Month: August 2022

Undefeated Mexican lightweight prospect Marco Cota to be showcased Sept. 16th on “Canela Boxeo”card

LOS ANGELES (August 31, 2022) – Another rising Mexican lightweight prospect, Marco Cota (8-0, 6 KOs), will be fighting in his first scheduled 8-round bout on September 16 in the next installment of the entertaining “Canela Boxeo” series, presented by CANELA BOXEO.   World Cup Boxing Series (WCBS), led by CEO Terry Hollan and promoter/matchmaker Guy Taylor, and De La O Promotions are co-promoting the event.   “We are working on my cardio,” Cota noted about additional work to be prepared to fight 8 rounds. “We are focused on a lot of cardio and strength conditioning to get to where I can fight 8 rounds at a good pace.   “I feel that fighting on ‘Canela Boxeo’ is a very good platform and many people will watch my fight. It will project my future Read more [...]

Tahmir Smalls Remains Undefeated with First Round Stoppage over Joel Guevara

Camden, New Jersey (August 29, 2022)--Tahmir Smalls capped off a successful maiden voyage for R&B Promotions as he stopped Joel Guevara in the opening round of their scheduled six-round bout aboard the Battleship New Jersey in Camden. The fight capped off a eight-bout card in front of a capacity crowd on the famed ship. Smalls, 23 years-old of Philadelphia, dropped Guevara four-times en-route the dominating victory to raise his record to 9-0 with six knockouts. Guevara of Charleston, West Virginia falls to 4-8-1. Danny Murray dropped Michael Gibbons in round four on his way to a six-round unanimous decision over Michael Gibbons in a junior welterweight fight. Scores were 59-54 across the board for Murray of Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey, who is now evened up at Read more [...]

Nicola Hopewell was NOT making her Pro Debut when she stepped into the Ring against Claudia Ferenczi on August 26th–Fact!! by Sue TL Fox

(AUGUST 27) On August 26, 2022, at the Platinum Suite, Bramall Lane Football Ground, Sheffield where apparently the "Godly" BBBofC gave their "blessing" for this snoozefest six round bout between Nicola Hopewell vs. Claudia Ferenczi in this six-rounder. BOXREC had on their Official Boxing Record site, "Nicola Hopewell was making her pro debut".  Yes, the almighty "Godly Powers" of BoxRec, had no previous fights recorded for Hopewell. By the way this is a long standing issue with boxers, promoters, and more at this point with BoxRec and the underbelly of what they are doing to the sport due to these issues..... So without further ado...Check out this six-rounder that took place last night.....if you want to give up 12 minutes of your precious life to sit through it. (Don't forget Read more [...]

Tiger Johnson, and Dante Benjamin Jr. in action on Saturday Night

NEW YORK --Saturday night, two Split-T Management fighters will look to stay undefeated in at The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  Undefeated junior welterweight  Tiger Johnson and light heavyweight Dante Benjamin Jr. will all see action on a card that will be streamed live on ESPN+ at 7 PM ET.  Johnson of Cleveland, Ohio will take on Harry Gigliotti in a six-round bout. Johnson is 4-0 with three knockouts. The 2021 United States Olympian will be making his fifth start in nine months and already has defeated undefeated Xavier Madrid (3-0), In his last outing, Johnson stopped Agustin Gerbaldo Kucharski on may 21st in Las Vegas. Johnson began boxing at the age of seven as he had uncles and cousins who were professional boxers, including former light heavyweights Read more [...]

Junior Welterweight Kenneth Sims Jr. Weighs in for Main Event Fight against Cristian Ruben Mino in Orlando, Florida

Roseland, NJ (August 21, 2022) -- Tonight at The Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida, junior welterweight contender Kenneth Sims Jr. takes on Cristian Ruben Mino in a 10-round bout for the WBA Intercontinental Super Lightweight title. The fight can be seen live on the Bally Sports Network and Bally Sports App at 7 PM ET. Sims, who is promoted by GH3 Promotions comes into the fight with a record of 17-2-1 with five knockouts. Sims of Chicago is on a four-fight winning streak, which was highlighted by a eight-round unanimous decision over previously undefeated Elvis Rodriguez (11-0-1). He followed that up with a win over previously undefeated Keyshawn Williams (8-0-1) on Christmas Day in Newark, New Jersey. Earlier in his career, Sims has wins over Jonathan Dinong (5-1) and Read more [...]

Three DKO Management Fighters Return to Their Roots in Puerto Rico on Saturday Night

Atlantic City, NJ (August 19, 2022)--This Saturday night in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico, three fighters under the DKO Management stable will return to their native Puerto Rico to display their talents on the boxing crazed island. Undefeated super middleweight Elvis Figueroa will take on Fidel Munoz Monterrosa in a bout scheduled for eight-rounds. Figueroa, who resides in New Haven, Connecticut is 10-0 with six knockouts. The 25 year-old Figueroa is a five-year professional. Figueroa has a third round stoppage over previously undefeated Leemont Johnson (6-0), In his last bout, Figueroa took an eight-round unanimous decision over Ryan Adams on January 7th in Orlando Florida. Monterrosa of Barranquilla, Colombia is a veteran who has fought almost everybody in the middleweight and Read more [...]

Top Mexican boxing prospects to be showcased this Friday night on “Canela Boxeo”

LOS ANGELES (August 16, 2022) – Many of the top Mexican boxing prospects will be showcased this Friday night on the next installment of the “Canela Boxeo” series, presented by CANELA BOXEO and World Cup Boxing Series (WCBS), led by CEO Terry Hollan and promoter/matchmaker Guy Taylor, at Centennial Sports Center in Los Mochis, Sonora, Mexico. “Canela Boxeo” will be held and streamed live and for FREE  the third Friday night every month, starting at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, in Mexico. “This card has a little bit of everything,” Taylor said. “We open up the night with one of the top young prospects in Mexico, the 2021 Gold Medal National Champion, Alejandro Cota, making his television debut. Undefeated Jorge Lugo Cota is looking to elevate from young prospect to young contender. Read more [...]

Boxing Returns to Carroll County AG Center August 27

Baltimore, MD (August 11, 2022) – Jake Smith’s Baltimore Boxing Promotions returns to the Carroll County Ag Center For “Fight Night in the Country” Saturday, August 27 in Westminster, MD. The card will feature 12 Olympic style boxing matches and tickets from $35 are on sale now at Baltimoreboxing.com/Tickets. Popular radio personality Kirk McEwen from 98 Rock will serve as the ring announcer. Doors open at 6:30 and the first fight is scheduled for 8:15. All fans are encouraged to wear country-themed attire on fight night. Baltimore Boxing will present special prizes to the attendees with the best outfits. During the event, Baltimore Boxing will honor late local legends Murray Smith Sr. and Frank Gilbert. The Father of Jake Smith, Murray Smith Sr. was a longtime event Read more [...]

Help KO Parkinson’s! 3rd “Fight Night” charity event announced Presented by Punch4Parkinson’s

BOSTON, Mass. (August 11, 2022) – The third “Fight Night,” a charity boxing event presented by Punch4Parkinson’s, will be held Sunday afternoon, October 2, at Big Night Live (110 Causeway St.) in Boston. Regular people, not professional or amateur boxers, will lace-up their gloves to support Punch4Parkinsons’ fight against Parkinson’s disease. A memorable day will include numerous boxing exhibitions, each a scheduled 3-round (1:30 per round) match. Punch 4 Parkinson’s is the brainchild of professional boxing manager Ryan Roach, who was inspired by his famous uncle, Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, as well as civil rights activist Jesse Jackson, both who suffer from Parkinson’s. Freddie was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at the age of 27 and he credits the physical nature Read more [...]

Rising Mexican super lightweight prospect Jorge Lugo Cota continuing family fighting legacy on “Canela Boxeo”

LOS ANGELES (August 11, 2022) – The next generation of Mexican boxers is developing and one of the leaders is 20-year-old super lightweight Jorge “Jorgito” Lugo Cota (8-0, 6 KOs), the latest member of Mexico’s famed fightin’ Montiel family, who will be fighting at home August 19th on the next installment of the “Canela Boxeo” series, presented by CANELA BOXEO, and World Cup Boxing Series (WCBS), led by CEO Terry Hollan and promoter/matchmaker Guy Taylor, at Centennial Sports Center in Los Mochis, Sonora, Mexico.   “Canela Boxeo” will be held and streamed live for free the third Friday evening every month, starting at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT, in Mexico.   The 8-round co-featured event will showcase Cota against Jesus Antonio “Chino” Rubio (13-5-2, Read more [...]

2-time Olympians Yuberjen Martinez & Leonel de los Santos Dominant winners last night in Colombia

BARRANQUILLA, Colombia (July 30, 2022) – The future of Fighter Locker, a Boston-based boxing management company, was on display last night in Colombia as 2-time Olympians Yuberjen “Tremendo” Martinez and “El Tsunami” Leonel de los Santos were dominant in their ESPN Deportes fights at Elias Chegwin Coliseum in Barranquilla. The 30-year-old Martinez, who represented Colombia in the last two summer Olympic Games, capturing a silver medal in 2016, made his long-awaited pro debut much to the delight of his fellow Colombians, knocking out Argentinian flyweight Yeison “El Chino” Hernandez (6-4, 2 KOs) in the fourth round. In addition to his Olympics experience, Martinez was a highly decorated amateur who won gold medals at the 2014 & 2018 Central American & Caribbean Games Read more [...]

Jordan White Retains WBC USNBC Super Featherweight Title with Unanimous Decision at Sold Out Live Casino Hotel & Maryland

Hanover, MD (August 9, 2022) --Streaking super featherweight, Jordan White won his 10th straight fight as he retained the WBC USNBC title with a 10-round unanimous decision over Derrick Murray in front of another Jeter Promotions sold out crowd at The Hall inside Live Casino & Hotel in Hanover, Maryland. The fight topped an action-packed eight-bout card. "This was an incredible card.  I had so many fans tell me that this was the best card they have attended. These are fans who have been to a lot of cards, so that shows you the quality of fights that were on this show," said Tony Jeter, who along with his wife Christen, formulate Jeter Promotions. White of Washington, DC made the first defense of his title by scores of 100-88, 97-91 and 95-93 to raise his mark to 14-1. Murray Read more [...]

Joseph “JoJo” Diaz, Jr. will face Mexico’s undefeated rising star, William “Camarón” Zepeda

LOS ANGELES, CA (August 8, 2022) - Out to prove they are worthy of fighting for a world championship fight in the near future, South El Monte’s Joseph “JoJo” Diaz, Jr. (32-2-1) will face Mexico’s undefeated rising star, William “Camarón” Zepeda (26-0, 23 KOs) of San Mateo Atenco, Mexico in a dangerous, 12-round lightweight main event that will be broadcast live worldwide exclusively on DAZN on Saturday, November 5. In the crossroads matchup, former IBF junior lightweight titlist Diaz, Jr. has his eyes locked on continuing his campaign to take over the lightweight division despite a minor setback after facing Devin Haney in December 2021. By taking on this fight, Diaz, Jr. proves, yet again, that he is willing to take on any of the toughest challengers. “I am very Read more [...]

Michael Dutchover Takes On Antonio Moran on Friday Night in Semifinal of Last Chance Tournament

PHILADELPHIA, PA /Ontario, CA (August 4, 2022) – On Friday night, junior welterweight Michael Dutchover (16-2, 10 KOs) will take on Antonio Moran as part of the semifinal round of the The Last Chance Tournament at The Pro Box Event Center in Plant City, Florida. Dutchover, of Midland, Texas is promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing. Dutchover advanced in the tournament when he won an eight-round split decision over Clarence Booth on May 20th. The 24 year-old junior welterweight also has wins over Jorge Marron Jr. (18-1), Robeskie Cristobal (15-3), Bergman Aguilar (14-3-1), Ricardo Lopez Torres (7-1-2), Miguel Carriozza (10-1) and Cesar Partida (1-0-1). Moran, 29 of Mexico City is 27-5-1 with 19 knockouts. The 10-year veteran defeated Jeffrey Torres (10-1) in Read more [...]

Undefeated Shawn McCalman Boxing’s best kept secret outside of Rocky Mountains

BOSTON (August 3, 2022) – Undefeated Colorado super middleweight “The Amazing” Shawn McCalman (11-0, 6 KOs), arguably boxing’s best kept secret outside of the Rocky Mountain, returns this Saturday night outdoors at Century Casino in Central City, Colorado, in the 6-round, co-featured event against Mexican Ulisses “El Cerillo” Jimenez (24-30-1). Co-trained by former world champion Vernon Phillips and residing in Aurora, Colorado, McCalman was a standout amateur who compiled a 65-7 record, including top honors in three Colorado State Golden Gloves tournaments. The 28-year-old McCalman turned pro back in September of 2018, and, despite COVID-19 restrictions, he’s remained busy with four fights in each of the last two years, and Saturday’s fight will mark his third in 2022. During Read more [...]