Month: February 2023

Rahim Gonzales Wins Gold and Boxer of Tournament on Final Day of 2023 Strandja Tournament

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 27, 2023) --  Rahim Gonzales (Las Vegas, Nev.) picked up his third straight international gold medal yesterday on the final day of boxing at the 2023 Stranjda Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria. Gonzales took all five judges’ cards over Hambardzum Hakobyan of Armenia during today’s light heavyweight championship bout. All five judges scored the bout 30-27 to give Gonzales Team USA’s lone gold medal of the tournament and sixth medal overall. The 2021 Elite Men’s World Champion path to gold included victories over Kristian Nikolov of Bulgaria (4-0), Kein Boakye Schumann of Germany (4-1) and Jasurbek Yuldoshev of Uzbekistan (5-0). At the conclusion of the event Gonzales was also announced as the winner of the Runner-up Boxer of the Tournament award. Gonzales Read more [...]

Vargas batters Banquez; Bravo-Valtierra cut short in Orlando

Orlando, FL (February 27, 2023) – Antonio Vargas earned a career best victory when he scored a sixth round stoppage of hard-hitting contender Mitchell Banquez Saturday, February 25 at a sold out Caribe Royale in Orlando, FL The card was promoted by Boxlab Promotions and aired via tape delay on CBS Sports Network. Fighting for the vacant WBA Continental Americas bantamweight title, Banquez looked to apply pressure as Vargas used the opening round to feel out his foe. Vargas, who had a large group of supporters on hand, quickly recognized Banquez’ plan of attack left him open for counter punches. The 2016 US Olympian landed quick, crisp punches while avoiding most of the hard shots thrown by Banquez. In the fourth, Vargas landed a picturesque uppercut that turned Banquez into Read more [...]

Marques Valle, Otha Jones III and Joseph Hicks All Get Victories

NEW YORK (FEBRUARY 27, 2023)--Three Split-T Management fighters came home with victories over the past five days. It all started on Wednesday night as junior middleweight Marques Valle remained undefeated by winning a six-round unanimous decision over Jarrod Tennant in Plant City, Florida. Valle of Wesley Chapel, Florida won by scores of 60-54 twice and 59-55 to keep his unblemished mark at 8-0. Tennant of Los Angeles falls to 8-2. Valle is promoted by Pro Box Promotions Saturday night in Orlando, Florida, Otha Jones III won a six-round unanimous decision over 63-fight veteran Raymond Chacon. The bout, which took place at The Caribe Royale Resort saw Jones win by scores of 60-54 on all cards to raise his record to 6-1-1. Jones is promoted by GH3 Promotions. Also on Read more [...]

Kenny Larson challenges Mass. Welterweight Champion Denzel Whitley in battle of undefeated prospects

QUINCY, Mass. (February 27, 2023) – Style make fights and a potential instant classic in on tap March 11th in the “Springfield Championship Boxing 2” main event, when undefeated Kenny “Lionheart” Larson (6-0, 5 KOs) challenges defending Massachusetts State Welterweight Champion Denzel “Double Impact” Whitley (10-0, 6 KOs) in the 8-round headliner, at MassMutural Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. “Springfield Championship Boxing 2”, presented by Granite Chin Promotions (GCP), will be streamed live on BXNGTV.com. “This fight has all the makings to be one of those local fights that people talk about for years,” GCP president Chris Traietti commented. “You have a hyper aggressive guy like Kenny going up against a slick counter-puncher like Denzel. Both guys Read more [...]

Split-T Management’s Joseph Adorno, Otha Jones III and Joseph Hicks Jr. in action TONIGHT

NEW YORK (FEBRUARY 25, 2023)--Three fighters under the Split-T Management banner will be on display in fights throughout the United States. Junior Welterweight Joseph Adorno will take on Elvis Rodriguez as part of a big card LIVE on SHOWTIME® (9 PM ET / 6 PM PT). The bout will originate from The Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Adorno of Allentown, New Jersey is 17-1-2 with 14 knockouts. The 23 year-old Adorno is a seven year pro who has defeated Marco Antonio Ocano (1-0), Kenneth Cruz (8-0), Damian Alejandro Soso (9-2) and his last bout when he scored a career best victory by winning a 10-round unanimous decision over Hugo Alberto Roldan (21-0-1) on September 9, 2022 in Atlantic City. Rodriguez of Los Angeles, California is 13-1-1 with 12 knockouts. The 27 year-old Rodriguez Read more [...]

Nestor Bravo: “Valtierra is tough & hungry but I’m ready to dominate!”

Orlando, FL (February 23, 2023) – Unbeaten junior welterweight Nestor Bravo could easily look beyond his fight against Jair Valtierra, 16-2 (8 KO’s), Saturday evening at the Caribe Royale in Orlando. The current NABO champion, Bravo’s ranked #10 in the world by the WBO and has a perfect record of 21-0 with 15 knockouts. It’s not that Bravo doesn’t envision becoming a world champion in the near future but rather that he recognizes the importance of winning impressively against a young and hungry opponent. “First and foremost, (the fight in front of me is always) the most important of my career,” said Bravo, who resides in Orlando and is originally from Arecibo, Puerto Rico. “Valtierra is a young and hungry fighter who believes he can beat me. I’m expecting the best version Read more [...]

Mass. Welterweight Champion Denzel Whitley defends title vs. challenger Kenny Larson

QUINCY, Mass. (February 22, 2023) – Massachusetts State Welterweight Champion Denzel “Double Impact” Whitley (10-0, 6 KOs) will make his first title defense on the March 11th “Springfield Championship Boxing 2” card against undefeated challenger Kenny Larson (6-0, 5 KOs), of Salem (MA), in the 8-round main event, at MassMutural Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. “Springfield Championship Boxing 2”, presented by Granite Chin Promotions (GCP), will be streamed live on BXNGTV.com. The 24-year-old Whitley, fighting out of nearby Holyoke (MA), captured the Mass. 147-pound division belt last November 19th at MassMutual Center, when he won an 8-round majority decision over Kris Jacobs (5-2-1, 2 KOs) in the main event. “I’m excited to be headlining again at home (Holyoke Read more [...]

Multiple World Boxing Champion Guillermo Rigondeaux Returns To The Ring On Friday, February 24, 2023 At Hialeah Park

Hialeah, FL / February 21, 2023 – Former three-time world champion Guillermo Rigondeaux, with a professional record of 20-3-1 (13 KOs), will return to the ring for the first time in almost one year when he takes on veteran Jesus Martinez in the 10-round bantamweight main event at Hialeah Park on Friday, February 24, 2023. Rigondeaux, whose last bout was a unanimous decision defeat at the hands of Vincent Astrolabio on February 26, 2022 in Dubai, has been sidelined since suffering severe facial burns and eye injuries in a freak kitchen accident at his home in Miami nine months ago. Now 42 years of age, the former WBO/WBA Super Bantamweight and WBA Bantamweight world champion will attempt to tap the fountain of youth in his 25th professional fight as he looks to win for the first Read more [...]

Undefeated Knockout Artist Kristan Prenga Faces Former World Title Challenger Santander Silgado in Main Event on Saturday, March 25th at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City

Atlantic City, NJ February 21, 2023)--On Saturday night, March 25th, Kristian Prenga will take on former world title challenger Santander Silgado for a WBA Regional Title plus The NBA Continental Heavyweight titles that will headline a big night of boxing at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. The fight card is promoted by Rising Star Promotions. Prenga of Mirdite, Albania is 12-1 with all of his wins coming by knockout. The 32 year-old has thrilled his fans with prodigious knockout power has taken out Jaime Barajas (2-0-2) and his last outing when he drilled Alvin Davie in two rounds on November 12, 2022 in Atlantic City. Silgado of Belle Glade, Florida has a record of 32-14 with 26 knockouts. The 37 year-old defeated Lawrence Chapman (19-4-2-), Cesar Dario Heredia (5-1-1), Rodolfo De Read more [...]

Heavyweight prospect Zach Spiller to be showcased this Thursday on DAZN

LOS ANGELES (February 21, 2023) – There’s a new sheriff in town and his name is Zach Spiller!  The 6’ 4”, 265-pound heavyweight from Houston will open up the Golden Boy Promotions card on DAZN this Thursday night, streaming live from Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California, on a card headlined by his 3 Prime Management (PM) stablemate, NABA super flyweight champion John “Scrappy” Ramirez (10-0, 7 KOs). Spiller, who made his pro debut a year ago, (2-0, 2 KOs) faces Kaleel Carter (3-3, 3 KOs) in a 4-round bout. “This is a great opportunity for me,” Spiller explained. “It caught me off guard. 3 Point Management (3 PM) from Los Angeles, CA called to tell me he had gotten me on Scrappy’s show and that I’d be opening up the DAZN stream. I’m very appreciative of them, Read more [...]

Dylan Price wins WBO Global and WBC Continental Bantamweight Titles

CHESTER, PA (FEBRUARY 20, 2023)--Dylan Price remained undefeated with a 10-round unanimous decision over gritty Jobert Alvarez to win the WBO Global and WBC Intercontinental; Bantamweight title in front of a near-capacity crowd at the Elevations Event Center in Chester, Pennsylvania. The special two-fight card was promoted by Price Promotions. Dylan Price, who had nine-time and four division world champion Nonito Donaire in his corner, was quick and started his flurries as he mixed up his attack by landing head and body shots. Alvarez was extremely game as he would often try to land his own combinations in return. Price landed the much harder punches, and snapped the head back of Alvarez on several occasions. Price was urged on by a supportive fan base. Alvarez kept Price honest with Read more [...]

Zurdo vs. Rsado to Take Place at Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California

LONG BEACH, CA (February 17, 2023): The Walter Pyramid in Long Beach will host the “can’t miss” matchup featuring former world champion Gilberto “Zurdo'' Ramírez (44-1, 30 KOs) of Mazatlán, Mexico and Philadelphia’s Gabriel “King” Rosado (26-16-1, 15 KOs). The tough, Mexico vs. Puerto Rico 12-round light heavyweight matchup is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 18 and will be broadcast worldwide on DAZN beginning at 5:00 p.m. PST/ 8:00 p.m. EST. Tickets for Zurdo vs. Rosado go on sale Friday, February 17, at 10:00 a.m. PST and are priced at $150, $100, $80, $50 and $30 not including applicable service charges. Tickets will be available for purchase at LongBeachState.com/GoldenBoy and GoldenBoyPromotions.com Returning for redemption after his loss against Read more [...]

“Turf War 4” Weights from Melrose, MA

WOBURN, Mass. (February 17, 2023 – The official weigh in was held today at Best Western Plus New Englander in Woburn (MA) for tomorrow night’s “Turf War 4” professional boxing card at Melrose Memorial Hall in Melrose, Massachusetts. “Turf War 4,” presented by Granite Chin Promotions (GCP), will be streamed live on www.bxngtv.com. Priced (plus fees) at $70.00 (VIP Stage Seating), $60.00 (General Floor Seating) and $45.00 (General Auditorium Seating), tickets are available to purchase online at https://granite-chin-promotions.ticketleap.com/ or at the venue. Doors open at 6 p.m. ET, first bout at 7:00 p.m. ET Fighters’ weight are below: MAIN EVENT -- MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP (6) Anthony Andreozzi (4-2, 1 KO), Champion, Swansea, MA 158.8 lbs. Jamer Read more [...]

Emmanuel Rodriguez Decisions Sharone Carter in Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ–- This past Saturday night, Emmanuel Rodriguez remained undefeated with an eight-round unanimous decision over Sharone Carter that headlined a six-bout card at The Showboat Hotel Carousel Room. The near-capacity crowd saw a show promoted by R and B Promotions. Rodriguez of Newark, NJ won by scores of 78-74 twice and 77-75 and is now 13-0. Carter of Saint Louis, MO is 13-6. Feargal McCrory remained undefeated with a 95 second knockout over Aeilo Mesquita in a scheduled eight-round lightweight bout. McCrory dropped Mesquita with a right hand that sent him to the canvas for the 10-count. McCrory of Northern Ireland is 13-0 with six knockouts. Mesquita of Brazil is 21-10-1. Justin Figueroa remained undefeated by stopping Rahiem Davis Cooke at the end of Read more [...]

ulian Rodriguez Takes on Kashon Hutchinson in Main Event on Friday, March 10th

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – February 10, 2023 --On Friday night, March 10th, King's Promotions will be back at The Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania with a huge night of boxing that will be headlined by a terrific eight-round welterweight bout between Julian "Hammer Hands" Rodriguez and Kashon Hutchinson. Rodriguez of Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey has a record of 21-1 with 14 knockouts. The 28 year-old Rodriguez is a 10-year professional was a former amateur standout who has wins over Neyeine Muang (1-0-2), Angel Figueroa (3-0-1), King Daluz (12-2-2), Darlo Feman (14-2), Anthony Laureano (13-0) and Jose Lopez (29-7-2). In his last bout, Rodriguez suffered his only defeat when he lost to two-division world champion Jose Pedraza on June 12, 2021 in Las Vegas. Hutchinson Read more [...]