Day: January 24, 2019

Solid supporting fights announced for Aston Palicte-Jose Martinez title eliminator

LAS VEGAS (January 24, 2019) - Roy Jones Jr. Boxing Promotions has put together a solid card to support the World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior bantamweight world title eliminator between "Mighty" Aston Palicte (24-2-1, 20 KOs) and Jose "Chiquiro" Martinez (20-0-2, 13 KOs) on January 31 at Viejas Casino & Resort in Alpine, California.  Promoted by RJJ Boxing Promotions in association with Miguel Cotto Promotions, Palicte vs. Martinez will headline a card that will stream live on UFC FIGHT PASS®, starting at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, in the inaugural event of a new agreement between Palicte's promoter, RJJ Boxing, and FIGHT PASS, to live stream up to 72 professional boxing events over the next three years. The event will be held on the Thursday night of Super Bowl week, in the Oak Read more [...]

Mushin Cason and Jonnie Rice Return to the Ring this Saturday in Mexico

LAS VEGAS, NV (January 24, 2019) - Undefeated cruiserweight Muhsin "The Spartan" Cason (3-0, 1 KOs), and heavyweight Jonnie Rice (9-3, 5 KOs), both who are managed by Prince Ranch Boxing's Greg Hannley, are scheduled to fight in Tijuana, MX, this Saturday Jan. 26, 2019. The two prospects will fight in separate 4-round bouts. Cason, who is the younger brother of former two-time heavyweight world champion, Hasim Rahman, stands 6'3.  Guiding his corner will be veteran boxing coach, Kevin Henry. Cason feels he has the skills to compete with anyone in the cruiserweight division. "I've been sparring with some top-level guys in the gym and I'm confident in my capabilities," said Mushin Cason, "My bother Hasim is showing me the ropes. I'm going into this fight in Mexico with bad intentions on Read more [...]