Day: May 29, 2019

USA Boxing standout bantamweight Duke Ragan fighting for his daughter’s future

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 29, 2019) - Boxers fight for a variety of reasons. Team USA bantamweight Duke Ragan is driven in the gym and ring by his two-year-old daughter, Kennedy Ragan.  The 21-year-old Ragan trains with his fellow elite squad members in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which is a long way from his home and daughter in Cincinnati. "It is difficult being away from her," Ragan admitted, "but she motivates me. I'm boxing for our future." Ragan's future in boxing is bright. He is the No. 1 bantamweight in the United States, who plans to cash-out after the 2020 Olympics in Japan. Although he had his first amateur match when he was seven, Ragan was practically born to box, evident by pictures of him as an infant wearing baby boxing gloves. His father and coach, Derek Read more [...]

Chris Algieri vs. Tommy Coyle Final Presser Quotes & Photos

CHRIS ALGIERI (23-3 8KO's) and TOMMY COYLE (25-4 12KO's) met today at the HULU THEATRE AT MSG, in NYC, at the final presser ahead of Algieri's first WBO International Super Lightweight Title defense at MADISON SQUARE GARDEN on the undercard of anticpated United State debut of world champion Anthony Joshua vs. Andy Ruiz, to be aired LIVE on DAZN. QUOTES & PHOTOS CHRIS ALGIERI: "First I want to thank Eddie Hearn and Matchroom boxing for putting on this amazing event as well as my promoter Joe DeGuardia, Star Boxing..." "This is a huge opportunity. This is exactly why I came back to the sport, I want to be a world champion. This fight with Tommy Coyle puts me back in that position." "I am feeling great; this training camp has been fantastic. I have an opponent in Tommy Read more [...]

Beamon to Face Saludar and Crowley to Face Mansouri on Stacked Night of Boxing at Wolstein Center in Cleveland and Live on CBS Sports

On Saturday, June 22, at CSU’s Wolstein Center in Cleveland, Ohio, Bigger Than Life Entertainment and Mo Entertainment, in partnership with six-time World Champion Miguel Cotto’s Miguel Cotto Promotions will present “Making A Champion,” the first in a series of shows that will feature top prospects in their toughest challenges. The six-fight night of world-class boxing features dual main events that will be televised live on CBS Sports (11:00 pm ET/8:00 pm PT) and the exciting undercard will be streamed live on www.fite.tv (7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT). In the first televised main event, Goldsboro, North Carolina’sDewayne “Mr. Stop Running” Beamon (16-1-1, 11 KOs) will face former world title challenger Froilan “The Sniper” Saludar (30-3-1, 21 KOs) from the Read more [...]

Jose Antonio Rivera Connects New Generation of Worcester Strong Boxing at “Quest For 50”

WORCESTER, MASS (May 28, 2019) - The connection between Worcester Strong's rich boxing tradition and today's new generational hometown boxers is none other than three-time, two-division world champion "El Gallo" Jose Antonio Rivera, who will be headlining "Quest For 50," presented by Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP) and Rivera Promotions Entertainment, Friday night, June 14, at the Worcester Palladium.. In his 50th professional fight, 46-year-old Rivera (42-6-1, 25 KOs) takes on former WFC champion Travis "Sweet Feet" Scott (19-5, 5 KOs), of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in the eight-round main event at The Palladium in Worcester. Worcester's rich boxing history dates back to nearly a full century and includes Canadian import, world welterweight and middleweight world champion Lou Brouillard (100-31-2, Read more [...]

Undefeated Mike Lee Realizes Dream To Fight For World Title Las Vegas MGM

Chicago, IL (May 28, 2019) - Mike Lee was an aspiring boxer headed to one of the most distinguished Universities in the country.  Lee, The most prolific boxer in Notre Dame history also graduated with a degree in Finance with a 3.8 GPA.  Lee will challenge  for the IBF Super Middleweight title, live on FOX from Las Vegas at The MGM Grand. Lee, who battles Autoimmune Disease not only became a championship caliber boxer but is a National Pitchman and accomplished Public Speaker to Fortune-500 Companies. Mike Lee is a A true Renaissance man. "Doctors told me at one point that I wouldn't fight again, but I'm still standing right here. I pushed through my pain to get here," said Lee. Lee, whose philanthropic efforts, and humility makes makes him a unique commodity in the sport.  Something Read more [...]