Category: Upcoming Event

Mario Barrios Training Camp Quotes

OAKLAND, Calif. (April 26, 2019) - Unbeaten super lightweight contender Mario Barrios will return to action and look to further solidify his spot amongst the 140-pound elite when he takes on Argentina's Juan Jose Velasco in a 10-round showdown as part of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes Saturday, May 11 from EagleBank Arena in Fairfax, Virginia.  The broadcast begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and is headlined by IBF and WBA 154-pound world champion Jarrett Hurd defending his titles again top contender Julian Williams. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased through Ticketmaster (ticketmaster.com). The 23-year-old made his 2019 debut in February, knocking out Richard Zamora in round four to bring his knockout streak to eight. Here is what Barrios (23-0, Read more [...]

What’s The Next Challenge for Vasyl Lomachenko?

Vasyl Lomachenko is considered by many as the number one pound-for-pound boxer on the planet at the moment and after his recent success again Anthony Crolla, the big question is: what is next for the WBA and WBO lightweight champion? Here is a look at three men the Ukrainian could face later in 2019 as he looks to continue his dominance of the 130-pound division. Mikey Garcia Straight after his success over Crolla at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Lomachenko called out WBC title holder Mikey Garcia for a unification contest that would determine who is the number one boxer in the division. Photo credit:  Twitter /Tom Casino-Showtime Garcia is set to come back down to lightweight after a crushing defeat to Errol Spence Jr where he stepped up two weight divisions to take on Read more [...]

World-rated Light Heavy Umar Salamov Defends WBO International Championship on April 18 Against Poland’s Norbert Dabrowski

World-class light heavyweight slugger Umar Salamov (23-1, 17 KOs) will return to action in his hometown of Grozny City, Russia, on Thursday, April 18, to defend his WBO International Light Heavyweight Championship against Poland’s Norbert Dabrowski (22-7-2, 9 KOs). Salamov, rated WBA #7, IBF #6 and WBO #4, has been in Detroit since mid-January, training with Javan “Sugarhill” Steward and Rick Phillips at the world famous Kronk Gym in Detroit. “My boxing ability, physical strength and confidence have gone to the next level,” said Salamov. “I had a great training camp and look forward to putting forth a boxing clinic for my fans back home. This is going to be the year when I win the light heavyweight world title and the next step is April 18.” Salamov’s promoter, Dmitriy Read more [...]

Undefeated prospects Tramaine Williams & Anthony Marsella, Jr. added to stacked “Riot at The Rim” card

QUINCY, Mass. (March 25, 2019) - Undefeated New England prospects Tramaine "The Mighty Midget" Williams and Anthony Marsella, Jr. have been added to an already loaded "Riot at The Rim" card, featuring three title fights, on Friday night, April 12, at The Rim in Hampton, New Hampshire. "Riot at The Rim", a presentation of Granite Chin Promotions (GSP), will be headlined by an eight-round New England welterweight title fight between former New England welterweight champion Derek "The Surgeon" Silveira (15-2, 8 KOs), fighting out of Salem, MA, and Travis "The Outlaw" Demko (8-1, 1 KO), of Stoughton, MA, for the vacant N.E. Welterweight Championship. "We're excited to add two of the most talented boxers in New England, Tramaine Williams and Antony Marsella, Jr., to the best top-to-bottom card Read more [...]

World-rated junior welterweight prospect Kendo “Tremendo” Castaneda fighting for future

LAS VEGAS  - World Boxing Association (WBA) No. 14-rated junior welterweight prospect, undefeated Kendo "Tremendo" Castaneda will be at home Thursday, March 28, intending to make a strong impression for his future, against dangerous Dominican Eudy "AK47" Bernado in the 10-round main event at Cowboy Dance Hall in San Antonio, Texas.  Castaneda vs. Bernardo, co-promoted by Roy Jones Jr. (RJJ) Boxing Promotions and Leija Battah Promotions, will headline a card to be streamed live on UFC FIGHT PASS, starting at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT. The show is the fourth under a new agreement between Castaneda's promoter, RJJ Boxing, and FIGHT PASS, to live stream up to 72 professional boxing events over the next three years. The 25-year-old Castaneda (15-0, 7 KOs) started boxing at the age of 10, never Read more [...]

Michael Hunter Calls Out All Heavyweight Champions and Contenders

LAS VEGAS, NV (March 22, 2019) – Heavyweight contender Michael Hunter (16-1, 11 KOs), is calling out all top ten contenders in the heavyweight division. Hunter is riding an impressive four-fight winning streak where he captured two recognizable titles, both of which came under the tutelage of former two-time heavyweight world champion, Hasim Rahman, who took over as head trainer in October of 2018. On October 13, 2018, Michael Hunter traveled overseas to London, UK, and scored a 10th round TKO over previously unbeaten foe, Martin Ilunga (11-1, 8 KOs), capturing the IBO Inter-Continental Heavyweight title. Incredibly, the following month, Hunter again traveled outside of the United States to Monte Carlo, Monaco, and scored another unbelievable TKO against Alexander Ustinov (34-3, 25 KOs), Read more [...]

Deontay Wilder vs. Dominic Breazeale New York Press Conference Quotes….

BROOKLYN (March 19, 2019) - WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay "The Bronze Bomber" Wilder and mandatory challenger Dominic "Trouble" Breazeale went face-to-face Tuesday at a heated press conference to officially announce their heavyweight title showdown taking place Saturday, May 18 live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™ and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Photos from Amanda Westcott/SHOWTIME Tickets for this BombZquad event go on sale Friday, March 22 at 10 a.m. ET and can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, barclayscenter.com, or by calling 800-745-3000. Beginning Saturday, March 23 at 12 p.m. ET, tickets can be purchased at the American Express Box Office at Barclays Center. Group discounts are available by calling 844-BKLYN-GP. Here is what the press Read more [...]

Danny Garcia, vs. Adrian Granados Los Angeles Press Conference Quotes & Photos

LOS ANGELES (March 19, 2019) - Former two-division world champion Danny "Swift" Garcia and veteran contender Adrian Granados previewed their Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes main event showdown at a press conference in Los Angeles Tuesday as they prepare to square-off Saturday, April 20 from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.   Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions and Mayweather Promotions, in association with DSG Promotions, are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased at AXS.com or at the Dignity Health Sports Park box office from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Photos from Sean Michael Ham/Mayweather Promotions The April 20 broadcast begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and features heavyweight contender Andy Ruiz Jr. taking on Alexander Dimitrenko Read more [...]

Shawn Porter vs. Yordenis Ugas Final Press Conference Quotes & Photos Ahead of PBC on Fox & Fox Deportes Showdown Saturday Night

CARSON, CALIF. (March 7, 2019) - WBC Welterweight World Champion Shawn Porter and top welterweight contender Yordenis Ugas went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference before they battle in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes this Saturday night from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.   Also squaring-off at Thursday's press conference and competing in PBC on FOX and FOX Deportes action Saturday were hard-hitting welterweights Abel Ramos and Francisco "Chia" Santana, who meet in a 10-round attraction, and unbeaten heavyweight Efe Ajagba and veteran Amir Mansour, who battle in an eight-round attraction to kick off the broadcast at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions, are on sale now. Read more [...]

Erislandy Lara vs. Brian Castaño final press Conference quotes – Former Champion Lara Chalenges WBA Super Welterweight champion Castaño

BROOKLYN (February 28, 2019) - Former world champion Erislandy Lara and WBA Super Welterweight Champ Brian Castaño went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference before they headline action this Saturday live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.  At the press conference, Cuban heavyweight Luis Ortiz faced off against Christian Hammer, as they near their 10-round showdown, while once-beaten contenders Bryan De Gracia and Eduardo Ramirez stared each other down before their 12-round featherweight clash that kicks off SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. Photo Credit: Stephanie Trapp/SHOWTIME Tickets for the event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, Read more [...]

SHOWTIME Sports To Live Stream Undercard Bouts Featuring Veteran Contender Edwin Rodriguez and Unbeaten Prospects Antonio Russell…and more

BROOKLYN (February 27, 2019) - SHOWTIME Sports will provide live streaming coverage of three undercard fights on the network's social media platforms as part of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT on Saturday, March 2 from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Streaming action will see hard-hitting contender Edwin Rodriguez battle Mitch Williams in a 10-round cruiserweight fight, unbeaten prospect Antonio Russell square off against Mexico's Jose Maria Cardenas in an eight-round bantamweight showdown and Leduan Barthelemy step in for an eight-round super featherweight matchup with Mexico's Miguel Angel Aispuro, The social media presentation will stream on the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel Read more [...]

“Popeye” returns to the South this Saturday in Charlotte, North Carolina

HARTFORD, Conn. (February 18, 2019) - Undefeated prospect Richard "Popeye The Sailor Man" Rivera returns to the South this Saturday night (Feb. 23) in another "stay busy" fight on the "Christy Martin Fight Night" card, presented by Christy Martin Promotions, at Centerstage@Noda in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Last November 30th, Rivera fought in Charlotte for the first time, knocking out local favorite Joshua Robertson in the sixth round.   On Feb. 23 he will face veteran Mexican fighter Jose "Olimpico" Corral (20-23, 12 KOs) in a scheduled six-round bout to be contested at a 187-pound catch-weight. The Puerto Rican-American fighter didn't have many supporters last time around but, based on his impressive performance, he won some fans over to his side, and he fully intends to add more Read more [...]

With Impressive KO Over Marshall, ‘Towering Inferno’ Fundora Continues Streak as Hottest Super Welterweight Prospect in Boxing

Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz has a proven ability to bring unexpected new blood to boxing.  The Uruguayan businessman has given the boxing world, among others, hall-of-fame world champions Manny Pacquiao, Sergio Martinez, and David Benavidez, the youngest super middleweight champion in boxing history, from seemingly out of nowhere. Still, when he started claiming that 6' 7” super welterweight Sebastian “Towering Inferno” Fundora was his next great find, some found it hard to believe. How could a fighter that thin absorb punishment from, and match power with, more muscular, traditional-sized 154-lb fighters? To be sure he had the goods once again, Lewkowicz has continued to test the 21-year-old giant, putting him in with quality opponents from the start of their association. And Read more [...]

Vinny Paz & Micky Ward to be honored this Saturday by USA Boxing Alumni Association at Twin River Casino

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo (February 20, 2018) -- Two of New England's all-time greatest amateur boxers, Vinny "The Pazmanian Devil" Paz and "Irish" Micky Ward, will be honored this Saturday (Feb. 23) by the USA Boxing Alumni Association at Twin River Casino in Lincoln, Rhode Island. USA Boxing Alumni Association will host a fundraiser and membership drive prior to and during the CES Boxing event, which will be featuring three championship matches, including former NE amateur boxers such as Jamaine Ortiz and Amanda Pavone, plus Shelly Vincent. Paz and Ward will be signing autographs and posing for pictures, starting at 5 p.m. ET, and Sportsworld will conduct a boxing memorabilia auction with a portion of the proceeds going to the USA Boxing Alumni Association. "The USA Boxing Alumni Association Read more [...]

Facebook Fightnight Live to Collaborate with Star Boxing on February 22–from Jam-Packed Paramount

NEW YORK (Feb. 20 2019) - Collaborating with Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing for the fourth time in series history and returning to Long Island for the first time in more than a year, FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Powered by Everlast opens the doors to fight fans from what will be a jam-packed Paramount on Friday, Feb. 22, at 7:30 p.m. The free, interactive series - which has entertained more than 4.5 million fight fans since its platform premiere with Star Boxing in May of 2017 - visits Huntington, N.Y., as part of a FIGHTNIGHT LIVE doubleheader weekend spanning Feb. 22-23. The three-show February is part of a 2019 first quarter that showcases an outstanding six-card lineup featuring six different promotions and spanning four cities, which began with 203,000-plus views for Raging Babe's Philly Special on Read more [...]