Tag: Press Release

Undefeated IBF Super Middleweight Champion Caleb “Sweethands” Plant and mandatory challenger Vincent Feigenbutz participated in a media workout in Nashville

NASHVILLE (February 12, 2020) - Undefeated IBF Super Middleweight Champion Caleb “Sweethands” Plant and mandatory challenger Vincent Feigenbutz participated in a media workout in Nashville Wednesday before they square off this Saturday, February 15 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee in the FOX PBC Fight Night main event and on FOX Deportes. The Ashland City, Tennessee native Plant greeted fans in attendance before he makes the second defense of his 168-pound title in a homecoming attraction, as he fights in his home state for the first time as a pro. Fighting out of his native Germany, Feigenbutz will be making his U.S. debut and hoping to spoil Plant’s homecoming in the “Music City”. Tickets for the event, which is promoted by Sweethands Promotion, TGB Promotions Read more [...]

1988 Olympic gold medalist “Merciless” Ray Mercer Looks back at his Olympic experience

1988 Olympic gold medalist "Merciless" Ray Mercer Looks back at his Olympic experience COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 11, 2020) - Thirty-two years after he captured an Olympic gold medal, "Merciless" Ray Mercer fondly remembers his Olympic experience like it was last month. Mercer, who is the only American heavyweight champion to knock out all of his Olympic opponents, went on to become world heavyweight champion as a professional for our "heavyweight double." For Mercer, it all started in Germany, where his U.S. Army unit was based. Offered a chance to avoid a 30-day field exercise, Mercer accepted an offer to serve as a sparring partner for the post's heavyweight boxing champion. Despite never having put on a pair of gloves before, Mercer was Read more [...]

Lightweight prospect Ruben “Ace” Torres will headline Thompson Boxing’s “Path To Glory” event

Photo by Carlos Baeza - Thompson Boxing Promotions Unbeaten Lightweight Torres to Headline Against Slugger Gabino Cota ORANGE, Calif. (Feb. 11, 2020) - Lightweight prospect Ruben “Ace” Torres (11-0, 9 KOs), will headline Thompson Boxing's “Path To Glory" event on Friday, Feb. 21st, from the Doubletree Hotel in Ontario, Calif. Torres, who is rapidly making a name for himself with his aggressive style, headlines his third straight Thompson Boxing card, as he faces the dangerous knockout artist from Sonora, Mexico, Gabino Cota (19-10-2, 17 KOs), in an eight-round main event clash. The 22-year old Torres, who hails from South Central Los Angeles, is guided by Danny Zamora Read more [...]

Banner Promotions Signs Junior Welterweight Jamshidbek Najmitdinov to a Co-Promotional Deal

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Philadelphia, Pa. - February 10, 2020 - Banner Promotions is pleased to announce to the signing of top junior welterweight prospect Jamshidbek Najmitdinov (14-1, 11 KOs) to a co-promotional deal with Uprising Promotions. Najmitdinov of of Yashkent, Uzbekistan is looking forward to getting started and moving up the ranks of the 140-pound division. "I am very pleased to able to sign Jamshidbek, and to work with Ronson Frank and his company, Uprising Promotions.  Jamshidbek is a very talented fighter who is television friendly, and we feel has the capability to be a real player in the 140 pound division, I saw his fight with Postol, and he won that fight in my opinion.  He should Read more [...]

Undefeated NABF Welterweight Champion Blair “The Flair” Cobbs Battles Samuel Kotey Friday February 14, From the Honda Center in Anaheim, California Live on DAZN

Undefeated NABF Welterweight Champion Blair “The Flair” Cobbs Battles Samuel Kotey Friday February 14, From the Honda Center in Anaheim, California Live on DAZN LAS VEGAS, NV (February 10, 2020) - Undefeated NABF Welterweight Champion Blair “The Flair” Cobbs (14-0-1, 10 KOs) hosted a Las Vegas media workout Saturday in preparation for his upcoming bout against Samuel Kotey (23-2, 16 KOs) which takes place Friday, February 14 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Cobbs, who is managed by Greg Hannely of Prince Ranch Boxing and Read more [...]

Undefeated Prospect Aleem Makes his Televised Debut on ShoBox This Friday, February 14 Live On SHOWTIME® From 2300 Arena In Philadelphia

PRINCE RANCH BOXING RAEESE “THE BEAST” ALEEM LAS VEGAS HALL OF FAME MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS Undefeated Prospect Aleem Makes his Televised Debut on ShoBox This Friday, February 14 Live On SHOWTIME® From 2300 Arena In Philadelphia Click HERE for Photos from Team Aleem LAS VEGAS - February 10, 2020 - Undefeated rising prospect Raeese “The Beast” Aleem (15-0, 9 KOs) held a media workout at the Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame as he prepares for his upcoming eight-round Read more [...]

Fight Night In Framingham “Fighting Life Charity Event – March 20th at the Sheraton Hotel

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (February 10, 2020) - "Fight Night In Framingham", presented by Shearns Boxing Promotions (SBP), not only will be the first professional boxing event in the Massachusetts city, located 20 miles southwest of Boston, it has additional meaning for youngsters in that market. "Fight Night In Framingham," will be held Friday night, March 20, at Sheraton Framingham Hotel for the benefit of Fighting Life, an after-school youth boxing and academic empowerment program, available 100-percent free of charge, to students beginning in elementary school through high school education. "SBP is very excited and looks forward to putting on Framingham's first ever boxing event for this organization," promoter Chuck Shearns commented. "I think what is speaks Read more [...]

Ortiz Defends PA State Lightweight Title In Philly vs. Philly Main Event

STEVIE ORTIZ vs. DAMON ALLEN HEADLINES PHILLY SPECIAL MARCH 27 @ 2300 ARENA Ortiz Defends PA State Lightweight Title In Philly vs. Philly Main Event FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHILADELPHIA, PA -- It should be another all-Philly classic when lightweights Stevie Ortiz and Damon Allen collide over 10 rounds for Ortiz' Pennsylvania state lightweight championship on Friday evening, March 27, at the 2300 Arena. The Ortiz-Allen showdown will headline a seven-bout card dubbed Philly Special by Raging Babe, aka Michelle Rosado.  First fight will start at 7:30 p.m. "The recipe for success in Philly always has been Philly vs. Philly," said Rosado.  "It's what made Philly a great fight town. The hard part today is getting Philly Read more [...]

Split-T Management’s Charles Conwell, Isaiah Steen and Rolando Vargas in Action on Saturday Night in Hammond, Indiana

Split-T Management's Charles Conwell, Isaiah Steen and Rolando Vargas in Action on Saturday Night in Hammond, Indiana Three of Split-T Management's undefeated Stable  share card NEW YORK (February 7, 2020) -Three undefeated fighters from the Split-T Management stable will be in action this Saturday night at the Civic Center in Hammond, Indiana. Junior Middleweight Charles Conwell; super middleweight Isaiah Steen and super lightweight Rolando Vargas will look to keep their perfect records in-tact. 2016 United States Olympian Charles Conwell (11-0, 8 KOs) of Cleveland, Ohio will take on Ramses Agaton  (22-11-3, 12 KOs) of Mexico in an eight-round bout. Conwell's half-brother, Steen (13-0, 10 KOs) of Cleveland tales on Kenneth Council (10-3-1, 8 KOs) Read more [...]

Richard Medina and Hector Coronado Score KO Wins in Mexico

Richard Medina and Hector Coronado Score KO Wins in Mexico TAMAULIPAS, MX (February 7, 2020) - Prince Ranch Boxing's undefeated blue-chip prospects picked up big wins tonight as featherweight Richard Medina (7-0, 6 KO), and welterweight Hector Coronado (5-0, 4 KOs), both picked up spectacular wins on Friday, February 7, 2020, at the Centro de Convenciones in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico The 19-year old Medina, who resides in San Antonio, TX, picked up a first-round TKO victory. “I worked hard and had the performance I envisioned,” said Medina. "My promoter TMB & PRB Entertainment have done an excellent job with my career and my performances in Read more [...]

Caleb Plant Las Vegas Media Workdout Quotes and photos

CALEB PLANT LAS VEGAS MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES & PHOTOS Undefeated IBF Super Middleweight Champion Plant Makes Homecoming Title Defense Against Vincent Feigenbutz Saturday, February 15 from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee Headlining FOX PBC Fight Night & on FOX Deportes Click HERE for Photos from Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions LAS VEGAS (February 5, 2020) - Undefeated IBF Super Middleweight Champion Caleb “Sweethands” Plant held a Las Vegas media workout Wednesday and previewed his homecoming title defense against mandatory challenger Vincent Feigenbutz which takes place Saturday, February 15 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Read more [...]

Mike Hilton Remains Undefeated with Unanimous Decision over Baldimir Hernandez in Trenton, New Jersey

Mike Hilton Remains Undefeated with Unanimous Decision over Baldimir Hernandez in Trenton, New Jersey   Bunch, Julan, Thomas and Sowirko all register Knockout Victories   Photo By Daniel Cork FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Trenton, NJ (January 27, 2020) - Mike Hilton remained undefeated with a six-round unanimous decision over Bladimir Hernandez in the main event of the inaugural ChampBox fight card promoted by Silver Bow at the Cure Insurance Arena in Trenton, New Jersey. Hilton of Trenton, NJ won by scores of 60-54 on all cards to raise his record to 10-0. Hernandez of Chihuahua, Mexico is 20-15. Shinard Bunch annihilated Fabian Lyimo in 35 seconds of their scheduled six-round welterweight bout. Bunch dropped Lyimo in the opening Read more [...]

World Boxing Federation (WBF) World Super Welterweight Champion Lasha Gurguliani retained his title

In the main event of what was unquestionably the most anticipated and significant boxing event in Georgia in recent years, World Boxing Federation (WBF) World Super Welterweight Champion Lasha Gurguliani retained his title for the first time on Sunday, January 26, at the Vere Basketball Hall in Tbilisi. In front of a packed and lively crowd, Gurguliani (29), who won the WBF world title last May when he scored a unanimous decision over Andreas Valavanis in Egypt, fended off the challenge of game but out-skilled Mexican Edgar Ortega. While Ortega (29) always looked for opportunities to gain an advantage, it was the reigning champion who took control of the fight from round one. In round three Gurguliani scored a knock-down, and continued to out-box and out-punch the challenger until referee Read more [...]

Four-Fight Card Also Features Undefeated Prospects Raeese Aleem, Montana Love And Derrick Colemon Jr. In Toughest Tests Of Their Careers

NEW YORK - January 22, 2020 - Rising lightweight prospect Thomas Mattice will face hard-hitting Isaac Cruz Gonzalez in the 10-round main event of ShoBox: The New Generation on Friday, February 14 live on SHOWTIME from 2300 Arena in Philadelphia. The four-fight telecast is the third of four ShoBox presentations over six weeks showcasing some of boxing's brightest young prospects in their toughest tests to date, including super lightweight prospect Shohjahon Ergashev and super middleweight Vladimir Shishkin, who were victorious on January 17. On January 31, featherweight Ruben Villa and welterweight Taras Shelestyuk will be tested and on February 28, super lightweight Malik Hawkins and welterweight Richardson Hitchins face tough opposition. In the co-featured bout on February 14, Read more [...]

Williams defeats Keys at Battle at the Boat 125

TACOMA, Wash. – Apparently former title contender Dannie Williams has plenty of gas left in the tank.Williams, fighting for the second time following a lengthy hiatus, ended Andre Keys' 11-fight winning streak with a 10-round unanimous decision in the main event of the Battle at the Boat 125 at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Wash. on Saturday.  Williams appeared as the 96-94, 96-94 and 97-93 winner in the welterweight contest, improving his record to 24-3. It was Williams' second fight following a near 6 1/2-year layoff. He made his return last March, defeating Ronald Rivas. That marked his first fight since he lost to John Molina Jr in a bout for the NABO lightweight championship in January of 2013.  Key, who was fighting in front of his hometown, dropped to 12-2 with the loss. In Read more [...]