- by george Phillips on 22 August 2010
Firtha Retains United States Title
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. [...]
Read more- by george Phillips on 20 August 2010
Weights from Cleveland
Nick Firtha 244 vs. Mike Sheppard 225 - Heavyweights (10 rounds)
NABA U.S. Heavyweight and vacant Ohio State Heavyweight titles
- by george Phillips on 17 August 2010
HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT IN CLEVELAND ON FRIDAY!
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 [...]
Read more- by george Phillips on 22 June 2010
Ultimate Cage Battles from this past Saturday
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 [...]
Read more- by george Phillips on 14 June 2010
WBA#14 Karpency returns Friday
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 [...]
Read more- by george Phillips on 27 May 2010
Warner Promotions Boxing returns to North Olmsted June 26 “Pugilism at the Plex” headlined by Wilkins Santiago!
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 [...]
Read more- by george Phillips on 10 May 2010
Results from Cleveland
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 [...]
Read more- by george Phillips on 4 May 2010
Results from Akron, Ohio
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.
Read more- by george Phillips on 27 April 2010
Boxing returns to Cleveland with a bang
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.
Read more- by george Phillips on 16 April 2010
Main event is set for the Jimmy Bivins Charity Boxing Classic!
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 [...]
Read more- by george Phillips on 12 April 2010
Jimmy Bivins Charity Boxing Classic going all professional!
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 [...]
Read more- by george Phillips on 11 March 2010
Caged Madness 15 this Saturday
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. [...]
Read more- by george Phillips on 22 February 2010
Boxing Returns to Akron, Ohio
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.
Read more- by george Phillips on 20 February 2010
Porter decision Jordan in Cleveland
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 [...]
Read more- by george Phillips on 19 February 2010
Weights from Cleveland
Shawn Porter 152 vs. Russell Jordan 152
NABO Jr. Middleweight Title
Lanard Lane 144 vs. Martin Tucker 144
- by george Phillips on 17 February 2010
VIDEO: PORTER - JORDAN PRESS CONFERENCE
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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- by george Phillips on 10 January 2010
TITLE FIGHT IN CLEVELAND
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 [...]
Read more- by george Phillips on 5 January 2010
IBO responds to Mundine situation
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.
Read more- by george Phillips on 29 December 2009
Warner Promotions signs top Jr. Welterweight boxing prospect Dante Moore
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 [...]
Read more- by george Phillips on 24 December 2009
Mayweather vs. Pacquiao in Jeopardy
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 [...]
Read more- by george Phillips on 21 December 2009
Caged Madness 14
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 [...]
- by george Phillips on 20 December 2009
VIDEO: PAVLIK-ESPINO POST FIGHT PRESS CONFERENCE
Watch the fallout from Kelly Pavlik’s 5th round stoppage over Miguel Espino
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- by george Phillips on 19 December 2009
Pavlik takes out Espino in Five to retain Middleweight crown
Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik successfully defended his WBC/WBO/Ring Magazine titles with a 5th Round TKO over Miguel Espino.
Read more- by george Phillips on 18 December 2009
Weights from Youngstown
Kelley Pavlik 160 vs Miguel Espino 159
(WBC/WBO middleweight championship)
- by george Phillips on 2 November 2009
Minto: “I’ll fight Arreola Dec. 5th!”
WBO#7, WBA#14 heavyweight contender, Brian “The Beast” Minto (34-2 21kos) wants a shot at WBC#4, WBO#10 Chris Arreola (27-1 24kos) on Dec. 5th on HBO. Minto states, “We both have a great deal of heart and skill, and our styles would make for an exciting and fan-friendly type fight. [...]
Read more- by george Phillips on 14 October 2009
Richardson Set to Fight Former Olympian on Lyell’s Undercard World Wide Boxing and Bowers’ Productions present “October Fists” this Saturday.
Billy Lyell 20-7 will be defending his NABC Inter-Continental middleweight title against Chris Gray 12-10 out of Louisiana in a 10 round main event. You should have his picture, rankings, and all the info of his last few fights and the info on his big upset against previously undefeated John Duddy in my previous [...]
Read more- by george Phillips on 28 September 2009
Lyell Set to Defend Title!
IBF#13, WBC#17 middleweight contender Billy Lyell (20-7 4kos) will defend his NABC Inter-Continental Middleweight crown on October 17th in his hometown of Niles, Ohio. A winner of four of his last five including an upset over previously unbeaten contender, John Duddy (26-1), Lyell will headline the event beginning at 8pm at the Expo [...]
Read more- by george Phillips on 19 September 2009
MAYWEATHER-MARQUEZ CARD FULL PUNCH STATS
Mayweather vs. Marquez
September 19, 2009
MGM Grand Las Vegas, Nevada
By: George M. Phillips
- by george Phillips on 18 August 2009
Pavlik vs. Williams PPD
The WBC and WBO World Middleweight Championship bout between Kelly Pavlik and challenger Paul Williams will be rescheduled to a new date of Nov. 21 or early December at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City.
Read more- by george Phillips on 16 June 2009
Heavyweight boxer is Principal of the day
Heavyweight boxer Nick “The Stoneman” Firtha traded in boxing gloves for pencils and rulers when he recently became ” Principal of the Day” at St. Joseph School in Randolph.
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