Thursday 20 March 2014

WBA Update: Weeks, Reveco, Vines, Moreno, Chacon

American Tony Weeks will be the referee of the World Boxing Association 112 lb title fight between champion Juan Carlos Reveco and challenger Manuel Vines, on Friday, March 21, in Argentina.
The judges appointed to score the bout are John Poturaj (USA), Reina Urbaez (VEN) and Gustavo Jarquín...




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WBA Update: Weeks, Reveco, Vines, Moreno, Chacon

American Tony Weeks will be the referee of the World Boxing Association 112 lb title fight between champion Juan Carlos Reveco and challenger Manuel Vines, on Friday, March 21, in Argentina.
The judges appointed to score the bout are John Poturaj (USA), Reina Urbaez (VEN) and Gustavo Jarquín...




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Civil War: Team Ireland Clashes With Irish Defense Forces Squad

An Ireland selection and the Irish Defence Forces will go head-to-head at the National Stadium on Friday night, March 21st.
Current Elite champion Chris Phelan will line out for the Defence Forces versus Darren Campbell in Dublin.
2014 Elite finalist Dean Gardiner will also be in action, along...




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Ex-British Champ Brian Rose Gets WBO Title Shot Against Andrade

Brian Rose will challenge Demetrius Andrade for the WBO Light Middleweight title on June 14 in America, live on Sky Sports.
The Blackpool star earned his shot with a gutsy win over Javier Maciel in Sheffield in October, and the 29 year old is set to appear on the undercard of Ruslan...




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Aussie Light Heavy Prospect Taken Distance By Late Replacement


Aussie light-heavyweight sensation Damien "Super" Hooper extended his unbeaten record to seven fights with a clear-cut six round unanimous decision overtough southpaw and natural cruiserweight Young-Don Um on Wednesday night.
The 2012 London Olympian went out looking to score another knockout...




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Prizefighter Welterweights 4 Lineup Confirmed For York Hall April 5

The final four names in the line-up have been named for the Prizefighter Welterweights 4 at the sold-out York Hall, Bethnal Green, on April 5, live on Sky Sports.
Former European Lightweight champion Jason Cook, unbeaten 20 year old John Coyle, Berkshire’s Marc Douglas and Peckham’s unbeaten...




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"The Assassin" Confident After Sessions With "The Bomber"

Matty "The Assassin" Askin believes the quality of the people he"s sparred will give him a huge advantage over Crayford"s Menay Edwards later this month.
The pair collide for Askin"s English Cruiserweight Title at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, on Saturday March 29, and the champion says...




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Solis Motivated For Thompson Fight By Fighting History Of Turkey

Cuban heavyweight contender Odlanier Solis has spent the last two weeks in Turkey to get ready for his WBC international heavyweight championship bout this Saturday, March 22, in Tekirdag, Turkey against US veteran Tony Thompson.
Promoter Ahmet Oner used the long and proud history of his home...




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Tony "The Tiger" Thompson Hits Istanbul For Solis Scrap

Tony "The Tiger" Thompson arrived in Istanbul, Turkey, this afternoon for his WBC International Championship bout against 2004 Olympic gold medalist Odlanier Solis this Saturday, March 22 in Tekirdag.
The ring veteran from Washington, D.C. is used to traveling. The clash with Solis will be...




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Roach Rubbishes Bradley Ahead Of Pacquiao Rematch

After completing his first week of training camp at his Hollywood-based Wild Card Boxing Club with Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, trainer Freddie Roach had a few observations he wanted to share as they prepare for their rematch challenge of undefeated WBO welterweight champion Timothy “Desert...




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Hatton Aussie Prospect Hooper Faces Late Replacement Mystery


Damien Hooper will look to take his perfect professional record to seven wins and seven knockouts when he faces South Korea"s Young-Don Um on Wednesday night.
The 2012 London Olympian was due to face Josh Webb in Toowoomba derby last week, but the fight was scrapped at the eleventh hour after...




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Martin Ward Ready For Dream World Title Shot Against Hall

Martin Ward challenges IBF Bantamweight belt holder Stuart Hall at Newcastle’s Metro Radio Arena on March 29.
It promises to be a titantic tussle between the two North East bruisers with 26-year-old Ward determined to come out on top.
Ward (18-2-0) said: “A lot of people say I don’t...




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Porter vs. Malignaggi Makes Three World Title Bouts On Hopkins Card

Two world championship fights on one night is great for boxing fans. But Golden Boy Promotions and Showtime believe that three is even better.
So, on Saturday, April 19, joining the title fights between Bernard Hopkins and Beibut Shumenov and Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin and Lukas Konecny...




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Pedraza Gets IBO Title Shot Against Garza On Saturday

Undefeated super featherweight contender, Jose "Sniper" Pedraza (15-0, 10 KOs), is ready to battle Mexico"s, Alberto "Kichis" Garza (26-6-1, 21 KOs), for the vacant IBO super featherweight title this Saturday March 22.
The 12-round main event bout promoted by Gary Shaw Productions,Universal...




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Dulorme Working With Trainer Robert Garcia For Mayfield Fight

Gary Shaw Productions rising star, Puerto Rican sensation, Thomas Dulorme (20-1, 14 KOs), who"s highly ranked in all sanctioning organizations, gives his thoughts on his recent training camp with new trainer, Robert Garcia.
Dulorme will battle Karim Mayfield (18-0-1, 11 KOs) in Atlantic City,...




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Karim "Hard Hitta" Mayfield Confident Ahead Of Dulorme Clash

Top Rank"s undefeated Super Lightweight contender, Karim "Hard Hitta" Mayfield (18-0-1, 11 KOs), talks about his training camp with Virgil Hunter, his upcoming bout against Puerto Rico"s rising star Thomas Dulorme (20-1, 18 KOs), fighting on HBO for the second time in his career and the Garcia...




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Wednesday 19 March 2014

Tony Bellew Vs Valery Brudov Ringside Report


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At the Liverpool Echo Arena on Saturday, Tony Bellew of Liverpool won the vacant WBO International Cruiserweight Title by twelfth round knockdown of Valery Brudov of Russia who – although conscious - seemed unable to get...




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Monday 17 March 2014

Garcia Retains Titles But Has Hands Full With Cagey Herrera

It was an awkward, messy and difficult to score fight last evening at Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez in Bayamon, Puerto Rico as Philadelphia"s Danny Garcia retained his WBC and WBA light welterweight belts via majority decision over California"s Mauricio Herrera.
Herrera fought the first four rounds on...




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Sunday 16 March 2014

"Bomber" Bellew Lives Up To Nickname Against Brudov


Tony Bellew announced his arrival at Cruiserweight with a final round stoppage win over Valery Brudov to land the WBO International title at the Echo Arena in Liverpool.
Bellew showed that the step-up in weight has afforded him extra ammo in his fists as he put Brudov down in the second with a...




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Saturday 15 March 2014

Garcia Faces Potential Banana Skin In Herrera Tonight In Puerto Rico

WBC/WBA light welter champ Danny Garcia is fighting three opponents tonight at Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez in Bayamon, Puerto Rico: Maurico Herrera, distraction and pressure.
The Philadelphian has been short-listed to face Floyd Mayweather Jr later this year, a monumental distraction to the task at...




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Canelo Alvarez vs. Alfredo Angulo Brings In 350,000 PPV Buys

Last Saturday’s Showtime PPV presentation of “Toe To Toe: Canelo vs. Angulo” generated well over 350,000 buys,Showtime Networks Inc. and event promoter, Golden Boy Promotions, announced today.
The four-fight telecast, headlined by Mexican boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez’ impressive...




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Erislandy Lara Elevated To Full WBA Light MIddle Champion


Super Welterweight sensation, Erislandy "The American Dream" Lara (19-1-2, 12 KOs) has been elevated to World Champion by the WBA after successfully defending his interim title against Afredo Angulo (22-4, 18 KOs) and Austin Trout (26-2, 14 KOs).
The Cuban born fighter, who now resides in...




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Is New Cruiserweight Bellew Looking Past Veteran Brudov?

Tony Bellew says he would love to take on WBO Cruiserweight champion ‘Captain’ Marco Huck as he prepares for his bow at the weight on Saturday against Valery Brudov at the Echo Arena in Liverpool live on Sky Sports – a fight Huck’s promoter today called ‘inevitable’.
Bellew moves up...




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Herrera Says He"s Fought Tougher Than World Champion Garcia

Reigning light-welterweight king Danny Garcia believes Mauricio Herrera has no idea what he has gotten himself into when the pair clash this weekend.
The 25-year-old Philadelphia native puts his world titles on the line as he goes in against the tricky Herrera in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, this...




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Sheffield Ticket Seller Adam Etches Targeting Best Of Britain


Sheffield puncher Adam Etches says he"s ready to drop bombs on the best of British.
The unbeaten middleweight, 23, returns to action against an "as yet to be confirmed" opponent at the Ponds Forge Arena in his home city on April 26.
And afterward, he is targeting showdowns with the UK"s best...




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"Hitman" Hatton To Bring In Record Crowd At BodyPower Expo

A record number of people are set to find out what Hatton Academy can do for their training regimes at this year"s BodyPower Expo in Birmingham.
Over 55,000 people turned out at the three day event in 2013 and, with tickets selling at a phenomenal rate, this May"s exhibition is likely to be...




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Thursday 13 March 2014

Sho Extreme Steps Into Spotlight With Lopez vs. De Leon Rematch

Showtime Boxing on Sho Extreme provides viewers across the country an opportunity to watch live undercard fights they would not otherwise be able to see. For the boxers, it provides oft-needed, national exposure.
Since the series began in February 2012, it has been a proverbial mixed bag of...




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Foot In The Door: Has "Knockout" Created New Opportunities?


For the show"s creator, reality television program "Knockout" is the first step to bringing Boxing back to the main stream .
Boxing has proven to be a lucrative sport throughout its history. In the 70"s, Muhammad Ali was the cash cow. In the 80"s, it was Sugar Ray Leonard. In the 90"s, it was...




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Will Distracted Danny Garcia Fall Prey To Motivated Challenger Herrera?

Unified Light-Welterweight World Champion Danny Garcia is unfazed at being overlooked as Floyd Mayweather’s next opponent.
The undefeated 25-year-old knows that victory this Saturday night against Mauricio Herrera, live and exclusive on BoxNation, will herald further calls for him to be the...




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The Long And Winding Road: Will Brook Ever Get A Title Shot?

The IBF have ruled that Shawn Porter may risk his IBF Welterweight Title against Paul Malignaggi on the condition that the winner must make his next defence against mandatory challenger Kell Brook this Summer.
Both men must confirm in writing that whomever emerges as champion has the obligation...




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Irish Crestfallen As Visa Issues KO Team Kazakh

Due to circumstances beyond the control of the Irish Amateur Boxing Association, Friday’s Elite international with Kazakhstan has been cancelled.
Both nations were due to meet at Dublin’s National Stadium, but the Kazakhstan team are unable to travel because of visa issues.
The Irish squad...




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Hopkins Looks To Continue Historic Reign Against Shumenov

IBF Light Heavyweight Champion Bernard Hopkins and WBA Super Champion Beibut Shumenov continued their media tour on Wednesday at Lucille"s Bar & Grill inside B.B. King"s Blues Club in New York to formally announce their world championship unification on Saturday, April 19, live on...




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Liverpool Hopeful Fielding Eyes World Stage After Adamu Clash

Rocky Fielding believes a big win over Charles Adamu on Saturday night live on Sky Sports at the Echo Arena in Liverpool will show he’s ready to move into the World scene.
Fielding defends his Commonwealth Super Middleweight title against the Ghanaian, who replaced Liverpool’s Tony Dodson...




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Liverpool Hopeful Fielding Eyes World Stage After Adamu Clash

Rocky Fielding believes a big win over Charles Adamu on Saturday night live on Sky Sports at the Echo Arena in Liverpool will show he’s ready to move into the World scene.
Fielding defends his Commonwealth Super Middleweight title against the Ghanaian, who replaced Liverpool’s Tony Dodson...




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Cruiserweight Tony Bellew No Longer Fighting The Scales

Tony Bellew says his move to Cruiserweight means he no longer has to fight the scales and his opponent, as he makes his bow at the weight against Valery Brudov at the Echo Arena on Saturday, live on Sky Sports for the vacant WBO International title.
Bellew steps up from Light Heavyweight after...




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Mayweather Sweepstakes: Marcos Rene Maidana Gets The Call!

In a perfect world, I would be writing this article about Floyd Mayweather Jr. taking on Manny Pacquiao in the next big pay-per-view showcase this spring.
Instead, I am here trying to convince myself and you, the adoring boxing public, that you should care about this match-up that Mayweather...




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WBA Update: Garcia vs. Herrera Officials, The Maidanas Welcome Child

The officials were announced for the bout between the 140 lb super champion of the World Boxing Association, Danny
"Swift" Garcia and Challenger Mauricio Herrera, to be held on Saturday at the Coliseo Ruben Rodriguez in Bayamon, Puerto Rico.
The Puerto Rico Boxing Commission appointed the...




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Team Ireland Prepares For Crack Kazakh Squad Clash

Team Ireland is gearing itself up for the visit of the No. 1 ranked boxing nation in the world at the National Stadium in Dublin on Friday.
Ireland and Kazakhstan are slated to go head-to-head on March 14 at the home of Irish boxing.
The international is being held to mark the 75th anniversary...




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Hopkins, Shumenov Go Head To Head In Washington DC

IBF Light Heavyweight Champion Bernard Hopkins and WBA Super Champion Beibut Shumenov held a press conference on Tuesday at The W Hotel in Washington, D.C., to formally announce their world championship unification on Saturday, April 19, live on Showtime from the DC Armory.
At 49-years-old,...




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Dangerous Mexican Puncher Robles Gunning For Kell Brook

Kell Brook has promised there will be no slip-ups in his clash with dangerous Mexican puncher Alvaro Robles as they meet at the Echo Arena in Liverpool on Saturday night, live on Sky Sports.
The unbeaten Welterweight sensation has his sights set on a World title clash with IBF champion Shawn...




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Froch vs. Groves 2 Sells Out Wembley Stadium In One Hour


Carl Froch and George Groves renewed their rivalry today at the first press conference for their rematch at Wembley on May 31, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
60,000 tickets for the fight were sold within the opening hour of going on sale at midday, the same time that Froch and Groves came...




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Sergio Martinez vs. Miguel Cotto Tickets On Sale Today

Personal legacies and boxing history converge in a battle for one of boxing’s most hallowed titles, the Middleweight Championship of the world.
Three-division world champion and the Pride of Puerto Rico Miguel Cotto will challenge WBC middleweight champion and Argentina’s favorite son...




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Tuesday 11 March 2014

UK Weekend Roundup


In Barnsley, on Friday night, Ben Davies of Barnsley won the vacant British Masters Bronze Middleweight Title when Kieron Gray of Telford was forced to retire with a hand injury in round six.
On Saturday, in Peterborough, a thrilling contest saw Freddie Turner of Canning Town win the vacant...




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Sunday 9 March 2014

Ryan Doyle Vs Michael Ramabeletsa Ringside Boxing Report


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‘Ruthless’ Ryan Doyle of Gorton won the vacant International Masters Featherweight Title last night by outpointing South-African born Michael Ramabeletsa (95-94).
A thrilling contest saw Ramabeletsa deducted a point in...




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Alvarez Outfights Angulo, Gets Controversial Stoppage

Saul "Canelo" Alvarez returned to action last night, six months after losing his WBC and WBA light middleweight titles to Floyd Mayweather Jr, with a strong display against fellow Mexican Alfredo Angulo at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
From the first bell, Alvarez has no problem hitting Angulo...




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Saturday 8 March 2014

Alvarez vs. Angulo: Mexican Civil War At The MGM Grand

Tonight at the MGM Grand, one of the great Basilicas of World boxing, a pugilistic civil war shall take place between two Mexican warriors aiming for redemption, and maybe even greatness.
In one corner stands Saul Alvarez, whose last visit to a boxing ring saw him dethroned and mastered by the...




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Alvarez, Angulo Hit The Scales For Tonight"s Showdown

Light Middleweights, 12 rounds
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez: 155 pounds
Alfredo Angulo: 154.5 pounds
WBC Super Bantam Championship, 12 Rrunds
Leo Santa Cruz: 122 pounds
Cristian Mijares: 122 pounds
Lightweights, 10 rounds
Jorge Linares: 134.5 pounds
Nihito Arakawa: 134.5 pounds
Llightweights, 10...




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WBA Update: Martin Murray Stripped Of Interim Title

The Championships Committee of the World Boxing Association announced that Martin Murray does not hold the Middleweight interim title of the organization anymore.
The decision was made according to the regulation because Murray did not make any defense since he won the title.
In addition, the...




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Canelo vs. Angulo Fighters Have Final Word Before Fight Night

The fighters and their camps stayed classy and soft-spoken yet confident during Thursday"s final press conference for "Toe To Toe: Canelo vs. Angulo" taking place this Saturday, March 8, live on Showtime PPV at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT from MGM Grand Garden Arena.
In Saturday"s 12-round super...




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Odlanier Solis Hits Istanbul For Tony Thompson Fight

Heavyweight contender Odlanier Solis has arrived in Istanbul. The 2004 Olympic gold medalist will face US veteran Tony "Tiger" Thompson on March 22 in Tekirdag.
It is the clash of two former Klitschko foes: In March 2011 Solis lost to then WBC champion Vitali Klitschko in Cologne, Germany due...




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