Month: August 2018

Carl Frampton vs. Luke Jackson Interim WBO Featherweight World Championship and More….

EDMONTON, Canada (August 18, 2018) - A bonafide Event of the Year candidate is on tap today in the United Kingdom, featuring a pair of world title fights and a Special Heavyweight Attraction, to air in Canada exclusively on Super Channel (2:45 p.m. ET / 11:45 a.m. PT. start), live from Windsor Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland.   Frampton vs. Jackson is apresentation of Frank Warren's Queensbury Promotions. "It is going to be a fantastic occasion," Warren said. "We have Ireland's best in action. Carl (Frampton) is a tremendous professional, fantastic to work with and the reason we are here. He knows what is at stake and wants to put himself in line for a full world title fight. He is not fazed and just wants the best. He wanted to fight at Windsor Park and we have delivered. After this Read more [...]

Mykal Fox to take on former world champion DeMarcus Corley on CBS Sports Network

Reading, Penn. (August 18, 2018)--Tonight, undefeated junior welterweight prospect, Mykal "The Professor" Fox will battle former world champion DeMarcus "Chop Chop" Corley in a ten-round bout at The Maryland Live Casino in Hanover, Maryland.   The fight, between the Beltway area rivals will be televised live on CBS Sports Network beginning at 9 PM ET.  Fox (17-0, 4 KOs) of Forestville, Maryland will be taking on his toughest challenge and biggest name in his four-year career. At 22 years-old, Fox has been coming along very nicely as he continues to ascent up the prospect lists in the junior welterweight division. Standing 6'4" inches, Fox will have a nine-inch height advantage over the 83-fight vetearn, Corley. "This is the next progression in Mykal's development," said Fox's promoter, Read more [...]

Devin Haney Promotions Granted Boxing Promoter’s License in California

At 19-Years old, Devin Haney, who was born in San Francisco and raised in Oakland, becomes the youngest promoter in boxing history.  With the approved application, Devin Haney Promotions is off to a good start and looking is forward to showcasing events in California. Devin Haney Becomes The Youngest Promoter in Boxing History "Getting approved for my promoter's license in California is something I envisioned since I turned professional," said an elated Devin Haney, who now lives in Las Vegas. "Devin Haney Promotions will start doing shows on a modest scale, that will eventually lead to mega events." "I already have a couple of young hungry prospects on my roster and will be looking to sign other talented fighters as we march forward," Haney continued. "I plan to showcase some of the Read more [...]

Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2018 Announced

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (August 14, 2018) - The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) has announced its six-member Class of 2018 to be inducted during the 14TH annual CBHOF Gala Induction Dinner on Saturday night, October 13, in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun.  The new CBHOF inductees are boxers Cocoa Kid and Angel Vazquez, judge Don Trella, and trainers John Harris, Bill Gore and Brian Clark. Once again," CBHOF president John Laudati said, "the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame has elected a fantastic class of inductees. We are excited about the historical significance of inducing Cocoa Kid, the great fighter from the 1930's. Our other honorees come from across the state. We hope to see a large contingent come out to congratulate a great local boxer, Angel Vasquez, and to celebrate the life Read more [...]

Tyrone Crawley Jr., and Ricardo Garcia Battle to a Majority Draw in Philadelphia At SugarHouse Casino

Philadelphia, Penn. (August 13, 2018)-This past Friday night, Tyrone Crawley, Jr. and Ricardo Garcia fought to an eight-round majority draw before a capacity crowd at SugarHouse Casino in a junior welterweight bout.   The fantastic nine-bout show was promoted by King's Promotions. It seemed that Garcia was leading the action by landing combinations on the ropes. Crawley tried to keep the fight at the center of the ring by trying to lead with his left and flicking out the jab. Garcia dictated the action, but the judges did not see it that way as two of the voters saw the fight even at 76-76 and a 3rd judge had it 79-73 for Garcia.  Garcia, 140.7 lbs of Dominican Republic is 14-3-1. Crawley, Jr., 138.5 lbs of Philadelphia, PA 7-1-1. Eric Moon won an eight-round unanimous decision over Read more [...]

Emilio Sanchez Wins by TKO over Christopher Martin in Mainliner

LOS ANGELES (Aug 10, 2018): Emilio Sanchez (17-1, 11 KOs) made a successful move to featherweight by defeating Christopher Martin (30-11-3, 10 KOs) via fifth-round technical knockout in the scheduled eight-round main event of the Aug. 10 edition of LA FIGHT CLUB at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles and televised nationally on EstrellaTV's Boxeo Estelar. Sanchez dropped Martin in the third round and continued punishing him until referee Jack Reiss called a halt to the fight at the end of the fifth round. "I felt fast and strong," said Emilio Sanchez. "This was my first fight after moving up to 126 pounds, and I felt stronger.  I was working on landing my uppercuts and shots to the body. I have to talk to my manager Frank Espinoza and with Golden Boy Promotions, but I want to return as soon Read more [...]

Undefeated Welterweight Poindexter Knight, Jr. discusses fight with Greg Averil Young in battle of undefeated fighters tonight in Philadelphia

NEW YORK (August 10, 2018)--Undefeated welterweight prospect Poindexter Knight, Jr. (4-0, 2 KOs) returns to his hometown of Philadelphia when he takes on undefeated Greg Averil Young Tonight at SugarHouse Casino. "I am staying focused and ready to put on a great show.  My zero will stay a zero," said Knight, who was a 2017 National Golden Gloves Champion. "I have seen a little footage on him, but I am not worried because I trained so hard for this fight, and I am just ready to put on a show for Philadelphia." "Poindexter is a special talent and will remind everyone of the Philadelphia stars of the past. Everyone who will be at the SugarHouse Casino tonight will be in for a treat," Said David McWater, CEO of Split-T Management.   Knight is promoted by Real Deal Boxing. ABOUT SPLIT-T Read more [...]

Fight Night at the Scottish Rite 2 – September 8th in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, TX (August 8, 2018) - Professional boxing returns to the Scottish Rite Theatre in downtown San Antonio, TX, on September 8, 2018, when TMB & PRB Entertainment present, "FIGHT NIGHT AT THE SCOTTISH RITE 2". The 8-round main event will showcase Armando Cardenas (9-1, 5 KOs), a local fan favorite, vs. Gilbert Venegas (9-0, 6 KOs) from East Moline, Illinois, in a super welterweight bout. In the 6-round co-main event, Xavier Wilson (8-0, 1 KO) from San Antonio by way of Baltimore, Maryland, will square off against local native, Christian Santibanez (5-7, 3 KOs), in a lightweight clash. In addition, 5-Time national champion Richard Medina, from San Antonio, will be making his highly anticipated pro debut. "We are happy to bring another great night of boxing to San Antonio," Read more [...]

Garcia to Face Morales in Mainliner on September 1st – Golden Boy Fight Night

INDIO, CALIF. (Aug. 7, 2018): NABF and NABO Super Featherweight champion Ryan "Kingry" Garcia (15-0, 13 KOs) will face his toughest challenge yet as he takes on NABA Super Featherweight Champion Carlos "The Solution" Morales (17-2-3, 6 KOs) in a non-title fight scheduled for 10 rounds in the lightweight division. The clash will be the main event of the Sept. 1 edition of Golden Boy Fight Night at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif.The action will be streamed live on Facebook Watch in the U.S. and globally on the Golden Boy Fight Night Page. Garcia, a 19-year-old native of Victorville, Calif., is the future of boxing. After winning multiple national championships as an amateur and several professional fights in Mexico, Garcia signed with Golden Boy Promotions in Nov. 2016. Since Read more [...]

welterweight Erick Bone will look to register the biggest win of his career when he takes on former IBF Junior Welterweight world champion, Sergey Lipinets

New York (August 6, 2018)-- This Saturday night at NYCB Live, Home of The Nassau Coliseum, streaking welterweight Erick Bone will look to register the biggest win of his career when he takes on former IBF Junior Welterweight world champion, Sergey Lipinets.  The ten-round bout will be part of a nationally televised card that will be presented by Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT. Bone (20-5, 8 KOs) of Ecuador has won four straight bouts, which Bone and his team believe it should be six straight wins, with disputed losses to former world champion Miguel Vazquez and then undefeated Eddie Ramirez. "I am motivated and ready to get back on the big stage," said Bone.  "Lipinets is a strong fighter.  He is good with both hands,  He is good Read more [...]

Tonight at the Ice Arena Wales, in Cardiff, Wales, in a scheduled ten round bout, vying for the WBA Super Featherweight International title, Brazilian Viviane Obenauf, 130, won by a fourth round TKO over previously undefeated Great Britain’s Natasha Jonas, 130. Jonas was knocked down three times before the fight was stopped.

Russian light heavyweight contender Umar Salamov (21-1, 16 KOs) is issuing a challenge to newly crowned WBO Champ Eleider Alvarez and WBA ruler Dmitry Bivol.  While many of the top 175-lb fighters would prefer to avoid Alvarez and Bivol, two of the hardest punchers in the division, the 24-year-old Salamov says he’s up for the challenge any time.  Both Alvarez and Bivol appeared on national television over the weekend, with Alvarez scoring an upset KO over Sergei Kovalev and Bivol defending his title with a lacklustre decision over Isaac Chilemba. “I saw their fights and I can confidently tell you that when I get my opportunity, I will dethrone both Bivol and Alvarez,” said Salamov. “I am the best light heavyweight in the world and look forward to proving it to the boxing fans Read more [...]

Marcos “Madman” Hernandez to Appear on The Contender Series

FRESNO, CA  - Marcos "Mad Man" Hernandez (11-1-1, 3 KOs), who is advised by Al Haymon and fighting under the Premier Boxing Champions platform of fight cards, will appear on the upcoming season of The Contender on EPIX®.   The highly anticipated 12-episode season, from MGM Television and Paramount Television, will premiere on EPIX® on Aug. 24, 2018, at 10 PM ET/PT with Hernandez being one of the more notable middleweights featured on the series multiple fights televised on FS1. Hernandez, a native of Fresno, CA, trained with his father Joey Hernandez until a heavily debated split-decision loss to Kyrone "Shut It Down" Davis made Hernandez rethink his training habits.  He has since moved his camp to Southern California and begun training with Henry Ramirez.  Since the move Hernandez, Read more [...]