- by Matt Yanofsky on 13 March 2010
King David Reigns Supreme; Frank Decisions Disinterested Darden in Yonkers!
New York State Heavyweight champion Darrel “King David” Madison is willing to fight anyone at any time, but has repeatedly been rebuffed. As a southpaw with good boxing ability and a strong amateur record, matchmakers have been heartbreakers, as Madison’s aspirations to fight the best is yet to come. After last night’s impressive performance at [...]
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 3 March 2010
New Jersey Pound for Pound top-10
15rounds in association with Gardenstatefightscene.com brings you our inaugural New Jersey pound for pound list, which will be updated on a regular basis. Unlike regular P4P lists, this one was a bit tricky, as many fighters are at different stages. In compiling the list, we factored resume with potential and what each fighter has left. [...]
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 22 February 2010
Chris Murphy retires
Sparta, NJ based junior middleweight Chris Murphy, 3-0-1 3 KO’s, notified 15Rounds that he is retiring due to a reoccurring retina injury. Murphy first hurt his eye three years ago and after multiple surgeries, re injured it sparring with contender Alfredo Angulo a few months back.
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 21 February 2010
Matthysse - Harris reamtch on April 2?
Sources notified 15Rounds that Carlstadt, NJ’s Vivian Harris, (29-4-1 19 KO’s), will be granted a rematch with Lucas Matthysse April 2 on ShoBox due to a controversial stoppage. We were unable to find footage of the bout, but multiple media sources reported that Harris’ night was cut short after taking a right hand in the [...]
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 20 February 2010
Pound 4 Pound Promotions Returns March 25!
15Rounds was informed that John Lynch’s Pound 4 Pound Promotions will return Thursday March 25 at the elegant Schuetzen Park ballroom in North Bergen, NJ.
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 7 February 2010
AUDIO : HENRY RAMIREZ
Matt Yanofsky speaks with Cris Arreola’s trainer Henry Ramirez following Tomasz Adamek’s hard fought victory over Jason Estrada in Newark, NJ to talk about the proposed Adamek-Arreola bout.
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- by Matt Yanofsky on 7 February 2010
AUDIO: KATHY DUVA
Matt Yanofsky catches up with Promoter Kathy Duva of Main Events after Tomasz Adamek’s victory over Jason Estrada to discuss the potential Cris Arreola fight and more.
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- by Matt Yanofsky on 6 February 2010
Tomasz Adamek-Jason Estrada: Can Big Six Pull off the upset or will Adamek inch closer to a heavyweight title bout?–LIVE TONIGHT ON GFL
Main Events presents an intriguing crossroads bout tonight at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ when local favorite Tomasz “Goral” Adamek (39-1, 27 KO’s) defends his recently won IBF International heavyweight championship against 2004 US Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada (16-2. 4 KO’s).
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 3 February 2010
Tamara-Calderon in the Works?
Manager Nelson Fernandez informed 15rounds that talks between his newly crowned IBF Junior Flyweight champion Carlos Tamara of North Bergen, NJ and WBO/Ring Magazine champion Ivan Calderon of Guaynabo, PR are likely to take place in the coming days about a unification match in Puerto Rico.
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 2 February 2010
Arnaoutis-Rodriguez April 2 at the Mohegan Sun!
Atlantic City’s Mike Arnaoutis will have a shot to rebound from his controversial loss to Tim Coleman when he battles Delvin Rodriguez April 2 on ESPN’s Friday Night Fights at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT.
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 31 January 2010
Garden State Round up: Farrell Ready for the Contender’s Schneider, Duran and Tapia return February 27!
Cruiserweight Patrick Farrell has dominated thus far as a pro, but knows there is plenty of room for improvement.
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 24 January 2010
AUDIO: CELESTINO CABALLERO
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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- by Matt Yanofsky on 24 January 2010
Audio: Yuri Formean
15rounds.com Matt Yanofsky caught up with WBA Super Welterweight champion Yuri Foreman to discuss a proposed June 12th showdown with Miguel Cotto
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- by Matt Yanofsky on 24 January 2010
AUDIO : BOB ARUM
15rounds.com’s Matt Yanofsky catches up with legendary promoter Bob Arum after impressive wins by Yuriorkis Gamboa and Juan Manuel Lopez at Madison Square Garden’s WaMu theater
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- by Matt Yanofsky on 23 January 2010
Tamara Shocks Viloria in the Philippines!
North Bergen, NJ based Colombian Carlos “El Olimpico” Tamara sent shockwaves through the boxing world with a stunning 12th round TKO over IBF Junior Flyweight champion Brian Viloria early this morning at the Cuneta Astrodome.
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 22 January 2010
Team Tamara Final Quotes!
Nelson Fernandez (Manager): I saw the Solis fight several times and Viloria has huge power, but Carlos can punch with both hands.” “Two of Carlos’ losses came in his opponent’s hometown, but we have learned from our mistakes and will be leaving Viloria’s home country with his title.”
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 17 January 2010
Rodriguez Decisions Boone in Yonkers!
The PAL Gym in Yonkers, NY is geographically close to Madison Square Garden but is far from the World’s Most Famous Arena. It’s a small venue, maintenance was in dire need and a poor sound system made the ring announcer difficult to hear throughout the evening. While the aforementioned issues could hurt attendance when the [...]
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 14 January 2010
Tamara to Viloria “Not So Fast”
When North Bergen, NJ resident Carlos Tamara was informed that IBF junior flyweight champion Brian Viloria agreed to an April unification with Ivan Calderon, he immediately went to the history books.
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 9 January 2010
Garden State Round Up: Wolak-Arvin at the Mecca of Boxing; Harris-Matthysse in Vegas; Zambrano, Zegarra to fight in Peru;
Popular junior middleweight Pawel “Raging Bull” Wolak of Wallington will look to move further up the ranks when he takes Baltimorean Ishmail “The Arsenal” Arvin January 23 at Madison Square Garden. Known for his all-action style, Wolak, 25-1 (17 KO’s), demolished former title challenger Carlos Nascimento last time out, and is fighting at MSG for [...]
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 8 January 2010
Holt - Coleman IBF Jr. Welterweight eliminator on February 20th?
Sources have told 15rounds.com that a proposed bout between former WBO Jr. Welterweight champion, Kendall Holt and Tim Coleman is close to being finalized for February 20th.
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 4 January 2010
Alvarez-Camacho; Mussachio to appear February 6
Sources notified 15rounds.com that Atlantic City based welterweight Shamone “The Truth” Alvarez will meet hard hitting Texan Alexis Camacho Saturday, February 6 at the Tropicana Hotel & Casino.
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 14 December 2009
Tucker Retains Title in Westminster!
Westminster, MD – In front of 2,500 boisterous fans at the Shipley Arena, Mark “TNT” Tucker retained his USBO Light Heavyweight championship Friday night with a hard fought ten round unanimous decision over wily veteran George “El Gallo” Armenta of Silver Spring, MD.
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 11 December 2009
Weights from Westminster, MD!
Mark Tucker 174 George Armenta 172.5 (USBO Light Heavyweight Title)
Omar Sims 161.5 Jamar Freeman 159.5 [...]
- by Matt Yanofsky on 9 December 2009
Tucker Excited to take out “Loudmouth” Armenta
Westminster , MD – With Christmas just around the corner, most Americans look forward to settling down and relaxing. Vacation days and temporary care free living typically go hand in hand with everyone’s favorite time of the year. While time off and prepping for Christmas is yet to cross his mind, USBO Light Heavyweight champion [...]
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 5 December 2009
Khan Embarrasses Salita in 76 Seconds!
The fight dubbed by the media as “The Holy War” was far was far from one. WBA Junior Welterweight Champion Amir Khan improved to 22-1 (16 KOs) after destroying top rated contender Dmitiry “Star of David” Salita in the opening round at Metro Radio Arena In Newcastle, UK. Khan decked Salita just seconds after the [...]
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 5 December 2009
Bryan Demolishes Fallen In Newark!
Newark, NJ – Jeremy “Hollywood” Bryan once again displayed why his moniker fits the bill after putting away Darren Fallen inside of two rounds last night in the main event of “The Brawl in Brick City” at Essex County College in Newark, NJ.
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 1 December 2009
Fallon steps in to battle Unbeaten Jeremy Bryan Friday Night in Newark, NJ!–FIGHTS LIVE ON WWW.GOFIGHTLIVE.TV
Newark, NJ – Darren Fallon of Philadelphia has stepped in to face unbeaten junior welterweight and former amateur star Jeremy “Hollywood” Bryan Friday night at Essex County College.
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 28 November 2009
Q & A with Carlos Tamara
15rounds.com caught up with top rated contender Carlos “El Olimpico” Tamara 20-4 (14 KO’s) of North Bergen, NJ by way of Colombia to talk about his upcoming bout. Tamara will fight for the world title for a second time January 23 when he challenges Brian Viloria in the Phillippines for the IBF Junor Flyweight [...]
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 24 November 2009
“The Brawl In Brick City” Final Press Conference Quotes–FIGHTS TO BE LIVE ON GOFIGHTLIVE.TV ON DECEMBER 4TH
Quotes from Essex County College, Newark, NJ
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 23 November 2009
Truax Wins WBF Title in St. Paul!
St. Paul, MN- In front of a standing room only crowd at the St. Paul Armory Caleb “Golden” Truax of Osseo, MN claimed the WBF Intercontinental Super Middleweight title by cruising to a unanimous decision win over fellow prospect Kerry Hope.
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