Month: January 2014

Iron Mike Productions announces Monthly series at Sands Casino Resort

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (January 30, 2014) - Hall of Famer "Iron" Mike Tyson is the youngest World Heavyweight Champion of all-time and in 1987 he was voted "World's Most Popular Athlete." The living legend became a boxing promoter last year, partnering with Garry Jonas to form Iron Mike Productions, which has announced its new monthly boxing series, "KO Kings of Tomorrow," starting February 22, at Sands Casino Resort in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Tyson, of course, isn't the first world champion who turned to promoting after retiring from the ring. He joined a select list of fighters who became boxing promoters, including Jack Dempsey, Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali (see photo gallery below), Roy Jones, Jr., Oscar de la Hoya, Bernard Hopkins and Floyd Mayweather, Read more [...]

Little Creek Brawl IV Featured on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights! by Sue TL Fox

(JAN 27) On Friday night at the Little Creek Casino Resort, in Shelton, Washington, on the "Little Creek Brawl IV" featured on ESPN2 Friday Night fights and promoted by Goossen Tutor Promotions, in front of a full house of boxing fans (and Seahawk Fans), presented ten exciting men's professional bouts on the card.  In the main event, Thomas "Top Dogg" Williams, 174,  now 16-0 (11KO), had what was called the best one round on a card when he and Cornelius "Da Beast" White, 174, 21-3 (16KO), fought in a knockdown drag out first round ending with Williams TKO'ing White at 2:49 seconds of the first round.  As soon as the bell rang, these two came out fast and hard, with the first knockdown coming when Williams threw a quick combo, landing White to the canvas.  Shortly there after White returned Read more [...]

Inspirational Words From Mark Prince Ahead Of March 1st Title Fight

Interview and Photos by Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro -When I recently interviewed Mark Prince I just wanted to get some good quotes to use in press releases to promote his upcoming fight, however part way through the interview I soon realized there’s no way this man’s inspirational words should be edited into ‘quotes’ to publicize a mere boxing match, albeit an important one for him and his fans, so instead I decided to keep the interview in it’s entirety. Don’t get me wrong, the interview is about boxing, with Mark talking about his come back fight back in October last year, however the reason behind his return to the ring, after a fourteen year hiatus, as well as what that fight truly meant to him, soon becomes the focal point. On the 18th May 2006 Mark’s life changed dramatically, Read more [...]

ESPN Friday Night Fights & Noche de Combates to Televise Boxing Tournament: Boxcino 2014

Back in August last year, TRAD TKO head honcho Johnny Eames announced that he had signed the exciting former Royal Navy amateur star Ricky Rose, today the esteemed Mr. Eames further announced that Ricky will make his pro debut at the upcoming Fast & Furious event at the Cresset in Peterborough on Saturday March 8th. Canterbury based Ricky won various accolades as an amateur, including winning the schoolboys twice, the first time aged just twelve, the Four Nations as well as represented his Country twice in the Seniors, his only disappointment during this time was that he never got to box in the ABAs, due to his military commitments. Following a training session, at the TRAD TKO Gym in Canning Town, Ricky spoke briefly on his upcoming debut. “As I said before I have always been Read more [...]

Amateur Star Ricky Rose Set to make his Pro debut

Amateur Star Ricky Rose Set to make his Pro debut January 30, 2014 Back in August last year, TRAD TKO head honcho Johnny Eames announced that he had signed the exciting former Royal Navy amateur star Ricky Rose, today the esteemed Mr. Eames further announced that Ricky will make his pro debut at the upcoming Fast & Furious event at the Cresset in Peterborough on Saturday March 8th. Canterbury based Ricky won various accolades as an amateur, including winning the schoolboys twice, the first time aged just twelve, the Four Nations as well as represented his Country twice in the Seniors, his only disappointment during this time was that he never got to box in the ABAs, due to his military commitments. Following a training session, at the TRAD TKO Gym in Canning Read more [...]

Inspirational Words From Mark Prince Ahead Of March 1st Title Fight

Inspirational Words From Mark Prince Ahead Of March 1st Title Fight Interview and Photos by Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro January 30, 2014                                                                                                     When I recently interviewed Mark Prince I just wanted to get some good quotes to use in press releases to promote his upcoming fight, however part way through the interview I soon realized there’s no way this man’s inspirational words should be edited into ‘quotes’ to publicize a mere boxing match, albeit an important one for him and his fans, so instead I decided to keep the interview in it’s entirety. Don’t get me wrong, Read more [...]

Amateur Star Ricky Rose Set to make his Pro debut

Amateur Star Ricky Rose Set to make his Pro debut Source/PR January 30, 2014 Back in August last year, TRAD TKO head honcho Johnny Eames announced that he had signed the exciting former Royal Navy amateur star Ricky Rose, today the esteemed Mr. Eames further announced that Ricky will make his pro debut at the upcoming Fast & Furious event at the Cresset in Peterborough on Saturday March 8th. Canterbury based Ricky won various accolades as an amateur, including winning the schoolboys twice, the first time aged just twelve, the Four Nations as well as represented his Country twice in the Seniors, his only disappointment during this time was that he never got to box in the ABAs, due to his military commitments. Following a training session, at the TRAD TKO Read more [...]
Iron Mike Productions announces Monthly series at Sands Casino Resort January 30, 2014 DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (January 30, 2014) - Hall of Famer "Iron" Mike Tyson is the youngest World Heavyweight Champion of all-time and in 1987 he was voted "World's Most Popular Athlete." The living legend became a boxing promoter last year, partnering with Garry Jonas to form Iron Mike Productions, which has announced its new monthly boxing series, "KO Kings of Tomorrow," starting February 22, at Sands Casino Resort in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Tyson, of course, isn't the first world champion who turned to promoting after retiring from the ring. He joined a select list of fighters who became boxing promoters, including Jack Dempsey, Joe Louis, Read more [...]

Little Creek Brawl IV Featured on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights!

Little Creek Brawl IV Featured on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights! Photos and Story by Sue TL Fox January 27, 2014 (JAN 27) On Friday night at the Little Creek Casino Resort, in Shelton, Washington, on the "Little Creek Brawl IV" featured on ESPN2 Friday Night fights and promoted by Goossen Tutor Promotions, in front of a full house of boxing fans (and Seahawk Fans), presented ten exciting men's professional bouts on the card.  In the main event, Thomas "Top Dogg" Williams, 174,  now 16-0 (11KO), had what was called the best one round on a card when he and Cornelius "Da Beast" White, 174, 21-3 (16KO), fought in a knockdown drag out first round ending with Williams TKO'ing White at 2:49 seconds of the first round.  As soon as the bell rang, these two came out fast Read more [...]

New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2014 Inductees Announced

NEW YORK (January 21, 2014) - The first father-son combination of Floyd Patterson and Tracy Harris Patterson highlight the announcement of the Class of 2014 inductees heading into the third-year New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF). The third annual NYSBHOF induction dinner will be held Sunday afternoon (12:30-5:30 p.m. ET), March 30, at Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. The NYSBHOF is sponsored by Ring 8. "This is another very strong class of inductees," Ring 8 & NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy said. "We are honoring New York's finest in our sport. This is all about recognizing great fighters, as well as others involved in boxing, from the state of New York." Two-time World Heavyweight Champion Patterson (55-8-1, 40 KOs), of Brooklyn, will be inducted posthumously Read more [...]

New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2014 Inductees Announced

New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2014 Inductees Announced January 21, 2014 NEW YORK (January 21, 2013) - The first father-son combination of Floyd Patterson and Tracy Harris Patterson highlight the announcement of the Class of 2014 inductees heading into the third-year New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF). The third annual NYSBHOF induction dinner will be held Sunday afternoon (12:30-5:30 p.m. ET), March 30, at Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. The NYSBHOF is sponsored by Ring 8. "This is another very strong class of inductees," Ring 8 & NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy said. "We are honoring New York's finest in our sport. This is all about recognizing great fighters, as well as others involved in boxing, from the state of New York." Two-time Read more [...]

Azerbaijan 4-1 Kazakhstan The Fires roast the Champions

Azerbaijan 4-1 Kazakhstan The Fires roast the Champions January 18, 2014   Lausanne, Switzerland, January 18, 2014 - The Azerbaijan Baku Fires made a serious statement of intent this evening in their match against defending champions, the Astana Arlans Kazakhstan, in the Week 6 of the World Series of Boxing (WSB) Season IV. We enjoyed watching the Flyweights (52kg), Lightweights (60kg), Welterweights (69kg), Light Heavyweights (81kg) and Super Heavyweights (91+kg) as the Fires staked their claim to a place in the Playoffs and heaped pressure on the Russian Boxing Team ahead of their away match in Poland later tonight. Bout of the match Elvin Mamishzada, the 2010 European silver medallist and London 2012 Olympian, looked sharp Read more [...]

Boxing manager Galante featured in Sports Illustrated

Danbury, CT (January 17, 2014) -Professional boxing manager A.J. Galante, President of Elite Boxing Enterprises, is currently part of a multi-page feature in Sport's Illustrated.  Photo Credit: Geoimagez photography The publication giant reached out to Galante, 27 years old, about the minor league hockey team his father and he owned ten years ago, one of the most controversial hockey teams ever, the Danbury Trashers. Galante was named the President of the team at the tender age of 17, and helped build what was known as the toughest hockey team in America. "The Danbury Trashers are a team that can never be duplicated." Galante stated, "My father and I turned the hockey world upside down in just two seasons. I was young, but worked hard, and we definitely Read more [...]

‘Pittsburgh Power’ Undercard Announced for Friday, April 18

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (April 14, 2014) - Sensational 18-year-old welterweight prospect Erickson "The Hammer" Lubin (4-0, 4 KOs) and 2004 Olympic silver medalist Yudel Jhonson (14-1, 9 KOs) will provide chief support this Friday evening, April 18, in separate bouts on "Pittsburgh Power," presented by Iron Mike Productions (IMP), at Monroeville Convention Center in Monroeville, Pa.  Hall of Fame boxer and president of IMP, "Iron" Mike Tyson, who fought 17 times on SHOWTIME®, will make his return to the network in a new capacity as the promotion makes its debut on the network.  Three of IMP's most highly regarded unbeaten fighters will be showcased in a live tripleheader airing on ShoBox: The New Generation (SHOWTIME, 10:45 ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast).  Explosive Cuban southpaw Read more [...]

Dierry Jean prepared to take Lamont Peterson’s crown

 International Boxing Federation (IBF) No. 1-ranked mandatory challenger, undefeated Dierry "Dougy Style" Jean (25-0, 17 KOs), will become the first Haitian-born light welterweight champion of the world by upsetting defending champion Lamont "Havoc" Peterson (31-2-1, 16 KOs) on Saturday night, January 25, live on SHOWTIME Championship Boxing from The DC Armory in Washington D.C. Fighting last May for only the second time outside of Canada, where he moved to from Haiti when he was 10, the slick Montreal boxer stopped then-IBF No.7 ranked Cleotis "Mookie" Pendarvis (17-3-2) in the fourth round of their IBF Title Eliminator, earning the 31-year-old Jean his first world title shot against Peterson. "Training camp has been going well," Jean reported. "My preparation is essentially the same Read more [...]