IBF’s #3 and #4 ranked Super Lightweights Meet for Right to Challenge Amir Khan
The IBF’s No. 3 and No. 4 ranked junior welterweights will clash Friday, July 29 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and ESPN3.com for the right to meet newly crowned IBF junior welterweight champion Amir Khan. Joe Tessitore and Teddy Atlas will be ringside at The Cosmopolitan Ballroom when Victor “Mermelada” Cayo […]
FORMER CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPION BOBBY GUNN TO GO TO BATTLE IN BAREKNUCKLE BRAWL
Four time cruiserweight champion Bobby “The Celtic Warrior” Gunn has made a name for himself in the square ring due to his ability to throw hands, exceptional knockout power and heart of a lion. He has achieved what many aspiring boxers dream of, but he’s not done yet. On August 5 Gunn will be taking […]
MIRANDA: I HOPE THIS FIGHT IS NOT SHOWN IN 3D OR DESPAIGNE MAY END UP IN YOUR LIVING ROOM
While the main event on Friday, July 29, at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and live on ESPN Friday Night Fights, a 12-round IBF elimination bout between Victor Cayo and Lamont Peterson, may be of more worldwide significance, the opening televised bout that night just might steal the show. Given their aggressive styles, […]
Boxing Links (7-20-11)
All quiet in Pacland—before the storm? Inquirer.net A few days back, boxing godfather Manny Piñol reported that Canadian Michael Koncz had been fired as close-in aide of national boxing hero Manny Pacquiao. My first reaction was of relief, even as Piñol, a battle-scarred newspaperman, did not specify … See all stories on this topic » Tarver beats Green […]
KEA Boxing and Ennis Return to Philly!
By: Kurt Wolfheimer Andre Kut’s KEA Boxing Promotions brings another night of professional boxing to the South Philly Arena in Philadelphia PA on Friday July 29th. Headlining the show is an eight round junior middleweight bout, featuring the return of former USBA title holder and nationally ranked junior middleweight sensation Derek “Pooh” Ennis (22-3-1, 13 […]
City Boxing’s Denis Grachev Stops Caminero
CITY BOXING Light heavyweight Denis “The Pirate” Grachev (11-0-1, 7 KOs) picked up the WBC Inter-Continental belt via a third-round stoppage victory over Eddie “Thunder” Caminero (7-5, 7 KOs). Picking off his wild-swinging opponent with crisper, stronger shots, Grachev steadily increased his output going into the third round, dazing Caminero along the ropes. Referee Frank […]
Shaw Signs Heavyweight Franklin Lawrence
Gary Shaw Productions is proud to announce the signing of a true late bloomer in the sport of boxing, Indianapolis, Indiana, heavyweight Franklin “Yah Yah” Lawrence. The 35-year-old Lawrence (15-2-2, 10 KOs), who didn’t turn pro until his late 20s, is undoubtedly the hottest heavyweight prospect in boxing. He won the vacant […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (7-13-11)
MMA fighter anxious to hear hometown cheers again Vancouver Sun Fighting at home was a first for Mokdad (4-0), and he’s awaiting to experience the revelation yet again when he tangles with Javier (Chunty Boy) Torres (3-0) in a middleweight bout as part of Saturday’s Border Wars mixed martial arts card at the … See all stories […]
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