Month: May 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA (May 31, 2022): Undefeated, lightweight superstar Ryan Garcia (22-0, 18KOs) of Victorville, CA, will make his second appearance of the year, facing former two-time world champion Javier “El Abejon'' Fortuna (37-3-1, 26 KOs) of La Romana, DR. The 12-round lightweight fight will take place on Saturday, July 16 and will stream live worldwide, exclusively on DAZN. “If there is any doubt I was hesitant to fight Fortuna a year ago, that will all be made clear after our fight,” said Ryan Garcia. “This was the fight I wanted and now it’s time.  I am so grateful to my friends, family, and especially my fans for their support.  I have never felt better, stronger, and more motivated.  It’s time to silence all the doubters and it starts on July 16.” “This Read more [...]

ATLANTA, GA --At 6'8" and sporting a perfect record of 13-0 with 13 knockouts, heavyweight Raphael Akpejiori is an imposing figure in the ring. But there is a lot more to this giant, who will be looking for win number-14 on Saturday night, June 11th at The Center Stage Theater in Atlanta when he appears in a bout scheduled for 10-rounds. Akpejiori of Miami via Lagos, Nigeria is a former University of Miami Football AND Basketball player is more than just an athlete. While preparing for the fight with Akpejiori was finishing up his studies towards an engineering degree. "I took some time off and studying for my engineering degree," said the 31 year-old, who is coming off a first-round stoppage over former world title-challenger Santander Silgado on November 6th in Miami. "We have Read more [...]

Atlantic City, NJ (May 20, 2022)--On Friday night, Jeffrey Torres will look for the biggest win of his career when he takes on Antonio Moran as part of The Last Chance Tournament in Plant City, Florida. Torres is managed by DKO Boxing. Torres of New Haven, Connecticut has a record of 10-1 with six knockouts, and will be looking to establish himself as a new contender in the hotly contested 140-pound division. The 25 year-old Torres has a win over Jesus Almonte (9-2-2). Torres is coming into the tournament on a three-fight knockout streak, with his most recent outing being a first-round stoppage over Israel Rojas on February 26th in Framingham, Massachusetts. Moran of Mexico City is a veteran with a record of 26-5-1 with 19 knockouts. The 29 year-old has wins over Brandon Perez Morillon Read more [...]

PHILADELPHIA, PA /Ontario, CA (May 19, 2022) – Junior welterweight Michael Dutchover (15-2, 10 KOs) will take part in The Last Chance Tournament when he battles veteran Clarence Booth (21-4, 13 KOs) in a scheduled 8-round bout on Friday night in Plant City, Florida. Dutchover of Midland, Texas is promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing. The fight will be streamed on the Probox TV App. "It will be great to get under the bright lights again, I miss that feeling," said the 24-year-old Dutchover. "We are taking this one fight at a time, and we have Booth in front of us on Friday." On Booth, "He has good fights under his belt and he has been in with some good contenders. I have studied some film on him, and I am looking forward to imposing my will on him. I am ready Read more [...]

LAS VEGAS (May 19, 2022) – Newly crowned North American Boxing Association (NABA) Super Flyweight Champion John “Scrappy” Ramirez (10-0, 8 KOs) made a major statement last Saturday night in the DAZN’s opening bout on the Zurdo Ramirez-Dominic Boesel card, presented by Golden Boy Promotions in Association with Zurdo Promotions, live from Toyota Arena in Ontario, California. Ramirez’ statement was, “I’m here to takeover!” The 25-year-old Ramirez, fighting out of nearby East Los Angeles, patiently set up his Mexican opponent, Jan Salvatierra, until exploding midway through the opening round when he landed a powerful right hook that wobbled Salvatierra. Ramirez showed poise beyond his years, blinding Salvatierra with a jab and following with a straight right that landed on Read more [...]

Las Vegas – The stage is set for Saturday night's 10-round NABF and USBA lightweight championship showdown between undefeated CES Boxing and Worcester, MA, prospect Jamaine Ortiz and former U.S. Olympian, former junior world champion, and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Jamel Herring live on ESPN, ESPN+, and ESPN Deportes from Resorts World Event Center in Las Vegas.The event, promoted by Bob Arum’s Top Rank Promotions in association with CES, also features a 12-round WBO Interim middleweight world title showdown between Janibek "Qazaq Style" Alimkhanuly and undefeated Englishman Danny Dignum. The Ortiz-Herring showdown kicks off the live broadcast at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT. TALE OF THE TAPE Jamaine Ortiz | @jamaineortizNickname: The Technician Record: 15-0-1, 8 KOsAge: 26Height: 5'8" Hometown: Worcester, Read more [...]

LOS ANGELES, CA (May 18, 2022) – After a triumphant homecoming in Tijuana, Mexico in February, former world champion and undefeated Mexican super-star, Jaime Munguia (39-0, 31 KOs) will return to Anaheim's Honda Center on Saturday, June 11 to face off against former world title challenger, Jimmy "Kilrain'' Kelly (26-2, 10 KOs) of Manchester, UK. The 12-round super middleweight fight will stream live on DAZN worldwide, excluding Mexico. "I am very excited to return to Anaheim and fight in front of all the fans against a high-quality English rival like Kelly," said Jaime Munguia.  "It won't be an easy night, but we are preparing very hard. This new edition of Mexico vs. England will be very exciting for all fight fans, and I am convinced that I will pass this test and be on my way Read more [...]

Orlando, FL (May 18, 2022) – A plethora of talented young prospects will be featured Saturday, May 21 at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, FL as part of the Bally Sports Presents: Entrobox Championship Boxing undercard. Lightweight Sean “Untouchable” Mason risks his perfect record against Carlos Matos-Ramirez of Puerto Rico in a six rounder. Fighting out of nearby Altamonte Springs, FL, Mason’s 8-0 with 6 wins by KO. On March 26, Mason entertained his large group of supporters by knocking out Omar Garcia inside of two rounds. Joseph “Blessed Hands” Adorno (14-1-2, 12 KO’s) of Allentown, PA faces Denver, CO based veteran Juan Santiago (16-18-2, 9 KO’s) in an eight round lightweight contest. Adorno took a serious step up in competition his last two bouts, Read more [...]

PHILADELPHIA, PA / New York (May 17, 2022)--Jamshidbek Najmitdinov moved up in weight and had a career best performance as he stopped former world title challenger Charles Hatley in two rounds in Hatley's hometown in Dallas. In the process, Najmitdinov won the WBC USNBC title. Najmitdinov came out firing and looked to not leave the fight in the judges' hands. In round two, he took the fight into his own hands as he dropped Hatley with a powerful left. Hatley was unsteady as he tried to get up and the fight was stopped at 2:17. Hatley (30-3-1) had previously challenged Jermell Charlo for the WBC Super Welterweight title. Najmitdinov, of Uzbekistan, is promoted by Banner Promotions and Uprising Promotions and raised his record to 19-2 with 15 knockouts. "I was training for four Read more [...]

PHILADELPHIA--Sonny Conto remained undefeated with a third-round stoppage over Justin Rolfe in a scheduled six-round heavyweight bout in front of a packed crowd at Parx casino in Bensalem, PA. The seven bout card that took place on Friday night was promoted by Joe Hand Promotions. After two rounds of beating up Rolfe with hard power shots. Conto decked Rolfe with a big left hook in round three. Seconds later, it was another hard left hook from close quarters that sent Rolfe folding towards the canvas and the fight was stopped by referee Eric Dali at 1:38. Conto, 228.2 lbs of Philadelphia is 10-0 with eight knockouts. Rolfe, 254.1 lbs of Portland, ME is 7-4-1. Shinard Bunch needed just 47 seconds to Viciously destroy Marko Bailey in a scheduled six-round super lightweight Read more [...]

West Fargo, ND (May 7, 2022) – CES MMA invaded Fargo for the first time live on UFC FIGHT PASS® Friday night at the Veterans Memorial Arena and showed the entire combat sports world how the west was won. With UFC royalty on hand – the legendary Jon "Bones" Jones cornered one half of yesterday’s main event – CES MMA put its best foot forward with a star-studded event that featured three UFC veterans in addition to the Red River Valley’s top up-and-comers showcasing their talents on the sport’s biggest stage. Eight-time UFC vet and Albuquerque, NM, heavyweight Maurice Greene (10-6) capped CES 68 with a first-round submission victory over Minnesota’s Danyelle Williams (8-8) while 15-time UFC vet and Saint Cloud, MN, middleweight Anthony Rocco Martin (18-6) ended Read more [...]

Hialeah, FL / May 4, 2022 – Welterweight John David Martinez will look to thrill his huge fan base when he returns to action on Saturday night at Hialeah Park as part of Una Gran Noche de Boxeo Cubano 2, The show is promoted by Warriors Boxing and Rivalta Boxing. Martinez of Miami, has a record of 15-2 with 12 knockouts, will be featured in a six-round bout and will take on Sergio Castellano (11-9, 7 KOs) of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Although not looking past Saturday night, but it feels like big fights are in the near future. "I have not seen anything on my opponent, no video. nothing," said Martinez. Martinez, who may be the most popular fighter on the card, has fought all over the world, which includes stops in the Dominican Republic and Colombia. "I love fighting Read more [...]