Holm vs. Mathis for ‘World Dominance’ Announced
Dec. 2 at Route 66 Casino Hotel in Albuquerque ALBUQUERQUE, NM (June 11, 2011) – Right after she registered her 30th career victory last night, promoter Lenny Fresquez announced that Holly “The Preachers Daughter” Holm will take on Anne Sophie Mathis — the top two pound-for-pound female boxers in the world — December 2 for “World Dominance,” at […]
Boxing Links (5-9-11)
Rose’s champion style went way beyond the boxing ring Sydney Morning Herald THE life and boxing career of former world champion Lionel Rose, who died this week, has dual significance. There had been prominent Aboriginal people before him who had impacted upon the consciousness of the larger community. … See all stories on this topic » Manny Pacquaio […]
CANADA’S BEST SET TO RETURN TO HERSHEY CENTRE RING
ALL PHOTOS COURTESY OF DURELL WAMBOLT/THE BOXING EXAMINER McGuinness, Lupo, Fish Top June 24th 10th Anniversary Mississauga Card TORONTO, ON – (April 20, 2011) On Friday June 24th, United Boxing Promotions, in association with Hennessy Sports Canada, marks the tenth year of pro boxing at Mississauga’s Hershey Centre with “Friday Night at […]
Title Town USA Book Review
By: Darren McElligott [mpinpage] Every so often, a book that is published seems destined to land on the top shelf of every serious sports enthusiast’s library. “Title Town USA: Boxing in Upstate New York” (History Press; 2010) is such a classic. Author Mark Allen Baker’s introduction begins by stating that “’Title Town USA’ is […]
15 Rounds with Mark Allen Baker
By: Patrick McElligott {1} Congratulations on your new book, “Title Town USA: Boxing in Upstate New York.” And thank you for producing one of the most interesting and valuable books on the sport’s history. What motivated you to approach this topic in the manner you did? For example, focusing on the upstate New York region, […]
FIGHT NEWS UNLIMITED COMBAT SPORTS SHOW PREVIEW: A FRIEND OF “THE BROCKTON BLOCKBUSTER” ROCKY MARCIANO HENRY TARTAGLIA
by: “Rabble Rousin’” Rich Bergeron Tony “The Tornado” Penecale came all the way up to Beantown from Philly with his Dad, cousin and uncle to take in a thrilling Red Sox game on June 7, 2009 and show off his new Rocky Marciano Foundation shirt. While Tony was here we decided to do an intro […]
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