Lewkowicz/Branco Sports Submit Winning Purse Bid For IBF Mini Flyweight Championship Bout
International boxing promoter and advisor Sampson Lewkowicz, acting as representative of promoter Branco Milenkovic and his South Africa-based Branco Sports Production, won a purse bid today for the right to host the IBF Mini Flyweight Championship fight between champion Nkosinathi Joyi and challenger Katsunari Takayama. Held in the office of, and conducted by, IBF […]
Kimbo Slice & Franklin Lawrence to be Showcased in ‘Rumble in the Heartland’ Oct. 15 in NebraskaOct. 15 in Nebraska
TOTOWA, N.J. (October 5, 2011) – Hard-hitting heavyweights Kimbo Slice and Franklin“Yah Yah” Lawrence will be showcased in separate bouts October 15 on the“Rumble in the Heartland” card, presented by Gary Shaw Productions and Legacy Communications, at Heartland Events Center in Grand Island, Nebraska. “Two of the biggest hitters in boxing, Kimbo Slice and Franklin Lawrence, will be […]
Boxing Links (7-4-11)
Analysis: Boxing’s best no match for even average UFC action AHN | All Headline News The most anticipated heavyweight boxing match in recent memory ended Saturday night just as an average UFC card was starting. Anyone who watched both knows that boxing’s best was no match for standard-issue UFC action. The numbers, however, tell a … See all stories […]
Brazil’s Prodigal Son Michael Oliveira Returns Home to Capture Interim WBC Title
SAO PAULO, Brazil (March 25, 2011) – Somebody’s “O” had to go in tonight’s Brazilian-Argentinean showdown between unbeaten prospects, as Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira’s rising popularity in his native country continued to grow with his 10-round unanimous decision victory against a game Abel Nicolas “El Principito” Adriel, headlining the “International Boxing Challenge” pro-am event […]
Oliveira-Adriel final press conference quotes & official weights from Brazil
SAO PAULO, Brazil (March 24, 2011) – The final press conference and official weigh-in for tomorrow night’s “International Boxing Challenge pro-am boxing show, featuring the Interim WBC Latino Super Middleweight title fight between unbeaten Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira (13-0, 11 KOs) and undefeated Argentinean prospect Abel Nicolas “El Princdipito” Andriel (10-0, 2 KOs), was […]
Brazilian revolution continues for Oliveira
Oliveira-Adriel Mar. 25 for Interim WBC Latino title in Sao Paulo SAO PAULO, Brazil (Mar. 16, 2011) – Unbeaten Michael “The Brazilian Rocky” Oliveira continues his mission to popularize boxing in his native Brazil, when he fight at home again March 25, headlining the “International Boxing Challenge” pro-am event at Mauro Pinheiro Gymnasium in Sao Paulo. […]
DEREK AND FARAH ENNIS TO HIGHLIGHT WEDNESDAY NIGHT FIGHTS AT THE NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 13TH IN NORTHEAST PHILADELPHIA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHILADELPHIA (September 14, 2010)—On Wednesday night October, 13th brother Derek and Farah Ennis will headline an International boxing card that will originate from the National Guard Armory in Northeast Philadelphia. The show will be promoted by No Limits Promotions and Fingermann Promotions Derek Ennis, the current USBA Jr. Middleweight champion will be […]