Godfrey at Crossroads against Kayode
PROVIDENCE (June 2, 2011) – World cruiserweight title challenger Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey (20-2, 10 KOs) finds himself at the crossroads of his professional career, preparing for his June 10 10-round main event throw-down against undefeated, ultra-hyped Nigerian knockout artist Lateef “Power” Kayode for the vacant NABA title, live on ShoBox from Chumash Casino in Santa Ynez, California. […]
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, […]
There is Only One ShoBox: The New Generation
Two Nights, Six Fights, Twelve Fighters Lateef Kayode, Chris Avalos & Archie Ray Marquez Return Friday, June 10, Chumash Casino Resort, Santa Ynez, California Live at 11 p.m. ET/PT on SHOWTIME® Puerto Rican Prospects Headline on Eve of Puerto Rican Day Parade Saturday, June 11, Roseland Ballroom, New York City Live at 10:35 p.m. ET/PT […]
Congratulations Abound for Mantequilla Gonzalez!
Trio of Promoters Praise Puerto Rico’s Jonathan “Mantequilla” Gonzalez for his Impressive Knockout on Friday Night Fights The promoters of Puerto Rican junior middleweight slugger Jonathan “Mantequilla” Gonzalez (13-0, 13 KOs), Gary Shaw, Javier Bustillo and Leon Margules, wish to congratulate their 21-year-old fighter for his impressive performance on Friday night at the […]
‘What Crossroads?’ Asks Kendall Holt
“What crossroads?” asks defiant former WBO Light Welterweight World Champion Kendall Holt when asked if his next fight could make or break his career. “After I beat Julio Diaz, I’ll back in the top five in the world!” Holt (26-4, 14 KOs), who faces former IBF Lightweight Champion Diaz tonight in the […]
Golden Girl No More! Seniesa Estrada Turns Professional
Photo: Carlos Baeza/Thompson Boxing Tucked away on the undercard of tonight’s ESPN3 Friday Night Fights — Kendall Holt vs. Julio Diaz broadcast from the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, California, is a young lady making a life-changing decision. Not the decision to get in the ring, she’s been doing that since she […]
Weights from the Chumash Casino
WEIGHTS FROM FIGHT NIGHT AT THE CHUMASH MAY 13, 2011, AT CHUMASH CASINO RESORT IN SANTA YNEZ, CALIFORNIA LIVE ON FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHTS MAIN EVENT 10 Rds. Junior Welterweights KENDALL HOLT 142 LBS 26-4, 14 KOs Paterson, New Jersey VS. JULIO DIAZ 141.5 LBS 38-6, 27 KOs Coachella, California 8 Rds. Junior Middleweights JONATHAN […]
Diaz Constructing His Comeback
Not Fighting for the Money, Construction Company Owner and Former IBF Lightweight Champ Julio “The Kidd” Diaz is Back with Re-Discovered Focus Set to Face Fellow Former Champion Kendall Holt on this week’s Friday Night Fights broadcast from the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, California Former IBF Lightweight World Champion Julio […]
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