THAXTON: AMIR ‘KHAN’ GET ME IN THE RING FOR FREE
– Thaxton makes public offer to Team Khan – GoldenPalace.com to cover Thaxton purse – Thaxton released by Hennessy Sports & Sky Sports for potential contest on October 6th London, England — July 31, 2007 – Jon Thaxton believes he has found a novel way to cut through boxing politics and secure a marquee showdown […]
EUROPEAN BOXING NEWS 7/31/07
Ex-WBA heavy champ Bruce Seldon is out as opponent for Mikael Lindblad September 15 in Karlstad but he has been replaced by another aging ex-champ: “Merciless” Ray Mercer. Mercer vs Lindblad is under the special Swedish rules scheduled for four. Meanwhile Manny Masson, fresh from the Arena camp in Hamburg, is working with another heavy; […]
DUDDY GETTING CLOSER TO CHAMPIONSHIP CALIBER
Duddy continues mission NEW YORK CITY (July 30, 2007) – Prodigal son John Duddy triumphantly returned to the Emerald Isle for his first pro fight there, stopping Alessio Furlan (19-9-5) in the 10th round of their July 14th bout, picked-up a few stitches in the process, and showed improvement working with his new head trainer, […]
POVETKIN PLACED IN FOUR MAN TOURNEY TO PRODUCE KLITSCHKO CHALLENGER
press release from Sauerland Event: ***Povetkin to participate in IBF elimination tournament to face Klitschko*** Alexander Povetkin is just two wins away from challenging world champion Wladimir Klitschko after the IBF has launched an elimination tournament to determine the Ukrainian´s next mandatory challenger. The 2004 Olympic gold medal winner, unbeaten in 13 professional bouts, joins […]
GUNN GIVES BACK TO BARKLEY
Bobby Gunn to Donate Percentage of Fight Purse! For Immediate Release World ranked Cruiserweight Bobby Gunn has announced that he will donate a percentage of his fight purse to former three division world champion Iran “The Blade” Barkley, following his August 25th title fight in Fairfax, Virginia. Gunn, who was the chief sparring partner for […]
NOONS KNOCKS OUT EDSON IN SHOXC DEBUT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KJ NOONS SCORES DEVASTATING KNOCKOUT OVER EDSON BERTO IN THE MAIN EVENT OF SPECTACULAR PREMIERE OF SHOXC: ELITE CHALLENGER SERIES _____________________________________________________________________________________ Friday, July 27, at 11 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California SANTA YNEZ, Calif. (July 28, 2007) – In a scintillating finish to a thrilling, crowd-pleasing and […]
A MIDWEST MMA MERGER ANNOUNCEMENT
Media Contact: Chris Arns (515) 274-0849 arns.chris@gmail.com For Immediate Release TOP MIXED MARTIAL ARTS (MMA) ORGANIZATIONS MERGE TO FORM LARGEST IOWA FIGHT PROMOTION COMPANY Des Moines, IA- July 27, 2007- Midwest Cage Championship (MCC) and Title Fight Championship (TFC) announced plans today to combine resources, merge operations, and mutually produce professional mixed martial arts (MMA) […]
FINAL THOUGHTS AND WEIGH IN QUOTES FOR FRIDAY ELITEXC BOUTS
JAIME JARA NEW OPPONENT FOE METCALF; SHOXC FINAL THOUGHTS AND QUOTES ‘ Thursday, July 26, 2007, Chumash Casino Resort. Santa Ynez, Calif. Edson Berto (11-3-1) of Orlando, Fla., faces KJ Noons (3-1) of San Diego (155-pound match) and Jaime Jara (15-4) of Sacramento, Calif., will meet Jeremiah Metcalf (5-2) of Modesto Calif., in a King […]
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