Tag: IBF

Daniel Roman Seeks Immediate Rematch with Murodjon Akhmadaliev

Daniel Roman Seeks Immediate Rematch with Murodjon Akhmadaliev LOS ANGELES, CA (February 6, 2020) – A week ago, at the Meridian Island Gardens Arena in Miami, FL, Daniel “The Baby Face Assassin” Roman (27-3-1, 10 KOs), valiantly relinquished his two super bantamweight word titles (WBA / IBF), losing a hard-fought split decision to Murodjon Akhmadaliev (8-0, 6 KOs). Roman showed true grit in the loss and is now vehemently campaigning for an immediate rematch. “It was a close fight and I take my hat off to Akhmadaliev for being a true warrior,” said Roman, who is promoted by Thompson Boxing Promotions and Matchroom Boxing. “I want a rematch because I think I won the fight. Read more [...]

Rejuvenated Roberto Garcia Dropping Down to Welterweight, Gunning for Thurman, Porter

Rejuvenated Roberto Garcia Dropping Down to Welterweight, Gunning for Thurman, Porter February 26, 2014 Source/PR Texas-based slugger Roberto "La Amenaza" Garcia (34-3, 22 KOs), fresh off an exciting and impressive ESPN-televised victory over Mexico's Norberto "Demonio" Gonzalez on February 7, says he's dropping down to his natural weight of 147 lbs to begin campaigning as a welterweight.   33-year-old Garcia, who came into the fight against Gonzalez as a late substitute opponent, revived his career with his controlled, pressuring performance. He has now set his sights on obtaining a title shot against one of the current champions including IBF Champion Shawn Porter and especially interim WBA World Champion Keith Thurman. Since losing a decision to multiple Read more [...]
Dierry Jean prepared to take Lamont Peterson's crown January 14, 2014  International Boxing Federation (IBF) No. 1-ranked mandatory challenger, undefeated Dierry "Dougy Style" Jean (25-0, 17 KOs), will become the first Haitian-born light welterweight champion of the world by upsetting defending champion Lamont "Havoc" Peterson (31-2-1, 16 KOs) on Saturday night, January 25, live on SHOWTIME Championship Boxing from The DC Armory in Washington D.C. Fighting last May for only the second time outside of Canada, where he moved to from Haiti when he was 10, the slick Montreal boxer stopped then-IBF No.7 ranked Cleotis "Mookie" Pendarvis (17-3-2) in the fourth round of their IBF Title Eliminator, earning the 31-year-old Jean his first world title shot against Peterson. "Training Read more [...]

2005: Warrior’s Boxing Promotions Throws a 1-2 Combination For Tsunami Relief

 (MAY 3, 2005) HOLLYWOOD, FL – In addition to its commitment to bringing the best in world-class boxing to fight fans, Warriors Boxing Promotions is firmly vested in the community. With this in mind, on April 26, 2005, the Hollywood-based promotional company donated the purses and sanctioning fees for the IBF United States Atlantic Coast Regional Heavyweight Championship bout between Kendrick Releford and Najee Shaheed in an event to raise funds for tsunami relief, hosted by Richard Dobal Productions, Inc. . “The scope of devastation caused by the Asian tsunami last year hit home for all of us. Because boxing is truly a global sport, and Indonesia hosts many great events, several people in our boxing community had family members directly touched by this tragedy,” said Warriors Read more [...]