- by Arben Paloka on 4 June 2010
WEIGHTS FROM NEW YORK CITY
Yuri Foreman 154 - Miguel Cotto 153.5
Joe Greene 151.5 - Vanes Martirosyan 153 1/4
- by Arben Paloka on 21 May 2010
Briggs smashes Alexander in less than a minute
At the Capitale New York ballroom in the SoHo district of Manhattan a night of rugged boxing was expected in a luxurious venue. Shannon Briggs (49-5-1, 29 KO’s; 268lbs) headlined the event as he expected to take another step towards regaining the heavyweight crown he once held.
Read more- by Arben Paloka on 14 May 2010
Broner stops Lora in The Bronx
Boxing returned to The Paradise Theater in the Bronx, New York with a co-promotion between Golden Boy Promotions and Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing that was televised on Telefuture
Read more- by Arben Paloka on 7 February 2010
Adamek decisions Estrada in front of packed house in Newark
Tomasz Adamek is originally from Poland, but when he fights thousands of miles away at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, he is right at home. 10,123 screaming Polish fans packed the arena last night for his second fight at heavyweight and chanted non stop from the moment they entered the building; and they sure [...]
Read more- by Arben Paloka on 8 November 2009
Dawson decisions Johnson for a second time
The main event of a card from the XL Center in Hartford showcased Chad Dawson in his hometown against Glencoffe Johnson, who is certainly no stranger to fighting on the road. The
bout was for the WBC interim light heavyweight title, but is recognized as
a fight between the two best light heavyweights in the world. [...]
- by Arben Paloka on 28 February 2009
George takes out Ballogou on one
In the newest installment of Dibella Entertainment’s Broadway Boxing series, Shaun George was slated to face the tough test of Jaffa Ballogou. George was coming off of his career best victory when he stopped former Heavyweight titleholder, Chris Byrd. Ballogou, meanwhile, was hoping to make a strong showing after a disappointing loss to [...]
Read more- by Arben Paloka on 13 December 2008
KLITSCHKO STOPS RAHMAN IN SEVEN!!!
Wladimir Klitschko began his fight against Hasim Rahman hoping to continue to establish himself as the best heavyweight in the world. Both fighters began the fight establishing their jabs. Rahman, shooting his down to the body, while Klitschko kept his up top. Klitschko threw with power early, first landing a strong left [...]
Read more- by Arben Paloka on 12 December 2008
Clinton Woods vs. Elvir Muriqi pushed back to February 14th
“It’s been pushed back to February 14th,” stated Chelo Betancourt, head
trainer to Elvir Muriqi, in regards to Muriqi’s IBF eliminator against
Clinton Woods. The bout was originally scheduled for January 31st.
- by Arben Paloka on 10 December 2008
AUDIO: STEVE “USS” CUNNINGHAM
Listen to IBF Cruiserweight champion, Steve “USS” Cunningham talk about his title defense against Tomasz Adamek that takes place Thursday night on Versus at 8pm eastern
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- by Arben Paloka on 5 December 2008
Big Upsets and Big Knockouts on a Big Night at the Big Apple
Jorge Teron vs. Aldo Valtierra
Jorge Teron entered the ring eyeing a victory over Aldo Valtierra. Valtierra was winless in his last four bouts, but was keen on using his crafty veteran abilities to score an upset. The bout started smoothly for Teron. He had a big height advantage over his opponent, and [...]
- by Arben Paloka on 5 December 2008
Yuriokis Gamboa vs. Elio Rojas?
Cuban amateur star, Yuriokis Gamboa and his team are going through
negotiations to face another former amateur star Elio Rojas, a source
close to the negotiations tells 15rounds.com. The fighters seem fine
with their purses, but small details are being negotiated.
- by Arben Paloka on 5 December 2008
Clinton Woods vs. Elvir Muriqi on January 31st in England
Clinton Woods and Elvir Muriqi have signed to fight in England in an IBF light heavyweight eliminator.
Read more- by Arben Paloka on 3 December 2008
De La Hoya vs. Pacquiao – Side by Side
As the mega-fight between Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and “The Golden Boy” Oscar De La Hoya is upon us, many of us are still pondering who would actually win. The small windmill that is Pacquiao, or the calculated boxer that is De La Hoya? 15rounds.com’s very own Joon Lee and Arben Paloka break down [...]
Read more- by Arben Paloka on 3 November 2008
Arnoutis defeats Ankrah in New York
Jr. welterweight contender “Mighty” Mike Arnaoutis (21-2, 10 KOs) took on durable journeyman Ben Ankrah (11-8, 3 KOs) in a ten round bout. Arnaoutis was originally slated to face Juan Valenzuela, but after a falling out, Ankrah stepped in.
Read more- by Arben Paloka on 23 October 2008
Bailey decision Corley at BB Kings in New York
“B.B. Kings” is a venue in New York that showcases music that is often considered “oldies, but goodies.” Last night, at that venue, the main event featured two fighters that are oldies, but goodies, and they put on a good performance. It was Randall Bailey in the ring against Demarcus Corley in a [...]
Read more- by Arben Paloka on 19 October 2008
VIDEO: PAVLIK - HOPKINS COMPLETE WEIGH IN
Watch the weigh-in of the complete card that was highlighted by an awesome staredown between Kelly Pavlik & Bernard Hopkins
Watch Pavik - Hopkins weigh in in Sports Online | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com
- by Arben Paloka on 18 October 2008
EARLY RESULTS FROM ATLANTIC CITY
Yuri Foreman (25-0, 8 KO’s) vs. Vinroy Barrett (22-6, 11 KO’s)
Junior Middleweights
The undefeated Junior Middleweight from New York, Yuri Foreman (155lbs), faced “Contender” alum, Vinroy Barrett (22-6, 11 KO’s) in a bout scheduled for ten rounds. The bout opened up slowly with both fighters establishing their jabs and distance for counterpunching. Neither fighter [...]
- by Arben Paloka on 17 October 2008
Benjy Esteves named Pavlik-Hopkins Referee
Richard Schaeffer and representatives of the Kelly Pavlik vs. Bernard Hopkins fight have come forward and announced that they have made a change to the referee for Saturday Night’s featured attraction.
Read more- by Arben Paloka on 12 October 2008
VIDEO: GOTHAM BOXING PRESS CONFERENCE
Gotham Boxing press Conference announcing a big card that will take place on November 21st at Roseland Ballroom in New York City that will feature John Duddy, Peter Quilin, Jorge Teron & Pawel Wolak
Watch Gotham Boxing Press Conference in Sports Online | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com
- by Arben Paloka on 11 September 2008
Shea returns to take care of Cleffman
Last night, Maureen Shea proved two things to the boxing world. First, she was still a force to be reckoned amongst the top female fighters in the world, and secondly, she is probably the top draw of any local New York fighter.
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