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Rigondeaux’ strength coach Montanocordoba denies Donaire’s claim

MIAMI (December 28, 2012) - The strength-and-conditioning coach of World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Bantamweight champion Guillermo "El Chacal" Rigondeaux (11-0, 8 KOs), D.J. Montanocordoba, vehemently denies Internet reports alleged by Nonito "The Filiipino Flash" Donaire that, after the December 15 HBO show in Houston, Montanocordoba verbally accosted a female member of Donaire's entourage during a heated argument that took place at the Hyatt Hotel. Donaire (31-1, 20 KOs), the World Boxing Organization (WBO) super bantamweight champion, reportedly searched for Rigondeaux' room and later called there and Montanocordoba's room to address the altercation. Ringondeaux was schedule to fight former world champion Poonsawat Kratingdaenggym (48-2, 33 KOs), who failed his medical exam, in the Read more [...]

Lateef Kayode To Campaign at Heavyweight

December 27, 2012 - Undefeated cruiserweight contender, Lateef Kayode (18-0, 14 KOs), who fights under the Gary Shaw Productions promotional banner, will now be campaigning at the Heavyweight division. "Kayode is a heavy handed puncher who can easily bring his power up to the heavyweight division," said Gary Shaw. "Right now my matchmaker John Beninati is looking at potential opponents and we are confident Lateef will be successful moving up in weight." "We made a lot of headway campaigning as a cruiserweight," said Kayode's manager Steve Feder. "Considering the fact that we appeared more times on Shobox then any other cruiser in a decade, in a division far more suited for the European market, ultimately our options since the Tarver debacle have diminished." "The IBO completely ignored our Read more [...]

Jonathan “Mantequilla” González promises a knockout on “Friday Night Fights”

December 27, 2012 - Undefeated Puerto Rican power puncher, Jonathan "Mantequilla" González (15-0-1, 13 KO's) will be facing off against Derek Ennis (23-3-1, 13 KO) of Philadelphia on Friday, January 4 at the Magic City Casino in Miami, Florida. The co-feature bout is scheduled for 10 rounds at the junior middleweight division and will be televised on ESPN2 "Friday Night Fights" starting at 10pm ET/ 7pm PT. Ennis has victories over Puerto Ricans, Gabriel Rosado and Edwin "Zazule" Vázquez. For this fight, "Mantequilla" is training in Miami, Florida under the supervision of trainers, John David Jackson and Melvin "Chico" Ramos. "I'm very happy with the preparation. I'm in the best shape of my career, and at the end of the fight, the result will be a knockout" said a confident González, Read more [...]

Alantez “Sly as a” Fox Returns January 12th

December 21, 2012 - Maryland's undefeated light-middleweight prospect, Alantez "Sly as A" Fox (8-0-1, 4 KOs), makes a quick return to the ring when he faces in-state rival Julius Kennedy (7-2-1, 3 KOs) on January 12, 2013. The 6-round bout will take place at the Rosecroft Raceway in Fort Washington, Maryland as both fighters will have hometown fans cheering them on. Fox, who stands 6'5, brings a unique look to the boxing ring with his enormous height and reach advantages. In his last fight on December 8th, Fox demolished veteran Jimmy LeBlanc via first round TKO. Promoted by Boxing 360, Fox is looking forward to a busy 2013. "As promised, my promoter Mario Yagobi is keeping me active," Fox said. "I just fought earlier this month and now I have another fight scheduled for January. Read more [...]

SARTONK Announces the Recipients of the Annual Ali-King Award

Alongside a prominent class of twelve Hall of Fame Inductees, three youth were recognized at the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame Banquet on 8 November, 2012. Joseph Rinaldi, Chance Solem-Pfeifer, and Nafisa Umarova were the recipients of SARTONK’s inaugural Ali-King Award. Their essay submissions were selected as the top three by a panel of five judges. Named after Martin Luther King, Jr. and Muhammad Ali, the contest’s aim was to inspire critical thinking about the history and social significance of boxing. “We chose these men for their tireless struggle and fight for the cause of common good. And through the invocation of these exemplary men, we strove to highlight boxing’s fighters and agents of constructive social change,” described Hasmig Tatiossian, before she presented the Read more [...]

History of Womens Boxing

"Chronological events that occurred in women's boxing.." While women's boxing can loosely trace it beginnings to London in the 1720's, throughout the ensuing decades, there were various exhibitions and scattered bouts until the 1950's when several fighters, most notably Barbara Buttrick, JoAnn Hagen (Verhaegen), and Phyllis Kugler staged professional fights. The sport rekindled again in the 1970s thanks to the efforts of several important trailblazers. The 1970's, in particular, were highlighted by many women’s boxing "firsts" including many states lifting bans for women to box; issuing "first time" boxing licenses, sanctioning boxing matches; and the various commissions approving more than four rounds for women’s bouts.The history of women's boxing has a rich collection Read more [...]

Willie Nelson a Clear & Present Danger for Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez

ST. LOUIS (November 20, 2012) - The freakish physical attributes of North American Boxing Federation (NABF) Super Welterweight champion Willie "The Great" Nelson presents a clear and present danger, as well as a totally unique challenge, for World Boxing Council (WBC) 154-pound king Saul "Canelo" Alvarez (41-0, 30 KOs). Nelson(19-1-1, 11 KOs), the top-ranked American in the WBC ratings at No. 6, stands 6' 4" and has an 81" reach. The 5' 9" Alvarez has never fought anybody even remotely close to Nelson's size. In fact, in his six world title fights, the popular Mexican fighter's opponents have averaged 5' 9" with a 70 3/4" reach. The 5' 11" Kermit Cintron with his 74" reach is the tallest and longest-reaching foe Alvarez has fought to date. Rumble Time Promotions president Steve Smith, Read more [...]

TKO Takeover As Mastrodouka Wins Title BY David Wilkey

ALL three TRAD TKO Gym fighters recorded victories on yet another outstanding 8-fight card at the York Hall in Bethnal Green on Sunday 18th November courtesy of Left Jab Promotion’s ‘Matinee Idols’ show. It was an action packed afternoon at the home of British boxing as female fighter Areti Mastrodouka captured the International Masters Super Featherweight Title, with Eren Arif prevailing in a 4 round bout and debutant Tommy Martin forcing a third round stoppage over his opponent. As a result it was a good day for the trio, who are based at the Canning Town gym and trained by Alec Wilkey. Tommy Martin, Eren Arif, Jimmy Tibbs, Alec Wilkey, Areti Mastrodouka Unbeaten Greek southpaw Mastrodouka was in fine form once again as she took on Welsh fighter Lana Cooper, in the first title fight Read more [...]

Night of Champions in Puerto Rico October 28, 2012 Report/Photos-Mario Serrano

(OCT 28) On Friday night In the feature bout of the evening, scheduled for 8 rounds in the lightweight division, Jorge "Machito" Maysonet Jr., (10-0, 9 KOs) demolished Ramesis Gil (8-5-5, 5 KOs) by way of a first round KO. From the beginning of the fight, Maysonet came out very aggressive, connecting with left and right hooks to the face and body of Gil, who went down on three occasions. The referee seen that Gil was unstable to continue and the fight was halted at the 1:23 mark. Maysonet has recorded multiple first round knockous and many critics are saying he could be the next super-star to come out of Puerto Rico. "Earlier this year, Ramesis was victorious against very good unbeaten fighters, but he had never faced someone like me as you can see by the results," said Maysonet who is promoted Read more [...]

Night of Champions in Puerto Rico October 28, 2012 Report/Photos-Mario Serrano

HBO After Dark: Abregu Wins Big against Dulorme

Gary Shaw Productions in association with Greg Cohen Promotions, DiBella Entertainment, Thompson Boxing Promotions, Universal Promotions, Prize Fight, Joe Deguardia's Star Boxing, and Zanfer Promotions presented an amazing night of boxing at the Turning Stone Casino. In the 10-round main-event, Argentine slugger, Luis Carlos Abregu (34-1, 28 KOs) defeated former undefeated Puerto Rican contender, Thomas Dulorme (16-1, 12 KOs) by way of seventh round TKO to capture the WBC International welterweight title. Dulorme set the pace early as he boxed and used his jab to keep Abregu at bay. But in the third round, Abregu landed a powerful right hand and dropped the undefeated contender Dulrome. Thomas took the full 8-count and regained his composure for the time being. In the very Read more [...]

Threats of knockout at Tulum, Mexico–Photos and story by Pepe Rodriguez

(AUG 24, 2012) Yesterday afternoon at the Teatro de la Plaza de la Bandera, in Tulum Quintana Roo, Mexico, the scholarship of Telmex ring program, Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez, for the first time confronted with Colombian Richard "El Toro" Gutierrez, who will be his opponent this Saturday in the boxing card "Knockout in Tulum" organized by sports promoter Pepe Gomez in association with Golden Boy Promotions. Once he met his rival, Ramirez was confident of the victory and said: “the fight will not reach the limit of ten rounds because before that I'll knock him out”. With this fight, Ramirez defends his WBC Middleweight World Youth title for the sixth time, which has mostly defended against foreign rivals. In the main event, Roberto "Massa" Ortiz (25-0-1, 21 KO's), who is the WBC super Read more [...]

Boxing Action at the “Battle at the Boat” in Tacoma by Sue TL Fox

(AUG 20) On Saturday night at the "Battle at the Boat" boxing event, promoted by Halquist Productions, there was plenty of action in the six men's bouts featured on the card. In the first bout of the evening, they featured a couple of pro debuters opening the night. Frank Mendez, of Longview, Washington, took on Andres Ramos in a four-rounder at 132 lbs. Even though this was the first time these two newcomers came in as pros, they wasted little time in making the bout a non-stop action bout. In the second round, Mendez received an eight-count by the ref, and in the third, Ramos the fight when Mendez in trouble by Ramos' relentless attack, and the fight was stopped at 1:23 by TKO. Photo credits: Mike Blair Ramos wins by third round TKO In the second bout of the evening, Garbriel Read more [...]

Will Tomlinson wants the WBC Silver Belt – Photos and story by Pepe Rodriguez

(AUG 19) Will Tomlinson (19-0) will be fighting on October 26 in Melbourne, Australia against Panamanian Irving Berry (22-3), defending his 130lbs World title. Not underestimating his opponent, but looking toward the future, he is looking forward to possibly fighting Edgar Puerta for his newly crowned 130lbs WBC Silver title in Australia early next year. Tomlinson said “Our team watched Edgar Puerta anhialate a great fighter in Carlos Cardenas, we believe he is a legitimate World Champion with that WBC Silver belt around his waist and we would like to take that from him. Ultimately setting up a super fight between myself and current 130lbs WBC Champion, Takahiro Ao (23-2) of Japan. We have a proud history in Australia with the WBC and it is the one belt that will be forever remembered Read more [...]

Staying active name of the game for prospect Danny O’Connor

No sooner had the dust cleared from last Sunday night's fight, light welterweight prospect Danny O'Connor (18-1, 6 KOs) was back in the gym preparing for his next action, September 29, on the non-televised segment of a HBO BAD tripleheader at MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut. The 27-year-old O'Connor, a former two-time national amateur champion and 2008 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team alternate, stopped Eddie "The Puerto Rican Sensation" Soto (12-5, 4 KOs) this past Sunday evening in the fourth round of their fight, headlining the first professional boxing show in Gillette Stadium history. Boxing was preceded by a Major League Soccer match between the New England Revolution and Montreal Impact. "I walked Soto down, everything behind my jab, and listened to what Coach Read more [...]