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Will fifth time be the charm for Carlos Buitrago? Nicaraguan challenging WBO light flyweight champion Tito Acosta

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (June 4, 2018) - Nicaraguan challenger Carlos "Chocorroncito" Buitrago hopes his fifth world title shot, June 16 against World Boxing Organization Light Flyweight World Champion Tito Acosta, headlining "La Batalla" to air on pay-per-view, live from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Center in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago is presented by Miguel Cotto Promotions, which is owned and operated by the first Puerto Rican boxer to capture world titles in four different weight classes, future Hall of Famer Miguel Cotto, and H2 Entertainment, in association with DIRECTV Puerto Rico. Integrated Sports Media will distribute the La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago card in the United States on cable, satellite and digital pay-per-view via iN Demand, Vubiquity, DIRECTV, Read more [...]

Promoting more challenging than fighting for Miguel Cotto

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (May 31, 2018) - Future Hall of Fame boxer Miguel Cotto believes that, for him, promoting is even more challenging than fighting.  The living legend retired last December with an incredible 41-6 (33 KOs) pro record, in which he became the only Puerto Rican to capture world titles in four different weights classes, light welterweight through middleweight. Cotto was 20-6 (16 KOs) in world title fights, 16-6 (12 KOs) versus present or past world champions during his illustrious 17-year pro career, including victories against Cesar Bazan, Carlos Maussa, Lovemore N'dou, Randall Bailey, DeMarcus Corley, Ricardo Torres, Paulie Malignaggi, Carlos Quintana, Zab Judah, Shane Mosley, Joshua Clottey, Yuri Foreman, Ricardo Mayorga, Antonio Margarito, Sergio Martinez and Daniel Read more [...]

Nico Hernandez captures IBA flyweight World title in 5th professional fight

MULVANE, Kan. (May 21, 2018) -- History was made this past Saturday night on the "SUPERBOX LIVE: High Stakes" pay-per-view card, when 2016 Olympic bronze medalist and local hero, Nico Hernandez, knocked out Hungarian challenger Szilveszter "The Silent Assassin" Kanalas in the opening round to capture the vacant International Boxing Association (IBA) Flyweight World Championship in only his fifth professional fight, at Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas. The new IBA World flyweight champion Nico Hernandez - (L-R) head trainer Lewis Hernandez, assistant trainer Villa, Nico Hernandez, Hall of Fame referee and IBA official Steve Smoger and promote John Andersen. (photo courtesy of Courtney Wells / Boyd Gaming Corp.) In the first world title fight ever held in Kansas, Hernandez (5-0, 4 KOs) Read more [...]

Hernandez-Kanalas IBA World flyweight title fight Headlines solid card this Saturday night in Kansas

LAS VEGAS (May 16, 2018) - Undefeated Toronto heavyweight prospect Oleksandr Teslenko is bringing his vaunted power and Ukrainian magic to Kansas this week for his fourth pro fight in the United States, this Saturday night on the "SUPERBOX LIVE: High Stakes" pay-per-view card, airing live from Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas. The 12-round main event pits 2016 Olympic bronze medalist and hometown hero, Nico Hernandez (4-0, 3 KOs), against former WBF super flyweight world champion Szilveszter "The Silent Assassin" Kanalas (14-7, 9 KOs), of Hungary, for the vacant International Boxing Association (IBF) World flyweight title. Hernandez vs. Kanalas will be fighting in the first world championship boxing match ever held in Kansas history. SUPERBOX LIVE: High Stakes will launch Super Channel's Read more [...]

WBO light flyweight champion Tito Acosta to showcase skills & build his legacy vs. Carlos Buitrago

AN JUAN, Puerto Rico  - World Boxing Organization Light Flyweight World Champion Tito Acosta will showcase his vast skills June 16 in his first title defense against Nicaraguan challenger Carlos "Chocorroncito" Buitrago in the "La Batalla" 12-round main event, airing on pay-per-view, live from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Center in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.  La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago is presented by Miguel Cotto Promotions, which is owned and operated by the first Puerto Rican boxer to capture world titles in four different weight classes, future Hall of Famer Miguel Cotto, and H2 Entertainment, in association with DIRECTV Puerto Rico. Building his own legacy in a traditionally rich, hot-bed for boxing like Puerto Rico, Acosta (17-1, 17 KOs) captured the vacant WBO title last December Read more [...]

Hungarian Invasion! Szilveszter “The Silent Assassin” Kanalas going to Kansas to upset Olympian Nico Hernandez for IBA Flyweight World title

LAS VEGAS (May 10, 2018 - Hungarian invader Szilveszter "The Silent Assassin" Kanalas (14-7, 9 KOs) has a plan designed to upset local favorite Nico Hernandez (4-0, 3 KOs), a 2016 Olympic bronze medalist, May 19th in their showdown for the vacant International Boxing Association (IBA) World Flyweight Championship, headlining SUPERBOX LIVE: High Stakes at Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas.  Hernandez vs. Kanalas will launch Super Channel's new live boxing series, SUPERBOX LIVE, in association with KO Night Boxing LLC, airing live exclusively in Canada on Super Channel. Integrated Sports Media will distribute "SUPERBOX LIVE: High Stakes" in the United States on cable, satellite and digital pay-per-view via iN Demand, Vubiquity, DIRECTV, DISH and live-streamed worldwide on FITE.TV app Read more [...]

History being made May 19th 1st world title fight in Kansas history 2016 Olympic bronze medalist Nico Hernandez / Fighting for IBA World title in his 5th professional fight

EDMONTON, Canada (May 7, 2018) - History will be made May 19th in several categories, when International Boxing Association (IBA) Americas flyweight champion Nico Hernandez (4-0, 3 KOs) faces Szilveszter "The Silent Assassin" Kanalas (14-7, 9 KOs) for the vacant IBA World Flyweight Championship, headlining SUPERBOX LIVE: High Stakes at Kansas Star Arena in Mulvane, Kansas. Hernandez vs. Kanalas will launch Super Channel's new live boxing series, SUPERBOX LIVE, in association with KO Night Boxing LLC, airing live exclusively in Canada on Super Channel. Integrated Sports Media will distribute "SUPERBOX LIVE: High Stakes" in the United States on cable, satellite and digital pay-per-view via iN Demand, Vubiquity, DIRECTV, DISH and live-streamed worldwide on FITE.TV app and website (excluding Read more [...]

Hartford Boxing Promotions Announces inaugural show “Fight Night at the Capital” Richard – “Popeye” Rivera to headline & Amateur star Sharad Collier turning pro

HARTFORD, Conn. (May 3, 2018) -Hartford Boxing Promotions has announced its inaugural event, "Fight Night at the Capital", to take place Saturday night, June 16, at Xfinity Centre in Hartford, Connecticut.  Boxing trainer Tony Blanco and his Hartford Boxing Center gym partner, Michael Tran, have teamed with their undefeated light heavyweight prospect, Richard "Popeye The Sailor Man" Rivera (7-0, 6 KOs), to form Hartford Boxing Promotions. (L-R) - Sharad Collier, promoter/trainer Tony Blanco & Richard Rivera "I'm excited about the entire card and providing a platform for some of the best amateurs in recent Connecticut boxing history to fight," Blanco said. "'Popeye' is in the main event. He's sparred against world champions and each experience has given him more confidence. He's on his Read more [...]

Class of 2018 inducted into New York State Boxing Hall of Fame

NEW YORK (May 1, 2018) -- Twenty-three members of the Class of 2018 were inducted into the New York Stare Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF), this past Sunday afternoon during the seventh annual NYSBHOF induction dinner, at Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York. NYSBHOF Class of 2018: (L-R) seated: Charley Norkus, Jr. (accepting for Charley Norkus), Melvina Lathan, Herb Goldman, Bob Goodman and Jake Rodriguez; standing: Joe Mesi, Al Cole, Ron Scott Stevens, Pete Brodsky and Joseph McAuliffe (accepting for Jack McAuliffe) Photo credits:  Peter Frutkoff "Those being honored tonight are humble, honorable people," NYSBHOF president Bob Duffy said. "We do this as an act of love. Many of the inductees are here today and those no longer with us are represented by family members. This is our Read more [...]

WBO light flyweight champion Tito Acosta to make 1st title defense vs. Carlos Buitrago

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (April 30, 2018) -- Miguel Cotto Promotions hosted a press conference earlier today to announce World Boxing Organization Light Flyweight World ChampionTito Acosta will make his first title defense at home on June 16 against Nicaraguan challenger Carlos "Chocorroncito" Buitrago in the "La Batalla" 12-round main event, airing on pay-per-view, live from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Center in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago is presented by Miguel Cotto Promotions, which is owned and operated by the first Puerto Rican boxer to capture world titles in four different weight classes, future Hall of Famer Miguel Cotto, and H2 Entertainment, in association with DIRECTV Puerto Rico. Integrated Sports Media will distribute the La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago Read more [...]

Bahamian Sons Promotions bringing live Professional boxing to Grand Bahama

FREEPORT, Grand Bahamas (April 24, 2018) - Bahamian boxing icon Sherman "Tank" Williams and Bahamian Sons Promotion presents live professional boxing, "Backyard Rumble", on May 26 at A Social Affair and Convention Center in Freeport, Grand Bahamas. "Bahamian Sons Promotions seeks to create an exciting venue in Freeport and across the Bahamas for live and televised professional boxing," said Kimberly Williams, Sherman's wife and president of Bahamian Sons Promotion. "Easy access to the beautiful islands of the Bahamas are the perfect place to train and get away." Fighting at home in the 10-round event, Williams (39-15-2, 1 NC, 21 KOs) takes on former world light heavyweight title challenger Epifanio "Diamante" Mendoza (43-26-1, 37 KOs), the Colombian knockout artist. Williams has been Read more [...]

Stars coming out for this Sunday’s New York State Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Dinner

NEW YORK (April 23, 2018) - Many boxing stars are coming out this Sunday afternoon, 12:30-5:30 p.m. ET, for the seventh annual New York Stare Boxing Hall of Fame (NYSBHOF) induction dinner at Russo's On The Bay in Howard Beach, New York.  Among those boxers who've committed are NYSBHOF past inductees Vito Antuofermo, Iran Barkley, Mark Breland and Renaldo "Mr." Snipes, as well as Monte Barrett, Zab Judah, Chris Algieri, Ray Mercer, Dennis Milton and Alicia Napoleon. Limited tickets are still available through this Thursday and priced at $150.00 per adult and $70.00 for children (under 16) and include a complete brunch and cocktail hour upon entry, starting at 12:30 p.m. ET, as well as dinner (prime rib, fish or poultry) and open bar throughout the day. To purchase tickets, contact NYSBHOF Read more [...]

World featherweight contender Toka Kahn-Clary heads to Hollywood To work with Freddie Roach

PROVIDENCE, RI (April 22, 2018) - World-rated featherweight Toka "T Nice" Kahn-Clary (24-1, 17 KOs) has graduated from prospect to world contender. To fully develop, Kahn-Clary recently shifted his training camp from the smallest state in the country, Rhode Island, to the second-largest city in America, Los Angeles, where he has started working with Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach. Fighting out of Providence (RI), Kahn-Clary made the six-week move to Roach's famed Wild Card Boxing Club to receive fine tuning from Roach, avoid any potential distractions at home, and have an opportunity for world-class sparring sessions. The chemistry was there right away between Roach and Kahn-Clary. After his first day working with Kahn-Clary, Roach said the following: "Today was a very good day. Toka Read more [...]

World featherweight contender Toka Kahn-Clary heads to Hollywood to work with HOF trainer Freddie Roach

PROVIDENCE, RI (April 22, 2018) - World-rated featherweight Toka "T Nice" Kahn-Clary (24-1, 17 KOs) has graduated from prospect to world contender. To fully develop, Kahn-Clary recently shifted his training camp from the smallest state in the country, Rhode Island, to the second-largest city in America, Los Angeles, where he has started working with Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach. (L-R) - Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach, Toka "T-Nice" Kahn-Clary & manager Seth DeRobbio Fighting out of Providence (RI), Kahn-Clary made the six-week move to Roach's famed Wild Card Boxing Club to receive fine tuning from Roach, avoid any potential distractions at home, and have an opportunity for world-class sparring sessions. The chemistry was there right away between Roach and Kahn-Clary. After Read more [...]

Carl Frampton vs. Nonito Donaire Interim WBO World Featherweight Championship

EDMONTON, Canada (April 17, 2018) - Canada's preeminent destination for boxing fans in Canada, Super Channel, will air a world-class event featuring two world title fights this Saturday, headlined by the 12-round main event for the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Interim World Featherweight Championship between former world champions Carl "The Jackal" Frampton and Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire, live from The SES Arena in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. Frampton vs. Donaire, presented by Frank Warren's Queensbury Promotions, will air exclusively on Super Channel across Canada, starting at 2:30 p.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. PT. WBO World Bantamweight Champion Zolani "Last Born" Tete defends his title against former world champion and Olympian Omar "El Huracan" Andres Narvaez in Read more [...]