Archive for December, 2010

Alexander Povetkin UD 10 Nicolai Firtha Judges’ scores 98-92, 100-90 and 99-91

By Sean McDaniel: Unbeaten heavyweight prospect Tyson Fury (12-0, 9 KO’s) fights tonight on the undercard of the Bernard Hopkins vs. Jean Pascal bout in Quebec, Canada against 37-year-old journeyman Zack Page (21-32-2, 7 KO’s) in an eight round bout. Page is a replacement opponent for Galen Brown, who was a replacement for Israel Garcia. [...]

Max Schmeling Halle, Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin, Germany: Francesco Pianeta KO 1 Mike Middleton Dustin Dirks UD 8 Alpay Kobal Erik Skoglund RTD 1 Mile Nikolic Kubrat Pulev UD 8 Paolo Vidoz Yoan Pablo Hernandez KO 1 Ali Ismailov Alexander Povetkin UD 10 Nicolai Firtha

By William Mackay: British promoter Frank Warren has offered World Boxing Association (WBA) light welterweight champion Amir Khan (24-1, 17 KO’s) a fight with upcoming star Kell Brook (23-0, 16 KO’s) for Khan’s next fight in the UK in April. Khan, who recently barely beat Marcos Maidana in a life and death bout last Saturday [...]

Chicago Boxing News Quick Recap Lamar Russ defeats Eli Augustama UD decision. Evgeny Gradovich defeats Tommy Atencio – Round #4 KO 1.59

Cuban heavyweight sensation took the final step to a world title fight in front of 6.000 fans at the American Airlines Arena in Miami Friday night by beating former title challenger Ray Austin by DQ in the 10th round.

Dolphil Promotions are delighted to reveal that a deal has been struck between both Guillermo Rigondeux’s manager Gary Hyde, Top Rank Promotions and Dolphil Promotions for the proposed World Title fight between Euoprean Boxing Union (EBU) Champion Willie Casey and WBA interim World Champion Guillermo Rigondeaux.

(MEXICO CITY) The Mexico City Guerreros found comfort at home once again Friday to break a two-match skid and earn a decisive 4-1 victory Friday over the visiting Miami Gallos to close out action in Week 4 of the World Series of Boxing (WSB) Americas.

LOS ANGELES (Dec. 17, 2010) – World Boxing Association (WBA) and IBA Light Heavyweight World Champion Beibut Shumenov (10-1, 6 KOs) may be in deep training for his January 8 unification showdown against WBO Light Heavyweight World Champion Juergen Braehmer (36-2, 29 KOs), but the 27-year-old has a vested interest in Saturday night’s fight between [...]

By Jim Dower: #2 ranked World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight contender former 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist Odlanier Solis (17-0, 12 KO’s) from Cuba defeated #1 ranked WBC contender 40-year-old American Ray Austin (28-5-4, 18 KO’s) by a 10th round disqualification on Friday night at the American Airlines Arena, Miami, Florida. Austin was disqualified after first [...]

Tavoris Cloud UD 12 Fulgencio Zuniga

By Jim Dower: World Boxing Organization (WBO) cruiserweight champion Marco Huck (30-1, 23 KO’s) will be making his 5th defense of his WBO title on Saturday night against what could be his toughest foe year with unbeaten Russian southpaw power puncher Denis Lebedev (21-0, 16 Ko’s) at the Max Schmeling Halle, Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin, Germany. [...]

Official weights for tonights www.NESportsTV.com online PPV (8PM ET / 5PM PT) featuring the welterweight main event of former world champion Steve Forbes vs. Mexico’s Roberto Valenzuela: Steve Forbes – 145 Pounds Roberto Valenzuela – 147 Pounds

By Eric Thomas: Photo credit Tom Casino/Showtime – At Friday’s weigh-in for the WBC light heavyweight clash between champion Jean Pascal and 45-year-old challenger Bernard Hopkins. both Hopkins and Pascal easily came in under the 175 pound light heavyweight limit. Hopkins came in at 174.5, whereas Pascal weighed 174.10.

By William Mackay: WBA light welterweight champion Amir Khan (24-1, 17 KO’s) still doesn’t realize how bad he looked in winning a 12 round decision over slugger Marcos Maidana (29-2, 27 KO’s) last weekend. Khan was on the verge of being knocked out in the 10th round when he was battered unceasingly for the entire [...]

By Dan Ambrose: #3 ranked WBA contender Saul Alvarez (35-0-1, 26 KO’s) could be facing World Boxing Association welterweight champion Vyacheslav Senchenko (31-0, 20 KO’s) in March 2011, according to fightnews.com. Senchenko, 33, is considered by many fans to be the weakest of the four welterweight champions and a paper champion. With all the hype [...]

By Dallan o’ Donnell: Floyd Mayweather was arrested in a Vegas casino last night but later released and according to reports he left of his own accord without posting bail. A Las Vegas judge had issued an arrest warrant for Mayweather earlier. The charges against Mayweather stem from an incident in November when he allegedly [...]

By Daniel Tagg: With his recent close loss on points to Amir Khan last Saturday night in Las Vegas, Nevada, Marcos Maidana’s future may seem to have stumbled but I don’t think so. Recent interviews and statements by Khan seem to indicate that he could face any number of opponents next. The top runners for [...]

NEWPORT BEACH, CA, December 17th – It’s the end of an era, and the beginning of a new one. After 26 years at the Irvine Marriott, where the name “Battle In The Ballroom” became synonymous with excellence, sold out shows, and competitive fights in an intimate venue, renowned promoter Roy Englebrecht has decided that it [...]

Fairfax, VA (December 17, 2010) – Ice Promotions officials announced today that Jimmy Lange Boxing presented by Valcourt Building Services will return on Saturday, March 12, 2011 to the Patriot Center. Tickets are now on sale through all Ticketmaster outlets with a special two-for-one holiday offer available through Christmas.

By Dallan o’ Donnell: Pound for pound superstar Manny Pacquiao has wished legally troubled Floyd Mayweather Jr well and hopes he can solve his legal issues quickly. Pacquiao was speaking during his 32nd birthday celebrations in General Santos City in his native Philippines. Pacquiao said in an article at abs-cbnnews.com, “He’s facing so many problems; [...]

By NakMuayNoi: After coming through the toughest fight World Boxing Association (WBA) Champion Amir Khan has proved a lot of critics wrong. First of all, Khan’s ‘glass chin’ this was defiantly put to rest after he stood up to the haymakers from Marcos Maidana in the 10th round. Khan survived for three rounds after being [...]

LAS VEGAS, NEV (December 17, 2010) – Las Vegas hosts its first world title fight of 2011 when World Bantamweight Champion FERNANDO “Cochulito” MONTIEL defends his title against two-division world champion NONITO “The Filipino Flash” DONAIRE, in the latest chapter of the storied México-Philippines rivalry, Saturday, February 19, at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. Promoted [...]

By Shaun Campbell: Now, first of all I would like to say that I believe the fight that should have been made was Wladimir Klitschko verses David Haye. Other than that I do not see an interesting, even, competitive fight in the heavyweight division. A man that will certainly disagree with that is another British [...]

TMZ has learned Floyd Mayweather was arrested in Las Vegas last night, in connection with the warrant that was issued for his arrest for allegedly assaulting a security guard. We’re told Mayweather was at a casino on the strip when a security guard recognized him and called the Las Vegas police.

By Jose E. Santiago: The two top active boxing promoters in Georgia, Greg Barckhoff of Sports Fan Properties and Shea Bailey of Shea Bailey Promotions join forces in an effort to solidify the best boxers in the first ever Georgia Boxing Championship series. The series is slated to begin on February 25th and will be [...]

By Tommaso Nappo: When you discuss some of the greatest trainers of all time two names are guaranteed to pop up Eddie Futch, and Manny Steward. Sure there are a number of great ones, Angelo Dundee, George Benton, Freddie Roach, Nacho Berstain, Nazim Richardson, The Mayweathers Roger and Sr we could go on and on.

WORLD BOXING COUNCIL NEWS December 17, 2010 – Mexico City. From the office of WBC President Dr. José Sulaimán: WORLD BOXING COUNCIL 2010 AWARD NOMINATIONS

HEAVYWEIGHT BATTLE ON PASCAL/HOPKINS WORLD TITLE FIGHT UNDERCARD LIVE ON PRIMETIME IN THE UK AND IRELAND

The first Prizefighter tournament of 2011 sees the light-heavyweights take over Olympia in London on Saturday January 29 – with Sky Sports showing it in 3D for the first time. The 16th edition of Matchroom Sport’s eight-man one-night tournament breaks new ground again as just the second boxing show to be broadcast in 3D – [...]