Romanian boxing champion Lucian Bute, who now resides in Montreal, Canada, will defend his IBF super middleweight title against American challenger Jesse Brinkley, of the reality TV series "The Contender", tonight Friday, Oct. 15, 2010. Bute is a huge draw in Montreal, and it has been reported by his promoter Jean Bedard that his fight with Brinkley at the Bell Centre has … [Read more...] about Watch Lucian Bute vs. Jesse Brinkley Live Online
News
Peter Manfredo returns to headline ‘Homecoming King’
PROVIDENCE (Oct. 14, 2010) – IBO Middleweight Champion “The Pride of Providence” Peter Manfredo Jr. returns to his roots November 12, headlining “Homecoming King” in a 10-round, non-title fight at the Twin River Event Center in Lincoln, Rhode Island. “Homecoming King” is presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc (CES), in association with … [Read more...] about Peter Manfredo returns to headline ‘Homecoming King’
The View From UK Corner: Only Fools and Chisora’s
By Sean Pollock My Blog: (UKCboxing.blogspot.com) Dereck Chisora (14-0) has had a remarkable year. He has gone from relatively unknown heavyweight to a recognised prospect after wins over Danny Williams and Sam Sexton. He won the British heavyweight title in May and then the Commonwealth title in September- both inside the distance. The unbeaten fighter now finds … [Read more...] about The View From UK Corner: Only Fools and Chisora’s
VALENTINE PULLS OUT OF OCHIENG REMATCH – RANDELL REPLACES ON OCT 16TH
ULTRACHEM TKO GYM ERICK ‘THE EAGLE’ OCHIENG London - 12th October 2010 VALENTINE PULLS OUT OF OCHIENG REMATCH - RANDELL REPLACES ON OCT 16TH Curtis Valentine has pulled out of the planned rematch with sensational Light Middleweight prospect Erick ‘The Eagle’ Ochieng on Saturday’s ‘True British Fighters’, double title event, headlined by Sam Webb vs Martin Concepcion … [Read more...] about VALENTINE PULLS OUT OF OCHIENG REMATCH – RANDELL REPLACES ON OCT 16TH
‘Cage of Horrors’ no trick or treat MMA show at Foxwoods
PROVIDENCE (Oct. 11, 2010) – Fresh off of its historic, inaugural Mixed Martial Arts show last month in Rhode Island, Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES) brings the “Cage of Horrors” pro-am MMA show to Foxwoods Resort Casino, featuring the CES MMA Lightweight Championship fight between undefeated Brazilian sensation Magno Almeida and veteran Daniel Straus, Oct. 22 at … [Read more...] about ‘Cage of Horrors’ no trick or treat MMA show at Foxwoods
Prospect Mark ‘Kid Dynamite’ Heffron taking fast lane
CORK, Ireland (October 11, 2010) – Former British amateur standout Mark Heffron, managed by Gary Hyde, is taking the fast lane in boxing having fought his first three professional bouts within a 30-day period in three different European countries. The 18-year-old welterweight, fighting out of Cork by way of Manchester, England, had a successful pro debut September 4, … [Read more...] about Prospect Mark ‘Kid Dynamite’ Heffron taking fast lane
Macklin, Murray And Booth Amongst Stars Attending ‘An Evening With Roy Jones Jnr.’ On Oct 23rd
London - 11th October 2010 MACKLIN, MURRAY AND BOOTH AMONGST STARS ATTENDING ‘AN EVENING WITH ROY JONES JNR.’ ON OCT 23RD Stars from the British Boxing, including European Middleweight Champion Matthew Macklin, European Lightweight Champion John Murray and IBF Super Bantamweight Title Challenger Jason Booth, will turning out in force for ‘An Evening With Roy Jones Jnr.’ … [Read more...] about Macklin, Murray And Booth Amongst Stars Attending ‘An Evening With Roy Jones Jnr.’ On Oct 23rd
4th December 2010 Is “Judgement Day” For El Maachi, Barrett And Marston
London - Monday 11th October 2010 4th December 2010 Is "Judgement Day" For El Maachi, Barrett And Marston Yassine El Maachi is set to defend his International Masters Light Middleweight title, against the seriously tough France based Haitian Jimmy Colas at the Steve Goodwin promoted "JUDGEMENT DAY" double title event at York Hall, Bethnal Green, London on Saturday … [Read more...] about 4th December 2010 Is “Judgement Day” For El Maachi, Barrett And Marston
Another setback for Super Six Tourney as Andre Dirrell exits
By Lamar Sparkman Thursday morning Showtime held a teleconference with reporters to announce that Andre Dirrell would be withdrawing from the super six world boxing classic with an undisclosed health condition. He was scheduled to fight his friend and fellow 2004 Olympic teammate Andre Ward on November 27th. The fight was originally scheduled for September 25th but the … [Read more...] about Another setback for Super Six Tourney as Andre Dirrell exits
Watch Strikeforce “Nick Diaz vs. KJ Noons 2” Live on Showtime Tonight
Saturday night Oct. 9, 2010, MMA airs on the Showtime cable network with STRIKEFORCE headlined by a rematch between Nick Diaz and K.J. Noons at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. Nick Diaz last fought KJ Noons at 160 pound catchweight and lost to Noons by doctors stoppage due to cuts. Diaz is now the Strikeforce 170 pound welterweight champion, and Noons is going up … [Read more...] about Watch Strikeforce “Nick Diaz vs. KJ Noons 2” Live on Showtime Tonight
Will Vanes Martirosyan drop Manny Pacquiao in sparring and collect $1000
Freddie Roach has put a bounty on his prized pupils head; for any sparring partner who can drop or knock out Manny Pacquiao in sparring they will receive $1,000 dollars in cash. The challenge has been up for several years and according to roach and people at the Wild Card gym, no one has even come close to dropping the Filipino champion and winning the cash. … [Read more...] about Will Vanes Martirosyan drop Manny Pacquiao in sparring and collect $1000
Boxing trainer/ESPN2 analyst Teddy Atlas Fights Good Fight in Memory of his Father
Boxing trainer/ESPN2 Fight analyst Teddy Atlas Fights Good Fight in Memory of his Father. FORMER NEW YORK GIANTS STAR QUARTERBACK PHIL SIMMS AND NBC UNIVERSAL SPORTS CHAIRMAN DICK EBERSOL JOIN TEDDY ATLAS AT 14TH ANNUAL DR. THEODORE A. ATLAS FOUNDATION DINNER THURSDAY NIGHT, NOVEMBER 18, AT HILTON GARDEN INN ON STATEN ISLAND … [Read more...] about Boxing trainer/ESPN2 analyst Teddy Atlas Fights Good Fight in Memory of his Father
‘The Boxing 360 Series’ Off & Running
NEW YORK (October 4, 2010) – “The Boxing 360 Series,” despite several obstacles, was successfully launched September 24 at Plattduetsche Park Restaurant in Franklin Square, New York. “The Boxing 360 Series,” based in New York, is scheduled to continue in December. … [Read more...] about ‘The Boxing 360 Series’ Off & Running
Wilfredo Vazquez, Jr. Vs. Ivan “Choko” Hernandez Presser Quotes
Kissimmee, FL: On Saturday, October 16, 2010, one of the biggest shows in Central Florida history will be hosted by the 10,500 seat Silver Spurs Arena of the Osceola Heritage Park in an event billed: “The Rising Son Returns”. In the main event WBO Jr. Featherweight Champion Wilfredo Vazquez, Jr. of Bayamon, Puerto Rico will make the second defense of his title when he … [Read more...] about Wilfredo Vazquez, Jr. Vs. Ivan “Choko” Hernandez Presser Quotes
Freddie Roach (Manny Pacquiao’s Coach) Featured in Playboy
Boxing trainer Freddie Roach is featured in the October issue of Playboy (on newsstands now). The feature—The Unstompable Roach—talks about how Roach grew up among a family of fighters (including his mother, who was New England’s first female boxing judge) and went on to become a fighter. Says Roach of his childhood: “Tough household…She broke up one of our fights with an … [Read more...] about Freddie Roach (Manny Pacquiao’s Coach) Featured in Playboy