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Super Channel to launch boxing series, “SUPERBOX LIVE” May 19 in Kansas

EDMONTON, Canada (April 28, 2018) - Super Channel has announced the formation of a new live boxing series, SUPERBOX LIVE, debuting Saturday, May 19, in association with KO Night Boxing LLC, from Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane, Kansas,  International Boxing Association (IBA) Americas flyweight champion Nico Hernandez (4-0, 3 KOs) will take on Szilveszter Kanalas (14-7, 9 KOs) for the vacant IBA World Flyweight Championship in the 12-round main event. Wichita-native Hernandez captured a bronze medal at the 2016 Olympics. Two years ago, Kanalas became one of the youngest (17) world champions ever, when he defeated fellow Hungarian boxer, Jozsef Ajtai, for the vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) Super Flyweight World Championship. The card will also feature two heavyweight showdowns as rising Read more [...]

“Lil Pacquiao” Resendiz added to June 16 card in St Petersburg, Florida

Featherweight Jose “Lil’ Pacquiao” Resendiz will face Vincent Jennings in a six round contest as part of Fire Fist Boxing Promotions’ June 16 card at The Coliseum in St. Petersburg.   With a physical and stylistic resemblance to boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, Resendiz built a strong fan base and rewards supporters with an all-action style. Originally from Mexico but now fighting out of St. Petersburg, Resendiz is 5-1 with 3 knockouts. He owns impressive wins over Mohamed El Marcouchi (2-0) and Raul Chirino (7-1), mercifully stopping the latter in a brilliant performance. His lone defeat came under extremely seedy circumstances and many argue he should’ve won by disqualification. In that contest, Resendiz badly hurt unbeaten Joshua Pagan with a body shot in the final minute of Read more [...]

WBF Championship Victories For Ali Yammouni & William Zepeda

On Friday night, April 27, in French port-city Calais, Ali Yammouni excited his home-town fans with a thrilling victory over Georgian late substitute Jaba Shalutashvili to win the vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) International Middleweight title.  It could only be described as an all-out brawl between two boxers with little defense, as they took turns wobbling each-other in almost every round. With very few jabs or faints, it was power-punches galore from start to finish. Yammouni, who got the better of most exchanges, floored Shalutashvili in the second round with a short right uppercut, but the Georgian beat the count of referee Mohamed Hireche and gamely fought back. It was the only knock-down of the fight, and it went all ten rounds and to the scorecards. Judges Christophe Hembert Read more [...]

Golden Boy Boxing: Diego De La Hoya to defend his NABF and NABO Super Bantamweight Titles

VERONA, N.Y. (April 27, 2018): Diego De La Hoya (20-0, 9 KOs), the quick-handed super bantamweight contender of Mexicali, Mexico, will defend his NABF and NABO Super Bantamweight Titles against Jose "Sugar" Salgado (35-4-2, 28 KOs) of Cozumel, Mexico in the 10-round main event of the June 8 edition of Golden Boy Boxing on ESPN at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y. The event will take place during the International Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, where legendary fighters such as "Dr. Ironfist" Vitali Klitschko, Erik "El Terrible" Morales, and Ronald "Winky" Wright will be inducted, along with important figures in the sport of boxing such as Peter Kohl, Steve Albert, Jim Gray and Lorraine Chargin. ESPN2 will air the fights at a delayed start time of 12:30 a.m. ET/9:30 p.m. Read more [...]

Ruben Villa Speaks to Troubled Kids at Monterey County Youth Center

PHILADELPHIA, Penn. / ORANGE, Calif. (April 25, 2018) - One week after winning his first professional title (WBO Youth) in his hometown of Salinas, Calif., prized featherweight prospect Ruben Villa paid a visit to the Monterey County Youth Center where he spoke to at risk adolescents. "There were a lot of young kids, kids that are still in high school that never really got the guidance that you would want them to have," said Villa, who sports an undefeated record of 11-0, 4 KOs. "My message was simple. You can still better your life, but you have to find the motivation that's going to make you want to change." Villa, 21, was fortunate to have found the sweet science at an early age. He started boxing the same year he entered kindergarten. Many youth in Monterey County and the greater Read more [...]

Mason Menard is training very hard for his upcoming battle with undefeated Devin Haney that will headline a ShoBox:

Beverly Hills, Calif. (April 25,2018) - Lightweight contender Mason Menard (33-2, 24 KOs) is training very hard for his upcoming battle with undefeated Devin Haney (18-0, 12 KOs)  that will headline a ShoBox: The New Generation card, live on SHOWTIME (10 PM ET / PT) on Friday, May 11th at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.   Menard has set up training camp in Dallas, Texas for this important battle, which is now for the USBA Lightweight title. "Training Camp is Dallas is going great.  I'm feeling comfortable with my new team around me, and being around elite guys in the gym like Errol Spence, Jermell Charlo, Rob Brant and Cem Kilic has made me a better fighter," said Menard.  "My only real loss was to world champion Ray Beltran. May 11th can't come soon enough because I am ready to show 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 [...]

Stars coming out for this Sunday’s New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Dinner

NEW YORK (April 23, 2018) - Many boxing stars are coming out this Sunday afternoon, 12:30-5:30 p.m. ET, for the seventh annual New York Stare Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) induction dinner at Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.  Among those boxers who've committed are NYSBHOF past inductees Vito Antuofermo, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland and Renaldo "Mr." Snipes, as well as Monte Barrett, Zab Judah, Chris Algieri, Ray Mercer, Dennis Milton and Alicia Napoleon. Limited tickets are still available through this Thursday and priced at $150.00 per adult and $70.00 for children (under 16) and include a complete brunch and cocktail hour upon entry, starting at 12:30 p.m. ET, as well as dinner (prime rib, fish or poultry) and open bar throughout the day. To purchase tickets, contact NYSBHOF Read more [...]

World featherweight contender Toka Kahn-Clary heads to Hollywood To work with 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. 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 his first day working with Kahn-Clary, Roach said the following: "Today was a very good day. Toka 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 [...]

Carl Frampton vs. Nonito Donaire Interim WBO World Featherweight Championship

EDMONTON, Canada (April 17, 2018) - Canada's preeminent destination for boxing fans in Canada, Super Channel, will air a world-class event featuring two world title fights this Saturday, headlined by the 12-round main event for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Interim World Featherweight Championship between former world champions Carl "The Jackal" Frampton and Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire, live from The SES Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. Frampton vs. Donaire, presented by Frank Warren's Queensbury Promotions, will air exclusively on Super Channel across Canada, starting at 2:30 p.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. PT. WBO World Bantamweight Champion Zolani "Last Born" Tete defends his title against former world champion and Olympian Omar "El Huracan" Andres Narvaez in 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 [...]

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 [...]