August 2021 – BOXING NEWS PRESS RELEASES

Falcao Dominates Dos Santos; Sets Sights on Super Middleweight Elite

Sao Paulo, Brazil (August 30, 2021) – Yamaguchi Falcao successfully moved up to the 168 pound division by dominating countryman Gilberto Perreira Dos Santos August 21 in Sao Paolo, Brazil. The ten round contest between Falcao and Dos Santos was nationally televised in Brazil. The impressive performance earned Falcao the WBC Latino, WBC Feconsur and ABF Continental America Super Middleweight Titles. With the victory, Falcao improved to 18-1-1 (8 KO’s) and is focused on facing any top 15 super middleweight in the immediate future. “I am happy to have entertained my fans throughout Brazil during my last few fights. The goal remains the same for my team and I – we want to face the world’s best fighters. I feel great at 168 pounds and it doesn’t matter who they put Read more [...]

Is Dmitry Bivol being used as puppet?

LAS VEGAS (August 30, 2021) – Many believe World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Light Heavyweight Champion Dmitry Bivol (18-0, 11 KOs) is being used as a puppet by Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn, preventing undefeated Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (42-0, 28 KOs) from challenging Bivol in a battle of undefeated, world-class fighters. “I know my team is pushing for this fight but we’ve yet to hear from Dmitry or his team,” Ramirez said. “I’m not sure if he’s being silenced but he should remember that he is the fighter and the voice to make things happen. Before my last fight, he yapped and called for this fight, but is now radio silent. I’m not sure if he needs permission from the higher-ups but, hopefully, he’s not just being used as cannon fodder.” When the Read more [...]

Undefeated Eridson Garcia crowned NABF Super Featherweight Champion

HUMBLE, Texas (August 27, 2021) – Houston boxer Eridson Garcia (14-0, 9 KOs) remained undefeated and captured the vacant North American Boxing Federation (NABF) Super Featherweight Championship, winning the main event last night on the latest installment of RJJ Boxing on UFC FIGHT PASS, presented by Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing in association with Next Up Fight and the World Cup Boxing Series, at Humble Civic Center, Humble, Texas. Fights were streamed live and exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS®, the world’s leading digital subscription service for combat sports, with James “Smitty” Smith (blow-by-blow) and former WBA World super lightweight champion Roger Prograis (color commentator) calling the action from ringside To sign up for UFC FIGHT PASS The 27-year-old Garcia, who is a Read more [...]

“The Come Up” results from Derry, N.H.

DERRY, N.H. (August 29, 2021) – New England Heavyweight Champion “Fly” Mike Marshall dominated Jose “Olympico” Corral from start to finish, headlining last night’s “The Come Up” professional card, presented by Granite Chin Promotions, at New England Sports Center, in Derry, New Hampshire. An amateur card at night completed the day-night doubleheader, highlighted by three championship matches of the inaugural Granite Chin Invitational. “This was a crucial set-up fight for Mike, who it appears will be fighting on the Fury-Wilder III card against,” Granite Chin president Chris Traietti said. “We hope to sign a contract next week. This was a big fight for Quintan Sumpter as well. We’ll find out next week, but all signs are pointing Read more [...]

Undefeated Eridson Garcia crowned NABF Super Featherweight Champion

Cusumano relying on power and intelligence Sunday against hard-hitting Dubois

Cleveland, Ohio (August 26, 2021) – Every fighter talks and dreams about that "opportunity of a lifetime," but few ever get it, and the percentage that actually come out on top is even smaller. Heavyweight Juiseppe Cusumano, the hard-hitting, 6-foot-4 giant from Sicily – appropriately nicknamed "The Sicilian Nightmare" – finally gets that coveted, life-changing opportunity Sunday, August 29 in Cleveland when he faces 23-year-old United Kingdom prospect Daniel Dubois in a 10-round bout on the undercard of the highly-anticipated Jake Paul-Tyron Woodley pay-per-view extravaganza on Showtime. Since signing with longtime promoter and CES Boxing president and CEO Jimmy Burchfield four years ago, Cusumano’s stock has risen considerably to the point where he is name one of the Read more [...]

Premier Boxing Champions Event at Footprint Center in Phoenix Rescheduled From August

Exciting Contender José Benavídez Makes Long-Awaited Return Against Argentina’s Francisco Emanuel Torres in Undercard Action PHOENIX (August 24, 2021) – Unbeaten two-time world champion and Phoenix-native David “El Bandera Roja” Benavidez will battle former world champion Jose Uzcategui in a WBC Super Middleweight title eliminator in his hometown on Saturday, November 13 live on SHOWTIME in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Footprint Center in Phoenix. Benavidez and Uzcategui were originally scheduled to meet on Saturday, August 28, before the fight was pushed back due to a positive COVID-19 test for Benavidez. Also featured on the card will be longtime contender José Benavídez, the older brother of David Benavídez, making his much-awaited return facing Read more [...]

19-1 Winfred Harris, Jr. predicts “easy win” against Vaughn Alexander

LAS VEGAS (August 19, 2021) --- Detroit super middleweight Winfred Harris, Jr. (19-1, 9 KOs) is aware of future implications regarding his August 26th match against Vaughn “The Animal” Alexander (15-6, 9 KOs) in the 8-roiund co-featured event on the next installment of RJJ Boxing on UFC FIGH PASS®. Presented by Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing in association with Next Up Fight and the World Cup Boxing Series, the Aug. 26th event will stream live and exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS, the world’s leading digital subscription service for combat sports, starting at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, from Humble Civic Center in Humble, Texas. Texas rivals Eridson Garcia (13-0, 9 KOs) and Armando Frausto (9-1-1, 5 KOs) headline in the 10-round main event for the vacant North American Boxing Federation Read more [...]

Words Exchanged at Rising Stars Press Conference

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Excitement continues to grow for Friday's spectacular 'Rising Stars' event at the Conrad Hotel in Dubai, with the final press conference taking place on Thursday. The event is promoted by Ahmed A. Seddiqi for D4G Promotions, and is sponsored by Hublot, Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons & Kinetik. The event will be broadcast in the US on ESPN+, in Latin America on ESPN Knockout, and on IFL TV for the rest of the world, and can also be heard on radio with our partner Channel 4, on 104.8. Extremely limited tickets for the event are still available and can be purchased by visiting dubai.platinumlist.net. The massive card sees Dubai-based Hasibullah Ahmadi (12-0, 4 KOs) in the main event, as he faces Rauf Aghayev (31-10, 14 KOs) for the WBC Asian Read more [...]

Two WBC Asia Title Fights Headline Huge Rising Stars Event on Friday

Two WBC Asia title fights will top an action-packed bill when D4G Promotions host their incredible 'Rising Stars' event at the Conrad Hotel in Dubai on Friday. It sees a number of extremely talented Dubai-based fighters compete on the card, which will be broadcast live in the US on ESPN+ in association with Top Rank, on ESPN Knockout in Latin America, and worldwide on IFL TV, whilst also being live on the radio on Channel 4, 104.8. Tickets for the massive event in Dubai are now available, and can be purchased by visiting https://dubai.platinumlist.net/event-tickets/81858/d4g-promotions-presents-rising-stars-on-august-20 Luxury watchmaker 'Hublot' will be the proud title sponsor for the event, and having one of the biggest brands in the world supporting boxing is once again helping Read more [...]

Shapiro Sports and Entertainment Fighters Guido Emmanuel Schramm and Joniker Tovar get Big Wins

Los Angeles, CA (August 9)--Two Members of the Shapiro Sports and Entertainment promotional banner scored big wins in the last week. Last Tuesday night at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, junior middleweight Guido Emmanuel Schramm remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Nikoloz Sekhniashvili. The bout was part of the TrillerVerz card in front of a sold-out crowd in New York. The 25 year-old Schramm of Los Angeles via Buenos Aires, Argentina controlled the action and won by scores of 59-55 and 58-56 twice to raise his mark to 12-0-1. "It showed a lot about him that he was able to win as an opponent. The fight was an upset in the minds of many, but I know Guido is a terrific fighter. I will look Read more [...]

Chambers stops Stewart After 2 in Philly

Photo by Daniel Cork PHILADELPHIA (August 8, 2021)–Brandon Chambers remained undefeated as he stopped Donald Stewart in round two of a featherweight that headlined a Jeter Promotions card on Saturday night in front of a near capacity crowd at 2300 Arena. This was the third consecutive thrilling show that was staged in front of a huge crowd by the Maryland based Jeter Promotions at the 2300 Arena. The fight's had the crowd on their feet throughout the evening. Chambers battered Stewart all over the ring, and showed he was the class of the fight over the six-minute bout. Stewart’s corner bowed their man out of the fight following the completion of round two. Chambers of Gwynn Oak, MD is 5-0-1 with three knockouts. Stewart of Saint Charles, MO Read more [...]

Fighter Locker enjoyed hot in July

BOSTON (August 5, 2021) – Ryan Roach’s Fighter Locker enjoyed a hot July with four members of its stable winning fights, as well as signing an Irish amateur boxer, and being represented by three at the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Back on July 10th in Miami, undefeated featherweight prospect Daniel “G.D.F.E.” Bailey (7-0, 4 KOs) took a 4-round unanimous decision from Mike Fowler. Bailey is scheduled to fight in his first scheduled 6-round bout August 28th against Donte Dunnaville (3-0, 2 KOs) on a Hall of Famer Christy Martin-promoted show in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Miami-native Bailey is training in Tampa. Another undefeated fighter, “The Amazing” Shawn McCalman (8-0, 4 KOs) captured the ABF American West Super Middleweight Champion with a 6-round unanimous Read more [...]

Undefeated Super Lightweight Arnold Barboz Jr. to Partner With Global CBD…

When he turned professional, undefeated super lightweight boxer Arnold Barboza Jr. didn’t have the advantage of being an Olympic medalist or a high-profile celebrity who typically start their fighting careers already basking in the warm spotlight of the media and fans. But the best of the best always finds a way to stand out, and Barboza, (25-0, 10 KOs) one of the hardest-working fighters in all of boxing, has proven his mettle with every step up the ladder… and now the world is taking notice. South El Monte, California’s Barboza will be joining forces with Brains Bioceutical Corp., and adorning his ring attire with their logo, when he steps in the ring on Saturday, August 14, against WBA Fedecentro Champion Antonio “Tono” Moran (26-4-1, 19 KOs) of Mexico in the co-main event Read more [...]

Fight Night on the Charles at Moseley’s Boxing Results from Dedham, MA

DEDHAM, Mass. (August 1, 2021) -- Last night, professional boxing returned to Massachusetts for the first time in 1 ½ years, due to pandemic restrictions, as Vertex Promotions presented it first show, “Fight Night on the Charles at Moseley’s,” at Moseley’s On The Charles in Dedham, Massachusetts. “Fight Night on the Charles at Moseley’s” also marked the initial pro boxing event ever held in Dedham, the town located on Boston’s southwest border that was settled in 1635. Vertex Promotions’ first show was a sellout, in fact, people were turned away at the door. “I thought we’d do very well because I know Ryan Roach, and he refuses to fail,” an ecstatic Vertex Promotions president Dave Clark commented about his company’s first promoted event. “I was a little Read more [...]