Boxing Links (7-19-11)
Boxer-Turned-MMA Fighter ‘Butterbean’ Esch Gets Real The Big Lead Back in the 1990s, Eric “Butterbean” Esch hit the boxing scene like a ton of bricks. Almost literally, considering that he weighed in at more than 400 pounds. Esch is now taking on a new challenge: Starring in in a reality show, Big Law: Deputy … See all […]
Cayo, Peterson Conference Call Quotes
A conference call was held today to discuss the12-Round IBF Super Lightweight Elimination bout between the Dominican Republic’s once-beaten IBF #3-rated Victor “Mermelada” Cayo (20-1, 18 KOs) and Washington DC’s IBF #4-ranked Lamont Peterson (24-1-1, 14 KOs) on Friday, July 29, in the Chelsea Ballroom at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and live on ESPN Friday Night Fights. The […]
Ashley Theophane in co-feature on Chisora-Fury PPV card
‘The Big Brawl’ live in U.S. July 23 from London HOBOKEN, N.J. (July 7, 2011) – Trans-Atlantic boxer Ashley “Treasure” Theophane defends his British Boxing Board of Control (“BBB of C”) light welterweight title July 23 in the 12-round co-feature against Welsh champion Jason “The Power” Cook on “The Big Brawl” Pay-Per-View Event, live from Wembley Arena in […]
INJURIES TO CASAMAYOR CLEAR WAY FOR CAYO VS. PETERSON BOUT BEING ADDED TO THIRD INSTALLMENT OF “FIGHT NIGHTS”
12-Round IBF Super Lightweight Elimination Bout Between Victor Cayo and Lamont Peterson Now Among Televised Attractions Edison Miranda vs. Yordanis Despaigne Also Featured on July 29 ESPN2 “Friday Night Fights” Broadcast LAS VEGAS (June 30, 2011) – Due to injuries suffered in a car accident involving former lightweight champion Joel Casamayor, the lineup for the July 29 “Fight Night […]
INJURIES TO CASAMAYOR CLEAR WAY FOR CAYO VS. PETERSON BOUT BEING ADDED TO THIRD COSMOPOLITAN INSTALLMENT OF “FIGHT NIGHTS”
12-Round IBF Super Lightweight Elimination Bout Between Victor Cayo and Lamont Peterson Now Among Televised Attractions Edison Miranda vs. Yordanis Despaigne Also Featured on July 29 ESPN2 “Friday Night Fights” Broadcast LAS VEGAS (June 27, 2011) – Due to injuries suffered in a car accident involving former lightweight champion Joel Casamayor, the lineup for the July 29 “Fight […]
Peterson Steps Up to Face Cayo
Leon Margules, promoter of the April 29 ESPN2 “Friday Night Fights” broadcast from the luxurious outdoor deck of The Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas says he is extremely happy that Lamont Peterson has stepped in to face Victor Cayo in the main event. #3-rated super lightweight Cayo (26-1-1, 18 KOs) was […]
THE COSMOPOLITAN OF LAS VEGAS ANNOUNCES A SPECIAL SECOND INSTALLMENT OF “FIGHT NIGHT”
In association with Warriors Boxing and Blue Wave Group, “Fight Night at The Cosmopolitan” to be Televised Live on ESPN2’s “Friday Night Fights” from The Boulevard Pool LAS VEGAS (March 25, 2011) – On Friday, April 29, 2011 The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will present the second installment of “Fight Night at The Cosmopolitan,” to be televised live […]
Back in Action: Williams’ Quest for Greatness Continues March 25
Back in Action: Williams’ Quest for Greatness Continues Tucked away on the undercard of the Friday, March 25 “Fight Night at the Cosmopolitan” ESPN2 Friday Night Fights broadcast from The Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas is the return of Texas lightweight Hylon Williams Jr., after over a year of inactivity. One of the most […]
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