Tag: Press Release

Chacon Defeats Cusolito in Argentina, Now Looking for One Last Bantam/Super Bantamweight Shot

In front of a packed crowd last night at the Comercio Club in Villa Dolores, Argentina, super bantamweight veteran Javier “Chispita” Chacon scored a mild upset by defeating fellow Argentinean Luis Emanuel Cusolito via 10-round unanimous decision. Fighting in the main event of an event presented by Sampson Boxing and Tello Box (and in the finals of tournament to determine a world-ranking for the winner), Chacon (28-4-1, 9 KOs) turned up the heat on Cusolito (now 27-3-0-1 NC, 21 KOs) to win by scores of 96-93, 97-93 and 98-92. The close and entertaining fight saw Cusolito deducted two points by referee Gerardo Poggi, one in the seventh round for holding and again in the eighth for low blows. By winning, Chacon, a former two-time world-title challenger, also picked up the Argentina Read more [...]

WBC Welterweight Champion Shawn Porter Retains Title with Split Decision over Yordenis Ugas

CARSON, CALIF. (March 9, 2019) - WBC Welterweight World Champion Shawn Porter retained his title with a close split-decision victory over Yordenis Ugas Saturday night in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. "The crowd was expecting a big brawl, but that's not the way this fight needed to go tonight," said Porter. "The style that we used left the fight close. As the clock ticks, you have to do what's working. Tonight the foot movement was working and it made Ugas have to reset." "I showed tonight that I belong with the elite fighters at welterweight," said Ugas. "All I can say is that I'm ready to fight any of the top names in the division. I'll be back." The early rounds were defined by Porter using Read more [...]

Bivol Outpoints Hard Hitting Smith Jr. in Title Fight

Russian, WBA World Light Heavyweight champion, DMITRY BIVOL (now 16-0 11KO's) looked sharp in his fifth title defense against tough, union laborer, and Long Island's own JOE SMITH JR. (24-3 20KO's). Smith Jr. took the champion the full 12-rounds but the champion worked his way to a unanimous decision victory (118-110, 119-109 (x2). Bivol, known for his accuracy and multiple punch combos displayed tremendous poise and skill against the hard-punching Smith Jr at the Turning Stone Resort Casino.  Bivol fought a measured fight and kept his distance from the devastating right hand and left hook of Smith Jr..  The bout was filled with drama, even though Bivol maintained a strong lead on the scorecards.   In the 7th round, Bivol landed a clean shot that wobbled Smith Jr., however Read more [...]

Shawn Porter vs. Yordenis Ugas Final Press Conference Quotes & Photos Ahead of PBC on Fox & Fox Deportes Showdown Saturday Night

CARSON, CALIF. (March 7, 2019) - WBC Welterweight World Champion Shawn Porter and top welterweight contender Yordenis Ugas went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference before they battle in the main event of Premier Boxing Champions on FOX and FOX Deportes this Saturday night from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.   Also squaring-off at Thursday's press conference and competing in PBC on FOX and FOX Deportes action Saturday were hard-hitting welterweights Abel Ramos and Francisco "Chia" Santana, who meet in a 10-round attraction, and unbeaten heavyweight Efe Ajagba and veteran Amir Mansour, who battle in an eight-round attraction to kick off the broadcast at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Tickets for the live event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions, are on sale now. Read more [...]

Crypto Boxers the First and Only Boxing Game Operating on Blockchain Technology Comes Out Swinging With New Logo, New Website and TKO Game Plan

ATLANTA, GA (March 1, 2019) – Crypto Boxers, the first and only boxing game operating on blockchain technology, continues to make strategic moves around the virtual ropes. Concept creator Andrew Gilliam, founder and CEO of Me N’ Mines Media, has come out swinging with a defiant new logo; a new website (http://cryptoboxers.io/), designed by independent game development studio, PlayStakes; and a TKO game plan to bring “real boxing to the blockchain. Pushing the technology envelope beyond what is currently available in the crypto gaming space, Crypto Boxers has gamers in feverish anticipation as it will feature real life boxers as collectible tokens for the virtual fighting action on Ethereum. Crypto Boxers’ new logo now promotes the player as the ultimate crypto contender, switching Read more [...]

Erislandy Lara vs. Brian Castaño final press Conference quotes – Former Champion Lara Chalenges WBA Super Welterweight champion Castaño

BROOKLYN (February 28, 2019) - Former world champion Erislandy Lara and WBA Super Welterweight Champ Brian Castaño went face-to-face Thursday at the final press conference before they headline action this Saturday live on SHOWTIME from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, and presented by Premier Boxing Champions.  At the press conference, Cuban heavyweight Luis Ortiz faced off against Christian Hammer, as they near their 10-round showdown, while once-beaten contenders Bryan De Gracia and Eduardo Ramirez stared each other down before their 12-round featherweight clash that kicks off SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. Photo Credit: Stephanie Trapp/SHOWTIME Tickets for the event, which is promoted by TGB Promotions in association with DiBella Entertainment, Read more [...]

SHOWTIME Sports To Live Stream Undercard Bouts Featuring Veteran Contender Edwin Rodriguez and Unbeaten Prospects Antonio Russell…and more

BROOKLYN (February 27, 2019) - SHOWTIME Sports will provide live streaming coverage of three undercard fights on the network's social media platforms as part of SHOWTIME CHAMPIONSHIP BOXING COUNTDOWN beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT on Saturday, March 2 from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™, and presented by Premier Boxing Champions. Streaming action will see hard-hitting contender Edwin Rodriguez battle Mitch Williams in a 10-round cruiserweight fight, unbeaten prospect Antonio Russell square off against Mexico's Jose Maria Cardenas in an eight-round bantamweight showdown and Leduan Barthelemy step in for an eight-round super featherweight matchup with Mexico's Miguel Angel Aispuro, The social media presentation will stream on the SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel Read more [...]

Star Boxing’s “Rockin’ Fights” series had its 34th event Friday night at the Paramount in Long Island, New York

Star Boxing's "Rockin' Fights" series had its 34th event Friday night at the Paramount in Long Island, New York. The night included six compelling bouts that included the return of Huntington's own JOHNNY "HITMAN" HERNANDEZ who went to battle with Texas native MARQUIS "THE HAWK" HAWTHORNE. In the international co-main event, JOEL "BIG JOE" DJEKO and SIMONE "TYSON" FEDERICI settled their differences in the squared circle. On the undercard, TERELL "THE PROBLEM CHILD" BOSTIC. DASHAUN "TOOSWEET" JOHNS. ALEX "EL TORO" VARGAS and JEFFREY GONZALEZ took care of business in worthy fashion. JOHNNY "HITMAN" HERNANDEZ (now 10-4 1KO) and MARQUIS "THE HAWK" HAWTHORNE found themselves in a tactical battle over the scheduled 8-round bout. From the first round on, both fighters continued to make in ring Read more [...]

Rising Prospect Ricky Medina Remains Undefeated With Dominate Performance

FLORESVILLE, TX (February 24, 2019) - Last night at the sold out Floresville Event Center, in Floresville, TX, Prince Ranch Boxing's rising star and 5-Time National Champion, Ricky "El Castigo" Medina (3-0, 2 KO), was dominate in defeating Jose Casiano (1-1-1), going the distance (4-rounds) for the first time in his career.  The event titled "Small Town Big Showdown" was promoted by Medina's promoter, TMB & PRB Entertainment. In the first round the 18-year old high school senior Medina, who resides in San Antonio, Texas, dictated the pace using his jab to set up his power shots. Casiano did his best to apply pressure throughout the fight but was unsuccessful as Medina used his superior boxing skills to counter his attack. Medina finished off the final round boxing on his toes as he Read more [...]

Eros Correa Scores Sixth Consecutive Knockout to Start Off his Career

TIJUANA, MX (February 24, 2019) - Cali Boxing's undefeated super bantamweight prospect, Eros Correa (6-0, 6 KOs), scored his sixth consecutive knockout to start off his career when he stopped Jose Pech by way of a second-round knockout. The 4-round bout took place in Tijuana, Mexico and was promoted by GM3 Boxing Promotions and Gonzalez Boxing Promotions. After a dominating first round, Correa came out with a vengeance in round two, dropping Pech twice with his signature left hook to the body.  After Pech got up, Correa finished him off with a left hook to the head. "Fighting in Mexico has been a tremendous blessing to my career," said Eros Correa, who lives and trains in San Jose, CA. "I feel I have the power and skills to compete with anyone in the super bantamweight division. I'll Read more [...]

Hometown favorite Kendrick Ball, Jr. headlining at home to establish his place in Worcester’s rich boxing history

WORCESTER, Mass. (February 21, 2019) - Worcester boxer Kendrick "Peppa" Ball, Jr. is living the dream and closing in on some of his goals in the ring.  Ball (11-1-2, 8 KOs), fighting out of his native Worcester, MA, will headline his first show and fight for his first title belt, when he headlines "Every Man For Himself", the inaugural event presented by Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP), on Friday night, March 15, at The Palladium in Worcester. This will be the first time Ball headlines a show, in addition to fighting for his first title, in the six-round main event for the vacant New England middleweight title, The 26-year-old Ball, promoted by CES Boxing, faces upset-minded Danny "Feel Good Hollywood" Rosenberger (4-6-4, 1 KO), of Youngstown, Ohio. "This fight is so important for me Read more [...]

With Impressive KO Over Marshall, ‘Towering Inferno’ Fundora Continues Streak as Hottest Super Welterweight Prospect in Boxing

Promoter Sampson Lewkowicz has a proven ability to bring unexpected new blood to boxing.  The Uruguayan businessman has given the boxing world, among others, hall-of-fame world champions Manny Pacquiao, Sergio Martinez, and David Benavidez, the youngest super middleweight champion in boxing history, from seemingly out of nowhere. Still, when he started claiming that 6' 7” super welterweight Sebastian “Towering Inferno” Fundora was his next great find, some found it hard to believe. How could a fighter that thin absorb punishment from, and match power with, more muscular, traditional-sized 154-lb fighters? To be sure he had the goods once again, Lewkowicz has continued to test the 21-year-old giant, putting him in with quality opponents from the start of their association. And Read more [...]

Facebook Fightnight Live to Collaborate with Star Boxing on February 22–from Jam-Packed Paramount

NEW YORK (Feb. 20 2019) - Collaborating with Joe DeGuardia's Star Boxing for the fourth time in series history and returning to Long Island for the first time in more than a year, FIGHTNIGHT LIVE Powered by Everlast opens the doors to fight fans from what will be a jam-packed Paramount on Friday, Feb. 22, at 7:30 p.m. The free, interactive series - which has entertained more than 4.5 million fight fans since its platform premiere with Star Boxing in May of 2017 - visits Huntington, N.Y., as part of a FIGHTNIGHT LIVE doubleheader weekend spanning Feb. 22-23. The three-show February is part of a 2019 first quarter that showcases an outstanding six-card lineup featuring six different promotions and spanning four cities, which began with 203,000-plus views for Raging Babe's Philly Special on Read more [...]

Graham and Torrez Jr. Win Gold; Coe Takes Silver in Finals of 2019 Strandja Tournament

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo -- The 70th edition of the Strandja Tournament came to a close today with Team USA winning two gold and one silver to add to the five bronze medals they won in yesterday's semifinals in Sofia, Bulgaria. 2018 Elite Women's World Championships bronze medalist Naomi Graham (Colorado Springs, Colo.) added another medal to her impressive international resume after defeating Sweden's Love Holgersson by split decision. This marks the middleweights fourth international medal since the beginning of 2018. Super heavyweight Richard Torrez Jr. (Tulare, Calif.) closed out the tournament in spectacular fashion to take another international gold medal. Torrez took all five judges' cards over the host countries Petar Belberov to earn his second elite international gold medal. At Read more [...]

Espinoza vs. Nunez Main Event Added to ‘Rumble at the Rock IV’ on Friday, March 1, at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla

A second main event has been added to the professional boxing event on Friday, March 1, at the Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., and live on Boxeo Telemundo (11:35 PM ET/PT).  Presented by Kris Lawrence and The Heavyweight Factory, in association with All Star Boxing, Rumble at the Rock IV will now also feature highly touted WBO No.1-ranked and WBO Bantamweight Latin Champion Ricardo “Hindu” Espinoza (22-2-19 KOs) of Tijuana, Mexico, defending his title against Panama's rugged veteran Ricardo "El Matematico" Nuñez (29-8-23 KOs). In the 10-round welterweight co-main event, Miami via Puerto Rico’s Derrieck Cuevas (18-0-1, 14 KOs) will face fellow Floridian Ed “The Lion” Paredes (38-7-1, 25 KOs) of Pembroke Pines, Fla. Nuñez, Read more [...]