Day: May 31, 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 [...]