Category: Bob Trieger

Yordenis Ugas Training Camp Quotes and Photos

LAS VEGAS (September 2, 2020) - Top contender Yordenis Ugás shared insights into his training camp and more as he prepares to take on hard-hitting Abel Ramos for the vacant WBA Welterweight Championship this Sunday, September 6 in the FOX PBC Fight Night main event and on FOX Deportes from Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Ugás returns to action after scoring a stoppage victory over Mike Dallas in February on FS1. Prior to that fight, Ugás had battled then WBC Welterweight Champion Shawn Porter in a March 2019 title fight on FOX that saw the Cuban fighter lose a narrow decision. To earn the title shot, the Olympic bronze medalist Ugás returned from a nearly two-year layoff in 2016 and beat then unbeaten fighters Read more [...]

Jermell Charlo vs. Jeison Rosario – Kick-Off Press Conference Quotes Ahead of First-Ever Showtime PPV Doubleheader on September 26

JERMELL CHARLO vs. JEISON ROSARIO KICK-OFF PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES AHEAD OF FIRST-EVER SHOWTIME PPV® DOUBLEHEADER ON SEPTEMBER 26 Click HERE for Action Photos / Credit: SHOWTIME And HERE for Action Photos / Credit: TGB Promotions NEW YORK – September 1, 2020 – WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Jermell Charlo and WBA and IBF 154-pound world champion Jeison Rosario previewed their blockbuster unification showdown during a virtual kick-off press conference Tuesday as they near their main event battle on part two of the first-ever SHOWTIME PPV doubleheader on Saturday, September 26 in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Five of the six fighters Read more [...]

Justin “Crazy Train” Rolfe crowned N.E. heavyweight champion

 Justin "Crazy Train" Rolfe (L) punched his way to the N.E. heavyweight title (all pictures courtesy of Emily Harney/Fitography) DERRY, N.H. (August 30, 2020) - Two regional title bouts, supported by several stay-busy fights, highlighted Granite Chin Promotion's first pro boxing event since this past November, 'Return to Derry," last night (Sat., Aug. 29), in front of a near capacity crowd at New England Sports Center in Derry, New Hampshire. Two world champions were in attendance to support the fighters, undefeated reigning World Boxing Organization (WBO) middleweight champion Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade and "El Gallo" Jose Antonio Rivera, the retired 3-time, 2-division title holder. "I'm glad that tonight we took as step forward towards normalcy," Read more [...]

The one and only 1956 Olympic gold medalist Pete Rademacher

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (August 27, 2020) - 1956 Olympic gold medalist Pete Rademacher is the only boxer to fight for a world title in his pro debut. Rademacher, who died this past June at the age of 91 in Sandusky, Ohio, was a native of Tieton, Washington. He had a 72-7 amateur record, highlighted by his gold medal performance at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne, Australia. Rademacher started boxing during his rehabilitation for Rheumatic Fever, which he contracted while attending Castle Heights Military Academy. The gifted heavyweight captured top honors at numerous national tournaments, including the 1951 & 1953 National AAU Championships, 1954 All-Army Championship and Service Championships, and Olympic Trials. In Australia, Read more [...]

Hot prospects Santiago Dominguez, Luis Torres & Jermone Jones, Jr. all remain undefeated

   RJJ Boxing on UFC FIGHT PASS OFFICIAL RESULTS from Mexico SAN CARLOS, Sonora, Mexico (August 26, 2020) -The first RJJ Boxing on UFC FIGHT PASS® event in 6 ½ months was held last night, showcasing a trio of undefeated prospects, at Marinaterra Hotel & Spa in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico. Luis "Koreano" Torres, World Boxing Council (WBC) No. 15 rated welterweight Santiago "Somer" Dominguez and Jermone Jones, Jr. all remained undefeated. "It is a great privilege to be working with Emmanuel Romo from De La O Promotions," RJJ Boxing CEO/Co-Founder Keith Veltre said. "Having fights in Mexico is extremely political and having a great partner makes things run a lot smoother. Adapting to the current situation Read more [...]

Juan “Just Business” Barajas dedicates Thursday night’s fight vs. Jose Resendiz

BOUTS WILL STREAM LIVE & EXCLUSIVELY ON UFC FIGHT PASS® AUG. 27 FROM MARINATERRA HOTEL & SPA IN SAN CARLOS, MEXICO LAS VEGAS (August 24, 2020) - Super middleweight prospects Juan "Just Business" Barajas (11-0, 7 KOs) and Jose "Toro" Resendiz (11-0, 8 KOs) for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) Latino title, headlining this Thursday night's (August 27) RJJ Boxing on UFC FIGHT PASS® event, starting at 10:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. PT, from Marinaterra Hotel & Spa in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico, in an extremely rare match between undefeated prospects. The freakish 6' 4", 80" reach Barajas, fighting out of Victorville CA, will be fighting for the 8th time in Mexico. Barajas' statement victory to date came May 2019, when he won a 10-round majority Read more [...]

World-rated junior welterweight prospect Kendo “Tremendo” Castaneda fighting for future

LAS VEGAS  - World Boxing Association (WBA) No. 14-rated junior welterweight prospect, undefeated Kendo "Tremendo" Castaneda will be at home Thursday, March 28, intending to make a strong impression for his future, against dangerous Dominican Eudy "AK47" Bernado in the 10-round main event at Cowboy Dance Hall in San Antonio, Texas.  Castaneda vs. Bernardo, co-promoted by Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions and Leija Battah Promotions, will headline a card to be streamed live on UFC FIGHT PASS, starting at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. The show is the fourth under a new agreement between Castaneda's promoter, RJJ Boxing, and FIGHT PASS, to live stream up to 72 professional boxing events over the next three years. The 25-year-old Castaneda (15-0, 7 KOs) started boxing at the age of 10, never Read more [...]

WBSS Championship Final Super Middleweight Division

WBSS Championship Final Super Middleweight Division   George Groves vs. Callum Smith   AIRING LIVE THIS FRIDAY IN CANADA EXCLUSIVELY ON SUPER CHANNEL   (Picture courtesy of World Boxing Super Series)   George Groves Photo courtest of Sauerland Event   EDMONTON, Canada (September 24, 2018 ) - The postponed first-season finale of the World Boxing Super Series' (WBSS) super middleweight division will take place this Friday (Sept. 28), when World Boxing Association (WBA) super middleweight world champion "Saint" George Groves is challenged by undefeated fellow Brit, Callum "Mundo" Smith, to air live from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, starting at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT, exclusively on Super Channel in Canada. Super Read more [...]

USA vs. Germany Duels to take place in Chattanooga alongside Eastern Qualifier

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (September 17, 2018) -- Two of the world's top amateur boxing powerhouses will meet in Chattanooga, Tennessee, for two separate duels taking place Saturday, October 6 and Friday, Oct. 12, at the Chattanooga Convention Center.  The duels will feature some of the top male and female elite boxers from both the United States and Germany, as they prepare for the lead up to the Olympics in 2020. The two events will take place alongside this year's Eastern Elite Qualifier & Regional Open Championships, which is expected to have more than 650 boxers, aged 8-40, compete from Oct. 8-13. "We are excited to host the German Federation, as they have hosted us numerous times for training camps over the past two years," said USA Boxing High Performance Director Matt Johnson. Read more [...]