Category: News Story

(SEPT 9) Lucky Eagle fan favorite Rafael Ortiz of Lebanon, OR (11 wins all by knockout) will face popular Michael Lucero of West Linn, OR in the 10 round main event at the last fight of the year on October 1, 2005 at 7:00pm. Ortiz knocked out Dewey Welliver in the sixth round main event at the Lucky Eagle Casino in January. Ulcer lost a war with Sean Plessis in an eight round split decision that brought the crowd to its feet on numerous occasions. In the semi-main event Sean Plessis of Sparwood, BC (13-2, 3ko's) faces Angelo Torrez, Lakewood, WA for the NWBA Lightweight Title in an eight round bout. Eloy Perez the spectacular prospect from Rainier, WA will battle Matthew Blake in his second professional fight. In his pro debut in June, The 18 year old Perez ko'd Geranimo Rosario Read more [...]

WOBURN, Mass. (September 9, 2005) - The stars will be out September 17 for "Mayhem in Mansfield," the pro boxing show headlined by undefeated Irish middleweight sensation "Ireland's" John Duddy (11-0, 10 KOs), at the Dana Barros Sports Complex in Mansfield, Massachusetts. "Mayhem in Mansfield" is promoted by New England Ringside Promotions in association with Irish Ropes and Cedric Kushner Productions. "We want this to be an event, not just a pro boxing show," New England Ringside Promotions president Rick Brutti explained. "Boxing is part of the entertainment industry and we're rolling out the red carpet Sept. 17. Dana Barros has invited a lot of pro athletes from different spots. We have a Who's Who of Boxing on the East Coast coming as our guests. And we'll have some well known entertainers Read more [...]

(SEPT 7) NEW YORK – The terrific Oct. 1 SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING fight card just got better. International Boxing Federation (IBF) Heavyweight Champion Chris Byrd (38-2-1, 20 KOs) will make the fourth defense of his title against mandatory challenger DaVarryl Williamson (22-3, 18 KOs), it was formally announced today. The exciting tripleheader on SHOWTIME begins at 9:15 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the west coast). “Our goal over the past two years has been to break through the clutter in this sport,” said Jay Larkin, Snior Vice President and Executive Producer, Showtime ports & Events Programming. “We feel that we have done that so far in 2005 by bringing unbiased, quality match-ups to loyal boxing fans on a consistent basis. The addition of a Byrd-Williamson title fight on Oct. Read more [...]

(SEPT 7) Raul "The Cobra" Martinez calls in tonight on KO Chicago Radio at 6:20pm on WJJG AM-1530. Every Wednesday night KO Chicago Radio features the finest in weekly discussion about the local and national professional boxing scene as well as the latest in breaking news in the world of boxing. Bantamweight Martinez, currently 9-0 with 6 KO's, is thought by many to be a future champion for years to come in the lower weight divisions and will be the co-headliner at 8 Count Productions' VIVA MEXICO on September 16th at the Aragon Ballroom. Other topics this week include a review of Fight Night Part 2, a terrific white collar boxing event this Friday night at the Park West Theater in Chicago, further details on VIVA MEXICO, the next 8 Count Productions event on September 16th featuring Read more [...]

(SEPT 6) SOUTHAVEN, MS – Prize Fight Promotions in association with Fitzgeralds Tunica, Miller Lite, Bill Heard Chevrolet and the DeSoto Atheletic Club is proud to present “Fight Night At The Fitz” on Saturday September 10th at Fitzgeralds Tunica. The fight card will feature six exciting fights headlined by the undefeated Leon Bobo 9-0 (1 KO) battling tough nosed Carlos Valdez 10-3 (4 KO’s) for the Mid-South Jr. Lightweight Title. Bobo, from St. Louis, will meet Valdez, from Phoenix, in the eight round main event for the vacant Mid-South Title. “I have worked hard for this opportunity. This is a huge step in my career. First the Mid-South Title and then god willing many world titles to come.” said Bobo.  The card, which will be televised via tape delay on UPN 30, will also Read more [...]

WOBURN, Mass. (August 31, 2005) - Former Boston College defensive lineman Derric Rossy (8-0, 5 KOs) returns to familiar grounds, close to where he starred on the gridiron, in order to advance his professional boxing career. Rossy has been added to the September 17th "Mayhem in Mansfield" undercard at the Dana Barros Sports Complex in Mansfield, Massachusetts. "Mayhem in Mansfield" is promoted by New England Ringside Promotions in association with Irish Ropes and Cedric Kushner Productions. "Rossy gives us a real B.C. maroon-and-gold flavor especially with former Eagles basketball great Dana Barros hosting the show at his beautiful sports complex," New England Ringside Promotions president Rick Brutti said. "Rossy is a big, athletic Italian kid who is unlike so many former football players Read more [...]

LOS ANGELES (Aug. 18, 2005) – Golden Boy Promotions announces the addition of an IBF lightweight title bout between champion Levander Johnson and Jesus “The Matador” Chavez. This fight has been added to the already-explosive card with WBC junior lightweight champion Marco Antonio Barrera fighting in a unification bout against IBF champion Robbie Peden, and former three division champion “Sugar” Shane Mosley in action in a welterweight bout against Jose Luis Cruz. The Sept. 17 Parade of Champions fight card takes place at MGM Grand in Las Vegas and will be broadcast live on HBO Pay-Per-View. “To be able to put on a show with just one world champion is always special,” said Golden Boy Promotions President Oscar De La Hoya. “But to gather five current or former champions on Read more [...]

(AUG 26) Dominic Pesoli's 8 Count Productions, HOME OF THE BEST IN CHICAGO BOXING, and Bob Arum's Top Rank Incorporated in association with Miller Lite and TCF Bank are proud to announce further details of VIVA MEXICO, a Chicagoland celebration of Mexico's Independence Day on September 16th at the Aragon Ballroom. Headlining VIVA MEXICO, televised internationally on Univision's Friday Night Professional Boxing Series, SOLO BOXEO DE MILLER, is four time world champion, known worldwide as one of the sport's most charismatic fighters, Johnny 'MI VIDA LOCA" Tapia. Blood and guts warrior, Tapia, 55-4-2 (28KO's) of Albuquerque, New Mexico is currently ranked # 6 by the WBO and # 13 by the WBA and is continuing his climb back to another world title shot. His seventeen year Hall of Fame career Read more [...]

(PROVIDENCE (August 26, 2005) - "CES' Prime Time Fights" features three title fights tonight (Friday, August 26), headlined by World Boxing Council USNBC super middleweight champion Joey "KO Kid" Spina's (16-0, 11 KOs) first title defense against dangerous challenger Anwar Oshana (23-4, 13 KOs), at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence. Jimmy Burchfield's Classic Entertainment & Sports, Inc (CES) in association with Mohegan Sun presents "CES' Prime Time Fights". "We have a tremendous show tomorrow night," promoter Jimmy Burchfield said. "There are three fights that could all be main events in their own right." Spina-Oshana is the 12-round main event. The WBC rates Spina, fighting out of Providence, No. 31. He trains in Las Vegas with former world light heavyweight champion Read more [...]

(AUG 25) Los Angeles, CA,----Mark Burnett Productions, DreamWorks Television, and ESPN, Inc. have announced a date, venue and fight card for the first of their three boxing specials. On Saturday, October 15th 2005, live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California, ESPN will televise a fight card packed with Season One Contender fighters as they once again battle in classic East vs. West fashion. The Contender champion Sergio The Latin Snake Mora will be defending his Contender belt against rival Peter The Pride of Providence Manfredo Jr., whom he last defeated in May. This highly anticipated rematch will take place in Mora's hometown of Los Angeles at STAPLES Center on Saturday, October 15th. Living together under one roof as long as we did created a bond that isnt typically found Read more [...]

(AUG 16) Main Event and 8 Count Productions are proud to announce final details of the undercard of "Return to Battle", Chicagoland's Biggest Professional Boxing Event of 2005 at the Allstate Arena this Saturday, August 20th. "Return to Battle" Chicagoland's Biggest Professional Boxing Event of 2005, is headlined by two time junior middleweight champion "Ferocious" Fernando Vargas, of Oxnard, California facing former junior middleweight champion Javier Castillejo of Madrid, Spain in a twelve round battle. In addition to the Vargas-Castillejo bout, fight fans will also be treated to a second 12 round battle as undefeated WBC #1 ranked contender Rocky Juarez challenges WBC #2 ranked contender Humberto Soto for the WBC-Interim Featherweight Championship. The undercard is headed by Read more [...]

(AUG 12) Having spent the last week training at JABB Boxing Gym, two-time junior middleweight champion "Ferocious" Fernando Vargas will take time this weekend to visit with the thousands of his Chicagoland fans. Said Fernando, "Since I landed here last Saturday night the people have shown nothing but love. I'm honored to be fighting here on August 20th. It's been tight everywhere I've gone. I'm thrilled to be here and glad I made the decision to bring the fight to the people of Chicago. " Friday afternoon Fernando will visit Wrigley Field to take in the Chicago Cubs/St. Louis Cardinals game. Before the game which starts at 1:20pm, Fernando will throw out the ceremonial first pitch in front of the sold out crowd of 40,000. Saturday night Fernando will watch the Chicago Fire/Los Angeles Read more [...]

(AUG 11) CHICAGO - Promoter Don King has scheduled another blockbuster card that will feature three world title fights-and two additional heavyweight matches with world title implications-on Aug. 13 at the United Center and on pay per view. Former unified heavyweight world champion and current World Boxing Council No. 1-ranked heavyweight contender Hasim "The Rock" Rahman will face No. 2-ranked Monte "Two Gunz" Barrett for the interim WBC heavyweight crown; WBC interim super welterweight champion Alejandro "Terra" Garcia will take on Luca "Bergamo Bomber" Messi; World Boxing Association welterweight titlist Luis Collazo will meet former world champion Miguel Angel Gonzalez; a special heavyweight attraction showcases Andrew "Powerful Pole" Golota against Przemyslaw "Chemek" Saleta in what Read more [...]

TEWKSBURY, Mass. (August 11, 2005) – Training camp is coming to a close none too soon for unbeaten WBC International light welterweight champion Paulie “The Magic Man” Malignaggi who’s been preparing for his ring return after an eight-month absence. Malignaggi (19-0, 5 KOs) faces Jeremy “Carolina Kid” Yelton (16-1, 8 KOs) in an eight-round match August 25 on a DiBella Entertainment show at the Manhattan Center in New York City. Brooklyn-native Malignaggi has been training in Tewksbury, Massachusetts under the watchful eyes of his new manager, Sal LoNano, and veteran trainer, Billy Giles, and assistant trainer Orlando Carrasquillo. LoNano has been following the same method that he did with his former fighter, now retired “Irish” Micky Ward, sending Paulie to famed strength Read more [...]