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Written by The Sweet Science
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Monday, 02 April 2012 11:31
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April 2, 2012 - After eight grueling weeks of intense training, Vic "Raging Bull" Darchinyan (37-4-1, 27 KOs) is ready to leave everything in the ring when he challenges WBC bantamweight champion, Shinsuke Yamanaka (15-0-2, 11 KOs) for his title on April 6 in Tokyo, Japan. Having won world titles in the flyweight and super flyweight divisions, Darchinyan seeks another championship in his third weight class. No one can deny the heart and strength of mind it takes to win one world championship, let alone three, and Darchinyan is on his way to making history if victorious against Yamanaka. "The training is done and I'm ready to dethrone Yamanaka," said Darchinyan with confidence. It was an exhausting training camp, but I paid the price and I'm in excellent shape." "Getting a victory in Japan will be a difficult task, except my determination to bring home another world title is driving me like never before. I'm confident that I'll be crowned world champion once again." Promoter Gary Shaw stated,... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Monday, 02 April 2012 09:58
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HOBOKEN, NJ (April 1, 2012) - The "Island Assault 4: The Battle" pay-per-view-event, featuring a trilogy showdown between three-time world champion Brian "Hawaiian Punch" Viloria (30-3, 16 KOs) and former two-time world champion Omar Nino Romero (30-42, 12 KOs), has been rescheduled from its original March 31 date to Saturday night, May 12, live from Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Viloria will defend his World Boxing Organization ("WBO") title belt against Romero in the 12-round main event. Viloria was a 2000 U.S. Olympian who won his first 20 pro fights, until he lost the World Boxing Council ("WBC") light flyweight championship to Romero by way of a 12-round unanimous decision in 2006. Three months later, their rematch ended in a draw and was later changed to a "no contest" when Romero failed the post-fight drug test. The completion of the Viloria-Romero trilogy will have to wait a little longer as the Nevada State Athletic Commission prevented the WBO from... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Sunday, 01 April 2012 20:35
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BRONX, NY (April 1, 2012) 'The Fighting Pride of Huntington, New York, Chris Algieri proved once again why he is a fast rising star in the junior welterweight division as he stopped Rochester's Winston Mathis in the second round before a sold out, "loud and proud" hometown crowd at The Paramount on Saturday Night, March 31st.  Headlining Joe DeGuardia's ROCKIN' FIGHTS 3, Algieri improved to 14-0-0 with seven stoppages as he blasted a devastating left hook to the body of Mathis in the third round. With the game Mathis unable to continue, referee Arthur Mercante Jr. waived off the bout at the 0:53 mark of the stanza. Mathis' record moves to 7-5-1 (2KO's). Algieri had controlled the action in the first two rounds as he used a piston like jab and sharp defense to score points. "Chris looked good tonight. He was in outstanding condition... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Wednesday, 28 March 2012 18:34
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MIAMI—Don King Productions will present the first boxing event at Casino Miami Jai-Alai on Saturday, April 14 to celebrate completion of their $87-million expansion. The card will be headlined by local favorite and World Boxing Council United States super welterweight champion Joey “Twinkle Fingers” Hernandez (20-1-1, 11 KOs) against Shakir “The Assassin” Ashanti (16-12, 4 KOs), from New Bern, S.C. An international undercard with South Florida appeal will include Brazilian light heavyweight knockout artist Marcus “Happy” Oliveira (22-1-1, 22 KOs), from Sao Paulo, and Miami light heavyweight Azea “Haitian Hitman” Augustama (12-1, 7 KOs). Reserved and general admission tickets priced from $10 to $75 are on sale now and can be purchased at www.TicketHub.com or by calling toll free by phone at (866) 468-3399. “I am very excited to be returning to Miami Jai-Alai with a great card to celebrate their expansion into full-fledged casino gaming,” promoter Don King said. “Dan... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Wednesday, 28 March 2012 18:32
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HOBOKEN, NJ (March 28, 2012) - Former International Boxing Federation ("IBF") Light Welterweight Champion Paulie "Magic Man" Malignaggi will soon embark on his Ukrainian mission, as he challenges undefeated World Boxing Association ("WBA") World Welterweight Champion Vyacheslav Senchenko,live on pay per view April 29 from Donboss Arena in Donetsk, Ukraine. Senchenko vs. Malignaggi," presented by Union Boxing Promotion, is being distributed in the United States by Integrated Sports Media for live viewing at 1:00 PM/ET - 10:00 AM/PT on both cable and satellite pay-per-view via iN Demand, DIRECTV, DISH Network and Avail-TVNfor a suggested retail price of only $29.95. "I look forward to becoming the WBA World Welterweight Champion," Malignaggi commented. "I'm not worried about fighting over there because the WBA and Golden Boy Promotions have appeased any fears I may have had at first. Golden Boy takes good care of its fighters, so I took the fight." Malignaggi (30-4, 6 KOs) captured the IBF... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Wednesday, 28 March 2012 17:01
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AUSTIN, Texas – World-class professional boxing will return to the Frank Erwin Center Friday, April 27 when Roy Jones Jr.’s Square Ring Promotions brings two riveting 10-round feature bouts to be telecast live on ESPN Friday Night Fights. NABF Light Heavyweight Champion Ismayl “The Black Russian” Sillakh will face unbeaten contender Denis “The Pirate” Grachev of Russia. Sillakh, 17-0 with 14 knockouts, is rated No. 2 in the world by the WBC, and is in line to meet the winner of the April 28 Bernard Hopkins-Chad Dawson WBC world title fight. He risks that title shot, his world rating and his NABF championship against danger man Grachev, 11-0-1 with 7 KO’s, a world champion kickboxer who trains in San Diego. "These are two great matchups with some of the most exciting young talent in the sport today," said Jones."I can't remember a time when the top two fights on ESPN featured four undefeated boxers putting it all on the line. They're all stepping up because they want to be world... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Wednesday, 28 March 2012 15:25
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BRONX, NY (March 28, 2012) “The Fighting Pride of Huntington, Long Island”, Chris Algieri has returned home to headline ROCKIN’ FIGHTS 3, a world class professional boxing card presented by Star Boxing this Saturday night, March 31st at The Paramount in Huntington, Long Island. The undefeated Algieri, 13-0-0 (6KO’s), will battle Rochester, New York’s Winston Mathis, 7-4-1 (2KO’s), in the junior welterweight main event. Although future plans for Algieri include medical school as well as pursuing a world title, he recently returned from his first training camp, joining numerous world champions and contenders in Oxnard, California, under the watchful eye of noted trainer and former lightweight world champion Robert Garcia. “I went for three weeks and the training was terrific. It seemed like the whole gym had fights coming up this Saturday as do I so we were all on the same schedule” said Algieri. “The gym has a very electric atmosphere. Most of my sparring came against Brandon... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Wednesday, 28 March 2012 15:24
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Inaugural New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Dinner FACT SHEET WHAT: Inaugural New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Dinner WHEN: Sunday, April 1, 2012 - 12:30 PM start WHERE: Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York INDUCTEES:Boxers "Sugar" Ray Robinson Jake LaMotta Mike Tyson Carmen Basilio Riddick Bowe Carlos Ortiz Vito Antuofermo Emile Griffith Mike McCallum Gene Tunney Benny Leonard Tony Canzoneri Non-participants Harold Lederman Steve Acunto Jimmy Glenn Gil Clancy Ray Arcel Nat Fleischer Bill Gallo Arthur Mercante, Sr. TICKETS: LIMITED TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE - $150.00 per person includes a complete brunch and cocktail hour upon entry, starting at 12:30 PM/ET, as well as dinner (prime rib, fish or poultry) and open bar throughout the evening. Tickets are available to purchase at the Waterfront Crabhouse (2-03 Borden Ave in Long Island City), or by calling Bob Duffy at 516.313.2304. INFORMATION: Go on line at www.Ring8ny.com for additional information about the... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Wednesday, 28 March 2012 15:23
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BROOKLYN, NY (MARCH 28, 2012)—On Saturday night, June 2nd history will be made as 2008 U.S. Olympian and undefeated Welterweight Sadam “World Kid” Ali will make his promotional debut as he unveils World Kid Promotions which will stage a big night of boxing at the Aviator Sports Complex in Brooklyn. Not only will Ali be promoting this action packed card but will be featured in the ten round main event. Ali of Brooklyn is perfect in his professional career as he has a record 14-0 with eight knockouts and that combined with his fan friendly style, is establishing himself as one of the best Welterweight prospects in the world. “I am truly excited to start my own promotion and give some great boxers an opportunity to display their skills on June 2nd”, said Ali “I have a great team behind me and I believe that our company will not only be beneficial to my career but other boxers in the area” He made a splashing pro debut on January 17th, 2009 with a first round destruction over Ricky... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Wednesday, 28 March 2012 15:21
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POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (March 28, 2012) - Undefeated super featherweight prospect Patrick "The Punisher" Hyland leads the "Irish Invasion" card, presented by Final Round Promotions in association with Team Snooki Boxing and Bob Duffy's Ring Promotions, May 12 at Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie, New York. Hyland (25-0, 11 KOs), one of three fighting Hyland brothers from Ireland who are now living in Marlboro (NY), puts his perfect record on the line in the eight-round main event against an opponent to soon be announced. The 28-year-old Hyland is the reigning World Boxing Federation ("WBF") super featherweight champion, in addition to being the former International Boxing Federation ("IBF") International and Irish featherweight, and International Boxing Association ("IBA") Inter-Continental super featherweight titlist. Presently rated No. 12 by the North American Boxing Association ("NABA"), Hyland will be fighting in the United State for only the fifth time, including his last action... Read more...
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