Category: Upcoming Event

Split-T Management’s World-Ranked and undefeated Abraham Nova battles Avery Sparrow TONIGHT in Las Vegas

NEW YORK (June 25, 2020) - TONIGHT at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, world-ranked and undefeated junior lightweight Abraham "Super" Nova takes on tough Philly-based Avery Sparrow in the co-feature bout of a Top Rank promoted card on ESPN (8 PM ET / 5 PM PT) Nova, 26, of Albany, New York has a record of 18-0 with 14 knockouts. The four-year pro is currently ranked number-six by the WBA and number-seven by the WBO, will be making his 2nd start of 2020.  He is coming off a 4th round stoppage of 57-fight veteran Pedro Navarrete on January 18th in Verona, New York. Nova has wins over Martin Nicolas Matamala (9-2), Andres Zapata (7-1), Hassan Nourdine (9-2); He won the NABA Super Featherweight title with a unanimous decision Read more [...]

March Badness presents new Main Event challenger March 7 Boxing Night brings in tougher Filipino for Undefeated Griego

(ALBUQUERQUE) Matthew “Diamond Boy” Griego just discovered that Friday’s 10-round Main Event fight will be against an even tougher opponent. Fresquez Productions has announced that Jeronil Borres will face off against Griego in the final boxing match of MARCH BADNESS at Isleta Resort and Casino this Friday night. Borres replaces Ronnie Baldonado who was unable to overcome visa problems in the Philippines. Borres is also from the Philippines but was already training in Los Angeles and has made his way to Albuquerque. Borres has a sparkling record of 14 wins (2 by KO) against just 4 losses with one draw. Albuquerque’s Griego is putting his undefeated record on the line. “It’s a shame that Ronnie couldn’t make it, but Borres is actually a much stronger fighter,” said Lenny Read more [...]

Samuel Teah looks to Continue Winning Ways on Saturday Night at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia

Samuel Teah looks to Continue Winning Ways on Saturday Night at 2300 Arena in Philadelphia FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Philadelphia, PA (March 5 2020) - USBA Junior Welterweight champion Samuel Teah is not taking his opponent, Diemurci Nzau lightly for their scheduled six-round non-title main event the fight this Saturday night at The 2300 Arena in Philadelphia. The fight will headline the inaugural card promoted by RDR Promotions. Teah of Philadelphia, who has a record of 16-3-1 with seven knockouts is coming off a 10-round majority decision over Sonny Fredrickson to win the crown in November knows that a win on Saturday night will lead him to a possible big opportunity. "I had a very good training Read more [...]

Sam Clarkson Jr. Squares off Against Israel Duffus for Ring Of Hope’s “Night To Fight” on March 7 in Irving TX

Sam Clarkson Jr. Squares off Against Israel Duffus for Ring Of Hope’s “Night To Fight” on March 7 in Irving TX IRVINE, TX (March 4, 2020) - Fort Worth born-and-bred boxer Sam Clarkson Jr. was highly motivated by the wrong forces growing up. He was heading down dangerous Dallas roads, ones that could potentially not only derail his life, but spoil his boxing talents as well. Before the Cedar HIll native found the sweet science at the age of 17, he was already going in and out of jail. Reflecting on his regressions today, Clarkson Jr. is not proud of his decisions, but he doesn’t regret them either because it made him the stronger. Non-profit organization Read more [...]

Anthony Young to take on Jorge Martin Garcia in eight-round Co-Feature This Saturday night, March 7th at Ballys Atlantic City Hotel and Casino

Atlantic City, NJ (March 4, 2020)-- Local favorite Anthony "Juice" Young will take on Jorge Martin Garcia in the eight-round welterweight co-feature bout, this Saturday night,  March 7th at  Ballys Atlantic City Hotel and Casino. The show, which is promoted by Hard Hitting Promotions will be headlined by a eight-round South Jersey Super Middleweight Showdown between Derrick Webster (28-2, 14 KOs) of Glassboro and Gabriel Pham (11-2, 5 KOs) of Atlantic City Young has a record of 21-2 with eight knockouts.  The 32 year-old Young is a nine-year professional who has wins over Jose Javier Calderon (4-1) and his last bout when he burst into contendership when he stopped former junior middleweight world champion Sadam Ali (27-2) in three rounds on May 4th in Las Vegas. Young Read more [...]

History awaits Ortiz, Gonzalez Friday in Worcester

FEATHERWEIGHT PROSPECT IRVIN Gonzalez Jr. of Worcester returns home Friday, February 28, 2020 when he battles Yeuri Andujar for a shot at the vacant WBC World Youth Featherweight Title in the co-feature of CES Boxing's upcoming event at The Palladium. Gonzalez is aiming to become just the fourth WBC Youth title-holder in CES Boxing history and only the second U.S.-born fighter to currently reign as Youth champion. He would join his stablemate Jamaine Ortiz, who won the lightweight title in 2019. Worcester, MA (February 25, 2020) – CES Boxing’s long-awaited return to Massachusetts is just 72 hours away as hometown heroes Jamaine Ortiz and Irvin Gonzalez Jr. attempt to make history at The Palladium in downtown Worcester. The east coast’s No. 1 promotion launches its 2020 schedule Read more [...]

Undefeated IBF Super Middleweight Champion Caleb “Sweethands” Plant and mandatory challenger Vincent Feigenbutz participated in a media workout in Nashville

NASHVILLE (February 12, 2020) - Undefeated IBF Super Middleweight Champion Caleb “Sweethands” Plant and mandatory challenger Vincent Feigenbutz participated in a media workout in Nashville Wednesday before they square off this Saturday, February 15 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee in the FOX PBC Fight Night main event and on FOX Deportes. The Ashland City, Tennessee native Plant greeted fans in attendance before he makes the second defense of his 168-pound title in a homecoming attraction, as he fights in his home state for the first time as a pro. Fighting out of his native Germany, Feigenbutz will be making his U.S. debut and hoping to spoil Plant’s homecoming in the “Music City”. Tickets for the event, which is promoted by Sweethands Promotion, TGB Promotions Read more [...]

Lightweight prospect Ruben “Ace” Torres will headline Thompson Boxing’s “Path To Glory” event

Photo by Carlos Baeza - Thompson Boxing Promotions Unbeaten Lightweight Torres to Headline Against Slugger Gabino Cota ORANGE, Calif. (Feb. 11, 2020) - Lightweight prospect Ruben “Ace” Torres (11-0, 9 KOs), will headline Thompson Boxing's “Path To Glory" event on Friday, Feb. 21st, from the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, Calif. Torres, who is rapidly making a name for himself with his aggressive style, headlines his third straight Thompson Boxing card, as he faces the dangerous knockout artist from Sonora, Mexico, Gabino Cota (19-10-2, 17 KOs), in an eight-round main event clash. The 22-year old Torres, who hails from South Central Los Angeles, is guided by Danny Zamora Read more [...]

Fight Night In Framingham “Fighting Life Charity Event – March 20th at the Sheraton Hotel

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (February 10, 2020) - "Fight Night In Framingham", presented by Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP), not only will be the first professional boxing event in the Massachusetts city, located 20 miles southwest of Boston, it has additional meaning for youngsters in that market. "Fight Night In Framingham," will be held Friday night, March 20, at Sheraton Framingham Hotel for the benefit of Fighting Life, an after-school youth boxing and academic empowerment program, available 100-percent free of charge, to students beginning in elementary school through high school education. "SBP is very excited and looks forward to putting on Framingham's first ever boxing event for this organization," promoter Chuck Shearns commented. "I think what is speaks Read more [...]

Ortiz Defends PA State Lightweight Title In Philly vs. Philly Main Event

STEVIE ORTIZ vs. DAMON ALLEN HEADLINES PHILLY SPECIAL MARCH 27 @ 2300 ARENA Ortiz Defends PA State Lightweight Title In Philly vs. Philly Main Event FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHILADELPHIA, PA -- It should be another all-Philly classic when lightweights Stevie Ortiz and Damon Allen collide over 10 rounds for Ortiz' Pennsylvania state lightweight championship on Friday evening, March 27, at the 2300 Arena. The Ortiz-Allen showdown will headline a seven-bout card dubbed Philly Special by Raging Babe, aka Michelle Rosado.  First fight will start at 7:30 p.m. "The recipe for success in Philly always has been Philly vs. Philly," said Rosado.  "It's what made Philly a great fight town. The hard part today is getting Philly Read more [...]

Padilla-Suarez Headliness Xcite Fight Night January 31 at Parx Casino

PADILLA-SUAREZ HEADLINES XCITE FIGHT NIGHT JAN. 31 AT PARX CASINO   Bensalem,PA-Hot prospect Victor Padilla (7-0, 6 K0s) of Berlin, NJ, will face battle-tested Israel Suarez (4-7-3, 1 K0s) of Luquillo, Puerto Rico in a six-round lightweight bout Friday, Jan. 31, at Xcite Center inside Parx Casino®. The seven-fight card, presented by Joe Hand Promotions, begins at 7:30 p.m. This event is only for adults age 21 and older. Tickets priced at $50, $75 and $100 are on sale at Joe Hand Promotions (215-364-9000). Tickets also can be purchased from the Hold My Ticket Call Center at (1-877-466-3404) and at parxcasino.com. In the junior-middleweight semifinal, Isaiah Wise (7-2-2, 4 K0s), of North Philadelphia, who always brings out a great crowd, will face Enver Halili (10-2, Read more [...]

Undefeated featherweight prospect Ruben Villa will make his fourth ShoBox: The New Generation appearance in just over a year

NEW YORK - January 10, 2020 - Undefeated featherweight prospect Ruben Villa will make his fourth ShoBox: The New Generation appearance in just over a year as the former two-time Junior Olympic National Champion takes on hard-hitting Alexei Collado in a 10-round main event of a three-fight telecast on Friday, January 31 live on SHOWTIME (10 p.m. ET/PT) from Hirsch Memorial Coliseum in Shreveport, La. Undefeated Ukrainian and 2012 Olympic Bronze medalist Taras Shelestyuk (17-0, 10 KOs) meets Mexico's Alejandro Davila (19-1-2, 7 KOs) in a 10-round welterweight matchup in the co-featured bout. The televised opener features an eight-round lightweight bout pitting Southern California native Jerry Pérez (12-0, 9 KOs) against ShoBox veteran Zhora Hamazaryan (9-1-1, 6 KOs) from Armenia. The event Read more [...]

The Ring Return of the “Common Man” Joe “The Beast” Miller Jr.

THE ROAD TO THE HARD ROCK THE RING RETURN OF THE "COMMON MAN," JOE "THE BEAST" SMITH JR.   HART-SMITH JR. SET FOR THIS SATURDAY NIGHT ON ESPN Atlantic City, NJ, January 9, 2020 JOE "THE BEAST" SMITH JR. (24-3 20KO'S) made his pro-debut in 2009 and spent much of his early years in boxing developing in the New York boxing scene, most notably at Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing praised "Rockin' Fight" series at The Paramount.  Fast forward to 2016 and the year of "THE BEAST" was truly upon us. Starting in June of '16, Smith Jr. traveled to Chicago, the hometown of then #2 world rated light heavyweight, ANDREZJ FONFARA.  In a stunning upset, Smith Jr. unleashed a furious Read more [...]

McFarland-Neal semi main event set for Battle at the Boat 125

TACOMA, Wash. – In addition to a 10-round main event between Andre Keys and Dannie Williams, Battle at the Boat 125 will also feature a 6-round semi main event between Niko McFarland and Antonio Neal.  Contested at 145 pounds, McFarland and Neal's bout will be one of six fights on the Jan. 17 card at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Wash. "Niko and Antonio have both fought several times on Emerald Queen and they never fail to put on entertaining fights. This fight just made too much sense," promoter Brian Halquist said. "These two are warriors in the truest sense of the word. Expect a lot of punches to be thrown because neither fighter backs down. This is going to be an exciting fight." Tickets are available through the EQC box office and all Ticketmaster Outlets. Preliminary bouts Read more [...]

Boxing Action at the Emerald Queen Casino in the “Battle at the Boat 125”!

TACOMA, Wash. – Andre Keys will look to win his 12th consecutive fight when he returns to the ring in January, but to accomplish that he will have to defeat his toughest opponent to date in former world title contender Dannie Williams.  Keys and Williams will main event Battle at the Boat 125 as Brian Halquist Productions will kick off its 2020 Battle at the Boat boxing series with a special Friday night edition on Friday, Jan. 17 at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Wash. Event will start at 8 pm with doors opening at 7 pm. Keys, a native of Tacoma, brings a 12-1 record into the 10-round welterweight bout, while Williams, who fights out of Saint Louis, is 23-3. “This is an excellent main event to kickoff the New Year with,” said promoter Brian Halquist. “Andre has been climbing Read more [...]