McCullough wants one more title shot before hanging up gloves
St. Patrick’s Day Eve, Monday Night, Mar. 16, WaMu Theater in MSG Sean Mannion to be honored for 25th anniversary of world title fight at MSG NEW YORK (March 2, 2009) – Former WBC bantamweight champion and 1992 Olympic silver medalist, Wayne “Pocket Rocket” McCullough, wants one more world title shot at that’s why he’s […]
Nagy Aguilera’s coming out party: “Holiday Hits”
Thursday at Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan NEW YORK (December 2, 2008) – Unbeaten heavyweight prospect Nagy “Dominican Dynamite” Aguilera has scheduled a coming out party Thursday night (December 4), headlining his first show in the 8-round main event on the third annual “Holiday Hits” card, at the famed Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan. Aguilera (10-0, 6 […]
Jorge “The Truth” Teron added to “Holiday Hits” Dec. 4 at Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan
NEW YORK (November 20, 2008) – World-rated lightweight Jorge “The Truth” Teron has been added to the third annual “Holiday Hits” pro boxing show, promoted by Bob Duffy’s Ring Promotions, December 4 at the famed Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan, New York. Unbeaten heavyweight prospect Nagy “Dominican Dynamite” Aguilera (10-0, 6 KOs), fighting out of Newburgh […]
Per Ake Persson: Sturm; Dzinziruk retain titles
November 1, Oberhausen, Germany: WBA middleweight champ Felix Sturm put up a classic boxing exhibition and retained the title with a unanimous decision over challenger and fellow German, Sebastian Sylvester. It was scored 118-110 twice and 119-109. There were no knockdowns but the Sylvester was wobbly in the final round as Sturm poured it on […]
DE LA HOYA-PACQUIAO MADE IT TO EAST LOS ANGELES
By Armando Cabrera Oscar De La Hoya made his final stop in East Los Angeles under the arch on Whittier Blvd. and Arizona Ave. on Tuesday. The six-day city tour went from New York, Chicago, Houston, San Antonio to San Francisco and Los Angeles. De La Hoya [39-5, 30 KO’s] will face Manny Pacquiao [47-3-2, […]
Remillard earning bones vs. Mexican fighters
Godfrey-Nwodo NABF title fight headlines Friday night’s “Title Wave” at Mohegan Sun UNCASVILLE, Conn. (August 27, 2008) – Mexican fighters are feared worldwide because of their toughness in the ring. WBC World Youth featherweight title-holder Matt “Sharp Shooter” Remillard, however, has accelerated his relatively young pro career by defeating a series of Mexican opponents. Remillard […]
WORLD BOXING COUNCIL NEWS
August 5, 2008 – Mexico City. From WBC President Jose Sulaiman: I am very sad to report the passing away of the great Mexican fighter Bernabe “Baby” Vazquez and of Mr. Ray Hawkins, a boxing judge from Texas. “Baby”Vazquez, who was very close to me, must be considered as one of the greatest Mexican boxers […]
DUDDY VS. HOWE SET FOR BOSTON’S “HASSLE IN THE CASTLE” CARD
Duddy vs. Howe headlines Saturday night’s “Hassle In The Castle” pro boxing show in Boston NEW YORK (June 25, 2008) – The return of unbeaten world middleweight title contender “Ireland’s” John Duddy to Boston highlights Saturday night’s (June 28) “Hassle In The Castle,” presented by Irish Ropes Promotions, at The Castle. Duddy (24-0, 17 KOs), […]
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