Category: Upcoming Event

Update: Omar Juarez Fight Cancelled Due to Opponent Having Weight Issues

UPDATE:  MINNEAPOLIS, MN (August 24, 2018) - Due to his opponent having weight issues, the highly anticipated pro debut of Omar Juarez will now be postponed to another date. The Minnesota Commission declined to let both fighters make adjustments to the contracted weigh and the fight was cancelled. Look for Juarez to make his pro debut on Sept 30, 2018 on the Victor Ortiz vs. John Molina Jr. showdown.  "I'm very disappointed that my fight was cancelled, said Juarez, "I worked extremely hard leading up to this fight. I want to say sorry to my family and friends who traveled from Texas to Minnesota to see me fight. I will be back in September with victory on my mind." ORIGINAL STORY: MINNEAPOLIS, MN (August 23, 2018) - Highly decorated 19-year old amateur standout, Omar "El Relampago" Read more [...]

Brandon Robinson to now take on Ernest Amuzu on Friday, September 14th at the 2300 Arena in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA (August 23, 2018) -Brandon Robinson will now take on veteran Ernest Amuzu in the eight-round super middleweight main event that will headline a great night of action on Friday, September 14th at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.   The nine-bout card is promoted by King's Promotions.  Robinson of Philadelphia has a record of 10-1 with seven knockouts.  The 30 year-old Robinson has won 10 straight fights, and has quickly established himself as one of the top super middleweight prospects in the country.  The 2 year-pro is coming off a eight-round unanimous decision over Oscar Riojas on April 6th at the 2300 Arena, Amuza of Prichard, Alabama by way of Ghana, has an impressive mark of 24-3 with 22 knockouts.  The 35 year-old Amuzu is an eight-year professional, who is coming Read more [...]

“The Special One” Sharad Collier Back in action Oct. 20 at Foxwood

HARTFORD, Conn. (August 21, 2018) - Hartford blue-chip prospect "The Special One" Sharad Collier returns to action October 20, on a show presented by CES Boxing, at Foxwood Resort Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut.   The two-time New England Golden Gloves champion made his professional debut this past June 16, on his promoter's Hartford Boxing Promotions' inaugural event, "Fight Night at The Capital", in which he registered a sensational first-round knockout of Antonio Castillo Jr. (1-1), at Xfinity Centre in Hartford. Collier will step-up in competition, fighting in to his first scheduled six-round bout Oct, 20, against undefeated Springfield, MA welterweight Derrick Whitley, Jr. (4-0, 0 KOs), the son and uncle of well-known retired New England fighters. "I feel the same as I did in Read more [...]

KlowdTV to Air Live and it is Exclusively in the US Mchunu v. Oosthuizen

LAS VEGAS, NV. - will present a battle between highly regarded cruiserweights, Thabiso Mchunu and Thomas Oosthuizen in a 12-round bout from The Emperors Palace in Kempton Park, South Africa.   The fight will mark yet another world-class boxing event that KlowdTV is bringing to the fans in the United States. "This continues a great run of fights that we are excited to bring boxing fans in the United States," said KlowdTV President, Robert Herring, Sr. "This is another terrific matchup, and we will continue to stream the top fights from around the world. There is a thirst for these fights, and KlowdTV promises to continue to serve up great events." Mchunu of Cato Ridge, South Africa has a record of 19-4 with 12 knockouts.   The 30-year-old southpaw has been a player in the cruiserweight Read more [...]

Russia’s Umar Salamov to Face Germany’s Denis Liebau in Explosive Light Heavyweight Clash on September 5 in Grozny

On Wednesday, September 5, fearless Russian light heavyweight contender Umar Salamov (21-1, 16 KOs) will risk his IBF #11 and WBO #15 rankings when he takes on treacherous KO puncher Denis Liebau (23-2, 21 KOs) of Frankfurt Germany, for the WBO International Light Heavyweight Championship. The explosive 10-round showdown will be held in the Amphitheater at the five-star Grozny City Hotel in Salamov’s hometown of Grozny, Russia, and televised live in Russia on Match TV. Eager for a shot at the world championship, Salamov has lately been honing his craft at the world-famous Kronk Gym in Detroit, while issuing public challenges to dangerous world champions Eleider Alvarez (WBO) and Dmitry Bivol (WBA). He was last seen in the ring in June, winning the IBF North American Championship by scoring Read more [...]

USA Boxing Alumni Association Profile: Dr. Wilbert “Skeeter” McClure

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (August 20, 2018) - One of the classiest boxers to ever lace-up a pair of gloves is Dr. Wilbert "Skeeter" McClure, who is the only American boxer to capture an Olympic gold-medal and also earn a Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D). "When I think of 'Skeeter' McClure," USA Boxing president John Brown said, "I think of the grassroots of our sport. When 'Skeeter' was a young boy growing up in Toledo, Ohio, he had a twinkle in his eye and a desire to box. We would learn later in life how talented, gifted and passionate 'Skeeter' McClure was about the sport of boxing. "It would be impossible for me, somebody who has spent his entire life in boxing, to find a better representative of our sport than 'Skeeter' McClure." Nicknamed "Skeeter" because his father thought Read more [...]

Devin Haney to Face Former World Title Challenger Juan Carlos Burgoes in Main Event of ShoBox

NEW YORK (August 20, 2018) - Top undefeated lightweight prospect Devin Haney will face three-time world title challenger Juan Carlos Burgos in the 10-round main event of a ShoBox: The New Generation tripleheader Friday Sept. 28 live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT) from Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif.The 19-year-old Haney (19-0, 13 KOs) returns for his second consecutive challenge of 2018 on ShoBox, this time against Burgos (33-2-2, 21 KOs), a veteran of 37 fights whose only defeats have come in world championship bouts. The co-feature of the second Friday of back-to-back ShoBox telecasts will feature an immediate rematch of one of 2018's most controversial and widely disputed fights. Lightweights Thomas Mattice (13-0, 10 KOs) and Zhora Hamazaryan (9-1, 6 KOs) will face off less than Read more [...]

Junior Featherweight Arnold Khegai Stays Undefeated with TKO 2 over Africa’s Mudde Ntambi

Ethnic Korean, Ukrainian-born junior featherweight slugger Arnold Khegai stayed undefeated on Sunday, August 19, with an impressive two-round stoppage over Uganda’s Mudde Robinson Ntambi at the Korston Club Hotel Moscow, in Moscow, Russia.  The IBF #13-rated Khegai (13-0-1, 9 KOs) utilized his monstrous strength and power to score two knockdowns in the second round, sending Ntambi (23-6-1, 7 KOs) through the ropes and forcing the referee to stop the fight. The 26-year-old Khegai says he was pleased with his performance and fees ready to climb another run of the ladder to a world championship. “All my preparations paid off and I am happy with my victory,” said Khegai. “Now I want to come to the United States and fight the champions to show that I am the best 122-lb fighter in Read more [...]

Mykal Fox to take on former world champion DeMarcus Corley on CBS Sports Network

Reading, Penn. (August 18, 2018)--Tonight, undefeated junior welterweight prospect, Mykal "The Professor" Fox will battle former world champion DeMarcus "Chop Chop" Corley in a ten-round bout at The Maryland Live Casino in Hanover, Maryland.   The fight, between the Beltway area rivals will be televised live on CBS Sports Network beginning at 9 PM ET.  Fox (17-0, 4 KOs) of Forestville, Maryland will be taking on his toughest challenge and biggest name in his four-year career. At 22 years-old, Fox has been coming along very nicely as he continues to ascent up the prospect lists in the junior welterweight division. Standing 6'4" inches, Fox will have a nine-inch height advantage over the 83-fight vetearn, Corley. "This is the next progression in Mykal's development," said Fox's promoter, Read more [...]

Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2018 Announced

UNCASVILLE, Conn. (August 14, 2018) - The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) has announced its six-member Class of 2018 to be inducted during the 14TH annual CBHOF Gala Induction Dinner on Saturday night, October 13, in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun.  The new CBHOF inductees are boxers Cocoa Kid and Angel Vazquez, judge Don Trella, and trainers John Harris, Bill Gore and Brian Clark. Once again," CBHOF president John Laudati said, "the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame has elected a fantastic class of inductees. We are excited about the historical significance of inducing Cocoa Kid, the great fighter from the 1930's. Our other honorees come from across the state. We hope to see a large contingent come out to congratulate a great local boxer, Angel Vasquez, and to celebrate the life Read more [...]

Fight Night at the Scottish Rite 2 – September 8th in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO, TX (August 8, 2018) - Professional boxing returns to the Scottish Rite Theatre in downtown San Antonio, TX, on September 8, 2018, when TMB & PRB Entertainment present, "FIGHT NIGHT AT THE SCOTTISH RITE 2". The 8-round main event will showcase Armando Cardenas (9-1, 5 KOs), a local fan favorite, vs. Gilbert Venegas (9-0, 6 KOs) from East Moline, Illinois, in a super welterweight bout. In the 6-round co-main event, Xavier Wilson (8-0, 1 KO) from San Antonio by way of Baltimore, Maryland, will square off against local native, Christian Santibanez (5-7, 3 KOs), in a lightweight clash. In addition, 5-Time national champion Richard Medina, from San Antonio, will be making his highly anticipated pro debut. "We are happy to bring another great night of boxing to San Antonio," Read more [...]

Garcia to Face Morales in Mainliner on September 1st – Golden Boy Fight Night

INDIO, CALIF. (Aug. 7, 2018): NABF and NABO Super Featherweight champion Ryan "Kingry" Garcia (15-0, 13 KOs) will face his toughest challenge yet as he takes on NABA Super Featherweight Champion Carlos "The Solution" Morales (17-2-3, 6 KOs) in a non-title fight scheduled for 10 rounds in the lightweight division. The clash will be the main event of the Sept. 1 edition of Golden Boy Fight Night at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif.The action will be streamed live on Facebook Watch in the U.S. and globally on the Golden Boy Fight Night Page. Garcia, a 19-year-old native of Victorville, Calif., is the future of boxing. After winning multiple national championships as an amateur and several professional fights in Mexico, Garcia signed with Golden Boy Promotions in Nov. 2016. Since Read more [...]

welterweight Erick Bone will look to register the biggest win of his career when he takes on former IBF Junior Welterweight world champion, Sergey Lipinets

New York (August 6, 2018)-- This Saturday night at NYCB Live, Home of The Nassau Coliseum, streaking welterweight Erick Bone will look to register the biggest win of his career when he takes on former IBF Junior Welterweight world champion, Sergey Lipinets.  The ten-round bout will be part of a nationally televised card that will be presented by Premier Boxing Champions on FOX & FOX Deportes at 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT. Bone (20-5, 8 KOs) of Ecuador has won four straight bouts, which Bone and his team believe it should be six straight wins, with disputed losses to former world champion Miguel Vazquez and then undefeated Eddie Ramirez. "I am motivated and ready to get back on the big stage," said Bone.  "Lipinets is a strong fighter.  He is good with both hands,  He is good Read more [...]

Brandon Robinson takes on Taneal Goyco in Main Event on Friday, September 14th at The 2300 Arena

Philadelphia, PA (July 31, 2018) - Rising super middleweight prospect, Brandon " B ROB" Robinson will headline a special night of boxing when he takes on the battle-tested and upset minded Taneal Goyco in the eight-round main event on Friday, September 14th at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia.  The eight-bout card is promoted by King's Promotions.  Robinson of Philadelphia has a record of 10-1 with seven knockouts.   The 30 year-old Robinson has won 10 straight fights, and has quickly established himself as one of the top super middleweight prospects in the country.  The 2 year-pro is coming off a eight-round unanimous decision over Oscar Riojas on April 6th at the 2300 Arena,  Goyco of Philadelphia has a record of 9-11-1 with four knockouts.  The 37 year-old Goyco is a 12-year veteran, Read more [...]

3-time, 2-division World Champion “El Gallo” Jose Antonio Rivera Returns to ring for first time in 7 years on “Homecoming” card

WORCESTER, Mass. (July 31, 2018) - A dozen years after he captured his third world title in two different weight classes, seven since his last fight, "El Gallo" Jose Rivera returns to the ring August 17 to headline "Homecoming", presented by Granite Chin Promotions (GCP) in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment (RPE), at The Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts.   The 45-year-old Rivera (41-6-1, 24 KOs) has already lost more than 30 pounds, now within four pounds of his contracted weight, since he started training earlier this year. He will headline against Ruben "Modern Day Warrior" Galvan (27-26-4, 10 KOs) in the eight-round main event. "El Gallo" Jose Antonio Rivera hitting the pads with his trainer Sean Fitzgerald In 1997, Rivera captured the International Boxing Organization Read more [...]