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 (6-1-11)
Barnes pushes lawmakers on boxing headgear Sydney Morning Herald Berrick Barnes models boxing headgear at training in Sydney. Photo: Getty Images DURBAN: Berrick Barnes will explore the possibility of challenging the IRB’s regulations on headgear and designing a more protective piece following his series of head … See all stories on this topic » Sydney Morning Herald Pacquiao […]
Boxing Links (5-28-11)
Bouts with abuse nothing new for boxing New York Post At least not when we chatted in Las Vegas earlier this month at the Boxing Writers dinner the night before Manny Pacquiao chased Shane Mosley around the ring for 12 rounds at the MGM. As always, De La Hoya looked fit and in good spirits. … See all […]
Cotto vs. Mayorga Kickoff Press Conference Quotes Featuring Don King, Bob Arum, Yuri Foreman, Christy Martin & More
RICARDO MAYORGA: “I made a promise to Don that I will never fail him. Don is the best promoter in the world and Bob is a close second. I will prove to everyone on March 12 that I am the man and you are the woman. “That belt you are holding, polish it up for […]
Estrada, Martin and McGirt all winners at New York State Fair
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (September 4, 2009) – 2004 Olympian Jason “Big Six” Estrada, women’s boxing trailblazer Christy “The Coalminer’s Daughter” Martin and super middleweight prospect James McGirt, Jr. were all impressive winners last night at the “Fight Night At The Fair” show, presented by Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES), in association with the […]
“FIGHT NIGHT AT THE FAIR” FACT SHEET
Name: “Fight Night At The Fair” Pro Boxing Card Date: Wednesday night, Sept. 2, 2009 Venue: Mohegan Sun Grandstand, Syracuse, N.Y. (New York State Fair) Promoter: Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc., in association with the New York State Fair and International Boxing Hall of Fame Matchmaker: Ted Panagiotis Tickets: $15.00 & $20.00, includes […]
CES promoting world title fight at New York State Fair
Christy Martin-Dakota Stone co-main event Sept. 2 in Syracuse PROVIDENCE (Aug. 24, 2009) – Jimmy Burchfield’s Classic Entertainment and Sports, Inc. (CES) continues its expansion outside of New England, presenting “Fight Night At The Fair,” in association with the New York State Fair and International Boxing Hall of Fame (IHOF), Wednesday night, Sept. 2 at […]