- by Matt Yanofsky on 26 August 2010
Amateurs Rock The Palisadium!
Tonight was the first card this writer covered where Boxrec.com couldn’t serve as a reference tool.
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 24 August 2010
Introducing Qa’id Muhammad!
At 5’2 118 lbs, Atlantic City, NJ’s Qa’id Muhammad is literally easy to miss. Few fighters, especially Americans, on the East Coast compete in his division, thus fans don’t typically take interest in the lower weight classes. Dubbed as “Kid Dynamite”, Muhammad believes he is the man to change that.
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 22 August 2010
AUDIO: Adamek - Grant recap
15rounds.com Matt Yanofsky talks about Tomasz Adamek’s decision win over Michael Grant
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- by Matt Yanofsky on 18 August 2010
The Boxing World Speaks on Adamek-Grant!
This Saturday night at Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center, former light heavy and cruiserweight champion Tomasz Adamek will meet once promising heavyweight Michael Grant over twelve rounds with the winner likely receiving a title shot.
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 10 August 2010
Garden State Round Up: Tapia to Vegas September 11, Rodrigues Returns October 2. 2000 Olympian Singh Prepares for Ibragimov!
According to Promoter John Lynch of Pound 4 Pound Promotions, Passaic’s Glen Tapia will return to the ring September 11 against rugged Edvan Barros at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, NV.
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 8 August 2010
Alexander Outlasts Kotelnik; Cloud Survives Johnson in St. Louis!
Devon Alexander’s speed, ring generalship, athleticism and pure boxing ability are without question.
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 5 August 2010
Universal Promotions to Sue over Lazarte-Espinoza bout!
Nelson Fernandez, manager of former IBF Junior Flyweight champion Carlos Tamara, informed 15rounds that Universal Promotions is suing current champion Luis Lazarte and his his Promoter Osvaldo Rivero over their disregard of Tamara’s rematch clause. Tamara was slated to face Lazarte on September 4 in Argentina, but will now take on Nerys Espinoza on that [...]
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 30 July 2010
Acevedo Fills in to battle Bowman
York, PA’s Carney Bowman informed 15rounds.com that he will battle Union City, NJ’s Roberto Acevedo tomorrow night at Sovereign Bank Stadium in the ten round main event of the “Battle of York 5″.
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 17 July 2010
AUDIO: DANIEL JACOBS
15rounds.com Matt Yanofsky goes one on one with Danny “The Golden Child” Jacobs. Jacobs, a former amateur star, challenges Dmitry Pirog for the vacant WBO Middleweight title July 31 on HBO PPV.
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- by Matt Yanofsky on 6 July 2010
McDermott to Battle Robbins in Tennessee with Potential Miller Rematch to Follow!
Many expected Jersey City, NJ native Danny McDermott’s March 25 clash with Brian Miller to be his coming out party.
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 1 July 2010
AUDIO: SERGIO MORA
15rounds.com Matt Yanofsky goes one on one with former WBC Junior Middleweight champion and Contender Season 1 winner Sergio “The Latin Snake” Mora. Mora is slated to battle the legendary Shane Mosley September 18 in the main event of a pay per view. Click below to hear what Sergio has to say about Mosley, his [...]
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 8 June 2010
AUDIO: MARK BRELAND
15rounds.com Matt Yanofsky exclusively goes one one one with 1984 Gold Medalist/two time world champion Mark Breland. Breland, who is widely regarded as the greatest amateur boxer in history, currently serves as a trainer for 2008 Bronze Medalist Deontay Wilder.
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- by Matt Yanofsky on 7 June 2010
AUDIO: Q & A With Luis Collazo
15rounds’ Matt Yanofsky goes one on one with former world champion Luis Collazo. Collazo, who has been inactive since his thrilling bout with Andre Berto, was on hand at Yankee Stadium for Cotto-Foreman.
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- by Matt Yanofsky on 3 June 2010
Q & A with Pawel Wolak
Mt. Arlington’s Pawel Wolak is a man on a mission to throw his name in the hat of top 154 pound fighters in the world. Wolak, 26-1 (17 KO’s), is amongst the most popular fighters in the Garden State and feels he is on the cusp of a big fight.
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 26 May 2010
Carlos Tamara’s Refusal to Lose Powers him to First Title Defense
Carlos Tamara was clearly behind against IBF junior flyweight champion Brian Viloria midway through their January 23 bout, but overcame far too much to let short term frustrations deter his championship dreams.
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 23 May 2010
AUDIO : JOAN GUZMAN
15rounds’ Matt Yanofsky exclusively goes 1 on 1 with unbeaten 140 lb contender Joan Guzman. Guzman, a former two division world champion, also informed us of his upcoming bout July 31 against Joel Casamayor. Here is what he had to say.
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- by Matt Yanofsky on 17 May 2010
AUDIO: KERMIT CINTRON
15Rounds.com Matt Yanofsky speaks with contender Kermit Cintron surrounding his controversial defeat to Paul Williams and 2010 outlook.
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- by Matt Yanofsky on 30 April 2010
Mayweather-Mosley Pre-Fight Breakdown
On September 19th Floyd Mayweather’s successful return to the ring was interrupted by a welterweight champion who commanded the respect of the boxing world by demanding Mayweather face him. The best move for Mayweather at the time seemed naturally to be taking on Manny Pacquiao. I don’t think I need to go into how Mayweather [...]
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 26 April 2010
Team Bryan Protests Arroyo Loss!
15rounds.com was notified that Team Bryan filed a formal protest on Jeremy’s behalf surrounding the outcome of his April 17 fight with Vincent Arroyo. The Paterson based Bryan was clearly ahead going into the final round when Arroyo put him down with a solid punch. Arroyo landed a few more flush head shots that knocked [...]
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 23 April 2010
Tomasz Adamek: Ready to Make a Big Splash in the Heavyweight Division
Tomasz Adamek is just one day away from what is literally the biggest test of his career. The former light heavyweight and cruiserweight titleholder jumped to the heavyweight division in October 09′ with dreams of capturing a belt in a third division. The Secaucus based Pole has had success thus far in the 201 plus [...]
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 22 April 2010
Arreola - Adamek weigh in notes
Looks like Cris Arreola and his trainer didn’t keep true on their promise that the hard hitting Californian would weigh in under 240, but he manage to scale in 12.5 lbs less than his last bout. The naturally smaller Adamek, who is likely to go after a title in a third division if he is [...]
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 16 April 2010
Q&A With Glen Tapia!
We had the opportunity to catch up with highly regarded junior middleweight prospect Glen Tapia of Passaic. Tapia, 5-0 (4 KO’s) faces the toughest opponent of his career in James Winchester Saturday in AC as part of the Pavlik-Martinez undercard. For more on Tapia and other New Jersey fighters, check out Gardenstatefightscene.com
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 28 March 2010
AUDIO: BRANDON JACOBS
New York Giants running back, Brandon Jacobs talks to Matt Yanofsky about his fledgling manager career in boxing
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 27 March 2010
AUDIO: STEVE “USS” CUNNINGHAM
15rounds’ Matt Yanofsky catches up with former IBF Cruiserweight Steve “USS” Cunningham, who has had a lot going on as of late, even though he has been out of the ring since July 09′. Check out the interview for more!
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- by Matt Yanofsky on 26 March 2010
Miller Tops McDermott in a Ballroom Brawl!–Classic fight can be seen on GFL
Pound 4 Pound Promotions’ maintenance crew would have been wise to remove ring following the co-feature as Jersey City, NJ’s Danny “Little Mac” McDermott and Brian Miller seemingly fought in a phone booth throughout the eight round main event.
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 24 March 2010
Action Packed Card slated for tomorrow in North Bergen, NJ!–FIGHT CARD TO BE SHOWN ON GFL
Pound 4 Pound Promotions returns to the elegant Schuetzen Park Ballroom for what looks to be a solid night of boxing topped by one of the Garden State’s most entertaining up and comers. Tomorrow night’s card is Pound 4 Pound’s seventh consecutive show in North Bergen, NJ and one of their first featuring a title [...]
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 23 March 2010
Tamara to Defend IBF Title May 29!
Manager Nelson Fernandez informed 15rounds that North Bergen based Colombian Carlos Tamara will make the first defense of his IBF Junior Flyweight championship May 29 against four time title challenger Luis Alberto Lazarte in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 20 March 2010
Q&A with Jorge Diaz!
From the second the opening bell sounds, New Brunswick NJ’s Jorge “Kid†Diaz is ready to go to war. The all action Diaz has already been in a number of entertaining bouts, making him a pugilist that thrives on giving fans their moneys worth in the entertainment department. Although he was a notable local prospect [...]
Read more- by Matt Yanofsky on 15 March 2010
Shamone Alvarez “Bring on Whoever!”
Shamone “The Truth” Alvarez is looking to get back into contention following his impressive 7th round TKO victory over hard hitting Alexis Camacho March 6 in his hometown of AC. Alvarez, now 21-2 with 12 KO’s, is looking hungry as ever to prove that he belongs among the upper echelon welterweights, even though both of [...]
Read more- 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 [...]
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