PHIL LO GRECO STRIPPED; VICTOR LUPO TO FIGHT FOR VACATED WBC INTERNATIONAL WELTERWEIGHT TITLE
PHOTO COURTESY OF DURELL WAMBOLT/THE BOXING EXAMINER TORONTO (September 30, 2011) – The World Boxing Council (“WBC”) has announced today that Phil Lo Greco has been stripped of his WBC International Welterweight belt due to his refusal to defend against mandatory challenger Victor Lupo (19-1-2, 9KO’s). The official announcement can be […]
Casal’s journey continues Oct. 15 vs. undefeated Anderson
NEW YORK (September 28, 2011) – Buffalo welterweight Nick “Hands of Gold” Casal continues his journey back to boxing prominence October 15 against undefeated prospect Michael “Slick” Anderson on the non-televised portion of the Bernard Hopkins vs. Chad Dawson pay-per-view event at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles. Casal (21-4-1, 16 KOs) was a highly-decorated amateur who captured gold medals at the 2002 […]
The Raging Bull is Raging Again
Former flyweight and super flyweight champion Vic “Raging Bull” Darchinyanof Sydney, Australia, by way of Vanadzok, Armenia, says his experiment with being a boxer is now over. “I’m coming back to show everyone how strong I am,” he explains. “In my last fight, I wanted to prove I have skills by moving around and that’s not […]
Boxing Links (3-22-11)
Pacquiao takes timeout, plays hoops in Baguio ABS CBN News The boxing superstar, who was with Team Pacquiao, outplayed the University of Baguio’s UB Cardinals at 86-78 in the first-ever Congressman Manny Pacquiao Cup. Pacquiao was apparently energetic in the starting minutes of the game. … See all stories on this topic » Simba ready for fight […]
Boxing 360 Inks Nick Casal
NEW YORK (Mar. 7, 2011) – Fast-rising boxing promotional company Boxing 360 has signed the new-and-improved Nick “Hands of Gold” Casal, a light welterweight from Buffalo, to an exclusive promotional contract. “Nick’s had some issues in the past but he’s fully focused now,” Boxing 360 CEO & Founder Mario Yagobi said. “He’s only 25 years […]