Tag: WBAN

History-First International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame to take place Oct. 22 in Las Vegas!

(MAY 2) After the fantastic female bout(s) that took place at the Madison Square Garden, in New York, that had a sold-out crowd of over19,000 boxing fans, and we are sure the sport has gained much momentum after this event, we would like to let those boxing fans and more know that an International Women’s Boxing Hall of Fame (IWBHF) event will take place on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at the Orleans Hotel and Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The IWBHF tickets are available at www.iwbhf.com, and a special hotel code for the block of rooms will be available for a limited time, so book early. WBAN/IWBHF is so excited about how women’s boxing has taken off in the last couple of years, and every year, it just keeps getting bettter. Women’s boxing is on Fire!—–and, WBAN and the Read more [...]

Two in-house Battles Head to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino February 13, 2021

Photo credits:  Hogan/Golden Boy Promotions/Main Events INDIO, CALIF. (Jan. 21, 2021): Two exciting in-house battles between some of Golden Boy’s best talent will head to Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, Calif. on the undercard of Diaz vs. Rakhimov as Ronny Rios (32-3, 16 KOs) and Oscar “El Jaguar” Negrete (19-2-2, 7 KOs) face off in a super bantamweight battle and Jason Quigley (18-1, 14 KOs) and Shane Mosley Jr. (16-3, 9 KOs) fight for the NABO Middleweight Title. Video credits:  Golden Boy Promotions/Main Events The stacked event will take place Saturday, Feb. 13 and will be streamed live exclusively on DAZN in more than 200 countries and territories, including the U.S., Mexico, Russia, Tajikistan, Brazil and Argentina. “Golden Boy’s Read more [...]

Star Boxing 2020 Rewind: Fighting Through an Improbable year

When the ball dropped and we wrang in the new year of 2020, there was much promise and anticipation for what the new decade would bring for boxing fans.  Another year of big fights and earth-shattering knockouts was upon us. Wasting no time, just eleven days into the new year, Long Island's hero and current world rated #1 light heavyweight, "The Common Man," JOE "THE BEAST" SMITH JR. (26-3 21KO's) hammered then #1 world rated light heavyweight Jesse Hart on ESPN at the Hard Rock in Atlantic city. With his dominant victory, Smith earned the WBO NABO Light Heavyweight title. Fast forward to August, Smith Jr. entered as the underdog for the second time in 2020 against former world champion and then #1 rated light heavyweight, Eleider Alvarez, on ESPN in a WBO World Title Read more [...]

Undefeated rising Star Shishkin to Face Riojas in Main Event in Inaugural “Detroit Brawl”

On Thursday, August 20, 2020, promoter Dmitriy Salita will kick off a very special series of no spectator professional boxing shows entitled “DETROIT BRAWL AT THE LEGENDARY KRONK” at Detroit’s Kronk Gym.   Featuring undefeated WBC #10-rated super middleweight Vladimir Shishkin (10-0, 6 KOs) of Detroit via Serpukhov, Russia, taking on Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico’s battle-tested Oscar “El Monstruo” Riojas (21-13-1, 10 KOs) in the 10-round main event, the entire event will be livestreamed exclusively on the world’s leading digital subscription service for combat sports, UFC FIGHT PASS® (7pm ET/4pm PT). “It’s great to kick off this exciting series from the legendary Kronk Gym in the historic boxing city of Detroit and fulfill the hunger of boxing fans and fighters Read more [...]

Michael “West Texas Warrior” Dutchover Wins Unanimous Decision Over Jorge Marron Jr.

Photos by Carlos Baeza / Thompson Boxing PHILADELPHIA, PENN/ / ORANGE, CALIF. July 27, 2020) - Lightweight prospect, Michael "West Texas Warrior" Dutchover, improved his record to (14-1, 10 KOs) as he dominated Jorge Marron Jr. (18-2, 6 KOs) in the feature attraction of Thompson Boxing Promotions 3.2.1. Boxing pay-per-view streaming event. The 8-round main event bout took place at the Omega Products International Event Center in Corona, CA. Dutchover, who is co promoted by Banner Promotions and Thompson Boxing, dominated the bout from the opening bell as he outworked Marron Jr. throughout the entire fight. With Read more [...]

Shane Mosley Jr Training Camp Quotes and Photos

LAS VEGAS, NV (July 21, 2020) – Shane Mosley Jr. (15-3, 9 KOs), who is scheduled to make his Golden Boy Promotions debut this Friday, July 24, 2020, at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino in Indio, CA, has wrapped up his training camp from City Boxing in Las Vegas. Mosley Jr. will face Jeremy Ramos (11-8, Read more [...]

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 [...]

Split-T Management’s Eric Puente Remains Undefeated with Win Over Diego Elizondo in Las Vegas

Split-T Management's Eric Puente Remains Undefeated with Win Over Diego Elizondo in Las Vegas NEW YORK (July 8, 2020) -  Lightweight prospect Eric Puente remained perfect by winning a four-round majority decision over Diego Elizondo on Tuesday night at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Puente landed the more telling blows as he took his time against an awkward southpaw that stood 5'10". Puente picked it up after the 2nd frame as he used pressure and worked the body.  He mixed up his punches well with body shots and right hands. The 20 year-old Puente shook off a 16-month layoff, by winning his Las Vegas debut by scores of 39-37 twice and 38-38. With the win, the Visata, California native upped his mark Read more [...]

Heavyweight Contenders Carlos Takam and Jerry Forrest Weigh-In Ahead of Tomorrow Nights Main Event on ESPN

CARLOS TAKAM (L) & JERRY FORREST (R) AT TODAY'S WEIGH IN AHEAD OF TOMORROW NIGHT'S HEAVYWEIGHT SHOWDOWN ON ESPN Wednesday July 8, 2020 (Las Vegas, Nevada) Highly regarded Star Boxing world heavyweight contender, CARLOS TAKAM (38-5-1 28KO's) continues his march for a second world title shot this Thursday night against tough challenger JERRY FORREST (26-3 20KO's), a winner of 19 of his last 20 bouts. Both heavyweights tipped the scale this afternoon inside of the ESPN bubble at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. Takam looked to be in phenomenal shape weighing in at a strong 245.7 lbs, a testament to his work ethic through the difficulties of finding training during the COVID pandemic. Forrest weighed in at a fit 225.6 lbs and looked to Read more [...]

Split-T Management’s Undefeated Lightweight Eric Puente set for Fight with Diego Elizondo TONIGHT in Las Vegas

Split-T Management's Undefeated Lightweight Eric Puente set for Fight with Diego Elizondo TONIGHT in Las Vegas NEW YORK (July 7, 2020) -  Undefeated lightweight prospect Eric Puente returns to the ring when he takes on Diego Elizondo in a four-round lightweight bout at The MGM Grand in Las Vegas.  The 20 year-old Puente, who is managed by Split-T Management is 2-0, and he will be making his 1st appearance since his unanimous decision over Alejandro Lopez Huerta on March 23, 2019 in Costa Mesa, California. Puente, of Vista, California was a 2016 National Youth Open Champion, and was a member of Team USA.  Puente was a favorite to be a member of the 2020 United States Olympic Team. Elizondo of Carson City, Nevada is Read more [...]

EverybodyFights (EBF ROCK) and Punch4Parkinson’s (P4P) Event charity event Saturday, July 11

SALEM, N.H. (July 6, 2020) -- EverybodyFights (EBF ROCK) and Punch4Parkinson's (P4P) have jointly announced a partnership to host the EBF ROCK X PUNCH4PARKINSONS charity event Saturday, July 11, at the new location (303 South Broadway) of EverybodyFights in Salem, New Hampshire.  This fundraiser event will benefit P4P and Alzheimer's research. Parkinson's and Alzheimer's are closely tied, both are neurological disorders that deteriorate the brain. "It's been difficult for me to put this into words," EBF ROCK Owner/Operator Chris DaVeiga explained. "On May 6th, we lost my father, Raul R. DaVeiga. While it was ultimately due to COVID-19, my dad was actually taken from us, mentally/emotionally, a few years ago due to advanced Alzheimer's and Dementia. "Dad 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 [...]

Bob Yalen appointed CEO of MTK Global

MTK Global is delighted to announce the appointment of Bob Yalen as the company’s new CEO. Yalen replaces MTK owner Sandra Vaughan who is stepping down from the CEO position after three successful years. A member and elector of the International Boxing Hall of Fame since its inception, Yalen has held numerous high-level positions within the world of combat sports. The highly respected American was instrumental to the boxing coverage of ABC Sports for over 20 years, as well as producing the boxing coverage for NBC Sports at the 1996 and 2000 Olympics. He went on to become ESPN’s Director of Programming & Acquisitions in 1996, and after eight successful Read more [...]

Abraham Nova Remains Undefeated with Unanimous Decision over Avery Sparrow

Abraham Nova Remains Undefeated with Unanimous Decision over Avery Sparrow NEW YORK (June 26, 2020) -  World-Ranked Abraham "Super" Nova remained perfect by pounding out a 10-round unanimous decision over tough Avery Sparrow in a junior lightweight bout at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Nova, 26, who is managed by Split-T Management, took his time and eased into the fight.  Over the first half of the fight, Sparrow showed his mettle, and fought on even terms with the world-ranked Nova. Nova really started to pick up momentum as the fight reached the halfway point, and put his foot on the gas in round eight. In that round, Nova started to push the action and land some hard combinations.  Nova was Read more [...]