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![]() Limond is upset-minded"Mexican Fiesta" live on PPV Sept. 11! Scotsman Willie “Hands of Steel” Limond, WBU Lightweight Champion, will be a plaid matador to Mexican bull — 5-time world champion in three different weight classes, Erik “Terrible” Morales — in their September 11 showdown that headlines the “Mexican Fiesta” Pay-Per-View show live from Mexico City. “”I know this is going to be a hard fight,” Limond said, “but I’m hoping to take the bull by the horns and put on a great performance for the fans in Mexico, USA and my Scottish fans back home.” . . . Click here for more September 2nd, 2010 |
Sturm-Lorenzo WBA officialsBy Gabriel F. Cordero Puerto Rican referee Luis Pabon will be the third man in the ring when German WBA middleweight world champion Felix Sturm (33-2-1, 14 KOs) and Dominican challenger Giovanni Lorenzo (29-1, 21 KOs) meet at Lanxess-Arena, Cologne, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany on Saturday. The three judges are David Singh (Panama), Stanly Chrisodoulou (South Africa) and Stefano Carozzo (Italy). The fight supervisor is George Martinez (Canada). September 2nd, 2010 |

Boxing blooms at Baltimore ArenaFacility hosts 2 boxing shows in 7 days By Gary “Digital” Williams Du Burns Arena in Baltimore, MD will be the site for a unique doubleheader of boxing. There will be two cards by two different promotional companies on two consecutive Fridays. Bang Time Boxing will host a card on September 10 while Baltimore Pro Boxing and Prize Fight Promotions will team up to put together a show on September 17. Continued » September 2nd, 2010 |
Big card in NicaraguaBy Gabriel F. Cordero WBA minimumweight champion Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez (25-0, 21 KOs) will reappear in Nicaragua after of almost two years without fighting in his home country. He is scheduled to face Jesus Limones (9-1-1, 4 KOs) in a ten round non-title bout on Friday night at the Centro de Convenciones Hotel Camino Real in Managua, Nicaragua. The bout will be fought in the jr flyweight division. Former WBA lightweight champion Jose “Quiebra Jicara” Alfaro (23-6, 20 KOs), coming off his bout with Erik Morales, meets Joel Juarez (25-10-1) in the ten round super lightweight co-feature. Lightweight prospect Moises Solis (18-1, 13 KOs) takes on Felipe Gonzalez in a third ten rounder. Promoter Prodesa will stream the fight live at www.prodesa.com.ni. September 2nd, 2010 |
![]() Martinez-Burns PreviewBy Graham Houston Home advantage will help Scot Ricky Burns when he challenges junior lightweight champion Roman “Rocky” Martinez in Glasgow on Saturday, but the heavy hitting champion from Puerto Rico has won in Britain before. The fight, on the same show as John Simpson’s featherweight bout with unbeaten prospect Stephen Smith, is intriguing, and promoter Frank Warren has delivered a strong double-header to launch the new season of weekly fights on Sky Sports in the U.K. although the switch from Fridays to Saturdays means that European boxing fans will now be faced with fights clashing on TV on a Saturday night. (The Felix Sturm-Giovanni Lorenzo fight in Germany will be televised at around the same time as the Sky show, for instance). more + photos September 2nd, 2010 |
Reynoso-Serrano meet Sept 17Boxing fans of the Inland Empire will be treated to a crossroads main event featuring two of the region’s top 140-pound prospects on September 17 when Thompson Boxing Promotions presents a six-bout card billed as “LOCK ‘N LOADED III” at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California. Jose “El Niño” Reynoso (12-3-1, 1 KO) will face his toughest nemesis Hector “Teco” Serrano (13-0, 5 KOs) who will put his undefeated record on the line in the scheduled 10-round headliner for the vacant WBC Latino Light Welterweight Title. Continued » September 2nd, 2010 |
![]() IBO title twinbill at LV HiltonPhoto by Gabriel F. Cordero On September 15th at the Las Vegas Hilton, Roy Englebrecht Promotions, in association with Promociones del Pueblo and Corona Extra, presents a world championship doubleheader in The Theater at the Las Vegas Hilton that will air live to all of Mexico and Latin America via Televisa, as well as on pay per view in the United States. In the main event, scheduled for 12 rounds, the IBO featherweight title is on the line when Australia’s Jackson Asiku defends his belt against Mexican star and former world champion Jhonny Gonzalez, and in the co-featured bout of the evening, also scheduled for 12 rounds, Mexico City’s Juan Carlos Salgado squares off against Michigan’s Tyrone Harris for the vacant IBO super featherweight crown. For more details and photos click here… September 2nd, 2010 |
Broner headlines in CincyOn Saturday, the Hamilton County Fairgrounds in Cincinnati, Ohio, will be the location for a pro card headlined by unbeaten local lightweight Adrien Broner (16-0, 13 KOs) against Guillermo Sanchez (11-1-1, 5 KOs) in a ten-rounder for Broner’s WBC Youth IC belt. Other undefeated fighters scheduled are super featherweight Brandon Bennett (10-0, 6 KOs), lightweight Chris Howard (11-0, 5 KOs) and welterweight William Jackson (8-0, 5 KOs). Heavyweight David Long (10-1, 7 KOs) and super feather Devonte Allen (1-0) will also see action. Tickets: $25 in advance. September 2nd, 2010 |
![]() Shot of the DayPhoto by Big Joe Miranda Sugar Shane Mosley poses on Wednesday at the Fortune Gym in Hollywood, California during a media workout in preparation for his September 18 fight against Sergio “The Latin Snake” Mora at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles which will top a live pay-per-view card. “I have to be on top of my game,” said Shane. “He’s bigger than me and its going to be a tough fight. I’m not taking this lightly.” September 2nd, 2010 |
![]() Pacman-Margarito photo shootPhotos by Chris Farina/Top Rank Superstar Manny Pacquiao squares off with three-time world champion Antonio Margarito of Tijuana, MX during a Top Rank studio photo shoot for their upcoming mega fight. Pacquiao and Margarito will battle on November 13 at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Pacquiao vs. Margarito is promoted by Top Rank in association with MP Promotions and Cowboys Stadium. This telecast will be available live on HBO Pay-Per-View. Click here for more photos… September 2nd, 2010 |
Fana wins vacant IBF beltMthalane keeps belt, Ndlovu, Takayama win By Ron Jackson Mzonke Fana won the vacant IBF junior lightweight title when he overwhelmed Cassius Baloyi at Carnival City, Brakpan, on Wednesday night. The scores of judges Neville Hotz 119-109, Alf Buqwana118-110 and Isaac Tshabalala 119-110 tell most of the story in what was a completely one-sided contest. Fana (58.80kg) went on the attack in the fist round and stayed on his toes and on top of his opponent until the end of the bout. The sheer volume of punches, rather than power, won the fight and the belt for the hero of Khayelitsha, Cape Town, who has now claimed his second IBF junior lightweight belt. Continued » September 2nd, 2010 |
![]() Peter final US workoutPhoto by Chris Farina/Top Rank Challenger Samuel ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ Peter is off to Germany today to take on heavyweight world champion Wladimir Klitschko on September 11 in Frankfurt Germany. Peter, who fights for Top Rank has promised a knockout victory. Peter has trained the last two months in Big Bear,Ca. He is going to Germany with manager Ivaylo Gotsev and chief trainer Abel Sanchez. Click here for more photos… September 2nd, 2010 |
![]() Salita wins comeback fightBy Mariano A. Agmi at ringside Former world title challenger Dmitriy Salita (31-1-1, 16 KOs) pounded out an eight round unanimous decision over Franklin Gonzalez (13-6, 9 KOs) on Wednesday night at the Oceana Hall in Brooklyn, New York. Salita showed no effects from his blowout loss to Amir Khan in December. After a slow start he took control and won 78-74 on all cards. Click here for more photos… September 1st, 2010 |
Jan Zaveck workoutSource: Bokser.org September 1st, 2010 |
Fana new IBF championMzonke Fana (30-4, 12 KOs) took a one-sided twelve round unanimous decision over Cassius Baloyi (37-5-1, 19 KOs) to win the vacant IBF junior lightweight title on Wednesday night at Carnival City in Brakpan, South Africa. Scores were 119-109, 118-110 and 119-110. Baloyi had beaten Fana for the same belt in April 2008. (More to come from Ron Jackson) September 1st, 2010 |
Boxing back in TampaFight Night Productions in association with Ker’s WingHouse Bar and Grille present “WingHouse Fight Night” a part of the locally acclaimed “WingHouse” boxing series in Tampa, Florida on October 15th at the A La Carte Event Pavilion. Featured at WingHouse Fight Night 4 will be numerous local fan favorites including a Florida State featherweight title fight between Charlie Serrano and Carlos Rivera, female boxing sensation “COWGIRL” Jenna Shiver, former amateur star Daniel Lozano, local favorite Ali Tareh and many others. Continued » September 1st, 2010 |
Full Sept 18 PPV LineupThe lineup for the September 18 Golden Boy Promotions pay-per-view card from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles is complete. A 12-round WBO featherweight eliminator between Daniel Ponce De Leon and Antonio Escalante kicks off the pay-per-view telecast which also includes a main event featuring Sugar Shane Mosley facing off against Sergio “The Latin Snake” Mora, Mexican welterweight phenom Saul “Canelo” Alvarez facing Carlos “Tata” Baldomir and top junior welterweight contender “Vicious” Victor Ortiz taking on “Vicious” Vivian Harris. The PPV event has a suggested retail price of $44.95. September 1st, 2010 |
Namauu headlines Crown cardMoving their home from the Orleans Casino to the Rio’s Crown Night Club, Crown Boxing has regrouped with a five-card set for Friday night headlining local UNLV light-heavyweight Henry Namauu. In the scheduled eight-round main event, Namauu, 6-3, 4 KOs, on a three-bout win streak, is out to rack up a fourth win when he takes on Chad Davis, 2-5, of Phoenix . . . click here for more September 1st, 2010 |
Klitschko promises knockoutBy Karl Freitag IBF/WBO/IBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (54-3, 48 KOs) today spoke about his upcoming September 11 mandatory defense against former heavyweight champion Samuel Peter (34-3, 27 KOs). This is a rematch of their first fight which took place 5 years in what was one of the most exciting heavyweight fights in recent memory. Wladimir called Peter “The most competitive fighter I’ve ever faced” and vowed to “defend my title in the most impressive way possible….I see myself knocking out Samuel Peter, right hand, left hook, whatever.” Trainer Emanuel Steward added that Peter is “the most dangerous opponent Wladimir has fought in five years….not the same fighter that fought Vitali Klitschko….I think he’ll knock him out….I can’t see it going longer than five or six rounds and that’s stretching it.” September 1st, 2010 |
Lazarte-Espinoza IBF officialsBy Gabriel F. Cordero American referee Samuel Viruet will be the third man in the ring when Argentine IBF Jr. Flyweight world champion Luis Lazarte (47-9-1, 18 KOs) and Nicaraguan challenger Nerys Espinoza (29-5-1, 20 KOs) meet at Club Once Unidos, Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina on September 4. The three judges are Nelson Vasquez (Puerto Rico), Ric Bays (USA) and Alexander Levin (USA). The fight supervisor is Julio Shaik (Panama). September 1st, 2010 |
Martinez-Burns PresserVideo: Joel A. Colón September 1st, 2010 |
Ornelas to challenge StieglitzBy Dave Spencer / Fightnews Canada Super-middleweight Enrique Ornelas is presently in Montreal training for his first shot at a world title as he faces WBO champion Robert Stieglitz set for October 15. The Russian born champion Stieglitz was stopped by Ornelas brother, Librado Andrade in 2008 and will be making the third defense of the WBO crown he won one year ago in August. Ornelas recently jumped into the number ten spot in the WBO rankings is best known for fighting Bernard Hopkins last December, losing a twelve round decision. September 1st, 2010 |
![]() Tonight: FIGHT CAMP 360°The latest installment of the acclaimed documentary series from SHOWTIME Sports® — FIGHT CAMP 360°: Inside The Super Six World Boxing Classic — returns to SHOWTIME® with episode 7 premiering tonight, Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Episode 7 chronicles the Super Six World Boxing Classic in the days preceding Andre Ward vs. Allan Green. Plus, with unlimited access, FIGHT CAMP 360° takes viewers inside the training camps and into the lives of the fighters as they prepared for their impending bouts. And finally, episode 7 goes to Denmark as Mikkel Kessler makes the painful decision to withdraw from the tournament. Continued » September 1st, 2010 |
![]() Pacquiao-Margarito Quick QuotesPhotos by Chris Farina/Top Rank The Manny Pacquiao-Antonio Margarito press tour rolled into the Big Apple today. Here’s what they had to say: Pacquiao: Margarito is taller and bigger than me. He’s an aggressive fighter who throws a lot of punches, the opposite of my last opponent. It’s going to be a good fight. |
Baldomir, Alvarez speakBy Karl Freitag Super welterweights Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (33-0-1, 25 KOs) and former world champ Carlos “Tata” Baldomir (45-12-6, 14 KOs) hosted an international media conference call today to discuss preparations for their upcoming bout on the September 18 “200: Celebrate and Dominate” Mosley vs. Mora pay-per-view telecast. Saul Alvarez: “Every opponent I’ve faced has said they’re going to knock me out. I don’t care about words, I’m going to be the winner…I’m motivated for this fight. Baldomir is a great fighter, I have to get beyond fighters like him for a world title.” Regarding Julio Cesar Chavez Jr: “I’ll fight Chavez Jr anytime, it’s up to my promoters. Let them talk and reach an agreement, but I will fight him — no problem.” Carlos Baldomir: “I don’t think I’m going to see anything I haven’t seen before. I think he’s a novice. I think he’s good but I’m better…When the bell rings I’m going to come at him. I’m going for the KO…I’ve beat all the Mexicans I’ve faced and I plan to make him the next.” September 1st, 2010 |
![]() Sturm, Lorenzo workoutBy Uwe Betker The German middleweight WBA Super World Champion Felix Sturm (33-2-1, KOs 14) and the challenger Giovanni Lorenzo (29-2-0, KOs 21) from Dominican Republic had a public workout. A lot of fans watched the boxers in the shopping mall “Köln Arcaden”. Lorenzo made time for the fans and signed many autographs and gave many photos away. For more details and photos click here… September 1st, 2010 |
![]() Senchenko-Navarro picsBy Alexey “Oscar” Potapov WBA welterweight champion Viacheslav Senchenko (31-0, 20 KOs) won a unanimous decision win over Charlie Jose Navarro (18-4, 13 KOs) on Monday night at Lenin Square in Donetsk, Ukraine. Judges scored it 115-113 (twice) and 116-112. Fightnews.com scored 115-113 for Senchenko. Click here for more photos… September 1st, 2010 |
Unbeaten super middles collide“The Boxing 360 Series,” presented by Bob Duffy’s Ring Promotions and sponsored by Boxing 360, will include three New York City-based shows in 2010, starting September 24 at Plattduetsche Park Restaurant in Franklin Square. Other series dates are tentatively set for November 4 and December 10. The inaugural show will be headlined by undefeated Boxing 360 super middleweight Lennox “2 Sharpe” Allen (12-0-1, 7 KOs), the Guyanese champion now living in Brooklyn. Allen will be fighting Nick Brinson (7-0-1, 5 KOs), of Geneva (NY), in the 8-round main event for the vacant New York State title. Continued » September 1st, 2010 |
Prizefighter: Heavyweights IVBoxing legend Evander Holyfield signalled the return of Prizefighter on Saturday 9 October after performing the draw for the Heavyweights IV. The five-time World champion performed the draw in central London with a “wildcard” in the draw as promoters Matchroom Sport close in on a big name to complete the line-up for the 14th outing of Barry Hearn’s eight-man, one night tournament, live on Sky Sports – with the winner scooping £32,000. PRIZEFIGHTER HEAVYWEIGHTS IV LINEUP: |
Tickets on sale for El PasoWith an exciting co-main event featuring undefeated local prospect Abraham Han (10-0, 9 KO’s) against the rugged Mexican brawler Hilario Lopez (12-10-1, 8 KO’s), Zeferino Entertainment’s eagerly anticipated “El Paso Superfight 2” is already emerging as one of the most talked about boxing events of the year for boxing fans in the Southwest. Zeferino Entertainment has just announced that tickets for the September 24 event will go on sale Wednesday morning at 10 AM MST. Continued » September 1st, 2010 |
![]() Boytsov back in the gymUniversum heavyweight Denis Boytsov (27-0, 22 KOs) is back. Rated in the top five of all world organizations, the unbeaten Boytsovhas returned from hand surgery and for first time is in the clutches of trainer Artur Grigorian. Following several weeks of rehab and a vacation in Russia, Boytsov’s first workout went very well. “It’s amazing what power he already has,” marveled Boytsov’s trainer Artur Grigorian. “And most importantly, no more pain! We’re very happy. But we have to start gently and calmly build up until we are at 100 percent load. It’ll still take some time.” more + photos September 1st, 2010 |
Meehan-Quinn weigh-inBy Ray Wheatley — World of Boxing ![]() Ray Wheatley Don King’s WBA #8 heavyweight Kali Meehan (35-4, 29 KOs) weighed in at 238.9 lbs and Miami-based Evans Quinn (18-4-1, 16 KOs) weighed 224lbs for Thursday’s twelve round bout for the IBF Pan Pacific title at the La Montage Reception Center in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Continued » September 1st, 2010 |
Pacquiao-Margarito hit NYCOPEN TO THE PUBLIC The Manny Pacquiao-Antonio Margarito press tour rolls into the Big Apple today. Boxing fans are invited to today’s 11:30AM press conference taking place at Chelsea Piers – Pier 60 located ay 23rd St. & The Hudson River in New York City. September 1st, 2010 |
Booth aims to avenge brotherJason Booth reckons he knows what it is like to be whacked by Steve Molitor even though he has never faced him. Booth (35-5) faces the toughest test of his career when he challenges for Molitor’s (32-1) IBF world super-bantamweight title at Houghton-le-Spring’s Rainton Meadows Arena on Saturday September 11. The Nottingham boxer got a close up of the slick Canadian, when Molitor outpointed his younger brother, Nicky in a Commonwealth bantamweight title fight almost eight years go. Continued » September 1st, 2010 |
Sturm serious about defenseWBA middleweight champion Felix Sturm isn’t mincing any words before his title world defense against Giovanni Lorenzo on Saturday in Cologne, Germany. “Whoever wants to beat me, must kill me,” Sturm told Sport Bild matter of factly. “This may sound brutal to some, but that is my mental attitude. Anyone concerned about defeat has already lost a little bit.” September 1st, 2010 |
Gainer edges HernandezFormer WBA featherweight titleholder Derrick “Smoke” Gainer (41-6-1, 24 KOs) won a controversial six round split decision over Angel Hernandez 14-6, 11 KOs) of Gary, Indiana, in a welterweight bout on Saturday night in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Hernandez dropped Gainer in round one and seemingly did enough to win, only to have two judges favor the ex-world champion. Scores were 57-56, 58-55 Gainer, 57-56 Hernandez. Fans booed the decision and cheered loudly when underdog Hernandez raised his gloves. Co-promoter Roy Jones Jr. grabbed the mic and promised the full house at Rivers Casino a rematch. The bout took place on the card headlined by lightweight Monty Meza-Clay vs Allan Litzau, which Meza-Clay won by TKO3. September 1st, 2010 |
Pacquiao-Margarito Ticket UpdateTickets to Pacquiao-Margarito on November 13 at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas will be priced at $700, $500, $300, $200, $100, and $50, and go on sale September 18. They can be purchased in-person at the Cowboys Stadium ticket office in Arlington, or by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.ticketmaster.com. Cowboys Stadium will be configured for over 50,000 fans with elevated floor seating similar to NBA games. 51,000 fans witnessed Pacquiao’s fight against Emanuel Clottey at Cowboys Stadium last March. The pay-per-view telecast of the Pacquiao-Margarito card will have a suggested retail price of $54.95. September 1st, 2010 |
Barr wins in comebackFormer WBO #1 super middleweight contender Freeman Barr (29-4, 15 KOs) returned after a four-year retirement to win a six round majority decision over Dion Stanley (10-4, 7 KOs) on Tuesday night at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center in Punta Gorda, Florida. Scores were 58-56, 58-56, 57-57. Barr, now 36, is now campaigning as a light heavyweight. September 1st, 2010 |
![]() Pacquiao: “He knew”Full Pacquiao-Margarito presser report By Ricardo Conde “I believe he knew,” WBO welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao said today at the kickoff presser in Los Angeles for his November 13 bout with Antonio Margarito. “He’s the one who wraps his hands and he doesn’t know what’s in there?” Pacman called the “Tijuana Tornado’s” problem with illegal handwraps “a mistake.” Pacquiao said he took the fight because “I am a fighter and I am just doing my job.” Margarito, making a triumphant return to California just two weeks after the State rejected him for a boxing license at a highly publicized hearing, made a point of thanking the State of Texas for granting him a boxing license. “Everything that happened in the past is over and now we are in the present,” he stated. “Forget about the past!” Complete presser quotes and more photos… August 31st, 2010 |
Shot of the Day![]() Ringpolska.pl Four-time challenger for the world heavyweight championship Andrew Golota will participate in the 12th season of the Polish edition of “Dancing with the Stars.” Above Golota is pictured with his dance partner Magdalena Soszynska-Michnio. August 31st, 2010 |
Arum’s son missingShortly before today’s Pacquiao-Margarito press conference in Los Angeles, Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum learned that that his 49-year-old son John Arum has been reported missing after hiking in the mountains near Seattle, Washington. Arum is headed to Seattle to aid in the search, while the press tour will continue Wednesday in New York City. We’re praying John is found safe. August 31st, 2010 |
WBC Applauds TexasWBC Statement: It gives great pleasure to the World Boxing Council to see the honest, respectful and positive attitude of the Texas Boxing Commission as they issued Mexican fighter, Antonio Margarito, a boxer´s license, and he will be able to fight Manny Pacquiao this coming November 13th, at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium, in Texas. The World Boxing Council and the Mexican boxing commissions respect the punishment given by the California State Athletic Commission of one year of suspension for Antonio Margarito, when we think that Margarito was not guilty of the bandages placed by his trainer, action that we do consider one of the biggest violations of boxing rules, reason for which the trainer was suspended for life. Continued » August 31st, 2010 |
More on Oct 2 Hitz showThe Hitz Boxing event scheduled for October 2 at the “Venue” in the Horseshoe Casino, in Hammond, Indiana, will feature several prominent Chicago-based fighters in addition to Irish middleweight prospect Andy Lee (22-1, 16 KOs). Scheduled to see action at the latest installment of “Fight Night at the Horseshoe” are comebacking middleweight “Macho” Miguel Hernandez (20-11, 10 KO’s), blood-and-guts junior middleweight Henry “Western Warrior” Coyle (11-2, 10 KOs), talented welterweight Achour Esho (8-0, 5 KOs), middleweight knockout artist Josh Crouch (6-1, 6 KOs) and up-and-coming light welterweight Russell Fiore (4-0-1, 4 KOs). Tickets are on sale, starting at $10 and are available at the “Venue” box office, ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster outlets. August 31st, 2010 |
Pacquiao-Margarito Presser![]() Chris Farina/Top Rank Superstar Manny Pacquiao and three-time world champion Antonio Margarito pose during the press conference to kick off their national press tour with stops in New York and Dallas. Pacquiao and Margarito will do battle November 13 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Pacquiao vs Margarito is promoted by Top Rank in association with MP Promotions and Cowboys Stadium. This telecast will be available live on HBO Pay Per View. August 31st, 2010 |
![]() Hernandez-Anchondo on ShoBoxThe September 17 edition of Showtime’s “Showbox: The Next Generation” in the Star of the Desert Arena at Buffalo Bill’s Resort & Casino in Primm, Nevada will feature welterweights Freddy Hernandez (28-1, 19 KOs) and former world champion Mike Anchondo (30-2, 19 KOs), who meet in a ten-rounder. In the co-feature, unbeaten junior lightweight Luis Franco (6-0, 5 KOs) collides with Wilton Hilario (12-1-1, 9 KOs). Off TV bouts scheduled include Chris Avalos, (16-1, 13 KOs) vs Felipe Almanza (17-17-4, 8 KOs) and Anthony Dirrell (18-0, 15 KOs) vs TBA. Tickets are $10 and $50. Call 888.386.7867. August 31st, 2010 |
Tapia-Archuleta III offBad, somewhat good and worse news for anyone interested in, someday, seeing the rubber match between Johnny Tapia and Frankie Archuleta. The bad news? They will NOT be fighting each other on September 25. Nor will they be fighting Sept. 24, which is the new date for the soon-to-be-announced card for Isleta’s Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, south of Albuquerque, N.M. Continued » August 31st, 2010 |
Dream chance for Nigerian NightmareTwice beaten by the Klitschko brethren, former world heavyweight champion Sam “The Nigerian Nightmare” Peter will get a double shot at redemption when he steps into the ring on Sept. 11, in Frankfurt, Germany. Dethroned for his portion of the heavyweight pie two years ago by one Klistchko, Peter, 34-3, 27 KOs, will get the chance to grab another slice of the championship by fighting another Klitschko, being Wladimir, 54-3, 48 KOs, whom also defeated Peter, back in ’05 . . . Click here for more August 31st, 2010 |
![]() Klitschko-Briggs Germany presserPhotos: Stefan Hoyer/Public Address WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko (40-2, 38 KOs) faced off with former WBO Heavyweight Champion Shannon Briggs (51-5-1, 45 KOs) today at a press conference at o2 World Hamburg, Germany, where they will meet in the ring on Saturday, October 16th. The ticket sale starts today at www.eventim.de where tickets are available from 50 euro. more photos August 31st, 2010 |
Sucra Ray Oliveira returnsFormer world title challenger “Sucra” Ray Oliveira returns to the ring October 2nd for the first time in more than five years against world rated light heavyweight Joey “KO Kid” Spina, headlining the “Last Man Standing” card, in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. Continued » August 31st, 2010 |

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