gamboa doubleheader
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