Day: October 8, 2020

Split-T Management Fighters Shine on Wednesday Night in Connecticut

Photos by Amanda Wescott / SHOWTIME NEW YORK (October 8, 2020) - Three member of Split-T Management scored impressive victories on Wednesday night at The Mohegan Sun Arena, with two of the wins televised live as part of a ShoBox: The New Generation card live on SHOWTIME® In The main event, 2016 United States Olympian Charles Conwell remained undefeated with a crushing 9th round stoppage over previously undefeated Wendy Toussaint in a junior middleweight bout. Conwell dominated the 1st eight rounds with terrific boxing ability as he was able to get inside and get the better of the action.  In round, nine, Cinewell landed a blistering uppercut that may have broke the nose of Toussaint.  Read more [...]

RJJ Boxing & iKON Fighting Federation Announces Boxing/MMA Doubleheader in Mexico

LAS VEGAS  - Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions and iKON Fighting Federation (iKON) have announced a professional boxing and mixed martial arts doubleheader on Thursday night, October 22, at Marinaterra Hotel Spa in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico. Entertaining combat sports action - boxjng and MMA -- will be streamed live on UFC FIGHT PASS®, the world's leading digital subscription service for combat sports. To sign up for UFC FIGHT PASS, please visit ufcfightpass.com  or download the UFC app. "We're excited to return to San Carlos and work again with our friend, Emanuel Romo, from De La O Promotions," said Keith Veltre, CEO/co-founder of RJJ Boxing. "We are grateful to him and the Marinaterra Hotel Spa for giving us a beautiful venue so we can promote during the Read more [...]

Ryan Garcia and Luke Campbell to Face Off in Highly Anticipated Battle for Interim WBC Title

LOS ANGELES (Oct. 8, 2020): One of the most highly anticipated lightweight showdowns in recent years is set to finally take place as rising star Ryan Garcia (20-0, 17 KOs) faces off against experienced contender and Olympic gold medalist Luke Campbell (20-3, 16 KOs) in a 12-round battle for the interim WBC Lightweight World Championship. The fight will take place on Saturday, Dec. 5 and will be streamed live exclusively on DAZN in the U.S.    Information regarding the venue and the undercard will be announced shortly. “For years, the world of boxing has been clamoring for a crossover star who can reach new audiences that have gone untapped for far too long,” said Oscar De La Hoya, Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy. “Ryan Garcia stands at the precipice of doing the same thing Read more [...]