Peter ‘Kid Chocolate’ Quillin living a dream
Fights Scotsman Craig McEwan Nov. 5 in Cancun LOS ANGELES/NEW YORK CITY (October 14, 2011) – Unbeaten middleweight sensation Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin fought his way out of Grand Rapids hoping to get an opportunity to shine in the ring. The talented Cuban-American boxer gets that shot November 5, fighting for the first time HBO against Craig McEwan in […]
Boxing Links (10-13-11)
David Haye retires from boxing on 31st birthday The Associated Press “As the clock struck 12 last night, my professional boxing career came to an end,” said the British fighter. “It has been my intention to retire from the sport of boxing on this particular day ever since I first laced up a pair of gloves as a skinny … See all […]
SHOWTIME® SPORTS COLOR COMMENTATOR AL BERNSTEIN NOMINATED TO INTERNATIONAL BOXING HALL OF FAME BALLOT
Ballots For The Annual Induction Ceremony In Canastota, N.Y., Due Back By Oct. 31 NEW YORK (Oct. 7, 2011) –Al Bernstein, a SHOWTIME® Sports color commentator and one of the most respected and recognized voices in boxing, has been nominated for the ballot of the 2011 International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, N.Y. This is the first time […]
HECTOR SANCHEZ & VINCENT ARROYO LATEEF KAYODE & FELIX CORA FINAL WEIGHTS AND QUOTES
Friday, Sept. 9, Grand Casino Hinckley, Hinckley, Minn. Live at 11 p.m. ET/PT (delayed on the West Coast) on SHOWTIME® Hector Sanchez: 143 pounds Vincent Arroyo: 143 pounds Lateef Kayode: 198 pounds Felix Cora Jr.: 198 pounds NOTE: WEIGHTS (Sept. 8, 2011) – Hector “El Flaco” Sanchez (19-1, 9 KOs) and Vincent “Vinsanity” Arroyo (11-1, 7 KOs) both weighed […]
Boxing Links (8-7-11)
Evander Holyfield speaks as 2011 Olympic Boxing Trials come to end al.com By Cassandra McAboy Five-time boxing champion Evander Holyfield speaks Saturday during a dinner for the Olympic Boxing team at the Mobile Convention Center.(Press-Register, Chip English) MOBILE, Ala. — Evander Holyfield doesn’t blame sports like Mixed … See all stories on this topic » […]
Boxing Links (8-4-11)
Chris Mannix: Roach offers hand in resurrection of U.S. Olympic boxing program SI.com The look on Freddie Roach’s face was familiar, that intent, focused stare that told you the mind ofboxing’s foremost trainer was humming. It’s a look usually reserved for Manny Pacquiao or Amir Khan, two of Roach’s most prominent charges who have … See all stories on […]
Boxing Links (7-13-11)
The Heavyweight Title Deserves More Than Haye and Klitschko Were Willing to Give Huffington Post (blog) It’s well over a week since Wladimir Klitschko embarrassed Haye, and Haye embarrassed Britain, but the disappointment still stings British boxing fans like the ache from ribs broken by a body shot. Haye, who was introduced as ‘The Fighting Pride […]
Peter ‘Kid Chocolate’ Quillin on mission
LOS ANGELES (July 6, 2011) – From the mean streets of Grand Rapids to living in New York and now Hollywood, undefeated middleweight prospect Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin is on the verge of boxing greatness, and is being talked about in boxing circles as being a fighter ready for a high-profile world title fight within a year. […]
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