Archive for October, 2010

By Gerardo Granados: Fighting at welterweight, both fighters agree to have their blood examined at the weight in so none would take PEDS before this fight. Both agreed the purse split, size of the globes, judges, and also it’s permitted the use of xylocaine. And just in case you might forget Roberto Duran was a [...]

LOS ANGELES, October 28 – This Friday night, October 29, TeleFutura will take a look back at some of the most impressive performances of several fighters with pivotal fights approaching this fall when it airs past fights of Lucas Matthysse, Robert Guerrero and Vicente Escobedo on a special Classics edition of “Sólo Boxeo Tecate.”

North Bergen, NJ (October 29, 2010) – Global Boxing is proud to announce the formation of the Global Boxing Foundation. The Foundation aims to provide opportunities to amateur boxers in Poland to continue their successes outside of their home country and onto the world stage.

The homage paid to World Boxing Council President Doctor Jose Sulaiman Chagnon by the Maronite Diocese of Mexico yesterday had a strong impact on Mexican society. The event was held at the Lebanese Center of Mexico City, where Archbishop Georges Saad Abi Younes presented Dr. Sulaimán with the Honorary Decoration of Knight of Saint Gregory [...]

By Dave Lahr: This Saturday night doesn’t have anything really interesting in terms of huge fights on television. There’s a couple of small decent fights like Sebastian Sylvester vs. Mahir Oral but not much more than that to get interested in. But Showtime and HBO will be competing against either other with the HBO’s 24/7 [...]

ERIE, PA (October 28, 2010) — Michael Acri Boxing Promotions, in association with Budweiser, present the 26th Annual Erie Boxing Classic, Wednesday November 24, beginning at 8 p.m., at the Avalon Hotel (10th and State Street.) Headlining the card is Pittsburgh’s Rod Salka (12-0, 3 KOs) vs. Guillermo Sanchez (11-2, 5 KOs), of Buffalo, NY, [...]

HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (October 28, 2010) – Hello Mr. and Mrs. Boxing Fan and ships at sea. Let’s go to press! MANNY’S JUST WILD ABOUT HARRY! Immediately following his Friday workout, freshman congressman Manny Pacquiao, a seven-term world champion in his own right, will board a private plane with Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum and [...]

By Sean McDaniel: Former 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist and European Boxing Union (EBU) heavyweight champion Audley Harrison (27-4, 20 KO’s) has been pleasantly pleased with the huge amount of support that he’s received in the past month from boxing fans who want to see him knock out WBA heavyweight champion David Haye (24-1, 22 KO’s) [...]

By William Mackay: Despite having a reputation for having a weak chin, WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan (23-1, 17 KO’s) says he doesn’t plan on running from challenger Marcos Maidana (29-1, 27 KO’s) on December 11th, according to the latest boxing news. Most experts feel that Khan is going to run all night long [...]

By Dan Ambrose: Former WBC/WBO middleweight champion Kelly Pavlik (36-2, 32 KO’s) is softly matched on November 13th against Bryan Vera (17-5, 11 KO’s) on November 13th at the Cowboys Stadium, in Arlington, Texas. This is a fight in which Pavlik is looking to get back on the winning track after losing his two titles [...]

By Scott Gilfoid: WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward (22-0, 13 KO’s) is shooting for a knockout over 31-year-old contender Sakio Bika (28-4-2, 19 KO’s) when they meet up next month on November 27th at the Oracle Arena, in Oakland, California, Ward, 26, isn’t really what you would consider a knockout puncher.

By Chris Williams: After struggling against his bigger sparring partners Glen Tapia, Michael Medina and Amir Khan in the Philippines, Manny Pacquiao is suddenly looking now that he’s shifted his training over the Wild Card Gym, in Los Angeles, CA. Pacquiao, 31, is now sparring with smaller sparring partners David Rodela and Raymind Beltran, and [...]

By Sean McDaniel: The bout between unbeaten Commonwealth super middleweight champion George Groves (10-0, 8 KO’s) and James Obede Toney is off after Toney failed the eye exam when cataract problem was discovered for the Ghanaian fighter. As such, the fight is off and Groves’ promoter Hayemaker Promotions are looking in a different direction to [...]

With October drawing to a close the morning’s are starting to take on a winter chill. Limerick’s Willie “Big Bang” Casey spends his morning’s dreaming but not from the comfort of his bed, instead he can be found pounding the roads as he dreams of lifting the European title on Saturday, November 6th.

Up and rising jr.welterweight Antonio Orozco (8-0, 5KOs) of San Diego, CA, is at all systems go for his next challenge at Golden Boy Promotions’ “Thursday Night Fight Club” held at the Nokia Live! in downtown Los Angeles, CA, and set for November 18th. Despite no opponent being announced as of yet, the talented 22-year-old [...]

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Oct. 28, 2010) – IBO Middleweight Champion “The Pride of Providence” Peter Manfredo Jr. returns to his roots Nov. 12, headlining “Homecoming King” in a 10-round, non-title fight against Colombian power-puncher Jhon Berrio (15-7, 11 KOs), at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, R.I.

Dolphil Promotions are delighted to announce plans for the next fight night which will take place in The National Basketball Arena, Tallaght, Friday December 10. Daniel Halpin explains what to expect on Dec 10. “Our last show in Citywest was a resounding success and we expect this to be no different. We will be showcasing [...]

MANCHESTER, Conn. (October 28, 2010) – Undefeated, 24-year-old NABF and NABO champion Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard, arguably the leading American featherweight, will be honored Saturday night as the Connecticut Boxer of the Year for the second year in a row at the 6th annual Conn. Boxing Hall of Fame induction dinner at Mohegan Sun in [...]

Hot Scottish talent Michael Roberts will make his glittering debut on Frank Warren’s big Braehead Arena card in Glasgow on December 4th. Roberts features on the undercard of Ricky Burns who makes the first defence of his WBO World Super-Featherweight title against Andreas Evensen. But Roberts is hoping to make a real statement with the [...]

By Scott Gilfoid: It’s sad that former WBC super middleweight champion Carl Froch (26-1, 20 KO’s) persists with the mistaken belief that he should have been given the decision over Mikkel Kessler in April in their stage 2 Super Six tournament fight in Herning, Denmark.

James DeGale has welcomed Paul Smith’s Sunday roast dinner offer – but says he will have the British super-middleweight champion for breakfast. The pair meet on December 11 at the Liverpool Echo Arena on Frank Warren’s big 30th anniversary card that also features Nathan Cleverly, Kell Brook, Matthew Macklin, Tony Bellew and Frankie Gavin. It [...]

By Eamon Mcdonald: This fight will be a strong contender for fight of the year, and in this article I will explain why. Before I start, I just want to say that a lot of people have forgotten very quickly just how good Margarito was before the Mosley fight, and I firmly believe the old [...]

On November 12th in Wieliczka, Poland the unique boxing show will be hosted by Babilon Promotion. The event advertised as “Underground Boxing Show” will take place in salt mine 128 meters under the ground. It will be only the second time in boxing history to put on a show in such circumstances. In the main [...]

By Scott Gilfoid: British super middleweight champion Paul Smith (29-1, 15 KO’s) is facing a living nightmare in unbeaten James DeGale (8-0, 6 KO’s) on December 11th at the Echo Arena, in Liverpool, England. Smith, 28, has looked mediocre in his past two fights against Tony Quigley and Tony Dodson.

Never one to waste an opportunity to make a big impression, Zab Judah has enlisted the support of the United States Armed Forces as he prepares to take on Argentine Knock out artist Lucas Matthysse on Saturday, November 6th at Newark’s Prudential Center.

By William Mackay: WBA heavyweight champion David Haye (24-1, 22 KO’s) says there won’t be a fight between him and IBF/WBO heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko (55-3, 49 KO’s) unless Wladimir comes to the bargaining table willing to give in to Haye’s demands.

MIAMI—Undefeated Cuban Olympic heavyweight gold medalist Odlanier “La Sombra” Solis (16-0, 12 KOs) will face the toughest test of his young career on Friday, Dec. 17 at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami when he meets World Boxing Council No. 1-ranked Ray “The Rainman” Austin (28-4-4, 18 KOs) with the winner earning the right to next face [...]

By Chris Williams: I’m sure the loyal and loving fans of Manny Pacquiao aren’t going to like this but Pacquiao plans on fighting only three more times before putting a wrap on his long boxing career and hanging up his gloves for good.

Tune in this Monday night, November 1 as boxer Manny “Pac-man” Pacquiao returns to ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” at 12:05 a.m. Following in the tradition of Pacquiao’s previous visits, he will be performing a musical number – this time with the help of fellow guest, actor Will Ferrell.

Updated Official Bellator 34 Fight Card /weigh-in results: MAIN CARD: Hector Lombard (183.25 lbs.) vs. Alexander Shlemenko (184.75 lbs.) @ 185 lbs.