BIZIER: I’LL ADD MY NAME TO CANADIAN STARS
Kevin Bizier wants to take Kell Brook’s IBF World Welterweight title at the Sheffield Arena live on Sky Sports on Saturday night and add his name to the list of great Canadian World champions.
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FULL REPORT: Hart Wins Hard Fought Decision In Philly
JR. Jowett reporting from ringside: Philadelphia boxing is all but dead…but there’s still the great J. Russell Peltz. Much of the reason is the young stars leaving town…witness Danny Garcia. But on 3/18/16, Peltz packed the 2300 Arena for the return of Jesse Hart, who has developed a recognized presence as an amateur but appeared here only once as a pro.
Brook Hopes Bizier Will Stand And Fight
Kell Brook has told Kevin Bizier to get ready to stand and fight when he defends his IBF World Welterweight title at the Sheffield Arena on Saturday night (March 26) .
Blackwell Praises ‘Saint’ George Groves
British middleweight champion Nick ’Bang Bang’ Blackwell has paid tribute to the skills of former British, Commonwealth and European super-middleweight champion ’Saint’ George Groves following a number of sparring sessions in his company and says he’s now more confident than ever of defeating his next opponent, Chris Eubank Jr., on March 26.
April 2 Rotherham Card Postponed
Promoter Dennis Hobson has announced the planned promotion at Rotherham’s Magna Centre on April 2, which was to be headlined by a trio of top Sheffield fighters, has been postponed.
Saunders Says Eubank Jr Is Not On His Level
WBO Middleweight King Billy Joe Saunders says Chris Eubank Jr will never be on his level.
Guinn Next Up For Fury
Undefeated heavyweight star Hughie Lewis Fury will now face seasoned American Dominick Guinn on March 26 at The SSE Arena, Wembley, following an injury to original opponent Nagy Aguilera.
CORCORAN TARGETS LIAM WILLIAMS SHOWDOWN
Wembley’s super-welterweight star Gary Corcoran wants to take on British and Commonwealth Champion Liam Williams once he has dealt with Bristol’s Danny Butler.
German ‘Wunderkind’ Bauer makes American debut on April 9
Germany’s youngest professional boxer Leon Bauer (7-0, 6 KOs) makes his American debut on April 9 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Mike Alvarado stops Saul Carrol
On Saturday night 35 year old Mike Alvarado (35-4-24KO’s) made his return to the ring after his defeat to Brandon Rios last January. Alvarado was looking to shake of the ring rust by facing Saul Carrol of Agua Prieta, Sonora,Mexico.
Juan Diaz Stops Fernando Garcia In Texas
32 year old Former WBO lightweight champion Juan Diaz (41-4-20KO’S) returned to his home town of Houston Texas on Saturday too take on 29 year old Fernando Garcia (30-8-2-18KO’s) at the Arena theatre.
Nielsen Passes Toughest Test
Micki Nielsen overcame his toughest career test to retain his WBC International Cruiserweight title with a unanimous points victory against former World title challenger Mirko Larghetti last night at the Albertslund Musikateatret in Copenhagen.
Tenge Dominates Game Szabados
WBF Womens Super Welterweight Champion Noni Tenge consolidated her position as one of her division’s absolute top names on Friday night, March 18, when she retained her title against Szilvia Szabados at the Durban International Convention Centre in South Africa.
Tatli Holds Off Game Ballisai/Wahlström Defeats Santana
By Mikko Salo at ringside: Two out of three best Finnish prizefighters, lightweight contender “Prince” Edis Tatli and super featherweight Eva Wahlström were in action on Friday 18th March in Espoo’s Metro Areena,Finland.
Weight From Atlantic City
All the weights form the Rising Promotions and Vincent M. Ponte’s Gulfstream Promotions card at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City on Saturday.
Jimenez Claims Heavyweight Title In Cancun
Alejandra “La Tigre” Jimenez improved to 6-0-(4) Friday night to claim the WBC female heavyweight from Martha Salazar over 10 rounds at the Oasis Arena Grand Hotel Oasis Cancun in Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Lauren Defends Title Against Habazin
Mikaela Lauren will defend her WBC Female World Super Welterweight title against former IBF World Champion Ivana Habazin on April 23 at the Hovet in Stockholm.
Eubank Jr Promises Stoppage Against Blackwell
Chris Eubank Jr. says British middleweight champion Nick ’Bang Bang’ Blackwell will go the same way as his last opponent, Gary ’Spike’ O’Sullivan, when the pair meet on March 26 at The SSE Arena, Wembley.
Commey faces Gamgebeli on Saturday night in Copenhagen
Richard Commey (23-0, 21 KOs) is back in action on Saturday night against Anzor Gamgebeli (27-13-3, 12 KOs) in an eight-round contest at the Albertslund Musikteatret in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Nielsen And Larghetti Weigh In
Micki Nielsen and Mirko Larghetti both made weight today ahead of their WBC International Cruiserweight title fight tomorrow night at the Albertslund Musikteatret in Copenhagen.