Category: News Story

Glen Johnson Retuns to Florida February 24 -Also in Action – Heavyweight contender David Tua

(JAN 11) HOLLYWOOD, FL, – He has traveled the world in his quest to become the best Light Heavyweight in the World - from Germany to Las Vegas, England to Memphis – but on Friday, February 24th, former World Light Heavyweight Champion Glen ‘The Road Warrior’ Johnson (43-10-2, 29 KOs) finally returns to his adopted home of Florida to fight in the Sunshine State for the first time since 1996 when he battles concussive puncher Richard Hall (27-5, 25 KOs) for the IBA Light Heavyweight Championship of the World in the main event of the latest edition of “Hard Knocks at The Hard Rock”. This 12 round World Title Fight bout headlines an exciting night of boxing - presented by Warriors Boxing Promotions - at the beautiful Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida. The Read more [...]

Ruiz petitions WBA for Valuev rematch

LAS VEGAS (January 8, 2006) – Two-time world heavyweight champion John "The Quietman" Ruiz (41-6-1, 28 KOs) has petitioned the World Boxing Association for an immediate rematch against Nicolay Valuev for the WBA heavyweight title. Last month, Ruiz lost a controversial decision to Valuev in Berlin. Ruiz' petition is based on the WBA's rule 7.3 (see below) that allows for a rematch based on a controversial decision in a championship match. Valuev won by 12-round decision by scores of 114-114, 116-114, 116-113. "I'm focusing on our WBA petition," Ruiz said. "I enjoyed everything about our trip to Germany other than the decision. The German people were great to me. I deserve a rematch and would fight him again in Germany if I had to. I remember thinking mid-way through the fight that it Read more [...]

Ballroom Boxing Kicks of 2006 With A Heavyweight Title Fight

(JAN 6) Glen Burnie, MD – Ballroom Boxing returns on January 26th, 2006 with an exciting title fight between two local Heavyweights. The first show of the eleventh season will feature a main event battle between Baltimore’s own Brandon “The Beast” Cabell, 8-1-1(2) and Silver Spring native Tony “The Tiger” Thompson, 25-1(15) for The Maryland State Heavyweight title. Brandon Cabell currently holds the previously vacant WBE Intercontinental Heavyweight title which he captured in a win over Robert Bellamy in August. Promoter Scott Wagner has promised fans that the January 26th card will be one of the most exciting shows the Ballroom has seen since Rahman’s appearance. “This Heavyweight battle is only the tip of the iceberg,” says Wagner. “The Ballroom has always been a pioneer Read more [...]

Stevie Johnston on “Collision Course” Jan. 27 PPV from The Tropicana in Atlantic City

LAS VEGAS (January 6, 2006) - Two-time world champion Stevie "Lil' But Bad" Johnston (37-3-1, 17 KOs) fights former NABF and WBC Fecarbox lightweight title-holder Steve "The Mongoose" Quinonez (31-9-1, 11 KOs) in "Collision Course, A Night of Champions," featuring three world championship matches and two other title fights, January 27 at the Tropicana Casino and Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey. In addition to defending his NABC light welterweight title, which he won December 3 with a unanimous 10-round decision against Vladimir Khodokovski, Johnston also faces Quinonez for the vacant IBO belt in one of five 12-round championship matches in "Collision Course, A Night of Champions." Johnston-Quinonez plus a minimum of three other fights will be shown on the pay-per-view card promoted Read more [...]

Rocky Juarez Headlines “Knockouts at Coushatta X” January 21

(JAN 6) Kinder, LA—The Pavilion at Coushatta hosts another evening of professional boxing January 21, 2006. Coushatta Casino Resort and Bayou Promotions have arranged a fight card designed to excite boxing fans everywhere. The main event features Olympic medalist and WBC Continental Americas champion Ricardo “Rocky” Juarez (24 wins, 16KO’s). His opponent is hard-hitting knockout artist Backlin Medrano (10 wins, 9KO’s). Medrano is trained by Jim and Christy Martin. Mrs. Martin is one of female boxing’s pioneers, credited with achieving recognition for the sport of female boxing. The co-main event carries its share of excitement when flyweight world champion Wendy Rodriquez defends her title against undefeated contender Carina Moreno in a 10-round battle for the belt. Other featured Read more [...]

Chapman vs. Hill for AR Belt

(DEC 29) Up-and-coming heavyweight prospect JD “The Natural” Chapman, 19-0 (17 KOs), will return to action on February 4 at the Pope County Fairgrounds in Russellville, AR. The hard punching 22-year-old Chapman will face 19-9 (15 KOs) fellow Arkansas native Marvin Hill over 12 rounds for the NABC and Arkansas State Heavyweight Championships. Chapman is coming off his first nationally televised PPV performance, a 12-round decision over formerly undefeated Edward Gutierrez, in which he was forced to go the distance for just the second time in his career. While trainer and former heavyweight champion Michael Moorer called the victory “an important part of his development that proved a lot about his stamina and toughness,” against Hill, both fighter and trainer will be looking for Read more [...]

“Too Smooth” Godfrey punching way to breakout year in 2006

PROVIDENCE (December 20, 2005) - USNBC cruiserweight champion Matt "Too Smooth" Godfrey (10-0, 4 KOS), already rated No. 27 by the World Boxing Council, has outgrown his native New England and he plans on making more noise nationally in 2006. Matt, 24, has displayed poise and ring generalship far beyond his age, and he was recently named the No. 4 prospect in the world for fighters with 10 or less pro fights by Boxing Monthly magazine. "I'd give myself an A- grade for 2005," the well-spoken Godfrey said. "I was able to go from four-round fights to eight and quickly to 10 and win a title in my ninth fight. I may not fight as frequently next year because I'll be in eight and 10-rounders against guys with at least 15 or 20 wins. I want to bring my power back that I had as an amateur. Even Read more [...]

“Too Smooth” Godfrey punching way to breakout year in 2006

PROVIDENCE (December 20, 2005) - USNBC cruiserweight champion Matt "Too Smooth" Godfrey (10-0, 4 KOS), already rated No. 27 by the World Boxing Council, has outgrown his native New England and he plans on making more noise nationally in 2006. Matt, 24, has displayed poise and ring generalship far beyond his age, and he was recently named the No. 4 prospect in the world for fighters with 10 or less pro fights by Boxing Monthly magazine. "I'd give myself an A- grade for 2005," the well-spoken Godfrey said. "I was able to go from four-round fights to eight and quickly to 10 and win a title in my ninth fight. I may not fight as frequently next year because I'll be in eight and 10-rounders against guys with at least 15 or 20 wins. I want to bring my power back that I had as an amateur. Even Read more [...]

ShoBox: Boxing action at Cicero Stadium

(DEC 16) Dominic Pesoli’s 8 Count Productions, HOME OF THE BEST IN CHICAGO BOXING and Kathy Duva’s Main Events along with Miller Lite and TCF Bank team up on Friday, January 6, 2006 to present “SHOBOX” THE NEW GENERATION, another installment of terrific professional boxing at Cicero Stadium, 1909 S. Laramie Avenue in Cicero, IL. Tickets are on sale now by calling 312-226-5800. Doors for this special event will open at 6pm with the first bell at 7pm. Affectionately known as “Love Child” by ESPN.com’s boxing expert Dan Rafael, the 20 year old Julio, a native of Monteria, Columbia sports a jaw dropping record of 25-0 (22KO’s). He returns to Chicago to face Ugandan native Robert Kamya, 15-5 (4KO’s), now fighting out of West Palm Beach, Florida in a scheduled ten round welterweight Read more [...]

Lance Whitaker vs Sultan Ibragimov

HOLLYWOOD, FL, December 13 – After a press conference brawl pushed the bad blood between Lance Whitaker and Sultan Ibragimov past the boiling point, the two heavyweight contenders will finally get to settle their score on Thursday’s ‘Global Warfare’ card at the Seminole Hard Rock Live Arena in Hollywood, Florida. And now, for fans who want to get a little background on why these two heavyweights have declared war on each other, visit warriorsboxing.com for the exclusive footage of the battle before the war, the press conference melee between Whitaker and Ibragimov on November 16th that got the boxing world buzzing. In the “Global Warfare” main event on December 15th , top heavyweight contender Samuel “The Nigerian Nightmare” Peter returns to the ring for the first time Read more [...]

Fights at the Fitz

(NOV 30) SOUTHAVEN, MS – Prize Fight Boxing will close out a powerful 2005 with “Fights At The Fitz – An Old Fashioned Irish Brawl” December 10th from Fitzgerald’s Casino in Tunica, MS. Light Heavyweight prospect DeAndrey Abron will battle local favorite Terry Porter in an eight round main event. Abron, 6-0 (5 KO’s), fighting out of Fort Carson, CO will be making his second appearance at Fitzgeralds this year. Abron appears to be on the fast track after a storied amateur career that saw him capture multiple golden glove and national championships. Terry Porter from nearby Elaine, AR brings years of experience against the best competition the business has to offer. Terry has been in with the likes of Monte Barrett, James Toney, Sam Peter and Michael Moorer to name just a few. Read more [...]

Shobox: The New Generation’ in Lemoore

(NOV 27) Two hot featherweights on a collision course will finally meet on "ShoBox: The New Generation" Friday, Dec. 2, 2005, when North American Boxing Federation (NABF) Featherweight Champion/World Boxing Council (WBC) No. 2 contender, Robert "The Ghost" Guerrero, defends his title in a 12-round slugfest against WBC No. 7 contender, Gamaliel Diaz. In the 10-round co-feature, World Boxing Association (WBA) No. 13/International Boxing Federation (IBF) No. 15 welterweight contender, Paul Williams, will square off against former Mexican champion, Alfonso Sanchez. SHOWTIME will televise the Goossen Tutor Promotions doubleheader from the Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino in Lemoore, Calif., at 11 p.m. ET/PT (tape delayed on west coast). The telecast represents the 69th in the popular "ShoBox" Read more [...]

U.S. Olympian Jason Estrada fights Najee Shaheed in N.E. heavyweight showdown

PROVIDENCE, RI (November 22, 2005) – U.S. Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada (4-0, 1 KO) steps up in class Wednesday night, Thanksgiving Eve (November 23) against his new opponent, veteran heavyweight Najee Shaheed (21-10-2, 11 KOs), in a six-round fight at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence. Brockton (MA)-native Shaheed, who has replaced Jeremy “Superstar” Brooks, is from the same hometown as Rocky Marciano and his showdown against Estrada, of Providence, is a genuine New England showdown. Shaheed has been in against the iron such as Wladimir Klitschko, Kevin McBride, and Henry Akinwande. “It’s a big step up for me and I’m taking it because I want to prove I’m an up-and-coming heavyweight prospect,” Estrada said. “Shaheed is a big change in opponents. Read more [...]

Lance Whitaker – “I’m Ready for December 15”

HOLLYWOOD, FL, November 17 – Despite rumors to the contrary, Heavyweight contender Lance ‘Mount’ Whitaker is not only ready to go for his December 15th showdown with unbeaten Sultan Ibragimov on the highly-anticipated “Global Warfare” card, he’s ready to go NOW! “I can’t wait for this fight,” said Whitaker, who was rumored to have injured his hand during a press conference scuffle with Ibragimov in New York City on Wednesday. “Ibragimov made a big mistake by challenging me, and I’m going to make him pay on December 15th. If he thinks my hand is hurt, just wait ‘til he gets hit with it!” This twelve round Heavyweight title clash will be the co-featured attraction on Warriors Boxing Promotions’ “Global Warfare” card, which will air live on pay-per-view from Read more [...]

Olympian Estrada fights again Nov. 23 R.I. Convention Center in Providence

PROVIDENCE, RI (November 15, 2005) - U.S. Olympian Jason "Big Six" Estrada (4-0, 1 KO) returns to action in his hometown Thanksgiving Eve, November 23 against Jeremy "Superstar" Brooks (4-2, 2 KOs) in a six-round bout at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence. Estrada, who turns 25 later this month (Nov. 30), is on a mission to prove that he is going to be an even better professional than amateur. His match against Brooks marks the fifth fight of heavyweight Estrada's 11-month pro career after completing his remarkable amateur career with a 261-14 record in the United States. Jason was the first boxer to win both the U.S. Nationals and U.S. Challenge three years (2001-2003) in a row. The 2003 Pan-American Games gold medal winner went on to represent the U.S. in the super heavyweight Read more [...]