Category: boxing event

Christian Carto Headlines Against Hector Andres Sosa on Saturday, October 1st

PHILADELPHIA (September 22, 2022)– A huge night of boxing comes to the 2300 Arena on Saturday, October 1st as Philly favorite, bantamweight Christian Carto takes part in the eight-round main event against once-beaten Hector Andres Sosa. The eight-bout card is promoted by King's Promotions. Carto of Philadelphia is 19-1 with 13 knockouts. The 25 year-old is in his sixth year as a professional, and has quality wins over Alonso Melendez (14-1) and James Smith (12-1). Carto has two consecutive first round knockouts, with his most recent being over Ernesto Sebastian Franzolini on April 22nd at The 2300 Arena. Sosa of Buenos Aires, Argentina is 14-1 with eight knockouts. The former South American Bantamweight champion is 26 years-old and has wins over Gonzalo Roman Garay (1-0) & Read more [...]

Floyd Mayweather-Mikuru Asakura PPV Press Conference Quotes from Japan

Floyd Mayweather, Jr. still draws the media TENAFLY, NJ (September 22, 2022) – Floyd Mayweather and-Mikuru Askakura held an open workout today in Tokyo for their pay-per-view boxing exhibition for this Saturday night’s Super RIZIN, presented by Japanese MMA company RIZIN Fighting Federation. The event will be distributed by Integrated Sports across North America live on Cable and Satellite Pay Per View via iN Demand, DIRECTV, DISH, Shaw PPV, Rogers, Bell TV, and SaskTel priced at $29.99. Additionally, it will be broadcast via Digital PPV on FITE (all FITE mobile, OTT Streaming and Smart TV apps) and PPV.com. Integrated Sports will distribute Super RIZIN, headlined by the exhibition match between Mayweather, the International Boxing Hall of Famer and former 5-division world Read more [...]

Montreal fight fans were treated to an excellent heavyweight main event on Friday night

Montreal, Canada (September 17, 2022) — Montreal fight fans were treated to an excellent heavyweight main event on Friday night when CARLOS TAKAM (now, 39-7-1 28KO’s), traveled to Montreal to face hometown favorite, NABF Champion and #6 world rated heavyweight (WBA, WBC), ARSLANBEK MAKHMUDOV (now 15-0 14KO’s) at the Montreal Casino for the WBC Silver, NABF and NABA heavyweight titles. The heavy handed Makhmudov expectedly started fast and furious, pushing Takam across the ring and into the corner before attempting to drown him with combinations.  As the true veteran Takam is, instead of taking the onslaught or further damage, he took a knee and the remaining time left in the count to regain his composure. Takam began to find his footing with an overhand right and stiff jabs Read more [...]

Undefeated Mexican lightweights Luis Torres vs. Cesar Gutierrez to headline on Mexican Independence Day

LOS ANGELES (September 12, 2022) – Many of the leading Mexican boxing prospects will be showcased this Friday night on Mexican Independence Day on the latest installment of the popular “Canela Boxeo” series, presented by CANELA TV, at Expo Palenque in Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico.   Co-promoted by World Cup Boxing Series (WCBS), led by CEO Terry Hollan and promoter/matchmaker Guy Taylor, and De La O Promotions, “Canela Boxeo” is streamed live and for FREE on the third Friday night of every month, starting at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, from various venues in Mexico.   In a rare match-up between undefeated prospects, Mexican lightweight Luis “Koreano” Torres (16-0, 10 KOs), rated No. 20 by the World Boxing Council (WBC), and Cesar “Torito” Gutierrez (14-0-2, Read more [...]

Heavyweight boxing takes center stage in Montreal September 16th

Montreal, Canada (September 12, 2022) – Heavyweight boxing takes center stage in Montreal, Canada on Friday, September 16, when CARLOS TAKAM (Henderson, NV, 39-6-1 28KO’s) challenges six-time defending NABF Heavyweight Champion, undefeated ARSLANBEK “LION” MAKHMUDOV (Montreal, Canada by way of Russia, 14-0 14KO’s) at the Montreal Casino (Casino de Montréal) for the NABF and vacant NABA Heavyweight Titles. Takam enters the 10-round main event seeking his 40th career victory as he returns to Montreal for the second time in his career. In 2014, Takam fought undefeated WBC Silver Heavyweight Champion, Mike Perez (then 20-0 12KO’s) to a controversial majority draw, with one judge giving Takam the fight.  Takam’s resume speaks for itself, and includes former unified heavyweight Read more [...]

Diaz Jr. vs. Zepeda Moved to Saturday October 29th at Pechanga Arena in San Diego

SAN DIEGO, CA (September 8, 2022) - The crossroads, 12-round lightweight main event fight featuring Joseph “JoJo” Diaz, Jr. (32-2-1) and Mexico’s undefeated rising star, William “Camarón” Zepeda (26-0, 23 KOs) has been rescheduled to take place on Saturday, Oct. 29. Fight fans will now be able to enjoy the make-or-break fight a week earlier, as the event was previously announced for Saturday, Nov. 5. A fight for their careers, the dangerous combat is set to take place at the Pechanga Arena San Diego and will be broadcast live worldwide exclusively on DAZN. Tickets for Diaz, Jr. vs. Zepeda go on sale Friday, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m. PT and are priced at $125, $80, $60, $40 and $25 not including applicable service charges. Tickets will Read more [...]

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

LOS ANGELES (September 5, 2022) – Undefeated Mexican lightweight prospects Luis “Koreano” Torres (16-0, 10 KOs), rated No. 20 by the World Boxing Council (WBC), and Cesar “Torito” Gutierrez (14-0-2, 5 KOs) will throw-down September 16 in the 10-round main event on another installment of the popular “Canela Boxeo” series, presented by CANELA BOXEO, from Expo Palenque in Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico. . Co-promoted by World Cup Boxing Series (WCBS), led by CEO Terry Hollan and promoter/matchmaker Guy Taylor, and De La O Promotions, “Canela Boxeo” is streamed live and for FREE on the third Friday night of every month, starting at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, from various venues in Mexico.   The 20-year-old Torres, fighting at home out of Ciudad Obregon, is a Read more [...]

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 [...]