Day: June 7, 2018

‘Bull vs. Matador’ Match-Up of Bakhtiyar Eyubov vs. Nicholas Givhan added to Undercard of Claressa Shields vs. Hanna Gabriels

Another exciting battle between well-regarded prospects has been added to the un-televised undercard of Salita Promotions’ “Shields vs. Gabriels” event on Friday, June 22, at the Masonic Temple in Detroit.  In a classic “bull vs. matador” match-up, Kalamazoo, Michigan’s Nicholas “King Beamen” Givhan (21-1-1, 11 KOs) will face undefeated Bakhtiyar “Bakha Bullet” Eyubov (13-0, 11 KOs), from Aktjubinsk, Kazakhstan, over 10 exciting super-lightweight rounds. A six-year pro, Nicholas Givhan has had mixed results, thus far, against stronger opposition. He fought to a draw with France’s 8-1 Freddy Durand in August 2015 and suffered his lone setback against undefeated top contender Ivan Baranchyk in March 2016. Givhan has won five straight fights since then and was last seen Read more [...]

“Fight Night at the Capital” Open Workout Alert for the Public and Media

"Fight Night at The Capital" Open Workouts for the public and the media.  WHO:    RICHARD "Popeye The Sailor Man" RIVER,   UBF All Americas Light Heavyweight Champion,  Hartford, CT, 7-0 (6KOs). vs. "The Special One" SHARAD COLLIER,  2-Time N.E. Golden Gloves Champion, Hartfor, CT, Pro Debut. Plus these other pro boxers who will be in action June 16th..... OMAR "The Beast" BORDOY, JR. (5-0, 1 KO), Danbury, CT LUIS "Lobito" RIVERA (4-3), Hartford, CT JOSE MAYSONET (pro debut), Hartford, CT ALEXANDER "El Bravo" PICOT (2-5-1), Hartford, CT ANUEL ROSA (pro debut), New Haven, CT NATHAN MARTINEZ (pro debut), New Britain, CT JACOB "Lefty" MARRERO (pro debut), Bridgeport, CT JEFFREY TORRES (4-0, 2 KOs), New Have, CT WHEN: Monday, June 11, 2018 - 6:00 p.m. ET start WHERE: Read more [...]

Boxing the way out for pro-debuting “The Special One” Sharad Collier

HARTFORD, Conn. (June 7, 2018) - Hartford boxing prospect "The Special One"Sharad Collier has overcome tougher obstacles in life than he may ever face in the ring.  The two-time New England Golden Gloves champion will make his professional debut Saturday night, June 16, on Hartford Boxing Promotions' inaugural event, "Fight Night at The Capital", at Xfinity Centre in Hartford. "I'm excited to make my pro debut at home in Hartford," Collier said. "Fans are going to see a whole new beast: more power, speed and I'm not just in the ring to fight. I'm going to put on a show. Here's what 'Special' stands for: S is for speed, P for power, E for enthusiasm, C for charisma, I for intelligence, A for - athleticism, L is for the looks." Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) All America light heavyweight Read more [...]