Month: March 2020

Training for the unknown -Unbeaten Mykquan Williams staying in boxing shape as much as possible under pandemic conditions

Training for the unknown -Unbeaten Mykquan Williams staying in boxing shape as much as possible under pandemic conditions (photo by Emily Harney / Team Williams) MANCHESTER, Conn. (March 23, 2020) - Like most professional boxers, unbeaten super lightweight prospect "Marvelous" Mykquan Williams (15-0-1, 7 KOs) is making the most out of a incredibly challenging situation, as he prepares for his unknown future in boxing. The coronavirus has shutdown boxing worldwide. Events are suspended indefinitely, boxers restricted in terms of training, and the immediate future remains tenuous at best. Unable to train at his gym, Manchester ROCS, which is closed due to a Connecticut state order, the 21-year-old Williams is handling this pandemic in a mature manner that Read more [...]

New York State Boxing HOF Class of 2020 Induction Ceremony Postponed until September 20

NEW YORK (March 19, 2020) - The New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) announced today that its ninth annual induction dinner has been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic from April 19th to September 20th at Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. Money already collected for tickets and journal ads may be used for the Sept. 20th event or returned in full upon request at point of purchase. "Because of new city mandates and the uncertainty of the coronavirus," NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy announced, "we have postponed our event until September 20. It would not have been fair to the honorees, their friends and guests, and general public to wait any longer. I must commend the ownership and management at Russo's On The Bay for working with us during this crisis to give Read more [...]

Angel and Chavez Barrientes, as well as their stablemate Demler “DJ” Zamora lll, all won this past Saturday night

LAS VEGAS, NV (March 16, 2020) – Angel and Chavez Barrientes, as well as their stablemate Demler "DJ" Zamora lll, all won this past Saturday night at the Big Punch Arena in Tijuana, Mexico. Chavez Barrientes (2-0, 2 KOs) picked up the second win of his professional career knocking out his opponent in the first round.  Chavez, who campaigns at super bantamweight, has won every fight by way of knockout in his career. "It feels great to get the knockout," said Chavez Barrientes. "To fight on the same card as my brother, and for both of us to get knockout wins, was awesome.  I am going to stay active and look to fight again soon." Super bantamweight Angel Barrientes (2-0, 2 KO) won via Read more [...]

Fight Night in Framingham Postponed

"Fight Night In Framingham" POSTPONED FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (March 13, 2020) -- "Fight Night In Framingham", scheduled to be held (Mar. 20) at Sheraton Framingham Hotel in Framingham, Massachusetts, has been postponed indefinitely due to growing safety and health concerns associated with the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. "We had been working with the venue very closely to insure the best possible controlled environment," Shearns Boxing Promotions president Chuck Shearns explained, "but at this point the right thing to do is to take no chances. Health and safety are our top priorities. We have followed suit with other promoters and indefinitely postponed this event. "This is truly a postponement for Shearns Boxing. Our intent is to reschedule this event, the first Read more [...]

Growing coronavirus concerns force postponement of tonight’s event

Growing coronavirus concerns force postponement of tonight's event PROVIDENCE, RI (March 12, 2020) – Out of concern for all, and following the instructions from Governor Gina Raimondo and public health officials in the wake of the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Twin River Casino Hotel has postponed tonight’s scheduled CES Boxing event at the Event Center. The event will be rescheduled at a later date. Tickets purchased in advance for the March 12 event will be valid on the rescheduled date or for another CES Boxing or CES MMA event. For ticket refunds, contact CES Boxing by phone at 401-724-2253 or email at ticketing@teamces.com. “While we acknowledge that Read more [...]

Undefeated rising star Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz In developmental process on way to top

Undefeated rising star Jamaine "The Technician" Ortiz In developmental process on way to top All pictures by Emily Harney / Fightography WORCESTER, Mass. (March 11, 2020) - Fresh off his sensational hometown debut last month, Jamaine "The Technician" Ortiz (13-0, 7 KOs) is in the middle of a developmental process that is, hopefully, headed to the top of the 135-pound division by 2022. The 23-year-old Ortiz, who will abdicate his World Boxing Council (WBC) Youth World lightweight title next month when he turns 24 because he'll be overage, headlined a Classic Entertainment and Sports (CES) show February 28th at the famed Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts. Despite fighting for the first time in six months, Ortiz showed no signs of rust, forcingMexican Read more [...]

Teah Decisions Nzau in Front of Packed Crowd in Philly

Teah Decisions Nzau in Philadelphia Robinson stops Nzau in 2!!  Albright decisions Rodgers Umberger and Charles remain undefeated-Jefferson and Parker make successful Debuts  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Philadelphia, PA (March 9, 2020) -This past Saturday night, junior welterweight Samuel Teah won a six-round unanimous decision over Dieumerci Nzau in front of a sold-out crowd at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia. The successful show, which was attended by many members of the boxing community as well as well as WWE superstars, was the inaugural card staged by RDR Promotions. Teah of Philadelphia dropped Nzau in the opening frame with a hard right hand to the head.  Teah never was challenged in the bout that saw him win Read more [...]

One of the best all-time….1988 Olympic silver medalist Riddick “Big Daddy” Bowe

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 9, 2020) - By any standards, U.S. Olympian and former unified World heavyweight champion Riddick "Big Daddy" Bowe is inarguably one of the all-time greatest boxers, amateur and professional. Born and raised in the infamous Brownsville section of Brooklyn, New York, which also produced fellow World heavyweight champions Mike Tyson and Shannon Briggs, Bowe started boxing at 13 in the Bedford-Stuyvesant Boxing Association Gym. "I wanted to do everything Muhammad Ali did," Bowe explained why he got into boxing. "He was my idol. I wanted to join the Marines, but I fell in love with boxing and stayed with it. I forgot about the Marines." Bowe developed his craft and became an outstanding boxer, compiling a 104-18 amateur record, Read more [...]

March Badness presents new Main Event challenger March 7 Boxing Night brings in tougher Filipino for Undefeated Griego

(ALBUQUERQUE) Matthew “Diamond Boy” Griego just discovered that Friday’s 10-round Main Event fight will be against an even tougher opponent. Fresquez Productions has announced that Jeronil Borres will face off against Griego in the final boxing match of MARCH BADNESS at Isleta Resort and Casino this Friday night. Borres replaces Ronnie Baldonado who was unable to overcome visa problems in the Philippines. Borres is also from the Philippines but was already training in Los Angeles and has made his way to Albuquerque. Borres has a sparkling record of 14 wins (2 by KO) against just 4 losses with one draw. Albuquerque’s Griego is putting his undefeated record on the line. “It’s a shame that Ronnie couldn’t make it, but Borres is actually a much stronger fighter,” said Lenny Read more [...]

Samuel Teah looks to Continue Winning Ways on Saturday Night at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia

Samuel Teah looks to Continue Winning Ways on Saturday Night at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Philadelphia, PA (March 5 2020) - USBA Junior Welterweight champion Samuel Teah is not taking his opponent, Diemurci Nzau lightly for their scheduled six-round non-title main event the fight this Saturday night at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia. The fight will headline the inaugural card promoted by RDR Promotions. Teah of Philadelphia, who has a record of 16-3-1 with seven knockouts is coming off a 10-round majority decision over Sonny Fredrickson to win the crown in November knows that a win on Saturday night will lead him to a possible big opportunity. "I had a very good training Read more [...]

Sam Clarkson Jr. Squares off Against Israel Duffus for Ring Of Hope’s “Night To Fight” on March 7 in Irving TX

Sam Clarkson Jr. Squares off Against Israel Duffus for Ring Of Hope’s “Night To Fight” on March 7 in Irving TX IRVINE, TX (March 4, 2020) - Fort Worth born-and-bred boxer Sam Clarkson Jr. was highly motivated by the wrong forces growing up. He was heading down dangerous Dallas roads, ones that could potentially not only derail his life, but spoil his boxing talents as well. Before the Cedar HIll native found the sweet science at the age of 17, he was already going in and out of jail. Reflecting on his regressions today, Clarkson Jr. is not proud of his decisions, but he doesn’t regret them either because it made him the stronger. Non-profit organization Read more [...]

Anthony Young to take on Jorge Martin Garcia in eight-round Co-Feature This Saturday night, March 7th at Ballys Atlantic City Hotel and Casino

Atlantic City, NJ (March 4, 2020)-- Local favorite Anthony "Juice" Young will take on Jorge Martin Garcia in the eight-round welterweight co-feature bout, this Saturday night,  March 7th at  Ballys Atlantic City Hotel and Casino. The show, which is promoted by Hard Hitting Promotions will be headlined by a eight-round South Jersey Super Middleweight Showdown between Derrick Webster (28-2, 14 KOs) of Glassboro and Gabriel Pham (11-2, 5 KOs) of Atlantic City Young has a record of 21-2 with eight knockouts.  The 32 year-old Young is a nine-year professional who has wins over Jose Javier Calderon (4-1) and his last bout when he burst into contendership when he stopped former junior middleweight world champion Sadam Ali (27-2) in three rounds on May 4th in Las Vegas. Young Read more [...]

RDR Promotions signs Junior Welterweight Nahir Albright

RDR Promotions signs Junior Welterweight Nahir Albright Albright to take on Andrew Rodgers This Saturday Night at The 2300 Arena  Samuel Teah takes on Diemurci Nzau in main event FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Philadelphia, PA (March 3, 2020) - RDR Promotions is pleased to announce the signing of junior welterweight prospect Nahir Albright. Albright, will be in action this Saturday night when he takes on Andrew Rodgerson the inaugural RDR Promotions card at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia. Albright of Sicklerville, New Jersey has a record of 7-1 with two knockouts. Albright has been a professional for four-years and has quality wins over Dan Murray (1-0), Glenford Nickey (4-1-1) and Roy McGill (6-1).  Read more [...]

Split-T Management’s Diego Pacheco remains perfect with Shutout Unanimous Decision over Oscar Riojas

Split-T Management's Diego Pacheco remains perfect with Shutout Unanimous Decision over Oscar Riojas NEW YORK (March 3, 2020) -This past Saturday night, one of boxing's top prospects remained undefeated as super middleweight Diego Pacheco scored a shutout six-round unanimous decision over 34-fight veteran Oscar Riojas at The Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The 18 year-old Pacheco, who is managed by Split-T Management, took his time against the durable Riojas.  Standing 6'4", Pacheco worked behind a jab that continuously found it's target, for which Pacheco was able to follow with solid right hands.  Pacheco won every round on all three judges scorecards to the tune of 60-54 tallies on all cards. Pacheco Read more [...]