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Undefeated super featherweight prospect Daniel Bailey shipping up to Boston for first time

BOSTON (September 16, 2021) – Undefeated super featherweight Daniel “G.D.F.E.” Bailey (7-0, 4 KOs) is a young, military man who will be in Boston for the first time. Rather than sightseeing, though, he’s all business as he prepares for his September 25th fight on “Fight Night On The Charles III” at Mosley’s On The Charles in the Boston suburb of Dedham, Massachusetts. Vertex Promotions, which will promoted “Fight Night On The Charles II” on Friday night, Sept. 24, also presents “Fight Night On The Charles at Moseley’s III,” as well as the USA Boxing-sanctioned amateur card, 2021 New England Championships, Saturday afternoon, all at “Mosley’s On The Charles.” Bailey (7-0, 4 KOs), who fights out of Miami by way of Tampa (FL), will make his New England Read more [...]

Future Bantamweight Champion Prince Octopus Dzanie Looking for Bigger Fights in the US

Salita Promotions’ newest red-hot bantamweight contender, Prince “Octopus” Dzanie (22-0, 18 KOs), is looking for a marquee fight in North America after stopping Nigerian journeyman Sherif Kareem (9-3, 7 KOs) in five one-sided rounds earlier this month at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra, Ghana. Appearing as one of the chief supporting bouts at promoters Jose Mohan and Alex Ntiamoah Boakye’s GH Fight Night, Dzanie (pronounced Johnny) sent a clear message to fans and foes alike that he has past the level of his domestic competition by dominating the entire fight with ripping hooks to the head and body and a steady stream of will-sapping uppercuts. By round five, Kareem, who had done well just to survive that long by using employing a careful peekaboo defense, began to wilt Read more [...]

First WBC Bridgerweight World Championship “The Conquest: Oscar Rivas vs. Bryant Jennings”

MONTREAL (September 13, 2021) -- A great World Boxing Council (WBC) World Championship fight will officially come to fruition on October 22nd, in the bewitching atmosphere of L’Olympia de Montréal, a renovated venue that has kept its captivating cachet. Those who will have the privilege of being there will attend a colorful show in an exceptional environment that they will not soon forget. For the first time in history, the WBC Bridgerweight title, under 224 pounds, will be on the line. Adopted Quebecer and WBC No. 1 contender for the vacant WBC title, Oscar “Kaboom” Rivas (27-1, 19KO) will face American and No. 3 rated Bryant Jennings (24-4, 14KO), of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is a major clash for the two fighters and their careers, which promises to be a risky, hotly contested Read more [...]

New York State Boxing HOF A family affair for Bobby Cassidy, Jr. Class of 2020 induction dinner Sept. 19th at Russo’s On The Bay

(L-R) – Bobby Cassidy, Jr., Bobby Cassidy, Sr., and brother/son Chris Cassidy (boxing photographer) NEW YORK (September 9, 2021) – Long Island journalist/producer Bobby Cassidy, Jr. will join his father, Bobby Cassidy, Sr., in the New York State Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF). Originally scheduled for April 19, 2019, the induction dinner was postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions until Sunday afternoon, September 19 (12:30-5:30 p.m. ET), once again at Russo’s On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. The 28-member Class of 2019 will be honored at the ninth NYSBHOF induction dinner, which is sponsored by Ring 8. There will not be a Class of 2021 due to pandemic. New York City guidelines mandates all attendees must be vaccinated to attend indoor events. Bobby Cassidy, Sr. (2013) Read more [...]

19-2 Matt Conway headlines “Murrysville Madness”

PITTSBURGH (September 8, 2021) – Professional boxing returns to the Greater Pittsburgh area Saturday night, September 18, as Gionta Management presents “Murrysville Madness” at Murrysville SportZone in Murrysville, Pennsylvania. An amateur show, co-promoted by Gionta Management and Kastle Boxing of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, will take center stage during the afternoon, starting at 12 p.m. with a separate admission of $20.00. “I hope to continue promoting shows here (30-minute drive from downtown Pittsburgh) in this region moving forward,” promoter Derek Gionta said. “With another friend of mine promoting here, we can keep these guys busy, and look forward to moving them into bigger opportunities.” Pittsburgh junior lightweight Matt “Sweet Child” Conway (19-2, 8 KOs), Read more [...]

WBA World Champion Yordenis Ugás Honored with the “Key to the City” of Miami by Mayor Francis Suarez

MIAMI – September 7, 2021 - WBA Welterweight World Champion Yordenis Ugás was honored with the “Key to the City” of Miami by Mayor Francis Suarez this afternoon during a ceremony at Mayor Suarez’s office. Ugás defeated legendary eight-division world champion and Philippine Senator Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao on August 21, 2021, to retain his title in a fight viewed by millions around the world. “Ugás could have used that platform to talk about himself,” said Mayor Suarez. “Instead, he highlighted the oppression, the brutal dictatorship in Cuba. That’s something that we have to be eternally grateful for. “He is more, in that sense, an activist than he is a fighter. And I think that’s really impressive. I knew at that moment that I had to invite Read more [...]

Star Boxing’s “Rockin” Fights” Returned with a Roar – Alex Vargas Improves to 11-0 with Shutout Victory

Long Island, New York (September 5, 2021) It was a long 19-month COVID hiatus, but Star Boxing’s “Rockin’ Fights” series came back with a roar last night at the Paramount in Huntington, Long Island. The packed house was rowdy and ready for boxing’s return to Long Island from the opening bell of the evening. Bellport, Long Island’s undefeated super lightweight Alex “El Toro” Vargas (11-0 4KO’s) was thrust into prime time role as his fight against Colombian, Alejandro Munera (6-3-4 5KO’s) was elevated to the main event, when the Seldin-Vazquez fight was called off due to Vazquez failing a medical. Vargas did not let the bright lights scare him as he dominated the fight from the first punch. The crowd, filled with purple “El Toro” t-shirts, Read more [...]

Robert Diaz of Havoc Boxing Promotions, LLC and Andre Rozier settle various trademark related dispute

QUEENS, NEW YORK - - Robert Diaz of Havoc Boxing Promotions, LLC and Andre Rozier have mutually agreed to settle the various trademark related disputes between them. The two had squared off against each other in proceedings before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Queens, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Boxing trainer Andre Rozier originated the Havoc Boxing logo in the 1990s. In 2010, he joined forces with business investor Robert Diaz, who became Chief Executive Officer of Havoc Boxing Promotions LLC. As its CEO, Diaz registered the Havoc Boxing logo, as shown below, on behalf of the company with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Over Read more [...]

Falcao Dominates Dos Santos; Sets Sights on Super Middleweight Elite

Sao Paulo, Brazil (August 30, 2021) – Yamaguchi Falcao successfully moved up to the 168 pound division by dominating countryman Gilberto Perreira Dos Santos August 21 in Sao Paolo, Brazil. The ten round contest between Falcao and Dos Santos was nationally televised in Brazil. The impressive performance earned Falcao the WBC Latino, WBC Feconsur and ABF Continental America Super Middleweight Titles. With the victory, Falcao improved to 18-1-1 (8 KO’s) and is focused on facing any top 15 super middleweight in the immediate future. “I am happy to have entertained my fans throughout Brazil during my last few fights. The goal remains the same for my team and I – we want to face the world’s best fighters. I feel great at 168 pounds and it doesn’t matter who they put Read more [...]

Undefeated Eridson Garcia crowned NABF Super Featherweight Champion

HUMBLE, Texas (August 27, 2021) – Houston boxer Eridson Garcia (14-0, 9 KOs) remained undefeated and captured the vacant North American Boxing Federation (NABF) Super Featherweight Championship, winning the main event last night on the latest installment of RJJ Boxing on UFC FIGHT PASS, presented by Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing in association with Next Up Fight and the World Cup Boxing Series, at Humble Civic Center, Humble, Texas. Fights were streamed live and exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS®, the world’s leading digital subscription service for combat sports, with James “Smitty” Smith (blow-by-blow) and former WBA World super lightweight champion Roger Prograis (color commentator) calling the action from ringside To sign up for UFC FIGHT PASS The 27-year-old Garcia, who is a Read more [...]

“The Come Up” results from Derry, N.H.

DERRY, N.H. (August 29, 2021) – New England Heavyweight Champion “Fly” Mike Marshall dominated Jose “Olympico” Corral from start to finish, headlining last night’s “The Come Up” professional card, presented by Granite Chin Promotions, at New England Sports Center, in Derry, New Hampshire. An amateur card at night completed the day-night doubleheader, highlighted by three championship matches of the inaugural Granite Chin Invitational. “This was a crucial set-up fight for Mike, who it appears will be fighting on the Fury-Wilder III card against,” Granite Chin president Chris Traietti said. “We hope to sign a contract next week. This was a big fight for Quintan Sumpter as well. We’ll find out next week, but all signs are pointing Read more [...]

Undefeated Eridson Garcia crowned NABF Super Featherweight Champion

Cusumano relying on power and intelligence Sunday against hard-hitting Dubois

Cleveland, Ohio (August 26, 2021) – Every fighter talks and dreams about that "opportunity of a lifetime," but few ever get it, and the percentage that actually come out on top is even smaller. Heavyweight Juiseppe Cusumano, the hard-hitting, 6-foot-4 giant from Sicily – appropriately nicknamed "The Sicilian Nightmare" – finally gets that coveted, life-changing opportunity Sunday, August 29 in Cleveland when he faces 23-year-old United Kingdom prospect Daniel Dubois in a 10-round bout on the undercard of the highly-anticipated Jake Paul-Tyron Woodley pay-per-view extravaganza on Showtime. Since signing with longtime promoter and CES Boxing president and CEO Jimmy Burchfield four years ago, Cusumano’s stock has risen considerably to the point where he is name one of the Read more [...]

Premier Boxing Champions Event at Footprint Center in Phoenix Rescheduled From August

Exciting Contender José Benavídez Makes Long-Awaited Return Against Argentina’s Francisco Emanuel Torres in Undercard Action PHOENIX (August 24, 2021) – Unbeaten two-time world champion and Phoenix-native David “El Bandera Roja” Benavidez will battle former world champion Jose Uzcategui in a WBC Super Middleweight title eliminator in his hometown on Saturday, November 13 live on SHOWTIME in a Premier Boxing Champions event from Footprint Center in Phoenix. Benavidez and Uzcategui were originally scheduled to meet on Saturday, August 28, before the fight was pushed back due to a positive COVID-19 test for Benavidez. Also featured on the card will be longtime contender José Benavídez, the older brother of David Benavídez, making his much-awaited return facing Read more [...]

19-1 Winfred Harris, Jr. predicts “easy win” against Vaughn Alexander

LAS VEGAS (August 19, 2021) --- Detroit super middleweight Winfred Harris, Jr. (19-1, 9 KOs) is aware of future implications regarding his August 26th match against Vaughn “The Animal” Alexander (15-6, 9 KOs) in the 8-roiund co-featured event on the next installment of RJJ Boxing on UFC FIGH PASS®. Presented by Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing in association with Next Up Fight and the World Cup Boxing Series, the Aug. 26th event will stream live and exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS, the world’s leading digital subscription service for combat sports, starting at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT, from Humble Civic Center in Humble, Texas. Texas rivals Eridson Garcia (13-0, 9 KOs) and Armando Frausto (9-1-1, 5 KOs) headline in the 10-round main event for the vacant North American Boxing Federation Read more [...]