Month: August 2017

Jaron Ennis and Brandun Lee Remain Undefeated in DC

WASHINGTON D.C. - AUGUST 15, 2017 - Victory Boxing Promotions continues to keep its top talent in the ring, with Jaron "Boots" Ennis and Brandun Lee adding wins to their records Saturday at the historic Howard Theatre in Washington DC. In the co-main event, Ennis defeated veteran Ricardo Cano via stoppage 40 seconds into the first round of their bout, improving to 14-0, 12KO. Brandun Lee impressed on the undercard, stopping experienced journeyman Roy Garcia in the second round. 2017 has been an incredibly busy year for 20 year old Ennis, who fights out of Philadelphia. He's racked up six wins, and it was recently announced that he would be awarded his third Briscoe Award in October. The Briscoe Awards are a staple of Philadelphia boxing, and Ennis will receive the Rookie of the Year award Read more [...]

CES Boxing launches three-city press tour

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Aug. 14th, 2017) -- With two major-league events scheduled over the next five weeks, the region's leading combat sports promotion, CES Boxing, kicks off a three-city press tour Monday to launch the final countdown to its summer of 2017 extravaganza. The tour begins Monday, Aug. 14th in Connecticut at Filomena's Café at 262 Boston Post Road in Waterford, the first of two press conference / pep rallies to promote CES Boxing's upcoming Saturday, Aug. 26th, 2017live boxing event at Foxwoods Resort Casino. CES Boxing returns to Connecticut on Tuesday, Aug. 15th with its second press event at The Powerhouse Gym at 31 Bernhard Road in North Haven, followed by a stop in Worcester, Mass., on Wednesday, Aug. 16th at Lock 50 at 50 Water Street to formally announce CES Boxing's Read more [...]

Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2017 Announced

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (Augus14, 2017) - The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) has announced its six-member Class of 2017 to be inducted during the 13TH annual CBHOF Gala Induction Dinner on Saturday night, October 28, in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun. The new CBHOF inductees are pioneer boxer "Professor" Charles Hadley, ring physician Dr. Tony Alessi, international boxing judge Clark Sammartino, referee/judge Dick Flaherty, boxing writer Dan Parker and boxer/boxing contributor Hugh Devlin, Sr. "We continue to break barriers at CBHOF as we induct 'Professor' Charles Hadley who may have been the best 'pound-for-pound fighter of his era," CBHOF president John Laudati said. Like many black athletes of this period, he never received the recognition he richly deserved. The CBHOF will Read more [...]

2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez Back in action Sept. 23 vs. Francisco Lapizco

PARK CITY, Kansas (August 10, 2017) - KO Night Boxing LLC and Hartman Arena hosted a private media luncheon today to announce the return of 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez for his third professional fight on Saturday, September 23, headlining "KO Night Boxing: Step Up!" at Hartman Arena in Park City, Kansas. "KO Night Boxing: Step Up!" is a presentation of KO Night Boxing LLC., in association with Hartman Arena, Mort's Cigar Bar and Jimmy Egg. Wichita-native Hernandez (2-0, 2 KOs) will face the stiffest test of his young pro career, Mexican flyweight Francisco "Guerrero" Lapizco (8-5, 2 KOs), in the six-round main event. "I'm very fortunate that my promoter, John Andersen (KO Night Boxing), has worked hard to make my third pro fight at home," Hernandez said. "I'm very excited Read more [...]

Ruben Villa Receives Local Award for Community Building Efforts

ORANGE, Calif. (Aug. 10, 2017) - Ruben Villa (7-0, 4 KOs), one of boxing's brightest, young talents in the featherweight division, recently received an award for his community building presence in his hometown of Salinas, Calif.  The Monterey County Board of Supervisors recognized Team Villa Boxing, a non-profit gym, for creating a safe space for low-income youths in East Salinas. Through grants, Team Villa Boxing offers free boxing and physical fitness lessons to select youths. "I was really surprised that we were honored with the award because we only found out about it the day before," Villa said. "We are obviously very happy about it, but we don't do it for the recognition. It's all about helping the community. There's not much opportunity out here so we have to give the kids additional Read more [...]

Charles Huerta Scores a Split Decision in Main Event

LOS ANGELES (Aug. 10, 2017) Paramount, Calif.'s Charles Huerta (20-5, 11 KOs) continued his rise to the top of the super featherweight division with a split decision victory against Miguel "Miguelito" Gonzalez (20-3, 17 KOs) of Los Mochis, Mexico as the main event of the latest edition of LA FIGHT CLUB at the Belasco Theater in downtown Los Angeles and televised live nationally on Estrella TV's Boxeo Estelar. VIP fighters for tonight's event included Gabriel "King" Rosado, Roberto "Tito" Manzanarez, Jesus "Renuente" Soto Karass, David "Junebug" Mijares, Cesar Diaz, Joet Gonzalez, and Jousce Gonzalez. Huerta, the 31-year-old who is coming off a spectacular third-round technical knockout victory against Ivan "Striker" Delgado earlier this year, boxed intelligently throughout the fight, Read more [...]

Big 11 bout card on tap for Saturday, August 19th at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City

Atlantic City, NJ --On Saturday night, August 19th, it will be wall to wall boxing action as 11 big fights will make up a tremendous night of boxing at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City.  The card, which is promoted Rising Promotions will feature a title bout, a former world champion, and some of the brightest prospects in well matched bouts.  The show is just another in the line of terrific cards by Rising Promotions.  The show will feature an unheard of 11 big fights, which are strategically matched for the fans, who will get their full monies worth of action. In the main event, local favorite, Thomas "Cornflake" LaManna (23-2, 9 KOs) of Millville, NJ will take on knockout artist, George Sosa (15-9, 15 KOs) of Reading, PA in a ten-round battle for the WBC Silver Latino Welterweight Read more [...]

Retired boxer/NY-11 Congressional Candidate Boyd Melson keeping busy with community events

Staten Island, NY (August 2, 2017) - 2018 Democratic Congressional candidate Boyd Melson, a West Point graduate, retired professional boxer and Captain in the Army Reserve, is dedicating three days from his busy schedule to help others in Staten Island and beyond. The 35-year-old, who is running in New York’s 11th district, is known for his selflessness. He regularly speaks to students of all ages, volunteers to run a free weekly boxing clinic on Staten Island at DeMarco's Boxing Club for people battling or overcoming addiction and assists with various charitable causes.   On Thursday, August 3, Melson is volunteering to help Staten Island youths battling addiction. Melson, through the help of his network and assistance from Staten Island based organization Tackling Read more [...]

After eight year hiatus, Prince Badi Ajamu back with a purpose

Atlantic City, New Jersey (August 2, 2017)--In 2009, and after winning two in a row, Light Heavyweight contender Prince Badi Ajamu walked away from the ring at age 37.  Ajamu, who was a perennial contender had a record of 27-3-1 with 15 knockouts, but decided that he needed some time away from competitive action. Fast forward eight years, Ajamu steps back in the ring as he takes on Edgar Perez in the six-round co-feature bout this Saturday night at the Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City. The card, which will headlined by super middleweight Derrick Webster (23-1, 12 KO's) of Glassboro, New Jersey taking on Lamar Harris  (9-13-4, 5 Kos) of Saint Lois, Missouri in a bout scheduled for eight rounds, is promoted by Mis Downing Promotions and Square Ring Promotions. Ajamu, now 45 years-old Read more [...]

Fighters to return to the East Coast in two weeks

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - August 1, 2017 - Two of Victory Boxing Promotions' top prospects saw action in North Carolina Saturday, and both ended the night with their hands raised. Junior Welterweight prospect, and standout amateur Brandun Lee (4-0, 3KO) dominated Donavin Battle over four rounds to cruise to a unanimous decision win (40-36, 40-35, 40-35). Adam Daranyi, Jr. (12-0, 11KO)'s Junior Middleweight bout versus veteran Andre Baker ended early, with Daranyi stopping the game fighter in under two rounds. Both fighters are managed by Cameron Dunkin. It was the fourth bout for Lee since he impressed in a first round knockout in his January debut earlier this year. He controlled the action throughout the fight, knocking Battle down in the 2nd round. The accomplished amateur (181-9), Read more [...]