Warriors step into the ring or the cage to do battle, some fight internal battles, few fight both and live to tell their story. On that rare occurrence, that story needs to be told.
Leave No Vet Behind Results
November 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
“Shocking”, “Elegant”, “Wow”! Were the common terms used by fans as they entered the black tie and white tablecloth LaVilla Banquet Center this past Saturday night in Cleveland, Ohio. Newhouse Promotions held it first installment of the Leave No Vet Behind Boxing Series. The promotion is headed by Tim Van Newhouse a former accomplished prize fighter and United States Air force Veteran. “I wanted to accomplish two goals with this promotion. The first is to give back to the homeless and jobless veterans in the area and second to bring boxing back to Cleveland.”
Rocktagon 7 results
September 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Cleveland, Ohio; September 18, 2011- Rocktagon MMA heads to Cleveland, Ohio with Elite 7.
Rocktagon’s MMA Elite Series 7 blew the roof off of the Historic Westside Masonic Temple in Cleveland, Ohio Saturday night with an A-List amateur fight card that kept the sold out crowd out of their seats and glued to the cage. Fans were treated to 10 bouts that caused the Historic Westside Masonic Temple to erupt.
Rocktagon September 17th
September 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Rocktagon MMA Amateur Elite Fight Series heads to the Rock-n-Roll capital of the world Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday September 17, 2011 with Elite 7.
Fury to battle Firtha
September 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Cleveland, Ohio-Former NABA United States Heavywieght Champion Nick “The Stone Man” Firtha (20-8, 8 KO) has agreed to coss the Atlantic in hopes of securing a world title shot as he takes on the undefeated Tyson Fury (15-0, 10 KO). The fight wll take place at Kings Hall in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Spetember 17th.
NFC 3 Hits in the Hills
July 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Some promoters wait their entire career to put on a show that has 16 action packed bouts, two female fights, a title fight, two professional fights and 2,000 fans in attendance. Shaun North did it in three. His NFC promotion is taking the MMA world by storm and the fans and fighters are feeling the buzz.
Caged on Campus Results
December 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Many first time promoters have small corwds and average fights. Saturday night that changed asNFC Promotions christened their new organization with a MMA show that would make the casual observer think they have been around for years. Shawn North’s NFC Promotions came to Hocking College for the first installment of the “Caged on Campus” fight series. Using the largest cage in Ohio (a standard UFC championship size ring), the sold out, standing room only crowd was treated to 8 action packed MMA fights.
Povetkin to take on Firtha?
November 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Akron, Ohio….Insiders close to NABA United States Champion Nick “The Stone Man” Firtha have reported that he will be traveling to Berlin, Germany to face Alexander Povetkin in a East meets West Showdown at Max Schmeling Arena. Firtha 19-7-1 (8KO) is riding a three victory winning streak in which he disposed of Tony Grano and Mike Shepherd to capture and retain his NABA United States Title. Povetkin 20-0 (15KO) will look to remain unbeaten against Firtha. Sources indicate that the winner of this contest will obtain a top 5 ranking in all major sanctioning bodies and early talks with the camps of David Haye and Wladimir Klitschko are rumored to have begun.
Rocktagon MMA Results
November 21, 2010 By 2 Comments
Less than one year ago, a father and a son had a vision. To bring the best MMA shows to Ohio. They succeeded. One year later, they have taken it national.
MMA Results from Akron, Ohio
November 14, 2010 By 1 Comment
Akron, Ohio is known as the Rubber City and the home of the All American Soap Box Derby, now is has another legacy, Dan Bobish territory. The former 2 time Super Heavyweight Champion of the World’s promotion, Ultimate Cage Battles, invaded Akron to a capacity crowd at Akron’s hot spot, The Barley House. Fans were treated to a 9 bout card that left the fighters bloody and the crowd screaming for more.
Firtha Retains United States Title
August 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Northeast Ohio does not have to look any further to see a champion. We have Nick “The Stoneman” Firtha. The Akron native, who also calls Cleveland home, retained his NABA United States Heavyweight Championship and also captured the Ohio State heavyweight Championship with a 10 round majority decision over Mike Shepherd. Both fighters fought a championship level fight but it was Firtha’s non-stop aggression that brought him to victory. Firtha hurt Shepherd throughout the fight but Shepherd’s martial arts training and natural granite chin kept the West Virginia strong man on his feet. Firtha stuck to his game plan, controlled the pace, and concentrated on Shepherd’s body to wear him down. This was a true match up of boxer vs. fighter with the boxer coming out on top. This was the first defense of Firtha’s title. Following the fight both fighters acknowledged each other’s will, strength and determination. Firtha, being a gracious champion, offered words of praise for his defeated opponent. Being a champion is not always about wins and losses, it is about conduct and sportsmanship. Both Firtha & Shepherd emulated the qualities of a champion. Firtha’s future is bright with potential title fights on the horizon. Rumors of a world title shot are beginning to circulate for early 2011.
Weights from Cleveland
August 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Nick Firtha 244 vs. Mike Sheppard 225 – Heavyweights (10 rounds)
NABA U.S. Heavyweight and vacant Ohio State Heavyweight titles
HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT IN CLEVELAND ON FRIDAY!
August 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Cleveland, Ohio – August 17th, 2010 – Warner Promotions is proud to present a heavyweight Championship fight in Cleveland on Friday, August 20th live from Nautica Pavilion in the Flats! The star studded night of boxing will feature Akron’s own and newly crowned NABA U.S. Heavyweight Champion Nick “The Stoneman” Firtha in the main event as he will defend his title against “Lightening” Mike Sheppard of Palestine, West Virginia in a ten round bout. The Vacant Ohio State Heavyweight Title will also be on the line! Firtha (18-7-1, 8 KO’s) is coming off the biggest win of his career as he dismantled Tony Grano in June at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut to win the title. Firtha scored a second round technical knockout over Grano, who came into their bout as the favorite and had a professional record of 17-1-1, with 13 KO’s. Sheppard (15-10-1, 8 KO’s) comes into this fight having won four of his last five bouts. His lone loss was a ten round decision to the WBO #10 ranked heavyweight in the World, Chauncy Welliver.
Ultimate Cage Battles from this past Saturday
June 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Saturday night at the Renaissance Sports Complex in Valley View Ohio, MMA pioneer Dan Bobish traded in his gloves for a suit as he presented the first, in a series of shows, entitled Ultimate Cage Battles. The capacity crowd was treated to a exciting evening of amateur and professional MMA coupled with the appearance of celebrity guests that thrilled the fans. UFC Legend Mark Coleman was in attendance along with UFC fighter Wes Sims. Coleman was a 1992 Olympian, UFC 10 and UFC 11 Tournament Champion, 2000 Pride Fighting Championships Open Division, and 3 time UFC world champion & was the first ever UFC Heavyweight Champion of the World. Coleman was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame at UFC 82. The broadcast team entertained the crowd throughout the night as Bobish hired Cleveland radio personalities Marty Allen and Paul Rado who served as the blow by blow and color commentators. George Michael Phillips served as the evening’s ring announcer.
WBA#14 Karpency returns Friday
June 14, 2010 By Leave a Comment
After recently losing a 12 round competitive decision to top ranked contender Karo Murat (22-0) in Germany, WBA#14 light heavy Tommy Karpency (19-2-1) returns to the ring on Friday at the Wheeling Island Casino & Racetrack in the main event. Promoted by Jerry Thomas’ West Virginia Sports Promotions, the undercard will begin at 7:30PM and highlight several local prospects. Lightweight Ronell Green (4-0) and heavyweights Lee McGinnis (1-0) and Jeremiah Karpency (1-0) will appear in separate bouts with all opponents being announced shortly. Tickets for the event are $20 (General Admission), $30 (Reserved) and $50 (Ringside) and may be obtained by calling (800) 296-3897
Warner Promotions Boxing returns to North Olmsted June 26 “Pugilism at the Plex” headlined by Wilkins Santiago!
May 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment
North Olmsted, Ohio – Warner Promotions is bringing professional boxing back to northeast Ohio for the third time in 2010, with a pro/am scheduled for June 26 at the Soccer Sportsplex (31515 Lorain Road) in North Olmsted, Ohio. The competitive night of boxing titled “Pugilism at the Plex,” will feature Cleveland’s best professional and amateur boxers. Headlining the evening will be a four round professional fight featuring “The Pride of Lorain” Wilkins Santiago (1-0), coming off a scintillating pro-debut in April. Santiago is one of the area’s best middleweights and is a promising prospect with a hard-punching style to please all fans. His opponent will be French native Hedi Bouaziz (1-2), now fighting out of Los Angeles, Calif.
Results from Cleveland
May 10, 2010 By 1 Comment
The Ballroom was dancing Saturday night ,not with feet but with fists, as Kinkaid & Goddard Promotions presented The Battle in the Ballroom. A capacity crowd was treated to 13 exciting amateur bouts with the main event leaving the crowd cheering for more as Jessica Eye (Strong Style MMA) captured the Ohio Women’s Lightweight Title with a decision over Lauren Coney (PAL / Thurogood BC). Both women had their shining moments throughout the contest but it was Eye who stuck to her game plan and wore down the aggressive Coney. Eye, a crowd favorite, is easily making the transition from MMA to Boxing as she has yet to be defeated in either arena of combat.
Results from Akron, Ohio
May 4, 2010 By 41 Comments
Professional boxing returned to the Rubber City of Akron, Ohio as Hall of Fame Boxing and Promotions hosted their inaugural event. The Chapparell Center, which has been home to many professional boxing and MMA events over the years, once again played host to a action packed 6 bout card.
Boxing returns to Cleveland with a bang
April 27, 2010 By 1 Comment
Professional Boxing made its return to Northeast Ohio Saturday night as Warner Promotions presented “The Jimmy Bivins Classic”. Warner Promotions, in only their second show, placed Ohio back in the boxing radar with a show that left the fans cheering for more.
Main event is set for the Jimmy Bivins Charity Boxing Classic!
April 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
North Olmsted, Ohio – April 16, 2010 –The main event has been agreed upon for the Jimmy Bivins Charity Boxing Classic. Warner Promotions in association with the VFW Men’s Auxiliary post 7647 and the Old School Boxing Club are pleased to announce that Cleveland lightweight prodigy Yuandale “Money Shot” Evans will battle the power punching Rey “The Prosecutor” Hernandez in a six round lightweight attraction. The event, which invades North Olmsted, OH on Saturday, April 24th live from the Soccer Sportsplex, 31515 Lorain Road, in North Olmsted, has a total of seven professional bouts on the card.
Jimmy Bivins Charity Boxing Classic going all professional!
April 12, 2010 By 44 Comments
North Olmsted, Ohio – April 12, 2010 –Warner Promotions in association with the VFW Men’s Auxiliary post 7647 and the Old School Boxing Club have announced that the annual Jimmy Bivins Classic has been upgraded to an all professional card. The event, which invades North Olmsted, OH on Saturday, April 24th live from the Soccer Sportsplex, 31515 Lorain Road, in North Olmsted, has a total of seven professional bouts on the card.
Caged Madness 15 this Saturday
March 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Dannon Svab, Owner of Explosive Fight Promotions, has told 15Rounds.com that he will be returning to Akron, Ohio for an evening of exciting MMA action along with two Championship fights. Caged Madness 15 will take place at the popular MMA venue Pronio Sports in Akron, Ohio. Pronio Sports is located at 2420 Wedgewood Dr. in Akron, Ohio.
Boxing Returns to Akron, Ohio
February 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Area boxing fans are in for a night of thrilling competition when two of the best heavyweights around square off. Local favorite Charles Hatcher, with a lifetime record of 15-6 with 11 KOs, will unleash his comeback fury against Midwest fighter Thomas on Saturday, May 1 at The Chapparell in Akron.
Porter decision Jordan in Cleveland
February 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Shawn “Showtime” Porter was crowned the new NABO Jr. Middleweight Champion with a 10 round decision over Russel “Spiderman” Jordan. Many at ringside belived that this would be a easy knockout for Porter although Jordan saw it differently. Jordan rocked his smaller oppenent at times with Porter’s eye being left eye bloodied from an accidental head butt in the fifth round. A tactical fight and a great test for the new champion.
Tom Miller and Phil Rogers each had it for Porter, 97-92, with Gene Glen calling it a shutout, 100-89. Porter improves to 13-0, 10 KO’s and Jordan dropps to 15-7, 10 KO.
Weights from Cleveland
February 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Shawn Porter 152 vs. Russell Jordan 152
NABO Jr. Middleweight Title
Lanard Lane 144 vs. Martin Tucker 144
VIDEO: PORTER – JORDAN PRESS CONFERENCE
February 17, 2010 By 42 Comments
Watch all the action from Wednesday’s press conference in conjunction top Friday Night’s ESPN 2 card in Cleveland featuring Shawn Porter and Russell Jordan
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TITLE FIGHT IN CLEVELAND
January 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Cleveland, OH – “ESPN Friday Night Fights” invades Cleveland, OH on February 19th live from the Wolstein Center on the campus of Cleveland State University. The star studded night of boxing will feature the homecoming of 2008 United States Olympic Team member and undefeated professional Shawn “Showtime” Porter in a twelve round main event against Russell Jordan of Rochester, NY for the NABO Jr. Middleweight Title. Cleveland’s Porter 12-0 (10 KO’s), recently named as one of ESPN’s top 20 prospects in the world today, will bring his exciting all action style to the bout against Jordan 15-6 (10 KO’s) in the Jr. Middleweight clash. The bout will feature an interesting clash of styles as Porter, who stands 5’7″ and is orthodox, will try to impose his will on the taller southpaw Jordan, who stands 6’2″.
IBO responds to Mundine situation
January 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Anthony Mundine’s decision to forego a quest for the International Boxing Organization’s junior middleweight title next week in Australia is his own – and not based on undue influence or conflict from the IBO – according to its president, Ed Levine.
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.
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.