Tag: Press Release

Fan-favorites Rebello, Paiva return Friday to Twin River

PROVIDENCE, RI (October 22, 2019) – CES MMA’s most accomplished fighters return to the cage Friday night at Twin River Casino Hotel as the region’s No. 1 promotion presents a throwback to its historic origins streaming live on UFC FIGHT PASS®.CES 59, scheduled for October 25 and streaming live on combat sports’ top platform, features reigning CES MMA World Heavyweight champion Greg Rebello and former bantamweight world-title challenger Dinis Paiva, who’ve combined for 36 appearances with the promotion since its inception in 2010. No. 1 on the list is Paiva (12-7, 7 KOs), the East Providence, RI, native who fights under the CES MMA banner for the record 20th time Friday in a three-round bout against New Jersey’s Tim Dooling (8-5, 3 KOs). Right behind him is Providence’s Read more [...]

Hard Hitting Promotions Fighters Cuevas, Rosa, Tapia and Sinakin register KO victories at The Met Philadelphia

Hard Hitting Promotions Fighters Cuevas, Rosa, Tapia and Sinakin register KO victories at The Met Philadelphia   PHILADELPHIA (October 20, 2019)-- -Heavyweight Darmani Rock remained undefeated after Maurenzo Smith retired on his stool after round two of their scheduled eight-round heavyweight bout at The Met Philadelphia. The bout headlined an eight-bout card that was promoted by Hard Hitting Promotions and Live Nation. Rock dominated the abbreviated bout by using his quick jab, and in round two started mixing in some hard right hands. Smith never seemed to be in serious trouble but for some reason pulled the plug on the bout following the 2nd frame.   Rock of Philadelphia is now 17-0 with 12 knockouts. Smith of Houston Read more [...]

Lubin Takes on Hard-Hitting Nathaniel Gallimore in Main Event of Premier Boxing Champions Event

WEST PALM BEACH, Fl. (October 18, 2019) - Top super welterweight contender Erickson "Hammer" Lubin will look to put himself one step closer to a second world title opportunity when he faces hard-hitting Nathaniel Gallimore in the main event on Saturday, October 26 live on SHOWTIME from Santander Arena in Reading, Pa., in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions.p Lubin (21-1, 16 KOs) was originally scheduled to face Terrell Gausha in the SHOWTIME BOXING: SPECIAL EDITION main event, before Gausha suffered an injury that forced him to withdraw from the fight. He is now faced with the all-action Gallimore, who has shown power and durability in knockout wins over Justin DeLoach and Jeison Rosario, and a majority decision loss to unified super welterweight champion Julian Williams. "Gallimore Read more [...]

West Point Boxing Fall Classic Winchester’s Cadet Luca LoConte Botis Returns home Nov. 10

West Point Boxing Fall Classic Winchester's Cadet Luca LoConte Botis Returns home Nov. 10   Anthony's in Malden, Mass. BOSTON, Mass. (October 14, 2019) - The National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA) will present the "West Point Fall Classic" on Sunday, November 10, at Anthony's in Malden, Massachusetts. Members of the West Point boxing team will compete against amateur boxers from USA Boxing New England, University of Connecticut, Trinity College, Hartford College, and the University of Massachusetts. "We are excited for this upcoming event featuring the best college athletes in the Northeast," said Eric Buller, President of the National Collegiate Boxing Association and member of the USA Boxing Board of Directors. "We are also happy to include some Read more [...]

Peter Promotions signs Undefeated Lightweight Brandon Chambers Chambers rematches Christopher Haney This Friday Night at Maryland Live in Hanover, Maryland

Jeter Promotions signs Undefeated Lightweight Brandon Chambers Chambers rematches Christopher Haney This Friday Night at Maryland Live in Hanover, Maryland FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Hanover, MD (October 14, 2019) - Jeter Promotions has announced the signing of undefeated lightweight Brandon Chambers to a promotional deal. Chambers was born in Kentucky, but now resides in Baltimore, Maryland, and has a record of 1-0-1 with one knockout.. Chambers attended Baltimore International College, which is now known as Strafford University. The 34 year-old Chambers is an eight-year veteran of the Baltimore Police,and he has become a popular ticket seller on the Maryland circuit.  Chambers began boxing at the age of 18, and he competed Read more [...]

West Point Boxing Fall Classic Winchester’s Cadet Luca LoConte Botis Returns home Nov. 10

West Point Boxing Fall Classic Winchester's Cadet Luca LoConte Botis Returns home Nov. 10   Anthony's in Malden, Mass. BOSTON, Mass. (October 14, 2019) - The National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA) will present the "West Point Fall Classic" on Sunday, November 10, at Anthony's in Malden, Massachusetts. Members of the West Point boxing team will compete against amateur boxers from USA Boxing New England, University of Connecticut, Trinity College, Hartford College, and the University of Massachusetts. "We are excited for this upcoming event featuring the best college athletes in the Northeast," said Eric Buller, President of the National Collegiate Boxing Association and member of the USA Boxing Board of Directors. "We are also happy to include some Read more [...]

Blair Cobbs Returns to the Ring November 2nd on Canelo vs. Kovalev Card

BLAIR "THE FLAIR" COBBS RETURNS TO THE RING NOVEMBER 2ND ON CANELO VS. KOVALEV CARD   LAS VEGAS, NV (October 10, 2019) - Prince Ranch Boxing's undefeated welterweight contender,Blair "The Flair" Cobbs (12-0-1, 8 KOs), who is by promoted by Golden Boy Promotions, facesCarlos Ortiz (11-4, 11 KOs) of Torreon, Mexico, for the vacant NABF title.  The 10-round bout will take place on November 2, 2019, as part of the undercard of Canelo Alvarez versus Sergey Kovalev at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, which will air live on DAZN. "It is a great opportunity and one I'm going to take full advantage of," said Blair Cobbs, who is managed by Greg Hannley of Prince Ranch Boxing. "I have worked very hard and I feel that fighting on Read more [...]

Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2019 Announced

Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame Class of 2019 Announced   Arturo Gatti, Chad Dawson, Delvin Rodriguez, Arthur Mercante, Sr., Eddie Campo & Teddy Davis UNCASVILLE, Conn. (October 10, 2019) - The Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame (CBHOF) has announced its six-member Class of 2019 to be inducted during the 15th annual CBHOF Gala Induction Dinner on Saturday night, November 9, in the Uncas Ballroom at Mohegan Sun. The new CBHOF inductees are boxers Arturo "Thunder" Gatti, "Bad" Chad Dawson, Delvin Rodriguez, Eddie Campo and Teddy "Redtop" Davis, as well as referee Arthur Mercante, Sr.   "Once again," CBHOF president John Laudati said, "the Connecticut Boxing Hall of Fame has elected a great class of Inductees. The 2019 class includes giants Read more [...]

Erickson Lubin Now Set to Take On Hard-Hitting Nathaniel Gallimore In Main Event Of Premier Boxing Champions Event

READING, Pa. (October 10, 2019) - Top super welterweight contender Erickson "Hammer" Lubin will now face hard-hitting Nathaniel Gallimore in a 10-round showdown on Saturday, October 26, live on SHOWTIME from Santander Arena in Reading, Pa., in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions. The all-action Gallimore replaces Terrell Gausha, who was forced to withdraw from the main event bout due to an injury to his left hand during sparring that required surgery. Unbeaten heavyweight sensation Efe Ajagba will enter the ring against once-beaten Jack Mulowayi in a 10-round bout that replaces the previously announced Rau'Shee Warren vs. Emmanuel Rodriguez fight. Warren had to withdraw from the contest due to a right hand injury Read more [...]

Undefeated prospect Richard “Popeye The Sailor Man” Rivera Expanding fan-base to Florida

Undefeated prospect Richard "Popeye The Sailor Man" Rivera Expanding fan-base to Florida--  November 1st in Daytona Beach HARTFORD, Conn. (October 10, 2019) - Undefeated prospect Richard "Popeye The Sailor Man" Rivera is a true throwback fighter; he just asks when and where, not who and why. Going into 2019, Rivera and his head trainer,Tony Blanco, who co-promotes Rivera (along with partners Rivera and Michael Tran) under the Hartford Boxing Promotions banner, vowed to keep their light heavyweight/cruiserweight more active and the plan has worked to perfection. Rivera (14-0, 11 KOs), the 28-year-old knockout artist from Hartford (CT), will be fighting November 1st at Hard Rock Hotel in Daytona Beach, Florida, in a six-round bout against an opponent Read more [...]

Devin Haney Has Visions of Bringing Boxing BAck to Its Glory Days

DEVIN "THE DREAM" HANEY HAS VISIONS OF BRINGING BOXING BACK TO ITS GLORY DAYS Photo by Ed Mulholland Photographer - Matchroom Boxing USA LAS VEGAS, NV (October 10, 2019) - Undefeated WBC interim champion, Devin "The Dream" Haney (23-0, 15 KOs), is calling out all promoters to join him and his co-promoter, Eddie Hearnof Matchroom Boxing, in their quest to bring boxing back to its glory days, where the best always fought the best. After his stunning victory over Zaur Abdullaev (11-1, 7 KOs), where he fractured his orbital bone with a crushing overhand right, Haney became the mandatory challenger to fight pound for pound king Vasyl Lomachenko (14-1, 10 KOs), who holds the WBC lightweight Read more [...]

GH3 Promotions Signs Undefeated Junior Middleweight Derrick Coleman Jr.

Nutley, NJ (October 8, 2019) - GH3 Promotions has announced the signing of undefeated junior middleweight prospect Derrick Coleman.  Coleman of Detroit, Michigan, has a record of 9-0 with seven knockouts. "Derrick is a very talented young fighter.  He possesses a lot of skill and power.  I look forward on moving him, getting him great television exposure, and putting him in position for big fights," said GH3 Promotions CEO, Vito Mielnicki. The now 20 year-old Coleman began boxing at the age of four because his family, namely his grandfather were big fans of the sport.  Coleman had a 135-fight amateur career, and was a four-time National Champion. Coleman plied his trade at the famed Kronk Gym, and worked with the legendary Emanuel Steward until his passing.  Coleman is now Read more [...]

Split-T Management’s Undefeated Prospects Charles Conwell and Otha Jones III to appear in Chicago on Saturday 2016 U.S. Olympian Conwell takes on Patrick Day; Jones battles on veteran Eric Manriquez

Split-T Management's Undefeated Prospects Charles Conwell and Otha Jones III to appear in Chicago on Saturday 2016 U.S. Olympian Conwell takes on Patrick Day; Jones battles on veteran Eric Manriquez   NEW YORK (October 7, 2019)--Split-T Management undefeated prospects Charles Conwell and Otha Jones III will be back in action on Saturday night as they will appear on the Oleksandr Usyk  - Chazz Witherspoon card at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago. 2016 United States Olympian Conwell will take on a tough test in Patrick Day in a junior middleweight bout scheduled for ten-rounds.  Jones takes on veteran Eric Manriquez in super featherweight bout scheduled for six-rounds. Conwell of Cleveland, Ohio has a perfect mark of 10-0 with Read more [...]

Manyushi, Nkosi WBF World Champions, Denes, Cafu & Pinto Wins

Saturday September 28 was a big night of action for the World Boxing Federation (WBF), as championship double-headers took place in Zimbabwe and South Africa, and a defending International Champion put his title on the line in Mexico. At the International Convention Center in Harare, Zimbabwe, national hero Charles Manyushi captured the vacant WBF World Middleweight title when he beat former title-holder Diego Diaz Gallardo from Argentina in three one-sided rounds. Manyushi (30) was unmerciful, and showed that he is at the peak of his powers, while Diaz Gallardo may be at the end of the road at 39. The new World Champion improved his professional record to 24-4-1 (15), while Diaz Gallardo drops to 22-7-1 (13). In main undercard attraction of the show promoted by Exodus Boxing Academy, Read more [...]

Fighters competing in FOX Sprots PBC Pay-Per-View and Prelims on FS1 and FOX Deportes Action went face-to-face Thursday at a final press Conference

LOS ANGELES (September 26, 2019) - Fighters competing in FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View and Prelims on FS1 and FOX Deportes action went face-to-face Thursday at a final press conference before they compete in action this Saturday, September 28 from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. The pay-per-view begins at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT and is headlined by the highly-anticipated welterweight title unification between IBF Champion Errol "The Truth" Spence Jr. and WBC Champion "Showtime" Shawn Porter. Facing off Thursday and entering the ring in pay-per-view action were Mario "El Azteca" Barrios and Batyr Akhmedov, who compete for the vacant WBA Super Lightweight Title, and all-action veteran contenders Josesito "The Riverside Rocky" Lopez and John Molina Jr., who meet in a welterweight Read more [...]