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Paddy Donovan Wins IBF Appeal, Rematch order vs. Lewis Crocker on IBF World Welterweight Title Eliminator

LIMERICK, Ireland (March 27, 2025) – The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has granted the appeal filed by Team Donovan regarding the controversial disqualification of Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan in the eighth round of his March 1st International Boxing Federation (IBF) World Welterweight Title Eliminator against Lewis Crocker at SSE Arena (Odyssey Arena) in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Donovan appealed to prevent Crocker from fighting for the IBF World Welterweight Title and ordering an immediate rematch between the two boxers as the IBF World Welterweight Title Eliminator. Keith Sullivan, Donovan’s co-manager with trainer Andy Lee, is a New York City-based lawyer who manages multiple fighters, said, “I am very happy that the IBF agreed with my arguments and evidence, they Read more [...]

 Super lightweight Jino “The Silent Beast” Rodrigo of Antipolo City, Rizal, Philippines, took a leap forward in his career

PHILADELPHIA – March 8, 2025 – Super lightweight Jino “The Silent Beast” Rodrigo (13-4-2, 11 KOs) of Antipolo City, Rizal, Philippines, took a leap forward in his career with a shocking one-punch knockout over formerly undefeated Mathew “Lefty Gunz” Gonzalez (15-1-1, 10 KOs) of Ridgewood, New York, in the main event of boxing legend Danny Garcia’s Swift Promotions’ “THE FUTURE IS NOW” event from the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia and streamed live on BXNG TV. With the action barely underway, the power-punching Rodrigo unexpectedly stepped in with a strong right hand to the chin that dumped a shocked Gonzalez on the canvas. Although he was able to bravely regain his feet, Referee David Braslow assessed the still wobbly southpaw Gonzalez and deemed him unable to continue Read more [...]

Pressure on WBC Cruiserweight World Champion Badau Jack to sign contract to fight mandatory challenger Ryan “The Bruiser” Rozicki

HAMILTON, Ontario, Canada (February 27 2025) – The pressure is on World Boxing Council (WBC) Cruiserweight World Champion Badou “The Ripper” Jack (20-1-1, 19 KOs) to sign a contract to fight the WBC’s No. 1, mandatory challenger Ryan “The Bruiser” Rozicki (20-1-1, 19 KOs) by tomorrow (Friday, end of day), per the WBC, or be stripped of his title. Rozicki’s promoter, Three Lions Promotions, was the lone bidder earlier this month for the recently ordered WBC purse bid. Self-promoted Jack, 41, did not submit a bid. Three Lions Promotions has secured a date and venue, April 26 at Centre 200 in Rozicki’s hometown of Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. “Ryan is ready to face anyone at this point,” Dan Otter of Three Lions Promotions said. “He wants the green (WBC) belt. Jack Read more [...]

Kansas Boxing Prodigy Marco “El Tiburón” Romero Preparing a takeover

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (February 26, 2025) – Although Kansas isn’t a hotbed for boxing, blue-chip super middleweight prospect Marco “El Tiburón” Romero (4-0, 3 KOs) is on a mission to personally put his state on the pugilistic map, so to speak, as the potential successor to his favorite boxer, Saul “Canelo” Alvarez. In a state known for its invaluable role in agriculture, often referred to as the “Breadbasket of America,” sports in Kansas City are ruled by the Kansas City Chiefs, the University of Kansas men’s basketball team, and occasionally the Kansas City Royals. Kansas has only produced three professional world boxing champions: heavyweight Jess “Pottawatomie Giant” Willard (22-5-1, 21 KOs), a Hall of Famer born in St. Clere who fought out of Pottawatomie; plus, a Read more [...]

Paddy Donovan & Andy Lee Much more than typical boxer-head trainer relationship

LIMERICK, Ireland (February 23, 2025) – Rising welterweight contender Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan (14-0, 11 KOs) and his head trainer/co-manager, former world middleweight champion “Irish” Andy Lee, have a unique relationship and numerous similarities. As they go through final preparations for this Saturday’s “Pride Of Point,” arguably the greatest All-Irish pro boxing fight of all-time, against arch-rival Lewis “The Croc” Crocker (20-0, 11 KOs), it’s interesting to chart Donovan’s boxing career compared to Lee’s. “Point Of Pride”, presented by Matchroom Boxing, will be streamed worldwide on DAZN live from The SSE Arena (Odyssey Arena) in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Former world middleweight champion Lee has been where the 26-year-old Donovan aspires to reach, Read more [...]

Former World Champion Richard Commey is back! Feb. 23rd at Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre

BROOKLYN (February 14, 2025) – Former International Boxing Federation(IBF) Lightweight World Champion Richard “RC” Commey (30-5-1, 27 KOs) returns to the ring after a two-year absence on Sunday, February 23rd, fighting on “The Return” card, presented by World Kid Promotions, to be streamed on www.bxngtv.com live from Kings Theater in Brooklyn. Commey joins another former world champion,  Brooklyn junior middleweight Sadam “World Kid” Ali (27-3, 14 KOs), who returns to the ring after a 5 ½ years absence from the ring in the eight-round main event against Vicoriano Antonio Santillan (13-7-2, 8 KOs), the former International Boxing Organization (IBO) Welterweight Champion. Their friendship is critical in terms of Commey’s return and they’re doing it together. “I Read more [...]

Rising Mexican Star Jesus Ramos Jr. Battles All-Action Contender Kevin Salgado in All-Mexican Co-Main Event Live

LAS VEGAS (February 12, 2025) – Unified WBC and WBO Super Welterweight World Champion Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora will step into the ring to make the first defense of his world titles as he takes on top contender Chordale Booker headlining PBC Championship Boxing on Prime Video action Saturday, March 22 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. In the co-main event, rising Mexican star Jesus Ramos Jr. will battle all-action contender Kevin Salgado in a 10-round all-Mexican super welterweight showdown, plus exciting rising middleweight contender Elijah Garcia duels veteran contender and U.S. Olympian Terrell Gausha in the 10-round opening bout. “Sebastian Fundora sits atop the stacked super welterweight division and will no doubt Read more [...]

Next Generation of Ontario boxers to be Showcased March 29th on Three Lions Promotions

HAMILTON, Ontario, Canada (February 10, 2025) – The next generation of Ontario boxers will be showcased March 29th on an event presented by Three Lions Promotion at Collective Arts Centre in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Canadian Super Middleweight Champion John-Michael “J-Money” Bianco (8-1, 4 KOs), of Mississauga, Ontario, will make his first title defense of the crown he captured September 30, 2023, when he stopped Samuel Moses (7-0, 6 KOs) in the seventh round. A celebrated Canadian amateur boxer, the 31-year-old Bianco faces Brett Beaton (6-2, 4 KOs), fighting out of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia), in the eight-round main event. “It’s great to see two Canadians competing for their country’s hardware,” promoter Daniel Otter (Three Lions Promotions) said. “It’s a great fight Read more [...]

Undefeated Brooklyn bantamweight prospect Khalid Twaiti ready to shine and climb Feb. 23rd

BROOKLYN (February 6, 2025) – Undefeated Brooklyn bantamweight prospect Khalid Twaiti (14-0, 5 KOs) is preparing to showcase his skills at home on the February 23rd  “The Return” card, presented by World Kid Promotions. All the action will be streamed on www.bxngtv.com live from Kings Theater in Brooklyn. The headliner is former world champion and 2008 U.S. Olympian, Brooklyn junior middleweight Sadam “World Kid” Ali (27-3, 14 KOs), who returns to the ring after a 5 ½ years absence from the ring. The 36-year-old Ali’s company, World Kid, is promoting this event, its first since 2012, which was also held in Brooklyn.  Ali captured the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Junior Middleweight World title in 2017, upsetting then future Hall-of-Famer Miquel Cotto (41-5) at Read more [...]

Stars Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz & Jesus Ramos Jr. Score Victories in Pay-Per-View Undercard Attractions

LAS VEGAS – February 1, 2025 – In a battle of unbeaten fighters in the primes of their careers, Mexican star David “El Monstro” Benavidez continued his rise to the top of the sport with a bruising unanimous decision victory over Cuban sensation David Morrell Jr. headlining a PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video Saturday night from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. With the victory, Benavidez retains his Interim WBC Light Heavyweight Title and picks up the WBA Light Heavyweight Title. "This is 'El Monstro's' world,” said Benavidez. “Shout out to Morrell, I knew he'd be tough and that's why I prepared so hard for this. I'm happy we were able to give the fans a great show tonight.” "It was a good fight,” said Morrell. “This is boxing, some days you win and some days you Read more [...]

The (Not so) Over-The-Hill-Gang John Brown & Al Valenti Directing blue-chip prospect Marco “El Tiburón” Romero to top

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (January 27, 2025) – John Brown, 77, and 74-year-old Al Valenti are boxing lifers with 104 combined years of invaluable experience. They have teamed for one last time to direct the professional boxing career of blue-chip prospect Marco “El Tiburón” Romero (4-0, 3 KOs), the 19-year-old super middleweight sensation from Olathe, Kansas. Brown is a living legend in boxing from the Great Plains, who during his 65 years in boxing has trained an overwhelming 18,000 students, managed and trained Tommy “The Duke” Morrison to the world heavyweight title in 1993, and also created equipment-altering Ringside Boxing. Valenti is a third-generation boxing promoter following in the footsteps of his grandfather Rip, who was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame Read more [...]

Atif Oberlton Stops Berroa in five To Capture WBA Continental Americas Light Heavyweight Title

January 20, 2025--Atif Oberlton won the WBA Continental Americas Light Heavyweight title with a five-round beatdown stoppage over previously undefeated Joaquin Berroa in front of an enthusiastic crowd at Live! Casino Hotel Philadelphia.  The entertaining seven bout card was promoted by King's Promotions. Oberlton dominated the action as he worked behind a solid jab that was followed up by some strong left hands. Berroa showed a sturdy chin, but Oberlton began to soften up Berroa with a nice body assault. In round five, Oberlton rocked Berroa into the corner and followed up with a right hook that sent Berroa down face-first and the bout was over at 2:26. The 26-year-old Philadelphia native, Oberlton was sore into the world rankings with a record of 12-0 with 10 knockouts, Berroa who competed Read more [...]

Gloves Off: David Benavidez vs David Morrell Debuts January 18 on Prime Video

NEW YORK—January 17, 2025—Today, Prime Video announced a Saturday, January 18 premiere date for Gloves Off: David Benavidez vs David Morrell, the fifth installment of the compelling docuseries. As momentum builds for an epic night of PBC Pay-Per-View action on Prime Video on Feb. 1 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, this two-part edition explores the motivations behind the main event fighters in a highly anticipated, 12-round light heavyweight championship clash between undefeated stars. A former two-time Super Middleweight champion, David “El Monstro” Benavidez sports a record of 29-0, 24 KOs, while David Morrell Jr. boasts a mark of 11-0, 9 KOs. They will meet for Benavidez’s Interim WBC Light Heavyweight Title and Morrell’s WBA Light Heavyweight Title in the main event Read more [...]

World Champions Sadam Ali & Richard Commey To make ring comebacks Feb. 23rd in Brooklyn

(BROOKLYN (January 14, 2025) -- A pair of past world champions, Sadam “World Kid” Ali (27-3, 14 KOs) and Richard “RC” Commey (30-5-1, 27 KOs), will start their comebacks on Sunday, February 23, on an entertaining card, “The Return,” presented by Ali’s World Kid Promotions. All the action will be streamed on www.bxngtv.com live from Kings Theater in Brooklyn. Ticket prices range between $289.00 and $59.00 and are available for purchase online at https://www.kingstheatre.com/events/sadam-ali/. Ali, 36, hasn’t fought in 5 ½ years, and his company’s last promotion was in 2012, also in Brooklyn. A 2008 U.S. Olympian, Ali captured the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Junior Middleweight World title in 2017, upsetting then future Hall-of-Famer Miquel Cotto (41-5) at Read more [...]

Rising Mexican Star Jesus Ramos Jr. Battles Former Unified Champion Jeison Rosario Kicking off PBC Pay-Per-View Event on Prime Video from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas

CASA GRANDE, AZ. – January 13, 2025 – Rising Mexican star Jesus “Mono” Ramos Jr. will look to steal the show when he takes on former unified champion Jeison Rosario in the opening bout of a stacked PBC Pay-Per-View event available on Prime Video on Saturday, February 1 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. “I have to get the knockout against Rosario and I have to do it in tremendous fashion, that’s what I’m preparing for,” said the 23-year-old Ramos. “Fans can expect to see me in there with even more intensity, angles, head movement and just good boxing. I’m training for that knockout. Even though I’m young, I’m a veteran in the sport, so fans are going to see me placing my shots a lot better and looking for the right punches to get him out of there early.” Ramos Read more [...]