Kayode Finishing up ‘Best Training Camp Ever’
According to manager Steve Feder, cruiserweight powerhouse Lateef “Power” Kayode(16-0, 14 KOs) is finishing up his best training camp ever in preparation for his nationally televised battle with Rhode Island contender Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey (20-2, 14 KOs). Kayode and Godfrey will meet on June 10 in the 10-round main event at Chumash Resort Casino in Santa Ynez, […]
Full Tachi Palace Fights 10 Card for Aug. 5
TACHI PALACE FIGHTS Friday, August 5 2011 Tachi Palace Hotel and Casino Lemoore, Calif. MAIN EVENT Flyweight Championship Chino, Calif.’s Darrell Montague (9-1) vs. San Clemente, Calif.’s Ian McCall (10-2) CO-MAIN EVENT Featherweight Championship Porterville, Calif.’s Joe Soto (9-1) vs. San Diego, Calif.’s Eddie Yagin (13-4-1) Flyweights Natal, Brazil’s Jussier da Silva […]
TOP HEAVYWEIGHT ROY “BIG COUNTRY” NELSON READY FOR HUGE CHALLENGE FROM FRANK MIR AT UFC 130
The plan? “To punch my opponent more than he punches me.” As one of the most unique and entertaining heavyweights in MMA today, Roy “Big Country” Nelson (15-5) has quickly garnered a large fan following. In a sport filled with fighters showcasing bodybuilder-type physiques, Nelson stands out. However, despite his look, he possesses a […]
“HOMECOMING” BOXING SHOW FACT SHEET
WHAT: “Homecoming” professional boxing show BOUTS: MAIN EVENT – 8 ROUNDS – CRUISERWEIGHTS DERRICK “Double Impact” WHITLEY ADAM “The Hitman” HARRIS Holyoke, MA Worcester, MA 24-25-3 (11 KOs) 10-4 (7 KOs) CO-FEATURE – 6 ROUNDS – SUPER FEATHERWEIGHTS JOSEPH “Chip” PEREZ KEVIN CARMODY Holyoke, MA Philadelphia, PA 5-1 (2 KOs) 10-13-2 (1 KO) 4 ROUNDS – JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHTS JAIR “Da-Bully” […]
Dawson to Hopkins: I Know You’ll Keep Your Word
Former WBC Light Heavyweight Champion “Bad” Chad Dawson wishes to congratulate Bernard Hopkins for his record-breaking victory last Saturday night against Jean Pascal. With his unanimous decision, Hopkins became the oldest fighter to ever win a world title. Hopkins is now obligated to face Dawson in his first defense because it was Dawson […]
Team Puerto Rico’s ‘Orlandito’ del Valle Training in New York
Bayamon, Puerto Rico’s undefeated featherweight Luis “Orlandito” del Valle (12-0, 10 KOs) left today for his training base in Newburgh, New York, to prepare for the biggest fight of his career against Vietnamese fighter Dat Nguyen (17-1, 6 KOs). Del Valle vs. Nguyen will serve as the 10-round main event on Saturday, June 11 – the second […]
Boxing Links (5-21-11)
Vikings’ Edwards cruises to win in boxing debut ESPN The Minnesota Vikings defensive end won his pro boxing debut, a four-round bout that ended with a unanimous decision after Edwards knocked down former amateur kickboxer TJ Gibson twice at Grand Casino in Hinckley, Minn. According to local reports, … See all stories on this topic » A two-for-one […]
Bad Chad Ready for Return!
Even though he won’t be appearing in the main event tonight, former WBC world champion “Bad” Chad Dawson (29-1, 17 KO’s) is eagerly awaiting his chance to remind the world he is the best fighter on the card. Dawson will meet fellow former champ Adrian Diaconu (27-2, 15 KO’s) in the 12-round main supporting bout of […]
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