Saturday 31 January 2015

WBA Mourns Passing Of Boxing Promoter Cedric Kusher

The WBA Fedecaribe welterweight title will be disputed on Saturday, February 7, at the Coliseo Guillermo Angulo of Carolina, Puerto Rico, when Rashidi Ellis and Víctor González enter the ring.
The fight will have local officials and the WBA supervisor will be Luvi Callejas.
North America"s E...




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Thompson Boxing Signs Super Bantam Prospect Zarate

Super bantamweight prospect Isaac "Dynamite" Zarate has been sign to a 5-year contract by California"s Thompson Boxing Promotions.
Zarate is currently the NABF Junior super bantamweight champion.
Born in San Pedro, California, Zarate holds a 9-1-1 record, 1 KO, and has been a professional boxer...




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Is A Rigondeaux vs. Santa Cruz Unification Clash Upcoming?

WBA Super and WBO super bantamweight champion Guillermo "The Jackal" Rigondeaux (15-0, 10 KOs) is encouraged by reports that WBC title-holder Leo Santa Cruz" promoter, Oscar de la Hoya, believes a Rigondeaux vs. Santa Cruz unification fight has to happen.
The 34-year-old Rigondeaux, a two-time...




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Klitschko Management Group Announces New Communications Head

Nicola Pattberg, 36, will take over the newly created position of the Head of Corporate Communications of the Klitschko Management Group in Hamburg starting from 1 February 2015.
In this role, she is nationally and internationally responsible for both the strategic communication of Wladimir...




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Klitschko Management Group Announces New Communications Head

Nicola Pattberg, 36, will take over the newly created position of the Head of Corporate Communications of the Klitschko Management Group in Hamburg starting from 1 February 2015.
In this role, she is nationally and internationally responsible for both the strategic communication of Wladimir...




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Trainer Peter Fury Releases Training Camp Dairy

By Peter Fury:
Ask any professional boxer to name the toughest part of their profession and they"ll tell you training camp stands out above everything else. It"s often tougher than a gruelling 12-rounder and it"s often tougher than taking a beating on fight night. Training camp can last for...




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Upton Brothers Back In London February 5

Boxing siblings Pauly and Sonny Upton are looking to kick off 2015 with a bang when they return to action next month.
The Ricky Hatton-trained prospects will face "as yet to be confirmed" opponents on Mickey Helliet"s dinner show at the Park Lane Hotel in Mayfair, London, on February 5.
With...




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Boxing Returns To Primetime US Network Television On NBC

The return of prizefighting to primetime network television has finally arrived as the recently announced Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) series is set to debut on Saturday, March 7 with an action-packed double main event on NBC, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The inaugural...




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Boxing Manager Clark Releases Self-Documentary

Up and coming boxing manager Adrian Clark has released a mini documentary that chronicles a week in the life of his career as he leads up to a fight.
The Documentary is titled Adrian Clark: Before The Bell
Clark of Dallas, Texas, has quickly become one of the brightest young minds in the boxing...




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Wednesday 28 January 2015

Hillyard vs. Vosyka Public Weigh-In, Press Conference Thursday

The public weigh-in and press conference for the upcoming George Hillyard vs. Michal Vosyka WBU International Middleweight title bout, will take place at Nonna’s Kitchen, 38 Panton Street, London SW1Y 4EA at 3pm on Thursday, 29th January 2015.
On announcing the weigh-in and press conference, p...




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Vargas vs. Tomlinson Headlines HBO Latino Show From Texas

Golden Boy Promotions returns to San Antonio, Texas on Thursday, March 12 with a special HBO Latino Boxing two-fight live telecast co-promoted by Leija Battah Promotions.
In the headlining bout, 2008 Mexican Olympian, undefeated WBO International and NABF Junior Lightweight Champion Francisco...




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Argentine Veteran Godoy Coming To UK For Ryder Scalp

Billi Godoy says he’ll draw on his wins over Jorge Sebastien Heiland and Carlos Baldomir as he challenges John Ryder for the WBO Inter-Continental Middleweight title at The O2 on Saturday, January 31, live on Sky Sports.
The Argentine is looking to upset Ryder’s plans of bursting into the top ten...




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Argentine Veteran Godoy Coming To UK For Ryder Scalp

Billi Godoy says he’ll draw on his wins over Jorge Sebastien Heiland and Carlos Baldomir as he challenges John Ryder for the WBO Inter-Continental Middleweight title at The O2 on Saturday, January 31, live on Sky Sports.
The Argentine is looking to upset Ryder’s plans of bursting into the top ten...




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Matchroom Boxing Signs Welter Contender Frankie Gavin

Frankie Gavin has signed a promotional deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing and will headline a show at The Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham on May 9, live on Sky Sports.
Gavin will fight under Hearn for the first time on the undercard of Kell Brook’s IBF Welterweight title defence against J...




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Towering Featherweight Barrios Looking For Big Year

Rising star and undefeated featherweight phenom Mario Barrios, (7-0, 3 KOs), is looking to take his career to new heights in 2015. After fighting six times in 2014, Barrios is on the fast track to accomplishing his dream of becoming a world champion.
Standing 6"1, Barrios has the height and...




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Middleweight Prospect Caleb Plant In Action Saturday

Undefeated middleweight prospect, Caleb "Sweet Hands" Plant (5-0, 4 KOs), returns to the ring this Saturday January 31, 2015 against David Lopez (4-11, 1 KO). The four round bout will take place at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, PA.
Managed by Al Haymon, Plant is looking to extend his...




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Rematches Hit South Wales In "Unfinished Business"

Sanigar Events are proud to announce their first championship boxing show of 2015. "Unfinished Business" will take place at the Newport Centre in Newport, Wales on March 13 and is to be headlined with rematches between Craig Kennedy v Wadi Camacho and Frankie Borg v Chris Ware.
The first contest...




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Monday 26 January 2015

Japanese Super Feather Uchiyama Is WBA Boxer Of The Month

Japanese boxer Takashi Uchiyama, super featherweight world champion was chosen by the ratings committee as the Boxer of the Month of the World Boxing Association.
So was announced in the last ratings running from December 6, 2014 to January 5, 2015. The results of the fight held after January 5...




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Santos To Ref Fight, USA, Japan, UK Dominate Rankings

Melva Santos will be the authority in the ring for the Liliana Palmera vs. Alys “La China” Sánchez fight on Friday, February 6, at the Coliseum Mario de León Guzmán, in Cereté, Colombia.
Palmera will defend for the first time her WBA Interim Super Bantam belt she won on the scorecards against Ven...




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Saturday 24 January 2015

Exclusive SaddoBoxing Interview With Gennady "GGG" Golovkin

On February 21, middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin will face Martin Murray in Monte Carlo, Monaco in what promises to be a critical year for the man they call "GGG."
The plan for Golovkin is to fight four times in 2015 and yet for the moment, he is unable to lure any major names into the...




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Oscar Launches New Venture De La Hoya TV In Miami

Olympic gold medalist, 10-time world champion in six weight divisions and leading boxing promoter Oscar De La Hoya will launch a new Spanish-language sports, travel and lifestyle cable television channel called De La Hoya TV, the "Golden Boy" announced today at the National Association of...




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Rose, Jones Won"t Be Trading Valentine Cards On February 14

Brian Rose says his clash with Carson Jones on February 14 at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, live on Sky Sports, is a must-win contest if he wants to fulfil his World champion ambitions.
Rose meets the American for the vacant WBC International Light Middleweight title but the Blackpool ace...




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Kell Brook First Title Defense Against Jo Jo Dan In Sheffield


Kell Brook will defend his IBF World Welterweight title against number one mandatory challenger ‘Jo Jo’ Dan at the Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield on March 28.
The Sheffield star landed the title in August with a career-high win over Shawn Porter and makes a long-awaited return to action in his ho...




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Rios Says It"s Do Or Die For Third Meeting With Alvarado

Brandon Rios has labelled his trilogy showdown with nemesis Mike Alvarado a ‘do or die’ affair, admitting he may hang up his gloves if he loses.
The all-action welterweight star will meet the exciting 34-year-old Alvarado in battle for the third time this weekend, following two epic clashes in w...




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Sherrington Out, Godoy In For Ryder Londn O2 Clash

Billi Godoy has replaced Les Sherrington as John Ryder’s opponent in his first defence of his WBO Inter-Continental Middleweight title at The O2 on January 31, live on Sky Sports.
Godoy will proved a stern test of Ryder’s ambitious plans for 2015 with the Argentine holding a victory over fellow c...




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Friday 23 January 2015

Team Stiverne Speak Out Following Wilder Loss

Two nights after being hospitalized following his loss to unbeaten challenger Deontay Wilder on
Showtime from the MGM Grand Garden Arena, former WBC Heavyweight Champion Bermane Stiverne, his Hall of Fame promoter, Don King, and his trainer, Don House, hosted a press conference late today at the...




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Team Stiverne Speak Out Following Wilder Loss

Two nights after being hospitalized following his loss to unbeaten challenger Deontay Wilder on
Showtime from the MGM Grand Garden Arena, former WBC Heavyweight Champion Bermane Stiverne, his Hall of Fame promoter, Don King, and his trainer, Don House, hosted a press conference late today at the...




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Star Of David Promotions, Wright, Honor Fallen NYC Policemen

Boxing and law enforcement working in tandem have a long and admirable history. Police Athletic Leagues have provided a haven for wayward youths, and allowed at-risk youth and law enforcement personnel to interact and form bonds which prove personally beneficial, and also help strengthen fragile...




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Bryant Jennings Next Up For Heavyweight Champ Klitschko

IBF/WBA/WBO/IBO Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko will defend his titles on April 25 against US fighter Bryant Jennings. The bout will take place at the legendary Madison Square Garden in New York City. Seven years after his first unification contest, Wladimir Klitschko finally fights in...




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Estrada: Marquez Support is Massive Against Mitchell

Daniel Estrada has warned Kevin Mitchell he is in for a tough night at The O2 on January 31, live on Sky Sports, and he’s got the backing of Juan Manuel Marquez to drive him to victory.
Estrada and Mitchell clash for the vacant WBC Silver Lightweight title in an eliminator for the World title w...




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Heavyweight David Price Back In Ring February 21

Heavyweight sensation David Price (18-2, 15 KOs) is back in action on the Abraham vs. Smith II undercard at the O2 World in Berlin, Germany, on February 21.
With the Heavyweight division back in the lime light and a host of young talent coming through - David wants to make a massive impact in...




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Tyson Fury Joins The Deontay Wilder Opponent Queue

European heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has expressed his delight at seeing Deontay Wilder lift the WBC heavyweight title last weekend and now seeks to dethrone the heavy-handed American later this year.
Wilder outboxed Bermane Stiverne for 12 rounds in Las Vegas on Saturday night and, in doing...




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"Big Daddy" Browne Calls Out Chagaev, Wilder

Lucas Browne has placed Deontay Wilder on his hit list, but first he"s keen to square off with WBA champion Ruslan Chagaev.
The hard-hitting Aussie is rated at number seven in the world by the WBC and is a legitimate contender for the title Wilder won by outpointing Bermane Stiverne in Las Vegas...




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"The Cobra" Targeting Summer Return In Las Vegas

Carl Froch is aiming to return to the ring in the summer after picking up an elbow injury in his return to training.
Froch’s team have been in deep talks with Julio Cesar Chavez’s camp about a potential clash in the spring in Las Vegas following his stunning win over George Groves at Wembley Sta...




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Monday 19 January 2015

Wilder Topples Stiverne To Capture WBC Heavyweight Crown

Bermane Stiverne"s brief heavyweight title reign came to an end last night at MGM Grand in Las Vegas as challenger Deontay Wilder walked out of the arena with an intact undefeated record but more importantly, with new found respect in the Boxing community.
Gone is Wilder"s KO streak but the...




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Sunday 18 January 2015

Golden Boy Signs Canadian Slugger David Lemieux

Golden Boy Promotions and Eye of the Tiger Management have joined together as Canadian fan favorite and tour de force David Lemieux has signed an exclusive promotional contract with Golden Boy Promotions.
After his explosive headlining debut in the U.S. at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY, on...




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Dusty Hernandez-Harrison Part Of DC MLK Day Parade

This Monday, January 19, 2015, Southeast Washington, D.C., resident Dusty Hernandez-Harrison, the current WBC Continental Americas and WBC Youth Welterweight Champion, will participate in the Global Peace Makers 8th Annual MLK Peace Walk in his hometown.
“It’s pretty cool to be a part of som...




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Ageless Master Bernard Hopkins Finally Turns 50 Years Old

Boxing legend Bernard Hopkins is known by many names - "The Executioner," "The Alien" and "B-Hop" to name a few. Beginning today, he will have yet another moniker - "50-year-old."
This is an important milestone in the life of the future Hall of Famer. He is celebrating a birthday that for most...




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Dig Deep To Help Showtime Sports Photographer Tom Casino

For many years, Showtime sports photographer Tom Casino has artfully captured the seminal moments of athletic competitions and focused too on the needs and well being of others. Now he needs our help.
Back surgery last summer, then a near-lethal pulmonary embolism and a debilitating stomach...




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Saturday 17 January 2015

SaddoBoxing"s Nick Chamberlain Leads Stiverne vs. Wilder Poll

In an explosive fight that no one predicted would go the distance, WBC Heavyweight Champion Bermane Stiverne (24-1-1, 21 KOs), of Las Vegas, will defend his title against unbeaten knockout specialist and No. 1 mandatory challenger Deontay Wilder (32-0, 32 KOs), of Tuscaloosa, Ala., at the MGM...




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Everyone Has Their Say: Stiverne vs. Wilder Undercard

Stiverne vs. Wilder, a 12-round fight for Stiverne’s WBC Heavyweight Championship takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, is co-promoted by Don King Productions and Golden Boy Promotions and sponsored by Corona and Mexico – Live It To Believe It!.
In the 12-round co-feature, unb...




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Showtime Details Own Heavyweight Title Fight History

WBC Heavyweight Champion Bermane “B. Ware” Stiverne (24-1-1, 21 KOs), of Las Vegas, and undefeated knockout specialist and No. 1 contender, Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder (32-0, 32 KOs), of Tuscaloosa, Ala., clash in the most significant world heavyweight title fight in the United States in y...




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Stiverne, Wilder Confident As WBC Clash Reaches Zero Hour

Charismatic heavyweight Deontay Wilder will be fighting to fulfil a promise he made to his daughter when he challenges for the heavyweight world title this weekend.
The 29-year-old knockout king takes on the reigning WBC champion Bermane Stiverne at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, live and...




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Boylan Rubbishes "Young" Martin Ahead Of London Clash

Ricky Boylan has hit back at Tommy Martin’s claims that he will inflict defeat on Boylan when they clash for the vacant English Light Welterweight title on January 31, at The O2 in London, live on Sky Sports.
Martin recently spoke out against claims that he’s too young to be fighting for the bel...




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Goodwin Boxing Signs Heavyweight "Big" Dave Abraham

Twenty-eight year old Heavyweight “Big” Dave Abraham from Watford is the latest prospect to ink a three year deal with Steve Goodwin.
Abraham spent some of 2014 working as a sparring partner with current World Heavyweight Champion Bermaine Stiverne and this week went off to Las Vegas as Ber...




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Anthony Crolla Back On Feet, Aiming For Spring Return


Anthony Crolla has travelled down to London to appear on Ringside on Sky Sports , where he’ll update fans on his return to the ring.
The Manchester man was forced to pull out of his WBA Lightweight title clash with Richar Abril on home turf on January 23 after sustaining a fractured skull and a...




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Thursday 15 January 2015

Scot Sean Watson Returns For Historic Hometown Bout

Prospect Boxing today confirmed their first show in 2015 at the Fauldhouse Miners Welfare, in Fauldhouse, Scotland, where local fighter Sean Watson will return to action for the first time since August 2013, when he picked up a points win over James Ancliffe.
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Stiverne, Wilder Make Big Las Vegas Grand Arrivals

“Return To Glory: Stiverne vs. Wilder” fight week is officially here as WBC Heavyweight Champion Bermane “B. Ware” Stiverne, undefeated No. 1 challenger Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder, Hall of Fame promoter Don King, WBC Super Bantamweight Champion Leo “Terremoto” Santa Cruz and all the fight...




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WBC Regional Belt On Line For Imam vs. Maldonado

The fight this Saturday between undefeated super lightweight Amir “Young Master” Imam (15-0, 13 KOs) and hard-hitting Fidel “The Atrisco Kid” Maldonado Jr. (19-2, 16 KOs) will now be for the WBC Continental Americas Super Lightweight Championship, it was announced today.
The 10-rounder, which w...




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Pagliara vs Robertson Heads To New York"s Webster Hall

Dmitry Salita announced today that the WBU America"s Featherweight Title will be up for grabs as an added co-feature to his popular Brooklyn Brawl Boxing Series.
Floriano Pagliara, The popular Italian boxer from Cecine, Italy and now residing in Williamsburgh, Brooklyn, will take on slick-moving...




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