Monday 29 July 2013

Why Gennady Golovkin Is The Real Deal

You need only read the latest comments from Sergio Martinez, who told Yahoo Sports that he"ll duck no one, including Gennady Golovkin, to realize the hype surrounding the up-and-coming middleweight fighter who grew up in Kazakhstan but currently resides in Germany.
Even in his beginnings as an...




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Demetrius Andrade Takes On Vanes Martirosyan For WBO 154 Pound Crown

On Saturday September 7, former U.S. Olympian and undefeated Demetrius Andrade will vie for his first world championship, when he takes on fellow former U.S. Olympian Vanes Martirosyan for the WBO light middle title in a twelve round bout from the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
The bout, which...




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Derry Mathews vs. Curtis Woodhouse Tops Liverpool Fight Fest

Derry Mathews will defend his Commonwealth lightweight title against Curtis Woodhouse at the Liverpool Olympia on September 21, live on Sky Sports.
Merseyside favourite Mathews claimed the title with a stunning KO win over Tommy Coyle in Hull earlier this month, with Woodhouse securing a second...




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Promoter Coldwell Looks Forward To Successful Season

In a hectic season that delivered gripping battles, contentious decisions and the emergence of star talents, perhaps the biggest news to arrive from Coldwell Boxing was the launch of the groundbreaking Coldwell Television App which enabled boxing fans to finally be able to watch high quality...




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Saturday 27 July 2013

Olympic Gold Medallist Anthony Joshua Finally Pulls The Trigger


After months of constant speculation within both trade and national press, it has finally been announced that Anthony Joshua, who clinched the 29th and final British Gold Medal at the London Olympics last summer by defeating the 2008 Beijing Super Heavyweight Gold Medallist Roberto Cammarelle...




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Kell Brook Gets Lethal Spoiler Vyacheslav Senchenko In Sheffield


Kell Brook will face Vyacheslav Senchenko at the Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield, on October 26, live on Sky Sports.
The unbeaten Sheffield welterweight moved to 30-0 with his 20th stoppage at the MS3 Craven Park in Hull earlier this month, dispatching his ‘nemesis’ Carson Jones in eight...




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Olympic Heavyweight Hero Anthony Joshua Sets Sights High


Anthony Joshua, MBE, has vowed to pour his heart and soul into matching his amateur achievements in the pro game as tickets go on sale for his professional debut at The O2 in London on October 5, live on Sky Sports.
The Olympic super heavyweight star and World number one joins fellow Gold...




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Lucas Browne Prepared To Gatecrash UK After Walloping Travis Walker


Lucas Browne has said his next fight could be in the UK, after he halted Travis Walker in Melbourne on Thursday, July 25.
The Perth puncher, 34, recovered from a flash knockdown in the first round before taking charge of the fight, dropping the tough American three times and forcing him to quit...




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Friday 26 July 2013

Haye, Fury, Froch, Groves In Domestic Super Fights

In the past fortnight, British fight fans are facing the prospect of not just one domestic super fight, but two, which will take place later this year.
As firstly, big talking and big hitting heavyweights David Haye and Tyson Fury have finally signed for what can be only described as the worst...




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Joe Hanks, Andy Ruiz Ready To Rock Macao Saturday

Undefeated, world ranked heavyweight Joe "The Future" Hanks returns to battle this Saturday against fellow undefeated prospect Andy "The Destroyer" Ruiz Jr. at The Venetian Macao"s Cotai Arena in Macao, China.
The Hanks vs. Ruiz scheduled ten rounder is a feature bout at "Fists Of Gold 2", an...




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Ireland Hosting EUBC European Schoolboy Championships In Dublin

19 nations, represented by 160 boxers, will compete at the 2013 EUBC European Schoolboy Championships in Ireland. Boxing at the IABA hosted tournament begins at the Citywest Hotel in Dublin on Monday, July 29th..
Armenia, Belarus, Ireland, Russia, Turkey and the Ukraine will be using a full...




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Rico Mueller, Geir Inge Jorgensen To Clash August 3 In Germany


All young fighters dream of becoming world champion one day. Promising 25-year-old German welterweight prospect Rico Mueller (14-1) is no exception to that rule.
On August 3, Rico Mueller is looking to take another step towards reaching his big goal in his hometown Eberswalde, Germany, when the...




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Tony Bellew Gets Title Shot Against Adonis Stevenson or Tavoris Cloud


Tony Bellew will get his second shot at World title glory when he faces either Adonis Stevenson or Tavoris Cloud for the light heavyweight crown in Canada, November.
Bellew turns 31 on November 30 which is a mooted date for the bout to take place after the WBC ruled the bout had to take place...




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Nav Mansouri vs. Mark Thompson for English Title

Coldwell Boxing light-middleweight star, Nav Mansouri, makes the first defence of his recently acquired English title on October 4 when he faces the well-schooled Mark Thompson, at Sheffield’s Ponds Forge Arena.
Mansouri obtained the strap by defeating Tyan Booth back in May and Dave Coldwell...




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Matchroom Scores Again, Signs Gold Medallist Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua, MBE, has signed a long term promotional deal with Matchroom Sport and will make his debut at The O2 in London on October 5, live on Sky Sports.
The Olympic super heavyweight star joins fellow Gold medallist Luke Campbell and Team GB captain Thomas Stalker in Eddie Hearn’s...




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Travis Walker Takes Temp Job Against Lucas Browne


Boxing manager Matt Clark is looking on the bright side of Lucas Browne"s fight with Richard Towers falling through.
The big punching heavyweights were set to meet July 25 at the Melbourne Pavilion, but Towers was forced to withdraw as he has been unable to obtain a visa.
Tough American Travis...




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Cotto vs. Rodriguez Tickets Go On Sale July 30

Twelve years after making his professional debut, three-division world champion and the Pride of Puerto Rico Miguel Cotto will make his Florida debut when he faces two-time world title challenger and current Top-Five contender Delvin Rodriguez in a 12-round super welterweight battle.
Cotto vs....




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Carl Froch Will Defend IBF/WBA Titles Against George Groves

Carl Froch will defend his IBF and WBA World super middleweight titles against George Groves this winter.
The all-British clash will take place in late November or early December at a venue to be confirmed at a press conference in the near future – both men will comment on the fight live on...




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Tuesday 23 July 2013

R.I.P Billy Smith


We hear today the tragic news that journeyman Billy Smith has passed away after taking his own life.
Thirty five year old Billy - aka "Gypsy Boy" - has fought in 161 fights and will be sadly missed by the boxing community.
Our thoughts go out to his family and friends.




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Monday 22 July 2013

Dereck Chisora Moves On With Stunning Scott Stoppage

Dereck Chisora continued his comeback with a bang at London"s Wembley Arena on Saturday, taking away the perfect record of America"s Malik Scott.
The Finchley man also took a step toward another world title shot by adding the WBO International strap to his trophy cabinet with the sixth round...




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Villanueva Boxing Academy Turning The Corner To Success

It all began months ago. One man, one dream, one plan and a fulfillment.
Nobody gave guarantee to boxing fan, trainer, and writer Mark Villanueva. While many tipped their hat to his selfless desires, no one could do the work for him.
Mark gave up all he didn’t need. He channeled all of his...




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Slugger Molina Belts Out Bey In Last Round


Power-punching John Molina (26-3, 21 KO’s), of Covina, Calif., stormed back from the brink of absolute defeat to dramatically knock out previously unbeaten Mickey Bey (18-1-1, 9 KO’s), of Las Vegas by way of Cleveland, Ohio, at 2:01 of the 10th and final round of their lightweight fight...




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Sunday 21 July 2013

Richard Towers vs. Lucas Browne Called Off

Richard Towers has been forced to withdraw from his eagerly anticipated heavyweight clash with Lucas Browne because he is unable to obtain a visa to enter Australia.
The pair were set to meet at the Melbourne Pavilion this Thursday, July 25, in a final elimination contest for the Commonwealth...




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Coldwell Boxing Hits Manchester Bowlers September 20

Coldwell Boxing’s Autumn offering at Manchester Bowlers on September 20 has received a significant boost, as Preston’s Matty Clarkson will defend his Central Area light-heavyweight title against unbeaten Castleford man, Jamie Kelly.
The Yorkshire v Lancashire theme continues on the show as...




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Garcia vs. Matthysse Added To Mayweather vs. Canelo

Mayweather Promotions, Golden Boy Promotions and Canelo Promotions officially announced today that Undisputed Super Lightweight Champion Danny "Swift" Garcia and WBC Interim Super Lightweight Champion Lucas "The Machine" Matthysse will meet in a decisive bout which will anchor the undercard of...




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Friday 19 July 2013

Malik Scott vs. Dereck Chisora Saturday Night In London


Whenever Dereck Chisora fights, one thing is certain: things might get weird.
The 29 year old Londoner is back in action on Saturday when he meets American visitor Malik Scott in a heavyweight contest that has the vacant WBO International strap on offer.
Chisora is seeking to right the ship...




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Chris Algieri Looking To Set Alight The Paramount In Huntington

Yankee Stadium may be the house that Ruth built, but The Paramount in Huntington was built by boxer Chris Algieri, who will make his triumphant return July 20 to further his quest for a world title.
"It will be a tremendous Saturday night of boxing with "The Pride of Huntington" looking to...




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Mickey Bey, John Molina, Badou Jack, Farah Ennis Make Weight


The four boxers who will fight on ShoBox: The New Generation tomorrow, Friday, July 19, live on Showtime at 10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast, from The Joint At Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas are set to go following Thursday’s official weigh-in. All made the weight on their...




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Veteran Brian Vera Relishing Big Julio Cesar Chavez Jr Showdown

On Saturday September 7 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Brian Vera will step into the ring with former WBC Middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. in what will be the biggest test of Vera’s career.
The fight is promoted by Top Rank, Banner Promotions and Zanfer Promotions and will...




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Nagaev vs. Hernandez Headlines Friday Night Fights

Gary Shaw Productions in association with Lucas Oil present ESPN "Friday Night Fights" August 9, 2013 at the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa in Cabazon, Calif.
In the main-event lightweights Rustum Nagaev (24-6, 14 KOs) and Jose Hernandez (14-6-1, 6 KOs) will battle in a 10-round bout. The...




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Floyd Mayweather Jr Trophy Cabinet Gets A Little Bigger

Eight-Time, Five-Division World Champion Floyd "Money" Mayweather was crowned the 2013 ESPY Award winner for the Best Fighter, giving him the honor for the second consecutive year and for the fifth time in the last seven years.
The award, voted on by fans throughout the country, recognizes...




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Thursday 18 July 2013

Garcia vs. Matthysse, Trout vs. Lara On September 14?

Rumors continue to come out of Las Vegas concerning the undercard of the upcoming September 14 clash between Floyd Mayweather Jr and Saul "Canelo" Alvarez.
The latest reports speculate that WBC/WBA "Super" light welter champ Danny Garcia will defend against Interim WBC beltholder Lucas Matthysse...




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Mickey Bey, John Molina, Badou Jack, Farah Ennis Meet The Press


In Friday’s ShoBox 10-round main event, undefeated lightweight Mickey “The Spirit” Bey (18-0-1, 9 KO’s), of Las Vegas by way of Cleveland , takes on former world title challenger John “The Gladiator” Molina (25-3, 20 KO’s), of Covina , Calif.
The co-feature, also scheduled for 10...




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Irish Youth, Junior Squads Meet The Germans In Mayo

The Irish Youth and Junior sides will meet Germany over two legs in Mayo tonight and Friday, July 18th and 19th.
Both nations clash at the Downhill House Hotel in Ballina on both nights. Boxing begins at 8pm Thursday and Friday. Internationals will feature three Youth and seven Junior bouts. ...




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Campillo At Top of His Game, Ready For Fonfara


Former World Light Heavyweight Champion Gabriel “EL Chico Guapo” Campillo (21-5-1, 8 KO’s) is in fantastic shape in advance of his showdown with IBO Light Heavyweight World Champion Andrzej Fonfara (23-2, 16 KOs).
Campillo will face Fonfara in the 12-round main event of "The Big Fight 2"...




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Andrzej Fonfara Training Hard In Chicago Heat For Gabriel Campillo


IBO Light Heavyweight Champion Andrzej Fonfara (23-2, 16 KOs) of Chicago, via Warsaw, Poland, is hard at work in the high heat and humidity at Sam Colonna"s Boxing Gym in Chicago, training for his upcoming showdown against former world champion Gabriel "EL Chico Guapo" Campillo (21-5-1, 8 KOs)...




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Mayweather Boxers Mickey Bey Jr, Badou Jack In Tough ShoBox Fights

Two of Mayweather Promotions’ most talented boxers, lightweight Mickey “The Spirit” Bey Jr. and world-rated super middleweight Badou Jack, will try to keep their unbeaten records intact when they face John “The Gladiator” Molina Jr. and Farah “Quiet Storm’’ Ennis, respectively,...




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Yakubu Amidu Steps In Against Juan Carlos Burgos

Tough Yakubu Amidu has stepped in for the injured Daulis Prescott to face two-time world title challenger Juan Carlos Burgos (30-1-1, 20 KO’s) in a twelve round bout that will headline a great night of boxing at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Sacramento, California.
The bout will take...




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WBA News: Mayweather, Álvarez Officially Open Training Camps

World Boxing Association Champions American Floyd Mayweather Jr and Mexican Saul “Canelo” Alvarez officially opened training champs awaiting their next commitment on September 14 in Las Vegas.
“Canelo” Alvarez, 154 lbs king, has been working in the gym while making the promotional tour...




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Scott Quigg Vs Yoandris Salinas World Title Shot In Britain


Scott Quigg will meet Yoandris Salinas for the vacant WBA super bantamweight title later this year in Britain.
Terms have been agreed between Matchroom Sport and Golden Boy Promotions and a date and venue will be confirmed shortly.
The unbeaten Interim champion returned to action in style in...




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Julio Cesar Chavez Jr vs. Bran Vera Tickets On Sale This Friday

Former WBC middleweight champion and Son of the Legend Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. returns to the ring in his 2013 debut when he faces No. 1 contender Bran Vera.
The Chavez vs. Vera rumble, scheduled for 12 rounds at the super middleweight division, will take place Saturday, September 7, at Staples...




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Sergey Rabchenko Halts Gari Abadjian In Victorious Minsk Homecoming

Unbeaten reigning EBU and WBC Silver light-middleweight champion - Sergey Rabchenko, stopped experienced and tough Georgian - Gari Abadjian, in the third round of a scheduled ten in Minsk last night, July 16.
With Ricky Hatton in his corner, Sergey looked very sharp and did not give any chances...




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Wednesday 17 July 2013

Lucas Browne: "Forget The Ashes, I Just Want To Topple Towers"


Lucas Browne says he"s not bothered about the outcome of the Ashes Series, he"s just concerned with ensuring Australia beats the Pommies at boxing.
The unbeaten Perth puncher faces 6ft 8in Englishman Richard Towers in a final eliminator for the Commonwealth heavyweight title at the Melbourne...




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Prospect Bruno Escalante Looks To Conquer The Super Flyweights


Hot prospect, Bruno Escalante (8-1-1, 4 KOs) is looking to make a name for himself in the Super flyweight division. Born in Cebu City, Philippines, Escalante now resides in Northern California where he trains with Nonito Donaire, Brian Schwartz and Mike Bazzel.
Having won his last fight by...




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Monday 15 July 2013

Purse Bids Cancelled: Quigg vs. Salinas Vacant WBA Title

Scott Quigg, WBA super bantam interim champion and #2 challenger, Yoandris Salinas, reached an agreement for the vacant title bout, thus cancelling the World Boxing Association purse biding.
The WBA World Championships Committee had summoned the purse bid for July 15, however, Quigg and...




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WBC Titlist Abner Mares vs. Jhonny Gonzalez August 24

At a press conference in Los Angeles on Thursday, Golden Boy Promotions formally announced a world championship doubleheader that will take place Saturday, Aug. 24, at StubHub Center (formerly The Home Depot Center) in Carson, Calif. and which will be televised live on Showtime at 10 p.m. ET/7...




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Gary Buckland Boxes In Cardiff For First Time August 17


Gary Buckland admits his clash with Liverpool"s Stephen Smith is one he cannot afford to lose.
The popular Welshman defends his British super-featherweight crown on the undercard of Nathan Cleverly"s world title clash with Sergey Kovalev at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, on August 17.
Victory...




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Promoter Coldwell Continues Look Back At 2013

After touching on the varied fortunes of some of Coldwell Boxing’s vast roster in the first part of this interview, Dave Coldwell recalled several highs and lows of what was a hectic season for his rising group.
One member of his stable not discussed in this feature’s opening piece is...




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Friday 12 July 2013

Debutant Luke Campbell Headlines "The Homecoming" Tonight

Amateur star Luke Campbell makes his professional debut tonight on an action packed Matchroom boxing show at Craven Park stadium in Hull. It looks to be a busy night as Kell Brook, Lee Selby, and Derry Mathews are also on the card.
Campbell, who if you didn’t know him from the Olympic games,...




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Wladimir Klitchsko Finally Faces Alexander Povetkin In Moscow

Today it has been announced that the WBA Super, WBO, IBF and IBO Heavyweight Champion of the World Wladimir Klitschko will finally face WBA Regular champion and long time mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin in Moscow on the 5th October.
The fight will pitch the 37 year old Klitschko, who...




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