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World Title Looms for 19-Year Old Devin Haney (19-0, 13 KOs) Ranked IBF #15

LAS VEGAS, NV (June 29, 2018) - 19-year-old undefeated sensation and USBA Lightweight champion, Devin "The Dream" Haney (19-0, 13 KOs), has captured his second title before age 20, but even more impressive, is his ranking at # 15 by the IBF, meaning a title shot is near. Photo by Stephanie Trapp - Showtime "It means the world to me to be ranked in the top 15 by a major sanctioning body like the IBF," said Devin Haney. "I work extremely hard. I have dedicated my life to the sport of boxing, and the fact that sanctioning bodies are taking notice of my hard work, reaffirms all the sacrifice I have made. I am very excited for what the future holds." In his last bout Haney defeated Mason Menard (33-3, 24 KOs) by way of ninth-round technical knockout, and earned the victory when Menard's corner Read more [...]

Jaron Ennis vs. Armando Alvarez Face Offi in Main Event of July 20 Shobox: The New Generation Tripleheader

NEW YORK  - A battle of unbeaten welterweight prospects will headline a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader on Friday, July 20 live on SHOWTIME® at 10 p.m. ET/PT when Jaron Ennis squares off against Armando Alvarez in the 10-round main event from WinnaVegas Casino in Sloan, Iowa.  Philadelphia's Ennis (20-0, 18 KOs) has knocked out 10 consecutive opponents and was the 2015 National Golden Gloves Champion before turning professional in 2016.  The 20-year-old former amateur standout will face his first undefeated opponent in Alvarez (18-0, 12 KOs), a native of the Florida Keys who has knocked out six of his last seven opponents.   The three-fight telecast features six prospects with a combined record of 82-1, with all six fighters facing what is likely the toughest tests of their careers. In Read more [...]

Ardreal Holmes Destroys Dominique Forster in Two Rounds

New York, NY (June 24, 2018)-Junior Middleweight Ardreal Holmes (6-0, 4 KOs) of Flint, Michigan remained undefeated as he stopped  Dominque Foster after the 2nd round  of their scheduled four-round bout at The International Banquet and Conference Center in Detroit.  Holmes landed hard straight shots from the southpaw stance on Foster, who had to retire on the stool after the 2nd round with a possible broken nose. "I am very happy to get back in the ring and get some of the rust off," said the victorious Holmes. "Hopefully my promoters can put me right back because I want to make up for lost time. It's only a matter of time when everyone in boxing will know the name, Ardreal "Bossman" Holmes! " Holmes is managed by Split-T Management, and CEO David McWater was very happy to have 6'2" Read more [...]

Anthony Laureano to Fight at “Slugfest at the Sun” June 30th at Mohegan Sun

The buzz is growing for STAR BOXING'S "SLUGFEST at the SUN" as it features the much anticipated return of the Long Island Union Laborer, the "Common Man," light heavyweight, JOE SMITH JR. (23-2 19KO's).  The co-feature bout highlights former WBC Women's World Champion, KALI "KO MEQUINONOAG" REIS (13-7-1 4KO's). Adding to this buzz, STAR BOXING is pleased to announce East Hartford, Connecticut native "ACTION" ANTHONY LAUREANO (7-0 3KO's) will return home to the Mohegan Sun, and fight on the undercard of the already stacked, "SLUGFEST at the SUN" card on JUNE 30th. Laureano is looking for his third victory at Mohegan Sun, having previously defeated Sidney MaCcow and John Hernandez at Mohegan Sun.  Most recently, Laureano traveled to Massachusetts, where he took a tough fight against TOBIAS Read more [...]

Tough First WBF Defense For Hanshaw On July 14

World Boxing Federation (WBF) Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Champion Travis Hanshaw could be in for a tough time when he takes on Roy King in hist first title-defense on July 14 at Boyd County Community Center in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, USA.   Hanshaw, 13-1-1 (7), pitched a shut-out when winning the vacant title against David Markert last November, boxing excellently as he won every round on all three judges cards. He is expected to face much more resistance from King. Roy King, born in New York but now residing in Johnson City in Tennessee, is 10-1-1 (5) since turning professional four years ago. A durable and aggressive campaigner, he has gone undefeated in his last nine outings and will surely come to upset the local favourite. Also known as “The Rattlesnake”, 26-year-old Read more [...]

Toot, Toot! Richard “Popeye” Rivera smokes Jaime Solorio in 8th round

HARTFORD, Conn. (June 17, 2018) - Rising Hartford folk hero Richard "Popeye The Sailor Man" Rivera kept his pro record perfect (8-0) intact, knocking out his tough opponent,Jaime "Zarco" Solorio (12-4-2, 9 KOs), in the eighth round to capture the vacant ABF Continental cruiserweight title, last night (Saturday) in the main event on the "Fight Night at The Capital" pro boxing card, at Xfinity Centre in Hartford.  The reigning UBF All Americas light heavyweight champion, Rivera (8-0, 7 KOs) is arguably the hardest pound-for-pound puncher in New England, if not the entire Northeast. After breaking his last opponent's ankle with the force of his power, the incredibly popular Hartford fighter. Boxing trainer Tony Blanco and his Hartford Boxing Center gym partner, Michael Tran, recently teamed Read more [...]

Hizni Altunkaya challenges 2-division World Champion Beibut Shumenov for Vacant WBA Cruiserweight World title

ASTANA, Kazakhstan (June14 , 2018) -- World Boxing Association (WBA) No. 3-rated cruiserweight Hizni "The Warrior" Altunkaya (30-1, 17 KOs) isn't concerned about hitting the road to fight local hero and two-division World Boxing Association (WBA) World Champion, Beibut Shumenov, for the vacant WBA World cruiserweight title, July 7 in Astana, Kazakhstan. A 2004 Kazakhstan Olympian, Shumenov (17-2, 11 KOs) retired a year ago due to an eye injury that required surgeries, forcing him to relinquish his WBA cruiserweight world title. Shumenov has fully recovered and he's on a mission to recapture his WBA world cruiserweight title. Shumenov vs. Altunkaya is a presentation of Shumenov's company, KZ Event Productions, Inc. The July 7th gala event will be part of the 20th anniversary celebration Read more [...]

Ewell hopes to silence the crowd Friday at Twin River

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (June 14th, 2018) -- Andre Ewell is fully aware the entire crowd at Twin River Casino will be rooting for hometown favorite Dinis Paiva when the two face one another Friday for the vacant CES MMA Bantamweight World Title.  "Sweetbread" Paiva (11-6, 6 KOs) practically owns the arena, having fought there 17 times, more than any fighter in CES MMA history.   The cage? Ewell (12-4) says that still belongs to him. "When I'm on that stage, I don't get nervous," Ewell said. "I'm at home." "Even though I'm coming out to his hometown, it's more like, hey, you're actually visiting my house." The Riverside, Calif., native is beaming with confidence as he prepares for the fight of his life against the red-hot Paiva, the East Providence, R.I., bantamweight who has won four Read more [...]

Hizni Altunkaya challenges 2-division World Champion Beibut Shumenov for Vacant WBA Cruiserweight World title

ASTANA, Kazakhstan -- World Boxing Association (WBA) No. 3-rated cruiserweight Hizni "The Warrior" Altunkaya (30-1, 17 KOs) isn't concerned about hitting the road to fight local hero and two-division World Boxing Association (WBA) World Champion, Beibut Shumenov, for the vacant WBA World cruiserweight title, July 7 in Astana, Kazakhstan.  A 2004 Kazakhstan Olympian, Shumenov (17-2, 11 KOs) retired a year ago due to an eye injury that required surgeries, forcing him to relinquish his WBA cruiserweight world title. Shumenov has fully recovered and he's on a mission to recapture his WBA world cruiserweight title. Shumenov vs. Altunkaya is a presentation of Shumenov's company, KZ Event Productions, Inc. The July 7th gala event will be part of the 20th anniversary celebration of Astana being Read more [...]

Devin Haney Delivers Powerful Speech to At-Risk Youth at Booker T. Washington Community Center

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 13, 2018) - Yesterday undefeated lightweight contender, Devin "The Dream" Haney (19-0, 13 KOs), who is the current WBC Youth and USBA champion, presented an influential speech to at risk youth at the Booker T. Washington Community Center in San Francisco, CA. Devin spoke about the importance of staying away from gangs and drugs, in addition to setting goals and working hard. Haney, who attended Booker T. as a young child, was thrilled to give back to the organization, as he spent three hours with the kids, talking about living a healthy life style while keeping a positive attitude. "It was great hanging out with the kids at Booker T.," said Devin Haney. "I spoke to all of them about staying out of trouble and following their dreams. I was once in their shoes, so Read more [...]

Acosta-Buitrago PPV press conference quotes from Puerto Rico -“La Batalla” live on PPV

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (June 13, 2018) - The final "La Batalla" press conference was held today in advance of this Saturday's pay-per-view card, headlined by the 12-round main event between World Boxing Organization (WBO) Light Flyweight World Champion Tito Acosta (17-1, 17 KOs) and challenger Carlos "Chocorroncito" Buitrago (30-3-1, 17 KOs), airing live on PPV from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Center in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. Tito Acosta (L) defends his WBO light flyweight title vs. 4-time world title challenger Carlos Buitrago La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago is presented by Miguel Cotto Promotions, and H2 Entertainment, in association with DIRECTV Puerto Rico. Integrated Sports Media is distributing the La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago card in the United States on cable, satellite and Read more [...]

Connor Coyle and Danny Pastrana ready for fight night

Tampa, FL (June 13, 2018) – When unbeaten middleweight Connor Coyle entered the paid ranks, he was considered one of Ireland’s prized prospects. The Derry native medaled at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and generated a lot of interest from promoters across the globe.  Coyle ultimately signed with Tampa, FL based Fire Fist Promotions and five of his seven professional bouts took place in the Tampa region. To ensure he’s at his absolute best when entering the squared circle, Coyle treks more than 4000 miles from Ireland to Tampa for training camp.   While his stateside training camps play an integral role in Coyle’s improvement, it comes with major sacrifices. PHOTO CREDIT: Damon Gonzalez - Latin Box Sports “The hardest part is having to get up and leave my little girl for each Read more [...]

Hall of Fame referee Steve Smoger successfully transitioned from amateur to pro boxing

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 13, 2018) -- Hall of Fame referee Steve "Double S" Smoger, arguably the most recognizable and respected official in boxing history, holds the unique distinction of officiating in more states and countries than any of his peers.  Smoger ranks among the top six all-time, No. 2 American, in terms of most pro boxing matches officiated (1015), including an incredible 220 world time matches. He has been a referee in some of the greatest boxing matches ever - Vernon Forrest-Shane Mosley, Bernard Forrest-Felix Trinidad, Kelly Pavlik-Jermain Taylor, Roy Jones, Jr.-Hopkins, Micky Ward-Emanuel Burton, Andre Ward-Carl Froch and Miguel Cotto-Antonio Margarito II among the most notable. Also, Smoger has refereed matches featuring a Who's Who of Boxing: Mike Tyson, Lennox Read more [...]

Undefeated Super-Welterweight Mekhrubon Sanginov Arrives in Las Vegas to Pursue Boxing Greatness

TUCSON, Ariz. (June 12, 2018) - Michelle Rosado's Raging Babe has built a reputation for quality, sold out events across the country, and she returns to Tucson's Casino Del Sol on Saturday evening, July 21, with Guerra De Gallos, a fight card that is quickly living up to its name. The scheduled eight-round main event features a hometown battle between two fighters who have earned their stripes fighting tough competition on the road. After competing in other fighters' backyards and dealing with their opponents' home crowds and officials, junior welterweights Alfonso Olvera (10-4-1, 4 KOs) and Wilberth Lopez (21-9, 15 KOs) will have a chance to showcase their incredible tenacity and talent in front of their own families, friends and Tucson fans. Olvera, who has had trouble finding opponents, Read more [...]

Devin Haney to be Special Guest Speaker at Booker T. Washington Community Service Center in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 12, 2018) - Today unbeaten WBC Youth and USBA Lightweight champion, Devin "The Dream" Haney (19-0, 13 KOs), will be a special guest speaker at the Booker T. Washington Community Center in San Francisco, CA.  Devin is looking forward to sharing his story of being a system described problem child at Booker T. Washington. Photo By Stephanie Trapp - Showtime  Devin will be speaking on the importance of setting goals, being positive under adversity, remaining humble, staying out of trouble, eating a well-balanced diet, working hard, and becoming a young champion. "Speaking to the kids at the Booker T. Washington community center today holds a special place in my heart.  I spent a lot of time at Booker T. and know what it's like to be characterized a troubled kid," Read more [...]