FRAMPTON TO FACE QUON FOR COMMONWEALTH TITLE
Australian a major obstacle for Belfast boy’s title dream Carl Frampton’s title dream remains intact as he faces Australian champion Mark Quon for the vacant Commonwealth Super Bantamweight title at Belfast’s Odyssey Arena on September 10, live on Sky Sports. The bout looked in doubt after Kiko Martinez withdrew for personal reasons but the Belfast […]
Shaw Congratulates “Real Deal” for Successful Defense
Gary Shaw of Gary Shaw Productions wishes to congratulate IBF middleweight champion Daniel “The Real Deal” Geale (26-1, 15 KOs) for making his first successful title defense, a dominant 12-round unanimous decision over Miami via Nigeria’s Eromosele Albert (24-5-1, 12 KOs) on Wednesday night. Fighting on his home turf at the Derwent Entertainment Centre […]
Edwin ‘La Bomba’ Rodriguez a serious player in the new super middleweight division
WORCESTER, Mass. (August 30, 2011) – Unbeaten sensation Edwin “La Bomba” Rodriguez, eyeing a world title fight in 2012, has successfully advanced from prospect to legitimate contender in the super middleweight division. Granted, the 26-year-old Dominican Republic native (19-0, 14 KOs) may not be ready right now for the likes of Lucian Bute, Andre Ward and Carl […]
KIKO MARTINEZ OUT OF CARL FRAMPTON FIGHT
Belfast fighter still on September 10 bill – opponent to be named in 48 hours Matchroom Sport can confirm that European Super Bantamweight champion Kiko Martinez has withdrawn from his fight with Carl Frampton on September 10 at the Odyssey Arena through personal reasons. Martinez’s father was taken ill during the young Spaniard’s training camp […]
Unbeaten featherweight prospect Tyler Asselstine returns Sept. 9 in Montreal
TORONTO (August 27, 2011) – Hot, unbeaten featherweight prospect Tyler Asselstine returns to the ring September 9 in a six-round bout against an opponent to be determined at The Chapiteau CCSE Maisonneuve in Montreal. After concluding a stellar amateur career (70-10), the 24-year-old Asselstine (6-0, 4 KOs) from Kingston, Ontario, turned pro only 10 months ago […]
Class act Fury leaves Rogan in the shade
Picture www.chrisbevanphotography.co.uk By David Kelly, Belfast Telegraph Thursday, 25 August 2011 Tyson Fury swaggered into the King’s Hall complex akin to John Wayne and then dealt with the slings and arrows of Martin Rogan with calm authority and charisma. British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion Fury, clad in his best ‘Quiet Man’ garb […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (8-25-11)
Boxing promoter DiBella firmly in White’s corner ESPN (blog) Shortly after UFC announced that it had inked a major network television deal, Arum made his opinion about the mixed martial arts promotion known to ESPN.com. And it wasn’t very favorable. The signing of a network deal wasn’t what got Arum’s juices … See all stories on this topic […]
ANDRE WARD AND CARL FROCH CLOSE OUT INTERNATIONAL PRESS TOUR TOMORROW IN OAKLAND TO ANNOUNCE SUPER SIX WORLD BOXING FINAL
WHO: Andre Ward, WBA Super Middleweight Champion Carl Froch, WBC Super Middleweight Champion Mayor Jean Quan, city of Oakland Ken Hershman, Executive VP and GM, SHOWTIME Sports® Dan Goossen, Ward’s Promoter, Goossen Tutor Promotions Antonio Leonard, Ward’s Co-Promoter, Goossen Tutor Promotions Virgil Hunter, Ward’s Trainer Eddie Hearn, Froch’s Promoter, Matchroom Sport WHAT: Andre Ward and Carl Froch conclude a three-city international […]
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