Month: February 2020

Gcina Makhoba WBF International Super Flyweight Champion

In a rematch between South African rivals, Gcina Makhoba defeated Musawenkosi Ndwandwe for the second time to capture the vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) International Super Flyweight title on Saturday night, February 29. At the Community Hall in the city of Clencoe in the KwaZulu-Natal district, Makhoba was the sharper and more active fighter, and appeared on top in every stanza before a cut he suffered from a head-but in the third round prompted the doctor to advise referee Siya Vabaza to stop the fight in round five. Going to a Technical Decision, judge Eddie Marshal scored the contest 49-46, while judges Sipho Zondo and Darryl Ribbink both had it a shut-out 50-45, all in favor of Makhoba. Having won their first encounter almost exactly one year ago by third round stoppage, Read more [...]

Three-Fight Telecast Also Features Richardson Hitchins and Kevin Newman II in Action

KEITH HUNTER vs. SANJARBEK RAKHMANOV OFFICIAL WEIGHTS, QUOTES AND PHOTOS FOR SHOBOX: THE NEW GENERATION TOMORROW LIVE ON SHOWTIME®Three-Fight Telecast Also Features Top Mayweather Promotions Prospects Richardson Hitchins and Kevin Newman II in Action at 10:45 p.m. ET/PT from Sam’s Town Live in Las Vegas Click HERE For Photos; Dave Mandel/SHOWTIME LAS VEGAS – February 27, 2020 – Undefeated rising super lightweight prospect Keith “The Bounty” Hunter and talented Sanjarbek “War” Rakhmanov both made weight a day before their anticipated rematch Read more [...]

Houston heavyweight boxer Darius Fulghum puts nursing career on hold to pursue Olympic dream

Houston heavyweight boxer Darius Fulghum puts nursing career on hold to pursue Olympic dream COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 25, 2020) - Amateur boxers often take different routes on their personal journeys and Houston heavyweight Darius Fulghum has put his career outside the ring on hold to pursue his boxing dreams. Fulghum was a wrestler in high school back in Killeen, Texas. He started boxing in 2015 and quickly developed a passion for the "Sweet Science," largely because of it being a one-person sport. He didn't need to rely on teammates, preferring to win or lose on his own accord. Although he was talented enough to be a collegiate wrestler, it would have been too much of a financial strain on his family. "I had that competitive itch and was pretty Read more [...]

History awaits Ortiz, Gonzalez Friday in Worcester

FEATHERWEIGHT PROSPECT IRVIN Gonzalez Jr. of Worcester returns home Friday, February 28, 2020 when he battles Yeuri Andujar for a shot at the vacant WBC World Youth Featherweight Title in the co-feature of CES Boxing's upcoming event at The Palladium. Gonzalez is aiming to become just the fourth WBC Youth title-holder in CES Boxing history and only the second U.S.-born fighter to currently reign as Youth champion. He would join his stablemate Jamaine Ortiz, who won the lightweight title in 2019. Worcester, MA (February 25, 2020) – CES Boxing’s long-awaited return to Massachusetts is just 72 hours away as hometown heroes Jamaine Ortiz and Irvin Gonzalez Jr. attempt to make history at The Palladium in downtown Worcester. The east coast’s No. 1 promotion launches its 2020 schedule Read more [...]

Flyweight boxer Anthony Herrera is living the dream

From East LA to Team USA -Flyweight boxer -Anthony Herrera is living the dream COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 20, 2020) - From the mean streets of East Los Angeles to a berth on Team USA is a remarkable achievement for 19-year-old flyweight Anthony Herrera, who recently was selected to be a member of the 2020 Olympic Games Tokyo Boxing Qualification Team. "Since I was very young," Herrera spoke about growing up in East LA, "my parents always kept me in sports. Being so occupied with sports was actually a distraction from what was going on around the city. So, I never had time to get into trouble and my parents kept me away from a bad lifestyle. Once I started boxing, I took it seriously, staying focused and setting goals. I was a little older at that time Read more [...]

Isaac Cruz Scores Upset Win Over ShoBox: The New Generatoin Veteran Thomas Mattice

PHILADELPHIA - February 14, 2020 - Undefeated 21-year-old lightweight prospect Isaac Cruz stunned ShoBox: The New Generation veteran Thomas Mattice in a closely contested majority decision win in the ShoBox main event Friday night from 2300 Arena in Philadelphia, Pa. Watch the fight highlights HERE Cruz, of Mexico City, rode his superior work rate, a lethal body attack, and his ability to neutralize Mattice's jab to the victory. The judges scored the fight 95-95 and 96-94 twice. Cruz threw an average of 69.4 punches per round, compared to 57.8 punches per round for Mattice. The much shorter Cruz, standing at 5'4" ½, was fearless from the opening bell and held an 82-31 advantage in body punches connected. Mattice, 5'8" ½, was also out-jabbed 34-30. Making his sixth appearance Read more [...]

Caleb Plant Delivers Sterling Performance in Front of Hometown Fans, Stopping Vnicent Feigenbutz

Nashville, Tenn. (February 15, 2020) - Fighting in front of a raucous hometown crowd for the first time in his professional career, undefeated IBF Super Middleweight World Champion Caleb “Sweethands” Plant (20-0, 12 KOs) put on a show. Plant dominated mandatory challenger Vincent Feigenbutz (31-3, 28 KOs) of Germany, scoring a 10th-round TKO Saturday night in the FOX PBC Fight Night main event and on FOX Deportes from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Plant, who grew up in neighboring Ashland City, successfully made the second defense of the world title he won in January 2019 with a thrilling 12-round unanimous decision over then-titlist Jose Uzcategui. “Sweethands” lived up to his moniker, breaking down Germany’s Feigenbutz before putting him away. “I was super fueled Read more [...]

Undefeated IBF Super Middleweight Champion Caleb “Sweethands” Plant and mandatory challenger Vincent Feigenbutz participated in a media workout in Nashville

NASHVILLE (February 12, 2020) - Undefeated IBF Super Middleweight Champion Caleb “Sweethands” Plant and mandatory challenger Vincent Feigenbutz participated in a media workout in Nashville Wednesday before they square off this Saturday, February 15 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee in the FOX PBC Fight Night main event and on FOX Deportes. The Ashland City, Tennessee native Plant greeted fans in attendance before he makes the second defense of his 168-pound title in a homecoming attraction, as he fights in his home state for the first time as a pro. Fighting out of his native Germany, Feigenbutz will be making his U.S. debut and hoping to spoil Plant’s homecoming in the “Music City”. Tickets for the event, which is promoted by Sweethands Promotion, TGB Promotions Read more [...]

1988 Olympic gold medalist “Merciless” Ray Mercer Looks back at his Olympic experience

1988 Olympic gold medalist "Merciless" Ray Mercer Looks back at his Olympic experience COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 11, 2020) - Thirty-two years after he captured an Olympic gold medal, "Merciless" Ray Mercer fondly remembers his Olympic experience like it was last month. Mercer, who is the only American heavyweight champion to knock out all of his Olympic opponents, went on to become world heavyweight champion as a professional for our "heavyweight double." For Mercer, it all started in Germany, where his U.S. Army unit was based. Offered a chance to avoid a 30-day field exercise, Mercer accepted an offer to serve as a sparring partner for the post's heavyweight boxing champion. Despite never having put on a pair of gloves before, Mercer was Read more [...]

Lightweight prospect Ruben “Ace” Torres will headline Thompson Boxing’s “Path To Glory” event

Photo by Carlos Baeza - Thompson Boxing Promotions Unbeaten Lightweight Torres to Headline Against Slugger Gabino Cota ORANGE, Calif. (Feb. 11, 2020) - Lightweight prospect Ruben “Ace” Torres (11-0, 9 KOs), will headline Thompson Boxing's “Path To Glory" event on Friday, Feb. 21st, from the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, Calif. Torres, who is rapidly making a name for himself with his aggressive style, headlines his third straight Thompson Boxing card, as he faces the dangerous knockout artist from Sonora, Mexico, Gabino Cota (19-10-2, 17 KOs), in an eight-round main event clash. The 22-year old Torres, who hails from South Central Los Angeles, is guided by Danny Zamora Read more [...]

Banner Promotions Signs Junior Welterweight Jamshidbek Najmitdinov to a Co-Promotional Deal

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Philadelphia, Pa. - February 10, 2020 - Banner Promotions is pleased to announce to the signing of top junior welterweight prospect Jamshidbek Najmitdinov (14-1, 11 KOs) to a co-promotional deal with Uprising Promotions. Najmitdinov of of Yashkent, Uzbekistan is looking forward to getting started and moving up the ranks of the 140-pound division. "I am very pleased to able to sign Jamshidbek, and to work with Ronson Frank and his company, Uprising Promotions.  Jamshidbek is a very talented fighter who is television friendly, and we feel has the capability to be a real player in the 140 pound division, I saw his fight with Postol, and he won that fight in my opinion.  He should Read more [...]

Undefeated NABF Welterweight Champion Blair “The Flair” Cobbs Battles Samuel Kotey Friday February 14, From the Honda Center in Anaheim, California Live on DAZN

Undefeated NABF Welterweight Champion Blair “The Flair” Cobbs Battles Samuel Kotey Friday February 14, From the Honda Center in Anaheim, California Live on DAZN LAS VEGAS, NV (February 10, 2020) - Undefeated NABF Welterweight Champion Blair “The Flair” Cobbs (14-0-1, 10 KOs) hosted a Las Vegas media workout Saturday in preparation for his upcoming bout against Samuel Kotey (23-2, 16 KOs) which takes place Friday, February 14 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Cobbs, who is managed by Greg Hannely of Prince Ranch Boxing and Read more [...]

Undefeated Prospect Aleem Makes his Televised Debut on ShoBox This Friday, February 14 Live On SHOWTIME® From 2300 Arena In Philadelphia

PRINCE RANCH BOXING RAEESE “THE BEAST” ALEEM LAS VEGAS HALL OF FAME MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS Undefeated Prospect Aleem Makes his Televised Debut on ShoBox This Friday, February 14 Live On SHOWTIME® From 2300 Arena In Philadelphia Click HERE for Photos from Team Aleem LAS VEGAS - February 10, 2020 - Undefeated rising prospect Raeese “The Beast” Aleem (15-0, 9 KOs) held a media workout at the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame as he prepares for his upcoming eight-round Read more [...]

Fight Night In Framingham “Fighting Life Charity Event – March 20th at the Sheraton Hotel

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (February 10, 2020) - "Fight Night In Framingham", presented by Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP), not only will be the first professional boxing event in the Massachusetts city, located 20 miles southwest of Boston, it has additional meaning for youngsters in that market. "Fight Night In Framingham," will be held Friday night, March 20, at Sheraton Framingham Hotel for the benefit of Fighting Life, an after-school youth boxing and academic empowerment program, available 100-percent free of charge, to students beginning in elementary school through high school education. "SBP is very excited and looks forward to putting on Framingham's first ever boxing event for this organization," promoter Chuck Shearns commented. "I think what is speaks Read more [...]

Ortiz Defends PA State Lightweight Title In Philly vs. Philly Main Event

STEVIE ORTIZ vs. DAMON ALLEN HEADLINES PHILLY SPECIAL MARCH 27 @ 2300 ARENA Ortiz Defends PA State Lightweight Title In Philly vs. Philly Main Event FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHILADELPHIA, PA -- It should be another all-Philly classic when lightweights Stevie Ortiz and Damon Allen collide over 10 rounds for Ortiz' Pennsylvania state lightweight championship on Friday evening, March 27, at the 2300 Arena. The Ortiz-Allen showdown will headline a seven-bout card dubbed Philly Special by Raging Babe, aka Michelle Rosado.  First fight will start at 7:30 p.m. "The recipe for success in Philly always has been Philly vs. Philly," said Rosado.  "It's what made Philly a great fight town. The hard part today is getting Philly Read more [...]