Day: December 6, 2013

Markham Aims to be a Three-Time Masters Title Holder

Lee “The Banjo” Markham goal is to become a  three time Masters title holder at the weekend when he faces Sam Couzens for the British Masters Gold Super-Middleweight strap.  Markham defeated Harry Matthews in April this year to win the British Masters Middleweight version and then defeated Tadus Jonkus in September to win the International Masters Super-Middleweight version.  Now he faces his toughest task to date against former Southern Area Champion Couzens. The fight was originally scheduled for 12 rounds. However the British Boxing Board of Control did not have an A* referee who are deemed competent to officiate at Masters Gold, British and European, Commonwealth and World titles. Consequently the bout has had to be reduced to 10 rounds “I feel great and have had an ideal Read more [...]

Joel Diaz, Jr. vs. Wanzell Ellison Headline 50 Cent’s ‘Big Apple Boxing’ event Dec. 20 at Resorts World Casino NYC

NEW YORK CITY (December 6, 2013) - Unbeaten junior lightweight prospects Joel Diaz, Jr. (13-0, 11 KOs) and Wanzell Ellison (9-0-1, 5 KOs) headline "Big Apple Boxing," presented by 50 Cent's SMS Promotions, on Friday night, December 20 at Resorts World Casino NYC in Jamaica, Queens, New York. "This is going to be an exciting night in boxing," promoter Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson said. "The fighters on this card are highly motivated and I'm looking forward to watching their talent unfold in the ring. We'll also have special performances from Prodigy of Mobb Deep, Tory Ave and Tony Yayo.  You won't want to miss this one." The 21-year-old Diaz, fighting out of Palmdale, California, will be fighting in his third scheduled 10-round bout having stopped Guillermo Sanchez and Emmanuel Lucero, respectively, Read more [...]

Santana and Nugaev Won fights at the Chumash Casino

Tonight Gary Shaw Productions presented another edition of the popular series titled "Central Coast Championships" at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, California.  In the main event, local fan favorite Francisco Santana scored a 10-round unanimous decision over Joachim Alcine. Santana dominated the bout from the opening round, throwing hard punches to the head and body that kept Alcine on the retreat. Scorecards read 99-90 twice and 100-89, all in favor for Santana who retained his "Central Coast Championship." "I wanted to come out here tonight and prove once again that I'm ready to step up in competition," said Santana. "I felt great and I'm hoping I can work my way up the rankings in 2014, with the possibility to fight for a world title in the near future. I'm looking forward to what Read more [...]