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Russian Sledgehammer Umar Salamov Returns to Defend Against Ghana’s Emmanuel Anim on December 1

On Saturday, December 1, at the Galaktika Culture Centre in Sochi, Russia, Umar Salamov will defend his Eurasian Boxing Parliament and WBO International Light Heavyweight Championships when he faces once-beaten Emmanuel “Horse Power” Anim in an explosive 10-round showdown. Salamov (22-1, 17 KOs), from Alkhan-Kala, Russia, is currently ranked WBC #10, WBA #13, IBF #7 and WBO #10 in the world. Anim (13-1-1, 11 KOs), from Accra, Ghana, is a former Ghanaian Super Middleweight and Light Heavyweight Champion. The fight will also be televised live in Russia on Match TV. “I take every fight seriously,” said Salamov. “My preparations have been excellent for this match. I scored a KO in all my wins this year and I’ll do it again on December 1.” Salamov caught the boxing public’s Read more [...]

Undefeated Bantamweight sensation Christian Carto headlines against Antonio Rodriguez on Friday, November 9th at SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Penn. (November 2, 2018)--Millions of travelers drive on Interstate-95 each day.  In each direction there are many billboards that are visible for miles. For the better part of the last month, two billboards in particular feature one of the hottest prospects in boxing in undefeated bantamweight Christian Carto.  Carto, who has been featured multiple times by SugarHouse Casino as the 21 year-old has developed a relationship with the casino as he has packed the fight venue on seven previous occasions. "It's really cool to see me up on these big billboards," said Carto.  "I didin't know they were going up, bit it is very exciting to see it." Those massive billboards can only enhance Carto's already huge fanbase. On Friday night, November 9th, Carto will make his eighth Read more [...]

Chris Algieri returns to The Paramount on November 30th, making his long-awaited comeback

Star Boxing announced this morning that the prodigal son will return home for the first time in over 4 years as Former World Champion Chris Algieri returns to The Paramount on November 30th, making his long-awaited comeback at the venue where it all started.  This will be his first fight at the Paramount since Algieri became a national cover story in 2014. Algieri, who was developed at the famed Star Boxing venue, moved to the big stage and had a career defining, real life "Rocky" story unfold on HBO on June 14th, 2014 at the Barclay's Center, in Brooklyn, against heavily favored and feared Ruslan Provodnikov (then 23-2 16 KO's) for the WBO World Championship. After peeling himself off the canvas two times in the opening round, Algieri put on the fight of his life. With one eye virtually Read more [...]

Brandon Robinson takes on undefeated Kalvin Henderson on Friday, December 7th at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA (October 25, 2018) -Rising super middleweight Brandon Robinson will take on undefeated Kalvin Henderson on Friday,  December 7th at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.  The show is promoted by King's Promotions. "We have three great shows on November 9th (at SugarHouse Casino), November 16th (at Sands Bethlehem Event Center) and this great card to end the year.  Once again King's Promotions is the most active promoter in the country, and we look forward to giving the fans another tremendous show," said Marshall Kauffman of King's Promotions. Robinson has a record of 11-1 with eight knockouts.  The 30 year-old Robinson, is a two-year professional, who has won 11 consecutive bouts. He has established himself as one of the top-super middleweight prospects in the country Read more [...]

Upcoming Boxing Event November 16th at the Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City promoted by Rising Star Promotions

ATLANTIC CITY (October 23, 2018)--Welterweight contender Thomas "Cornflake" LaManna takes on former world title challenger Mike Arnaoutis for the New Jersey State Welterweight Title in the eight-round main event for will headline a full night of action on Friday night, November 16th at The Bourbon Room inside The Showboat Hotel in Atlantic City.  The card is promoted by Rising Star Promotions. LaManna of Millville, New Jersey has a record of 26-2-1 with nine knockouts.  The 26 year-old LaManna is a seven-year professional, who won his first 16 bouts.  LaManna is currently riding a six-fight unbeaten streak.  He has wins over Kendall Mena (20-3), and in his last bout he won an eight-round unanimous decision over Matthew Strode (25-6) on August 18th in Atlantic City.   This will be LaManna's Read more [...]

Tyner and Chambliss Grudge Match Ready to Explode on October 26th in Detroit

In boxing, there are “grudge” matches manufactured to sell fights, where the hostility is mostly acting. For example, there are indications of that in the buildup to Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury’s upcoming showdown.  And then sometimes, two fighters really, really don’t like each other. Think Terence Crawford taking out Jose Benavidez Jr., recently. In Detroit, the latter type of grudge match, a real grudge match, has heated to a boil on social media. With insults and threats going back-and-forth daily, outspoken Detroit boxing staple Lanardo “Pain Server” Tyner (34-13-2, 21 KOs) and upstart opponent Cortez Chambliss (4-0, 4 KOs) have been escalating hostilities since the day their match-up was announced. The two Detroit-based welterweights will finally settle their differences Read more [...]

O’Quinn Continues Climb Against Former World-Title Challenger Christian Esquivel on October 26 in Detroit

On Friday, October 26, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel, one of the most promising young fighters in Detroit’s resurgent boxing scene, undefeated bantamweight Ja’Rico “Great Lakes King” O’Quinn (9-0-1, 6 KOs), will return to action six-round bout against former world-title challenger Christian “Italiano” Esquivel of Mexico (30-15-1, 23 KOs). O’Quinn, who was last seen taking out veteran Yaqub Kareem in four rounds last June in Detroit, enjoys immense popularity in his native Motown. As an amateur, he won the USA National Championship at bantamweight and the 2013 USA Boxing Youth National Championships. Against Esquivel, however, he will be in tough. The Mexican veteran is a 12-year professional and a former NABF, WBC Continental Americas, WBC Youth Intercontinental, WBC FECOMBOX, Read more [...]

Hot of the Presses.. A Night of Live Boxing in Hockessin, Delaware

New Castle, DE – Dee Lee Promotions, LLC along with Nick Tiberi , Matchmaker, presents "A Night of Live Boxing..The Series" that will present Anthony "The Bull" Caputo Smith (16-8-0/11 ko's) and Prince Badi "The Boxing Prince" Ajamu (29-5-1/15 ko's) in Hockessin, Delaware's first ever Championship Bout. Dee Lee and Nick Tiberi are bringing their Christmas best to entertain all of those loyal Delaware fight fans. Every Delaware fan worth their salt knows that Dee Lee brought The First State it's first ever championship fight 19 years ago and she decided to bring them another championship fight for a Christmas Treat! The World Boxing Foundation Silver Cruiserweight title belt will be on the line when Caputo Smith of Kennett Square, PA faces off with Ajamu of Camden, NJ. With 26 knockouts Read more [...]

Undefeated Bantamweight Prospect Eros Correa Returns to the Ring this Saturday in Salinas, California

SAN JOSE, CA (October 10, 2018) - 2012 U.S. Olympic alternate and bantamweight prospect, Eros Correa (1-0, 1 KO), who is managed by Cali Boxing Management, makes his return to the ring this Saturday, October 13, 2018, in Salinas, CA, at the Storm House on a Thompson Boxing card headlined by featherweight prospect Ruben Villa (13-0, 5 KOs). Correa, a highly decorated amateur who made the U.S. Olympic team as an alternate in 2012, is eager to get his professional career going.  The Cali Boxing fighter is ready to make noise in the professional realm of boxing. "I have waited a long time to get back in the ring," said Eros Correa. "I've had a lot of obstacles to overcome in my career, but that will make for a better story once I am a world champion.  Now that I have a great management Read more [...]

Undefeated Bantamweight sensation Christian Carto headlines on Friday, November 9th at SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Penn. (October 9, 2018)--Undefeated bantamweight Christian Carto will once again look to thrill the fans at SugarHouse Casino when he takes on an opponent to be announced in a ten-round bout that will headline a big night of boxing on Friday night, November 9th.  The card is promoted by King's Promotions.  Carto of Philadelphia has a record of 16-0 with 11 knockouts, and is widely regarded as the most popular fighter in Philadelphia. The 21 year-old Carto has been a professional since 2016, and is one of the top prospects in the bantamweight division.  Carto has signature victories over Alonso Melendez (14-1) and James Smith (12-1).  Carto is coming off a eight-round unanimous decision over Javier Gallo on August 18th in Atlantic City, New Jersey.  Carto, who will be Read more [...]

Unbeaten Ruben Villa Fights in Hometown of Salinas, CA on Saturday, October 13

PHILADELPHIA, PENN. / ORANGE, CA- Promising featherweight prospect Ruben Villa (13-0, 5 KOs) headlines a talent rich card from his hometown of Salinas, Calif. on Saturday, Oct. 13.  Villa, 21, returns to the Salinas Storm House for the second time this year. The talented southpaw faces Mexico's Miguel Carrizoza (10-3, 2 KOs) in the 8-round "New Blood"main event.  Villa last fought from the Salinas Storm House in April, when he routed fellow prospect Marlon Olea in route to winning the vacant WBO Youth featherweight championship. It was Villa's first title since turning professional in July 2016. The two-time national Golden Gloves winner fights for the fifth time this year after registering six wins in 2017. "It's incredible how fast I've developed," said Villa, who is managed by Danny Read more [...]

Darmani Rock takes on Pedro Julio Rodriguez in main event on Saturday, October 6th at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA (October 1, 2018) - A terrific night of action is rounding into place as Hard Hitting Promotions presents an eight-bout card THIS Saturday, October 6th at The 2300 Arena.  In the main event, undefeated heavyweight Darmani Rock (12-0, 7 KOs) of Philadelphia takes Pedro Julio Rodriguez of Miami, Florida, via Cuba in an eight-round bout.  Rock of Philadelphia, who was the number-one amateur heavyweight in the United States and former Youth Amateur champion, has a record of 12-0 with seven knockouts. The 22 year-old Rock is a two-year professional who has a 1st round stoppage over Carlos Cotto (8-1-1) on his resume.  Rock is coming off a six-round unanimous decision win over Marquis Valentine on July 20th in Sloan, Iowa. This will be Rock's 3rd appearance in Philadelphia. Rodriguez Read more [...]

Segu Evens The Score With Rajuili, Takes WBF Title

When they fought last March the fight was thrilling and many felt Tanzanian Jonas “Black Mamba” Segu was unlucky to lose a majority decision to South Africa´s David Rajuili for the World Boxing Federation (WBF) All Africa Lightweight title. The rematch, on Friday September 28 at the Castle of Good Hope in Cape Town, South Africa, was equally exciting but this time the work-rate and accuracy of Segu made it a relatively easy fight to score, and he emerged a clear winner by unanimous decision. After ten highly entertaining rounds, judges Fred Van der Ross, Eddie Marshall and Clifford Mbelo were in complete agreement, all scoring the fight 98-92 for the new champion. Referee in charge of the action was Elroy Marchall. Jonas Segu (27) improved his professional record to 19-8-2 (6), Read more [...]

WBSS Championship Final Super Middleweight Division: George Groves vs. Callum Smith

EDMONTON, Canada (September 28, 2018) - The first season of the highly popular World Boxing Super Series' (WBSS) super middleweight division concludes today (Friday, Sept. 28), when World Boxing Association (WBA) super middleweight world champion "Saint" George Groves takes on undefeated challenger Callum "Mundo" Smith, airing live from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, starting at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT, exclusively on Super Channel in Canada. (L-R) -- Callum Smith & George Groves (Picture courtesy of World Boxing Super Series) Groves vs. Smith, presented by Sauerland Event, was postponed from its originally planned June 2 date due to Groves' shoulder surgery from an injury he suffered in his February17th WBSS semifinals 12-round unanimous decision victory against Chris Eubank, Jr. Groves Read more [...]

Thomas Mattice looking for emphatic victory TONIGHT on ShoBox: The New Generation

TEMECULA, Calif., (September 28, 2018) - Undefeated lightweight Thomas Mattice will be looking for a more emphatic win when he takes on Zhora Hamazaryan in the co-feature bout of a ShoBox: The New Generation card that will take place tonight at Pechanga Resort & Casino and live on SHOWTIME (10 PM ET/PT). Photo credit:  Dave Mandel/SHOWTIME Mattice (13-0, 10 KOs) had to get off the deck to win a split decision on July 20th.  Fans throughout the boxing world called for the rematch, and Mattice obliged as he has been working hard to better his effort on Friday night. "Camp was great, we worked very hard and I am ready for Friday night," said Mattice. Mattice doesn't think he needs to make adjustments, as he will fight and use his ability to get the nod on Friday. "I just have to Read more [...]