Day: September 19, 2017

Exciting Undercard Announced for Long Island Rockin’ Fights September 28th

Star Boxing announced a terrific undercard for, Rockin' Fights 28 on September 28th at the Paramount in Huntington, NY.  The main event features the highly anticipated return of Cletus "The Hebrew Hammer" Seldin vs. former French Jr. Welterweight champion, Renald "Le Lion" Garrido. Star Boxing's newly re-signed prospect, Danny "El Gallo" Gonzalez (14-0-1 5KO's) highlights the terrific undercard in the co-feature vs. Milwaukee's own Deonte "Bomaye" Wilson (7-2 3KO's) in an 8 round Jr. Welterweight bout. Returning to The Paramount for the 7th time, Gonzalez is coming off a convincing win against veteran Samuel Amoako and is looking to continue his rise in the Jr. Welterweight division. "El Gallo" has no easy task in front of him as he takes on the athletic Deonte "Bomaye" Wilson hailing Read more [...]

Heavyweight Factory Team, Including Newest Signee Ivan Dychko, Provide Thousands of Meals to Miami Victims of Hurricane Irma

This past weekend in Miami, Heavyweight Factory Gym Founder, Kris Lawrence, and a group of their prominent fighters, which included recently signed two-time Olympic Super Heavyweight Bronze Medallist Ivan Dychko, opened their hearts to the victims of Hurricane Irma by holding a free barbecue. Over two 10-hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday, the group cooked and served over 2500 pieces of chicken, 1000 sausages, 800 racks of ribs, as well as baked beans and potato salad, to a hungry community still feeling the effects of the devastating hurricane. Standing 6' 9" tall, Kazakhstan's Dychko was an imposing sight at first, but quickly warmed the hearts of locals with his warm smile and tireless efforts to help. Despite the oppressive heat, he and former heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe, who Read more [...]

Featured Bouts Thomas Velasquez vs. Tyrome Jones & Earl Neman vs. Paul Parker Both End in Draws

BETHLEHEM, PA. (September 19) - Unbeaten super lightweight Mario Barrios (20-0, 12 KOs) defeated Naim Nelson (13-4, 1 KO) via seventh round TKO in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions TOE-TO-TOE TUESDAYS on FS1 and BOXEO DE CAMPEONES on FOX Deportes from Sands Bethlehem Events Center in Bethlehem, Pa. Photo Credits/all photos: Kenyon Sessoms/Premier Boxing Champions The fast-rising star Barrios of San Antonio started the bout throwing multiple combinations to the head and body of Nelson of Philadelphia. He kept his distance and stayed patient, but did not get to showcase all of the tools in his arsenal as the fight took a turn in the third round when Nelson went to the canvas after hurting his left shoulder by throwing a hook. That was ruled a slip and he dropped to his knees again Read more [...]