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Written by The Sweet Science
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Wednesday, 13 February 2013 15:23
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DETROIT, February 13 – With former World Champion Bronco McKart sidelined by a rib injury recently sustained in training, Gary, Indiana’s Derrick “Superman” Findley will step in to battle Detroit’s own J’Leon Love at the Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit on Saturday, February 23 in a 10-round middleweight bout which will be telecast live on SHOWTIME® at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast). In the main event on SHOWTIME, Detroit’s Cornelius “K9” Bundrage will defend his IBF Junior Middleweight World Championship against Las Vegas’ Ishe “Sugar Shay” Smith. This exciting evening of world championship boxing is presented by Golden Boy Promotions and Mayweather Promotions and is sponsored by Corona and MGM Grand Detroit. The SHOWTIME telecast begins at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast). Tickets priced at $200, $125, $100, $75, $50 and $25, plus applicable taxes, fees and services charges are on sale now and are available for purchase at the Masonic Temple... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Tuesday, 12 February 2013 17:04
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TOTOWA, NJ (February 12, 2013) - Casual boxing fans might look at the heavyweight division today and think that to be a champion a boxer must be pushing seven feet tall. However hardcore enthusiasts understand that size isn't the only quality that matters in boxing's biggest division. In fact, many fight followers will tell you that the average-sized big men are the real killers among heavyweights. There's an old adage of the sport that states, "The bigger they are, the harder they fall". Until recently, this saying certainly was the case. Throughout the history of boxing, some of the heavyweights with the biggest reputations were not in the same league, height-wise, as the current crop of boxing behemoths. Ring kings like Joe Louis, Sonny Liston and Larry Holmes all barely broke the six-foot mark, while Mike Tyson, Rocky Marciano, and Joe Frazier were less than six feet tall. Evander Holyfield, always considered relatively small, ruled the heavyweight roost after moving up from the cruiserweight... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Tuesday, 12 February 2013 17:01
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 (L-R) Joe Smith (Co-prospect of the Year), Dave Diamante (Master of Ceremonies), Bobby Bartels (past Ring 8 President), Renaldo Snipes (special award recipient), James "Buddy" McGirt (2-time world champion and past Trainer of the Year), Lennie Mangiapane (former welterweight contender), WBO middleweight champion Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillin (2012 Ring 8 Fighter of the Year), and Melvina Lathan (Chairperson, New York State Athletic Commission). (photo by Henry Janousek) NEW YORK, NY (February 12, 2013) - Despite being delayed two months due to Hurricane Sandy, as well as hampered by Saturday's major snowstorm, this past Sunday's 26th annual RING 8 Holiday Event and Awards Ceremony was a major success by all measures. Nearly 400 people attended the festivities at Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Tuesday, 12 February 2013 09:51
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Feb. 12th, 2013) -- More than six years have passed since Peter Manfredo Jr. knocked out fellow Providence native Joey Spina on national television at The Dunkin' Donuts Center in what was, at the time, Rhode Island's biggest turf war. As they prepare to face one another again Friday, March 15th, 2013 at the Twin River Event Center in the latest chapter of their longstanding rivalry, both Spina (26-3-2, 18 KOs) and Manfredo Jr. (38-7, 20 KOs) are dealing with the fact there's much more at stake now than there was the first time they fought in 2006. The pressure's higher than ever; Manfredo Jr., now on his second fight since returning to professional boxing in November, will turn 33 later this year, while Spina, coming off consecutive losses for the first time in his career, is 35. Time is no longer an ally, and a loss March 15th could derail both fighters in what is shaping up to be their final run at championship glory. The Spina-Manfredo Jr. II showdown, promoted by Jimmy... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Monday, 11 February 2013 09:04
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Matthew Macklin has challenged Irish middleweight rival Andy Lee to put up or shut up following Lee's claims over the weekend that Macklin would be one of his "easier" fights. (1 minute 48 seconds into the following interview http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-z6nHEhXP4) var so = new SWFObject("http://www.youtube.com/v/F-z6nHEhXP4&rel=0&border=0", "youtube_1", "640", "480", "8", "#ffffff");so.addParam("movie", "http://www.youtube.com/v/F-z6nHEhXP4&rel=0&border=0");so.addParam("wmode", "transparent");so.write("youtube_1"); Lee made the bizarre claim prior to a points win over Anthony Fitzgerald in Belfast having already called out Macklin in a recent radio interview where he said, "That's definitely the fight I want so now I think it's time for us to get it on. We're fighters so why not fight each other. We're both with the same promoter so there are no obstacles really." Both men are under contract to US promoter Lou DiBella and Macklin says it's time for Lee's actions to match his words.... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Friday, 08 February 2013 18:18
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TOTOWA, NJ - February 8, 2013 - The much anticipated NBC Sports Network Fight Night Future Stars show will debut tonight at 7:00PM ET. Boxing fans will now get the chance to see up-and-coming talent through the 'Fight Night Future Stars' telecasts. The shows will highlight the performances of developing undercard fighters on the main Fight Nightcards. The first 30 minute segment will feature the 6 round battle between Jason Sosa of Camden, NJ, and East Hartford CT's Chip Perez which took place on the January 19th Fight Nightundercard at Mohegan Sun. A 60 minute Fight NightFuture Stars show will be added to the NBC Sports Network schedule shortly.  Upcoming Airings of Fight Night Future Stars Fight Night Future Stars, NBCSN- Feb 8 7:00 PM ET Fight Night Future Stars, NBCSNHD- Feb 10 10:30 PM ET Fight... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Friday, 08 February 2013 10:37
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New York, NY (2/8/13) - When DiBella Entertainment (DBE) returns to the Roseland Ballroom in NYC on Thursday, February 21, with the latest edition of the popular New York-based Broadway Boxing series, promoter Lou DiBella will be showcasing three of the newest and most promising young stars on the DBE roster. Fighting in separate bouts will be NY Golden Glove Champions "The Notorious" Travis Peterkin (6-0, 3KO's), Patrick "All" Day (1-0, 1KO) and Louis Cruz (1-0, 1KO). Peterkin is set to take on Thomas Turner (3-2, 2KO's) in a six-round light heavyweight matchup, Day will meet Dominique Foster (1-1-1) in a four-round junior middleweight matchup and Cruz will see action in a four-round junior welterweight matchup against Demond Brock (3-1, 2KO's). For DiBella, a lifelong New Yorker, having grown up in Brooklyn, there is always something extra special about signing a New York prospect. It was DiBella, of course, who guided Brooklyn's Paulie Malignaggi from Golden Gloves champion to junior... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 07 February 2013 14:08
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Philadelphia boxing is in a slump. There has been just one card this year within the city limits—barely--at Harrah’s Philadelphia. The next Philadelphia boxing card is set for April 26 at the National Guard Armory on Roosevelt Boulevard. As a promoter, I can continue to complain about not having a decent venue, but that is not the only problem holding things up. Times have changed! Fighters no longer are just fighters; they must be able to pay their way with tickets to land a spot on a local card, especially those cards without television. Expenses appear to be in the same ball park whether the fight is televised or not. Though every card should be held to the same standards, expenses are not on the same level when there is no television income. It is extremely difficult for a promoter to make money on a non-televised show. Fortunately, there is no shortage of fighters in Philadelphia. Fighters are willing to fight and everyone is looking for a new place to run a show. But if we continue... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 07 February 2013 11:34
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#1 RATED U.S. AMATEUR PATRICK DAY SIGNS WITH DIBELLA ENTERTAINMENT, FEATURED ON UPCOMING BROADWAY BOXING CARD THURSDAY, FEBRUARY, 21 - ROSELAND BALLROOM, NYC New York, NY (2/7/13) - Yesterday afternoon, former #1 rated 152-pound amateur in the U.S., Freeport, Long Island's Patrick "All" Day (1-0, 1KO) signed an exclusive long-term promotional contract with DiBella Entertainment (DBE). Day successfully made his pro debut on the DBE-promoted card on January 23, at BB King Blues Club, annihilating his opponent in just 31 seconds of the very first round. The performance immediately impressed Lou DiBella, who had been eager to see the 20-year-old in action after following his amateur career over the past couple of years. Day will return to action on the upcoming DBE-promoted Broadway Boxing card, on Thursday, February 21, at Roseland Ballroom in NYC. "DiBella Entertainment is super excited to sign a young man who we believe to be one of the best prospects in the greater New York area," said DiBella.... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Wednesday, 06 February 2013 21:39
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Dierry Jean (23-0, 15 K.-O.), who was once known as the best kept secret of Quebec boxing, will no longer be so. Indeed, the world's best of the WBC will have the opportunity to demonstrate the extent of his talent outside the metropolis where he will defend his NABF title on February 16th at the Hilton Casino Lac-Leamy in the final of the inaugural gala of the Fight Club 2013 series. This confrontation is important for Dierry Jean who is in preparation for a possible battle for the title currently held by Danny Garcia. In fact, he will face the Mexican Cosme Rivera (35-15, 25 Ko) in a 12-round duel that promises a lot of action. “Veteran of his division, Rivera will be a competitive opponent for Dierry who will no doubt be able to dazzle us with his performance”, says president of the Eye of the Tiger Management, Camille Estephan. In the semi-finals, Montrealer Ahmad 'The Boss' Cheikho (8-4-2, 5 Ko) will face a major challenge for he will be competing with an established athlete as... Read more...
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