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 […]
Tom Brands to appear at Gotch Celebration in Humboldt, Iowa, Talks to Takedown
He may have been born in Omaha, Nebraska but the head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes will always be an Iowa kid at heart living with the history of Frank Gotch in his backyard. Raised in Sheldon, Iowa not too far from Humboldt, Brands was not only aware of Gotch, he studied him. Brands told […]
Robert Guerrero Receives Bill Crawford Award for Courage in Overcoming Adversity
Photos By Paul Hernandez May 9, 2011 – Boxing luminaries came together for the 86th Boxing Writers Association of America’s annual dinner this past weekend inLas Vegas. With his incredible story outside of the ring during a time when his wife was battling leukemia, Robert “The Ghost” Guerrerowas awarded the Bill Crawford award for “Courage in Overcoming Adversity.” […]
Jeff Blatnick, Rashad Evans, Kurt Angle, Dan Gable, Rulon Gardner Among Elite Athletes And Celebrities To Attend USA-Russia Dual Meet And ‘BEAT The Streets’ Gala Thursday In Times Square
Former Olympians, NCAA Champions, UFC And NFL Stars Join With Celebs For One-of-A-Kind Event In Times Square NEW YORK, May 2, 2011- Some of the biggest names in the history of wrestling and mixed martial arts will join with other supporters from the NFL, television and movies in New York’s Duffy Square this Thursday night […]
Ruiz comfortable in retirement, staying involved in boxing
LAS VEGAS (April 29, 2011) – Two-time World Boxing Association (“WBA”) heavyweight champion John “The Quietman” Ruiz is enjoying retirement by spending time with his family in Las Vegas, but he is also staying involved in boxing in terms of the opening of his boxing gym in the Boston area, as well as starting a […]
Casal & Serrano knockouts in Boxing 360 debuts
NEW YORK (April 26, 2011) – Welterweight Nick “Hands of Gold” Casal and unbeaten lightweight Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano made impressive Boxing 360 debuts last Friday night in Hamburg, New York. Fighting for the first time in 1 ½ years, Casal (30-4-1, 16KOs) stopped veteran Martin Tucker (7-9, 3 KOs) in the third round, while unbeaten 23-year-old Serrano […]
Casal & Serrano making Boxing 360 debuts Friday night in upstate NY
NEW YORK (April 20, 2011) – Light welterweight Nick “Hands of Gold” Casal and unbeaten lightweight Amanda“The Real Deal” Serrano make their Boxing 360 debuts Friday night in Hamburg, New York. “We’re looking forward to watching them in action under the Boxing 360 banner,” Boxing 360 CEO & Founder Mario Yagobi said.”We want to thank promoter Juan Santiago […]
Out-Standing! – Former Army Boxer Sam To Pro-Debut On May 7th
TKO BOX OFFICE Graham Earl Promotions Proudly Presents REDEMPTION DAY 7th May 2011 @ York Hall, London London – Tuesday, 19th April 2011 Former Army boxer Sam Standing is used to a good fight, but come the 7th of May this will take on a whole new meaning for the 25 year old year old, […]
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