| Selby looks to get in Featherweight mix with a win over Munroe this Saturday afternoon on AWE January 30, 2014 |
 |
Thus Saturday afternoon at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales, Lee Selby (17-1, 6 KO’s) will defend his British Featherweight and vie for the vacant European Featherweight crown when he takes on Rendall Munroe (27-3-1, 11 KO’s) that will headline a fantastic afternoon of boxing on AWE. The show begins at 3pm est / 12 noon pac and will feature a Lightweight bout between Gary Buckland (27-3, 9 KO’s)and former world champion Gavin Rees (37-3-1, 18 KO’s) as well as an appearance by 2012 Olympic Gold Medal winner Anthony Joshua (3-0, 3 KO’s). Selby of Barry Wales has been having a solid camp and is taking nothing lightly. “Training is going well. He is a southpaw but everything is on track,”said Selby. “Munroe is very tough and experienced and has only lost to world champions. It will be a very credible win as he has defeated guys who have gone on to win world championships.” Knowing that the European belt is a gateway to world supremacy, Selby feel that he is close to realizing a dream. Selby said, “All I need is a win and after this it’s on the road to a world title. Once I win this title, I want to defend it one or two times and look for a world title eliminator. I feel that I am very close as a guy I already defeated in Viorel Simon is being mentioned as a possible opponent for WBC champion Jhonny Gonzalez. Gonzalez is the guy I would like to fight as I consider the WBC belt the highest regarded title.” Selby feels that a big performance on Saturday will enhance himself to the American fight fans. “This is a massive opportunity to showcase my talent and for people can see me across another continent. Hopefully the American fans can see my style that I like to mix it up and good I have boxing skills.”
| Chris Algieri Holds Las Vegas Meet and Greet January 29, 2014 |
 |
(JAN 29) Undefeated junior welterweight professional boxer Chris Algieri held a fan friendly “Meet and Greet” this past Sunday in Las Vegas where he is preparing for his ESPN Friday Night Fights debut on FEBRUARY 14 in his hometown of Huntington, New York. “It was a great opportunity to meet some terrific kids in Las Vegas and talk about their health and nutrition,” said Algieri, also a pre-med student specializing in clinical nutrition. “Las Vegas has been a terrific place to train with excellent sparring and I’m looking forward to putting on a career best performance on FEBRUARY 14.” Known as “The Fighting Pride of Huntington, New York, Algieri, 18-0-0 (8KO’s) will challenge world ranked Emanuel “The Tranzformer” Taylor, 17-1-0 (12KO”s) on ESPN Friday Night Fights/Rockin Fights 12 at The Paramount in Huntington, New York, presented by Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing. Advance tickets, priced at $200, $150, $100, $60 and $50 for “ESPN Friday Night Fights/Rockin Fights 12” are available through Ticketmaster. Tickets are also available by calling Star Boxing at (718) 823-2000 or on their website and through The Paramount Box Office, (631) 673-7300.
| Huge Victory Friday Night for Puerto Rico’s Roberto Acevedo January 27, 2014 |
 |
Bayamon, Puerto Rico’s Roberto J. Acevedo (8-1, 5 KO’s) returned to the ring in sensational fashion last Friday night at Resorts International in Atlantic City, New Jersey, by crushing highly touted Russian prospect Ilshat “The Sheriff” Khusnulgatin in less than a round. Appearing for the first time since suffering a controversial decision last March in Chicago, Acevedo made his first fight as a light heavyweight count by dropping and stopping Khusnulgatin (11-1, 6 KO’s) with an impressive series of powerful right hands. The end came at 2:09 of the first round. With the stunning victory, 26-year-old Acevedo reasserted himself as one of the top Puerto Rican prospects. “I felt strong,” said Acevedo. “My hands went well and I could hurt him and finish him off. With the blessing of God, we were able to work and show that we are here to stay.” Acevedo, who took the fight on only seven days’ notice, spoiled Khusnulgatin’s promotional debut with top boxing outfit Main Events. The 23-year-old Khusnulgatin stands nearly six feet four inches tall, and was being touted as a new star in boxing. Ranked #14 by the WBA, Khusnulgatin shares the same management and trains with WBO Light Heavyweight Champion Sergey Kovalev.
| Price arrives in Stuttgart and weighs in ahead of Ruzsinsky fight January 24, 2014 Photo Credit: Wende |
 |
David Price (15-2, 13 KOs) arrived in Stuttgart and weighed in ahead of his fight with Istvan Ruzsinsksy (12-9-1, 8 KOs) at the Hanns-Matrin-Schleyer-Halle on Saturday night. ‘’I am very happy to be here,’’ said Price. ‘’I have been looking forward to this day all week and I am glad it has finally come. Tomorrow, I get the chance to get back under the lights and do what I do best. ‘’ A failed medical check led to a late change of opponent for Price but the British heavyweight is not allowing this to effect his focus. ‘’Obviously I was a little disappointed when I first found out but these things are out of my control. I still need to get in, do a professional job and make sure I concentrate on what I have been working on in the gym.’’ Price tipped the scales at 112.8kg, his opponent Ruzsinsky will weigh-in later today. *Previous Update: A failed medical test has led to another change of opponent for David Price (15-2, 13 KOs). The British heavyweight will now face Istvan Ruzsinsky (12-9, 8 KOs) on Saturday night in Stuttgart. ‘’It is unfortunate but these things are part of the game,’’ said promoter Kalle Sauerland. ‘’We are happy to have found a suitable replacement who was due to be fighting already and will be in top fighting fit condition.’’ David Price’s first fight with his new promoters Team Sauerland is available to watch on Box Nation from 6pm. Alongside Price’s return, boxing fans can look forward to the rematch between WBO Cruiserweight Champion Marco Huck and Firat Arslan.
| Dawejko looking for redemption against Rossy January 23, 2014 |
 |
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (JANUARY 23, 2014)–This Saturday night at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City, former world amateur champion Joey Dawejko will look for his biggest win of his career when he takes on Derric Rossy (24-7, 14 KO’s) in the eight round main event of a card promoted by Sal Musumeci’s Final Forum Boxing. Dawejko of Philadelphia has a record of 8-3-2 with 3 knockouts and he knows that a win over Rossy could catapult himself back to being considered one of the best young Heavyweight prospects in the United States. In the new six round co-feature, Doorset Barnwell (11-0, 5 KO’s) has stepped in to face Jon Bolden (6-7, 5 KO’s) of New York in a Heavyweight bout. In four round bouts: Ytalo Perea (5-1, 3 KO’s) of Howard Beach, NY battles David Williams (7-7, 2 KO’s) of Philadelphia. In a fight of to pro debuting Super Bantamweights, Anthony Carramano of Staten Island, NY takes on Michael Varela of Bethlehem, PA. In a Cruiserweight rematch, Dave Valykeo (3-0) of Neptune, NJ will fight Brian Donahue (2-6-2) of Philadelphia. Omar Brito (1-1) of Pleasantville, NJ will fight Korey Sloane (2-7-2) of Philadelphia (2-7-2) in a Jr. Welterweight battle. Gabriel Pham (5-0, 2 KO’s) of Atlantic City, NJ boxes Michael Mitchell (2-2-2) of Paterson, NJ in a Super Middleweight clash.
| Boxing photographer Angie Carlino passes away January 21, 2014 |
 |
SOMERVILLE, Mass. (January 21, 2014) — Legendary boxing photographer Angie Carlino passed away this past Sunday at the age of 73. He was a retired laborer for the M.B.T.A. as well as a proud U.S. Marine. Carlino photographed countless world champion boxers and Olympians for nearly a half-century. He is best remembered for his pictures of “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler. His wake will be held Thursday, Jan. 23 from 4-7:30 p.m. ET, immedialy followed by a funeral service, at Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway, Somerville, Mass.
| Three Time World Champion Ricardo Mayorga Joins Nuvo TV’s Knockout Reality Show Cast January 16, 2013 |
 |
(JAN 16) Flamboyant three time world champion Ricardo “El Matador” Mayorga has officially joined the cast of NUVOtv’s Knockout boxing reality show. Mayorga will make his return to the ring after a three year absence. The 40-year-old tried his hand at mixed martial arts but is happy to be returning to the sport that he loves. “I had a great time in MMA. It was something that I always wanted to do but boxing is my first love. I want to make one last run in boxing and I am now working with Ivaylo (Gotzev) and he will help get me to the championship fights. I will start by winning this television show,” said Mayorga. The highly anticipated show highlights the 140, 147 and 154 pound weight class. World class trainers Floyd Mayweather Sr., Yoel Judah, and Ruben Guerrero will lead the fighters into competition against each other and the winners will then step up and fight a top 20 contender or blue chip prospect.
Bornea Edges Enriquez For WBF International Crown January 16, 2014 |
 |
In what was the first WBF championship fight in the Philippines since the WBF was reestablished in 2009, 18-year-old Jake Bornea won the vacant WBF International Flyweight title on January 14th General Santos City. Bornea won the title by a split decision over Michael Enriquez. Bornea started best, boxing from the outside and using his speed and footwork to unsettle Enriques. In round three Enriquez (22) managed to turn the tide when he caught Bornea with a big left hook that buckled the youngster’s knees, and from that point it looked as if things would go his way. However, after three rounds where Bornea appeared to be a fading man, and Enriquez was constantly putting on the pressure, Bornea got his second win in round six and again managed to get his tactics working and score effectively with the jab. After ten wonderful rounds of action, where an enthusiastic crowd at the packed venue got more than their money’s worth, judge Rome Fordaliza and Alberto Brembot Dulalas scored the fight 97-93 and 99-91 for Bornea, while Alberto Heramil had it 98-92 for Enriquez. Referee was Ramuel Ovalo. With the victory, and his professional careers first title, Jake Bornea improved his record to 5-0 (3), while Michael Enriquez must come to terms with his first loss and drops to 7-1-1 (4). The fight was promoted by Sanman Promotions in cooperation with JM Promotions.
| LanardoTyner Defeats Angel Hernandez January 12, 2014 Source/WBU |
|
Detroit born Lanardo Tyner made a victorious homecoming on Friday night, by dramatically stopping Angel Hernandez in the tenth round, to become crowned the new World Boxing Union (WBU) Welterweight World Champion at the Naser Beydoun’s Darkside Productions promoted RUMBLE ON THE RIVER event, which took place at the Masonic Temple in Detroit. Tyner dominated the opening stanza, working the body of Hernandez throughout, his supremacy vindicated late on when he sent Hernandez to the canvas, albeit briefly as Hernandez was up before the count had even began. The visit to the deck clearly awakened Hernandez, who more than equaled everything Tyner threw at him from that point on. From around the midway point both men threw away any semblance of a defense they had and just went toe-to-toe, in pure Gatti-Ward style. Hernandez threw everything he had at Tyner, scoring big with the sensationally powerful combinations he constantly fired in Tyner’s direction. Tyner on the other hand was taking advantage of the space afforded by Hernandez’s all out attacks, by dispatching pin point accurate powerful shots at every opportunity. Both men gave their all throughout every single round, but Hernandez had landed far more shots, so much so that going into the tenth round it was him that was ahead on the judges scorecards. Tyner threw everything but the kitchen sink at Hernandez, in an effort to redress the balance, Hernandez responded in kind and by the second minute both men were almost out on their feet, having both expanded so much effort. Then with just seconds remaining on the clock, Tyner mustered up enough energy to let rip with a massive right, that sent Hernandez down and out, much to the delight of the big home crowd. In victory, Tyner added the coveted WBU Welterweight World Championship to his ever growing trophy cabinet. Following his presenting the WBU Championship Belt, World Boxing Union President Don ‘Moose’ Lewis spoke briefly about the sensational fight. “From the point of the weigh-in and the ‘respectful’ trash talking between Tyner and Hernandez-I knew we had the making of a “Fight of the Year” already. Both boxers have never backed away from an opponent and both are decent people, so the WBU had a fight that was a winner no matter whose had was raised.
| World Boxing Federation Enters The Philippines January 10, 2014 |
|
The WBF has started 2014 with a bang, making history with its first title fight in the Philippines as Sanman Promotions, Peter Maniatis Events and JM Promotions will be staging a clash between undefeated rising stars for the vacant WBF International Flyweight title on Tuesday January 14. 22-year-old Michael Enriquez, who brings a 7-0-1 (4) record, takes on fellow countryman Jake Bornea (4-0, 3 KOs) at the Oval Plaza Covered Court in General Santos City, in a bout that also doubles for the vacant Philippines Flyweight crown. With the WBF World Flyweight title scheduled to be contested in South Africa at the end of February, Enriquez has his eyes firmly set on challenging the winner, and is not concerned about possibly having to travel for the opportunity. However, he obviously needs to get by Bornea first. With the prospect of the great Manny Pacquiao being ringside, along with a sold out and passionate crowd, both boxers are highly motivated to not only put on a good show for the fans, but to keep the outstanding reputation of Filipino boxers intact. The Michael “Blade” Enriquez vs. Jake “Bonbon” Bornea World Boxing Federation International Flyweight title fight is the main event of a massive twelve-bout card, with the undercard featuring some of the area’s most talented prospects.
Club 1957 Management Signs Former World Title Challenger Teon “The Technician” Kennedy January 9, 2014 |
|
Mark Cipparone’s Club 1957 Management is proud to announce the signing of former world title challenger Teon Kennedy to a management contract. Kennedy of Philadelphia has a record of 19-2-2 with 7 knockouts. The 27 year old won his first 13 bouts which included an explosive 2nd round stoppage over the undefeated Thomas Snow. Kennedy went on to win the USBA Super Bantamweight title with a 10th round stoppage over Francisco Rodriguez. He defended the the title with a 12 round unanimous decision over Jose Angel Beranza. Kennedy added the NABA title with a 10th round stoppage over Alex Beccera. Kennedy scored his best win when he dropped previously undefeated Jorge Diaz (15-0) two times and won a thrilling 12 round unanimous decision on March 26, 2011 as part of the Yuriorkis Gamboa – Jorge Solis undercard in Atlantic City. After suffering his 1st pro defeat to Alejandro Lopez (21-2), Kennedy had a draw with Christopher Martin (23-1-2) that headlined an ESPN Friday Night Fights card. Kennedy then challenged the highly respected Guillermo Rigondeaux for the WBA Super Bantamweight crown on June 9, 2012 as part of the Manny Pacquiao – Timothy Bradley Pay Per View undercard. Although Kennedy came up short, he showed heart by continuing to get off the canvas until the bout was stopped in 5th round. Since that defeat, Kennedy has fought very well as he moved up to Jr. Lightweight and has scored wins over Carlos Vinan and in his last bout when he fought through a broken jaw but still was able to win a 10 round unanimous decision over Joselito Collado (13-2) on August 24, 2013 in Atlantic City. “I decided to sign with Mark after what I have seen what he has done with his other fighters”, said Kennedy. “He takes good care of his fighters and I don’t mean with money. He gives great advice about life and he has already provided me with a good strength and conditioning program.” “I feel I need two more fights and I will be in a good spot. I know that Mark and my promoter Russell Peltz are on the same page and have a good plan going forward.”, finished Kennedy. “We are very happy to have Teon in the fold and part of our team”, said Cipparone. “He is a proven fighter who is just a couple fights removed from fighting for a world championship. He is a great talent and we look forward to getting him back to that title fight and we have the confidence that he will be a world champion.” Kennedy is promoted by Peltz Boxing and is trained by Wade and Randy Hinnant.
| Camacho Boy returns to Oklahoma City January 8, 2014 |
 |
(JAN 8) On Friday, January 24th, 2014, popular middleweight contender “Comanche Boy” George Tahdooahnippah (31-1-2) returns to action in downtown Oklahoma City, OK at the Chevrolet Events Center in Bricktown. The January 24th fight is a glimpse of things to come for Comanche Boy, who plans an eventful year in 2014. “I’m anxious to get back in the ring and love fighting in Oklahoma City Bricktown. Oklahoma City is my second home and no better place to be in Oklahoma than Bricktown,” Tahdooahnippah said. “I want to reassure to my fans that this is the beginning of the best to come for Comanche Boy!” An opponent will be announced soon.
| Tyner and Hernandez to fight on January 10th at the Masonic Temple in Detroit January 4, 2014 |
 |
(JAN 4) On January 25, 2014, King’s Boxing Promotions & XFE presents a night of boxing at the Sands in Bethlehem, that will feature Travis Kauffman facing Vincent Thompson in the ten round main event. Kauffman is promoted by Greg Cohen Promotions. In the eight round co-feature, rising Jr. Lightweight Frankie De Alba will take on Chazz McDowell. In an eight round Bantamweight bout, Miguel Cartagenaof Philadelphia will take on Felipe Rivas of Nogales, Snoroa, Mexico. Travis Thompson of York, PA will battle Sammy Quinones of York, PA in a Lightweight bout scheduled for six rounds. More bouts: In four round bouts: Robert Ramos of Palm Bay, FL will fight Gerald Smith of Philadelphia in a Lightweight bout; Khalib Whitmore of Philadelphia will take on an opponent to be announced in a Light Heavyweight bout; Angel Concepcion of Newark, NJ will fight Raymere Palmer of Allentown, PA in a Light Heavyweight bout; and Christian Molina of Allentown, PA will make his pro debut against Bernel Ayres (0-3) of Harlem, NY in a Jr. Welterweight bout.
| Tyner and Hernandez to fight on January 10th at the Masonic Temple in Detroit January 4, 2014 |
 |
Lanardo Tyner will face Angel Hernandez for the vacant (WBU) Welterweight World title, at the Masonic Temple in Detroit, Michigan this coming Friday, January 10, 2014. Tyner won the USNBC National title with a first round stoppage of Charles Hatley in August 2012. The Houston, Texas based fighter then went on to successfully defended his crown in May last year, with another stoppage victory, this time with just seconds remaining of the final round against Tyrese Hendricks. Tyner comes into the fight with a wealth of Championship experience under his belt, having previously secured the USA Mid American Light Welterweight, USA Texas State and USBO Welterweight titles, as well as challenging for USBA, NABF and NABA titles on a number of occasions.
| Price returns on January 25 in Stuttgart Source/Team Sauerland January 2, 2014 |
 |
David Price (15-2, 13 KOs) will make his ring return against Evengy Orlov (14-12-1, 10 KOs) on January 25 at the Hanns-Martin-Schleyer Halle in Stuttgart, Germany. The British heavyweight joins an action packed card that also features the much anticipated rematch between WBO Cruiserweight Champion Marco Huck (36-2-1, 25 KOs) and Firat Arslan (33-6-2, 21 KOs). The show will be available to watch on BoxNation in the UK and ARD in Germany. Tickets are available via eventim.de, easyticket.de and davidprice.co.uk.
| Shumenov Celebrates his Fourth Anniversary as World Champion Next Month January 1, 2014 |
 |
LAS VEGAS- WBA/IBA Light Light Heavyweight World Champion Beibut Shumenov celebrates his fourth anniversary as world champion next month but he really didn’t arrive on the worldwide boxing scene until this past December 14th in his SHOWTIME debut. Shumenov set a light heavyweight record for capturing a world title in the fewest career fights, 10, when he won (Jan. 10, 2010) a 12-round decision over Gabriel Campillo in Las Vegas. Shumenov’s fifth successful world title defense was an impressive performance over previously undefeated challenger Tomas “Tomi Kid” Kovacs (23-1, 14 KOs) on “Danger Zone,” headlined by Marcus Maidana’s upset of Adrian Broner, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas. Shumenov, the 2004 Kazakhstan Olympian who lives in Las Vegas, dropped Kovacs at the end of round one with a picture-perfect left hook to the European champion’s chin. The powerful Kazak briefly switched to southpaw in the second round, decking Kovacs with a left uppercut, and referee Rafael Ramos halted the fight at the 2:55 mark of the third round after a battered Kovacs was knocked down for the third time in the fight. Although he hadn’t fought in more than a year, Shumenov showed little ring rust, if any at all, as he patiently stalked Kovacs, who Shumenov expected to be aggressive from the opening bell. “From watching some of his past fights,” the 30-year-old Shumenov explained, “I expected him to come forward and fight inside. I was prepared to counter him, but he fought defensively and I had to set him up. I feinted a lot more than in my past fights, moved better, and I eventually got him. “My goal has always been to unify and Golden Boy and Showtime are going to give me that opportunity. We tried to make a couple of unifications and different fights that for one reason or another fell through. We tried to made unification fights with [Nathan] Cleverly and [Chad] Dawson when they held belts, but they weren’t interested in fighting me. I tried to unify with a scheduled fight against [then WBO champion Juergen] Braehmer but he ran out of town three days before our fight.” (photo by Tom Casino / SHOWTIME)