Category: News Story

Thomas LaManna to now face Samuel Amoako for LBF Intercontinental title on Saturday, November 18th at The Claridge in Atlantic City

Atlantic City, NJ (November 5, 2017)--Tough veteran Samuel Amoako steps in for Tomas Mendez to fight popular welterweight contender Thomas "Cornflake" LaManna in a scheduled ten-round bout for the LBF Intercontinental welterweight title on Saturday, November 18th at The Claridge in Atlantic City. The bout will headline a nine-bout card promoted by Rising Promotions, Greg Cohen Promotions, Devin Haney Promotions & Winner Take All Productions. "This is boxing and changes always happen. I was looking forward to fighting Mendez but due to visa issues, that killed the fight. I'm not taking Amoako lightly because any fighter is dangerous in their own way. Amoako has fought a lot of good fighters and only been stopped twice in his career. Wasn't my favorite choice as opponent but Amoako Read more [...]

Card card coming together for King’s Promotions event on Tuesday, November 21 at The Sands Bethlehem Event Center

Bethlehem, PA (November 4,  2017) - The exciting nine-bout card is shaping up for the King's Promotions event that will take place on Tuesday night. November 21st at The Sands Bethlehem Event Center in Bethlehem, PA.   In the main event, Frank De De Alba will take on battle-tested Ivan Najera in the ten-round super featherweight bout. De Alba of Reading, Pa. has a record of 22-2 with nine knockouts. The 30 year-old De Alba has is a six-year professional who has wins over Andrew Bentley (1-0), Jose Bustos (8-2-3), Bernardo Gomez Uribe (16-3), Kiun Evans (12-2-1), and in his last bout where he won a eight-round unanimous decision over Ryan Kielczewski (26-2) on April 4th at The Sands Bethlehem Event Center.  De Alba has won five straight."  Najera of San Antonio, Read more [...]

Salita Signs Co-Promotional Deal with Russian Heavyweight KO Artist Apti Davtaev

Already the promoter of top heavyweight contender Jarrell Miller, Salita says that the 6' 5" KO artist Davtaev has strong potential to also rise to the top of the big man's division. "The heavyweights are once again infused with lots of talent, and Aptis' punching power and size will make him a real threat to the best in the division," said Salita. "I am very happy to team up with and work together with KA promotions and Kazbek Aslambekov in progressing Apti to the heavyweight world title." The heavy-handed 28-year-old Davtaev hails from Kurchaloi, Russia, and is trained by Hampasha Magomedov in the city of Grozny in the Ahmat Boxing Club. A relentless pressure fighter, he won the WBC Slovenian title in just his tenth pro fight.  The goal, he says is to fight in North America and enter Read more [...]

Undefeated Super Middleweight Ronald Ellis returns this Saturday night against Taneal Goyco in Ashburn, Virginia

Nutley, NJ (November 3, 2017)--Undefeated super middleweight Ronald "Flatline" Ellis returns from a tenth month hiatus when he takes on perennial spoiler Taneal Goyco this Saturday night at The Silver Eagle Gun Arena in Ashburn, Virginia.   Ellis (14-0-1, 10 KOs) will be making his ring return following surgery for an injured hand.  He injured the hand in his January 20th bout with Christopher Brooker.  That bout was televised on ShoBox: The New Generation.   "I had the surgery in April.  I took my time and had a good camp, and now I am ready to go on Saturday," said Ellis.   In Goyco, he has facing a tough opponent who has already notched upset wins over Frankie Filippone (14-2-1), Jeremy Trussell (8-0), Dennis Hasson (16-1), Devin Butcher (5-0) and former Read more [...]

Zepeda New WBF Champion, Valavanis Retains Intercontinental Title

On Saturday October 21 in Metepec, Mexico, fans got their money’s worth, for as long as it lasted, with an entertaining battle between undefeated prospect William Zepeda and Juan Pablo Borbon for the vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) Mexican Lightweight title. Headlining a card staged by Straight Jab Promotions, both men came to fight from the start, and both showed skill and desire. It was back and forth in the first round, but Zepeda took control in the second and started to land continuously and hurt Borbon on several occasions. After three action-packed rounds Borbon had had enough, and didn’t come out for the fourth stanza. Winning his first professional title, William “Camaron” Zepeda, still only twenty-one years old, took his record to 12-0 (10). Juan Pablo Borbon falls Read more [...]

Montgomery Brothers, Maliek, Mikhail & Michael Jr. All Score TKO’s in Their Hometown

MACON, GA (October 22, 2017) - The Montgomery Brothers, Maliek, Mikhail, and Michael Jr, who are guided by Witness Sports Management's Greg Hannely and Jared Shaw, all scored knockout victories last night at the Shrine Temple, in Macon, Georgia, their hometown. Maliek Montgomery (2-0, 2 KOs) dominated Calvin Smith (2-12), winning by 3rd round TKO.  Mikhail Montgomery (1-0 1 KO), destroyed Tony Jones, scoring an impressive 2nd round TKO.  Michael Montgomery Jr. (2-0, 2 KOs) defeated Edwin Aceves (0-2) with a 3rd TKO. "It was great fighting in our hometown and getting a knockout was exactly what I wanted to do." said Maliek Montgomery. "My career is off to a great start and I look forward to getting right back in the ring." "I wanted to make a statement in my pro debut," stated Mikhail Read more [...]

Joey Tiberi headlines a night of championship boxing on Saturday November 11 at the Hockessin PAL

Hockessin, DE - Popular lightweight Joey Tiberi will headline a great night of professional boxing at the Hockessin PAL in Hockessin, Delaware on Saturday night, November 11th.  The eight-round battle, which is promoted by Night Night Promotions, will be contested for the USBU title.  Tiberi of Newark, Delaware has a record of 15-2 with eight knockouts. The 31 year-old Tiberi is on a three fight winning streak, and coming off a 2nd round stoppage over Marlon Lewis on June 23rd in New Castle, Delaware.  Tiberi's opponent will be announced shortly. In the eight-round co-feature, Lamont Singletary will take on Hafiz Montgomery for the USBU Cruiserweight title. Singletary of Dover, Delaware has a record of 8-2 with five knockouts. The 32 year-old Singletary is a six-year professional, Read more [...]

Heralded Prospects Ruben Villa and Michael Dutchover to appear on non-televised undercard this Saturday night at Turning Stone Resort Casino

PHILADELPHIA, PENN./ORANGE, Calif. (Oct. 19, 2017) - Heralded prospects, featherweight Ruben Villa (8-0, 4KOs) and junior lightweight Michael Dutchover (6-0, 4 KOs) will return to action this Saturday night on the non-televised portion of an HBO Boxing After Dark® card at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. Villa of Salinas, California will take on 103 fight veteran German Meraz in a featherweight bout, while Dutchover of Santa Fe Springs, California via Midland, Texas will fight Anthony De Jesus Ruiz in a junior lightweight contest. Villa and Dutchover are co-promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing. Both are training in Santa Fe Springs, California and are ready for their 2nd appearances on the East Coast. Each fighter chimed in with thoughts on their Read more [...]

Andrade battles Alantez Fox on Saturday, October 21 from Turning Stone Resort Casino

Providence, RI. (OCT. 13, 2017) - Undefeated two-time junior middleweight world champion, Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade chimed in on his upcoming 12 round middleweight bout with undefeated Alantez Fox when he makes his return to HBO® that will take place on Saturday, October 21st from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. The bout will be the live co-feature of an HBO Boxing After Dark tripleheader card that will feature Jazreel Corrales defending the WBA World Super Featherweight Title against undefeated Alberto Machado and Ryan Burnett taking on Zhanat Zhakiyanov (tape delay) in a Bantamweight Unification Bout. The HBO telecast will begin at 10:05 p.m. ET/PT.  The Corrales vs. Machado bout is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions. The Andrade - Fox bout is promoted by Banner Read more [...]

From Knocking Out Opponents to Knocking Down Trees “The Beast” Joe Smith Jr. Opens Up on Future Plans in and Out of the Ring! – by Coach K

Uniquely aware that sports and in specific terms boxing careers don't last forever, pro boxer and former WBC International Light Heavyweight Champion Joe “The Beast” Smith Jr. gives us some input on his future plans.  Recovering from an in the ring injury Smith Jr. has joined with his father, Joe Sr. building a full-scale tree service on Long Island. While some pro athletes wait until retirement, the twenty-eight-year-old Mastic/Shirley resident, also a laborer with Local 66 has not hung up his gloves but like he does in training, he is planning ahead. Promoted by Joe Deguardia's Star Boxing Smith, 23-2, 19Ko's as a pro, holding knockout wins over Andrzej Fonfara and future Hall of Famer Bernard “The Executioner” Hopkins, Smith is currently recovering from surgery after having battled Read more [...]

Top 154-Pound World Champions & Contenders Hit New York Next Week Ahead of Saturday, October 14 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP

BROOKLYN (October 6, 2017) - Six of the top 154-pound world champions and contenders will look to put on a show for the fans in New York as they prepare to enter the ring for a SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING tripleheader Saturday, October 14 from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING®. The Premier Boxing Champions event is headlined by Erislandy "The American Dream" Lara defending against undefeated Terrell Gausha. Coverage on SHOWTIME begins at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT and features hard-hitting unbeaten champion Jermell "Iron Man" Charlo taking on top contender Erickson "Hammer" Lubin and "Swift" Jarrett Hurd making his first title defense against tough former world champion Austin "No Doubt" Trout. The undefeated 2012 U.S. Olympian Gausha is the only fighter on the card who will be Read more [...]

Christian Gonzalez Proves to be Best and Brightest Prospects of Exclusive Golden Boy Promotions Stable

LOS ANGELES (Oct. 6, 2017) Christian "Chimpa" Gonzalez (18-1, 15 KOs) confirmed yet again that he is one of the best and brightest prospects of the exclusive Golden Boy Promotions stable with a hard-earned eight-round unanimous decision victory against former WBC Super Featherweight Champion Gamaliel "El Platano" Diaz (40-18-3, 19 KOs) of Michoacan, Mexico in the main event of the latest edition of LA FIGHT CLUB at the Belasco Theater in Downtown Los Angeles and televised live nationally on Estrella TV's Boxeo Estelar. The charismatic knockout artist of Buena Park, Calif. won with scores of 79-72, 79-72 and 76-75 in a tough fight held in the super lightweight division. [Photo Credit: Lina Baker/SeeYouRingside]     "A win is a win, and this was a difficult fight," said Gonzalez. Read more [...]

AIBA President speaks from Lausanne for the first time since positive Court ruling

Following the Swiss Court’s ruling on Monday 25 September that confirmed Dr Ching-Kuo Wu’s leadership of the organisation and refused to recognise the so-called IMC and its demands, the AIBA President looks to draw a line under the recent confusion and move forward alongside the 202 member National Federations for the good of boxing and the AIBA Family as a whole.   Lausanne, 28 September 2017 In light of the Court’s decision, how do you reflect on the past two months? I want to underline how regrettable this situation has been both for AIBA and for our 202 member National Federations who have become caught up in the so-called IMC’s political manoeuvrings. I consider it unforgiveable for members of the AIBA Executive Committee to use the Hamburg 2017 World Championships and AIBA Read more [...]

Two-Time World Champion Demetrius Andrade  Battles Undefeated Alantez Fox 

New York, NY. (Sept. 28, 2017) - Undefeated two-time junior middleweight world champion, Demetrius "Boo Boo" Andrade makes his return to HBO® when he takes on undefeated Alantez Fox in a 12 round middleweight bout that will take place on Saturday, October 21st from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. The bout will be the live co-feature of an HBO Boxing After Dark tripleheader card that will feature Jazreel Corrales defending the WBA World Super Featherweight Title against undefeated Alberto Machado and Ryan Burnett taking on Zhanat Zhakiyanov (tape delay) in a Bantamweight Unification Bout. The HBO telecast will begin at 10:05 p.m. ET/PT. The Corrales vs. Machado bout is promoted by Golden Boy Promotions. The Andrade - Fox bout is promoted Read more [...]

King’s Promotions press conference video and images

Archived Event in September of 2017: Loaded card also features Carlos Rosario taking on Jerome Conquest in Lightweight showdown --Mykal Fox squares off with Marlon Aguas-David Gonzales battles Darius Ervin -Erik Spring fights Anthony Prescott-Plus Amir Shabazz and Robert Irizarry in action Philadelphia, PA (September 28,  2017) - Below is the video and images from Thursday's press conference in conjunction with Friday night's big King's Promotions boxing card at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.   The show will be televised LIVE on Eleven Sports beginning at 9 PM ET.  The 1st bout at the 2300 Arena is at 7:15.   Main event fighters Christian Carto and Alonso Melendez were joined by undefeated Mykal Fox, Jerome Conquest and Brandon Robinson, Read more [...]