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14 MARCH 2010





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Pacquiao Beats Clottey Comfortably in Texas

Pacquiao Beats Clottey Comfortably in Texas

By Michael Norby: For over two years now, boxing’s premier global superstar and WBO welterweight world champion Manny Pacquiao, has been feeding on legitimate 140 and 147lbers with relative ease. The Filipino continued that domination on Saturday night with a mightily impressive points victory over the usually rugged Ghanaian Joshua Clottey at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, USA. Pacquiao Beats Clottey Comfortably in Texas

SecondsOut Team Pick Pacquiao vs. Clottey

SecondsOut Team Pick Pacquiao vs. Clottey

The best boxer in the world pound for pound faces a willing adversary who is taller, tough and seemingly stronger, but that hasn’t stopped SecondsOut’s team of fearless writers from making their confident picks for Saturday’s WBO welterweight boxing world title fight between superstar Manny Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey at Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, televised in the USA on HBO Pay-Per-View. SecondsOut Team Pick Pacquiao vs. Clottey

Grano Gains Revenge Against Brown

Grano Gains Revenge Against Brown

Tony Grano gained revenge for his only loss as a pro Frday night against Mark Brown at the sold-out Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino. Grano Gains Revenge Against Brown

Spadafora Tko's Fioretta In Eighth

Spadafora Tko's Fioretta In Eighth

Former IBF lightweight champion Paul Spadafora, 44-0-1-(18), scored an eighth round TKO win over Ivan Fiorletta, 24-6-2-(7) at War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Friday . Spadafora Tko's Fioretta In Eighth

Peter Wins IBF Eliminator in Convincing Fashion

Peter Wins IBF Eliminator in Convincing Fashion

Former WBC heavyweight world champion Samuel Peter punched his way into pole position for another title shot with a second round stoppage of Dominican Nagy Aguilera on Friday night at the Gaylord Texan Hotel in Grapevine, Texas, USA. Peter Wins IBF Eliminator in Convincing Fashion

Delvin Rodriguez to Fight "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis at The Mohegan Sun

Delvin Rodriguez to Fight "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis at The Mohegan Sun

On April 2, Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing returns to the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville, CT with what promises to be yet another action packed night of boxing. Delvin Rodriguez to Fight "Mighty" Mike Arnaoutis at The Mohegan Sun

HBO Sports: 24/7 MAYWEATHER/MOSLEY, April 10

HBO Sports: 24/7 MAYWEATHER/MOSLEY, April 10

HBO Sports’ “24/7” reality franchise, returns with 24/7 MAYWEATHER/MOSLEY, a four-episode, all-access series, it was announced by Ross Greenburg, president, HBO Sports. Debuting Sat., April 10, the series follows Floyd Mayweather and Shane Mosley as they prepare for their May 1 welterweight PPV showdown in Las Vegas. HBO Sports: 24/7 MAYWEATHER/MOSLEY, April 10

Grano 222, Brown 231 for Rematch at Foxwoods

Grano 222, Brown 231 for Rematch at Foxwoods

The big boys have weighed-in for tonight’s heavyweight rematch as Tony Grano and Mark Brown “Brace For Impact” in a scheduled ten rounder at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT, presented by CES. Grano 222, Brown 231 for Rematch at Foxwoods

Bob Arum And Jerry Jones Press Conference Transcript

Bob Arum And Jerry Jones Press Conference Transcript

Promoter Bob Arum and Jerry Jones talk about this weekend’s big fight between pound for pound king Manny Pacquiao and New York based Joshua Clottey at the Cowboys Stadium in Dallas on Saturday night. Bob Arum And Jerry Jones Press Conference Transcript

Danny McDermott to Face Unbeaten Brian Miller

Danny McDermott to Face Unbeaten Brian Miller

Jersey City, NJ (March 11, 2010) - Lightweight prospect Danny "Little Mac" McDermott will face his toughest test to date when he squares off against unbeaten Brian Miller on Thursday, March 25 at Schuetzen Park in North Bergen, NJ. The eight-round main event will be contested for the NABC lightweight title, headlining Pound for Pound Promotions’ "March Badness" card. Danny McDermott to Face Unbeaten Brian Miller

Garay-Henry WBA Eliminator on Mar. 27 Morales-Alfaro PPV

Garay-Henry WBA Eliminator on Mar. 27 Morales-Alfaro PPV

HOBOKEN, N.J. (Mar. 10, 2010) – Light heavyweight contender Chris “Hard Hittin’” Henry has patiently waited an extra month to get a shot at former 2-time WBA light heavyweight champion Hugo Hernan “Pigu” Garay in their March 27th WBA Light Heavyweight eliminator. Garay-Henry WBA Eliminator on Mar. 27 Morales-Alfaro PPV

Ana Julaton Ready for Her Toughest Test Against Lisa Brown

Ana Julaton Ready for Her Toughest Test Against Lisa Brown

Ana Julaton Faces Toughest Test Yet at Rumble at Rama XI Bay-Area Pinoy Beauty Locks Horns With Lisa Brown March 27th for WBA Super Bantamweight Title Ana Julaton Ready for Her Toughest Test Against Lisa Brown

Smitty Breaks Down Pacquiao vs Clottey

Smitty Breaks Down Pacquiao vs Clottey

By James ‘Smitty’ Smith: It seems somewhat strange that Manny Pacquiao, just days away from a big fight, is not here in Las Vegas undergoing final pre fight preparation at Tony Rila’s IBA Gym, or with us at IN THIS CORNER having our usual exclusive chats with Manny and his trainer Freddie Roach. Both Manny and Freddie have become very good friends of our TV show over the last six years. Smitty Breaks Down Pacquiao vs Clottey

Karim Mayfield Now A Free Agent

Karim Mayfield Now A Free Agent

San Francisco, CA - Boxing’s undefeated welterweight sensation, Karim "Hard Hitta" Mayfield (11-0-1, 7 KO’s), is now a free agent after his managerial contract with Jackie Kallen has concluded. Karim Mayfield Now A Free Agent

ESPN2: High Stakes for Latimore-Powell II, Mar. 19

ESPN2: High Stakes for Latimore-Powell II, Mar. 19

IBF #5 rated 154 lbs. contender Deandre Latimore will battle IBF #6 ranked Sechew Powell, in a rematch and mandatory eliminator, on Friday, March 19, at the Durant Choctaw Event Center at the Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant, Oklahoma, to be seen on ESPN2. ESPN2: High Stakes for Latimore-Powell II, Mar. 19

Diaz in Final Preps for Soto

Diaz in Final Preps for Soto

Former WBC lightweight champion David Diaz will take on former WBC 130 lbs. champion Humberto Soto, underneath Pacquiao-Clottey, this Saturday, March 13, at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, TX. Diaz in Final Preps for Soto

“Oak Tree” Brown Ready to Chop Down  Grano Again

“Oak Tree” Brown Ready to Chop Down Grano Again

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (March 8, 2010) – New Jersey heavyweight Mark “Oak Tree” Brown plans on proving to Tony “TNT” Grano that lightning can indeed strike twice when the two battle Friday night in the 10-round main event on the “Brace For Impact” pro boxing card, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. (CES), in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. “Oak Tree” Brown Ready to Chop Down  Grano Again

Madison-Wiggins, Frank-Darden Friday night in Yonkers

Madison-Wiggins, Frank-Darden Friday night in Yonkers

YONKERS, N.Y. (Mar. 8, 2010) – The youngest member of the fighting Frank brothers, undefeated light heavyweight Ronson, takes on 33-veteran Raynard “Flash” Darden in Friday night’s (Mar. 12) 8-round co-feature on the “St. Patty’s Day Brawl” pro card, presented by O’Shea Brothers Boxing Promotions, at the PAL Gym in Yonkers, New York. Madison-Wiggins, Frank-Darden Friday night in Yonkers

Rodriguez Set For Tv Debut

Rodriguez Set For Tv Debut

Unbeaten prospect Edwin Rodriguez is set for his nationally televised debut on March 19 in an 8-round super middleweight bout versus George Armenta. Rodriguez Set For Tv Debut

Lara Puts Unbeaten Record On The Line Against Perez

Lara Puts Unbeaten Record On The Line Against Perez

Undefeated Cuban junior middleweight rising star Erislandy Lara puts his perfect record on the line against Danny Perez on April 2. Lara Puts Unbeaten Record On The Line Against Perez

Alvarez Dominates Camacho in Atlantic City

Alvarez Dominates Camacho in Atlantic City

By Jason Pribilla: A blizzard forced promoter Joe DeGuardia to postpone his Star Boxing fight card at the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey a month from its original February 6 date. Alvarez Dominates Camacho in Atlantic City

Fields Claims title in Fairfax

Fields Claims title in Fairfax

By Tri Nguyen at ringside. Chase Fields defeated Jimmy Lange claimed the WBC USNBC junior middleweight title on points against champion Jimmy Lange at the George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia on Saturday night. Fields Claims title in Fairfax

Alexander The Great Conquers Urango

Alexander The Great Conquers Urango

By Derek Bonnett from ringside: Devon Alexander made good on his attempt to unify the WBC/IBF Junior Welterweight crowns Saturday night in Uncasville, CT with a hasty eighth round stoppage of Juan Urango. Alexander The Great Conquers Urango

Preperation Pays Off For Alexander

Preperation Pays Off For Alexander

WBC junior-welterweight king Devon Alexander has his trainer to thank for his eighth round stoppage win over IBF titleholder Juan Urango on Saturday night. Preperation Pays Off For Alexander

Darchinyan cruises to points win over Guerrero

Darchinyan cruises to points win over Guerrero

By Paul Upham: WBC/WBA super flyweight world champion Vic Darchinyan cruised to an easy unanimous points decision win over courageous Mexican Rodrigo Guerrero on Saturday night at the Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage, California on Showtime. Darchinyan cruises to points win over Guerrero

Zappavigna snags points decision win over Angulo in tight battle

Zappavigna snags points decision win over Angulo in tight battle

By Paul Upham: Australian Lenny Zappavigna kept his undefeated record intact and won the vacant IBO lightweight boxing world title with a disputed unanimous points decision win over Fernando Angulo on Saturday night at the Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage, California on Showtime. The fight was the main support bout to Vic Darchinyan-Rodrigo Guerrero. Zappavigna snags points decision win over Angulo in tight battle

Star Boxing: Weights from Atlantic City

Star Boxing: Weights from Atlantic City

All the fighters have weighed-in for tonight’s (Sat., Mar. 6) Star Boxing show at the Tropicana Casino & Resort in Atlantic City, NJ. The card is headlined by Atlantic City’s own welterweight Shamone Alvarez taking on Alexis Camacho. Star Boxing: Weights from Atlantic City

Urango-Alexander Full Card Results

Urango-Alexander Full Card Results

Juan Urango and Devon Alexander clashed tonight on HBO’s Boxing After Dark in a bout scheduled to unify the WBC and IBF 140 pound crowns. The Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT played host to the eight bout card. Also in action tonight were former world champions Wayne Braithwaite and Steve Forbes. Urango-Alexander Full Card Results

Honorio Easily Defeats Hilario on Friday Night Fights

Honorio Easily Defeats Hilario on Friday Night Fights

By Michael Norby: In a lopsided lightweight 12-rounder, former word title challenger Martin Honorio easily out-pointed the previously undefeated Wilton Hilario on Friday night at The Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, California, USA. Honorio Easily Defeats Hilario on Friday Night Fights

SecondsOut Team Pick Alexander vs. Urango

SecondsOut Team Pick Alexander vs. Urango

It is a young talented world champion versus a tough experienced world champion in a unification boxing match, but that hasn’t stopped SecondsOut’s team of fearless writers from making their confident picks for Saturday’s junior welterweight battle between WBC title-holder Devon Alexander and IBF title-holder Juan Urango at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut, televised in the USA on HBO. SecondsOut Team Pick Alexander vs. Urango

SecondsOut Team Pick Darchinyan vs. Guerrero

SecondsOut Team Pick Darchinyan vs. Guerrero

The champion has almost irresistible knockout power, while the relatively unknown challenger is planning on springing an upset of epic proportions, but that hasn’t stopped SecondsOut’s team of fearless writers from making their confident picks for Saturday WBC/WBA super flyweight world title boxing match between belt-holder Vic Darchinyan and Rodrigo Guerrero at the Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage, California, televised in the USA on Showtime. SecondsOut Team Pick Darchinyan vs. Guerrero

Sebastien Demers Vs William Joppy LIVE On SecondsOut.Tv

Sebastien Demers Vs William Joppy LIVE On SecondsOut.Tv

Sebastien Demers headlines against American William Joppy at the Montreal Casino in Quebec, Canada on March 6. The entire six fight card will be broadcast LIVE on on Secondsouttv.com as part of the monthly subscription service. Sebastien Demers Vs William Joppy LIVE On SecondsOut.Tv

Clottey Works it Out in NYC

Clottey Works it Out in NYC

Jerry Glick reporting: WBO Welterweight challenger, Joshua “Grand Master” Clottey,who fights Champion Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, on March 13th at Cowboys Stadium in Texas on a Top Rank promoted event, showed the New York fight crowd what a top fighter does when he is confronted with the biggest fight of his career, he works hard to get into the best shape that he can. Clottey Works it Out in NYC

Mayfield puts his undefeated record on the line

Mayfield puts his undefeated record on the line

Welterweight prospect, Karim Mayfield puts his undefeated record on the line March 19, 2010 when he faces Jason Davis in a scheduled six round bout, set to take place at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno NV on the "Let’s Get It On" Promotions "Reno Xtreme Fights III" card. Mayfield puts his undefeated record on the line

HBO Weights: Alexander 139 1/4, Urango 139 3/4

HBO Weights: Alexander 139 1/4, Urango 139 3/4

Super lightweight world champions Devon Alexander and Juan Urango will unify the the WBC and IBF 140 lbs. belts, respectively, this evening (Sat., Mar. 6) at the Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, CT, to be seen on HBO. HBO Weights: Alexander 139 1/4, Urango 139 3/4

Rigondeaux Added to Berto-Quintana Undercard

Rigondeaux Added to Berto-Quintana Undercard

Guillermo Rigondeaux, arguably the most decorated athlete in the history of the amateur boxing system, will step into the ring for the sixth time as a professional on April 10. Rigondeaux Added to Berto-Quintana Undercard

The Fighting Irishmen: Celebrating Celtic Prizefighters 1820 to Present

The Fighting Irishmen: Celebrating Celtic Prizefighters 1820 to Present

The legacy of Fighting Irishmen will be illustrated in an exhibition to be hosted by the GAA Museum and the Irish Arts Center, at the historic Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland this summer. The exhibit tells the story of Irish emigration and assimilation to eventual success and world-wide acclaim through the sport of boxing. The exhibition – The Fighting Irishmen: Celebrating Celtic Prizefighters 1820 to Present - will run from Tuesday, May 18th through Tuesday, August 31st, 2010. The Fighting Irishmen: Celebrating Celtic Prizefighters 1820 to Present

heavyweight, Joey Dawejko has been added to the Star Boxing card

heavyweight, Joey Dawejko has been added to the Star Boxing card

Exciting Philadelphian heavyweight, Joey Dawejko has been added to the Star Boxing promoted card, this Saturday night at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City. Dawejko will square off against Kimani Cunningham over four rounds. The card is headlined by Shamone "The Truth" Alvarez taking on Alexis Camacho. heavyweight, Joey Dawejko has been added to the Star Boxing card

Danny McDermott Returns to North Bergen on 3/25 in First Title Fight

Danny McDermott Returns to North Bergen on 3/25 in First Title Fight

Lightweight prospect Danny McDermott will look to add the NABC title to his trophy case when he returns to action on Thursday, March 25 at Schuetzen Park in North Bergen, NJ. Danny McDermott Returns to North Bergen on 3/25 in First Title Fight

Q And A Rico Ramos

Q And A Rico Ramos

Coming off a win over once-beaten Alejandro Perez back in late November at Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, CA, NABO Youth Super Bantamweight champion Rico “Suavecito” Ramos returns to take another step up on Friday night. Q And A Rico Ramos

Mosley: “If He Gets Hit On The Chin He’s Going Down”

Mosley: “If He Gets Hit On The Chin He’s Going Down”

By Michael Coppinger in Washington D.C. Floyd “Money” Mayweather and “Sugar” Shane Mosley continued their whirlwind press tour on Wednesday, stopping by the famed Lincoln Theatre in Washington D.C. ahead of their May 1st super fight. Mosley: “If He Gets Hit On The Chin He’s Going Down”

Darchinyan to Donaire: “Show It Now or Shut Up”

Darchinyan to Donaire: “Show It Now or Shut Up”

By Paul Upham: WBC/WBA super flyweight world champion Vic Darchinyan will give arch rival Nonito Donaire one last chance to accept a rematch with him. The “Raging Bull” defends his world titles against Rodrigo Guerrero on Saturday night at the Agua Caliente Casino in Rancho Mirage, California on Showtime. Darchinyan to Donaire: “Show It Now or Shut Up”

Jones-Hopkins: The Worst Side of Boxing

Jones-Hopkins: The Worst Side of Boxing

By Dr. Margaret Goodman: When a past-his-prime Roy Jones Jr. faces Bernard Hopkins at Nevada’s Mandalay Bay on April 3rd, there will be lots of blame to go around. But, none bare as much responsibility as the Nevada State Athletic Commission, who will demonstrate they have become a shadow of their former self by licensing Jones to compete. Jones-Hopkins: The Worst Side of Boxing

Q And A John Molina Jr

Q And A John Molina Jr

Lightweight prospect John Molina, Jr., fighting for the first time since sustaining his first loss as a professional, will be in action Friday night at the same venue where he lost in late November. Q And A John Molina Jr

Cloud Vs Johnson Is Off

Cloud Vs Johnson Is Off

IBF light-heavyweight champion has Tavoris Cloud pulled out of his proposed mandatory title fight with Glen Johnson on April 10 just 48 hours before the press conference to officially announce the fight. Cloud Vs Johnson Is Off

Team Pacquiao Prepared for Clottey

Team Pacquiao Prepared for Clottey

By Jason Pribila: Two weeks before stepping into the ring to defend the WBO welterweight title for the first time, Team Pacquiao hosted a media conference call on Friday. As they tried to focus on the road to Dallas that will lead them to the challenge of Joshua Clottey, they did their best to leave Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the rearview mirror… for now. Team Pacquiao Prepared for Clottey

Mayweather vs Mosley: Fully Loaded

Mayweather vs Mosley: Fully Loaded

Jerry Glick reporting: With a large crowd of noisy fans in the upper deck, the Nokia Theater in Midtown Manhattan hosted a press conference for Golden Boy and Mayweather Promotion’s May 1, 2010 clash dubbed, “Who R U Picking?” between WBA Welterweight Champion Sugar Shane Mosley and undefeated Floyd “Money” Mayweather at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Mayweather vs Mosley: Fully Loaded

Holyfield Granted Nevada Licence

Holyfield Granted Nevada Licence

Former world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield has been granted a boxing licence by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Holyfield Granted Nevada Licence

Chavez Jr Has Boxing Licence Suspended

Chavez Jr Has Boxing Licence Suspended

Unbeaten Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr has had his boxing license suspended for seven months after testing positive for the drug, diuretic. Chavez Jr Has Boxing Licence Suspended

Shamone "The Truth" Alvarez Headlines at the Tropicana

Shamone "The Truth" Alvarez Headlines at the Tropicana

A few weeks ago, on February 5th and 6th, a monster snowstorm dumped over two feet of snow on Atlantic City, bringing much of the city to a standstill. The storm forced Star Boxing’s exciting event at the Tropicana Casino and Resort, to be postponed until Saturday March 6th. Shamone "The Truth" Alvarez Headlines at the Tropicana

WBC super lightweight champ Devon Alexander Arrived Today at Mohegan Sun

WBC super lightweight champ Devon Alexander Arrived Today at Mohegan Sun

Undefeated WBC super lightweight champion Devon Alexander "The Great" (19-0, 12 KOs), from St. Louis, arrived today at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn. WBC super lightweight champ Devon Alexander Arrived Today at Mohegan Sun

Morales on historical mission starting on Mar. 27 PPV

Morales on historical mission starting on Mar. 27 PPV

HOBOKEN, N.J. (Mar. 1, 2010) – Hall of Fame-bound Erik “El Terrible” Morales returns to the ring March 27 after 2 ½ years of inactivity, headlining “The Champion Returns” pay-per-view event, on a mission to become the first Mexican boxer to capture world titles in four different weight classes. Morales on historical mission starting on Mar. 27 PPV

Roach Says ‘Pacman’ Will Stop Clottey

Roach Says ‘Pacman’ Will Stop Clottey

Freddie Roach, SecondsOut’s Trainer of the Year believes Manny Pacquiao will stop Joshua Clottey when the pair clash at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Texas on March 13. Roach Says ‘Pacman’ Will Stop Clottey

Arum And Pacquiao Talk Mayweather

Arum And Pacquiao Talk Mayweather

Although last Friday’s media conference call involving Manny Pacquiao and promoter Bob Arum was primarily to discuss the March 13 clash between the pound for pound king and former IBF welterweight champion Joshua Clottey in Dallas, Texas, inevitably the topic of conversation quickly turned to rival Floyd Matweather Jr. Arum And Pacquiao Talk Mayweather

Kauffman Back on Track

Kauffman Back on Track

Two local favorites made their triumphant returns to the ring last night (Sat., Feb. 27) as Reading, PA’s Travis Kauffman and Jason Cintron scored dominant victories at the Rodeway Inn & Conference Center in Allentown, PA. Kauffman Back on Track

Mike Jones Victorious / Mambuza Halts Holt

Mike Jones Victorious / Mambuza Halts Holt

By Jason Pribila, Ringside in Atlantic City: Philadelphia welterweight and 2009 Secondsout.com Prospect of the Year, Mike Jones remained undefeated Saturday Night in Atlantic City. Jones overcame a slow start and a determined Henry Bruseles in the most important fight of his young career. Mike Jones Victorious / Mambuza Halts Holt

Mayol Vs Nino Ends In Technical Draw

Mayol Vs Nino Ends In Technical Draw

The WBC light-flyweight title fight between champion Rodel Mayol and Omar Nino ended in a third round technical draw at the Coliseo Olimpico de la UG in Guadalajara, Mexico Saturday night. Mayol Vs Nino Ends In Technical Draw

Weights for the 'The Double Assault'

Weights for the 'The Double Assault'

Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. and Marvin Sonsona have weighed-in for their vacant WBO 122 lbs. world championship, and WBC 108 lbs. champion Rodel Mayol and challenger Omar Nino have also tipped the scales in anticipation of tonight’s (Sat., Feb. 27) PPV boxing card dubbed “The Double Assault.” Weights for the 'The Double Assault'

Rodrigues Scores Majority Points Win Over Vera

Rodrigues Scores Majority Points Win Over Vera

Brazilian super middleweight Isaac Rodrigues scored a majority 10 round points win over veteran Brian Vera at the Turning Stone Casino in Verona, New York on Friday night Rodrigues Scores Majority Points Win Over Vera

Escalante Emerges Victorious in War/Garcia edges Out Theophane

Escalante Emerges Victorious in War/Garcia edges Out Theophane

By Michael Norby: The rise of world-rated featherweight Antonio Escalante has been steady and impressive since a crushing stoppage loss three years ago to former world champion Mauricio Pastrana threatened to derail his career. The 24-year-old continued his climb on Friday night with an exhausting, brutal ten round points victory over intense fellow Mexican, and childhood nemesis, Miguel Roman at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas, USA. Escalante Emerges Victorious in War/Garcia edges Out Theophane

Edwin Rodriguez fighting Mar. 19

Edwin Rodriguez fighting Mar. 19

WORCESTER, Mass. (Feb. 26, 2010) – Highly-touted, undefeated super middleweight prospect Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez is preparing for his nationally televised debut March 19 in an 8-round co-feature against veteran George “The Rooster” Armenta on ESPN Friday Night Fights, live from Choctaw Gaming Center in Durant, Oklahoma. Edwin Rodriguez fighting Mar. 19

Ndlovu Vows Revenge In Molitor Rematch

Ndlovu Vows Revenge In Molitor Rematch

South African Takalani Ndlovu is more determined than ever to win the vacant IBF super-bantamweight title when he rematches with classy Canadian Steve Molitor at the Casino Rama in Ontario, Canada on March 27. Ndlovu Vows Revenge In Molitor Rematch

Klitschko Vs Valuev Is Deal Dead, Could Face Solis

Klitschko Vs Valuev Is Deal Dead, Could Face Solis

According to German newspaper Bild, the negotiations for Vitali Klitschko to defend his WBC heavyweight crown against Nikolay Valuev is ‘dead’. Klitschko Vs Valuev Is Deal Dead, Could Face Solis

The two sides of Carlos Molina

The two sides of Carlos Molina

By José Santana Jr: Words of warning: Do not hit lightweight prospect Carlos Molina. As a 7-year-old, and his first time ever sparring, Molina became upset and went after his opponent after the first punch he received. Things have not changed. It’s his instinct. In the ring, his demeanor is fierce. The two sides of Carlos Molina

Travis Kauffman to Face Miller on 2/27 in Allentown

Travis Kauffman to Face Miller on 2/27 in Allentown

The first taste of adversity for a professional boxer reveals a great deal about the character of the fighter. Heavyweight prospect Travis Kauffman of Reading, PA intends to show that what hasn’t killed him will only make him stronger. Travis Kauffman to Face Miller on 2/27 in Allentown

Sadam Ali and Joe Smith fighting on Mar. 12 show @ Foxwoods

Sadam Ali and Joe Smith fighting on Mar. 12 show @ Foxwoods

Two New York-based boxing prospects Sadam Ali and heavyweight Joe Smith Jr. will be showcased March 12 on the “Brace For Impact” pro boxing card at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. Sadam Ali and Joe Smith fighting on Mar. 12 show @ Foxwoods

Can “Vicious” Victor Ortiz Return?

Can “Vicious” Victor Ortiz Return?

By Juan Barajas: On Thursday, February 25th, Victor Ortiz is facing Hector Alatorre in a scheduled 10 round welterweight main event at the Club Nokia in Los Angeles, CA. Ortiz, once considered by many to be the newest rising star of the division, is trying to rebuild the momentum his career once promised before his sixth round TKO loss to Argentine boxer Marcos Renee Maidana. Can “Vicious” Victor Ortiz Return?

“King” Arthur’s Reign

“King” Arthur’s Reign

By Juan Barajas: Arthur Abraham appears in every sense as the fabled King who would lead his knights into battle and return victorious. A characteristic he proved as much when he faced hard punching Columbian, Edison Miranda, in September of 2006. Both fighters entered the ring undefeated with Abraham’s International Boxing Federation (IBF) middleweight (160 lbs) title at stake. “King” Arthur’s Reign

O’Connor And Clampitt Headline on ‘Shamrock’d’

O’Connor And Clampitt Headline on ‘Shamrock’d’

The St. Patrick’s Day celebration will extend two days when Irish-American boxers, led by Danny O’Connor and Jaime Clampitt, headline March 19 at Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, R.I. O’Connor And Clampitt Headline on ‘Shamrock’d’

Allan Green Officially Replaces Jermain Taylor in the Super Six World Boxing Classic

Allan Green Officially Replaces Jermain Taylor in the Super Six World Boxing Classic

World-ranked contender “Sweetness” Allan Green has officially been named to replace fellow American Jermain Taylor in the Super Six World Boxing Classic tournament. Allan Green Officially Replaces Jermain Taylor in the Super Six World Boxing Classic

Esparza out to make Mexican boxing history

Esparza out to make Mexican boxing history

By José Santana Jr: If all goes well for cruiserweight Ignacio Esparza Monday night in Izhevsk, Russia, bigger opportunities are sure to be on the horizon. Esparza out to make Mexican boxing history

Sonsona hungry for another world title

Sonsona hungry for another world title

HOBOKEN, N.J. (Feb. 22, 2010) – Filipino sensation “Marvelous” Marvin Sonoma is hungry to capture another world title, as well as overcoming the aftereffect of losing his WBO super flyweight belt on the scales in his last fight, this coming Saturday night in the highly-anticipated showdown against hometown hero Wilfredo “WV2” Vazquez, Jr. for the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior featherweight championship. Sonsona hungry for another world title

Japanese Boxer Yamaki Dies Following Bout

Japanese Boxer Yamaki Dies Following Bout

Hirokazu Yamaki died in a Tokyo hospital Monday after sustaining a brain injury during a bout against Toshimasa Ouchi in Tokyo, Japan on February 19. Japanese Boxer Yamaki Dies Following Bout

The Arthur Curry Scholarship

The Arthur Curry Scholarship

Jerry Glick reporting: Every year we lose a friend or loved one. Boxing lost a man in Artie Curry who embodied both to many who knew him. I am not sure that I can name more than a few who meant so much to so many as did Arthur Curry who passed away on April 6, 2009 at a far too young 49 years old from a staph infection. The Arthur Curry Scholarship

Ponce De Leon Powers Past Cruz

Ponce De Leon Powers Past Cruz

Mexican Daniel Ponce De Leon proved a little too string for Orlando Cruz at the Auditorio Plaza La Condesa in Mexico City on Saturday night. Ponce De Leon Powers Past Cruz

Oquendo Victorious

Oquendo Victorious

One time heavyweight contender Fres Oquendo scored a ninth round TKO against banger Demetrice King, on Saturday night at the Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana. Oquendo Victorious

Rojas Batters Espadas In First Title defence

Rojas Batters Espadas In First Title defence

Elio Rojas made a succesful first defence of his WBC featherweight title at the Zamna Poliforum in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico Saturday night with a unanimous 12 round points win over former champ Guty Espadas. Rojas Batters Espadas In First Title defence

Segura Retains Title With Third Round TKO Over Tello

Segura Retains Title With Third Round TKO Over Tello

WBA junior flyweight world champion Giovanni Segura retained his title in exciting fashion on Saturday night with a wild third round stoppage over game challenger Walter Tello at the Discoteca El Alrbrije in Acapulco, Mexico. Segura Retains Title With Third Round TKO Over Tello

Arreola vs Adamek Press Conference Quotes

Arreola vs Adamek Press Conference Quotes

On Saturday, April 24 Goossen Tutor Promotions and Main Events in association with Ziggy Promotions will present “Ring Of Fire” Arreola vs Adamek Press Conference Quotes

New Zealand amateur sensation LETI LETI has signed with TKO Boxing Promotions.

New Zealand amateur sensation LETI LETI has signed with TKO Boxing Promotions.

New Zealand amateur sensation LETI LETI has signed with TKO Boxing Promotions. The announcement was made by Leti’s Las Vegas-based manager Cameron Dunkin. New Zealand amateur sensation LETI LETI has signed with TKO Boxing Promotions.

Gonzalez Out-Points Vazquez/Adams Defeats ‘Bones’

Gonzalez Out-Points Vazquez/Adams Defeats ‘Bones’

Bantamweight world title contender William “Chirizo” Gonzalez won a 12 round unanimous decision over Jesus “Taquero” Vazquez,19-4-1-(17), at the Miccosukee Resort and Gaming in Miami, Florida, Friday night. Gonzalez Out-Points Vazquez/Adams Defeats ‘Bones’

Cherry Ko’s Herrera In Tampa

Cherry Ko’s Herrera In Tampa

Lightweight contender Edner Cherry kept his world title dreams alive at the A La Carte Event Pavlilion in Tampa,Florida, Friday night with first round stoppage win over Hevinson Herrera. Cherry Ko’s Herrera In Tampa

Porter defeats Jordan: Full Report

Porter defeats Jordan: Full Report

By José Santana Jr. at ringside: “Showtime” Shawn Porter returned home to Cleveland, Ohio, Friday to put on a showcase for his fans in attendance at the Wolstein Center. Porter defeats Jordan: Full Report

Roy Jones, Jr. & Jim Lampley Celebrate Life of Arthur Curry

Roy Jones, Jr. & Jim Lampley Celebrate Life of Arthur Curry

Legendary boxing champion Roy Jones, Jr. led several hundred St. Francis College students and friends of Arthur Curry in singing Happy Birthday on February 18 in the St. Francis Genovesi Center on what would have been Currys 50th birthday. Roy Jones, Jr. & Jim Lampley Celebrate Life of Arthur Curry

Darchinyan Defends Against Guerrero March 6

Darchinyan Defends Against Guerrero March 6

Fan favorite Vic “The Raging Bull’’ Darchinyan defends his WBC/WBA super flyweight crowns against world-ranked Rodrigo “Gato’’ Guerrero in the main event at Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Darchinyan Defends Against Guerrero March 6

 Dirrell's Injury Moves Abraham Fight to Saturday, March 27

Dirrell's Injury Moves Abraham Fight to Saturday, March 27

Super middleweight contender Andre Dirrell injured his back earlier this week while sparring in Las Vegas, preventing him from training for his upcoming Super Six World Boxing Classic super middleweight showdown with Arthur Abraham.  Dirrell's Injury Moves Abraham Fight to Saturday, March 27

NY State heavyweight champ  Darrel Madison returns

NY State heavyweight champ Darrel Madison returns

YONKERS, N.Y. (Feb. 19, 2010) – New York State heavyweight champion Darrel “King David” Madison returns March 12 in the main event on the “St. Patty’s Day Brawl” pro boxing card, presented by O’Shea Brothers Boxing Promotions, at the PAL Gym in Yonkers, New York. NY State heavyweight champ  Darrel Madison returns

Arthur Curry Scholarship Is Launched

Arthur Curry Scholarship Is Launched

Arthur Curry was “The Heart & Soul” of HBO Boxing. He was loved throughout the boxing community. To keep his memory alive, Artie’s family and friends have established the Arthur Curry Scholarship Program at St. Francis College in Brooklyn. Arthur Curry Scholarship Is Launched

HOF trainer Angelo Dundee  special guest at “Brace For Impact”

HOF trainer Angelo Dundee special guest at “Brace For Impact”

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Feb. 18, 2010) – Living legend, Hall of Fame trainer Angelo Dundee will be a special guest at the “Brace For Impact” pro boxing card, presented March 12 by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc. (CES), in Fox Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. HOF trainer Angelo Dundee  special guest at “Brace For Impact”

Busy Time Ahead For Warriors Boxing

Busy Time Ahead For Warriors Boxing

Warriors Boxing announced today a busy schedule over the next eight weeks, where six of their fighters will be involved in meaningful fights. Busy Time Ahead For Warriors Boxing

Rogas Defends Title Against Espadas

Rogas Defends Title Against Espadas

WBC featherweight champion Elio “The Kid” Rojas will make his first title defense against WBC No. 3-ranked Guty Espadas on Saturday at Paliforum Zamna in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. Rogas Defends Title Against Espadas

Shane Mosley Finally Gets His Super Fight

Shane Mosley Finally Gets His Super Fight

By Matthew Hurley: It took nearly 16 months but Sugar Shane Mosley finally got the big fight he had been pining for since destroying Antonio Margarito way back in January of 2009. The fact that his bout against Floyd Mayweather on May 1st comes as something of a consolation prize for jaded fight fans in the aftermath of the disintegration of the proposed Mayweather – Manny Pacquiao fight should really be a non-issue. Shane Mosley Finally Gets His Super Fight

Yuri Foreman: Getting Back to Boxing

Yuri Foreman: Getting Back to Boxing

Jerry Glick reporting: Life has become as good as it can get for the tall handsome, Yuri Foreman; the former Israeli via Russia, boxer with the slick style. He has just barely landed back on earth when talk of him facing Manny Pacquiao surfaced only to disappear as quickly. Yuri Foreman: Getting Back to Boxing

World Champion Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero Relinquishes His Title

World Champion Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero Relinquishes His Title

LOS ANGELES, February 16 - Two-Division World Champion Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero, the current IBF Junior Lightweight World Title holder, announced today that he is relinquishing his title in order to care for his wife Casey, who is currently battling leukemia. World Champion Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero Relinquishes His Title

Mayweather Says Mosley Is A ‘Desperate’ Man

Mayweather Says Mosley Is A ‘Desperate’ Man

According to Floyd Mayweather Jr, his May 1 opponent Shane Mosley is a ‘desperate’ man. Mayweather, who finally comes face to face with; Sugar’ Shane 10 years after Mosley initially declined the fight, has also accused Mosley of only accepting the fight to grab one last big pay at the age of 38. Mayweather Says Mosley Is A ‘Desperate’ Man

Heavyweights Thomas vs. Fonseca Part of ‘Triple-Header In Tampa’

Heavyweights Thomas vs. Fonseca Part of ‘Triple-Header In Tampa’

Heavyweight Lenroy Thomas will take of Homero Fonseca this Fri., Feb. 19 in Thomas’ hometown of Tampa, FL, in one of the feature bouts on a card that includes jr. welters Edgar Cherry-Hevinson Herrera and 160 prospect Ahsandi Gibbs, at the A La Carte Event Pavilion, presented by TKO Boxing Promotions and Fight Night Productions. Heavyweights Thomas vs. Fonseca Part of ‘Triple-Header In Tampa’

Foreman Vs Cotto Could Happen At Yankee Stadium?

Foreman Vs Cotto Could Happen At Yankee Stadium?

Jewish WBA junior middleweight champion Yuri Foreman hopes to defend his title against Miguel Cotto at the Yankee Stadium on June 5 Foreman Vs Cotto Could Happen At Yankee Stadium?

Mijares injury changes  “The Double Assault”

Mijares injury changes “The Double Assault”

HOBOKEN, N.J. (Feb. 16, 2010) – An injury to Cristian Mijares has forced the former 2-time world champion off a February 27 card in Cancun, which has been cancelled and replaced by a world-class show in Guadalajara, Mexico, on “The Double Assault” pay-per-view extravaganza. Mijares injury changes  “The Double Assault”

McCall Arrested In Ft. Lauderdale

McCall Arrested In Ft. Lauderdale

Former WBC heavyweight champion Oliver McCall was arrested in Fort Lauderdale, Florida last weekend on a number of charges . McCall Arrested In Ft. Lauderdale

Honorio makes First Title Defence

Honorio makes First Title Defence

He won his NABO Lightweight Championship by upsetting undefeated hot prospect John Molina, Jr. in the Grand Ballroom of the Pechanga Resort & Casino in Temecula, California back in November of 2009. Honorio makes First Title Defence

 
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