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Mike Lee Breaks Rib in 1st round and despite not being able to breathe, defeats Jose Hernandez to claim NABO Light Heavyweight title

Chicago, Illinois (June 9, 2018) -WBO number-3 ranked light heavyweight contender Mike Lee Broke his rib in the 1st round, but still claimed the NABO Light Heavyweight title with a 10-round unanimous decision over Jose Hernandez at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois.  Lee pressed the action as he looked to land power shots early.  Hernandez fought gamely, but Lee was consistent with his right and left hands. Lee showed incredible heart, as in round one, he suffered a broken rib and had trouble breathing throughout the whole ten round fight. Hernandez was cut from Lee's work, and the Notre Dame graduate cruised home with the victory by scores of 97-93 on all judges cards. With the victory, Lee remains perfect with a record of 21-0, and will now look to face any of the world Read more [...]

Tyson “Gypsy King” Fury Returns to ring vs. Sefer Seferi Plus, Terry Flanagan-Maurice Hooker WBO Super Lightweight world title fight

EDMONTON, Canada (June 9, 2018) - The long-awaited return of former World Heavyweight Champion Tyson "Gypsy King" Fury is todayagainst Sefer "The Real Deal" Seferi in the 10-round main event, airing in Canada exclusively on Super Channel (2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT. start), live from Manchester Arena in Manchester, United Kingdom. He's Back: Fury vs. Seferi is a presentation of Frank Warren's Queensbury Promotions. Fury (25-0, 15 KOs) has been sidelined with mental health issues for the past 2 ½ years, after he shocked the boxing world November 28, 2015, when he defeated future Hall of Famer Wladimir Klitschko (64-3, 53 KOs) by way of a 10-round unanimous decision (116-111, 115-112, 115-112). The 6' 9" Fury became the undisputed world heavyweight champion, securing the IBF, WBA, Read more [...]

Keyshawn Davis is Pushing His Way to the Top

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 8, 2018) Overcoming adversity is something many people deal with throughout their lives, and it makes that person who they are. For Keyshawn Davis, he has been overcoming adversity from the beginning, and he is now on his way to the top of the boxing world.  Davis began boxing when he was just nine-years-old, after his mother took him and two of his brothers to the gym. They were constantly fighting each other and fighting in school. After about an hour of watching two kids around his age spar his mother asked if they wanted to sign up. The next day Keyshawn and his two brothers were in the gym training. Since then, Davis has won numerous titles and is now on his first elite high-performance squad following his win at the 2017 USA Boxing National Championships. Read more [...]

“Fight Night at the Capital” Open Workout Alert for the Public and Media

"Fight Night at The Capital" Open Workouts for the public and the media.  WHO:    RICHARD "Popeye The Sailor Man" RIVER,   UBF All Americas Light Heavyweight Champion,  Hartford, CT, 7-0 (6KOs). vs. "The Special One" SHARAD COLLIER,  2-Time N.E. Golden Gloves Champion, Hartfor, CT, Pro Debut. Plus these other pro boxers who will be in action June 16th..... OMAR "The Beast" BORDOY, JR. (5-0, 1 KO), Danbury, CT LUIS "Lobito" RIVERA (4-3), Hartford, CT JOSE MAYSONET (pro debut), Hartford, CT ALEXANDER "El Bravo" PICOT (2-5-1), Hartford, CT ANUEL ROSA (pro debut), New Haven, CT NATHAN MARTINEZ (pro debut), New Britain, CT JACOB "Lefty" MARRERO (pro debut), Bridgeport, CT JEFFREY TORRES (4-0, 2 KOs), New Have, CT WHEN: Monday, June 11, 2018 - 6:00 p.m. ET start WHERE: Read more [...]

Boxing the way out for pro-debuting “The Special One” Sharad Collier

HARTFORD, Conn. (June 7, 2018) - Hartford boxing prospect "The Special One"Sharad Collier has overcome tougher obstacles in life than he may ever face in the ring.  The two-time New England Golden Gloves champion will make his professional debut Saturday night, June 16, on Hartford Boxing Promotions' inaugural event, "Fight Night at The Capital", at Xfinity Centre in Hartford. "I'm excited to make my pro debut at home in Hartford," Collier said. "Fans are going to see a whole new beast: more power, speed and I'm not just in the ring to fight. I'm going to put on a show. Here's what 'Special' stands for: S is for speed, P for power, E for enthusiasm, C for charisma, I for intelligence, A for - athleticism, L is for the looks." Universal Boxing Federation (UBF) All America light heavyweight Read more [...]

Will fifth time be the charm for Carlos Buitrago? Nicaraguan challenging WBO light flyweight champion Tito Acosta

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (June 4, 2018) - Nicaraguan challenger Carlos "Chocorroncito" Buitrago hopes his fifth world title shot, June 16 against World Boxing Organization Light Flyweight World Champion Tito Acosta, headlining "La Batalla" to air on pay-per-view, live from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Center in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago is presented by Miguel Cotto Promotions, which is owned and operated by the first Puerto Rican boxer to capture world titles in four different weight classes, future Hall of Famer Miguel Cotto, and H2 Entertainment, in association with DIRECTV Puerto Rico. Integrated Sports Media will distribute the La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago card in the United States on cable, satellite and digital pay-per-view via iN Demand, Vubiquity, DIRECTV, Read more [...]

Johnny “The Hitman” Hernandez makes his comeback to the Paramount on June 8th

JOHNNY "THE HITMAN" HERNANDEZ (8-3 1KO) makes his homecoming on June 8th at The Paramount  in Star Boxing's "Rockin' Fights" against JUAN de la CRUZ RODRIGUEZ (8-8-1 7KO'S) of Haymarket, Virginia.  Hernandez is coming off of a tough majority decision loss to Anthony Laureano at Star Boxing "SLUGFEST at the SUN" in November, and is looking to get back in the win column on June 8th. In his fight against Laureano, "The Hitman" put on a pace and pressure that kept the crowd on their feet round after round.  Fans in attendance witnessed Hernandez's determination and ability to provide non-stop action throughout the entire six round contest.  Although he would not come out on top, Hernandez kept it extremely close, losing by a majority decision. Hernandez has seen much success fighting Read more [...]

Undefeated Super-Flyweight Damien Sugar Vazquez Looking to Take His Career to Next Level

LAS VEGAS, NV (June 1, 2018) - Unbeaten super-flyweight prospect, Damien "Sugar" Vazquez (14-0, 7 KOs), who recently captured the WBC Youth title in his last bout against Luis Golindano (9-1, 6 KOs), is looking to take his career to the next level. "I really like what Tom Loeffler is doing with the "SuperFly" series," said Damien Vazquez, who is managed by Prince Ranch Boxing's Greg Hannley. "It's giving fighters like myself, who fight in the smaller weight classes, the exposure needed to garner the proper attention from the TV networks.  As we all seen, Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez stormed on to the scene with a brilliant performance when he first fought on HBO.  Before he got dethroned by Wangek, he was considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world.  I'm working my Read more [...]

Kinigamazi Out-Hustles Blanco To Remain WBF World Champion

World Boxing Federation (WBF) World Super Featherweight Champion Patrick Kinigamazi, from Rwanda but based in Switzerland, made the second successful defense of his title Friday night, June 1, when he fended off a game challenge by Nicaraguan Ramiro Blanco.   In the main event of a show promoted by Tundra Promotions at the Salle bout du Monde in Geneva, Kinigamazi and Blaco went toe-to-toe for twelve rounds and made it a very entertaining night for the fans in attendance. But 35-year-old Kinigamazi, a pro for almost twelve years, used his superior experience and strength to bank most of the stanzas, while Blanco (22) was often left wanting despite trying his hardest and always being competitive. After twelve high-paced rounds of boxing, judges Christophe Hembert, Beat Hausammann and Read more [...]

Undefeated Super-Flyweight Damien Sugar Vazquez Looking to Take His Career to Next Level

LAS VEGAS, NV (June 1, 2018) - Unbeaten super-flyweight prospect, Damien "Sugar" Vazquez (14-0, 7 KOs), who recently captured the WBC Youth title in his last bout against Luis Golindano(9-1, 6 KOs), is looking to take his career to the next level. "I really like what Tom Loeffler is doing with the "SuperFly" series," said Damien Vazquez, who is managed by Prince Ranch Boxing's Greg Hannley. "It's giving fighters like myself, who fight in the smaller weight classes, the exposure needed to garner the proper attention from the TV networks.  As we all seen, Roman "Chocolatito" Gonzalez stormed on to the scene with a brilliant performance when he first fought on HBO.  Before he got dethroned by Wangek, he was considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world.  I'm working my Read more [...]

Molina Scores a decision over Roman in Mainliner of La Fight Club in Front of Sold-out Crowd

LOS ANGELES (June 1, 2018):  Javier "El Intocable" Molina (18-2, 8 KOs) scored a unanimous decision victory against Jessie Roman (22-4, 11 KOs) in the eight-round main event of the June 1 edition of LA FIGHT CLUB in front of a sold-out crowd at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles, Calif. and televised nationally on EstrellaTV's Boxeo Estelar.   Molina won with three scores of 79-73. Photo Credit: Lina Baker/SeeYouRingside Photography "I felt I fought really well," said Javier Molina. "I got some ring rust off against a good opponent. I was off for two and a half years, so I'm happy to finally be back in the ring. This was something I needed. It's my first fight at 140 pounds and I felt the difference. I need to talk to my team now and see what's next, but I want to stay busy." "We Read more [...]

Derrick Webster to fight Oscar Riojas on the Mis Downing Promotions Card

Atlantic City, New Jersey (May 31, 2018)--Super Middleweight contender Derrick "Take It To The Bank" Webster (25-1, 13 KOs) feels the time is now to take on the big boys of the division, but in order to secure a bout with a top contender or champion, he first must get by Oscar Riojas (16-9-1, 5 KOs) of Monterrey, Mexico in the 10-round main event this Friday night at The Claridge Hotel.  The show is promoted by Mis Downing Promotions.   Webster of Glassboro, New Jersey has been working hard in the gym as he prepares for this most important bout. "I have had an amazing camp, I have been getting great work and seeing different looks," said Webster, who has been working under the guidance of his long-time trainer Denny Brown. In Riojas, he is facing a battle-tested veteran who has taken Read more [...]

“The Bosnian Prince” Armin Mrkanovic defeats Nicholas Lavin this Past Friday night in Queens, New York

(May 22, 2018)--Armin "The Bosnian Prince" Mrkanovic returned to the ring after an 11-month absence to win a win six-round unanimous decision over Nicholas Lavin in a cruiserweight bout that took place this past Friday night at Amazura Concert Hall in the Jamaica section of Mrkanovic's hometown of Queens, New York.  Mrkanovic controlled the action, and won by shutout scores of 60-54 on all cards to up his record to 8-3. The bout was the first ring appearance for Mrkanovic since his highly controversial defeat against Josh Himes that took place last June 24th in West Virginia.  In that bout, Mrkanovic should have been awarded the bout as he outboxed Himes, and even asked for a review of the fight by the UBF, but his requests fell on deaf ears, and now Mrkanovic is demanding a rematch Read more [...]

Nico Hernandez captures IBA flyweight World title in 5th professional fight

MULVANE, Kan. (May 21, 2018) -- History was made this past Saturday night on the "SUPERBOX LIVE: High Stakes" pay-per-view card, when 2016 Olympic bronze medalist and local hero, Nico Hernandez, knocked out Hungarian challenger Szilveszter "The Silent Assassin" Kanalas in the opening round to capture the vacant International Boxing Association (IBA) Flyweight World Championship in only his fifth professional fight, at Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas. The new IBA World flyweight champion Nico Hernandez - (L-R) head trainer Lewis Hernandez, assistant trainer Villa, Nico Hernandez, Hall of Fame referee and IBA official Steve Smoger and promote John Andersen. (photo courtesy of Courtney Wells / Boyd Gaming Corp.) In the first world title fight ever held in Kansas, Hernandez (5-0, 4 KOs) Read more [...]

Derrick Webster takes on Oscar Riojas for the ABF Super Middleweight Title in main event

Atlantic City, New Jersey (May 16, 2018)–Rising super middleweight contender Derrick Webster will headline a great night of boxing on Friday, June 1st at The Claridge Hotel when he takes tough veteran Oscar Riojas in a ten-round bout for the ABF Super Middleweight Title in the main event of a nine bout card. The show, which will coincide with The Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame weekend, is promoted by Mis Downing Promotions. Webster of Glassboro, New Jersey has a record of 25-1 with 13 knockouts. The 35 year-old is a nine-year veteran, and is riding a six-bout winning streak. Webster, who has wins over Frankie Fillipone (22-5-1), Thomas Awimbono (25-5-1), Obodai Sai (23-1), is coming off an eight-round unanimous decision over Francisco Cordero (38-9) on February 10th in Philadelphia. Read more [...]