Category: News Story

Mass. Welterweight Champion Denzel Whitley defends title vs. challenger Kenny Larson

QUINCY, Mass. (February 22, 2023) – Massachusetts State Welterweight Champion Denzel “Double Impact” Whitley (10-0, 6 KOs) will make his first title defense on the March 11th “Springfield Championship Boxing 2” card against undefeated challenger Kenny Larson (6-0, 5 KOs), of Salem (MA), in the 8-round main event, at MassMutural Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. “Springfield Championship Boxing 2”, presented by Granite Chin Promotions (GCP), will be streamed live on BXNGTV.com. The 24-year-old Whitley, fighting out of nearby Holyoke (MA), captured the Mass. 147-pound division belt last November 19th at MassMutual Center, when he won an 8-round majority decision over Kris Jacobs (5-2-1, 2 KOs) in the main event. “I’m excited to be headlining again at home (Holyoke Read more [...]

Multiple World Boxing Champion Guillermo Rigondeaux Returns To The Ring On Friday, February 24, 2023 At Hialeah Park

Hialeah, FL / February 21, 2023 – Former three-time world champion Guillermo Rigondeaux, with a professional record of 20-3-1 (13 KOs), will return to the ring for the first time in almost one year when he takes on veteran Jesus Martinez in the 10-round bantamweight main event at Hialeah Park on Friday, February 24, 2023. Rigondeaux, whose last bout was a unanimous decision defeat at the hands of Vincent Astrolabio on February 26, 2022 in Dubai, has been sidelined since suffering severe facial burns and eye injuries in a freak kitchen accident at his home in Miami nine months ago. Now 42 years of age, the former WBO/WBA Super Bantamweight and WBA Bantamweight world champion will attempt to tap the fountain of youth in his 25th professional fight as he looks to win for the first Read more [...]

Undefeated Knockout Artist Kristan Prenga Faces Former World Title Challenger Santander Silgado in Main Event on Saturday, March 25th at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City

Atlantic City, NJ February 21, 2023)--On Saturday night, March 25th, Kristian Prenga will take on former world title challenger Santander Silgado for a WBA Regional Title plus The NBA Continental Heavyweight titles that will headline a big night of boxing at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. The fight card is promoted by Rising Star Promotions. Prenga of Mirdite, Albania is 12-1 with all of his wins coming by knockout. The 32 year-old has thrilled his fans with prodigious knockout power has taken out Jaime Barajas (2-0-2) and his last outing when he drilled Alvin Davie in two rounds on November 12, 2022 in Atlantic City. Silgado of Belle Glade, Florida has a record of 32-14 with 26 knockouts. The 37 year-old defeated Lawrence Chapman (19-4-2-), Cesar Dario Heredia (5-1-1), Rodolfo De Read more [...]

Heavyweight prospect Zach Spiller to be showcased this Thursday on DAZN

LOS ANGELES (February 21, 2023) – There’s a new sheriff in town and his name is Zach Spiller!  The 6’ 4”, 265-pound heavyweight from Houston will open up the Golden Boy Promotions card on DAZN this Thursday night, streaming live from Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California, on a card headlined by his 3 Prime Management (PM) stablemate, NABA super flyweight champion John “Scrappy” Ramirez (10-0, 7 KOs). Spiller, who made his pro debut a year ago, (2-0, 2 KOs) faces Kaleel Carter (3-3, 3 KOs) in a 4-round bout. “This is a great opportunity for me,” Spiller explained. “It caught me off guard. 3 Point Management (3 PM) from Los Angeles, CA called to tell me he had gotten me on Scrappy’s show and that I’d be opening up the DAZN stream. I’m very appreciative of them, Read more [...]

Dylan Price wins WBO Global and WBC Continental Bantamweight Titles

CHESTER, PA (FEBRUARY 20, 2023)--Dylan Price remained undefeated with a 10-round unanimous decision over gritty Jobert Alvarez to win the WBO Global and WBC Intercontinental; Bantamweight title in front of a near-capacity crowd at the Elevations Event Center in Chester, Pennsylvania. The special two-fight card was promoted by Price Promotions. Dylan Price, who had nine-time and four division world champion Nonito Donaire in his corner, was quick and started his flurries as he mixed up his attack by landing head and body shots. Alvarez was extremely game as he would often try to land his own combinations in return. Price landed the much harder punches, and snapped the head back of Alvarez on several occasions. Price was urged on by a supportive fan base. Alvarez kept Price honest with Read more [...]

Zurdo vs. Rsado to Take Place at Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California

LONG BEACH, CA (February 17, 2023): The Walter Pyramid in Long Beach will host the “can’t miss” matchup featuring former world champion Gilberto “Zurdo'' Ramírez (44-1, 30 KOs) of Mazatlán, Mexico and Philadelphia’s Gabriel “King” Rosado (26-16-1, 15 KOs). The tough, Mexico vs. Puerto Rico 12-round light heavyweight matchup is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 18 and will be broadcast worldwide on DAZN beginning at 5:00 p.m. PST/ 8:00 p.m. EST. Tickets for Zurdo vs. Rosado go on sale Friday, February 17, at 10:00 a.m. PST and are priced at $150, $100, $80, $50 and $30 not including applicable service charges. Tickets will be available for purchase at LongBeachState.com/GoldenBoy and GoldenBoyPromotions.com Returning for redemption after his loss against Read more [...]

“Turf War 4” Weights from Melrose, MA

WOBURN, Mass. (February 17, 2023 – The official weigh in was held today at Best Western Plus New Englander in Woburn (MA) for tomorrow night’s “Turf War 4” professional boxing card at Melrose Memorial Hall in Melrose, Massachusetts. “Turf War 4,” presented by Granite Chin Promotions (GCP), will be streamed live on www.bxngtv.com. Priced (plus fees) at $70.00 (VIP Stage Seating), $60.00 (General Floor Seating) and $45.00 (General Auditorium Seating), tickets are available to purchase online at https://granite-chin-promotions.ticketleap.com/ or at the venue. Doors open at 6 p.m. ET, first bout at 7:00 p.m. ET Fighters’ weight are below: MAIN EVENT -- MASSACHUSETTS MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP (6) Anthony Andreozzi (4-2, 1 KO), Champion, Swansea, MA 158.8 lbs. Jamer Read more [...]

Emmanuel Rodriguez Decisions Sharone Carter in Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ–- This past Saturday night, Emmanuel Rodriguez remained undefeated with an eight-round unanimous decision over Sharone Carter that headlined a six-bout card at The Showboat Hotel Carousel Room. The near-capacity crowd saw a show promoted by R and B Promotions. Rodriguez of Newark, NJ won by scores of 78-74 twice and 77-75 and is now 13-0. Carter of Saint Louis, MO is 13-6. Feargal McCrory remained undefeated with a 95 second knockout over Aeilo Mesquita in a scheduled eight-round lightweight bout. McCrory dropped Mesquita with a right hand that sent him to the canvas for the 10-count. McCrory of Northern Ireland is 13-0 with six knockouts. Mesquita of Brazil is 21-10-1. Justin Figueroa remained undefeated by stopping Rahiem Davis Cooke at the end of Read more [...]

ulian Rodriguez Takes on Kashon Hutchinson in Main Event on Friday, March 10th

BETHLEHEM, Pa. – February 10, 2023 --On Friday night, March 10th, King's Promotions will be back at The Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania with a huge night of boxing that will be headlined by a terrific eight-round welterweight bout between Julian "Hammer Hands" Rodriguez and Kashon Hutchinson. Rodriguez of Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey has a record of 21-1 with 14 knockouts. The 28 year-old Rodriguez is a 10-year professional was a former amateur standout who has wins over Neyeine Muang (1-0-2), Angel Figueroa (3-0-1), King Daluz (12-2-2), Darlo Feman (14-2), Anthony Laureano (13-0) and Jose Lopez (29-7-2). In his last bout, Rodriguez suffered his only defeat when he lost to two-division world champion Jose Pedraza on June 12, 2021 in Las Vegas. Hutchinson Read more [...]

Quotes: Azat Hovhannisyan and “Scrappy” Ramirez L.A. Media Workout

LOS ANGELES, CA--As the countdown continues for their upcoming main event fights, Azat “Crazy A” Hovhannisyan (21-3, 17 KOs) of Los Angeles by way of Yerevan, Armenia and John “Scrappy Ramirez (10-0, 8 KOs) of Los Angeles hosted a media workout at their home gym, Brickhouse Boxing Club in North Hollywood. Hovhannisyan is scheduled to fight Luis “Pantera” Nery (33-1, 25 KOs) of Tijuana, Mexico in a 12-round WBC Eliminator on Saturday, February 18 at Fox Theater Pomona. Rialto, Calif. 's Ricardo “El Niño” Sandoval (20-2, 15 KOs) who will participate in a 10-round flyweight opener was also part of the workout.The event, presented in association with Zanfer Boxing, will be broadcast worldwide on DAZN beginning at 5:00 p.m. PST/ 8:00 p.m. EST. “Scrappy” Ramirez Read more [...]

Emmanuel Rodriguez Takes on Sharone Carter Jr. in Main Event This Saturday, February 11th at The Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey

Atlantic City, New Jersey (February 6, 2023)--Popular bantamweight Emmanuel "Salserito" Rodriguez will take on Sharone Carter Jr. in the eight-round main event that will headline a big night of boxing this Saturday, February 11th at The Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The card is promoted by R&B Promotions. Rodriguez, 29 years-old of Quebradillas, Puerto Rico, has a record of 12-0 with seven knockouts. Rodriguez is a six-year professional who has racked up quality wins over Bryan Alvarez (4-0-1), Delvin Gonzalez (4-1-1) and his thrilling first round stoppage over Frank Gonzalez (9-2-1) to capture the WBO Latino Bantamweight Title on August 20th. Rodriguez is coming off a no-contest with Manuel Manzo on November 12, 2022 at The Showboat Hotel. Carter of Saint Louis, Read more [...]

Mass. Welterweight Champion Denzel Whitley defends title vs. challenger Kenny Larson

QUINCY, Mass. (February 6, 2023) – In a rare battle between unbeaten Bay Staters, Massachusetts State Welterweight Champion Denzel “Double Impact” Whitley (10-0, 6 KOs) will make his first title defense on March11th against Kenny Larson (6-0, 5 KOs) in the 8-round main event on the “Springfield Championship Boxing 2” card, presented by Granite Chin Promotions (GCP) at MassMutural Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. All of the action will be streamed live on BXNGTV.com. “We are excited to be back in Springfield in 2023,” GCP President Chris Traietti said. “Each show there is going to be bigger, better and more action-packed than the previous show. On March 11th, fans are going to see the future of Massachusetts boxing.” The 24-year-old Whitley, of Holyoke (MA), Read more [...]

Split-T Management’s John Bauza Takes on Richardson Hitchins in Grudge Match at The Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden

NEW YORK (FEBRUARY 4, 2023)--TONIGHT at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden, undefeated super lightweight John Bauza takes on fellow undefeated Richardson Hitchins in a 10-round bout for the IBF North American Super Lightweight Title. Bauza is managed by Split-T Management. The bout can be seen Live on DAZN at 8 PM ET. To say that the lead-up to the fight has been contentious is an understatement. The former sparring partners engaged in a 20-minute heated debate at Thursday's press conference that was filled with confident bold predictions and profane smack talk. “First of all, I want to say thank you for this opportunity to be here. All I have to say is that I work hard. There was a lot of back and forth, but we got the fight, and we’re ready," said Bauza. “We’re Read more [...]

Boxlab Promotions returns February 25 for “Night of Champions II” For immediate return

Orlando, FL (February 3, 2023) — World class championship boxing returns to the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando, Florida as local favorite Nestor Bravo defends his WBO NABO junior welterweight title against Jair Valtierra. The ten-round bout will headline “Night of Champions II,” promoted by Boxlab Promotions and televised by the CBS Sports Network on February 26 starting at 10:30 pm et. Bravo (21-0, 15 KO’s), who is a native of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, will be making his first appearance in his adopted hometown in nearly five years as he faces the determined Valtierra (16-2, 8 KO’s) of Leon, Mexico. This past October, Bravo became the WBO NABO champion with a seventh round stoppage of Adrian Yung in Puerto Rico. “Once again Caribe Royale is proud to host Read more [...]

Indian welterweight prospect Vaibhav Singh Yadev To make U.S. debut Feb. 18th

QUINCY, Mass. (January 30, 2023) – The long journey for Indian welterweight Vaibhav Singh “Ahir Boxer” Yadav (9-2, 7 KOs) pays off February 18th as he makes his United States debut in a 6-round match on the “Turf War 4” card against William Parra Smith (4-13-1, 3 KOs), of Alaska. The 27-year-old Yadav, a former WBC Asia Silver and Asian Boxing Federation welterweight champion, has relocated to Newton (MA), training at Nonantum Boxing Club under the guidance of highly respected trainer Marc Gargaro, managed by Nico Gargaro. “Turf War 4”, presented by Granite Chin Promotions, will stream live on BXNGTV.com from  Melrose Memorial Hall in Melrose, Massachusetts. In 2018, Yadav met Marc in New Delhi, India, at the World Amateur Championships. The Indian boxer introduced Read more [...]