Category: Upcoming Event

“Machine Gun” Yamaguchi Takes On Young-Gun Kobayashi For WBF World Title

Fourteen years after his professional debut in 2002, Kenichi “Machine Gun” Yamaguchi (35) will be looking to finally win a world championship when he takes on undefeated fellow countryman Kentaro Kobayashi (25) for the vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) World Super Bantamweight title on Saturday April 23 in Osaka, Japan.  Yamaguchi, 19-3-2 (5), captured a regional title in 2009 when he beat Roberto Lerio in Australia, and in 2011 he traveled to Mexico to challenge Orlando Salido for the WBO World Featherweight title, but was stopped in the eleventh round after a valiant effort.  He has since been trying to get in line for another world championship opportunity, and after basing his career in the Philippines in 2014 he now returns to his native country for the big chance against a talented Read more [...]

Capital Showdown: Skoglund faces Liebenberg on April 23 in Stockholm

Big time boxing returns to Stockholm on April 23 when the Nordic Fight Night hits the Hovet! IBF Intercontinental Champion Erik Skoglund (24-0, 11 KOs) takes on the tough South African Ryno Liebenberg (17-2, 12 KOs).  Skoglund has been at the forefront of the revival in Swedish professional boxing. Last September, the 24 year-old from Nyköping made history when defending his IBF title against Oleksandr Cherviak – the first fight over championship distance on Swedish soil since the ban on professional boxing in 1969.  Three months later, the ‘Swedish Sensation’ returned with a one-sided points victory over the American knockout specialist Derek Edwards – the only man to have beaten current Swedish World Champion Badou Jack. Now, Skoglund must prepare for his next challenge, a twelve-round Read more [...]

Team Sauerland Release: Groves faces Brophy in Battle of Britain on April 9

George Groves will face David Brophy in a Super-Middleweight battle of Britain at The O2 in London on April 9, live on Sky Sports Box Office. Three-time World title challenger Groves meets the Scotsman over 12 rounds on the undercard of Anthony Joshua MBE’s World Heavyweight title clash with Charles Martin, as the Londoner aims to stay on track for a fourth shot at World honours.  Groves returned to the ring in style in January, stopping Andrea Di Luisa inside five rounds at the Copper Box Arena in east London in his first fight with new trainer Shane McGuigan, and ‘Saint’ George’s promoters Sauerland are in talks with Eddie Hearn for a summer showdown with St. Helens’ Martin Murray, but must get past the Scotsman first. “It’s nice to be in a domestic dust-up!” said Groves. Read more [...]

Dillon Cook Counting Down Days for ShoBox Debut!

Seneca, MO (March 18, 2016) – On March 25, junior middleweight prospect Dillon “White Lightning” Cook will find himself in a familiar place but with a new challenge when he battles Justin DeLoach in an eight round bout on ShoBox: The New Generation at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, OK.  Tickets for the event promoted by DiBella Entertainment and Holden Productions are $45, $55 and $75.  Unbeaten in 16 professional bouts with six wins by knockout, Cook's fought five of his last seven matches at the Buffalo Run, winning handily each time. A member of Holden Productions' “Four State Franchise”, the popular Cook is from nearby Seneca, MO and fought in front of sellout crowds on multiple occasions. While these are definite advantages for Cook, DeLoach comes into the ring with an impressive Read more [...]

Algieri takes on rising star Errol Spence Jr. in primetime as Premier Boxing Champions on NBC returns to Barclays Center in Brooklyn – Press Release

BROOKLYN (March 17, 2016) - Former world champion Chris Algieri is excited to cheer on his alma mater, the Stony Brook University Seawolves, as they hit the court for the first men's basketball NCAA Tournament game in the school's history.  "The older I get, the less I believe in luck, but I want to wish good luck to my alma mater, the Stony Brook Seawolves, in the opening game of the NCAA tournament later tonight," said Algieri.  The Long Island-native graduated with a bachelor's degree in Health Care Sciences and is currently on the advisory board of the Seawolves United Athletic Department. In 2015, he established the "Chris Algieri Champion Lifestyle Scholarship Fund" in 2015. "The program has come such a long way over the past few years," Algieri continued. "It is an inspiration to Read more [...]

Pulev and Chisora meet in EBU title fight and IBF World title eliminator on May 7 in Hamburg

Kubrat Pulev (22-1, 12 KOs) and Dereck Chisora (25-5, 17 KOs) will meet in a European title fight and IBF World title eliminator on May 7 in Hamburg, Germany.  The heavyweights collide as part of a blockbuster Team Sauerland bill at the Barclaycard Arena, and there is a lot on the line as both men look to reclaim the European crown and land a second shot at World honours.  Pulev has recorded back-to-back victories over George Arias and Maurice Harris since failing to dethrone Wladimir Klitschko in November 2015, while Chisora, who challenged Vitali Klitschko for the World title in February 2012, is enjoying a fine run of form, which has seen him remain unbeaten in his last five outings. ‘’This is a very important fight for me,’’ said Pulev, the 34 year-old from Sofia, Bulgaria. Read more [...]

Trainer Tommy Gallagher Ring 8 Guest Speaker Tuesday night

NEW YORK (March 12, 2016) - Veteran boxing trainer Tommy Gallagher will be Ring 8's guest speaker at Tuesday night's (Mar. 15) monthly meeting, starting at 7 p.m. ET, at O'Neill's Restaurant, located at 64-21 53rd Drive in Maspeth, New York.   In celebration of St. Patrick's Day, an Irish menu will feature Corn Beef & Cabbage, as well as Shepard's Pie.   "Everybody's Irish for St. Patrick's Day," Ring 8 president Bob Duffy said.  "It's only appropriate that our guest speaker is and Irishman, Tommy Gallagher.  He's done it all in boxing during the past 40 years.  Tommy's been a big part of Ring 8 for a longtime and he's known as a good storyteller."   Best known, perhaps, for his role in The Contenders reality television series, last year Gallagher was inducted into the Read more [...]

Ruslan Provodnikov Returns To Headline SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING® on June 11 Against John Molina Jr., From Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y.

Philadelphia, Pa. (March 11, 2016) - Former WBO Junior Welterweight World Champion Ruslan Provodnikov "The Siberian Rocky," returns to the ring on Saturday, June 11 to headline on SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING as he takes on former world title challenger John Molina Jr. in a 12-round super lightweight from bout from Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y. The clash will be televised live on SHOWTIME (9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT) and it will be available in Spanish via secondary audio programming. The fight is promoted by Banner Promotions and tickets for the event will go on sale at a later date. Dubbed the "Siberian Rocky" for his aggressive attack and unyielding will to win, Beryozovo, Russia's native Ruslan Provodnikov (25-4, 18 KOs) has earned himself a loyal fan base around the globe Read more [...]

Julian Williams Media Workout Quotes March 5th event

Philadelphia, Pa. (March 2, 2016) - Julian "J-Rock" Williams (21-0-1, 13 KOs) held a media workout on Tuesday in Philadelphia at James Shuler Boxing Gym as he prepares to put his undefeated record on the line in a 154-pound world title eliminator this Saturday, March 5, live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT, delayed on the West Coast). The SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION® main event pits Williams against Italy's Marcello Matano (16-1, 5 KOs) as part of a tripleheader live from Sands Bethlehem Events Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Also featured on the telecast will be middleweight contender Antoine Douglas (19-0-1, 13 KOs) facing off against Avtandil Khurtsidze (31-2, 20 KOs) in a 10-round middleweight bout and exciting Detroit prospect Tony Harrison (22-1, 18 KOs) battling former title Read more [...]

Canelo Alvarez and Amir “King” Khan to Host London Press Conference – Monday – February 29th

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!   WHO:            CANELO ALVAREZ, WBC, Ring Magazine and Lineal  Middleweight World Champion AMIR "KING" KHAN, Former Two-Time World Champion OSCAR DE LA HOYA, Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions EDDY REYNOSO, Head Trainer of Canelo Alvarez JOSE "CHEPO" REYNOSO, Manager and Trainer of Canelo Alvarez SHAH KHAN, Father and Manager of Amir Khan MAURICIO SULAIMAN, President of WBC   WHEN:          Monday, February 29, 2016 10:00 a.m. GMT - Press Arrival 11:00 a.m. GMT - Fan Arrival 11:30 a.m. GMT - Press Conference Begins **Media, please RSVP to Amir Rashid at amir.rashid@goldenstarmedia.com**                         WHERE:       The Park Plaza Riverbank London, Ballroom 18 Albert Embarkment, SE1 7TJ London    WHAT: Read more [...]

New York: Hank Lundy, Terence Crawford make weight

NEW YORK (Feb. 26th, 2016) -- Junior welterweights Hank Lundy and Terence Crawford each made weight Friday at the Theater Lobby at the Madison Square Garden in advance of their 12-round World Boxing Organization (WBO) world title bout Saturday in the main event of HBO's World Championship Boxing doubleheader, promoted by Top Rank and CES Boxing.    Philadelphia's Lundy (26-5-1, 13 KOs) weighed 138.2 pounds, well below the 140-pond weight limit, while the undefeated, reigning champion Crawford (27-0, 19 KOs) tipped the scales at 139.2.    Friday's weigh-in was rare in that the main event fighters did not share the stage or pose for a face-off following a near altercation between the two at Thursday's final press conference at Chase Square.    After speaking to the press Read more [...]

LaManna to take on Kendal Mena in main event on Saturday, March 19 at the Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City

Atlantic City, NJ (February 26, 2016)--On Saturday night,  March 19, Thomas "Cornflake" LaManna will headline in an 8-round Welterweight bout when he fights Kendal Mena at the Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City . The card is promoted by Rising Promotions in association with Vincent M. Ponte's Gulf Stream Promotions. LaManna (19-1, 7 KO's) of nearby Millville, New Jersey will be making his second consecutive appearance at The Claridge.  LaManna won a 8-round unanimous decision over Ariel Vasquez on December 5th. LaManna used his reach and height and worked behind his jab to keep Vasquez at bay.  As the fight wore on, LaManna started to dominate with body punches and cruised home to victory to the tune of 79-72 on two scorecards and 78-73. The 24 year-old LaManna turned professional Read more [...]

Philly native Lundy draws inspiration from family heading into Saturday’s world title bout in New York City

NEW YORK (Feb. 25th, 2016) -- The playful ribbing between Hank Lundy and Terence Crawford that began in mid-January continued at Thursday's final press conference when Crawford's trainer, Brian McIntyre -- a former fighter himself -- walked to the podium at Chase Square with a T-shirt that read, "I went to the Madison Square Garden and all I got was knocked out by Terrence Crawford," an obvious jab at Lundy.   "These will be available for Hank and his team following the fight," McIntyre deadpanned.   Team Lundy, led by CES Boxing president Jimmy Burchfield Sr., Lundy's promoter, enjoyed a quick laugh at its own expense, with Burchfield taking the shirt, folding it carefully and placing it on his lap while McIntyre continued his monologue, merely an extension of the month-long social Read more [...]

Khurtsidze Replaces The Injured Sam Soliman

NEW YORK (Feb. 23, 2016) - Undefeated middleweight contender Antoine Douglas will face hard-hitting Avtandil Khurtsidze in the co-feature of SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION® on Saturday, March 5, live on SHOWTIME® (10 p.m. ET/PT) from Sands Bethlehem Events Center in Bethlehem, Pa. Khurtsidze (30-2-2, 20 KOs) steps in to face GH3 Promotions' Douglas (19-0-1, 13 KOs) in a 10-round middleweight bout for the WBO International title after Sam Soliman pulled out of the fight last week with a knee injury. Khurtsidze, of Brooklyn, N.Y. by way of Kutaisi, Georgia, has won eight straight - including six by knockout - since dropping a controversial decision to then-unbeaten Hassan N'Dam in a bout for the vacant interim WBA World Middleweight Title in Paris in 2010. Khurtsidze was scheduled Read more [...]

Unbeaten heavyweight Derric Rossy added to “Mayhem in Mansfield”

WOBURN, Mass. (August 31, 2005) - Former Boston College defensive lineman Derric Rossy (8-0, 5 KOs) returns to familiar grounds, close to where he starred on the gridiron, in order to advance his professional boxing career. Rossy has been added to the September 17th "Mayhem in Mansfield" undercard at the Dana Barros Sports Complex in Mansfield, Massachusetts. "Mayhem in Mansfield" is promoted by New England Ringside Promotions in association with Irish Ropes and Cedric Kushner Productions. "Rossy gives us a real B.C. maroon-and-gold flavor especially with former Eagles basketball great Dana Barros hosting the show at his beautiful sports complex," New England Ringside Promotions president Rick Brutti said. "Rossy is a big, athletic Italian kid who is unlike so many former football players Read more [...]