Day: September 28, 2020

“Irish” Micky Ward  One of boxing’s most beloved ring warriors

  (Photo by Emily Harney Photography) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (September 28, 2020) -- Whenever "Irish" Micky Ward is announced at fights, he usually receives the largest ovation from his army of adoring fans. Everybody in boxing - boxers, promoters, managers, trainers, media, etc. - respect the tough Irish American from Lowell, Massachusetts, for his guts, attitude, and dedication to his craft. Never has a negative comment come out of his mouth about an opponent of fellow boxer. He never trashed talked and showed nothing but the utmost respect for his "boxing brothers." Ward simply wasn't made that way and that's why he is clearly one of boxing's most beloved warriors. Ward's first boxing match was at the age of 7, when he was matched Read more [...]

Golden Contract final press conference quotes: McKenna vs. Davies / Dickens vs. Walsh / plus more

The massive card takes place at Production Park Studios in Wakefield and will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports in association with Matchroom Boxing, and live in the US on ESPN+ in association with Top Rank. In the featherweight final, Jazza Dickens takes on Ryan Walsh, while in the super-lightweight final, Tyrone McKenna goes up against Ohara Davies. Elsewhere on the bill, Serge Michel and Liam Conroy meet in the #GoldenContract light-heavyweight semi-final, Steven Ward steps up to cruiserweight to face Jone Volau, and Ben Fail makes his professional debut against Robbie Chapman. The fighters took part in their final head to head interviews on Monday, with free to use images available HERE (please credit MTK Global), and a round-up of quotes Read more [...]

Danny Roman has sights set on Challenging all Super Bantamweight World Champions

  ORANGE, CA (September 28, 2020) – Former super bantamweight world champion, Danny Roman (28-3-1, 10 KOs), has his sights on challenging newly crowned WBC Champion Luis Nery (31-0, 24 KOs) after his recent unanimous decision over Juan Carlos Payano (21-4, 9 KOs). Roman defeated Payano by scores of 116-112 across the board in a WBC title elimination bout, putting him next in line to challenge Nery, who defeated previously unbeaten Aaron Alameda (25-1, 13 KOs) by way of a twelve round unanimous decision, to capture the vacant WBC belt. “After defeating Payano, my focus has shifted to challenging Luis Nery for the WBC title.” said Roman, who is promoted Read more [...]