Category: News Story

Dierry Jean prepared to take Lamont Peterson’s crown

 International Boxing Federation (IBF) No. 1-ranked mandatory challenger, undefeated Dierry "Dougy Style" Jean (25-0, 17 KOs), will become the first Haitian-born light welterweight champion of the world by upsetting defending champion Lamont "Havoc" Peterson (31-2-1, 16 KOs) on Saturday night, January 25, live on SHOWTIME Championship Boxing from The DC Armory in Washington D.C. Fighting last May for only the second time outside of Canada, where he moved to from Haiti when he was 10, the slick Montreal boxer stopped then-IBF No.7 ranked Cleotis "Mookie" Pendarvis (17-3-2) in the fourth round of their IBF Title Eliminator, earning the 31-year-old Jean his first world title shot against Peterson. "Training camp has been going well," Jean reported. "My preparation is essentially the same Read more [...]
Dierry Jean prepared to take Lamont Peterson's crown January 14, 2014  International Boxing Federation (IBF) No. 1-ranked mandatory challenger, undefeated Dierry "Dougy Style" Jean (25-0, 17 KOs), will become the first Haitian-born light welterweight champion of the world by upsetting defending champion Lamont "Havoc" Peterson (31-2-1, 16 KOs) on Saturday night, January 25, live on SHOWTIME Championship Boxing from The DC Armory in Washington D.C. Fighting last May for only the second time outside of Canada, where he moved to from Haiti when he was 10, the slick Montreal boxer stopped then-IBF No.7 ranked Cleotis "Mookie" Pendarvis (17-3-2) in the fourth round of their IBF Title Eliminator, earning the 31-year-old Jean his first world title shot against Peterson. "Training Read more [...]
After receiving pain management treatment developed by Dr. David Levine, active and retired fighters are calling him, "Magic Hands." Dr. Levine is an innovative chiropractic physician who is on a mission that may revolutionize combat sports. Practicing in the New Jersey/New York metropolitan area for nearly 20 years, Dr. Levine specializes in the treatment of chronic and severe pain. His patients include NBA and NFL Hall of Famers as well as Olympians. He also donates his time and expertise to U.S. military personnel suffering acute and chronic pain and those returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan with post-war injuries. Hands are the most important tools of fighters. Many often suffer debilitating pain from years of punching, as well as serious discomfort and injury to their elbows, neck, Read more [...]
Dr. David Levine World Champion fighters call him 'Magic Hands' January 10, 2014 After receiving pain management treatment developed by Dr. David Levine, active and retired fighters are calling him, "Magic Hands." Dr. Levine is an innovative chiropractic physician who is on a mission that may revolutionize combat sports. Practicing in the New Jersey/New York metropolitan area for nearly 20 years, Dr. Levine specializes in the treatment of chronic and severe pain. His patients include NBA and NFL Hall of Famers as well as Olympians. He also donates his time and expertise to U.S. military personnel suffering acute and chronic pain and those returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan with post-war injuries. Hands are the most important tools of fighters. Many often suffer Read more [...]

Latest News on Ottawa Boxer Andy Gardiner

OTTAWA, CANADA (January 12, 2014) -- Ottawa boxer Andy Gardiner burst onto the professional boxing scene only 20 months ago. In his 10 bouts to date, he has consistently taken steps up in competition to better his craft when most fighters are more concerned about protecting their records and building KO ratios. When it was announced this past week that undefeated Thomas Oosthuizen, 22-0, was out of the fight with Eleider Alvarez on January 18, Gardiner wasted no time offering his services to face the WBA ranked #2, WBO ranked #3 light heavyweight in the world. Gardiner is not just here for a paycheck, the cool factor, or being part of a historic card headlined by the much anticipated Lucian Bute vs. Jean Pascal main event. "I would take this fight for free, in front of nobody," the clearly Read more [...]

Archived Men’s Boxing News Brief Stories – January of 2014

Selby looks to get in Featherweight mix with a win over Munroe this Saturday afternoon on AWE January 30, 2014 Thus Saturday afternoon at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales, Lee Selby (17-1, 6 KO's) will defend his British Featherweight and vie for the vacant European Featherweight crown when he takes on Rendall Munroe (27-3-1, 11 KO's) that will headline a fantastic afternoon of boxing on AWE. The show begins at 3pm est / 12 noon pac and will feature a Lightweight bout between Gary Buckland (27-3, 9 KO's)and former world champion Gavin Rees (37-3-1, 18 KO's) as well as an appearance by 2012 Olympic Gold Medal winner Anthony Joshua (3-0, 3 KO's).  Selby of Barry Wales has been having a solid camp and is taking nothing lightly.  "Training is going well. He is a southpaw Read more [...]

World Champion Beibut Shumenov’s Time to shine has finally arrived

LAS VEGAS- Reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) Super and International Boxing Association (IBA) Light Heavyweight World Champion Beibut Shumenov (14-1, 9 KO's) celebrates his fourth anniversary as world champion next  month but he really didn't arrive on the worldwide boxing scene until this past December 14th in his SHOWTIME debut. The 30-year-old Shumenov set a light heavyweight record for capturing a world title in the fewest career fights, 10, when he won (Jan. 10, 2010) a 12-round decision over Gabriel Campillo in Las Vegas. Shumenov's fifth successful world title defense was an impressive performance over previously undefeated challenger Tomas "Tomi Kid" Kovacs (23-1, 14 KOs) on "Danger Zone," headlined by Marcus Maidana's upset of Adrian Broner, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Read more [...]

GH3 Promotions signs undefeated boxer Wanzell Ellison

Ellison, 24 years old of Newark, New Jersey had 90 amateur fights and he appeared in the National Golden Gloves tournament on two occasions. He turned professional on July 31st, 2009 with a 2nd round stoppage over Alex Cooper in Saratoga, New York.  Ellison has a record of 9-0-1 with 5 knockouts. "I am very excited that GH3 Promotions will get me moving," said Ellison.  "Now I have a promoter that believes in me.  I know I will be fighting more than once or twice a year." With GH3 Promotions behind him, Ellison believes that he can be a player in the 130 pound division. "I envision I will be a new star on the rise.  A prospect at 130.  I am looking forward to popping up on the scene and surprise a lot of people and after that, people will remember who I am." Ellison will be Read more [...]

Banner Promotions Signs Undefeated Welterweight Simeon Hardy

(DEC 12) Arthur Pelullo’s Banner Promotions is pleased to announce the signing of undefeated welterweight Simeon Hardy to an exclusive promotional contract. Hardy of Brooklyn, New York via Guyana, has a perfect mark of 10-0 with 7 knockouts and he holds two wins over two-time world title challenger and fellow Guyana native Howard Eastman. At just 26 years old and to have those wins over Eastman gives Hardy the confidence that big things are ahead. “The fights with Eastman where a lifetime experience,”Said Hardy.  “I took both of them on short notice and I was ready to go.  I fight to win rounds and learned so much from fighting him.” Hardy knows that signing with Banner Promotions will accelerate his career. “I been in the United States for one year.  It means Read more [...]

50 Cent moves from James Kirkland’s Awesome performance to ‘Big Apple Boxing’

Boxing promoter/rapper Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson intends to parlay the tremendous excitement from James "Mandingo Warrior" Kirkland's awesome performance this past weekend into a memorable evening of entertaining boxing on Friday night, December 20 as his company, SMS Promotions, presents "Big Apple Boxing" at Resorts World Casino NYC in Jamaica, Queens, New York. Kirkland (32-1, 28 KOs), who is the most recent boxer signed by 50 Cent's SMS Promotions, destroyed previously unbeaten and world-rated Glen "Jersey Boy" Tapia (20-1, 12 KOs), live on HBO last Saturday night from Atlantic City (NJ).  Fighting for the first time since March 24, 2012, when he defeated current International Boxing Federation (IBF) junior middleweight champion Carlos Molina, Kirkland's SMS Promotions debut stole the Read more [...]

Markham Aims to be a Three-Time Masters Title Holder

Lee “The Banjo” Markham goal is to become a  three time Masters title holder at the weekend when he faces Sam Couzens for the British Masters Gold Super-Middleweight strap.  Markham defeated Harry Matthews in April this year to win the British Masters Middleweight version and then defeated Tadus Jonkus in September to win the International Masters Super-Middleweight version.  Now he faces his toughest task to date against former Southern Area Champion Couzens. The fight was originally scheduled for 12 rounds. However the British Boxing Board of Control did not have an A* referee who are deemed competent to officiate at Masters Gold, British and European, Commonwealth and World titles. Consequently the bout has had to be reduced to 10 rounds “I feel great and have had an ideal Read more [...]

Joel Diaz, Jr. vs. Wanzell Ellison Headline 50 Cent’s ‘Big Apple Boxing’ event Dec. 20 at Resorts World Casino NYC

NEW YORK CITY (December 6, 2013) - Unbeaten junior lightweight prospects Joel Diaz, Jr. (13-0, 11 KOs) and Wanzell Ellison (9-0-1, 5 KOs) headline "Big Apple Boxing," presented by 50 Cent's SMS Promotions, on Friday night, December 20 at Resorts World Casino NYC in Jamaica, Queens, New York. "This is going to be an exciting night in boxing," promoter Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson said. "The fighters on this card are highly motivated and I'm looking forward to watching their talent unfold in the ring. We'll also have special performances from Prodigy of Mobb Deep, Tory Ave and Tony Yayo.  You won't want to miss this one." The 21-year-old Diaz, fighting out of Palmdale, California, will be fighting in his third scheduled 10-round bout having stopped Guillermo Sanchez and Emmanuel Lucero, respectively, Read more [...]

Santana and Nugaev Won fights at the Chumash Casino

Tonight Gary Shaw Productions presented another edition of the popular series titled "Central Coast Championships" at the Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, California.  In the main event, local fan favorite Francisco Santana scored a 10-round unanimous decision over Joachim Alcine. Santana dominated the bout from the opening round, throwing hard punches to the head and body that kept Alcine on the retreat. Scorecards read 99-90 twice and 100-89, all in favor for Santana who retained his "Central Coast Championship." "I wanted to come out here tonight and prove once again that I'm ready to step up in competition," said Santana. "I felt great and I'm hoping I can work my way up the rankings in 2014, with the possibility to fight for a world title in the near future. I'm looking forward to what Read more [...]

Quotes from Final Press Conference Held For “World Championship Boxing”

The final press conference for "World Championship Boxing: Wlodarczyk vs. Fragomeni 3" was held on Wednesday (December 4), night at Output Lounge Sports Bar in Chicago and all the combatants were respectful and confident ahead of their respective showdowns this Friday night at UIC Pavilion in Chicago.  WBC World Cruiserweight Champion Krzysztof "Diablo" Wlodarczyk and challenger Giacobbe Fragomeni, plus "Chicago's Polish Prince" Andrzej Fonfara and his opponent, Colombian KO artist Samuel Miller were joined on the dais by promoters and undercard fighters in a well-attended final word from all involved. "World Championship Boxing: Wlodarczyk vs. Fragomeni 3" is being presented by promoters Andrew Wasilewski and Piotr Werner of Ulrich Knockout Promotions, Leon Margules of Warriors Read more [...]

Soukhamthath Hopes to Silence Critics Friday

LINCOLN, R.I. (Dec. 4th, 2013) -- Long before he made his professional debut in mixed martial arts, Andre Soukhamthath was already a polarizing figure on the local circuit.  At first, critics said he didn't have the ground game necessary to succeed in such a competitive region. Now that he's 6-1 with six consecutive wins on his resume -- some of them against top-flight wrestlers or jiu-jitsu black belts -- now the knock on Soukhamthath is he's taking the "easy route" to the top.  What will it take for the Woonsocket, R.I., featherweight to silence the critics?"I don't care what they say," said Soukhamthath, who is looking to close out the year with another win Friday, Dec. 6, 2013 on the undercard of Classic Entertainment & Sports' 20th mixed martial arts show at Twin River Casino."I'm Read more [...]