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Written by The Sweet Science
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Wednesday, 04 January 2012 15:41
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 January 21st Undercard Line Up Asylum Arena, Philadelphia, PA The card for the opening night of the NBC Sport Network Fight Night series will prove to be just what the boxing fans ordered. Truly great fights that match styles - not records. Tune in for a great night of boxing on NBC Sports Network Fight Night! Matchmaker, Russell Peltz, shares his insight into the undercard bouts: MAIN EVENT 10 Rounds - Heavyweights Eddie Chambers vs. Sergei Liakhovich Philadelphia, PA Scottsdale,... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Tuesday, 03 January 2012 21:45
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LAS VEGAS (January 3, 2012) - Hall of Fame promoter Don Chargin, advisor for World Boxing Association ("WBA") and International Boxing Association ("IBA") light heavyweight World champion Beibut Shumenov, has responded to a press release issued by Frank Warren Promotions that claimed Shumenov turned down a unification offer to fight World Boxing Organization ("WBO") titlist Nathan Cleverly. The press release announced that Cleverly will be defending his WBO title February 25 against Tommy Karpency in Wales. It also claimed: An offer went to WBA title-holder Beibut Shumenov to face Cleverly, but he said he would not be ready in time - although it could happen later this year. Back in November, Chargin reached out to Warren, after reading stories that Cleverly was interested in a unification fight against Beibut. Chargin spoke twice to Warren's matchmaker, Dean Powell, but Don didn't hear back until he received an email yesterday. "I thought that it was strange to get an... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Tuesday, 03 January 2012 17:39
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK (January 3, 2012) Star Boxing, New York City’s premier boxing promoter since 1992, is partnering with The Times Union Center in Albany, New York, on Saturday, February 4th to present “KO AT THE TU”, an action packed evening of world-championship professional boxing. "The Albany, New York and Capital Region has long been a source of world-class boxers and terrific fights. Fans in that area of upstate New York have always been very supportive of the sport and we look forward to a long standing relationship with The Times Union Center to provide sensational evenings of entertainment”, said Joe DeGuardia, President of Star Boxing. Stated Bob Belber, General Manager of The Times Union Center; "I am thrilled to have the opportunity to bring a Heavyweight Title Fight and Championship Boxing back to the capital region. With the fights taking place on a prime Saturday night at an affordable price, this is sure to be an event that Albany as well as our... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Saturday, 31 December 2011 00:03
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MSG NETWORK TO RE-TELECAST WBA HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE BOUT: ALEXANDER POVETKIN VS. CEDRIC BOSWELL Tuesday, January 3 at 8:00 p.m. Legendary Trainer Freddie Roach Joins the Broadcast Team New York, NY (December 30, 2011) – MSG Network will ring in the New Year with a special re-telecast of the WBA Heavyweight world title bout between Alexander Povetkin versus Cedric Boswell. The fight, which originally aired on EPIX, will debut on MSG Network on Tuesday, January 3 at 8:00 p.m. Undefeated heavyweight Povetkin scored an eighth round knockout of Boswell to successfully defend his WBA heavyweight title on December 3 at the Hartwell Arena in Helsinki, Finland. Boswell, after 17 years as a professional boxer, finally got his world title shot, but after suffering an injured shoulder early in the fight he eventually fell to the increasing pressure and barrage of punches from the Russian champion in the eighth round. The fight was Povetkin’s first defense of his WBA title. Povetkin... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Friday, 30 December 2011 19:20
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In a bout that has the makings of a match made in boxing heaven, former Heavyweight Champion Sergei "White Wolf" Liakhovich takes on top Heavyweight Contender "Fast" Eddie Chambers to open the new NBC Sports Network's Fight Night on January 21, 2012, at 9pm, at Asylum Arena in Philadelphia. Sergei is a native of Belarus and grew up in the former Soviet Union. He attributes his upbringing to the type of fighter and person he is today. "Growing up in Belarus was the best life lesson for me. It prepared me for all the challenges that life brings." "It made me stronger and hungrier for a better life." Someone once said 'sports does not build character, it reveals it,' growing up in Belarus definitely helped build my character!" Since he was 12 years old, Liakhovich always dreamed of becoming a professional boxer. When Sergei was young he would cut out articles from newspapers and magazines which featured fighters like Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield. He envisaged becoming a boxing icon.... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Thursday, 29 December 2011 14:43
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New York, NY - (12/29/2011) - This Friday night, former undisputed world middleweight champion Jermain Taylor returns to the ring and the 160-pound division when he faces 24-year-old Jessie "Beast" Nicklow, of Baltimore, MD, in the main event of a special edition of ShoBox: The New Generation, live at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast), from the Morongo Casino in Cabazon, CA. Seeing action on the undercard will be four of DiBella Entertainment's (DBE) undefeated prospects: lightweight Jose Pedraza (5-0, 4KO's), welterweight Alex Perez (14-0, 8KO's), and junior welterweight Ivan Redkach (8-0, 7KO's). The event is promoted by DiBella Entertainment in association with Gary Shaw Productions. Pedraza-who is part of a group of fighters known as Team Puerto Rico, promoted by DBE, Gary Shaw Productions and Universal Promotions-is one of the hottest prospects in all of boxing. Pedraza was recently recognized as one of Dan Rafael's 2011 "Prospects to Watch",... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Tuesday, 27 December 2011 17:44
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ST. LOUIS (December 27, 2011) - The most dangerous puncher in the lightweight division, World Boxing Council ("WBC") Continental Americas champion Dannie Williams, sooner rather than later, plans to add the North American Boxing Federation ("NABF") belt to his growing collection. The NABF crown is presently worn by flashy Philadelphia boxer "Hammerin" Hank Lundy (21-1-1, 11 KOs). The NABF ruled that Lundy make his mandatory title defense against the top contender, No. 2 rated Williams (No. 1 is unrated), but Williams' co-promoters, Rumble Time Promotions and DiBella Entertainment, were unable to successfully negotiate a deal with Lundy's promoter, Classic Entertainment and Sports. The NABF has ordered a purse bid to be held January 4 with a 60-40 split in favor of the reigning champion (Lundy). Lundy vs. Williams has been tentatively scheduled for March, pending the outcome of the purse bid and, of course, Lundy accepting the challenge. The 27-year-old Williams (20-1, 16 KOs), fighting... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Tuesday, 27 December 2011 12:22
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December 27, 2011....Danbury, CT/Bronx, NY The City of Danbury (Connecticut) welcomed home its newest champion, Delvin Rodriguez this past Thursday night at Danbury Billiards. Over 200 proud fans packed into Danbury Billiards as Mayor Mark Boughton welcomed Delvin home from his unanimous decision victory over Pawel Wolak on the undercard of Cotto - Margarito at Madison Square Garden on December 3rd. The bout was a rematch of their classic battle earlier in the year. Mayor Boughton officially declared December 22, 2011 as Delvin Rodriguez Day in Danbury Ct. State Senator Michael McLachlan was also on hand to present Rodriguez with an award from the Connecticut State Senate as well. Additionally, last week Rodriguez received other accolades as Sports Illustrated and Ring8 announced that the first epic fight between Rodriguez and Wolak was voted the 'Fight of the Year' for 2011.... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Tuesday, 27 December 2011 12:19
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SPRINGFIELD, MO (DECEMBER 26, 2011)--Tom Morris and FM promotions is glad to team up with Danger boy events/BJ Flores and Don King Productions for two important fights on January 28th. This event will take place at the Shrine Mosque in Springfield Missouri and is starting to turn into a very entertaining night of fighting. Five professional boxing matches as well as two professional MMA matches will make this a can’t miss event for the people in Springfield, Missouri. #3 WBO world rated Cruiserweight BJ Flores will headline in the main event and Cory Spinks and Sechew Powell face off in an important IBF Jr. Middleweight eliminator fight. Flores is starting to put Springfield, Missouri on the map as far as boxing goes, and he is building an increasingly large fan base in the Springfield area. Flores sold out the last event at the O’Reily Events Center and looks to do the same thing again at the Shrine Mosque on January 28th. Five- time world champion Cory "Next Generation" Spinks... Read more...
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Written by The Sweet Science
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Monday, 19 December 2011 10:39
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NEW YORK (December 19, 2011) - In only its third year of operations, Boxing 360 experienced a banner 2011, highlighted by Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano capturing the New York City-based promotional company's first world title. Boxing 360's Fighter of the Year clearly was 23-year-old Serrano (12-0-1, 8 KOs), a native of Puerto Rico who lives in Brooklyn, was 6-0 this past year with only one fight going the distance. Amanda twice defeated world title challenger Ela "Bam Bam" Nunez (DEC6) and TKO4) to complete their trilogy, in addition to knocking out Jennifer Scott in the opening round to capture the North American Boxing Federation ("NABF") featherweight title. In September, Serrano put Kimberly Connor (9-1-2) to sleep in the second round for the International Boxing Federation ("IBF") Super Featherweight Championship. "I'm very happy with the progress and accomplishments our promotional company and its stable of fighters made this year," Boxing 360 founder and CEO Mario Yagobi said.... Read more...
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