Category: Boxing News

Little Creek Brawl IV Featured on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights!

Little Creek Brawl IV Featured on ESPN2 Friday Night Fights! Photos and Story by Sue TL Fox January 27, 2014 (JAN 27) On Friday night at the Little Creek Casino Resort, in Shelton, Washington, on the "Little Creek Brawl IV" featured on ESPN2 Friday Night fights and promoted by Goossen Tutor Promotions, in front of a full house of boxing fans (and Seahawk Fans), presented ten exciting men's professional bouts on the card.  In the main event, Thomas "Top Dogg" Williams, 174,  now 16-0 (11KO), had what was called the best one round on a card when he and Cornelius "Da Beast" White, 174, 21-3 (16KO), fought in a knockdown drag out first round ending with Williams TKO'ing White at 2:49 seconds of the first round.  As soon as the bell rang, these two came out fast Read more [...]

Archived Men’s Boxing News Brief Stories – January of 2014

Selby looks to get in Featherweight mix with a win over Munroe this Saturday afternoon on AWE January 30, 2014 Thus Saturday afternoon at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales, Lee Selby (17-1, 6 KO's) will defend his British Featherweight and vie for the vacant European Featherweight crown when he takes on Rendall Munroe (27-3-1, 11 KO's) that will headline a fantastic afternoon of boxing on AWE. The show begins at 3pm est / 12 noon pac and will feature a Lightweight bout between Gary Buckland (27-3, 9 KO's)and former world champion Gavin Rees (37-3-1, 18 KO's) as well as an appearance by 2012 Olympic Gold Medal winner Anthony Joshua (3-0, 3 KO's).  Selby of Barry Wales has been having a solid camp and is taking nothing lightly.  "Training is going well. He is a southpaw Read more [...]

SARTONK Announces the Recipients of the Annual Ali-King Award

Alongside a prominent class of twelve Hall of Fame Inductees, three youth were recognized at the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame Banquet on 8 November, 2012. Joseph Rinaldi, Chance Solem-Pfeifer, and Nafisa Umarova were the recipients of SARTONK’s inaugural Ali-King Award. Their essay submissions were selected as the top three by a panel of five judges. Named after Martin Luther King, Jr. and Muhammad Ali, the contest’s aim was to inspire critical thinking about the history and social significance of boxing. “We chose these men for their tireless struggle and fight for the cause of common good. And through the invocation of these exemplary men, we strove to highlight boxing’s fighters and agents of constructive social change,” described Hasmig Tatiossian, before she presented the Read more [...]

TKO Takeover As Mastrodouka Wins Title BY David Wilkey

ALL three TRAD TKO Gym fighters recorded victories on yet another outstanding 8-fight card at the York Hall in Bethnal Green on Sunday 18th November courtesy of Left Jab Promotion’s ‘Matinee Idols’ show. It was an action packed afternoon at the home of British boxing as female fighter Areti Mastrodouka captured the International Masters Super Featherweight Title, with Eren Arif prevailing in a 4 round bout and debutant Tommy Martin forcing a third round stoppage over his opponent. As a result it was a good day for the trio, who are based at the Canning Town gym and trained by Alec Wilkey. Tommy Martin, Eren Arif, Jimmy Tibbs, Alec Wilkey, Areti Mastrodouka Unbeaten Greek southpaw Mastrodouka was in fine form once again as she took on Welsh fighter Lana Cooper, in the first title fight Read more [...]

HBO After Dark: Abregu Wins Big against Dulorme

Gary Shaw Productions in association with Greg Cohen Promotions, DiBella Entertainment, Thompson Boxing Promotions, Universal Promotions, Prize Fight, Joe Deguardia's Star Boxing, and Zanfer Promotions presented an amazing night of boxing at the Turning Stone Casino. In the 10-round main-event, Argentine slugger, Luis Carlos Abregu (34-1, 28 KOs) defeated former undefeated Puerto Rican contender, Thomas Dulorme (16-1, 12 KOs) by way of seventh round TKO to capture the WBC International welterweight title. Dulorme set the pace early as he boxed and used his jab to keep Abregu at bay. But in the third round, Abregu landed a powerful right hand and dropped the undefeated contender Dulrome. Thomas took the full 8-count and regained his composure for the time being. In the very Read more [...]

Threats of knockout at Tulum, Mexico–Photos and story by Pepe Rodriguez

(AUG 24, 2012) Yesterday afternoon at the Teatro de la Plaza de la Bandera, in Tulum Quintana Roo, Mexico, the scholarship of Telmex ring program, Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez, for the first time confronted with Colombian Richard "El Toro" Gutierrez, who will be his opponent this Saturday in the boxing card "Knockout in Tulum" organized by sports promoter Pepe Gomez in association with Golden Boy Promotions. Once he met his rival, Ramirez was confident of the victory and said: “the fight will not reach the limit of ten rounds because before that I'll knock him out”.  With this fight, Ramirez defends his WBC Middleweight World Youth title for the sixth time, which has mostly defended against foreign rivals. In the main event, Roberto "Massa" Ortiz (25-0-1, 21 KO's), who is the WBC super Read more [...]

Boxing Action at the “Battle at the Boat” in Tacoma by Sue TL Fox

(AUG 20) On Saturday night at the "Battle at the Boat" boxing event, promoted by Halquist Productions, there was plenty of action in the six men's bouts featured on the card.  In the first bout of the evening, they featured a couple of pro debuters opening the night.  Frank Mendez, of Longview, Washington, took on Andres Ramos in a four-rounder at 132 lbs.  Even though this was the first time these two newcomers came in as pros, they wasted little time in making the bout a non-stop action bout.  In the second round, Mendez received an eight-count by the ref, and in the third, Ramos the fight when Mendez in trouble by Ramos' relentless attack, and the fight was stopped at 1:23 by TKO. Photo credits:  Mike Blair Ramos wins by third round TKO In the second bout of the evening, Garbriel Read more [...]

Will Tomlinson wants the WBC Silver Belt – Photos and story by Pepe Rodriguez

(AUG 19) Will Tomlinson (19-0) will be fighting on October 26 in Melbourne, Australia against Panamanian Irving Berry (22-3), defending his 130lbs World title. Not underestimating his opponent, but looking toward the future, he is looking forward to possibly fighting Edgar Puerta for his newly crowned 130lbs WBC Silver title in Australia early next year. Tomlinson said “Our team watched Edgar Puerta anhialate a great fighter in Carlos Cardenas, we believe he is a legitimate World Champion with that WBC Silver belt around his waist and we would like to take that from him. Ultimately setting up a super fight between myself and current 130lbs WBC Champion, Takahiro Ao (23-2) of Japan. We have a proud history in Australia with the WBC and it is the one belt that will be forever remembered Read more [...]

Staying active name of the game for prospect Danny O’Connor

No sooner had the dust cleared from last Sunday night's fight, light welterweight prospect Danny O'Connor (18-1, 6 KOs) was back in the gym preparing for his next action, September 29, on the non-televised segment of a HBO BAD tripleheader at MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.  The 27-year-old O'Connor, a former two-time national amateur champion and 2008 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team alternate, stopped Eddie "The Puerto Rican Sensation" Soto (12-5, 4 KOs) this past Sunday evening in the fourth round of their fight, headlining the first professional boxing show in Gillette Stadium history. Boxing was preceded by a Major League Soccer match between the New England Revolution and Montreal Impact. "I walked Soto down, everything behind my jab, and listened to what Coach Read more [...]

“Zurdo” Ramirez steps up preparation by Pepe Rodriguez

(AUG 16) The current WBC Middleweight World Youth Champion, Gilberto "Zurdo" Ramirez (22-0, 19 KOs), looks impressive in the gym ahead of his fight next Saturday August 25 in Tulum, Quintana Roo, against Ricardo "Lamina" Gutierrez (26-9-1, 16 KOs) from Colombia.  Photo by:  Temmy Villa His manager and promoter, Jesus Zapari, and his trainer Hector Zapari are satisfied with the progress of this young fighter just ten days of his fight against the Colombian. "The conditions of Gilberto Ramirez could not be better, the boy is very motivated for fighting a foreign rival. Respond positively to the work that we asked and that makes us happy, "said coach Hector Zapari. Former national champions, Saul "La Fiera" Roman and Jose Luis "Chelin" Cruz, demand to Ramirez, the maximum effort, during Read more [...]

Errol Spence Advances to Quarterfinal Action Following a United States Protest

LONDON, ENGLAND – The 2012 U.S. Olympic Boxing Team appeared to face an end to their medal run on the men’s side with apparent losses by flyweight Rau’shee Warren (Cincinnati, Ohio) and welterweight Errol Spence (Desoto, Texas) on Friday. Yet following a protest by the United States, Spence’s decision was overturned and he will advance to the quarterfinal round. Warren, who made history before throwing a punch in London by becoming the first three-time U.S. Olympic boxer, lost a one-point decision to France’s Nordine Oubaali in his London opener. The 25-year-old Warren lost his opening first bout at both the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games and he stepped into the ring looking for his first-ever Olympic win in London, but it wasn’t meant to be for the decorated amateur boxer. Warren Read more [...]

Errol Spence Drops Quarterfinal Bout to Russian Foe at the 2012 Olympic Games by Julie Goldsticker /USA Boxing

(LONDON, ENGLAND) – The final American male boxer, welterweight Errol Spence (Desoto, Texas), fell in quarterfinal action on Tuesday at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Spence faced 2009 World Championships silver medalist Andrey Zamkovoy of Russia for a spot on the medal stand, and it was the Russian advancing to the semifinal round with a 16-11 victory. Spence claimed a spot on the quarterfinal round following a successful protest of his bout against India’s Krishan Vikas in the second round. The 22-year-old hoped to use the momentum in his bout with Zamkovoy, which was a rematch from a March bout. Spence won the earlier match-up but he didn’t have the same success in London. The American boxer got off to a somewhat slow start in a tactical first round for both boxers as Spence Read more [...]

Team USA Goes 0-3 on Day Five of the 2012 Olympic Games by Julie Goldsticker/USA Boxing

(AUG 1) (LONDON, ENGLAND) – Team USA endured a difficult day on Wednesday at the Olympic Games as three American boxers lost their bouts to amateur boxing powerhouses. Bantamweight Joseph Diaz, Jr. (S. El Monte, Calif.) fell to Cuban World Champion Lazaro Alvarez Estrada with heavyweight Michael Hunter (Las Vegas, Nev.) and super heavyweight Dominic Breazeale (Alhambra, Calif.) both falling to Russian opponents. Diaz battled both his opponent and the Cuban mystique in his bout with Estrada, which was a rematch from the 2011 World Championships. The Cuban was extremely busy during the first round, showcasing the patented Cuban footwork but Diaz also enjoyed bright spots of his own, finding a home for his sharp left hand. Estrada held a 7-6 lead after one but Diaz came out firing in the Read more [...]

Connor Seeks Second Title By David Wilkey

(AUG 1)  Danny ‘Cassius’ Connor has been given the chance to capture his second professional title in successive fights after being matched against the unbeaten Chris Evangelou for the vacant light-welterweight Southern Area Title. The fight is set to take place on 8th September on Matchroom Sports ‘London Calling’ show at Alexandra Palace in which Darren Barker tops the bill making his UK return with the action being shown live on Sky Sports. 26 year-old Connor is coming off the back of a points win against Tyler Goodjohn for the vacant Masters Welterweight Title in a fantastic main event at the York Hall back in May and the TKO trained fighter from Sutton in Surrey is now looking to take his good form into the biggest fight of his career thus far. Connor got the decision by a Read more [...]

Thompson Reflects on Last fight

(MAY 23) After ten hard-fought rounds against Canadian contender Nicholson Poulard last Saturday evening, Lionell “Lonnie B” Thompson returned to his corner feeling like a winner.  The Buffalo, NY native and former top ranked amateur had no doubt that his solid performance would raise his professional ledger to 13-0. Prior to the judges’ final tally being announced, Jean Pascal, Poulard’s brother, entered in the ring to congratulate Team Thompson on what appeared to be a victory; until the unexpected happened. With the verdict in his possession, the ring announcer notified the pro-Poulard crowd at the Holiday Inn in Quebec that there was a split decision. Judge Don Ackerman scored the bout 97-73 for Poulard, followed by Pasquale Procopio’s 97-93 tally for Thompson. Shocked by Read more [...]