Category: Boxing News

Dawson Wins Second Time Around Against Hopkins; Witherspoon Stopped in the Third by Mitchell!

(APR 29, 2012) Last night at the Boardwalk Hall, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and telecast on HBO, "Bad" Chad Dawson, 29, won a 12-round unanimous decision over Bernard "The Executioner" Hopkins, now 47 years old.  Dawson was able to successfully dethrone Hopkins for the Ring and WBC Light heavyweight title, that could have happened in October of 2011, at the Staples Center, in Los Angeles, California, but in their first fight in October, Hopkins got injured early in that bout.  Dawson was initially declared the winner the night of the fight, which HBN being present at that fight saw the reaction of the crowd who were in shock.  Ultimately their first fight was declared a technical draw after the WBC reviewed the bout. . In last night's bout however, the results were different.  Read more [...]

The Lampkins: A Boxing Story by Bernie McCoy

(APR 24)  If sports were months, boxing would be April, which T. S. Eliot labeled as the "cruelest month." That's because even the rare "feel good" tales in the sport have a hard edge to them. This one is about the Lampkins, father and son, out of a once great fight town, Portland, OR. The son, at 18, commenced a four year amateur career that took him to national prominence and, two weeks ago, at age 28, began a comeback with his debut bout as a professional boxer. The back story is of the father, one of the top ranked lightweight fighters of the 1970s, who stormed out of the clean, clear air of the Northwest and fought his way to the heat and humidity of Panama in a valiant attempt to unseat a champion who may have been the best lightweight of all time. And, of course, as with most boxing Read more [...]

Outside The Ropes With Super Middleweight Prospect Richard Pierson

(APR 17) Tomorrow super middleweight Richard Pierson will go to battle for the New Jersey Super Middleweight Title as he steps between the ropes against Charles Hayward.  Since turning pro in 2005 by exploding on to the boxing scene with a quick first round knockout, Pierson has put together an impressive record of 10-2 with 7 KO’s. Whereas most up-and-coming prospects are coddled and held by the hand through their first few fights, Pierson was thrown to the wolves and found himself fighting in top venues—including Las Vegas and Atlantic City—while still a green fighter. Pierson was considered a “B” fighter who was to be brought in to make a promoter’s “A” fighter look good, though he spoiled the plan on several occasions. The slick middleweight with the heavy hands has Read more [...]

The 2012 USA Boxing National Championships Kick Into Full Gear on Day Three at Fort Carson by Julie Goldsticker

(COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO) – Nine weight classes took the ring in a full day of boxing action at the 2012 USA Boxing National Championships at the Fort Carson Special Events Center on Tuesday. One hundred and twenty-nine bouts were contested on day three of action with all of the victors moving on to Wednesday’s action. The light flyweight class competed for the first time on Tuesday morning, with two 106-pound bout contests taking place at Fort Carson. Olympic Trials flyweight silver medalist made a successful light flyweight debut, winning a convincing 29-8 decision over Dominique Ascension (Glendale, Ariz.) in the first bout of the day. Simpson will have a stiffer test on Wednesday, facing friend and Olympic Trials light flyweight titlist Eros Correa (San Jose, Calif.). Fourteen Read more [...]

Kevin Mitchell Interview – Talks Murray, Lora, Burns and Rios -by Gianluca (Rio) Di Caro

(FEB 8) This coming Friday WBO Inter-Continental Lightweight Champion Kevin Mitchell is set to face Spain based Felix Lora in a non-championship bout at the famous York Hall in Bethnal Green, London.   Mitchell returns to the ring for the first time since stopping John Murray in July last year at the Echo Arena in Liverpool and this fight is said to be a warm up ahead of a challenge for Ricky Burns new acquired WBO World Lightweight crown.  With such an important bout waiting in the wings Mighty Mitchell will surely be looking to impress in front his home crowd, in similar style to his utter destruction of arch rival John Murray last year.  Full Story Earlier today I caught up with Kevin at the pre-fight media workout at his home gym - the TRAD TKO Boxing Gym in Canning Town, London Read more [...]

Congratulations to Dulorme: He Graduates from Summa Cum Laude, of the Lyceum Arts and Technology School

Puerto Rico's Thomas Dulorme has graduated from Summa Cum Laude, of The Lyceum Arts and Technology school in Hato Rey, specializing as an AutoCad drafter. Dulorme, a native of Carolina went on to say, "I'm very happy to achieve one of my lifelong dreams to graduate and have a profession. As an individual, regardless of whether you're a boxer, you should seek to have options and I am happy to have this great achievement and to help secure my future." "Boxing is my passion, it's the force that makes me get up every morning, but I know that one day it all ends and I will be ready when that day comes," he continued.  Dulorme, 22, also has four years invested in a Bachelors Degree at the Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (UPPR), concentrating in Civil Engineering. He is scheduled to resume Read more [...]

Media Conference: Rodriguez vs. George

NEW YORK - Earlier today DiBella Entertainment hosted a media teleconference to announce "Bombs Away", the much anticipated March 17th (St. Patrick's Day) co-feature fight between top-rated Super Middleweight contenders Edwin "La Bomba" Rodriguez and Donovan "Da Bomb" George being shown live on HBO.The card, headlined by Middleweight Champion, Sergio "Maravilla" Martinez defending his crown against Matthew Macklin is entitled, "THE Real Middleweight Championship - Get Your Irish Up" and will take place at The Theater at Madison Square Garden.  HBO will begin live coverage at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT. The call began with the usual "thank yous" and both fight camps stating how excited they were for the opportunity, before tensions rose when Larry Army, manager/advisor of Rodriguez took offense Read more [...]

2005: LeRoy Neiman to Capture Middleweight Warriors on Canvas

One of LeRoy Neiman's drawings.  LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2005 – Legendary artist LeRoy Neiman, known by fight fans around the globe for his unique style and ability to capture the true essence of the sweet science with each stroke of his brush, has been commissioned to create the artwork for the upcoming middleweight Superfight between Bernard Hopkins and Jermain Taylor, which will take place on Saturday, July 16, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. “Having LeRoy Neiman creating unique artwork for this fight is a thrill and an honor for us at Golden Boy Promotions,” said company President Oscar De La Hoya. “Mr. Neiman is pound for pound the greatest artist in the world, and having him involved with this event lets everyone know how important it is when the two best middleweights Read more [...]

2005: Paulie Malignaggi coming back in August Signs new managerial contract with Sal LoNano

 TEWKSBURY, Mass. (June 27, 2005) - "The Magic Man" - Paulie Malignaggi - plans on returning to the ring in late August with a repaired right hand and new manager, Sal LoNano, who guided "Irish" Micky Ward the final four years of his memorable career. Malignaggi, 24, has been inactive since December 4, when he improved his pro record to 19-0 (5 KOs) and captured the WBC International light welterweight title. But he broke his right hand in that fight and has undergone surgery twice. "I've learned how much I love and miss boxing," the World Boxing Council No. 9 rated junior welterweight talked about his recovery period. "I feel like the kid who's been left behind. I belong in the mix and I see a lot of punks getting television time I should have. I'm coming back stronger than ever and Read more [...]

Lopez and Pernell-All Fire & Glory By Katherine Dunn June 26, 2005

Yakama Nation Legends Casino Resort, Toppenish, WA……June 25, 2005 Not all the great fights are on TV. The best matches are not always between stars with household names.  Once in a while two big hearted kids on an undercard bring good skills and enormous desire to demand the very best from each other. Last Saturday night in the high clear air of the Yakama Nation, some 2500 fans were privileged to see one of those rare and wonderful wars. It was a light heavyweight six rounder between Luis Lopez, 173 lbs (now 6-5) of Pasco, WA and formerly undefeated Marcus Pernell, 173 lbs (now 9-1) of Portland, OR. Pernell is the step-son of former lightweight great, Ray Lampkin. Lopez is the son of Jim "Cobra" Lopez. Both fathers were in the corners. It was Lopez attacking to the body and Pernell Read more [...]

2005: Bernard Hopkins Vs. Jermain Taylor- Will History Repeat Itself?

 (JUN 25, 2005) LOS ANGELES- With unbeaten Jermain Taylor - a rising star with credentials - taking on Bernard Hopkins - the long-reigning middleweight champion who is considered by most to still be at his prime - on July 16 at the MGM GRAND in Las Vegas, it’s interesting to take a look at some of the other bouts from the modern era (1960 - present) that mirror this type of matchup. Let’s start with the Heavyweights: * In 1964, the young, brash, and undefeated Cassius Clay, a Gold Medal winner in the 1960 Rome Olympics at 178 lbs., takes on the fearsome Charles “Sonny” Liston, who was coming off two straight first round knockout wins over Floyd Patterson. Result: A monster upset, as Clay makes Liston retire on his stool after six rounds. * In 1971, it was “Smokin” Joe Read more [...]

2005: Fight Night 50 -Lucky Eagle Casino took place on June 11th

 (JUNE 11, 2005) Middleweight, Scheduled 10 Rounds- Julio Garcia ,(25-5-2) (11KO) 159 lbs vs. Marcos Primera (19-10-2)   (12KO) 159 lbs...... Marcos Primera defeated Julio Garcia in a unanimous 10 round decision. Primera had a massive height and reach advantage, almost 6' inches more then  Garcia. Garcia had a tough time getting inside, and when he did, he lacked the pop in his punches to put Primera down. In a highly contested fight,  Primera managed to keep Garcia on the defensive, with a sharp jab and timely combinations. Lightweight, Scheduled 8 Rounds(NWBA Lightweight Title Fight)   Sean Plessis , (12-2) (3KO) 133 lbs vs. Jesus Santiago Renton, WA (9-11-1) (1 KO) (138) lbs...... Sean Plessis defeated Jesus Santiago in a unanimous eight round decision. Plessis had quick hands, Read more [...]

2005: Antonio Tarver Breaks Down Trinidad-Wright

LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2005 – Light heavyweight superstar Antonio “Magic Man” Tarver returns to the ring on Saturday, June 18 to battle Glen Johnson for 175-pound supremacy in an HBO-televised bout at the FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. And luckily for boxing fans, there’s another superfight coming up - a middleweight showdown between Felix Trinidad and Winky Wright which will be held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas this Saturday, May 14. Tarver took time out from his busy training schedule in Vero Beach, Florida to break down Trinidad-Wright. “I see this as a tremendous fight,” said Tarver. “Winky Wright is a guy that has really fought hard for his just due. He came up the hard way and I’m particularly in favor of a guy who had to earn it, rather than just having the yellow Read more [...]

2005: Two-time WBA heavyweight champ John Ruiz is back

  LAS VEGAS (May 10, 2005) - Former two-time World Boxing Association heavyweight champion John "The Quietman" Ruiz announced today that, after speaking with his family and management team, he has reconsidered his decision to retire and will continue fighting. Ruiz retired April 30 immediately after losing a 12-round decision to James "Lights Out" Toney at Madison Square Garden. "My emotional decision, coming  right after losing a fight I felt I won, was premature," Ruiz explained. "I was tired of all the criticism and felt everybody was against me. After reviewing the tape and talking it over with my advisors, I decided that I don't want to go out that way. If they want me out of the sport, they're going to have to knock me out. I'm back. "I want my WBA belt back. I still feel Read more [...]

2005: ESPN-Jose Celaya At The Riot at the Hyatt

(MAY 9, 2005) ESPN2 will televise it's Friday Night May 13th boxing show from the San Jose Civic Auditorium, with every featured fighter on the card having fought in Monterey. The Main Event showcases 26-2 Jose Celaya from Salinas, who fought on five RIOT cards. The Co-feature to be televised is focused on Nonito Donaire, 11-1, who has Monterey RIOT experience. Jose Perez Jr. and Alejandro Perez on the off-television bouts also cut their boxing teeth fighting in Monterey. THE RIOT pro boxing series is moving from the Hyatt to the Conference Center in Downtown Monterey on July 2nd, and will feature many other top prospects. 7-0 Heavyweight George Garcia, a member of the Mexican Olympic Team will make his first Monterey appearance. A spectacular battle of the unbeaten matches local favorite Read more [...]