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 [...]

Gonorenda And Ndafoluma Set For WBF Title Defenses

Two World Boxing Federation (WBF) Champions are set to defend their titles when Kalakoda Promotions presents “A Fistful of Dollars” on Friday August 31 at the International Conference Centre in Harare, Zimbabwe.  WBF All Africa Cruiserweight Champion Chamunorwa “Sting” Gonorenda, 11-12 (7), will be looking to continue the resurrection of his career when he takes on London-based Nigerian Southpaw Tony Salem, 11-1 (6), in his first defense. Gonorenda was 7-12 after losing to former WBF World Cruiserweight Champion Ilunga Makabu in April of 2017, but since then he has won four straight, including three stoppages, and picked up the WBF title last August by defeating Kaminja Ramadhan. In the co-featured bout, Lukas Ndafoluma, 12-1 (4), will be making a very quick turn-around as he 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 [...]

Jose Antonio Rivera Returns with a Bang KO Winner in His First Fight in 7 Years

WORCESTER, Mass. (August 19, 2018) - Seven years after his last fight, "El Gallo" Jose Antonio Rivera returned to the ring in grand fashion last night (Saturday) to headline "Homecoming, presented by Granite Chin Promotions in association with Rivera Promotions Entertainment, at The Palladium in Worcester, Massachusetts. THE CHAMP IS BACK: referee Bob Benoit (L) and Jose Antonio Rivera The 45-year-old Rivera (42-6-1, 25 KOs), 35 pounds lighter than he was in February when he started training, packed the house in his hometown, fully entertained his supportive fans. Three-time, two-division world champion Rivera pressured Larry "Slomoshun: Smith (10-38-1, 7 KOs) from the opening bell and he never let up. It took a few rounds for Rivera to wear off the rust, but he fed Smith a steady diet Read more [...]

Carl Frampton vs. Luke Jackson Interim WBO Featherweight World Championship and More….

EDMONTON, Canada (August 18, 2018) - A bonafide Event of the Year candidate is on tap today in the United Kingdom, featuring a pair of world title fights and a Special Heavyweight Attraction, to air in Canada exclusively on Super Channel (2:45 p.m. ET / 11:45 a.m. PT. start), live from Windsor Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland.   Frampton vs. Jackson is apresentation of Frank Warren's Queensbury Promotions. "It is going to be a fantastic occasion," Warren said. "We have Ireland's best in action. Carl (Frampton) is a tremendous professional, fantastic to work with and the reason we are here. He knows what is at stake and wants to put himself in line for a full world title fight. He is not fazed and just wants the best. He wanted to fight at Windsor Park and we have delivered. After this 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 [...]

Devin Haney Promotions Granted Boxing Promoter’s License in California

At 19-Years old, Devin Haney, who was born in San Francisco and raised in Oakland, becomes the youngest promoter in boxing history.  With the approved application, Devin Haney Promotions is off to a good start and looking is forward to showcasing events in California. Devin Haney Becomes The Youngest Promoter in Boxing History "Getting approved for my promoter's license in California is something I envisioned since I turned professional," said an elated Devin Haney, who now lives in Las Vegas. "Devin Haney Promotions will start doing shows on a modest scale, that will eventually lead to mega events." "I already have a couple of young hungry prospects on my roster and will be looking to sign other talented fighters as we march forward," Haney continued. "I plan to showcase some of the 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 [...]

Tyrone Crawley Jr., and Ricardo Garcia Battle to a Majority Draw in Philadelphia At SugarHouse Casino

Philadelphia, Penn. (August 13, 2018)-This past Friday night, Tyrone Crawley, Jr. and Ricardo Garcia fought to an eight-round majority draw before a capacity crowd at SugarHouse Casino in a junior welterweight bout.   The fantastic nine-bout show was promoted by King's Promotions. It seemed that Garcia was leading the action by landing combinations on the ropes. Crawley tried to keep the fight at the center of the ring by trying to lead with his left and flicking out the jab. Garcia dictated the action, but the judges did not see it that way as two of the voters saw the fight even at 76-76 and a 3rd judge had it 79-73 for Garcia.  Garcia, 140.7 lbs of Dominican Republic is 14-3-1. Crawley, Jr., 138.5 lbs of Philadelphia, PA 7-1-1. Eric Moon won an eight-round unanimous decision over Read more [...]

Emilio Sanchez Wins by TKO over Christopher Martin in Mainliner

LOS ANGELES (Aug 10, 2018): Emilio Sanchez (17-1, 11 KOs) made a successful move to featherweight by defeating Christopher Martin (30-11-3, 10 KOs) via fifth-round technical knockout in the scheduled eight-round main event of the Aug. 10 edition of LA FIGHT CLUB at the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles and televised nationally on EstrellaTV's Boxeo Estelar. Sanchez dropped Martin in the third round and continued punishing him until referee Jack Reiss called a halt to the fight at the end of the fifth round. "I felt fast and strong," said Emilio Sanchez. "This was my first fight after moving up to 126 pounds, and I felt stronger.  I was working on landing my uppercuts and shots to the body. I have to talk to my manager Frank Espinoza and with Golden Boy Promotions, but I want to return as soon Read more [...]

Undefeated Welterweight Poindexter Knight, Jr. discusses fight with Greg Averil Young in battle of undefeated fighters tonight in Philadelphia

NEW YORK (August 10, 2018)--Undefeated welterweight prospect Poindexter Knight, Jr. (4-0, 2 KOs) returns to his hometown of Philadelphia when he takes on undefeated Greg Averil Young Tonight at SugarHouse Casino. "I am staying focused and ready to put on a great show.  My zero will stay a zero," said Knight, who was a 2017 National Golden Gloves Champion. "I have seen a little footage on him, but I am not worried because I trained so hard for this fight, and I am just ready to put on a show for Philadelphia." "Poindexter is a special talent and will remind everyone of the Philadelphia stars of the past. Everyone who will be at the SugarHouse Casino tonight will be in for a treat," Said David McWater, CEO of Split-T Management.   Knight is promoted by Real Deal Boxing. ABOUT SPLIT-T 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 [...]