Category: Boxing
In Depth With Jamie Conlon
Belfast super-flyweight Jamie Conlon gets a gilt-edged opportunity to showcase his considerable wares to the nation’s fight fans this weekend. Unbeaten in nine pro gigs, with five stoppage wins, the spiteful little Ulsterman receives his stiffest test thus far […]
BUTLER RELISHING MEXICAN BATTLE
Ellesmere Port star Paul Butler gets his first taste of Mexican when he takes on hard-hitting Ruben Montoya at the Liverpool Echo Arena on Saturday 7th December. The 24-year-old makes the first defence of his WBO Intercontinental Super-Flyweight title on the title-packed […]
MATHEWS AND ORMOND BOTH PREDICT A THRILLER
Liverpool star Derry Mathews is predicting an explosive clash against Stephen Ormond when he challenges the tough Irishman for his WBO European Lightweight title at the Echo Arena on Saturday 7th December. Mathews says that his fight could eclipse the other big title fights […]
50-Cent signs James Kirkland, returns to ring Dec. 7 on HBO
NEW YORK (October 16, 2013) — Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s SMS Promotions officially announced its signing of world light middleweight contender James “Mandingo Warrior” Kirkland (31-1, 27 KOs) to an exclusive promotional contract. “James concentrates on conditioning and building strength,”50 […]
ZAB JUDAH AND PAULIE MALIGNAGGI ANNOUNCEMENT PRESS CONFERENCE
BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Oct. 15, 2013) – Golden Boy Promotions formally announced at a press conference today a major fight card for Saturday, Dec. 7, at Barclays Center live on SHOWTIME® highlighted by a 12-round match between two of the most talented fighters in Brooklyn’s boxing history, Five-Time, Two-Division World […]
ADAMEK – GLAZKOV SET FOR NOV 16 NBC NETWORK SHOW AT TURNING STONE
In a classic heavyweight match up, Tomasz “Goral” Adamek, 49-2, 29 KO’s, will take on Vyacheslav “Czar” Glazkov, 15-0-1, 11 KO’s, on Saturday, November 16that Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, NY. Doors will open at 12 PM ET, First Fight at 1PM ET. The fight will be the […]
Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez will present WBC green belt to Pope Francis tomorrow
WBC middleweight champion Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez will sit down for a one-on-one audience with Pope Francis tomorrow. The meeting between the two Argentineans will take place at the Vatican, and will mark the first time a professional fighter has had a […]
Greg Cohen Promotions Signs Undefeated Lateef ‘Power’ Kayode; Will Now Campaign as Heavyweight
Greg Cohen Promotions proudly announces the signing of undefeated puncher Lateef “Power” Kayode (18-0, 14 KOs) to a promotional contract. Cohen also announces that Kayode will now move up in weight and begin campaigning in the heavyweight division. 30-year-old […]
O’CONNOR STUNNED AFTER ROBBERY DECISION LOSS TO HARRIS “I SURE DON’T FEEL LIKE A LOSER.”
New York, NY (10/15/13) – This past Saturday, New England fan-favorite Danny O’Connor traveled to Pennsylvania to take on former world champion Vivian Harris in their 10-round main event bout at the sold-out Electric Factory in downtown Philadelphia. O’Connor pressed the […]