Lewkowicz’ Panamanian Suspension Removed
The Commission of Professional Boxing of Panama has officially lifted all sanctions against promoter Sampson Lewkowicz of Sampson Boxing, effective December 31, 2011. From the onset, Lewkowicz protested the one-year suspension levelled against him in April of last year, in which he was declared “Persona Non Grata” and prohibited from having any kind of […]
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Bob Arum says Mayweather-Pacquiao won’t happen in the spring Los Angeles Times Promoter Bob Arum, left, and trainer Freddie Roach flank boxing champion Manny Pacquiao after a successful title defense against Miguel Cotto. (Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press) By Lance Pugmire Manny Pacquiao won’t fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. until … See all stories on this topic » […]
SUPERBRAWLS CO-MAIN EVENT: ‘Kid Blast’ Barthelemy vs. Hylon Williams Jr.
Rances “Kid Blast” Barthelemy (14-0, 11 KOs) will not be in for an easy night when he steps in the ring on February 3 against fellow undefeated Hylon Williams Jr. (15-0, 3 KOs). The two up-and-coming warriors will meet in the eight-round co-main event of the ESPN Friday Night Fights-televised Warriors Boxing and Sampson Boxing event […]
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Utah boxing legend Don Fullmer dies Salt Lake Tribune By Jay Drew West Jordan • Told last November that he only had a month or so left to live due to the effects of a 15-year battle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Utah boxing legend Don Fullmer again beat the odds, making it longer than doctors … See all stories on […]
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‘I Am A Boxer‘: Fighter In The Ring, Lady Outside It NPR 12:00 pm ET This summer in London, female boxers will compete in the Olympics for the first time. The women competing for a spot on the US team will make history, but few know who they are — and why they box. Women who box love […]
Five-time world champion Johnny Tapia interviews Victor Ortiz and Andre Berto
#OrtizBerto2 @VICIOUSOrtiz @AndreBerto Share this Ortiz video http://s.sho.com/AeKVjQ Share this Berto video http://s.sho.com/xYbeXx @SHOsports @goldenboyboxing @OscardelaHoya @loudibella @mgmgrand Visit sports.sho.com for more info Showtime Boxing “Repeat or Revenge: Ortiz vs. Berto II” is the highly anticipated 12-round welterweight rematch of USA Today and Ring Magazine’s 2011 Fight of the Year between former World Champions “Vicious” Victor Ortiz and […]
Atlas Cops & Kids Boxing Program Making difference in NYC
NEW YORK CITY (January 25, 2012) – When government funding ceased three years ago for the New York City Police Athletic League (“PAL”) Cops & Kids Boxing program, The Dr. Theodore A. Atlas Foundation absorbed operational costs, expanded its reach into education, and today it is making life-changing differences for hundreds […]
Gary Shaw Productions Undefeated Future Stars Making Noise
Gary Shaw Productions has a fantastic stable of undefeated fighters making their mark in the boxing world. Five made the cut on ESPN’s Super 25 prospect list, created by Dan Rafael. Shaw co-promotes some of his fighters with other top promoters like Lou DiBella, Javier Bustillo and Leon Margules. Below are Dan Rafael’s write up’s on Shaw’s rising stars. Click here […]
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