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- by Norm Frauenheim on 29 July 2010
Jacobs is fighting for his late grandmother
LAS VEGAS – Long before management and marketing promoted him as The Golden Child, his grandmother called him Baby Maniac.
- by Marc Abrams on 29 July 2010
Mauricio Martinez to take on Reynaldo Lopez as for New York State title on August 7th in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK (July 29, 2010)-On Saturday night August 7th, Havoc Boxing will make its initial foray in to boxing promotion as the upstart Promotion presents a terrific night of boxing at the Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn, New York.
- by Marc Abrams on 29 July 2010
VIDEO: ALL PHILLY WAR WEIGH-IN
Watch Derek “Pooh” Ennis and Gabriel Rosado weigh-in for the biggest Philly fight in nearly a decade as the two will battle for Ennnis’ USBA Jr. Middleweight title LIVE on www.gofightlive.tv on Friday night at 7:30 pm est
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- by Anson Wainwright on 29 July 2010
Klitschko vs Briggs?
Earlier today in Cardiff, Wales whilst attending the WBC “Night of Champions” Shannon Briggs 51-5-1 (45) confirmed to 15rounds.com that he had signed to fight Vitali Klitschko for Klitschko’s WBC title on 16 October in Hamburg, Germany.
- by Dylon Silversey on 29 July 2010
Carlos Vinan: Uncovering the Underrated
Carlos Vinan’s professional record doesn’t exactly stand out.
- by Marc Abrams on 29 July 2010
Burchfield: ‘Lundy isn’t a free agent’
PROVIDENCE (July 28, 2010) – Jimmy Burchfield, President of Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc., categorically denied reports issued today that lightweight prospect “Hammerin’” Hank Lundy (18-1-1, 10 KOs) is a promotional free agent.
- by Marc Abrams on 29 July 2010
Gamboa to unify with Salido after Rojas falls out
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, WBA Featherweight champion Yuriorks Gamboa will now face IBF beltholder Orlando Salido after WBC champ Elio Rojas had to withdraw due to shoulder and hand injuries.
- by Marc Abrams on 28 July 2010
Klitschko and Peter come to terms for September 11 rematch
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, Wladimir Klitschko will indeed defend is IBF/WBO/Ring magazine Heavyweight title on September 11th in Frankfurt, Germany in a rematch of a 2005 bout.
- by Norm Frauenheim on 28 July 2010
De La Hoya sees “racism” in Arizona law
LAS VEGAS – Oscar De La Hoya said Wednesday that the Arizona immigration law is racist if it is allowed to stand as it was written.
- by Anson Wainwright on 28 July 2010
Lightweight Legends
Back when things were in Black and white and Boxing had only 8 weights classes, Lightweight was one of the toughest division’s to make a name for yourself fast forward to today things haven’t changed much. Lightweight still has some of the elite performers in the game. Granted things aren’t as hot at 135 as they have been in the past years. That could all change this weekend when Juan Manuel Marquez heads back to the more cosy confines of Lightweight after his sojourn to a Welterweight catchweight against Floyd Mayweather. His opponent this time at least seems mortal, a rematch with Juan Diaz. Last February Diaz’s youth, size and strength seemed as though they would help him gain the biggest win of his career to date. Slowly but surely Marquez refined and tuned his considerable skills, creating gaps in Diaz defence until landing two howitzer right hands that dropped Diaz before conclusively ending the argument with a devastating right uppercut. It was ultimately one of the top fights of 2009.
- by Marc Abrams on 28 July 2010
“HAMMERIN” HANK LUNDY IS NOW A PROMOTIONAL FREE AGENT
PHILADELPHIA (July 28, 2010)—World ranked (WBO #7); and once beaten Lightweight, “Hammerin” Hank Lundy is now a promotional Free Agent after leaving Jimmy Burchfield CES Boxing.
- by Kyle Kinder on 27 July 2010
What to make of Manny Pacquiao-Antonio Margarito?
The Friday before last, Team Mayweather handed Bob Arum and Top Rank a bunch of lemons. Instead of trying to make lemonade, Arum passed the lemons off to boxing fans in the form of Manny Pacquiao vs. Antonio Margarito.
- by Anson Wainwright on 27 July 2010
NISHIOKA v MUNROE DATE ANNOUNCED
Rendell Munroe was last night given the date for his world title showdown against Japanese star Toshiaki Nishioka. Munroe (21-1) will challenge for Nishioka’s (36-4-3) WBC super-bantamweight title at Tokyo’s 10,000 capacity Sumo Hall on Sunday October 24.
- by Marc Abrams on 27 July 2010
THE NEWLY FORMED SPARTAN FIGHT PROMOTIONS IS FOCUSED ON BRINGING BOXING BACK TO ATLANTIC CITY, AS IT ONCE USED TO BE
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (July 27, 2010) – With G&P Fitness and Boxing Center officially opened, President and CEO Mike Brestle is continuing his quest to make a difference in the community of Atlantic City as well as the boxing and fitness industries. With a brand new state of the art boxing and training facility, located squarely in the heart of Atlantic City, Brestle is ready to launch Spartan Fight Promotions. Spartan Fight Promotions’ goal is to be Atlantic City’s premier sports and entertainment promotional company. “Our main focus and vision is to bring the sport of boxing BACK to Atlantic City, just as it was not too long ago during the times of Iron Mike Tyson and Arturo Gatti,” says Brestle.
- by Kyle Kinder on 27 July 2010
NOTES & QUOTES FROM ADAMEK-GRANT PRESS CONFERENCE
On August 21, the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey will play host to “The Big Challenge” fight card, presented by Main Events, Ziggy Promotions and X-Cel Worldwide. The main event will feature North Jersey’s adopted son, Tomasz “Goral” Adamek, against “Big” Michael Grant. Adamek (41-1, 27 KO), who is coming off an impressive majority decision victory against heavyweight contender Chris Arreola, will look to continue building his heavyweight resume and retain his IBF International Heavyweight Title when he takes on his 6’7” opponent. Grant (46-3, 34 KO), who has already defeated a Polish icon in Andrew Golota, will look to disappoint a sure to be packed Prudential Center with a victory over Adamek.
- by Marc Abrams on 27 July 2010
VIDEO: GABRIEL ROSADO
Jr. Middleweight contender, Gabriel Rosado talks about his July 30th showdown with USBA Jr. Middleweight champion Derek “Pooh” Ennis in an ALL PHILLY WAR that will be broadcasted LIVE on www.gofightlive.tv
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- by Marc Abrams on 27 July 2010
VIDEO: DEREK “POOH” ENNIS
USBA Jr. Middleweight champion, Derek “Pooh” Ennis talks about his July 30 showdown with Gabriel Rosado that will be shown live on www.gofightlive.tv.
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- by Marc Abrams on 27 July 2010
VIDEO: ENNIS - ROSADO PRESS CONFERENCE
Watch the final press conference that took place in advance of Derek Ennis defending the USBA Jr. Middleweight title against Gabriel Rosado this Friday night in a bout that can be seen LIVE on www.gofightlive.tv
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- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 27 July 2010
Video: Interview with Otis Griffin
USBA Light Heavyweight Champion Otis Griffin spoke to 15rounds.com after the Beibut Shumenov-Vyacheslav Uzelkov fight at the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, California on July 23rd. Griffin, the WBA #10 ranked light heavyweight, gives his take on Shumenov’s WBA title defense and discusses his career and the state of the 175-pound division. Griffin (22-6-2, 9 KOs) recently scored an eighth-round knockout of Byron Mitchell and his headed for an August 28th fight against Billy Bailey.
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- by Kyle Kinder on 27 July 2010
BOBBY GUNN CALLS OUT RAN NAKASH!!!
15Rounds.com caught up with “The Celtic Warrior” Bobby Gunn who was in attendance at the Tomasz Adamek-Michael Grant press conference earlier today. Here’s what Gunn (21-4, 18 KO) had to say about the prospect of fighting undefeated Israeli, Ran Nakash (25-0, 18 KO).
- by Marc Abrams on 27 July 2010
ENNIS, ROSADO EACH CONFIDENT OF VICTORY IN JULY 30 ALL-PHILLY SHOWDOWN AT THE ARENA-WATCH LIVE ON GFL
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Philadelphia, PA—United States Boxing Association (USBA) junior middleweight champion Derek ‘Pooh’ Ennis and challenger ‘King’ Gabriel Rosado both spoke with confidence Monday evening at the final press conference for their all-Philly showdown on Friday, July 30, at the Arena in South Philadelphia.
- by Anson Wainwright on 27 July 2010
Q & A with Karo Murat
On the 18 September Frank Warren Promotions will present one of the biggest bill’s in recent British Boxing history, known as “The Magnificent Seven”. One half of the main event is Karo Murat 22-0(13) who know’s he wont have to much support when he enters the ring at The LG Arena to face’s fellow unbeaten Nathan Cleverly. Murat 26, will be looking to make history for his country of birth Iraq by becoming there first World Champion. He fights out of Germany these days having turned pro in September 2006, starting out at Super Middleweight where he won the European title before deciding to move up to Light Heavyweight. He’ll be looking to continue the run of German transplants at 175 after Dariusz Michalczewski and more recently Zsolt Erdei who reigned supreme as champions for the WBO. The fight with Cleverly will be for the Vacant Interim Light Heavyweight crown. The winner could be made up to full champion depending on what happens with a court case that currently surrounds current champion Jurgen Braehmer.
- by Marc Abrams on 27 July 2010
ALL PHILLY WAR THIS FRIDAY THIS FRIDAY NIGHT FOR USBA JR. MIDDLEWEIGHT CROWN ON GFL
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PHILADELPHIA / NEW YORK (July 25, 2010)—This Friday night one of the most anticipated fights from the boxing hotbed of Philadelphia in nearly a decade will take place at the Arena as Derek “Pooh” Ennis will defend his USBA title and world ranking against “King” Gabriel Rosado in an important Jr. Middleweight bout that can be seen exclusively on www.gofightlive.tv
- by Marc Abrams on 26 July 2010
HBO’s Greenburg acknowledges Pacquiao – Mayweather negotiations
According to Dan Rafael of espn.com, attempts to make a fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather did occur through intermediary Ross Greenburg of HBO despite denials from the Mayweather camp.
- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 26 July 2010
Shumenov Solidifies Title Reign
Beibut Shumenov may have only eleven pro fights to his name, but Friday night at the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, California, he strengthened his claim as a title holder at 175-pounds with a dominant twelve-round decision over previously unbeaten mandatory challenger Vyacheslav Uzelkov.
- by Bart Barry on 25 July 2010
Marquez and Diaz, and a race to bankruptcy
“How did you go bankrupt?” Bill asked. “Two ways,” Mike said. “Gradually and then suddenly.” – Ernest Hemingway, “The Sun Also Rises”
- by Marc Abrams on 25 July 2010
Ashley “Treasure” Theophane: “I’m going to Beat Rodriguez”
On July 30, 2010 , Cestus Management’s 147-pound contender Ashley Theophane headlines a major fight card that will be televised on ESPN’s FNF boxing series. The event will be live from the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami , Oklahoma .
- by Marc Abrams on 24 July 2010
FIGHTS AT THE FITZ TONIGHT ON GFL FOR FREE!!
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NEW YORK/TUNICA, MS.(July 24, 2010)—TONIGHT!!! Prize Fight Promotions will put on a five bout card that will be headlined by a terrific Lightweight encounter between Ty Barnett and Tyrese Hendrix and all the action can be seen LIVE and FREE on www.gofightlive.tv
- by Marc Abrams on 24 July 2010
Coming up on GFL
Program Lineup Through Friday July 30
Date Sport Event Price
Sat Jul 24 12:30PM ET Boxing Hall vs Power $FREE! More info
Sat Jul 24 6:00PM ET Boxing Gleason’s Gym - Amateurs $FREE! More info
Sat Jul 24 8:00PM ET Boxing Fights at the Fitz: Ty Barnett v Tyrese Hendrix $FREE! More info
Sat Jul 24 8:30PM ET MMA Wild Bills Fight Night 29:Guest Rich Franklin $9.99 More info
Sun Jul 25 14:00PM ET KickBoxing LIKO VI Fight for a Cure Kickboxing Show $FREE! More info
- by Anson Wainwright on 23 July 2010
Nathan Cleverly training camp notes
Two months from the biggest fight of his life Nathan Cleverly already looks in fantastic shape. Cleverly 23, puts his perfect 19-0(9) record on the line against fellow unbeaten Karo Murat 22-0(13) when the clash for the Vacant WBO Interim Light Heavyweight crown as the headline fight of the “Magnificent Seven” Bill. Last Saturday Cleverly invited 15rounds.com to his gym to watch him sparring 6 rounds with young amateur Alex Wright also doing 4 rounds on the pads with his father Vince who wore a body protector, followed by 2 more rounds one each with his father and fellow trainer Alan Davies on the pads. Afterwards Cleverly said he estimates he’s around a half a stone over the Light Heavyweight limit now. This represents a step in class for Cleverly but early signs are that he’s very much in the mood to make himself Wales eleventh World Champion.
- by Mario Ortega Jr. on 23 July 2010
Shumenov Makes Maiden Defense Tonight on ESPN2
WBA Light Heavyweight Champion Beibut Shumenov will attempt to further legitimize his claim to the 175-pound throne tonight as he takes on mandatory challenger Vyacheslav Uzelkov on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights emanating from the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, California. Fighters weighed in Thursday afternoon at the casino’s Den Sports Bar.
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