Tag: Men’s Boxing

Devin “The Dream” Haney “I’m anxious to get back in the ring. I want all the smoke”

LAS VEGAS, NV (July 10, 2020) – Undefeated WBC Lightweight champion, Devin “The Dream” Haney (24-0, 15 KOs), sounds off, putting the big names surrounding his weight class on notice as he awaits the announcement of this next fight. In addition, Haney gives his thoughts on his next fight during the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the mental and physical benefits of being quarantined. I’m excited to get back in the ring,” said Devin Haney. “This has been the longest time between fights in my career. My body received a well deserved rest. I’m blessed." "Lately, I’ve been fortunate to spend a lot of time with “TBE” Floyd Maweather. Being compared to Mayweather is the ultimate compliment Read more [...]

Carlos Takam Starts Fast and Wins Convincing Unanimous Decision Victory Over Jerry Forrest

CARLOS TAKAM (R) LANDS ON JERRY FORREST (L) ON ESPN Friday, July 10, 2020 (Las Vegas, NV) CARLOS TAKAM (now 39-5-1 28KO's) took to the national stage on Thursday night when he faced off with fellow heavyweight contender, JERRY FORREST (now 26-4 20KO's) in a 10-round main event on ESPN. Both men were scheduled to fight different opponents - Oscar Rivas for Takam, and Jarrell Miller for Forrest, but when both fights fell through because of injury and a PED finding respectively, Takam and Forrest took the opportunity to square off. Takam, who took the fight on just 12-days notice, came in at a strong 245 lbs and used every ounce to his advantage. In the first two rounds, Takam bullied Forrest around the ring sticking Read more [...]

Heavyweight Jeremiah Milton Sparring Guido Vianello in Anticipation of Pro Debut in August

LAS VEGAS, NV (June 29, 2020) – Heavyweight Jeremiah Milton, who recently made the move from his hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma to Las Vegas, has been sparring undefeated 2016 Italian Olympian, Guido Vianello (7-0, 7 KOs), in preparation for his highly anticipated pro debut, which is tentatively scheduled for August 2020. The big puncher Milton, who is singed under management with Victory Sports & Entertainment, has been in the ring with the likes of 2016 Olympic Silver Medalist Joe Joyce (10-0, 9 KOs), as well as other top heavyweights who have trained in Las Vegas. “I love sparring the best heavyweights in boxing,” said the 26-year-old amateur stand-out who was a silver medalist at the Olympic Trials Read more [...]

Kermit Cintron to Sergio Martinez: “We Have Unfinished Business”

  Reading, PA (June 29, 2020)--.Former Two-time world welterweight champion Kermit Cintron (39-6, 30 KOs) would like to let former world middleweight champion Sergio Martinez, that if he were to comeback, it should be against him. After recent reports that Martinez will end his retirement, Cintron is adamant that a rematch of the two world champions is inevitable. On February 14, 2009, Cintron and Martinez fought to a disputed draw in Sunrise, Florida, and now is the time for the two to settle the score. "I see that he is coming back, and I want the opportunity to face him.  We have some unfinished business from our fight in 2009, and this is the time to do it.  There were various opinions on that fight. If the fight Read more [...]

Peter Kahn’s Fight Game Advisors Signs Heralded Super Featherweight Prospect Demichael Harris

Miami Beach, FL (June 29, 2020) Peter Kahn’s Fight Game Advisors has announced the signing of heralded super featherweight prospect DeMichael Harris, 3-0, 3 KOs), of Atlanta, Georgia. Said Peter Kahn, "I am very excited to be working with DeMichael Harris. DeMichael has the physical attributes, natural power, work ethic and mindset to be very competitive in the super featherweight division. He has a strong and hungry team behind him which is a perfect recipe for success." Stated the 23-year-old Harris, a native of Cleveland, OH, “I would like to thank Peter Kahn for giving me a chance to showcase my skill and ability. I feel Fight Game Advisors is the right place for me and that we will definitely have a great future together. I will be a super featherweight champion sooner than Read more [...]

Salita Promotions Reaches Agreement with Lennox Lewis Promoter Panos Eliades to Display Most of Lewis’ Legendary Career

Salita Promotions Reaches Agreement with Lennox Lewis Promoter Panos Eliades to Display Most of Lewis’ Legendary Career on Salita Promotions YouTube Channel Salita Promotions proudly announces another high-profile addition to the extensive library of classic fights on their YouTube Channel after reaching an agreement with Lennox Lewis’ long-time promoter/manager, Panos Eliades of Panix Promotions, to display nearly all of Lewis’ hall-of-fame career, free of charge to boxing fans. Eliades’ amazing collection of fight videos spans from Lewis’ 1989 pro debut as the 1988 Super Heavyweight Olympic Boxing Gold Medalist to his successful defense of the WBC and IBF Heavyweight Championships in 2000 over David Tua. Lewis only fought four more times after Tua, retiring Read more [...]

 Charles Conwell knew it was only a matter of time until his April 10 showdown against Madiyar Ashkeyev would be cancelled by COVID-19

Cleveland, OH (June 25, 2020) - Undefeated junior middleweight standout Charles Conwell knew it was only a matter of time until his April 10 showdown against Madiyar Ashkeyev would be cancelled by COVID-19. Still, it was a disappointment when the most significant bout of his career got called off. With gyms also closing for health and safety purposes, the 2016 Olympian was without boxing for the first time since childhood. “I’ve been training or fighting since I was 11 years old,” said the 22-year-old Conwell who has a perfect 12-0 record with 9 knockouts. “The quarantine was boring at first without boxing and not a lot going on but I got to Read more [...]

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 [...]

Split-T Management’s Rolando Vargas takes on Fellow Undefeated Miguel Contreras TONIGHT in Las Vegas

Split-T Management's Rolando Vargas takes on Fellow Undefeated Miguel Contreras TONIGHT in Las Vegas NEW YORK (June 23, 2020) - TONIGHT at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Split-T Management fighter Rolando Vargas takes a step up in competition when he takes on fellow undefeated Miguel Contreras in a six-round junior welterweight bout featuring undefeated fighters.   The fight can be seen live on ESPN beginning at 8 PM ET.   Vargas, 20,  of Milwaukee is 5-0 with all wins coming via stoppage.   After winning the 2017 Junior National Championships, Vargas turned professional, and has ripped off five consecutive knockouts, with none of his fights reaching the 3rd round. Vargas will be making Read more [...]

Joshua Franco Defeats Andrew Moloney to Become the WBA Super Flyweight World Champion

JOSHUA ‘THE PROFESSOR’ FRANCO DEFEATS ANDREW ‘THE MONSTER’ MOLONEY TO BECOME THE WBA SUPER FLYWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION Photo Credit: Mikey Williams / Top Rank LAS VEGAS (June 23, 2020) – Class was in definitely session tonight as Joshua “The Professor” Franco (17-1-2, 8 KOs) of San Antonio, Texas captured the WBA Super Flyweight World Title by defeating Australia’s Andrew “Monster” Moloney (21-1, 14 KOs) via 12-round unanimous decision. Franco, who scored one knockdown in the eleventh round, won with scores of 115-112, 114-113, and 114-113 inside the Grand Ballroom of the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas, Nevada and live on ESPN. “I always knew this was Read more [...]

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 [...]

Jose Sniper Pedraza Captures IBO World Title. Paredes and Rivera Win Pro Debuts

PONCE, PUERTO RICO (March 23, 2014) - Last night at the auditorium Juan Pachin Vicens in Ponce, Puerto, undefeated super featherweight contender, Jose "Sniper" Pedraza (16-0, 10 KOs) captured the vacant International Boxing Organization super featherweight world title, with a dominating unanimous decision victory against Mexico's Alberto "Kichis" Garza (26-7-1, 21 KOs).  Scorecards read 119-109, 118-110 and 117-111. "This was another fight where I went the distance and learned a lot." said Pedraza. "I'm working on everything each time I step in the ring.  I'm feeling more comfortable while I'm honing in on my skills to get better.  I feel I'm ready to fight any of the other world champions in my division, but 'm going to leave that up to my promoters, Gary Shaw, Lou DiBella and Javier Read more [...]

Team Wilkey were triumphant once again on their last outing on Miranda Carter’s ‘Stand and Deliver’ show at York Hall in London

Team Wilkey Have a Super Sunday By David Wilkey February 26, 2014 Team Wilkey were triumphant once again on their last outing on Miranda Carter’s ‘Stand and Deliver’ show at York Hall in London on Sunday 23rd February. All five boxers trained by Alec Wilkey picked up wins to add to their record, notably Francis Maina capturing the Bronze British Masters Title and Brett Saggs winning his debut professional bout. Trainer Alec Wilkey and Francis Maina Francis Maina (2-3-1) and Ideh Ochuko (6-11) provided chief support in a thrilling Bronze British Masters Title bout over 8 rounds at Lightweight. Former European kickboxing champion Maina used his jab well throughout the bout and caught Ochuko with numerous straight right hands, yet the champion Ochuko was not fazed Read more [...]

Iron Mike Productions announces Monthly series at Sands Casino Resort

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (January 30, 2014) - Hall of Famer "Iron" Mike Tyson is the youngest World Heavyweight Champion of all-time and in 1987 he was voted "World's Most Popular Athlete." The living legend became a boxing promoter last year, partnering with Garry Jonas to form Iron Mike Productions, which has announced its new monthly boxing series, "KO Kings of Tomorrow," starting February 22, at Sands Casino Resort in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Tyson, of course, isn't the first world champion who turned to promoting after retiring from the ring. He joined a select list of fighters who became boxing promoters, including Jack Dempsey, Joe Louis, Muhammad Ali (see photo gallery below), Roy Jones, Jr., Oscar de la Hoya, Bernard Hopkins and Floyd Mayweather, Read more [...]

Amateur Star Ricky Rose Set to make his Pro debut

Amateur Star Ricky Rose Set to make his Pro debut January 30, 2014 Back in August last year, TRAD TKO head honcho Johnny Eames announced that he had signed the exciting former Royal Navy amateur star Ricky Rose, today the esteemed Mr. Eames further announced that Ricky will make his pro debut at the upcoming Fast & Furious event at the Cresset in Peterborough on Saturday March 8th. Canterbury based Ricky won various accolades as an amateur, including winning the schoolboys twice, the first time aged just twelve, the Four Nations as well as represented his Country twice in the Seniors, his only disappointment during this time was that he never got to box in the ABAs, due to his military commitments. Following a training session, at the TRAD TKO Gym in Canning Read more [...]