Acosta-Buitrago PPV press conference quotes from Puerto Rico -“La Batalla” live on PPV

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (June 13, 2018) - The final "La Batalla" press conference was held today in advance of this Saturday's pay-per-view card, headlined by the 12-round main event between World Boxing Organization (WBO) Light Flyweight World Champion Tito Acosta (17-1, 17 KOs) and challenger Carlos "Chocorroncito" Buitrago (30-3-1, 17 KOs), airing live on PPV from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Center in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. Tito Acosta (L) defends his WBO light flyweight title vs. 4-time world title challenger Carlos Buitrago La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago is presented by Miguel Cotto Promotions, and H2 Entertainment, in association with DIRECTV Puerto Rico. Integrated Sports Media is distributing the La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago card in the United States on cable, satellite and Read more [...]

Connor Coyle and Danny Pastrana ready for fight night

Tampa, FL (June 13, 2018) – When unbeaten middleweight Connor Coyle entered the paid ranks, he was considered one of Ireland’s prized prospects. The Derry native medaled at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and generated a lot of interest from promoters across the globe.  Coyle ultimately signed with Tampa, FL based Fire Fist Promotions and five of his seven professional bouts took place in the Tampa region. To ensure he’s at his absolute best when entering the squared circle, Coyle treks more than 4000 miles from Ireland to Tampa for training camp.   While his stateside training camps play an integral role in Coyle’s improvement, it comes with major sacrifices. PHOTO CREDIT: Damon Gonzalez - Latin Box Sports “The hardest part is having to get up and leave my little girl for each Read more [...]

Hall of Fame referee Steve Smoger successfully transitioned from amateur to pro boxing

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 13, 2018) -- Hall of Fame referee Steve "Double S" Smoger, arguably the most recognizable and respected official in boxing history, holds the unique distinction of officiating in more states and countries than any of his peers.  Smoger ranks among the top six all-time, No. 2 American, in terms of most pro boxing matches officiated (1015), including an incredible 220 world time matches. He has been a referee in some of the greatest boxing matches ever - Vernon Forrest-Shane Mosley, Bernard Forrest-Felix Trinidad, Kelly Pavlik-Jermain Taylor, Roy Jones, Jr.-Hopkins, Micky Ward-Emanuel Burton, Andre Ward-Carl Froch and Miguel Cotto-Antonio Margarito II among the most notable. Also, Smoger has refereed matches featuring a Who's Who of Boxing: Mike Tyson, Lennox Read more [...]

Undefeated Super-Welterweight Mekhrubon Sanginov Arrives in Las Vegas to Pursue Boxing Greatness

TUCSON, Ariz. (June 12, 2018) - Michelle Rosado's Raging Babe has built a reputation for quality, sold out events across the country, and she returns to Tucson's Casino Del Sol on Saturday evening, July 21, with Guerra De Gallos, a fight card that is quickly living up to its name. The scheduled eight-round main event features a hometown battle between two fighters who have earned their stripes fighting tough competition on the road. After competing in other fighters' backyards and dealing with their opponents' home crowds and officials, junior welterweights Alfonso Olvera (10-4-1, 4 KOs) and Wilberth Lopez (21-9, 15 KOs) will have a chance to showcase their incredible tenacity and talent in front of their own families, friends and Tucson fans. Olvera, who has had trouble finding opponents, Read more [...]

Devin Haney to be Special Guest Speaker at Booker T. Washington Community Service Center in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 12, 2018) - Today unbeaten WBC Youth and USBA Lightweight champion, Devin "The Dream" Haney (19-0, 13 KOs), will be a special guest speaker at the Booker T. Washington Community Center in San Francisco, CA.  Devin is looking forward to sharing his story of being a system described problem child at Booker T. Washington. Photo By Stephanie Trapp - Showtime  Devin will be speaking on the importance of setting goals, being positive under adversity, remaining humble, staying out of trouble, eating a well-balanced diet, working hard, and becoming a young champion. "Speaking to the kids at the Booker T. Washington community center today holds a special place in my heart.  I spent a lot of time at Booker T. and know what it's like to be characterized a troubled kid," Read more [...]

Fight Report: Freeman Battles Through Injury To Secure Victory In Liverpool – by Gianluca Di Caro

On Saturday night, whilst most British boxing fans were either at the Manchester Arena or watching BT Sport as Tyson Fury made his long awaited return to the ring, a large number of local boxing fans still made the pilgrimage to the Jubilee Sports Bank in Liverpool for local promoter Kyle Gallagher's latest offering. Over the past few years Gallagher has built himself a very good reputation for putting on quality shows, one where the local fans know they are in for a great night out and watching well matched all action fights featuring local prospects and on Saturday normal service resumed. Headlining the show was local unbeaten prospect Martin Freeman, against seriously tough opposition in Latvia's Dmitrijs Ovsjannikovs.  On his last appearance, on a Gallagher promoted show back in March, Read more [...]

DeAndre Ware Defeats Enrique Collazo in Battle of Super Middleweights

New York, NY (June 11, 2018)-DeAndre Ware scored the biggest win of his young career as he won an eight-round majority decision over 2012 Olympian and previously undefeated Enrique Collazo in a super middleweight bout at King's Theatre in Brooklyn, New York.  After a tactical first three rounds, Ware took over the fight with relentless pressure while landing powerful shots to the head and body that forced Collazo to wilt.  Ware, who is a full-time fireman, specifically asked to fight Collazo, and he came through with flying colors as he won by the scores of 77-75 twice, and 76-76. The bout was the 1st time that Ware navigated the 8 round distance, and he got stronger with each passing round. "This was the biggest fight of my career," said Ware.  "I am thankful for this opportunity, Read more [...]

Mathew Gonzalez and Cesar Francis Remain Perfect with Stoppage Wins in Brooklyn

Brooklyn, NY (June 11, 2018) - Mathew Gonzalez and Cesar Francis remained perfect by scoring stoppage wins in welterweight bouts this past Saturday night at the King's Theatre in Brooklyn. Both Gonzalez and Francis are managed by El Matador Management. Cesar Francis remained undefeated by stopping Victor Manuel Abreu in round two of their scheduled six-round junior lightweight bout. Francis dropped Abreu with a right to the body for which Abreu got up just after the ten-count, and the bout was halted at 39 seconds of the 2nd frame. Francis, 142.6 lbs of Brooklyn is now 5-0 with four knockouts. Gonzalez dominated Jimmy Rosario and registered at stoppage after round three of their scheduled four-round bout. Gonzalez dominated the fight by working behind a pinpoint jab, and beat Read more [...]

USA Boxing Alumni Association Membership Drive Month off to knockout start

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 11, 2018) - USA Boxing's "Alumni Association Membership Drive Month" got off to a knockout start this past weekend in Canastota, New York, at the annual International Boxing Hall of Fame Class induction ceremonies, as nine high-profile boxers, featuring an incredible accumulate pro record of 365-51-7 (239 KOs) and 24 major world titles, joined the growing USABAA ranks as proud, new members. Chris Cugliari and John Scully represented USA Boxing Alumni Association, manning tables at the IBHOF golf tournament and Memorabilia Show, to increase USABAA awareness and recruit new members. "The spirit of amateur boxing was alive and well throughout the International Boxing Hall of Fame weekend," explained Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. Read more [...]

Cabrera Mioletti stays undefeated, beats Pierce at Battle at the Boat 116

TACOMA, Wash. – Giovanni Cabrera-Mioletti is making a habit out of handing fighters their first career defeat.  Junior lightweight Cabrera-Mioletti improved to 12-0 by beating previously unbeaten Elijah Pierce by unanimous decision in the main event of Battle at the Boat 116 on Saturday at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Wash.  Cabrera-Mioletti, who knocked Pierce down at the end of the first round, appeared as the 97-92, 97-92, 100-89 winner on the judge's scorecard.  It was Cabrera-Mioletti's second consecutive win over an undefeated fighter and the fourth time over his last six fights he accomplished the feat.   Pierce fell to 8-1-0 with the loss. While Pierce suffered his first career setback two fighters on the undercard - Steven Villalobos and Cris Reyes - both remained Read more [...]

Tyson “Gypsy King” Fury Returns to ring vs. Sefer Seferi

EDMONTON, Canada (June 9, 2018) - The long-awaited return of former World Heavyweight Champion Tyson "Gypsy King" Fury is todayagainst Sefer "The Real Deal" Seferi in the 10-round main event, airing in Canada exclusively on Super Channel (2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT. start), live from Manchester Arena in Manchester, United Kingdom. He's Back: Fury vs. Seferi is a presentation of Frank Warren's Queensbury Promotions. (L-R) Tyson Fury, promoter Frank Warren & Sefer Seferi (picture courtesy of Queensbury Promotions) Fury (25-0, 15 KOs) has been sidelined with mental health issues for the past 2 ½ years, after he shocked the boxing world November 28, 2015, when he defeated future Hall of Famer Wladimir Klitschko (64-3, 53 KOs) by way of a 10-round unanimous decision (116-111, 115-112, Read more [...]

Mike Lee Breaks Rib in 1st round and despite not being able to breathe, defeats Jose Hernandez to claim NABO Light Heavyweight title

Chicago, Illinois (June 9, 2018) -WBO number-3 ranked light heavyweight contender Mike Lee Broke his rib in the 1st round, but still claimed the NABO Light Heavyweight title with a 10-round unanimous decision over Jose Hernandez at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois.  Lee pressed the action as he looked to land power shots early.  Hernandez fought gamely, but Lee was consistent with his right and left hands. Lee showed incredible heart, as in round one, he suffered a broken rib and had trouble breathing throughout the whole ten round fight. Hernandez was cut from Lee's work, and the Notre Dame graduate cruised home with the victory by scores of 97-93 on all judges cards. With the victory, Lee remains perfect with a record of 21-0, and will now look to face any of the world Read more [...]

Tyson “Gypsy King” Fury Returns to ring vs. Sefer Seferi Plus, Terry Flanagan-Maurice Hooker WBO Super Lightweight world title fight

EDMONTON, Canada (June 9, 2018) - The long-awaited return of former World Heavyweight Champion Tyson "Gypsy King" Fury is todayagainst Sefer "The Real Deal" Seferi in the 10-round main event, airing in Canada exclusively on Super Channel (2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT. start), live from Manchester Arena in Manchester, United Kingdom. He's Back: Fury vs. Seferi is a presentation of Frank Warren's Queensbury Promotions. Fury (25-0, 15 KOs) has been sidelined with mental health issues for the past 2 ½ years, after he shocked the boxing world November 28, 2015, when he defeated future Hall of Famer Wladimir Klitschko (64-3, 53 KOs) by way of a 10-round unanimous decision (116-111, 115-112, 115-112). The 6' 9" Fury became the undisputed world heavyweight champion, securing the IBF, WBA, Read more [...]

Keyshawn Davis is Pushing His Way to the Top

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 8, 2018) Overcoming adversity is something many people deal with throughout their lives, and it makes that person who they are. For Keyshawn Davis, he has been overcoming adversity from the beginning, and he is now on his way to the top of the boxing world.  Davis began boxing when he was just nine-years-old, after his mother took him and two of his brothers to the gym. They were constantly fighting each other and fighting in school. After about an hour of watching two kids around his age spar his mother asked if they wanted to sign up. The next day Keyshawn and his two brothers were in the gym training. Since then, Davis has won numerous titles and is now on his first elite high-performance squad following his win at the 2017 USA Boxing National Championships. Read more [...]

‘Bull vs. Matador’ Match-Up of Bakhtiyar Eyubov vs. Nicholas Givhan added to Undercard of Claressa Shields vs. Hanna Gabriels

Another exciting battle between well-regarded prospects has been added to the un-televised undercard of Salita Promotions’ “Shields vs. Gabriels” event on Friday, June 22, at the Masonic Temple in Detroit.  In a classic “bull vs. matador” match-up, Kalamazoo, Michigan’s Nicholas “King Beamen” Givhan (21-1-1, 11 KOs) will face undefeated Bakhtiyar “Bakha Bullet” Eyubov (13-0, 11 KOs), from Aktjubinsk, Kazakhstan, over 10 exciting super-lightweight rounds. A six-year pro, Nicholas Givhan has had mixed results, thus far, against stronger opposition. He fought to a draw with France’s 8-1 Freddy Durand in August 2015 and suffered his lone setback against undefeated top contender Ivan Baranchyk in March 2016. Givhan has won five straight fights since then and was last seen Read more [...]