Month: February 2018

5 Fab Fights to Look Forward to in March 

f you’re looking out for some top-class boxing, then March is definitely a month in which you can’t afford to miss the in-ring action.  There are a number of high-profile fights scheIduled to take place throughout the month, with the likes of Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua among the star attractions stepping into the squared circle again. Here are five fights we’re especially looking forward to in March. Kell Brook v Sergey Rabchenko Sheffield born boxer Kell Brook (36-2, 25 KOs) moves up to light-middleweight and tackles Belarus’ former European champion Sergey Rabchenko (29-2, 22 KOs) on the night of March 3. Both fighters will be looking to bounce back from defeats when last in the ring. Brook, 31, is a strong odds-on -1600 favorite for victory over Ricky Hatton-trained Read more [...]

5 Fab Fights to Look Forward to in March 

If you’re looking out for some top-class boxing, then March is definitely a month in which you can’t afford to miss the in-ring action. There are a number of high-profile fights scheduled to take place throughout the month, with the likes of Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua among the star attractions stepping into the squared circle again. Here are five fights we’re especially looking forward to in March. Kell Brook v Sergey Rabchenko Sheffield born boxer Kell Brook (36-2, 25 KOs) moves up to light-middleweight and tackles Belarus’ former European champion Sergey Rabchenko (29-2, 22 KOs) on the night of March 3. Both fighters will be looking to bounce back from defeats when last in the ring. Deontay Wilder v Luis Ortiz Reigning WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder Read more [...]

Can David Haye Compete with the New Heavyweight Elite?

With less than a month to go until his much-anticipated rematch with Tony Bellew, David Haye had to pull out of the planned fight due to a “freak training injury”. The bizarre injury in question reportedly saw him tear his bicep during a stair conditioning session, but it’s the latest in a long line of injuries for Haye, and something that has defined the latter part of his career. Haye, 37, insists he wants to fight Anthony Joshua, although admits he has to beat Tony Bellew before he could be considered for such a fight. It shouldn’t be forgotten what a good fighter Haye was – if not is. He was WBO heavyweight champion of the world until 2011, an impressive feat considering he had not long moved up from the Cruiserweight division – which he had dominated – picking Read more [...]

“Fightin’ Irish” boxing history rich in Boston – USA vs. Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour Kicks-off March 12 in Boston

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 12, 2018) - "Fightin' Irish" and Boston boxing has been synonymous for more than a century, since the Irish first started emigrating to the United States in general, Boston in particular, after the Great Potato Famine. Many Irish and Irish-American boxers have fought in the Greater Boston area, some born and others resettling there. This rich tradition continues next month in a different way when the three-city 2018 USA vs. Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour kicks-off Monday, March 12, at the newly renovated Royale Entertainment Complex in Boston's famed theater district. The Boston stop, which is being presented by Budweiser, will have general admission tickets for $20.00 and a limited amount of $30.00 reserved tickets go on sale today (Monday, Feb. 12) at 12 Read more [...]

Fight Promotions, Inc. signs 2016 Olympian, Heavyweight Bahodr Jalolov to multi-year promotional contract

New York, NY (February 5, 2018) Fight Promotions Inc. is pleased to announce the signing of 2016 Olympian, super heavyweight Bakhodir Jalolov of Uzbekistan, to a promotional contract.   Jalolov, who was the flag-bearer for Uzbekistan for the 2016 Olympics, is a 6'6" power puncher who participated in approximately 97 amateur bouts, winning 84 by mostly first round knockouts. The 23 year-old is a towering knockout artist who won a myriad of international tournaments including a bronze medal at the 2015 World Championships, and a Gold medal at the 2017 Asian championships. Bakhodir represented Uzbekistan at the 2016 Olympics. He holds wins over many notable prospects from Kazakhstan, Cuba and Europe. Max Alperovich, the president of Fight Promotions, Inc. commented on the signing: "Bakha is Read more [...]

WBF News: “Champions Collide”, Schembri vs. Segura February 24, 2018

In a rare case of big time championship boxing in the Mediterranean island state, Prize Boxing Promotions presents a show billed as “Champions Collide” on Saturday February 24 at the Corradino Sports Pavillion in Paola, Malta.  Headlining the bill will be a fight for the vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) International Super Middleweight title between local hero Christian “Coqqos” Schembri and Italy-based Dominican Christian Arvelo Segura. Schembri, 11-3 (5), turned professional in 2015 by unusually facing what appeared to be a much too accomplished opponent in former Commonwealth Champion Scott Dixon (37-10-4 at the time), but amazingly managed to give the Scot all he could handle before losing a majority decision over ten rounds. They rematched six months later, and this time Read more [...]

Ron Scott Stevens honored to be inducted into New York State Boxing Hall of Fame

Many years ago, Stevens rolled the dice, giving up his job as a waiter and deciding to go all-in in terms of boxing, and over the course of time he has served in almost every conceivable area of boxing as an administrator, promoter, matchmaker, editor, writer, ring announcer, blow-by-blow TV announcer, producer, and radio show host. Ron Scott Stevens is shown here in an old picture with "The Greatest", Muhammad Ali "I figured boxing was the sport of underdogs and I was an underdog," Stevens explained. "So, why not try boxing? The great thing about boxing is it allows somebody like me an open spot. Nobody is really born into boxing, other than the son of a boxer or, somebody like that/. It's the beauty of boxing. Living boxers heading into the NYSBHOF include (Spring Valley) Read more [...]