Month: January 2018

Emerald Queen Casino: Perez Shines at Battle at the Boat 114

TACOMA, Wash. – Manuel Perez overcame a second-round knockdown to defeat John Jackson by unanimous decision in the main event of Battle at the Boat 114 Friday at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Wash. Perez appeared as the overwhelming 99-92, 97-92, 96-93 winner on the scorecards in the 10-round welterweight bout to improve his record to 29-12-1 with 7 KOs.  Jackson fell to 17-4-2 with the loss. Walter Wright was victorious in his comeback fight, defeating Rafael Valencia by unanimous decision in a 6-round middleweight bout. Wright, who appeared on ESPN's "The Contender Season 2," was the 60-54 winner on all three judge's scorecards to up his record to 15-4. It was the first fight in five years for Wright, a former U.S. Championship finalist as an amateur. Anthony Zender provided Read more [...]

Claressa Shields Successfully Defends her WBC and IBF Super Middleweight Title and Adds the WBAN Super Middleweight Title to her Resume! by Sue TL Fox

(JAN 13) VERONA, NY –Last night at the Turning Stone Resort Casino, in Verona, New York, two-time Olympic boxing champion Claressa "T-Rex" Shields and Tori Nelson made women’s boxing proud when they fought in the main event in ten rounds of boxing action.  Shields winning by unanimous decision, with Shields successfully defending her WBC and IBF Super Middleweight titles, adding the prestigious WBAN Super Middleweight title to her resume. Photo: Trappfotos/Showtime All three judges scored the bout 100-90. Shields improved her record to 5-0-0 (2KO), and Nelson experienced her first loss as a professional, and is now 17-1-3 (1KO). In an AP report they wrote the following, “Nelson did land a sharp body shot in the seventh round as she put Shields on the ropes and landed several more Read more [...]

Victory Sports & Entertainment’s Sonny Fredrickson Ready to Shine in ShoBox Debut

New York, New York (January 10, 2018) -- Victory Sports & Entertainment's highly-touted Junior Welterweight fighter Sonny "Pretty Boy" Fredrickson (18-0,12 KOs) is slated to make his SHOWTIME debut on Friday, January 12 when he faces off against Shohjahon Ergashev in the telecast opener of ShoBox: The New Generation on Friday, Jan. 12 live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT) from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y. Fredrickson will square off against the Uzbekistani Ergashev (11-0, 11 KOs) in a telecast headlined by two-time Olympian Gold Medalist Claressa Shields (4-0, 2 KO's) as she defends her WBC and IBF Middleweight World Titles against Tori Nelson (17-0-3, 2 KO's). Fredrickson, the WBA's No. 8 ranked fighter at 140 pounds, will take on power-puncher Ergashev in the Read more [...]

Baltimore Boxing returns with “Super Brawl of Boxing” January 26

Baltimore, MD (January 10, 2018) – Jake Smith Baltimore Boxing will host their first show of 2018 when they present the “Super Brawl of Boxing” Friday, January 26 at Michael’s Eighth Ave in Glen Burnie, MD.  Baltimore Boxing is also pleased to announce that 5-time world champion and the subject of the movie “Bleed for This” Vinny Paz will be on hand to meet fans. Paz is a regular at Baltimore Boxing cards and local fight fans have adopted him as if he were one of their own. This Olympic style boxing card is headlined by a title unification between Maryland State Middleweight champ Deshawn “Soulsnatcher” Chase of Baltimore Boxing and East Coast belt holder Marquis Moore of Salisbury’s Main Street Boxing Gym. Chase is one of Baltimore’s better amateurs and a regular Read more [...]

Prestigious WBAN Belt to Be Awarded to Winner of Shields-Nelson Showdown for World Super Middleweight Championship Live on SHOWTIME

 The WBAN, one of the most highly-respected organizations in female boxing, has announced that their World Super Middleweight Championship belt will be on the line this Friday, January 12, when two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa "T-Rex" Shields (4-0, 2 KOs) defends her WBC and IBF titles against undefeated mandatory challenger Tori Nelson (17-0-3, 2 KOs) live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT) from the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. The Women's Boxing Archive Network, founded in 1998 by former #1-rated fighter Sue "TL" Fox, has become the world's leading authority for resource and information on female boxing. The WBAN belt is awarded selectively and only in recognition of championship fights featuring best-in-class matchups in a division. Shields and Nelson are ranked #1 Read more [...]

Sugar Promotions New Blood Card set for Feb 2 in Aguascalientes, Mexico

AGUASCALIENTES, MX (January 9, 2018) - Damien Vazquez' Sugar Promotions, will promote its card titled "New Blood", featuring Issac "Canelito" Avelar (13-0, 8 KOs), vs. Alejandro Frias (6-2-1, 3 KOs), fighting for the WBC FECOMBOX Featherweight title in a 10-round main-event.  The bout will take place at the Palenque de la Feria in Aguascalientes, Mexico on February 2, 2018. Issac "Canelito" Avelar, who is managed by Prince Ranch Boxing, is looking to make a statement in his hometown after having his last fight delayed due to a minor hand injury. "I am ready to show my hometown fans why I will be fighting the best fighters in the world," said Issac Avelar. "I was supposed to fight last December, but it was delayed, because of a small hand injury. I Read more [...]

Yoshihiro Kamegai to return after his impressive first shot at a world title

LOS ANGELES (Jan. 8, 2018): Japanese slugger Yoshihiro "El Maestrito" Kamegai (27-4-2, 24 KOs) will return after his impressive first shot at a world title to take on Orlando, Florida's Daquan "King" Pauldo (16-1, 9 KOs) in a 10-round super welterweight fight that will top off the non-televised undercard of Matthysse vs. Kiramand Linares vs. Gesta on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018 at the "Fabulous" Forum in Inglewood, Calif. The non-televised undercard action will be streamed live on RingTV.com beginning at 3:00 p.m. PT/ 6:00 p.m. ET. As previously announced, Argentine knockout artist Lucas "La Maquina" Matthysse(38-4, 35 KOs) of Chubut, Argentina will take on the explosive undefeated Thai superstar Tewa Kiram (38-0, 28 KOs) in a 12-round battle for the vacant WBA Welterweight Read more [...]

Boardwalk Boxing Launches in Atlantic City – Rising Star Promotions Assembles Dream Team to Elevate Atlantic City to its Former Boxing Glory

TLANTIC CITY -  In its heyday, Atlantic City was home to some of boxing's most storied fighters, most memorable fights, and an unmatched atmosphere, punctuated by glitz, glamour, sweat and blood.    With Rising Star Promotions' launch of its new boxing series, Boardwalk Boxing, the budding promotional outfit hopes to return the city to its former pugilistic glory.  On February 24, the series debuts at The Showboat Atlantic City, and features talent from New Jersey, Philadelphia and New York. Boardwalk Boxing aims to continue the city's legacy of legendary fights and glamorous nights, honoring the rich history of boxing in Atlantic City.  Rising Star Promotions plans to bring together local boxing gyms, fans and businesses to provide a platform for local and regional Read more [...]

Victor Ortiz vs. Devon Alexander Caleb Plant vs. Rogelio Medina Live in Primetime on Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes

EL PASO, TX (January 8, 2018) - "Vicious'' Victor Ortiz and Devon Alexander "The Great''headline a show topped by two USA vs. Mexico battles as the former welterweight champions meet in the 12-round main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, Feb. 17 from Don Haskins Center on the UTEP campus in El Paso, Texas with televised coverage starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. In the co-main event unbeaten contender Caleb "Sweet Hands'' Plant will battle Rogelio "Porky'' Medina in a 12-round 168-pound world title eliminator. Tickets for the event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions, are priced at $200, $100, $60, $40, $25 and will go on sale Friday. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster. Also on the card, Tony Harrison (25-2, 20 KOs) takes on Jorge Read more [...]

Melson volunteers to serve in the Middle East; withdraws from NY Congressional race

Brooklyn, NY (January 4, 2018) – Army Public Affairs Officer and retired pro boxer Boyd Melson announced his withdrawal from the New York District 11 Congressional election to serve the United States in the fight against ISIS in Operation Inherent Resolve. Melson is currently serving in the Army Reserve in the rank of Major. Recently, a member of Melson’s Army Reserve unit scheduled for deployment in early 2018 received an opportunity for an assignment in an Active Guard Reserve (AGR) position. The soldier wanted this assignment for a long period of time and it was an opportunity that would not be offered again if initially turned down. The soldier is married with children and the opportunity would be extremely beneficial to the soldier and her family.  Melson, a Brooklyn resident, Read more [...]

Frank De Alba battles Carlos Padilla in main event February 13th at The Sands Bethlehem Event Center

Bethlehem, PA (January 4, 2018) - Super Featherweight Frank De Alba will battle Carlos Padilla in the eight-round main event on Tuesday, February 13th at The Sands Bethlehem Event Center.  Undefeated super lightweight Mykal "The Professor" Fox will take on Ricardo Garcia in the co-main event.  The card is promoted by King's Promotions.  The Fox - Garcia bout is scheduled for eight-rounds.  De Alba of Reading, PA has a record 22-2-2 with nine knockouts. The 30 year-old De Alba has a six-year professional who has wins over Andrew Bentley (1-0), Jose Bustos (8-2-3), Bernardo Gomez Uribe (16-3), Kiun Evans (12-2-1), and in his last bout where he won a eight-round unanimous decision over Ryan Kielczewski (26-2) on April 4th at The Sands Bethlehem Event Center.  De Alba has Read more [...]

Undefeated Super Middleweight Prospects Ronald Ellis and Junior Younan Headline February 2 ShoBox: The New Generation

NEW YORK (Jan. 3, 2018) - A battle of unbeaten super middleweight prospects will headline a ShoBox: The New Generationquadrupleheader on Friday, Feb. 2, live on SHOWTIME at 10 p.m. ET/PT from WinnaVegas Casino in Sloan, Iowa, as two-time ShoBoxveteran Ronald Ellis takes on New Yorker Junior Younan. Ellis (14-0-1, 10 KOs), of Lynn, Mass., and Brooklyn's Younan (13-0, 9 KOs) will clash in the 10-round main event of a four-fight telecast that features eight fighters with a combined record of 113-3-3. An undefeated boxer losing for the first time was a common theme on ShoBox in 2017 as 15 prospects lost their perfect record on the popular developmental series last year.  Now in its 17th year, a total of 171 fighters have suffered their first loss on ShoBox.  All three fights leading up Read more [...]