Category: Press Release

Hasim Rahman to be Part of Prince Ranch Boxing Management Team

LAS VEGAS, NV (March 13, 2018) - Prince Ranch Boxing is happy to announce the addition of former two-time heavyweight world champion, Hasim Rahman, to its management team. Rahman, who is best known for knocking out hall of famer, Lennox Lewis, back in 2001. Rahman will help with scouting talent, while working closely with trainer Bones Adams at the Prince Ranch Boxing facility in Las Vegas. "Hasim has a keen eye when it comes to scouting talented fighters," said Greg Hannely, president of Prince Ranch Boxing. "Adding him to our management team is only going to make us stronger. He's been in the ring with world class fighters and knows what it takes to get to the top. He's going to be a valuable asset to our team." "I've known Greg Hannely for many years and I'm happy to be part of his Read more [...]

Brunson Sets Record with Three Briscoe Awards

PHILADELPHIA - PA State junior middleweight champion Tyrone Brunson will be honored with three Briscoe Awards for the eventful year he had in 2017.  During the year, Brunson's efforts won him three bouts, two belts, and kept his career on track for a big fight in 2018.  For these accomplishments, Brunson will take home three Briscoe Awards on March 25th - "Philly Fighter of the Year", "Philly Fight of the Year", and "Performance of the Year".  This will be the first time a fighter has won three Briscoes in a single year. "Danny Garcia, Steve Cunningham, Bryant Jennings and Tevin Farmer have all won two before, but Brunson will be the first guy to get three on the same day," said John DiSanto, founder of the Briscoe Awards.  "Tyrone had a great year in 2017, so I'm happy for him.  The Read more [...]

2001 Fight of the Year Reunion planned for final stop of 2018 USA vs. Ireland Northeast Tour

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (March 12, 2018) - USA Boxing is hosting a special reunion, featuring two key members of the 2001 Fight of the Year, to be part of the final stop on the 2018 USA vs. Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour, March 21 at the Manchester Downtown Hotel in Manchester, New Hampshire.  Presented by Corona Premium, the Manchester event will start at 7 p.m. EST, and it also serves as a fundraiser for another partner of the show, the Manchester PAL Boxing Club. Tickets are reasonably priced at $20.00 for general admission, $30 for reserved ringside seats, and available to purchase on Seacoast Ticket Agency's website, www.seacoastticket.com, the official ticket distributor for the event. The 2001 Fight of the Year was held July 13, 2001, at Hampton Beach Casino in Hampton, NH., and Read more [...]

Undefeated lightweight Josh O’Reilly defends IBA Intercontinental title on St. Patrick’s Day in Canada

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Canada (March 12, 2018) - Undefeated International Boxing Association (IBA) lightweight champion Josh "Dubs" O'Reilly will make his first title defense on a special St. Patrick's Day card, presented United Boxing Promotions, this Saturday night (Mar. 17), at Hersey Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Irish-Canadian sensation O'Reilly (10-0, 4 KOs), fighting out of Hamilton (Canada), will take on Mexican invader Juan Bedolla Orozco (19-7-2, 14 KOs) in the 10-round main event. The 27-year-old O'Reilly (pictured to right) captured his IBA Intercontinental title last October, when he stopped Oscar Arjona (13-6) at Hersey Centre. "I'm excited to headline because I've always felt it would be cool to fight on St. Paddy's Day, in the main event, close to home and defending Read more [...]

WBF News: Gregory Trenel and Cedric Pate have rematch after fighting to a draw in 2016

In March of 2016 Frenchmen Gregory Trenel and Cedric Pate fought to a draw over four rounds. Since then both had won all their fights, Trenel three and Pate nine, and Trenel won the World Boxing Federation (WBF) Eurasia Super Welterweight title last April. The rematch, on Saturday March 10 at the Complexe René Tys in Reims, was supposed to settle the score, with the vacant WBF International Super Welterweight championship on the line, in addition to Trenel´s Eurasia title. But it didn't! After ten rounds of thrilling action, two of the three judges again couldn't separate them. While Emmanuel Demanet had it 97-94 for Trenel, Mohamed Hireche and Jean-Marcel Nartz both scored the fight 95-95, five rounds to each, for the majority draw. Trenel was the boxer of the two, and landed with Read more [...]

Chazz Witherspoon ready for big fights in the Heavyweight Division

Atlantic City, New Jersey (March 8, 2018)--Heavyweight Chazz "The Gentleman" Witherspoon is looking for a big fight in the suddenly hot heavyweight division.  In order to get into the mix he will need a victory this Saturday night when he takes on veteran Mike Sheppard in in the eight-round main event on at The Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City.  The Witherspoon - Sheppard bout will headline a nine-bout card, promoted by Mis Downing Promotions and Silver Spoon Promotions. Witherspoon, 36-3 with 28 knockouts, is on a six-fight knockout streak, and has not lost in almost six years. Witherspoon will be making his first start since stopping Carlos Sandoval in the 4th round on October 1, 2016. "Everything is good, and despite me having a layoff, I am never too far out of shape, so I don't Read more [...]

Springfield embodies spirit of USA Boxing: Second stop of USA vs. Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour on Mar. 15

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 28, 2018) - Central City Boxing Club and Barbell, based in Springfield, Massachusetts, embodies the true spirit of USA Boxing. Dean Fay, the Central City Boxing and Barbell Gym Founder & Director, has helped develop the Western New England Golden Gloves franchise into the preeminent power in the six-state region, capturing numerous individual All-New England titles and five consecutive team championships. More importantly, though, Dean and his outstanding staff have reshaped the futures of countless youth in Greater Springfield, instilling an invaluable philosophy that, through amateur boxing, provides an opportunity for members to reshape their lives, in addition to making a significant difference in their communities. From a storied past at the Read more [...]

Portland’s Lampkin Ready for Battle at the Boat 115 Main Event

The last time Ray Lampkin, Jr. appeared on a Battle at the Boat card he handed an undefeated fighter his first career loss.  He’ll look to duplicate that feat on March 17, but this time in the main event.  Lampkin, who is a perfect 11-0, will square off against fellow unbeaten Giovanni Mioletti Cabrera (10-0) in a highly-anticipated junior lightweight clash at Battle at the Boat 115 at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Wash. “Training has been great. I’ve been in a two-month long camp, Sugar Bert Boxing Program located in Doraville, Georgia,” Lampkin said. “The fans and EQC should expect a great night of boxing from me. (I’m going to have a) high-paced punch count. (I’m) bringing it all. I can't afford a loss so I've been working and preparing for war.” The six-bout Read more [...]

WBSS Semifinals finale Super Middleweights in Germany: Callum Smith vs. Nieky Holzken

EDMONTON, Canada (February 24, 2018) - This afternoon in the semifinals round finale of the incredibly entertaining World Boxing Super Series (WBSS) tournament, undefeated challengers Callum "Mundo" Smith (23-0, 17 KOs), the World Boxing Council (WBC) Diamond champion, and late replacement Nieky "The Natural" Holzken (13-0, 10 KOs), square-off in the 12-round super middleweight bout, at Nurnberger Versicherung Arena in Nuremburg, Germany.  The Smith vs. Holzken card, starting at 2 p.m. ET, will air live in Canada, exclusively on Super Channel. (L-R) Callum Smith & Nieky Holzken (Picture courtesy of World Boxing Super Series) Holzken, an undefeated Dutch prospect, replaced two-time world champion Juergen Braehmer, of Germany, who withdrew earlier this week from the WBSS semifinals Read more [...]

Smith Defeats Holzken to face Groves in Ali Trophy Final

Callum Smith booked a place in the Ali Trophy Super Middleweight Final after defeating Nieky Holzken on points in Nuremberg.The judges scored it 118-110 and 117-111 twice all in favour of the English WBC Diamond Champion.  The Liverpudlian was due to fight German veteran Jurgen Braehmer but he was forced to pull out early in the week due to illness. “I’m looking forward to the final,” Smith after his win. “Groves is the one everyone wants to beat. He’s the number one seed and it’s the fight I wanted,” said tournament 2nd seed. Said Holzken, who showcased a big fighting heart, over the 12 rounds. “I thought it would be tougher, but he did a good job behind the jab. Congratulations to him, but I will be back!” George Groves faced off with Smith immediately after the Read more [...]

1st USA Boxing Alumni Association Event in NE a KO

LOWELL, Mass. (February 23, 2018) - Nearly 50 past New England Golden Gloves boxers turned out last night for the inaugural USA Boxing Alumni Association meet-and-greet in a private room, prior to the opening bout of the New England Tournament of Champions, at historic Lowell Memorial Auditorium in Lowell, Massachusetts. Picture courtesy of Edward Boches / Boches Photography The USA Boxing Alumni Association gathering was also to promote the 2018 USA vs. Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour, which kicks-off Monday, March 12, at Royale Entertainment Complex in Boston's famed theater district. The USA vs. Ireland Northeast Boxing Tour will continue March 15 at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Mass. and concludes March 21 at The Manchester Downtown Hotel in Manchester, New Hampshire. Among Read more [...]

New England Tournament of Champions Open Division Championship Finals Results from Lowell

(February 23, 2018) - Eleven New England champions were crowned last night during the New England Tournament of Champions at historic Lowell Memorial Auditorium. Central New England snapped the Western New England's four-year reign in team scoring to capture the covered Bill Hoar Memorial Award as Most Outstanding Team. 2018 Team New England (missing Angel Gonzalez) (pictures courtesy of Edward Boches / Boches Photography) The New England Tournament of Champions, also known as the All-New England's, is part of the 72nd annual New England Golden Gloves Championships. Each individual N.E. champion qualified for Team New England, which will compete at the National Golden Gloves Championship, starting May 14, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska. Central N.E. had five individual winners, edging Western Read more [...]

Jamaine Ortiz continues rapid climb in the sport

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Feb. 21st, 2018) -- Every fight fan loves a good trash-talker. The animosity between fighters helps fuel rivalries and puts rear-ends in seats.   So does a great fighter, with or without the verbal sparring. Unbeaten lightweight Jamaine Ortiz (7-0, 4 KOs) of Worcester, Mass., never cared much about being the loudest talker in the room, or the center of attention, for that matter. Soft-spoken by nature, the 21-year-old Ortiz earned his stripes the old-fashioned way, perfecting his craft in the gym as an amateur and building his fan base through his performance in the ring, not with what has to say behind the microphone or in front of the camera. "A lot of people can't sell themselves with the way they fight, so they've got to sell themselves with the way they Read more [...]

Unbeaten Caleb Plant Dominates Rogelio Medina on His Way to Unanimous Decision in Super Middleweight World Title Eliminator

EL PASO, TX. (February 17, 2018) - Former world champions Victor Ortiz (32-6-3, 25 KOs) and Devon Alexander (27-4-1, 14 KOs) fought to majority draw in the exciting main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday night from Don Haskins Center on the UTEP campus in El Paso, Texas.  Both fighters believed they had done enough over the 12 rounds to earn the decision. Photo Credit: Juan Yepez/Premier Boxing Champions "I absolutely thought I won the fight," said Alexander. "The last few rounds I probably gave him, but I thought I out landed him in the 12th. I thought I did enough to win. I gave him three rounds." "I thought the decision was a little off and I thought I did enough to win," said Ortiz. "The first few rounds were a little complicated. He's a great boxer Read more [...]

‘Argentinean Lomachenko’ Alberto Melian to Fight for First Professional Title in Second Fight

On Saturday, March 17, the "Argentinean Lomachenko," two-time Olympian Alberto "Impacto" Melian, will challenge for his first professional title in only his second professional fight.  Fighting in his hometown of Villa Dolores, Cordoba, Argentina, Melian (1-0, 1 KO) will take on Argentine Super Bantamweight Champion Javier Aristule (32-8, 16 KOs) over 10 rounds. The event, presented by Sampson Boxing in partnership with Tello Box and JEB Boxing, and entitled "Night of the Olympians," will also feature promising former Olympian Alberto "Beto" Palmetta (6-1, 2 KOs) and will be televised live on TyC Sports and VTV Uruguay (available in HD) for all of Latin America, The United States and the Caribbean. Considered by several experts as the best Argentine amateur boxer of the last decade, Read more [...]