Tag: Press Release

Ewell hopes to silence the crowd Friday at Twin River

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (June 14th, 2018) -- Andre Ewell is fully aware the entire crowd at Twin River Casino will be rooting for hometown favorite Dinis Paiva when the two face one another Friday for the vacant CES MMA Bantamweight World Title.  "Sweetbread" Paiva (11-6, 6 KOs) practically owns the arena, having fought there 17 times, more than any fighter in CES MMA history.   The cage? Ewell (12-4) says that still belongs to him. "When I'm on that stage, I don't get nervous," Ewell said. "I'm at home." "Even though I'm coming out to his hometown, it's more like, hey, you're actually visiting my house." The Riverside, Calif., native is beaming with confidence as he prepares for the fight of his life against the red-hot Paiva, the East Providence, R.I., bantamweight who has won four Read more [...]

Hizni Altunkaya challenges 2-division World Champion Beibut Shumenov for Vacant WBA Cruiserweight World title

ASTANA, Kazakhstan -- World Boxing Association (WBA) No. 3-rated cruiserweight Hizni "The Warrior" Altunkaya (30-1, 17 KOs) isn't concerned about hitting the road to fight local hero and two-division World Boxing Association (WBA) World Champion, Beibut Shumenov, for the vacant WBA World cruiserweight title, July 7 in Astana, Kazakhstan.  A 2004 Kazakhstan Olympian, Shumenov (17-2, 11 KOs) retired a year ago due to an eye injury that required surgeries, forcing him to relinquish his WBA cruiserweight world title. Shumenov has fully recovered and he's on a mission to recapture his WBA world cruiserweight title. Shumenov vs. Altunkaya is a presentation of Shumenov's company, KZ Event Productions, Inc. The July 7th gala event will be part of the 20th anniversary celebration of Astana being Read more [...]

Devin Haney Delivers Powerful Speech to At-Risk Youth at Booker T. Washington Community Center

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 13, 2018) - Yesterday undefeated lightweight contender, Devin "The Dream" Haney (19-0, 13 KOs), who is the current WBC Youth and USBA champion, presented an influential speech to at risk youth at the Booker T. Washington Community Center in San Francisco, CA. Devin spoke about the importance of staying away from gangs and drugs, in addition to setting goals and working hard. Haney, who attended Booker T. as a young child, was thrilled to give back to the organization, as he spent three hours with the kids, talking about living a healthy life style while keeping a positive attitude. "It was great hanging out with the kids at Booker T.," said Devin Haney. "I spoke to all of them about staying out of trouble and following their dreams. I was once in their shoes, so Read more [...]

Alfonso Olvera vs. Wilberth Lopez Headline “Guerra De Gallos” Road Warriors Battle for Hometown Supremacy

TUCSON, Ariz. (June 13, 2018) - Michelle Rosado's Raging Babe has built a reputation for quality, sold out events across the country, and she returns to Tucson's Casino Del Sol on Saturday evening, July 21, with Guerra De Gallos, a fight card that is quickly living up to its name.  The scheduled eight-round main event features a hometown battle between two fighters who have earned their stripes fighting tough competition on the road. After competing in other fighters' backyards and dealing with their opponents' home crowds and officials, junior welterweights Alfonso Olvera (10-4-1, 4 KOs) and Wilberth Lopez (21-9, 15 KOs) will have a chance to showcase their incredible tenacity and talent in front of their own families, friends and Tucson fans. Olvera, who has had trouble finding opponents, Read more [...]

Acosta-Buitrago PPV press conference quotes from Puerto Rico -“La Batalla” live on PPV

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (June 13, 2018) - The final "La Batalla" press conference was held today in advance of this Saturday's pay-per-view card, headlined by the 12-round main event between World Boxing Organization (WBO) Light Flyweight World Champion Tito Acosta (17-1, 17 KOs) and challenger Carlos "Chocorroncito" Buitrago (30-3-1, 17 KOs), airing live on PPV from the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Center in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico. Tito Acosta (L) defends his WBO light flyweight title vs. 4-time world title challenger Carlos Buitrago La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago is presented by Miguel Cotto Promotions, and H2 Entertainment, in association with DIRECTV Puerto Rico. Integrated Sports Media is distributing the La Batalla: Acosta vs. Buitrago card in the United States on cable, satellite and Read more [...]

Connor Coyle and Danny Pastrana ready for fight night

Tampa, FL (June 13, 2018) – When unbeaten middleweight Connor Coyle entered the paid ranks, he was considered one of Ireland’s prized prospects. The Derry native medaled at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and generated a lot of interest from promoters across the globe.  Coyle ultimately signed with Tampa, FL based Fire Fist Promotions and five of his seven professional bouts took place in the Tampa region. To ensure he’s at his absolute best when entering the squared circle, Coyle treks more than 4000 miles from Ireland to Tampa for training camp.   While his stateside training camps play an integral role in Coyle’s improvement, it comes with major sacrifices. PHOTO CREDIT: Damon Gonzalez - Latin Box Sports “The hardest part is having to get up and leave my little girl for each Read more [...]

Hall of Fame referee Steve Smoger successfully transitioned from amateur to pro boxing

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 13, 2018) -- Hall of Fame referee Steve "Double S" Smoger, arguably the most recognizable and respected official in boxing history, holds the unique distinction of officiating in more states and countries than any of his peers.  Smoger ranks among the top six all-time, No. 2 American, in terms of most pro boxing matches officiated (1015), including an incredible 220 world time matches. He has been a referee in some of the greatest boxing matches ever - Vernon Forrest-Shane Mosley, Bernard Forrest-Felix Trinidad, Kelly Pavlik-Jermain Taylor, Roy Jones, Jr.-Hopkins, Micky Ward-Emanuel Burton, Andre Ward-Carl Froch and Miguel Cotto-Antonio Margarito II among the most notable. Also, Smoger has refereed matches featuring a Who's Who of Boxing: Mike Tyson, Lennox Read more [...]

Undefeated Super-Welterweight Mekhrubon Sanginov Arrives in Las Vegas to Pursue Boxing Greatness

TUCSON, Ariz. (June 12, 2018) - Michelle Rosado's Raging Babe has built a reputation for quality, sold out events across the country, and she returns to Tucson's Casino Del Sol on Saturday evening, July 21, with Guerra De Gallos, a fight card that is quickly living up to its name. The scheduled eight-round main event features a hometown battle between two fighters who have earned their stripes fighting tough competition on the road. After competing in other fighters' backyards and dealing with their opponents' home crowds and officials, junior welterweights Alfonso Olvera (10-4-1, 4 KOs) and Wilberth Lopez (21-9, 15 KOs) will have a chance to showcase their incredible tenacity and talent in front of their own families, friends and Tucson fans. Olvera, who has had trouble finding opponents, Read more [...]

Devin Haney to be Special Guest Speaker at Booker T. Washington Community Service Center in San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 12, 2018) - Today unbeaten WBC Youth and USBA Lightweight champion, Devin "The Dream" Haney (19-0, 13 KOs), will be a special guest speaker at the Booker T. Washington Community Center in San Francisco, CA.  Devin is looking forward to sharing his story of being a system described problem child at Booker T. Washington. Photo By Stephanie Trapp - Showtime  Devin will be speaking on the importance of setting goals, being positive under adversity, remaining humble, staying out of trouble, eating a well-balanced diet, working hard, and becoming a young champion. "Speaking to the kids at the Booker T. Washington community center today holds a special place in my heart.  I spent a lot of time at Booker T. and know what it's like to be characterized a troubled kid," Read more [...]

DeAndre Ware Defeats Enrique Collazo in Battle of Super Middleweights

New York, NY (June 11, 2018)-DeAndre Ware scored the biggest win of his young career as he won an eight-round majority decision over 2012 Olympian and previously undefeated Enrique Collazo in a super middleweight bout at King's Theatre in Brooklyn, New York.  After a tactical first three rounds, Ware took over the fight with relentless pressure while landing powerful shots to the head and body that forced Collazo to wilt.  Ware, who is a full-time fireman, specifically asked to fight Collazo, and he came through with flying colors as he won by the scores of 77-75 twice, and 76-76. The bout was the 1st time that Ware navigated the 8 round distance, and he got stronger with each passing round. "This was the biggest fight of my career," said Ware.  "I am thankful for this opportunity, Read more [...]

Mathew Gonzalez and Cesar Francis Remain Perfect with Stoppage Wins in Brooklyn

Brooklyn, NY (June 11, 2018) - Mathew Gonzalez and Cesar Francis remained perfect by scoring stoppage wins in welterweight bouts this past Saturday night at the King's Theatre in Brooklyn. Both Gonzalez and Francis are managed by El Matador Management. Cesar Francis remained undefeated by stopping Victor Manuel Abreu in round two of their scheduled six-round junior lightweight bout. Francis dropped Abreu with a right to the body for which Abreu got up just after the ten-count, and the bout was halted at 39 seconds of the 2nd frame. Francis, 142.6 lbs of Brooklyn is now 5-0 with four knockouts. Gonzalez dominated Jimmy Rosario and registered at stoppage after round three of their scheduled four-round bout. Gonzalez dominated the fight by working behind a pinpoint jab, and beat Read more [...]

USA Boxing Alumni Association Membership Drive Month off to knockout start

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 11, 2018) - USA Boxing's "Alumni Association Membership Drive Month" got off to a knockout start this past weekend in Canastota, New York, at the annual International Boxing Hall of Fame Class induction ceremonies, as nine high-profile boxers, featuring an incredible accumulate pro record of 365-51-7 (239 KOs) and 24 major world titles, joined the growing USABAA ranks as proud, new members. Chris Cugliari and John Scully represented USA Boxing Alumni Association, manning tables at the IBHOF golf tournament and Memorabilia Show, to increase USABAA awareness and recruit new members. "The spirit of amateur boxing was alive and well throughout the International Boxing Hall of Fame weekend," explained Cugliari, USA Boxing Alumni Association Executive Director. Read more [...]

Cabrera Mioletti stays undefeated, beats Pierce at Battle at the Boat 116

TACOMA, Wash. – Giovanni Cabrera-Mioletti is making a habit out of handing fighters their first career defeat.  Junior lightweight Cabrera-Mioletti improved to 12-0 by beating previously unbeaten Elijah Pierce by unanimous decision in the main event of Battle at the Boat 116 on Saturday at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Wash.  Cabrera-Mioletti, who knocked Pierce down at the end of the first round, appeared as the 97-92, 97-92, 100-89 winner on the judge's scorecard.  It was Cabrera-Mioletti's second consecutive win over an undefeated fighter and the fourth time over his last six fights he accomplished the feat.   Pierce fell to 8-1-0 with the loss. While Pierce suffered his first career setback two fighters on the undercard - Steven Villalobos and Cris Reyes - both remained Read more [...]

Tyson “Gypsy King” Fury Returns to ring vs. Sefer Seferi

EDMONTON, Canada (June 9, 2018) - The long-awaited return of former World Heavyweight Champion Tyson "Gypsy King" Fury is todayagainst Sefer "The Real Deal" Seferi in the 10-round main event, airing in Canada exclusively on Super Channel (2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT. start), live from Manchester Arena in Manchester, United Kingdom. He's Back: Fury vs. Seferi is a presentation of Frank Warren's Queensbury Promotions. (L-R) Tyson Fury, promoter Frank Warren & Sefer Seferi (picture courtesy of Queensbury Promotions) Fury (25-0, 15 KOs) has been sidelined with mental health issues for the past 2 ½ years, after he shocked the boxing world November 28, 2015, when he defeated future Hall of Famer Wladimir Klitschko (64-3, 53 KOs) by way of a 10-round unanimous decision (116-111, 115-112, Read more [...]

Mike Lee Breaks Rib in 1st round and despite not being able to breathe, defeats Jose Hernandez to claim NABO Light Heavyweight title

Chicago, Illinois (June 9, 2018) -WBO number-3 ranked light heavyweight contender Mike Lee Broke his rib in the 1st round, but still claimed the NABO Light Heavyweight title with a 10-round unanimous decision over Jose Hernandez at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois.  Lee pressed the action as he looked to land power shots early.  Hernandez fought gamely, but Lee was consistent with his right and left hands. Lee showed incredible heart, as in round one, he suffered a broken rib and had trouble breathing throughout the whole ten round fight. Hernandez was cut from Lee's work, and the Notre Dame graduate cruised home with the victory by scores of 97-93 on all judges cards. With the victory, Lee remains perfect with a record of 21-0, and will now look to face any of the world Read more [...]