FRES OQUENDO ENTERS PRIZEFIGHTER THANKS TO DAVID HAYE
World champ gets his sparring partner in May 7 line-up David Haye’s sparring partner Fres Oquendo will fight in Prizefighter International Heavyweights on Saturday 7 May at London’s Alexandra Palace – after the Hayemaker recommended him to promoter Eddie Hearn. The 18th edition of Matchroom Sport’s eight-man, one night tournaments sees overseas fighters compete for […]
Graham Earl Announces Double Title London Show Set For May 7th.
Earlier this year former World Champ, turned promoter, Graham Earl returned to his old stomping ground, York Hall in Bethnal Green, for his inaugural London show. On the 7th May Graham again returns to York Hall with his double title headlined ‘Redemption Day’ event. Speaking earlier today Graham said, “It’s going to be a cracking […]
AL BERNSTEIN ANNOUNCES SEGURA-CALDERON REMATCH
Al Bernstein will serve as analyst on the Saturday, April 2nd pay per view telecast of the WBO Light Flyweight Championship match between Giovani Segura and former champ Ivan Calderon. Benny Ricardo will be Al’s broadcast partner for the broadcast, which is distributed in the United States by Integrated Sports Media. Segura and Calderon fought last October and Segura upset the then […]
Mobile Holmes On The Road To Belfast For Graham Earl’s April 2nd Show
Stevenage’s Terry Holmes is set to travel to Northern Ireland for the third fight of his fledgling professional career, where he will take part in former World champ, turned promoter, Graham Earl’s maiden Belfast event ‘Fists of Fury’ at the King’s Hall on Saturday 2nd April 2011. 19 year old Holmes is already earning a […]
Fighting at Home a Rare Treat For Galvan
“Before a fight I have nothing to say to these younger guys I fight. But afterward, if they want to hear about my experiences, I’m fine with that. I’ll tell them what I’ve learned, no problem.” You’d think he’d have taken “Road Warrior” for a nickname, given the path his boxing career has taken, […]
PYATT: PRIZEFIGHTER IS PERFECT FOR JAHMAINE SMYLE
Former World champ backs his charge for Liverpool glory after DeGale sparring Former World Middleweight champion Chris Pyatt believes Jahmaine Smyle has the perfect style to claim Prizefighter trophy at Liverpool Olympia on March 23. Smyle lines up in the 17th edition of Matchroom Sport’s eight-man, one-night tournaments in Merseyside live on Sky […]
Jimmy Lange Wins Unanimous Decision While Former World Champ William Joppy Notches 40th Win and Announces Official Retirement
Larry Pryor Pulls Upset of Night with Victory over Mark “TNT” Tucker FAIRFAX, VA – Jimmy Lange scored a 10-round unanimous decision over Jimmy “The Fighting School Teacher” Holmes last night at the Patriot Center, utilizing an effective jab especially in the middle-through-late rounds to help earn his 35th career victory. Lange, headlining his 12th […]
Benefit for World Champ: Emile Griffith
By David Pambianchi John Pennisi Illustration of Emile Griffith One of boxing’s “All-Time Greats,” Emile Griffith has been tormented for almost 50 years since regaining the championship from Benny “Kid ” Paret in the brutal 12 round bout that resulted in Benny’s death. Now with only Social Security Benefits to make ends meet, Emile is […]
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