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“Storm” Warning! Star middleweight Alexander Shlemenko To headline M-1 Challenge 93, Plus, Artem Frolov vs. Joe Riggs title fight

SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia (April 24, 2018)) - One of the greatest middleweights in mix martial arts history, Alexander "Storm" Shlemenko, returns to The Rage on June 1 to headline M-1 Challenge 93 versus Brazilian power-puncher Bruno Silva (17-6-0, M-1: 0-0-0), at Chelyabinsk, Russia.  A hand-to-hand combat sports and kickboxing specialist, Shlemenko (56-10-0, 1 NC, M-1: 6-0-0) is a former Bellator champion, who took top honors in the 2016 M-1 Grand Prix, using a choke hold for a second-round submission of Vyacheslav Vasilevsky in the M-1 Challenge 68 Fight of the Night. In his last M-1 action, "Storm" needed only 25 seconds to stop Brandon Halsey, avenging his Bellator title-fight loss, last June at M-1 Challenge 79. An aggressive striker who has had registered 56 career pro victories, Read more [...]

Bahamian Sons Promotions bringing live Professional boxing to Grand Bahama

FREEPORT, Grand Bahamas (April 24, 2018) - Bahamian boxing icon Sherman "Tank" Williams and Bahamian Sons Promotion presents live professional boxing, "Backyard Rumble", on May 26 at A Social Affair and Convention Center in Freeport, Grand Bahamas. "Bahamian Sons Promotions seeks to create an exciting venue in Freeport and across the Bahamas for live and televised professional boxing," said Kimberly Williams, Sherman's wife and president of Bahamian Sons Promotion. "Easy access to the beautiful islands of the Bahamas are the perfect place to train and get away." Fighting at home in the 10-round event, Williams (39-15-2, 1 NC, 21 KOs) takes on former world light heavyweight title challenger Epifanio "Diamante" Mendoza (43-26-1, 37 KOs), the Colombian knockout artist. Williams has been Read more [...]

McIlroy Secures Second Title In Knockout Fashion Ringside Report by Gianluca Di Caro – Photograph Courtesy of Kevin Thorne

On Saturday night fans of the Pugilistic Arts turned out in force to support local hero George McIlroy, as he challenged Ghanaian Godwin Cudjoe for the Professional Boxing Council (PBC) International Middleweight Crown at the Ayr Town Hall, Ayr, Scotland.Before we get to the boxing action, preceding the fights there was a ten bell salute for Kenny Barr, the Vice President (Scotland) of the British & Irish Boxing Authority (BIBA), who sadly passed away just before Christmas. It was a fitting that the eulogy was made at this event, as it was Kenny Barr, a long time friend of George McIlroy, who persuaded the Ayr fighter to come out of retirement last year, dangling potential title fights as the carrot.  OK onto the fights now, in reverse order with the main event first. McIlroy, who Read more [...]

Alberto Melian Returns May 26 to Face Undefeated Sergio Sosa for IBF Latino Super Bantamweight Championship

On Saturday, May 26, the fast-tracking of the "Argentinean Lomachenko," two-time Olympian Alberto "Impacto" Melian (2-0, 2 KOs), will continue in Buenos Aires, when he takes on his undefeated countryman Sergio Sosa (10-0, 3 KOs) for the IBF Latino Super Bantamweight Championship.  Presented by Sampson Boxing, Melian vs. Sosa will headline a night of boxing entitled "Triple Impact on Paternal" that will be televised live on TyC Sports and VTV Uruguay (available in HD) for all of Latin America, The United States and the Caribbean. After a distinguished amateur career and two Olympic appearances, 28-year-old Melian is off to a sensational start as a professional. In his debut, he knocked out the former world title contender Diego Ricardo Santillan (who entered the ring at 23-2) in the fifth Read more [...]

World featherweight contender Toka Kahn-Clary heads to Hollywood to work with HOF trainer Freddie Roach

PROVIDENCE, RI (April 22, 2018) - World-rated featherweight Toka "T Nice" Kahn-Clary (24-1, 17 KOs) has graduated from prospect to world contender. To fully develop, Kahn-Clary recently shifted his training camp from the smallest state in the country, Rhode Island, to the second-largest city in America, Los Angeles, where he has started working with Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach. (L-R) - Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, Toka "T-Nice" Kahn-Clary & manager Seth DeRobbio Fighting out of Providence (RI), Kahn-Clary made the six-week move to Roach's famed Wild Card Boxing Club to receive fine tuning from Roach, avoid any potential distractions at home, and have an opportunity for world-class sparring sessions. The chemistry was there right away between Roach and Kahn-Clary. After Read more [...]

Unbeaten Top Contender Joseph ‘JoJo’ Diaz Jr. takes on WBC Featherweight Champion Gary Russell, Jr. from MGM National Harbor in Maryland To Air Live on SHOWTIME Saturday, May 19

NATIONAL HARBOR (April 20, 2018) - Undefeated Featherweight and former U.S. Olympian Joseph "JoJo" Diaz, Jr. will fight for his first world championship against WBC title-holder Gary Russell, Jr. on Saturday, May 19 in a clash live on SHOWTIME from MGM National Harbor in Maryland.  Tickets for the MGM National Harbor show, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with Golden Boy Promotions, are on sale now and are available by visiting http://mgmnationalharbor.com/. Russell Jr. and Diaz Jr. have both had sensational professional and amateur careers, including representing the U.S. at two different Olympic Games - Russell in 2008 and Diaz in 2012. Russell is noted for having some of the fastest hands in boxing but will be tested by a young, hungry contender in his first world title Read more [...]

Foster Wins by Decision over De Alba in Bethlehem and more…

Bethlehem, PA (April 17, 2018) -This past Friday night at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center, junior lightweight O'Shaquie Foster got a career boosting win as he defeated Frank De Alba via eight-round majority decision in a crowd-thrilling fight.  The six-bout card was promoted by King's Promotions. Foster got off to an early lead, as he featured an accurate straight hand.  De Alba got back in the fight as he decided to stand toe-toe with Foster, and on many occasions, he gave as good or even better then he received.  Neither fighter took a backward step, which was much to the delight to the crowd that congregated at The Sands Bethlehem Event Center. The furious action continued, De Alba began to leak some blood from his nose in the fifth frame.  Foster of Houston, Texas won his third Read more [...]

Miguel Vazquez Tops Cosme Rivera In WBF Title Fight

In a fast-paced and gritty fight, former IBF World Lightweight ruler Miguel “Titere” Vazquez captured the vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) Mexican Welterweight crown on Friday night, April 13, at Parque Revulucion in Culiacan. Vazquez (31), from Guadalajara, defeated veteran home-town favourite, and former WBF World Welterweight Champion, Cosme “Chino” Rivera by unanimous decision on a show promoted by Promociones Boxisticas Culiacan. Both men had come to put on a show for the fans, and, while at times a little messy, the fight was entertaining with two warriors coming forward and trying to gain momentum. Vazquez was the quicker man with both hands and feet, but Rivera never stopped trying despite failing to land anything clean. Vazquez had plenty of success with the right Read more [...]

Francisco Vargas Scores Stoppage Victory Against Roc Salka in Main Event of Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN at Fantasy Spring Resort Casino

INDIO, CALIF. (April 12, 2018): Francisco "El Bandido" Vargas (25-1-2, 18 KOs), former WBC Super Featherweight World Champion of Mexico City, Mexico, defeated "Lightning" Rod Salka (24-5, 4 KOs) of Bunola, Pa. in the main event of the April 12 edition of Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN and in front of a crowd of 1,456 boxing fans at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. Vargas dropped Salka with a solid combination in the fifth round and forced Salka's corner to call a halt to the fight at the end of the sixth round. "I wanted to put a great show," said Francisco Vargas."I did what he worked on in the gym, fighting cautiously and moving my head. I feel great because we did a great job. I want the rematch against Miguel Berchelt. We're ready for that fight." In tonight's co-main event, Read more [...]

Romero Duno to fight Gilberto Gonzalez on May 17th edition of Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino

LOS ANGELES (April 12, 2018): Romero "Ruthless" Duno (16-1, 14 KOs) of General Santos City, Philippines will fight Mexico City's Gilberto "Flaco" Gonzalez (27-4, 22 KOs) in a 10-round lightweight fight in the main event of the May 17 edition of Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. This exciting main event will headline a night of two back-to-back battles between Mexican and Filipino fighters. ESPN2 will air the fights beginning at 10:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. PT, and stream live on ESPN3 starting at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT. ESPN Deportes will air the fights on Friday, May 18 at 9:00 p.m. ET/ 6:00 p.m. PT. With more than 80% of his fights ending in a knockout victory, Duno is considered as one of the top prospects from the Philippines. Duno exploded onto Read more [...]

WBF Latest News: Former World Champions Collide For WBF Title Cosme Rivera and Miguel Vazquez to Fight for vacant WBF Title

Former World Champions Cosme “Chino” Rivera and Miguel “Titere” Vazquez will clash for the vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) Mexican Welterweight title on Friday April 13 at the Parque Revolucion in Rivera´s home-town of Culiacan, Mexico.  Promoted by Promociones Boxisticas Culiacan, the fight headlines a show labelled “Honor & Glory”, and will put the winner in a position to challenge for the WBF World Welterweight title, currently held by Bethuel Ushona from Namibia, in the foreseeable future. Rivera, 43-24-3 (29), won the WBF World Welterweight title in 2003 by defeating James Hare (28-0-1) in England, and has fought a regular who's-who of the best Light Welterweights and Welterweights of his generation. Now 41 years old, and with a long list of other titles on Read more [...]

Robinson wins 10th straight bout this past Friday night in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA (April 11, 2018) - This past Friday night, super middleweight Brandon Robinson won his 10th straight bout as he won a eight-round unanimous decision over Oscar Riojas in the headline bout of a seven-bout card at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.  The show was promoted by King's Promotions.  Robinson dropped Riojas with a left hand in the first round, and he was never challenged against the awkward veteran Riojas.  Robinson, 167.3 lbs of Philadelphia, PA won by scores of 80-71 twice, and 79-72 to rise his mark to 10-1.  Riojas, 168.8 lbs of Monterrey, Mexico is 16-9-1. In a battle of undefeated super bantamweights Raeese Aleem was impressive in winning an eight-round unanimous decision over Marcus Bates.  Aleem scored a knockdown in the opening frame from a left hand.  Read more [...]

Super-Sized Super Welterweight, Sebastian Fundora, Relaxed and Confident Going Into Action This Friday Against Also Undefeated KO Artist Veshawn Owens

It takes a big man to go into another undefeated fighter's hometown and take him down, but as the biggest super welterweight in boxing history, Sebastian "The Towering Inferno" Fundora is more than up to the task.  The 6-foot-6 Fundora (8-0, 4 KOs) will face Minnesota-based KO artist Veshawn Owens (9-0, 9 KOs) this Friday, April 13, in an eight-round showdown at the Armory in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The pair will meet on the undercard of the Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes event featuring hometown welterweight Jamal James taking on Abel Ramos (9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT) Presented by Warriors Boxing and TGB Promotions, the event will also see rugged veteran Edner Cherry battling rising lightweight Dennis Galarza in a 10-round bout and Austin Dulay and Chris Colbert clashing Read more [...]

WBF Release: WBF Championship Results From Germany, Namibia & South Africa

Continuing to make its mark on the global boxing landscape, Saturday April 7 was another busy date for the World Boxing Federation (WBF) with four championship fights, taking place in Germany, Namibia and South Africa. At the Unihalle in Wuppertal, Germany, WBF International Heavyweight Champion turned promoter Werner Kreiskott saw his man Marco Martini win the vacant WBF International Super Welterweight title with a unanimous decision over previously undefeated Yaser Yueksel. From Wuppertal, Martini boxed a very disciplined fight, while Yueksel tried to bring the home-man out of his game with his elusive style. It didn't work, and Yueksel didn't do enough to assert himself in most of the rounds. Scores were 96-94 from judge Jean-Marcel Nartz, and both 98-92 from judges Jens Uwe Baum Read more [...]

Fight Results: Results at the Sportszone, in Derry, New Hampshire presented by Granite Chin Promotions

After three fights in as many months and becoming only the third fighter to ever appear on HBO in consecutive months along side legends MIKE TYSON and ROY JONES JR., CLETUS "THE HEBREW HAMMER" SELDIN (21-1 17KO's) now finds himself in a battle of a different kind. DERRY, N.H. (April 8, 2018) -- The official weigh in was held today for tomorrow (Saturday) evening's "Fight Night at the Zone," presented by Granite Chin Promotions, at The Sportszone in Derry, New Hampshire. In the main event, Dorchester, MA junior middleweight Gabriel Duluc (12-3, 3 KOs) used a vicious body attack to stop veteran Texas fighter Larry "Slomoshun" Smith in the fifth round. A right to the liver put Smith down, but he beat the referee Mike Ryan's count. Smith was unable to recover as he was pinned on the ropes Read more [...]