Month: May 2018

Derrick Webster to fight Oscar Riojas on the Mis Downing Promotions Card

Atlantic City, New Jersey (May 31, 2018)--Super Middleweight contender Derrick "Take It To The Bank" Webster (25-1, 13 KOs) feels the time is now to take on the big boys of the division, but in order to secure a bout with a top contender or champion, he first must get by Oscar Riojas (16-9-1, 5 KOs) of Monterrey, Mexico in the 10-round main event this Friday night at The Claridge Hotel.  The show is promoted by Mis Downing Promotions.   Webster of Glassboro, New Jersey has been working hard in the gym as he prepares for this most important bout. "I have had an amazing camp, I have been getting great work and seeing different looks," said Webster, who has been working under the guidance of his long-time trainer Denny Brown. In Riojas, he is facing a battle-tested veteran who has taken Read more [...]

Promoting more challenging than fighting for Miguel Cotto

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (May 31, 2018) - Future Hall of Fame boxer Miguel Cotto believes that, for him, promoting is even more challenging than fighting.  The living legend retired last December with an incredible 41-6 (33 KOs) pro record, in which he became the only Puerto Rican to capture world titles in four different weights classes, light welterweight through middleweight. Cotto was 20-6 (16 KOs) in world title fights, 16-6 (12 KOs) versus present or past world champions during his illustrious 17-year pro career, including victories against Cesar Bazan, Carlos Maussa, Lovemore N'dou, Randall Bailey, DeMarcus Corley, Ricardo Torres, Paulie Malignaggi, Carlos Quintana, Zab Judah, Shane Mosley, Joshua Clottey, Yuri Foreman, Ricardo Mayorga, Antonio Margarito, Sergio Martinez and Daniel Read more [...]

“The Bosnian Prince” Armin Mrkanovic defeats Nicholas Lavin this Past Friday night in Queens, New York

(May 22, 2018)--Armin "The Bosnian Prince" Mrkanovic returned to the ring after an 11-month absence to win a win six-round unanimous decision over Nicholas Lavin in a cruiserweight bout that took place this past Friday night at Amazura Concert Hall in the Jamaica section of Mrkanovic's hometown of Queens, New York.  Mrkanovic controlled the action, and won by shutout scores of 60-54 on all cards to up his record to 8-3. The bout was the first ring appearance for Mrkanovic since his highly controversial defeat against Josh Himes that took place last June 24th in West Virginia.  In that bout, Mrkanovic should have been awarded the bout as he outboxed Himes, and even asked for a review of the fight by the UBF, but his requests fell on deaf ears, and now Mrkanovic is demanding a rematch Read more [...]

Armin Mrkanovic defeats Nicholas Lavin this Past Friday night in Queens, New York

Queens, New York (May 22, 2018)--Armin "The Bosnian Prince" Mrkanovic returned to the ring after an 11-month absence to win a win six-round unanimous decision over Nicholas Lavin in a cruiserweight bout that took place this past Friday night at Amazura Concert Hall in the Jamaica section of Mrkanovic's hometown of Queens, New York.  Mrkanovic controlled the action, and won by shutout scores of 60-54 on all cards to up his record to 8-3. The bout was the first ring appearance for Mrkanovic since his highly controversial defeat against Josh Himes that took place last June 24th in West Virginia.  In that bout, Mrkanovic should have been awarded the bout as he outboxed Himes, and even asked for a review of the fight by the UBF, but his requests fell on deaf ears, and now Mrkanovic is demanding Read more [...]

Nico Hernandez captures IBA flyweight World title in 5th professional fight

MULVANE, Kan. (May 21, 2018) -- History was made this past Saturday night on the "SUPERBOX LIVE: High Stakes" pay-per-view card, when 2016 Olympic bronze medalist and local hero, Nico Hernandez, knocked out Hungarian challenger Szilveszter "The Silent Assassin" Kanalas in the opening round to capture the vacant International Boxing Association (IBA) Flyweight World Championship in only his fifth professional fight, at Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas. The new IBA World flyweight champion Nico Hernandez - (L-R) head trainer Lewis Hernandez, assistant trainer Villa, Nico Hernandez, Hall of Fame referee and IBA official Steve Smoger and promote John Andersen. (photo courtesy of Courtney Wells / Boyd Gaming Corp.) In the first world title fight ever held in Kansas, Hernandez (5-0, 4 KOs) Read more [...]

Derrick Webster takes on Oscar Riojas for the ABF Super Middleweight Title in main event

Atlantic City, New Jersey (May 16, 2018)–Rising super middleweight contender Derrick Webster will headline a great night of boxing on Friday, June 1st at The Claridge Hotel when he takes tough veteran Oscar Riojas in a ten-round bout for the ABF Super Middleweight Title in the main event of a nine bout card. The show, which will coincide with The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame weekend, is promoted by Mis Downing Promotions. Webster of Glassboro, New Jersey has a record of 25-1 with 13 knockouts. The 35 year-old is a nine-year veteran, and is riding a six-bout winning streak. Webster, who has wins over Frankie Fillipone (22-5-1), Thomas Awimbono (25-5-1), Obodai Sai (23-1), is coming off an eight-round unanimous decision over Francisco Cordero (38-9) on February 10th in Philadelphia. Read more [...]

Derrick Webster takes on Oscar Riojas for the ABF Super Middleweight Title in main event

Atlantic City, New Jersey (May 16, 2018)–Rising super middleweight contender Derrick Webster will headline a great night of boxing on Friday, June 1st at The Claridge Hotel when he takes tough veteran Oscar Riojas in a ten-round bout for the ABF Super Middleweight Title in the main event of a nine bout card. The show, which will coincide with The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame weekend, is promoted by Mis Downing Promotions. Webster of Glassboro, New Jersey has a record of 25-1 with 13 knockouts. The 35 year-old is a nine-year veteran, and is riding a six-bout winning streak. Webster, who has wins over Frankie Fillipone (22-5-1), Thomas Awimbono (25-5-1), Obodai Sai (23-1), is coming off an eight-round unanimous decision over Francisco Cordero (38-9) on February 10th in Philadelphia. Read more [...]

Derrick Webster takes on Oscar Riojas for the ABF Super Middleweight Title in main event

Atlantic City, New Jersey (May 16, 2018)--Rising super middleweight contender Derrick Webster will headline a great night of boxing on Friday, June 1st at The Claridge Hotel when he takes tough veteran Oscar Riojas in a ten-round bout for the ABF Super Middleweight Title in the main event of a nine bout card.  The show, which will coincide with The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame weekend, is promoted by Mis Downing Promotions. Webster of Glassboro, New Jersey has a record of 25-1 with 13 knockouts.  The 35 year-old is a nine-year veteran, and is riding a six-bout winning streak.  Webster, who has wins over Frankie Fillipone (22-5-1), Thomas Awimbono (25-5-1), Obodai Sai (23-1), is coming off an eight-round unanimous decision over Francisco Cordero (38-9) on February 10th in Philadelphia.  Read more [...]

Hernandez-Kanalas IBA World flyweight title fight Headlines solid card this Saturday night in Kansas

LAS VEGAS (May 16, 2018) - Undefeated Toronto heavyweight prospect Oleksandr Teslenko is bringing his vaunted power and Ukrainian magic to Kansas this week for his fourth pro fight in the United States, this Saturday night on the "SUPERBOX LIVE: High Stakes" pay-per-view card, airing live from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas. The 12-round main event pits 2016 Olympic bronze medalist and hometown hero, Nico Hernandez (4-0, 3 KOs), against former WBF super flyweight world champion Szilveszter "The Silent Assassin" Kanalas (14-7, 9 KOs), of Hungary, for the vacant International Boxing Association (IBF) World flyweight title. Hernandez vs. Kanalas will be fighting in the first world championship boxing match ever held in Kansas history. SUPERBOX LIVE: High Stakes will launch Super Channel's Read more [...]

Boxing Action: Michael Dutchover Wins by a Third Round Stoppage of Mike Fowler

PHILADELPHIA, Penn. / ORANGE, Calif. (May  14, 2018) - Top junior lightweight prospect Michael Dutchover (9-0, 6 KOs) of Midland, Tex. continues to improve on his advanced skill set. He knocked out Mike Fowler (6-15, 2 KOs) in the third round (1:19) after landing consecutive body shots that sapped the air out of Fowler's lungs.  The fight took place this past Friday night at the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, California. Photos by Carlos Baeza / Thompson Boxing Dutchover proved his talent early by connecting with body shots in the second round that floored the shorter Fowler. Dutchover, 20, rarely got hit and displayed superior hand speed and excellent instincts. "I wanted to start fast and not have to go the full six rounds," said Dutchover, who was an outstanding cross country runner Read more [...]

Mykal Fox continues winning ways with unanimous decision over Anthony Mercado

Philadelphia, Penn. (May 14, 2018)--This past Friday night, junior welterweight Mykal Fox remained perfect by winning a eight-round unanimous decision over Anthony Mercado.  The bout headlined an eight-fight card at SugarHouse Casino, and was promoted by King's Promotions. Fox of Forestville, Maryland controlled the action by using his long reach that set up combination punching.  The 22 year-old was solid throughout, and cruised home to the victory by scores of 79-73 twice and 78-74.   Fox is now 17-0,  Mercado of Camuy, Puerto Rico is 11-4. "The Fighting Ring Announcer" Alex Barbosa came back after a nearly two-year layoff to win a four-round unanimous decision over Sergio Aguilar in a super bantamweight bout.   Barbosa of Philadelphia won by scores of 40-36 and 39-37 twice to Read more [...]

WBO light flyweight champion Tito Acosta to showcase skills & build his legacy vs. Carlos Buitrago

AN JUAN, Puerto Rico  - World Boxing Organization Light Flyweight World Champion Tito Acosta will showcase his vast skills June 16 in his first title defense against Nicaraguan challenger Carlos "Chocorroncito" Buitrago in the "La Batalla" 12-round main event, airing on pay-per-view, live from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Center in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.  La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago is presented by Miguel Cotto Promotions, which is owned and operated by the first Puerto Rican boxer to capture world titles in four different weight classes, future Hall of Famer Miguel Cotto, and H2 Entertainment, in association with DIRECTV Puerto Rico. Building his own legacy in a traditionally rich, hot-bed for boxing like Puerto Rico, Acosta (17-1, 17 KOs) captured the vacant WBO title last December Read more [...]

Devin Haney Defeats Mason Menard by TKO in Dominating Performance Friday on ShoBox: The New Generation

PHILADELPHIA (May 12, 2018) - Blue chip lightweight prospect Devin Haney rose to the occasion in what was the toughest test of his career, defeating veteran Mason Menard via ninth-round TKO in the main event of ShoBox: The New Generation Friday on SHOWTIME from 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.  Haney (20-0, 13 KOs) entered the fight as a highly regarded prospect who had never been tested. He faced his first test on Friday in what was a scheduled 10-round bout against ShoBox veteran Menard (33-3, 24 KOs). Haney took control of the fight from the opening bell and never relinquished it. The 19-year-old picked off Menard with a dominating jab from the outside and used lateral movement to avoid getting hit.  Menard was unable to land any meaningful punches and he looked sluggish compared to Haney's Read more [...]

Hungarian Invasion! Szilveszter “The Silent Assassin” Kanalas going to Kansas to upset Olympian Nico Hernandez for IBA Flyweight World title

LAS VEGAS (May 10, 2018 - Hungarian invader Szilveszter "The Silent Assassin" Kanalas (14-7, 9 KOs) has a plan designed to upset local favorite Nico Hernandez (4-0, 3 KOs), a 2016 Olympic bronze medalist, May 19th in their showdown for the vacant International Boxing Association (IBA) World Flyweight Championship, headlining SUPERBOX LIVE: High Stakes at Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.  Hernandez vs. Kanalas will launch Super Channel's new live boxing series, SUPERBOX LIVE, in association with KO Night Boxing LLC, airing live exclusively in Canada on Super Channel. Integrated Sports Media will distribute "SUPERBOX LIVE: High Stakes" in the United States on cable, satellite and digital pay-per-view via iN Demand, Vubiquity, DIRECTV, DISH and live-streamed worldwide on FITE.TV app Read more [...]

The Return of Light Heavyweight Sensation Joe Smith Jr. June 30th

In the main event of Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing "SLUGFEST at the SUN" on June 30th, JOE "THE BEAST" SMITH JR. (23-2 19KO's) will make his extremely anticipated return to the ring at the Mohegan Sun Arena.  Embracing the moniker the "Common Man," Local 66 Laborers Construction Union worker, Smith Jr., exploded onto the national boxing scene beginning in 2016. Backed by his union brothers, Smith Jr. would wield a sledgehammer by day and lace up his gloves to train by night. His work ethic and humble personality gravitated fans towards him, as he quickly became the national champion of the working man. 2016 was truly the year of "THE BEAST," as Smith Jr. took the boxing world by storm. In June, Smith Jr. marched into Chicago, the hometown of, at the time, #2 world rated light heavyweight Read more [...]