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William Silva vs. Rogelio Casarez headlines March 3rd Card Boxing Card in Florida

Tampa, FL (February 18, 2018) – Lightweight contender William “Baby Face” Silva returns to the ring Saturday, March 3 to face rugged Rogelio Casarez at Banquet Master in Clearwater, FL.  The eight-bout card is promoted by Fire Fist Boxing Promotions. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com and tables can be purchased by calling 813-734-2461.  The first bout is scheduled for 7 p.m. Hailing from Sao Paolo, Brazil but residing in Florida, Silva has an excellent 24-1 professional record with 14 of those victories by knockout. The former WBO Latino Lightweight titlist fought highly-touted Felix Verdejo on HBO in 2016 but came up short in a gutsy performance. Silva is looking to get back into the limelight but must first pass a tough test on the 3rd. Known by his moniker “El Loco,” Read more [...]

Unbeaten Caleb Plant Dominates Rogelio Medina on His Way to Unanimous Decision in Super Middleweight World Title Eliminator

EL PASO, TX. (February 17, 2018) - Former world champions Victor Ortiz (32-6-3, 25 KOs) and Devon Alexander (27-4-1, 14 KOs) fought to majority draw in the exciting main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday night from Don Haskins Center on the UTEP campus in El Paso, Texas.  Both fighters believed they had done enough over the 12 rounds to earn the decision. Photo Credit: Juan Yepez/Premier Boxing Champions "I absolutely thought I won the fight," said Alexander. "The last few rounds I probably gave him, but I thought I out landed him in the 12th. I thought I did enough to win. I gave him three rounds." "I thought the decision was a little off and I thought I did enough to win," said Ortiz. "The first few rounds were a little complicated. He's a great boxer Read more [...]

Ryan Garcia to Make is headlining Debut against Fernando Vargas on March 22 Edition of Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN

LOS ANGELES (Feb. 15, 2018): Ryan "Kingry" Garcia (13-0, 12 KOs), the 2017 consensus prospect of the year out of Victorville, Calif., will put his Junior NABF Super Featherweight Title on the line in his first headlining bout on the March 22 edition of Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. Garcia, a rising phenomenon of modern boxing, will also fight for the vacant NABA USA Super Featherweight Title as he faces the tough Mexican pugilist Fernando Vargas (32-15-3, 24 KOs) in this ten-round affair. ESPN and ESPN Deportes will air the fights beginning at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT, and stream live on ESPN3 starting at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT. Garcia has star potential written all over him. The 19-year-old won multiple national championships as an amateur Read more [...]

5 Fab Fights to Look Forward to in March 

f you’re looking out for some top-class boxing, then March is definitely a month in which you can’t afford to miss the in-ring action.  There are a number of high-profile fights scheIduled to take place throughout the month, with the likes of Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua among the star attractions stepping into the squared circle again. Here are five fights we’re especially looking forward to in March. Kell Brook v Sergey Rabchenko Sheffield born boxer Kell Brook (36-2, 25 KOs) moves up to light-middleweight and tackles Belarus’ former European champion Sergey Rabchenko (29-2, 22 KOs) on the night of March 3. Both fighters will be looking to bounce back from defeats when last in the ring. Brook, 31, is a strong odds-on -1600 favorite for victory over Ricky Hatton-trained Read more [...]

5 Fab Fights to Look Forward to in March 

If you’re looking out for some top-class boxing, then March is definitely a month in which you can’t afford to miss the in-ring action. There are a number of high-profile fights scheduled to take place throughout the month, with the likes of Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua among the star attractions stepping into the squared circle again. Here are five fights we’re especially looking forward to in March. Kell Brook v Sergey Rabchenko Sheffield born boxer Kell Brook (36-2, 25 KOs) moves up to light-middleweight and tackles Belarus’ former European champion Sergey Rabchenko (29-2, 22 KOs) on the night of March 3. Both fighters will be looking to bounce back from defeats when last in the ring. Deontay Wilder v Luis Ortiz Reigning WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder Read more [...]

Can David Haye Compete with the New Heavyweight Elite?

With less than a month to go until his much-anticipated rematch with Tony Bellew, David Haye had to pull out of the planned fight due to a “freak training injury”. The bizarre injury in question reportedly saw him tear his bicep during a stair conditioning session, but it’s the latest in a long line of injuries for Haye, and something that has defined the latter part of his career. Haye, 37, insists he wants to fight Anthony Joshua, although admits he has to beat Tony Bellew before he could be considered for such a fight. It shouldn’t be forgotten what a good fighter Haye was – if not is. He was WBO heavyweight champion of the world until 2011, an impressive feat considering he had not long moved up from the Cruiserweight division – which he had dominated – picking Read more [...]

“Fightin’ Irish” boxing history rich in Boston – USA vs. Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour Kicks-off March 12 in Boston

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 12, 2018) - "Fightin' Irish" and Boston boxing has been synonymous for more than a century, since the Irish first started emigrating to the United States in general, Boston in particular, after the Great Potato Famine. Many Irish and Irish-American boxers have fought in the Greater Boston area, some born and others resettling there. This rich tradition continues next month in a different way when the three-city 2018 USA vs. Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour kicks-off Monday, March 12, at the newly renovated Royale Entertainment Complex in Boston's famed theater district. The Boston stop, which is being presented by Budweiser, will have general admission tickets for $20.00 and a limited amount of $30.00 reserved tickets go on sale today (Monday, Feb. 12) at 12 Read more [...]

evin “The New England Bully” Cobbs Never left boxing, kept training in gym

WORCESTER, Mass. (January 31, 2018) -- Light heavyweight Kevin "The New England Bully" Cobbs (10-2, 4 KOs", representing George Foreman III's Everybody Fights gym in South Boston (MA), will be back in the ring after a relatively long hiatus, February 10th against undefeated Hartford (CT) prospect Richard "Popeye The Sailor Man" Rivera (5-0, 4 KOs), at The Palladium in Worcester. Rivera vs. Cobbs will battle for the vacant Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) New England light heavyweight title in the eight-round "New England's Future 5" main event.  "New England';s Future 5", presented by Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE)", is the fifth installment of the popular "New England's Future Series." "We are very excited to be able to have put together a fight of this caliber," promoter Read more [...]

Undefeated cruiserweight world champions Murat Gassiev vs. Yunier Dorticos World Boxing Super Series semifinals

EDMONTON, Canada (January 31, 2018) - The ultra-entertaining World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) semifinals-round concludes this Saturday, when undefeated world champions Murat "Iron" Gassiev (25-0, 18 KOs) and Yunier "The KO Doctor" Dorticos (21-0, 20 KOs) throw-down in a unification fight, at Bolshov Ice Dome in Adler, Russia.  Like all WBSS action, the Gassiev-Dorticos card will air live in Canada, starting at 2 p.m. ET, exclusively on Super Channel. (L-R) - Yunier Doricos & Murat Gassiev (Pictures courtesy of World Boxing Super Series) The Gassiev-Dorticos winner will advance this May to the WBSS championship final in Saudi Arabia, to fight WBO/WBC world champion Oleksandr "The Cat" Usyk (14-0, 11 KOs), winner of this past Saturday's WBSS semifinals match against Mairis Briedis (23-1, Read more [...]

Two-division world champion Beibut Shumenov Announces his comeback

ASTANA, Kazakhstan (January 29, 2018) - Two-division World Boxing Association (WBA) World Champion Beibut Shumenov announced his comeback today at a press conference held in his native Kazakhstan.  "I thought a very long time before making this decision," Shumenov explained. "Having weighed all the pros and cons, in addition to consulting with my family and team, I have firmly decided to return to professional boxing. Ahead is a lot of work but our goal is obvious. I want to express my thanks to all those who've supported me. I will keep everyone up to date with more news and details of my return to the ring." The Las Vegas-based Shumenov (17-2, 11 KOs), a 2004 Kazakhstan Olympian, retired last June due to an eye injury., forcing him to relinquish his WBA cruiserweight world title. "I Read more [...]

Undefeated cruiserweight world champions Oleksandr Usyk vs. Mairis Briedis World Boxing Super Series semifinals

EDMONTON, Canada (January 27, 2018) --- Unbeaten cruiserweight world champions Oleksandr "The Cat" Usyk and Mairis Briedis open the entertaining World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) semifinals today in Latvia, starting at 2 p.m. ET, live exclusively on Super Channel in Canada. Mairis Briedis (L) & Oleksandr Usyk (photo courtesy of World Boxing Super Series)   Super Channel acquired the exclusive rights in Canada to broadcast the World Boxing Super Series from MP & Silva, a leading international media company that provides media rights, digital, technology and sponsorship services. Usyk (13-0, 11 KOs), the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Cruiserweight World Champion is a two-time Ukrainian Olympian, who captured gold medals at the 2012 Olympics and 2011 World Championships, twice Read more [...]

Star Boxing News: Showtime Karperis Bounces Back With Impressive Win

Huntington, New York, January 27, 2018:  Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing presented the latest edition of the 'Rockin fights' series last night at the Paramount in Huntington, NY before a completely sold out crowd.  The main event saw Hicksville, NY native Anthony "Showtime" Karperis, improve to 15-3 5KO with an impressive 10 round unanimous win over the ever so tough and game Nicaraguan, Nelson Lara, who falls to 17-10-4 9KO by scores of 100-90, and 99-91 on the other two judge's scorecards.  The bout was contested in the jr. welterweight division. It was a fast-paced action fight as Karperis, displayed great hand speed and impressive combinations throughout the 10 round bout. Lara, to his credit never stopped coming forward as he was more than willing to exchange punches with Karperis.  Read more [...]

Undefeated N.E. prospect Omar Bordoy, Jr. Prepared to make statement at “New England’s Future 5”

WORCESTER, Mass. - One of New England's leading pro prospects, junior welterweight Omar Bordoy, Jr., has prepared to make a statement February 10th at "New England's Future 5", presented Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), at The Palladium in Worcester. Fighting out of Danbury, Connecticut, Bordoy (3-0, 1 KO) faces Puerto Rican-born opponent, Alexander "El Bravo" Picot (2-4-1), in a four-round bout. "My opponent is tough, and he always comes to fight," Bordoy said. "He keeps coming forward and that's going to make for an exciting fight." The 22-year-old Bordoy is the typical example of a volatile teenager who found his way in boxing. He was a high school football player who started boxing at the age of 17. Bordoy had an abbreviated amateur career, highlighted by his winning Read more [...]

Moyo Retains WBF All Africa Heavyweight Crown After Brawl

Zimbabwean Elvis Moyo continued the impressive resurrection of his career on Friday night, January 26, as he retained the World Boxing Federation (WBF) All Africa Heavyweight title on home ground at the City Sports Centre in Harare. Moyo, who returned to boxing last July after four years competing in MMA, made his first title-defense of his second reign as WBF All Africa titlist, scoring a unanimous decision over South Africa-based Congolese Knife Didier. The fight was a back-and-forth brutal brawl, with both boxers attacking each other aggressively, but the superiority in power for Moyo gave him the edge. After ten rounds, it was clear that the champion had done enough to retain his crown, but it was a lot closer than the scorecards suggested. Judge Eddie Marshall scored the very Read more [...]

Star Boxing Year in Review: A look Back Before this Friday’s Rockin Fights Kali Reis

2017 was certainly a memorable year for Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing.  2017 marked the continued dominance of former Jr. Middleweight world champion Demetrius Andrade.  While Andrade captured a second World Championship in Germany over Jack Culcay (March 11, 2017, WBA Championship), October saw Andrade stepping up to the Middleweight division in a shutout performance on HBO (over Alantis Fox).  Andrade hopes 2018 will see him in with the top fighters at 160 lbs. 2017 saw the emergence of "The Hebrew Hammer", Cletus Seldin on the world stage.  Seldin had 3 fights in 4 months including two in consecutive months (November and December) on HBO, a distinction held by only Mike Tyson, Roy Jones and now Cletus Seldin.  Seldin looked sensational Read more [...]