AUDIO: Q & A with Randall Bailey
Wolak Steps in to Face Chavez December 4!
Top-10 contender Pawel “Raging Bull” Wolak will be In Harm’s Way on Saturday, December 4, when he challenges undefeated WBC Silver middleweight champion Julio César Chávez, Jr. in a 12-round title fight. Wolak replaces the injured Alfonso Gomez, Chávez’s original opponent, who withdrew today after an MRI detected a ligament tear in his left elbow.
Ennis Makes a Thundering Statement; batters Lares in AC!–WATCH ON DEMAND ON GFL
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Emerging prospect Farah “Quiet Storm” Ennis picked up the vacant NABF Super Middleweight title after impressively stopping lionhearted Victor Lares Friday evening at Harrah’s Resort and Casino in Atlantic City.
Pelullo Pushing for Pirog-Martinez
Artie Pelullo has been a recognizable face in boxing circles for many years. The Philadelphia based promoter handles fighters from all four corners of the globe and has run cards in various locations. From Las Vegas to Australia, Mexico, Canada and Brazil, Pelullo’s traveled just about everywhere imaginable.
Zab Judah’s Road to Redemption
Zab Judah has experienced the highest of highs and lowest of lows in a career filled with unpredictability.
AUDIO: GLEN TAPIA
Matt Yanofsky goes 1 on 1 with unbeaten Glen Tapia. Tapia, who is 8-0 with 5 KO’s, recently served as a sparring partner for Manny Pacquiao and is fresh off a grueling six round decision victory last weekend in Atlantic City.
Robert Guerrero: Fighting for More than the Prize
Twenty seven year old Robert “The Ghost” Guerrero is already something many great fighters never will be; a champion outside of the ring. Unlike numerous boxers who have failed to serve as a positive role model, Guerrero, a three time titleholder, isn’t just fighting for money, he’s fighting for a cause.
Introducing Mariusz Wach!
North Bergen’s Mariusz Wach came quite a long way on his journey to the Garden State; from Krakow, Poland to be exact. The 6’7 260 lb heavyweight sports a perfect 22-0 record with 10 KO’s and was a crowd favorite in his native country, where he racked up 15 victories. This still wasn’t enough to satisfy him.
Majewski to battle Caminero on Adamek Undercard December 9!
Unbeaten middleweight Patrick Majewski of Atlantic City informed 15rounds that he will be take on Eddie Caminero as the co-feature to the heavyweight match up between former two division world champion Tomasz Adamek and Vinny Maddalone December 9 at the Prudential Center in Newark.
Ossie Duran: “I’m Hungry!”
Paterson, NJ’s Ossie Duran has every reason to believe he is one of the hungriest fighters in the sport. Dubbed as “The Ghanaian Gladiator”, Duran’s spent much of his career fighting in his opponents’ backyards and has yielded mixed results. At 24-8-2 (9 KO’s), he’s dropped close decisions against favored and well regarded fighters in James Kirkland, David Lopez and Fernando Guerrero. He also holds victories over former contenders Jaime Moore and Jonathan Reid.
AUDIO: MAICELO SPEAKS ON VICTORY
15rounds caught up with North Bergen’s Jonathan Maicelo following an entertaining ten round decision over game Oscar Cuero. Maicelo, who won 100-90 twice and 99-91, impressed the crowd with an impressive offensive arsenal throughout the contest. Here’s what the popular Peruvian had to say.
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Introducing Jonathan Maicelo!
North Bergen, NJ resident Jonathan Maicelo is accustomed to being a massive draw. All 13 of his professional bouts have taken place in front of adoring fans in his native Peru and hundreds of thousands more have viewed his fights on YouTube. Best described by Manager Nelson Fernandez as “a fighter who lives to entertain the crowd”, the always confident Maicelo enters uncharted territory on Saturday when he battles Oscar Cuero at Washington School in Union City, NJ.
AUDIO: Q & A WITH GIOVANNI SEGURA
15rounds.com Matt Yanofsky exclusively goes one on one with unified junior flyweight champion Giovanni Segura. Segura, who is fresh off a thrilling knockout over future Hall of Famer Ivan Calderon, touches on his future at 108 and possibly moving up to 112 lbs. Click below to hear all that one of the hottest names in boxing had to say!
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Valenzuela-Zambrano Off; Lante Addy Steps In!
Although 15rounds was notified on Friday that unbeaten New Jersey featherweight prospects Victor “The Viper” Valenzuela and Carols “Mina” Zambrano were set to meet October 16 in West New York, NJ, both parties informed us that the bout is off.
Undefeated New Jerseyans to meet on October 16
Manager Nelson Fernandez informed 15rounds that unbeaten New Jersey based featherweight prospects Carlos “Mina” Zambrano, of North Bergen via Peru, and Passaic’s Victor “The Viper” Valenzuela will meet in a ten round bout Saturday, October 16.
Harris Tops Pasley in NY!
The fight poster for Boxing 360’s promotional debut featured Ronson Frank, Amanda Serrano, Lennox Allen and Tommy Rainone. Frank spent the evening as a spectator. The other three weren’t on hand and had fights fall out for various reasons.
Nemo Finds Alexander Early and Often; Wins Decision in York!
York, PA Super Featherweight Eric Nemo thrilled his hometown fans with a dominant six round unanimous decision over southpaw spoiler Stephan Alexander at the elegant Valencia Ballroom last Saturday evening.
Harris Plans to Fight On!
Despite a disastrous stretch, former world champion “Vicious” Vivian Harris of Carlstadt, NJ isn’t ready to hang up the gloves just yet.
Diaz-Lucero Headlines October 30!
According to Promoter John Lynch of Pound 4 Pound Promotions, super bantamweight phenom Jorge “King” Diaz of New Brunswick, NJ will headline Saturday, October 30 from Bally’s in Atlantic City against former world title challenger Emmanuel Lucero.
Tapia Fight Cancellation turns out to be Blessing in Disguise
Passaic, NJ’s Glen Tapia (7-0, 5 KO’s) was slated to take on rugged veteran Edvan Barros last night in Las Vegas, NV, but the bout was scrapped due to a scheduling issue.
Amateurs Rock The Palisadium!
Tonight was the first card this writer covered where Boxrec.com couldn’t serve as a reference tool.
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.
AUDIO: Adamek – Grant recap
15rounds.com Matt Yanofsky talks about Tomasz Adamek’s decision win over Michael Grant
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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.
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.
Alexander Outlasts Kotelnik; Cloud Survives Johnson in St. Louis!
Devon Alexander’s speed, ring generalship, athleticism and pure boxing ability are without question.
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 very same date. Lazarte, who won the title by split decision in May, was contractually obligated for a rematch, which is standard when the champion loses his title.
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″.
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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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.