The Past Week in Action 11 January 2015
Miss any of this week’s action in the sport? Get caught up with “The Past Week in Action” by Eric Armit; with a review of all major cards in the…
Melson Mourns the Loss of Bernie Lenahan
Boyd Melson shares a light moment with trainer Bernie Lenahan. (Photo credit: Amir Shoucri) New York, NY – Bernie Lenahan was a rare breed by today’s boxing standards. Not only…
Jessie Magdaleno Decisions Ruiz In Texas Station Headliner From Vegas To Capture NABF Jr Title
Kicking things off for the 2015 boxing scene in Las Vegas were super bantamweights, Erik Ruiz (13-2 w/6 KOs) and the unbeaten, Jessie Magdaleno (20-0 w/15 KOs). Their Super Bantamweight…
IVAN REDKACH BLASTS YAKUBU AMIDU IN FIRST SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION OF 2015
CABAZON, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2015) – Undefeated prospect Ivan Redkach (18-0, 14 KOs) was impressive in a sixth-round knockout victory over Yakubu Amidu (19-6-2, 17 KOs), who failed to get…
Darleys Perez retains WBA Interim Title, Francisco Santana captures WBA International belt
DARLEYS PEREZ RETAINS WBA LIGHTWEIGHT INTERIM TITLE SANTA YNEZ, CALIFORNIA (January 9, 2015) – Tonight at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, California, Gary Shaw Productions presented his final show…
FIGHTERS MAKE THE WEIGHT FOR FIRST SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION TELECAST OF 2015
CABAZON, Calif. (Jan. 8, 2015) – The six fighters who will compete on Friday’s ShoBox: The New Generation on SHOWTIME (11 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the west coast) made weight…
LEO SANTA CRUZ L.A. MEDIA WORKOUT
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. (Jan. 8, 2015) – Undefeated WBC Super Bantamweight World Champion Leo “Terremoto” Santa Cruz (28-0-1, 16 KOs) of Los Angeles participated in a jam-packed open media…
Jermain Taylor begins second reign as middleweight champion
DEFENDS IBF TITLE AGAINST SERGIO MORA ON FEB. 6, AT BEAU RIVAGE RESORT & CASINO, BILOXI, MISS. Tickets on Sale Now JERMAIN TAYLOR New York, NY – On Friday, Feb.…
Snips and Snipes
Like everyone else I would like to think the Floyd Mayweather Jr vs. Manny Pacquiao fight comes off this year. There is all sorts of pressure being heaped on Mayweather…
NY State Boxing HOF announces Class of 2015 & Apr. 26 induction dinner
NEW YORK – The New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF), sponsored by Ring 8, has announced its Class of 2015 featuring 20 more inductees. The fourth annual NYSBHOF…