Category: Bob Trieger

Malik Scott in Zurdo Ramirez’ corner

LOS ANGELES (October 30, 2024) – Former pro heavyweight contender Malik Scott has successfully transitioned from fighter to trainer, and he will be working the corner of reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) Cruiserweight World Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (46-1, 30 KOs) for his November 16th unification fight with World Boxing Organization (WBO) titleholder Chris “The Gentleman” Billam-Smith (20-1, 13 KOs) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 44-year-old Scott, who will assist Ramirez’ head trainer Julian Chua, passionately believes that not only will Ramirez defeat Smith, but Zurdo is the No. 1 cruiserweight in the world as well. Scott was Ramirez’ head trainer when Chua was unavailable for Ramirez’ debut as a cruiserweight (October 7, 2023), in which he defeated former Read more [...]

Zurdo Ramirez extremely proud to headline first “Latino Night” in World Cruiserweight Unification Fight versus Chris “The Gentleman” Billam-Smith

LOS ANGELES (October 29, 2024) –- Reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) Cruiserweight World Champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (46-21, 30 KOs) is extremely proud to headline the inaugural “Latino Night” as part of Riyadh Season against World Boxing Organization (WBO) title holder Chris “The Gentleman” Billam-Smith (20-1, 13 KOs) on November 16th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ramirez vs. Smith-Billam will be streamed live on DAZN as well as broadcast for free on several television networks around the world. Fighting out of Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Mexico, Zurdo was the first Mexican to capture the world super middleweight title in 2016, and he repeated that feat in the cruiserweight title last March, capturing the 200-pound division’s crown by dethroning previously undefeated WBA Read more [...]

Super Flyweight John “Scrappy” Ramirez Learned invaluable lessons from his world title loss and returning soon to the ring

LOS ANGELES (October 29, 2024) – Super flyweight contender John “Scrappy” Ramirez (13-1, 9 KOs) learned an invaluable lesson last June at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, when he lost for the first time as a professional to Fernando David Jimenez (16-1), by way of a 12-round unanimous decision, for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Flyweight title. Unless your last name is Marciano, Mayweather, Calzaghe, Lopez or Ward, prizefighters generally don’t retire without a loss on their record. How a fighter responds to his or her first defeat is pivotal, because they either learn from the experience and improve, or go the opposite direction. “Scrappy” Ramirez is coming back to the ring with a vengeance, as well as a new outlook for the South Los Angeles fighter. “I learned Read more [...]

Undefeated WBA #6 Darius “DFG” Fulghum’s Mercurial rise in super middleweight division has led him from prospect to contender

LOS ANGELES (October 24, 2024) – There is a new sheriff in boxing and his name is Darius “DFG” Fulgham (12-0, 10 KOs), the undefeated rising star from Houston already ranked No. 6 in the world by the World Boxing Association (WBA). “I have such a great team behind me and my job is to fight,” Fulgham spoke about the reason for his mercurial rise. “I trust my manager (3 Point Management - 3 PM) and Golden Boy (his promoter) to get me the best fights. 3 PM has done an amazing job working my career and Golden Boy, too. Together, they’ve kept me extremely active – nine fights in a 12-month span – fighting on big cards on DAZN his last six fights). My team, led by head trainer Darnell Pierce, and my family and friends have given me so much support. I’m blessed! “I was the Read more [...]

Undefeated heavyweight Kevin “Big Gulp” Nagle Living the boxing dream

QUINCY, Mass. (October 17, 2024) –Undefeated heavyweight Kevin “Big Gulp” Nagle (9-0, 7 KOs) has taken a challenging journey, to say the least, towards his first title shot on November 1st on the “Worcester Championship Boxing” card, presented by Granite Chin Promotions (GCP), at the famed DCU Event Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. Nagle, fighting out of Scituate (MA), faces Worcester’s Jake Paradise (8-3, 8 KOs) in the eight-round co-featured event for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) USA Silver Heavyweight Championship. Nagle’s U.S. Army Reserve unit was deployed to Kosovo in 2006-2007, followed by an additional military tour in Iraq. Unfortunately, he came home with alcohol and opioid issues. After a brief amateur career, the now 40-year-old Nagle stopped boxing Read more [...]

Ukrainian legend Wladimir Klitschko backs World Boxing in its bid to keep boxing at the heart of the Olympic Movement

RENES, Lausanne, Switzerland (October 16, 2024) – Former multiple world heavyweight champion and Atlanta 1996 gold medalist, Wladimir Klitschko, has backed World Boxing and its President, Boris van der Vorst, in their bid to ensure that boxing remains a part of the Olympic Movement. Speaking in a specially recorded 39-second video clip, the Ukrainian legend explained why he believes boxing should remain part of the Olympic Games and expressed confidence in World Boxing and its President to deliver this. Klitschko said: “Boxing is one of the most spectacular and oldest sports in the Olympic program. Speaking as the 1996 Olympic Champion I want to advocate that boxing must be safe for LA2028. “Boxing stands as a brilliant sport and is so good at delivering on the values of the Olympic Read more [...]

Kinsley Ibeh vs. Jack May Battle for WBC Latino Silver Heavyweight title

LOS ANGELES (October 7, 2024) – A classic Clash of Titans-like confrontation will headline “EQC Fight Night,” presented by Toro Promotions, Inc., and Whitfield Haydon Boxing, on Saturday night, October 19, in the EQC Event Center at the famed Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Washington. The 6’ 4”, 290-pound Kinsley “The Black Lion” Ibeh (12-2-1, 10 KOs) meets 6’ 8”, 260-pound Jack “The Outlaw” May (10-0, 9 KOs) in the 10-round main event for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) Latino Silver Championship. Nigeria-native Ibeh, fighting out of Phoenix (AZ), is a former college and Canadian Football League player, as well as a cousin of notorious retired boxer Ike Ibeabuchi (20-0, 15 KOs). Ibeh is riding an eight-fight win streak since he lost to then-7-0 rising star Jared Read more [...]

Toro Promotions, Inc. successfully launched its new pro boxing series, “The Heartbeat of LA Boxing”

LOS ANGELES (September 29, 2024) – Last night, Toro Promotions, Inc. successfully launched its new pro boxing series, “The Heartbeat of LA Boxing”, as undefeated Tsotne “Mr. T” Rogova (10-0, 7 KOs) captured the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) U.S. heavyweight title and six boxers made their pro debuts, including celebrated Walnut (CA) High School senior Paolo “Pow” Barredo, at Pacific Palms Resort in City of Industry, California. “This was surely Southern California boxing at its finest,” Toro promoter Azat Torosyan said after the fights. “You have to go see a lot of shows to find one as good as tonight’s.” In an action-packed co-main event, Rogova passed the toughest test of his young pro boxing career against the always dangerous Alexander “The Great” Flores Read more [...]

Toro Results from City of Industry, CA: Rogova defeats Flores to become new WBC U.S. Heavyweight Champion and more! but

LOS ANGELES (September 29, 2024) –Last night,Toro Promotions, Inc. successfully launched its new pro boxing series, “The Heartbeat of LA Boxing”, as undefeated Tsotne “Mr. T” Rogova (10-0, 7 KOs) captured the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) U.S. heavyweight title and six boxers made their pro debuts, including celebrated Walnut (CA) High School senior Paolo “Pow” Barredo, at Pacific Palms Resort in City of Industry, California. “This was surely Southern California boxing at its finest,” Toro promoter Azat Torosyan said after the fights. “You have to go see a lot of shows to find one as good as tonight’s.” In an action-packed co-main event, Rogova passed the toughest test of his young pro boxing career against the always dangerous Alexander “The Great” Flores Read more [...]

Kevin Nagle & Jake Paradise throwdown for Vacant WBC USA Silver Heavyweight title

QUINCY, Mass. (September 23, 2024) – Massachusetts heavyweights Kevin “Big Gulp” Nagle (9-0, 7 KOs) and Jake Paradise (8-3, 8 KOs) have taken completely different routes in life to get where they are as opponents on November 1st on the “Worcester Championship Boxing” card, presented by Granite Chin Promotions (GCP), at DCU Event Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. Nagle and Paradise are matched in an eight-round bout for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) USA Silver Heavyweight Championship. Neither fighter has fought more than six rounds as prize fighters. The GCP event will be headlined by a the 10-round main event, as Josniel “TG” Castro (13-1, 8 KOs), fighting out of Boca Raton (FL), defends his newly captured World WBC U.S. super welterweight title versus undefeated Read more [...]

Potential 2024 New England Fight of the Year Josniel Castro vs. Denzel Whitley “Worcester Championship Boxing” Nov. 1

QUINCY, Mass. (September 19, 2024) – “Worcester Championship Boxing,” presented by Granite Chin Promotions (GCP), will be headlined by a title fight that is a legitimate 2024 New England Fight of the Year candidate, at DCU Event Center in Worcester, Massachusetts. Josniel “TG” Castro (13-1, 8 KOs) will defend his newly captured World Boxing Council (WBC) U.S. super welterweight title in the 10-round main event against undefeated challenger Denzel “Double Impact” Whitley (14-0, 8 KOs), of Holyoke, Massachusetts. “This is going to be the biggest main event in Massachusetts for 2024,” GCP promoter Chris Traietti exclaimed. “Two guys with something to prove. The winner will end up world-rated by the WBC, this is as good as it gets!” The 27-year-old Castro, fighting out Read more [...]

Undefeated Nicaraguan super featherweight prospect Nilo Guerrero, Jr. to take on 10-0 Mandeep Jangra

LOS ANGELES (September 16, 2024) -- Nicaraguan super featherweight prospect Nilo Guerrero, Jr. (9-0, 7 KOs) is a throwback fighter willing to risk his perfect pro boxing record against fellow undefeated fighter Madeep “MJ” Jangra (10-0, 7 KOs) this Thursday night (Sept. 19) at Yakima Legends Casino in Toppenish, Washington. Jangra vs. Guerrero will headline a card in the 10-round main event of a show promoted by Hall of Famer Roy Jones, Jr. (RJJ Boxing), who also trains India-native Jangra, and their fight is for the vacant National Boxing Association (NBA) Super Featherweight Championship. All the action will be streamed live at www.globalsportsstreaming.com. “We have great faith that Nilo will go up there and handle business to show that he is going to be a force,” Guerrero’s Read more [...]

Undefeated Nicaraguan super featherweight prospect Nilo Guerrero, Jr. to take on 10-0 Mandeep Jangra

LOS ANGELES (September 16, 2024) -- Nicaraguan super featherweight prospect Nilo Guerrero, Jr. (9-0, 7 KOs) is a throwback fighter willing to risk his perfect pro boxing record against fellow undefeated fighter Madeep “MJ” Jangra (10-0, 7 KOs) this Thursday night (Sept. 19) at Yakima Legends Casino in Toppenish, Washington. Jangra vs. Guerrero will headline a card in the 10-round main event of a show promoted by Hall of Famer Roy Jones, Jr. (RJJ Boxing), who also trains the India-native Jangra. All the action will be streamed live at www.globalsportsstreaming.com. “We have great faith that Nilo will go up there and handle business to show that he is going to be a force,” Guerrero’s promoter (Toro Promotions) Azat Torosyan commented. “We are very high on him.” The 24-year-old Read more [...]

Toro’s Heavyweight Showdown Tsotne Rogava vs. Alexander Flores

LOS ANGELES  – Toro Promotions, Inc. has been building an impressive stable of heavyweights and two, undefeated Tsotne Rogava (9-0, 7 KOs) and Alexander “The Great” Flores (19-4-1, 17 KOs), will square off in the 10-round co-main event on September 28th to launch Toro’s inaugural “Heartbeat of LA Boxing” series at Pacific Palms Resort in City of Industry, California. In general, boxing fans enjoy watching the “big boys” battle and Rogava (6’ 5”, 270 lbs.) and Flores (6’ 4”, 260-lbs.) will be fighting for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) U.S. Heavyweight Championship. Trained by Hall of Famer Joe Goossen, Rogava was a 2020 Ukraine Olympian who was born in Georgia and raised in Ukraine. The former world-class kickboxing and Muay Thai fighter now lives in Marina Read more [...]

Toro’s Heavyweight Showdown Rogava vs. Flores series launch September 28th at Pacific Palms Resort

LOS ANGELES (September 12, 2024) – Toro Promotions, Inc. has been building an impressive stable of heavyweights and two, undefeated Tsotne Rogava (9-0, 7 KOs) and Alexander “The Great” Flores (19-4-1, 17 KOs), will square off in the 10-round co-main event on September 28th to launch Toro’s inaugural “Heartbeat of LA Boxing” series event at Pacific Palms Resort in City of Industry, California. In general, boxing fans enjoy watching the “big boys” battle and Rogava (6’ 5”, 270 lbs.) and Flores (6’ 4”, 260-lbs.) will be fighting for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) U.S. Heavyweight Championship. Trained by Hall of Famer Joe Goossen, Rogava was a 2020 Ukraine Olympian who was born in Georgia and raised in Ukraine. The former world-class kickboxing and Muay Thai Read more [...]